Tagless and Formerly Tagless 4..(its still) PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!

[Smileybug]

Hey ya'll.

My day has been pretty good. How about yours TK? How is the little man doing in his new school?

 

[TarzansKat]

Hey ya'll.

My day has been pretty good. How about yours TK? How is the little man doing in his new school?

Hi, hon! Today was pretty good, it had its ups and downs like any other. I was able to book ADRs for our Sept trip, and finally got it to something resembling what we thought we might do. The new online system and 90 day window with our party size threw me for a loop.

Now, DS in his new school. Honestly it's complicated. Last week, he loved it. He went four straight days without napping (due to two days at school and some weekend activities) and turned into someone I didn't recognize. He was sassing me, and giving me all kinds of attitude and generally mouthing off and saying no.

That's not my child. I think sometimes we don't realize quite how good our children until they really misbehave. So DH and I are now in the process of trying to figure out if it was the new school and perhaps some new influential children, the big life change, or the not napping (which he's clearly not ready to give up completely) or a combination of all that.

So, honestly, I'm not sure how it's going. I hope it goes well. We're going to give it another week or two, but if his behavior continues to deteriorate, I can't see us keeping him there.

It makes me a little misty eyed, you know? I'd love to be a stay at home mom and not have child care issues. I've always wanted to stay at home with him. But I carry our health insurance, and DH covering us would literally double our cost. It's just not financially feasible. We don't make enough. And I only work four days a week, but I feel like it's a waste. A waste of time that could be spent enriching this child.

Sorry. Long vent.

 

[Smileybug]

Hi, hon! Today was pretty good, it had its ups and downs like any other. I was able to book ADRs for our Sept trip, and finally got it to something resembling what we thought we might do. The new online system and 90 day window with our party size threw me for a loop.

Now, DS in his new school. Honestly it's complicated. Last week, he loved it. He went four straight days without napping (due to two days at school and some weekend activities) and turned into someone I didn't recognize. He was sassing me, and giving me all kinds of attitude and generally mouthing off and saying no.

That's not my child. I think sometimes we don't realize quite how good our children until they really misbehave. So DH and I are now in the process of trying to figure out if it was the new school and perhaps some new influential children, the big life change, or the not napping (which he's clearly not ready to give up completely) or a combination of all that.

So, honestly, I'm not sure how it's going. I hope it goes well. We're going to give it another week or two, but if his behavior continues to deteriorate, I can't see us keeping him there.

It makes me a little misty eyed, you know? I'd love to be a stay at home mom and not have child care issues. I've always wanted to stay at home with him. But I carry our health insurance, and DH covering us would literally double our cost. It's just not financially feasible. We don't make enough. And I only work four days a week, but I feel like it's a waste. A waste of time that could be spent enriching this child.

Sorry. Long vent.

First of all....

You know, even when we like something....it can throw us into a tailspin. So maybe he is reacting to the change. Even though he likes it. TK...being a SAHM isn't always the answer either. It sounds like you have a good mix with your son. He is getting the best of both worlds.

 

[creativeamanda]

TK, you will find the best choice for your family. I am sure of it. Thebig thing is you have to remind yourself that you have no regrets. You can't because you can't change things later.

Anywho, I'm, home after an 8 hour drive and sleeping 12 hours. I'll start my trip report soon, but I first need to take a look at those photobucket pictures and do massive amounts of laundry.

 

[TarzansKat]

First of all....

Thanks.

You know, even when we like something....it can throw us into a tailspin. So maybe he is reacting to the change. Even though he likes it. TK...being a SAHM isn't always the answer either. It sounds like you have a good mix with your son. He is getting the best of both worlds.

Well, after having a more normal week this week, he is doing better. He's still being a little sassy, but it's not like it was before, which is good.

And I have been a SAHM, and I do remember what it was like. It's far from perfect, that I know. I guess we always feel like we could be doing more for our children and wondering whether or not we're making the right choices. I do have a good mix for him right now of time with us, family, and school. Hopefully, this is just an adjustment period.

