Let the Prom Drama begin....Like Aurora, her dress keeps changing

[Sandy V.]

I can't make fun of you. I finally carried my Chihuahua to the groomer, because I never got around to giving him a bath (it's hard on my back to get down on my knees and wash him in the tub). DD kept "meaning" to do it and never got around to it. Finally, his nails got too long. I've always trimmed my dogs nails myself (have good dog clippers), but his nails are black, and I'm afraid to cut them because I can't see the quick. I decided that $15 at the groomer would be a bargain for a dip, bath, and nail clip. When he came back, my mother said that he smelled like a poodle (he's a very manly Chihuahua! ).

Poor doggie - being compared to a poodle!!! His poor ego was bruised.

We have done baths at home, but Tundra weighs almost 60 pounds, and man, she is STRONG when she wants to be. It's a 2-person job because there has to be at least one with strong arms and a good back holding her IN the washtub. It's a good thing that Elkhounds don't really have much of an odor - because I can live with my "brownish" dog for the moment.

Glad to see that you're feeling slightly better.

My hot flashes are becoming quite the form of entertainment for my family. DD came home from Boulder for the afternoon/night, and all three of them were making comments on my "glowing" complexion (nice way to say "sweating") at the dinner table last night and how I keep the temperature freezing in the house. What can I say? Other than my pregnancies, this is the first time in my life where I am HOT!

 

[mamacatnv]

Having dealt with very unreasonable parents and knowing how much "junk" teachers are forced to put up with every day, I generally take everything I read with a grain of salt when I see how some parents complain on the boards.

Sad that we have gotten to this point - I call those people the parents with the "My child is an Angel Complex" they scare me. "Oh, not my Darling" where is a puking smilie when you really need it?

Just like I sat on the Baseball League board and there was a parent who was also a board member who wanted to add more outs to an inning because she felt her child did not get up to bat enough. Hello it's baseball, 3 outs is one of the fundamental parts of it - the scary part was that she saw nothing wrong with her thinking.

I actually come from a very long line of educators; parents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Aunt and it goes on and on....(I jokingly say that I did not get the defective gene!) One of my very dear friends has 3 siblings, they are all teachers and or administrators and her dad at 80+ years of age is still an active Principal. She like me is an Accounting Manager and also did not get the gene!

My DS voiced to a group of his teachers who are also coaches (the guys-Chem/History & Trig) that he was contemplating it and they all yelled NO at the same time. Thing is, he would be one of the good ones! He must have gotten the gene

3 hours and no call from the Principal................

 

[mamacatnv]

he smelled like a poodle (he's a very manly Chihuahua! ).

Not any more he's not!

 

[horseshowmom]

My DS voiced to a group of his teachers who are also coaches (the guys-Chem/History & Trig) that he was contemplating it and they all yelled NO at the same time. Thing is, he would be one of the good ones! He must have gotten the gene

Coaches can really have it tough. When they're winning, they're pretty popular, but if they're losing, everybody wants to hang them. Not to mention the ones like the parent you mentioned, who certainly know more about your sport than you do and can run your team much better than you can...

Still, the good days far outweigh the bad ones. It's like anything, you have to deal with some problems now and then, it's just that with teaching you're dealing with people's "little darlings".

 

[mamacatnv]

Ding.......Ding........Ding.........

Vice Principal just called - (personally, I like her a lot better than our Principal and think she is much smarter and way more effective)

At her request, I gave her a brief outline of my concerns. She asked if we wanted to meet with her or wait until next week and meet with the Principal. I told her that I had no preference as to who we met with, as long as whoever it is has the power and the authority to carry out our wishes. She stated, that she had that power (with the however, I would like to investigate further and observe clause) which I was expecting. She is going to call me back between 4 and 5 to set up a time to meet, hopefully tomorrow. I did state that I also wanted this expedited and did not want the situation to drag on.

