The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 13

[bear74]

Well, now I am totally confused as to what I have and have not read. You all are just being way to talkative lately. I'm just going to start clean tomorrow, but someone please let me know if I missed anything big. I saw the news and update from Dawn, but haven't seen an update on June, Marci's mom or Karen's grandma. Kate's surgery is coming up soon as well I know so prayers to you for that, Kate.

Good night all and hopefully two late, active nights will have you all in bed early tonight so that I have a fighting chance tomorrow.

Night Tia

 

[bear74]

I'm home safe and sound. No time to catch up. I don't know if I'll have time tomorrow either. Just in case, everyone have a safe & happy holiday week-end.

Yeah Vicki's home safe. Our you and Chuck going camping this weekend?

 

[bear74]

Tia -- thankfully, Mom's health hasn't gotten worse, but I had major issues with the hospital and her care, and many other problems today. I'm going to bed now on the theory that things will look much better in the morning. I was just hanging on to catch-up and read about sweet Caroline.

Thanks for asking, and thanks for the prayers and PD everyone. I think I would be in our local mental hospital by now if not for all of you!

Marci,
thought you could use this and this for your sanity

 

[tinknme]

Looks great Deb

Here is a photo of our new deck/porch. This photo was taken yesterday before I had a chance to do any clean up. Obviously we still need to change the board below the threshold (I'm thinking diamond plate aluminum in honor of Chris's occupation/hobbies). I am also planning to do some landscaping. It only took us 6 years to put in permanent steps

 

[ReAnSt]

Cool thanks Becky I might have to try the first one if I can't figure out how to combine a few villians. I Think I only want to put 3 or 4 on the page. remember this is for a 3 year old.

Oh, I know but I the first one myself, hence the reason I posted it. I might have to print it and color it myself.

 

[bear74]

Hi Janet

 

[bear74]

Oh, I know but I the first one myself, hence the reason I posted it. I might have to print it and color it myself.

I like it too. If I was doing one for myself I might use it. I just wish their was a little less black colored in.

 

[bear74]

Oh, I know but I the first one myself, hence the reason I posted it. I might have to print it and color it myself.

Becky where did you find the Picture?

 

[ReAnSt]

Becky where did you find the Picture?

I used Google but it came from this site.

 

[tinknme]

Thanks Becky I have been good today, no cookies! Instead I ate sugar free turtles, they are yummy!

It is not an easy thing to learn and is something I know I will struggle with forever. You can't forbid yourself from having the item though as that will make you eat a ton of it when you do eat it. Let yourself have one cookie eat it slowly and enjoy it. I know it is not the easiest thing in the world to do but I know you can do it. Even if you have two cookies it is better than eating ten, 6, 4 whatever. Lots of small changes really do add up.

I honestly cannot believe I said this. Lets just say this would not have come out of my mouth last December, which means if I can do it so can you.

 

[Glynis]

Dawn literally called two minutes after we got home. I just got off the phone with her, and I can reassure you that Caroline is going to be fine, but she's still in the hospital until an official diagnosis can be made.

All signs are pointing to a severe case of reflux. Most likely she will be put on medicine, but there's still a chance for a PH probe. The poor baby has undergone a spinal tap, EEG, cat scan, and several other tests, but thankfully all of them show everything is normal (no brain damage from lack of oxygen, etc.)

They are still waiting for some other 48 hour test results to come back, but they think Caroline will be discharged tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Dawn's blood pressure has never gone down, and obviously it was through the roof yesterday, so she was prescribed her own medicine yesterday. She will be haunted by Caroline's limp, blue body for a long time.

Please keep all of them in your prayers. If you would like Dawn's address to send her a note, please PM me.

Thanks for this update! I'm glad that Caroline is going to be ok. What a terrible ordeal for any mother to go through!

 

[tinknme]

It is alwasy important to test out the Mickey luggage before the trip to Disney.

 

[bear74]

I used Google but it came from this site.

thanks

 

[ReAnSt]

Ohhh, I almost forgot.

Including the .6 of a pound loss at WDW I have lost another 6 pounds for a total of 41 pounds.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

okay,,i cant sleep so i have been searching for some pictures..i wanted to see if you guys can help me..

i am trying to find a good clip art of a disney character in a cap/gown for graduation. I am specifically looking for donald, minnie, mickey.but i will take whatever you guys can find..ive been looking and i know you guys can find everything!

 

[Glynis]

Remember that we used to talk about poop? Well, I have a poop story for you! I was holding Matthew at the aquarium and I heard that infamous exploding noise. I have no idea how it defied gravity, but that poop shot straight out the back of him, all over my pants and shirt!!!

I dragged my whole family into the women's bathroom and Kevin changed Matthew while I attempted to clean myself up. It wasn't pretty...that stuff sets in fast. I used Matthew as a shield for the rest of the night, to hide the stains, and luckily he spared me any future explosions this evening. My clothes are now soaking in Oxy Clean.

I guess from now on, I need to pack three change of outfits in the diaper bag: Alyssa, Matthew, and ME!!!!

Ah, the joys of motherhood! That's one thing I definitely don't miss! Keep telling those stories, please. It reminds me that I really am glad to not be pregnant again!

 

[ReAnSt]

Thanks Becky I have been good today, no cookies! Instead I ate sugar free turtles, they are yummy!

Good job, every small bit helps.

 

[Glynis]

I had a super busy day today. I started out doing housework, cleaning bathrooms and laundry. yuck. I moved on to the pile of jeans that I got from my Mom. I was able to find 4 pairs that fit Hunter and 4 for Nick and 1 pair for Summer, but they all needed to be shortened. So I shortened 9 pairs of pants. Then since the sewing machine was already out I decided to make Colby the blanket that I had been promising him since June. So now I'll share some photos.

Colby's room from the Cars redo in June

Notice the picture above his bed. That is actually 1/2 of a pillowcase. I kept the other half to incorporate into a new blanket for him. So here it is, although it is a bit more like a quilt than a blanket.

And look what's hidden in the bubble print. . . I swear that it is not even a Disney print and Colby picked it out himself What can I say, the kid has good taste.

Oh and I manage to pack clothing for 3 of us for our upcoming camping trip and pick up a bunch of stuff outside that was too wet to pick up before. I also talked Chris into going for a walk with me. All in all a busy day.

The boys start school tomorrow so we will be up bright and early here. I must get myself to bed earlier.

Deb

It looks fabulous!!!!! I'm going to have to show it to Jacob. He really wants Cars stuff in his room.

 

[babytrees]

Tia -- thankfully, Mom's health hasn't gotten worse, but I had major issues with the hospital and her care, and many other problems today. I'm going to bed now on the theory that things will look much better in the morning. I was just hanging on to catch-up and read about sweet Caroline.

Thanks for asking, and thanks for the prayers and PD everyone. I think I would be in our local mental hospital by now if not for all of you!

I feel the same way!! Give me a shout if you need to talk.

 

[tinknme]

Sounds good to me!

Maybe next time we go back for a visit we could meet up. Glad your family had a good time. I miss the midwest as I grew up there. I miss the 4 seasons, only 2 hear rain and summer. And I feel out of place as I seem old fashioned with my way of thinking out here. Maybe someday we'll move back.