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[englishrose47]

If you have a high reading when you go for an eye check go see an opthalmologist. It can be treated before ir gets too bad. Needs to be monitored closely though. Definately not something to mess with!!

 

[cmp1111]

Hi Rosie!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Just a quick pimp of my TR since I Posted itinerary version #932 and I KNOW you Fockers will ahve comments and suggestions....so check it out when you can.

I';m about to take my ribs out of the inaugural venture of my crock pot- i'll be back to catch up later!

Kat, I haven't been over, but I promise to get myself up to par before you return!

 

[carrieannie]

Hello my fellow Fockers!! It seems I missed a few pages this weekend! Ben (10) has found some cool new games, so getting to the computer has been next to impossible!!

Speaking of Focker Watch! (mini RANT) We were leaving Animal Kingdom in September,,I notice 2 ladies with LGMH`s on their fanny packs or whatever,,,So I get a little "OH COOL! " Well I go to say hi on the way to the busses,,and mention my screename,,and GET THIS!!! THEY COULD CARE LESS!!! Why have LGMHs on your person when you dont care?!!! I think I pouted all the way back to POR!

BTW: Did anyone see my new title?!! ? (I thought it fit me)

Kat, I hope Your appeal works for you. I`m sorry about your back issues, My sciatica (sp?) was killing me during one of my pregnancies.

MO: I`ll be waiting to hear about Nameths test results on Tuesday!

Mel: Sorry about the eye thingy,,You knew what helps glaucoma dont you?

C.E: Hows the plans going for moving? any more news?

I`m going back to catch up more!!
Jo: I`ll be sure to mark your b-day on the calender! Its also my SIL b-day!

 

[cmp1111]

BTW: Did anyone see my new title?!! ? (I thought it fit me)

Nice!

C.E: Hows the plans going for moving? any more news?

No. I'm actually slightly irritated with D. He had his training yesterday morning, fine. He asked for it to be done early to watch the games, done. He called me after they were all over, a few sheets to the wind so no deep talks.

Then they finished up tonight and he had plans to meet up with and eat with (and really this is OK) his ex-girlfriend from college (whom I also know and like well enough, is married, and also has twins). Then, they will leave NJ tomorrow, but will stop quickly by B's house to meet the kiddos (they are not quite one, and neither of us has seen them in person.) before coming home. OK, maybe I'd prefer he go meet Mo.

At any rate with his plans tonight, we can't really sit down and talk until he's back tomorrow. I'm really wanting to talk about it - I have something like 11 properties saved on realtor.com, and I want to know what he's thinking after 3 days. I'm still a little freaked out, and we've not discussed it in detail since he brought it up Thursday.

The friend who came and stayed Sat. with her daughters is the one whose DH is with D right now. She's also a pilot just getting ready to head back to work after 4 years...

Anyway, she knows D's job as her DH is there, too, and was fairly encouraging in saying we should think about it. This is interesting, just in that she knows what the current deal is and how it could be better...

Sorry, had to vent a little. Thanks for asking, Carrie.

 

[Muffinygood]

Carrieannie: YES, I do! My Dr. cracks me up...he always says, "OH, just give her double the wacky pills so she shuts up." Ha!

Kat: I'll go check it out later today!

CE: Hope DH has time to talk soon. It's funny how they drop a bomb like that and then continue on like it was nothing....

AND, where the heck are JO and DM?? You guys ok out there??

MEL

 

[cmp1111]

CE: Hope DH has time to talk soon. It's funny how they drop a bomb like that and then continue on like it was nothing....

I know. I think, in his head, nothing's going to move THAT fast, as I know he thinks he can visit the friend, M, whilst on a work trip that's scheduled to FL in the next couple of weeks. I just kind of can't stop thinking about it - not 24/7, but it's in my head, and the last couple of days with nothing being said (and no time to talk) just got to me last night. I'm OK today.

How are you feeling today?

 

[jcc0621]

Just a quick pimp of my TR since I Posted itinerary version #932 and I KNOW you Fockers will ahve comments and suggestions....so check it out when you can.

I';m about to take my ribs out of the inaugural venture of my crock pot- i'll be back to catch up later!

I will check it out today Kat.....

How'd the ribs come out?

DM, our came out fabulously! THanks for the recipe. My next one to try is CE's Poppy CHicken one!

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OK, maybe I'd prefer he go meet Mo.

The friend who came and stayed Sat. with her daughters is the one whose DH is with D right now. She's also a pilot just getting ready to head back to work after 4 years...

