I was too busy yesterday to even log on, so here is a Groundhog of the Groundhog Day posts!
Errr ya that's right! So maybe more like a redneck than a flower child?
Maybe a little.
Have I ever mentioned the 5' inflatable moose that MIL 'surprised' me with, right next to the cake table?
Classy.
You forgot the part about my son and I both having staph infections and the kid getting his science project confiscated by the Scottsdale Police Department and his Dad being threatened with 25 years for the federal offense of letting him build said science project.
Nah...no stress....
Now someone tell me I can go to Fantasyland and live there!!!
OMG Stace - would it be mean to laugh?? Never a dull moment in your house.
That is a great tip about having the backpacks ready to go and clothes all laid out before we leave. I'll also have to make sure I have something to pack for lunches that can't spoil while we're gone. Oh, and I wonder if I can pay my school fees before we go?
PB&J - just keep a loaf of bread in the freezer.
I want to have backpacks ready to go, but if last year was normal around here, the supply lists won't even be out before we leave for LA.
Linda has a fear of heights, so I didn't push the issue. Turns out that she is more excited about doing the zip line than I am. I think she wants to face her fears and that this will be a great way to do it. I'm still a little worried about DS8 chickening out, but he seems really excited about it too.
Lots of kids that age are going, including mine. Sometimes peer pressure isn't a bad thing!
Only you know what's best for your children & I'm sure they will catch right up since they are A students. Both my kids are A students too, but my only concern is they are both starting at new schools so it makes it a bit more difficult, but like anything else, I'm sure they will adjust. Plus I completely agree that this is a huge learning experience that no classroom can match!
Diane, I hope it works out for you guys. You MUST go on TOAL. I still haven't recovered from Mary canceling, I couldn't handle you canceling in my fragile condition. And it's all about me!
Kids adjust quickly. I must assume that a lot of their friends are starting in the same school, so it's not like they will walk into a school full of strangers on 'their' first day.
Granted, my kids are younger, but they are each in their 3rd school.
We are also in the middle of getting an IEP in place which will take him out of this school, that may be why they are letting him slip by.
Ugh! IEP. I hope your experience is better than mine. It took my 2 years to convince the school to test DS, then when they finally realized he needed the help they wanted to put him in a bubble and basically guarantee that after 12 years of school he wouldn't be able to function in the real world.
My DS is younger and has different challenges than yours (reading learning disability), but fight the good fight to get him the help he needs - just watch for them to go overboard in the name of better test scores for the school or less work for the staff.
He made two "silencers" for a gun.
Apparently, it's not illegal to own one, use one, or buy one...but it IS illegal to MAKE one without a permit.
Who knew??
But his teacher told him he could do it, so as far as we're concerned, she's the responsible party. If anyone's going to jail (but no one is) it would be her.
Wow! Inventive project. Did he use a potato? DH did it at the gun range one time, it was pretty cool.
I believe that was also the day that as the prices rolled in, I encouraged people to borrow my mantra:
tripofalifetime. tripofalifetime. tripofalifetime.
As always tough to keep up--even with a new thread. Definitely count me in--XXL even if I "downsize" before!!! Somewhere in the deep recesses of brain cells killed or damaged by beer and snuff is my knowledge from when I played in college--just hoping it comes back!! The one parallel between then and now is that the games back then seem to have been as much (if not more) about getting to the keg or party afterward as they were playing the game.
Hope everyone is doing well. We still haven't finalized the flight out but got the return flight booked yesterday. Just one more step to being ready.
Nicholas.
Hey Nicholas! I'm glad you're still on. Don't be a stranger.
If I remember correctly, you're a lawyer. Just do what Tom does and bill someone for your DIS time.
In the park or out?
The Blue Bayou inside the pirates ride can't be beat for ambiance. Napa Rose at the Grand Californian is also nice for a special occaision. In Downtown Disney you've got ESPN Zone (a must do if he's a sports fan), House of Blues, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, Tortilla Jo's....all very good in my opinion.
As for what's nearby, there's plenty of chains, Mimi's Cafe, Outback, Red Robin, Buca di Bepoo, Joe's Crab Shack, Morton's Steakhouse, The White House (you can get a cheap gift certificate on restaurant.com). There's also a Mideval Times and a pirate dinner show nearby.
We liked BB, but it was strange to not have a glass of wine with a nice-ish dinner like that. Something to keep in mind.
Oops.. I was absent that day
Was it an exused absense? Did you talk to the principal ahead of time? Did you finish your make-up work? Did you pre-pack your backpack before your absense???????????
It's a site that I signed up for that I linked to my e-mail that I use for my web purchasing. Every time I make a purchase through their site with one of the vendors (like Disneyshopping.com!), I earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards. I also received e-mails that I "click" on that earn 5 points each. I figure I am making the purchase anyway, so I am also earning something extra!
And I believe E-bay is one of the participating vendors! You should check it out! I've used them for a few years now, and have never had a problem! I learned about it on mousesavers.
Sounds like ebates, only I get a check not a gift card.
From 2002 a proper character breakfast with the characters going around and signing the autograph books, not just a dance in the middle of parrot key.
I actually sent an e-mail to
DCL about the character breakfast change. I know we will be disappointed with the new character breakfast & I hope they get enough feedback to change it before TOAL.
the weather was perfect.
and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today
aboard to all the newbies
