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

[DisneyGirl4188]

Ashley, sorry about the sunburn.

Since my back is STILL not better, I haven't been able to do much. So, I play that stupid game. I have no idea why it is so fun, but it is. It's not a game you have to do a lot in, so I am able to do other things in between levels (so you don't think I'm a total bum ).

 

[hellokitty86]

I think I'm addicted to Chain Rxn now too....

 

[lyzziesmom]

I haven't logged on to FB in quite a while, I just check in on my phone now & then to update my status & since my phone has crappy internet, it leaves out all the games and stuff. I don't want to get addicted to another game but I'm sure I will soon!!

Today was Lyzzie's last day of school. She came home with a handful of certificates, an trophy for the highest score in her class in the Math Pentathlon and a medal for her grades -- top 20% in the district! I am SO proud of her. I asked her what she wants to do for the rest of the day, pretty much gave her free reign, and she chose watching tv. Last night she went to a Royals (baseball) game for her BFF's birthday and they didn't get home until almost 11pm, so the poor girl is wiped out. Usually I don't let her stay up/out that late, but it was a bday and it was the night before the last day of school, and today was a half-day so I figured why not. She isn't really into sports but her friend explained it and she had a good time, and her friend's mom bought her a souvenir baseball. She said, "After a while I gave up trying to understand and I just stood up and cheered when everyone else did, but I had no idea what I was cheering for."

I took Emma to a tour of a local firehouse this morning with many of her preschool friends. It was pretty neat (and there were some yummy firemen eyecandy for us mommies!). All the kids & moms went to Chick-Fil-A afterwards and I think they had more fun there than at the firehouse!

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

I think I'm addicted to Chain Rxn now too....

Lyzziesmom, CONGRATS to Lyzzie! That is FANTASTIC!!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Congrats Lyzzie!!!

Firemen-

I think I need to go try this game out now.

 

[hellokitty86]

Hey girls!!

Just wanted to check in...Happy Friday!!!!

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate every one of you and I'm so glad we are here for each other! Its rare to find a true friend and I've found all of you so I am very happy about that!!

Lin- I know you were supposed to have an ultrasound today, did you find out if it was a or a ???

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

We are watching the Lakers/Denver game right now hoping Denver wins, and tomorrow the Orlando/Cleveland game is on. We are hoping for a Orlando/Denver final with Orlando winning everything!!! I can't believe I've become a basketball junkie- guess it's Jeremiah's influence!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Ashley... have you made any ADR's yet for your Free Dining trip? I haven't given it a thought, can you believe it? I guess I keep thinking Mom will up & cancel it on me so I'm afraid to make it too "real." It's probably time to start working on the ol' spreadsheet, huh?

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 

[hellokitty86]

Ashley... have you made any ADR's yet for your Free Dining trip? I haven't given it a thought, can you believe it? I guess I keep thinking Mom will up & cancel it on me so I'm afraid to make it too "real." It's probably time to start working on the ol' spreadsheet, huh?

Ut oh! I thought you had to wait until 90 days to make your ADRs-- have they changed the rules?? I know what you mean about making it too real- but I'm determined to go this trip! Hopefully nothing comes up that prevents me from going.

I really hope you can still go in September!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Oops, I don't have a trip counter & didn't look at yours but was thinking it had to be about time to make the ADR's. Can you tell I don't usually stress about it too much? I usually check the park hours (are they even released yet?) and figure where we'll most likely be each day, then decide which meal we'd like to eat at a TS, and just take what's available. I try to get my folks to tell me what they want -- especially this time since they are paying for the trip -- but they usually just tell me that whatever I do is fine. Then about 2 weeks before we go, they will decide to change it all. Of course you guys know all about that!!

Since it's not 90 days yet, I'll rephrase the question: Have you thought about your ADR's yet?

I was thinking about the trip for a couple reasons. This morning my mom told someone in full earshot of the kids that we are going to WDW in September. I have not told the girls yet and haven't decided when/how to tell them. Don't want them to find out because Grammy blabbed to some lady at a garage sale. Luckily they didn't hear.

Also the other day, Emma and I were talking about famous people and she wished she'd met some. I told her she has -- Mickey & other characters and princesses at WDW. She said, "Yeah but they were all just foamy. And the princesses were just people wearing dresses." It made me think of last year, when she was yelling down at Pluto from up on the Main Street train station, "Pluto! It's me, Emma Rose! Do you remember me from supper on Tuesday? I got you on my bracelet now! And a pin! See? Pluto!! Do you see me?!" What a difference a year makes. I hope she re-believes in the characters by September.


On an unrelated note... GAH! I can't believe I'm still awake! My back was really sore today while we were garage saleing (got a brand-new TDS Cinderella dress for Emma to wear on her bday for $3 - I have no idea why she wants to wear a princess dress but I think it's cute) and I worked closing shift tonight. I may have taken more pain meds than usual. Darn things either don't work (this morning) or keep me wired (now). I shouldn't complain, at least they get me through the day. And apparently, the night!

 

[hellokitty86]

Whew! I was afraid they changed the rules- they do that sometimes and usually I'm the last one to know!

No- I haven't really thought of ADR's much- we usually do the same thing, decide where to eat when we look at the park schedule (I think it's been announced through August). We have a couple favorites that we always like to hit but I wanted to try a couple new places this year too.

Sorry about Emma!! She might think that now, but I'm sure when she gets into the park she will still be excited about seeing the characters!

Hope you got to sleep last night! I was having bad dreams so I didn't sleep well!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Hi everyone!

I hope Emma believes again, Lyzziesmom.

I am so jealous of both of your trips! Steven and I have been wanting to go back really bad, but I'm not sure if we will or not.

I forgot to mention, I saw UP today, it was cute. They showed a preview for The Princess and the Frog, I can't wait to see that movie!

