Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[Terry36]

GM NOLA - Lori to your sweet baby girl...dd was and still is having these moments of denial. I hate it!! I realize my dd is young and can make new friends however it breaks my heart to have to put her through this. So I am feeling your pain girl.

 

[lori1043]

GM NOLA - Lori to your sweet baby girl...dd was and still is having these moments of denial. I hate it!! I realize my dd is young and can make new friends however it breaks my heart to have to put her through this. So I am feeling your pain girl.

Thanks Terry, are you not postponing it any longer??? I know you said that you were taking your time on the official move.

I really think DD9 just needed to break (a bit) over this whole thing to be able to move on. She is my overly emotional kid, like WAY over emotional that we really need to work on this about her.I could tell she was having issues with it but she wouldn't say-she'd been acting out.....so we are making a "house" scrapbook. I told her she coud take a ton of pics of the house and we'd print them up for the book. I bought stickers that represent each room in our home and a cool scrapbook that has keepsake folders for whatever she wants to put in there. While I was at it (I hate scrapbooking BTW) I bought a big pink scrapbook for a "friends" one. They have many of the same friends, or those who are sisters too, so I just got one for the both of them. We have a very eventful summer coming up, so many pics will be taken!

DD11, on the other hand, is looking at it like an adventure, but the day we move, I think she will lose it. It's gonna be the sofa incident all over again, but 10x worse. Then she will be glad she has that house scrapbook her sister is making. And email.

I will keep your baby girl in my prayers.

Lori

 

[lori1043]

BTW- starting cake decorating 1 next Tuesday!

Lori

 

[Terry36]

I'm sorry Lori, yes dd is going to stay here with her dad and I will go by myself. She was having serious issues about moving so DH and I sat down and discussed the thought of her stayng here with him and my mom while I am in Jxsn.....Not sure how this will work but that is the plan for now.

The scrapbook is a very good idea for your dd. Please let her talk when she wishes about her concerns and hold her and just be there for her. (Talking from my experience from being in Houston after Katrina)

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

We are supposed to be on a field trip but the buses did not show up. Unbelievable!

ETA: we are leaving now. At 11. Only 2 hours late. Maybe he is on mountain time?

This too shall pass...

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Lori, OMGoodness, sweet Gabbi that breaks my heart.

Terry, That must be a very hard decision for you!

Lorie, I'm thinking & praying that you're able to hang on until tomorrow! Hugs

I am now officially freaked out over how I'm going to get everything ready to leave early early Thursday! Today I have a dr's appt for an EMG which not only is going to hurt, but it's eating up a major portion of my day.

 

[lori1043]

I'm sorry Lori, yes dd is going to stay here with her dad and I will go by myself. She was having serious issues about moving so DH and I sat down and discussed the thought of her stayng here with him and my mom while I am in Jxsn.....Not sure how this will work but that is the plan for now.

The scrapbook is a very good idea for your dd. Please let her talk when she wishes about her concerns and hold her and just be there for her. (Talking from my experience from being in Houston after Katrina)

Yep , that is what i want to do- let her talk and vent. I find myself thankful that she IS talking ,b/c she keeps it all in a lot.

Wow, that must have been a tough decision to go by yourself and she stays, I know she will be in a good school, in good hands. I know you will be in often to see her!! Thank God for moms!!

We are supposed to be on a field trip but the buses did not show up. Unbelievable!

Ok I saw this on FB but cannot believe they NEVER showed!!! The kids must have been seriously bummed-and if I were you I'd be pi--ed, due to the fact that now you have to plan a school day on the fly! So wrong, so wrong....

Lori

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Lori- the bus finally showed up...2 hours late! We are on the way now but the driver is not the brightest crayon in the box. We are on local streets, not the highway and we have like 150 blocks to go ... In 15 minutes in NYC traffic! HA! I am angry. It is not fair to these kids! I called t place and told them the situation, I hope it works out.

This is just another chapter in the Field Trip Fiasco Tales. I should have been writing all Thu down because some days I don't believe it myself.

I'm going to have to wait until tonight to read back and comment. I'm not trying to be rude...

 

[Terry36]

Morning Y'all,

Terry, That must be a very hard decision for you!

