Who here is not in the "clique" like me?

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Good Morning!

Thanks for breakfast Donna!

Linda- Kenny is almost home!

Ashley- Yea on getting a free memory card! 40 more days for me!

2X2S- I'm happy you are feeling better about what your coworker said. Sometimes we need to get everything out into the open no matter how we do it.

Amber- Now you don't have to deal with the snobby TA!

Angela- I hope you get some business! I'm glad to hear Connor is feeling better.

Lyzziesmom- I can't wait to see the Tink room!

I spent yesterday afternoon trying to pay for school. Well they ended up giving a scholarship that my sister had to me! It was a old scholarship from '04. I went to this school for a few years ago, then went to a different school, and am now back at this school and discovered it had been credited to my account! Well, me and my sister tried to straighten it out and get it credited back to her. Hopefully they will get it sorted out today... We'll see.

Hi to everyone else!
Have a great Friday!

 

[DznyFan]

Greetings, everyone!

I'm so swamped at work! I barely skimmed through the past couple days' posts.... couldn't really tell you what went on except:

CUTE KIDS! - Pozey, Linda, Lyzmom, YM!!

My kid is too old to be cute. I loved the rolling eyes photo Lyzmom - that never goes away, just gets worse. I'll have to download the photo of the highly p.o.'d girl in the formal dress... you'll see!

CUTE OWLS! In my old age, I just don't hoot like I used to, I guess... haven't gone and looked at the weird website yet.

School has started, and all is well with the world.

to everybody! (gotta get back to work)

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Just had to share: 900 posts (well, this post makes 901)

Nicole, good luck working out the scholarship.

Lyzziesmom, you have to take pictures when the Tink room is finished.

Talk to you all later!!

 

[DznyFan]

Congrats, Amber!

 

[hellokitty86]

Hey everyone!!

I'm so glad its Friday! YAY! Anybody have any plans for this weekend?

DH & I were talking about going to the Air & Space Museum but I don't know if we're going to go. We have to go grocery shopping, and I want to go look at some clothes for my trip too!

Linda, YAY! Kenny is coming home today!!

Amber: I'm glad you chose what you really wanted!! Pop Century is such a fun place. Now I kind of regret not choosing it as my resort. Too late now..!

Donna, thanks for the yummy breakfast! I would love to go to Disneyland one day..

 

[lindakmonty]

Nicole...good luck getting the scholarship straightened out. They should just give it to both of you!

Dznyfan...our kids are never too old to be cute !! At least to us I tell Kenny...I don't care if your grown w/kids... you'll always be my baby boy! Then he lets me know "I'm NOT a baby!"...ok You'll always be my boy!


Yay...900 posts
Go Amber!!

Enjoy guys....I'm off to go see if Kenny is going to be home on time

 

[pozey]

Just had to share: 900 posts (well, this post makes 901)

Congrats!!

 

[2xcited2slp]

Linda--this is funny---I got off of work today and was driving home after lunch with my sister and my mom and I looked at the clock in my car---2:30, it said. I then thought to myself, "oohh, Kenny'll be home in a half hour."

My point---am I DISing too much???

NEVER!!!!!!



I'll be back in a bit to recap and chat.

 

[DonnaLeah]

Yeah!!! Amber 900 POSTS!!!!

Yeah!!! Linda, KENNY SHOULD BE HOME!!!

Yeah!!! 2x2s SAVED A BUNDLE ON VACATION!!!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Hiya folksies! It be quittin' time!!

I'll hootie hoot at y'all later, or maybe tomorrow. Too much time, too little to do. Nope, strike that -- reverse it.

See ya later, alligators!
After while, crocodiles!
Not too soon, you big baboons!!

 

[2xcited2slp]

Okay, I need your opinion on something. This may be a tad long, so if you don't want or have time, I completely understand. Here we gooo--

You all know that my sister and her family are moving back to Florida--we've established that. You also all know that I am closer than close to my sister and her family and love them dearly--we've established that as well. Okay, here's the dilema and how do I say this without sounding like a big old SNOT----SHE'S MESSING WITH OUR DISNEY TRIP!!! Does she not know???? YOU DON'T MESS WITH OUR DISNEY TRIP!!

