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So exciting, about the twins!!! Back in August I took pictures for my brother and sister n law who are expecting there first baby in March. I did the shoe picture for them as well. I need to get those darn pictures on facebook now that they have sent out their announcements.
I the birth announcement pics! Especially the one with the shoes, very cute!! I hope that the exciting new venture you hinted at has something to do with photography, you've got some talent
Congrats on being an aunt again (twice ), how exciting!
Sorry to hear about the potential move and congrats on the special news about the twins! I can totally hear your pain in your writing, and you remind me of myself SO much with my Gram (who raised and adopted me)...it's like what you wrote, would be exactly what I would...I have almost said the same things verbatum. I gave me a tear when reading last night, as I started to miss my Gram. I lost her in 2009. That being said, I am SO glad that you get to have a special girls trip with your mom! Enjoy.
I know you don't want to hear it, but I think Linny may be right. With the twins...it might be good for your mom to be around for them.
Can't wait to hear all about your plans! for BCV or AKLCL!!!!! Can I just say, I love the past pics of your girls trips too! So neat to see you through the years. I have to say, I like the brunette hair you have now. You look mah-velous darlin'.
Oh and one more thing...I have started a brandy new PTR for my trip! The old one was deleted, per my request. Hope to see you over there, link up in my siggy.
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Love your photo shoot - and especially the photo of the shoes. What a neat idea!
Here's some that the wait list comes through for you.
I can't take credit for the "shoe" idea since my SIL found it on Pinterest.
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Congrats on being an auntie for the 2nd & 3rd time, all at the same time!
Hope one of your waitlists comes through, but I know you'll have a great trip either way.
I'm hoping with the birth of these twins, I will finally get the chance to be a godmother too since my SIL asked her sister to be my niece's godmother. Who knows, maybe I'll even be the godmother of two instead of one.
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WOW! You deserve this trip with your Mom - those are moments to truly treasure! No problem venting here - been there, done that, still doing that! That's what is so great about PP - we are our own community and it feels "safe" to vent here! Usually just writing it makes us feel better!
that your waitlist comes through!!
And CONGRATS on becoming an aunt again!!! Beautiful pics!!! What a cute little subject too!
Thank you so much for listening to me vent, and you're right, I do feel safe doing that here, and also because I value everyone's advice and opinions.
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Yeah you started a PTR!!!
First I have to tell you that you think of the longest titles ever for your TR
I am so sorry you have ben going through this mess, I have no advice to give you however, I'm not close with my family. I have always lived at least an hour or more away from my parents, so I have always goten use to the drive. I know being super close to you mom is the best scenario, but a 25min drive will start to feel like nothing in no time......I am sure.
Yeah!!! A double Auntie on the way. Great pics!! You ar doing really well with that camera now.
Maybe in the end having your mom close to your brother now is a good thing, I know...not what you want to hear I'm sure. At least you will be getting in some great girly time real soon and that I know wil make you feel better
Hahaha! I do like to ramble. Can't you tell by the extremely wordy updates I always post? You're right, 25 minutes seems like a trek across town compared to what you're used too, but it will soon become cake I guess.
As for my mom being there to help out, of course she has no problem doing that, and I think it will be great for the first few months when everything seems overly chaotic, but my father's worried my SIL will take advantage of the situation more so than my brother would. She's not the best when it comes to taking care of her child on her own, and has a tendency to rely on my brother or others around her to do a lot of the work. These twins are pretty much going to force her to learn to take more responsibility as a mom now, which I think is a good thing, and my mom will need to step back and allow that to happen.
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I am so sorry for what you are going through with the very real possibility of having your parents, especially your mom, not live as close to you anymore. Other than the first 2 years I was married, I have lived 5 hours away from my parents. I guess I have gotten used to the distance, but it was very hard at the beginning, especially since I had a 2 year old when my husband & I moved. Hoping you feel better about things as time goes on and that your "Girls only" trip will be a step in that direction
Wonderful news about being an aunt to twins. I bet Hope will be excited to get 2 more cousins as well
Thank you so much for your kind words, and I'm sure time will heal, but right now it just makes me sad. We've tried explaining to Hope about the twins, but she just doesn't get it yet. Once the babies are here she will be in heaven.
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Hope your waitlist comes through!
Congrats on becoming an Aunt a 2nd & 3rd time! Loved the photo shoot!
Thanks so much!
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Good luck with the waitlists. There's still time for something to open up, but I agree it's not likely. Jambo House with a Savanna view is nothing to complain about, though!
So exciting about the twins!
My mother pretty much tells me every morning that she's hoping to find an email saying our waitlist came through, but I told her it's not gonna happen. The waitlist ends 7 days prior to our arrival, so basically we have less than 3 weeks for it come through, and I' not that lucky. And you're right...Savannah view is nothing to complain about. I just told her today that Hope will love that every morning because she's starting to love animals more and more every day, and I also said we could eat our breakfast out there a few mornings too, which is making me even more excited to stay there.
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I love the birth announcement picture!! And congrats on being an aunt again (two times actually) How exciting to have twins in the family!!
