The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 7

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Hi, all. Kids did well at the Dentist. Rees did cry and get upset, but he went back on his own which is a first. Tonight was Parent Orientation for Kindergarten at the Elementary School. John and I both went. It was very good, but we both were sad realizing how big they have gotten. Their Pre-K graduation is Monday. I'll be back tomorrow after church dinner.

Glad to hear they did well at the dentist, what a great thing that Rees went back on his own.

Isn't it scary how fast they grow up. I feel like I blinked and now Emma is all grown up. She will be in first grade next year. Where does the time go.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Kate - my DH is interested in what company this is. Since he is in the homebuilding business and he worked in Ohio for a number of years and they are also looking at a similar problem in his company now, he is curious.

Elin - I will pm you!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Just finalized our Brownie plans for Planet Teddy tonight. It's like Build A Bear but a heck of a lot closer so we can actually have it during our meeting time. Otherwise it would have to be a weekend, which my troop can rarely do. It's $24.95 a girl which includes a large stuffed animal and a full outift, plus they have an arrangement with Auntie Ann's at the mall, so we are getting each of them a small lemonade and a pretzel for $1.49 a girl. They are going to do games and activities with the girls as well.

Originally we were going to give them $20 per girl and get a treat in the mall, but I figure this way everyone gets an animal, an outift and a snack for less than $30 and the girls earned it and this is what they wanted this and a pool party and if possible Crystal Cave. Off to figure out when to hold a pool party and to make sure my I have my butt covered by following safety wise.

Sounds like fun!

 

[babytrees]

I have a great DH. When I talked about buying Pal Mickey before our trip, he commented that he didn't think it was worth the money. When I bought Pal Mickey, he rolled his eyes but didn't say anything. By the end of our trip, he was enjoying listening to what he had to say. When I bought a sweater & hat for Pal Mickey, the eyes rolled again. When I told him that Pal was going to travel, I got the eye action again.

Well, Bernadette sent me a post card from WDW as a thank you for taking notes while she was gone. It is sitting on my kitchen counter. This morning Chuck says to me "Do we need to get you a bulletin board or something to hang in the hallway to display your stuff as it comes from Mickey's travels?" How awesome is that??!!!!

He has always been that way. He might not agree or like something that I want to do but he always supports it. I'm so lucky!!!!!!

Jim asked if we needed a special box for our Pal's travelling exploits....except I don't think he thought that all the way through......he pointed to a tiny box....I said uh no that isn't going to fit his stuff!! So we are hunting for bigger box!! May go get a matching one to his travelling trunk!!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Did I get one yet??


So this is a first! I finally got a milestone.... thanks guys! Sorry its not Denise or Kate that got it - hope I'll do

CONGRATS, MARTI

 

[PNO4TE]

I hope you take better care of it than Denise did

(sorry, Denise... couldn't resist!)

 

[babytrees]

Sorry to hear that you won't be going

Was it you that asked the other night about Mexican restaurants for your mom?

If it was, has she tried El Salto's (Brooklyn Park). Everyone I know loves it there. And it wouldn't be too far from your moms.

Yes it was me!! I will have to tell her!! Thanks for the recommendation. We have a restaurant here in Littleton that is family owned and the yummiest(other than my own) mexican food and she was spoiled by them. I don't think most east coasters do mexican.

 

[PNO4TE]

It looks like I might get to meet a DDAer soon!! Chris's boss is taking the employees to a Red Sox game on May 27th. I suggested we drive to Boston in the morning and see some of the sights. Tia and Terra may be able to join us and show us around a bit. I can't wait. The game is a 7:05 PM game so we'll get a hotel for Saturday night and the boys and I will get a mini vacation out of his trip to Fenway. Did I say I can't wait. So is anyone else going to be in Boston on May 27th?
Deb

Nope... wish I was! But our family is having a reunion in Boston June 22-25. Tia will have to let me know where she is and we will have to see whether or not we could connect in the short time I am there.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

