You light ‘em, they fight ‘em! A GCV/Disneyland Resort December 2014 PTR- we're out!

[rentayenta]

From the Disney Food Blog. Can't wait to try one of these!

3 weeks!!!














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[Pinkocto]

3 Weeks!!!!!! ​

How's work?

 

[rentayenta]

3 Weeks!!!!!! ​

How's work?

Nuts, pun intended! We had an MD fall ill so we went on divert which was good. Not that the MD is ill but that we were on divert. As of Monday I am all on my own aside from PRN people. The docs are being patient and are really great to work with. The RNs are a little understandably antsy but I am trying to communicate as clearly as I can. They are going from 2.5 full-time therapists to me and a PRN person daily. Phones may go unanswered etc but I can't kill myself trying to do it all. I also refuse to be the only one uncomfortable in this situation. I would never purposefully make it uncomfortable for anyone but do you see what I am saying? It's going to take a total team approach. Unlike the other two therapists, I won't do my documentation as much on the unit like they did but in my office for no other reason than it's just too noisy; too many bodies in a small space. I am going to let everyone know that I won't be reachable on vacation as well. I will usually text back on vacation and maybe take the occasional call but I'm not doing that anymore; Michael asked me to draw that boundary and he's right. There are other resources that the PRNs can use while I am out. If I didn't adore my boss so much, I wouldn't have agreed to this not that I was given much of a choice. Too much info?


How's your weekend?






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[Pinkocto]

Nuts, pun intended! We had an MD fall ill so we went on divert which was good. Not that the MD is ill but that we were on divert. As of Monday I am all on my own aside from PRN people. The docs are being patient and are really great to work with. The RNs are a little understandably antsy but I am trying to communicate as clearly as I can. They are going from 2.5 full-time therapists to me and a PRN person daily. Phones may go unanswered etc but I can't kill myself trying to do it all. I also refuse to be the only one uncomfortable in this situation. I would never purposefully make it uncomfortable for anyone but do you see what I am saying? It's going to take a total team approach. Unlike the other two therapists, I won't do my documentation as much on the unit like they did but in my office for no other reason than it's just too noisy; too many bodies in a small space. I am going to let everyone know that I won't be reachable on vacation as well. I will usually text back on vacation and maybe take the occasional call but I'm not doing that anymore; Michael asked me to draw that boundary and he's right. There are other resources that the PRNs can use while I am out. If I didn't adore my boss so much, I wouldn't have agreed to this not that I was given much of a choice. Too much info?


How's your weekend?






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Never too much info Yes, you must draw a boundry line. And you mustn't kill yourself with all the work. You'll just end up getting sick and then things will be worse all around. Ugh, what a stressful situation though they need to get a move on and hire somebody lickety split! I'm glad the doctors are good to work with, some here are not team players. And those nurses need to get on the ball and work with everybody else. Nobody can do it on their own, everybody needs to work together all the time and it wouldn't be an effort when things are hard. Sadly that's easier said than done.

My weekend has not been good work wise, but nothing compared to yours. Too much stress. Tomorrow I'm planning on going to the local fair to see some alpacas

 

[rentayenta]

Never too much info Yes, you must draw a boundry line. And you mustn't kill yourself with all the work. You'll just end up getting sick and then things will be worse all around. Ugh, what a stressful situation though they need to get a move on and hire somebody lickety split! I'm glad the doctors are good to work with, some here are not team players. And those nurses need to get on the ball and work with everybody else. Nobody can do it on their own, everybody needs to work together all the time and it wouldn't be an effort when things are hard. Sadly that's easier said than done.

My weekend has not been good work wise, but nothing compared to yours. Too much stress. Tomorrow I'm planning on going to the local fair to see some alpacas

I'm sorry friend. What's happening at your job? What's causing the extra stress? E you have to work any holidays?


Alpacas? Cool!​

 

[MEK]

Woo hoo for 3 weeks!!!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

Woo hoo for 3 weeks!!!!!!

Its so close. I woke up with that holy-moly-I've-got-so-much-to-do-before-vacation-feeling today. So what did I do? Made code and got on the DIS. I keep forgetting I've got 4 days in Vegas before this trip.



Update on Vegas: another mom and I are going to drive our boys together. She's got little little kids that she'll leave at home with the dad and then she and I will drive. This plan really alleviates some stress for me. She's from here so snow driving doesn't bother her. She's very sweet, lots younger, and we've had some good chats through the three years the boys have played. It
L be fun for them too to have each other during the drive. She's also very healthy and active so that'll keep me from Slim Jim's and cheese popcorn on the drive. I did find out we've got two games the day after Thanksgiving and two on that Saturday. We'll only play Sunday if we make the playoffs, which is highly unlikely. Our coach made some poor decisions this season and our boys have almost stepped backwards.....sadly. Anyway, we'll be able to drive home early Sunday morning which will be nice.

