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[theduck619]

Hey guys, just popping in for a moment to say hello. I've been MIA most of the week because the past few days have been very interesting, however, to say the least. (Some of you saw this on FB and have commented - thanks guys I appreciate it.)

Wednesday evening I got a text from my cousin in CA that my grandmother was taken to the emergency room as she had gone into renal failure. Since then it's been a constant watching and waiting for news to trickle in. At first they were saying the docs were estimating 12 hours, but that proved to be untrue. My dad flew down from San Francisco, and my aunt flew down on Thursday morning from Washington state. With my uncle living right there in So. Cal, all three of her kids have been around her since Thursday about noon. Thurs. evening they said she had stopped communicating. By Friday morning they said that she had internal bleeding, and then 3 systems were failing. The docs were amazed that she is still with us. Last evening I got a text that she hadn't been awake, still sleeping, for more than 15 hours. My aunt had been talking with the funeral home to get info and they were starting the planning process for the eventual reality. Then a text came through that a blood test revealed there had been slight improvement with her kidneys and her potassium levels, even though her BP remained very low. As of going to bed last night, they were saying she might be around another day or two. The time zone thing has been very, very frustrating at best. Being on the earlier start of the day end, I sit around and wait til almost noon my time before hearing anything from the west coast. Ugh. My dad said the depending on when she goes, the earliest the funeral would be would be Tuesday, but each passing day adds a day. By this morning, not having heard anything, now the earliest would be Wednesday.

My DW flies out to CA on Monday to spend time with her dad, who is continuing to go downhill himself. So I'll be single parenting while she's gone... and at the same time, trying to figure out who might watch the kids for me so I too can fly west to get to the funeral. DW already asked if she should pack something appropriate to wear for a funeral, which of course I said yes. But we're still watching and waiting, so who knows. My grandmother
is fighting and hasn't thrown in the towel yet. She's definitely dealt with a lot in 2011... heart attack, broken hip, cracked ribs, and continuing deterioration of her mental state... and now this. If I were her I would just say I'm ready Lord and be done with it.

God always has room for fighters like her

 

[cj9200]

Christopher,

Sorry to hear about the continued difficulties you and your family are going through. We are sending you our thoughts in this trying time.

 

[AirGoofy]

so, i have 40 pages to read through.... and that's not going to happen.

just dropping in to say hey, and, rant a little, but not a "real" rant.

About 4 years ago, I disagreed with something my DW was doing around the house. I don't even remember what it was. But, I asked my father "Dad, when it comes to being married, what's a "fight worth having?""

"Son, there isn't one."

Really, really good advice all things considered.

However, I think I've kept quiet too long. Since my good news promotion, my wife has added a puppy (Captain Jack Sparrow) to our home, move the 48 inch tv into my DS8's room, and replaced the big TV with a 13 inch TV/VCR combo. Additionally, We moved the DS8's room to the main floor, and moved our room up the stairs. And we got 2 new dressers that have drawers that don't remove, that ALSO had to move upstairs.

I'm thinking it's too late to say something, since all the heavy lifting (literally) is done, but i'm rethinking dad's original advice.
(i'm not a "dog person", and we already have one)

The only day DW and I don't argue is when I am out of town. That's probably an overexaggeration, but doesn't feel like it. This is not new behavior, our whole marriage is based on this style of communication. We disagree on money. I am the saver (except on Disney vacations) and she is the spender. But, we both agree that our children do not get TVs in their bedroom.

 

[billybobblockhead]

I am looking to do a summer vacation - and unfortuatley we are not doing Disney this year. We will return next year after much of the Fantasyland expansion is done.

We are talking about taking a road trip to Washington DC.

Looking for advice from those who have been there... Where to stay? what to do? etc...

How many days should we go? I know there is the Smithsonian museums... are they to boring for kids?

Looking for any advice....

And if there are any DISdads there, would love to meet ya at the White House.

