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[dreamin in pa]

Morning!!

Well, DD left this morning at 5am. And of course there was drama this morning. She had lost her school id but never realized it until this past weekend. So we asked the school about it and they said to call the place that does the school pictures and they could probably send another one. We were able to get them to print one up right away and picked it up yesterday. I gave DD my small credit card holder and told her to put her id in there and put right into her carry-on bag. Does she listen? Nooo! She puts it on her desk and somehow by this morning, it was lost. I know DD4 got a hold of it and moved it (and she got a good talking to about that this morning). Anyways, at 4:30 am, DH and I are tearing her room apart trying to find this stupid wallet. We found it, thank goodness. I thought we would have an easy morning but no such luck.

Their flight is scheduled to land around 11:30 but they won't be calling until they make it to the hotel.

I'll be back later. Got to go pick up DD6 from school.

 

[disney54us]

Morning!!

Well, DD left this morning at 5am. And of course there was drama this morning. She had lost her school id but never realized it until this past weekend. So we asked the school about it and they said to call the place that does the school pictures and they could probably send another one. We were able to get them to print one up right away and picked it up yesterday. I gave DD my small credit card holder and told her to put her id in there and put right into her carry-on bag. Does she listen? Nooo! She puts it on her desk and somehow by this morning, it was lost. I know DD4 got a hold of it and moved it (and she got a good talking to about that this morning). Anyways, at 4:30 am, DH and I are tearing her room apart trying to find this stupid wallet. We found it, thank goodness. I thought we would have an easy morning but no such luck.

Their flight is scheduled to land around 11:30 but they won't be calling until they make it to the hotel.

I'll be back later. Got to go pick up DD6 from school.

Now you have to look at the lost ID drama as a sorta god send. That kept you busy that you didn't have time to concentrate on the trip. You were to consumed w/ finding the id and getting her there on time. Gee, I wish I was there.

 

[disney54us]

Disney that is, swaying palm tree's the castle, nov. seems so far away.

 

[dreamin in pa]

Disney that is, swaying palm tree's the castle, nov. seems so far away.

I know! The latest we have gone in the year is September. And now we are going 2 months later and it seems like forever. But I keep telling myself that we'll be able to see the Christmas decorations and it will be all ok.

 

[MagiKitty]

Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA lately. Just trying to get things in order and ready for my weekend at the ComiCon! Will be picking nephew up after his tennis match then we're off!

No news on Mom's MRI yet, they haven't been able to get her scheduled yet. I think the time is good, she's mentally preparing for whatever may be. Thanks for the support.

Oh goodness, DD has left for a lovely vacay in Disney World! We're all so jealous of her, hoping she's having a wonderful time, and praying she doesn't lose that ID again! She may be growing into a fine young lady, but she still needs her parents!

Just ordered the Birnbaum guide to Dining at Disney. Had a Barnes and Noble coupon, and I have read my older guides to death. Very excited, and quite settled with my ADRs. Have given up (for now) on getting a ressie for Le Cellier. Keeping my late Rose and Crown. Joined a Photoshare. I think I'm ready! And yes, November (and my Sept) seems so far away...

But spring may have finally arrived here in NY! Cleaned up the yard a bit, hosed down the deck furniture. Not quite warm enough to air out the house, but hoping to get the windows up this afternoon. I have to clean up before I leave tomorrow night, and pack, and double check that I have directions and tickets.

Happy day everyone!

 

[lighttech]

Checking in-

MagiKitty - I missed what's going on w/ your mom somewhere, but I did catch that she needs an MRI. Good thoughts!!! I hope all goes well.

Dreamin' - Good for you for getting DD out the door! I'm sure she'll have a wonderful time and a great memory. When we went in highschool w/ choir, I had a blast and still have a lot of great memories.

Bopsmom - Good to hear from ya'. Snakes, YIKES!

