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[december]

I actually have 2 half brothers too. They haven't seen Katie, but I don't see them over once a year anyway (one of them I see every Christmas for a few hours, the other I haven't seen in about 2 years). We didn't grow up together, and it isn't the same.

But I grew up in the house with all my sisters. This one was always mean, but I tried to so many years to stay close to her. When she went back to college, I would drive to her house (I lived an hour away at the time) and help her with her work. She never thanked me, and when she finished her associates degree, she stopped calling. When we call, she doesn't answer or return calls. My mother used to try to visit and she wouldn't come to the door (even though you could hear the tv on inside). She won't even answer emails! But you are right, when she needs something, she is on the phone to all of us!

The sad thing is, her kids are the same way. I kept them all the time when they were little (they are 19 and 16 now). My nephew is always complaining about needing money. He called me the other day to say he didn't get any grants for college. When I told him that he would have to apply for loans like I did, he got off the phone and I haven't heard from him since. I don't have any money to give him!!!! And my niece won't even speak to anyone when she comes over for holidays.

My mother is hurt by it, but is learning to let it go. It is my 89 yr old grandmother that won't give up on them. I feel really sorry for her.

 

[DannysMom]

I have no idea if there is a food pantry nearby or not?

Check the phone book. Either a food pantry or a women's shelter would happily take any samples that you can't use.

 

[Piecey]

Okay, so my parents have Lucas still.

Apparently his umbilical cord is getting ready to fall off. Making me feel like a bad mom because I'm not there, how ridiculous is that?
Stupid hormones need to get themselves in check, I'm tired of crying!!


december, wow! That is crazy. They are missing out on so much!
It is their loss, though. I don't really *know* you but if you were my sister, I'd be on the phone more often than when I needed something!!

 

[december]

How sweet Piecey! The rest of my family is really close, so it is her loss! We are all going out to eat tomorrow night for Father's Day, so I can't wait for that! I haven't been out to eat since Katie was born.

Maybe if that big WDW trip gets worked out we'll all meet each other

 

[Piecey]

Maybe if that big WDW trip gets worked out we'll all meet each other

I really hope it does! I'm going to school for teaching (If I don't give it up, I haven't figured anything out yet ) and I know Sarah's husband teaches too so it'd probably be around a school schedule.
Then again, we all live in different states so who knows what the school schedules are like in comparison!

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

Piecey - that's nice of your parents to hang out with Lucas so you can rest/catch a break. I'm sure you miss him a lot, I would feel the same way. Don't stress about the silly crying. I lost a sock that came with DSs outfit he wore home and cried about it. It was stuck under the couch cushion.

Thanks for the announcement info, I wasn't able to do anything on the back because the design was for one photo.

December - I hope you have a nice FD dinner.

 

[december]

We are out from Memorial Day until the 1st week of August. I know most of you are probably out from mid June until Sept. My spring break is mid March, where alot of you are April! Maybe we can work it out though! Thanksgiving week would work!

Don't quit school!!!!!! Find a good online program. You won't regret finishing.

There are alot of things that aggravate me about teaching, but it is very rewarding. I love my students, I love having a chance to start fresh every fall, and I love having the same schedule as my kids. And in MS, there is job security. We still have a teacher shortage here.

We'll have a good time together tomorrow night! My daddy came by earlier today to visit. Katie gave him her best smile!

 

[Piecey]

Piecey - that's nice of your parents to hang out with Lucas so you can rest/catch a break. I'm sure you miss him a lot, I would feel the same way. Don't stress about the silly crying. I lost a sock that came with DSs outfit he wore home and cried about it. It was stuck under the couch cushion.

Thanks for the announcement info, I wasn't able to do anything on the back because the design was for one photo.

December - I hope you have a nice FD dinner.

Yeah, my parents are tickled over him and they're on vacation this week so they keep asking. My mom even offered to watch him for DH and I to go see The Proposal tonight (we're both dying to go see it!)... not sure we're going to take her up on it, though. I might try to convince DH to try the drive-in, where we can him with us.
Lucas is so easy, though, it's no big deal for them to take him overnight. Last night he slept through the night! Fed him at 11pm when we went to bed and he didn't wake us up until 6:45! At not even 3wks old, he pretty much slept through the night! I don't know how I got so lucky...

