The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 7

[babytrees]

Since you guys have great advice can you help me with a dilemma.

My SIL finally found out 100% that she will be stationed in England starting in July. So my MIL is planning on visiting her next summer and has asked Emma to go with her. Emma of course has said Yes, I want to go! I am adamant that Emma not go with just my MIL. I think it is too far for her to be away from home at a young age. I have no doubt Emma wants to go but once she gets over there she will for sure want to come home and get very upset. My MIL is not the most warm person in the world. Shows no emotion other than being stubborn. Oh I lied, the dogs, her 2 and our 2 get more attention/affection then any person in the family. She is also dealing with medical issues from a almost life threathening sinus infection years ago, she is on a ton of medication and it affects her and if you were around her you would know what I mean.

So I know this is a year away but I know it will be brought up everytime we see each other. Am I crazy to say no? I also want to take the girls over to Europe as a family. We are planning a trip in 2/3 years when Molly is older, to visit Eric's relatives in Germany and if his sister is still in England then I would force myself to visit her for a day or so. Eric thinks she should go, a great oppurtunity and all. I worry about her emotional state, not mentioning that is something were to happen, we just do not have the kind of $$ to pick up and fly to England on no notice.

So any and all opinions/view points are welcome.

She is too young to be going over with just her Grandma. That is too far away!! What if something goes wrong? Nope, nuh uh, no way, never, not going to happen.

 

[babytrees]

Thanks to all for the warm welcomes. Browsing through this thread my heart goes out to each of you with little ones who are ill. I know the feeling all too well, my oldest daughter was hospitalized twice before she was six weeks old, being 19 with a jerk for a husband (now ex but that's another story) it was a horrible thing to go through. We spent the better part of her first year at the doctor's it seemed like until they finally diagnosed her and did surgery at 13 months, thankfully the surgery worked and she hasn't had any problems since.

Sorry to go on and on,
Hope you all have a good night.

P.S. J&N's mom, that's the reason for the Congratulations Tara, the Disney trip is our graduation gift to her.

MrsHeg thanks for the pictures of the devastation. To often it becomes part of history instead of something we should still be thinking/acting on.
Have a grand time at the ceremony and espescially the party!!!

 

[Glynis]

Since you guys have great advice can you help me with a dilemma.

My SIL finally found out 100% that she will be stationed in England starting in July. So my MIL is planning on visiting her next summer and has asked Emma to go with her. Emma of course has said Yes, I want to go! I am adamant that Emma not go with just my MIL. I think it is too far for her to be away from home at a young age. I have no doubt Emma wants to go but once she gets over there she will for sure want to come home and get very upset. My MIL is not the most warm person in the world. Shows no emotion other than being stubborn. Oh I lied, the dogs, her 2 and our 2 get more attention/affection then any person in the family. She is also dealing with medical issues from a almost life threathening sinus infection years ago, she is on a ton of medication and it affects her and if you were around her you would know what I mean.

So I know this is a year away but I know it will be brought up everytime we see each other. Am I crazy to say no? I also want to take the girls over to Europe as a family. We are planning a trip in 2/3 years when Molly is older, to visit Eric's relatives in Germany and if his sister is still in England then I would force myself to visit her for a day or so. Eric thinks she should go, a great oppurtunity and all. I worry about her emotional state, not mentioning that is something were to happen, we just do not have the kind of $$ to pick up and fly to England on no notice.

So any and all opinions/view points are welcome.

Just my 2 cents here. I don't think I'd let any of my children go to Europe without me until they were a LOT older than yours. I wasn't allowed to go by myself until I was in college. I think younger children need their parents, for the stability that they offer. A grandmother, especially one on medication, just is not my idea of a good parental substitute. (I'm speaking now of my MIL who self-medicates, and is an altogether crazy lady!)

You have to trust your judgement. Talk to DH. Why is he so gung ho about her going without you? I understand that it seems like a good opportunity, but what happens when Emma gets over the pond and wants to come home? What will grandma do?

Good luck. I know it's something I'll never have to deal with as my MIL will never have 2 nickels to rub together!

 

[babytrees]

You are such an awesome woman! Why is it that we listen to all those stupid magazines, models, actresses, etc. on what is attractive, feminine or whatever else they are trying to sell us. I would so much prefer to have someone like you in my life as a friend than one of the plastic women that we are supposed to believe is attractive. It makes me sick when I see these women being touted as role models for our children. You are great just the way you are!!! If you can get rid of the extra pounds for yourself, great but don't let it take away from the wonderful person you are!!!!!

What she said for all of us!!! No more plastic for me just the real deal I can get at the DDA

 

[Glynis]

You are such an awesome woman! Why is it that we listen to all those stupid magazines, models, actresses, etc. on what is attractive, feminine or whatever else they are trying to sell us. I would so much prefer to have someone like you in my life as a friend than one of the plastic women that we are supposed to believe is attractive. It makes me sick when I see these women being touted as role models for our children. You are great just the way you are!!! If you can get rid of the extra pounds for yourself, great but don't let it take away from the wonderful person you are!!!!!

What she said!!! Deb, you are an amazing mom! Anyone who can do what you have shown us that you can do is a wonderful role model! I just want to be like you when I grow up!

