Team Focker Watch Chat Part 5.5: The Less-Cursed Version

[Muffinygood]

Nobody quotes me anymore...

Heres some pictures of my quick beach trip with Charlie yesterday.

Charlie just hanging out in the Jeep on the way.

Weekapaug Beach

Awwwww. Charlie is so cute! And now I'm homesick for the beach!
Thanks for the pics, Carrie.

MEL

 

[PrincessV]

I have some GOOD News I am getting another House to manage.

Congrats Rosie!

Love it!

90210, OMG I loved it, love the mixing of old characters. Did you see the preview for next week, Kelly's and Erin's mom is back too.

I felt the same way - something for everyone!

Well witchy poo was told, very clearly, I am not moving to the new building with her. Um, she was less than happy The move will happen in the next few weeks Oh and I am very happy about this

YAY Mo!!

I do think, without any conscious effort by me (and I was indeed valedictorian - school was important to me) that he picked up my "everything must be done perfectly" vibe. D'oh.

You're not alone CE - I seem to have inadvertently done the same with Leo.

Alrighty, I deserve an award. I just read 30+ pages of Focker talk. That's dedication.

That it is - 58 Focker Points for you! And wishes for a safe, fun trip!

Hi everyone! Its 4:30am and I can't sleep so I thought I would drop in and let you know I am still alive.

Hi! Wowee, you've had a LOT going on!

It's rainy and everyone is watching Hurricane Ike to make sure he doesn't head our way, guess we'll know for sure after the weekend.

I'm not liking the looks of him. Stay safe Z!

Reporting to you live from Atlantic Beach, NC. I've got my super stalking eyes on looking for Jim Cantore!

DUDE, what are you doing out there?! Get inside crazy woman!

Where is V? Is she working like a crazy woman?

I'm here!

Nobody quotes me anymore...

Here you go!

He is too cute!

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Hanna's on her way toward LL and Kate, so let's all think Easterly thoughts, k?

 

[PrincessV]

I missed quoting this one - THIS is like my fantasy house! Yes, I'm a New England girl at heart; jsut can't take the looong winters.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Beautiful photos Carrie!

 

[Goofyluver]

Fockers I have this thing that is now going to get in the way of my ability to keep up with you. It's my WDW vacation!!!! Tommorrow is a big and busy day. I won't be able to visit.
I will miss everybody, especially HSM - oh and TE!!!
Keep on wishing hanna and Ike away for me please. I'll talk at you when I get back. Be Good!!

Have soooo much fun!!!

Hi everyone! Its 4:30am and I can't sleep so I thought I would drop in and let you know I am still alive.I wish I had time to do a proper catch up but it has been several weeks since I have been on the dis. My computer crashed and we didn't have it for almost two weeks.I have also started a full time job.I haven't worked full time since before the kids were born and it has been a huge adjustment.All four kids are playing sports and I have been leaving the house at 7:30 am and getting back after 9:00pm.then laundry,etc...a little overwhelmed.Anyway I didn't meen to start venting,just wanted to let you know I miss keeping up with all your lives and hopefully this weekend(between going to my first college football game and two of my kids being baptised) I will get a chance to read about how wonderful Fockerfest was.

Welcome back!!!

I really hate job hunting.

Yup. Know how that feels.

Wow. I guess I know why the power was out last night. The WIND is incredible!!! And I went to open the family room windows that look out onto my back yard and we have a HUGE tree down across the yard and into the neighbor's! Whoa! Glad it went the other way, it could've landed on the gazeebo!

MEL

Glad everything's okay though!!!

Nobody quotes me anymore...

Heres some pictures of my quick beach trip with Charlie yesterday.

Charlie just hanging out in the Jeep on the way.

Weekapaug Beach

GORGEOUS!!!! There, we all quoted you!

 

[Goofyluver]

My carpet cleaners aren't here yet...and I only have 2 hours before I become a grandma...so they better hurry up.

