Team Focker Watch Chat - the 10th anniversary thread!

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning

Kristel, as always, an amazing recap. And I do feel better today, thanks.

Mel, I hope you continue to improve.

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Not much going on here today. It should be nice enough to open some windows and air out the house. Pine pollen should start soon, so I need to get them open while I can. We've got soccer and lacrosse practice tonight, and first games of the season on Saturday and Sunday. This time of year is always hectic around here....but hectic in a good way.

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[kykatt2]

Just A Drive By... I did See that Mel was up and Moving

Off to Wally World.... Got my coupons... back later

 

[Miz Diz]

Look how cute Bill is!

angela, how did you get a picture of me???

Rachel - you're the working girl, aren't you?

I'm home. I didn't like the house. The word is that we need to list this house. So, I'm going to pack more. I'll catch up laters...

Sorry to hear. I like looking at houses when I can pretend money doesn't matter.
I'm supposed to get a realtor at our house next week. DH wants to put the house on the market. I'm torn.
If we move, we want to get in closer to his job and the houses are more expensive in the area we are looking. The house we like gives us an extra bedroom and a keeping room, but no basement. The basement is nice to have, but we don't use it that much - except for the kids' playroom.

OH MY!!!! I completely forgot my mothers birthday is next FRIDAY!!!! I need to get it together. SO what do you Fockers think .... dinner out with just the 6 of us or invite my brothers and their families over and have food brought in?

Does she like to go out to eat? If so, I would go out. I know with my mil, she would rather go out to eat. I probably would choose going out to eat for my mom, as well.

 

[PrincessV]

DS has influenza, yet had the vaccine. Bummer! His temp ranges from 102-104. I did get it to break for a few hours today! I feel so sad for the little man. SO I have been home caring for my little guy for the past few days.

Poor baby! The flu just plain sucks.

I watched all the episodes of HW of OC and the reunion/recap show. Wow, Tamara is just plain mean spirited when it comes to Gretchen.

OMG, she was unreal! I just kept thinking, "Who cares what Gretchen's relationship with Jeff was - it's none of your bsuiness anyway!"

It should be nice enough to open some windows and air out the house. Pine pollen should start soon, so I need to get them open while I can.

Ugh. Mine are shut TIGHT, thanks to the heavily pollinating oaks surrounding my house. Everything is dusted with a layer of yellow powder!

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Well, thanks for leaving me a few pages to read guys - I needed the distraction badly. I've been sitting here on the verge of tears since 8:10am... it's bad when the first ten minutes of work leave you wishing you were anywhere else, right? I'm trying to just stay away from all the drama, but it keeps coming to find me and I'm just plain tired of it. I know that once we get past the budget cuts, IF I'm still employed, things will be fine again; we all really get along well when not fighting for our jobs. But that's 6 months away - a long time to live like this everyday.


In other news... Leo wants to invite a friend over to play. Help!!! We've never done this before - are there rules of engagement?! (He's been in day care 8 hours a day since he was 6 months old, and is away from my house every other weekend, so he's never before wanted to see friends on weekends - he'd had enough all week.) I don't know the boy or his parents - I was planning to write a note saying "Hi, this is Leo's mom - Leo would like to invite J over to play one weekend afternoon. Can you give me a call at 123-4567 or email me at me@me to talk about arranging something?" Is that right? What do I do with them if he does come over - does a parent stay at this age (1st grade) - do I need to entertain her/him, too? I'm clueless, lol!

 

[dreamn_Disney]

Should someone start a thread for the girls weekend? It sounds like a lot of us are definitely going and this would give us a way to plan and chat. I have not done the food and wine before and have no idea what it all entails. A few years ago we were there while it was going on but I had no idea what booths were for it and what booths were there normally. All of them had long lines and I did not stop at any of them.

Kristel thanks for the recap I find them most helpful.
Hugs for all those who need them.

 

[Miz Diz]

Kristel - your recap cracked me up!


Hysterical story

Mr Diz was working last night on the laptop. He sent an email to everyone under him on this project he's on, it also went out to all the managers and the VP.

It said:
Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

A girl replied back "Anything for you."

He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

 

[princessjv]

Dawn- I just have faith that a home will pop up that fits your likings. It is tuff going from a a new home to an older home... but something will be out there.


Mel- Ditch the cleaning! Yea REVOLT!



Angela- Have a great time!

Jodi- You have one of those busy Mom days! Have fun kiddo, so are cookies in? BTW... did T say she would be interested? I am for sure! I can start saving now, so DH can't say no to me!


Kristel- I have never been anywhere in WI, that I didn't like. It is seriously a beautiful state! (GIRLS, if you haven't been... you should!)


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Good Morning!

I think my DS's fever has broke for good. (lets hope). I need to take Tink to a make-up dance class today and organize my scrapbooking supplies and prep my photo's to upload to Costco. I am leaving tomorrow for my retreat! I am a bit nervous because we are getting a snow storm today/tonight and the drive is a about 2.5 hours tomorrow. Lets hope that snow stops falling before I need to leave.





