TKers Take the Fifth!

[BKMETV]

OK I just spent 1/2 hour answering and commenting on everything only to have the DIS say I wasn't signed in...which I had been. Everything is now gone!! I don't have time to do it all again...so I'll just say Hi!!

 

[M&N]

Read about the poor girl who has a cheap family that just cancelled their DW trip! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2292889 I posted a be thankful for your family post! I was nice...

 

[M&N]

What does the kitty do when you go away Kitty? I'm sure it'll survive. It knows what that suitcase means and you have probably been singing Disney songs all week so it wants to make you suffer a little before you go! You will be walking so much, you should not feel the gain...Besides you only get a small taste at the f&w. You are going to love it!

I feel your pain EV. My computer has started kicking me off AOL more. I think it is tied into my caller id and I have dial up. At least it just started happening when I got the new phone with caller id. So if I post a long post, I copy it so I won't loose it if something goes wrong.

JO---this does sound like you are getting organized. I ran out of time my last move and just threw stuff in boxes and it is still there. I thought when I retired I would get to it but wrong...too many other things to do. Like chat here!

 

[whgrn]

Read about the poor girl who has a cheap family that just cancelled their DW trip! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2292889 I posted a be thankful for your family post! I was nice...

I read that thread M&N. I did not post. If I had said what I am thinking, I would be banned for life! Spoiled, ungrateful brat! I wouldn't take her to the town dump with me!

 

[wishsndreams]

ok ok I'm a wannabe TK only because I'm too shy to even post! I read and read and post and post and erase pretty much every darn message before I post it... maybe I can find a little corner here?

 

[M&N]

Wishndreams. You found the perfect place. We have a great time here. Say what you want. We do try and answer. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here who do not judge but will give honest answers. We usually just chat about anything and everything and sometimes about nothing. I fall into the nothing category when I am on and no one else is around. Hope I haven't scared you away ye

 

[M&N]

I read that thread M&N. I did not post. If I had said what I am thinking, I would be banned for life! Spoiled, ungrateful brat! I wouldn't take her to the town dump with me!

I thought I contained myself...no personal attacks. It really sounded like a little kid but they said she was over 21???

Now I probably scared Wishndreams away. You see we really do want to be nice to everyone but it's hard for some...Read that thread I posted and I think you will see what I mean.

 

[D&DDisney]

Nope, I got it right here at home! The massage therapist comes to my house!
I'm so sorry to hear this! I totally feel your pain--my DS makes sure of it! Have you seen a counselor for him? It's so hard when you see them being self-destructive. I hate that feeling of being powerless and of impending doom! to you!

Wow...you've got it made. Massage service at your house. How cool is that?

We have taken DS to counselors in the past. He had a horrible experience w/ the counselor (got violent w/ her) and it didn't seem to be helping, so we stopped. Been doing things at home to try and help him. Now since he has been having so much trouble at school and home we called another counselor. This one called me back but he was such a condesending jerk on the phone that I don't know if I could stand taking DS to see him.
So frustrated right now I don't know what to do.

 

[DL55]

wishsndreams!
Tried to reply and do some pictures..got logged off!

JOCAmom We usually cruise Carnival. Their prices are lower and we can get to some of their ports without driving. I have heard their kids camp is pretty good. Are you looking a 7 day cruise or a shorter one? A short cruise will probably be more of a party cruise. I have never seen real terrible behavior but I'm usually in my cabin before 1 am.

 

[D&DDisney]

Welcome Wishndreams! Nice to have you here. We're very friendly here so pull up a virtual chair and talk away!

Kitty - Have a great time on that vacation of yours. I am sooo excited for you. Can't wait to hear how you like MNSSHP.
I bought a Mickey head light up pumpkin at Walgreens today. He will go well w/ my Goofy head light up pumpkin. Now I just need to find a Boo to You sign and play the MNSSHP music on my front lawn.

M&N - I read that thread. What a big adult brat!!! Good God girl, no one OWES you any vacation.

LITC - I am sure baby Walter will be fine too. Extra hugs and prayers that all turns out well.

DL55 - Once again, beutiful pictures.

JOCA - So funny about cleaning and finding stuff you forgot about. Happens to me a lot. Can you tell I don't like cleaning and organizing.

 

[DL55]

Now for more Alaska pictures...maybe

Copper River Lodge and our coach

Juvenile Bald Eagle..we were on a raft floating by

Next , we travel to Denali Park.

