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

[mamacatnv]

DD isn't a big fan, but she's planning on going to homecoming. Her BF doesn't want to go since he graduated from the other university! She told him that was fine, she'd go with her friends. I think he's changed his mind!

A little bit of Rivalry is good for the soul and a relationship Huh, Sandy?

 

[Sandy V.]

A little bit of Rivalry is good for the soul and a relationship Huh, Sandy?

It certainly is, Melissa.

Not a whole heck to report here in Colorado. DS had a good time on his date Friday. On Sunday night, he had a "talk" with the former girlfriend (prom date that broke up with him in late July/early August). They are still friends. DS is trying to figure out who he's going to ask to homecoming, which is October 7th I think. He plans on asking someone on Friday (to give the girl 2 weeks to get her dress, etc.). I think he's torn between the "new" girl and the old girlfriend. Stay tuned for the latest chapter in the saga.

DD is doing well at CU. Her job as a hostess is working out well; she told them she couldn't work Saturdays and they were very obliging about that. She works about 15-20 hours per week. At first, she wasn't sure if she liked it because she didn't think the waiters/waitresses were very friendly. But it now appears that they were just slow in warming up - she said they've been much nicer. Classes are also going well. Her schedule gives her large blocks of time to study and prepare, so that's a good thing. She's getting along very well with her roommate. It helps that they have different class schedules so they don't see each other 24/7. DD is still dating her boyfriend and that is also going just fine.

Have a good day, all!!

 

[mamacatnv]

It certainly is, Melissa.
I think he's torn between the "new" girl and the old girlfriend. Stay tuned for the latest chapter in the saga.

Oh boy, he could get himself into some girl trouble if he doesn't watch it Doesn't he know that girls are mean?

DD is doing well at CU. Her job as a hostess is working out well

Sounds like she is settling right in. Glad the job, school, housing and boyfriend are all working out.

Sandy: How was the LaCross Game?

Horseshowmom: How is DD doing? Is she holding up OK? How is Tigger?

Our little stray was rubbing noses thru the screen door with Simon last night. I was really surprised that there is no hissing or snarling going on

I was all excited this morning, Southwest released a DING fare (I love SWA, they appeal to the bargain hunter in me!) I got a Ding that is better than the original DING fare I got for DS's and I's trip to Portland the end of October! I saved $80 Under $100 ea. RT!(That is the cheapest I have ever gotten and I fly to Portland 4-8 times a year, so I am always looking)
DH says, great now you can buy a ticket for the and take her with you so I can have the house all to myself!
Ummmm, NO!
I deal with the every day of the week, he can deal with her for a couple of days Kinda like when Horseshowmom leaves her DH alone with the Chihuahua, you never quite know what will happen and who will win
This weekend is for DS, the can stay home with her Dad. I will take her on the next trip, it's not like I never go up to Portland

DS finished up his summer lifeguard job on Saturday and last night he attended the end of the year party. The water park closed for the season on Sunday and my DD was the last one down one of the slides for the season. (Due to the date of DH's Co. Picnic, we close the place every year). He is actually going to look into working for the city and the afterschool programs when football season is over. He has a very light class load and I am tired of supporting ALL his activities, time for him to pitch in! The Grand Sierra keeps talking about building an indoor water park which he could work at in the winter, but so far it hasn't happened.

My Father the freak called last night (lives outside of Portland, OR) - In the area visiting my Aunt who lives south of here. Coming up for the day, wants to do lunch, oh goodie, yippee I got an email a couple of weeks back, warning of a pending visit but wasn't sure exactly when freak would land. If we do lunch today, I just might get out of having to drive south this weekend to visit at least there is good food involved, we are going to the new Vietnamese place I found.

Still don't know the status of the DS's knee, the trainer wasn't in yesterday but should be there today. He is walking on it and the swelling is going down, I'm thinking he strained it good. Coach has him taking it easy on it.

Went to the booster meeting last night and learned that the visiting team's fans from Friday night are in trouble for vandalism. Several of them got caught peeing in the parking lot and on our student's cars . Also, there was a large group of the kids that managed to bend/break the bleachers. These bleachers are only 6 years old, they were jumping in unison from bench to bench (got it on video from the game film) broke benches and caved in the floor in areas. Our new Athletic Director/Vice Principal was at the meeting last night, our administration is furious! Letters have been dispatched and he wants an apology and the funds to repair the damages.

Funny, our HS has very mixed demographics due to the rural location. We are often treated like the local trash or the poor relations when we visit the "upper crusty" schools, yet we have the biggest traveling fan base of any school around. We out number many of the home team fans on a regular basis. We buy their concessions, we pick up our trash and we certainly respect their equipment. This kind of thing just really ticks us all off! Vent over..................


All right, back to work and then off to lunch................

Have a great day ladies

 

[Sandy V.]

Oh boy, he could get himself into some girl trouble if he doesn't watch it Doesn't he know that girls are mean?

