Something About Nothing #3..........

[RVGal]

I started browsing around looking at other (series) books, and I just could not resist buying him the first book in another series. Name of the book? The Day My Butt Went Psycho Oh c'mon...ya know it's funny....how can ya resist??

One of Joshua's favorite books is Walter the Farting Dog. He laughs his way through that one every time we read it. When he is ready to step up to longer books, I'm planning on the Captain Underpants series. He also reads stuff like the Scrambled States of America. I'm all for reading should be educational sometimes, but sometimes it should just be FUN.

 

[damo]

did anyone here notice my grass skirt on the tag?

brab saw it last night on the other thread.

Soooo jealous. You get all the cool tags!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

janet gots a beefcake husband

DH = Prime Beef on the hoofto serve man

Ah, now I get the millhunk reference. I'm a little slow sometimes. Who am I kidding? I'm a little slow a lot of the time.

I had heard once Simpsons opened, it would close and be replaced with something else....Hope not...DH really enjoys that show

If true, let's hope they replace it with something better.

Interesting day today. Yeah.

I'm trying to get people to PM me, stop foiling my secrets!

I was getting ready to fuss, then I saw your other post. I sent you a PM instead.

Oh, you can call me Star. Robert's the name, musical theatre is the game......when I can afford to do a show.

Musical theater, huh? My 16 yr. old son discovered he likes acting this year. His voice really needs work though. He started voice lessons a couple weeks ago, & goes once a week. We're pleased with his progress, so far. He's really excited about it, because he wants to do a one man, musical in thespian competition next year. Plus, the drama teacher is now planning an end of year musical now that she thinks he'll be ready for it. Apparently, she only had girls to sing before. Anyway, it's great to have someone to talk about acting to. I didn't know anything about it, until this year, & am trying to absorb all the info I can. I hope you don't mind me bugging you for info occasionally.

YEA!!!!! And tonite is my last midnite shift!!! I'm so happy to be off of that shift. I'm a nurse and 3rd shift is very tiring. Well, everyone have a great FRIDAY!!!

Happy Friday to you too.

Good morning and happy Friday!

BTW...I got stuck in the elevator at work with three others this morning.

I would have been freaking out. I hope the rest of your day is a great one.

P.S. Who watched the Xavier/WVU game last night? I'm sorry, Jennifer. It was a great game, but I'm sorry WVU lost in OT.
xxx

I watched bits of it. As usual, our team got switched to that one. I had to watch the Heels on my PC, & had the Xavier/WVU game muted on the TV. I watch during commercials & halftime of our game. That was a crazy game. I thought they were going to blow WVU out, at 1st. WVU ended up representing very well. I'm sure they'll be competing with the big boys every year now. Bob Huggins is a good coach. They did well, when they signed him.

Have fun partying with your hubby.

morning homies
I have a wicked head cold today - came on yesterday afternoon
took kbean to school, taking cbean to school now, cleaning up, taking fbean to school at noon then coming home for a nap

that is my day in a nutshell

the brightness from the screen is hurting my eyes, darn sinus pressure and headache....will try to post more later

tricia - glad to hear joshua is a bit better and please know that carol is in my thoughts and prayers

Hope you feel better after your nap.

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!


Now, I know that you all know I am NOT a morning person....so, why so happy you ask??? Well....first, short work day today Bubba has midterm karate test tonite, so I'm gettin' done work around 5

Second, I'm going to pay off our cruise today!

Third, found out last night that our tax return takes care of our whole vacation...not just the cruise, but our whole vacation.... (with some leftover )

This is really good news, because I really wasn't sure if we'd owe, or get some back! See, you guys don't know this (cuz the 'house' wasn't dun being built yet) that in Nov. 2006 I made a very risky move changing salons. I didn't know how it would affect me financially, but apparently my bold move paid off....record tax return! So, DH is relieved and so very happy......now he wants to shop for a big, no, scratch that, a huge new tv I dunno....we'll see.....money must be spent on vacation first

Anyhow...to all those who have the weekend off: It's Friday! Enjoy payday!

Party at Barb's house! She's paying!

