Team Focker Watch Chat - the 10th anniversary thread!

[PrincessV]

On a much lighter note... remember my bizarre-o night out two weekends ago? VIP seating and Italian Guy?! Finally got pictures:

I think the look on my face says it all!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning. Nothing good about it.

Leo and I had a long talk last night and the situation is far worse than I'd imagined. He's being bullied, big-time. He said lots of the kids are man, just as his teacher told me, but 3 boys are actively bullying him, including hitting him in the head, kicking him, punching him in the stomach, using "bad words", and threatening "I'll punch you in the face." No wonder my poor baby never has much to say about school and is withdrawn there; he's just trying to stay safe. He said he's reported incidents to teachers, but nothing changes and he fears retribution from the offenders, so he doesn't tell anymore. He's living every single day in fear and distrust of authority - NOT a recipe for a happy school environment.

On a much lighter note... remember my bizarre-o night out two weekends ago? VIP seating and Italian Guy?! Finally got pictures:

I think the look on my face says it all!

OMG, V!

 

[rachel3]

Morning. Nothing good about it.

Leo and I had a long talk last night and the situation is far worse than I'd imagined. He's being bullied, big-time. He said lots of the kids are man, just as his teacher told me, but 3 boys are actively bullying him, including hitting him in the head, kicking him, punching him in the stomach, using "bad words", and threatening "I'll punch you in the face." No wonder my poor baby never has much to say about school and is withdrawn there; he's just trying to stay safe. He said he's reported incidents to teachers, but nothing changes and he fears retribution from the offenders, so he doesn't tell anymore. He's living every single day in fear and distrust of authority - NOT a recipe for a happy school environment.

I sent an email to his teacher this morning, explaining everything he told me and asking what our options are. I specifically said I want him separated from the bullies. I don't know what will happen form here.

Thanks for all the hugs; it helps.

wow! the school needs to take this seriously. this stuff starting in 1st grade is just ridiculous! they have to put a stop to it now.

On a much lighter note... remember my bizarre-o night out two weekends ago? VIP seating and Italian Guy?! Finally got pictures:

I think the look on my face says it all!

okay must've missed this story! but the look on your face is priceless!

 

[cmp1111]

Rachel - vent away. I can understand your frustration.

V - I'm so sorry. He is such a great kid. My thoughts are with you both.

And I missed the story, too - but I love the picture.

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I decided to come home for an hour between my tennis-es because I am starting to feel a migraine and thought I'd better get some meds in me, quick. I think I'm going to try to lay down for about 15-20 to let them get to work. It's not awful yet, but I didn't want to let it get awful, if you KWIM.

So, I'll check back later.

 

[TEminnie]

Got Ab to school cause she didn't want to miss chemisty but she is already texting me that she feels like crap. I took off today anyway so I can run back.


.........and the dang goats still won't go under their mobile home.......and they looked so miserable getting all wet.........and Daran is in DC this week............so I slipped in and let them into the barnyard..........sh!!.........I told them not to eat any of the new little growing grass yet...........so we'll see.

 

[KatGarcia]

Rachel- vent away! It really is sad that so many people waste time of people like you, whoa re really there to care and help.

V- So sorry about Leo. Too many of our Focker Kiddos are getting bullied! It's just not cool! Honestly since I have no kids I don't have much authority to make a statement but I don't get other people's kids who are bullies. Didn't you teach your kids not to bully?To be nice to other kids? Leo is such a great kid, you did a great job with him. I really hope this gets sorted out quickly.

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It's kitchen cleaning day. I am about to get KCs butt up and we are ripping apart this kitchen! Everything is coming out of the closets and being cleaned and reorganized. Then we are switching over to all my new coffee themed stuff from my "apples and oranges theme". Then the whole house will be done!

I slept like a person again yesterday- very happy about it!

I think we are going to hit IKEA tomorrow and do some serious furniture choosing (prob not buying but we need to make a choice) and get some good cheap eats there too!

Hopefully today the 2 people coming to buy our carp show up and some of this stuff gets out of my house!

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[lazydoxy66]

Hi!
Popping in to say 'Hi'! The window peeps showed up at 830AM like promised. They had all the windows in by 11AM. Now they are doing all the trim on the outside. I can't believe what a difference it already makes in the appearance.

I think they'll be done by 4PM. I gave them some chocolate pie I made to go with their lunch.

Chat later!

 

[PrincessV]

okay must've missed this story! but the look on your face is priceless!

And I missed the story, too - but I love the picture.

Ah, allow me to catch you up...

