The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[my3princes]

I remember when lots of people had Mickey mouse shaped sparkle signatures and someone's was blue, just can't recall if it was a DDA signature.

Becky

I had a tourquiose (spelling) Mickey head with My3Princes in it

Deb

 

[my3princes]

I am sooo going to hate myself in the morning. I logged in at quater of 11 to "catch up". I was about 50 pages behind then. You guys posted at least 20 pages while I was trying to catch up which means that even though I was on the thread I wasn't even participating in the posting party. I'm sure that there are going to be some people way behind come morning. Oh wait a minute it is morning.

I spent the day paying bills and taking care of kids (school vacation). I also did a meals on wheels of leftovers for my parents as they are still under the weather. For some unknown reason I decided at 5:30 PM to go to Home Depot and buy the new vanity sink top for our bathroom. I had burned the countertop years ago and recently something cracked the old sink. Since we're having the party on Sunday I wanted the house to look nice, thus the push for a new counter/sink. Instead of waiting until tomorrow I decided to install it tonight. (What was I thinking? ) The old one came apart easily and the old hardware fit nicely on the new counter until we set it on the cabinet, the pipes didn't line up. So I went back to Home Depot and bough the pipe fittings that I needed, came home and cut/refitted the plumbing then got it all chaulked. It looks great, but took much longer than I expected. I didn't get a chance to log on until I should have been headed to bed.

Good night to anyone that is still up. Good Morning Clare as you should be logging on any time now

Talk to you in the morning.

Deb

 

[rosiejo]

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

Jen - I know exactly how you feel when we had some work done on our house two years ago we moved into DH's parents for the weekend... we ended up staying for 7 months! All of our stuff was in storage and we were camped out in the lounge - what with the stress of the building work and the fact that I changed jobs twice in that time I was a wreck

I can remember wanting to get out so bad we ended up moving back into the house when we only had two habitable rooms... looking back another three or four weeks there wouldn't have made that much difference in the scheme of things but at the time I needed to get out.

So what I'm trying to say is - it will all work out, and in a year's time you'll both look back and laugh... and you NEED that break!!!

Sending you that it all works out - you both deserve it.

 

[rosiejo]

Thought I'd share some more pics since I got them off my camera finally!

Layne once again, sitting on Dad...notice Layne's grip...

Three years ago, when we were "kitty shopping" for a few kittens...this picture was the clincher on which two we should get. Annabelle is the one with white, Simon is the one with no tail. (Mom was a Minx. Annabelle was the only cat born with a tail in the litter.)

Annabelle now:

Simon (our kitty-angel chasing birds):

When Bob and I moved in together, we had two more additions to our household...Luke and Duke. This is is a rare "friendly" photo...

Thanks for letting me show off my "family"!!

Chanon - your cats are just gorgeous

I'm missing some gene as I always get clucky about cats and kittens... babies?? Yeah they're cute but you can keep 'em

On the subject of cats - my Rosie has a new trick... to wake me up in the morning she sits on my pillow and bites by hair! It's shorter now so she gets right at the roots and gives it a good tug... ouch!

 

[rosiejo]

Ok...what are SAS shoes? Time to go Google..

That's exactly what I was going to ask! So I googled... and I found a picture of these under "SAS shoes"...

hmm... mot sure these are what Steffy was talking about somehow...

 

[rosiejo]

I'm way back about 85 pages and don't usually like to post until I've caught al the way up, but I couldn't resist this - How right is this about Denise - the queen of the 15 minute "attention to DH" - being told her weakness is "not taking time for slow pleasures?"

Welcome home June - how was your trip?

Although I'm way behind so I'm sure I'll find the answer in the next few pages

I really have to go get ready for work though

 

[Moonbeams]

Thanks for the concern everyone. We took him to vet, just to be safe, and they said he is fine.

Phew!! That's a relief!!

 

[yellowfish78]

MORNING NIGHT OWLS!

Denise - I too have a recipe for Calico Beans! I'm gonna have to try your's though one day...If I can find Kitchen Bouquet!
Mine is as follows...
Brown and drain 1lb hamburg, 5 slices crumbled bacon and 1 small chopped onion.
In a 2 quart casserole mix and 1/2 cup catsup, 2T brown sugar, 2T dark molasses, 1T mustard, 2T cidar vinegar.
Stir in 2 16oz cans baked beans, 1 15oz undrained kidney beans, 1 15oz drained butter beans.
Stir in hamburg mix and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. (Yummy!)

Dawn - Good luck with the ultrasound!

Tinkaroo - Prime location on a ship is center locations. People who cruise often normally say that the least amount of motion is found with an inside cabin as close to water level as possible. So try to get something near center ship.

Deb - My sink needs replaced too! Care to come to Cleveland to help me out?!

Claire - Ever since Simon passed away, Annabelle has taken to sleeping under the blankets with me in bed. She will actually curl up and put her head in the nook of my arm and body like a child snuggling with you. I'll have to post a pic...

 

[yellowfish78]

 

[yellowfish78]

Ok everyone, I have to get ready for work! Thanks for letting me have my own personal posting party (Trying to reach 500 before the week is up!) and Have a Wonderful Day!

ps..Thanks Kate! I can't stop grinning when I see Dory!

 

[bethbuchall]

I don't think that there is any way that I can possibly catch up! Is anyone up for giving me the Reader's Digest condensed version of the last four days?