TK, you will find the best choice for your family. I am sure of it. Thebig thing is you have to remind yourself that you have no regrets. You can't because you can't change things later.

You're right. It's just so hard not to second guess myself.

Anywho, I'm, home after an 8 hour drive and sleeping 12 hours. I'll start my trip report soon, but I first need to take a look at those photobucket pictures and do massive amounts of laundry.

I can't wait!

 

[SadieDog]

Hi. It's still raining here and cool. Even worse, it's damp and cool. SO SICK OF RAIN RAIN RAIN.

creativeamands, hope you had a great time.

 

[TarzansKat]

Hi. It's still raining here and cool. Even worse, it's damp and cool. SO SICK OF RAIN RAIN RAIN.

I know, hon. I'm not sure about your neck of the woods, but word has it, it's supposed to be nice on Saturday. Sunny and maybe even hot. I would love to use my Nana's pool, it would be such a nice treat for DS.

 

[SadieDog]

I know, hon. I'm not sure about your neck of the woods, but word has it, it's supposed to be nice on Saturday. Sunny and maybe even hot. I would love to use my Nana's pool, it would be such a nice treat for DS.

We might see some sun Sat too. My brother wants to have a cook out for the 4th. Problem is that his back yard has standing water and mine is sopping wet and muddy near our firepit. Hoping for some quick drying. I don't think we will be as warm as you. Pool sounds fun.

 

[TarzansKat]

We might see some sun Sat too. My brother wants to have a cook out for the 4th. Problem is that his back yard has standing water and mine is sopping wet and muddy near our firepit. Hoping for some quick drying. I don't think we will be as warm as you. Pool sounds fun.

Uck. My parents yard is clay based. Their basement floods and the yard gets sopping wet, so I here you. Fortunately, Nana's on a sand based yard, so it's much nicer at her house. Which is good, because she has the pool.

 

[SadieDog]

Uck. My parents yard is clay based. Their basement floods and the yard gets sopping wet, so I here you. Fortunately, Nana's on a sand based yard, so it's much nicer at her house. Which is good, because she has the pool.

Ahhhh pool. You guys will have fun. Sounds great but it would have to warm up. It's only 60 here and damp feeling.

 

[creativeamanda]

Sadiedog--I can't imagine it only being 60 degrees in July. But we could use some of that rain. . .

 

[SadieDog]

Sadiedog--I can't imagine it only being 60 degrees in July. But we could use some of that rain. . .

I wish I could send you some of this rain.

It's so damp that it feels colder than 60. My sinuses can't take much more of this. UGH

 

[TarzansKat]

Ahhhh pool. You guys will have fun. Sounds great but it would have to warm up. It's only 60 here and damp feeling.

That's the thing. It has to be warm for me to go in, because when you have a four year old who wants to swim, they don't care if that pool water is freezing! They're going in!!!

 

[LegoMom3]

I'm BAAA-aack!


Did'ja miss me?....huh??....huh?!! I can't possibly catch up with this thread so if I missed anything major, someone please fill me in.

Mean Queen are you back from your cruise yet??

creativeamanda, how was your trip??!!!

.

 

[TarzansKat]

HI!!!! I missed you, hon.

Major for me is that my DS started a new preschool two days a week. He's now with my parents just one, and it's been an adjustment, but a welcome one. We've had some behavorial issues, but I think because it's such a huge change, and I'm expecting him to mellow out.

I've decided to go back to school to become a teacher, and I'm in the process of reviewing schools. I think I've finally found one that will work around my work schedule, and that's awesome.

 

[creativeamanda]

Wow, I really missed you, Legomom! We had an awesome time, but I have to admit, I am still very tired!

 

[Smileybug]

Hey ya'll.

LegoMom and creativeamanda I'm glad you are both back safe and sound.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Glad to hear you had fun Amanda!

 

[Smileybug]

Good morning ya'll. Hope its the start of a great weekend for all of you.

 

[DeterminedOne]

Good morning ya'll. Hope its the start of a great weekend for all of you.

Good morning. What'cha up to today?