DDA Chapter 27

[Blueeyes101817]

Hello, DDA!

We had preschool orientation today. It was supposed to be last week, but the Susquehanna had other plans for our region. I always get so nervous to speak to that room full of parents for the first time. These are people that don't know you and yet are deciding to trust you with their child, and it's usually their first school experience as well. I think I managed to hide my nervousness well enough, and they are a terrific group of parents and children. I am excited to have our first day in the classroom tomorrow!

glad all went well today! I get so nervous on Back to School night every year--but it always goes fine, so im glad yours did as well. Good luck with the kids tomorrow!

Good Evening DDA! Hope all is well with everyone.

Yesterday, we got news that one of our staff had passed away. She was a wonderul, caring woman and everyone loved working with her. She showered her family with love and spoke of them all often. She was in her late 40's to early 50's. Her mom found her dead in a jacuzzi after the two spent the day fishing. They are doing an autopsy this week to find out what happened. It is so sad. Remember to let all your loved ones know how much you love them.

So sad...

Not a good day/night here. Hunter got hit in the face with a football at recess today. He is okay, but the nurse felt the need to call me after he returned to her office with a headache. I called neurology just to be safe and of course they never called me back. I felt better after I got home and checked him out myself. Then Nick walked off campus after school today and bought 3 energy drinks and a 5 hour energy. If my mother hadn't found him to give him a ride home he probably would have consumed all 4 He did tell me about it as soon as I got home, but would he have had he not been caught? Plus the story he told me lacked details that came out when Chris got home. Now I'm having trust issues and wondering if a drivers license is a good idea. Punish or not? Ugh having a teenager is hard. Where is the owners manual?

Glad Hunter is okay!

 

[tinker1bell]

We are sitting here waiting for our shuttle to take us to the Wonder. The hotel we stayed at here in Vancouver is just beautiful and well worth the price. Can't wait!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

We are sitting here waiting for our shuttle to take us to the Wonder. The hotel we stayed at here in Vancouver is just beautiful and well worth the price. Can't wait!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Vicki-so sorry for your loss. So sad.

Belated Birthday Wishes for Stephanie and Deb.

Terry & Stephanie-you must be on the Wonder by now. How exciting!

Deb-sorry to hear about Hunter-glad it wasn't too bad. Glad your Mom was in the right place at the right time. Hope you've straightened things out with Nick. I've been having struggles with Lizzy so if you find that owner's manual be sure to send me a copy.

Beth-hope your first day of classes went well.

Anne Marie-what kind of puppy? Any photos?

 

[lovesdumbo]

My MIL was transferred to a rehab Saturday but her primary care doctor called DH & SIL yesterday to say that she has really lost her will to live. She's very weak and I don't think she has it in her to pull through this. I don't know how long the rehab facility will keep her if she doesn't show improvement. DH said he & SIL were going to go see her today and tell her it was OK. They could survive without her and would take care of each other. DH is at scouts with the kids so I haven't spoken to him to see how things went today. I know MIL has lived a good life but this will be so hard on the kids.




Lizzy has really been struggling with school this year. It isn't the academic work it is just keeping it all straight. Remembering what "day" it is and being prepared for the classes she has those days. Following through with homework. She just seems very overwhelmed. You would think there would be some simple solutions to some of those issues but she just can't seem to pull it all together. I would have expected that last year. Some of this behavior looks to me like she's lazy but I can't believe that that is all of it. It is really difficult to understand. Her back to school night is tonight so we'll have to make an appointment to see her guidance counselor about this. DH is reluctant because we pushed her into math and he says the counselor is just going to say "see...we knew she couldn't handle it...".

I am really concerned about what will happen to Lizzy if we do loose my MIL. I think it will hit her the hardest.

 

[PNO4TE]

Bernadette - I am sorry to hear about your MIL and Lizzy. I hope both situations will work themselves out for the better.

 

[my3princes]

My MIL was transferred to a rehab Saturday but her primary care doctor called DH & SIL yesterday to say that she has really lost her will to live. She's very weak and I don't think she has it in her to pull through this. I don't know how long the rehab facility will keep her if she doesn't show improvement. DH said he & SIL were going to go see her today and tell her it was OK. They could survive without her and would take care of each other. DH is at scouts with the kids so I haven't spoken to him to see how things went today. I know MIL has lived a good life but this will be so hard on the kids.