Fortunately for him, I don't think these two know each other very well and it's a BIG high school (just under 2,000 students). I think he's probably going to ask the "new" girl to see if they have any chemistry. He KNOWS that he has chemistry with the old girlfriend, so if things don't pan out at Homecoming with the new chick, he can ask the old girlfriend out again at a later date. Such drama . . .

Sounds like she is settling right in. Glad the job, school, housing and boyfriend are all working out.

Thanks, I'm happy to see that too. I don't think that her classes are really "thrilling" her, but it's a lot of basic classes and finishing up some prerequisites, so she didn't have a lot of choices in what she could take. Next semester should be better.

Sandy: How was the LaCross Game?

We won. BIG time. I think the final was 12-0. We played the second team of another high school and the kids on that team were quite young. Like lambs led to the slaughter . . .

I was all excited this morning, Southwest released a DING fare (I love SWA, they appeal to the bargain hunter in me!) I got a Ding that is better than the original DING fare I got for DS's and I's trip to Portland the end of October! I saved $80 Under $100 ea. RT!(That is the cheapest I have ever gotten and I fly to Portland 4-8 times a year, so I am always looking)
DH says, great now you can buy a ticket for the and take her with you so I can have the house all to myself!
Ummmm, NO!
I deal with the every day of the week, he can deal with her for a couple of days Kinda like when Horseshowmom leaves her DH alone with the Chihuahua, you never quite know what will happen and who will win
This weekend is for DS, the can stay home with her Dad. I will take her on the next trip, it's not like I never go up to Portland

Good for you for finding the fares and for holding your ground about not taking your DD!!

He is actually going to look into working for the city and the afterschool programs when football season is over. He has a very light class load and I am tired of supporting ALL his activities, time for him to pitch in!

We're having DS look into some part time jobs as well. There are some expenses associated with his car that we think he could be contributing to. Good luck to your DS in finding a position.

My Father the freak called last night (lives outside of Portland, OR) - In the area visiting my Aunt who lives south of here. Coming up for the day, wants to do lunch, oh goodie, yippee I got an email a couple of weeks back, warning of a pending visit but wasn't sure exactly when freak would land. If we do lunch today, I just might get out of having to drive south this weekend to visit at least there is good food involved, we are going to the new Vietnamese place I found.

Your father, the Freak? Okay, there has to be a good story behind THAT nickname and you have to tell us sometime!!!

Still don't know the status of the DS's knee, the trainer wasn't in yesterday but should be there today. He is walking on it and the swelling is going down, I'm thinking he strained it good. Coach has him taking it easy on it.

I hope that it's just a strain and that he'll be on the mend soon. Good thing the coach is very understanding.

Went to the booster meeting last night and learned that the visiting team's fans from Friday night are in trouble for vandalism. Several of them got caught peeing in the parking lot and on our student's cars . Also, there was a large group of the kids that managed to bend/break the bleachers. These bleachers are only 6 years old, they were jumping in unison from bench to bench (got it on video from the game film) broke benches and caved in the floor in areas. Our new Athletic Director/Vice Principal was at the meeting last night, our administration is furious! Letters have been dispatched and he wants an apology and the funds to repair the damages.

Funny, our HS has very mixed demographics due to the rural location. We are often treated like the local trash or the poor relations when we visit the "upper crusty" schools, yet we have the biggest traveling fan base of any school around. We out number many of the home team fans on a regular basis. We buy their concessions, we pick up our trash and we certainly respect their equipment. This kind of thing just really ticks us all off! Vent over..................

How horrible. Some people have no class and fewer brains. I hope they get prosecuted to the fullest extent.

Horseshowmom, how is Tigger doing? Well, I hope!

Back to work for me too!!

 

[horseshowmom]

Not a whole heck to report here in Colorado. DS had a good time on his date Friday. On Sunday night, he had a "talk" with the former girlfriend (prom date that broke up with him in late July/early August). They are still friends. DS is trying to figure out who he's going to ask to homecoming, which is October 7th I think. He plans on asking someone on Friday (to give the girl 2 weeks to get her dress, etc.). I think he's torn between the "new" girl and the old girlfriend. Stay tuned for the latest chapter in the saga.

Ohhh to be young and torn... I wouldn't go back to that for anything. Personally, I think youth is overrated!

DD is doing well at CU. Her job as a hostess is working out well; she told them she couldn't work Saturdays and they were very obliging about that. She works about 15-20 hours per week.

Sounds like she's doing well and is a hard worker. While I do adore my child, she would look at me like I had two heads if I suggested she work 20 hours a week while she's in school. I did it when I was in school though. I admire your DD's work ethic. Good for her!

Classes are also going well. Her schedule gives her large blocks of time to study and prepare, so that's a good thing. She's getting along very well with her roommate. It helps that they have different class schedules so they don't see each other 24/7.

I'm glad to hear things are going well with her roommate. As I've said before, DD is living with my cousin's DD, and it's going well, but the girl that my cousin's DD lived with last year was something else. Cousin's DD wound up actually putting a keyed lock on her bedroom door.

DD is still dating her boyfriend and that is also going just fine.

 

[horseshowmom]

Horseshowmom: How is DD doing? Is she holding up OK? How is Tigger?

