The only way to have a friend is to be one." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[hellokitty86]

Please tell me I'm being silly.

Just saw this. You aren't being paranoid, but you are being silly.

And I just made my final payment!!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Yay for making your final payment Ashley! Doesn't that feel good? Apparently even people who got the upgrade offer didn't actually get upgraded, they sent out more emails than they had rooms available or something, and were sold out in just a couple hours. I've seen a lot of people complaining. I think it's stupid. If they weren't happy with the reservation they made, they shouldn't have made it. If they do get upgraded, yay for them but if not, they haven't lost anything. I guess I'd be upset too if I got the email and then was told no, but it's not that big a deal.

I just re-read my post from yesterday and would like to clarify that I wasn't venting that we didn't get upgraded. It kind of sounds like that but I was really just venting about my parents. They haven't mentioned anything about the phone call so I don't know how (or if) it went but I checked our reservations today and nothing has changed -- am I surprised? No!

Hope you're all having a great weekend. It's half over already!

 

[hellokitty86]

I just re-read my post from yesterday and would like to clarify that I wasn't venting that we didn't get upgraded. It kind of sounds like that but I was really just venting about my parents.

It didn't sound that way at all! I knew what you were venting about. I agree about the upgrade, and people complaining. It is disappointing though, for the people who didn't get the offer. Free dining is good enough for me though!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Yep, free dining is a great deal. Especially for people like our family who wouldn't normally eat at any TS restaurants, it gives us the chance to see WDW in a different way than we would without the offer, for about the same price.

On Friday when we were at the zoo it was a pretty hot day, and Emma was in a bit of a crabby mood. She kept complaining about the heat and that she didn't want to walk. I told her it's practice for WDW. At one point she grumped, "I think we should cancel our Disney trip and go in February instead." I was thinking that if it weren't for free dining, that would be a great idea!

Of course if I have a good job by then, we just might do that anyway. Jan/Feb is my very favorite time to go to WDW. And May, and March, and October...

I bet Nicole is having a great time at Epcot today! Did you get to go to DTD yesterday?

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Hello All!

Lyzziesmom, sorry your parents are being pain, but I suppose it's par for the course.

Too funny that Emma wants to wait until Feb to go. I have to say my favorite time is right after Thanksgiving. The decorations are up, the wather is usually nice, and it isn't too crowded.

Ashley, yeah for making the final payment!!!


I am now sick. Mike got me some French Onion soup from Panera. I've never had it and have been wanting to try it, so I am happy.

He took me to Cody's Roadhouse last night. I LOVE that place! We also went to the new Target and bought some things for Spencer. They had a set of 12 Disney learning books for $10!

Right now, he is playing with the plastic spoon and paper bag from Panera takeout. I swear the child is a hobo (not to sound un-PC ); he has his sippy cup in the paper bag and is drinking it. (He also has a shopping cart and puts everything and anything into it. I need to take a picture, because it's absurd. He collects random things, like post-it notes and carries hem around).

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend; it is once again raining.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Amber, you definitely have to take a picture of Spencer being a hobo! What a cutie. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[lyzziesmom]

I just got out the WDW planning DVD that they sent us a long time ago. We had never watched it because we had the 2008 one. We are headed to my folks' house for dinner so I thought it might be nice to watch the DVD after dinner to get into a Disney mood.

They sent us the Spanish DVD!!

I filled out the form online for a new one. Hopefully it will be the right one! Also the page said One per Household so I hope they will send a new one. I'm still cracking up! All the packaging and inserts were in English, just the DVD was all in Spanish and had Spanish printing on the disc. Very funny!

 

[lyzziesmom]

We just came home from dinner & shopping and there were these little fuzzballs all over the floor. I looked closer and they were feathers! Lyzzie said, "Oh this can't be good." A minute later she yelled across the house, "Here it is!" Jonas caught a big bird and brought it in as a present. At least this time it wasn't a live present!

 

[hellokitty86]

Lyzziesmom, and about the bird!!!! Very funny about the Spanish DVD.

How is it almost 10pm?!! I guess I know how- today Jeremiah and I both got up early and got dressed to get our day started. We needed to get an anniversary present for my Grandparents and some other little things. We both showered and got completely dressed, ate lunch and we were getting ready to leave. Then we both said to each other we were too tired and just got back into our pajamas. We took a nap from about 1:45 to 5:15!! I don't think we will be having an early night.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Ashley, how did you get your countdown nametag thingy in your signature to go next to Ruby's picture? I've been trying forever to get one of those for my signature but it wants to go on its own line, I can't for the life of me get it to go next to my pictures.

Ugh, Emma woke me up at 5am this morning, she was sleeping in my bed and peed herself, all over my bed, herself, and me. Yuck yuck yuck! Then on my way to the bathroom to clean up, I found out that Dusty peed on the bathroom floor. My mood has gone downhill from there -- I'm so tired I've been super snippy with the kids. I hate to hear myself be so crabby with them but I can't help it, I'm crabby!