We went a couple of years ago. However, we used our DVC points to stay at the Mandarin Oriental. Great views of Reagan airport across the Potomac and a 5 minute or less walk to the mall.

But, I come to you all with a plea for help. I need an emergent extraction. DW is at her 20th college reunion and I have 7 tween boys and my DD at my house after a movie for a birthday party sleepover. One of the kids, is the biggest spoiled brat I have ever met. As an example, at the movies, when they all got their snack packs (with popcorn, drink, candy), he asked for a medium popcorn as well. Then during the movie, he asked for another candy. Finally, back at our house, he's arguing with DS about how he didn't really lose in Mario Kart, because Jack "cheated" somehow Then, he wanted a special meal (not the pizza we ordered, which actually, I'm used to so I didn't mind), but then he takes literally one bite of his cake and then throws it away. DW tells me to call his mom to come get him, but I'm going to tough it out. Morning can't come fast enough

Brats. The sad part is that there are parents that feed the "bratness", unfortunately.

Hey guys, just popping in for a moment to say hello. I've been MIA most of the week because the past few days have been very interesting, however, to say the least. (Some of you saw this on FB and have commented - thanks guys I appreciate it.)

Wednesday evening I got a text from my cousin in CA that my grandmother was taken to the emergency room as she had gone into renal failure. Since then it's been a constant watching and waiting for news to trickle in. At first they were saying the docs were estimating 12 hours, but that proved to be untrue. My dad flew down from San Francisco, and my aunt flew down on Thursday morning from Washington state. With my uncle living right there in So. Cal, all three of her kids have been around her since Thursday about noon. Thurs. evening they said she had stopped communicating. By Friday morning they said that she had internal bleeding, and then 3 systems were failing. The docs were amazed that she is still with us. Last evening I got a text that she hadn't been awake, still sleeping, for more than 15 hours. My aunt had been talking with the funeral home to get info and they were starting the planning process for the eventual reality. Then a text came through that a blood test revealed there had been slight improvement with her kidneys and her potassium levels, even though her BP remained very low. As of going to bed last night, they were saying she might be around another day or two. The time zone thing has been very, very frustrating at best. Being on the earlier start of the day end, I sit around and wait til almost noon my time before hearing anything from the west coast. Ugh. My dad said the depending on when she goes, the earliest the funeral would be would be Tuesday, but each passing day adds a day. By this morning, not having heard anything, now the earliest would be Wednesday.

My DW flies out to CA on Monday to spend time with her dad, who is continuing to go downhill himself. So I'll be single parenting while she's gone... and at the same time, trying to figure out who might watch the kids for me so I too can fly west to get to the funeral. DW already asked if she should pack something appropriate to wear for a funeral, which of course I said yes. But we're still watching and waiting, so who knows. My grandmother is fighting and hasn't thrown in the towel yet. She's definitely dealt with a lot in 2011... heart attack, broken hip, cracked ribs, and continuing deterioration of her mental state... and now this. If I were her I would just say I'm ready Lord and be done with it.

You guys hang in there. Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your extended families.

Still waiting patiently for the results of DS's tryouts for the classic soccer team. Also, getting ready to grill some burgers and dogs with the neighbors and watch the USA v. Spain at 4:30. Hope that everyone has a great weekend.

 

[DisneyFed]

Stopher, hope everything starts going better soon and life settles down for you

Good News...we had a good day fishing on the River. G-man had a blast and we caught a bunch of fish....

Bad News...he was holding the crickets on the ride home, and dropped the cage in the back of my truck...guess I'll be serenaded by crickets on the road for a while

He's knocked it over in the boat before, never in the truck

Had fun though...

 

[dvczerfs]

just got home from one of many grad parties. i had to work this morning and when i came home, my dd (briana) decorated her graduation hat this morning. she walks on wednesday night. i thought id take a pic of it and post it. you cant tell shes my kid.