I must confess I have a vent too! I was so mad at DSs sitter this morning. DS is doing such a good job at the potty, and we asked her to keep him in his "big boy" pants all day. (We even made sure we did it all weekend in many diff't scenarios... out at a store, on a hike, while he was distracted watching a movie, playing outside, during naps AND overnight - Each time, he called when he needed to go and did a great job.) Come to find out she changed him into a diaper during naptime. I asked her not to do this again when I got there this morning, b/c poor DS is telling me how he has to wear a "baby diaper" for naps b/c if he had an accident it would be REALLY messy. She argued w/ me using the excuse that since she naps him in a pack-n-play, it would be too hard to clean up! Then I say he's very good about calling (which has been a problem there b/c she's so strict about the kids being quiet during nap that he doesn't think he can call her if he has to potty. So, a few weeks ago, we worked on this and I asked her to please explain that its important to be quiet during rest time, but if he has to potty, that's an exception.) I thought this was all worked out, then he tells me he still can't call b/c he doesn't want to be loud. And THEN, I find out that she actually told him that since he pee-pee'd before naptime, he should HOLD IT IN during nap rather than calling and being loud!!
How confusing is that for an almost 3 yr old who'd just learning to use the potty!

I know she means well and is trying to have her own rules, but I think its just that she's never had her own kids and doesn't really understand how black and white things are for them. So, now I have DS, who was really doing well, telling me he needs a diaper at naptime and is "and expert at holding in his pee-pee." And, I'm having to explain to him that he shouldn't ever have to hold it in just b/c its naptime and he IS a big boy and we are so proud of him and he should be able to wear his big boy pants that he is so excited about!

(DS is very sensitive, and I think really thinks he's done something wrong that he can't wear his pants all the time... Its all he talked about for 2 days was how long he'd been out of a diaper. "I've been wearing big boy pants for a WHOLE day Mommy!" or "Daddy, Guess What!! I wore my big boy pants ALL DAY today!")

OK - I know its not a big deal in the grand scheme, but I hate to see him disappointed after being so proud. And, its so frustrating to have her completely disregard our wishes. (And, not that I'm little miss perfect, but we've been VERY flexible catering to how she wants things run and understanding that she doesn't have to do everything our way... but we expressed how important this was to us.)

WHEW!!! Needed to get that out!!! Thanks. Figured it was better to let it out here than get really pissy w/ her later.
I feel deflated... (Anybody got a balloon smilie w/ the air let out?)

Other than that, everything is going o.k.! Just plugging along.

Bopsmom - The seeds are starting to come up, and DS is having a grand old time w/ them! Thanks again!

 

[lighttech]

Whoops. Just got a look at my post! Sorry... boy was I a board hog!

 

[M&N]

I wanna go to Disney...

 

[MagiKitty]

lighttech...you're totally in the right. Imagine having to learn how and when to use the potty--very daunting indeed. And now to have conflicting reports from Mommy and from Sitter! She was completely in the wrong, she may have her own ideas in regards to parenting, but she should not disregard your wishes ever! If it conflicts with her personal approach to potty training, then fine, but just because its more messy, or perhaps inconvenient, that is not the best solution. Poor kiddo. I feel for him. He's a big boy now and is very proud of it, as he should be!

M&N...go to Disney! Aren't you the one who has friends down there too? We'll be there the third week of September, there's still time to plan! Wanna meet up? How about just sneaking in a little extended weekend? I know, I'm bad, but I love to see people happy, and Disney makes us all happy!

 

[dreamin in pa]

lighttech-I would be so incredibly ticked off. Was DS hard to train? My youngest was and I tell you, if someone did that, I don't think I would be very nice about it. I'm sorry but if you are going to be in childcare, cleaning up messes is just part of the job. Yeah, not fun but it goes with the territory. I know it was your vent but that stuff just makes me angry. And these are for DS who is doing a great job in his big boy pants.

MagiKitty-yeah, I'm jealous too. I swear the limited the number of students just so they couldn't have parent chaperones. It's so not fair!!! Still keeping my fingers crossed for your mom. Keep us updated.

M&N-Are you trying to make me feel worse? Since you said you do have friends down there, you could plan a trip to visit. You're really going to visit friends and disney is just an added bonus. Works for me.

 

[lighttech]

Thanks guys. I stink at conflict, so this is always really hard for me. Especially b/c I know she's there w/ DS all day, and I don't want her being angry at me to rub off on how she treats him somehow.

On the positive side (sort of) this is all making me feel much better about our decision to move DS to preschool. And to have the baby there too. It seems like the more DS can tell me, the more I find out about things not going the way I had thought they were. Who knows what kind of "differences of opinion" we would have w/ the baby that I wouldn't even know about. I mean, don't get me wrong... I still think the sitter is very nice and cares a lot about the kids... but she does seem to feel that her way is the right way no matter what.

 

[lighttech]

I wanna go to Disney...

Me too! (SIL is planning her trip for the fall, and I'm SO jealous!!!)

 

[M&N]

Thanks for lettimg me vent.

