Something About Nothing.......#4

[ky07]

Good Morning Homies

 

[Ileana]

So I'm going to join the fun today

 

[tlinus]

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes for Kbean yesterday. She got a few gifts (books, and iTunes cards) and tonight she and dad will do the Outback dinner.....he got home way late for dinner last night. We handed her the Chinese food menu and she ordered for all of us.

Told DH that I didn't feel good last night (stomach problems) - he said "yea, your stomach will be in knots for a long time to come. You are the mother of a TEENAGER !!" He survived the evil eye he got from me

Lots on the list of todo's today - so I will be here and there. Dad is supposed to come home today. Here's hopin he gets back into his routine as quickly as possible (my Mom is the main sitter for the kids while we are in Vegas) Did that sound selfish? Really I am not a selfish person, but darn it, couldn't something go my way - just once?????.....

 

[ky07]

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes for Kbean yesterday. She got a few gifts (books, and iTunes cards) and tonight she and dad will do the Outback dinner.....he got home way late for dinner last night. We handed her the Chinese food menu and she ordered for all of us.

Told DH that I didn't feel good last night (stomach problems) - he said "yea, your stomach will be in knots for a long time to come. You are the mother of a TEENAGER !!" He survived the evil eye he got from me

Lots on the list of todo's today - so I will be here and there. Dad is supposed to come home today. Here's hopin he gets back into his routine as quickly as possible (my Mom is the main sitter for the kids while we are in Vegas) Did that sound selfish? Really I am not a selfish person, but darn it, couldn't something go my way - just once?????.....

I know how you feel oldest DS will be 17 in Nov and youngest DS will be 13 in Feb
Where does the time go

 

[marciemi]

Hi guys! Off to work for an early day and then to the airport. Got Eric off to Chicago at 6am this morning (Shedd Aquarium). Survived the hectic night of finding out that his National History Day project was due 2 days ago in Madison. Always nice to have a kid that keeps you in the loop. Since that of course couldn't interfere with their golf plans, he and DH were up quite late printing out the projects and trying to get 4 copies of the CD burned (always the hard part) and finishing up a bibliography so it can be express mailed today.

Meanwhile I was trying to do my packing for MY trip, get everything ready for DH to take care of the 3 boys for 3 days (why, when he leaves nearly every other week for 3 days, does it have no effect on our lives, but when I do it's a major crisis?). Meanwhile, trying to get everything together for my friend when I visit her for her trip to WDW. (Yes, you'll all be glad that I made her a nice Countdown Calendar like I did for my boys).

And...trying to get everything ready for Eric's trip to Chicago. 4 hours on a bus each way, plus he has a ton of homework to make up for what he's missing, got the ipod and phone charged, etc. And the lunch made. For a kid who refuses to eat anything a normal person would put in their lunch. Oh, and now I realize I really should have sent a camera for the trip. Oh, well - he has a cell phone - he can take pics with that!

Everyone have a great weekend! I'll try to check in if I can but don't hold your breath! If I get a chance at work today I'll stop by too!

 

[loribell]

never, their asiago mushroom/chicken pasta is to die for

and i despise mac & cheese

Yummy! I know a lot of people don't like the buffets but we do.

I am beginning to despise mac & cheese. DH thinks he has to have it at every meal.

marci - i agree w/lori CP has great food-imo better than CM & you don't have to wait as long for your table, although youngest likes CM much better. As for age appropriate as to charactar meals, i've seen many adult couples at them & plan on continuing to frequent when DH & I go solo once all the kiddos have left the nest...you either like the charactars or not imo ; and they pick up on the vibe if you just want a quick interaction (as we do - 1 pic & they're outta there & seemingly grateful that we're not lingering) .

Same here. Even our big kids, the grown ones, still love to go.

So sad on local news this am, many peeps are returning the same pets they adopted a short time ago...citing; the economy & gas prices, etc...that would break my heart

That is sad.

dropped jr off w/his luggage, handed him a wad of cash (and his U AP )...see ya Wednesday! i miss him already -what a dork lol I've raised him right, he knew enough to remind me to call & make a ressie @ Mythos

Smart boy! I hope he has a fabulous time.

So I'm going to join the fun today

Glad you joined us again. Stick around and have some fun.

