Kristel My "BASS" will be glad to hear she is now a Fish!!!She has been called much worse
Sometimes our people have very "colorful language "
I just repacked my shipping boxes and can get away with 2 !!!!My suitcas is packed but of course I will be repackinh next week and the week after to double check !!
Glad Leo is OK and does that mean the ex can't drive anywhere or just Florida?The ex is officially in the land of potatoes.No sign of child support; FL suspended his driver's license due to non-payment, but that doesn't seem to have gotten his attention. Doubt I'll see a penny for a long, long time. Dirtbag.
Leo's feeling a lot less angry about Daddy being gone, though. He finally spoke with him on the phone a few days ago and it went well. Again, PHEW!
MaybeSo does that mean if we wear a pink shirt we can sit in the special section with you ???
and good luck with the new boss!You're welcome
Will do, thanks for keeping us in the knowJanet Update:
She went to the Dr. today. She's out of commission for another week, they want her to see a specialist. Her diagnosis is still iritis.
Please send her lots of virtual hugs and good mojo!
Very cute!!!
It'll be nice when the puppy's old enough to sleep in like Riley does with me. Of course, sleeping in for me is 8am!
Janet Update:
She went to the Dr. today. She's out of commission for another week, they want her to see a specialist. Her diagnosis is still iritis.
Please send her lots of virtual hugs and good mojo!
Poor Janet.That IS fast! And cute contents!This was on my porch yesterday:
Woohoo! I had just ordered it 2 days before. That's fast!
Technically, it means he can't drive anywhere. In reality, he just drove to Idaho.
Same old story: he talks too much and doesn't listen. I'm open to suggestions - punishment get the point across that school's serious, but doesn't seem to actually solve the problem. I need some TOOLS to help him stay quiet and attentive!
Ellie had a great time shopping and at the sleepover, we didn't have to pick her up till 10.30am so Jess and I went and played golf first, we were on the first tee at 8am
*yawn*
I'm sleepy this morning. I'm glad it's Friday. Of course, we still have to do school, chores and grocery shop. But tomorrow's Saturday!
I'll check in later, gators!
:I spoke too soon; Leo got in trouble at school yesterday. Yes, the third day of school.
because she was talking to much. 
I think I need some suggestions as well.I'm off out for a meal with one of my BFF's we haven't chatted properly for almost 2 months, it could be a long night
Either way isn't admitting there is a problem the first step to recovery?
Have fun!I'm off out for a meal with one of my BFF's we haven't chatted properly for almost 2 months, it could be a long night
I'm sorry!V, our children must be one in the same. Lindsey's second day was yesterday and I asked if she was good. Nope, apparently she had to pull a straw
I'll let you know if I find anything that works!You guys are making me feel better already; at least it doesn't sound like terribly unusual behavior. Leo's my only one and I've never been around kids, save for when I was one, so I never know how freaked out to be about stuff!
Doesn't sound silly to me - I really like being the sole parent as far as active parenting goes!
You've just described my office!
I would have a hard time sharing too, Debra.++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DH and I have been adjusting to his new schedule and the kids school schedules and I have been having a difficult time even though he has taken some of the stress away from me. I think I finally figured out why.
When we first got married he did the majority of the parenting of his kids, I mine, and we shared with the parenting of Tau. Then he changed jobs that required a lot more time and so most of the parenting fell on me who works less hours and was closer to home. Being the control freak that I secretly am, I took my new role very seriously.
Now that his hours almost match mine he is wanting some of that parenting responsibility back and I think I am having trouble relinquinshing some of the control back to him. I know it sounds silly but this is hard for me. I think I liked calling all the shots and doing everything my way.
For example, Delta has been getting into trouble at school. I wanted to fix this as soon as I found out. Yet, DH told me to wait until he got home to let him handle it. I know most of you would be thrilled to have a DH that wanted to handle these type things but I was upset that he wanted me to do nothing. Maybe I have overstepped my boundaries as a step-parent, or maybe I am a control freak that needs some serious therapy
Other than that we have been getting ready for our new boss. We took turns sitting in his office with the door closed to see if he could hear normal conversations.
