You Want Me to Sew WHAT? - Update 7/22/12!!! Shocked?!?!?! So Am I!

[Lidian]

Funny story about that, actually!

The midwife had my due date incorrect with Phalen. They insisted on going by the ultrasound measurements instead of listening to me. So, based on my calculations, Phalen was born at 38weeks exactly. Based on theirs, he was 36 weeks and change.
Okay - so what, right? Well, by my calculations, he was still "two weeks early" and of course Feb 6th was literally one of the few days Dave's work had joked with me "Do NOT have the baby on this day!" because they had a huge tournament. After the tournament we were all supposed to go to his boss's house for a HUGE Super Bowl Party - to which we were bringing the chili.
So, when I had to call DH at work and tell him he definitely needed to come home, not a lot of people realized he was gone because they were all so super busy with the tournament.
I KID YOU NOT, about 15 minutes after kickoff, DH's phone rang. It was one of his co-workers calling. The conversation went like this:
Barry: Hey, Stern, aren't y'all coming to Joe's?
Dave: Um, no, man, we're at the hospital. Marianne had the baby.
Barry: Oh, yeah. That's right. Congratulations!
Dave: Thanks. Y'all have fun!
Barry: Oh, yeah. So, uh, does that mean you're not bringing any chili over
here?
Dave: No, sorry. I didn't have time to make any chili today.

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I'm working on another update . . . I promise I will post at least a few new pages tonight

So why didn't you make the chili? Those poor, poor chili-less people.

 

[miprender]

Funny story about that, actually!

The midwife had my due date incorrect with Phalen. They insisted on going by the ultrasound measurements instead of listening to me. So, based on my calculations, Phalen was born at 38weeks exactly. Based on theirs, he was 36 weeks and change.
Okay - so what, right? Well, by my calculations, he was still "two weeks early" and of course Feb 6th was literally one of the few days Dave's work had joked with me "Do NOT have the baby on this day!" because they had a huge tournament. After the tournament we were all supposed to go to his boss's house for a HUGE Super Bowl Party - to which we were bringing the chili.
So, when I had to call DH at work and tell him he definitely needed to come home, not a lot of people realized he was gone because they were all so super busy with the tournament.
I KID YOU NOT, about 15 minutes after kickoff, DH's phone rang. It was one of his co-workers calling. The conversation went like this:
Barry: Hey, Stern, aren't y'all coming to Joe's?
Dave: Um, no, man, we're at the hospital. Marianne had the baby.
Barry: Oh, yeah. That's right. Congratulations!
Dave: Thanks. Y'all have fun!
Barry: Oh, yeah. So, uh, does that mean you're not bringing any chili over
here?
Dave: No, sorry. I didn't have time to make any chili today.

​

I'm working on another update . . . I promise I will post at least a few new pages tonight

Why couldn't you have made chili before you went into labor:rolleyes

I was in the hospital with Noah when they played the Giants in regular games for their perfect season. I was in so much pain from the Csection and after baby contractions that I thought I was dying but nobody cared because the nurses kept coming in to watch the game

Sadly that year they lost

 

[NiniMorris]

When my middle child was born, we lived in DC. My husband became a Redskin fan. At Walter Reed they had just put tvs in the labor rooms (my DD is 29). While I was in labor, my husband and the doctor were watching the game. Luckily my daughter had the good sense to be born during half time...otherwise I would have had to deliver her myself!

(of course, the following week was the Washington/Dallas game...I really would have had to deliver her my self if she had waited until that day!)

I can so relate!

Nini

 

[mphalens]

Hey Y'all! I know it's been a few days since my last update, and I apologize!
I've been working on a million different things and I finally had some time today to do some more photo-journal pages.

