I know, I know... Will wonders never cease... Keep laughing - it is with me not at me me..
So, yesterday was bad... painfully bad, but with the help of some well prescribed drugs I was able to sleep and all is much better today. The throbbing is very slight, and I think that Advil will take care of it.
We have a busy day ahead of us. Stephen is going to his first sleep away from home camp starting Monday and we need to get all of his gear packed, as well as get the missing pieces for him.
I must admit that I am a bit sad to see this day arrive. He is growing up and I want to stop time for a bit and enjoy him. Becca too for that matter. They are such good and caring kids when you peel back the stubborn and irritating layers... I know that this sounds like the typical mom attitude, but both Glenn and I are constantly being told what great kids we have. More so with Stephen as he has started to fill a different roll at camp. He did a couple weeks as a CILT (counselor in leadership training) and ever since then we have had people at the camp that we don't know tell us what a great kid he is. All I know is that when the camp director says he has a paid spot for when he is 15 something has to be going right!!
As for the cruise, I have to figure out how to wrap up our FE cabin gifts and I need to finish the craft that I started ages ago. I also need to get lollipop bags for the candy exchange. If I can get that done this week then I am a bit ahead of the game. I need to print a bunch of magnets and then cut them out, but I have started those as well.
I also need to spend time with my mom tomorrow. I didn't get there last weekend, due to Fathers Day and Glenn's Birthday, so I have to go this week!! I also need to bring her some stuff and get some stuff ordered for her.
Then we need to start watching for sales for Stephen and Glenn. Oh - and I need pirate costumes for them as well... But I am not sure what they decided to do... The one costume that Stephen liked is back in stock - so I might just order it for him... Then it is just Glenn that we need to figure out - but I think he is capable of that!
OK, gotta run! More later!
6.26.2010
6.25.2010
Bad things come in threes....
I have heard that, I have said it and now I am starting to believe it.
1. February - Stephen breaks the growth plate in his foot at the big toe, 2 weeks prior to baseball season starting, and he is a catcher. So, he was in a boot, a cast and a boot again... Not healed until mid April
2. June - Rebecca breaks her arm. A distal-radial buckle - which if you are going to have a break, this is the kind to get. They heal fast. She was put in a cast (6 more days) that looks like the Cheshire Cat. Very cute, but not very fun...
3. June - I break a tooth. Was all set for a root canal and crown, but no. I broke it all the way to the pulp of the tooth, infection was setting in (it was 2 days!! not like I waited 2 months to have it looked at) and I had to have it pulled. And to top it off on the same side of my mouth there were 2 other cracked teeth, so I have to get crowns. Now I have to go and get evaluated for an implant - OR get another crown and bridge the tooth. I don't want a bridge, so I am hoping that I can get the implant. Did I mention that the dentist found 2 other teeth that need crowns? Yes - for a total of 4!!! They are starting to fracture... Oh, and did I also mention that I see my kids dentist more than I see one for me? Do as I say, not as I do, yes?!
So, here I sit - hoping that this is the three. I don't think I can take much more than this... So, no cruise update for today... :(
More tomorrow!
1. February - Stephen breaks the growth plate in his foot at the big toe, 2 weeks prior to baseball season starting, and he is a catcher. So, he was in a boot, a cast and a boot again... Not healed until mid April
2. June - Rebecca breaks her arm. A distal-radial buckle - which if you are going to have a break, this is the kind to get. They heal fast. She was put in a cast (6 more days) that looks like the Cheshire Cat. Very cute, but not very fun...
3. June - I break a tooth. Was all set for a root canal and crown, but no. I broke it all the way to the pulp of the tooth, infection was setting in (it was 2 days!! not like I waited 2 months to have it looked at) and I had to have it pulled. And to top it off on the same side of my mouth there were 2 other cracked teeth, so I have to get crowns. Now I have to go and get evaluated for an implant - OR get another crown and bridge the tooth. I don't want a bridge, so I am hoping that I can get the implant. Did I mention that the dentist found 2 other teeth that need crowns? Yes - for a total of 4!!! They are starting to fracture... Oh, and did I also mention that I see my kids dentist more than I see one for me? Do as I say, not as I do, yes?!
So, here I sit - hoping that this is the three. I don't think I can take much more than this... So, no cruise update for today... :(
More tomorrow!
6.24.2010
Slacking yet again... A habit I need to break and fast!
So, when we last left off I was suring up excursions. As we are doing alot without DCL, it is all in the details. And the pocketbook, as in ours! In working with another family we found that we could do what we wanted to and save lots of money! A big plus to all of us. I am actually surprised at the amount of people that don't look into doing things on their own. Although we didn't go that route on our first cruise, i was able to save over 50% of the excursion fees second time around, and this time is no different. Our private tours right now are at about a 70% savings, which will go right to my D&B bag! LOL!
OK, so here are the plans...
