The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 10

[julia & nicks mom]

Just got off the phone with my, all the doctors know is that it was a bacterial infection. The electrocardiogram and the blood work were clear. She had a cat scan earlier today, but they want to do another, the nurse told her probably because the first one was fuzzy.

So long as she doesn't run a fever anytime between now and tomorrow morning, she can go home tomorrow.

That's good news Heidi!!!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning all. I have been reading along but since I got back from vacation I just feel out of sorts. It seems like I get on here and get distracted way to easily with something else and then I come back and am lost. I think it is just this feeling that I am just not caught up here or in my house and then we are in the middle of making a big change in our lives.

While on vacation in Michigan, we made the decision to move out there. This has been on the table for a few years but after being there recently, I know this is where I want to be. I have felt for a long time that I am not home. I have lived in Maryland all my life and 90% of my family is here but I don't feel like this is the place for Eric, the girls and I. Our short term goal is 1 year and the long term is 2 years. I really like the area and the housing market is more within our reach as far as owning a little larger house. Eric has been researching his career field out there and it seems to be an area where he shouldn't have a problem finding something So we have been doing a lot of research on the job and housing market out there. My cousin lives in Kalamazoo and they have this program "The Kalamazoo Promise" which entitles kids graduating from the school system to a free/reduced college education to any MI state college/univ, so this is a major draw for us. If we can get there by the time Emma enters 3rd grade tuition would be covered 95% and Molly enrolled by Kindergarten would be covered 100%. Having family there is a big plus as Eric can stay with them when he is job hunting/interviewing. Not to mention that they can help point us in the right direction to available jobs and nice areas to set down some roots.

Sorry for the rambling! Just know that I am around and reading.

Robyn, sounds like you've made a decision that is in the best interest of your family! Congratulations! I hope that things happen quickly for you and you can get your life back in order. I hate that feeling of being in transition!

Let us know when you need support and hugs and we are here for you!

 

[Tammi67]

we are listening to LIVE365 and my kids are begging to go - and their mom wants to take them!! It sure would be a nice escape -

It's addicting, isn't it??!! I always have it on when I am in my office.

 

[kc10family]

I am caught up to page 2878 and I am now off to get Ellie and take her to swim class. she is such a see ya later

 

[Glynis]

Thank you all for the good wishes

Nick's test is Monday - I am not sure when I will hear results - I hope by Tuesday - I don't think I will go to DC until I have results - and if the results aren't great then I am probably going to stay home - Steve says I am going unless he needs immediate treatment - I am not sure I will be able to leave him right away if the news isn't good - I guess I will have to wait and see!

Kate - I will be praying for all of you until you get some results. I understand, completely your wanting to stay with Nick until you know the results. You're a good mom!

 

[Glynis]

Can you help me with a design I tried to use, but comes out blurry?
8 days until my familes very first trip to Disney World.
DH is so cute....he even put cucumbers into a Mickey on my plate last week....
DD-16 and DD-11 are sooooooo excited.

I don't know if anyone has answered this, so I'm responding in the hopes that a designer will see and respond. I'm not a designer, but I am an appreciator of designs. Let us see yours when you get a minute! Welcome to the group!

 

[Glynis]

I have a comment on the pictures -

we should make sure the picture is just of us - I know it is not in our nature to take a picture without our kids - but I love the idea of a DDA collage -

then if you want we can get one with our kids too and we could do a DDA family collage -

I really think it would be neat if it is just us in one of the collages!

Good point! I can't wait to see the collage when it's all completed!

 

[UP Disney]

I know! I can't wait! I've never been there either.

I loved Niagara Falls. I was there once as a child and once as an adult. It is amazing. I really want to get back out there and do the Maid of the Mist. I think that would be so cool! You will have a blast!!!!

 

[UP Disney]

I don't know if anyone has answered this, so I'm responding in the hopes that a designer will see and respond. I'm not a designer, but I am an appreciator of designs. Let us see yours when you get a minute! Welcome to the group!