Fortunately DD is very bright, very well behaved, popular and well known to admin. due to her what her brother fondly calls her suck up abilities! He too was well known, but not because he was well behaved and a suck upShe tells him he is just jealous - He would have never informed us that the class was out of control, he would have been loving going to school!

I'll keep you all posted.

Re: Bathing the animals - you know, I don't think the size matters, I have seen 5# dogs and cats that take more wrestling than an uncooperative Saint Bernard. It is more about the will of the animal than it is the bulk/brawn! My favorite is the animal that has all 4 legs securely wedged in the doorway of the bathroom and is not going in or out!

 

[Sandy V.]

Thanks for the update, Melissa. Fingers crossed that all goes well. At least it's off to a promising start.

 

[horseshowmom]

My hot flashes are becoming quite the form of entertainment for my family. DD came home from Boulder for the afternoon/night, and all three of them were making comments on my "glowing" complexion (nice way to say "sweating") at the dinner table last night and how I keep the temperature freezing in the house. What can I say? Other than my pregnancies, this is the first time in my life where I am HOT!

Sandy, I hope you cool down soon! I think my fever is gone, because I am cooler now!

Fortunately DD is very bright, very well behaved, popular and well known to admin. due to her what her brother fondly calls her suck up abilities! He too was well known, but not because he was well behaved and a suck upShe tells him he is just jealous - He would have never informed us that the class was out of control, he would have been loving going to school!

Your son probably has a lot of company in his camp (but your daughter will have a lot more "pull", if you KWIM)!

By all means, keep us updated!

 

[Sandy V.]

Sandy, I hope you cool down soon!

Me too!!

 

[mamacatnv]

Sandy, I hope you cool down soon!

Sending cool thoughts your way. You know it's bad when you can't wait for winter!

I think my fever is gone, because I am cooler now!

Glad to hear you are on the mend, those antibiotic shots can work wonders and very quickly.........Shhhhh don't tell your DH, did you get him that loincloth yet?

Dog Story:
We were at the lake where we went on vacation every year, we would see the same families every year also. This was in Central Ca. where it gets very warm.

Family #1 had a large white female Samoyed named Tessa
Family #2 had a small male Dachsund named Max.

Max had the hots for Tessa something fierce. Tessa used to go down to the beach and stand up to her belly in the lake, Max would swim around and under her. She would never get completely wet since she knew she could not swim if all her fur was wet, she was too heavy (learned the hard way when she jumped off the family boat when she was younger and her owner had to get her out to keep her from drowning).

By mid week, Tessa's lower half would be green from the algae in the water. Her owner would give her a bath out on the boat ramp. Tessa was not happy. First was the entertainment of the family trying to catch Tessa, she had a 6th sense and knew what was coming. The 2 teen boys would be holding Tessa and he and his wife would be scrubbing furiously all the while Tessa would be whining, whimpering, moaning and bellowing like a seal.

Max, would be having fits. Someone was messing with his beloved Tessa. He would be running around barking and trying to defend Tessa. Max usually had to be restrained to prevent injury to Tessa's owners.

For the rest of the week, Max would stalk Tessa's owner and bark, snarl etc. to show his displeasure that they had upset his Tessa. This went on every summer for 10 years.

 

[Sandy V.]

Sending cool thoughts your way. You know it's bad when you can't wait for winter!

. . .

For the rest of the week, Max would stalk Tessa's owner and bark, snarl etc. to show his displeasure that they had upset his Tessa. This went on every summer for 10 years.

That is hilarious!!! Thanks for sharing.

Yes, the cool weather will be a welcome change.

 

[horseshowmom]

Sending cool thoughts your way. You know it's bad when you can't wait for winter!

Glad to hear you are on the mend, those antibiotic shots can work wonders and very quickly.........Shhhhh don't tell your DH, did you get him that loincloth yet?

Dog Story:
We were at the lake where we went on vacation every year, we would see the same families every year also. This was in Central Ca. where it gets very warm.

Family #1 had a large white female Samoyed named Tessa
Family #2 had a small male Dachsund named Max.

