The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 20

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hello, All!

Hi, Christi!

Chanon - $700 for flowers (my bouquet, 4 bridesmaids, lapel flowers for 4 groomsmen and the groom, corsage for my mom, and 2 big arrangements that went on either side when we said our vows). But that was 14 years ago.
I tried on a Spanx bra at Nordstrom because it is supposed to eliminate "Bra bulge" under knit tops. HUGE thumbs down from me, and my bra size is 36C so I am not all that well endowed. It wasn't even as good as a sports bra from Target! My favorite brand is Wacoal.

Stephanie - I have 3 pairs of Cayman Crocs because the way the sizes run in the Beach don't work for me. But if the Disney ones run a little small I bet a Medium would fit fine. Thanks!

Becky - Good luck with the camping trip! I am not a camping kind of girl.

Anne Marie - Congrats to Dana! With all of our moving around when I was growing up we never did live in CA! I have only been there once, and that was to San Diego for a conference. Good luck! Hopefully he will get the offer!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I have been gone for a long time and probably will never catch up so I hope everything is going well for everyone. My computer broke. and seems like it will stay that way. I am borrowing a laptop from Mike's office until they need it back. Hopefully not for a long time. I had stored all the DDA contact info. on my computer so wasn't able to call to let anyone know so sorry if I seemed to drop off the face of the earth. I want to thank everyone for the wonderful Christmas cards they have been such a blessing. We actually got snow here yesterday so the boys have been really enjoying it and Effie didn't know what to think of it all. This was his first time seeing real snow.
Hope everyone's trips were magical.
Christi

Good to see you, Christi!! I am so happy that you have a chance to check in. I hope that the laptop can visit with you for a long time! No computer is hard. I hope that all is well with you. You are in my prayers.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning.

I posted this on the CB but thought I would ask here as well.

Dana is up for a promotion , but it would require us to move from NYC to CA. I have never been to California & would appreciate any info you can give. (Best home location, good school districts, etc) The area of his location would be LA, Long Beach, Orange Co, Fresno, & Sacramento.
I am not thrilled at this prospect as I love, love, love NYC but it is a good move up & I have to at least keep my mind open, right?

Just remember....DISNEYLAND!!! Resident APs aren't very expensive! We lived in Orange County for 2 years and it was pretty nice. However, depending on where the office is, I would maybe not go out too far. I worked for the first 2 weeks in downtown L.A. and the commute was 1.5hours each way during rush hour. Long Beach is beautiful and would be a nice place to live. I hear that the area just north of LA is nice too though we were never there. Good luck to Dana!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I had a pretty busy morning. I had to come in early so Momboss could get to a meeting. I grabbed the little ones and we took DS to school. Came back and got the little ones ready, dropped them off at preschool, went to the post office, the bank, the Dr. for my Depo injection, Target, and the grocery. It was raining when I came out of Target, so I decided I better hit the grocery sooner rather than later. I was going to go with Brother while Sister is at cooking, but not in the rain! Picked up the little ones and put them down for naps, now I am waiting for the washer & the dishwasher to finish.

I didn't think it was supposed to rain today. They are saying it might rain tomorrow, and tomorrow night it might get icy again. Yuck!

 

[tinknme]

That sounds so sweet!

Gary proposed to me on the beach at sunset We lived in CA. at the time & flew home to be married. I had to ship everything to my moms for the wedding. Our wedding was on Halloween weekend. After our reception a few of us went to a couple bars(Gary's dad owns one) & everyone would ask us if we really just got married or if we were dressed for Halloween

We never have had a honeymoon, just a couple nights at a hotel. We were happy just being home with family & friends. But our trip to Europe will be like our very overdue honeymoon

I guess I'm a lucky girl. Chris proposed to me on Christmas Day on the steps of the building where we met. He even got on his knee I had no idea that he was going to propose as we were both so young. I remember that it was snowing too. My ring is tiny and he has offered to replace it with another, but it just wouldn't be the same. I was able to plan the wedding that we wanted and a really beautiful and most importantly really fun reception. People who attended still remark about how much fun it was. My parents lived less than a mile from the reception hall and after the reception they held a post reception party. They had tons of food and drink It was a super hot day and everyone brought their swimsuits and enjoyed the pool. We ate, had fun and opened all our gifts for everyone to see. We got married at 11 AM and left my parents after midnight as the party was just ending. We forgot to set our alarm and if my Dad hadn't showed up to take us to the airport we would have missed our flight to WDW. I guess I was on . The only thing I would have changed was we would have had a hotel room instead of a tent at WDW. We did what we could afford and had a great time. I guess that trip started our love of Fort Wilderness too.

 

[tinknme]

I would love to see the flowers you made! I will have to see if any of my wedding pictures will scan good enough to see the flowers. Beings we were on a very tight budget, we did not have a professional photographer. I sorta regret that now.

I made my flowers too.

