~~ They're leaving the nest, sew it's time for a trip - or two - or three...~~ D~'s bag ~9/22 ~~

[FantasiaMagic]

Today... Well, we are in a winter storm advisory... Which is a bummer... We've all had shorts on with in the last few days. Oh well - this time of year, it doesn't stay long. I plan to take V out to drive in it before it gets too terrible.

Oh gosh. This weather had been wacky lately. First it's beautiful out, and then we start getting snow again!
If it's get bad by you - be safe!

 

[missjackiemcg]

Thanks for the helpful tips on snacking! If I can stay away from Cheez Its and chips, I'll be doing fine!!

Weird wacky weather coming our way, too, it seems. I am still wearing sandals today because I don't want to put boots back on...however, my toes are freezing. Sigh!!!

 

[Terkina]

How great that your lifting weights went well with the knee.

I'm glad to hear your side project in your sewing room is going well

We had some car jockeying around to do yesterday afternoon... Allison had to work and I had my meeting... So, V was able to get some good drive time hours accomplished. She is starting to catch on quite well... She has 21 hours out of 50 done - so almost half way there... We are working on several things - mostly her "smoothness" while starting/stopping/turning. Also, her double checking when she is turning... She doesn't quite realize that she needs to be swift when she is turning into traffic... When you have a safe opening - you need to double check it's safe, then make your turn in a swift way... She double checks, but then she isn't very swift - there's a delay in her reaction - which sometimes makes her turns unsafe, because she doesn't have the distance that she originally had. Does that make sense? So we are working on that. And parking... At the moment - we are still only taking spots that have 2 openings together. But there is good progress... I don't feel quite as on edge when I am riding with her anymore.

Being swift when driving is a challenge. I remember that I wasn't that swift when I got my driver license so I had to have a huge gap between the cars to be able to drive into traffic. I don't remember when I learned to be swift but it took a very long time. I remember one time Ulf and I was in Spain and I had to drive because Ulf had taken a glass of wine. I had to drive onto the similar to the Interstate in the USA but with no acceleration file which means you have to get the car from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6 feet. I waited for a long time before I decided that I would have a long enough gap from a huge truck that came behind. So I drove as I learned to drive with a stick which resulted in me accelerate a little to slow for the trucks liking. So I got the truck very close be hind me and the truck honked at me. The noise was really loud and deep. After this incident I have refused to drive out on that road

I hope you have a great day

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Wow, seems like the rest of the country is now experiencing the schizophrenic weather we get to have every spring in Tennessee. Heat and heated car seats in the morning on the way to work, windows rolled down and air running on the way home in the evenings. And this weekend we are headed to Iowa to have Easter weekend with B's brother and his family. I just had a real problem packing a sweater, blanket scarf and boots to wear on EASTER Sunday, geeeez!

 

[Iamthequeen]

The dates are out for the MNSSHP - there are 29 dates starting on Sept 2. No prices yet though - I think AP holders get a discount?

An AP only makes sense if the cost of the AP is less than the cost of the tickets for eatrip. When we got ours, if we were going more than 10 days it was more cost effective to get APs - with our DVC discount. I'm sure we will continue to buy APs since we plan on going at least 2 times a year. I agree with you about all the added costs. It is getting to be ridiculous - $150 for 3 hours in the park????? They won't be getting any of that from me. Also the additional cost of the "special" party during both the Halloween and Christmas parties is also ridiculous. What I find even more mystifying is the number of people that pay it????

I forgot to add that costumes will be allowed for guests over 14.

 

[DMGeurts]

Thats great that you were able to get some dead lifts in yesterday! Definitely great progress. You'll be back to those squats in no time!

I feel like you're describing our weather here in Buffalo, NY. It was gorgeous for a whole week, then on Monday it started snowing again! I knw its only March, so it really shouldnt be too unexpected. I feel like with Easter to early this year its throwing off my sense of seasons lol

I sure hope so... It seems like - if it isn't one thing, it's another, and I can't seem to find a happy medium with my lifting. But then I tell myself, anything is better than nothing right now, so I'll just keep pushing on.

Yes - it's so weird! Although - swinging temps and snow storms are typical MN weather in March, so.... I just reassure myself that it won't last long. I agree - Easter is very early this year, and it's strange!

Great that your knee is feeling a little bit better.

I'm hoping the rumour resort fee is just a rumour. I'm okay with the new evening offering, since the park is closing at 10 or 11 those nights anyway. It is not like the halloween or christmas party when the park closes at 7pm.

