Mornin' TK'rs, Happy Fathers Day....ummm just pass it along lol.
Was so busy yesterday I didn't even get on the computer. Not sure why, but I got this sudden burst of energy and cleaned my house from top to bottom. The smoke was so bad here yesterday from the NC fires that I didn't want to go outside anyway, so what the heck. Of course the place was a mess again by 5:00
. DS went to Water Country USA yesterday with some friends. Sounds like they had a good time, I am going to have to check it out even though I have this irrational fear of water slides (I am scared of going over the side...hey, I said it was irrational!) ha ha.
Going to breakfast this morning with my Mom and Dad at my Brother In Law's restaurant, then will probably come back here and chill. I think my parents are going to spend the day because the smoke is so bad where they are (on the tip of NC), and we don't want my Dad around the smoke...I know he does not have any major symptoms, but why chance it.
Magikitty - Accidentally deleted the first part of your quote. Too lazy to fix it.
But, we ate at Crystal Palace and LOVED it. I had read a lot of reviews referencing the food poisoning thing too... major heated debates on here. It seemed like some people loved it, some hated it, some thought they had been poisoned, some thought they'd never eaten better food. DS loves Pooh and friends, so I decided to chuck it all and try it. We had a great food, wonderful service, and characters who really catered too DS. The little character "parade" they do around the restaurant is a little loud, but you only see it once while you are there, and its too cute! They let all the kids wave their napkins and march around the room in a circle behind Tigger, Pooh, etc. The reviews are definitely mixed, but I give it a big 'ol thumbs upski.
So glad for positive news so far. Still keeping you and yours in prayers. I think your Dad's attitude is wonderful, so good for him, amazing and admirable. I bet he's a really wonderful man.
Well, for everyone I missed or haven't gotten too. I hope all is, at the least, going relatively well. I'll keep working thru these pages... and 'night to everybody!
We loved Crystal Palace!!! We liked the fact that it felt so "Disney" in there.
Yea, so far so good with Dad, I have the occasional panic attack, but my FIL and his wife really gave us peace of mind on Friday, telling us what to expect etc...
My Dad is talking about transferring to his Dr. even though it is a 50 mile drive. My Dads Dr. is just not keeping us informed very well, and does not have a good bedside manner. That and the fact that he will tell my Dad one thing, and his family Dr. will tell him another. Now is not the time for confusion, and FIL said his Dr. was good about explaining things, and moving along quickly, time is NOT on our side here. My FIL traveled to this Dr. too.
My Dad is a very upbeat person and that has gotten him through up till' now so I am going to take his word for it on this too. He is convinced that as long as we don't let the negative in everything will work out. He actually believes it too. Thanks for the well wishes!!! Oh BTW, I made the mistake of watching that new movie on the Family Channel, I forgot the name, but it is about a rich lawyer bonding with his Grandfather in the country. Well, before I realized what the movie was about, and was already in to the storyline, I discover it is about the Grandfather dying of lung cancer...can you say panic attack???
I know, slap my wrist. I'm such a stubborn little thing though...
But, honestly, I should reassure you. I forget you guys don't know everything about me (you know so much its scary!
) I'm very in shape (upper body wise anyway... can't seem to ever get those thighs and bottom in line) from all the lifting and such I do at work. Dr. is onboard w/ my continuing my work as long as I don't go overboard since my body is already conditioned to do the lifting. (He always says you shouldn't start anything new, but if you've already been doing it, go ahead, just use your common sense.)
So, I watch myself about climbing ladders, since I know my balance is off. I try to take it easy when I can, and I try to be VERY aware of my body and how I'm feeling.
Last pregnancy, I was working the day before I went into labor w/o any official "work restrictions." I had some self imposed ones, and the guys I work w/ were pretty good about helping when I needed it. But, trust me, my little guys mean the world to me. I promise I wouldn't do anything considered risky. (Plus, we pulled all the drawers and stuff out first, so the shells of the furniture aren't that heavy anyway, just awkward.)
Thanks for caring though... I can always count on the TK'ers to have my back.
I get it lightech.
I was the same way.
You know, I just realized that when I post to you guys, I get an image of your avatars in my head... just like I would somebody's face that I talk to "in person." Its going to be weird seeing the "flat TK'ers." Magikitty won't actually look like a Kitty anymore in my head... etc. I know that 's weird, but I guess its the same way that I swear I'll never remember everybody's real names...
Me too!!! lol.
Hi Everyone,
Checking in to say we're still okay. Unfortunately, we received 2-3 more inches of rain last night so streams, rivers, dams and lakes are all WAY over flood stage and continuing to go higher.
Not quite as bad as Iowa, but we're getting close. Hope Iowa dries up in the next 29 days. We're heading through there on our way to Colorado.
Running out of roads to travel on---they are all closed due to high water. Bridges failing and water rising...this is crazy. As I look out my window, the field across the road is a lake. Luckily we are on a hill.
Hope everyone else is good. Let me know when you need those flat TK pictures by and who to send to.
Lighttech - I too picture people as their avitars....signed Mrs. Nesbit.
OMG!!! I have been following the floods on the news. You guys be safe.
The pictures on the news are just awful! What's the forecast for the next few days? Is it finally gonna dry up?
Today I went shopping at Talbots for my wardrobe for Scotland. 3 hours and WAY too much $$$. Some things I got were a size 16W!!! I'm just amazed...