OK...here's a picture. The bangs...they suck today. They keep curling. So, ignore the bangs. They usually look better. And I didn't get it colored. Not until Tuesday, so I"ll post an update pic then.

 

[cmp1111]

Reporting to you live from Atlantic Beach, NC. I've got my super stalking eyes on looking for Jim Cantore!

Oh, S'late, be careful and good luck!

i don't know how you do it ce!!! i would lose my mind for sure!

Truly, it's usually a very good balance. I was an only child and lived alone for a few years, so I really value my own time. Then we're usually pretty happy to see each other when he's here, you know? But these next weeks are going to be a little too long. Plus the kids do indeed miss him.

So Sara is still bugging me to send her there, and I tell her... " Uh Sara.. if I do.. I am afraid you will be behind for 6th Grade next year WHEN YOU WOULD GO BACK TO PUBLIC SCHOOL." I will not compromise your education to make you happy.I tried getting you into a new School but I could not. I can not afford the Private Schools , I would love to send you to one." You only get stronger by trials. Yes too many will destroy your spirit if there is too much failure. That is not your problem... you do not want to Try hard.. it needs to come easy or you want to quit."

So she gets mad at me.

Ugh.

And Sarabeth did not get that gene from me like I sort of wish she had...( it can be a curse.. she has the roots of it.. but will not keep pushing if it's hard) she got her Dad's just slip by gene.

That's hard. Because I DO still think school is really important, but I don't want to be too pressure-y on them, either, you know? D is SO smart, but also didn't much like school (until college, when he could study what he wanted) and so I know that could be lurking in there, too.

sounds like fun. maybe you will get a nap today!!!

Already did!

I won $5 last night from a lottery ticket...I`m thinking maybe I should go to Foxwoods for an hour or so...

You seem to be on a streak!

I can vouch for this Very nice to talk too

Aww, thanks!

DId you call her Mrs (Last name) or mom?

Mrs. M. (well, the whole name, but you know how I am.)

SOmething must have been in the air. Jimmy got all weepy going to bed last night. HE didn't want to sleep by himself becasue he will get lonely

Ohhh...

Nobody quotes me anymore...

Hey, I had that other post picked to quote before I read this. Love the pictures!

You're not alone CE - I seem to have inadvertently done the same with Leo.

Dang. I really don't want to be "A's or nothing", but he seems to have gotten it all on his own (as did I, to be honest...) Buzz, not quite so much. But he's so mellow in general...

Hanna's on her way toward LL and Kate, so let's all think Easterly thoughts, k?

Sounds good.

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Well, I got my nap in, but it ate more morning than it should have. I didn't fall right back to sleep, so that by the time I DID fall asleep, it was really too late to be napping, if you KWIM. So now I'm feeling behind.

I took a shower and now I need to run to the gym to turn in the forms for the rec swim team the boys will start the 16th. And I'll go to the grocery store that's over there - it's my favorite, but there's one closer to my house that I usually use if I'm not at the gym.

And you'd think if I was going to the gym I'd exercise, but I HAD to shower - felt really gross - and now I don't want to get all icky again.

Carp. My dad's on the phone. My grandpa is having bleeding again, his back hurts and his lung function isn't good this morning. They moved him from rehab back to a "real" room.

It could be minor, but it could be the final thing... Gah. They're needing to talk to my mom - who's doing a bit better - about the POA forms and such.

 

[Goofyluver]

Carp. My dad's on the phone. My grandpa is having bleeding again, his back hurts and his lung function isn't good this morning. They moved him from rehab back to a "real" room.

It could be minor, but it could be the final thing... Gah. They're needing to talk to my mom - who's doing a bit better - about the POA forms and such.

 

[cmp1111]

OK...here's a picture. The bangs...they suck today. They keep curling. So, ignore the bangs. They usually look better. And I didn't get it colored. Not until Tuesday, so I"ll post an update pic then.

