Happy New Year

December 31, 1999

HAPPY NEW YEAR CAROLYN!!!!!

Glad all is well.

December 31, 1999

Thanks for letting us know Carolyn.....any terrorists?

Happy New Year

Just wanted you guys to know that we have just gone in the 21st Century in New

Zealand and no Millenium bug disaster. Power is still on and the computer is

just fine. Hope you all enjoy your New Years Eve celebrations and I'll be

watching as Time Square counts down the seconds!

Carolyn

Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki (2 1/2)ds

December 31, 1999

Carolyn, Hey, I just saw on TV in Auckland, NZ.. How they rung in the new year..

SO NEAT.... Also saw the first baby born in NZ into the yr 2000.

Well glad things went well for you. Hope to see you later.

Bye.

PS Enjoy the first day of a NEW YEAR and Century...

Happy New Year

Just wanted you guys to know that we have just gone in the 21st Century in

New Zealand and no Millenium bug disaster. Power is still on and the computer is

just fine. Hope you all enjoy your New Years Eve celebrations and I'll be

watching as Time Square counts down the seconds!

Carolyn

Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki (2 1/2)ds

December 31, 1999

SEEE!! I knew it!

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December 31, 1999

Hi - they only terrorists I've seen are in my house, are under 3 feet tall

and are threatening to destroy the house if I don't take them to the park!!!

LOL.

Carolyn

Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki (2 1/2)ds

Re: Happy New Year

Thanks for letting us know Carolyn.....any terrorists?

December 30, 2001

HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL ON THE LIST AND THEIR PRECIOUS CHILDREN AND

FAMILIES.

LOVE,

LAURA AND SEAN

December 30, 2001

In a message dated 12/30/01 11:24:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Ltb3105@... writes:

> HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL ON THE LIST AND THEIR PRECIOUS CHILDREN

> AND

> FAMILIES.

>

Yes, and SAME to you !!! And everyone else. Let's share what we all

do on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Duff and I stay home (have for 12

years after realizing we HATED going to various parties). Our little

celebration has gotten smaller since our two oldest go out now. I LOVE to

cook, so I make a gourmet meal for us both, which we eat in front of the

fireplace. n, Allie and Maddie all have pizza. Then we watch Dick

(Naturally) and bring in the New Year with a bottle of bubbly.

n and Allie run outside and bang pots and pans. My siblings all call

me since my mom died three years ago, since they all go to parties. Even my

brother in Chicago calls me. Joe and call home too, of course. New

Year's day is spent watching the Mummers on tv (never actually went downtown

to see it), then FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL!!!! LOL Then dinner which

will be either lamb or pork (don't know yet what I'm gonna do). I'm sure

we'll have a few stray Duffeys at the table (Duff's mom is still recovering

so we'll probably get a number of his sibs and their families for dinner).

I'd LOVE to hear some more traditions!!!!!!!

Donna

December 30, 2001

It is hard to believe this year flew pretty quick . Thank God ! I

survived due to of you on this list. WISHING EVERYONE the same A

BLESSED & safe New year !

We celebrate with Dick too , on New Year's Eve . Of course you

Eastern time are celebrating before us . Then we watch our local

station were we could view the ball go up the tower and it lights up

in San by the Riverwalk & the Alamo . Then pull the popper

strings and drink sparkling cider , eat 12 grapes & the black eye

peas for luck . We also have a traditional mexican dishes call

buenelos , tamales , & menudo . The next day , same here watch

football games , we'll be having ham and the works with our next door

neighbor . This New Year's Eve is actually the first since 6 yrs.

that my DH will be home , he normally works and I end up babysitting

one of my sisters kids , not this year . I had to turn them down .

Back when I was younger it meant fireworks and shooting with hunting

rifles using blanks but so much have changed and I hope and pray that

it has discontinue . I will not go out due to drunk drivers . To all

a safe to and from if celebrating . To the year " 2002 " , may there

be peace .

Irma & family .

December 30, 2001

That's neat I didn't know that they do a thing on the

news about San . Yep, eastern people will

celebrate the new year an hour ahead of us. But we

get to watch the ball drop again when it's midnight

our time. Well if I don't have any plans then I'll

stay home.

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December 30, 2001

If I have any plans tomorrow night then I'll do

those. But if not then I'll stay home and watch the

ball drop on tv, and play some card games with my

parents. Other then that I'll probablly chat with

friends.

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December 30, 2001

Thanks, same to you and to y'all on the list.

--- Ltb3105@... wrote:

> HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL ON THE LIST AND

> THEIR PRECIOUS CHILDREN AND

> FAMILIES.

>

> LOVE,

> LAURA AND SEAN

>

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December 31, 2001

>

> That's neat I didn't know that they do a thing on the

> news about San .