I went out with a group of people for my friend's Bday. She's young and wanted to bar hop. I'm old and it wasn't nearly as fun as it once was. At any rate, late in the evening, the boyfriend of my friend's friend says some Italian guy he knows was going to "hook us up" at a club. "Hooking us up" turned out to mean shelling out a couple grand for a VIP booth and several bottles of Dom and Cristal! It was freaking hysterical - why on earth we needed velvet ropes and bouncers protecting us from the populace of St. Petersburg FL is beyond me!

.........and the dang goats still won't go under their mobile home.......and they looked so miserable getting all wet.........and Daran is in DC this week............so I slipped in and let them into the barnyard..........sh!!.........I told them not to eat any of the new little growing grass yet...........so we'll see.

This is so cute TE - you made me smile!

Didn't you teach your kids not to bully?To be nice to other kids?

I can answer that... No and no. Really, the parenting I've seen around town - in stores, parks, beach, etc. - is truly appalling. I fear I'm in teh minority where we live.

The window peeps showed up at 830AM like promised. They had all the windows in by 11AM.

Holy cow, that's fast!

 

[jcc0621]

Just a quick drive by for me. After working until almost midnight last night I have been in meetings all day and have to go back into another one in 10 minutes.

Hi to everyone and extra hugs for my buddy Leo Hope you get everything worked out V!

Bye Fockers

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Do you think it has to do with spending so much time with her father over the weekend? Does the teacher know that she was with him? Not that it makes it okay for her to misbehave, but maybe it explains it a bit???

Jodi, I was wondering the same thing about Lindsey, if it had anything to do with being with her dad this past weekend.

Another one here Lori who straight away thought about her being at her Dad's! Hope you get it sorted

Thanks everyone! I don't really want to pin point her behavior to this but to notice this change every single time and it makes me wonder. But who knows, I could be doing something that he doesn't or vice versa. And like another friend told me I won't really have to deal with this until next school year. The kids won't go with him until June and will be with him until the end of July so, hopefully I will be able to have attitude and behavior under check by the time school starts again. LOL

I asked Lindsey about it and asked her if daddy does something different that she likes that mommy doesn't do and she said 'no, you do it better.' She then went on to say that daddy doesn't give her any hugs or kisses or tell her he loves her. The first thing that ran through my head was 'get used to it kid that's just how your father is and shows no affection' but I feel so sad for her. Its just tough all around and I just gotta show her a little more love.

She's excited though and will be starting softball on Monday along with doing some kind of program in school in the next month or so. I'm hoping with that it will help her out some.

Today was pretty boring. Have been setting up some appointments to see about getting Bill a new wheelchair. He has been uncomfortable for some time and we looked it up he has had that chair for over 7 years now, so we got the scripts for a PT/OT evaluation to see what they suggest we get.

They have those chairs that stretch out a bit to get him in a different position so he doesn't cramp up as much, he was really opposed to one of them and finally told me why. If you have one of those, you have a head rest, he doesn't want one, doesn't want to look any more disabled than he already does, because people make enough wrong assumptions about him as it is. So we discussed it, what does he care about more, his comfort or the opinions that strangers have about him. They already have formed an opinion the moment they see him come in the room.

I think he is at least considering it now, thank goodness. I can't stand to see him in pain .

Deciding on a wheelchair is a tough thing, especially since he will be the one in it at all times. My mom had cancer and was in a wheelchair and it was always a big thing when she got a new one. She had to try them all out before deciding on that perfect one. Right before she passed away she bought a new chair. It was able to recline and would take pressure off her bottom (she had bed sores). It made it nice though that if whe went out somewhere and she got tired she was able to go and sit someplace quiet, recline back, relax and take a little cat nap.

Morning. Nothing good about it.

Leo and I had a long talk last night and the situation is far worse than I'd imagined. He's being bullied, big-time. He said lots of the kids are man, just as his teacher told me, but 3 boys are actively bullying him, including hitting him in the head, kicking him, punching him in the stomach, using "bad words", and threatening "I'll punch you in the face." No wonder my poor baby never has much to say about school and is withdrawn there; he's just trying to stay safe. He said he's reported incidents to teachers, but nothing changes and he fears retribution from the offenders, so he doesn't tell anymore. He's living every single day in fear and distrust of authority - NOT a recipe for a happy school environment.

I sent an email to his teacher this morning, explaining everything he told me and asking what our options are. I specifically said I want him separated from the bullies. I don't know what will happen form here.

Thanks for all the hugs; it helps.