...funny about the socks, I grabbed a pair for Lucas earlier and it was the pair I put on him IN the hospital and I started crying a bit. I stashed them in the keepsake box I made for him and DH told me I was crazy to do that until he grew out of them... but I was afraid of losing one, kinda like you!

We are out from Memorial Day until the 1st week of August. I know most of you are probably out from mid June until Sept. My spring break is mid March, where alot of you are April! Maybe we can work it out though! Thanksgiving week would work!

Don't quit school!!!!!! Find a good online program. You won't regret finishing.

There are alot of things that aggravate me about teaching, but it is very rewarding. I love my students, I love having a chance to start fresh every fall, and I love having the same schedule as my kids. And in MS, there is job security. We still have a teacher shortage here.

We'll have a good time together tomorrow night! My daddy came by earlier today to visit. Katie gave him her best smile!

We had a ton of snow this year and kids got out June 5th. They usually go back the third week of August. Spring Break here changes every year, it's VERY frustrating... one of my friends is a teacher and she was very, very mad that it was April this year as it's always been March before.
Thanksgiving would definitely work and we also wouldn't have the crazy heat either (I know, I know.. heat schmeat to you.. but to me, Orlando gets HOT!!)

I wouldn't quit school I just might change my major back. I started out in business (because the bank paid my tuition if I did business ) and have an associates in business administration and several of the classes towards my bachelors. I always wanted to do elementary education, though.. so when I met DH and we got married and I became eligible for financial aid ( I got nada when I was under my parents) I switched to elementary education and I'm maybe 2 years into the 4yr program?
It's just very daunting with everything going on (DH is still in school too so now with Lucas we're trying to balance classes off of each other so someone can watch him...and trying to decide who wins when a class we both need is taught at the same time )... I have to go part-time so who knows when I'd finish... especially because I'd have to student teach and that would require putting Lucas in daycare and he's not eligible for the college daycare until he's 2 and etc, etc, etc...
We're not too worried about me doing teaching and not being able to get a job because we don't want to stay here and now that DH is "in" with the Federal Government, it's practically nothing to request a transfer to wherever I could get a job...


Enjoy your father's day! My parents are having a cookout and I'm excited for the pool, even if I can only put my legs in...

 

[harleyquinn]

So yesterday DH said lets go to Disney world...I was like when? And he said Christmas. And I laughed at him. He REALLY doesn't want to go then...so we talked and decided we'd go next August as long as Lily seems to like furries (seems like every restuarant around here has costumed characters, and we'll take her to Cedar Point that has a whole Snoopy thing going on.

So we'll probably go whenever Value season starts in August. I'd love to go for Thanksgiving, but he doesn't get enough time off and can't take any kind of days off with the holiday break.

Of course there is a lot that could change our minds, but that's the plan for now.

DH wants to drive, but I think he's nuts-- he hates flying, but it's a 2 hour flight vs a 21 hour drive! He had a head cold the last time we flew and it was really hard on him. He doesn't want to take the chance that Lily might feel that way. So instead I get to entertain a 1 year old in the car for 2 days. But if it's the only way I can get him to go, I'll deal.

 

[Piecey]

Eeekkk... I used to feel that way, too, Sarah ... about taking Lucas on the flight. Then I figured out even if his head hurts for the 2hour flight, it's saving me a 19 hour headache in the car soooo... our experiment will be in October. I'll let you know, haha.

I might be able to convince DH to go again in August of next year. If not, maybe I'll just swipe Lucas and go.. hehe... He'll still be free, after all!

I loved going during Christmas. My brother and I went three years in a row, the week after finals. Then he graduated, I got married, etc...

Edited to ask...
You guys don't get the whole week of Thanksgiving?
That'd be a sin here. HUNTING SEASON... I think the kids might hunt down whichever official decided to change that.

