The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[bengalbelle]

no proiblem

Ingredients:
1 Quart pineapple juice (Dole)
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups cream
3 cups sugar
milk

Mix the pineapple juice and sugar until all the sugar is dissolved. Next add the cream and vanilla. Poor mixture into the Ice Cream Maker. Add milk to the "fill line" Follow the regular instructions of your Ice Cream Maker. Serve right out of the Maker for a soft serve taste or place in freezer and allow to set.

 

[triplefigs]

Happy Happy Birthday, Austin!!

Happy Birthday, Austin!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[triplefigs]

{{{Bill, Kristine & family}}}

I'm so sorry. Hugs to you all, Kristine.

 

[triplefigs]

Thank you! I'm glad you're feeling better today

My "tooth fairy" forgot to come once. She compensated for her guilt with lots of cash

Brantley-Kate lost her 2nd tooth last night, and she stayed up to see the Tooth Fairy! When I went in to check her at midnight, she was wide awake CRYING because the Tooth Fairy forgot her. Meanwhile the TF is hiding with her fairy dust and money. Needless to say, the TF made a quick and silent exchange and BK was thrilled!

 

[triplefigs]

Are you trying to say something with the large, pink writing

I am going to check with the Dr. about the Melatonin. Thanks for that. I think you're right about the exercise too. I haven't been to the gym since I found out I was pregnant because of the morning sickness and dizziness, but now that both of those are going away, I'm going to try to get back there next week.

I am not implying anything at all. Whatever do you mean?

 

[triplefigs]

We are getting ready to hit the road and head to PA to visit with my parents for the weekend. I will be off and on, but probably not much.

To everyone with sicknesses.....I hope you all feel better soon.

And to everyone else, I hope you all have a great weekend!

Safe travels, Tammi!

 

[triplefigs]

Our meeting with her principal was actually much more subdued than I figured it was going to be. My husband did most of the talking. According to the principal my DD wasn't telling him the whole story. I can see that happening. She tends to get on one track and can't switch gears (excuse the mixed metaphor).

When we walked into his office there was another little girl standing at the same conference room door with her nose to the knob as my DD was yesterday.

The meeting was short; less than 15 minutes. He explained that he didn't call because DD told him I was asleep. True, I was sick yesterday, but I wasn't sleeping.

DD's principal explained his point of view. It seems like a big mix up. He says he's going to investigate further.

We didn't touch on the discipline method. I kept waiting on DH to bring it up (since he was the one so infuriated by it and I was trying to follow his lead). DH said he's not going to tackle that one head-on because the School Board is so tight around here and we just don't have the clout to do much about it. We are going to write a letter to the Principal and tell him that she's not to be disciplined in that manner any more. Frankly, yes, we wimped out.

My sister works for a lawyer in another city in Alabama. Her boss serves on the Board of Education in his city. We're gonna try to get some more advice regarding the punishement before we go crazy on it and so we can follow proper channels.

DD only has 4 more months in this school before she goes to Middle School. We asked her last night that if things went badly would she want to change schools right now. She said she would not.

The homework was checked to see if the kids had it by the boy who marked her as not having it. Then they went over homework in class to check for accuracy. Then the sub took it up. DD didn't know the boy had marked her as not having it when they checked it. So she didn't protest. When it WAS taken up by the sub, they assumed she did it while they were checking it. I had a note from my mother saying she had checked over DD's homework and it was done.

You know, the one good thing to come out of this is that DD has good, solid proof that her Mom and Dad are on her side and will go to bat for her. We've never really encountered anything like this before.

Thank you all for your encouragement and advice.

On a positive note, tomorrow is DD's birthday party! We're having a magic show for her. Should be fun!

Good for you. You handled it very well.

 

[triplefigs]

Something I think some of you might find amusing....

Flash-back to last week. I was sick as a dog with a sinus infection, asking for advice from my DDA friends and complaining about my DH, whose only flaw in my mind is that he has absolutely no sympathy or tolerance for all my sinus/allergy problems.

He started to get sick this week, so I asked him if he wanted me to pick up anything over the counter, could help etc. Last night, I asked again if I could help, and the subject came up that he never offers me help or support in that issue. I broke down and told him that I'd even posted about it, hoping to get some advice and maybe hear opinions from other perspectives. He asked me what my friends had to say. I told him the truth -- most were sympathetic, some had felt the same way about their spouses and their illnesses, and hadn't really thought of how their reactions had hurt others, and that I had received good advice on things to try to feel better. I stressed that it wasn't an I'm right, he's wrong kind of post, and that no one said unkind things about him.