Lizzy has really been struggling with school this year. It isn't the academic work it is just keeping it all straight. Remembering what "day" it is and being prepared for the classes she has those days. Following through with homework. She just seems very overwhelmed. You would think there would be some simple solutions to some of those issues but she just can't seem to pull it all together. I would have expected that last year. Some of this behavior looks to me like she's lazy but I can't believe that that is all of it. It is really difficult to understand. Her back to school night is tonight so we'll have to make an appointment to see her guidance counselor about this. DH is reluctant because we pushed her into math and he says the counselor is just going to say "see...we knew she couldn't handle it...".

I am really concerned about what will happen to Lizzy if we do loose my MIL. I think it will hit her the hardest.

Hunter struggled most of the year last year and I was assured that it was "normal" for 7th grade. We found it easier for him to have his locker organized by subject. I bought him a couple of fabric shelves that hang from the locker shelf. That gives him the top shelf and 2 smaller shelves to organize his materials. WE also color coded by subject. His notebooks, binders and/or folders are the a specific color for whichever class. When he goes to his locker he can put one subject back into it's slot and pull the next one without having to search. He also has an assignment book that he writes down all of his assignments in. While these little things did help, getting him diagnosed with ADD was the key. The meds work so well at keeping him organized, remembering assignments and how to do them, etc.
Good luck

 

[tmfranlk]

Good evening, DDA! Just wanted to pop in quickly and say hi before I crash.

Bernadette - I'm so sorry that your MIL isn't doing well. My thoughts and prayers for you all. I'm so sorry Lizzy's having such struggles. I know around here there's a decent difference between 6th and 7th even though it's the same school. They seem to keep 6th only a minor jump from elementary and then it sets in even more the next year. Maybe that's part of it. I hope she finds solutions that work for her. Even at this age, I struggle with the organizational aspect myself. I wish I'd figured it out much earlier in life when there was less to organize so maybe it would be easier now.

Vicki - I'm sorry for your loss. What a sad story. Her family and friends are in our thoughts.

Anne Marie - I'd love to see the new pup! So glad he's settling in well.

Glynis - Good to see you more lately! I hope Alan's settling in with his school work okay as crazy as I know it makes life for all of you.

Beth - Yay for finally starting school! I hope things are calming down for all of you there.

Terry and Stephanie - Hope you're having a wonderful first night on the Wonder. Sounds like a great trip so far, already.

Things are the same old here. I had 3 meetings today if that says anything. (really need a sleeping smilie here). I think (knock on wood) that by this time next week, my start of the year meetings will be over and then it will just be the usual. My Girl Scout troop merged with another this year so we've got 18 girls now, but I'm really happy with it. The leader from that troop and I work really well together and it really helps heal some wounds I have from the difficulties I had with a past co-leader. (Of course, it never hurts to have someone telling you how wonderful you are, when really she's just as good at all of it herself. )

We're taking the girls camping for the first time this weekend. It's only for one night, but I'm sure they'll have a great time! Plus, that gives me Sunday to get ready for Deva's birthday party! I think I've figured out my cake plan and then I also need to make her outfit. It's just a skirt on a t-shirt so shouldn't take too long. I ended up taking back all of the supplies the other day and rebuying because it was driving me crazy to have all my Minnie Mouse stuff in pink. The dress I'm making her has the red and white polka dots for the skirt and I really wanted to do a red and white cake, thus the "official" Minnie stuff just wasn't cutting it. (yeah, I'm a little nuts about it)

We went to our new Disney Store (yay, they're back!) on Saturday and she loves her new little Minnie doll so I think it's a good choice in party theme too! Still can't believe our newest DDA babies are almost 1 already though!

Okay, I can tell from my overzealous typing and use of the exclamation point that it is time for me to get to bed. Just wanted to get on to make my next to the next to the last payment on our trip! One more this weekend after payday and another in two weeks and we're paid in full. WOOOHOOOO!!!! It's finally real! After that it's a little bit of miscellaneous funds and we're all set. I was really starting to worry for awhile even with plane tickets purchased, but we're going to make it for certain. SOOOOOOO need this!

Night friends!

 

[mommykds]

Here she is....

We are still in the "out of control puppy" stage. So it's going to take time. I got this dog for my kids & they are so happy. They have also been great after school feeding her, walking her, & helping with other chores that I cannot do right now. Even my teen is out helping so that makes it worth while. I am the main care giver of course & right now she needs to be watched like a hawk..she chews on everything.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

 

[Glynis]

My MIL was transferred to a rehab Saturday but her primary care doctor called DH & SIL yesterday to say that she has really lost her will to live. She's very weak and I don't think she has it in her to pull through this. I don't know how long the rehab facility will keep her if she doesn't show improvement. DH said he & SIL were going to go see her today and tell her it was OK. They could survive without her and would take care of each other. DH is at scouts with the kids so I haven't spoken to him to see how things went today. I know MIL has lived a good life but this will be so hard on the kids.




