The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 30

[UP Disney]

Morning all...

I need some opinions on a situation.

I have 2 girlfriends that I've known since 8th grade. We have been getting together every year since 10th grade on Christmas Eve. Of the 2, Amy lives about 40 minutes from me and Dana. Amy is the one who just had a baby in Sept. I emailed them both the other day to start thinking about Christmas Eve since it is my turn to host it.

Amy emailed me back wanting to know if we could get together on the 22nd or 23rd instead. She says that with her taking maternity leave she will have to work Xmas eve and she is not sure if she will get out early. I know a ton of people who work for the govt, which she does, and it is almost a guarantee that she will get out early.

Now this is not the first time that Xmas eve has fell on a work day but it is her first with a new baby. Dana and I think that she is getting pulled from her family and other friends to spend Christmas Eve with them and doesn't want to tell us.

I don't want to sound mean but I really think that we need to keep it to Xmas eve. We've done it that way every year for the last 18, with the exception of one year. Amy's fiance at the time, had to work. Dana and I hated it, it just didn't feel right. We really like the tradition of the whole night. And it's nice that our husbands and children are a part of it now too. Even my Jewish husband feels strongly that it should be Xmas eve. And my family does Xmas breakfast on the Sunday before Xmas and Dana gets together with her DH's family the Saturday before so it would be hard to find a time that works for the 2 of us.

So your opinions please:

Do we keep it Xmas eve and tell Amy to get there when she can. The earliest we would get together would be 5pm but most likely 6pm.

Or do we change it to the weekend.

Personally, the day matters less & less to me as I get older. It is the enjoyment of being with those that I love whenever we are together. I used to be one that my birthday had to be celebrated on my birthday when I was younger (less than 5 years ago). Now, it really doesn't matter at all to me when we all get together for it.

 

[bear74]

DDA!!!

YAY!!! My first ever milestone!!!!!

congrats I was worried as I was reading that someone would accidently get it before you.

 

[UP Disney]

Hi, Vicki! I am so sorry that we never had the chance to meet last week! I hope you and Chuck had a wonderful time.

Hi Elin! I'm sorry that we missed you as well. I was quite disappointed that Chuck wasn't up to breakfast at Cape May. I was afraid it would be my only chance to run into you. I'm glad to hear you had a great time as well.

 

[bear74]

okay off to take Virginia to the pumpkin patch then the neighborhood carnavil by my parents,

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Did i somehow miss the link to Debs pictures from photopass? does anyone happen to have them

 

[Pooh67_68]

We went grocery shopping, then to Walmart. I made potato soup and at 6:00 we are going to Halloween bingo.

so what is everyone up to today

 

[Pooh67_68]

I should have known when there was 6 pages to catch up on this morning!!

 

[UP Disney]

Thanks!

I know I am entirely way too hard on myself. Deb keeps popping into my mind and the creative and fun spread she would prepare for a bday party sleepover. Then there is me, having pizza delivered, microwaving popcorn and throwing in videos.

Your party would be my party so don't feel bad. The kids will love it.

 

[lovespoohbear]

Does this look too boyish? It's in both the girl's and boy's section on Disney Shopping. I like it but think it might be a little too boyish. I am thinking about it for my girlfriend's 15month old. She loves Pooh.

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/H4010R0030M?$full$

i would get it. green is a nuetral color to me. my attendant who has a boy gave my friend who has a girl a green outfit that her son cant wear anymore.

 

[my3princes]

Does this look too boyish? It's in both the girl's and boy's section on Disney Shopping. I like it but think it might be a little too boyish. I am thinking about it for my girlfriend's 15month old. She loves Pooh.

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/H4010R0030M?$full$

The pants are a bit boyish, but the shirt and sweater are very cute for a girl!!

DDA!!!

YAY!!! My first ever milestone!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Hello DDA!

I am housecleaning. Big yuk!!

Anyway, I know how much we need the rain, but could it please stop for a 24 hour period so I can mow my lawn? It's a jungle out there!!

And Chris, is it possible that the Pirates Crocs are just the most uncomfortable Crocs made??? I mean how much do they hurt!!!! I don't know if the dryer trick will help or what? What did you do with yours???

When we finish housecleaning, our treat will be to watch Meet The Robinsons. Did anyone see that movie? Is it cute? I sure hope so. It is the one thing keeping me cleaning.

I think I'm going to have to take off the Crocs.

I have not had a chance to finish uploading my pictures. I might be able to do that tonight. Ouch, ouch, ouch. These Crocs are KILLING me!!! So cute and yet OUCH!!!!!

Chris took them off as soon as he got home and hasn't looked at them since. I'm thinking of throwing them in the dryer then stuffing a softball in them

I just emailed the link to Rees' care page.

I need to get ready for work since I need to be there in 30 minutes.

The party was very nice, I'll post pictures later.

 

[my3princes]

Jen I just sent our photopass link to your comcast address.

Deb

 

[Glynis]

Seeking birthday party advice......

Nicholas' 8th bday is rapidly approaching and I've been asking him what he wants to do. I gave him the option of having a party somewhere (skate rink, Fun Land, etc) or having a sleepover. He has chosen the sleepover. I'm a sleepover virgin!!!! It will be his first. How many boys should I let him have? What kinds of foods should I serve? Games? Entertainment? Remember, I need easy and convenient. I'm thinking that it will probably be a Saturday night. Kids will probably be too tired for a Friday night sleepover after a week of school. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.

You are brave!!! I would say a small number of boys. Perhaps 5 would be ideal. I would also go for easy food. Pizza, hot dogs, chips, etc. In the morning, they could do pop tarts, etc., just to be even easier.

We don't really do sleepovers. It's just too hard to contend with grumpy kids. So we do "late nights." The kids come to the house in the pj's. They have dinner, watch movies, play games, whatever. Then at 10:30 or 11:00 they go home. They get all of the fun of a sleepover, without any of the crankiness.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Stephanie, sorry your crocs didn't work out for you.

 

[tinknme]

Gary & I are each just taking a carry on beings it is only for 2 nights. I have the toiletries ready, just need to toss a couple of outfits in my bag & clean undies & I am good to go!

Beings we switched to MGM, we are going to see KA there. This will be our 1st time seeing a CIRQUE DU SOLEIL show, hope we enjoy it!

I promise to take pictures wherever we go

http://www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/ka-cirque-du-soleil-show.aspx

You leave in 8 days. Are ya ready?
Hope you'll have time to do a small trip report when you get back.

 

[tinknme]

Me too!

I like it too. Wish I had curly hair, instead of so straight that even the stylist can't give it body.

 

[tinknme]

That's right

That means we can't either Heidi

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jen I just sent our photopass link to your comcast address.

Deb

Thanks Deb!

 

[tinknme]

This is what I was thinking

Tha pants are what make it look boyish. I think you could get away with the shirt and jacket for a girl.

 

[tinknme]

Congratulations!

DDA!!!

YAY!!! My first ever milestone!!!!!

 

[Tammi67]

DDA!!!

YAY!!! My first ever milestone!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!