DDA Chapter 12

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

TX has "common law" marriage. I had never even heard of such a thing before I moved here. I guess there are some criteria that if you meet them you are considered married. Not sure what circumstances that covers, as far as taxes, property ownership, etc. I imagine Tim Burton doesn't really care!

 

[Tammi67]

I think I am about ready to go off the deep end. This shuttling the kids around to activities 3 nights of the week is starting to take it's toll. I can't keep up with the house, homework, lawn, etc. What sent me over the edge tonight is that my parents are coming down tomorrow and tonight was the only night that I had to get the house in order. Now I know all of you are saying who cares what they say/think. But I can't stand hearing it from my dad. Thankfully Bob came over tonight and mowed the entire lawn, while I did the inside stuff and helped the kids with their homework. Nicholas is such an angel, wanting to help me any way that he could. But Alyssa, man I could have sent her packing. I am so tired of the chin down, eyebrows furrowed, lip out and feet stomping. I am ready to beat her senseless. Figure of speech. Doing all this myself, with the occasional help from Bob, is killing me. And then I get grief from a 6 year old when I tell her to vacuum the living room. Fine. She got a taste of her own medicine. Shower. Wash your own hair. Comb it. Dry it. Clean up your mess. Pack your snack. Put your own laundry away. I think she finally got it. But for how long? And tomorrow night I have to figure out a way to be at both football practice and back to school night. I guess somehow I will miraculously manage, like I always seem to do.




Sorry, but I really needed to vent.

 

[my3princes]

I think I am about ready to go off the deep end. This shuttling the kids around to activities 3 nights of the week is starting to take it's toll. I can't keep up with the house, homework, lawn, etc. What sent me over the edge tonight is that my parents are coming down tomorrow and tonight was the only night that I had to get the house in order. Now I know all of you are saying who cares what they say/think. But I can't stand hearing it from my dad. Thankfully Bob came over tonight and mowed the entire lawn, while I did the inside stuff and helped the kids with their homework. Nicholas is such an angel, wanting to help me any way that he could. But Alyssa, man I could have sent her packing. I am so tired of the chin down, eyebrows furrowed, lip out and feet stomping. I am ready to beat her senseless. Figure of speech. Doing all this myself, with the occasional help from Bob, is killing me. And then I get grief from a 6 year old when I tell her to vacuum the living room. Fine. She got a taste of her own medicine. Shower. Wash your own hair. Comb it. Dry it. Clean up your mess. Pack your snack. Put your own laundry away. I think she finally got it. But for how long? And tomorrow night I have to figure out a way to be at both football practice and back to school night. I guess somehow I will miraculously manage, like I always seem to do.




Sorry, but I really needed to vent.

I don't know how you do it You deserve the mother of the year award for even trying to do so much.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi - I'm sorry. With 2 kids and one mom it must be hard to juggle everything! Hang in there! (And have some nice ice cream Or some wine. Or both.)

I got an e-mail back from the band director already! He said he told the kids IF they don't want to practice THEN they will have to copy the rules. I feel kind of bad for him. He said DS is the only one who has paid the rental fee for his instrument (I am assuming we are only talking about percussion kids). Obviously there is a huge lack of involvement from the other parents, and the other kids don't want to dedicate the time to the program to make it better. That must be frustrating. Unfortunately in this district he is fighting a losing battle. If they won't rent an instrument then it is safe to assume they don't have an instrument to practice on at home, and they don't show up for after school practice. Very frustrating!