Here's mine: We had a great trip to see my parents. I now have a 15 year old son (how on earth did that happen?! I swear I was just 21 myself the other day!) We saw my in-laws for a little while. Now we're home. The kids don't have school today, but I have to get ds to track practice from 10-12:30 and dd to synchro practice from 4-5:30.

How is Rees? Did he have a good weekend?

We waved to Marti and Paul as we passed the Rochester exits. It brought up an interesting conversation in the car. First, my dd (12) was horrified by the amount of information that we share with each other such as real names and where we live and that we've talked about meeting. It's good that she knows that it is unsafe, but it was hard to explain the double-standard. Second, I didn't know that my kids knew so much about all of you. They could name a good number of you and describe your signatures, etc.

I'll go back and try to catch up a bit, but I'd really appreciate a summary! I've made a resolution to use the computer less and do more housework and exercise. This thread won't make that easy!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Beth

 

[tmfranlk]

I know I've made lots of comments about finding out the sex of the baby, but if y'all could spare a prayer tonight that the baby looks healthy and everything appears normal, I'd appreciate it.

Absolutely! Consider it done now and all morning long.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Thank you, Kate. You rock. I love, love, love the signature. I love Snow White and Dopey and this is just so great.
When DH and I got married, our invitations were Snow White and her Prince. And our napkins were the 7 Dwarves. So totally crazy but it was the closest I could get to having the wedding at Disney. Though we were engaged at the wishing well at Cinderella Castle. Thanks again.

 

[UP Disney]

Well, since no one answered, you are getting them anyway.

Easter Morning

More gorgeous DDA kids!!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi everyone-
I wanted to just pop in to check in since Jennifer sent me a PM....I miss coming here, but i come over and read every once in awhile..The semester is finally over may 8 so i am hoping to have some more time after that is done! Right now, a family friend we met on the cruise in january found out her cancer has spread further into her brain so we are waiting to find out whats going on...I leave for vacation saturday..
I miss coming and hanging out over here! the new sigs are great ---great job to whoever is making them! When i come back ,i may hae to get one of them!
thanks for checking in!

We miss you too. I am sorry to hear about your friend and that it has been a rough semester. We look forward to having you around again more next month. Enjoy your trip next week!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Jennifer,

It isn't easy living with family as an adult. My sister just moved out after 5 years. It was the best and worst 5 years of my life. Not an easy thing to do.

Definetly take that trip, you will need it.

And 6 months to a year you will look back and be able to realize that it wasn't all that bad, but when you are stuck in the middle of something that stressful it's a lot harder.

 

[tmfranlk]

I got an email today from another DISer who saw me on these boards. Anyway, her name is Nanette and she is from Fredericksburg, VA, too. She is getting ready to take her girl scouts to WDW and was looking for some design ideas. Let's encourage her to come out of hiding and join in the DDA fun.

Nanette, if you are reading this, jump in an get to know us. We are crazy, but a lot of fun!

Hi Nannette! I'm glad that you found us from MFL! Nannette's girls have been working towards this trip for YEARS from what I have read of her posts on another site and they are really excited to finally be going. Join us, Nannette! We'd love to hear from you.

 

[UP Disney]

Can I just tell you about our little drama since Friday? We're trying to teach the kids to wipe themselves after going to the bathroom. Davis needed to go Friday afternoon, so I told him to try to wipe himself, and when he was done I'd come check. Well, he calls me into the bathroom. He had used about 15 baby wipes and completely clogged the toilet. We tried everything to unclog it. So finally today I took the kids to Lowes and bought a powerful plunger and a toilet auger. After 3 hours tonight and slitting my arm wide open on the auger, I finally got in unclogged! the bathroom was a disaster, and it took DH and me another hour to clean it. But we saved a big Plumber bill. I was pretty proud of myself!

WTG Denise! Isn't it amazing how you feel when you do things like this yourself??!! Now put the money you saved into your Disney fund!!!!

 

[UP Disney]

Calico Beans

20oz can Pork & Beans
15oz can #2 Butter Beans
15oz Can Kidney Beans
1/2 pound hamburger
1/2 pound bacon
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 medium onion
2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Brown and drain hamburger. Cook bacon and chop into small pieces. Drain all cans of beans except one. Mix all ingredients together well. Pour into greased 12x8 casserole pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serves 8-10.

this recipe is soooooo yummy. It's hearty enough to be almost a meal vs a side dish. One of my faves. I've made it with sugar free ketchup and the sugar-free brown sugar.

I also have a calico bean recipe very close to this one. I like to double the recipe and get 3 different kinds of beans then those listed (so there are 6 different kinds). I just go to the store and look at what would be an interesting combination. I usually make sure one of them is black beans. I use it alot at potlucks and it always gets rave reviews. I actually got it from one of my staff when we had a potluck.

 

[tmfranlk]

Rees' appt with the GI doctor is tomorrow at 12:15pm EST. We'll talk about everything and try to figure out the best course of action to take. I'm hoping the doctor has decided what test to order so we can see about the Fundo and surgery. Rees did reflux tonight again (not as bad). He cried at the end of school today as he was stressing out over going to the doctor tomorrow.

One of the women I teach with (actually she is BK's teacher) is watching Davis and Brantley-Kate for me. John will meet us at the doctor. So if y'all can spare some prayers for him, I'd appreciate it.

I will be praying for your all day today both for a successful appointment and for peace for Rees while you are there.