 

[damo]

What really got the argument between me and DW was that she told me she didn't know he was skipping school today until he left just right as I was picking her up from work last night and she didn't tell me until he called this morning and thats the biggest problem we have right now is that when ever I punish him she turns around and say go ahead don't mind what I say and go figure yes I might only be step dad and may forgot to tell you guys that but I don't see it that way cause I have raised him since he was 6 months old and his real dad won't have anything to do with him and ever since MIL and FIL said to tell him at age 9 its been like your not my dad even though he has not said it to me but he feels like I pick on him when I try to tell him every action has a consiqince (know I spelled that wrong ) and he seems to think he can get away with anything and when I tell DW that she yells and says I am picking on him and just found out friends aunt is putting them up so no worry there.
Sorry don't want to throw this on you guys but no one else will listen and you homies are the only friends I have

Lawrence, I agree with Mac. You and your wife really need to sit down and agree that you will be a united front. You need to support each other no matter how stupid the discipline or consequence may be. Your sons will very quickly lose respect for you if it seems like you are the odd man out. And you need to follow through on your consequences. If he breaks a rule, you have to punish him the way you said you would. Parents have to stick to their guns and don't back down on what you say. It is so confusing and misleading for kids when their consequences change depending on what parent or what mood you may be in. Perhaps you need to sit down with him, make out a list of your expectations and your consequences, and stick with it!

 

[ky07]

Lawrence, I agree with Mac. You and your wife really need to sit down and agree that you will be a united front. You need to support each other no matter how stupid the discipline or consequence may be. Your sons will very quickly lose respect for you if it seems like you are the odd man out. And you need to follow through on your consequences. If he breaks a rule, you have to punish him the way you said you would. Parents have to stick to their guns and don't back down on what you say. It is so confusing and misleading for kids when their consequences change depending on what parent or what mood you may be in. Perhaps you need to sit down with him, make out a list of your expectations and your consequences, and stick with it!

I agree with you guys 100 % and I think why DW does the things she does is because he will be 17 this year and is worried when he turns 18 he will leave and I told her even a moma bird lets her babies leave the nest and she has to think about the other one thats got 6 more years to go and does everthing big brother does .

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Jodie, forgot to mention: I don't watch CA or the bball.....what I DID learn last nite was that Tammy's Tarheels are North Carolina (right?) and I picked them all the way to the end....or coming in 2nd at the Finals (can't remember)....So, guess I'm rootin' for Heels too?? (How blonde is THAT?? Didn't even know it? )

You're right. My Heels are the University of North Carolina Tarheels. I checked your brackets & you have Memphis beating the Heels in the final game. No worries! You can redeem yourself by pulling for the Heels to win it all. After all, you didn't know better, right?

You may call me your "Exhaulted 'Nanner Keeper"[/B

All hail, Exhaulted Nanner Keeper

because some salons actually charge you MORE money if you have longer roots to take care of.... Longer roots = more product & time = more money (at least, I charge more)

Gotta pay for those vacations some way.

Tell you guys how bad things get with your kids when they hit teenage years .
My DS 16 wanted to go with friend to Orlando to go to WrestleMania and of course the only one he half way listens to is DW and she told him he could and finnally I gave in and that is this Sunday and was told they where leaving right after school today and learned last night that he was spending the night with his friend and thought it made sense but what I didn't see coming was that he didn't go to school and they headed out to Orlando last night and DW says I am getting upset over nothing and yet his grades are bad and missing a day of school is not helping.
So my question is am I right to get upset or should I just keep my mouth shut like a good little boy

Did he know they were leaving early all along, or did the parent in the other family decide to leave early? I'd find that out 1st. Of course, you should be mad that he wasn't totally honest with you, if in fact that is the case. I have to say, it really sounds like something a typical teenage boy would do. Scratch that! It sounds like something a typical high school boy would do. Middle schoolers are easier, in our experience. In HS they have more freedom, which makes constantly monitoring them much harder. If someone would have tried to tell me how much different Kenny would be in HS vs. elementary & middle school, I would have told them, "Not my son". "He knows better." I really don't think he lied to us about anything, when he was younger. He told us everything. Sometimes, TMI for a mom to hear. He still tells us a lot, & some of it is still TMI. I would no longer be shocked, if he lied to me though. High School boys & girls are a different breed of kid. You can't ground them forever. As Damo said, you have to pick your battles. I guess you just need to decide if it bothers you enough to be one of those battles. Only you know that. Good luck. Parenting isn't easy.