One of the things I've been working on has been to get my computer and my iphone to communicate with one another. iLife '11 has been giving me fits and you don't realize how much you use the programs in it until you can't use them to your expectations. When i finally got them talking again, I was able to upload the pictures I'd taken on my phone while we were at Disney. So, please forgive me for back-tracking a bit while I add a few random pages to my trip report

Okay - I'm 99% sure I'm caught up now! I have some more iphone pictures, but I haven't gotten to their "places" in this trip report yet

 

[mommy2mrb]

hope they finally forgave you for not bringing the chili

I was induced with megan...had my ultrasound on a Thursday and it was showing her to measure around 9 pounds but my due date was still 10 days away, so they wanted to induce me...they couldn't get me a bed for that night and they didn't induce on the weekends....
so okay Monday right, nope Jim had a HUGE meeting at the golf course Tues morning...Jack Nicklaus and all the big wigs from the country club were coming in and he had to be there...so I had to wait until Tuesday night....I drove myself to the hospital and checked in at 4pm....Jim showed up at 545, induced at 6pm, megan was born at 703am on Wed morning...a longgggg, hard labor and 3 hours of pushing!
after she was born they said she was at least a week over due....came to find out they kept measuring me wrong, even though I told them I knew when I got preggers....megan was 8lb12oz and 21 1/2 inches!! thankfully we didn't have any complications with either of us


so back to your wonderful photos.....the boys are so cute with their outfits! love that Papa loves Mandy too, how sweet!
I'm a bacon girl too....that's usually how my buffet plates look
and way to work your car photo girl!!

 

[DMGeurts]

LOve the update Marianne!!!

So awesome that you got to have a Dismeet... You are so lucky that you've had so many!

That drink of yours looks mighty tasty... Where might I locate one of those???? LOL

OK - I just have to say that I am in love with the boys' outfits, and especially how they match with LMQ... How adorable! That is just a perfect picture!!!

And as for your outfit... It looks adorable... Do you have a close up of your shirt?? Is that your Disboutique one?

I also think you should have made some chili for those poor guys... What were you thinking? :rofl

I won't bore you all with my birthing stories... But Allison was 2 weeks late (had to be induced) she was born 9lbs 1.5oz 21.5 in long. Victoria, otoh, we couldn't keep her in... She was born 1 week early at 9lbs 2oz and 21.5in long... Which I think is ironic... Because Allison is early for everything... And we are constantly waiting on Victoria. LOL

D~

 

[mphalens]

hope they finally forgave you for not bringing the chili

I was induced with megan...had my ultrasound on a Thursday and it was showing her to measure around 9 pounds but my due date was still 10 days away, so they wanted to induce me...they couldn't get me a bed for that night and they didn't induce on the weekends....
so okay Monday right, nope Jim had a HUGE meeting at the golf course Tues morning...Jack Nicklaus and all the big wigs from the country club were coming in and he had to be there...so I had to wait until Tuesday night....I drove myself to the hospital and checked in at 4pm....Jim showed up at 545, induced at 6pm, megan was born at 703am on Wed morning...a longgggg, hard labor and 3 hours of pushing!
after she was born they said she was at least a week over due....came to find out they kept measuring me wrong, even though I told them I knew when I got preggers....megan was 8lb12oz and 21 1/2 inches!! thankfully we didn't have any complications with either of us


so back to your wonderful photos.....the boys are so cute with their outfits! love that Papa loves Mandy too, how sweet!
I'm a bacon girl too....that's usually how my buffet plates look
and way to work your car photo girl!!

I had a little chuckle at the "couldn't induce Monday night" . . . it's totally a "Golf World" thing, isn't it? The things DH has missed because of golf . . . a lot of people just don't understand. If the course had had their way the day Phalen was born . . . One of the guys above him actually asked if he really needed to go home right then or if he couldn't work a while longer Poor guy was single and just didn't understand. As it was DH did have to go into work for portions of the day every day that I was in the hospital with Phalen and he was back to work regularly the day after we came home.

Yes, bacon . . . we all love bacon in our house, but I think Phalen & I both could eat it for every meal (provided it was cooked to perfection) and not complain for at least a week! Bacon sandwiches are my personal favorite.

LOve the update Marianne!!!

So awesome that you got to have a Dismeet... You are so lucky that you've had so many!

That drink of yours looks mighty tasty... Where might I locate one of those???? LOL

OK - I just have to say that I am in love with the boys' outfits, and especially how they match with LMQ... How adorable! That is just a perfect picture!!!

And as for your outfit... It looks adorable... Do you have a close up of your shirt?? Is that your Disboutique one?