We discussed how we are going to handle 'special situations' that may arise.
We drew straws to see who is going to train him
We drew straws to see whose reports he gets to review first.
And we also set up everyone with instant messaging so that we can communicate secretly.
We are sad. We know.
Saw Dr. Seigle yesterday and he said the pressure is up again (28) and that he's going to order more surgery. He opted to needle it again (UGH) and see me next week. Our trip is in 3.5 weeks so whenever he decides to do it, it won't be before that! I'm resigned to the fact that I may be dealing with this for alot longer.
I'm glad you were able to talk to her. After all, you're our official fuzzy Focker spoter.I spoke with Janet. She's home still. The reason she can't see to type/tv watch or chat is that they're using Atropine on her. That's the drop the eye dr. uses on you to dialate your eyes to do the exam. She's doing them 3 times a day and won't be able to see squat till they stop (and likely a day or two later than that since they've got her on it so frequently.)
They're still using the Prednisone drops (Predforte) for her Iritis. That is to take down the inflammation and helps with the pain. The dialation drops keep her Iris from opening and closing in varying light, which rests her eye.
She's seeing an eye specialist on Tuesday to make sure there isn't anything else going on.
So far, no worries on Glaucoma or elevated pressures. Thank goodness.
She sounded good. Jim's home till Tuesday when he starts school again, but she's home for at least another week. No driving till she's off Atropine.
On this side of the world, my eyes are not doing any better than Janet's.
Hope everyone's doing well. I'm home making chicken fingers (Homemade), rice and corn for dinner. Tonight we'll watch a Star Trek movie (we're introducing the kiddos) and have popcorn.
LY MI!!!
MEL
. I hope she can see soon, that has to be so frustrating.
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*yawn*
I'm sleepy this morning. I'm glad it's Friday. Of course, we still have to do school, chores and grocery shop. But tomorrow's Saturday! It'll be nice when the puppy's old enough to sleep in like Riley does with me. Of course, sleeping in for me is 8am!
I'll check in later, gators!
I spoke too soon; Leo got in trouble at school yesterday. Yes, the third day of school. Same old story: he talks too much and doesn't listen. I'm open to suggestions - punishment get the point across that school's serious, but doesn't seem to actually solve the problem. I need some TOOLS to help him stay quiet and attentive!
What's the latest on WDW dates around here - I'm feeling the need for a day trip soon and thought I'd see if there's a particularly good weekend coming up!
I'm off out for a meal with one of my BFF's we haven't chatted properly for almost 2 months, it could be a long night
DH and I have been adjusting to his new schedule and the kids school schedules and I have been having a difficult time even though he has taken some of the stress away from me. I think I finally figured out why.
When we first got married he did the majority of the parenting of his kids, I mine, and we shared with the parenting of Tau. Then he changed jobs that required a lot more time and so most of the parenting fell on me who works less hours and was closer to home. Being the control freak that I secretly am, I took my new role very seriously.
Now that his hours almost match mine he is wanting some of that parenting responsibility back and I think I am having trouble relinquinshing some of the control back to him. I know it sounds silly but this is hard for me. I think I liked calling all the shots and doing everything my way.
For example, Delta has been getting into trouble at school. I wanted to fix this as soon as I found out. Yet, DH told me to wait until he got home to let him handle it. I know most of you would be thrilled to have a DH that wanted to handle these type things but I was upset that he wanted me to do nothing. Maybe I have overstepped my boundaries as a step-parent, or maybe I am a control freak that needs some serious therapy
Other than that we have been getting ready for our new boss. We took turns sitting in his office with the door closed to see if he could hear normal conversations.
We discussed how we are going to handle 'special situations' that may arise.
We drew straws to see who is going to train him
We drew straws to see whose reports he gets to review first.