BTW-
I heard from Dawn on my FB page that a few of you may want to share in our photopass. Please let me know ASAP if you do. I should be receiving their payments this week and will be placing our order. If you don't have my email, I can PM you info.

 

[ncsjodi]

In other news... Leo wants to invite a friend over to play. Help!!! We've never done this before - are there rules of engagement?! (He's been in day care 8 hours a day since he was 6 months old, and is away from my house every other weekend, so he's never before wanted to see friends on weekends - he'd had enough all week.) I don't know the boy or his parents - I was planning to write a note saying "Hi, this is Leo's mom - Leo would like to invite J over to play one weekend afternoon. Can you give me a call at 123-4567 or email me at me@me to talk about arranging something?" Is that right? What do I do with them if he does come over - does a parent stay at this age (1st grade) - do I need to entertain her/him, too? I'm clueless, lol!

I think your plan sounds great, V. I wouldn't worry about the parent though. I would never expect to stay and be entertained at my daughter's play date! The other option would be to meet the friend and his mom (or dad) somewhere fun for lunch on a weekend -- like Chick-Fil-A or a McDonald's with a play area. That way, you could get to know the parent and they could get to know you in a safe environment. I know that I'm leery of letting my children play at someone's house when I don't know the parents. DD5 had a little boy in her preschool class this year whom she really wanted to have over, but I felt much more comfortable meeting at Chick-Fil-A. Just a thought!

 

[dreamn_Disney]

Kristel - your recap cracked me up!


Hysterical story

Mr Diz was working last night on the laptop. He sent an email to everyone under him on this project he's on, it also went out to all the managers and the VP.

It said:
Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

A girl replied back "Anything for you."

He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

Ok this made me laugh so hard (no pun intended) (wellllll...maybe a little pun intended) that Bug asked what's so funny.

 

[Muffinygood]

In other news... Leo wants to invite a friend over to play. Help!!! We've never done this before - are there rules of engagement?! (He's been in day care 8 hours a day since he was 6 months old, and is away from my house every other weekend, so he's never before wanted to see friends on weekends - he'd had enough all week.) I don't know the boy or his parents - I was planning to write a note saying "Hi, this is Leo's mom - Leo would like to invite J over to play one weekend afternoon. Can you give me a call at 123-4567 or email me at me@me to talk about arranging something?" Is that right? What do I do with them if he does come over - does a parent stay at this age (1st grade) - do I need to entertain her/him, too? I'm clueless, lol!

V: Sorry about work!

I can answer the playdate questions.
1. Your note is a great idea. That way the parents will see that you are responsible enough to contact them and not just let the kids hammer things out. You'd be SHOCKED at how many parents let their 1st graders do this...
I never let my kids go play without a note or call and a few minutes "face time" with the parents.

2. Maybe you can meet on neutral ground for the first playdate? I always like to set up a park date or playground..etc. for the first one. That way we can get used to each other and we can observe the kiddos. I have watched one or two kids "play" with my boys and right then and there decided I didn't want to see them again!!!! LOL

3. You shouldn't need to entertain as much as "gently guide" them into appropriate things. I offer suggestions for things to do if they are getting rough or wild.

4. NUMBER ONE RULE. KEEP IT SHORT. REALLY. ONE HOUR. SERIOUSLY!!!
You can lengthen as they (and you) get more used to each other.

GOOD LUCK! (it really is a beautiful thing when they play ALONE and you can read a book!!! it will happen...)

It said:
Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

A girl replied back "Anything for you."

He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

Hilarious!!!!


MEL

 

[rachel3]

Ugh.... I can't believe I'm up. I couldn't fall asleep until about 1, then I woke up and resumed the worrying this morning...

I know exactly what I want in Austin, but I can't find it right now. I want to live in a certain area, but the hosues are older and smaller there. So, the question is, do I move 20 minutes out and get a bigger house or give up some space and buy a fixer upper where I want to be?
I guess I'm spoiled, becauase I've always owned a new home. Seeing the cracks in the walls, scratched woodwork and laminate flooring in that house yesterday was so disappointing. The kids' room were tiny and the game room would be a stretch to meet our needs. We'd lose a room in that house, so we'd have to fit a love seat, tv and our school stuff in the one little space. BUT, it's in the exact neighborhood we want to be in. At the price it's at, all the other houses are about 1800-2000 sq. ft. vs. this one at 2600. But, I wouldn't be proud to call it my home without some serious work.

that's so hard for me, because this house we own now is so nice. I never thought we'd be able to afford it, and it just all worked out that we could. This house is selling in Austin new for a lot more than we'll get for it here and we have an extra exercise room and three car garage here.

Anyway... I'm rambling. So, I haven't seen a house on the market that's so great I would sacrfice where I want to live. It's frustrating. I did call a realtor yesterday, so maybe she can figure it out for me. Is it too early to start drinking?