After my disneyland trip and Aulani at the end of the summer, not sure when our next trip will be. We are out of points and borrowed 2017 points.

Yes - I talked to Josh about it last night, and we think it's time for me to go in to the Dr. to be checked out. It's not terribly painful anymore - but I don't feel like I am able to do normal things with it either.

I am not sure? It might be a rumor - but many things have been rumored lately and they've turned out true... So, I have a hard time not thinking that this one won't. Yes - at least they aren't cutting the regular park hours short.

Hopefully you will get a trip back soon.

Oh gosh. This weather had been wacky lately. First it's beautiful out, and then we start getting snow again!
If it's get bad by you - be safe!

It's so wacky - but at least we know that winter won't last much longer and any snow we get will be gone soon enough. We had lost our entire snow pack - so whatever we have on the ground is just from yesterday... It sounds like it will be melted within the next day or two... I don't mind events like that.

Thanks - we were right on the northern line of the worst - so we did get it pretty bad here... but nothing more than what we are used to, so we just hunker down and hang out.

Thanks for the helpful tips on snacking! If I can stay away from Cheez Its and chips, I'll be doing fine!!

Weird wacky weather coming our way, too, it seems. I am still wearing sandals today because I don't want to put boots back on...however, my toes are freezing. Sigh!!!

Hahahaha.... I know the feelings! Yesterday - for me - it was banana bread. Allison made a home made loaf, and darn it was good. I had one piece though - and I journaled it - so I don't feel too badly about it.

LOL - I'll have to wear boots - or something with my feet covered today... I'd say was got about 6"- 8" yesterday? It's supposed to melt pretty fast though.

How great that your lifting weights went well with the knee.

I'm glad to hear your side project in your sewing room is going well

Being swift when driving is a challenge. I remember that I wasn't that swift when I got my driver license so I had to have a huge gap between the cars to be able to drive into traffic. I don't remember when I learned to be swift but it took a very long time. I remember one time Ulf and I was in Spain and I had to drive because Ulf had taken a glass of wine. I had to drive onto the similar to the Interstate in the USA but with no acceleration file which means you have to get the car from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6 feet. I waited for a long time before I decided that I would have a long enough gap from a huge truck that came behind. So I drove as I learned to drive with a stick which resulted in me accelerate a little to slow for the trucks liking. So I got the truck very close be hind me and the truck honked at me. The noise was really loud and deep. After this incident I have refused to drive out on that road

I hope you have a great day

Thank you... It's been a process. I talked to Josh last night, and we think it's time I go into the Dr. Just to make sure I didn't do too much damage. It seems like it healed to a point, and it's just not healing any further. It's something I can live with, but it's not something I am comfortable running with.

I don't blame you - but yes, it is a hard thing to learn... something we are working hard on - and it's something I feel she should be good at before I am comfortable in letting her get her license... That and looking a second time, just to be sure... She is not very good at that. But we still have 25 hours to go, and lots of learning opportunities before we hit that time... And she doesn't have to take her license test after she hits 50 hours - she can, but not if I don't feel she is ready yet. So, we'll see.

Thanks Lillian! Same to you!

Wow, seems like the rest of the country is now experiencing the schizophrenic weather we get to have every spring in Tennessee. Heat and heated car seats in the morning on the way to work, windows rolled down and air running on the way home in the evenings. And this weekend we are headed to Iowa to have Easter weekend with B's brother and his family. I just had a real problem packing a sweater, blanket scarf and boots to wear on EASTER Sunday, geeeez!

Yup - this is pretty typical for us this time of year, much the same way... Super cold in the morning/at night, but nice and needing air conditioning during the day... Have a safe trip to Iowa!!! And Happy Easter!

The dates are out for the MNSSHP - there are 29 dates starting on Sept 2. No prices yet though - I think AP holders get a discount?

An AP only makes sense if the cost of the AP is less than the cost of the tickets for eatrip. When we got ours, if we were going more than 10 days it was more cost effective to get APs - with our DVC discount. I'm sure we will continue to buy APs since we plan on going at least 2 times a year. I agree with you about all the added costs. It is getting to be ridiculous - $150 for 3 hours in the park????? They won't be getting any of that from me. Also the additional cost of the "special" party during both the Halloween and Christmas parties is also ridiculous. What I find even more mystifying is the number of people that pay it????

I forgot to add that costumes will be allowed for guests over 14.