Last December my mom and I sat down and started planning our trip for this coming October. We asked my sister if they wanted to go and she never really gave us an answer. After keeping at her, she finally told us to go ahead and count them OUT. At first, yes, we were a bit upset, but it is their choice. So, we started planning the trip for three ADULTS--myself, my mom and dad. I am extremely close to my parents and really kind of liked the idea that it was just going to be the three of us. They will have their room at WL and I will have my room and WL. We have planned pretty much all adult venues to eat; afternoon tea, Brown Derby, Shula's, advance tickets for MNSSHP, HDDR, etc. I secretly planned on having a chocolate slipper dessert and "dog bones" delivered at our tea. I wanted to get a basket together and have it delivered to their room. I want to go hotel hopping, drinking Lapu Lapu's, well, you get the idea. I just wanted it to be a really special trip for them since we all have had a rough few years.

We are now less than two months out and here's where the problem comes in. About two weeks ago when my sister found out for sure when they were moving, she tells us that maybe they will drive up and go to WDW with us for the weekend. Well, okay---my mom gets on the phone right away and books another room at WL. I get on the phone and crossing my fingers and my toes, cancel and rebook breakfast at Kona for Sat. and dinner at Alfredo's in Italy for Sun. Keep in mind that we are going from three adults to FIVE adults and THREE children, so the only way to do it is to cancel and rebook. We did not get the same times, but at least we were able to get in. We have Shula's for Sat. night, but she opted to bypass this one since it really is not for kids. For lunch Mon. we are going to Portabello Yaht Club but I cannot make those ressies yet, so this is not a big deal. They would then leave after lunch to head back home. Okay, fine--it is set.

Well, today at lunch she proceeds to tell us that my BIL has business in Orlando that week so maybe she and the kids will just stay with us the rest of the week. Are you seeing a problem yet??? But, she tells us that she does not want us to switch any other ressies, they will just wing it. Keep in mind, we have planned adult things and I really doubt I would be able to change things anyway---the rest of the week is Canada (which is virtually impossible to get into anyway), tea at GF, Fantasmic Pkg. at Brown Derby, HDDR (hard ticket), MNSSHP (hard ticket) and Artist Point. One problem is that I just don't see us saying "okay, bye, we have reservations now--you're on your own with your three children (7,5,and 7 mo.) in WDW. I can see my mom saying that she better stay and help her and of course we will all feel guilty. My mom is not very happy with the situation either. We don't want to hurt her feelings in the least but we are just not sure she understands, first of all, that you HAVE to make ressies--hotel, eating, etc., and second of all, we have had this trip planned and have been so excited for a long time. My sis will most likely get annual passes since they will live down there now, so they can go anytime. We are paying for airfare, top dollar for hotel, food and.....well, I just don't want to be rude, BUT...........

Does this sound terrible of my mom and I to feel this way?? It's not that we don't enjoy their company, it will just be an entirely different trip--less (much) relaxing, so to speak. If we would have planned it for all of us from the beginning, it would be an entirely different story. Just don't know what to do.

p.s. I also can't believe she would want to take the kids out of school for a week after two months of starting in a new school and already missing 10 days at the beginning.

any opinions?? or are we being totaly immature and selfish??




wow, what a vent. are your eyes crossing?? Thanks for listening.

 

[DonnaLeah]

Well, today was DS's first day of school and you'll never believe it!!! He missed the bus!!! The driver usually calls a day or so before school starts to kind of give an estimation of when the bus will be by. No call this year so I drive him to the end of the driveway and I'm there by 7:37(my watch is a litle fast,too!!). Last year she was usually at our house by 7:45-7:50. Well, when I looked down the road she was already past us and at the second house. I tried to catch her, but she had already made the last stop on our road and was headed for the highway!! So, Monday I guess had better have DS down to meet the bust by 7:30!!! Jeepers!!!

Melwood23: I remember you saying that you went to work early for the OT, but 4am is WWAAYYYY early!! I understand about the extra Disney $$$$, however. BTW, my name is Donna, you don't have to add the Leah part!!

2x2s::Sorry about the insensitive co-worker. But at least you got to get even in your dream!! You know we don't like it when other people mess with our DIS buddies!!