Joshua slept well last night and ate half a biscuit (w/ honey) for breakfast this morning. He's had his meds and seems to be doing okay. I'll feel better when he is eating and acting completely normal again, but we seem to be moving in that direction so I try not to worry.

Carol had more blood tests this morning and they are moving her to a private room. She's been in a semi-private all this time. If they are moving her, I'm assuming they plan to keep her for awhile. Sigh.

Good news about Joshua. I hope he continues to improve rapidly. Sorry, about Carol. You guys are in my prayers.

Everyone should take a look at the new Simpsons photos!!!

http://ioacentral.com/resort_updates/simpsons_exterior_construction/index.htm

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out as soon as I get caught up.

I've been watching the Citrus Bowl being prepared for this weekend all week now. This morning they had ALL the lights on with the search lights and strobes...it was pretty cool looking at 6am.

When I think Citrus Bowl, I think college football. What is the CB this weekend?

Ok off to the last set of stores today . Need to get a 8x10 frame in espresso , need clay to finish a school project and I need to get some kind of small scrap book for our pictures from like I am guessing 3 or 4 years ago . Me and DH went to Aruba and I really want to scrap them now that I started to scrap more and more . Ok gotta run . Ck in later to see the homies .

I'm glad you're feeling better. Sounds like the pain meds are doing their job.

Yeah - but what you should be doing is checking out Ellen and seeing if those stinking walls are down at the Simpsons ride yet ......sheesh......forget about being stuck in elevators and working!!

I don't really care about Ellen, but ITA about checking the status of the Simpson's ride. I hope someone gets a chance to check out Ellen for those who are interesting though.

 

[RVGal]

Step or not, if you are the primary father figure in his life, he has to treat you with respect. Your wife needs to understand that she isn't doing him any favors by letting him get away with stuff... especially if he feels like he can turn to her to bail him out of the punishments. He'll have to learn eventually that certain things get punished. Better to learn that at home, where the punishment is something tolerable like being grounded or losing a privelege... than to learn it later in the real world, where the punishment could be something like losing a job or getting thrown in jail.

You guys will figure it out. As long as you are trying to do what is best for each other, I'm sure it'll work out fine.

 

[macraven]

Saint Lawrence, as long as your dw is an enabler, this friction will continue.


you love that boy as your own.
step son is not in your vocabulary. he IS your son.


it was a packaged deal when you and mary eva married.
you married her and the son.


mom's can be more emotional than logical sometimes when it comes to teenagers. looking back you and dw probably balance each other out and your son is getting the best of both parents.

think about that.


i agree with damo's statements to you.

if you are not an united front, you will continue to bicker with your spouse over the son. that is not productive and gives the 16 year old the idea of who to go to when he wants something.

talk to son when he returns.
talk to him alone and ask him why he had to go to orlando that way with skipping school. let him know you did give him permission for the trip and you accepted that he would hold up his end of the bargain and improve in school.

when he is back in school, hopefully he will apply himself so he is not on the 5 year program for his diploma.

with each experience our kids go through, we can only hope that they learn something from it. sometimes teens mature by going through situations and having to take responsibility for themselves.

with common sense, he will learn that it takes money to do things for pleasure like this trip he is on.

he doesn't have a choice on getting an education.
he has to or he will never be on his own.

 

[macraven]

lawrence, be thankful that your son is a normal teen.

it could be worse.

 

[ky07]

Step or not, if you are the primary father figure in his life, he has to treat you with respect. Your wife needs to understand that she isn't doing him any favors by letting him get away with stuff... especially if he feels like he can turn to her to bail him out of the punishments. He'll have to learn eventually that certain things get punished. Better to learn that at home, where the punishment is something tolerable like being grounded or losing a privelege... than to learn it later in the real world, where the punishment could be something like losing a job or getting thrown in jail.

You guys will figure it out. As long as you are trying to do what is best for each other, I'm sure it'll work out fine.