I love it short! You look fantastic!!!

 

[Muffinygood]

OK...here's a picture. The bangs...they suck today. They keep curling. So, ignore the bangs. They usually look better. And I didn't get it colored. Not until Tuesday, so I"ll post an update pic then.

Love it, even with the bangs I'm supposed to ignore... Hottie!

That's hard. Because I DO still think school is really important, but I don't want to be too pressure-y on them, either, you know? D is SO smart, but also didn't much like school (until college, when he could study what he wanted) and so I know that could be lurking in there, too.

Yes, it's important to not put too much pressure, but to let them know that you expect them to try their hardest. Whatever grade that produces is ok with me! And, you must let me know if you are struggling, so we can get help!

Dang. I really don't want to be "A's or nothing", but he seems to have gotten it all on his own (as did I, to be honest...) Buzz, not quite so much. But he's so mellow in general...

I say that about SD everytime they ask me, "Is he stressed about school? Do you put alot of pressure on him to get good grades?" NO. He puts the pressure on HIMSELF!!!

Carp. My dad's on the phone. My grandpa is having bleeding again, his back hurts and his lung function isn't good this morning. They moved him from rehab back to a "real" room.

It could be minor, but it could be the final thing... Gah. They're needing to talk to my mom - who's doing a bit better - about the POA forms and such.

Sorry honey! for you and Grandpa. How is your mom doing?

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Hi V! Glad to see you! Hope that you guys are safe from the storms coming. I'm crossing fingers for S'late, Kate and LL!!!! Be careful girls!

I'm almost done cleaning the upstairs. I just have to put the rugs back in the bathrooms after they dry. WHEW! Felt good to get something NORMAL done though. I think I'll follow CE's lead and go shower!

<MEL

 

[kykatt2]

Katt - I didn't forget you hair. I just haven't had a second to get to UPS. I will get it to you I PROMISE!

I'm not in a rush for it... so you're good. I just so glad you got it for me.

I missed quoting this one - THIS is like my fantasy house! Yes, I'm a New England girl at heart; jsut can't take the looong winters.

Yeah instead you gamble with the sometimes LONG "Hurricane Season" where you COULD be left Home less if the right one comes around. But it's a Gamble you are willing to take.. to have you in Warm weather and close to the "Mouse"....

I am beginning to Think Florida had 3 seasons... Tourist Season, Hurricane Season... and 'Gator Season... ( and depending on the way you look at it.. all three CAN BE YEAR ROUND)

BTW.. during Hurricane Season... don't forget to let in your "Pet 'Gator"

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[TEminnie]

Hey friends--

first day off in a while......and actually making fruit salad for a work lunch now! (but just running in for the lunch and that's all!)

Love the hair cut Jen!

And Love the Charlie beach pics! He's cute!


Katt--how is she doing in school so far this year? I know you were worried........and kids always want to be with their friends whether that's in another school or state so that's hard to please..........and when you do try to work it out, they change friends!

Going to see the Hokies play tomorrow!
Katt--what;s the weather calling for? Hope not too hot.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

WTG A - THe next A-Rod

After A went to bed I asked K about this and, apparently, A hit it really far but it didn't go over the fence. Little liar.

I never remember school being fun, until I got to college

Me too! And it wasn't the classes that were fun...

Nobody quotes me anymore...

Heres some pictures of my quick beach trip with Charlie yesterday.

Charlie just hanging out in the Jeep on the way.

Weekapaug Beach

He's so happy! What a cutie!
I'd love to live in that house too, V!

OK...here's a picture. The bangs...they suck today. They keep curling. So, ignore the bangs. They usually look better. And I didn't get it colored. Not until Tuesday, so I"ll post an update pic then.

It's so cute! That is not the face of the official ZPS detector, is it? You look to quiet for that!

