Your life just fell apart & came back together,what are you going to do next? TR UP!

[Trentmom]

Hey Jenn

Just checking in to see if anything is new

 

[inkedupmomma]

Man... it's been almost a month since my last post! Sawwwwy guys! I should also apologize for not really keeping up with any other ptr/tr either :/

Life has been busy, and that's a good thing.. right?

everything is going well on my end, but no real Disney talk to speak of..like nothing :/ We are all excited as heck for teh trip, but can't really do a whole lot just yet. After Christmas I will start to really pin point my ADR choices, and Hotel choice for sure! I'm still on the fence about both

SO... since I don't have much Disney talk, I'll talk about the Holidays!

Our thanksgiving was fun, my sister a had a baby the week before turkey day, so we had a nice lil bundle of joy here on Thanksgiving! She was So cute and ITTY BITTY!! under 6lbs! She made my uterus hurt! If I didn't have a Disney trip in less than a year I would prolly start thinking about making a Bob baby! I say if I didn't have a Disney trip because I DO NOT want to be prego in HOT WDW! That and, after 2 babies from 2 different guys and NO wedding ever, it may be nice to get married i'll keep you updated in that though LOL

So, lets talk about Christmas now!! OH, and Kayla's birthday!! In exactly 2 weeks, I will have a 10 year old If you can't tell from my emoticons, I am NOT happy about this! I can't even begin to understand where 10 years has gone?? How, who,why,where,when, HOW?? It seems so crazy, like a big blur. And good grief, SO much has happened in that 10 years! I think after 10 years though, I have finally figured life out a bit more! I guess thats why being a teenage mom isn't always a great idea, you kinda have to go through a bunch of crap before you have that aha moment. Then again, she and I have grown together through all of this, and maybe that is what will keep us forever bonded?

This year for her birthday, I have decided to once again throw a surprise party! So far though, one of her friends blabbed about it, because she didn;t know it was a surprise Thank God my lil lovey buggy is gullible, cause she totally bought my lie [ I told her, I sent all my friends an email reminding them that her birthday is coming up, and that is probably what the little girl saw, not an invite ] So good right?? She bought it!

Anywho, on to the good part, the party!! It is going to be at a tea house! Theme is amad hatter tea party..although, since it's at a tea house I can't do a whole lot decor wise I did however buy big over sized tea cups, and the alice in wonderland tea that is sold in Disney World, that I am going to place in the big tea cups! I'll prolly add some candy too! Although, I am open to suggestions! Keep in mind, I won't have a whole lot of room once I add the package of tea!

I hope this all works out as I have it visioned in my head! I figured by 10, the girls are slighlty more sophisticated and can behave themselves at a place such as this! I hope I am not wrong and they are bored out of their skulls The girls will get there and meet up with Bob and be seated and then I will tell Kayla that we are going out for a special girls brunch, when we get there......SURPRISE!!!

Once seated, they will all be served fancy tea, tea sandwiches, scones, and then petite desserts! Should be fun..right?? that sounds fun, not totally lame and boring..right?? LOL!

After that party, we are surprising her with a trip to NYC... we did this last year as well! Last year I surprised her with tickets to see Shrek on broadway, this year we will just meet up with my dad who lives in NYC, and grab dinner with him, his birthday is the day before hers!

After dinner, we will spend the night at his house, and the next day we plan on visiting the new Times Square Disney store!! I can not wait for that! Funny, last year we went to the old Disney store that was going out of business, now we're going to the brand new one! We will also go see teh tree and all that other touristy NYC Christmasy stuff! It never gets old for me!

So thats my birthday plan for her..what do you think???

For her birthday gift, we bought her a new Nintendo DSi. She has a DSlite right now, but we decided to upgrade for her, as Jack now plays a DS and it didn't make sense to buy a 4 year old one at the prices they are, plus shes been dying for the DSi since it's release! Killing 2 birds with one stone!