So, tonite my 11 year old DS told me "f*** you"!! I nearly fell over! He had been at his 5th grade end-of-year social from 5-8, was happy as could be when he came home. He went in to his computer and was watching a video of a song he's been told countless times he is not to listen to--I don't approve of it. So I hear the song. So does DD, but I told her he was watching the DVD of his class. WRONG. It was on his computer! I told him to turn it off, and he went off on her. Said she was a tatletale (she didn't tell me!), cursed at her, and when I told him to stop, he said it.
Needless to say it will be a cold day in h e double hockey sticks before he gets on that computer again. I took away his wireless adaptor, so no internet access until I decide it's time. I'm thinking July, if he's lucky. I then jsut sent him to bed.
Where the heck have I gone wrong with this kid? I'm raising him the same as DD. Admittedly, she can have a mouth, and an attitude, but overall she is a sweet kid. He's the opposite, but once in a while you see the nice kid underneath.
I found out today from the endocrinologist that all his tests came back normal, and his bone age is not delayed, it's 11, which is how old he is. So he will always be small. Problably gonna max out at about 5'4". I've not told him, and don't plan to. But I'm thinking it's a good thing he'll never be bigger than me!
I need a drink. Oh, wait, I forgot. I don't drink.
Maybe I'll start...
UGGGG that age!!! People talk about teenagers. Heck teenage years are a cakewalk compared to puberty, and it seems to be worse for boys than girls. We are here for ya though. Venting helps.
Just remember that you two are doing your best.
That's right.
Hi Guys!
We had a good time but I missed the Killers.
I have a lot to catch up on here it seems.
We enjoyed ourselves but I don't think I want to "drag" 8 people thru the parks ever again.
But the looks on the kids' faces and the fun they had makes up for the stress of getting everyone going in the same direction.
We loved
the Boardwalk and had a great Boardwalk view:
This is not a fish eye lens picture. The curve of the boardwalk and the arch in the ceiling of the balcony made for a really cool effect.
Mousekeeping must have known DD would miss her Winkleman-this was what was waiting for her.
We did have some
ixiedust: moments at Epcot, I'll tell ya'll later.
I'm not good at trip reports-never done one before.
I acutally have already got my notes and am getting ready to work on the next trip at Christmas and what we want to see and do before the 180 day mark (and the one after that-11 month mark an all)
Yep, I'm
Well gotta go finish unpacking. I'll get back soon.
Welcome back!!!! Loved your pics. Looking forward to seeing more...feed the Disney addiction.
afternoon everyone!!! Kinda of a dreary day here with a chance of thunderstorms again.
Pikester-Thanks for the hug.
My DB and I are totally different too. But he is the baby of the family and I know that made a big difference. Love him dearly but sometimes I really don't understand the choices me makes.
whgrn-yep, it sure tasted good last night.
Bopsmom-You're back!!! Love the pictures so far. Hope you will share more. Oh, and if you don't mind, could you give a little run down of the good and the bad of vacationing with the large group? Our trip is down to 12 instead of 15 people but I'm still stressing.
There are 6 of us going on our trip. I am trying to figure out how to work the table service meals because DS and DH are going to Universal this trip, but eating with us. I wonder if I should change my ADR's and put them on their own? Decisions, Decisions lol
Hi everyone. I have been so busy training witht he new job that I have not been on in days.
I hope everything is going good for everybody. I am not going to quote on everyones post because I am not caught up yet.
The job is going ok. There is alot to learn with the computer system and what goes with what food. I am slowly getting used to it. The one thing I hate is carrying those big trays of food. I am so afraid I am going to drop it. I guess I will just have to get used to it. Everyone there is friendly except for one girl. I was told to ask someone if I had a question about anything. Well I asked one girl if I could ask her a question and she wasn't willing to help me. She has been there a long time and thinks she is better than everyone else. I hope she never askes me for anything, because I am going to tell her to take a flying leap.
Well, I am off to bed in a few because I am back to work tomorrow.
Have a great rest of the weekend,
Kim
UGGGG, people like that annoy me! Like she is the know all and beat all of waitressing! I know exactly the type you are talking about. Just ignore her, when I come in there one day, maybe I will get seated in her section and I will spill everything, leave a messy table, use up all the sweet n' low, put my trash and silverware together on the plates, send everything back for random often silly reasons, and then "forget" to leave a tip.
I know that's evil...and probably brings me down to her level...but since I am not brave enough to ever do anything like that, we can fantasize all we want. lol.
Glad things are going well. I could NEVER carry one of those trays. I am a total klutz and would drop it for sure!
My sons want to take Daddy to the minigolf range tomorrow so it has to stay dry. 
We awoke to mircrowave pancakes and sausage with a huge glass of milk. Sausage wasn't quite done and the pancakes were a little too done, but I LOVED IT just the same. Want to bottle this moment forever. 
Unfortunatly my son has a dentist appt the first Monday (6/23) of Summer Vacation so I won't be able to sleep in and be lazy until Tuesday. I can't wait! I can't wait!
I hope you enjoyed the quiet time while your kids were out. It could be really hot out and my husband can't understand why I want to stay home in a somewhat cool empty house instead of going with him and the kids to the beach. Let's see, I can lay on the couch with the fan blowing on me and actually watch what I want to on TV. HMMMM. I don't know why I wouldn't want to go with you! 
The movie's on tv this Wed but I cannot get the channel.