 

[Glynis]

I think I am about ready to go off the deep end. This shuttling the kids around to activities 3 nights of the week is starting to take it's toll. I can't keep up with the house, homework, lawn, etc. What sent me over the edge tonight is that my parents are coming down tomorrow and tonight was the only night that I had to get the house in order. Now I know all of you are saying who cares what they say/think. But I can't stand hearing it from my dad. Thankfully Bob came over tonight and mowed the entire lawn, while I did the inside stuff and helped the kids with their homework. Nicholas is such an angel, wanting to help me any way that he could. But Alyssa, man I could have sent her packing. I am so tired of the chin down, eyebrows furrowed, lip out and feet stomping. I am ready to beat her senseless. Figure of speech. Doing all this myself, with the occasional help from Bob, is killing me. And then I get grief from a 6 year old when I tell her to vacuum the living room. Fine. She got a taste of her own medicine. Shower. Wash your own hair. Comb it. Dry it. Clean up your mess. Pack your snack. Put your own laundry away. I think she finally got it. But for how long? And tomorrow night I have to figure out a way to be at both football practice and back to school night. I guess somehow I will miraculously manage, like I always seem to do.




Sorry, but I really needed to vent.

Don't be sorry! Vent away!!! It's tough to do at any point, but you really are at a disadvantage. Bless Bob's heart for being willing to help with the outdoor stuff.

I get the same looks from both my 6 year olds when I ask them to help pick up. Not to mention I get them from my 9 year old and my 11 year old. It's tough! I wish I knew the magic spell to get them to "want" to help out!

 

[Glynis]

I got an e-mail back from the band director already! He said he told the kids IF they don't want to practice THEN they will have to copy the rules. I feel kind of bad for him. He said DS is the only one who has paid the rental fee for his instrument (I am assuming we are only talking about percussion kids). Obviously there is a huge lack of involvement from the other parents, and the other kids don't want to dedicate the time to the program to make it better. That must be frustrating. Unfortunately in this district he is fighting a losing battle. If they won't rent an instrument then it is safe to assume they don't have an instrument to practice on at home, and they don't show up for after school practice. Very frustrating!

So your son is off the hook for the copying assignment? I certainly hope so. That kind of assignment is so totally asinine to begin with. As a teacher, I could never understand the significance of using that kind of thing to teach! It just fosters resentment in the students. They know they are being given busy work, and most times, the teachers don't even look at the copied sentences, they just file them away in the "round file".

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

It's so easy, I'm almost embarrassed to post it.

Here goes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a Boboli bread crust on a cookie sheet. In a bowl, mix 2 cans of drained tuna with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup minced onion. Spread on crust to within an inch of the edge. Top with thinly sliced tomatoes. Bake in oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with thin slices of American cheese. Back in the oven for 2 minutes while the cheese melts. Slice and enjoy!

Sounds good!! Emma will be the only one to turn her nose up at it.

Thanks.

Night everyone. I'm off to read a few more chapters of "The Host." It's really intriguing!!! I'm enjoying it a lot!

Alan gave me a back rub when he came home from work, and is offering another one before I go to sleep. What a guy! I may have to keep him around for a while!

definitely a keeper!

I have two friends who are blind in one eye and you would never know it. They drive, they work.. you would never know it. I'm so sorry this has happened to her.

Thanks Steffy. Eric said she was pretty scared that it was happening/happened and she doesn't scare easily. I'll have to tell her about your friends.

I read everything. You all were chatty!

Lots of hugs and PD to Theresa and Robyn. MEN! and MONEY! Hate 'em both myself, at times.

Thanks Elin, today has been much, much better!!!!!

Well, I am oficially in single digits now!
(Bob and me)

Bring it on!!!

Hi,
sorry I have not time to catch up...Yesterday was a rough day.

Anne Marie, I hope Sophie is feeling better today. Sorry yesterday was so I am sure everything with the move is stressful but it will all work out in the end. 's

The weather here is so gorgeous! I don't think we will get over 86 for the rest of the week. We went to my nephew's football game last night and it was fun seeing a lot of the kids Andrew plays baseball with playing. Tonight we have to stop and get the supplies for Andrew's newest project and may go to the Homecoming bonfire.

Have a great day everyone!

I am glad the weather is cooperating. The bonfire sounds like a great time!!

Good thoughts for MIL!

Thanks Elizabeth.