OMG..2 weeks til bday, 3 weeks til Christmas! Can y'all believe how DIFFERENT my life is from last year?? Go ahead..read my TR from last year.. BIG TIME DIFFERENT.... 2010 started off heart breaking and life altering, but has turned out to be the best year of my entire life!

and THAT is what I was grateful for at Thanksgiving! I feel beyond blessed to have so much love, good friends, and just wonderful stuff going on! I can hardly wait for Disney World, although i do not talk about it much on here, I have never been so excited to go there!

I have ALWAYS wanted to go to WDW with Bob, and I am finally getting my chance!


So again, 3 weeks until Christmas!! Tell me about you guys?? What have you bought? A re you done yet, not even started? What do you want Santa to leave under your tree? Got any fun plans?

Hope you are all well! I look forward to reading your responses!

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

Your uterus hurt? That is a great way to describe that feeling! We have had a pregnancy epidemic at work and the first woman to have her baby brought the baby in to meet everyone the other day. So between seeing the beautiful baby girl and the seeing pregnant women every day – my biological clock has been ticking like a time bomb! But I understand where you are coming from about wanting to be married before having another kid. I guess I need to find a good boyfriend before I get married, huh? And being preggo in Disney is no picnic. Just ask my mom who did it 3 Summers in a row!

I think your idea for a surprise tea party birthday is great! And I’m so glad that Kayla brought your excuse and the party will still be a surprise. Time must be flying for you since her birthday is a week before Christmas! I know it is flying for me! I have been so busy at work, I haven’t had time to buy any gifts yet! My kids and I just started decorating this weekend. Usually, I have the tree up the day after Thanksgiving – so I am WAY behind!

 

[ronnmel]

I understand the feeling, there is a baby epidemic around me too. Between the 6 that gave birth in the last year, and the 9 that are due next spring, I feel like I'm gonna be late to the party! But I want to wait for my wedding too, and then wait another three months so I'm not pregnant at Disney. I can go so rarely, I want to make the most of it!

I'm sure the party will be a blast. We'll be here waiting to see the pictures.

 

[Trentmom]

sorry, I didnt realized you posted after I did

I think Her Bday party sounds awesome. I think they are plenty old enough to be able to behave and enjoy themselves there. Can't wait to see pics

NYC sounds awesome. I never made it to the old Disney store, but am dying to make it to the new one

2 weeks ago out of nowhere, Trent asks for the DS. He is really into Mario Brothers right now.

Toys R Us had a buy one, get one 50% off video sale. I got him Epic Mickey for WII and New Mario Brothers game for DS

Now I just need to get the DS I Get paid on Friday, so plan on getting him the DS XL.....

Got him lego rock bank. I have to go and get accessories for it. Steve found a credible seller on EBay who sells the packages a ton cheaper than the store, so will get that this weekend too

Legos, movies, wii games, more legos, that will be his christmas

I am itching to plan my trip to Disney. I have a ticker in my siggies, not nothing booked yet.

Have to wait until after Christmas, so have money for a deposit and then I can plan away

I think your trip to Disney this year is going to the best one yet.

 

[inkedupmomma]

Your uterus hurt? That is a great way to describe that feeling! We have had a pregnancy epidemic at work and the first woman to have her baby brought the baby in to meet everyone the other day. So between seeing the beautiful baby girl and the seeing pregnant women every day – my biological clock has been ticking like a time bomb! But I understand where you are coming from about wanting to be married before having another kid. I guess I need to find a good boyfriend before I get married, huh? And being preggo in Disney is no picnic. Just ask my mom who did it 3 Summers in a row!
your mom is a brave woman!
I think your idea for a surprise tea party birthday is great! And I’m so glad that Kayla brought your excuse and the party will still be a surprise. Time must be flying for you since her birthday is a week before Christmas! I know it is flying for me! I have been so busy at work, I haven’t had time to buy any gifts yet! My kids and I just started decorating this weekend. Usually, I have the tree up the day after Thanksgiving – so I am WAY behind!

