DDA Chapter 11

[Glynis]

Glynis- a dutch oven dinner sounds great. Maybe we could do it Saturday at the The Way it Was park (is that right??) or around there??

That would be fun! Alan and I will look for a good place and plan it. My family so so excited to meet you!!!

 

[babytrees]

That would be fun! Alan and I will look for a good place and plan it. My family so so excited to meet you!!!

and I am excited to meet all of them!!

Just so all of you know ahead of time....I don't think I will be sleeping that weekend. But you know what? I don't care, I know in my heart of hearts this is EXACTLY what I need.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth,
I guess boys can be just as bad as girls, huh?

I don't know. Maybe I am reading too much into it. (Giving the ex-friend too much credit.) It is entirely possible the ex-friend is turning into a jerk for no particular reason, and he is picking on DS because he wants to. Or because he knows DS's weak points since they used to be friends.

DS acts all indignant like he doesn't care, but I do think it hurts his feelings. Mostly because they used to be really good friends and he doesn't understand what happened to change that. I had a different best friend every year from 5th grade up through high school, so I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. What I do think is bad is when an ex-friend turns into a bully. When I changed best friends it wasn't like I was mean to the girl who used to be my best friend, we just didn't hang out together all the time anymore.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I think I have stumbled upon something even worse than the design threads! It always amazes me how people will ask for this, and this, and this, and that, and this other one, but change it to be like this, oh, and...

I was browsing the threads on the DVC rent/trade in case there were points for transfer I could grab. The people who are looking for ressies are like the seagulls from Nemo! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!
One poor guy SPECIFICALLY said how many points he has for transfer, how much per point, and that he wants them done IN ONE TRANSACTION, not a bunch of little piddly ones for different people. 2 people have offered to take the lot off his hands (but severely undercut his price) and everyone else wants little short ressies! Are people illiterate? The funny thing is the low post count on most of the replies. I don't think I would be jumping at the chance to make ressies for people who blatantly IGNORE the guidelines in the first post, especially if they have fewer than 10 posts.

Maybe it's just me, though.

 

[my3princes]

I don't know. Maybe I am reading too much into it. (Giving the ex-friend too much credit.) It is entirely possible the ex-friend is turning into a jerk for no particular reason, and he is picking on DS because he wants to. Or because he knows DS's weak points since they used to be friends.

DS acts all indignant like he doesn't care, but I do think it hurts his feelings. Mostly because they used to be really good friends and he doesn't understand what happened to change that. I had a different best friend every year from 5th grade up through high school, so I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. What I do think is bad is when an ex-friend turns into a bully. When I changed best friends it wasn't like I was mean to the girl who used to be my best friend, we just didn't hang out together all the time anymore.

If it was just the rough housing I'd say not to worry too much about it. Boys that age play VERY rough, much rougher than I allow when I'm around, but it appears to be normal. When Nick is in the pool with boys his own age there is a lot of drunking and knock downs and they all like each other. Remember I chaperoned the 6th grade field trip to the lake? All of the boys behaved that way. I cannot tell you how many times I had to stop them. Maybe you're reading more into it Just a thought

 

[my3princes]

I made 2 loaves of the orange loaf. My house smells heavenly. If it tastes half as good as it smells I'll finally have a recipe to share The crepes are also made and ready to go out to the camper. I think I'll get the camper packed and then clean the kitchen

 

[Tinkaroo]

I am thisclose to looking into a housekeeper. I never get around to cleaning, and I hate that things are never all clean and tidy. It would also be easier to have DS's friends over if I didn't have the Herculean task of cleaning hanging over my head. Even if we just have someone twice a month it would be a huge improvement!

If you stumble upon a good one, let me know! We had 2 different ones in '07 - one was an agency (who kept breaking things while dusting, and hiding the evidence! ), and the other was a woman who did it independently, and had been cleaning a friend's house for years. We ended up getting rid of both - the first for obvious reasons, and the last just because she wasn't doing THAT great of a job for what we were paying her to come every other week. I know no one will clean my house quite as thoroughly as I will, but it still wasn't good enough. Although I do not like cleaning in the little free time I have, I also like not seeing that $$ fly out the door each month for mediocrity. (I also hate the idea of someone in my house when I'm not home.) Good luck!

Lindsay - How nice to see you posting during my lunch break! Packing for a cruise sounds like a great task for this weekend. And I think I would have a very LONG shopping list of things I needed from the store TONIGHT so that packing can take place. That ought to get you out of the house for a couple of hours!

Yes, that is what I need to do. My mom's b-day is also next weekend, and I need to figure out what we're getting her.

I really shouldn't complain - I certainly don't have IL's from Hades, but they do pick the absolute WORST times to come visit. I sometimes wonder if they don't do it to irritate me! Plus, they have to be entertained non-stop. Did I mention they want to go to a rodeo?!

