Christmas Countdown - 2012

[shellie12]

We all knew what you meant. There's nothing wrong with wishing her "Merry Christmas" too! It's great to spread the cheer all year around!

Correct !!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening, dear Christmas family.

I am really sad tonight....my little Chihuahua, Ivy, is in the hospital in very serious condition. She seems to have developed some sort of heart condition.........She has beeng choking and gagging and today she would not eat....I called the doctor right away and when my husband got home he took her. The vet told my husband that her tongue is blue and she is cyanotic. He did x-rays and has severe pulmonary edema. When I spoke to him on the phone he said he put her on oxygen and started her on Lasix which is a diuretic.....

He was very serious so I know that Ivy is near dying........I can't tell you how this hurts, I know that you all understand. I just hope the treatment works and that it is not too late....I know she is 14 but we both love her so much.......I had to work this afternoon and once I found out how bad her condition is I could barely concentrate......

If you could all spare a prayer or two for my Ivy, that would be so wonderful.......Thanks everyone.....I am going to sign off for now...

(((Hugs))) to all especially Harlowe, Ella, Snowflake, Snickers, Daisy, Palmer, Mouse, Chico and siblings, Gomez and siblings, Bo, Pocket, Penny, Victor, and all furkids everywhere xo

oh, poor baby, hope all goes well. My girlfriends wee dog has the same thing, he is doing better now. Keep us posted

 

[sugar142286]

My eyes are starting to hurt...lol. :lol:

I wish this were me...

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning, dear Christmas family! How is everyone doing? I'm well. I got about 5 hours of sleep - not total, but I laid down a little after 12 and got up around 5, but I know I didn't sleep that totally!

EA walked into my room crying and crawled up into my bed around 2 and has been there since, then DS woke up at 5 and here we are! I was hoping he would go back to sleep, but he was ready to get up for the day.

As for EA, my daughter, she has had a big week since Easter and I am so proud of her. I haven't talked about it, but will now. Some of you will think my DH and I'm crazy and if you want to, that's okay. Every parent does things differently. My inlaws even think we're crazy.

We've been potty training her since she's been 18 months because she's been interested. She a lot of times wouldn't have an accident at home anymore, even at night. At daycare though, that was a different story. This past week, since she's 2 1/2, at daycare and at home, she has been starting to wear "big girl pants" and hasn't been having accidents. The key was to the "round #2 on the potty. Haha - she finally did it! She was scared to do it for some reason, but she finally did it. She loves going on the potty now. I'm so proud of her.

Her's the downside though - in the same week, (where the glares may come in), we had already planned to take her pacifier, her "binky" and she was going to put in her basket for the Easter bunny. Other parents gave me this idea. I thought at 2 1/2 this wasn't a big deal at all. She was so attached that she would take it everywhere. She would even take my son's out of his mouth. We've actually taken my son's, except at night and he hardly ever uses his.

She now for the past week for a couple of the nights hasn't slept through all night, in her own bed. Grrr....we had to eventually take it sometime. I didn't want to wait to long. I guess what I am trying to do is convience myself that this is just an adjustment period, right?

Sorry this was such a long post.

Hope everyone has great day. I always write long post like this when no one is logged on and when I am dead tired!!!

I have tree kids and everyone was different.
The first I thought would never learn, the second one morning woke up and decided she did not like wet pants and was out of them right away, no training needed. The third was about average, fully trained by age 2 - 2 1/2.
What works for one, does not work for the next.
Never used soothers for my kids, did not personally like the things. But I like your idea of how to wean her off of it, seems to have worked well.

As for sleeping with you remember this one thing, they are only small once and this time will pass so quickly it will make your head spin. Nothing wrong with the snuggles and cuddles. Enjoy them while you still can.

If you are worried about others opinions then simply do not tell them, none of their business really how you raise your children. You are doing what works for all of you. Keep up the good work!

 

[Christmasstar]

Just jumping in here to wish you a great day!
The sun is shining today.
Im going to visit a friend of mine.