Flash-forward to today:

This huge floral arrrangement just arrived at my work. The card says:

To my DW-
Love you!
From your DH...

He used the DIS abbreviations! I thought that was too cute, and wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate this forum and being able to express happy as well as sad or frustrating things to my friends.

That's so sweet!

 

[triplefigs]

I think that I forgot to come back with an update on SIL. I told you last Friday that she came through surgery fine. She went home on Monday which greatly helped her mood. She is still having a little trouble with speech (finding the correct words), but the doctors are sure that it is caused by swelling from the surgery and is temporary. She is a bit frustrated with that and exhausted (as is my brother). But all in all, they are heading back to "normal" life.

Thanks again for all the prayers, pixie dust, and good wishes! It really helped last week when my nerves were getting the better of me. (We need one that says the DDA Rocks!!)

Beth

That's great news. Glad she is on the road to recovery.

 

[triplefigs]

I've just spent the day in my wedding dress again - we had a vow renewal at the registry office for DH's parents - it was a surprise for them - they thought we were having a family portrait session at a studio and DBIL took them to the registry office to meet us. It was a lovely ceremony and we went for dinner after. It was freezing cold outside so we didn't get many pictures - but the ones we got were nice. DB was the photographer. Here's a link if anyone fancies a look: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2111788297



Oh and my DB finally gave me his wedding pics - so I have uploaded those too... careful there are quite a few!

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2114479041

Congrats and wonderful pics!!

 

[triplefigs]

I am so weak today - like I have NO muscle control - and my kids are taking full advantage of the fact that mommy doesn't have the energy to do anything with them or to them!! DH felt this yesterday and feels better today - how did he skip the vomiting day of this? just not fair!! my mom said my dad is still feeling bad too - well at least I haven't been vomiting all week - asnd I have been able to eat and drink a little bit so I am not dehydrated or starving - just exhausted

Hope you're feeling better, Kate. Just put in HS Musical and watch it over and over and over... oh, wait, you already have been doing that...

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks -

my day just when from bad to horrible

I called DH and asked him to bring me home my favorite ice cream - and he comes home with black raspberry chip - not regular chocolate chip - seriously if you want to see a girl in deep depression - it would be me at this moment

I know it's the wrong kind, but it sounds yummy~!

 

[triplefigs]

We got Rees' final denial today for the Medicaid. It's been a rough afternoon,and I've been in tears. I feel defeated at the moment, and I promised myself when they were born and had so many problems that I would never quit fighting for them. It is just so hard sometimes. BUT, DH and I have resolved to do whatever necessary to fight for Rees' rights and to win no matter the financial cost. It is our job to protect and fight for him when he cannot. It won't be an easy road, so I'd appreciate any and all prayers for our family. My children are the absolute most important thing in my life, and I will not let Rees down. We will hire a Medicaid Lawyer on Monday and put down a retainer. Then we request a court hearing with a family law judge. I still haven't heard from PBS, so PD that works out as well.

 

[bethbuchall]

We got Rees' final denial today for the Medicaid. It's been a rough afternoon,and I've been in tears. I feel defeated at the moment, and I promised myself when they were born and had so many problems that I would never quit fighting for them. It is just so hard sometimes. BUT, DH and I have resolved to do whatever necessary to fight for Rees' rights and to win no matter the financial cost. It is our job to protect and fight for him when he cannot. It won't be an easy road, so I'd appreciate any and all prayers for our family. My children are the absolute most important thing in my life, and I will not let Rees down. We will hire a Medicaid Lawyer on Monday and put down a retainer. Then we request a court hearing with a family law judge. I still haven't heard from PBS, so PD that works out as well.

Denise,

I am saying prayers for your family. Rees (and Davis and Brantley-Kate) sure has a terrific mother (and father)! I know that you will win your fight, because you are so firm in your convictions. Rees deserves everything that he can get to improve his life. Your love will see that he gets it.

Here's the pixie dust for PBS.