20 days!!!





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[franandaj]

It's getting really close now!

Keep in mind it's really cold here! You might freeze in your bikini!

 

[rentayenta]

It's getting really close now!

Keep in mind it's really cold here! You might freeze in your bikini!

The high today as 28*. I think I'll be good. And for the record there won't be any bikini wearing. Mama has put on a few (read 5) solid pounds. I know it doesn't sound like much but I'm only 5 ft tall. In fact I've been lazy as heck so I'm going to start walking again today. In the below freezing temps.


Was just talking with Michael about visiting you and KVC. Would Sunday or Monday or during the week be better? We chatted about this but we didn't come up with a plan. I don't want to miss you so I am thinking earlier in the trip may be better. Time seems to escape me once I'm there.​

 

[rentayenta]

No sooner than posting my good soccer news did the mom text and say that her hubby may have to go as our coach needs help. Back to plan A. Poop! They did offer to take Joshua. Not sure how I feel about that......mom guilt blows.​

 

[eandesmom]

No sooner than posting my good soccer news did the mom text and say that her hubby may have to go as our coach needs help. Back to plan A. Poop! They did offer to take Joshua. Not sure how I feel about that......mom guilt blows.​

It is OK to miss a tournament. I think you should get over it. Really. I get that you want to be there but to do that drive, solo, for that? With all you have on your plate???? He will be fine, he will have a blast and as you well well know there were be lots and lots and LOTS more tournaments.

I also think that is is ok, and actually good, that our kids learn that life does not revolve around them 100% of the time. I don't think in a million years that your kids have those kinds of entitled issues but still, it's important that they know that while we do our best to go to everything, facilitate all they want to do, it can't always happen.

My 2 cents.

I know you'll end up going but I do think it would be good for you not to.

 

[rentayenta]

It is OK to miss a tournament. I think you should get over it. Really. I get that you want to be there but to do that drive, solo, for that? With all you have on your plate???? He will be fine, he will have a blast and as you well well know there were be lots and lots and LOTS more tournaments.

I also think that is is ok, and actually good, that our kids learn that life does not revolve around them 100% of the time. I don't think in a million years that your kids have those kinds of entitled issues but still, it's important that they know that while we do our best to go to everything, facilitate all they want to do, it can't always happen.

My 2 cents.

I know you'll end up going but I do think it would be good for you not to.

I adore you. You're 110% right. He knows we're getting right back in the car literally 6 days later. He said he's good going with his buddy and dad. He went to AZ on his own this summer so I am not worried about him that way. I guess I feel selfish because I technically can go but am choosing not to. If we weren't going to CA right after, I wouldn't even debate going. I really think I won't go. I will have to pay for one night if we cancel but still I am looking to save about $500 which won't suck by any means.

We also have tournaments in Feb and March that I will attending. ​

 

[franandaj]

The high today as 28*. I think I'll be good. And for the record there won't be any bikini wearing. Mama has put on a few (read 5) solid pounds. I know it doesn't sound like much but I'm only 5 ft tall. In fact I've been lazy as heck so I'm going to start walking again today. In the below freezing temps.


Was just talking with Michael about visiting you and KVC. Would Sunday or Monday or during the week be better? We chatted about this but we didn't come up with a plan. I don't want to miss you so I am thinking earlier in the trip may be better. Time seems to escape me once I'm there.​

I can't even imagine 28, nor do I want to. I'm somewhat dreading Seattle for a week. I did find a full-length rain coat cleaning out the old house yesterday. New with tags! I got it at the Travelsmith outlet in Palo Alto, we visited there between 5-10 years ago!

Sunday would be better probably, but either day is fine. You can also pick up the air mattress. We have nothing Sunday and Monday all I have is the chiropractor.

I think you should skip the tournament too. He's a big boy now and can do it on his own. Especially with a friend and their dad.

 

[jedijill]

I think you are making the right decision to stay home. Cynthia made a great point.

Alison, you would be freezing here today! It finally stopped snowing...I'm already tired of winter.

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

I can't even imagine 28, nor do I want to. I'm somewhat dreading Seattle for a week. I did find a full-length rain coat cleaning out the old house yesterday. New with tags! I got it at the Travelsmith outlet in Palo Alto, we visited there between 5-10 years ago!