I also think you should have made some chili for those poor guys... What were you thinking? :rofl

I won't bore you all with my birthing stories... But Allison was 2 weeks late (had to be induced) she was born 9lbs 1.5oz 21.5 in long. Victoria, otoh, we couldn't keep her in... She was born 1 week early at 9lbs 2oz and 21.5in long... Which I think is ironic... Because Allison is early for everything... And we are constantly waiting on Victoria. LOL

D~

Ah yes, the DIS meet . . . I think Dave thought I was totally off my rocker when I said, "I know that outfit!" and ran over to introduce myself to a total stranger who WASN'T wearing said outfit But if I hadn't, I would have been kicking myself the rest of the trip. All of my DIS meets have been by chance though . . . look at how we met! I got bumped off my flight home and asked if you wanted to come pick up your pattern in person I got to meet Judy because she needed help with her shirts Kristen I met when (well, actually, it turned out we'd met before the DIS) I delivered her fabric purchases to her. Tami I met because she offered to give me a hand when I was learning how to applique. And now look! This summer we're going to get to meet ALL KINDS OF DISers!!!!

The drink - I could so go for one right now! And yes, it's only 8:09am. The little wooden drink stand by the water in France. I think it was in the $9 range, but they didn't skimp on the alcohol and it was very yummy!!!!

The boys outfits - yes, those outfits are one of my favorites from the trip! Finn will still wear his to school, etc. but sadly, Phalen says "No" I just loved that we got so many great pics with LMQ and Mater. We were VERY disappointed that Finn McMissile wasn't added though. . . Finn especially!!!!

My outfit - I do have a closer picture of my shirt - yes! you're right! It is my Disboutique one!!! You'll have to wait for more updates though before you get to see the closer pic of the shirt

Those poor guys - yeah, I was one of the few females connected to that bunch. . . I think I was the only WIFE of anyone that socialized in the group (The top boss was married, but no one else). . . I did a lot of things for those boys but DH is the one that makes chili in our house and although he did start to make it, he never finished it OR turned on the crock pot, so let me tell you what THAT mess was like when he got home the next day -

As for birth stories - I'm a birth story junkie Honestly, if Dave had a different career or we could afford a babysitter at the drop of a hat, I'd probably train to be a doula. If we ever get into a situation where I could become one, I probably will. . .

 

[mommy2mrb]

wow D~ how ironic the girls were so similar in their sizes!

yes the golf course world works on its own schedule... we actually had to schedule our wedding around another visit from Jack Nicklaus and didn't get a honeymoon until Christmas time. never could plan anything to far out in the schedule either!

Jim missed so much of the little things of Megan's life with his crazy schedule and we could never take vacations during the summer...only winter ones!
I was almost always the "token" girl since most of the wives didn't travel with their hubby job to job, but that's not what we wanted for our family, of course once Megan got into school, that all changed, but Jim always got it in his contract for travel time to come home everyone few weeks.

I need to try one of the slushies on our next trip!
love my bacon nice and crispy!

can't wait to meet up with you all this summer! I love my friends in the box! and we've been so blessed to meet so many of them this past year!

 

[miprender]

Love the updates. I'm afraid to make the bowling shirt pattern though I have it for about 2 years now But it came out great.

Get use to them not wanting to wear your outfits outside of Disney The only one who will wear things is my little one.

Love hearing all the baby stories. WOW you all had some big babies.

 

[basketkat]

Love the update!!! Mmmm that food all looks so yummy! I want to eat it right now!!!

Random Dismeet??? How FUN!!!!

As long as I'm longing for things I will take a Grand Marnier slush as well!

 

[nannye]

awesome trip report. Your boys are so adorable, looking forward to more.

 

[Pocahontis]

I found 'ya!

Your TR is great!! And we soo have the same taste! I ordered the flags of All-nations fabric (yes, discontinued - I have mine coming from Korea) to make the same shorts for my little guy, and dresses for my girls. Not to mention your HS outfits are also exactly what I was planning for my little guy. The cars and blk/wht bowling shirts (thats what I call them, ha.) I promise I am not stealing your ideas, great minds think alike

 

[mphalens]

I found 'ya!

Your TR is great!! And we soo have the same taste! I ordered the flags of All-nations fabric (yes, discontinued - I have mine coming from Korea) to make the same shorts for my little guy, and dresses for my girls. Not to mention your HS outfits are also exactly what I was planning for my little guy. The cars and blk/wht bowling shirts (thats what I call them, ha.) I promise I am not stealing your ideas, great minds think alike

Welcome!!!


The boys HS outfits are CarlaC's Bowling Shirt pattern and CarlaC's easy fits pattern CASE away!