I am now officially freaked out over how I'm going to get everything ready to leave early early Thursday! Today I have a dr's appt for an EMG which not only is going to hurt, but it's eating up a major portion of my day.

Yes it is but this too shall pass.

Girl just stake a deep breathe....now go to your appointment and come back and start laying out clothes on your bed then get all of the toiletrees together. How long will you be?

Lori- the bus finally showed up...2 hours late! We are on the way now but the driver is not the brightest crayon in the box. We are on local streets, not the highway and we have like 150 blocks to go ... In 15 minutes in NYC traffic! HA! I am angry. It is not fair to these kids! I called t place and told them the situation, I hope it works out.

This is just another chapter in the Field Trip Fiasco Tales. I should have been writing all Thu down because some days I don't believe it myself.

I'm going to have to wait until tonight to read back and comment. I'm not trying to be rude...

Awe this is ridiculous...but keep calm for the kids. Where are you going?

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I did stay calm. I started to laugh so hard at one point because it was so ridiculous. He was driving east and west across Manhattan when we needed to go way south.

We went to a children's art studio place and it was fun while we were there. We are on the way back and its quite warm and humid and the windows on the bus are bolted so they only open about 4 inches. No breeze because the traffic is so slow. I guess I can consider it getting me ready for nola lol.

At least we won't have that annoying 90 minutes to kill when we get back to school!

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

Just a quick check in- it may be my last time before tomorrow! I'm hangin' in there and just crossing my legs to hold this baby in at this point!

I am starting to freak out a bit though...well, a lot. If there is an emotion right now, I'm feeling it! Excited, scared, nervous, relief, and even a bit sad that this is an end of an era- DD is no longer an only child, the pregnancy is over, etc. Anyway, I had my last Dr visit this morning- all is well, she just said to keep holding on until tomorrow!

I'm worried the most about DD though. I'm not sure how she'll be at MIL's for four days. Will she be scared? Or think we've abandoned her? Yikes, so much to worry about. I'm being assured by all that she will be fine- I hope so.

Terry- Thanks for the report! Our favorite new tradition is eating funnel cakes for breakfast at Sleepy Hallow. And we want to try Whispering Canyon too- maybe on our next visit. Sounds like y'all had a wonderful time!

Bethany- Sounds like a rough start, but I hope it turns out alright! Remember, you only have a few more days of craziness...

Sheryl- Here's hoping your appt doesn't take too long and the organization/packing gods send you some pixie dust!

 

[rie'smom]

Hey y'all!

Just a quick check in- it may be my last time before tomorrow! I'm hangin' in there and just crossing my legs to hold this baby in at this point!

I am starting to freak out a bit though...well, a lot. If there is an emotion right now, I'm feeling it! Excited, scared, nervous, relief, and even a bit sad that this is an end of an era- DD is no longer an only child, the pregnancy is over, etc. Anyway, I had my last Dr visit this morning- all is well, she just said to keep holding on until tomorrow!

I'm worried the most about DD though. I'm not sure how she'll be at MIL's for four days. Will she be scared? Or think we've abandoned her? Yikes, so much to worry about. I'm being assured by all that she will be fine- I hope so.

It will be fine. Maybe your MIL can bring Sienna to see y'al in the hospital? She could make a big deal about how she was born there too(if she was LOL). My first 2 kids were 8 years apart and my 2nd and 3rd were 10 years apart. They adjust in no time.

 

[TigerKat]

I'm sorry Lori, yes dd is going to stay here with her dad and I will go by myself. She was having serious issues about moving so DH and I sat down and discussed the thought of her stayng here with him and my mom while I am in Jxsn.....Not sure how this will work but that is the plan for now.

I can't imagine how hard this must be for you.

This is just another chapter in the Field Trip Fiasco Tales. I should have been writing all Thu down because some days I don't believe it myself.

It is truly unbelievable, it would be a best-seller.

Hey y'all!

Just a quick check in- it may be my last time before tomorrow! I'm hangin' in there and just crossing my legs to hold this baby in at this point!