Anyway, she knows D's job as her DH is there, too, and was fairly encouraging in saying we should think about it. This is interesting, just in that she knows what the current deal is and how it could be better...

If she is planning on going back to work, maybe she thinks she will get D's job if he leaves

Sorry, had to vent a little.

That is what we are here for

OK, my vent. All of a sudden I cna't get Jimmy to go to bed at night. He is up until 9:30 - 10:00 and then is so cranky in the am when I try to get him up for school. We have tried the no TV thing after dinner, no TV at all after during school week, nothing seems to working. Any ideas? Jim and I are exhausted with all of this and I hate the fights in the morning. TIA!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning all

CE, I know how frustrating it is when you're faced with a life changing event and you feel like you're alone in the stress. I can remember doing the same thing once, having all sorts of properties picked out online. I think we tend to go all out and look at the big picture, and men tend to take these things in baby steps. I'm sure once your DH gets home you'll have the time you need to talk about it. It's hugely stressful. I hope it works out.

Janet, oh, I feel your pain. DS#3 is like that. Last night I tucked him in at 8 and he was still coming downstairs at 9:30 telling me he needed to kiss me. He's the king of schmooze. Does he lay down during the day? Maybe he's getting to where he doesn't need down time during the day? I'd say it will pass....but while you're living it, it stinks!

 

[jcc0621]

Morning all

CE, I know how frustrating it is when you're faced with a life changing event and you feel like you're alone in the stress. I can remember doing the same thing once, having all sorts of properties picked out online. I think we tend to go all out and look at the big picture, and men tend to take these things in baby steps. I'm sure once your DH gets home you'll have the time you need to talk about it. It's hugely stressful. I hope it works out.

Janet, oh, I feel your pain. DS#3 is like that. Last night I tucked him in at 8 and he was still coming downstairs at 9:30 telling me he needed to kiss me. He's the king of schmooze. Does he lay down during the day? Maybe he's getting to where he doesn't need down time during the day? I'd say it will pass....but while you're living it, it stinks!

They do nap in daycare, but most of the time he just lays there and doesn't sleep. After about 45 minutes the kids who don't sleep are given quiet stuff to do (puzzles, books, coloring) until the other kids wake up. He never naps on the weekends!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

They do nap in daycare, but most of the time he just lays there and doesn't sleep. After about 45 minutes the kids who don't sleep are given quiet stuff to do (puzzles, books, coloring) until the other kids wake up. He never naps on the weekends!

45 minutes is a long time if you can't sleep. All of my boys stopped napping at 2, NOT by my choice. They just aren't sleepers. Of course, Momma is Can you try getting him up a little earlier in the morning so that he's a little more worn out at night?

 

[jcc0621]

45 minutes is a long time if you can't sleep. All of my boys stopped napping at 2, NOT by my choice. They just aren't sleepers. Of course, Momma is Can you try getting him up a little earlier in the morning so that he's a little more worn out at night?

I thought the 45 minutes was long too, but in his old school they tried to make him lay there for 2 hours and then would get upset when he would get up and walk around. Needless tosay he is no there anymore.

We tried the getting up earlier thing. Sometimes it works, sometime it doesn't, KWIM?

Jimmy hasn't napped since was about 2 either. At least this place recognizes the fact that some kids don't nap, unlike the old one.

 

[cmp1111]

If she is planning on going back to work, maybe she thinks she will get D's job if he leaves

No, she's a pilot for Northwest. She has no interest in the corporate deal. (or in working for their boss - she thinks he's a nutjob.) She leaves for her retraining 2/5. One of the reasons I don't think I'd mind the move that much is that she'll be gone a lot now - she's one of my best local friends, but I'll see her a whole lot less.

That is what we are here for

Thanks!

OK, my vent. All of a sudden I cna't get Jimmy to go to bed at night. He is up until 9:30 - 10:00 and then is so cranky in the am when I try to get him up for school. We have tried the no TV thing after dinner, no TV at all after during school week, nothing seems to working. Any ideas? Jim and I are exhausted with all of this and I hate the fights in the morning. TIA!

Hmmm. The one thing my boys have always done is go to bed fairly well - no coming back down, getting up, fighting it, etc. - EXCEPT when Woody was so bothered before school started. Is he nervous or worried about something, do you know?

If he's not having TV before bed, what's he doing? We actually use a show before bed as a "wind down" period - they sit quietly on the couch and watch. Right when it's over, they know it's brush teeth and bed.