Our little stray was rubbing noses thru the screen door with Simon last night. I was really surprised that there is no hissing or snarling going on

DD's good - so far, so good. BF is going over there tonight.

Tigger's adorable and is settling in - some cats are better than others, but it will all work out. He's very affectionate and loves to come in and sleep on me.

I deal with the every day of the week, he can deal with her for a couple of days Kinda like when Horseshowmom leaves her DH alone with the Chihuahua, you never quite know what will happen and who will win
This weekend is for DS, the can stay home with her Dad. I will take her on the next trip, it's not like I never go up to Portland

Sometimes it's interesting just to see what actually happens isn't it (as long as your DH doesn't lose your DD like my DH sometimes does with the Chihuahua - and calls in a panic! ).

He has a very light class load and I am tired of supporting ALL his activities, time for him to pitch in! The Grand Sierra keeps talking about building an indoor water park which he could work at in the winter, but so far it hasn't happened.

I'm a firm believer in helping out with expenses whenever possible. The indoor water park would work out just right, wouldn't it. Of course, it will be built immediately after he leaves for college!

My Father the freak called last night (lives outside of Portland, OR) - In the area visiting my Aunt who lives south of here. Coming up for the day, wants to do lunch, oh goodie, yippee I got an email a couple of weeks back, warning of a pending visit but wasn't sure exactly when freak would land. If we do lunch today, I just might get out of having to drive south this weekend to visit at least there is good food involved, we are going to the new Vietnamese place I found.

Good luck with the lunch!

Still don't know the status of the DS's knee, the trainer wasn't in yesterday but should be there today. He is walking on it and the swelling is going down, I'm thinking he strained it good. Coach has him taking it easy on it.

Good luck with the knee!

Went to the booster meeting last night and learned that the visiting team's fans from Friday night are in trouble for vandalism. Several of them got caught peeing in the parking lot and on our student's cars . Also, there was a large group of the kids that managed to bend/break the bleachers. These bleachers are only 6 years old, they were jumping in unison from bench to bench (got it on video from the game film) broke benches and caved in the floor in areas. Our new Athletic Director/Vice Principal was at the meeting last night, our administration is furious! Letters have been dispatched and he wants an apology and the funds to repair the damages.

I just don't understand why people have to act like animals when they get in a large group like that. Keep us posted as to the response from the letters. That's really a shame...

 

[horseshowmom]

Now a general update:

More drama for us (not with DD, thank goodness).

I took the Chihuahua out to do his thing this morning and saw someone pull into my uncle and aunt's driveway. I knew that this particular individual is a first responder (remember, we're in a very rural area) who comes when an ambulance has been called (she can get there and be assessing the situation while the ambulance is on the way).

I rounded up the Chihuahua (harder than you might think, because he is a very disobedient dog ), went in, put on some clothes, and crossed the pasture over to their house.

My aunt was pretty much out of it. They loaded her into the ambulance, and I followed them to the hospital. She and my uncle are very old and not in great health. Their DD lives in Memphis, so we kind of take care of them.

We spent the morning in ER, but they did a great job taking care of her. She had a 104 temp when we got there, and they determined that she has pneumonia. Her blood pressure was sky high too. They were able to get both the temp and the BP down but decided to transfer her to Memphis (much better than a small country hospital, and her DD is there).

Since I didn't get here until close to 1 p.m., my day is pretty much shot. I don't think I'll get much done. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

Y'all enjoy the day!

 

[Sandy V.]

Now a general update:

More drama for us (not with DD, thank goodness).

I took the Chihuahua out to do his thing this morning and saw someone pull into my uncle and aunt's driveway. I knew that this particular individual is a first responder (remember, we're in a very rural area) who comes when an ambulance has been called (she can get there and be assessing the situation while the ambulance is on the way).

I rounded up the Chihuahua (harder than you might think, because he is a very disobedient dog ), went in, put on some clothes, and crossed the pasture over to their house.

My aunt was pretty much out of it. They loaded her into the ambulance, and I followed them to the hospital. She and my uncle are very old and not in great health. Their DD lives in Memphis, so we kind of take care of them.

We spent the morning in ER, but they did a great job taking care of her. She had a 104 temp when we got there, and they determined that she has pneumonia. Her blood pressure was sky high too. They were able to get both the temp and the BP down but decided to transfer her to Memphis (much better than a small country hospital, and her DD is there).

Since I didn't get here until close to 1 p.m., my day is pretty much shot. I don't think I'll get much done. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

Y'all enjoy the day!

My goodness, Horseshowmom! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. It's a good thing that you're close by the check in on them.

As for rounding up a less-than-obedient dog, I hear ya. Tundra can give me one of those "Maybe I'll do what you want; maybe I won't looks" a lot more frequently than she probably should. It's a good thing she's cute or she'd be in a lot more trouble around here.

I hope today is a lot more "boring" for you.

DH worked on the microphones that go between his helmet and mine for our weekend ride to Nebraska. He had to fix his. Got them working. So now we can talk to each other while rolling down the highway. I'm curious to see how far we can ride before I'm punching him in the back demanding a pit-stop!!!