 

[tinknme]

I did not read this before I posted about us not having a photographer. I would love to have vow renewals & get proper pictures. We have a few, but most are at the reception.

John owes me getting back into wedding attire and having proper pictures taken. He didn't want a photographer so the best man said that he would take the pictures and another guess said he would video tape.
Well the guest didn't know how to use the video camera and the best mans camera didn't work. We have about 6 pictures and only the one of him and his mother turned out.

 

[Glynis]

K. Just have to vent for a minute or a couple of kids are going to get it! I'm babysitting my niece and nephew while their mother is at a state PTA convention. It just frustrates me to no end that they are not taught manner, or basic what's right and wrong and then taken out into public. This little boy just delights in destroying things. He and his sister just destroyed my bookshelves in our family room. I'm hoping Alan can fix them easily, but it's so frustrating. Each time they come, they are told the rules, "Don't go into rooms where the doors are closed. Don't touch the bookshelves. Only get one toy out at a time, and when you are done, put it away. Don't write on the walls." Nothing too hard, and they know the rules by heart. Grrrrr. The sad thing is, I'll tell his mom what he did, and she'll just laugh. She honestly thinks that's what boys do.

I actually don't know why I'm so surprised. This is a family that has had to replace their flooring in their house 13 times in the last 15 years because their children like to destroy things. I can't wait to take them home!!!!!!!

 

[tinknme]

I had to have mine resized too. I wore my mothers wedding set for awhile. I lost my mothers ring that Gary bought for me & I decided I better not chance it with the wedding ring.

Thanks for reminding me about the ring! I haven't been able to wear mine for several months. It just slides off my finger. I think I'll ask for Alan to have it sized down for our anniversary! I need my ring back!

 

[tinknme]

In Epcot, he was tearing off chunks to eat them, and just about died, as the meat was raw and dripping blood!!!

 

[tinknme]

Glynis sounds like you are having a very rough day! that the rest of the day goes better for you. I would be very upset myself. Hope Alan can fix the bookshelf.

K. Just have to vent for a minute or a couple of kids are going to get it! I'm babysitting my niece and nephew while their mother is at a state PTA convention. It just frustrates me to no end that they are not taught manner, or basic what's right and wrong and then taken out into public. This little boy just delights in destroying things. He and his sister just destroyed my bookshelves in our family room. I'm hoping Alan can fix them easily, but it's so frustrating. Each time they come, they are told the rules, "Don't go into rooms where the doors are closed. Don't touch the bookshelves. Only get one toy out at a time, and when you are done, put it away. Don't write on the walls." Nothing too hard, and they know the rules by heart. Grrrrr. The sad thing is, I'll tell his mom what he did, and she'll just laugh. She honestly thinks that's what boys do.

I actually don't know why I'm so surprised. This is a family that has had to replace their flooring in their house 13 times in the last 15 years because their children like to destroy things. I can't wait to take them home!!!!!!!

 

[Luv'sTink]

Hi Everyone!

I am sure it has been asked a thousand times, but with 6396 pages to look at I am never going to find the answer.

What does DDA stand for?

Thanks!

ETA: I found it!

 

[babytrees]

K. Just have to vent for a minute or a couple of kids are going to get it! I'm babysitting my niece and nephew while their mother is at a state PTA convention. It just frustrates me to no end that they are not taught manner, or basic what's right and wrong and then taken out into public. This little boy just delights in destroying things. He and his sister just destroyed my bookshelves in our family room. I'm hoping Alan can fix them easily, but it's so frustrating. Each time they come, they are told the rules, "Don't go into rooms where the doors are closed. Don't touch the bookshelves. Only get one toy out at a time, and when you are done, put it away. Don't write on the walls." Nothing too hard, and they know the rules by heart. Grrrrr. The sad thing is, I'll tell his mom what he did, and she'll just laugh. She honestly thinks that's what boys do.

I actually don't know why I'm so surprised. This is a family that has had to replace their flooring in their house 13 times in the last 15 years because their children like to destroy things. I can't wait to take them home!!!!!!!

yikes!!!

It is too bad their parents are the way they are because they are setting these kids up for a world of hurt once they get older.

Calgon take Glynis away!!

 

[babytrees]

Hi Everyone!

I am sure it has been asked a thousand times, but with 6396 pages to look at I am never going to find the answer.

What does DDA stand for?

Thanks!

Disney Design Addicts!!

and hi!!! don't be afraid of all those pages...just hop in and we'll catch you up!!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis sounds like you are having a very rough day! that the rest of the day goes better for you. I would be very upset myself. Hope Alan can fix the bookshelf.

Well, they're gone now, and I've done what I can with the bookshelves. Alan will look at it when he gets home. At least they didn't destroy my books. They've done that before. Donny likes to tear the covers off. I caught him doing that last year, and I about came unglued!!!

 

[Glynis]

Hi Everyone!

I am sure it has been asked a thousand times, but with 6396 pages to look at I am never going to find the answer.