My baby starts preschool in the fall. I'm not really sad, actually looking forward to having a few hours to myself 3 days a week. I never planned on being a stay at home Mom, always thought I'd have a great career, until I had Nick and I just couldn't stand the thought of a stranger taking care of him. I worked part time nights and my Mom and Chris took care of him, then the same with Hunter until my job was eliminated. I tried working 3 PM - 11 PM, but my Grandmother was living with us and needed more care than I could give and work full time. I ended up starting my own house cleaning business (you can make great money doing that). I was also taking care of my Niece during the day while working full time nights or doing the house cleaning. When I got pregnant with Colby I stopped the house cleaning as I was so sick and the chemicals didn't help. That is how I ended up just taking care of my son and my Niece and Nephew. Working at the restaurant was a means to keep my sanity. As soon as Colby is in School full time I will be able to work full time again. I am really looking forward to the work world. Being a stay at home Mom is the hardest job that I've ever had. I pat all of you that are full time stay at home mom's on the back. I need adult interaction and that sense of accomplishment that comes with a job. Hopefully my next job will be an actual career. Sorry for the ramblings, I really got off track What track was I on anyway?

Deb

I completely understand the need for adult interaction. I have stayed at home since Emma was born, 6 1/2 years. And I have at all times had at least 2 other kids here that I was babysitting for. I have 2 right now besides Molly.

I so enjoyed my trip to Reno, as I worked for the company I did before Emma. I felt so much more human having to get up, get dressed and be presentable. Not too mention talking about something other than Jojo or Elmo. But on the other hand, I don't want to be any where else but home with my girls while they grow up.

 

[PNO4TE]

Did I get one yet??


So this is a first! I finally got a milestone.... thanks guys! Sorry its not Denise or Kate that got it - hope I'll do

Way to go, Marti! (Sorry, Becky )

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Yes it was me!! I will have to tell her!! Thanks for the recommendation. We have a restaurant here in Littleton that is family owned and the yummiest(other than my own) mexican food and she was spoiled by them. I don't think most east coasters do mexican.

This will probably be similar then, it is small as the building it is in used to be a fast food restaurant. Your mom has to come hang out with me and my neighbor. We love mexican.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Good night all. I have a raging headache and am working on only 3 hours of sleep from last night. I had terrible heartburn and just could not go to sleep. Think the Taco Bell I had had anything to do with that

Please keep it down tonight.

 

[tinknme]

Hello everyone Time to play catch up

 

[babytrees]

Thank you all for the kind encouragement about our WDW trip.
I am bound and determined to make it to WDW for a birthday!!

All this talk about kids getting ready for kindergarten makes me sad for those days. With all the preparation we have had recently for the end of 8th grade/beginning of High School, really makes me wanna go back to Kindergarten!!

I am slowly finding all of my camera bits and hope to have it up and running for this weekend!! 8th grade dance and then birthday parties....wanna show off my "babies"

 

[ReAnSt]

Yes it was me!! I will have to tell her!! Thanks for the recommendation. We have a restaurant here in Littleton that is family owned and the yummiest(other than my own) mexican food and she was spoiled by them. I don't think most east coasters do mexican.

I love Mexican food but there is nothing really around me. I had friends at college from Mexico and they spoiled me with good Mexican food. Alas, I either have to make my own or settle for Tres Rios or Alebrije. Which is pretty good food I just rarely eat at either though.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Could you please stop talking about mexican food - you are making me hungry!!!

 

[tinknme]

Kristine your grandson is adorable

Here is an updated picture of our grandson Nathan...he is growing like a weed!!!

 

[KMH1]

Could you please stop talking about mexican food - you are making me hungry!!!

I could talk about Golden Oreos if you'd like.

Amy

 

[ReAnSt]

Way to go, Marti! (Sorry, Becky )

It's alright she needed to get a milestone too. I have to let others get milestones first. I am pretty sure that you still haven't gotten a milestone yet either.

 

[tinknme]

Shana

As if this isn't diffult enough to deal with, it also means we are all losing our homes. We just finished moving my sister to a town 25 miles from here (I am used to her being next door - so this feels like thousands of miles!). My grandmother will be moving to Florida on the 25th (that IS thousands of miles!). My parents are building a new home (only a mile away). And we are well... soon to be homeless.