 

[babytrees]

what dumb ***

I just read that David Blaine only made it to 7 minutes before they had to rescue him from the tank

the article said that he was beginning to suffer liver failure in the tank but refused to come out

I think the saddest thing is that he must be a very lonely man - b/c I know someone who had others who cared about him and he cared about would not let him do this - and he would not do this to them - he has to know he will not have a normal life expectancy

and if he needs a liver transplant - do you really think he deserves one? Don't they refuse to give them to alcoholics? This would seem to fall into the category of someone who is responsible for his liver failure - in fact - I think he is more responsible than an alcoholic would be!!!

Okay I admit it we watched, kinda kept flipping back and forth. The man was in convulsions and would not let the people take him out of the tank. What an idiot!!

 

[kc10family]

What I don’t post for a few days and you wont talk to me? It’s not like I was out playing BUNCO or running off with out telling anyone. (Love you Marti and Glynis)

 

[tink2020]

DDA Family -- you so rock! Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and PD sent Andrew's way. Andrew had another good game. He was the only one that hit the ball, although they threw him out at first. He walked once, and had no errors on defense. They lost 9 - 5, but overall it was a huge success and another step forward in his self-confidence.

I asked him what he'd like to say to you all. It seems like he has been listening to me. My advice to him before each game is to try his hardest and to have a good time. This is what he said to say:

"Thank you for supporting me. We lost, but we tried our best."

It's not an eloquent speech, but for a child with an expressive disorder, I think it's pretty perfect!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for thinking of him and sending good thoughts for an esteem-building game.

Yay Andrew!

 

[Glynis]

Theresa, I guess you and I are sharing the brain tonight!!!! Well, at least I'm in good company!

 

[ReAnSt]

What I don’t post for a few days and you wont talk to me? It’s not like I was out playing BUNCO or running off with out telling anyone. (Love you Marti and Glynis)

Hi Paula, I am glad to hear from you. I keep reading the last posts but have to go back and catch up in between so I am not the one to update you on what happened.

 

[Glynis]

What I don’t post for a few days and you wont talk to me? It’s not like I was out playing BUNCO or running off with out telling anyone. (Love you Marti and Glynis)

I was wondering how your weekend with DH was. I don't think you missed anything vitally important. However, I got way behind due to other things this weekend, and I can't really remember everything that I read. I'm sure that someone with a better memory can update you.

So, now your husbandless again, what are your plans for the rest of the week? Working on your Super Secret Projects? Any more clues for us?

Oh, love you, too!

 

[babytrees]

What I don’t post for a few days and you wont talk to me? It’s not like I was out playing BUNCO or running off with out telling anyone. (Love you Marti and Glynis)

If it helps I missed you horribly....I did!! In fact as soon as I was caught up here I was/am sending you a pm.

 

[kc10family]

Ok, I see how you all are. I am going to take my t-shirt transfers and go home!









What am I typing? I am home and the transfers are in the other room, so………..

 

[babytrees]

Theresa, I guess you and I are sharing the brain tonight!!!! Well, at least I'm in good company!

If I've got to share a brain there isn't anybody else I would rather share it with but with you and Vicki!!

Hey at least it means I have a full brain every once in awhile!!

 

[Glynis]

Well, gang! It's bedtime for me, now! I've spent the day doing laundry and I'm happy to say I'm all caught up! At least until tomorrow! Why is it that laundry and dishes are never all caught up! I just don't understand it!

Don't stay up too late tonight. We all need our rest, right?

I'm off to unwind in bed with my cookbooks on my lap to find stuff for Mrs. Heg. See y'all in the morning!

 

[kc10family]

Ok, I see how you all are. I am going to take my t-shirt transfers and go home!









What am I typing? I am home and the transfers are in the other room, so………..

Ok, I take back this post.




So I'm not TAKING it back, but I shall let you all read it again.

 

[ReAnSt]

Ok, I see how you all are. I am going to take my t-shirt transfers and go home!









What am I typing? I am home and the transfers are in the other room, so………..

So does the secret project involve t-shirts and transfers???

 

[kc10family]

I am glad to be back on the thread, I sure missed you all and the laughs I get at the end of the day from reading what has happened.

I hope everyone is well and happy.

DH won’t be home this next weekend; she is up to his ears in schoolwork. So Mother’s Day will be spent with the little Angels. (They best be angels that day)

 

[kc10family]

So does the secret project involve t-shirts and transfers???

No, but that is a fabulous guess.

 

[tink2020]

Funny Definitions!

ARBITRATOR:
A cook who leaves Arby's to work at McDonalds.

AVOIDABLE:
What a bullfighter tried to do.

BERNADETTE:
The act of torching a mortgage.

BURGLARIZE:
What a crook sees with.

CONTROL:
A short, ugly inmate.

COUNTERFEITERS:
Workers who put together kitchen cabinets.

ECLIPSE:
What a barber does for a living.

EYEDROPPER:
A clumsy ophthalmologist.

HEROES:
What a guy in a boat does.

LEFTBANK:
What the robber did when his bag was full of money.

MISTY:
How golfers create divots.

PARADOX:
Two physicians.

PARASITES:
What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

PHARMACIST:
A helper on the farm.

POLARIZE:
What penguins see with.

PRIMATE:
Removing your spouse from in front of the TV.

RELIEF:
What trees do in the Spring.

RUBBERNECK:
What you do to relax your wife.

SELFISH:
What the owner of a seafood store does.

SUDAFED:
A litigation brought against a government official.

Kate -- you should send the EYEDROPPER one to Nancy!