But, first we are going to the ER with the little one
At 1 o'clock.
He cut himself on glass, so we have to go in and take it out.
(He wont let med do it)
And it's my fault who left the broken mirror in the hall when cleaning up
Just for a short time, but he had to touch it. Like kids do.
And I should have known that

Well, have a great day, wherever you are!

ahh, trips to ER with the screaming crying child, done a few of those over the years! Felt guilty about some, annoyed about one and scared for a couple. But all 3 of my kids survived! Life happens, nothing you can do about it. (unless you want to wrap them in bubble wrap! LOL)

 

[sugar142286]

I have tree kids and everyone was different.
The first I thought would never learn, the second one morning woke up and decided she did not like wet pants and was out of them right away, no training needed. The third was about average, fully trained by age 2 - 2 1/2.
What works for one, does not work for the next.
Never used soothers for my kids, did not personally like the things. But I like your idea of how to wean her off of it, seems to have worked well.

As for sleeping with you remember this one thing, they are only small once and this time will pass so quickly it will make your head spin. Nothing wrong with the snuggles and cuddles. Enjoy them while you still can.

If you are worried about others opinions then simply do not tell them, none of their business really how you raise your children. You are doing what works for all of you. Keep up the good work!

So very true Star, on everything you said. Thanks for the input!

 

[Christmasstar]

I have been wondering for a while and thought I would finally ask: who here belongs to Magical Holiday Home (MHH). I visit there everyonce in awhile off of this site, reading some of the posts. Is it worth joining? I do recgonize some of the screenames, as members here.

MHH is a Merry Network affiliated forum and is THE place to be for organization, crafts, cleaning, preparation, and all around good tips for Christmas and any other holiday! Rudolph Day is really big there too! Gingerbug and staff do a great job! So, yes, MHH is well worth joining!

As A guy, I'm quieter over there.

what he said!

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[sugar142286]

what he said!

Your account has been activated but you are currently in the moderation queue to be added to the forum.

This is the messgae I keep getting when I try to log into Magical Holiday Home.

I guess if I keep getting this message, I will have to send an email. It's been a few hours. I am not sure how long that takes.

 

[shellie12]

My eyes are starting to hurt...lol. :lol:

I wish this were me...

keep them eyes open

 

[sugar142286]

Yes, I'm so sorry! How are you feeling today? Any better at all?

 

[RadioJonD]

Good Saturday, everyone! It's Gloria Jean's birthday today! (If you click the link and scroll down a little, you can see a video of movie clips and watch her grow up in 7 minutes!) If you listen to RadioJonD's programs on MCR, you may hear the "drop-ins" Gloria recorded especially for him and Merry Christmas Radio...

♪♫ ~ Happy Birthday To You! ~ ♪♫
♪♫ ~ Happy Birthday To You! ~ ♪♫
♪♫ ~ Happy Birthday Dear Gloria !!! ~ ♪♫
♪♫ ~ Happy Birthday To You! ~ ♪♫


The drop-ins Ms. Jean recorded for 'Mistletoe Mix' will always be treasured!

MC, please tell Gloria for me that my daughter Jordyn was also born on April 14! Two special girls on this day!

 

[shellie12]

Take it you have a cold/flu lol no better today then

 

[sugar142286]

This is for you, Star! Hope you feel better!

 

[sugar142286]

keep them eyes open

I am trying my very hardest. DS just fell asleep and EA is watching a movie. I should be able to catch a nap soon...if my DH gets home in enough time before he has to leave for work. He will have to leave got to work at 4.

 

[Christmasstar]

Yes, I'm so sorry! How are you feeling today? Any better at all?

no, have no energy, came here for something different to do, but heading back to bed for awhile.

 

[sugar142286]

no, have no energy, came here for something different to do, but heading back to bed for awhile.

Get some rest and I hope and pray that you can get some of your energy back soon!

 

[made582]

I hope you feel better soon Star!!!!!!!!!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, MMC!

:???:

 

[made582]

I am trying my very hardest. DS just fell asleep and EA is watching a movie. I should be able to catch a nap soon...if my DH gets home in enough time before he has to leave for work. He will have to leave got to work at 4.

Do I need to come babysit for awhile?