December MaGiC or was it?!? TR starts Pg. 39

[roxannensteve]

I wasn't able to come on here & tell you how things went because someone at work offered to take in my shirt for me. So, I went to her house last night & in about 15 minutes, she was done. I wish I had that talent. I feel much better wearing it now.

Now, for my meeting. It went well. But the whole point of the meeting was the teacher thought our punishment was too much for a 5 year old I don't get it really. Heather, maybe you can give me some insight. Everytime he comes home with a bad face, not an oh oh face - I take away tv privileges for that night. So, when she said "Perhaps more needs to get done." I took it as just that. Now she says it was too much?? She started off by saying "Tell me any concerns you have for Taylor, what are his problems at home?" I think about it & say he really doesn't have problems at home. She says there must be something I am just not sure of. So I say sometimes I guess he can be munipulative in his reasoning for things. She is like, Ah-ha....waiting for more. I have nothing. I say "Well, you wanted this meeting, so perhaps you should tell me what you think his problem is." To make a long story short - she thinks its us. First off she reffered to me as being "a young parent" -When people as young as I have children, we always run into a bind when they enter school because we tend to be our kids friends & not the guidance they need. I cleared it up with her that I was 26 when I had him, 32 now & quite mature but I also like to be his friend. She doesn't like my idea of time out which is putting him in a corner on his knees (next to a cabinet - which she frowned upon) & every time I have to correct him, a minute is added. Well, at school, she does it differently. He has to stand in the middle of the class not near anything to touch for 5 minutes. If he dances or does anything, basically other than a soldier would do, 5 minutes is added. Personally, I think that sounds humiliating. Just a soon put a dunce hat on. All for talking. So, I told her I think he is bored. She said maybe but the kids sitting next to him need to hear She is right. But he did come home last night reading a book. He was very excited about that. One thing she said that hurt my feelings for him was..when I asked what does he talk about...she says "Well, somtimes he can be talking to the girl sitting next to him & she'll completely turn around, not listening to him & he'll keep talking to her back. Or he'll start talking to the boy on this side & he'll hold the hand to his face & Taylor will continue talking to the hand & I think Come on fellow...get a clue, they're not interested in what you have to say." That made me feel bad for him. Over all, they expect too much from 5 year olds. They want robots. But yet, she thought my punishment was too much & I should maybe only do time outs, her way starting with when he comes home with a yellow face. But I really hate punishing after the fact, you know? Comments? Suggestions? Good or bad welcome.

 

[ILMICKEY]

You need to do what is right for your family. He is only going to be with her 1 year. You, a lifetime. If what you are doing is working, I would tell her that this is your child and as long as you are not beating him, you will correct your child the way you see fit.

And tell her sternly!!

My son got into trouble this summer for breaking windows in an old abandoned house. The cop came and told him he wanted to "punch" him. I was horrified.

I told the cop that he would be grounded the whole summer, the cop told me that was probably too much ! But PUNCHING HIM IS ALRIGHT????

No one is ever going to agree with the way we deal with our kids, and who really knows what the right way is. You ask any older judge, politican or teacher if he/she was spanked when they were little and I'll bet 99.9% say yes.

Look how they turned out-a judge, a politican, a teacher~~hummmm, not so bad eh??

Now if you spank your child, oh my gosh, you are the most horrible parent in the world. Look at the difference in our children these days~gangs, school shootings.

Think a spanking might have helped??

Sorry, didn't mean to go off like this. I am just sick of people telling us how to raise our children. There is no manual, we just have to go off intuition!!

You are doing a fine job!! Tell crazy teacher lady to mind her own business!

 

[roxannensteve]

You need to do what is right for your family. He is only going to be with her 1 year. You, a lifetime. If what you are doing is working, I would tell her that this is your child and as long as you are not beating him, you will correct your child the way you see fit.

And tell her sternly!!

My son got into trouble this summer for breaking windows in an old abandoned house. The cop came and told him he wanted to "punch" him. I was horrified.

I told the cop that he would be grounded the whole summer, the cop told me that was probably too much ! But PUNCHING HIM IS ALRIGHT????

No one is ever going to agree with the way we deal with our kids, and who really knows what the right way is. You ask any older judge, politican or teacher if he/she was spanked when they were little and I'll bet 99.9% say yes.

