Over the river and through the FUN!

[punkin413]

Super exciting news! I get the internet on Saturday. You guys will be my first stop when I log on for the first time.

YAY!!!!!

 

[xoktenox]

Ok let me start by saying I asked my BF to name the 7 dwarfs...the first one he came up with was "Moody" so I stopped him there

I love those parade pictures, you guys had a really good spot!

Good luck with the cold temperatures down there for the next couple of days, its supposed to be 9 degrees here on Friday but actually much lower with the windchill. My BF is a field service guy for a cable company and I'm nervous hes going to be outside too much Friday. You guys don't typically get weather this cold down there, do you?

Jill, congrats on the internet for Saturday!

 

[kschafer]

Yea Jill!!! Can't wait to get to hear from you more often around here

Just wanted to add to the weather conversation...all the schools here in central Iowa are already cancelling for tomorrow. Not because of the 8 inches of snow we have gotten in the last 3 days but because of the temp. Actual air temp right now is -10 and it's not supposed to warm up much tomorrow. Like my neighbors in MN and NE, wind chills expected to be -30's and -40's

 

[hlrababy]

Super exciting news! I get the internet on Saturday. You guys will be my first stop when I log on for the first time.

Yea!!!!!!!!!! That is exciting news!!!!!!

 

[MeMom]

I have to share with all of you how sweet my daughter is to me. This is her day off. She called me on my planning time, but I was in a meeting. Teachers have lots of meetings. It was another one of those where they send in a representative from some high authority to critique your school and give you about a dozen new things to implement into your already overly-packed day. Two of the newer teachers left just overwhelmed, one left with tears in her eyes, and those who have been around for a while just left knowing it would do no good to say a word about anything.

Anyway, I talked to Jill at lunch break, and I was venting to her all my frustrations. She was headed home from doing errands to put Brooklynn down for a nap. I went and got my kids from lunch, finished the rest of my school day, and right at the end of the day, I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one! I couldn't have been more excited! That was totally unexpected. Totally unexpected and much, much, much appreciated!

We made the rounds to see a few of my teacher friends and then went over to Opry Mills to the Disney Store. Jill wanted to get gifts for friends who are going at the end of the month. They have three girls, and she is fixing goodie bags for them. She got them matching t-shirts and some Disney dollars to go with the stickers, etc. she has already gotten them. These are the people who dogsit Ben whenever we take our long trips.

Then we picked up Sonic and came back to the house. I can't tell you how nice it was to have Brooklynn sitting up in her booster sit at the table tonight! I was down in the dumps, but the thoughfulness of my sweet daughter and getting to spend time with her and play with Brooklynn for a few hours has just made my whole week better!

I know this may sound so trivial to some of you, but I just wanted to share my joy with you guys and brag on my girl and how good she is to me. There are some days I just love being a mom, and this is sure one of them!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Super exciting news! I get the internet on Saturday. You guys will be my first stop when I log on for the first time.

Hurray!!!

I have to share with all of you how sweet my daughter is to me. This is her day off. She called me on my planning time, but I was in a meeting. Teachers have lots of meetings. It was another one of those where they send in a representative from some high authority to critique your school and give you about a dozen new things to implement into your already overly-packed day. Two of the newer teachers left just overwhelmed, one left with tears in her eyes, and those who have been around for a while just left knowing it would do no good to say a word about anything.

Anyway, I talked to Jill at lunch break, and I was venting to her all my frustrations. She was headed home from doing errands to put Brooklynn down for a nap. I went and got my kids from lunch, finished the rest of my school day, and right at the end of the day, I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one! I couldn't have been more excited! That was totally unexpected. Totally unexpected and much, much, much appreciated!

We made the rounds to see a few of my teacher friends and then went over to Opry Mills to the Disney Store. Jill wanted to get gifts for friends who are going at the end of the month. They have three girls, and she is fixing goodie bags for them. She got them matching t-shirts and some Disney dollars to go with the stickers, etc. she has already gotten them. These are the people who dogsit Ben whenever we take our long trips.

Then we picked up Sonic and came back to the house. I can't tell you how nice it was to have Brooklynn sitting up in her booster sit at the table tonight! I was down in the dumps, but the thoughfulness of my sweet daughter and getting to spend time with her and play with Brooklynn for a few hours has just made my whole week better!

I know this may sound so trivial to some of you, but I just wanted to share my joy with you guys and brag on my girl and how good she is to me. There are some days I just love being a mom, and this is sure one of them!

I am all weepy tonight, MeMom, and Jill's super sweet gesture made me all teary-eyed!!! What a wonderful daughter you have!

 

[IluvXU]

A testament to what a parent and friend you are to her! So sweet... I can only hope to raise such considerate kids!