Thats what I keep trying to tell him that if he thinks he can keep getting away with stuff it will come back to haunt him like if he does anthing wrong when he turns 18 that his mother or grandmother won't be able to get him out of it and when ever I tell Dw she says why do you keep bringing up jail and just won't listen but I guess this is where our wedding vows come in for better or worse

 

[keishashadow]

Yeah - but what you should be doing is checking out Ellen and seeing if those stinking walls are down at the Simpsons ride yet ......sheesh......forget about being stuck in elevators and working!!

well, he was traumatized in the TOT today

Tell you guys how bad things get with your kids when they hit teenage years .
My DS 16 wanted to go with friend to Orlando to go to WrestleMania and of course the only one he half way listens to is DW and she told him he could and finnally I gave in and that is this Sunday and was told they where leaving right after school today and learned last night that he was spending the night with his friend and thought it made sense but what I didn't see coming was that he didn't go to school and they headed out to Orlando last night and DW says I am getting upset over nothing and yet his grades are bad and missing a day of school is not helping.
So my question is am I right to get upset or should I just keep my mouth shut like a good little boy

blame it on the mrs, take notes; if the crap hits the fan down the road; remind her of her transgression & step in

because some salons actually charge you MORE money if you have longer roots to take care of.... Longer roots = more product & time = more money (at least, I charge more)



I HAVE to have it paid in full by Tues, April 1st (no joke)....so, letting it go a week beforehand isn't going to cut it for me



Good luck! That is MY condition of new tv...wall mounted w/ new ent. center around it.... haveta put all my family pix somewhere now...don't I? My DH is a procrastinator too...but, with the nice weather coming around the corner, maybe he'll be inspired

yep, she does charge me double; i like to go @ least 4 months during some part of the year just to give my hair a break from the stress of coloring

i keep forgetting you are sooooooo close, my final pmt is due in july or august as i recall? need to keep an eye on it since i need to add the trip insurance beforehand

i was beaching about not having anywhere for my pics & disney crap

and janet -

don't worry.....the force will protect your nanners

long as they don't get

assimilated

when my good son wakes up tomorrow, i will have him show me how to post the pics i took.

when i came home, the bad kitty here ate, yes i said ate, parts of my painted white wicker hamper in the hallway.


i think i would prefer popcorn over hampers.

i can't have plants, flowers or feathers - they need their hairball helpers.

Lawrence, I agree with Mac. You and your wife really need to sit down and agree that you will be a united front. You need to support each other no matter how stupid the discipline or consequence may be. Your sons will very quickly lose respect for you if it seems like you are the odd man out. And you need to follow through on your consequences. If he breaks a rule, you have to punish him the way you said you would. Parents have to stick to their guns and don't back down on what you say. It is so confusing and misleading for kids when their consequences change depending on what parent or what mood you may be in. Perhaps you need to sit down with him, make out a list of your expectations and your consequences, and stick with it!

eventually, need to have eachother's backs in front of jr...hash it out behind closed doors is my MO...and never turn your back on kids either (ala a wild animal) . this too shall pass, don't forget; being a parent isn't a popularity contest...what can kids do, fire you. Good time to talk about it when he's out of town imo.

tammy - always wondered where peeps from beautiful FLA went on vacation - since you have the best of all worlds, all the time . I wouldn't even want to drive to Ontario from NC (course i'm not keen on the drive to PIT either from that neck of woods lol), how long to Montreal?

It's 37 degrees here, never did warm up; tennis game still on - they are wacked

 

[tarheelmjfan]

did i ever tell you the story of how my middle son stuck his head in a gallon of paint? he was almost 3 at that time. we were so glad he wasn't school age yet..

I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but you have to admit, that's pretty hilarious. Got any pics? That's definitely a Kodak moment.

did anyone here notice my grass skirt on the tag?

I noticed it last night. It's very cool, & a great way to remember your trip.

Well....while yous were all busy yappin', I was PAYIN OFF MY CRUISE! That's right...my invoice now sez Paid In Full Guess they HAVETA let us on the boat now, huh??

Then, after that, I returned the one swimsuit Bubba didn't choose (bought him 2 cuz I couldn't make up my mind and let him pick when i got home)...and on my way to return it, I saw a couple shirts for DH...so, bought them

Oops, I forgot to warn you that the extra money you got won't last long. Cruise shopping is addicting.