Look how they turned out-a judge, a politican, a teacher~~hummmm, not so bad eh??

Now if you spank your child, oh my gosh, you are the most horrible parent in the world. Look at the difference in our children these days~gangs, school shootings.

Think a spanking might have helped??

Sorry, didn't mean to go off like this. I am just sick of people telling us how to raise our children. There is no manual, we just have to go off intuition!!

You are doing a fine job!! Tell crazy teacher lady to mind her own business!

Nikki, Thank you. I think thats what I needed to hear. By no means, am I the perfect parent - I learn by my mistakes just like anyone else. And he is my first child. I am sure every parent makes mistakes. Like you have said, I got spanked. The other day, DS1 was misbehaving in public & DH grabbed his arm & corrected him, someone gave his the nastiest look. But had he just done nothing they probably would have been talking bout how we can't control him or whatever. We can't please anyone. I do want to follow some of his techers ideas because he is with her 5 days a week but I really don't agree with everything she said. And next year will be a different teacher with different rules. Anyway, it good to feel reassured.

 

[roxannensteve]

The OP from the Photopass share group showed back & I am sooo happy about that.

 

[disneyaddicted]

The whole jumping out and scaring people was hilarious, I am sorry that your son got in trouble for it, but really it was innocent enough and I just had to laugh. I "love" (not) how the school's IE teachers nurses and so on think they know our kids better than we do and what woud be the best way to handle them. Not every kid is the same and one method might work well for a few kids but not all the kids, each parent has to find what works best for their child, I have incorporated some things that teachers have suggested, but I can't stand the phone calls where they are telling me that I have no clue what is going on with my child. for example, last year the nurse atReese's calle dme to tell me that Reese had gone into her office to get motrin for a headache but she was unable to give her any because Reese had skipped lunch, then goes on to tell me she suspects Reese has an eating disorder so she weighed her and thibks Reese could stand to gain a few pounds. I know my kid and her eating habits at home, she cheers 2 squads and is in cheer tumbling, I take her for a physical twice a year and the doctor has never said she is underweight. She is small for her age but her weight is equal to her hiegth. But that nurse kept insisting Reese had a problem. I finally thanked he for her concern and hung up. Honestly I beleive teachers are wonderful and have ahard job, but sometime their "concern" is over stepping some bounds. That teacher should not have offered up her personal sarcastic opinion about nobody caring to listen to your son.

Now on to disney. Wow it's so close, I keep forgetting that on top of disney I get to see it all decorated for Christmas, its the cherry on top. How much have you gotten packed yet? Are your suitcases out?

 

[hhockman]

Roxanne,
Honestly, I can't believe what you just told me the teacher said. It sounds like you were able to keep cool better than I would have. As I said in my own TR, I can't stand condescention. My kid's teacher is not going to tell me I don't know how to be a good parent. I think you are doing just fine. The stand in the middle of the room thing she is doing sounds horrible to me. How humiliating. I can't believe they even allow that at his school. Especially with 5 year olds. Is it a public school? I definitely think he is bored. Did you ask her about academics? Is he getting his work finished? Correctly? I think it was pretty rude of her to say what she said about the other kids ignoring him too. I am quite sure the other kids are acting that way because they don't want to be seen talking and have to stand in the middle of the room themselves. It sounds to me like his teacher has made Taylor a target of hers. Which is the worst thing a teacher can do. Poor kid. I hate to come down so hard on the teacher, but what you are telling me just irritates me. YOU are his mother and YOU know him best. I agree that you will only be with this teacher for one year. Hopefully you and she can get on the same page about some things, but please don't feel like you need to change to please her. I'm glad he came home with the book. At least maybe she's trying. I'll be interested to see your updates.

Glad you got your shirt fixed!