I'm in contact with her. She is trying to use one of Kate's. I think she might have saved it when it was thumbnail size. I sent her a note to make sure she is saving the large size. I figured if I couldn't help her, I'd pm the right person to help once I knew what she needed.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I'm in contact with her. She is trying to use one of Kate's. I think she might have saved it when it was thumbnail size. I sent her a note to make sure she is saving the large size. I figured if I couldn't help her, I'd pm the right person to help once I knew what she needed.

I have already pmed her the full size design

 

[UP Disney]

I have already pmed her the full size design

Great! I didn't want to bother you unless we needed to. I'm glad she is all set.

 

[mommykds]

I just made ressies for us and my parents to go to Niagara Falls for 2 nights the first week of August. I got a family suite w/ 2 bedrooms. My kids are going to love the falls. I have been showing Nicholas pictures from online and he thinks it is so cool. I think we will also go to Marineland one day while we are up there. I used to love Seaworld when I was little, but since the one in OH is gone, I don't know if we will ever get there. Thanks for your help on this Chanon!

Wow, that's cool! Where are you staying? My grandmother took me up there every summer to visit family. I would like to take my kids now since they have never been. Does anyone know if Maple Leaf Village amusement park is still there?

Your kids will have a great time on the maid of the mist!!!

 

[mommykds]

Just got off the phone with my, all the doctors know is that it was a bacterial infection. The electrocardiogram and the blood work were clear. She had a cat scan earlier today, but they want to do another, the nurse told her probably because the first one was fuzzy.

So long as she doesn't run a fever anytime between now and tomorrow morning, she can go home tomorrow.

 

[mommykds]

Okay


you all know that OVERWHELMING feeling you get that you HAVE to go to WDW RIGHT NOW?!!?!?!?


I am having it right now - we are listening to LIVE365 and my kids are begging to go - and their mom wants to take them!! It sure would be a nice escape -

I just keep telling myself how stinking hot and crowded it is now!!!

If you are looking for someone to tell you not to go..you've come to the wrong place!!!

I just saw this on the theme parks thread..check out this site for more sounds of Disney to make you feel homesick..

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/sounds.html

I have 47 more days to go & we are all chomping at the bit over here!!! Everyday the kids want to know how many days are left. Even DH is now getting excited about the trip!

ETA: Great pictures of your family on the 4th!!! The kids are beautiful!!!

 

[mommykds]

Thank you all for the good wishes

Nick's test is Monday - I am not sure when I will hear results - I hope by Tuesday - I don't think I will go to DC until I have results - and if the results aren't great then I am probably going to stay home - Steve says I am going unless he needs immediate treatment - I am not sure I will be able to leave him right away if the news isn't good - I guess I will have to wait and see!

We will all be thinking about Nick & you on Monday.

 

[mommykds]

Good morning everyone!

Amy

Amy, you look wonderful!!!! Hope you have a safe & fast delivery. Hope to see a picture of Matthew soon!

 

[mommykds]

I know I will miss a lot of people if I try and post individually so here's some hugs for everybody.

I've had a pretty crappy start to my vacation and without going into many details I need some major pixie dust this way so that we can go to Washington next week. It's totally my own idiocy but I would sure appreciate it thanks.

Hope things are doing better!

 

[mommykds]

Deb,

You did a fabulous job on your son's Cars room!!!!

 

[tinknme]

How exciting, sounds like a fun time

I just made ressies for us and my parents to go to Niagara Falls for 2 nights the first week of August. I got a family suite w/ 2 bedrooms. My kids are going to love the falls. I have been showing Nicholas pictures from online and he thinks it is so cool. I think we will also go to Marineland one day while we are up there. I used to love Seaworld when I was little, but since the one in OH is gone, I don't know if we will ever get there. Thanks for your help on this Chanon!

 

[tinknme]

This is good to hear Heidi

Just got off the phone with my, all the doctors know is that it was a bacterial infection. The electrocardiogram and the blood work were clear. She had a cat scan earlier today, but they want to do another, the nurse told her probably because the first one was fuzzy.

So long as she doesn't run a fever anytime between now and tomorrow morning, she can go home tomorrow.