I'm sorry, but it does get better. Really Laura only has homework drama once every couple of weeks now. It really peaked in 7th grade which has been the worst homework year for both her and Matthew so far. For some reason, they really pile it on in 7th grade. Or at least that one particular team did. She and Matthew were on the same team for 7th grade. I think there were times that she moaned and complained and cried about how she was too stupid to do an assignment longer than the assignment actually took her once she started it. (And her grades showed that she wasn't too stupid to do it. ) She was relegated to her room for the moaning, complaining, crying part and given any encouragement/help needed once she was in the calmer, working part. That seemed to do the trick.

We do get math cheat sheets here this year. Would you like me to forward ours on to you.



Ooooh! Can I come help with the cake decorating, too?! I can specialize in the chocolate cake with the raspberry white chocolate cream cheese filling and cheesecakes.


Oh, I already have one of those! He also thinks that you don't need butter for corn on the cob (though I've learned to love it plain, too). He now just gets a death look from me, and the kids get their butter. They don't overdo it.

Thanks for the encouragement! Of course, you can join Amy and I in our cake adventure!!

What is it with MEN?!?

Oh, Robyn, did you start thinking you were normal? You're just as crazy as the rest of us, so it seems normal.

Robyn, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL's eye problems. My SIL is blind in one eye and can do everything (except enjoy 3-D movies That's actually one of her little jokes). She has been that way since she was young, though, so she has made all the adaptations as she grew up. I hope that your MIL can adapt relatively easily.

Ok, not normal but I certainly don't want Dana spilling all of my secrets!!

Thanks for the information regarding your SIL. I'll be sure to tell her.

I cut back on the mayo and add Ranch dressing. Gives it a little zing.

Ooh, that sounds good.

HI!


No time really at all to post, but I wanted to check in. I have been keeping updates on the laptop which I posted to the blog today if anyone is interested in the events of our last few days. Don't worry, only "Part 1" (of .... 5?) is very long. It's also the most interesting though, with everything but cows flying along the highway, my adventures in helping my dog pee, etc. It's been interesting to see what a whole day of hurricane winds can do to a city that a) wasn't expecting much and b) doesn't even sell any building materials in town that withstand much more than 40-50mph winds! I'm just glad we don't get the water, too!

I hope everyone is doing well. I plan on catching up some day (about 40 pages back so far... slow down! ) Please let me know if our friends in Texas and Illinois are doing all right!

Wow, you've certainly had your hands full. I am glad that everything is returning to normal and you escaped with minimal damage.

Your poor mother in law. I am glad she went in for a second opinion though.

Thanks, Theresa.

Off to Bill's colonoscopy...it has been a long 2 days

I hope today went just fine.

DH gets to go on Oct. 3. I just hate dealing with him because he is so GROUCHY the day before and the day of the procedure. The day before all he does is gripe. The day of all he does is gripe. Last time on the way home we had to stop at Wendy's and they didn't give him his fries at the drive-through. I told him he could have mine, to just let it go. He threw a tantrum, made me stop the car so he could go in and demand his fries, whatever. Then he wolfs down all that greasy food and feels like crap. Go figure!
He also has NO memory of what the doctor says afterwards. NONE. That's from the medication they give him, but it is very irritating. I go in with him for the report and by the time we get home he can't recall ANYTHING the Dr. said, and he acts like I am making it up when I recap it.

for both of you to survive Oct 3rd!!

A lot of you will be leaving soon! Our trip can't come soon enough! We really need to get away! Seeing all this debris around does not make for a pretty town. On a good note though, the sun is shining and the temps are just perfect! So it is not all bad!

I am glad to hear life is starting to get back to normal! You're trip will be here before you know it, really it will!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I just booked my filght--im going to colorado in november!!!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

So your son is off the hook for the copying assignment? I certainly hope so. That kind of assignment is so totally asinine to begin with. As a teacher, I could never understand the significance of using that kind of thing to teach! It just fosters resentment in the students. They know they are being given busy work, and most times, the teachers don't even look at the copied sentences, they just file them away in the "round file".