Sunday would be better probably, but either day is fine. You can also pick up the air mattress. We have nothing Sunday and Monday all I have is the chiropractor.

I think you should skip the tournament too. He's a big boy now and can do it on his own. Especially with a friend and their dad.

You're right, he'll be fine. He did as it part of him will be sad without one of us there but he understands. We took his buddy last time and his friend was fine without his family but we're the fun family. LOL!


Sunday it is. I'm excited to see KVC/CN.

Glad you found a raincoat. You'll need it I'm sure. I can't believe Thanksgiving is so soon.​

I think you are making the right decision to stay home. Cynthia made a great point.

Alison, you would be freezing here today! It finally stopped snowing...I'm already tired of winter.

Jill in CO

I'm with you. No snow but its already bitter cold.


I agree. It's okay to stay home. I'll still split the gas money and send him plenty for food. We do have to pay the first night of the room but its better than 3 nights.​

 

[PrincessInOz]

I agree. It's okay to stay home. I'll still split the gas money and send him plenty for food. We do have to pay the first night of the room but its better than 3 nights.​

Glad you're happy with the decision.

I'm late to the conversation; but I completely agree with Cynthia as well. We have a single child, who has turned 14 going on 15. DH still treats him like a little boy but it is definitely time for early teenagers to learn to take positive risks and also to be given room to fly solo for a bit. They aren't going to be able to do that with parents hovering around. Glad you've come to the same conclusion and not go to this tournament.

 

[rentayenta]

Glad you're happy with the decision.

I'm late to the conversation; but I completely agree with Cynthia as well. We have a single child, who has turned 14 going on 15. DH still treats him like a little boy but it is definitely time for early teenagers to learn to take positive risks and also to be given room to fly solo for a bit. They aren't going to be able to do that with parents hovering around. Glad you've come to the same conclusion and not go to this tournament.

Thank you for the support friend. He did two weeks in AZ at soccer camp with minimal parent supervision so I am not worried about this in that vein. I don't want him to feel lonely during their down time. I'm goofy but he and I are buddies. But I am good with my decision. If the Disney trip wasn't 6 days later, I wouldn't contemplate it but this just makes sense.​

 

[Pinkocto]

I'm sorry friend. What's happening at your job? What's causing the extra stress? E you have to work any holidays?


Alpacas? Cool!​

The alpacas were beyond cool, it was freezing out but it was fun to go. And I got some Christmas shopping done which was even better.

We're still short staffed and it always seems like I'm the one left holding the short stick. Next year I'm leaving, I'm hoping to last until after October but not sure if my sanity will allow it. I don't have to work on Thanksgiving but not sure about what will happen with Christmas and New Years. The unit is closed but we have to shift everybody which is even more stressful than actually working the holiday. Things could be worse but I'm still stressed. Still losing pounds so that helps.


Whatever happens with Vegas I know Josh will understand. And you not driving all that way alone will be good. Cynthia said some wise words.

 

[catherines_mama]

Love it! Followed your big trip to THV/AKV last year. Glad to have found this one

This summer we are doing similar. Have 2 Bdrm AKV Kidani to take our best friends to WDW for a week in June. We are so excited to share the world with them.

We also live in the land of Borrow. Our next DVC trip will be summer 2017 to DL. I'll have those frantic mornings to try to get GCV as well. I'll start with the 1st day of break and just keep trying til we book. Since this might be a once in a lifer for us to take the family to Cali, we want to make the most and do more than DL so it'll be interesting.

Looking forward to more updates and your trip itself! So close!

 

[eandesmom]

I adore you. You're 110% right. He knows we're getting right back in the car literally 6 days later. He said he's good going with his buddy and dad. He went to AZ on his own this summer so I am not worried about him that way. I guess I feel selfish because I technically can go but am choosing not to. If we weren't going to CA right after, I wouldn't even debate going. I really think I won't go. I will have to pay for one night if we cancel but still I am looking to save about $500 which won't suck by any means.

We also have tournaments in Feb and March that I will attending. ​

Well, you and I both know he had to go to AZ on his own, that's how those camps work! It is not a Joshua issue, it is totally mom guilt. Of course he's your buddy and he wants you there but he will also be fine without you being there too.

I would argue that not going is a better mom decision. Between the insantiy at your work, extra hours there, and a trip 6 days later, you (ok, I would be) will be a lot less fun, prepared and relaxed leading up to the trip and maybe even the first day or so on it if you don't have that time to prepare. You can only do so much, should only try that much. Beyond letting him have that time on his own, which is good for him, you need to put you first sometimes. That isn't selfish, it's better for everyone.