Max had the hots for Tessa something fierce. Tessa used to go down to the beach and stand up to her belly in the lake, Max would swim around and under her. She would never get completely wet since she knew she could not swim if all her fur was wet, she was too heavy (learned the hard way when she jumped off the family boat when she was younger and her owner had to get her out to keep her from drowning).

By mid week, Tessa's lower half would be green from the algae in the water. Her owner would give her a bath out on the boat ramp. Tessa was not happy. First was the entertainment of the family trying to catch Tessa, she had a 6th sense and knew what was coming. The 2 teen boys would be holding Tessa and he and his wife would be scrubbing furiously all the while Tessa would be whining, whimpering, moaning and bellowing like a seal.

Max, would be having fits. Someone was messing with his beloved Tessa. He would be running around barking and trying to defend Tessa. Max usually had to be restrained to prevent injury to Tessa's owners.

For the rest of the week, Max would stalk Tessa's owner and bark, snarl etc. to show his displeasure that they had upset his Tessa. This went on every summer for 10 years.

It always amazes me how people think that animals are just "things" and have no feelings. That dog obviously held a grudge. Bless his little heart!

 

[mamacatnv]

Good Morning Girls

Sorry for the delay in the teacher update. I ended up not going into the office on Friday.

The VP called me back at home on Thursday evening. "She spent 1/2 hour in the class, observing the children and talking with them, she didn't see any basis for my concerns" - duh, kids aren't stupid - Principal shows up, they put on their best behavior. We agreed to meet Friday Morning.

Friday morning DH and I meet with VP. I had all my observations noted and bullet pointed in a note book. After going over all my points, the VP first said, all the 3rd grade classes on all tracks were full and she could not move my daughter, regardless. (Yeah right) so I asked, "if you have a 3rd grader show up today as a new enrollee, where would you put them?" "Yellow Track" she responds.
"Okay, so we know yellow is available". Now, we ask if we move DD to yellow for this year can we bring her back to green for next year with the 4th grade teacher she and we really want. "Nope" Green track for 4th grade will have to retract 25% of its students next year since there is only 1 - 4th grade class while currently there are 2 - 3rd grade classes. Have I said lately how much I hate multi track year round? It is disruptive to families and the kids. In essence at the end of 3rd grade, 25% of the kids will have to start all over with a new track group, it is almost like starting over at a new school.

The VP went on to tell us how teacher was very highly trained in literacy and was an asset to the school. We discussed that maybe her math skills were not as good, that she was not as trained and was not within her comfort zone. So, we have agreed to go in and observe the class at various times throughout the day for the next week. (who needs to go to work anyway, I have lots and lots of free time ) I spent an hour Friday morning during her literacy block. I must say that what I observed was very different. The kids were behaved and she had them well engaged. She knew her subject matter and was obviously confident in her ability to relay it to the kids. VP has refused to proceed further until we sit down with the teacher and review our concerns and then observe all areas/times of the day. We have 1 week before yellow track comes back so we are under the gun. Not to make VP sound like a monster, she has agreed also to review the lesson plans and to observe the math times to see if the lesson plans are on track and being administered in an "acceptable" fashion (what ever that means)

Teacher and I talked briefly, she was very upset to learn that there was an issue. Went on to tell me she had a masters in elementary ed yada yada yada. (IMO educated does not in and of itself make a good teacher). Anyway, I told her that my DD was frustrated, that she was a pleaser and was continually coming home upset at her inability to "learn" because her class mates were out of control. I told teacher that this was not a personal attack and that in fact in all the years DH and I had never interviened like this, but that our DD was our one and only concern and that we feel she needs us to step in. Teacher and I agreed to sit down on Tuesday afternoon and review my concerns. Meanwhile, I will be spending 1-2 hours in the classroom several times next week.