Otherwise, they'd be running around like mad, getting riled up again. But if he's coloring or reading or something quiet, that wouldn't be the issue...

It may just be some sort of growth phase or something, too, that will pass. Not helpful, I know, but...

I hope it gets better soon!

CE, I know how frustrating it is when you're faced with a life changing event and you feel like you're alone in the stress. I can remember doing the same thing once, having all sorts of properties picked out online. I think we tend to go all out and look at the big picture, and men tend to take these things in baby steps. I'm sure once your DH gets home you'll have the time you need to talk about it. It's hugely stressful. I hope it works out.

Thanks! I'm sure we'll talk it all out tonight - I was just getting frustrated last night that our "talk timing" was off the last few days. I think he was ready for a long talk Saturday, but I had my friend over. Then I was ready last night and he was going out... It will be fine tonight.

I just started wondering if he was thinking that he was deciding against it and I didn't know and was doing all this research for no reason. That's probably not it, but... Thanks for your understanding and support.

 

[TEminnie]

BTW: Did anyone see my new title?!! ? (I thought it fit me)

Love it! 20 Focker points!!

I know. I think, in his head, nothing's going to move THAT fast, as I know he thinks he can visit the friend, M, whilst on a work trip that's scheduled to FL in the next couple of weeks. I just kind of can't stop thinking about it - not 24/7, but it's in my head, and the last couple of days with nothing being said (and no time to talk) just got to me last night. I'm OK today.

How are you feeling today?

I know about the "talk time"--sometimes it seems we only get to talk when he's on a trip and he calls at night! And you sound like me--I hate indecision so I want to wrap things up ASAP!

Jo---well, I guess I have to go to WDW on your birthday! Someone's gotta do it!

Freezing rain here now--oh joy. Had bunches of errands this morning while trying to beat the weather. Home now!
What's everyone doing?

 

[jcc0621]

Jo---well, I guess I have to go to WDW on your birthday! Someone's gotta do it!

What a great friend to make a huge sacrafice

Freezing rain here now--oh joy. Had bunches of errands this morning while trying to beat the weather. Home now!
What's everyone doing?

We are supposed to be getting this weather this afternoon, just in time to drive home

I am at work today but it is fairly slow, like it usually is the day after a holiday.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

TE! Glad to see you around here. I was going to do a bonus update each day M-Thursday just for you, but I haven't seen you around... <<sniff>> so, I dunno now...
Maybe a second update in two days is what you need to come say "hi" to me?

 

[TEminnie]

TE! Glad to see you around here. I was going to do a bonus update each day M-Thursday just for you, but I haven't seen you around... <<sniff>> so, I dunno now...
Maybe a second update in two days is what you need to come say "hi" to me?

Well, now missy--I was over there writing excellent commentary of your trip whilst you were writing these slanderous words!
(and yes, feel free to update at will!)

My kids are finally back in school today so I can run errands and DIS/plan more freely!

 

[cmp1111]

I know about the "talk time"--sometimes it seems we only get to talk when he's on a trip and he calls at night! And you sound like me--I hate indecision so I want to wrap things up ASAP!

We've often said some of our longest, best conversations are when he's on the road - somehow we have a better time NOT doing other things when we're on the phone. At home there's always more stuff around, or something.

Freezing rain here now--oh joy. Had bunches of errands this morning while trying to beat the weather. Home now!
What's everyone doing?

Yuck. Freezing rain is worse than snow. Kids went off to school, now they're back. We have the twin playgroup coming around 2:00. Not sure who all will be here. Our best twin friends won't - they were scheduled a teacher workshop day today - but we will probably have at least 5 more kids coming. Maybe 9.

We are supposed to be getting this weather this afternoon, just in time to drive home

Us, too. D was stopping to have lunch with B's whole family, and he's probably coming home, driving, through it. Though maybe he'll beat it. Who knows?

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

We're finally starting to warm up down here in SC. Our high yesterday was 41, which is just ridiculous. But, the sun is finally out and we might hit 56 today I always hated freezing rain...there's just nothing good about it.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Well, now missy--I was over there writing excellent commentary of your trip whilst you were writing these slanderous words!
(and yes, feel free to update at will!)

My kids are finally back in school today so I can run errands and DIS/plan more freely!

Oh, yeah?! Well, I already answered you, posted an update, answered a new fan (maybe she'll outpost you!), and posted a message about you wanting more than one-two updates a week all while you were posting this! So there!

AND! I'm teaching B about the Plesiosauraus! Hhmmfff!
Top that!