 

[lyzziesmom]

We saw UP yesterday, we all really liked it. I had heard it was sad so I brought tissues and I'm glad I did. I was expecting the end to be sad but it was other parts - surprise! I really liked the 3D, I thought it made things look so realistic without being too "in your face." Very very good.

We didn't get the Frog Princess trailer. I was sad because I was looking forward to seeing it. We saw a Toy Story 3D trailer though, it was cute but didn't show any of the movie at all. Emma was flabbergasted that she'll be 6 by the time it comes out. I'm still flabbergasted that she'll be 5 tomorrow!! I haven't done a lick of birthday preparations, it'll all be very casual. She wants to go the pool. It certainly has been hot enough! I just hope the water isn't freezing anymore.

Nicole, I hope you and Steven are able to plan a trip soon.

 

[Linzybrooke]

Hi lovely ladies.

We are officially having a boy. Connor Christopher should be here in early October.

I can't wait to see UP, plus I still haven't seen Wolverine or Angels & Demons!

 

[hellokitty86]

Yay Lin!!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!! Can't wait to see him!!! (and I'm still hoping he's born on October 8!)

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Lin- What a nice name!

Lyzziesmom- Happy early Birthday to Emma! I might have to go see Up again in 3D, we were debating over it yesterday, but I thought I would end up with a headache.

I am thinking about going to a temp agency soon, I just feel so bad. A coworker quit last week so even though I've had it I just can't leave yet. So now we're down to 4 people, with a new person starting next week. I would feel guilty if I quit now.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

I am SO done with all of this crap. This is long, so feel free to ignore.

Yesterday, we (Mike, MIL, and myself) had a HUGE fight.

Spencer is not allowed to be near fences at any time (there are times that the electric is on so it could shock him). Since he is too little to know when it is safe, we decided to keep him away from them altogether. It has ALWAYS been this way. Yesterday, MIL had him TOUCHING the fence and giving a horse water. Mike saw this and yelled to get him away. MIL starts saying that electric wasn't on, so it was OK. Well, Mike went over and UNPLUGGED the cord, so NO the fence was not off. If Spencer would have touched the wire instead of just the wood, he could have been shocked.

So, instead of apologizing, MIL started to argue that she had no idea the electric was on (duh, that's the reason we don't want him near a fence ever). Mike got fed up and took Spencer, while I told MIL that she never listens (she doesn't; she is too busy trying to think of some excuse instead).

She then proceeds to tell me she is hates to watch Spencer, because I have too many rules. I don't have a ton of rules, but I do have a few. It's not like she really watches him either; she plays with him for a few minutes and then gives him back.
She says FIL is afraid to touch him because of my rules (not to be rude, but FIL smoke - ALOT -and stinks. The DOCTOR said that he needs to shower and change his clothes before picking Spencer up. The doctor told MIL this directly). I know that sounds rude.

We also try to control what Spencer touches in her house. She has tons of stuff and most of it fragile. Now, she says she doesn't care if it breaks, but my concern is that he will pull something down and it will hurt HIM. She doesn't grasp that concept. If Mike or I tell Spencer "no" she or FIL will tell him it's OK. She knows we HATE that, but they still do it.

MIL told me this morning that I should never say I have a problem with anything, because it will hurt someone's feelings (mainly hers). Now, I am pretty outspoken at times and I feel that in order to fix a problem, you have speak up. She, OTOH, would rather bury her head in the sand.

This is just the tip of the iceberg and due to all of this, we want to move. We are tired of the drama around them and my SIL. We are tired of people never putting Spencer first (or even second or third). It is just ridiculous.

I honestly don't know what will happen to her when we leave. She can't keep up with her business without Mike's help. There is no one else to help her. (FIL works 15+ hours a day and SIL does NOTHING to help). Mike is also one to cut you out of his life (he doesn't let things go), so he told me that if we do leave, he will never speak to them again (which I think is sad, but that's on him).

I am just tired of this and can't seem to fix any of it.

 

[hellokitty86]

Amber, I'm so so sorry about all the drama!!! Your inlaws sound like a real piece of work, no offense!! (I won't even get into my inlaws- I don't talk to them at all really, it's Jeremiah's family so he deals with them!)

Personally I think life is too short to deal with that kind of nonsense, so you guys should do whatever makes YOU happy- don't think about MILs business or anything- she made her bed and she should lay in it!- so if moving makes you guys happy, DO IT!!

I guess people are going to think I'M a piece of work when I have babies because I am going to have rules too- btw, I didn't know keeping alittle baby away from an electric fence was a rule, more like common sense!!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Amber, I am so sorry you are having problems with your MIL. She is definitely not putting Spencer first. She needs to respect your rules, and it's sad that she doesn't because her own grandson could get hurt as a result. And as for the business, well she'll just have to deal with it. If you want to move, then go for it!

 

[Linzybrooke]

Amber, I am so sorry. I used to work with horses as a teen, and was often shocked by the fence. I can't imagine what that would feel like to Spencer! What an inconsiderate thing to do! We are totally here when you need us!!!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Amber, I'm so sorry to hear of your MIL troubles. I can totally relate. When we still lived in FL and Lyzzie's grandparents would watch her, I had to type out my list of rules so they couldn't twist my words against me. They made fun of me and did whatever the he(( they wanted to anyway. It sounds harsh, but I think moving away might be the best thing you could do for Spencer. Let your MIL be the one to make the effort to come see him; if she does, then she might be able to appreciate him and treat him better. If she doesn't, then you'll know you did the right thing. Her business is not your problem. The thing about needy people is that they will always find a way -- when they have no-one to lean on, they magically either find someone else or discover they can do things themselves. I'm sorry you are the one who has to deal with all her drama. It's exhausting.