I took a walk and feel better.

I think having friends there almost makes it worse about not going. It's all about time and money. I really do not mind flying alone if I cannot get anyone to go. I'm kind of holding out to see if they want to do the cruise again.
I will probably be in NC around Sept 20th for my aunt's 40th anniversary. Thanks for the suggestion MagiKitty.
Really, it is so neat to be in on the plans for you all and hear of your adventures. It just gives a connection to the .
Lighttech--- It certainly does make your daycare choice feel better. Show him our smilies for him and tell him we are proud of him.

 

[MagiKitty]

M&N...great idea for the walk. I have a date with my dog later tonight.

Funny, I have a friend who lives in the Orlando area. I consider her a friend, we went to school together. Exchange birthday and holiday greetings kinda friend. I ALWAYS tell her when I go down to Orlando. She always gets back to me WHILE I'm there, and its a scramble to see her. I guess she's tired of entertaining all of us who invade her town.

I also LOVE to fly alone. Slap on my headphones, get out some snacks and a good read leave-me-alone time. If I have a layover, I get to stroll and browse the stores on my time. Its my parents fault. Very superstitious. Never let the entire family fly together (whisper...just in case something....) and I've gotten used to my solitary ways.

Slipped out to the grocer and bought the first fresh corn of the season! Granted, probably not the best tasting stuff, but its so wonderful to welcome sweet corn back into my life. One of life's greater pleasures!

Addendum: anyone looking to fly Northwest in the upcoming weeks? Just got an E-cert in the mail that I won't be using. Its booking by May 16, travel by May 28. Short notice, I know...but if anyone wants it, or knows someone who does, most flights on the East Coast is $208 (Tues/Wed) or $248 (Thurs, Fri, Sat and Mon) RT, Saturday stay required. Worth a shot, just in case.

lighttech...big hugs to your Big Boy.

Actually, big hugs to all my TKer friends on this gorgeous day!

 

[dreamin in pa]

Just bopping in quick. DD made her quick phone call home and everything is fine. She didn't have much time to chat because she also had to call her dad and uncle (the one in Tampa) to let them know she was there. She's going to see Cirque Du Soleil tonight so I won't hear from her again until after the show. So it will be a late night for me.

Talk to you later

 

[lighttech]

Just bopping in quick. DD made her quick phone call home and everything is fine. She didn't have much time to chat because she also had to call her dad and uncle (the one in Tampa) to let them know she was there. She's going to see Cirque Du Soleil tonight so I won't hear from her again until after the show. So it will be a late night for me.

Talk to you later

So glad DD checked in. I'm sure you feel better!
Cirque.. How cool! I haven't seen the one in Florida, but I went to Drallion when it traveled through Philly, and I've seen Mystere in Vegas, and they were amazing. Actually, one of my good college friends works on the lighting for the Orlando one. He's been there for several years now... and, in the few times we've been down to Disney or the Orlando area, I've never managed to catch up w/ him (well, once for a drink, but I was doing a location shoot and only had an hour free.) I'm still dying to take the backstage tour he's promised me someday.

Thanks everyone for the good wishes for DS. M&N, I love the idea about showing him the smilies (or "buggies" as he calls them...) he'd get such a kick out of knowing they were for him! We emailed DHs aunt the other day (she's military, so we don't see her very often, but she and DS have bonded so much in the few times they've hung out). I helped him type "hi" to her and then he just sat there. When I asked him if he wanted to get down and play, he said "No. I want to send her some buggies!"

 

[disney54us]

Checking in-

I must confess I have a vent too! I was so mad at DSs sitter this morning. DS is doing such a good job at the potty, and we asked her to keep him in his "big boy" pants all day. (We even made sure we did it all weekend in many diff't scenarios... out at a store, on a hike, while he was distracted watching a movie, playing outside, during naps AND overnight - Each time, he called when he needed to go and did a great job.) Come to find out she changed him into a diaper during naptime. I asked her not to do this again when I got there this morning, b/c poor DS is telling me how he has to wear a "baby diaper" for naps b/c if he had an accident it would be REALLY messy. She argued w/ me using the excuse that since she naps him in a pack-n-play, it would be too hard to clean up! Then I say he's very good about calling (which has been a problem there b/c she's so strict about the kids being quiet during nap that he doesn't think he can call her if he has to potty. So, a few weeks ago, we worked on this and I asked her to please explain that its important to be quiet during rest time, but if he has to potty, that's an exception.) I thought this was all worked out, then he tells me he still can't call b/c he doesn't want to be loud. And THEN, I find out that she actually told him that since he pee-pee'd before naptime, he should HOLD IT IN during nap rather than calling and being loud!!
How confusing is that for an almost 3 yr old who'd just learning to use the potty!