 

[hlrababy]

I have to share with all of you how sweet my daughter is to me. This is her day off. She called me on my planning time, but I was in a meeting. Teachers have lots of meetings. It was another one of those where they send in a representative from some high authority to critique your school and give you about a dozen new things to implement into your already overly-packed day. Two of the newer teachers left just overwhelmed, one left with tears in her eyes, and those who have been around for a while just left knowing it would do no good to say a word about anything.

Anyway, I talked to Jill at lunch break, and I was venting to her all my frustrations. She was headed home from doing errands to put Brooklynn down for a nap. I went and got my kids from lunch, finished the rest of my school day, and right at the end of the day, I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one! I couldn't have been more excited! That was totally unexpected. Totally unexpected and much, much, much appreciated!

We made the rounds to see a few of my teacher friends and then went over to Opry Mills to the Disney Store. Jill wanted to get gifts for friends who are going at the end of the month. They have three girls, and she is fixing goodie bags for them. She got them matching t-shirts and some Disney dollars to go with the stickers, etc. she has already gotten them. These are the people who dogsit Ben whenever we take our long trips.

Then we picked up Sonic and came back to the house. I can't tell you how nice it was to have Brooklynn sitting up in her booster sit at the table tonight! I was down in the dumps, but the thoughfulness of my sweet daughter and getting to spend time with her and play with Brooklynn for a few hours has just made my whole week better!

I know this may sound so trivial to some of you, but I just wanted to share my joy with you guys and brag on my girl and how good she is to me. There are some days I just love being a mom, and this is sure one of them!

Awww, how sweet!!!!! You and Jill sound just as close as I am with my mom! I love to just show up at her work with Miss Priss Hollie just to say hello!
That was so sweet of Jill and Brooklyn!!!!

Opry Mills sounds really nice from what you have said!!

 

[MeMom]

Awww, how sweet!!!!! You and Jill sound just as close as I am with my mom! I love to just show up at her work with Miss Priss Hollie just to say hello!
That was so sweet of Jill and Brooklyn!!!!

Opry Mills sounds really nice from what you have said!!

Although most of Nashville has not forgiven nor forgotten the terrible fate of Opryland, Opry Mills is a nice mall. I wish they could have had Opryland and Opry Mills, though. Opryland was a nice, clean, family-friendly park. I think it would do plenty of good business if it was still open.

Opry Mills has a big food court, movie theater, Rainforest Cafe, Disney Store, Nike Outlet, American Eagle, Black Lion, Gymboree, Carter's, Bass Pro Shop, Barnes and Noble, Aquarium Restaurant and Shop, Old Navy, Sun & Ski, pretzel stores, candy stores, specialty stores... just all kinds of things.

 

[lmillercrew]

I'm so jealous that Jill lives close enough to just pop in. I'm close to my mom but live 13 hours away. It's great that Brooklyn can grow up by her grandma. What a sweet daughter to pick up on your emotions and to take care of you!!!

 

[hlrababy]

Although most of Nashville has not forgiven nor forgotten the terrible fate of Opryland, Opry Mills is a nice mall. I wish they could have had Opryland and Opry Mills, though. Opryland was a nice, clean, family-friendly park. I think it would do plenty of good business if it was still open.

Opry Mills has a big food court, movie theater, Rainforest Cafe, Disney Store, Nike Outlet, American Eagle, Black Lion, Gymboree, Carter's, Bass Pro Shop, Barnes and Noble, Aquarium Restaurant and Shop, Old Navy, Sun & Ski, pretzel stores, candy stores, specialty stores... just all kinds of things.

I know, I am really upset we never got to go to Opryland! My inlaws used to go up there and go to the Grand Ol Opry and I would have loved to have been there. I love clean, family friendly parks and Six Flags is definately not that!!! The closest thing to Magic Kingdom to me is Dollywood! Everyone was so nice when we went there. Plus, it was super clean!!!

Whoa, turn me loose in that mall!!!!!

 

[DisKate]

Here, too! It's 19 right now, and on Friday, the high is supposed to be 13. I am SO looking forward to Florida weather.

Have a great day--you're halfway through the week; it's almost Friday!

I think that our high today was about 8....tomorrow is supposed to be in the 2-5 range....or at least thats what it was supposed to be when I last saw the weather!

 

[carissanboys]

I'm sorry you had such a frustrating day. I don't know how they expect you teachers to do all that they demand. I just want to thank you for what you do. I homeschooled my oldest for two years before I realized he and I were not cut out to work together. I am so thankful that there are teachers out there to teach my children what they need to know. It is such an under appreciated profession.