Its a biggie here . Pretty with lots of fireworks of what I noticed

from TV, won't dare watch it live .

> Yep, eastern people will celebrate the new year an hour ahead of

us. But we get to watch the ball drop again when it's midnight

> our time.

Good old Traditional ball drop , I know its going to be different

with some security measurements and cold .

> Well if I don't have any plans then I'll stay home.

>

I heard Amarillo had some snow , we MIGHT get some tomorrow . I know

I'm staying home . I'm pretty sure its pretty cold where you live

too . But not as cold us up north , so bundle up y'all . Whatever

plans you decide to do , enjoy it with your family or friends . Take

care and make sure you have black-eye peas ; ) . Even its just one

for the year , ok . Hugs.

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

January 1, 2002

That's cool, I've visited San once for a few

days- and liked it. Even though it's far driving from

here, I think we might visit it sometime again.

I'm glad that your New Year's Eve was good with the

fireworks and stuff. I guess it's cool. Yeah the

ball- the color of the ball in NY was different then

usuall. Of couse they'll have tighter security this

year then usuall. I wonder why, jk.

Speaking of snow, it snowed the 29th for a few

minutes- it didn't stick but it was cool watching it

snow.

Does anyone know about getting headaches at a

particular time of the day for a few days?

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January 28, 2002

Hi Everyone,

Since we're almost done with January, I'd better offer my best wishes

to everyone for a new year filled with love, joy, strength & courage!!!! I,

too, read every post & share in spirit with everyone's trials, tribulations

& triumphs! Welcome to all the new members & many thanks to all the regular

contributors who continue to share & support.

Now for my update. Christmas was a very rough time for us. I'm glad

it's over! was off for 2 weeks & she was really at loose ends

this time. She seemed to miss her regular routine more than ever. She was

constantly getting into mischief (pica - feces smearing, menstrual smearing,

etc.). However, once we got back into the routine of school, she was fine.

She has matured tremendously since starting high school. This past Saturday

night she went to a birthday party for a young man with D.S. from her school

who was turning 21. At her school, all the special ed. kids know each

other & they were all invited to this party (ages 14-21). Steph is probably

the youngest - ( & remember she's 14-18 mos. cognitively). Well, I kind of

dreaded going because I had visions of her droolling & spitting, having to

wear a bib, me following her around with a box of kleenex (she has a mild

cold & doesn't use kleenex independently yet) & intervening so that she

wouldn't pinch & scratch everyone. Anyway, I really think it's important to

take her to gatherings like this - it was especially nice to be invited, so

off we went. Steph was wearing a lovely black velvet pant suit I had bought

her for Christmas, but hadn't hemmed until now! & she looked great! I told

her she was going to see all her friends from school & maybe some of her

teachers, but I don't think she understood until we got there (after all it

was after supper & dark out when we went!). Well, when we got there there

were so many kids who came over & greeted Steph & told her how pretty she

looked. She handed Tim (the birthday boy) his present & I said Happy

Birthday for her (she's non-verbal). She danced with me a fair bit & a

little with some of the kids. Both her E.A.'s were there & took turns

dancing with her. I was able to visit with some of the parents & for the

1st time out in public with her, I was able to relax. I didn't see much

aggressiveness (pinching or scratching) & when there was any it was quickly

ignored or redirected (by both peers & E.A.'s). Now here's the biggy. When

we were seated at the table Steph signed that she wanted to eat. I gave her

a large potato chip & she ate it appropriately (without scrunching it into a

million crumbs) & signed for " more " ! I was amazed! The aides told me that

they often have parties at school & that she's getting lots of practice

eating chips! She even drank her juice (I brought along a juice box as she

doesn't drink pop), without spitting & with very little droolling. I didn't

even bring out her bib! I was so proud of her. It was really a wonderful

evening. It started at 7:30 & I told Gord we'd be home by 9:00 (Steph goes

to bed at 8:30 with few exceptions). Well, we stayed 'til 10:30 & Steph

truly had a great time! Believe me, I was close to tears many times

throughout the night.

This week I have Steph home with me as the rest of her school is

writing exams. I don't think it's right or fair that the special ed. kids

who don't write exams have to stay home, but we pick our battles, right? It

so happens that I have the week off from my Kindermusik teaching job (we're

between semesters), so it wasn't a big deal for me to have her home. On

Wed. we go to Toronto to see the hip specialist & we'll find out when her

surgery will be.

The conferences all look great - I'd love to attend. I've heard

great things about Greenspan & have read a little. I think we're already

doing a lot of it. The visual strategies conference in Ohio sounds like

just what I need to motivate me to get something up & rolling for Steph.

We've done a little with photos, but not everyone on her team is doing it

consistently. The sexual issues conference in Rochester sounds great, too.

