The Good Ole Freap Chat ~ Sequel Part III ~

[Tinker_]

Let me just say that naming a person you don't even know is hard business! Dh and I have been trying to do this whole "naming" thing... and its hard! I feel like im sticking a stereotype or something on him. Will he get made fun of? Is it a baby and an adult-type name? LOL its HARD! When you are younger you always have these names you think about-- but when it comes down to it its not that easy.

I used to tell Zac that if he did not help me pick a name for Wes I would name him Walt Disney Washburn lol!!! It is hard! And it seems like it is coming up fast.. 4 1/2 MONTHS!

 

[Maggimus]

I know... 4 and 1/2 months seems like its far away, but when i say 20wks compared to a 40wk full term delivery-- i feel like im getting close!

Okay madd here is the update just NOW on momma dog. I saw her outside the office window (where i take a lot of the photos)... she came right up to the food bowl. I didn't put out a lot today (maybe about a cup and a half-- ive been feeding her a good 2 cups+ everyday just because she is so bad. I know people say dont overfeed-- but i cant imagine shes getting food anywhere else by looking at her (and the good thing is our trash isnt getting knocked over anymore). Here are photos from today...

To show her body

She is still very very skinny-- but im hoping she is making progress. here are photos from the 24th (5 days ago)...

 

[flamestarrdust]

Hey there, I'm so sorry I didn't write about the big surprise sooner. I've been trying to catch up from my busy week. So the big surprise was...that my mom came in from out of town, about 3 and a 1/2 hours away to surprise the girls for their bday. She made me promise not to tell the kids she was coming. And let me tell you, since they are getting older, it has been a lot harder to keep things from them and surprise them. Plus, I'm bad about giving in. One look at their cute faces and I usually tell all. So anyways, she shows up shortly after I get home from clinicals and I make them answer the door. They answer it and there she is, but they stare blankly at her and say nothing. (Now a little back story here, normally when they are surprised or really happy about something they scream in unison but not this time. They even screamed a day later when they received their bday presents from us which were a guitar for 1 DD and a keyboard for the other, they are very musical.) Finally it sunk in what was going on and they hugged her happily. She didn't stay with us long though. We had dinner and checked out one of my DD's art at the display at the mall for all the local schools. Then we all said goodbye and she went to her hotel with her bestfriend who came with her. Now I know this doesn't seem to be a very BIG kinda surprise for a normal kid/family. But it was so huge for us because my mom who not only came into town to celebrate my DDs' bday, she also came to celebrate mine. This is such a big deal since we have had some issues and she had chosen not to celebrate mine in over 10 years. So for her to make the first she is celebrating mine in so long, such a big deal was a huge surprise. This would also explain my DDs reaction to her showing up at our house. And we all had a lot of fun and it was really great to spend time with her. So that's my HUGE surprise. Hope I didn't bore you all too much. Hope you're all having a good week.

 

[Tinker_]

Awww.. what a sweet surprise! I live 3 1/2 hours away from my family, and I think I would bawl my eyes out if my mom came to visit (or anyone for that matter!)- what a great idea!

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Maggie good for you taking care of the dog. She looks like she needs the food. I would be doing the same thing.

Tinker your poor dog. I hope he gets better soon.
Nice job on speaking up to the lady. I would have done the same thing. I can not stand when people say things like that.
The whole Swine Flu has gotten people crazy.

Madd sounds like you had a great weekend.
The bike run looks fun. I have had to wait on the highway for a bike run to pass and loved it. You would have to be a fool not to know that a large group of bikes with the cops closing ramps is a fundraiser.

 

[Tinker_]

Tinker your poor dog. I hope he gets better soon.
Nice job on speaking up to the lady. I would have done the same thing. I can not stand when people say things like that.
The whole Swine Flu has gotten people crazy.

Well, you know, with a 3 yr old, you have to be sure to wash hands a lot, and keep germs away anyway- I was just shocked she did that! I embarrassed DBF, and I am sure I look like a "young mom" that doesnt know any better- but come on! "I'm no fool.. no siree...I wanna live to be 83!"

BTW- I am 26, lol.. I was just making myself feel better by saying young mom! ha!

And thank you about BUddy.. he jumped on the couch last night for the first time, so that was progress!

And Maggie, I think Mama Dog is looking a little better- thumbs up to you darlin!

 

[maddhatir]

Kellie- good luck tomorrow!!

And we all had a lot of fun and it was really great to spend time with her. So that's my HUGE surprise. Hope I didn't bore you all too much. Hope you're all having a good week.

That was a nice birthday surprise for all of you! BTW- Happy belated B-day!!!

Okay madd here is the update just NOW on momma dog.

Maggie! OMG- Mamma dog is looking terrific! There is such a big difference in her appearance in just a few days- now you just have to get her used to you. Baby steps................ great job!

I missed my morning check in- I was very busy at work today- no time for foolin' around

 

[Maggimus]

flamesstardust-- Happy Belated Birthday. So happy to hear about your surprise! Glad to hear you all enjoyed it!

Cassi- Im glad your dog is making progress. Jumping on the couch is great!

Madd- your falling short of your freap duties.jk

Im glad to hear you think the dog looks better. I think she is filling out pretty well. Her face and between her ribs and legs look more filled out to me. She still has a long way to go- but its progress. DH wondered why we were feeding her- because now we have to buy our dogs more dog food. I told him he gets to play golf.... and i can use my "golf" money on dog food to help the dog out until we can get her back to square one. He just laughed and agreed.