 

[dvczerfs]

Stopher, hope everything starts going better soon and life settles down for you

Good News...we had a good day fishing on the River. G-man had a blast and we caught a bunch of fish....

Bad News...he was holding the crickets on the ride home, and dropped the cage in the back of my truck...guess I'll be serenaded by crickets on the road for a while

He's knocked it over in the boat before, never in the truck

Had fun though...

[/IMG]

great pic fed!!!! man is he gettin big!

 

[dvczerfs]

Hey guys, just popping in for a moment to say hello. I've been MIA most of the week because the past few days have been very interesting, however, to say the least. (Some of you saw this on FB and have commented - thanks guys I appreciate it.)

Wednesday evening I got a text from my cousin in CA that my grandmother was taken to the emergency room as she had gone into renal failure. Since then it's been a constant watching and waiting for news to trickle in. At first they were saying the docs were estimating 12 hours, but that proved to be untrue. My dad flew down from San Francisco, and my aunt flew down on Thursday morning from Washington state. With my uncle living right there in So. Cal, all three of her kids have been around her since Thursday about noon. Thurs. evening they said she had stopped communicating. By Friday morning they said that she had internal bleeding, and then 3 systems were failing. The docs were amazed that she is still with us. Last evening I got a text that she hadn't been awake, still sleeping, for more than 15 hours. My aunt had been talking with the funeral home to get info and they were starting the planning process for the eventual reality. Then a text came through that a blood test revealed there had been slight improvement with her kidneys and her potassium levels, even though her BP remained very low. As of going to bed last night, they were saying she might be around another day or two. The time zone thing has been very, very frustrating at best. Being on the earlier start of the day end, I sit around and wait til almost noon my time before hearing anything from the west coast. Ugh. My dad said the depending on when she goes, the earliest the funeral would be would be Tuesday, but each passing day adds a day. By this morning, not having heard anything, now the earliest would be Wednesday.

My DW flies out to CA on Monday to spend time with her dad, who is continuing to go downhill himself. So I'll be single parenting while she's gone... and at the same time, trying to figure out who might watch the kids for me so I too can fly west to get to the funeral. DW already asked if she should pack something appropriate to wear for a funeral, which of course I said yes. But we're still watching and waiting, so who knows. My grandmother is fighting and hasn't thrown in the towel yet. She's definitely dealt with a lot in 2011... heart attack, broken hip, cracked ribs, and continuing deterioration of her mental state... and now this. If I were her I would just say I'm ready Lord and be done with it.

sorry to here this buddy, we will be praying for you guys.

 

[middlepat]

Hey guys, just popping in for a moment to say hello. I've been MIA most of the week because the past few days have been very interesting, however, to say the least. (Some of you saw this on FB and have commented - thanks guys I appreciate it.)

Wednesday evening I got a text from my cousin in CA that my grandmother was taken to the emergency room as she had gone into renal failure. Since then it's been a constant watching and waiting for news to trickle in. At first they were saying the docs were estimating 12 hours, but that proved to be untrue. My dad flew down from San Francisco, and my aunt flew down on Thursday morning from Washington state. With my uncle living right there in So. Cal, all three of her kids have been around her since Thursday about noon. Thurs. evening they said she had stopped communicating. By Friday morning they said that she had internal bleeding, and then 3 systems were failing. The docs were amazed that she is still with us. Last evening I got a text that she hadn't been awake, still sleeping, for more than 15 hours. My aunt had been talking with the funeral home to get info and they were starting the planning process for the eventual reality. Then a text came through that a blood test revealed there had been slight improvement with her kidneys and her potassium levels, even though her BP remained very low. As of going to bed last night, they were saying she might be around another day or two. The time zone thing has been very, very frustrating at best. Being on the earlier start of the day end, I sit around and wait til almost noon my time before hearing anything from the west coast. Ugh. My dad said the depending on when she goes, the earliest the funeral would be would be Tuesday, but each passing day adds a day. By this morning, not having heard anything, now the earliest would be Wednesday.