What really got the argument between me and DW was that she told me she didn't know he was skipping school today until he left just right as I was picking her up from work last night and she didn't tell me until he called this morning and thats the biggest problem we have right now is that when ever I punish him she turns around and say go ahead don't mind what I say and go figure yes I might only be step dad and may forgot to tell you guys that but I don't see it that way cause I have raised him since he was 6 months old and his real dad won't have anything to do with him and ever since MIL and FIL said to tell him at age 9 its been like your not my dad even though he has not said it to me but he feels like I pick on him when I try to tell him every action has a consiqince (know I spelled that wrong ) and he seems to think he can get away with anything and when I tell DW that she yells and says I am picking on him and just found out friends aunt is putting them up so no worry there.
Sorry don't want to throw this on you guys but no one else will listen and you homies are the only friends I have

Oh Lawrence, sorry things are tough now. You've raised him & you are his dad. You should be treated as such. I hope you guys find a common ground soon.

One of Joshua's favorite books is Walter the Farting Dog. He laughs his way through that one every time we read it. When he is ready to step up to longer books, I'm planning on the Captain Underpants series. He also reads stuff like the Scrambled States of America. I'm all for reading should be educational sometimes, but sometimes it should just be FUN.

Kenny has those. They're really cute books. When he gets older, get him the Wrinkle in Time Series. It's a great series. I enjoyed reading them with Kenny. Barb, you may want to get them for Bubba too. He's probably enjoy them now.

 

[ky07]

I guess my biggest concern is for him being so far away and us not being there if something happens and I guess I am just a big worry wort and don't like having my kids that far away and tried to tell him yes I understand its wrestling and you like it plus its orlando and you love the place just like we do and I just don't see the big deal cause he knows we will be going in July

 

[macraven]

Thats what I keep trying to tell him that if he thinks he can keep getting away with stuff it will come back to haunt him like if he does anthing wrong when he turns 18 that his mother or grandmother won't be able to get him out of it and when ever I tell Dw she says why do you keep bringing up jail and just won't listen but I guess this is where our wedding vows come in for better or worse

in illinois, a 17 year old can go to jail depending on the situation.
it is horrible and a nightmare.

i hope you never have to live thru that.

I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but you have to admit, that's pretty hilarious. Got any pics? That's definitely a Kodak moment.




I noticed it last night. It's very cool, & a great way to remember your trip.


Oh Lawrence, sorry things are tough now. You've raised him & you are his dad. You should be treated as such. I hope you guys find a common ground soon.

if i posted those pics of the "incidents" that happened thru the years, i am sure children and family services would have taken them away............



hey, what a great idea !!

maybe i can do that now.
and hope they will take them away.............

I guess my biggest concern is for him being so far away and us not being there if something happens and I guess I am just a big worry wort and don't like having my kids that far away and tried to tell him yes I understand its wrestling and you like it plus its orlando and you love the place just like we do and I just don't see the big deal cause he knows we will be going in July

it is the youth in him that is acting this way.
of course he knows he is going in july, but heck, take off on a road trip with a buddy for a once in a life time wrestling event and knowing you have a bed for the nights there...........

this is why parents get gray hair



he thinks he is grown up and can make decisions.
that is where the problem lays.

teen boys can rebel and make everyone's life miserable.

been there 4 times and still going thru it since 3 of them now live back at home.....


lawrence, it all will work out in the long run.
things have a way to have a happy ending after all is said and done.

 

[damo]

So we have figured out our next family vacation. Both kids are done school end of April so...May 1 we are driving down to Williamsburg for two days. Staying at the new Holiday Inn Gateway in a two bedroom suite (around $200/night). Busch Gardens Europe has a deal on for $67 you get 7 consecutive days. We haven't ridden it since Griffon or Darkcastle have arrived so we are looking forward to it. We expect that there shouldn't be a ton of people there on a Friday in early May, so hopefully it will be good. We'll spend half SAturday there as well.

Then, we'll drive to Myrtle Beach and stay at the Dunes Village in a two bedroom. They have a stay two nights get one free and they have a water park. We've never been to Myrtle Beach. We'll spend Sunday at Hard Rock Park. It will be in soft opening but is open from 10-10, so that should work. Then we'll spend a day enjoying Myrtle Beach and then drive down to our house for 5 or 6 days and then back home.