I am starting to freak out a bit though...well, a lot. If there is an emotion right now, I'm feeling it! Excited, scared, nervous, relief, and even a bit sad that this is an end of an era- DD is no longer an only child, the pregnancy is over, etc. Anyway, I had my last Dr visit this morning- all is well, she just said to keep holding on until tomorrow!

I'm worried the most about DD though. I'm not sure how she'll be at MIL's for four days. Will she be scared? Or think we've abandoned her? Yikes, so much to worry about. I'm being assured by all that she will be fine- I hope so.

Lorie - Your emotions are all over and so normal girlfriend. I'm sure Sienna will be just fine. Julie's idea about having her visit in the hospital sounds like a good one!

 

[Ms Marigny]

Oh, Sienna will be visiting in the hospital- I can't wait for her to see her baby brother! DH will be picking her and MIL up to visit. MIL doesn't drive anymore- she voluntarily surrendered the keys when she turned 70 saying it was just too scary to drive on the streets anymore with all of the crazy people on the road and she'd feel safer using public transportation- she's a fiesty one.

 

[FloraFauna]

Bethany, that bus driver just seemed like he was in his own little world--showing up 2 hours late and driving the wrong way around town. That's ridiculous. I'm glad you're able to laugh about it I like your new ticker.

Lorie, Sienna will be a great big sister.

Lori, my eyes misted when I read about your niece. I love when my godchild visits me (she lives in Memphis), and always sad when she leaves. I am sure you will make her visits to Texas extra special.

Terry, you are a strong woman. How long will you be in Jackson.

Sheryl, I am so happy for you. I hope your dr's appointment goes by quickly for you.

 

[cajunmommy]

Just a real quick flyby to send out to MsMarigny & family. I was afraid I'd missed the big event! Hope all goes well. Take a deep breath, relax & enjoy your last little bit of time together as a family of three!

 

[TigerKat]

Just a real quick flyby to send out to MsMarigny & family. I was afraid I'd missed the big event! Hope all goes well. Take a deep breath, relax & enjoy your last little bit of time together as a family of three!

If you're still around, how's the weather there? Kyle is headed to Livingston for a baseball game and I'm worried about him.

 

[kmores]

hey all! Lorie - excited that tomorrow is the big day! Todd is now my friend on Facebook - I linked to all I could think of...

Serena - love ya and praying for ya

Sheryl- SO jealous but SO excited for you! have an awesome time!

Lori - hang in there with the move - your ability to deal so far is inspiring

Bethany - 28 more days!

cant remember much else if I missed you I am sorry.

I have been dealing with some stuff that has really got me down....I have been reading but just not posting. I am excited for those of you with great stuff happening and sad for those of you who are down. Money is the main issue, hormones are either crazy or non-existent. and today my mom would be 65...so I am really on the verge of tears all day. I know it is normal, but I am very angry and frustrated lately. I know you guys are there for me....it means a lot. I just don't want to be a downer....

 

[TigerKat]

I have been dealing with some stuff that has really got me down....I have been reading but just not posting. I am excited for those of you with great stuff happening and sad for those of you who are down. Money is the main issue, hormones are either crazy or non-existent. and today my mom would be 65...so I am really on the verge of tears all day. I know it is normal, but I am very angry and frustrated lately. I know you guys are there for me....it means a lot. I just don't want to be a downer....

I can totally relate my friend. Prayers being said for you.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I'm going to make multiple posts here in some sort of feeble attempt to catch up around here....

It is truly unbelievable, it would be a best-seller.

I know why I haven't written any of this down...I'm too busy handwriting multiple copies of everything at work to write about what is actually happening....

Bethany, that bus driver just seemed like he was in his own little world--showing up 2 hours late and driving the wrong way around town. That's ridiculous. I'm glad you're able to laugh about it I like your new ticker.

Thanks....my ticker switched from months to DAYS!!!

Bethany - 28 more days!

FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY, I will be in New Orleans! At this point in time...let's see about 7pm your time.....I SHOULD have been on the ground for about 2.5 hours. This, of course, assumes that my Tuesday 4 weeks from now is far less "eventful".

While on the bus back to school, I realized that the time from when the bus was SUPPOSED to be there (9) to the time we REALLY got to the place (12:30) is the SAME as the length of a NYC-NOLA flight.