Leave the school, have to run to the high school and pick up a purchase order to pick up the lunch I ordered the day before for the football team. Get the PO, stop at gas station as I am on empty (fill the van for under $45, totally made my day!) pick up 60 sub sandwiches, return to the school where the team unloads the sandwiches, the cases of chips, 2 coolers full of water and yet another mountain of my now famous macaroni salad! Coach gives me a special team tee shirt (I am the only parent with the official team shirt, it says "Find a Way" which is the team moto. Clean up the lunch, get in the van to go to work (it is now noon) DH calls and has gone home where I in error flipped the flip lock on the front door and since DS stole his garage door opener he can't get in. Turn around and head home..........................

Cell phone rings, DD is having a melt down at school - I talk with her, she calms and goes to class. I get home, let DH in, we share a sandwich for lunch and DD calls again. I give up, I call the office, there is no hope I am going to make it into work. Go to the school and get DD, bring her home. I think all the discussion of teacher, tracks & possible school changes has her really worked up. We come home and we all take a nap.

DD perks up, she goes to her friends house, DS heads back to school to meet the bus for the game and DH and I head into town to pick up a gadget for my camera. We go to the game. This is called the "Hall of Fame" game and is basically an annual match between the 2 newest high schools in the area. Both schools opened at about the same time and our school lost the match up the first few years, finally won for the first time last year. This has become a little bit of a grudge match. Game starts, it is ugly, by the end of the 3rd qtr we are losing 12 to 0 - our offense which is what DS plays is the worst I have seen in a long time, they cannot seem to get their act together and spend the majority of the game on the sidelines and did not get a 1st down until the 4th qtr. . Our defense which no one thought would produce this year since they are all move ups (our 1st string defense graduated in June) anyway, they never gave up and held the opposing team until the 4th qtr. when our offense finally decided to show up. The last 6 minutes were very exciting. We score a touch down and then with 57 seconds to go we score what became the winning touchdown and 2 point conversion. Final Score: US 15 them 12 - No wonder I have gray hair!

Also found out the kids who got busted for drinking this summer, they are banned for the first 2 games. They are there but are not in their pads. Our starting QB was one of them, evidently, he had a party when Mom and Dad were gone and someone turned them in. I know the mom really well and felt bad for her, I would have been furious with DS if he pulled a stunt like that. I let him have an occassional beverage at home, but he knows better than to do it in public, the consequences for our athletes is very severe due to a contract they and their parents sign.

So this coming week has me at DD's school alot and then we have to decide what to do. Leave her there and monitor the situation heavily, change tracks and lose our favored track and #1 choice for a 4th grade teacher or change schools which is further away, is on a traditional calendar but she would miss at least the 1st week of school since they start tomorrow. All have their pro's & con's and it is very hard to know what will be the best decision for her.

Horseshowmom and Sandy: Be prepared, I will continue to seek out your advice.

DS officially starts his Sr. year tomorrow. Received his "official" transcripts and is in better shape that we originally thought with his GPA and class ranking. It took a little bit of pressure off of him, although we still have a new to him car for graduation if he pulls a 4.0 this year otherwise it is off to college with his old Honda! You know I would have killed for my own car at his age, he really should feel luckythat it starts and we provide all the gas!

That is it, hope all is well with all of you - it is hot here (high 90's) but at least there is no humidity. The past 2 evenings have had great porch weather and all us neighbors were sitting out last night enjoying a cocktail, the weather and each others company. My DD and 2 of the neighbor girls along with my best friends toddler son all went to "Grandma's" last night and today. She is my next door neighbor/best friends mother-in-law who the kids all love so all us adults had a nice evening and all slept in undisturbed. Not a bad deal since my kids only grandparents are in FL. and only see the kids every few years.

Hope you are all having a great weekend. I will catch up tomorrow or Tuesday.

 

[horseshowmom]

Best of luck this week with your situation. You've got a tough problem.

As far as having the Master's degree, the woman with the horrible state test scores that I told you about is National Board Certified. I don't know how much you know about that, but it's a big deal and very hard to attain. We still can't figure out how she managed it (I'm not being sarcastic, I'm just being honest). She's a terrible teacher.