Larry the Cable Guy is a huge Nebraska fan (has his own skybox not far from where we sit). Apparently, he's invited Will Ferrell (huge USC fan) to come sit in his box for Saturday night's game (Will had Larry in HIS box when Nebraska went to USC last year). Will be interesting to see if Will actually comes and if I can see him with my binoculars - you can normally see Larry pretty darned well.

Have a good day, all!!

 

[horseshowmom]

My goodness, Horseshowmom! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. It's a good thing that you're close by the check in on them.

As for rounding up a less-than-obedient dog, I hear ya. Tundra can give me one of those "Maybe I'll do what you want; maybe I won't looks" a lot more frequently than she probably should. It's a good thing she's cute or she'd be in a lot more trouble around here.

Have you noticed that those looks at directly proportional to how close they are to you (at least in my case)? The farther away he is, the more likely he'll ignore me. He looks at me, so I know he hears me, he just chooses to ignore me.

I'm obviously better at raising children, because DD would never have dared to do that! In my own defense, this is the first dog I've ever had who acted like this (and he came to me as a 2 year old, so it's obviously his previous owner's fault even though he's been with me longer than he was with her ).

DH worked on the microphones that go between his helmet and mine for our weekend ride to Nebraska. He had to fix his. Got them working. So now we can talk to each other while rolling down the highway. I'm curious to see how far we can ride before I'm punching him in the back demanding a pit-stop!!!

We joke around our house (semi-joke ) that DH would like to have catheters installed in everyone before we leave for a long trip, so he wouldn't have to stop. He's got a thing about getting from one place to another, and DD and I really annoy him because we just laugh when he tries to rush us. A couple of years ago, he actually left the restaurant and went to fill up the truck while DD, her friend, and I finished eating lunch because we weren't finished as quickly as he was. It was so funny that we purposely took our time.

Larry the Cable Guy is a huge Nebraska fan (has his own skybox not far from where we sit). Apparently, he's invited Will Ferrell (huge USC fan) to come sit in his box for Saturday night's game (Will had Larry in HIS box when Nebraska went to USC last year). Will be interesting to see if Will actually comes and if I can see him with my binoculars - you can normally see Larry pretty darned well.

Good luck with your celebrity watching!

 

[Sandy V.]

Have you noticed that those looks at directly proportional to how close they are to you (at least in my case)? The farther away he is, the more likely he'll ignore me. He looks at me, so I know he hears me, he just chooses to ignore me.

No, Tundra is equal-opportunity when she decides to ignore us. It primarily happens at night when she's snoozing on the floor while we're watching tv. If any one of us calls for her to come, she gives us "the look", waits awhile, and then very resentfully gets up and ambles over. She is very peeved.

I'm obviously better at raising children, because DD would never have dared to do that!

You're like us - the kids are WAY better trained than the dog!!

We joke around our house (semi-joke ) that DH would like to have catheters installed in everyone before we leave for a long trip, so he wouldn't have to stop. He's got a thing about getting from one place to another, and DD and I really annoy him because we just laugh when he tries to rush us. A couple of years ago, he actually left the restaurant and went to fill up the truck while DD, her friend, and I finished eating lunch because we weren't finished as quickly as he was. It was so funny that we purposely took our time.

In our house, DH is the one making all of the pit stops. So I guess I'm lucky in that regard - it's almost never at my insistence!!

 

[horseshowmom]

No, Tundra is equal-opportunity when she decides to ignore us. It primarily happens at night when she's snoozing on the floor while we're watching tv. If any one of us calls for her to come, she gives us "the look", waits awhile, and then very resentfully gets up and ambles over. She is very peeved.

We used to have a dog named Missy who seemed to think that if she couldn't see you, you couldn't see her. When you'd tell her to do something she didn't want to do, she'd turn her head and look the other direction.

 

[Sandy V.]

We used to have a dog named Missy who seemed to think that if she couldn't see you, you couldn't see her. When you'd tell her to do something she didn't want to do, she'd turn her head and look the other direction.

Poor Tundra does that at the vet's office. She HATES going there (big baby). Since she's way too big to easily lift up on the examining table, she lays on the floor, leans into the wall, and closes her eyes. . . that way, the vet won't "find" her!!

 

[mamacatnv]

Good Morning Girls

Dogs, cats, kids, DH's.................is there really much difference They all have convenient hearing............

I don't think DH has ever lost DD, not that he would tell me and if properly bribed that child can keep a secret like it is nobody's business he did forget to pick her up at the sitter once. Actually, we have done that to each kid once, the old I thought he was picking up and he thought I was picking up. With DS, DH and I were on the phone with each other at our respective offices when we realized it was past daycare curfew and neither of us had DS in hand...............kerplunk went a few more sheckles into the therapy account. Don't want to be caught playing favorites with the kids!

Ohhh to be young and torn... I wouldn't go back to that for anything. Personally, I think youth is overrated!