Beth

 

[ellenbenny]

We got Rees' final denial today for the Medicaid. It's been a rough afternoon,and I've been in tears. I feel defeated at the moment, and I promised myself when they were born and had so many problems that I would never quit fighting for them. It is just so hard sometimes. BUT, DH and I have resolved to do whatever necessary to fight for Rees' rights and to win no matter the financial cost. It is our job to protect and fight for him when he cannot. It won't be an easy road, so I'd appreciate any and all prayers for our family. My children are the absolute most important thing in my life, and I will not let Rees down. We will hire a Medicaid Lawyer on Monday and put down a retainer. Then we request a court hearing with a family law judge. I still haven't heard from PBS, so PD that works out as well.

I'm so sorry you all have to go through this. I hope PBS comes through, and I hope that you and the lawyers can get the issues resolved as quickly as possible. Prayers and PD!

 

[bengalbelle]

We got Rees' final denial today for the Medicaid. It's been a rough afternoon,and I've been in tears. I feel defeated at the moment, and I promised myself when they were born and had so many problems that I would never quit fighting for them. It is just so hard sometimes. BUT, DH and I have resolved to do whatever necessary to fight for Rees' rights and to win no matter the financial cost. It is our job to protect and fight for him when he cannot. It won't be an easy road, so I'd appreciate any and all prayers for our family. My children are the absolute most important thing in my life, and I will not let Rees down. We will hire a Medicaid Lawyer on Monday and put down a retainer. Then we request a court hearing with a family law judge. I still haven't heard from PBS, so PD that works out as well.

You have my continued prayers, Denise. I wish there was a way to help you fight this battle. Give Rees some extra hugs from us

 

[julia & nicks mom]

We got Rees' final denial today for the Medicaid. It's been a rough afternoon,and I've been in tears. I feel defeated at the moment, and I promised myself when they were born and had so many problems that I would never quit fighting for them. It is just so hard sometimes. BUT, DH and I have resolved to do whatever necessary to fight for Rees' rights and to win no matter the financial cost. It is our job to protect and fight for him when he cannot. It won't be an easy road, so I'd appreciate any and all prayers for our family. My children are the absolute most important thing in my life, and I will not let Rees down. We will hire a Medicaid Lawyer on Monday and put down a retainer. Then we request a court hearing with a family law judge. I still haven't heard from PBS, so PD that works out as well.

Denise I am so sorry that you have to go through this!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Something I think some of you might find amusing....

Flash-back to last week. I was sick as a dog with a sinus infection, asking for advice from my DDA friends and complaining about my DH, whose only flaw in my mind is that he has absolutely no sympathy or tolerance for all my sinus/allergy problems.

He started to get sick this week, so I asked him if he wanted me to pick up anything over the counter, could help etc. Last night, I asked again if I could help, and the subject came up that he never offers me help or support in that issue. I broke down and told him that I'd even posted about it, hoping to get some advice and maybe hear opinions from other perspectives. He asked me what my friends had to say. I told him the truth -- most were sympathetic, some had felt the same way about their spouses and their illnesses, and hadn't really thought of how their reactions had hurt others, and that I had received good advice on things to try to feel better. I stressed that it wasn't an I'm right, he's wrong kind of post, and that no one said unkind things about him.

Flash-forward to today:

This huge floral arrrangement just arrived at my work. The card says:

To my DW-
Love you!
From your DH...

He used the DIS abbreviations! I thought that was too cute, and wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate this forum and being able to express happy as well as sad or frustrating things to my friends.

I honestly just teared up at this...

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Does anyone else here go to a tanning bed? My dear friend got me 800 minutes for Christmas and before this I had never used one. I AM ADDICTED. I love it. I normally do not tan and I am actual getting darker. Just wanted to share this info. I think this was my best X'mas present this year. She uses the tanning bed all year and I mentioned that I would like to have some color before my trip to disney and so that is what she got me for X'mas.

Don't forget to moisturize!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Austin
Marci Congrats on the DH sending flowers and for DH to feel better
Kristine Prayers and for your family.
Midnite to your DD
Kate I love the sun design may have to take off the words and make myself a shirt to wear until we get some real sun.
Everyone, thanks for your kind words and encouragement. DS didn't get to sleep until 1:30 this time hopefully tonight he gives up quicker. Feeling better today regardless, I think I just needed to let it out. DH doesn't want to face anything being wrong with our children so haven't been able to talk to him about the testing and how to handle the results. Thanks again for brightening my outlook.

You can do it!!!!! The worst really is over and it will get better soon!!