DDA Chapter 25

[mommykds]

Exactly. One of my favorite sayings with my kids is "Life isn't fair. Get used to it."

I tell my kids that life is beautiful but not fair.

 

[mommykds]

Last day of school!! I will officially have a high schooler as of this afternoon!

 

[bethbuchall]

Kind of goes along with the "Every kid is a winner" mentality and no kid should be singled out for awards. I do believe that all kids should get a chance to play when they are younger but there are still players that deserve awards when others don't. I have a hard time with that. They are raising kids that think everyone should expect the same thing no matter how hard they work. If someone puts in more time, effort and work toward something then I do, then they should expect more than me. They are setting them up for much disappointment in their adult years.

Also, some people have innate talents that others don't. Laura worked as hard, if not harder, at swimming than a couple of her friends who were much, much faster. At the same time, she needs to put in less effort to get the same or higher grades in school. That is just the way life works. It isn't only effort that counts, and everyone isn't going to always be the same. I'm not saying not to put in the time, effort and work, but don't say "it's not fair" if someone who puts in less sometimes comes out on top. There are other times that you'll come out on top of someone who is working harder, too.

 

[bethbuchall]

Last day of school!! I will officially have a high schooler as of this afternoon!

Congratulations! And a little

 

[bethbuchall]

I tell my kids that life is beautiful but not fair.

I like that one.

 

[Tammi67]

Also, some people have innate talents that others don't. Laura worked as hard, if not harder, at swimming than a couple of her friends who were much, much faster. At the same time, she needs to put in less effort to get the same or higher grades in school. That is just the way life works. It isn't only effort that counts, and everyone isn't going to always be the same. I'm not saying not to put in the time, effort and work, but don't say "it's not fair" if someone who puts in less sometimes comes out on top. There are other times that you'll come out on top of someone who is working harder, too.

Very true.

Anne Marie - congrats on the last day of school, and the high schooler! I think.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

I guess today is my "last day of school" too! I have 4 recitals tonight and then I am done teaching until June 28th!

 

[my3princes]

Tonight is the Lacrosse pot luck. Of course it is outside and expected to rain, but after tonight Lacrosse is OVER for this season. Then I can focus on the next big event, the class trip although I need to get a dance planning meeting thrown in there too

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! I've been slowly catching up since our trip. Sounds like there are some fun things happening here!

We had a great trip, and came home still loving each other, so that was a plus! The Disneyland surprise was everything I hoped it would be. The kids were so excited, and for those 2 days, Alan and I were "the best parents in the world!" I'm trying to upload pictures so I can post some here and on facebook. Hopefully that will happen tomorrow.

Today I'm off to day camp with Jacob. Actually, it's afternoon/evening camp. The Webelos are doing all kinds of fun things today: archery, bb guns, rock climbing, rockets, and catapults. Jacob is so excited! Me, not so much, however, I'll go and smile!

It's nice to be back, and reading about you guys! Take care today!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I tell my kids that life is beautiful but not fair.

I should try that. I always just say "life isn't fair" and Emma always says "I HATE when you say that." Maybe she'll like the beautiful part.

Good morning, DDA!

I guess today is my "last day of school" too! I have 4 recitals tonight and then I am done teaching until June 28th!

YAY!!!! We have a band concert tonight and a piano recital Sunday.

Tonight is the Lacrosse pot luck. Of course it is outside and expected to rain, but after tonight Lacrosse is OVER for this season. Then I can focus on the next big event, the class trip although I need to get a dance planning meeting thrown in there too

Hope the weather holds out for you!

Hi, everyone! I've been slowly catching up since our trip. Sounds like there are some fun things happening here!

We had a great trip, and came home still loving each other, so that was a plus! The Disneyland surprise was everything I hoped it would be. The kids were so excited, and for those 2 days, Alan and I were "the best parents in the world!" I'm trying to upload pictures so I can post some here and on facebook. Hopefully that will happen tomorrow.

Today I'm off to day camp with Jacob. Actually, it's afternoon/evening camp. The Webelos are doing all kinds of fun things today: archery, bb guns, rock climbing, rockets, and catapults. Jacob is so excited! Me, not so much, however, I'll go and smile!

It's nice to be back, and reading about you guys! Take care today!

Welcome home! Hope you had fun at camp!

 

[Tammi67]

Bernadette - which setting should I use on bobs Nikon for indoor stage action shots? I'm using it tonight for alyssas dress rehearsal for tap.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Bernadette - which setting should I use on bobs Nikon for indoor stage action shots? I'm using it tonight for alyssas dress rehearsal for tap.

I nearly always shoot in automatic or "P"-which is basically automatic too.

You might want to bump up the ISO setting but probably don't want to go too high if you don't have to.

Are you taking stills or video? Can you use a flash? What lens?

I am going to Lizzy's band concert and have never had good luck with any camera there and it is raining so I'm just taking my little pocket Sony.

I actually should run home NOW (waiting for the boss to leave). She has to be there at 6:30pm-we should be too to get a parking space and seat....

 

[Tammi67]

Stills, with flash. Bigger lens. I don't know how to bump up ISO. I think I might Just stuck with auto.

 

[my3princes]

One down 3 to go It was pouring this afternoon and I thought for sure that no one would show up, but I was wrong. We had a fabulous turnout and it even stopped raining. The kids had a good time, the parents had a good time and we had tons of food. I was pleasantly surprised. Overall I think my first season was a success and next year should be even better. Now onto 8th grade things.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Stills, with flash. Bigger lens. I don't know how to bump up ISO. I think I might Just stuck with auto.

Hope you got a few great shots!

I don't know how to change the ISO on the D5000. On mine there is a button on the back of my camera to access ISO and then turn a dial to change it. I just looked at a photo of the back of the D5000 and don't see that button. Must be through a menu or something.

One down 3 to go It was pouring this afternoon and I thought for sure that no one would show up, but I was wrong. We had a fabulous turnout and it even stopped raining. The kids had a good time, the parents had a good time and we had tons of food. I was pleasantly surprised. Overall I think my first season was a success and next year should be even better. Now onto 8th grade things.

YAY! I have to say I'm not surprised it went well!

 

[my3princes]

Does anyone know how to copy and paste from their Droid? I uploaded photobucket mobile, but can figure out how to post photos here

 

[my3princes]

I think I figured it out

 

[my3princes]

I see a live TR in my future

 

[Tammi67]

Glynis - wecome home! I followed along your reports on FB! The surprise sounds like it was amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures.

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning!