DDA Chapter 8

[mommykds]

My fried AR said that she can go in free (maybe through the cast entrance ) and she gets an allotment of one day passes that she can give to her family or friends. I know that it wasn't too many.

That sounds more like what I was told at work. Hope that is the case. Thanks!

for Colby!

Wow 3 more weeks to go!!!

 

[mommykds]

Beth,
for Miles!

I hate when the school tells you what you can & cannot do with your kid. Our school sounds like yours.


Janet,
Your LR looks wonderful, Gary did a great job!

Vicki,
Happy Anniversary to you & Chuck!

Jennifer,
Happy Anniversary to you & Kyle!

Marci,
for Jake.

 

[mommykds]

Heidi,
That's terrible, I have never heard of that before.

Elizabeth,
Yay for DS's glasses..

Sounds like an interesting thread.

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth,
for Miles!

I hate when the school tells you what you can & cannot do with your kid. Our school sounds like yours.

No phone calls from the school nurse, so I guess he's going to make it through the day.

I can be a little more obstinate that I should be sometimes. I just heard that next year we will be asked by the school to show proof that our children have seen a dentist. I don't know if this is regional or the state, but they'll have a form for dentists to fill out. I also read that they aren't going to mention that it is not mandatory. I do take my kids to the dentist, but until I see that I am absolutely required to share that information with the schools, they will not be getting any proof from me. I already submit to the mandated physical and immunization paperwork. I think that they just need to have some boundaries between home and school. My child's dental records will not affect anyone else in the school. I am the parent not them.

 

[UP Disney]

We just got back from GameStop & Target. DS bought himself a "Wii Points" card so now he is downloading games. At Target they were able to bend DS's frames back into shape, so we don't have to replace his glasses!
We bought a few groceries since Target was out of some of the things I wanted on Sunday. We finished the lunchmeat since we have all been eating lunch at home this week, so we got more of that.

Speaking of lunch at home...
Have you guys seen the thread on the Budget Board where the lady who gets free breakfast and reduced lunch for her kids during the school year is worried about feeding them all summer, yet they are going to DL next Spring? Interesting reading.

I just don't understand that. I mean everyone deserves to have a nice vacation but if you can't feed the kids, how are you going to afford a Disney vacation?

 

[Tammi67]

Found this on the CB, don't want to scare anyone but it needs to be read.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210/

Wow, I never heard of that. Thanks for sharing Heidi.

 

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth - glad you were able to get the glasses fixed.

 

[triplefigs]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

 

[bethbuchall]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

 

[Pooh67_68]

That's why I posted it. Seems the consensus is that people have never heard of it.

Wow, I never heard of that. Thanks for sharing Heidi.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Denise

 

[tink2020]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

I'm so sorry

 

[babytrees]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

no help just

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I know what you mean. All of the lunches in our school district are partially subsidized even if you pay "full" price. I don't think many people realize that, and I can't remember the exact numbers. Regular lunch prices are $1.65 for elementary and $1.75 for middle/high school. Miles and Laura will not eat lunch from the school, and Matthew will on occasion.

I have no problem with people using free/reduced lunch and then spending their money as they see fit whether on vacation or otherwise. I just can't imagine being so worried about being able to feed my kids for the summer and then having a trip planned.

Ah! Then I am recalling correctly that if the majority of kids are free/reduced that the "full price" kids still get a discount! DS won't even buy milk because it takes so long to get through the line. He takes an organic juice pouch in his lunchbox. I don't know how much anything costs through the school.

No phone calls from the school nurse, so I guess he's going to make it through the day.

I can be a little more obstinate that I should be sometimes. I just heard that next year we will be asked by the school to show proof that our children have seen a dentist. I don't know if this is regional or the state, but they'll have a form for dentists to fill out. I also read that they aren't going to mention that it is not mandatory. I do take my kids to the dentist, but until I see that I am absolutely required to share that information with the schools, they will not be getting any proof from me. I already submit to the mandated physical and immunization paperwork. I think that they just need to have some boundaries between home and school. My child's dental records will not affect anyone else in the school. I am the parent not them.