It sounds like none of them have to copy the syllabus. I simply asked for an alternate punishment because that copying thing violates his 504. I told the director I have the calendar but I didn't see where it said percussion at the very bottom of the page. I really don't think it is in his best interest to punish the kids who genuinely didn't realize they were supposed to stay. DS didn't refuse to stay, he just didn't understand. Granted, he didn't ask for clarification, but he wasn't blantantly refusing to stay. I don't like to use "the ADD card" but the teachers need to remember that they need to verify that he understands directives. He often does not, and I can't always catch it in time.

 

[Glynis]

I just booked my filght--im going to colorado in november!!!!

Does this mean Australia at Christmas is out?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Robyn - I will survive Oct. 3. We'll see if DH can behave himself. DS just collapses in fits of laughter when we mention that DH has to have a camera shoved up his tushy.

 

[yellowfish78]

...to spice things up - a PINK box!

...minus the brown wrapping of course!

 

[yellowfish78]

Thank you Tammi!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Does this mean Australia at Christmas is out?

Unfortunately yes...with the holidays, it would be close to 5000 for airfare for just me and that was a bit much

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

WHY didn't anyone tell me Tim Burton is re-making Alice In Wonderland?!?!! OMG! I LOVE Tim Burton! I LOVE Alice In Wonderland! And Jonny Depp as the Mad Hatter? This is going to be the greatest movie EVER MADE!
But it isn't slated for release until 2010.

Sounds intriguing!!

Thank you all for the replies on the recipe, I will let you know how it turns out!

So how was dinner?

Wow! Is this exchange growing, or what??? I have to tell you, my kids have been talking about it for the last couple of months. They love this one!

I think your list looks great, and I don't mind counting Cassidy as an adult if she doesn't mind.

Ditto all around.

Facebook users, there is a lady on the cb asking fro people to light a candle for her daughter.
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=93298&id=1351078133&ref=mf

The link didn't work for me

Thanks, Glynis! About Monday he started to panic about the trip. He's been doing pretty well though and seems excited, at least when talking to Terra. She is, of course, thrilled beyond belief. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly and he'll have a good time even if he never feels the urge to go again.

Lots of for Phil to have a wonderful, magical trip. I am sure the excitement in Terra's eyes will let him know and feel that he is in the right place.

We left here and picked up Hunter's homework on the way to my parent's house. Then I headed off to work. Thankfully it was slow and I was able to leave early. I only had to lift one of the huge trays and boy was I reminded exactly how weak I am feeling. I survived in any event. I don't work again until Sunday night so I should be back to 100% by then. I am supposed to go out of town with Chris on Friday for a car show. My SIL will babysit Colby after school. We should be home early evening. Saturday we have an afternoon wedding. Tomorrow we have the school openhouse/community picnic and bowling league sign up. It seems that our days keep filling up.

I am sorry you still aren't feeling well.

The weekends here do the same thing! Thank goodness for no soccer, we'd never fit it in! I called my aunt today about Thanksgiving and she informed me of her granddaughter's birthday party this Sat at noon at Chuck E Cheese (not exactly the place where I want to spend my birthday!). Her parents are in the middle of a not so nice separation/divorce but to give a 3 day notice is ridiculous! I certainly don't want Nikki to suffer because her parents can't get their act together but if I hadn't of called I wonder when I would have found out.

I think I am about ready to go off the deep end. This shuttling the kids around to activities 3 nights of the week is starting to take it's toll. I can't keep up with the house, homework, lawn, etc. What sent me over the edge tonight is that my parents are coming down tomorrow and tonight was the only night that I had to get the house in order. Now I know all of you are saying who cares what they say/think. But I can't stand hearing it from my dad. Thankfully Bob came over tonight and mowed the entire lawn, while I did the inside stuff and helped the kids with their homework. Nicholas is such an angel, wanting to help me any way that he could. But Alyssa, man I could have sent her packing. I am so tired of the chin down, eyebrows furrowed, lip out and feet stomping. I am ready to beat her senseless. Figure of speech. Doing all this myself, with the occasional help from Bob, is killing me. And then I get grief from a 6 year old when I tell her to vacuum the living room. Fine. She got a taste of her own medicine. Shower. Wash your own hair. Comb it. Dry it. Clean up your mess. Pack your snack. Put your own laundry away. I think she finally got it. But for how long? And tomorrow night I have to figure out a way to be at both football practice and back to school night. I guess somehow I will miraculously manage, like I always seem to do.