Dave Hingsburger has given workshops here & although I haven't heard him,

he's very highly regarded as a speaker. I think the thing that makes me

really want to go to one of these conferences is the chance to meet some of

you!!! This List is truly my lifeline & I'd love to be able to put a face

to some (all) of you & to get a real hug!!! What does anyone think of

organizing another get together in the East? (I'd drive to upper New York

State!).

Sorry this is so long. Bye for now & prayers & hugs to

everyone as we go through our daily ups & downs!

Love,

Mom to , 14 DS & strong autistic characteristics

Waterloo, Ontario

January 28, 2002

In a message dated 1/28/02 11:13:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,

burnett@... writes:

> This List is truly my lifeline & I'd love to be able to put a face

> to some (all) of you & to get a real hug!!! What does anyone think of

> organizing another get together in the East? (I'd drive to upper New York

> State!).

> Sorry this is so long. Bye for now & prayers & hugs to

> everyone as we go through our daily ups & downs!

Aw !!!! I LOVED hearing about 's holiday

celebrations!!!!!!! WONDERFUL stories!!!! I can see how it brought tears

to your eyes. Brought tears to mine and I wasn't even there......;-)

Hey a get-together would be totally awesome!!!! I'm always game!!!!

Donna

January 28, 2002

Hi ,

Its so good to hear from you and what a precious story at

the B-day party. It was pretty emotional & sweet. I can imagine how

you felt. Certainly never knowing what to expect and glad you had a

nice evening, too. I guess it paid off after the holidays. Take care

and hope all goes well Wed. with the hip specialist.

Irma,13,DS/ASD

January 28, 2002

I am very jealous as all of the get togethers for the DS folks seem to be in the

East. Sigh. I'll just be lonely here on the West coast ;-)

Sandy

mom to Gabby (5, ds-asd) and Adam (2)

Re: Re: Happy New Year

In a message dated 1/28/02 11:13:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,

burnett@... writes:

> This List is truly my lifeline & I'd love to be able to put a face

> to some (all) of you & to get a real hug!!! What does anyone think of

> organizing another get together in the East? (I'd drive to upper New York

> State!).

> Sorry this is so long. Bye for now & prayers & hugs to

> everyone as we go through our daily ups & downs!

Aw !!!! I LOVED hearing about 's holiday

celebrations!!!!!!! WONDERFUL stories!!!! I can see how it brought tears

to your eyes. Brought tears to mine and I wasn't even there......;-)

Hey a get-together would be totally awesome!!!! I'm always game!!!!

Donna

January 28, 2002

don't feel lonly, I'm in Texas

--- Sandy Coronilla <rickvargas1@...> wrote:

> I am very jealous as all of the get togethers for

> the DS folks seem to be in the East. Sigh. I'll just

> be lonely here on the West coast ;-)

>

> Sandy

> mom to Gabby (5, ds-asd) and Adam (2)

> Re: Re: Happy New Year

>

> In a message dated 1/28/02 11:13:47 AM Eastern

> Standard Time,

> burnett@... writes:

>

> > This List is truly my lifeline & I'd love to be

> able to put a face

> > to some (all) of you & to get a real hug!!!

> What does anyone think of

> > organizing another get together in the East?

> (I'd drive to upper New York

> > State!).

> > Sorry this is so long. Bye for now

> & prayers & hugs to

> > everyone as we go through our daily ups & downs!

>

> Aw !!!! I LOVED hearing about 's

> holiday

> celebrations!!!!!!! WONDERFUL stories!!!! I

> can see how it brought tears

> to your eyes. Brought tears to mine and I wasn't

> even there......;-)

> Hey a get-together would be totally awesome!!!!

> I'm always game!!!!

> Donna

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

January 29, 2002

Hi ,

That's so wonderful that you and were able to have such a great

time at the party. She sounds like she is really blossoming. Sorry to hear

has surgery coming up. I hope your appointment in Toronto goes

well.

Marisa

Mom to Miles 15, Brook 11 and Genevieve 4

December 31, 2003

In a message dated 12/31/03 6:30:34 PM Central Standard Time,

p_welborn13@... writes:

> You know I have met many new friends this pass year.To all my

> skinny and soon to be skinny ds friends I wish you all a safe and

> very Happy New Year,and you go Marta!!!

>

Marta's gonna have a great new year, so much for her is looking up. She has a

new job on the horizon, New figure, phone number of a new fella(*?), Boy can

things look any better??...LOL.

So many of you guys wih new tummies or soon to be new tummies

(Cindee....what's up with yours?) I hope everything is easy for those looking

forward

to their DS surgeries and Their plastics.

Me, I hope I can get things straight with my little bump in the road

and no more hospital visits for a while....BORING!! You guys know I don't do

boring well....LOL.