I saw that... Is there normally that many MNSSHPs? I feel like there is a lot this year. Just during our trip alone, we have the option of like 6 party nights, or something crazy like that. I haven't even started to look at them yet - I don't fear them selling out for a while. Yup - I was the AP discount in previous years... If I am not mistaken - I think there might even be discounted tickets with a military discount at SoG? I could be wrong on that one. But yes - we will be getting some sort of discount with them.

True... I am glad I was able to justify an AP at least once in my life... Maybe when the girls are out of college and I am rich - then I'll be able to do them all the time? Until then....

I saw that!!! And I showed it to V... Her mind is whirring now.... I am sure her original plans are OUT the window at this point. LOL We'll see what she comes up with now...

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I need to be quick this morning... I have to be in the shower shortly... Allison has a dentist appointment right away this morning, and we had a winter storm during the night... So, I want to go with her.

I had a really good day yesterday... I spent more time on the computer in the morning doing some business stuff than I would have liked, but it's a relief to get it done.

I did work out too, just my WATP... But at least I did something.

Then I went up to work for several hours... I was able to get a lot accomplished, but not as much as I had intended.

After lunch - V and I went out into the winter storm to practice some of her driving... At this point - it was more wet than snow, so it' wasn't much for practice. The kid wanted to go to Dairy Queen.... In a winter storm??? Not a clue... It was way too cold for me to even consider ice cream. So, we took MM with - and he was able to have a treat! He was one happy puppy! SC couldn't come with yet - too much puppy still in him to be safely riding with Victoria... Soon, but not quite yet.

Then we came home and I went back to work for a while... Still not finishing as much as I wanted to - but making progress, so that's good.

While I was sitting there... I noticed that Allison had tagged me in a post on FB... She actually made me cry... And it made me realize - it's going to be a rough few months coming... Not as if I didn't know it - but reality is starting to settle in, and i am NOT looking forward to it.

Josh was home late from work yesterday - road conditions were terrible, it took him almost triple his normal time to get home. Thankfully he made it safely though.

V babysat last night, and stayed over night there, so I didn't have to worry about her getting home in the storm.

Today - I have to run to town with Allison for her appt. I also have just a couple of small errands to run while I am there.

I will then come home and work out... Again probably my WATP - which means I will do my heavy lifting tomorrow.

Then I will work all day - I am hoping to finish this one side project and get started on another.

I hope you all have a wonderful day - Pixie Dust to all!

D~

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

Awwwwwww......so sweet!! What a darling girl she is!!

Winter storms are not fun - glad Josh made it home safely.

Have a great day!

 

[Terkina]

Looks like you and MM had a great time on the little road trip with Victoria. Even if you feel the driving with Victoria yesterday wasn't much practice it was practice. Because the more she drives the more secure she gets and the more opportunities she gets to learn to be swift when turning in to traffic.

The post from Allison on facebook is so sweet

I hope you have a great day

 

[vrajewski10513]

Awe, what a sweet daughter you have there!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Yah - I am just really salty about it right now... It's impacted so many people and their trips. I am not happy.

How has it impacted the trips? just curious?? I thought this wasn't during regular EMH?!? Did it change?

I had a good idea for you...

I have about 14 for you!

I saw the Post A did.. it was so sweet she is such a great kid.

 

[IowaTater]

So glad you found the Villians Tervis! I have to admit I have a big collection of glasses in my craft room right now but at least I'm the only one that will miss them! lol

I know what you mean about the cost of Disney trips. It's a little frustrating with all the "extras" they're wanting to charge us for. If we don't do a Disney cruise in 2 years, I have a feeling we might just stay offsite at our relative's timeshares. I realize that Disney is a business but to what extent do you want to start alienating your customer base just to make money?

I saw Allison's post on Facebook last night & it as so touching. I love that you guys have such a close relationship.

 

[FantasiaMagic]

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Awww I love this picture. MM looks like he's loving life!!!

I saw Allison's post on your FB page, made me tear up. It was so sweet

 

[missjackiemcg]

Awwwww, now I'm crying, too!!! What a sweet post. When I left for college, that's about the time I really started to realize and appreciate how special my relationship with my Mom was. You're so lucky she already figured that out!!! Just beautiful!!

 

[jandlinz]

Aw! Your daughter is so sweet. I hope I can have that kind of relationship with my daughter when she is older. It is inspiring. Right now she is 5 turning 13. Please tell me it gets easier!

 

[DMGeurts]

Awwwwwww......so sweet!! What a darling girl she is!!

Winter storms are not fun - glad Josh made it home safely.

Have a great day!