There is a possibility that this teacher may may a point of "getting her act together" since she knows now that she's being monitored by the principal. You have my sympathy, because you don't have any good options.

Congratulations on the football game (and the t-shirt)!

 

[Sandy V.]

Thanks for the update, Melissa. I agree with Horseshowmom; it sounds like you've got a tough situation there.

I am not at all confident that your DD's teacher can hold it together all year long and keep order in the classroom, but I sincerely hope that I am wrong about that. It just sounds like there's no perfect alternative, so that complicates things.

Best of luck, and continue to let us know what's going on. And congratulations on the football win. Those boys know how to make it exciting, don't they?!?!?!

Horseshowmom, you "sound" like you're feeling better - I hope that you are. What's going on with the teacher who wants to keep the electronic equipment in her closet until she needs it?

Has your DD started back to school yet? Does she have a heavy schedule this year? Has your DH fully recovered from his health ailments?

As for us, it was a busy weekend. Friday night, we went out with one of DH's clients and his wife. The guy is a developer and they live in a VERY nice neighborhood. The house is incredible. For all of their wealth, though, they are very down to earth. Neither came from money and what they've made hasn't gone to their head. We had a very enjoyable evening.

The next day was spent running errands. Very exciting. We went out to dinner with a couple we've known for almost 15 years and are very close to. It just happened to be one of those nights where they were very "snipy" towards one another a great deal of the time (DH and I certainly have our moments, but we try not to have them in public) to the point that it was irritating. Oh well, at least we got some great Vietnamese food out of the evening.

Yesterday, I cleaned our bathroom, which really needed it. I HATE cleaning the shower, but darn it, I did get it done!!

I have also been organizing recipes that I pull out of magazines. I tend to cook the same things over and over, and I need to get out of that rut!!!

DS and DH played golf yesterday afternoon while I got caught up on some laundry and dishes. Sometimes the only way to clean house effectively is to do it while no one else is around to make it dirty again right away. Grilled burgers last night and had a relaxing evening at home.

DS went swing dancing last night (I think I told you that this was the latest craze here) and got the phone number of a girl from another high school that he saw last week and danced with a lot this week. My little cassanova.

DD worked her first shift as a hostess at the chain restaurant yesterday. Said that the manager said she was a natural at it. She liked the job because there's not a lot of mental stress, nice people to work with, etc. So we think it's going to be a good way to earn some money while not wearing her down so that she can't study. Classes start at CU today, but she doesn't have her first one until tomorrow.

Well, that's about it for right now. I hope that everyone else had a good weekend. Pam - I hope that things are okay with you. I think about you every time I open this thread.

 

[horseshowmom]

Horseshowmom, you "sound" like you're feeling better - I hope that you are. What's going on with the teacher who wants to keep the electronic equipment in her closet until she needs it?

I am feeling better. Last night, I couldn't decide whether I felt bad or whether I was just a little bit depressed. For some reason, I seem to miss DD more this semester. Last semester wasn't a big deal, but I really hate to see her go more this time. Her boyfriend goes over there (only about a hour) once a week or so (but I don't guess I miss her that bad ).

Has your DD started back to school yet? Does she have a heavy schedule this year? Has your DH fully recovered from his health ailments?

Her classes started back Monday. I think they have 18 hours this semester, so, yes, a fairly heavy load. So far, so good. They are about to $50 her to death though ($50 for this, $60 for that, etc., etc.). She got a couple of new scholarships for this year and just found out that she's been selected to tutor. It's pretty good deal. She only has to tutor one hour a week, and they give them $1250 per semester ($2500 total). Since they only have to tutor for 12 to 13 weeks, that's about $100 per hour. She was very pleased.