 

[Poohtigeey]

I hate that this is going to be my 500th post to make me a veteran, but I have to post on this! I am so FURIOUS! I am sitting here fuming at what I just read. How dare that woman talk to you that way! You need to stand up for yourself and Taylor. Be his advocate at all costs! This "teacher" sounds young with 0 people skills. I am DISGUSTED! I am also sick of the blanket saying "teachers are wonderful". They are not. There are many, many wonderful PEOPLE who are teachers, but anyone can be a teacher, just like anyone can be a police officer or a parent. That doesn't make them a good person. Please don't take this as a shot at teachers. My brother is going to school to be a teacher. I worked in an educational supply store where I saw many teachers out of their "teacher mode" and it was scarey! I encountered many NASTY teachers and many WONDERFUL teachers. This is what actually pushed me to educate myself on homeschooling. Anyway, you need to keep a close watch on this situation. She is his teacher, not his parent. People shouldn't send their kids to school with blinders on assuming whoever they are with throughout the day is going to be wonderful because they work at a school. There's a huge issue in a nearby city about the bus drivers right now. They ran a random backgroud check on 500 drivers and turned up 250 criminal citations including DUI and domestic abuse! As for the HUMILIATION that she uses for punishment, I would have the principle on the phone TODAY!!! Sorry, I could talk about this all day. You knew I'd have an oppinion right? Well, I'm going to go hug my kids, and head upstairs to homeschool. I'll put on my firesuit before I come back here because I'm sure I'm gonna hear it!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Well, I think the previous posts have said it all so well. I can't imagine a teacher talking to a parent that way. Very rude and unprofessional. And to question your parenting skills? Unbelievable! Is there another class you could move him to? I'd hate for your son to have a bad impression of school from this young of an age.

 

[IlovemythreeC's]

Roxanne, It is Tammy- I am BACK in business- my computer problem is fixed.

And it is right on time too, because I was so upset this morning when I read your posting. I am very, very apalled at the way that the teacher talked to you. I am hoping that she will grow through this as she gains more experience and not do this to another parent.

After reading your postings all these months and talking to you once I feel like I know a lot about you and it is obvious that you are a caring parent to your little ones.

I cannot believe that out trip is coming

 

[roxannensteve]

The whole jumping out and scaring people was hilarious, I am sorry that your son got in trouble for it, but really it was innocent enough and I just had to laugh. I "love" (not) how the school's IE teachers nurses and so on think they know our kids better than we do and what woud be the best way to handle them. Not every kid is the same and one method might work well for a few kids but not all the kids, each parent has to find what works best for their child, I have incorporated some things that teachers have suggested, but I can't stand the phone calls where they are telling me that I have no clue what is going on with my child. for example, last year the nurse atReese's calle dme to tell me that Reese had gone into her office to get motrin for a headache but she was unable to give her any because Reese had skipped lunch, then goes on to tell me she suspects Reese has an eating disorder so she weighed her and thibks Reese could stand to gain a few pounds. I know my kid and her eating habits at home, she cheers 2 squads and is in cheer tumbling, I take her for a physical twice a year and the doctor has never said she is underweight. She is small for her age but her weight is equal to her hiegth. But that nurse kept insisting Reese had a problem. I finally thanked he for her concern and hung up. Honestly I beleive teachers are wonderful and have ahard job, but sometime their "concern" is over stepping some bounds. That teacher should not have offered up her personal sarcastic opinion about nobody caring to listen to your son.

Now on to disney. Wow it's so close, I keep forgetting that on top of disney I get to see it all decorated for Christmas, its the cherry on top. How much have you gotten packed yet? Are your suitcases out?

I know, each chid is different & they seem to have this one image that they want them all to be. How boring like would be if every one was the same. About that remark about no one caring to listen to Taylor, I think I wouldn't have got offended if that came from a child but from an adult, his teacher, his supervision throughout the day - that is why I guess it hurt my feelings so much.

Now, Disney - I haven't packed anything yet. But I am wanting to start a list soon but I keep blowing it off. You?

Roxanne,
Honestly, I can't believe what you just told me the teacher said. It sounds like you were able to keep cool better than I would have. As I said in my own TR, I can't stand condescention. My kid's teacher is not going to tell me I don't know how to be a good parent. I think you are doing just fine. The stand in the middle of the room thing she is doing sounds horrible to me. How humiliating. I can't believe they even allow that at his school. Especially with 5 year olds. Is it a public school? I definitely think he is bored. Did you ask her about academics? Is he getting his work finished? Correctly? I think it was pretty rude of her to say what she said about the other kids ignoring him too. I am quite sure the other kids are acting that way because they don't want to be seen talking and have to stand in the middle of the room themselves. It sounds to me like his teacher has made Taylor a target of hers. Which is the worst thing a teacher can do. Poor kid. I hate to come down so hard on the teacher, but what you are telling me just irritates me. YOU are his mother and YOU know him best. I agree that you will only be with this teacher for one year. Hopefully you and she can get on the same page about some things, but please don't feel like you need to change to please her. I'm glad he came home with the book. At least maybe she's trying. I'll be interested to see your updates.