 

[december]

We get the whole week. But when I was in school, we only got 2 days! I loved Thanksgiving week when we went in 2007. I won't be able to go in August. This year, I start August 4 (the kids start Aug 10). That is better than last year-my 1st day was July 31!

 

[Piecey]

My goodness! That is SOON!!

It's amazing how different the schedules are.
OH well, I'll just have to go on several trips to meet you all! Bummer.

*eta*
If you have a CVS nearby they are doing a promo right now for a free 8x10 print and when you sign up you get an extra 20 prints for free, too. 50 if you have an extra care card. Code for the free 8x10 is... FREE8x10 (creative, eh?)

I'm waiting on my Lucas photos to upload right now so I can order them!

 

[december]

We had a great time tonight. It was me, ds11, dd9, Katie (dh was with his father and brother), my father, mother, grandmother, my parents' best friend who is part of our family, my younger sister, her dh and their son. My 2 older sisters don't belong to my father, and didn't come. I didn't expect the 2nd one to come, but I was disappointed that my oldest sister wasn't there. We all ate way too much, but it was good (seafood buffet). The restaurant is in the same town as the school the kids and I are going to next year, so after we ate we all rode to the school and looked at it.

Katie took her first ever bottle at the restaurant. All my breast pump parts came in yesterday (2 days after ordering them!). I washed all the parts, and the Dr. Brown bottle set I bought brand new for almost nothing at a yard sale last year. I decided to try out the pump, and pumped two bottles. I know she has to get used to the bottle for daycare, and my family isn't on the breastfeeding bandwagon, so I took a bottle for tonight. I let dd9 give it to her, and she sucked it dry! I was worried about her taking it, but no problems tonight!

I also have her in her bed right now. Hopefully, she will sleep a little while. She sleeps with me at night, and refuses to even nap in her bed. I've been trying to put her down in it some. She's been down for about 15 min. Maybe she is tired enough that she will stay there for a few hours! I know daycare is going to be hard on her. She is so used to having her way!

 

[Piecey]

Sounds like you're making progress, though, introducing a little bit here and a little bit there... not too overwhelming at once!

This is kinda off topic a bit, but Lucas' pediatrician always wants to know how many ounces he is eating a day. How do BFeeders know?

...I also think I'm going to start giving him a bigger bottle before bed. He cried and cried last night after he ate and it was the hungry cry and so I gave him a snack (2oz) and he went right to sleep. He's happy with 4oz during the day but it seems like if I give him 6oz at night he sleeps pretty much the entire night a very happy little Lucas.

We're off to my parents to utilize the pool and enjoy my brothers company before he returns to Orlando tomorrow!

Happy Father's Day to everyones DH's and such!!

 

[december]

If he is taking the six ounces and sleeping, go for it!

I've only taken Katie to the dr once, for her 2 wk checkup, and they asked how many times she nurses, for how long, and how many wet and stinky diapers she has. I guess when she had gained over a lb in 2 wks, they decided she was getting enough!

She didn't sleep in her bed for very long-maybe 20 min. The child is ruined!

 

[staley7580]

So... my mom offered to take us to WDW in May. I dont know. We had our DL trip pretty planned out, and I am really confident taking the kiddos there. I just dont know with this. None of us have ever been... and we wanted to wait for the babies to be just a bit older before they take a 5 hour flight ALL the freaking way across the country.

 

[Piecey]

So... my mom offered to take us to WDW in May. I dont know. We had our DL trip pretty planned out, and I am really confident taking the kiddos there. I just dont know with this. None of us have ever been... and we wanted to wait for the babies to be just a bit older before they take a 5 hour flight ALL the freaking way across the country.

Ohhhh... that's gotta be hard to turn down, though! You've never been? I think you told me that once before but I'd forgotten.

If he is taking the six ounces and sleeping, go for it!

I've only taken Katie to the dr once, for her 2 wk checkup, and they asked how many times she nurses, for how long, and how many wet and stinky diapers she has. I guess when she had gained over a lb in 2 wks, they decided she was getting enough!

She didn't sleep in her bed for very long-maybe 20 min. The child is ruined!

At least she is ruined in a good way. By the love of her momma!