I mentioned the scholarship she interviewed for this summer ($9000 a year). When she got there, she found out that she had to be a senior. That wasn't stated on any of the paperwork she completed (only said you had to be admitted to pharmacy school). When I called to get the application, I told the contact person that she would be a junior. Basically, we spent money on clothes and wasted time. They did ask her to come back next year and told her that she was just what they were looking for. They also asked her to do one of her rotations there. I think she'll do that, but I don't think she's going to apply for that scholarship again. Now, she's leaning toward not obligating herself to anyone (she would have had to gone to work for them when she got out or paid them back immediately).

DH is completely well!

As for us, it was a busy weekend. Friday night, we went out with one of DH's clients and his wife. The guy is a developer and they live in a VERY nice neighborhood. The house is incredible. For all of their wealth, though, they are very down to earth. Neither came from money and what they've made hasn't gone to their head. We had a very enjoyable evening.

Sounds great! It's nice to hear that they're so grounded. It's always a shame to see people "lose themselves". I've known some like that.

The next day was spent running errands. Very exciting. We went out to dinner with a couple we've known for almost 15 years and are very close to. It just happened to be one of those nights where they were very "snipy" towards one another a great deal of the time (DH and I certainly have our moments, but we try not to have them in public) to the point that it was irritating. Oh well, at least we got some great Vietnamese food out of the evening.

Same here, and it can be very uncomfortable to be around people who are bickering with each other.

Yesterday, I cleaned our bathroom, which really needed it. I HATE cleaning the shower, but darn it, I did get it done!!

DH cleaned ours Saturday. I love that man!

I have also been organizing recipes that I pull out of magazines. I tend to cook the same things over and over, and I need to get out of that rut!!!

I tear them out but never cook them. And, yes, I cook the same things over and over.

DS went swing dancing last night (I think I told you that this was the latest craze here) and got the phone number of a girl from another high school that he saw last week and danced with a lot this week. My little cassanova.

It looks like a lot of fun. DD would really enjoy that. This time last year she and her BF went for a couple of lessons, but it was too far (50 miles away) for a week night with school going on. They had a good time though!

DD worked her first shift as a hostess at the chain restaurant yesterday. Said that the manager said she was a natural at it. She liked the job because there's not a lot of mental stress, nice people to work with, etc. So we think it's going to be a good way to earn some money while not wearing her down so that she can't study. Classes start at CU today, but she doesn't have her first one until tomorrow.

Glad the job is going well! Does she have every Monday off or just this one? DD's first semester, she had every Tuesday off but hasn't been able to do that since then. As I said before, she started Monday and has classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday (gets out at about 1 p.m. on Friday). She has some holes in there (not classes straight through), but she'll probably stay on campus, because it's easier than going back the the apartment.

What's going on with the teacher who wants to keep the electronic equipment in her closet until she needs it?

I'm not allowed to make anybody mad until after tomorrow (election day and the Supt. of Ed. is in a run-off for re-election). Wednesday, no matter who wins , she will be turning the equipment over to me! She just doesn't know it yet!

Well, that's about it for right now. I hope that everyone else had a good weekend. Pam - I hope that things are okay with you. I think about you every time I open this thread.

Same here!

 

[mamacatnv]

I am feeling better. Last night, I couldn't decide whether I felt bad or whether I was just a little bit depressed. For some reason, I seem to miss DD more this semester. Last semester wasn't a big deal, but I really hate to see her go more this time.

I was feeling a little down over DS being a Senior as of this morning, my girlfriend said it is because I am a sentimental sap. I think it is because the kids are starting to get to the age where we can parent a little less and be a little more of a friend and I enjoy my DS's company and will miss him. Actually I already am missing him as he is gone more and more. see, I'm a sap.

I remember you telling us about that Scholarship and then finding out about being a Sr. That sucks but at least she has her foot in the door for next year and the tutoring thing sounds pretty cushy!

Glad DH is all better, and that your sinuses have returned to normal. Keep up on that antibiotic, sinus issues can be really hard to get rid of.

I'm not allowed to make anybody mad until after tomorrow (election day and the Supt. of Ed. is in a run-off for re-election). Wednesday, no matter who wins , she will be turning the equipment over to me! She just doesn't know it yet!

