7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 3

[cruisin'Mike]

Well Joan is working all weekend. I have to take the puppy to the vet for a nail trim, move the rest of the branches downed by the ice storm to the curb (the city will be by on Sunday to pick them up) and going to a basketball game on Saturday.

I had our big old dog to the vet today. It wasn't fun, but on the plus side, he came home with me again, so we get to have him for a little while longer. He's going on 13 years old, and his hips and legs are giving him trouble. We started him on some NSAIDS, and he's doing better, but he had to go in for bloodwork to be sure his liver and kidneys were handling the meds OK.

Eh, yes and no. Started off not so good when nobody knew we were even having the meeting because the principal (who was the one who called me to schedule it) didn't actually schedule it. That really set me off. It did get better though and hopefully in the long run will be a success. Basically the high school was not following Alana's 504 Plan (like an IEP) the first semester. After not getting responses from the teachers or satisfatory responses from the counselor, I went right to the top of talked to the principal. He wasn't pleased with the staff. Due to their inaction on not following the 504, the grades for the 3 classes that Alana didn't pass 1st semester are being changed to a P (passing). I'm going to make sure i stress to Alana that she basically got a "Free Pass" this past semester and it WON'T be happening again. I will advocate for her when I feel it is neccessary, but she is responsible too.
The principal, counselor and I (with Alana there) talked to the majority of her teachers one on one today and we all know what we need to do for Alana to have success. The principal even wants me to include him in emails to teachers so he stays on top of this.
It's been a long struggle with Alana and school and I'm not going to allow her to fall between the cracks. She is a bright girl who has major troubles applying herself.

Aren't you so glad that you replied, Barb!

We had Zack's IEP meeting yesterday. In the fall, they mentioned placing him back in the regular class for all of his work. They didn't realize that he's only been in the Resource Room for language arts since this time last year. He's generally a hard worker, and we were afraid that he would fall through the cracks too. Luckily, his 3rd grade teacher was excellent and pushed for the testing he needed. And I really like his 5th grade teacher and language arts teacher this year, so we're very lucky. But if we had to, we would stand up for Zack's rights (like we did last year) and like you had to do for Alana. Keep doing what you're doing!

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Some of you may have seen this on Facebook, but I thought it was pretty funny (and a little bit freaky! ), so I'm posting it over here to:

Using your iPod as a Magic 8-ball.

This is silly, but fun. Put your ipod on random play, then ask the question, after it starts the song, notate it, ask the next question and hit next.


What’s my mood like right now:
Come Sail Away - Styx

How’s tomorrow going to be for me?
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Patti Austyn

What Kind of Person am I?
Barbie Girl - Aqua (What's wrong with this? Oh yeah...I'm a dude!)

Am I loved?
Bewitched - TV theme song

How can I achieve my highest potential?
King of Wishful Thinking - Go West

What should I do with my life?
Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me - Susan Sarandon, Rocky Horror Picture Show

Is everything really going to be alright in the end?
Black Coffee In bed - Squeeze

What is my best quality?
The Stroke - Billy Squier

How does my social life look?
Love Her Madly - The Doors

What's the meaning of life?
I'll Be there For You - The Rembrandts

What do people think of me?
Everybody Wants To Be A Cat - Liz English, Phil Harris,etc

How crazy am I?
People Are People - Depeche Mode

Where will I be a year from now?
The Winner Takes It All - Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia

What is my fondest wish?
Bossman - Lucky Boys Confusion

How did my best friend and I meet?
The Joker - Steve Miller Band

What will I dream about tonight?
Magic, Music, and Mayhem, A Royal Surprise - Magic Kingdom Event Party Music

What should I be working on right now?
Lost in the Shadows - Lou Gramm

What's my mom up to currently?
Can't Help Falling In love - A-Teens

What did I do last weekend?
Shout - Tears for Fears

Describe me
I Am an Illusion - Rob Thomas

What does my iPod say about me?
Supermodel (You Better Work) - RuPaul, Brady Bunch Movie Soundtrack

 

[Caropooh]

WOO HOO!!!!
Andrew and I are going to have an evening together ALONE tomorrow night! Alana is gong to be at a dance at school and Kathryn got invited to a sleepover!
When I told the girls that Andrew and I could go on a date, Kathryn said 'eww, that's gross!' She said going to dinner and a movie are fine, but no smooching and no calling it a date!

 

[Caropooh]

I really think we have twins that were separated at birth. The 2 girls are so much alike. Mine doesn't like to apply herself, and she has the brains to do it.
It's really a shame the teachers let the ball drop for so long and for something so important. Hopefully everything will be all set for the rest of HS and she won't get in the cracks again.
But you are right, she definately got a free pass and that probably won't happen again.

Actually, I'm not sorry I replied.

I think you might be right about the twins thing! It will be fun getting the 2 of them together, they sure do sound alot alike! We are going to have to start having kids get to know each other!
It's so hard when they have the brains, just don't want to use them.
Thanks for listening.

I had our big old dog to the vet today. It wasn't fun, but on the plus side, he came home with me again, so we get to have him for a little while longer. He's going on 13 years old, and his hips and legs are giving him trouble. We started him on some NSAIDS, and he's doing better, but he had to go in for bloodwork to be sure his liver and kidneys were handling the meds OK.