 

[D&DDisney]

Whgrn - I'm with the others....SAY NO TO EX on FB!!!! It's just too creepy. Like he wants to check up on you or something.

 

[M&N]

D&D--Can they give suggestions at school? Or maybe your family dr? There just has to be something.

DL55: That raft trip looks like such fun and a great way to see the land.

Everyone gets disappointed about things that happen or don't happen. That's what life is about. You just have figure out how to be happy in the situation you are in.

 

[M&N]

TO RACETRACK

 

[lighttech]

Quick lunch stop... At least I still have you ladies! I usually try to call my Mom at lunch. Their phone service is out and won't be fixed until Tuesday!!! They don't have cell phones, so my Mom flagged someone down and called my Dad at work and he called me. My boss is actually being very nice for once, and lending me his extra cell phone to give them for the weekend, so at least they'll have something in case of an emergency. (I was going to give them mine, but it doesn't get very good signal around our houses, and I'm going to be taking the boys to meet up w/ DH and the ILs over the weekend, and I hate to go on a long drive w/ the kiddos w/ no phone.)

I personally thing the reason for the weight gain is global warming...all that sweat just clings to us. The heat makes us crave more ice cream so of course we must add the hot fudge, marshmallow fluff and peanuts to it. We also need more fluids so who wants a root beer float? And of course the float requires Hammonds pretzels to go with it... I think I had better stop before I gain weight just thinking about it...I just added Oreo crunchies to the sundae...

Actually, I can apparently blame at least some of this on a wonky scale... (I hope). By the time I got home, the scale told me I had lost 8lbs. I don't know which number to trust, but i'm goin' w/ the lower one! (I'm actually sort of relieved. I know I've probably gained a few lbs b/c I haven't been eating well, and it was a good wake up call to get a little healthier, but gaining at a rate of 2lbs per week sounded a little scary!)

lighttech, I've heard such rave reviews over the Robeez (sp). None of my kids every wore any kind of shoes. They hated them and would constantly fight to get them off.

BL went barefoot all summer. If we put socks on, he just pulled them off... it was like some sort of sadistic game. You'd get one on and by the time you got the second one on, he'd have the first one off, holding it and smiling at you! But, the Robeez he wore. Comfortable, and too much trouble to get off I think.

Hello everyone, sorry I can't stick around tonight, but wanted to update you all. Baby Walter had his second doctor visit today, he has grown 1 1/4 inches!!!! That's my boy! However they were concerned about his weight. He is still not back to his birth weight, but since he was 4 weeks premature, the doctor said he will give him two more weeks. If he is not back up then we will have to see a specialist to see of if is becoming malnourished due to some kind of problem with absorbing nutrients.
I'm really not worried though, something in my gut is telling me everything will be fine.

Good for you for not worrying! Its so easy to get sucked into obsessing over every little thing. Its great when your Mommy instincts tell you its all o.k.!

ok ok I'm a wannabe TK only because I'm too shy to even post! I read and read and post and post and erase pretty much every darn message before I post it... maybe I can find a little corner here?

Welcome! Post, Read, Lurk, Whatever! We're always up for another friendly "face."

We have taken DS to counselors in the past. He had a horrible experience w/ the counselor (got violent w/ her) and it didn't seem to be helping, so we stopped. Been doing things at home to try and help him. Now since he has been having so much trouble at school and home we called another counselor. This one called me back but he was such a condesending jerk on the phone that I don't know if I could stand taking DS to see him.
So frustrated right now I don't know what to do.

I must have missed that you were having trouble w/ DS. I hope it all works out! So sorry to hear... Just one more reason I want my babies to stay babies! It gets so complicated when they get older.

Take care all! Gotta run!

 

[MagiKitty]

Ooh! Exciting day so far!

Happy Happy Birthday Racetrack wherever you are! Hope you're having a wonderful, special day!

Hi Ev! Sorry about the posting incident....

M&N...I'm not going to even look at that post...just from the tone of you guys...ugh. I am so so blessed to be able to go on vacation tomorrow, but I always know that its something not to expect and something to truly appreciate.

Welcom wishsndreams! Whereabouts NY are you? I'm in the middle of nowhere, two hours from everywhere! (2 hours in any direction gets me to Syracuse, Albany, NYC, and Scranton....) Hope you decide to hang out with us for a while! You're always welcome to chime in!