 

[lyzziesmom]

It's been really quiet here -- no posts for 3 days. Are we all still alive & well??

I am so frustrated. I still haven't gotten any unemployment payments. My phone interview was a month ago today. I've been trying to call the unemployment office for the last 2 weeks, almost every day at different times of the day. Each time, I go through the long automated system only to get to a message that says, "I'm sorry, there are too many people on hold right now. Try again at a later time." and then the line disconnects. :angry: I could just scream! There is no other way to contact the office, no email or alternate phone number. I have tried every option on the automated system with the same result every time. I'm almost completely out of money and they owe me around $3,000.00, and there is NOTHING I can do about it. I have no idea what I'm going to do if the payments don't come in the next week or two. It's so frustrating knowing my money is out there, it's just not coming to me. And it's all due to a stupid clerical error, everyone acknowledges that it was a mistake, but nobody can just fix it already.

 

[hellokitty86]

Hey guys!!!

We went to the American Idol concert last night. It was soooo fun! We had a great time. Adam was AMAZING in person! And he kept doing these sexy dance moves ......I know he likes boys but all of the women in the place were enjoying it. Kris was really good too, but you could really see the difference in their abilities when you see them in person. Adam is just in a different league! Everyone sounded great too (even the people I forgot about!) I would even pay to see the concert again!


Lyzziesmom, I'm so sorry about the mixup with unemployment. That has to be so frusterating! Hang in there!! OH! I just saw your post asking about the Disney countdown. I really have no clue how to get it on the same line! I was having the same problem and had Jeremiah do it for me....it took him a little while to figure it out!

Amber, how are things with your MIL?? Are you guys feeling any better?

Nicole, when will you be coming home from Orlando? Did you have fun at Epcot?

Lin, how's your summer going?? Baby Connor is going to be here soooo soon, I can't wait to see pictures of him!!!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Hi everyone!

I am so happy to be home! I never though I'd say that about Orlando! Class was so intense. They cramed so much information into 8 days, my head's still spinning. We had 3 tests and I got A's on all of them. I was able to visit some of my PO coworkers. A friend from class and me went to DTD last Saturday and ate at T Rex. I LOVE that place! My mom loves dinosaurs, so I think I might try to surprise her with a day trip just to go there in November on her birthday. Then on Sunday, I had the day off so my roommate picked me up and we went to Epcot. We had a good time. We played the Kim Possible Scavenger Hunt,it was fun. I think we were the only adults playing it thought! On the job training starts on Tuesday. I met some of the people I'll be working with yesterday, one lady even hugged me! I hope they are still nice to me on Tuesday because I think I might have gotten them in a little trouble concerning they way they are going to be training me.

Lyzziesmom, I am so sorry about the unemployment.

Ashley, I'm glad you had a good time at the concert!

Hi Amber and Lin!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Welcome back home, Nicole. It sounds like you had a good time, even if it was a bit busy. How is the on the job training going so far? Do you like it? Please remind me which airline you're working for. Lyzzie has a friend whose mom works for Delta and seems to really like it. I'm not sure exactly what she does, I think she works at the check-in desk.

I am so stressed out. Lyzzie's grandparents are coming for a visit tonight, and her dad is coming tomorrow. They just told me less than 2 weeks ago that they are coming. So far I haven't spoken to them on the phone at all. They talked to Lyzzie once, my mom has called them a couple of times (she is picking them up at the airport soon, because I'll be in school when the arrive which I think was done on purpose) and Lyzzie's grandma has sent me about 2 emails with a total of maybe 6 sentences. They are staying in a hotel 20 minutes away rather than the one I had Lyzzie suggest which is just down the street. Since her dad refuses to fly, he is coming by bus and they have to pick him up an hour away early tomorrow morning. I know they are going to try to get Lyzzie to spend the night in their hotel tonight, and I don't want her to. She needs time to get re-aquainted with them before running off for an overnight. The whole communication issue is really weird. I have no idea what they plan on doing while they're here for a week and a half, I don't know if I'm expected to feed or entertain them, or even if I'm invited when they take Lyzzie anywhere. (Too bad if I'm not.) Lyzzie's grandma is the one who usually makes all the arrangements and she hasn't spoken to me since I refused to send Lyzzie alone for 3 weeks last summer. She is very passive aggressive with me and it drives me crazy. Lyzzie's dad makes next to no effort to be a father to her and just doesn't "get it."

I don't know if they even know I'm unemployed and out of money. I'm sure they will want to take Lyzzie to a bunch of really fun places that I can't afford to go along with. Letting her go alone is not an option I'm comfortable with. I always feel like I need to hang around and not just let her go off with them, because I think they don't take good care of her. They think I'm just bossy. Last time they all visited (5 years ago) I went to pick up Lyzzie at the hotel and her dad had her in the hot tub, her legs were lobster-red up to her thighs and she was sweating bullets! He had no idea it's not safe to put a 5-yo in 120 degree water. I know they all mean well and I don't want to keep her from having a relationship with her family but it is very stressful for me. She is practically a stranger to them, and frankly so am I. It's going to be a very awkward couple of weeks.