What does DDA stand for?

Thanks!

ETA: I found it!

Hi there! Are you planning on joining our group????? Please say yes!!! We love newcomers. Tell us a bit about yourself!

 

[Glynis]

yikes!!!

It is too bad their parents are the way they are because they are setting these kids up for a world of hurt once they get older.

Calgon take Glynis away!!

You're not kidding!!! I worry about those kids, because they are not being taught anything!!!!! Their house is FILTHY! I'm not talking about dusty, unvacuumed, etc. This house is filled with garbage. It's totally disgusting. The kitchen just makes my stomach turn. I refuse to eat at their house, because I don't want to get some horrible disease. I'm really afraid that someone will report them to CPS, and the kids would be taken away. I know that might be the best thing, but, yikes!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

here are some pictures of our snowmen

Soooo cute!!!!!

I really need some help DDA..

My DS told me that the only thing the baby will be able to do is go to Playhouse Disney. My DGS will be 16 months during the trip. My older grandson was 13 months old during his first trip to Disney. He had a ball. He was very socialized though. He was in daycare at 3 months old. I remember that Playhouse Disney was the highlight, but I know there were other things he could do.

I swear, I am having a brain freeze!!

Add to this... my son's son has never been without his daddy. Ever. Not so they could go to a movie. Not so they could go to dinner. He is a SAHD and doesn't do playdates. I don't think my DGS has ever seen any other children except his cousins. O M G!!!! What am I going to do????

It is not like I will be able to watch baby K while his parents go on an attraction without him. My only hope will be if he is asleep in the stroller. And if he wakes up and they are not there... the Disney CMs will think I'm abducting him! I mean, he doesn't cry, he wails as if his heart is breaking... face all wet... and that is when I put him on my lap and his hand is still on my son's lap!! I must be nuts!!!

I went to visit them on Sunday. Baby K would not come near me, as usual. He would smile and my and wave at me from his dad's lap or shoulder, but if I even looked like I was going to pick him up WAAAAHHHHHHHHH.

So here is my problem. My son put his foot down. No fireworks for them. No commando marching through the parks! Baby K will be back to the villa by 7:30 so he can unwind, get his bath and be asleep by 8:00. Dinner will be 5:30 at the latest. No problem. He wants to spend a couple of days enjoying the villa, going to the pool and playground, sitting in the sand. He said he and his wife will go to Pleasure Island maybe 1 or 2 nights. (they can get the boat from OKW) then I can pop out and fluff the pillow for you. Otherwise.... no....

Help me. What have I done?????

Steffy-let me tell you a bit about Emma-not quite the same but.....

She was so shy at that age. DH is a SAHD and he would take Lizzy to preschool and other mom's would try to talk to Emma and she would cry. We used to go to my MIL's almost every Sunday and she wouldn't even look at my MIL and certainly not let her hold her. We didn't have her involved in any activities but she did continue did go to the preschool to drop off/pickup Lizzy and then Joe for 2 years and they would stay to play on the playground every day for an hour until the next class started. Last summer we had her go to Nature Camp with Joe. I was a bit worried how she'd do when she went to preschool this fall and while she's still very quiet she loves to go and has no seperation issues. She of course loves her Grandma now and will sit on her lap/hug her/be alone in the room with her.

Like Deb said there are so many rides that he can do with his parents-just about anything without a height requirement. Emma LOVED Small World on her first trip at 11 1/2 months and at 20 months really loved the fountains at Epcot.

On all her trips she's been very leary of "face" characters but has always LOVED the Pooh characters.

I also agree with whoever said this shouldn't be your problem! You should still have a great trip!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Glynis - Sorry you had demons visiting today! I know kids like that, unfortunately. I hope Alan can fix your shelves!

 

[Tammi67]

K. Just have to vent for a minute or a couple of kids are going to get it! I'm babysitting my niece and nephew while their mother is at a state PTA convention. It just frustrates me to no end that they are not taught manner, or basic what's right and wrong and then taken out into public. This little boy just delights in destroying things. He and his sister just destroyed my bookshelves in our family room. I'm hoping Alan can fix them easily, but it's so frustrating. Each time they come, they are told the rules, "Don't go into rooms where the doors are closed. Don't touch the bookshelves. Only get one toy out at a time, and when you are done, put it away. Don't write on the walls." Nothing too hard, and they know the rules by heart. Grrrrr. The sad thing is, I'll tell his mom what he did, and she'll just laugh. She honestly thinks that's what boys do.

I actually don't know why I'm so surprised. This is a family that has had to replace their flooring in their house 13 times in the last 15 years because their children like to destroy things. I can't wait to take them home!!!!!!!

How old are these kids, Glynis? I know you probably hate doing this, beings as though they are family, but I would refuse to babysit, until they learned to respect other people's things. The way it sounds, that's probably not going to be anytime soon. I hope Alan can fix things.