You go girl!!!

Sandy:

DS and I had Vietnamese last night also following our afternoon of school shopping. It is one of our rituals, he and I always go shopping and to lunch/dinner the day before school starts. We had rice noodle bowls with grilled shrimp and spring rolls - yummy!

We keep saying we are going to try out the Pho and then end up ordering what we know. We have only had 1 Vietnamese restaurant here in town for the past couple of years and then the bldg. it was in burned in that horrible Mitzbah Hotel fire last October. We had no Vietnamese for awhile and now that place re-located and a new place just opened. The new place is where we went and it was fabulous. My dad, who likes anything Asian turned me onto Vietamese on one of my trips to Portland (Dad lives up there also) and I have been hooked ever since.

Your little casanova isn't wasting any time! While mine is telling me that he just goes straight to class after morning weights since he can't get near a sink since all the other guys are just trying to get "pretty". This comes to light when I ask if he needs body wash for a shower after morning weights while we are purchasing toiletries for his locker and he said "No" - My response "No wonder you can't get a date"

I am not at all confident that your DD's teacher can hold it together all year long and keep order in the classroom, but I sincerely hope that I am wrong about that. It just sounds like there's no perfect alternative, so that complicates things.

Me either, we will be monitoring things heavily this week. Also her best friend is in her class and Mom is not happy either. We are both working together to see about switching the girls to the traditional track school and are seriously looking at very well rated Charter school in our area for next year.

Yesterday, I cleaned our bathroom, which really needed it. I HATE cleaning the shower, but darn it, I did get it done!!

I bought one of those automatic shower cleaners that hangs in the shower about a month ago. At the push of a button it dispenses some sort of grime remover and I must say that I am pleased with the results. My DH says, just use the stuff in the spray bottle and I counter with "all I have to do is push the button once, it beeps and then swish, swish it sprays all by itself! Why would I want to use a spray bottle that requires I manually have to pump the sprayer over and over ever again? Does not seem rational to me silly man what does he know.................

Last night I wet Swiffered my kitchen floor! Aren't you all proud?????

I challenged my son last night to have his room clean before he leaves for college I think a years notice is reasonable.............

Okay, now I must get some work done - Happy Monday ladies

Hi Pam

 

[horseshowmom]

I challenged my son last night to have his room clean before he leaves for college I think a years notice is reasonable.............

I would think that it's reasonable, but DD always seems to have a problem with it!

 

[mamacatnv]

I would think that it's reasonable, but DD always seems to have a problem with it!

He said we would miss him more if it was clean I was thinking if he would just get rid of the smell I could probably live with the mess, afterall I haven't seen the carpet in 4 or 5 years, whats another 3 or 4

Febreez, shabeez.....that stuff doesn't touch it - Lysol is a little better. I'm thinking a torch might be the best option.

Last night he washed all his football gear in liquid Tide - I opened the washer when it was done and it still reeked. I added a cup of vinegar and that seemed to help, along with several dryer sheets and we stocked up on Odor Eaters foot spray! Gheesh............yuck

DD wants his room for a playroom as soon as he departs, but we are unclear what to do with him during school breaks. I guess he could live in the tent trailer in the summer and the den in the winter

 

[Sandy V.]

I am feeling better. Last night, I couldn't decide whether I felt bad or whether I was just a little bit depressed. For some reason, I seem to miss DD more this semester. Last semester wasn't a big deal, but I really hate to see her go more this time. Her boyfriend goes over there (only about a hour) once a week or so (but I don't guess I miss her that bad ).

I'm sorry that it's making you sad. I get blue from time to time about DD not being here too. I will REALLY be a basket case next year when DS leaves and DH are empty nesters!

Her classes started back Monday. I think they have 18 hours this semester, so, yes, a fairly heavy load. So far, so good. They are about to $50 her to death though ($50 for this, $60 for that, etc., etc.). She got a couple of new scholarships for this year and just found out that she's been selected to tutor. It's pretty good deal. She only has to tutor one hour a week, and they give them $1250 per semester ($2500 total). Since they only have to tutor for 12 to 13 weeks, that's about $100 per hour. She was very pleased.

