The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[tinknme]

Thanks Denise! I just might have to give this a try

No streaking at all. I wash my hands after applying. In fact, my hands and wrists are a little light as I guess I'm washing too much off. I've avoided my knees (they are always dark anyway) and my ankles. I like how it works. The girls I work with use the Olay and like it alot.

 

[ReAnSt]

HMM ....I was leaning towards a Gateway too. The one I have now is a gateway...it is 5 years old...my company bought it for me...it has every possible bell & whistle available at that time...I have NEVER had a problem with it and I have always had good luck with their tech support.

Like I said, any type of computer can be a dud. Every computer I have ever had or used has had issues. So maybe it is just me.

Becky

 

[UP Disney]

And here it is. The man is totally hooked!!!

8/25/2005

My DW (Steamboat Marti) has me hooked and now I can't sleep anymore...


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[Glynis]

Thanks for all of the support with my mini-breakdown this afternoon. I'm still pretty upset about it, but I'll answer some questions

We are not renting anymore. We have been living with family for about 3 months now which is part of the reason this has me so distraught. I love my sister (and my mom and dad) more than anything.... so it breaks my heart that right about now I want nothing to do with them most days when they come to "our part" of the house. I swear, I no sooner see my mom or sister and want to scream at them. And that kills me, because they've done nothing wrong. It just stinks living with other people. I know it happens all the time, and that's why we didn't think it would be too big a deal. We had some issues at our apartment and our lease was up anyway, so rather than pay month-to-month rates, we thought we'd move in here "for a few months". No different than people while they move, build houses, etc. And it really HAS been nice, I'm just done. It's making me a basketcase emotionally (not that it takes much for that to happen ).

We have not technically found a house yet. Our goal date was originally May 1st, with May 15th being kind of our latest closing date we were looking at. When we were told this would be no problem, we started looking and fell in LOVE with a market house from a local builder. Because they don't keep inventory, the house was "marked down" $60K, and had everything we would ever want (and then some) for a price that was miraculously within our budget. Then it was gone, because of the aformentioned bump in the road. So I'm not even letting myself look right now, until we have a paper in hand. I don't think I will believe anything they say until that point.

I did talk to Kyle on his way home. He says we should most definitely keep our trip scheduled. Even without knowing that we would lose money by cancelling it. We are keeping our fingers crossed to close by June 1st still. But if that doesn't happen, what does it matter if it's the 3rd or the 10th? Good point, I said, although really I just want to do it as early as possible.

I guess that's it. It WILL be fine. I know that, it's just disheartening. All my summer clothes (including everything I'll need for our trip) are in storage. Heck, most of my life is in storage. It's going to be hard to get ready for that. Then there's the issue of moving. May 1st was perfect becasue I'll have the WHOLE month of May off, and we both have a few weeks in June. Talk about all the time in the world to get settled in! But now we'll just have to do it (probably) while we work... people do it all the time. It's just not how I planned it, that's all

Thanks again for your support. I suppose it's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things -- even if it takes a month or two longer. It's just a disappointment, that's all. And I'm pretty much a wreck right now anyway because of the whole living situation, and the lack of structure. I don't do well without routine

Jennifer, don't belittle what you are going through. This IS a big deal! This is your life, and of course you want things to go the way you plan them. It's ok to be disappointed when it doesn't happen. The important thing (and what you've already done), is to make lemonade out of the lemons life handed you. You still get to go on your trip, you still get to look for the house of your dreams, and best of all, you have a husband that sounds so incredibly supportive and loving. Hold on to all of those things, and it really will work out for the best! Meanwhile, come here to scream and vent. We all take our turns doing it, and it really does help to get those feelings out before you take them out on someone in your immediate proximity!

We love you!

 

[Glynis]

You have beautiful children

Thanks for both compliments. I love hearing people tell me my kids are beautiful. I used to worry, every time I was pregnant, that I would have a really ugly child. It scared me spitless at times. Guess I lucked out! And to make things even better, all 4 of them got their daddy's big baby blue eyes. Love that!!!!!!!

 

[Glynis]

Lillian Vernon on-line has the ceramic chocolate Easter bunnies.

I'll check them out. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that if I get them through Lillian Vernon, I'll end up paying more than a dollar for one, right? Oh well.

 

[weluvdisney]

Hi Everybody;

We had such a good time at the museum today, the kids are still talking about it!!!! We just got back from dinner at Longhorn, Carli picked that for her B-day dinner, she likes it because of their crazy B-day song they sing to you!!! I think she had a great 6th birthday, we have been running around all day. She just opened her gifts from us, we gave her a sky dancer, a few Polly pockets, 2 phonics computer games, and indoor outdoor hopscotch game, a cupcake doll and tea party set, and some miniature Kim Possible dolls. We are also getting her a new bike in the next few days, I also think that a new hamster will be in our future since she is SO attached to the one we are "babysitting.

I have been very sad about my baby turning 6, I feel like she is really not my baby anymore. Last night as we were coming home from Easter at Dave's aunt's house we were talking about the day she was born. She was asking questions like was I tiny, were you happy, etc. etc... I told her it was one of the 2 best days of my life, and I just started crying, which really is not like me. Anyway as I'm crying Dave says "look what you made mommy do, she crying because she doesn't want her baby to grow up" jokingly, and she said she wanted to stay little too. As we are having this last discussion, I hear on the radio the opening of the song Sweet Caroline", this is Carli's song, she is named after this song, we always sing this song to her!!! It was the coolest thing ever!!! We turned up the song and all sang to our little Caroline, and she was just grinning away!!! It made me stop crying!!!

