The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 30

[bear74]

I so wish we were going in Nov or Dec of 2009. But my cousin does not want to take her girls out of school for a week and her DH is in Black out days for vacation after thanksgiving thru the first of Feb. I believe.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

I might just post one at a time!

You are too nice Jennifer!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

My computer is all of a sudden running s l o w! I think I might need to reboot and see if that helps.

I guess it doesn't help that I have about 6 windows open! Yikes!

 

[Glynis]

I just realized , that while causing Heidi's headache... I forgot something.
Glynis welcome home. I'm glad you had such a good time on your trip. I'm just sorry that you and Alan came back to such news. to you and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Aw, thanks, Heather! I really appreciate it!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Maybe I should start at the beginning of our trip and do a little TR as I go.


Hmmm.... this could take me awhile!

 

[Glynis]

Ladies (and Tom! ), your chatter is cracking me up! You're right though, nobody will read it. I remember when we all used to read every page (before someone was wise and thought of recaps! ) and the response would take HOURS, even after just a weekend away!

I have my egg retrieval at 7:30 this morning, so if you're awake I'd love some extra prayers. I'm not worried about the actual procedure so much, but the outcome... I'm a little unsure about the last few days of my protocol, so it's got me super stressed. I'll try to update when I can. I should be out of recovery and home (although maybe with a little amnesia!) by lunchtime.

Thanks for all your support!

I'm so sorry that I didn't see this until now! I hope that all went well with the retrieval! You and Kyle remain in my prayers!

 

[tmfranlk]

So I think I found something that will work for Emma's headpiece.
http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-1009055p275w.jpg

That looks perfect!

 

[bear74]

Jennifer I hope and pray everything goes well with all those little eggs.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Got my Christmas ornaments for the exchange. Will mail out tomorrow.

 

[Glynis]

So, what are the weekend plans everyone? Not much here. We postponed our garage sale until next weekend, but now I can't remember what I was thinking of doing on Sat if it weren't for that. Oh well, guess it wasn't anything too exciting. Sunday we are going to the "hunkin hatch" with the whole family. Hopefully that will go okay as last Sunday ended up being a little dramatic.

Speaking of that, I could use some advice if anyone has it...
On Sunday Kristi got really upset because Chase wanted me to hold her. She had just awakened and realized they were here and I was in the room. She reached for me and I picked her up. I thought Kristi was joking at first, but realized she was really upset. I tried to take Chase out and give her to Kristi, but she started crying and asked me to take her inside if I was going to hold her. She was too upset to listen to what I was saying. I just apologized to her and told her that I didn't mean to upset her. I then took Chase inside, put her down to play and then left for the grocery store (was asked to, not just "running away"). I saw Mom bring Chase out as I left.

When I got home, I did my best to avoid whatever room Kristi and Chase were in because I didn't want a repeat. However, the one time Chase did see me, she looked at me like she was sad I didn't come talk to her. No one (Kristi or Erin - who as I've said before doesn't seem to like me sometimes anyway and has acted that way since we were kids) even said goodbye to me when they left. I was only in the next room and they all "shouted" it to others in other rooms/upstairs. Then there was a whole other thing that happened, I feel at least in part, because she was mad about Chase.

Kristi claims that Chase wants me over her. I don't want to diminish her feelings at all, but at the same time Chase does go to Kristi from me all of the time too. She'll go back and forth between us in the span of a time when I'm with them. When I first arrive or they first arrive, Chase does usually want me to hold her. Then she'll play on the floor or go to Kristi or go to Chris and sometime later come back to me again. This was the first time I have ever heard Kristi say anything that even remotely indicated she was upset.

I don't want to hurt Kristi's feelings, but at the same time, don't think that I should have to ignore Chase or stay in another room all of the time either. It makes me really not want to go to the pumpkin patch on Sunday even though it was my idea and I already promised Terra.

So has anyone ever felt like Kristi does with their own kids and someone else? Can you tell me what you wanted that person to do to help the situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as right now I just don't even feel comfortable with the idea of being with my family. Kristi and I usually talk at least a couple of times a week and we haven't talked at all.

No advice, here! I'm just sending lots of hugs for you! Doesn't sound like a fun situation. Hang in there!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Princess is all clean and ready to go! She just saw the pic of Eeyore and Leighanna. I told her who they are, and she said "Yah-nah", which is a pretty decent stab at Leighanna's name!
Just this week she has started to call me Bee-bis.

 

[tmfranlk]

So when it rains it pours in my life!!

We picked up a new car a little less than 2 months ago...we went in for an insurance "check-up" this week and our agent suggested we try and get a loan through our insurance which would include gap insurance for free...we decided to try and this morning she called and said the bank won't do it because the car is financed for 170% of the value....the payoff is for more than $4000 than we signed papers for!!!I am still shaking....this is pissing me off.