Ain't that the truth! Personally, I am kinda liking the 40's the best so far. I'm thinking the 50's are going to be great, the kids will be grown and maybe out on their own

I'm a firm believer in helping out with expenses whenever possible. The indoor water park would work out just right, wouldn't it. Of course, it will be built immediately after he leaves for college!

Thats what I keep saying, but it would be a great "college" job.............DS is being considered for a Pool Supervisor position at the park for next summer. The Op's Mngr. approached him Monday night and asked him if he was still interested (have to be 18 or he would have done it this summer)and what his plans were for next summer...........We shall see.
I agree that they need to contribute to their expenses if it is reasonable to pull off. DS has only worked summers all thru high school, last year he carried 5 A/P classes and with athletics, that was a full plate and we would not allow him to work. This year, 1 A/P class, 1 aide, 1 off campus along with Trig, English and Gov't(non A/P) I think he can handle a PT job when football is over. I think college will be the same way, we will assess it as it comes along.

We won. BIG time. I think the final was 12-0. We played the second team of another high school and the kids on that team were quite young. Like lambs led to the slaughter . . .

Love it! Congrats

We joke around our house (semi-joke ) that DH would like to have catheters installed in everyone before we leave for a long trip, so he wouldn't have to stop. He's got a thing about getting from one place to another, and DD and I really annoy him because we just laugh when he tries to rush us. A couple of years ago, he actually left the restaurant and went to fill up the truck while DD, her friend, and I finished eating lunch because we weren't finished as quickly as he was. It was so funny that we purposely took our time.

Well, I have the opposite problem. I hate road trips with DH, he has to stop for a snack, then stop for coffee, then stop to clean the windshield (even tho I am driving) then stop for another snack, then stop to "top off" "you never know where the next gas station will be" Hello, we are in California, they have them every couple of miles!
It makes me crazy. I (with kids) can get to my Brothers in San Jose in 3.25 hours if I leave him at home. The last time he was with us it took a little over 5 hours Now from here it is all pretty much downhill the last return trip with DH took a little over 6 hours to get home, I say it is all his stops, he says it is because we are going uphill (over the Sierra's) yeah right...................

Larry the Cable Guy is a huge Nebraska fan (has his own skybox not far from where we sit). Apparently, he's invited Will Ferrell (huge USC fan) to come sit in his box for Saturday night's game (Will had Larry in HIS box when Nebraska went to USC last year). Will be interesting to see if Will actually comes and if I can see him with my binoculars - you can normally see Larry pretty darned well.

Sounds like fun! Redneck & The Elf! I was talking with one of our customers in Ca. this morning. Her DD goes to Nebraska she brought up the UNR/Nebraska game. She says "those people are real serious about their football"

Horseshowmom:
Yikes, I am so glad Auntie is doing better. That pneumonia can really sneak up and pound someone really fast. How long will she be in the hospital?
Glad things are going well with DD. I hope she can start to relax and get on with enjoying being young and 20 something!

Sandy:
Sounds like you will have a great time! That seems like a long trip on a bike, but then again, I am a 4 tires with airbags sort of girl
How is DS doing with the girl decision? Cracks me up, if one says no, he has a back up plan. If one says yes and it doesn't work out, he still has a back up plan. Smart kid or very brave, I'm not sure which

Your father, the Freak? Okay, there has to be a good story behind THAT nickname and you have to tell us sometime!!!

You might be sorry you asked...............but here goes..............

Lunch yesterday was okay. Food was great!
My Dad at the ripe old age of 50+ decided to pursue sex reassignment surgery, and Did. Dad is now a "she" anatomically, physically etc. She pushed us away, told us "your Father is dead" said she didn't need us and that she had a "new" family. Over time she has mellowed a little and reaches out every once in awhile. She has some very odd views of the world and loves to give parenting advice despite the fact that I grew up in a house with 2 people that never attended an event, never put us into any organized activities, didn't show up for conferences or award ceremonies and spent most of their time telling us that when we were 18 we were on our own. Which would have been strictly enforced but we were both gone at 16

Made no effort to help with college, actually never discussed college even tho they both have Degree's themselves. Very selfish, self centered people.

She has nothing to do with my kids (part my DH and part her). She last saw DS when he was 5 and saw DD at about 6 months of age and that was only because she was with me when I went to my Aunt's while She was there. She saw my DD again about 2 years ago and did not acknowledge her at all, didn't even say "hi". That made me very sad.
She still strikes out at me because she did not receive immediate and complete acceptance along with a rolled out red carpet. Heck, we were in shock for a few months and then she was soooo nasty to all of us for so long. Everytime we meet, she tells me that she has decided to leave her estate to my DD (Skipping me, my brother and my DS ) Makes a point of this, likes to see if there will be a reaction. Nope, I don't care, whatever...............