Truly, it's usually a very good balance. I was an only child and lived alone for a few years, so I really value my own time. Then we're usually pretty happy to see each other when he's here, you know? But these next weeks are going to be a little too long. Plus the kids do indeed miss him.

Carp. My dad's on the phone. My grandpa is having bleeding again, his back hurts and his lung function isn't good this morning. They moved him from rehab back to a "real" room.

It could be minor, but it could be the final thing... Gah. They're needing to talk to my mom - who's doing a bit better - about the POA forms and such.

I'm sorry, CE. We're here for you.

 

[TEminnie]

Tourist Season, Hurricane Season... and 'Gator Season.

Well, if you are a Univ of Miami OR a Univ of Florida fan.........then 2 of them apply!


............It's Hokie season now!...............no, it's not Wildcat season.................

 

[Goofyluver]

It's so cute! That is not the face of the official ZPS detector, is it? You look to quiet for that!

Bwahahahahahahaha!!!!

 

[kykatt2]

Hey friends--



Katt--how is she doing in school so far this year? I know you were worried........and kids always want to be with their friends whether that's in another school or state so that's hard to please..........and when you do try to work it out, they change friends!

Going to see the Hokies play tomorrow!
Katt--what;s the weather calling for? Hope not too hot.

Worse... is the friend changing.. at the school you stay at and have been at since K. Let's just say my Attitude SUCKS on this.. and I'll leave it there.

Weather at VT tomorrow... Bring your Poncho.. Should be around 80 degrees but breezy and "Hanna" could make it Rainy

 

[boysmom5150]

Hi everyone
Sorry Ive been MIA AGAIN. It has been crazy with school starting. Hopefully it will slow down a bit and I can catch up on all the TRs and such around here.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Happy started 1st grade and LOVES it. THis is his 1st year doing full time and he is handling it great. The teach is great too although he will get 45-60 mins of homework daily .He had homework the 1st day.
Bashful started pre-k3 yesterday and LOVED it to. There were so many kids crying in his class the poor teacher didnt no where to turn to. Bashful was looking at them like they had 3 heads asking them "whats the matta" and "dont cry kid, go play" Thats my boy .

I hope everyones start to school went smoothly

Here are my babies on their 1st day
This is Happys 1st day

And this is Bashfuls 1st day

Ok hopefully Ill be back later to start my catch up.See you later

 

[kykatt2]

Well, if you are a Univ of Miami OR a Univ of Florida fan.........then 2 of them apply!

THAT WHAT I WAS IMPLYING... Then again there is "Scalping Season" ( "Seminoles)

 

[PrincessV]

Jen it's super cute! But wait - aren't you curly? Are you blowdrying and straightneing every day?!

Carp. My dad's on the phone. My grandpa is having bleeding again, his back hurts and his lung function isn't good this morning. They moved him from rehab back to a "real" room.

It could be minor, but it could be the final thing... Gah. They're needing to talk to my mom - who's doing a bit better - about the POA forms and such.

Sedning you all mnay virtual hugs sweetie.

Hi V! Glad to see you! Hope that you guys are safe from the storms coming.

Hi Mel! Thanks - looks like we'll need a lot of luck this year...

Yeah instead you gamble with the sometimes LONG "Hurricane Season" where you COULD be left Home less if the right one comes around. But it's a Gamble you are willing to take.. to have you in Warm weather and close to the "Mouse"....

You've got it!

I am beginning to Think Florida had 3 seasons... Tourist Season, Hurricane Season... and 'Gator Season...

GO GATORS!!

Well, if you are a Univ of Miami OR a Univ of Florida fan.........then 2 of them apply!

Tomorrow night - it's the BIG face-off between UF and UM!

 

[TEminnie]

THAT WHAT I WAS IMPLYING... Then again there is "Scalping Season" ( "Seminoles)

he he he........I get it!


gotta check in my Disney box to see if I have any $1 ponchos left! .............cause it didn't rain on MY Disney trip!