Gibraltar - private tour of the rock, and a possible ride on the cable car - up and down - if the line is short and the little kids are up for it. With both families we will have 3 little girls under the age of 10, a 13 year old boy and then the big kids. So we are trying to be very aware of the limits that each can tolerate.
Madeira - private tour here as well. We have arranged a jeep tour of the island. It is geared to the East side, and was highly recommended. The tour also includes a 3 course lunch at a local restaurant which should be fun. The big kids are looking forward to it, the little ones don't know about it. It will hopefully be a nice change from mac and cheese, chicken fingers, hot dogs and all the other standard little kid foods. However, we also plan to bring stuff the little ones like so we are not dealing with that obstacle.
Our next stop is St. Maarten and we are doing a private tour there too! We have a van /SUV (not sure which) booked for the day and are planning to see the islands best - including a stop at Orient Beach where my boys will parasail, a stop at Maho beach to see the Planes come in. Looking forward to seeing the 12:20 KLM flight buzz the beach. We may get to Paradise Point (Pic?) to look down on things - but we are not sure that our tour guide will take us there. It is supposed to be an amazing view, but is also known for its high crime rate - specifically mugging tourists. This would be bad... however we are a group of 8 plus a driver and a guide, so we may be OK. We are also looking for a short stop (hour and a half or so) at the Butterfly Farm. I have great memories of my little boy when he was 8 (we saw a moth with a wing span as big as his head) but my little one doesn't remember the stop (she was 15 months old). However, as I hand the Christmas ornament with all the butterflies she always asks if she will get to see them. Now she will!! It isn't expensive to get in, and it is incredible to see all of them! The rest of the day will be filled in by the tour company, hopefully it will be a great day!!
We also go to Tortola. At present we have snorkeling and an island tour booked. DH is looking to try out snorkeling, so he may go there with our son and I will take Becca on the island tour. It should be a good day.
Last stop is Castaway Cay. We are booked for Parasailing here as well as the catamaran and snorkel tour. I want to drop the parasail as it is about double what we will pay at Orient Beach. If we do that I hope that we can get the kids settled and then head over to the adult beach for a nice lunch. If the kids wont settle in, then we will do the family beach for lunch and then the snorkeling time. I will snorkel this time as I really enjoy watching Stephen and how excited he gets!
And that is it. It sounds intense, nut as there are 6 sea days in there separating the European and Caribbean ports we should have plenty of time to relax and enjoy some family time.
More later!
OK, so here are the plans...
Gibraltar - private tour of the rock, and a possible ride on the cable car - up and down - if the line is short and the little kids are up for it. With both families we will have 3 little girls under the age of 10, a 13 year old boy and then the big kids. So we are trying to be very aware of the limits that each can tolerate.
Madeira - private tour here as well. We have arranged a jeep tour of the island. It is geared to the East side, and was highly recommended. The tour also includes a 3 course lunch at a local restaurant which should be fun. The big kids are looking forward to it, the little ones don't know about it. It will hopefully be a nice change from mac and cheese, chicken fingers, hot dogs and all the other standard little kid foods. However, we also plan to bring stuff the little ones like so we are not dealing with that obstacle.
Our next stop is St. Maarten and we are doing a private tour there too! We have a van /SUV (not sure which) booked for the day and are planning to see the islands best - including a stop at Orient Beach where my boys will parasail, a stop at Maho beach to see the Planes come in. Looking forward to seeing the 12:20 KLM flight buzz the beach. We may get to Paradise Point (Pic?) to look down on things - but we are not sure that our tour guide will take us there. It is supposed to be an amazing view, but is also known for its high crime rate - specifically mugging tourists. This would be bad... however we are a group of 8 plus a driver and a guide, so we may be OK. We are also looking for a short stop (hour and a half or so) at the Butterfly Farm. I have great memories of my little boy when he was 8 (we saw a moth with a wing span as big as his head) but my little one doesn't remember the stop (she was 15 months old). However, as I hand the Christmas ornament with all the butterflies she always asks if she will get to see them. Now she will!! It isn't expensive to get in, and it is incredible to see all of them! The rest of the day will be filled in by the tour company, hopefully it will be a great day!!
We also go to Tortola. At present we have snorkeling and an island tour booked. DH is looking to try out snorkeling, so he may go there with our son and I will take Becca on the island tour. It should be a good day.
Last stop is Castaway Cay. We are booked for Parasailing here as well as the catamaran and snorkel tour. I want to drop the parasail as it is about double what we will pay at Orient Beach. If we do that I hope that we can get the kids settled and then head over to the adult beach for a nice lunch. If the kids wont settle in, then we will do the family beach for lunch and then the snorkeling time. I will snorkel this time as I really enjoy watching Stephen and how excited he gets!
And that is it. It sounds intense, nut as there are 6 sea days in there separating the European and Caribbean ports we should have plenty of time to relax and enjoy some family time.
More later!
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