I think EVERYONE was busier than ever this season! Hope you got it up in a reasonable time

I understand the feeling, there is a baby epidemic around me too. Between the 6 that gave birth in the last year, and the 9 that are due next spring, I feel like I'm gonna be late to the party! But I want to wait for my wedding too, and then wait another three months so I'm not pregnant at Disney. I can go so rarely, I want to make the most of it!

I'm sure the party will be a blast. We'll be here waiting to see the pictures.

Sorry for te late delay but posting soon!

sorry, I didnt realized you posted after I did

I think Her Bday party sounds awesome. I think they are plenty old enough to be able to behave and enjoy themselves there. Can't wait to see pics

NYC sounds awesome. I never made it to the old Disney store, but am dying to make it to the new one

2 weeks ago out of nowhere, Trent asks for the DS. He is really into Mario Brothers right now.

Toys R Us had a buy one, get one 50% off video sale. I got him Epic Mickey for WII and New Mario Brothers game for DS

Now I just need to get the DS I Get paid on Friday, so plan on getting him the DS XL.....

Got him lego rock bank. I have to go and get accessories for it. Steve found a credible seller on EBay who sells the packages a ton cheaper than the store, so will get that this weekend too

Legos, movies, wii games, more legos, that will be his christmas

I am itching to plan my trip to Disney. I have a ticker in my siggies, not nothing booked yet.

Have to wait until after Christmas, so have money for a deposit and then I can plan away

I think your trip to Disney this year is going to the best one yet.

fyi..new Disney store, not as fantastical as I had hoped. BOO! SO..it's after Christmas... book that trip yet

 

[inkedupmomma]

254 days!! wahoooo!

OK, first off, Happy Holidays to everyone! So sorry I have been MIA! December has been the month form HE**!!! Sadly, Bob lost BOTH of his grandparents this month within 12 days of each other! Grandma went first, then grandpa 12 days later. Even doctor said, pretty much of a broken heart

So with all of that, and Kayla's bday and then Christmas being thrown upside down, life has been crazy. Both services were beautiful though, and really showed me how lucky I am to have Bob and his family in my life! I know it sounds weird, but I felt so much closer to him and his family after all of this. Sadly, Bob's grandpa passed on Kayla's bday! But Bob was so great, and kept it together so we could pull off the surprise, which went great!

The party was SO much more than I was even expecting! We winded up getting our own private room and all! The food was delicious, and the servers were too sweet for words! Although one of Kayla's friends blabbed about the party, I was able to cover it up! So when she and I got there she was super surprised!

Here are some pics from that morning when she opened gifts here and then of the party!
Puppy birthday kisses!

She REALLY loved her new DSi!

Pics from her SURPRISE party! Interior pics courtesy of Bob, pre everyone showing up!! This man is def the man for me..even took food pics! He'll def be helping me out for the TR pics!

 

[inkedupmomma]

So, as you can see, the party was a HUGE HIT! I really want to do tea at GF now!

Now for Christmas! Although we had a lot of sadness, we winded up having a great time! Originally we planned on doing Christmas at Bob's grandparents house, as they have for he past 3 years due t his grandma's illness, but with both of them passing, his parents decided to just stay home, and we decided to do the same, and invited my family over. That worked out great for me, as my family was annoyed that I wasn't doing Christmas with them this year

Check out how big my babies have gotten in one year!

2009

2010

How did THAT happen?? When did THAT happen??

We all got new Disney PJ's, and that is what they got to open on Christmas eve! You would think after 10 years, Kayla would know what she is going to open that night..but it's like a surprise every year

Check out Riley the black nosed dog reindeer wannabe!

Silly us

spoiled rotten children! what you can't really see, is all of the stuff in the back of the trees under the stairs, kind of ridiculous!