Linda:: Is Kenny home yet?? Nathan's b'day is Sept.10th,he will be 8!!sniff sniff

Well, need to go take a shower. We are going out to eat someplace. We always have a hard time deciding, and not a lot of choices!!! Talk to you all later!!!!alligator!!!

 

[DonnaLeah]

You were posting while I was still typing!!!

 

[YourMajesty]

Hey 2xcited...I was going to catch up on my reading...but saw this one first. One thing to keep in mind is that she may really want to skip some of the reservations and take the kids back for a nap or swim. However, I have a sister that expects a lot of help from my mom and if she is around my mom is changing the diapers and holding the baby while my sister eats etc... Now, I'm not saying this to make my sister sound bad but my mom likes to make it "nice" for us. If you know this "type" of situation exsits then I'm sure it will happen on your trip. This is where you are in a lose lose situation. It sounds like you guys are being very up front with your plans and she has agreed to wing it...try to let it happen that way best you can. Let me send you a little hug ....I feel bad for you...because you deserve for your trip to be "special"...and once the kids show up everything revolves around them (I know because I have kids...and my sister has kids...(younger than mine)...and she is first the the "attention" area from Grandma and Grandpa. Then I have sister and brother that do not have kids...well you know where this is going.

I just feel like if your sister will step up and let you all do some of your planned dinners and stuff all will be fine....so I will keep my fingers crossed.

 

[YourMajesty]

Oops I was going to catch up but it's time to go eat...but just wanted to say hello to everyone. Thanks for all the kind compliments on my DS's first day of school picture yesterday. I usually think they are cute...when they aren't being stinkers...but it's always nice to hear it now and then

 

[DonnaLeah]

2x2s::Oh my. That's about all I can say right now!! I know how you've planned this trip to be special for your parents!! Going with kids is an entirely different experience than doing WDW with adults!! It's unfortunate that your Sis doesn't realize the impact her decision has on your plans. I am NOT good at advising people, but about all you can do is just express your concerns and feelings as best you can. Good luck, my Sis and I are 18 months apart and pretty close as well. I would really hate to have to tell her NOT to go! Maybe some one with more insight than I will be able to really help you.

 

[Melwood23]

Going to attempt to catch up..

HelloKitty86: My plans for this weekend, Sat, if it doesn't rain to hard, want to try a new bike trail. Place is called Blackhand Gorge, it is a 5 mile trail, which roundtrip of 10 miles is normal for me. Will take camera and hopefully get some nices pics

Amber: I have stayed 2x at Pop and really enjoy it. I love all the memorbilia(sp?) and huge icons. My last trip in March I was in the 50's section, loved the Bowling Pin pool!

2xcited2slp: Not sure I am someone to give an opinion with your problem since I am a only child. But I don't think you sound selfish, just frustrated because YOU know what needs to be done months before a WDW trip. If your sister has been to Disney before she should understand this. Granted if I was in a similar situation, I would feel guilty leaving someone to fend for themselves at WDW while I am off to a planned and reserved event. But again I would have to think to myself, that hey...WDW is not a spur of the moment, lets just do what ever, go where ever place. You have to make plans for somethings months ahead. Not sure I am making sense myself lol.

Basically I am on yourside.

Donna: Since I am use to the early hours, there are times I can go to bed at 8pm and be fully awake at 2am. I have RETRAIN myself before going on vacations, so I can stay up later lol. I also have nights where I just don't get a good sleep, and figure, may as well go to work early and some work done. Besides, since I am single, and have no kids, makes it a bit easier. I greatly admire all you mothers out there that have to take care of the family, work, house, etc..wears me out sometimes just reading all the busy mothers daily posts

 

[2xcited2slp]

Thanks YM for putting it into perspective for me. I guess for someone who doesn't have kids I am so used to my "alone" time and have somewhat come to depend on that to a certain extent due to the type of job I have talking to people all day.

My biggest worry, I suppose is that my niece and nephew (7,5) are a bit on the "wild" side, if you will. I'm not saying that my sister cannot handle them at all, but being with them at WDW, plus a baby in a stroller ALL ALONE is a whole different evil. She worried when it was just the two kids when she had to fly alone with them, much less being in a crowded park. I know us, because we are a worrying family-----the three of us at our nice dinners, wondering if she is okay with the kids or did they make it back to the hotel alright. She is a very capable mother but like I said, put a crowded park and transportation in the mix and ???? I don't know, I am sure I am not making a bit of sense. It would be different if my BIL could stay the entire time but this in not going to happen.