Hope one of those wait-listed locations comes through for you!
Thanks Kathy!
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Great pictures! congrats on becoming an aunt again! Good luck with the wait lists!
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Mileese
That IS great news! Congrats Aunt! It is really great that you get to have your girls trip. I hope you three have a great time, and good luck with everything. ( so I tried to get a pixie to come up, but no luck :0( )
Thank you! And sorry about your pixie problems, but I appreciate the thought.
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Looking forward to the TR.
My Mom and I are very close, but not in the Best Friend sense. When I was in my teenage years she want to be my best friend and know everything, but her habit of telling stories kept me from wanting that. You are very lucky with your Mom.
Even though your relationship with your mom isn't perfect it sounds like you still love her very much, and that's the most important thing.
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I love love love the shoes shot. Too COOL!!
Thanks!!!
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Congrats on being an aunt again.... and again! Those pics are precious!
Thank you so much.
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So exciting, about the twins!!! Back in August I took pictures for my brother and sister n law who are expecting there first baby in March. I did the shoe picture for them as well. I need to get those darn pictures on facebook now that they have sent out their announcements.
I noticed your photos on facebook yesterday before I even read this...too funny.
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I the birth announcement pics! Especially the one with the shoes, very cute!! I hope that the exciting new venture you hinted at has something to do with photography, you've got some talent
Congrats on being an aunt again (twice ), how exciting!
Hmmm...you may possibly be onto something. And thank you so much for that very very nice compliment.
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Sorry to hear about the potential move and congrats on the special news about the twins! I can totally hear your pain in your writing, and you remind me of myself SO much with my Gram (who raised and adopted me)...it's like what you wrote, would be exactly what I would...I have almost said the same things verbatum. I gave me a tear when reading last night, as I started to miss my Gram. I lost her in 2009. That being said, I am SO glad that you get to have a special girls trip with your mom! Enjoy.
I know you don't want to hear it, but I think Linny may be right. With the twins...it might be good for your mom to be around for them.
Can't wait to hear all about your plans! for BCV or AKLCL!!!!! Can I just say, I love the past pics of your girls trips too! So neat to see you through the years. I have to say, I like the brunette hair you have now. You look mah-velous darlin'.
Oh and one more thing...I have started a brandy new PTR for my trip! The old one was deleted, per my request. Hope to see you over there, link up in my siggy.
Okay...you actually got me all misty-eyed reading this response. I'm sorry I got you missing your Gram, but I'm also extremely comforted by your words and feelings. I know I can get through this because I'm a strong person, but it will take time, step-by-step right? It was so weird looking at those old photos, and my hair??? I like being a brunette more than a blonde too, but not sure how mah-velous I realy look when my gray hair start poking through a lot quicker than they used too.
Thanks for telling me about your new PTR. I was wondering where you went since I hadn't seen any updates lately. I thought maybe I misread how many more days you ahd before the trip and you were already on vacation. I'm headed over there right now.
Okay...you actually got me all misty-eyed reading this response. I'm sorry I got you missing your Gram, but I'm also extremely comforted by your words and feelings. I know I can get through this because I'm a strong person, but it will take time, step-by-step right? It was so weird looking at those old photos, and my hair??? I like being a brunette more than a blonde too, but not sure how mah-velous I realy look when my gray hair start poking through a lot quicker than they used too.
Thanks for telling me about your new PTR. I was wondering where you went since I hadn't seen any updates lately. I thought maybe I misread how many more days you ahd before the trip and you were already on vacation. I'm headed over there right now.
Aww...don't be sorry. I love remembering and thinking of Gram. It's to a point now where I think of her and am happy, even laugh sometimes...instead of tears. Every once in a while, something will get me though. Your writings did it, bc it was so much like how I feel and things I have said....I could just relate to you so much. I thank you for sharing with us.
Yes, it is step by step. It's a life changing event. You wouldn't be human if you didn't have all kinds of emotions from it, but yes...you will get through it!
I hear you on the grays girl! If they keep popping up on my head the way they have been the last 4 years...I'll be completely gray by 40. Right now, it's enough that people think I highlighted by hair. But nope, it's the grays!
Your welcome. I knew you were following along with it, as are a few people who are "regulars". I figured you'd all be like, "Hey what happened??" Glad you're coming back to join in.
More for the waitlist. I figure you can't get enough, even if you do have Linny's extra special dust! I think she farts pixie dust...and should start canning it and selling it to us! Share the wealth Linny! (I was just being fresh...don't want anyone's feelings to get hurt or anything).
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See now I thought the exciting news was that your waitlist had come through! But the real news is exciting! How fun! Seeing my new nephew last weekend made me miss the boys being that little and new (well Lukas was never 'little').
And I thought that maybe your Mom living nearby would be nice for them with the twins, but after reading your response to Linny - maybe not so much. I'm sure it will all work out and the time you do spend together will be even more special.
First of all, I the photos! I'm sitting here wishing I'd thought of something like that when we had our kiddos!
I can't wait to hear about your girls' trip - my mom and I have talked about doing something, but money/time/family demands always seem to get in the way.