My DW flies out to CA on Monday to spend time with her dad, who is continuing to go downhill himself. So I'll be single parenting while she's gone... and at the same time, trying to figure out who might watch the kids for me so I too can fly west to get to the funeral. DW already asked if she should pack something appropriate to wear for a funeral, which of course I said yes. But we're still watching and waiting, so who knows. My grandmother is fighting and hasn't thrown in the towel yet. She's definitely dealt with a lot in 2011... heart attack, broken hip, cracked ribs, and continuing deterioration of her mental state... and now this. If I were her I would just say I'm ready Lord and be done with it.

Stopher,

I'm sorry you guys are going through this. My prayers go out to you are your family at this time.

 

[DisneyFed]

great pic fed!!!! man is he gettin big!

Thanks man...good grief tell me about it...

 

[dvczerfs]

ok, check out the pic i posted of dds cap, do you see the green semi circle on the bottom of the pic????? i have my agent p shirt on and i caught my gut in the pic. (now theres a problem, first i have to hold by breath to bend over and tie my shoes and now my gut is in pics. looks like i have to call tony horton!!)

 

[DisneyFed]

ok, check out the pic i posted of dds cap, do you see the green semi circle on the bottom of the pic????? i have my agent p shirt on and i caught my gut in the pic. (now theres a problem, first i have to hold by breath to bend over and tie my shoes and now my gut is in pics. looks like i have to call tony horton!!)

BWAAAAAAA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Dude....NEVER tell on yourself....EVER...

 

[RodBelding]

just got home from one of many grad parties. i had to work this morning and when i came home, my dd (briana) decorated her graduation hat this morning. she walks on wednesday night. i thought id take a pic of it and post it. you cant tell shes my kid.

That's awesome. Hope my DD has a cap like that in 15 years...

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Morning Dads...

I think DS and I are going to go to the Toronto Zoo today, he has a project on animals. He has to get 5 facts about an animal, ans take a picture of it. Man, I miss grade 1.

DW and DD are out a girl guide camp this weekend, so it's just the boys home now.

Re-thinking the Zoo - Rain.

Hey guys, just popping in for a moment to say hello. I've been MIA most of the week because the past few days have been very interesting, however, to say the least. (Some of you saw this on FB and have commented - thanks guys I appreciate it.)

Wednesday evening I got a text from my cousin in CA that my grandmother was taken to the emergency room as she had gone into renal failure. Since then it's been a constant watching and waiting for news to trickle in. At first they were saying the docs were estimating 12 hours, but that proved to be untrue. My dad flew down from San Francisco, and my aunt flew down on Thursday morning from Washington state. With my uncle living right there in So. Cal, all three of her kids have been around her since Thursday about noon. Thurs. evening they said she had stopped communicating. By Friday morning they said that she had internal bleeding, and then 3 systems were failing. The docs were amazed that she is still with us. Last evening I got a text that she hadn't been awake, still sleeping, for more than 15 hours. My aunt had been talking with the funeral home to get info and they were starting the planning process for the eventual reality. Then a text came through that a blood test revealed there had been slight improvement with her kidneys and her potassium levels, even though her BP remained very low. As of going to bed last night, they were saying she might be around another day or two. The time zone thing has been very, very frustrating at best. Being on the earlier start of the day end, I sit around and wait til almost noon my time before hearing anything from the west coast. Ugh. My dad said the depending on when she goes, the earliest the funeral would be would be Tuesday, but each passing day adds a day. By this morning, not having heard anything, now the earliest would be Wednesday.

My DW flies out to CA on Monday to spend time with her dad, who is continuing to go downhill himself. So I'll be single parenting while she's gone... and at the same time, trying to figure out who might watch the kids for me so I too can fly west to get to the funeral. DW already asked if she should pack something appropriate to wear for a funeral, which of course I said yes. But we're still watching and waiting, so who knows. My grandmother is fighting and hasn't thrown in the towel yet. She's definitely dealt with a lot in 2011... heart attack, broken hip, cracked ribs, and continuing deterioration of her mental state... and now this. If I were her I would just say I'm ready Lord and be done with it.