What a sweet thing for Jill to do to cheer you up. She sounds like a wonderful daughter (and I can't wait to get to know her more once her internet is up and running! ).

I'm reminded more and more these days that our families really are the most important part of our lives and that no matter what happens to us - they're always there for us.

 

[Happy Elf]

I have to share with all of you how sweet my daughter is to me. This is her day off. She called me on my planning time, but I was in a meeting. Teachers have lots of meetings. It was another one of those where they send in a representative from some high authority to critique your school and give you about a dozen new things to implement into your already overly-packed day. Two of the newer teachers left just overwhelmed, one left with tears in her eyes, and those who have been around for a while just left knowing it would do no good to say a word about anything.

Anyway, I talked to Jill at lunch break, and I was venting to her all my frustrations. She was headed home from doing errands to put Brooklynn down for a nap. I went and got my kids from lunch, finished the rest of my school day, and right at the end of the day, I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one! I couldn't have been more excited! That was totally unexpected. Totally unexpected and much, much, much appreciated!

We made the rounds to see a few of my teacher friends and then went over to Opry Mills to the Disney Store. Jill wanted to get gifts for friends who are going at the end of the month. They have three girls, and she is fixing goodie bags for them. She got them matching t-shirts and some Disney dollars to go with the stickers, etc. she has already gotten them. These are the people who dogsit Ben whenever we take our long trips.

Then we picked up Sonic and came back to the house. I can't tell you how nice it was to have Brooklynn sitting up in her booster sit at the table tonight! I was down in the dumps, but the thoughfulness of my sweet daughter and getting to spend time with her and play with Brooklynn for a few hours has just made my whole week better!

I know this may sound so trivial to some of you, but I just wanted to share my joy with you guys and brag on my girl and how good she is to me. There are some days I just love being a mom, and this is sure one of them!

That is so sweet of Jill and Brooklynn! I bet it was a wonderful way to end the day!

 

[sunny_stace]

What a lovely daughter you have MeMom! ( Jill!) What a nice way to be cheered up!
I can't believe how badly teachers are treated. I mean, you help shape the future. You should be treated like kings and queens! It's amazing what you do and you should be thanked each and every day! I'm sorry you're underappreciated. My future children would be lucky to have you as a teacher and I'm sure your students love you!

 

[Philadisney]

I'm so jealous that Jill lives close enough to just pop in. I'm close to my mom but live 13 hours away. It's great that Brooklyn can grow up by her grandma. What a sweet daughter to pick up on your emotions and to take care of you!!!

I was going to say the same thing! My mom is only six hours away, but that still means no dropping in. And she has been teaching and working in the education field for decades, so I know she has rough days like that too It was so sweet of Jill amd Brooklynn to surprise you!

 

[punkin413]

I went and got my kids from lunch, finished the rest of my school day, and right at the end of the day, I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one! I couldn't have been more excited! That was totally unexpected. Totally unexpected and much, much, much appreciated!

awww.....this is SO SWEET!!!! how nice of her to make your day like that! isn't that just so sweet when the people that love us do whatever it takes to make us smile?

 

[tinkgurl]

I was shocked beyond belief to see Jill and Brooklynn standing at my classroom door! She said I sounded like I needed a pick-me-up, and a visit from them was the perfect one!

Aw that's so nice of them!

We made the rounds to see a few of my teacher friends and then went over to Opry Mills to the Disney Store.

You know I love that mall!

I was down in the dumps, but the thoughfulness of my sweet daughter and getting to spend time with her and play with Brooklynn for a few hours has just made my whole week better!

It's amazing how much the little ones can make your day that much better. One smile from my little guy and it melts my heart.

 

[IluvXU]

So I am reading Baby and the Tramp.... so I can figure out what Luke will be like this summer! We are headed to WDW and I thought Brooklynn would have been about his age that trip... it gives me a lot to look forward too!

Have a great Thursday.... it is super cold here so I know there will be no outside recess for the kids to burn their energy at!

 

[scottny]

I hope the apartment sells and you get to have the DVC. That will be very cool to know you've got a home within a few steps of Magic Kingdom for the rest of your life!

I like the parades. I didn't realize so many people didn't watch them, I guess, but I enjoy them.

Thanks.
If you can keep a secret, our place is in contract and deposit goes in Friday. he still needs to be approved by the board but hoping it all goes well.
We put a bid last night on a place and it was accepted. Now those contracts need to filled out this weekend. It was more than what we wanted to pay and $10,000 over the limit I was told for a DVC but I was told that we are definitely getting one. I did my happy dance all around.
I like the parades, just everyone I go with does not.


How nice of Jill to bring Brooklynn up to see you. That was so sweet. Glad it made your day better.