I know how hard it is to be far away from a special mom. My mom is truly my best-friend...I talk to her at least once a day - if not three or four times. When Coach I moved down here, I had a really hard time adjusting to being four hours away from her (thank GOD for unlimited long distance on Verizon cell phones). I still have times when I get really sad thinking of all the little things my kids are missing out on - no one to bring to school on Grandparents day, or having those special "just them" nights with our parents like I had growing up (I'm also very close to my grandmother).
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Congrats on being an aunt again, x2! Cute pictures!
You'll love the savannah view room! My kids would have skipped the parks in favor of just hanging out on the balcony watching the animals. But there is still time for one of the wait lists. Anywhere you end up will be perfect, with those 3 options!
And Spark, can I tell you how loud I laughed with the farting pixie dust comment?!?!
Aww...don't be sorry. I love remembering and thinking of Gram. It's to a point now where I think of her and am happy, even laugh sometimes...instead of tears. Every once in a while, something will get me though. Your writings did it, bc it was so much like how I feel and things I have said....I could just relate to you so much. I thank you for sharing with us.
Yes, it is step by step. It's a life changing event. You wouldn't be human if you didn't have all kinds of emotions from it, but yes...you will get through it!
I hear you on the grays girl! If they keep popping up on my head the way they have been the last 4 years...I'll be completely gray by 40. Right now, it's enough that people think I highlighted by hair. But nope, it's the grays!
Your welcome. I knew you were following along with it, as are a few people who are "regulars". I figured you'd all be like, "Hey what happened??" Glad you're coming back to join in.
More for the waitlist. I figure you can't get enough, even if you do have Linny's extra special dust! I think she farts pixie dust...and should start canning it and selling it to us! Share the wealth Linny! (I was just being fresh...don't want anyone's feelings to get hurt or anything).
Well, it really means a lot that my words brought back happy memories of you and your Gram, and it's really nice knowing there's someone out there that relates so well to what I'm going through right now. Oh, and don't worry about your pixie dust comment, I'm not that uptight at all! I think I may need to get her a shirt made with that phrase on the front of it though.
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Holy Crapola! You've got a lot going on! Sending good vibes your way.
And I can't wait to read all about your girls' trip!
Thanks so much. I can use all the good vibes I can get.
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Congrats on becoming an Aunt again x2!!! I hope this trip will be a great one for you and your Mom!
Thank you!
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See now I thought the exciting news was that your waitlist had come through! But the real news is exciting! How fun! Seeing my new nephew last weekend made me miss the boys being that little and new (well Lukas was never 'little').
And I thought that maybe your Mom living nearby would be nice for them with the twins, but after reading your response to Linny - maybe not so much. I'm sure it will all work out and the time you do spend together will be even more special.
Well, that definitely would have been exciting new too! I wouldn't have been as floored with the news of a the waitlist as I was with the whole "Hey, we're having twins" phone call.
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First of all, I the photos! I'm sitting here wishing I'd thought of something like that when we had our kiddos!
I can't wait to hear about your girls' trip - my mom and I have talked about doing something, but money/time/family demands always seem to get in the way.
I know how hard it is to be far away from a special mom. My mom is truly my best-friend...I talk to her at least once a day - if not three or four times. When Coach I moved down here, I had a really hard time adjusting to being four hours away from her (thank GOD for unlimited long distance on Verizon cell phones). I still have times when I get really sad thinking of all the little things my kids are missing out on - no one to bring to school on Grandparents day, or having those special "just them" nights with our parents like I had growing up (I'm also very close to my grandmother).
There's always time to take great photos of your kids. Just ask Hope. Right now she's so into being my "model", but it might get old quick so do it while you can. I'm sad just thinking about you being so far away from your mom, and your children not having their grandparents close by. Those situations make mine seem so small.
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Congrats on being an aunt again, x2! Cute pictures!
You'll love the savannah view room! My kids would have skipped the parks in favor of just hanging out on the balcony watching the animals. But there is still time for one of the wait lists. Anywhere you end up will be perfect, with those 3 options!
And Spark, can I tell you how loud I laughed with the farting pixie dust comment?!?!
Well, you just made me even more excited about our savannah view room! And yes, the pixie dust comment was definitely a classic.
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the birth announcement pics! Especially the one with the shoes, very cute!! I hope that the exciting new venture you hinted at has something to do with photography, you've got some talent 
), how exciting!
I lost her in 2009. That being said, I am SO glad that you get to have a special girls trip with your mom! Enjoy.
for BCV or AKLCL!!!!! Can I just say, I love the past pics of your girls trips too! So neat to see you through the years. I have to say, I like the brunette hair you have now. You look mah-velous darlin'. 
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
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You're right, 25 minutes seems like a trek across town compared to what you're used too, but it will soon become cake I guess. 
And you're right...Savannah view is nothing to complain about. I just told her today that Hope will love that every morning because she's starting to love animals more and more every day, and I also said we could eat our breakfast out there a few mornings too, which is making me even more excited to stay there. 
congrats on becoming an aunt again! 
Good luck with the wait lists! 
But nope, it's the grays!
Glad you're coming back to join in.
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