D&D...sorry to hear about DS having some issues. Poo on that jerk counselor! I hope things get better and you find someone who can help out.

DL55...you're making this cruise look amazing! You were on a raft?!?! That lodge looks gorgeous. I'm so glad you went and are sharing with us! Maybe I can start on my cruise fund someday....

As for Kitty's kitty...I'll try to get her in tonight. My family will keep trying to coax her home. Its all my fault. I spoiled her and now she doesn't want to get her paws dirty and come home! But hunger will get the best of her, and I've put some food out. But when she gets home (hopefully before I do!) she will get a stern talking to!

 

[whgrn]

Wow...you've got it made. Massage service at your house. How cool is that?

We have taken DS to counselors in the past. He had a horrible experience w/ the counselor (got violent w/ her) and it didn't seem to be helping, so we stopped. Been doing things at home to try and help him. Now since he has been having so much trouble at school and home we called another counselor. This one called me back but he was such a condesending jerk on the phone that I don't know if I could stand taking DS to see him.
So frustrated right now I don't know what to do.

I'm SO sorry you are having such a rough time. I know it's hard to find a good counselor, especially for kids. I went through alot of trial and error. But go with your gut--if the guy seemed like a jerk on the phone, he probably was. and prayers coming your way!

ok ok I'm a wannabe TK only because I'm too shy to even post! I read and read and post and post and erase pretty much every darn message before I post it... maybe I can find a little corner here?

Welcome! Always nice to have new folks join us. As others have said, we're a lively bunch, but we are all friends here and we look out for each other.

MK, have a FABULOUS trip! i will have to live vacariously through you, so please give us lots of details when you get back. And don't forget the food porn!!!

 

[BKMETV]

OK I'm gonna try this again!

ok ok I'm a wannabe TK only because I'm too shy to even post! I read and read and post and post and erase pretty much every darn message before I post it... maybe I can find a little corner here?

Welcome...pull up a chair...or computer.

wishsndreams!
Tried to reply and do some pictures..got logged off!

I guess I'm not the only one having problems.

I also have to endorse Robeez...especially since they're made in Vancouver!! DS had a pair way back when (at that time they were brand new and you could only get them in fancy baby stores)...people use to stop me and ask where to get them. They make great hand me downs too...DD ended up with 4 that way.

Today I was walking for cancer with the schools...they were doing their annual "Toonies for Terry" walk...toonies are $2, and Terry Fox was a young man who 30 years ago decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer. He actually kinda hopped because he had lost his leg to bone cancer and had a prosthesis (sp?)...anyways he only got about 1/2 way before his cancer returned, he died a few months later at 22. Since then kids walk every year and have raised over $400 million in his memory.

 

[Shmu]

OK, I finally have a few minutes to sit and play a little catch up.

First of all THANK YOU for your prayers and kind words in the midst of our tragedies this week with flooding in GA.

NOV. 1, some ladies around here and I are giving my friend a Christmas Shower to help her replace some Christmas ornaments and decorations. It'll be a lot of fun. Some of you mentioned an interest in sending an ornament or two. I am humbled. If you want to do that, just message me and I'll send you my address.
She LOVES Nascar and Disney by the way.

In my quick reading I noticed

We have a new little one.

Trip pics are fabulous. (sing when you say that)

We have new TKers

Ex wants to be FB friends?!?! Absolutely NOT.

DS problems. So sorry.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY'S

I'm sure I'm missing a lot. Please forgive me.



Well, we leave for the trip we almost didn't get to take in a week. Best part is WE GET TO SEE MAGICKITTY again.

 

[D&DDisney]

Racetrack!!!!! We still miss ya!

Kitty - How long will you be gone? We have to know when to expect you back so we don't worry. Also, when we call "Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty" we'll be calling for you and the cat.

Shmu - Hope you also have a wonderful vacation! I will PM you. Think it would be nice if we all sent ornaments that show our love from our state or city. That way we can say "This was sent w/ love from _____" But, then again, Nascar and Disney would make nice ornaments too.

Ev - What a wonderful thing you all are doing for both cancer and your friend's memory. Great job!

Lighttech - Isn't it funny how lost we feel w/o the cell phones now? About 10 years ago we went places and did things w/o one and didn't think anything of it. Glad you got a loaner.

Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers for DS. I'm going to continue to look for someone that is a good fit for him and our family. So hard to find a good counselor. Also, because DS has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RADs) it makes counseling that much tougher.