You and your family are in my prayers...

 

[GoHerd1028]

Hey guys!!!

Checkin in from Hilton Head!! Eventhough we are on vacation I can't help but continue to watch Carl's streaming video!!! Man...August is a long time off for our Disney trip!!!

Chris hang in there with the brat!!! When the sun rises you can send his beverly home!!!

Dave...Brianna cap for graduation looks great!!!

I will check in some this week....between sunburns!!

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

The only day DW and I don't argue is when I am out of town. That's probably an overexaggeration, but doesn't feel like it. This is not new behavior, our whole marriage is based on this style of communication. We disagree on money. I am the saver (except on Disney vacations) and she is the spender. But, we both agree that our children do not get TVs in their bedroom.

It's an unfortunate truth that DW wins everytime, it's just easier that way. That's not to say I can't win in the long run, it just takes a lot of tact, stealth and patience

Morning Dads...

I think DS and I are going to go to the Toronto Zoo today, he has a project on animals. He has to get 5 facts about an animal, ans take a picture of it. Man, I miss grade 1.

DW and DD are out a girl guide camp this weekend, so it's just the boys home now.

Re-thinking the Zoo - Rain.

That was quite the storm, sure kept the store quiet this morning.

Love the Toronto Zoo, DW and I have had APs for over a decade now, although we haven't had the scratch to renew for this year. D you know if the penguin exhibit is up and running yet?

 

[AJRitz]

Podcats Episode 8 is up at disdads.com. It should show up on iTunes sometime tomorrow night.

 

[Disney Commando]

Just got back from the Gift Auction, I love these things Today I won $15 for a pizza place, A men's haircut, & 4 Center Field Stadium Tickets for NY Red Bulls vs D.C. United (soccer) with a Red Bulls team jacket (was one of the Grand Prizes) Not bad for a $50 investment

 

[theduck619]

Morning fella's

 

[billybobblockhead]

just got home from one of many grad parties. i had to work this morning and when i came home, my dd (briana) decorated her graduation hat this morning. she walks on wednesday night. i thought id take a pic of it and post it. you cant tell shes my kid.

Congratulations and <------ Most definitely a thumb. We'll see you guys in a couple of weeks.

ok, check out the pic i posted of dds cap, do you see the green semi circle on the bottom of the pic????? i have my agent p shirt on and i caught my gut in the pic. (now theres a problem, first i have to hold by breath to bend over and tie my shoes and now my gut is in pics. looks like i have to call tony horton!!)

The only day DW and I don't argue is when I am out of town. That's probably an overexaggeration, but doesn't feel like it. This is not new behavior, our whole marriage is based on this style of communication. We disagree on money. I am the saver (except on Disney vacations) and she is the spender. But, we both agree that our children do not get TVs in their bedroom.

My birthday was last week, my wife got me a card. The outside said: "Because you're my husband, I wanted to give you something really special and out of the ordinary for your birthday..."

The inside of the card said: "So for 24 hours, I'll let you be right."

As someone who is never "right", I'm still waiting for those 24 hours.

Had a great yard sale yesterday. Didn't do all that well money wise simply because we didn't have a lot of big ticket items (all of our stuff was the quarter and dollar stuff), but we did make a lot of room in our building, which is a good thing because it was getting to the point that you couldn't turn around in there. Had some good burgers and dogs on the grill with our neighbors, then slept like a log when I hit the sack. I told DW that it would be great if I could sleep in to around 7 this morning, but, the daily alarm clock went off (aka the cat jumped on the bed and sat on my chest) so I'm up at regular time. Thinking about pancakes and sausage for breakfast and going to check on carl's webcam too.