I know freak is not the politically correct term and to be honest, what she did is her business and if she is happy, then so be it. When I am trying to speak of her to people who do not know, sometimes the adjectives abound It does make for awkward conversation when trying to introduce her to others and I always hope and pray we don't run into someone I know when she is in town visiting. She wants to be "Aunt" in introductions.............it's just weird. She is also very moody and stops speaking to me for months for some "slight" that I usually am clueless about. When my Brother got married a couple of years ago, my Brother chose to not invite her (they have no relationship). I (not brother) received a very nasty letter over this, it was my fault, I treat her like crap, she is done with me etc....... I had nothing to do with the wedding or the guest list. She was furious with me for 2 years, I finally confronted the issue this summer. She thought that I should have "influenced" my brother to invite her and was furious with me for not doing so. She thought that I did not intervene on her behalf etc......Stupid really. Yesterdays visit was the first since the confrontation and I must say it was less strained and she didn't inform me she was leaving everything to my DD this time

So now you know...............sorry you asked???? Next week I will continue the family saga with My cousin who made it onto CNN and America's Most Wanted (not kidding) When people say "oh, well my family is nuts etc....." one of my friends or my kids or my DH will pop up with "oh no, when it comes to family issues, Melissa wins"


Knee: getting better, slowly
Teacher: We (all 4 of us) discussed it last night and it was decided by DD to start with switching tracks before we consider switching schools. The new track does have strong teachers for the next few years so it is not a tragedy. She will be separated from her BF but their track schedules are similar and she will not have a dramatic change. DD said yesterday that her teacher has been reading them the Henry & Ribsy series (B. Cleary whom I love) and that they haven't been able to finish the book because she can't keep order long enough to read a chapter. She started it in early August when school started! DD wants out.

Gads, I talk too much...........I must get back to work - hope all is well in your worlds, talk at you all soon.............

 

[mamacatnv]

We used to have a dog named Missy who seemed to think that if she couldn't see you, you couldn't see her. When you'd tell her to do something she didn't want to do, she'd turn her head and look the other direction.

No, Tundra is equal-opportunity when she decides to ignore us. It primarily happens at night when she's snoozing on the floor while we're watching tv. If any one of us calls for her to come, she gives us "the look", waits awhile, and then very resentfully gets up and ambles over. She is very peeved. ...................................Poor Tundra a does that at the vet's office. She HATES going there (big baby). Since she's way too big to easily lift up on the examining table, she lays on the floor, leans into the wall, and closes her eyes. . . that way, the vet won't "find" her!!.

Isn't she like the size of a small horse?

And here I thought getting Simon into the crate was a comedy in the making. I used to have a big black cat named Barney. It would take 2 of us to get him into the crate, all 4 legs out straight, howling like we were cutting his tail off, screaming like a hyenna. Then he would be so mad at us when we got home, he would sit on the TV facing the wall with his tailing hanging down the middle of the screen and would not acknowledge us he did this when we brought DS home from the hospital also.

In our house, DH is the one making all of the pit stops. So I guess I'm lucky in that regard - it's almost never at my insistence

To think that the guys always blame us............................aha, proof that my DH is not the only one

 

[Sandy V.]

Dogs, cats, kids, DH's.................is there really much difference They all have convenient hearing............

True enough.

I was talking with one of our customers in Ca. this morning. Her DD goes to Nebraska she brought up the UNR/Nebraska game. She says "those people are real serious about their football"

It's practically a religion here. You would not believe the DEPTH some folks discuss this stuff. In many ways, it's nice to live in Colorado where the distance is a good buffer to the 24/7 types of analysis that go on in Nebraska.

You might be sorry you asked...............but here goes..............

Lunch yesterday was okay. Food was great!
My Dad at the ripe old age of 50+ decided to pursue sex reassignment surgery, and Did. Dad is now a "she" anatomically, physically etc. She pushed us away, told us "your Father is dead" said she didn't need us and that she had a "new" family. Over time she has mellowed a little and reaches out every once in awhile. She has some very odd views of the world and loves to give parenting advice despite the fact that I grew up in a house with 2 people that never attended an event, never put us into any organized activities, didn't show up for conferences or award ceremonies and spent most of their time telling us that when we were 18 we were on our own. Which would have been strictly enforced but we were both gone at 16

Made no effort to help with college, actually never discussed college even tho they both have Degree's themselves. Very selfish, self centered people.

She has nothing to do with my kids (part my DH and part her). She last saw DS when he was 5 and saw DD at about 6 months of age and that was only because she was with me when I went to my Aunt's while She was there. She saw my DD again about 2 years ago and did not acknowledge her at all, didn't even say "hi". That made me very sad.
She still strikes out at me because she did not receive immediate and complete acceptance along with a rolled out red carpet. Heck, we were in shock for a few months and then she was soooo nasty to all of us for so long. Everytime we meet, she tells me that she has decided to leave her estate to my DD (Skipping me, my brother and my DS ) Makes a point of this, likes to see if there will be a reaction. Nope, I don't care, whatever...............