Grocery shopping is done though much still needs to be put away. Colby has been properly orienated to kindergarten. He walked into school just like he had been going for years. He also got to ride the bus, but clearly did not need Mom with him. I stayed at the school and waited. He is such a big boy. There were kids clinging to the parents and some crying, but my little man was just happy to finally be there.

Now to finish putting groceries away and do a bit of cooking.

TTYL

Yay Colby!!!!

I think I have stumbled upon something even worse than the design threads! It always amazes me how people will ask for this, and this, and this, and that, and this other one, but change it to be like this, oh, and...

I was browsing the threads on the DVC rent/trade in case there were points for transfer I could grab. The people who are looking for ressies are like the seagulls from Nemo! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!
One poor guy SPECIFICALLY said how many points he has for transfer, how much per point, and that he wants them done IN ONE TRANSACTION, not a bunch of little piddly ones for different people. 2 people have offered to take the lot off his hands (but severely undercut his price) and everyone else wants little short ressies! Are people illiterate? The funny thing is the low post count on most of the replies. I don't think I would be jumping at the chance to make ressies for people who blatantly IGNORE the guidelines in the first post, especially if they have fewer than 10 posts.

Maybe it's just me, though.

I do agree with you, Elizabeth. If I were ever in a position to rent out my points, I would do as those DVC'ers I've worked with in the past - not entertain silly offers, and have a very clear contract, asking price, and payment deadlines. That's really the only way to do it because people will take such advantage. As it is, renting points is such a steal at the $10-$11 per point - IMO, members should collectively raise the rate by a couple of dollars, to keep up with inflation. It would still be a much better deal than if they were booking with Disney directly.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

If it was just the rough housing I'd say not to worry too much about it. Boys that age play VERY rough, much rougher than I allow when I'm around, but it appears to be normal. When Nick is in the pool with boys his own age there is a lot of drunking and knock downs and they all like each other. Remember I chaperoned the 6th grade field trip to the lake? All of the boys behaved that way. I cannot tell you how many times I had to stop them. Maybe you're reading more into it Just a thought

I definitely think there is animosity from the other boy. Whether it stems from jealousy or "mean-ness" is what I'm not clear on. DS said none of the other boys were acting that way, the ex-friend was encouraging the other boys to get involved and try to knock DS off the float, etc. Luckily none of the other boys took him up on the offer. I know this boy is very intent on impressing Thug and proving that he can be a thug, too. It is interesting to me that he is mean even when Thug isn't around.

I noticed at WDW that DS has NO sense of self-preservation. None. He will stand right up behind someone and never consider that he will get stepped on if the person takes a single step back. It doesn't occur to him to move to the side when he sees a kid swinging a light saber, or a bag, or a plastic rifle. OF COURSE the kid is going to whack him! DS just doesn't seem to possess the ability to anticipate when an accident is imminent and plan to avoid it. We kept him on his Focalin through the entire trip, so it wasn't because he was off his meds. I will talk to the Dr. about it tomorrow. I have no idea how to teach him to analyze a situation so he can plan for what might happen. If I point out that he should have realized he was going to get whapped and he should have moved over he gets REALLY insulted.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Lindsay - I phoned The Maids because that is who my cousin in KC uses. I expected them to be expensive, and they are. Our apartment would be $93 + Tax every week and it's only 1100 square feet! Every other week would be $116. My bosses don't pay that much for their house, and they have more than 1100 square feet! But the lady they use isn't that thorough, either! The lady who cleaned for the boss I had before Brother & Sister was awesome, but it has been almost 5 years since I saw her so I have no clue if she still cleans. I also don't know how to get in touch with her.

 

[babytrees]

I definitely think there is animosity from the other boy. Whether it stems from jealousy or "mean-ness" is what I'm not clear on. DS said none of the other boys were acting that way, the ex-friend was encouraging the other boys to get involved and try to knock DS off the float, etc. Luckily none of the other boys took him up on the offer. I know this boy is very intent on impressing Thug and proving that he can be a thug, too. It is interesting to me that he is mean even when Thug isn't around.

I noticed at WDW that DS has NO sense of self-preservation. None. He will stand right up behind someone and never consider that he will get stepped on if the person takes a single step back. It doesn't occur to him to move to the side when he sees a kid swinging a light saber, or a bag, or a plastic rifle. OF COURSE the kid is going to whack him! DS just doesn't seem to possess the ability to anticipate when an accident is imminent and plan to avoid it. We kept him on his Focalin through the entire trip, so it wasn't because he was off his meds. I will talk to the Dr. about it tomorrow. I have no idea how to teach him to analyze a situation so he can plan for what might happen. If I point out that he should have realized he was going to get whapped and he should have moved over he gets REALLY insulted.

