DDA Chapter 15

[Pooh67_68]

That is the time the bedroom clock is set for, but it is fast so we get up at 5:30

I get up at 5:45 on the days I work

 

[my3princes]

So Pacific Cycle called us directly today. They wanted to make sure we got the correct product since they had heard a few people didn't. Turns out they have an entire shelf of the bicycles and an empty shelf of strollers. Sears of course hasn't been in contact with them They took it upon themself to contact all purchasers. Wow great customer service who'd a thunk it. She is sending out the bicycle today and we should have it by Wednesday. Fed Ex will pick up the stroller tomorrow. I tried unsuccessfully to talk Sears into calling the distributor. Can you imagine how much easier it would have been for all involved. So provided that the bicycle does indeed come I think we are all set

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Your comments about the gang, really took me back to my teaching days. In my 4th year of teaching, gang initiation for the cowboy gang and the Mexican gang was to shoot and either kill or injure a teacher. We were told not to walk to our cars alone, and to not be alone in the halls of the school. One day, as I was getting ready to call the security officer to walk me to my car, I looked up and at my door was a known member of the cowboy gang, and one from the Mexican gang. They were very respectful and asked if they could come in my room and talk to me. They showed me that they didn't have any weapons, so I let them in. They explained that I had always been a fair teacher, and neither gang had a problem with me. They wanted me to know that one member from each gang would be at my parking space in the morning to escort me to my classroom, and the same when I left. They wanted me to know that I was under the protection of both gangs. I have to say, I was relieved to know that I had such a good "rep" with the gangs.

All of the crap that goes on nowadays just reinforces my opinion that I'll never go back to teaching again!

I would have wet myself. That is SO scary. Even if the gangs don't have a problem with you, I don't know that I would want them escorting me! That increases your chances of being collateral damage if a rival gang takes out your escort!

 

[Tammi67]

And then there's us, where chaos and mayhem reign supreme! In elementary the bus kids go out the front door and the carpool kids go out the back door and it is complete insanity.

I have no idea where the middle school buses load and unload. Actually never thought about it until right this second. Carpool is a free for all.

Then we have other unique and wonderful features like the metal detectors and the drug sniffing dogs and that sort of thing. Joy, joy.

DS asked me the other day if he has street smarts or book smarts. Bless his heart, he really doesn't have either one. Hopefully by the time he graduates he will have a bit of both.

We just had a long chat about the Tango Blast prison gang because kids are imitating the gang by drawing on their arms with pens. I needed to make sure DS knew what Tango was and understood how dangerous it is to draw their symbols on your arm or your folder or whatever. The gang requires prison for initiation, and they get very disgruntled if anyone who has not been to prison tries to pass themselves off as members.

This made me chuckle.

Kids today just have no clue. When I went with Nicholas on his field trip last month and I was taking pictures of he and his friends, they posed and then through up their hands in a way to imitate gang signs. Um, no. Stand nicely please.

 

[my3princes]

I am getting a bit nervous about my interview this afternoon....any and all good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust sent this way would be much appreciated!!

You will do wonderfully. We all have Faith in You

And then there's us, where chaos and mayhem reign supreme! In elementary the bus kids go out the front door and the carpool kids go out the back door and it is complete insanity.

I have no idea where the middle school buses load and unload. Actually never thought about it until right this second. Carpool is a free for all.

Then we have other unique and wonderful features like the metal detectors and the drug sniffing dogs and that sort of thing. Joy, joy.

DS asked me the other day if he has street smarts or book smarts. Bless his heart, he really doesn't have either one. Hopefully by the time he graduates he will have a bit of both.

We just had a long chat about the Tango Blast prison gang because kids are imitating the gang by drawing on their arms with pens. I needed to make sure DS knew what Tango was and understood how dangerous it is to draw their symbols on your arm or your folder or whatever. The gang requires prison for initiation, and they get very disgruntled if anyone who has not been to prison tries to pass themselves off as members.

Wow. That's a scary thought

Your comments about the gang, really took me back to my teaching days. In my 4th year of teaching, gang initiation for the cowboy gang and the Mexican gang was to shoot and either kill or injure a teacher. We were told not to walk to our cars alone, and to not be alone in the halls of the school. One day, as I was getting ready to call the security officer to walk me to my car, I looked up and at my door was a known member of the cowboy gang, and one from the Mexican gang. They were very respectful and asked if they could come in my room and talk to me. They showed me that they didn't have any weapons, so I let them in. They explained that I had always been a fair teacher, and neither gang had a problem with me. They wanted me to know that one member from each gang would be at my parking space in the morning to escort me to my classroom, and the same when I left. They wanted me to know that I was under the protection of both gangs. I have to say, I was relieved to know that I had such a good "rep" with the gangs.