I so understand the nickel and diming them to death. That's what DD has found in setting up her new apartment!!

I hope all of the scholarships work out for next year. They sound like some really good ones.

DH is completely well!

Glad to hear it.

Does she have every Monday off or just this one? DD's first semester, she had every Tuesday off but hasn't been able to do that since then. As I said before, she started Monday and has classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday (gets out at about 1 p.m. on Friday). She has some holes in there (not classes straight through), but she'll probably stay on campus, because it's easier than going back the the apartment.

DD arranged her schedule so that she has classes all day Tuesday and Thursday, plus a Monday afternoon recitation. That way, she can work Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. She's taking Saturdays and Mondays off and will leave them as homework and boyfriend time.

I'm not allowed to make anybody mad until after tomorrow (election day and the Supt. of Ed. is in a run-off for re-election). Wednesday, no matter who wins , she will be turning the equipment over to me! She just doesn't know it yet!

Please let us know how it goes. I am very curious about her reaction!!

I was feeling a little down over DS being a Senior as of this morning, my girlfriend said it is because I am a sentimental sap. I think it is because the kids are starting to get to the age where we can parent a little less and be a little more of a friend and I enjoy my DS's company and will miss him. Actually I already am missing him as he is gone more and more. see, I'm a sap

I will be sad, but DH will REALLY come unglued. He has never wanted his kids to grow up and move away.

DS and I had Vietnamese last night also following our afternoon of school shopping. It is one of our rituals, he and I always go shopping and to lunch/dinner the day before school starts. We had rice noodle bowls with grilled shrimp and spring rolls - yummy!

That sounds wonderful. We had a beef salad, a Chilean sea bass, a clay pot with fish and veggies, and a beef dish.

Your little casanova isn't wasting any time! While mine is telling me that he just goes straight to class after morning weights since he can't get near a sink since all the other guys are just trying to get "pretty". This comes to light when I ask if he needs body wash for a shower after morning weights while we are purchasing toiletries for his locker and he said "No" - My response "No wonder you can't get a date"

Tell him that cologne OVER armpit stink is NOT a good smell!!! Although DS has been guilty of that from time to time!!

My DH says, just use the stuff in the spray bottle

Um, doesn't he mean that HE should use the stuff in the spray bottle?!?!? If you're doing it, he should NOT be making "suggestions" for improvement!

Last night I wet Swiffered my kitchen floor! Aren't you all proud?????

Yes, and I think you need to come out here and do the same in Colorado.

 

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Um, doesn't he mean that HE should use the stuff in the spray bottle?!?!? If you're doing it, he should NOT be making "suggestions" for improvement!

Silly man

I bought DH a shirt yesterday that said:
I'm not losing my mind, I sold it on ebay!

Yes, and I think you need to come out here and do the same in Colorado.

Yeah right - remember you clean while I blend, mix, stir and pour!

What happened to DD being a bartender? I was telling DS that he should look at schools in Colorado so he could bartend his way thru college - he makes a mean Lemon Drop Martini (I know, bad mommy, I'm such a bad influence )

I too worry about the empty nest thing...............I am not sure DH will survive luckily he has a few more years to enjoy life before DD moves on - and he wonders why I keep upping the 401K contribution and his life insurance like I said - Silly Man

So, girls have you all heard of the Burning Man Festival? If not, Google it, it is quite the event! Well it started today and last night we were at the Wal-Mart that is out on Pyramid Hwy which is one of the main ways out to the BLack Rock Dessert, home to Burning Man - wow, there were some colorful folks in shopping, the vehicles are very unusual, it is like watching a freak parade. One of these days I am going to go, just to watch. The secret voyouer (sp?) in me is very curious. DS and I say that the summer he is 21 we will go. We actually have a number of friends that go. The motto is the same as Vegas............................