To both you and Leo. That is such a tough thing to go through and I hope you all are able to come to up with a way to help Leo. 1st grade is such a young age to already have bullies.

On a much lighter note... remember my bizarre-o night out two weekends ago? VIP seating and Italian Guy?! Finally got pictures:

I think the look on my face says it all!

I must have missed the story but yes, your face is priceless.

I decided to come home for an hour between my tennis-es because I am starting to feel a migraine and thought I'd better get some meds in me, quick. I think I'm going to try to lay down for about 15-20 to let them get to work. It's not awful yet, but I didn't want to let it get awful, if you KWIM.

So, I'll check back later.

CE hope your headache was able to go away and that you were able to enjoy tennis. Good luck with cleaning!

[It's kitchen cleaning day. I am about to get KCs butt up and we are ripping apart this kitchen! Everything is coming out of the closets and being cleaned and reorganized. Then we are switching over to all my new coffee themed stuff from my "apples and oranges theme". Then the whole house will be done!

I slept like a person again yesterday- very happy about it!

I think we are going to hit IKEA tomorrow and do some serious furniture choosing (prob not buying but we need to make a choice) and get some good cheap eats there too!

Hopefully today the 2 people coming to buy our carp show up and some of this stuff gets out of my house!

Have a great day everyone!!!!

YAY on the sleep Kat! Have fun cleaning the kitchen...take pics when its done.

Hi to everyone I missed and didn't get quoted. to everyone needing them.

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Haven't done much today other than cleaning the toy room, family room and kitchen. I need to fold some laundry but will do that once the kids are in bed. I need to get dinner started but think will play a game with DR instead.

Talk to y'all later!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Hi!
Popping in to say 'Hi'! The window peeps showed up at 830AM like promised. They had all the windows in by 11AM. Now they are doing all the trim on the outside. I can't believe what a difference it already makes in the appearance.

I think they'll be done by 4PM. I gave them some chocolate pie I made to go with their lunch.

Chat later!

Holy cow that was fast!

Ah, allow me to catch you up...

I went out with a group of people for my friend's Bday. She's young and wanted to bar hop. I'm old and it wasn't nearly as fun as it once was. At any rate, late in the evening, the boyfriend of my friend's friend says some Italian guy he knows was going to "hook us up" at a club. "Hooking us up" turned out to mean shelling out a couple grand for a VIP booth and several bottles of Dom and Cristal! It was freaking hysterical - why on earth we needed velvet ropes and bouncers protecting us from the populace of St. Petersburg FL is beyond me!

So which one was the Italian?

Just a quick drive by for me. After working until almost midnight last night I have been in meetings all day and have to go back into another one in 10 minutes.

Hi Janet! I bet the weekend can not come soon enough for ya! and hope you can get a break in soon!

 

[PrincessV]

So which one was the Italian?

Far left!

Janet - OMG - when you posted that you were done working at 11insane PM, I thought you meant around the house! I can't believe they kept you so late. Hope you're done EARLY today!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Did everyone see that free dining was announced?

 

[kykatt2]

Leo and I had a long talk last night and the situation is far worse than I'd imagined. He's being bullied, big-time. He said lots of the kids are man, just as his teacher told me, but 3 boys are actively bullying him, including hitting him in the head, kicking him, punching him in the stomach, using "bad words", and threatening "I'll punch you in the face." No wonder my poor baby never has much to say about school and is withdrawn there; he's just trying to stay safe. He said he's reported incidents to teachers, but nothing changes and he fears retribution from the offenders, so he doesn't tell anymore. He's living every single day in fear and distrust of authority - NOT a recipe for a happy school environment.

I sent an email to his teacher this morning, explaining everything he told me and asking what our options are. I specifically said I want him separated from the bullies. I don't know what will happen form here.

I feel for you V... Sara's bullying is different... Leo is getting hit.
At THAT POINT... I AM AT THE SCHOOL.
G-Luv does EXACTLY KNOW YOUR PAIN.

 

[kykatt2]

Did everyone see that free dining was announced?

Yeah.. I saw it

 

[kykatt2]

I think the look on my face says it all!

Do I detect a Hint of blood coming from your lip as you are biting it

 

[jcc0621]

Yep, V working at work until 11 freaking at night I just got out of my last meeting of the day. But I think I am getting called into another one in 10minutes

Kate - I saw the free dining announcement. It starts the day before we leave to go to Universal, so I think we can handle it for one day---I hope!