I know freak is not the politically correct term and to be honest, what she did is her business and if she is happy, then so be it. When I am trying to speak of her to people who do not know, sometimes the adjectives abound It does make for awkward conversation when trying to introduce her to others and I always hope and pray we don't run into someone I know when she is in town visiting. She wants to be "Aunt" in introductions.............it's just weird. She is also very moody and stops speaking to me for months for some "slight" that I usually am clueless about. When my Brother got married a couple of years ago, my Brother chose to not invite her (they have no relationship). I (not brother) received a very nasty letter over this, it was my fault, I treat her like crap, she is done with me etc....... I had nothing to do with the wedding or the guest list. She was furious with me for 2 years, I finally confronted the issue this summer. She thought that I should have "influenced" my brother to invite her and was furious with me for not doing so. She thought that I did not intervene on her behalf etc......Stupid really. Yesterdays visit was the first since the confrontation and I must say it was less strained and she didn't inform me she was leaving everything to my DD this time

So now you know...............sorry you asked???? Next week I will continue the family saga with My cousin who made it onto CNN and America's Most Wanted (not kidding) When people say "oh, well my family is nuts etc....." one of my friends or my kids or my DH will pop up with "oh no, when it comes to family issues, Melissa wins"

Oh my goodness, Melissa, I am on the floor with your description of your "father".

Words fail me, and that's a rarity!! Did s/he come here to Trinidad, Colorado, to get much of his "work" done? That's the sex change capital of the world, you know. And I'm NOT kidding. It's a destination place to get your ***** lopped off and ******* added.

Needless to say, you DO win the prize for strangest family story of someone that I know. Hands down. Now I know that I have to meet you in person someday because you must be a hoot in the storytelling department. And you don't even have to make anything up!!!

All of a sudden, I am feeling VERY boring!!

Knee: getting better, slowly

Good to hear.

Teacher: We (all 4 of us) discussed it last night and it was decided by DD to start with switching tracks before we consider switching schools. The new track does have strong teachers for the next few years so it is not a tragedy. She will be separated from her BF but their track schedules are similar and she will not have a dramatic change. DD said yesterday that her teacher has been reading them the Henry & Ribsy series (B. Cleary whom I love) and that they haven't been able to finish the book because she can't keep order long enough to read a chapter. She started it in early August when school started! DD wants out.

So does that mean she'll switch over the next few days/weeks? Or at the end of a term? It sounds like it's the right decision. This teacher has had long enough to make some substantive changes, and it doesn't sound like she's ever going to be up to it.

I have to go back to work and digest everything you just wrote, Melissa. There's a lot to think about!!

 

[mamacatnv]

True enough.
Oh my goodness, Melissa, I am on the floor with your description of your "father".
Words fail me, and that's a rarity!! Did s/he come here to Trinidad, Colorado, to get much of his "work" done? That's the sex change capital of the world, you know. And I'm NOT kidding. It's a destination place to get you ***** lopped off and ******* added.

If I didn't laugh at all this I would have been in a padded cell long ago! The scary thing is we look alot alike Although, I am shorter, have smaller feet & hands and take more care in overall appearance than she does, but when we are together the resemblance is unmistakeable and she would be hard to pass off as a "friend".

She was living and working in San Francisco (yeah, go figure, I know ) during the initial "transition" she basically retired from her job of 30+ years, walked away from her house and her small side business and disappeared. She re-appeared about 8 months later, shacked up with another Tranny "April" and residing in Portland, Or. . She had the surgery done in Portland, Or. also (another popular destination with world class specialists) although I have seen that clinic you are referencing on the Discovery Channel. Thailand is another popular destination.(cheaper and way less restrictive than the US)

So does that mean she'll switch over the next few days/weeks? Or at the end of a term? It sounds like it's the right decision. This teacher has had long enough to make some substantive changes, and it doesn't sound like she's ever going to be up to it.

It has been 3 hours and I have not yet heard back from the V.P. As far as I am concerned they should switch her by Monday, due to the track system the longer they wait, she could potentially get behind. Right now yellow(where she is going) is only 2 weeks ahead of green(where she is currently at).

I have to go back to work and digest everything you just wrote, Melissa. There's a lot to think about!!

Feel free to ask any questions, I am actually quite educated on the subject

 

[horseshowmom]

Don't want to be caught playing favorites with the kids!

As long as both of them got forgotten an equal number of times, nobody can claim the other is the favorite!

Ain't that the truth! Personally, I am kinda liking the 40's the best so far. I'm thinking the 50's are going to be great, the kids will be grown and maybe out on their own

I'm the same way. Other than the fact that I'm not in as good shape as I was when I was younger, I much prefer my 40's and don't see any major changes coming with the 50's (I'll be 48 in November). So far, so good!

You might be sorry you asked...............but here goes..............

Lunch yesterday was okay. Food was great!
My Dad at the ripe old age of 50+ decided to pursue sex reassignment surgery, and Did. Dad is now a "she" anatomically, physically etc. She pushed us away, told us "your Father is dead" said she didn't need us and that she had a "new" family. Over time she has mellowed a little and reaches out every once in awhile. She has some very odd views of the world and loves to give parenting advice despite the fact that I grew up in a house with 2 people that never attended an event, never put us into any organized activities, didn't show up for conferences or award ceremonies and spent most of their time telling us that when we were 18 we were on our own. Which would have been strictly enforced but we were both gone at 16

First off, just wow. While I'm not going to tell anybody else what to do with their life, I do think they might should refrain from giving advice considering both of their children were gone by age 16. As a parent yourself now and based on much of what you've said on this thread, I have no doubt that situation would not occur in your house.

