The Hyena Chat thread: Everyone's welcome!

[Alex2kMommy]

Mmmmm.. I love pumpkin too. It is delish. Next weekend, I am so baking up a bunch of stuff. PUMPKIN BREAD is on the top of my list.

I love pumpkin bread! But the last time I made it it was kinda dry. My mom's is awesome. Hmmm... Maybe I'll bring my extra cans of pumpkin to my mom's and PAY HER to make them!

 

[staley7580]

I love pumpkin bread! But the last time I made it it was kinda dry. My mom's is awesome. Hmmm... Maybe I'll bring my extra cans of pumpkin to my mom's and PAY HER to make them!

I have to say... I am a FAR better cook them my mom. She is... Not good. Frelans mom? YUCK. Her food is just WRONG.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

So Pix................I saw all of your pics. How come it wasn't as fun as last year? Did you see my question to you about the Premium Pass. Do you ever get anything else special besides discounts with it?

Hey Melody! Glad you liked my MHT pics It wasn't as fun as last year because it was just more crowded than it was last year. It's okay though and at least we got to ride on most of the rides. I didn't take pics of the Trick Or Treat On the Street Parade because it was the same as last year and we wanted to ride rides. I also didn't see as many villains as last year.

In regards to my AP, I use it for discounts when I buy stuff. They CM's now slide AP's through the side of the PC monitors at the registers. They never did that before but it must be a new feature for them.

My premium also gives me free parking all year which really helps. It costs $12for parking each time you visit so it really saves you $$. The premium AP is also good for discounts to Jamba Juice in DTD and AMC Theatres (excludes the concession stand). I also read that for a limited time Vault 28 is offering a discount but I'm not sure how long that promo will run.

Thanks Melody. I am hoping I dont yell at him. Or cause him physical harm in any way.. But Im not making any promises! I am not having the best time controlling my temper these days. BUT.. Frelan DID warn him.. and its not like the man has never seen me pregnant, so if I beat the crap out of him... its his own fault.

Ill bet you are excited for your trip!!! How fun! Is the whole family going this time?

That's crazy to read that your X visited your DH! Did he just randomly pop by to try to visit Alex? That's odd that after all this time he is trying to see him again.

Yep we did . It was actually really weird, we got there Thursday, and with the park hours of 10-8 (with EE kind of) we were able to ride absolutely everything we wanted to, as many times as we wanted to. So come Friday we actually slept in, hit DL for a couple of hours, got an early dinner at Outback, and then hit MHT. We got there early before the major crowds, got all the candy we wanted, rode some rides, and went to bed. Come Saturday we still did EE, had a leisurely breakfast, and re-rode the favs - still leaving for lunch at PF Changs, taking (me) a 3 hour nap while DH watched football, and ended the night early. There were actually ALOT of red shirts this time, in very large herds, I dunno, we had tons of fun it was just weird

I'm glad you had fun and I'm sorry I didn't get to see ya

 

[Alex2kMommy]

He last saw him on his 5th birthday. YES.. It has been a year and a half. Honestly.. I thought I was rid of him.

I KNOW. Trust me.. I KNOW. Especially now that he is old enough to know what is happening, you know? I dont know.. Im just surprised Frelan didnt punch him in the nose when he showed up at his work.

I know what you mean. It's so hard to know how much to tell them about grown-up topics.

We hadn't really said anything to the kids about the kook next door. But her behavior was so outrageous, and she was treating the kids badly, too, and they didn't understand.

I didn't tell DS8 everything (good lord, that would be way too much for a child to process), but I told him that the neighbor and Daddy had a disagreement, and that she was mad at Daddy. Her behavior toward Daddy was bad, but we understood why. Her behavior toward the kids was bad, and that was NOT OK.

I told him that I was not very happy with the neighbor, that I thought she was more emotional upset than I wanted to be around, but I understand that the kids like her. I reiterated what we'd told the kids before, that it was OK for the kids to visit with her as long as one of us was there with them.

DS8 said he understood, and that he didn't like that she was mad at his Daddy.

 

[staley7580]

That's crazy to read that your X visited your DH! Did he just randomly pop by to try to visit Alex? That's odd that after all this time he is trying to see him again.

Hi Pix!! no.. hubby works nights, so he showed around 1am or something.. Plus he works about 40 miles away.. He just wanted me to call him so he could see Alex. It is odd.. I wish he would go away.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hi Pix!! no.. hubby works nights, so he showed around 1am or something.. Plus he works about 40 miles away.. He just wanted me to call him so he could see Alex. It is odd.. I wish he would go away.

 

[staley7580]

I know what you mean. It's so hard to know how much to tell them about grown-up topics.

We hadn't really said anything to the kids about the kook next door. But her behavior was so outrageous, and she was treating the kids badly, too, and they didn't understand.

I didn't tell DS8 everything (good lord, that would be way too much for a child to process), but I told him that the neighbor and Daddy had a disagreement, and that she was mad at Daddy. Her behavior toward Daddy was bad, but we understood why. Her behavior toward the kids was bad, and that was NOT OK.

I told him that I was not very happy with the neighbor, that I thought she was more emotional upset than I wanted to be around, but I understand that the kids like her. I reiterated what we'd told the kids before, that it was OK for the kids to visit with her as long as one of us was there with them.

DS8 said he understood, and that he didn't like that she was mad at his Daddy.