There was a thread the other day about SS#'s. Someone has a teen applying for jobs and she wanted to leave off the SS# from the application unless her child is actually HIRED. I never thought about it, but that makes PERFECT sense to me! Someone else mentioned the school asking for SS#, which ours does, and I have provided it because I never thought anything of it. Obviously there are probably kids in our school who don't have a SS#, so it can't be all THAT mandatory to provide it! But I didn't think about that until now.
They have never asked for DS's dental records. They don't even have a line on the forms to list the name of a dentist, just a doctor. When the nurse tested DS's eyesight she sent a form home that was to be signed by the Dr. and returned, but the school year ended and he moved to middle school. I wasn't about to shlep back to the elementary to give them the form. Nobody has ever asked me if I followed up on it.

I just don't understand that. I mean everyone deserves to have a nice vacation but if you can't feed the kids, how are you going to afford a Disney vacation?

That was the basic content of the thread.

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

I am so sorry! It is hard for kids to lose a pet (hard for us as adults, too). I don't have any advice on how to break the news. DS was old enough when we had our cats put down that he understood.

My mom's surgery is June 17. I am working on getting the last few details in place so I can go up there from June 19-23.

 

[my3princes]

That's my plan for all my pages. I will have them sign a blank page with a black sharpie. I'll scan it so I have just the autograph. Then I'll design a page for the name for my scrapbook. Then I'll be able to do the same for the girls scrapbooks if they are interested.

I didn't scan the autographs in, I just printed the designed page onto the page already containing the signature.

Well, Chuck remembered to say Happy Anniversary when we first woke up this morning. I was bummed he beat me to it. I thought he was still sleeping. He asked if I minded that he hasn't gotten me a card since we have been so busy prepping for our trip. Hmmm, Honey, I didn't have time to get you a card either! I told him I knew he didn't love me any less because I didn't get a card.

Wow...I didn't remember that today was your anniversary. Have a wonderful day!!!

Happy Anniversary to you and Chuck!

I didn't realize you 2 shared the date with Jennifer and Kyle.

I didn't realize it either.

VICKI & CHUCK

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Very nice

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

That is such a hard thing. I still remember having our doggies put down. It was the hardest thing ever. I felt so guilty as I had to make the decision. We told the kids ahead of time, but they did not go to the appointment with us. My parents had the boys. We brought the kids home and placed them in their "casket" then called my parents to bring the boys home. We had a nice funeral here. It is still upsetting 1 1/2 years later.

My mom's surgery is June 17. I am working on getting the last few details in place so I can go up there from June 19-23.

I'm glad she finally has a date. Now you can finally make plans to take care of her even if only for a few days.

 

[my3princes]

Colby seems to be fine now. He was really ill for about 4 hours this morning then started to feel better. He took a 2 hour nap this afternoon and is full of energy now. He seems to be making up for being quiet this morning. Nick is running full steam today too. Thankfully it's almost bedtime for the boys.

 

[my3princes]

My kitchen is starting to look better. I spent most of the day cleaning cupboards. I had to get rid of the dust and reorganize. I've come to the conclusion that I don't need to buy snacks or staple items for the next few weeks Tomorrow I need to get the chaulking done then I can reload the countertops. At some point I hope to see the top of our dining table again

As I was going through cupboards I put things aside for the camper and even managed to get everything out there and put away. It seems that both projects are moving along

 

[yellowfish78]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

 

[Tammi67]

We have an appt at 9:30am tomorrow to Euthanize my kitty, Jitters. I am a wreck. I got him 16 years ago when I was in Graduate school. I've never loved a cat like this. He has Feline AIDS, is down to 4 or 5 pounds, isn't eating well, is having potty accidents, and walks very gingerly. He just doesn't seem happy. I know it's the right thing to do, but I have been crying non-stop.

I need some help on how to tell the kids. They adore Jitters. I want to make sure they are ok too. I am bringing him home to bury him in the backyard under the bird feeder, and we'll have a funeral.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

just taking a break to say hello--trying to get all my pictures organized and its driving me CRAZY!