Glad you got your shirt fixed!

I did keep my cool. I have lots of patience. It is a public school, the same one I went to & believe it or not they are rated #2 in our area. I did ask abour academics. Whenever there is a test of any sort, some cry, some try to copy (off Taylor) & some just don't do it. But amazingly he gets it done. Now sometimes if she says- "I'm giving you a coloring sheet which has a monkey on it, just like the one on our alphabet board (& points to it). Now color the capital M's yellow & the lower case m's brown." He colors it just like the one on the board & nit the colors she said, because he didn't hear because he was talking according to her. So yes he gets his work finished. Most of the time correctly. I notice sometimes when he comes home with papers where he had to trace the outline of a letter, he could have taken his time more. Coming from you, this all means alot. Please know though, being the naive person I am, I was not trying to bad mouth her. I respect her. Something else she said that you may have input about - she sais kindergarten teachers tend to be the harder ones because they have to set the standard for the rest of their schhol years - getting them ready for the rest, something like that.

I hate that this is going to be my 500th post to make me a veteran, but I have to post on this! I am so FURIOUS! I am sitting here fuming at what I just read. How dare that woman talk to you that way! You need to stand up for yourself and Taylor. Be his advocate at all costs! This "teacher" sounds young with 0 people skills. I am DISGUSTED! I am also sick of the blanket saying "teachers are wonderful". They are not. There are many, many wonderful PEOPLE who are teachers, but anyone can be a teacher, just like anyone can be a police officer or a parent. That doesn't make them a good person. Please don't take this as a shot at teachers. My brother is going to school to be a teacher. I worked in an educational supply store where I saw many teachers out of their "teacher mode" and it was scarey! I encountered many NASTY teachers and many WONDERFUL teachers. This is what actually pushed me to educate myself on homeschooling. Anyway, you need to keep a close watch on this situation. She is his teacher, not his parent. People shouldn't send their kids to school with blinders on assuming whoever they are with throughout the day is going to be wonderful because they work at a school. There's a huge issue in a nearby city about the bus drivers right now. They ran a random backgroud check on 500 drivers and turned up 250 criminal citations including DUI and domestic abuse! As for the HUMILIATION that she uses for punishment, I would have the principle on the phone TODAY!!! Sorry, I could talk about this all day. You knew I'd have an oppinion right? Well, I'm going to go hug my kids, and head upstairs to homeschool. I'll put on my firesuit before I come back here because I'm sure I'm gonna hear it!

Happy Veteran Status. His teacher isn't all that young. Not old either. She has 14 & 19 year old sons. She even taught my nephew & neice who are 21 & 22. So, she has been around. I think I often think the people around him are all good & right but i know its not the case. Something just popped into my head though. At meet & great she told us she had taught at his school before, which I knew from my nephew/neice. But then she quit, started her own daycare & raised her kids. Then she started again but at a school that has a bad reputation. Things were hard at that school, I'm told. So mayve thats where her standards come from? I know, I'm making excuses for her. But I just really want to believe she meant well. My sisters (whose kids she taught) each have different opinions as well as the kids themselves. Nephew & his mom hated her - would send him out the class onto a bench because he cried for his momma. Other sister & neice - loved her.

Well, I think the previous posts have said it all so well. I can't imagine a teacher talking to a parent that way. Very rude and unprofessional. And to question your parenting skills? Unbelievable! Is there another class you could move him to? I'd hate for your son to have a bad impression of school from this young of an age.

There's 2 other classes. I don't think its even affecting him - he loves school - no matter what. I guess thats why it hard to see this happening. Taylor is a fun, loving, very caring, goies out his way to say Hi little boy. I could go on & on but you get the point, right? So carefree & happy.