I know.. We have never said anything about his dad before.. Good or bad. We just dont talk about him. I dnt know if he even knows that he has another dad anymore... I always said that we would never tell Alex what a complete butt head his dad is. He will figure it out.. I know he will. if we start this visitation thing.. He will figure it out sooner, rather then later.

Frelan has also said that this is the last time we are doing this. If he disappears again we are filing abandonment against him.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Hi Pix!! no.. hubby works nights, so he showed around 1am or something.. Plus he works about 40 miles away.. He just wanted me to call him so he could see Alex. It is odd.. I wish he would go away.

Did you talk to him yet? What is his objective? Does he just want one visit and then will disappear for another year and a half?

I don't get why he keeps coming back, and yet thinks nothing of just dropping out of sight... and not paying support!

 

[staley7580]

Okay!!! I have spent enough time worrying about this creep.. Its a wonder my BP goes up at each appointment, huh? Every time I turn around... More CRAP!

So what is new with you guys??? Anything exciting???

 

[staley7580]

Did you talk to him yet? What is his objective? Does he just want one visit and then will disappear for another year and a half?

I don't get why he keeps coming back, and yet thinks nothing of just dropping out of sight... and not paying support!

I havent talked to him yet. I am going to call him and set up a meeting with him at McDonalds or something. Just him and I.. and discuss the stipulations of him visiting Alex. What is allowed.. Supervised, scheduled visits in MY HOME.. What WONT be allowed.. Him taking Alex out of my house.. What the consequences of him bailing again are.. NEVER seeing Alex again.

Plus... I can use this opportunity to get Alex a passport.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Sorry I kept asking questions, I didn't mean to make you dwell on it even more than you must be.

What's new? Let's see.... DH sounded HORRIBLE on the phone this morning, and said he felt terrible. He actually wound up leaving work right after a lunchtime meeting, and went straight to bed.

He went to bed around 8 PM, and I hope he sleeps well. DS4 is here with me, insisting he "can't" go to bed, so I assume from that that DH is trying to sleep in the spare room. He told me earlier that he didn't want the kids to get sick, so he's trying to keep his distance.

 

[funnygarcia]

Plus... I can use this opportunity to get Alex a passport.

Excellent idea.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Plus... I can use this opportunity to get Alex a passport.

Dang, you are smart!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Sorry I kept asking questions, I didn't mean to make you dwell on it even more than you must be.

What's new? Let's see.... DH sounded HORRIBLE on the phone this morning, and said he felt terrible. He actually wound up leaving work right after a lunchtime meeting, and went straight to bed.

He went to bed around 8 PM, and I hope he sleeps well. DS4 is here with me, insisting he "can't" go to bed, so I assume from that that DH is trying to sleep in the spare room. He told me earlier that he didn't want the kids to get sick, so he's trying to keep his distance.

I hope your DH feels better! I think the flu has been going around lately

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Nothing really new here. I'm sad that I have to return to work tomorrow At least I had a nice 4 days off.

 

[staley7580]

Sorry I kept asking questions, I didn't mean to make you dwell on it even more than you must be.

What's new? Let's see.... DH sounded HORRIBLE on the phone this morning, and said he felt terrible. He actually wound up leaving work right after a lunchtime meeting, and went straight to bed.

He went to bed around 8 PM, and I hope he sleeps well. DS4 is here with me, insisting he "can't" go to bed, so I assume from that that DH is trying to sleep in the spare room. He told me earlier that he didn't want the kids to get sick, so he's trying to keep his distance.

Oh no! Its totally fine. Im just pissed.. and kind of hoping that if I bury my head in the sand he will go away. But if he went through all the trouble to find dh.. he might be in it for the long haul.. You know?

Bummer! He must have gotten your bug, huh? That blows. At least he came home! My dad was a total work-a-holic and would only come home if he was dying.. Really. He was having chest pains, and his boss had to call my mom and tell her to come get him and take his butt to the hospital.

Frelan on the other hand.. Total wimp. He got strep and slept for 3 days. I get strep ALL the time! can you imagine me sleeping for three days?

Excellent idea.

Dang, you are smart!

I KNOW!!!

 

[Alex2kMommy]

I hope your DH feels better! I think the flu has been going around lately

What is the definition of a flu anyway? I always figured it was cold PLUS fever and body aches. There's a low-grade fever, but no body aches other than the massive pain in the sinuses. WOWSER, the whole right half of my face hurt, from forehead to jaw. But it's just like a cold on steroids.

 

[staley7580]

Nothing really new here. I'm sad that I have to return to work tomorrow At least I had a nice 4 days off.

Awwww... At least you had a fun four days off! But yeah.. work sucks.

 

[staley7580]

What is the definition of a flu anyway? I always figured it was cold PLUS fever and body aches. There's a low-grade fever, but no body aches other than the massive pain in the sinuses. WOWSER, the whole right half of my face hurt, from forehead to jaw. But it's just like a cold on steroids.

Cold.. fever, body aches, vomiting.. all that good stuff. Sounds like what you had was a good head cold. Alex always gets it in his chest.. but I switch back and forth. Mikalah is to young to tell where hers settle..

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Bummer! He must have gotten your bug, huh? That blows. At least he came home! My dad was a total work-a-holic and would only come home if he was dying.. Really. He was having chest pains, and his boss had to call my mom and tell her to come get him and take his butt to the hospital.

I know, DH is very much like your dad. He's slightly better than he used to be, since the heart stuff. Honestly, this morning I nagged, "So you feel awful, come home and go to bed." It seriously FREAKED ME OUT when he said he was going to!