Told DH that I didn't feel good last night (stomach problems) - he said "yea, your stomach will be in knots for a long time to come. You are the mother of a TEENAGER !!" He survived the evil eye he got from me

Dh is living dangerously now!

Lots on the list of todo's today - so I will be here and there. Dad is supposed to come home today. Here's hopin he gets back into his routine as quickly as possible (my Mom is the main sitter for the kids while we are in Vegas) Did that sound selfish? Really I am not a selfish person, but darn it, couldn't something go my way - just once?????.....

I hope he is back to his normal self quickly. Glad mom is taking care of the kiddos for ya. You deserve a chance to get away.




Marcie have fun on your trip.

 

[Tinker-tude]

As for age appropriate as to charactar meals, i've seen many adult couples at them & plan on continuing to frequent when DH & I go solo once all the kiddos have left the nest...you either like the charactars or not imo

DH and I loved going to CP before we ever had kids. It was our favorite place for lunch. With kids, we liked going there for Bfast.

So sad on local news this am, many peeps are returning the same pets they adopted a short time ago...citing; the economy & gas prices, etc...that would break my heart

That's really depressing, especially when there are already so many dogs and cats being put to sleep because no one could/would take care of them. I went to pick up a rescue from a high kill shelter last year when a guy was dropping off a stray puppy. He said, "I know you have a harder time getting homes for the adults, but you can get this puppy adopted pretty easily, can't you?" The lady at the desk tightened her jaw a little and said calmly, "We have to euthanize 30-40 puppies a day. There's no room for them." It was horrible. I think everyone who gets a puppy or kitten should spend a day at their local shelter. It might motivate them to spay and neuter when they see what happens to the unplanned litters.

running again today, off to drop off work papers for said son, hair dyed, yadda, yadda & hopefully find gas under $3.60 a gallon for trip out to Gettysburg tomorrow

have a great day

Have fun running your marathon day, Janet! And buck up, you'll see DS soon! I might be going to Gettysburg in September for the Ridgeback National Specialty. How far away are you?

Meanwhile I was trying to do my packing for MY trip, get everything ready for DH to take care of the 3 boys for 3 days (why, when he leaves nearly every other week for 3 days, does it have no effect on our lives, but when I do it's a major crisis?).

Because you're the MOM! If I leave the house for three hours, I come home to absolute chaos. It's just the way the universe is. Moms are the glue and oil of the family. Kudos to you for being able to keep up with it all and maintain some semblance of sanity.

Yummy! I know a lot of people don't like the buffets but we do.

I am beginning to despise mac & cheese. DH thinks he has to have it at every meal.

Are all men like this? My DH loves great food, but he thinks mac and cheese is AWESOME. Go figure.

Tamie

 

[Tinker-tude]

So I'm going to join the fun today

Welcome back to the fun!

 

[keishashadow]

Hi everyone!!!

Just checking in...

We have a whole day at Disney tomorrow so I need my sleep....




Talk to you all soon!

missed your post, have fun...so nice you were able to post...how's the Vistana?

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes for Kbean yesterday. She got a few gifts (books, and iTunes cards) and tonight she and dad will do the Outback dinner.....he got home way late for dinner last night. We handed her the Chinese food menu and she ordered for all of us.

Told DH that I didn't feel good last night (stomach problems) - he said "yea, your stomach will be in knots for a long time to come. You are the mother of a TEENAGER !!" He survived the evil eye he got from me

Lots on the list of todo's today - so I will be here and there. Dad is supposed to come home today. Here's hopin he gets back into his routine as quickly as possible (my Mom is the main sitter for the kids while we are in Vegas) Did that sound selfish? Really I am not a selfish person, but darn it, couldn't something go my way - just once?????.....

phew, you need Vegas...although i'm pretty sure you're not going to be sleeping much...dance3: maybe visit the spa

lori - thanx, i'll pass along the good luck to jr R u working with sis this week or baseball?