I got lucky with my flags of all nations fabric - MaryJo's is close by and they still had a bolt - I ordered lots Don't have a ton left now, so it's in my "do I really want to cut this?" stash

 

[mrsksomeday]

I loved your update!! The clothes were amazing! I had to comment on this picture. I showed it to Bill because he makes fun of me when I take a picture of my favorite creation the Grey Goose Slushie!! I adore it, I love it, yummy!! Can't wait to have another one in May .

 

[mphalens]

I loved your update!! The clothes were amazing! I had to comment on this picture. I showed it to Bill because he makes fun of me when I take a picture of my favorite creation the Grey Goose Slushie!! I adore it, I love it, yummy!! Can't wait to have another one in May .

Gotta love the drink shots! and the food! I could go on and on with the crazy pictures I wanted to take Then there are also the pictures that HOW I took them was a little crazy (like using the trash cans in Epcot as a tripod who did that? oh yeah, me! )...

Hope you like the latest update!!!

 

[mphalens]

Well, let's see . . . when we last left our fearless band of travelers they were just leaving Lightning McQueen's Headquarters in Hollywood Studios. Where did they head to next, you ask? Well . . . to see what crazy things the second most fabulous pair of brothers (because we all know OUR P & F brotherly combo is the MOST fabulous pair! ) were getting into!

Coming up in the next installment . . .

Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirate's Life For Me!​

 

[mommy2mrb]

thanks for the great laugh! love the Banana Blaster
what a great time your boys had! we've never done it since Megan has no real interest in Star wars, but love the photos!

the P & F photos are so cute and sweet with your P & F!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

How adorable!

I love the story of Finn with the banana blaster and Darth.

And Phay sure looks like he gets into JTA - what fun. I've never been to this, since my girls do enjoy SW, but not that much. I do want to get on ST, we have never been on that either and I've heard great things about it.

I still love their outfits for this day - they just look so comfy and so "boy"... You did such a great job with everything. I know you drove, but just for curiosity - how many suitcases did you fit into???

D~

 

[Lidian]

How precious! (As always!)

I'm so looking forward to the kids doing JTA. They really enjoyed your pictures! I love that your DS was shooting "Dark" Vader with a banana! (My DS calls him "Dark" Vader.)

We're also looking forward to meeting P&F! Even DH is looking forward to this, as he's even a fan of the show!

Do you recall what time P&F make their appearance? I know in 2009, we happened to walk out of Muppets and were first in line for Cars. But I don't remember what time it was.

 

[mphalens]

thanks for the great laugh! love the Banana Blaster
what a great time your boys had! we've never done it since Megan has no real interest in Star wars, but love the photos!

the P & F photos are so cute and sweet with your P & F!!!

Glad to provide some giggles! I think a certain level of love for Star Wars is needed to enjoy the JTA show, that's for sure! My kids seem to have that in spades though

How adorable!

I love the story of Finn with the banana blaster and Darth.

And Phay sure looks like he gets into JTA - what fun. I've never been to this, since my girls do enjoy SW, but not that much. I do want to get on ST, we have never been on that either and I've heard great things about it.

I still love their outfits for this day - they just look so comfy and so "boy"... You did such a great job with everything. I know you drove, but just for curiosity - how many suitcases did you fit into???

D~

Phay gets SO into JTA!!! He really wanted to bring his entire Anakin costume to wear for it, but then we reminded him that might be confusing for people, seeing as Darth Vader might make an appearance and they are the same person. Luckily, he agreed, and just went with his Jedi Academy shirt instead (although I cringe when I see some of the pictures from later in the day with that shirt and his Cars jeans . . . they SO don't go together ).

You HAVE to do Star Tours! Maybe twice if you can - as the new version there are different missions!!!! it!

How precious! (As always!)

I'm so looking forward to the kids doing JTA. They really enjoyed your pictures! I love that your DS was shooting "Dark" Vader with a banana! (My DS calls him "Dark" Vader.)

We're also looking forward to meeting P&F! Even DH is looking forward to this, as he's even a fan of the show!

Do you recall what time P&F make their appearance? I know in 2009, we happened to walk out of Muppets and were first in line for Cars. But I don't remember what time it was.

P&F I think came out at 9:45, but I could be wrong . . . I know Phay & Dave went right from there to his JTA check in, so that seems about right timing wise.