Made no effort to help with college, actually never discussed college even tho they both have Degree's themselves.[/B] Very selfish, self centered people.

There again, I realize some people never go to college and not everybody who goes to college has children to wind up going, but I think it's safe to say that most college graduates do have some expectation of their child doing the same. I don't think it's unreasonable for you to look at that situation like you do.

She has nothing to do with my kids (part my DH and part her). She last saw DS when he was 5 and saw DD at about 6 months of age and that was only because she was with me when I went to my Aunt's while She was there. She saw my DD again about 2 years ago and did not acknowledge her at all, didn't even say "hi". That made me very sad.

Considering she's planning on leaving everything to your DD, it does seem like she'd at least recognize her existence, doesn't it?

She still strikes out at me because she did not receive immediate and complete acceptance along with a rolled out red carpet. Heck, we were in shock for a few months and then she was soooo nasty to all of us for so long.

Okay, this is what gets me. While I can have sympathy for pretty much anybody who is in turmoil, I DO expect them to have the same sympathy for the others that they impact. I think anybody should be able to recognize the effect that something as major as having someone go from "father" to "aunt" is going to have on their children (adult or not). I think expecting them to immediately "jump on the bandwagon of excitement" is being very unrealistic and unfair. Your shocked reaction would certainly have been expected.

She is also very moody and stops speaking to me for months for some "slight" that I usually am clueless about. When my Brother got married a couple of years ago, my Brother chose to not invite her (they have no relationship). I (not brother) received a very nasty letter over this, it was my fault, I treat her like crap, she is done with me etc....... I had nothing to do with the wedding or the guest list. She was furious with me for 2 years, I finally confronted the issue this summer. She thought that I should have "influenced" my brother to invite her and was furious with me for not doing so. She thought that I did not intervene on her behalf etc......Stupid really.

Not a rational response on her part. That's between her and your brother. She's striking out at you just because she can. Very unacceptable behavior and that probably contributes to your DH's reactions towards her too.

So now you know...............sorry you asked???? Next week I will continue the family saga with My cousin who made it onto CNN and America's Most Wanted (not kidding) When people say "oh, well my family is nuts etc....." one of my friends or my kids or my DH will pop up with "oh no, when it comes to family issues, Melissa wins"

Well, at least your kids haven't dated stalkers yet!

Knee: getting better, slowly

Teacher: We (all 4 of us) discussed it last night and it was decided by DD to start with switching tracks before we consider switching schools. The new track does have strong teachers for the next few years so it is not a tragedy. She will be separated from her BF but their track schedules are similar and she will not have a dramatic change. DD said yesterday that her teacher has been reading them the Henry & Ribsy series (B. Cleary whom I love) and that they haven't been able to finish the book because she can't keep order long enough to read a chapter. She started it in early August when school started! DD wants out.

Your DD is probably right. I'm a firm believer in discipline first and foremost (not counting the Chihuahua, of course ). I had a teacher have a discussion with me many years ago about how it "really bothered her" that my children (5th graders at that point) were sitting in their desks "all quiet like that" all the time (at that time, she taught 3rd grade). I just raised my eyebrows and smiled (my test scores were the best in the school, thank you very much ).

A few years later, I was at the middle school and had the dubious honor of having 6th graders who had had her in 5th grade. I had been hearing from the 6th grade teachers how awful they were every year, but I generally had 7th and 8th grades back then. That one year, I picked up one of the 6th grade classes.

I have never in my life seen kids like those. They thought they should be able to get up and ramble around the room whenever they wanted. They thought they should be able to talk out whenever and to whomever. They wanted to prop their feet up on their desks and lay in the floor. They "expected" help when they were taking tests (meaning they should be able to come ask you if what they had written down was the correct answer). I could go on and on. Not to mention the kids were woefully behind academically. This woman was Nat'l Board certified (not the other one I've mentioned before) and really thought she was the premier teacher in the entire district.

I don't know if your situation is as bad as that one was, but I know I couldn't have dealt with it, and I don't think my DD could have either.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[horseshowmom]

If I didn't laugh at all this I would have been in a padded cell long ago!

She re-appeared about 8 months later, shacked up with another Tranny "April" and residing in Portland, Or.

Feel free to ask any questions, I am actually quite educated on the subject

Okay, if I understand this correctly, the two men had sex changes to become two women and then established a relationship together. Now that's what I call going the long way around!

No wonder you're a little on the shaken side!

 

[Sandy V.]

Feel free to ask any questions, I am actually quite educated on the subject

I bet you are!!!!

 

[Sandy V.]

Okay, if I understand this correctly, the two men had sex changes to become two women and then established a relationship together. Now that's what I call going the long way around!

No wonder you're a little on the shaken side!

I missed that the first time around, Horseshowmom, but you're right.

Here's a flower from me too, Melissa.