I know she means well and is trying to have her own rules, but I think its just that she's never had her own kids and doesn't really understand how black and white things are for them. So, now I have DS, who was really doing well, telling me he needs a diaper at naptime and is "and expert at holding in his pee-pee." And, I'm having to explain to him that he shouldn't ever have to hold it in just b/c its naptime and he IS a big boy and we are so proud of him and he should be able to wear his big boy pants that he is so excited about!

(DS is very sensitive, and I think really thinks he's done something wrong that he can't wear his pants all the time... Its all he talked about for 2 days was how long he'd been out of a diaper. "I've been wearing big boy pants for a WHOLE day Mommy!" or "Daddy, Guess What!! I wore my big boy pants ALL DAY today!")

OK - I know its not a big deal in the grand scheme, but I hate to see him disappointed after being so proud. And, its so frustrating to have her completely disregard our wishes. (And, not that I'm little miss perfect, but we've been VERY flexible catering to how she wants things run and understanding that she doesn't have to do everything our way... but we expressed how important this was to us.)

WHEW!!! Needed to get that out!!! Thanks. Figured it was better to let it out here than get really pissy w/ her later.
I feel deflated... (Anybody got a balloon smilie w/ the air let out?)

Other than that, everything is going o.k.! Just plugging along.

Bopsmom - The seeds are starting to come up, and DS is having a grand old time w/ them! Thanks again!

Okay, sorry but I would be ready to scream, for one think that is pure laziness on her part. A daycare provider should be happy that her 'kids' are being potty trained and the accomplishment they feel they have achieved. She should be encouraging and if she would stop for a moment and think she would realize this would make her life easier in the near future. She doesn't know you are planning on leaving? Which was my nex† thought as I read your post. This should confirm your decision to put DS in a preschool and the new baby. When you have my kids in your care in all honesty it's not about you and your way of do my way or hit the highway. Sorry, you need to be felexble and treat all the children in your care as the individuals they are. It's not about you (meaning daycare provider). Don't get me wrong, I understand establishing rules, but she is not flexable enough and after you the parent told her the progress she had no right to put him in a diaper for her convince. That was a out and out disobeying what you told her. She should be able to relate since she seems to have rules that she
can't understand the exception. So you had the right to vent, sorry if I seem so nasty about this. I have no patience for lazy daycare workers, and seem to always advocate for the children.

Just bopping in quick. DD made her quick phone call home and everything is fine. She didn't have much time to chat because she also had to call her dad and uncle (the one in Tampa) to let them know she was there. She's going to see Cirque Du Soleil tonight so I won't hear from her again until after the show. So it will be a late night for me.

Talk to you later

So glad you heard from her and isn't she having the time of her life.
who are you kidding late for you. You'll have that phone right by your computer side willing it to ring.

 

[disney54us]

Oh and Lighttech this is for your DS and congrat's to him on being a big boy!

 

[dreamin in pa]

So glad you heard from her and isn't she having the time of her life. who are you kidding late for you. You'll have that phone right by your computer side willing it to ring.

You're right about the phone...it's been next to me all night. I know she's going to have a great time though I can't wait to hear about it.

Be back. Have to get the kiddies into bed.

 

[pepperw23]

Hey everyone. Not staying on long tonight. I am going to go take a hot bath and "chill" for a bit. I wanted to say hi to everyone.

Dreamin'----Oh I feel your pain ha ha. My DS is 20 and I still wait up for him. Next year he is moving on campus, so maybe then I will get some much needed rest.

I bet DD is having the time of her life!!! Keep us posted so we can all live vicariously through her..

Lightech- I would be major ticked if that were my sitter. You have every right to set the rules for your DS. Grrrrrr. You will be much happier with preschool. I know I was when mine were younger. They are better equipped to follow your rules.

MagiKitty- how is the trip planning coming along? I am so excited for you!!!!

M&N- I'm right there with you. I wanna go too. I just gotta come up with a plan first ha ha.

OH!!!! Can I brag for one second? DS was ranked 5th in the ODAC (The conference that his college baseball team is in) out of all the pitchers at all the colleges. Don't know if it is REALLY a big deal, but it was to me.