By the way, dont you guys think I should get paid for all this Betty Crocker advertising im doing? LOL

 

[maddhatir]

Madd sounds like you had a great weekend.
The bike run looks fun. I have had to wait on the highway for a bike run to pass and loved it. You would have to be a fool not to know that a large group of bikes with the cops closing ramps is a fundraiser.

Well guess what? At one light, someone was laying on their horn! And, I saw people driving up the shoulder of the road past the traffic that was stopped- I would have loved to see them when they got to the front and they had to sit anyway

A few times, when we got off the highway, some cars somehow got into the bike line. The cops did not stand for that- as we would approach an intersection with a police officer stopping traffic- he would walk out in the middle of the road, in front of the cars in the line and make them get out of the line and pull over! They had to sit on the side of the road until we all went by

LOSERS!!!

 

[Tinker_]

Madd- your falling short of your freap duties.jk

DH will get over it! Its all about Karma

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

Just want to stop in al say hi to everyone. I just got all my hair chopped and I will post a picture later tonight or tomorrow. My hair was in the just below my shoulder blades and well now not so much. Maggie I am so happy you are taking care of that poor dog. Cassie your power little guy hope he heals soon.
Kellie how are you? MAdd loved the pics. Be back later tonight to post pics before I start studying for finals next week.
OMG Friday is coming so quick and the fact that my baby is going to be twelve has me alittle freaked.

 

[maddhatir]

Just want to stop in al say hi to everyone. I just got all my hair chopped and I will post a picture later tonight or tomorrow. My hair was in the just below my shoulder blades and well now not so much. Maggie I am so happy you are taking care of that poor dog. Cassie your power little guy hope he heals soon.
Kellie how are you? MAdd loved the pics. Be back later tonight to post pics before I start studying for finals next week.
OMG Friday is coming so quick and the fact that my baby is going to be twelve has me alittle freaked.

Yes- I want to see pics of your hair! So? Do you like it??

Happy (pre) Birthday little Nat!

So you want to know how out of the kid loop *I* am??? Just realized MONDAY what the word Tween means!!!! I knew it had something to do with "before being a teen" but never thought about BEtween NOW who's the LOSER?

Good luck studying.

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

Well it is very different but I love it. Okay I just had to laugh when you said you just found out what tween meant. omg we use that term all the time
Here is a picture I will take a better one tomorrow.

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

here is a happy one

 

[pperfectmom]

I love the hair cut Theresa! I wish I could gather enough courage to cut mine off.

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

I love the hair cut Theresa! I wish I could gather enough courage to cut mine off.

I had butterflies in my stomach when she started cutting but I love it.

 

[Maggimus]

LOVE the haircut teresa!! Tell Natalie we said happy early birthday!!

Well-- my dog is down now. Jethro went out in his back yesterday and wont walk, wont do anything but lay down. I have a vet apt at 1 so we will see how that goes. I hope they x-ray him and we can get him on the mend soon. I have Ellie outside-- and Jethro is in his bed laying down (I held him until late in the night and all morning- i had to have a break). Hopefully it is something that will heal soon. I hear dogs are resilient. I hope so.

 

[Tinker_]

I had butterflies in my stomach when she started cutting but I love it.

OH I looove it! I love short hair! Especially for the summer! You look fabulous!

So.. I found out we will be at WDW during the first MNSSHP.. and thought it would be cute if Wes and I went as Prince Charming and Cinderella.. here are the costumes, what do you think..

(uh.. and don't look at the prices, bc that will get me booted from the BB! ha!)
http://www.buycostumes.com/Disney-Prince-Charming-Child-Costume/21451/ProductDetail.aspx

http://www.buycostumes.com/Enchanti...ection-Adult-Costume/32508/ProductDetail.aspx

Basically, I am in love with the Cinderella dress. haha.. how can DBF NOT propose to me at WDW if I am wearing THAT! hahahahahaha! Originally I was just getting Prince Charming for Wes to wear to CRT, but then I found out about MNSSHP.. soo..

Any ideas on what Chaddy could wear?? To match our theme??

OK, off to EBAY world, luckily, I have had a busy week there!!!

 

[Tinker_]

OH no Jethro?? I'm so sorry Maggie, maybe he has just pulled a muscle or something What is going on with us and dogs lately? Sounds like you have a great vet though, I am sure they will fix him right up!

 

[It's A Happy Day]

OH I looove it! I love short hair! Especially for the summer! You look fabulous!

So.. I found out we will be at WDW during the first MNSSHP.. and thought it would be cute if Wes and I went as Prince Charming and Cinderella.. here are the costumes, what do you think..

(uh.. and don't look at the prices, bc that will get me booted from the BB! ha!)
http://www.buycostumes.com/Disney-Prince-Charming-Child-Costume/21451/ProductDetail.aspx

http://www.buycostumes.com/Enchanti...ection-Adult-Costume/32508/ProductDetail.aspx

Basically, I am in love with the Cinderella dress. haha.. how can DBF NOT propose to me at WDW if I am wearing THAT! hahahahahaha! Originally I was just getting Prince Charming for Wes to wear to CRT, but then I found out about MNSSHP.. soo..

Any ideas on what Chaddy could wear?? To match our theme??

OK, off to EBAY world, luckily, I have had a busy week there!!!

You could put an "Enchanted" twist to it and have one be Prince Charming and the other be the other prince whose name eludes me right now.