tamie - it is so upsetting to me to even think about it, we have a local no-kill shelter that i support; such a shame as to the pet population expanding & they "specialize" in pitbulls/placement. We had a vacant house in the neighborhood for awhile after old gent passed...his estate was contested & the house sat & basically fell apart over the years. When it finally was sold (and torn down for new construction) they found TONS of cats in the basement...think nearly feral . County came out & caught some, rest ran off into the nearby woods. They come out @ night & reap havoc on any garbage that isn't under lock & key...they almost don't look like cats anymore very agressive Yet, many of the neighbors still let their cats roam @ night.

ps mapquest sez we're about 3 hours away...we shall see . I know nothing of Gettysburg, supposed to be a greyhound show Friday night, which i guess is why most of the hotels were booked solid so early in the season

(Sharon don't you raise/rescue greyhounds?)

then, a "muster" on Saturday...never have seen one of those either.

finally starting to look forward to it & first trip in over 10 years with just DH & I; wanted to do niagara falls or the even ocean city, md; caved in to DH

have you been to Gettysburg before? if so, any suggestions as to dining?

 

[RAPstar]

morning/afternoon all.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Afternoon everyone ... Happy Thursday!

So sad on local news this am, many peeps are returning the same pets they adopted a short time ago...citing; the economy & gas prices, etc...that would break my heart

That's really depressing, especially when there are already so many dogs and cats being put to sleep because no one could/would take care of them. I went to pick up a rescue from a high kill shelter last year when a guy was dropping off a stray puppy. He said, "I know you have a harder time getting homes for the adults, but you can get this puppy adopted pretty easily, can't you?" The lady at the desk tightened her jaw a little and said calmly, "We have to euthanize 30-40 puppies a day. There's no room for them." It was horrible. I think everyone who gets a puppy or kitten should spend a day at their local shelter. It might motivate them to spay and neuter when they see what happens to the unplanned litters.

I have such a soft spot for animals I could never in a million years work in a shelter.

Yummy! I know a lot of people don't like the buffets but we do.

Our favorite buffet is Boma

Are all men like this? My DH loves great food, but he thinks mac and cheese is AWESOME. Go figure.

My DH loves Kraft Dinner but won't eat the homemade mac & cheese - go figure

 

[Ileana]

I try to stick around, but I always get so sidetracked

I lurk way too much

 

[RAPstar]

Ok, so I have to pay $25 per night for having an extra person with me (booked one person, adding a 2nd). First they wanted me to pay an extra 342 for his airfare, but I'm paying for that separately (found a flight for 240/260 depending on what time he wants to leave).

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Ok, so I have to pay $25 per night for having an extra person with me (booked one person, adding a 2nd). First they wanted me to pay an extra 342 for his airfare, but I'm paying for that separately (found a flight for 240/260 depending on what time he wants to leave).

did you book a package??

 

[RAPstar]

did you book a package??

yes, through Universal. The 2-park getaway w/airfare.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

yes, through Universal. The 2-park getaway w/airfare.

ah ... ok that makes more sense

 

[loribell]

Janet - Baseball for the next three weekends as long as we win. Playoff time here. We have our first game this evening.

Bonny - We have never tried Boma. We stayed at AKL once years ago and Ally did not like the smells of even Mara. We had to eat outside every time we ate at the resort. I don't think I could even get the child to go in the doors.

 

[RAPstar]

ah ... ok that makes more sense

yea. it's not too bad. was worried they would have to do a whole new ressie for the hotel, and then my rate would increase. so, $150 as opposed to like $300 is a good exchange.

 

[RVGal]

I'm here for my daily medical update.

Life is so hectic right now that I know all I've been doing lately is dropping in and talking about the medical dramas and then flitting away again. Sigh. Hopefully that will change sometime soon.

Daniel is a million times better. What a difference a day makes. He is acting normal. Well, okay... he is acting like Daniel again. I'm not sure what passes for normal, so I won't try to make that call at this point.

Joshua's appointment with the pediatric neurologist yesterday went fine. She had the results of all his tests and he is now officially diagnosed with partial epilepsy. I'm not sure if I feel better that they've slapped a label on his condition or not. At least we know what it is and that we are seeing the correct doctor and that we are doing all we can to control his seizures. I guess all of that is a good thing. There is still a good chance that he may outgrow his condition, so I'll continue to keep that hope. If he doesn't, we'll deal with it. What else can you do?

 

[Metro West]

I just had to say........