Disney Lovin!

and last but not least, even Riley got gifts from Santa

All in all, we had a GREAT Christmas! Best I can ever remember! Even Kayla said this was the best Christmas she has ever had, and I know she wasn't talking about the presents, unless you count Bob as our gift! He honestly made this year better than anything we could have ever hoped for! He is just fun, laid back, and so much less stressful and miserable tan John was! He was such a grouch and just made things not fun when they should have been! Even my miserable, man hating mom loves Bob and agreed he is WAY nicer and much more caring for me and my kids than John ever was!

Not pictured yet, is our day after Christmas, where Christmas continued at Bobs parents house! I wrote his mom an email today, thanking her for making us all feel so welcomed and loved! It is amazing to walk into someones home and feel like you are home! I know I have known Bob for 13 years, so it helps, but his family truly treats myself and the kids like we are their family, flesh and blood. My kids said all week, I can't wait for Sunday! Not Saturday which was Christmas, BUT Sunday, the day we were going to Nonna and Pop Pops [what they call Bobs parents!]

I mean, that speaks volumes to me! It was a great time! That day it winded up snowing like a mofo, and if you live in PA,NJ, OR NY then you know what am talking about! Lucky for us, we were spending the night! Even luckier, Bob got a call form work on Monday saying he didn't have to come in due to the snow!! A little extra Christmas magic?? I think so! and to top it off, it was our 10 month anniversary yesterday So, not only did I not have to leave , but I got to spend the whole day with my lover, and his kind family! To top that off, we all got snow tubes for Christmas and were able to go sledding with them in the fresh million inch snow! Did I mention Bobs parents live on a lake? A lake that froze over and we were able to slide and "ice" skate on!! BEAUTIFUL! and to top that off, Bobs parents had gotten all of us gift cards to an Indian resturaunt near them, and they offered to baby sit last night so he and I, his bro and his friend could all go out for an adult night out! SO sweet! Btw, apparently Jenn can NOT eat ANYTHING Indian LOL BUT, you should all be proud, I tried a lot of stuff! Old Jenn would have NEVER done that!


So that has been my month! Some terrible times, but also some great times! In other news, we also went to NYC the day after Kayla's birthday party! NYC looks gorgeous around the holidays, and i recommend going to site see if you never have! BUT, the new Disney store...what a let down! The old one was WAY better! Oh well, still cool that they have one in NYC at all I suppose??

In Disney news, we decided to change resorts! I called today, and luckily they were able to keep everything I had and just switch the resort! We are now staying at Port Orleans French Quarter! I am super stoked, and so are the kids!


Now all I have to do, is start really thinking ADR's! We are very lucky to have 2 sets of great friends down in WDW while we are, so planning should be a blast!

I'll repost our dining choices some time soon!

If I don't get back on soon enough, I hope you all have a wonderful new year! I wish you all the happiness that I have been feeling for the past 10 months!

and OMG, can you all believe that I am rapidly approaching a year since John left???

It is amazing how much ones life can change in the blink of an eye!

Big hugs to you all, and thanks for sticking around while I slowly but surely post mostly randomness!

 

[Trentmom]

I know it is after Christmas, but have to wait until next pay day

Jan 6th and then hoping I can officially book my trip


I am very sorry to hear of his grandparents. I agree...I think the other passed of a broken heart


So glad kayla had such a nice party otherwise and your Christmas sound awesome

I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Years

 

[ronnmel]

My sympathy to Bob and his family for the lost of his grandparents.

On a more positive note, very glad that Kayla enjoyed her birthday party, and that you guys had an amazing Christmas.

 

[inkedupmomma]

I know it is after Christmas, but have to wait until next pay day

Jan 6th and then hoping I can officially book my trip

I'll keep my disney fingers crossed for you!
I am very sorry to hear of his grandparents. I agree...I think the other passed of a broken heart


So glad kayla had such a nice party otherwise and your Christmas sound awesome

I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Years

Thank you! You guys too!