And we also set up everyone with instant messaging so that we can communicate secretly.
We are sad. We know.
Hola Fockers!
So last I posted I had poison Ivy, well it got worse, much worse, went back to the Walk In place near work and it was infected, and this DR didn't think it was Poison Ivy so 3 prescriptions later...
Today it's now on my other arm, so I called my internist and left work early. Not sure if I ever told you guys that years ago I got very sick with Sarcoidosis, (it's what all the Ground Zero Workers are getting sick with now). I was sick Christmas 99 and early 2000. Anyhow I haven't been "sick" in years, but my internist (who is also a pulmonologist) thinks that what ever the irrident was, that my compromised immune system went haywire as sarcoid never goes away even if you aren't "sick". So now on top of the other meds, I'm on prednisone, large doses, UGH, watch me blow up now....
Namath is off for an ultrasound tomorrow of his bladder, recent check up showed something up in the urinanalysis UGH!
Today was 90 day mark for my Thanksgiving day trip (yes folks, 90 days until Turkey Day). Got everything I wanted, though I did some online and the rest I had to call at 7, I hate free dining
Murph is coming over tomorrow to book her airline tix, she wants to try and use her points. She hasn't had the nerve to tell the rest of the family that she is skipping out on T- Day, my one brother honestly won't care, he thinks its great she is so active (he just took her to the Jimmy Buffett concert in AC last weekend), the other skipped Mother's day, so the heck with him I say.(that would be the one I had the huge fight with after his daughter's first communion, and no still really aren't talking and no I don't feel bad either)
Wow I had a lot to say, I'm going to try and get a hold of Janet and check on her myself..
have a great weekend Fockers!
I spoke with Janet. She's home still. The reason she can't see to type/tv watch or chat is that they're using Atropine on her. That's the drop the eye dr. uses on you to dialate your eyes to do the exam. She's doing them 3 times a day and won't be able to see squat till they stop (and likely a day or two later than that since they've got her on it so frequently.)
They're still using the Prednisone drops (Predforte) for her Iritis. That is to take down the inflammation and helps with the pain. The dialation drops keep her Iris from opening and closing in varying light, which rests her eye.
She's seeing an eye specialist on Tuesday to make sure there isn't anything else going on.
So far, no worries on Glaucoma or elevated pressures. Thank goodness.
She sounded good. Jim's home till Tuesday when he starts school again, but she's home for at least another week. No driving till she's off Atropine.
On this side of the world, my eyes are not doing any better than Janet's.
Hope everyone's doing well. I'm home making chicken fingers (Homemade), rice and corn for dinner. Tonight we'll watch a Star Trek movie (we're introducing the kiddos) and have popcorn.
LY MI!!!
MEL
Everything is correct!
That must be hard
That's hilarious and the IM stuff
Oh Mo I hope you get better soon, good to see you though
I'm so pleased and poor you too
Priorities huhNo surgery before our trip! He can poke you in the eye, but he can't stop you from drinking too much at F&W Festival!!! No sir!
Wooohoooo and awww so sweetI got my extra bag ID tags and my voucher booklet today!!
I did order the PhotoPass CD and a special phone call from Micky for Rockie.
I can't wait to see her face!
So prayers and thoughts would be appreciated. Saying that we did have fun though as she wanted to talk/think about other things and have a laugh!!!! I washed all the windows yesterday, literally hanging out of them our window cleaner disappeared a while a go and my attempt is no where near as good as what he does so I suppose I need to find a new one!!!
Jess is so funny! No idea where she gets that, huh?Jess is funny she has made a spreadsheet already for our December trip, written in where she wants to dine etc etc, really don't know where she gets it from
Have a good weekend all my favourite fockers
That's too funny.Just got sent this in an email -
Swine Flu Paranoia getting out of hand......
Wow. I didn't realize she'd be out so long.
Thanks for the update and I hope Namath's tests come out perfectly healthy. Have fun trip planning. 