Katt - A day off Actually my boss is pretty cool and knowing how much I am busting my keister he will on several occassions say just go...so I don't get a whole day, but those just go days come in handy when Jimmy has a doctors appointment or something.

 

[cmp1111]

It was freaking hysterical - why on earth we needed velvet ropes and bouncers protecting us from the populace of St. Petersburg FL is beyond me!

Love it.

I can answer that... No and no. Really, the parenting I've seen around town - in stores, parks, beach, etc. - is truly appalling. I fear I'm in teh minority where we live.

I'm beginning to think "Focker Commune"... Florida is fine by me.

Just a quick drive by for me. After working until almost midnight last night I have been in meetings all day and have to go back into another one in 10 minutes.

Oh, good grief.

CE hope your headache was able to go away and that you were able to enjoy tennis. Good luck with cleaning!

Thanks, Lori. My headache wasn't gone, but I did enjoy tennis. I am particularly proud - I played as partners with my friend, and we tied or beat the other two teams (just played for a half hour, changed opponents, another half hour, changed...) At any rate, I was keeping up fine with them, and they're a level above me, so that's good.

But then I came home and had to lie down as the headache came full-force. Which means I didn't get any cleaning done. And my friend talked me into another tennis class tomorrow morning, so I'm going to be pushed. I need the exercise, though.

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We're off in a few for the Story Hour at school. Huzzah.

Hope everyone has a nice evening. I don't know if I'll be back tonight, as I don't know when the Story Hour ends (I'd like to think it IS an hour and no more, but who knows?) and then it will be bedtime. D doesn't think he'll be in the house until around 9:00, but I do think I need to do some more cleaning if I'm doing the tennis class (and going to Target and the grocery, which need doing) tomorrow morning.

If I don't "see" you tonight, I'll "see" you tomorrow!

 

[KatGarcia]

I can answer that... No and no. Really, the parenting I've seen around town - in stores, parks, beach, etc. - is truly appalling. I fear I'm in teh minority where we live.

That makes me sad, it really does. When I met you all and everyone's kids were in WDW with us they were VERY well behaved, and downright good kids.All of them were polite and friendly. I just don't get it. I hope things get better for you and Leo!

Just a quick drive by for me. After working until almost midnight last night I have been in meetings all day and have to go back into another one in 10 minutes.

Hi to everyone and extra hugs for my buddy Leo Hope you get everything worked out V!

Bye Fockers

Wow Janet! Don't work too hard!!!

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Almost done...I'm slowly crapping out tho. We cleaned that darn tiny kitchen top to bottom for the last 3 hours!!! it's just about done now tho and KC is going to make some dinner (eggs but he makes them well so i won't complain yet).

I still need to sweep up and clean my glass coffee table- then I need a shower cause I smell like I have been cleaning all day!

Tonight will be spent watching some TV and doing my nails!

 

[lazydoxy66]

How is everybody!!! Looks like a good day for most.

CE says Buzz will be toothless before long. She did tennis. And more tennis. I'll second the Focker Commine in Florida!!!

TE's ab is sick but didn't want to miss chemistry. Her goats are ticked off and evidently don't have enough Redneck in them.

ROSIE's been schmoozin' with the boss. That was nice of her to take you to dinner. Busy day today.

MO has a bully she has to bully at work.

LORI says Lindsey has been bringing home yellow cards for behavior. She has been cleaning all day.

CEL BEL- No monkey, or monkey business. Just a mean looking truck. Talk about Redneck. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow.

JODI had no swimming yesterday because the girls lost their minds. They cleaned instead. She is waiting on her storm door from HD. We always end up having to call Menard's on stuff like that.

Z has flown the coup.

JO is getting a visit from her poppa.

Sharky says 'Hi'! and they have officially announced the free dining.

Rachel's 3 yr old is a wiz at skiing. The rest are a wiz at falling. The ER in the new homestead must be the place to be.

V's poor Leo says the kids are hurting him. She sent a note to the teacher.
She has posted picks from the Italian Mafia encounter. Pg 106, #1581

KAT has got her kitchen cleaned from top to bottom. It is now the coffee house. She is still reporting sweet dreams.

JANET has been super busy with meetings. We miss you.

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Only 3 guys and they had all 12 windows and trim completed by 2PM. They cleaned the windows and the floors. Excellent job. Here are some before and after pics. It's kind or hard to see the difference on the outside. But all the old dry-rotted wood is covered. Everything looks so clean and crisp. Hopefully my heating and AC will show a difference.

inside before

after

Outside before

After

Before

After

I'm very happy!

I'll be around tomorrow. Have a great night!!