Lucas has been twice already to the pediatrician because he had blood in his stool in the hospital... he's had a couple x-rays of his tummy to check for obstructions and the such so I've gotten to know his pediatrician pretty well. (all is good and no more blood after a steady diet of Soy formula)

Lucas' formula is on sale at Rite Aid this week so I'm making my first excursion with Lucas tomorrow... it's only about a $4/tub savings but still... if he's already drinking 4oz at a time and 6oz at night...

 

[staley7580]

Ohhhh... that's gotta be hard to turn down, though! You've never been? I think you told me that once before but I'd forgotten.




At least she is ruined in a good way. By the love of her momma!

Lucas has been twice already to the pediatrician because he had blood in his stool in the hospital... he's had a couple x-rays of his tummy to check for obstructions and the such so I've gotten to know his pediatrician pretty well. (all is good and no more blood after a steady diet of Soy formula)

Lucas' formula is on sale at Rite Aid this week so I'm making my first excursion with Lucas tomorrow... it's only about a $4/tub savings but still... if he's already drinking 4oz at a time and 6oz at night...

We have never been.. and I want to go, for the older kids sake. They have been wanting to FOREVER! I think we are going to do it... It is actually going to cost less to go to WDW then it would be to go to DL. Isnt that nutty??

We go through a can of formula a day.. The little cans, but still. YIKES!! Only 2 and a half more months until they eat solids.. hopefully we wont go through so much formula.

 

[DannysMom]

So... my mom offered to take us to WDW in May. I dont know. We had our DL trip pretty planned out, and I am really confident taking the kiddos there. I just dont know with this. None of us have ever been... and we wanted to wait for the babies to be just a bit older before they take a 5 hour flight ALL the freaking way across the country.

That has got to be tempting. I think & I've heard that flying when the kids are babies is easier than flying w/ toddlers. Would the twins be lap babies or would you buy them seats & bring carseats?

I want to go when my twins will be about a year old... my only issue is plane tix for 5 can get pricey, as I'd want to get the babies their own seats so they could be strapped into their carseats, but it's only a 2 hr flight for us.

DH is coming around to planning a trip for next year -- but he's thinking driving may be the way to go. We'd have to stop at least once, maybe twice to sleep somewhere along the way, depending on what kind of time we could make. I'm thinking 2 nights to get there, as with babies you need to stop often to feed & change at the very least.

With babies I'd definitely want to stay at a DVC resort, to have access to a full kitchen & laundry.

 

[staley7580]

That has got to be tempting. I think & I've heard that flying when the kids are babies is easier than flying w/ toddlers. Would the twins be lap babies or would you buy them seats & bring carseats?

I want to go when my twins will be about a year old... my only issue is plane tix for 5 can get pricey, as I'd want to get the babies their own seats so they could be strapped into their carseats, but it's only a 2 hr flight for us.

DH is coming around to planning a trip for next year -- but he's thinking driving may be the way to go. We'd have to stop at least once, maybe twice to sleep somewhere along the way, depending on what kind of time we could make. I'm thinking 2 nights to get there, as with babies you need to stop often to feed & change at the very least.

With babies I'd definitely want to stay at a DVC resort, to have access to a full kitchen & laundry.

I have flown tons with my two older kids.. starting really young.. and by myself a lot.. We would definitely give them their own seats. I have done the lap baby thing, and that only to California, a 2 and a half hour flight. NEVER AGAIN!

We had it all planned out for a nice driving trip to California.. doing some camping on the way to Disneyland. We have done driving trips with the older kids too..

The more I think about it, the more sure I am that I can handle it. I mean.. my husband will be there, so that is a bonus right there. My older kids will be 8 and 5... My mom will be with us some of the time.. (not that she is any help with the kids..) Shoot.. I handle all four kids on my own most of the time, and we do okay.

Maybe an overnight flight so everyone will sleep through it?? Everyone but me that is.

I am so all over the place with this.. I WANT to go. My husband WANTS to go.. My kids REALLY want to go! But I am a little freaked out about going someplace new. I know.. Im a dork!