I wonder if that is just an ADHD thing? It's like Jim just doesn't "see" anything in the world that could hurt him or that he could hurt somebody. I've said sorry to more people for him then I ever have for the girls. Though Abi does come close (but I do also think she is slightly ADD....I've just been trying to teach her to be hyper aware since she was little)

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Just a fly by post with an update...All the tests showed no problems with my mom's heart. That is such a relief as her dad died from a heart attack at age 47. The doctors think that it is either acid reflux or stress related.

Emma met her teacher today and likes her a lot!! I think she has a good class too.

I just got back from 2 1/2 hours at Gail's just hanging out. It was nice to just chat and get away from my house for a bit. I am now headed out to our parent meeting for Emma's Girl Scout troop.

Have a great night.

 

[babytrees]

Lindsay - I phoned The Maids because that is who my cousin in KC uses. I expected them to be expensive, and they are. Our apartment would be $93 + Tax every week and it's only 1100 square feet! Every other week would be $116. My bosses don't pay that much for their house, and they have more than 1100 square feet! But the lady they use isn't that thorough, either! The lady who cleaned for the boss I had before Brother & Sister was awesome, but it has been almost 5 years since I saw her so I have no clue if she still cleans. I also don't know how to get in touch with her.

Man....I did my mom's house every other week for $80 (I love deep cleaning...espescially other people's houses). It's too bad I don't live closer to you 2.

 

[babytrees]

I've got back to school night tonight. Joy, Joy

I also told Jim and Abi that I am going to Salt Lake in September. My poor baby is so literal some times and I forget that. It's going to take a lot of reassuring from me that it isn't anything she's done.

Next step airline and hotel reservations!!

 

[babytrees]

Robyn-that is absolutely wonderful news about your mom!!

 

[my3princes]

I definitely think there is animosity from the other boy. Whether it stems from jealousy or "mean-ness" is what I'm not clear on. DS said none of the other boys were acting that way, the ex-friend was encouraging the other boys to get involved and try to knock DS off the float, etc. Luckily none of the other boys took him up on the offer. I know this boy is very intent on impressing Thug and proving that he can be a thug, too. It is interesting to me that he is mean even when Thug isn't around.

I noticed at WDW that DS has NO sense of self-preservation. None. He will stand right up behind someone and never consider that he will get stepped on if the person takes a single step back. It doesn't occur to him to move to the side when he sees a kid swinging a light saber, or a bag, or a plastic rifle. OF COURSE the kid is going to whack him! DS just doesn't seem to possess the ability to anticipate when an accident is imminent and plan to avoid it. We kept him on his Focalin through the entire trip, so it wasn't because he was off his meds. I will talk to the Dr. about it tomorrow. I have no idea how to teach him to analyze a situation so he can plan for what might happen. If I point out that he should have realized he was going to get whapped and he should have moved over he gets REALLY insulted.

I think he just needs brothers The boys have learned to be ultra aware or a brother will get the best of them.

 

[my3princes]

I used to clean houses for a living I did a very thorough job and charged $25/hour. Most people needed only a couple of hours each week to keep things up. I would certainly charge more now, but then again I don't think I'd clean houses again. Keeping up with my own is a full time job in itself.

 

[Glynis]

I made 2 loaves of the orange loaf. My house smells heavenly. If it tastes half as good as it smells I'll finally have a recipe to share The crepes are also made and ready to go out to the camper. I think I'll get the camper packed and then clean the kitchen

I'm patiently waiting........ ok, not so patiently! I love orange in bread, cakes, whatever, so I'm hoping it tastes as good as it apparently smells!

 

[Glynis]

Just a fly by post with an update...All the tests showed no problems with my mom's heart. That is such a relief as her dad died from a heart attack at age 47. The doctors think that it is either acid reflux or stress related.

Emma met her teacher today and likes her a lot!! I think she has a good class too.

I just got back from 2 1/2 hours at Gail's just hanging out. It was nice to just chat and get away from my house for a bit. I am now headed out to our parent meeting for Emma's Girl Scout troop.

Have a great night.

I'm so relieved!!! Thanks for posting this. I've been hoping for good news all day.

I'm so glad that Emma likes her teacher. That really helps the school year out.

 

[Glynis]

I've got back to school night tonight. Joy, Joy

I also told Jim and Abi that I am going to Salt Lake in September. My poor baby is so literal some times and I forget that. It's going to take a lot of reassuring from me that it isn't anything she's done.

Next step airline and hotel reservations!!

I hope that she is ok with it. I wish that the girls could come with you. Maybe on the next trip. Maybe we can get Cassidy interested in college at the U of U (great music program), and then we'd see each other more!

 

[Glynis]

Gotta run and get the kids ready for Jacob's pack meeting. It's being held up the canyon, and I need to get everyone in long pants and jackets. It's a bit chilly up there in the evening.

Pack meeting should be fun tonight. They are roasting hot dogs and s'mores, and retiring a couple of flags. Jacob's never seen that done, so it should be interesting. He's also earning a couple of beads and some belt loops. He's worked so hard this summer. I'm very proud of him!

I'll talk to you all after pack meeting.