We had Zack's IEP meeting yesterday. In the fall, they mentioned placing him back in the regular class for all of his work. They didn't realize that he's only been in the Resource Room for language arts since this time last year. He's generally a hard worker, and we were afraid that he would fall through the cracks too. Luckily, his 3rd grade teacher was excellent and pushed for the testing he needed. And I really like his 5th grade teacher and language arts teacher this year, so we're very lucky. But if we had to, we would stand up for Zack's rights (like we did last year) and like you had to do for Alana. Keep doing what you're doing!

Thanks Mike We've been fighting this battle every year since 3rd grade. (she's in 9th now) I'm just warning you it's gets harder once they are in middle school and high school. She's worth it though and that's why we keep it up. We believe in her and will help her however we can.
She and I cleaned her backpack out today! Oh my, I'm really not sure how she ever found anything in there!

 

[bellelinus]

I had our big old dog to the vet today. It wasn't fun, but on the plus side, he came home with me again, so we get to have him for a little while longer. He's going on 13 years old, and his hips and legs are giving him trouble. We started him on some NSAIDS, and he's doing better, but he had to go in for bloodwork to be sure his liver and kidneys were handling the meds OK.

Glad it is working out so far . . .

 

[jlawall]

Ok, I can now share what we're doing this weekend...........a Disfriend of mine called a couple of weeks ago and suggested that we get together this weekend,................another couple also were included.............tonight we all met and had a blast in Atlantic City...................we plan to "chill" this weekend and visit the Rents!!

 

[bellelinus]

Ok, I can now share what we're doing this weekend...........a Disfriend of mine called a couple of weeks ago and suggested that we get together this weekend,................another couple also were included.............tonight we all met and had a blast in Atlantic City...................we plan to "chill" this weekend and visit the Rents!!

Sounds wonderful -- I will see you next Saturday!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Kaleemera - USA
Kaleespera -UK​

(Its all 'greek' to me!)

 

[jilljill]

Mike, your ipods answers were so funny.

Caro, too funny about Kathryn saying you can't call it a date tonight and has given you orders for no smooching.

 

[jilljill]

I had an email from my friends last night and they said they would be joining us on the cruise. When they told their boys about it they said they were jumping all around the house and needless to say, they were extremely excited. So once they got them calmed down and the reality set in they were going on a cruise, the parents were very excited. Then the next day the middle son asked about this cruising stuff and where do you sleep and eat, once they explained to him how it all works he was totally excited all over again and the jumping around started all over again.

It's going to be such a fun experience with them.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I had an email from my friends last night and they said they would be joining us on the cruise. When they told their boys about it they said they were jumping all around the house and needless to say, they were extremely excited. So once they got them calmed down and the reality set in they were going on a cruise, the parents were very excited. Then the next day the middle son asked about this cruising stuff and where do you sleep and eat, once they explained to him how it all works he was totally excited all over again and the jumping around started all over again.

It's going to be such a fun experience with them.

Are these the ones from the UK?

 

[jilljill]

Are these the ones from the UK?

Yes it is.
They checked with their school connections and found out that the oldest should be finished with exams by then so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

I had an email from my friends last night and they said they would be joining us on the cruise. When they told their boys about it they said they were jumping all around the house and needless to say, they were extremely excited. So once they got them calmed down and the reality set in they were going on a cruise, the parents were very excited. Then the next day the middle son asked about this cruising stuff and where do you sleep and eat, once they explained to him how it all works he was totally excited all over again and the jumping around started all over again.

It's going to be such a fun experience with them.

Yes it is.
They checked with their school connections and found out that the oldest should be finished with exams by then so it shouldn't be a problem.

How fun and exciting for them. Is this going to be their first cruise?

 

[jilljill]

How fun and exciting for them. Is this going to be their first cruise?

Yes, it will be their 1st cruise, and for the kids basically their first extensive trip. I know that dad has been to WDW, mom has been to D'land, oldest son went to D'land Paris on a school trip last spring. I don't think the youngest 2 have had any Disney interaction except for us and the UK Disney Stores. The oldest was here to visit when he was 9 months old, and then they have only traveled to France and possibly Scotland, so it will be a real experience for the kids.


Plus it will be my nephew's first trip abroad. It's going to be so fun seeing the cities thru their eyes.
Really looking forward to taking my nephew to the Tower of London, we really like it there. DD loves the armoury, she would stay in there for a week if we let her.

 

[bellelinus]

I had an email from my friends last night and they said they would be joining us on the cruise. When they told their boys about it they said they were jumping all around the house and needless to say, they were extremely excited. So once they got them calmed down and the reality set in they were going on a cruise, the parents were very excited. Then the next day the middle son asked about this cruising stuff and where do you sleep and eat, once they explained to him how it all works he was totally excited all over again and the jumping around started all over again.

It's going to be such a fun experience with them.

So they're not jaded like the rest of us????

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yes it is.
They checked with their school connections and found out that the oldest should be finished with exams by then so it shouldn't be a problem.

My kids will miss 3 days of school or less.

 

[Caropooh]

These request thingys on Facebook are driving me bonkers! I acccept some, I ignore some and ten I still seem to have the same number left!

 

[jilljill]

So they're not jaded like the rest of us????

Exactly. They will have nothing to compare it to and nothing to expect so all will be good with them.

 

[jilljill]

These request thingys on Facebook are driving me bonkers! I acccept some, I ignore some and ten I still seem to have the same number left!

My brother and I were saying the same thing. My cousin's DD has way too much time on her hands and will send out like 20 a day and I have another friend that sends about 10 or so a day. I'm just being picky and doing what I like and not sending out that many and ignoring the rest.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Здравствуйте! Доброе утро.


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