All of the crap that goes on nowadays just reinforces my opinion that I'll never go back to teaching again!

We don't have any gangs around here. I wouldn't know what to do with gangs around. Can you tell that we really do live in a small town. There is rarely any crime either I don't know how you guys feel safe at all

 

[Pooh67_68]

Very nice.

Here's my Dad's Christmas card this year

 

[Pooh67_68]

I am getting a bit nervous about my interview this afternoon....any and all good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust sent this way would be much appreciated!!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Jen, sorry your BF is moving away.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I only got 3 different types of cookies made. I will finish up this weekend.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Also to help Theresa out...


Tom thanks again for my Christmas ornaments.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Glynis, I am so sorry. I forgot to put these up last week when we got them.

Mo's ornament and stash from Leslie. She absconded very quickly with the pencils and note pads!! She loves her ornament!! Thank you!!!!!

Lucy's ornament and stash from Katie. Lucy's eyes lit up when she saw Rocket!! Thank you

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Afternoon all...

I have been reading along but still not in the best of moods. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending 's, and when needed. I just don't want to bring everyone down. I am feeling the crunch of Christmas on top of everything else that is being thrown at me. The worst of which is Eric found out that he will more than likely have a furlough of up to 5 days. I know that it's pretty minimal right now but I am scared to death that it could lead to bigger things. His salary is all based on grants and federal funding so I am very scared that if the economy gets any worse those funds will be cut.

 

[PNO4TE]

I am getting a bit nervous about my interview this afternoon....any and all good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust sent this way would be much appreciated!!

You have them!!!

 

[babytrees]

Afternoon all...

I have been reading along but still not in the best of moods. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending 's, and when needed. I just don't want to bring everyone down. I am feeling the crunch of Christmas on top of everything else that is being thrown at me. The worst of which is Eric found out that he will more than likely have a furlough of up to 5 days. I know that it's pretty minimal right now but I am scared to death that it could lead to bigger things. His salary is all based on grants and federal funding so I am very scared that if the economy gets any worse those funds will be cut.

 

[PNO4TE]

I actually had fun cutting out cookies, because my mom bought me the best gift ever: a silicone rolling pin with these cool rubber bands that make sure your dough is level. It was an amazing experience!

Very cool gifts, Amy!

 

[babytrees]

You have them!!!

and with that....I am going to thank you all and get my hiney off so that I can put some makeup on and walk to catch the bus to take me there!!

 

[tink2020]

Tia, how big is Ballwin?

 

[PNO4TE]

Afternoon all...

I have been reading along but still not in the best of moods. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending 's, and when needed. I just don't want to bring everyone down. I am feeling the crunch of Christmas on top of everything else that is being thrown at me. The worst of which is Eric found out that he will more than likely have a furlough of up to 5 days. I know that it's pretty minimal right now but I am scared to death that it could lead to bigger things. His salary is all based on grants and federal funding so I am very scared that if the economy gets any worse those funds will be cut.

I know how scared you are, Robyn. I guess you could call Bob's cut in salary as a kind of furlough. And knowing that it is not necessarily the end is very troubling. I hope we all have nothing more to be concerned about. But, because you have little ones, I am especially hopeful for you.

 

[PNO4TE]

Kathrin finally had her unemployment benefits kick in at midnight last night. They deposited 6 weeks of checks in her account. She was so excited she called me. And, when she went to the dentist today to have her permanent crown "installed" she discovered that she had overpaid her portion of the fees so there will be a refund ot her credit card.

All in all some good news to brighten everyones' afternoons, I hope.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I know how scared you are, Robyn. I guess you could call Bob's cut in salary as a kind of furlough. And knowing that it is not necessarily the end is very troubling. I hope we all have nothing more to be concerned about. But, because you have little ones, I am especially hopeful for you.

Thank you gals.

Kathrin finally had her unemployment benefits kick in at midnight last night. They deposited 6 weeks of checks in her account. She was so excited she called me. And, when she went to the dentist today to have her permanent crown "installed" she discovered that she had overpaid her portion of the fees so there will be a refund ot her credit card.

All in all some good news to brighten everyones' afternoons, I hope.

That does brighten my afternoon. Yay for Kathrin!!!