So to my Sweet Caroline Grace~ Happy Sixth Birthday!!!! I Love You!!!!

 

[KMH1]

I think I'm safe, though. The file folder is more Amy's style than Kate's. Although, my life is so boring, if Amy did have a folder on me, I'd feel pretty honored.

I'm telling you that while Kate may not possess a physical folder on each of us, she at least has some sort of computer document that keeps track of the personal details we've posted!

Great pictures Glynis...you look marvelous!

Amy

 

[KMH1]

OMG! If they were to ask me of all the people on the DDA which is the least likely to be cruel, I'd have to say Glynis. It is so obvious from all your posts how sensitive & caring a person you are. I love all the people on this thread but you have always stood out to me as an extra special caring person. I don't think you have to worry about anyone ever thinking you are cruel.

I'm afraid to ask where I fall on your list!

Amy

 

[weluvdisney]

Very funny! And Julie you look awesome. The weight loss is very noticeable. And is Amy pg? You'd never know!

AAAWWW, that is SO nice to say!!! Can you really tell in those pictures? I feel SO good and I still have about 6 weeks until vacation so I hope to lose some more!!!! After today though I feel like I probably put some more back on, after being SO good yesterday and Saturday I think I really blew it today, Oh well, I'll get back on tomorrow!!! This is the first time I have ever been really dedicated to a diet.

 

[KMH1]

Actually Amy was impregnated by bees ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

Dawn!

It's going to take Vicki forever to find that reference on the monster thread!!!

Amy

 

[Glynis]

I'm telling you that while Kate may not possess a physical folder on each of us, she at least has some sort of computer document that keeps track of the personal details we've posted!

Great pictures Glynis...you look marvelous!

Amy

Thanks. It's nice to see you posting today. Did you wear yourself out at the museum? Looks like you all had a great day, though.

My sister and I are taking our kids to the zoo tomorrow if it's not snowing. Yes, you heard it right, as I sit here typing, it is a blizzard outside. The weatherman says it will pass by morning, and it should be about 69 degrees tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed, otherwise I'll have 4 cranky kids.

 

[yellowfish78]

Hopefully there are no spoiler alerts here...but there was no Turtle Talk in Desperate Housewives! Have they NOT gotten the memo from the DDA?!?

 

[KMH1]

AAAWWW, that is SO nice to say!!! Can you really tell in those pictures? I feel SO good and I still have about 6 weeks until vacation so I hope to lose some more!!!! After today though I feel like I probably put some more back on, after being SO good yesterday and Saturday I think I really blew it today, Oh well, I'll get back on tomorrow!!! This is the first time I have ever been really dedicated to a diet.

You look great Julie, and you can brag that you haven't eaten any of Carli's birthday cupcakes!

Amy

P.S. Sending for your visit to the vet tomorrow!

 

[weluvdisney]

Dawn!

It's going to take Vicki forever to find that reference on the monster thread!!!

Amy

Explain Please!!!!!


Otherwise I will just assume that Kevin has a bee costume!!!

 

[tink2020]

Explain Please!!!!!


Otherwise I will just assume that Kevin has a bee costume!!!

Oh my! Amy, I think someone better explain!

 

[weluvdisney]

You look great Julie, and you can brag that you haven't eaten any of Carli's birthday cupcakes!

Amy

P.S. Sending for your visit to the vet tomorrow!

Thanks Amy;

I can also brag that I only took one bite of her sundae tonight at dinner, and only after she insisted!!!

I will be dropping Cody off tomorrow at 8 A.M., although we will not get the results back to say if it has spread or not for at least a week. They have to send it off to OSU.

 

[KMH1]

Thanks. It's nice to see you posting today. Did you wear yourself out at the museum? Looks like you all had a great day, though.

Well, I had a lot of pages to get read since last night! I try to always get caught up, before I start posting!

I haven't downloaded the pictures I took today, but that place was great. I already told Kevin we need to buy a family membership.

On a disappointing note, things have fallen through with my friend buying our house. She had to file bankruptcy several years back, and unfortunately, the bank isn't ready to negotiate her finances the way she'd like. I guess we'll be contacting another friend, a realtor, this week.

Amy

 

[Tammi67]

Hi everyone!

We are home finally. Our visit was a lot of fun and it is always sad when we leave. The kids hate living so far from Grandma and Pap-Pap.

It looks like everyone has been having a fun time lately. Amy I will second what everyone else has said, you do not look pregnant at all. You, Kate, Julie and the kids must have had a great time.

Everyone's kids look absolutely adorable. I will try to get a few pictures from this weekend up either tonight or tomorrow.

I'm trying to get things unpacked and the kids bathed and ready for bed, so I will be posting on and off. I'm really going through a DDA withdrawal!

 

[tinknme]

I was hoping to have a child with blue eyes, but it just wasn't meant to be. Both my boys have beautiful brown eyes compliments of dh

Thanks for both compliments. I love hearing people tell me my kids are beautiful. I used to worry, every time I was pregnant, that I would have a really ugly child. It scared me spitless at times. Guess I lucked out! And to make things even better, all 4 of them got their daddy's big baby blue eyes. Love that!!!!!!!