On top of all that, it has made Emma bring up lots of questions about her dad and grandparents, who of course are not part of our lives at all. It's been pretty hard on her. She fully expects Lyzzie's family to treat her just like they treat Lyzzie, which I know isn't going to happen. They are nice to Emma, but she is no relation to them so of course it's not the same.

I've been cleaning the house for the last 2 weeks and it is still messy but at least it keeps my mind off what the heck to DO with these people while they're here! Wish me luck!! Sorry for such a long vent, I'm sure there will be more in the next week or two.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Hey All!

Nicole, glad to hear training went well. I hope you are liking your job.

Ashley, I am jealous that you got to go to the AI concert. I just adore Adam and it's good to hear he was good in person.

Lyzziesmom, I am so sorry that you are still having issues with unemployment.

As for Lyzzie family, I hope it goes well. I would make it clear that Lyzzie isn't going off alone with them. Family or not, they are relative strangers and if they don't like it, tough.
I do feel bad for Emma and hope she is able to understand.


Things have been eventful here. More drama with the inlaws, but for the moment it is OK.

We took Spencer to the aquarium on Friday. He LOVED it. He had such a good time running around. They have an outdoor water play area, but he wasn't impressed. I think he was getting tired and was cranky. There are some photos on FB.


I hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[hellokitty86]

I don't know about you guys but I certainly need one of these.....

OOPS! Sorry Lin. Here's a treat for you!

 

[hellokitty86]

Hey guys!

I've missed you! I hope everyone is doing well. We just had company leave the house so its always hard to go on the computer when they are here.

Lyzziesmom, I hope everything works out with Lyzzie's family! I'm so sorry about Emma, she must be feeling so sad. How was the fair?

Amber, I LOOOOVED the pictures of the aquarium! I can't believe how big Spencer is getting! I can't wait to meet him (and you guys of course. )

Nicole, I just know you are going to do great working at Jet Blue! You must be sooooo excited. BTW, I think you should use some of those perks that comes with working for an airline and meet all of us in Sept.

Lin, I already told you this on FB but I saw the pics from your baby shower and you looked soooo gorgeous! I loved your lipstick. Do you have some sort of a dragon theme for Connor's room?

 

[Linzybrooke]

Hey guys! I feel like such a slacker. I check facebook every day and read everyones updates, and then for some reason I never log on here anymore, I just plain forget about it!

First, yippee for Spencer using the potty!!!!! I agree with Lyzziesmom, we need pics of Spencer being a hobo!

Nicole, I'm glad training went well in FL! Hope it is going just as great at home! When does school start back up?

Lyzziesmom, ugh to your unemployment issues. Can they not pull their heads out? Isn't it their job!? I think I read on facebook today that the visit with Lyzzies grandparents is going well? How much longer are they in town for?

Ashley, my whole family has thyroid issues basically. I get tested all the time, but right now am in the clear. I know that once your medication gets regulated to the right dosage (you have to get tested every 3 months) some people do have luck losing some of the weight they put on, others just level out and stop gaining, but have to work hard with diet and excercise to lose what they had gained. Good luck!

My shower was great! I am trying to post pictures to my facebook account, but can't get my computer to read the disc that all the pictures are on. We do have a dragon nursery, it is super cute! I tried to send you all a message on facebook this morning, but it would get stuck on the "sending message" bar and never go through to I gave up!

I only have one more week of summer vacation and I am not ready for summer to be over! My contract starts back up on the 17th and school starts on the 24th.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Hello ALL!

Lin, I agree you look great! I can't wait to see Connor! That stinks you have to go back to work soon. I worked until a week before I had Spencer. I would have worked right up until I had him, but there were some issues going on at work, so I left a week early.

Ashley, we are excited to meet you too. Spencer is getting huge and SO active. I still need to take pictures of his "hobo cart".

Lyzziesmom, I'm glad things are going well with Lyzzie's family.

Hi Nicole!!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Lin, I thought your FB pics were great! I love the dragon theme!

Ashley, I will try my best to come meet with everyone even if it is for a day or two.

Lyzziesmom, I'm glad the meet with Lyzzie's family is going well.

Amber, I want to see Spencer's hobo pic!

Work is going good. Well so far, I have yet to be screamed at. Even though I went through training, I feel as though I don't know much. I am learning how to drive the jetbridge, it's kind of scary. Everyone is pretty nice. I thought I was the only new crewmember, (I can't remember if I said anything, but the job is seasonal. I am covering while my coworkers go to Orlando to learn the new computer system) but I'm not, we're a small station. I was hoping to try to become permanent, but I met 3 other seasonal new people who went to training this week. So now my chances look slim. I am so thankful I have this weekend off, I'm so tired. Now I just need to return some shoes I bought, my feet are killing me. I limp around at work, it's so sad!