Any volunteers for coming along and "babysitting" my sis and her kids???


Donna--thanks for your input as well. I know--we don't want to tell her that no, she can't go or that we don't want her to.....just a sticky situation all together.


Mel--again, thanks for your opinion. Yes, she has been to WDW several times so she should know the "planning". I went solo in Feb. and did not plan a thing but again, that was solo compared to several.


I am going to eat a bite for din din and I will be back to catch up on YOUR lives--- I've had enough of mine right now.

 

[mommyintn]

2xcited: I don't think you sound selfish. I totally understand, my brother is the same way. He and his wife have 3 and 1 on the way and typically they decide at the last minute to come somewhere or just show up and then my mom feels guilty and of course me and my family are left in the dust. I don't sound bitter do I?

I totally agree with what YM said, and in the end the plans for the rest of week may disappear and you'll just spend the weekend together. to you.

 

[lindakmonty]

Linda--this is funny---I got off of work today and was driving home after lunch with my sister and my mom and I looked at the clock in my car---2:30, it said. I then thought to myself, "oohh, Kenny'll be home in a half hour."
My point---am I DISing too much???
NEVER!!!!!! I'll be back in a bit to recap and chat.

Awww!! That is too sweet!! I know how you feel though. I do that too! Actually my x called at 2 and asked if I was home b/c they were EARLY I was still at work but Mike was home so they dropped him off at 2!! I raced home but still didn't get home til right after 3... I am SO EXCITED!!!My baby is home!!! He said he missed me so much and doesn't want to be gone that long again b/c he was afraid he was going to forget my name... poor kid! I'm all set up...I got my laptop today... actually using it now!! My boss said too bad I didn't have it already b/c I could have worked from home today...darn it! Oh well...heres hoping I can soon!! At least some!
Well.... I just read about your sister wanting to join you... wow that is a tough one! I have a sister as well. She has 3 kids... 7,5 and 2!! I think I would be a little annoyed after all the planning you have done. I know you're all close and you would have a good time either way. It is different when you don't have children...total different experiences. Have you ever gone to wdw w/them? my favorite part is watching Kennys reactions to the characters and the rides...maybe you can still do you planned activities and just catch up w/them when it is convenient....and not stress yourself about it If she decides to stay...that is what I would do... don't let her ruin your plans...but you may have fun w/them too!! I'd come help babysit in a heartbeat!! Too bad we were already down this year Good luck!

Well the wedding rehearsal was good. Kenny was the star of attention as ususal... they were all asking what I bribed him w/ to make him behave so well. The preacher asked if he could borrow him for all his weddings. I told them it is his 3rd wedding this year so he should be a pro by now!! He did great...and everything went well. The brides cousin I've never met, she is from TN...the bride has done nothing but complain about her...I don't know why she even asked her to be in the wedding...but now I see why she complains.... the first time I have ever met this chick and she was a total snot. Of coarse Mike said it was probably b/c she thought she'd be the prettiest and youngest one there he's so sweet!!! but I don't know what her problem is...we'll see how tomorrow goes...plus she has a 4 year old son and she wanted her son to be the ring bearer.... SORRY!

well...I better get some sleep and grin ear to ear that my child is finally home and safe!!!! Such a great feeling!!!

Thanks guys for being there and listening to my vents this week!!! I managed but it really helped to have you guys to come to!!!

Donna....ds missed the bus...oops! that will be my luck too! I'm driving him the first day but he'll ride the bus from there on....well that may depend on how much I will be able to be home too I guess. Wow... less than a month til his birthday...that is great! they grow up too fast don't they!!


Oh 2x2s...I forgot about her wanting to take them out of their new school too already... hmmm I don't know that I would do that.... just dream about your favorite pirate tonight...that will take some stress away!!!!

I better go spend some time w/Mike...he'll begin to complain about disboards again. Have a great weekend everybody!! Not much can ruin my weekend now...my baby is home