The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[tink2020]

I'm watching too. This is fun!

Denise -- HI!!!

 

[my3princes]

and a few more....

Love It. RosieJo sent me all of her files and now I am going to create more pages for characters that she didn't include. I just went through our autograph books since 1998 and we have 110 different autographs. I wish that I had made a nice book like yours back then.

Deb

 

[tink2020]

I'm watching too. This is fun!

and hi again

(duplicate post, sorry)

 

[bear74]

I dont watch any of the award shows any more. I used to watch the CMA Awards. But I got tired of the same people winning every year.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Kevin would like to know why all the cats on Blue's Clues are completely coherent but the dogs seem to have speech issues.

Amy

 

[triplefigs]

Kate,

Sounds like you did a great job today (as usual) helping out. I know your family really apprecitates it. You've been in my prayers today!


The gay cowboy movie just won something. and did you see the presenter with Harrison Ford had a glass of wine in her hands.

 

[Tammi67]

Love It. RosieJo sent me all of her files and now I am going to create more pages for characters that she didn't include. I just went through our autograph books since 1998 and we have 110 different autographs. I wish that I had made a nice book like yours back then.

Deb

Thank you Deb. Now that I know how to do it, I think I will continue to add to it every time we go. It will be something to look back at over the years as the kids grow.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Love It. RosieJo sent me all of her files and now I am going to create more pages for characters that she didn't include. I just went through our autograph books since 1998 and we have 110 different autographs. I wish that I had made a nice book like yours back then.

Deb

Deb- I really encourage you to add the kids names -

I really can't tell you how much it helped with character interaction

 

[Cinderumbrella]

When I suggested this, it was tongue in cheek because I wasn't sure how people would feel about it. If it was a dumb idea, I didn't want to look dumb. However, it sounds like there are several others that would find it helpful so I'm going to create a new DDA motivation support thread. Kind of like the Weight Loss accountability thread. I won't call it scrapbook in case others want to use it for things like getting their autograph books done, their t-shirts designed or tie-dyed or whatever. Look for it in the next hour or so. I am going to put in a goal for my scrapbooking and autograph books. The autograph books will get done because there is a deadline. However, without this thread, I know I'd never get any more pages done in my scrapbook. We can then post our progress as we make progress.

What do you think about me updating the first page, like the birthdate page, so that we have everyone's goals in one very prominent place?

OK. I'm going to stop my perfectionist, work-aholic ways and leave it at this for now. If others have ideas or think there is a better way, post it on the new thread.

Yea!!!!!! Go for it!!

 

[tink2020]

Kate,

Sounds like you did a great job today (as usual) helping out. I know your family really apprecitates it. You've been in my prayers today!


The gay cowboy movie just won something. and did you see the presenter with Harrison Ford had a glass of wine in her hands.

I didn't see that!

Yeah, I think it's best screenplay, isn't it?

 

[bear74]

i am going to have to go find our autograph book from our honeymoon and see how many we got.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Kate,

Sounds like you did a great job today (as usual) helping out. I know your family really apprecitates it. You've been in my prayers today!


The gay cowboy movie just won something. and did you see the presenter with Harrison Ford had a glass of wine in her hands.

watch out - Amy is going to get after you for that!!!

 

[bear74]

Im going to say good night now as I work tomorrow and have to get DD's backpack packed. I will see you ladies and sherrif wed.

 

[tink2020]

Im going to say good night now as I work tomorrow and have to get DD's backpack packed. I will see you ladies and sherrif wed.

Goodnight Jennifer!

 

[Glynis]

okay - I think I have missed some happy birthday's and maybe some other important things and that really bothers me -

it is odd - I have felt off all weekend and now I am just totally out of it!!!

So happy birthday everyone!!!!!!!

You shouldn't worry about anyone but your family right now! We totally understand. Even the Queen deserves some family time. Focus on them, and we'll still be here when you feel up to it.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Thanks to everyone for all the kind wishes today!! (And for agreeing that I'm not too big of a baby ). DH did just point out something funny- since both MIL and I are obsessive planners and his sister is not, now MIL will probably back off from us and spend the whole trip telling them what to do!

He is starting to agree with me that we do not need to spend every waking moment together while on the trip- my MIL goes Commando and as much as I want to, DS2.5 (who will be 3.5 when we go) just can't do it.

As for our dates, we picked them to stay away from WDW during PopWarner since we are staying at POR and quite a few of them will be there. SIL wants to go that week because it will be her daughter's 2nd birthday. As far as I am concerned, they are free to go that week, we'll go the following and if the weekend matches up, fine, and if not, it's fine with me if we don't all go together...

Anyway, thanks again!!!!!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

On a lighter note, I did break out a few Valentines Decorations today- the house looked too empty with all the Christmas stuff gone!

 

[tink2020]

On a lighter note, I did break out a few Valentines Decorations today- the house looked too empty with all the Christmas stuff gone!

ooooh, my second favorite holiday of all time!

My Valentine's decorations are in storage

Pictures, please!

 

[my3princes]

OK DDA, I need a little advice. Actually, I need you to tell me that I am being a baby and to grow up!! Or not, you tell me what you think:

As you know, we are going to WDW in December. I have always wanted to be there at Christmastime and after some prodding, DH agreed to go. His parents are coming too. Not sure what I think about that since I am an obsessive planner and she is too (but in a whole different way). Now, the inlaws have invited their daughter and her family to come with. First thing she wants to do is change the dates to make it more convenient for her. Also, they will need to stay at a value since the trip is going to be a real budget crunch for them. MIL thinks we should all stay at the same hotel (Yes this is the same MIL who has reservations about staying at mod and not a deluxe and now she wants to go value!).

DH will never rock the boat where MIL is concerned so I am on my own here.

I am losing some of my excitement over the trip.... am I being a baby or do I have the right to feel a little deflated?

I think you should stand your ground. It's your vacation too and your paying for it. It shouldn't matter if you're at the same resort, you can set up time and places to meet and some time away from each other may be in order.

Deb

 

[ReAnSt]

OK DDA, I need a little advice. Actually, I need you to tell me that I am being a baby and to grow up!! Or not, you tell me what you think:

As you know, we are going to WDW in December. I have always wanted to be there at Christmastime and after some prodding, DH agreed to go. His parents are coming too. Not sure what I think about that since I am an obsessive planner and she is too (but in a whole different way). Now, the inlaws have invited their daughter and her family to come with. First thing she wants to do is change the dates to make it more convenient for her. Also, they will need to stay at a value since the trip is going to be a real budget crunch for them. MIL thinks we should all stay at the same hotel (Yes this is the same MIL who has reservations about staying at mod and not a deluxe and now she wants to go value!).

DH will never rock the boat where MIL is concerned so I am on my own here.

I am losing some of my excitement over the trip.... am I being a baby or do I have the right to feel a little deflated?

I don't think you are being a baby. Your MIL is trying to take over your trip. I would keep it the same dates and not change for them. As for the hotel I wouldn't change just for their sake. You want to vacation your way they want their way. Tell them it is my trip and this is how I want it, I am not changing anything just because you want me to.


If they happen to end up going the same time, maybe set up a few meals or activities to do together. Besides that I would plan my own thing and if they don't like it too bad. Perhaps I am harsh but I know how others can ruin trips by wanting it to be there way and not yours. Let me tell you, it will be better if you get this figured out before you go instead of ruining your magical vacation once you are there.

Sending your way.

Becky