Roxanne, It is Tammy- I am BACK in business- my computer problem is fixed.

And it is right on time too, because I was so upset this morning when I read your posting. I am very, very apalled at the way that the teacher talked to you. I am hoping that she will grow through this as she gains more experience and not do this to another parent.

After reading your postings all these months and talking to you once I feel like I know a lot about you and it is obvious that you are a caring parent to your little ones.

I cannot believe that out trip is coming

Girl, its about time I see you back. I've missed you & have been expecting you. Okay, the goofy side is coming out. When I said I've been expecting you, The Love Boat song came into my head. I feel like we're old friends too - hard to believe we've only known each other for a few months.

Our trip is coming pretty fast now.

 

[hhockman]

Yeah, Roxanne, I'm having the same problems with Will. He KNOWS stuff (now that's good grammar!), but the following directions isn't always there. He'll bring home papers where he did some off the wall thing, and I know he knows the right answer, but he didn't do it right. I wonder if the teacher knows that he knows. She probably does though. I like his teacher. Like the other day he was doing an online "game" and he was supposed to choose the words that ended in "id". The pair (did, dog) came up and he chose "dog". I asked him why (because I know he knew the right answer was "did") and he said "Because I like dogs". <insert rolling eye smilie> I just hope their teachers see what we know. It sounds like you respect this teacher, so maybe I didn't get the best impression, but I do think her methods leave a little to be desired. Will's teacher is stricter than I would have thought too, so maybe what she said about Kinder teachers is true. I could never teach Kinder. I don't think I even can teach Kinder. If I remember right Georgia says I can teach 1-8 (FL said 1-6, I have no idea why GA says I can teach 7 and 8 without further testing, but whatever). I am not an early childhood expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. And I do only have 2 years experience. I just feel very strongly about some things. Sometimes some of the other teachers didn't like me that much, but I always got along well with parents. I was one of only two teachers mentioned (positively) by name in the parent surveys my second year of teaching. My number one rule in the classroom is to RESPECT the kids. Respect them, and they will respect you (usually). Which is why I was so horrified by the "stand in the middle of the class" thing. But hopefully you will all find a way to work together. Your Disney trip is coming soon!

 

[Poohtigeey]

Yeah, Roxanne, I'm having the same problems with Will. He KNOWS stuff (now that's good grammar!), but the following directions isn't always there. He'll bring home papers where he did some off the wall thing, and I know he knows the right answer, but he didn't do it right. I wonder if the teacher knows that he knows. She probably does though. I like his teacher. Like the other day he was doing an online "game" and he was supposed to choose the words that ended in "id". The pair (did, dog) came up and he chose "dog". I asked him why (because I know he knew the right answer was "did") and he said "Because I like dogs". <insert rolling eye smilie> I just hope their teachers see what we know. It sounds like you respect this teacher, so maybe I didn't get the best impression, but I do think her methods leave a little to be desired. Will's teacher is stricter than I would have thought too, so maybe what she said about Kinder teachers is true. I could never teach Kinder. I don't think I even can teach Kinder. If I remember right Georgia says I can teach 1-8 (FL said 1-6, I have no idea why GA says I can teach 7 and 8 without further testing, but whatever). I am not an early childhood expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. And I do only have 2 years experience. I just feel very strongly about some things. Sometimes some of the other teachers didn't like me that much, but I always got along well with parents. I was one of only two teachers mentioned (positively) by name in the parent surveys my second year of teaching. My number one rule in the classroom is to RESPECT the kids. Respect them, and they will respect you (usually). Which is why I was so horrified by the "stand in the middle of the class" thing. But hopefully you will all find a way to work together. Your Disney trip is coming soon!

Well said. Who wouldn't like you? You have lots of experience. YOU'RE A MOM! Cracked up at the dog comment!

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Hey Roxanne,
Sorry the teacher is giving you such a hard time. I would have probably reached across the table and shook her! You sound like a wonderful parent, don't let this woman get you down. I wonder if she has kids herself??

Anyway, I must tell you, I love looking at your countdown ticker. I cannot believe how close we are. I'm getting to the "stress out" point. It usually happens about 6-8 weeks before the trip. I always think I am not going to have enough money to buy all the crap I want to buy. I actually have a job interview for a second job on Tuesday next week. Is it pathetic that I am trying to get a second job for my Disney habbit?