Maybe being good after tomorrow won't be so hard. I have resisted

buying any junk except for a few snack food for tonight and tomorrow.

will

be 17 at 6:10 in the morning so I'm only a year from having an 18 yo

daughter(Gosh I'm getting old!)

Hope all you guys have a safe and happy New year. Write and let me

know what kind of wonderful parties and celebrations you will have.

December 31, 2003

In a message dated 12/31/03 10:30:17 PM Central Standard Time,

moobabies@... writes:

> I kept telling family members that this was going to be the Xmas

> from Hell.

Jo honey,

Noone else can have the Christmas from hell....I have that market

cornered....LOL. 2 in a row ...Ho Ho Ho! BTW I'll eat meat until they pry it

from

my cold dead hands...LOL. You should be safe. Somebody must be making some

money somewhere because the price of Ground chuck here is unreasonable....And

what's up with lettue, I thought we'd have to mortgage the house to buy a

head...LOL>....Actually it is 2.49 a head here are ya'll seeing this kind of

prices?

December 31, 2003

> Oh yea Jo, I am still eating beef...lol to help you not starve

> Pat

==================

Thank God somebody is! lol... Joe spent Xmas eve on the phone

fighting with the calf ranches that wouldn't agree to pay anything

for the calves...just wanted to kill them. And with the Dairymen

who was of course up in arms. Joe finally got the calf ranch to

agree to take the calves and keep them alive but not " pay " for them

until they found out what a fair price would be. The ranches were

risking putting money (labor & feed) into an animal that had no

market value. The Dairymen were risking not getting any money for

their calves and Joe was basically working for a week not knowing if

he was making a dime or not...we knew we were spending money on

labor and fuel and such...They finally agreed on a price of $50 per

bull calf (down from around $160) Right now it is a violable market

and can change on a dime.

The Granddaughters came to the house on Xmas Eve (the day we

celebrate on my side of the family) with fevers and very ill...I

said " were going to urgent care now " Santa forgot over half his

suit...so he had to just leave the bag by the door ring his

bell " hohoho " and dash....Now Joe and I both have the girls

flu....

I kept telling family members that this was going to be the Xmas

from Hell. I even told Joe at one point " I don't even want to do

Xmas this year...lets just escape to the coast in the motorhome " Of

course he thought I was crazy. Although right now I am pretty darn

sick...the feeling of impending doom is lifting...I look around and

the family may be sniffling but we are going to survive...so I am

delighted, and ready to see what lessons and blessing this new year

will bring.

Happy (cough, cough) New Year (blowing nose) Everyone

Jo

December 31, 2003

>

> The Granddaughters came to the house on Xmas Eve (the day we

> celebrate on my side of the family) with fevers and very ill...I

> said " were going to urgent care now " Santa forgot over half his

> suit...so he had to just leave the bag by the door ring his

> bell " hohoho " and dash....Now Joe and I both have the girls

> flu....

>

> I kept telling family members that this was going to be the Xmas

> from Hell. I even told Joe at one point " I don't even want to do

> Xmas this year...lets just escape to the coast in the motorhome "

Of

> course he thought I was crazy. Although right now I am pretty

darn

> sick...the feeling of impending doom is lifting...I look around

and

> the family may be sniffling but we are going to survive...so I am

> delighted, and ready to see what lessons and blessing this new

year

> will bring.

>

> Happy (cough, cough) New Year (blowing nose) Everyone

> Jo

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

You poor babies,I hope that the nasty old flu is over for you

guys soon.Isn't it crazy what 1 cow can do?? Patting Jo on the

back saying " You are going to be ok,hopefully soon "

Take care my friend and tell Joe get well

God bless

Pat

January 4, 2004

Hi Sherri and Ma!!!! I'm so happy to get home and see your post. Oh how we

miss you. My new email address is mellymelt@... if you ever get

the chance to write. Many happy wishes for you and your family also. Till

sooner I hope, Pattymelt

HAPPY NEW YEAR

> Hello all, Hope this year brings health and happiness!!!!!! We all

> had the flu for xmas so hoping the new year starts off better. Hope

> everyone is well - I am thinking of you all!

>

> Ma says HELLO

> Love and best wishes Sheri

January 2, 2005

In a message dated 1/2/2005 5:18:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

rn4premies@... writes:

we received a phone call in September from my 22 year old daughter that I

had put up for adoption at her birth( long story, too young etc) well she came

for a visit in November and we flew here out the day after Christmas for a

week with our family. What a great time we had with our two daughters ( as my

husband says),

That is wonderful! How did she find you?If you don't mind me asking.

Poor , I'm glad she is feeling better. It seems like everytime our

kids get a chance to do something or have fun they get sick. =(

Janet, Mom to Brittany, CVID, age 14

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