Lizzy has really been struggling with school this year. It isn't the academic work it is just keeping it all straight. Remembering what "day" it is and being prepared for the classes she has those days. Following through with homework. She just seems very overwhelmed. You would think there would be some simple solutions to some of those issues but she just can't seem to pull it all together. I would have expected that last year. Some of this behavior looks to me like she's lazy but I can't believe that that is all of it. It is really difficult to understand. Her back to school night is tonight so we'll have to make an appointment to see her guidance counselor about this. DH is reluctant because we pushed her into math and he says the counselor is just going to say "see...we knew she couldn't handle it...".

I am really concerned about what will happen to Lizzy if we do loose my MIL. I think it will hit her the hardest.

I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. I hope that peace comes to your family, no matter what happens.

As for Lizzy, Katie had a similar problem, and we found that the easiest way to kind of help her was to get her 2 backpacks, one for A days and one for B days. It helped her keep track of what she needed on those days. Don't know if that will help Lizzy or not.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Here she is....

We are still in the "out of control puppy" stage. So it's going to take time. I got this dog for my kids & they are so happy. They have also been great after school feeding her, walking her, & helping with other chores that I cannot do right now. Even my teen is out helping so that makes it worth while. I am the main care giver of course & right now she needs to be watched like a hawk..she chews on everything.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[babytrees]

I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. I hope that peace comes to your family, no matter what happens.

As for Lizzy, Katie had a similar problem, and we found that the easiest way to kind of help her was to get her 2 backpacks, one for A days and one for B days. It helped her keep track of what she needed on those days. Don't know if that will help Lizzy or not.

that is an awesome idea!! Thought of you all today when Abi got into the car and said she ended up taking the wrong folders to school. She has the A/B schedule and has has it since 6th grade but she has had to relearn what to do because of not having a locker for storage.

Bernadette-I am sorry to hear about your mother in law.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hello, DDA! Surprise rainy day around here today. Hopefully it won't repeat itself for camping this weekend. I think we'll be good, though. Now if I could just work in the time to grocery shop for it and finish getting ready! I was thankful to discover today that the few small boxes I've inherited from older troops combined to make almost all of the equipment we need for camp! Very little shopping outside of food necessary. Yay!!!!

 

[mommykds]

Morning,

Not sure whats going on with FB. Sounds like the changes have cause a some stress. I am still getting the posts by "time" and I am not seeing other people's posts commenting on their friends post. Did they do an upgrade or something?

My dog got off her leash today when we were walking with a friend and her dog. She pounced and ran & would not let me catch her. (I had her neck leash on instead of her harness which goes around her chest & belly) I finally got her in the house after falling in the street (its raining here) & some other antics.

 

[mommykds]

My MIL was transferred to a rehab Saturday but her primary care doctor called DH & SIL yesterday to say that she has really lost her will to live. She's very weak and I don't think she has it in her to pull through this. I don't know how long the rehab facility will keep her if she doesn't show improvement. DH said he & SIL were going to go see her today and tell her it was OK. They could survive without her and would take care of each other. DH is at scouts with the kids so I haven't spoken to him to see how things went today. I know MIL has lived a good life but this will be so hard on the kids.


Lizzy has really been struggling with school this year. It isn't the academic work it is just keeping it all straight. Remembering what "day" it is and being prepared for the classes she has those days. Following through with homework. She just seems very overwhelmed. You would think there would be some simple solutions to some of those issues but she just can't seem to pull it all together. I would have expected that last year. Some of this behavior looks to me like she's lazy but I can't believe that that is all of it. It is really difficult to understand. Her back to school night is tonight so we'll have to make an appointment to see her guidance counselor about this. DH is reluctant because we pushed her into math and he says the counselor is just going to say "see...we knew she couldn't handle it...".

I am really concerned about what will happen to Lizzy if we do loose my MIL. I think it will hit her the hardest.

Thinking of you Bernadette. Sorry there is so much going on right now. I like Deb's advice on the oraganizational shelves.

 

[mommykds]

Good morning, DDA!

Lucky you!!!!



Take me with you!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bear74]

ladies which gas station is it on WDW properties? Thinking of rental car and wanted to get gas cards from mypoints