 

[Poohtigeey]

Hey Roxanne,
Sorry the teacher is giving you such a hard time. I would have probably reached across the table and shook her! You sound like a wonderful parent, don't let this woman get you down. I wonder if she has kids herself??

Anyway, I must tell you, I love looking at your countdown ticker. I cannot believe how close we are. I'm getting to the "stress out" point. It usually happens about 6-8 weeks before the trip. I always think I am not going to have enough money to buy all the crap I want to buy. I actually have a job interview for a second job on Tuesday next week. Is it pathetic that I am trying to get a second job for my Disney habbit?

I'm skirting on that freak out point! So much to do, so much to BUY!!!! on the 2nd job to support your habbit! You need to start charging those people who's Disney vacations you're planning!

 

[roxannensteve]

Yeah, Roxanne, I'm having the same problems with Will. He KNOWS stuff (now that's good grammar!), but the following directions isn't always there. He'll bring home papers where he did some off the wall thing, and I know he knows the right answer, but he didn't do it right. I wonder if the teacher knows that he knows. She probably does though. I like his teacher. Like the other day he was doing an online "game" and he was supposed to choose the words that ended in "id". The pair (did, dog) came up and he chose "dog". I asked him why (because I know he knew the right answer was "did") and he said "Because I like dogs". <insert rolling eye smilie> I just hope their teachers see what we know. It sounds like you respect this teacher, so maybe I didn't get the best impression, but I do think her methods leave a little to be desired. Will's teacher is stricter than I would have thought too, so maybe what she said about Kinder teachers is true. I could never teach Kinder. I don't think I even can teach Kinder. If I remember right Georgia says I can teach 1-8 (FL said 1-6, I have no idea why GA says I can teach 7 and 8 without further testing, but whatever). I am not an early childhood expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. And I do only have 2 years experience. I just feel very strongly about some things. Sometimes some of the other teachers didn't like me that much, but I always got along well with parents. I was one of only two teachers mentioned (positively) by name in the parent surveys my second year of teaching. My number one rule in the classroom is to RESPECT the kids. Respect them, and they will respect you (usually). Which is why I was so horrified by the "stand in the middle of the class" thing. But hopefully you will all find a way to work together. Your Disney trip is coming soon!

I do respect her & then don't all together. I try to think of Taylor through all this & if I don't show respect for her, he may not either & that would make out for an even rougher year. Get a load if this this though - her classroom motto or pledge - I go through it each morning with him & they do at school too - she wants them to be STARS - S=Safety, T=Thoughtfulness, A=Always Responsible, R=Respectful, S=Successful - Sounds like Will is exactly as Taylor on the dog/did choice. He would have so done that. But I feel they have to learn from their mistakes, just like us - make their own choices & we'll there to guide them if that choice is wrong. We deffinitely need that Disney trip - ASAP!!

Well said. Who wouldn't like you? You have lots of experience. YOU'RE A MOM! Cracked up at the dog comment!

Moms always knows best - didn't always believe that but I know better now.

Hey Roxanne,
Sorry the teacher is giving you such a hard time. I would have probably reached across the table and shook her! You sound like a wonderful parent, don't let this woman get you down. I wonder if she has kids herself??

Anyway, I must tell you, I love looking at your countdown ticker. I cannot believe how close we are. I'm getting to the "stress out" point. It usually happens about 6-8 weeks before the trip. I always think I am not going to have enough money to buy all the crap I want to buy. I actually have a job interview for a second job on Tuesday next week. Is it pathetic that I am trying to get a second job for my Disney habbit?

She does have kids, older kids. 14 & 19

Okay you just made me panic - do we have 6-8 weeks left?? That makes it sound almost here I have so much to do....What kind of job are you opting for?

I'm skirting on that freak out point! So much to do, so much to BUY!!!! on the 2nd job to support your habbit! You need to start charging those people who's Disney vacations you're planning!

We all could make money planning - thats a great idea but for us - its so fun to plan that we don't even look at it as work.