Yah - it made me cry... Love her to death though and not looking forward to her being gone so long - it's going to be very hard. But she will have fun and enjoy it so much!

Yes - well, they aren't bad if everyone is home. I get nervous when everyone it out driving in them.

Thanks - you too!

Looks like you and MM had a great time on the little road trip with Victoria. Even if you feel the driving with Victoria yesterday wasn't much practice it was practice. Because the more she drives the more secure she gets and the more opportunities she gets to learn to be swift when turning in to traffic.

The post from Allison on facebook is so sweet

I hope you have a great day

He did... He usually just goes with me to the vet or to town to pick up the girls - I've never taken him to DQ before, I sure hope he doesn't expect ice cream on every trip now. LOL

Yes - true... But I also need her to have some good winter driving experience on icy/slippery/snowy roads - because I don't feel like she has enough of that yet. I've already told her- if she doesn't get it this year, she may have to have it next year.

I thought so too... I'll admit, it made me cry. I am going to miss her so much when she leaves!

Thanks - you too Lillian!

Awe, what a sweet daughter you have there!

Thanks - I do love her!

How has it impacted the trips? just curious?? I thought this wasn't during regular EMH?!? Did it change?

I have about 14 for you!

I saw the Post A did.. it was so sweet she is such a great kid.

Well - it hasn't impacted any of my trip... but I've had people mention here - and in other places - the people who were planning to be in MK on those days will now have to deal with the extra crowds of people who purchase those extra tickets. Many of those people are not happy - I don't blame them - because it's too late for them to change all of their plans. So, no - EMH is different, but it's still impacting trips.

Hahahaha....

Yah - I love her - it's going to be hard when she leaves. I'll probably be a total wreck for weeks!

So glad you found the Villians Tervis! I have to admit I have a big collection of glasses in my craft room right now but at least I'm the only one that will miss them! lol

I know what you mean about the cost of Disney trips. It's a little frustrating with all the "extras" they're wanting to charge us for. If we don't do a Disney cruise in 2 years, I have a feeling we might just stay offsite at our relative's timeshares. I realize that Disney is a business but to what extent do you want to start alienating your customer base just to make money?

I saw Allison's post on Facebook last night & it as so touching. I love that you guys have such a close relationship.

I was so happy... You should have seen the ray of sunshine shining on it through V's window... LOL - It was like God saying "here it is..." LOL Just happy to have it back... Now to find it's proper lid.

Yes - it's getting totally out of hand. Sadly. Quite honestly - if it wasn't for SoG - these graduation trips would not be happening. I agree that Disney is a business - and I get that... but you are right, I do feel like they are alienating many more than they realize.

I love my relationship with both girls... They are unique and fun. But that post from Allison - sure made me cry! It kind of hit me at that moment that she will be leaving us soon... I am nervous for sure.

Awww I love this picture. MM looks like he's loving life!!!

I saw Allison's post on your FB page, made me tear up. It was so sweet

MM loves life a lot. LOL Especially if there is ice cream or bananas involved.

I know - it made me cry too... Darn girl - gave me a dose of reality I wasn't ready for... Her trip is coming all too soon. And I will be a wreck the entire time she is gone.

Awwwww, now I'm crying, too!!! What a sweet post. When I left for college, that's about the time I really started to realize and appreciate how special my relationship with my Mom was. You're so lucky she already figured that out!!! Just beautiful!!

Yes - I am lucky to have her... My relationship with both girls is so different and so good... I am very nervous for when Allison leaves - but she will have fun and she will enjoy it... Such great adventures out there for her! It's definitely going to be different with out her here though... I see lots of Skype in my future...

Aw! Your daughter is so sweet. I hope I can have that kind of relationship with my daughter when she is older. It is inspiring. Right now she is 5 turning 13. Please tell me it gets easier!

I am sure you will... I've said it many times before - but I was never ever afraid to sit on the floor and play with them while they were growing up... And even when they got older and started to get into older toys - like their American Girl Dolls... Our favorite weekend activity was dressing up the dolls for whatever season - so at a time in their lives when girls typically grow away from their parents - we grew closer. And then our trips, I think, helped too. I was just never afraid to be active in their lives... and I was (and am) always honest with them... I don't try to hide things from them - I tell it to them straight, as I see it, and I think they respect me for it - especially now that they are older. We confide in each other often, and I am so thankful for the relationship we have. I am sure - one day - you will be just as fortunate. Every family and every mom is different, but I am a firm believer if all you do is try your best, and be honest... The rest falls into place. Being a mom is absolutely the best and most rewarding gift I've ever been given in life, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.

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Soooo... Yesterday.... Nope - I didn't work out. Well, I shoveled for a few minutes - but that was it.

I took Allison to her cleaning at the dentist. No cavities for her either.

The dentist was also able to take a few minutes - and another xray - of my tooth he filled a few weeks back. He didn't see a crack or anything in it - but he isn't ruling it out. It's so darn painful when I eat anything hot or cold - or even sweet... So, he is bringing me in on Tuesday morning and he is going to remove the filling he has in there and redo it - just to see if that helps. If not, he will have to refer me for a root canal. This TERRIFIES me like you wouldn't believe!!!!! So, I am very much praying that there is something wrong with the filling and this fixes it. I am being brutally honest when I say - I did NOT have any pain or problems with this tooth at all until this particular filling went in. So, either it cracked when he was cleaning it out? Or there's something off will the filling? So, until then - I will continue chewing on my left side...

Allison and I also ran a few errands while we were in town. We stopped to pick V up from babysitting on the way home.

Once I got here - I went straight upstairs to work... I finished one side project and started another. I was in my sewing room all day, and I was happy with everything I accomplished.

We had leftovers for dinner last night - so it was an easy cooking night for me. Then I sat on my tablet all night being lazy.

Today - I have a busy day ahead of me...

I am going to lift weights this morning - not sure about squats yet. It should be a squat day, but I am not sure about my knee?

Then, I will get ready to run to town... I am meeting Allison's BFF's mom for lunch... We do this occasionally - our girls have been good friends since 5th grade, and she has become a good friend to me over the years - and one of the few people I trust Allison to spend unlimited time with. I've been looking forward to this lunch all week. Not sure where we are eating yet though?

Then - I will run home and grab the girls... This is when the real fun begins...

Victoria has an appointment across the metro... So - I will be running her there. Then we will go get Allison's glasses - since they are ready. I will also call to see if V's sunglasses are ready - since they are over that direction too. V also wants to stop at Michael's to purchase a portfolio for her drawings... So a bunch of errands to run... Hopefully we will make it home in time for dinner?

I love spending these days with my girls though. We always have so much fun.

Oh and at some point - I have to run to the vet to get dog food too... I can't forget that, because puppies are almost out of food - or will be by the end of the weekend.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend - if this is a holiday you celebrate. Safe travels to all - if you are traveling... And lots n' lots of Pixie Dust!

D~

 

[Terkina]

How great that Allison has no cavities

I'm crossing my fingers that you don't need a root canal and that your dentist will be able to fix the filling with a new filling

Sounds like you had a great day in your sewing room yesterday

Have a great day with Allison's BFF's mom and with the girls later today

 

[rdkeim]

Even when you don't have big Disney news, I enjoy checking in every day to see what you're up to I like your attitude about life and your quest for weight/size loss is motivating to many others. I feel your pain on the dentist - I had a bad experience when I was young and have never quite gotten over it. If you do have to go thru a root canal, they're really not too bad. I've been thru worse! Looking forward to your ADR's and seeing how your trip comes together!

 

[Clio]

MM looks so cute with the ice cream. He probably will think that every time you get in the car he gets DQ.
I'm glad Alli didn't have any cavities. Hopefully getting the filling in your tooth redone will take care of the problems you're having.
I'm glad you found the missing villans cup. I used to avoid DD's room whenever I could. It was such a mess.
DD had a rough day yesterday. A car rolled across the parking lot at work and hit her car. In the picture she sent it looked like someone missed when trying to park and hit her car instead. She drives a Jeep so the other car got the worse of it. The Jeep is mostly scrape.
d up with a small dent. The owner of the car that hit her has insurance so that's good.
Yesterday it was 70 outside and today we're getting rain and snow. Don't you just love Spring.
Have a good day
Liz

 

[Chicago Mo]

You had to shovel? eeek! Thankfully this year i think we had a total of about a foot total for all of winter!!! THANK GOODNESS NO SNOW HERE! I am dying to get my camera out!

I can't read about the dentist.. it makes my skin crawl so good luck!!!

 

[FantasiaMagic]

Ugh, that's too bad about your tooth not feeling so great. I hope everything works out ok and its something your dentist can fix without too much pain/trouble.

Enjoy your lunch today with your friend and all the errands! I have to say, I agree with you, I always enjoy running errands, especially with my mom. It's always fun.

Happy Easter to you and your family Dorine! Enjoy!