12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 8

[ds2Mom]

Okay finally home. Today was one of the worst days @ work. I can't belive bosses can be so lazy and lame.

Believe it.


Hope today is MUCH better!!

 

[goofyforlife]

You must be so proud!

Oh DD's not in that advanced, advanced section.....

But she seems to have a young, fun teacher this year (last year too) so that really helps.....

When i mean young..i mean that me DD looks older than some of the new teacher's at the school....

DD's english teacher was even a graduate of that MS and had dd's 7th grade eng teacher when she was there.

 

[ds2Mom]

Warning - irate mom logged in...with wine in hand!

I knew you were a kindred spirit!

 

[ds2Mom]

Here's the big achievement in our house for the day: DS is finally willing to pull down his own pants/underwear. (Potty training is great, but he was being lazy and expecting a personal attendant each trip).

I remember those days!

 

[MommyMinnie]

Oh DD's not in that advanced, advanced section.....

But she seems to have a young, fun teacher this year (last year too) so that really helps.....

When i mean young..i mean that me DD looks older than some of the new teacher's at the school....

DD's english teacher was even a graduate of that MS and had dd's 7th grade eng teacher when she was there.

They have to be young to have all that energy!
My DDad was principal of his old HS just before he retired!

 

[ds2Mom]

Big boys in tuxes are pretty easy on the eyes too!

Angie -- No wonder you guys have been married for 39 years!

 

[goofyforlife]

 

[ds2Mom]

The only thing better is guys in military dress uniforms!

Yes indeedy! I'm reminded of that everytime I'm near the Naval Academy in Annapolis! Eye candy!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

It is nice to be able to have a discussion with everyone here about a topic that deeply affects us all where we can respect each other's input.

Gosh Lisa - sounds like you're sad that you didn't have to MODERATE us.

 

[ds2Mom]

But there's nothing worse than having your child walk in intothe house and have him see his mom drinking wine with one hand and eating ice cream with the other. I'll wait till they go to bed so I don't traumatize them!

It's all a matter of timing, my dear!

 

[MrsMork]

Hi Angie,

I understand that what Lisa was talking about was a serious situation with the threat of injury - I did not in any way mean to suggest it was not or downplay it. All of us hold the safety of our children paramount, and I would not allow my own child into an environment that I know is unsafe.

I was commenting more on where the discussion went from there - and the various variables and situations that parents and teachers and administrators and school board members must work together as a team to try and solve.

There are many more minor and solveable issues that people will not take the time to solve, because that is harder than just complaining.

Sorry if I raised any ire for anyone. My intent was to show that the vast majority of public school teachers, administrators, board members, etc., are good people, doing what I like to call "God's work" - helping educate the future. Too often they are all painted with the same broad and unfair brush of failure and contempt - and I was hearing a lot of that.

John1

Yep, totally agree. This just seems like such a severe situation and we all worry about our little ES!

 

[ds2Mom]

This is great!

 

[ds2Mom]

You can get them on ebay for alot less than renting & then you can sell them.

The decision has been made: we're going the tux route afterall. Decided to take my own advice.....they're only young once, life is short, etc.


Good suggestion about ebay, too! Thanks!

 

[MrsMork]

Our veterans are blessed to have someone like you on their side.

Thank you. Most of our employees are really very dedicated and believe in our mission. AND I just got a call saying meeting is planned for either 2 or 3 this afternoon. I should hear shortly which time.

 

[ds2Mom]

They sound adorable!!!! Will look great with the green shirts in the terminal.

Thought about this last night.....totally agree!


Therefore, the Tink pony tail holders are now available for mailing BEFORE the cruise!


Just pm me your address. No postage needed.



(This message brought to you by your friendly cruise elf.)

 

[MrsMork]

OK - ONE more post before I go to bed - the phone just rang, and I have to share my own good news (usually when the phone rings at midnight it is not always good news . . .)

Alex just called, and he got his MCAT results (Medical School Entrance Exam). He had to pass this test (they get three tries) in order to keep his seat for the medical school and enter the medical school. And, BTW, it costs over $200 each time to take it.

This was his first try.

You have to score at least average on the MCAT to be admitted to the medical school - which is a score of 24 - at least 8 on each of three sections. 45 is perfect.

Alex got a 35!

Woohooo!


Now he can relax through the rest of the year, and get decent grades without worrying about getting in to the med school next year. All this at just a little over 19 years old (most take it their junior year of college - at about age 21) - he is an amazing kid, and we are very proud of him.

Had to share with my closest friends!

John1

Way to go Alex!

Tell him that his extended family is VERY proud also! (notice chest puffing up and buttons starting to burst!)

 

[ds2Mom]

I said that I have updated the website.

Oh nooooooooooooo!!!!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

I knew you were a kindred spirit!

Kindred - yes...but I look nothing like you...and from your picture...you look just as fabulous as Todd's wife...what are you complaining about?!!!

 

[pyramid2000]

Kindred - yes...but I look nothing like you...and from your picture...you look just as fabulous as Todd's wife...what are you complaining about?!!!

 

[MrsMork]

Oh Angie - this is exactly my situation. He loves/loved school. HE would count the days of summer till school started back again. Now he cries to go to school. He is calling himself stupid and you can just see his frustration. I have to go above and beyond to try and build his self esteem...and this crazy teacher seems to think she is doing nothing wrong.

I did not recognize the problem until we were well into the school year. Can't help with advice for this year, but I can assure you that there are many wonderful teachers in his future who hopefully will help you rebuild. I do know it is heartbreaking when we see our kids suffering.