 

[roxannensteve]

I got an envelope from Disney in the mail yesterday - I briefly looked at it - shows some not to miss things, etc. - nothing important but it felt so good to get something from them - the excitement - the anticipation - I opened the mailbox & see a beautiful thick envelop sealed in gold, with clouds all over - immediately took to me to a happy place. I know that probably got me alittle too excited but after a stressful day at work - that was like coming home to total relaxation. And by receiving that paperwork from them I realize that my balance is due soon, on the 14th, I think. Has anyone have any experience with the trip insurance? Usually we pay our balance when we arrive so if something comes up - we only would loose our $200 deposit but since we have a package, we have to pay early - anything can happen in 2 months.

Tonight after work, we have to go to the mall. DH just remembered he need cuff links for Saturday night. I want to try to swing over to Target too. See you guys later.

 

[roxannensteve]

Hi guys!!

Just a quick Hello. Not much time - otta get goin to work.

I had to tell you this though. While at the mall last night, DH was looking at some shoes & DS1 needed to go to the bathroom, which is on the 2nd floor, near ladies. So out pops this really cute white dress. But...its about 2 sizes smaller than I usually wear. But they are having a great sale - 30% off the reduced price which would make this $140 dress be $25, did I mention its white? I tried it on & I LOVED it. So, to make a long story short...we got DH a pair of dress Shoes(Sketchers), tennis shoes(Reeboks), Cuff Links (Kenneth Cole), my dress, me some new white shoes, a cami & a $35 gift card for the birthday guy for just a little over $100!! I thought that was a great deal. We promised DS1 if he was good in school this week, we'd go eat at Chuck E Cheese & so far he has been so I might go back to the mall because they had so much to look at.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

P.S. I got a message from Mickey yesterday - he is waiting for us

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Sounds like a great day at the mall! So the dress that was two sized too small fit you? That is awesome. You'll have to post a picture of the dress for us!

 

[Poohtigeey]

This is the first time we got trip insurance. We got ours through AAA because its cheaper, and they don't require you to buy it for the kids. Our balance is due the 17th.

 

[roxannensteve]

Sounds like a great day at the mall! So the dress that was two sized too small fit you? That is awesome. You'll have to post a picture of the dress for us!

Yep - the smaller dress fit - & the price makes up for what my husband spent on a suit yesterday That man can spend money like its free.

This is the first time we got trip insurance. We got ours through AAA because its cheaper, and they don't require you to buy it for the kids. Our balance is due the 17th.

I'm not sure if I'm paying for the kids either, I think not.

Boy, yesterday I was furious at DH. I sent the baby to daycare & DS1 to aftercare after school so that DH could do some stuff I would have normally had to do this weekend since its a busy weekend (and yet I make time for Dis ). He was going to clean or straighten up the house, & grocery shop. Then he decides he wants a suit - Still fine, he should have time to do that too. Then at 7 am, he pretty much opens a car detail/fixer up shop at home & is doing all this work for people for free. Okay, its my nephew & sister but last Friday it was my mom. Not mad over him helping mom or sister (her DH died a few years back) but my nephew has been treating us so badly & it takes him 6 hours & 3 trips to the store to finish up with him!! That puts him leaving to go to get his $260 suit at 1 which he has to travel 1 1/2 hours to get to The Mens Warehouse. Then they tell him it'll be ready with the alterations at 4:30 - which is what time I get off. Did I mention I promised DS1 that if he behaved at school we could go out for pizza at the Pizza Playhouse? I was not about to break my promise to him so DS1, DS2 & myself headed out to there as soon as we could. DH met us there around 7, then I went grocery shopping & today I have to squeeze in . There is a Halloween event for the kids to attend & a Kids Extravaganza. I know they don't have to go but I am really big into doing those types of things with them. So the point of my story is - I am not mad at the amount of money he spent but that I had to pay babysitters for my children so he could help us out but he put everyone else first & didn't. But...since he did spend all that money - I'm going get a pedicure today too.


I also want to say that we had a gorgeous balck & white half persian cat named Patch. He was an inside cat, declawed, neutered & we loved him. When DS2 came we put him out on the screened in porch & he loved it out there. Well, apparantly someone took him this week. We haven't seen him since Tuesday. I am so bummed out by that.