I was finally getting the other things figured out and then....wham!!

YIKES!!! All around. I hope that the guy didn't totally screw you over. Loads of that you can get it all straightened out!!

 

[Glynis]

Things went well this morning. I was home from the hospital after about 3-4 hours, and feel pretty good. I'm supposed to take it easy the rest of the day, so Kyle and I are watching a few movies, etc and just relaxing. They got 10 eggs, but we have to wait until tomorrow to see how they look and how things are going. Thanks for your prayers!

I'm so glad that things went well. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the results!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Got my Christmas ornaments for the exchange. Will mail out tomorrow.

You are FAR too efficient and must be stopped!

I have LOOKED at some things for DS to get for the exchange, but I want him to make the decision.

 

[tmfranlk]

umm I'm thinking it might be a sign for you to move to California after all. Less stress maybe.

And that would be one of the reasons I continue to consider it. I have somehow become the odd one out in my family. Since it's just minor differences you would think it could be okay, but I had never realized how inflexible and threatened by new ideas my family can be. It's a little sad, on the one hand, and annoying as all get out, on the other. I just want some

 

[bethbuchall]

This one was just too cute not to post

All your pictures were great, but I really love this one! I do want to swish the mosquito off her forehead, though.

 

[tmfranlk]

Jennifer - Great pictures!!! Olivia looks so grown up now. You look like you could stand to have that baby anytime now!

Tom - I absolutely think that it is "post cute pictures day" because then they will all have to go find them! Can't post 100 pics in a recap.

 

[Glynis]

Jennifer - 10 eggs sounds like a good start! Lots of good wishes that things progress well from here!!

Theresa - Can't say I have ever seen the Fat Albert Christmas special. I do like the Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas special, though.

I was in Sears yesterday. They have a few Disney ornaments. The ones I saw were 2 Tinkerbell snow globe ornaments or 2 Princess snow globe ornaments. The American Greetings store has an ornament of the "leg lamp" from A Christmas Story. I thought that was funny, but not funny enough to actually buy one.

Do you happen to remember how much that ornament was? Does the American greetings store have a website? A Christmas Story is Alan's favorite Christmas movie! That ornament would be a GREAT stocking stuffer!

 

[Pooh67_68]

I agree with Elizabeth.

I think she is being very juvenile, and I hope someone points that out to her soon!

I have a cousin who gets jealous when anyone but her takes care of her grand kids. But since she won't quit her job and watch them full time, others get to see them a lot.

She isn't to fond of the family, never has been and is very snooty/juvenile about things. But she knows no one will take her crap.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Day 1:

We all were so excited, the day had finally come! We barely slept a wink that night!

The alarm rang at 3:30 a.m. We all jumped out of bed and got ready without a complaint! We knew that we were going to be in Disney in 6 hours!

We all got around, waited on my brother and SIL to get to our house, and packed up the car!

We got on the road, only about 15 minutes later that we had expected. The traffic was good, and we got to the airport and checked our bags, and breezed through security!

Looked up at the arrival and departure board and noticed that we were still on time, so all was good!

Suddenly, we hear over the PA system, that our flight would be delayed! Man, we were bummed. Apparently there was a problem with the oxygen tanks and maintenance was on board trying to fix it. O.k., So we are only delayed for an hour. I can hang with it!
Leighanna decided to take a nap. The look on her face was so disappointing!

We patiently waited. Well... not too patiently. I got on one of the free Internet terminals, and posted my turmoil to all my DDA friends!



While I was posting, another message was heard, the one that I was fervently praying not to hear! "Attention passengers on flight so-and-so, due to mechanical difficulties, your flight has been CANCELLED!"

They had promised to try to get us on the next available flight, but no Non-stop flights were available for the rest of the day!

We got our new flights booked, and now we were not scheduled to land until late afternoon!

We got our BIG $7.00 vouchers for breakfast and ate. Too bad $7.00 at the airport barely even gets you breakfast! Oh well, we were on vacation, and we WILL eventually get there!

After getting on our flight, talking to one of the nicest flight attendants that I have EVER had, she told us EXACTLY what to do when we land to make sure that we get our connecting flight! We did exactly what she said, and made it in time to our gate for a quick potty break. We boarded the plane and sat anxiously waiting to get to our final destination!


We get to MCO, find Magic Express, get right through check in, and right on a bus! Only us and one other couple on board. The driver said that we would be on our way, and that WE were the first stop! Yay! There is a God!

We watch the video on ME, and about half way, the bus stops. The driver comes over his speaker and tells us that he is having transmission problems.
Uhhhh..... Hello? Are we ever going to get there?

After allowing the bus to "cool down" he starts back up and we are on our way again!

We finally arrive at POFQ, and check in!

The looks on our faces were priceless! We are here! Yay!