Sorry, but I really needed to vent.

Vent away, you certainly are entitled. I am amazed and inspired by all that you manage to do for and with the kiddos. 's's

I just booked my filght--im going to colorado in november!!!!

Sounds like fun!!!!

Tammi - I'm sorry. With 2 kids and one mom it must be hard to juggle everything! Hang in there! (And have some nice ice cream Or some wine. Or both.)

I got an e-mail back from the band director already! He said he told the kids IF they don't want to practice THEN they will have to copy the rules. I feel kind of bad for him. He said DS is the only one who has paid the rental fee for his instrument (I am assuming we are only talking about percussion kids). Obviously there is a huge lack of involvement from the other parents, and the other kids don't want to dedicate the time to the program to make it better. That must be frustrating. Unfortunately in this district he is fighting a losing battle. If they won't rent an instrument then it is safe to assume they don't have an instrument to practice on at home, and they don't show up for after school practice. Very frustrating!

I can imagine he is frustrated. But you had every right to fight for DS.

Robyn - I will survive Oct. 3. We'll see if DH can behave himself. DS just collapses in fits of laughter when we mention that DH has to have a camera shoved up his tushy.

That is hilarious!!!

 

[my3princes]

Chris just came in and turn on TLC. Jon and Kate plus 8 are at WDW. First at Chef Mickey's and now at MK. My DH loves me I needed a pick me up tonight

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thank you Tammi!!!

Cute!

Unfortunately yes...with the holidays, it would be close to 5000 for airfare for just me and that was a bit much

And I thought $6000 for all of us to fly to Germany was bad.

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I wasn't looking for a pat on the back, just needed to blow off some steam. I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself at the moment. I try not to, but sometimes it just sneaks up on me. Anyway, I appreciate you all listening and your words of encouragement. Plus it's nice to know you all go through the same things with your kids.

Chanon - you're welcome!

Jen - yay for Colorado!

 

[Glynis]

It sounds like none of them have to copy the syllabus. I simply asked for an alternate punishment because that copying thing violates his 504. I told the director I have the calendar but I didn't see where it said percussion at the very bottom of the page. I really don't think it is in his best interest to punish the kids who genuinely didn't realize they were supposed to stay. DS didn't refuse to stay, he just didn't understand. Granted, he didn't ask for clarification, but he wasn't blantantly refusing to stay. I don't like to use "the ADD card" but the teachers need to remember that they need to verify that he understands directives. He often does not, and I can't always catch it in time.

I don't think you are being unreasonable at all. The 504 is in place to help your son succeed. If teachers ignore the 504, they need to be reminded of it. Good for you for being momma bear!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jen - Well, at least you are going SOMEWHERE!

Sooo...

They aren't using sippy cups in Princess's classroom. She has decided it is very entertaining to purposely dump her drink out on the table. The teacher mentioned it on Monday. I told Princess that is very naughty and she may NOT do that again. Momboss and Dadboss talked with her about it. I talked with her about it yesterday, and again this morning. Picked her up and they said she did it AGAIN! So she had no TV today. Momboss was mortified that Princess did it again after we all talked to her about it. Guess we'll see how it goes next week!

Diva called me this afternoon to tell me she thinks she has the job at the nursing home. I guess she just wants to be friends. Scared me half to death when I saw who was calling. Thought something was wrong!

Mom starts Taxol tomorrow. I talked to her tonight. I think she is a little worried about the possibility of an allergic reaction. I hope it goes OK.