Can't wait to get the kids down to see the house!

 

[ky07]

So we have figured out our next family vacation. Both kids are done school end of April so...May 1 we are driving down to Williamsburg for two days. Staying at the new Holiday Inn Gateway in a two bedroom suite (around $200/night). Busch Gardens Europe has a deal on for $67 you get 7 consecutive days. We haven't ridden it since Griffon or Darkcastle have arrived so we are looking forward to it. We expect that there shouldn't be a ton of people there on a Friday in early May, so hopefully it will be good. We'll spend half SAturday there as well.

Then, we'll drive to Myrtle Beach and stay at the Dunes Village in a two bedroom. They have a stay two nights get one free and they have a water park. We've never been to Myrtle Beach. We'll spend Sunday at Hard Rock Park. It will be in soft opening but is open from 10-10, so that should work. Then we'll spend a day enjoying Myrtle Beach and then drive down to our house for 5 or 6 days and then back home.

Can't wait to get the kids down to see the house!

That sounds fun Damo

 

[tarheelmjfan]

tammy - always wondered where peeps from beautiful FLA went on vacation - since you have the best of all worlds, all the time . I wouldn't even want to drive to Ontario from NC (course i'm not keen on the drive to PIT either from that neck of woods lol), how long to Montreal?

For the first 5 yrs. or so we lived here, we spent all our vacations in the state. That is, other than trips to NC to see family. It was very convenient. Then, we realized there was a great big world out there we were missing out on. This years trips, other than the one with my sisters, will be the closest vacations to home we've taken in a while. Now, I just need to choose 1 or 2 destinations.

It's 37 degrees here, never did warm up; tennis game still on - they are wacked

Bundle up & take a blanket. That reminds me of football season in NC.

I guess my biggest concern is for him being so far away and us not being there if something happens and I guess I am just a big worry wort and don't like having my kids that far away and tried to tell him yes I understand its wrestling and you like it plus its orlando and you love the place just like we do and I just don't see the big deal cause he knows we will be going in July

If you didn't worry, you wouldn't be a good parent. Sometimes, I think our kids make a special effort to drive us crazy. You're not alone. We're right there with you.

if i posted those pics of the "incidents" that happened thru the years, i am sure children and family services would have taken them away............



hey, what a great idea !!

maybe i can do that now.
and hope they will take them away.............

Nah, they'd decide they're too much trouble & send them back. At least, that's what we tell Kenny.

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-
Sorry I haven't been here since yest. afternoon. DH was not feeling well last night and vomitted during the night. He did feel a little better this morning so he did go into work today.
Chrissy vomitted in her bed this morning before she got up. It was all over her pillow,sheets, etc. Sorry TMI. So DH has the touch of the flu and Chrissy had the stomach flu, but she seems to be feeling better now.
I am very tired today, taking care of Chrissy,etc.
I wanted to take the kids out today, but of course couldn't b/c of Chrissy(kids are still on Spring break). This flu thing sucks

Anyways, I also wanted to get an opinion on a hotel. Has anyone stayed at the Royal Plaza Resort in Downtown Disney? Is it a good hotel?
I got one of those Mousesavers emails lately on they have some kind of special rate going on. I wanted to get an opinion first from you homies, if anyone has stayed there or is familiar with the resort. Thanks.
I know I should check out the resort board, but I haven't had a chance to go over there yet.


St. Lawrence- I'm sorry to hear what you are going thru with your DS I don't have much advice, as I don't have any teens yet.
But Mac and others seem to have given you great advice
Hang in there

Tricia- glad to hear Joshua is doing better
You hang in there, too.

Hi to Mac and all
Mac- I like your new hula tag!

Forgot to mention- April birthdays. Mac, are you listening? Both Chrissy and Matthew's birthday is next Friday April 4. THey will be turning 11 already! Yikes!

 

[Metro West]

When I think Citrus Bowl, I think college football. What is the CB this weekend?

Wrestlemania and they're expecting 70K fans this Sunday night!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

did the cat want to be grabbed?

I usually end up with a cat sleeping by my feet, so it won't matter.