My sympathy to Bob and his family for the lost of his grandparents.
thank you
On a more positive note, very glad that Kayla enjoyed her birthday party, and that you guys had an amazing Christmas.

thanks! I hope you all had a great Holiday as well!

 

[Colleen27]

I just found your PTR and I'm hooked. I adore a good love story! I met my own prince at a time in my life where I thought I'd never have real love, not long after my loser ex cheated and walked out on me and my son. There are no words for what he brought to our lives. We've been together 11 years now, married for 8, and he's still my knight in shining armor (and my Disney enabler - we're planning a Disney 10th anniversary for our 2012 trip! ).

You DD is beautiful, by the way, and I know just what you mean about growing up together. I had my son when I was 18 and he's officially going to be a teenager himself 3 weeks from today.

 

[KatMark]

My deepest sympathy to Bob and to all of you on your loss. Love the Christmas pics...I can't believe how the kids have grown.

Happy New Year.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Happy New Year! I posted the other night, and the the boards went down and I forgot to come back.

So nice to see you SO happy! Love the birthday Tea Party! I'm glad it went so well, and that you had such a wonderful Christmas!

 

[inkedupmomma]

I just found your PTR and I'm hooked. I adore a good love story! I met my own prince at a time in my life where I thought I'd never have real love, not long after my loser ex cheated and walked out on me and my son. There are no words for what he brought to our lives. We've been together 11 years now, married for 8, and he's still my knight in shining armor (and my Disney enabler - we're planning a Disney 10th anniversary for our 2012 trip! ).

You DD is beautiful, by the way, and I know just what you mean about growing up together. I had my son when I was 18 and he's officially going to be a teenager himself 3 weeks from today.

Hi, thank you so much for joining in! I see you post all over these boards I love a good love story too! especially mine LOL..especially the part where he loves Disney!! I'm sorry about your boy turning into a teenager.. I owuld be a hot m ess. That is going to be a BAD time for me... only 3 years left to prep!

My deepest sympathy to Bob and to all of you on your loss. Love the Christmas pics...I can't believe how the kids have grown.

Happy New Year.

Thanks Kat! Happy New Year to you too! How are you guys? Sorry I have been so MIA, life has been one huge roller coaster! I am hoping for some calm in 2011..not too much, but just a little

Happy New Year! I posted the other night, and the the boards went down and I forgot to come back.

So nice to see you SO happy! Love the birthday Tea Party! I'm glad it went so well, and that you had such a wonderful Christmas!

I hate when the boards do that!!! Thanks for coming back though! Now that we are officially in 2011, I am in full on planning mode! Bob is even joining in, so expect some sort of update soonish! Hope you had a great holiday and new year

 

[tinacaplan]

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. So sorry for your loss. That's tough, especially around the holidays.

Your daughter's tea party looked so charming and lovely. What a lucky girl!

And believe, I hear you on the calm...here's hoping 2011 is a bit more calm for everyone!

 

[Beka]

I didn't realize Bob's grandparents died! So so sorry Jenn! ((hugs))

Happy new year!

Oh, and guess what... YOU GO TO WDW THIS YEAR!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. So sorry for your loss. That's tough, especially around the holidays.

Your daughter's tea party looked so charming and lovely. What a lucky girl!

And believe, I hear you on the calm...here's hoping 2011 is a bit more calm for everyone!

a bit more calm, and lot more happy for us all!

I didn't realize Bob's grandparents died! So so sorry Jenn! ((hugs))

Happy new year!

Oh, and guess what... YOU GO TO WDW THIS YEAR!!

thanks Beka! and guess what I do get to go THIS year.. quite a while from now, but at least we are finally in the year! by the time we go, it will have been 2 years since we went can't let that happen again lol

 

[inkedupmomma]

Happy New Year everyone!

 

[Beka]

OMG! kisses kisses! My favorite girl & snugglepuppy! That is too friggin' cute!