I need to take a shower and get busy packing and organizing. But, I'll be around all day.

seriously hon, i feel your pain. we just went through the exact same thing. i know exactly how/why you're stressing. the houses here are ridiculously expensive. we were used to getting an awesome house for our price range, then moved here and everything we looked at didn't measure up. we ended up renting. i absolutely hate renting. i'm not good with authority . we aren't supposed to use nails in the wall, so i said "it doesn't say anything about using screws!!! so we hung our pictures / artwork on the wall anyway. i figure the landlord can just take my deposit , i don't care!

okay, sorry i digress. how much of a difference in the areas?? if it was not much of a difference, i personally would go for the nicer house. however, you have to decide which is more important to you. at least you home school so you don't have to worry about the schools. i know it's a tough decision and it sucks you have to decide between the two! let me know if you need to talk. i've just been through the same thing the last couple months. it's much better now, so know there is hope.

Rachel - you're the working girl, aren't you?

i'm not telling

In other news... Leo wants to invite a friend over to play. Help!!! We've never done this before - are there rules of engagement?!

sorry about the work situation. that sucks.

and advice on the playdate.... i would def talk to the parent on the phone and then you can meet them when they come over. i think you can tell more about a person with a phone call rather than email.

1st grade is def old enough that parent prob won't stay.

since he's coming to your house, not much worry. but when my kids go to someone's house i like to actually meet the parent first.

hope that helps!

Hysterical story
He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

OMG, that is hilarious!!!!

 

[rachel3]

hello to everyone !! sorry i didn't quote everyone. just too much to quote! things always mover super fast in a new thread!! it's hard to keep up.


im just chillin this am , cleaning here and there. i have to work tonight. but couldn't get back to sleep after getting kids on the bus. i got some super shock coffee at the gas station, so i should be ready to go in about an hour!!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Ugh. Mine are shut TIGHT, thanks to the heavily pollinating oaks surrounding my house. Everything is dusted with a layer of yellow powder!

Ah, the dreaded yellow powder...

Well, thanks for leaving me a few pages to read guys - I needed the distraction badly. I've been sitting here on the verge of tears since 8:10am... it's bad when the first ten minutes of work leave you wishing you were anywhere else, right? I'm trying to just stay away from all the drama, but it keeps coming to find me and I'm just plain tired of it. I know that once we get past the budget cuts, IF I'm still employed, things will be fine again; we all really get along well when not fighting for our jobs. But that's 6 months away - a long time to live like this everyday.

Mr Diz was working last night on the laptop. He sent an email to everyone under him on this project he's on, it also went out to all the managers and the VP.

It said:
Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

A girl replied back "Anything for you."

He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

 

[PrincessV]

Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

I think my DS's fever has broke for good.

Yay!!!

I think your plan sounds great, V. I wouldn't worry about the parent though. I would never expect to stay and be entertained at my daughter's play date! The other option would be to meet the friend and his mom (or dad) somewhere fun for lunch on a weekend -- like Chick-Fil-A or a McDonald's with a play area. That way, you could get to know the parent and they could get to know you in a safe environment. I know that I'm leery of letting my children play at someone's house when I don't know the parents. DD5 had a little boy in her preschool class this year whom she really wanted to have over, but I felt much more comfortable meeting at Chick-Fil-A. Just a thought!

1. Your note is a great idea. That way the parents will see that you are responsible enough to contact them and not just let the kids hammer things out. You'd be SHOCKED at how many parents let their 1st graders do this...
I never let my kids go play without a note or call and a few minutes "face time" with the parents.

2. Maybe you can meet on neutral ground for the first playdate? I always like to set up a park date or playground..etc. for the first one. That way we can get used to each other and we can observe the kiddos. I have watched one or two kids "play" with my boys and right then and there decided I didn't want to see them again!!!! LOL

3. You shouldn't need to entertain as much as "gently guide" them into appropriate things. I offer suggestions for things to do if they are getting rough or wild.

4. NUMBER ONE RULE. KEEP IT SHORT. REALLY. ONE HOUR. SERIOUSLY!!!
You can lengthen as they (and you) get more used to each other.

Thanks guys! I was thinking neutral ground might be good, too, and we have an amazing park nearby. I'm assuming since they go to the same school that J should live in the same area.

and advice on the playdate.... i would def talk to the parent on the phone and then you can meet them when they come over. i think you can tell more about a person with a phone call rather than email.

Too funny - I'm just the opposite! I retain almost nothing verbally - I have to see things in print to get it through my head.

 

[Hedy]

Poor baby! The flu just plain sucks.


OMG, she was unreal! I just kept thinking, "Who cares what Gretchen's relationship with Jeff was - it's none of your bsuiness anyway!"


Ugh. Mine are shut TIGHT, thanks to the heavily pollinating oaks surrounding my house. Everything is dusted with a layer of yellow powder!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Well, thanks for leaving me a few pages to read guys - I needed the distraction badly. I've been sitting here on the verge of tears since 8:10am... it's bad when the first ten minutes of work leave you wishing you were anywhere else, right? I'm trying to just stay away from all the drama, but it keeps coming to find me and I'm just plain tired of it. I know that once we get past the budget cuts, IF I'm still employed, things will be fine again; we all really get along well when not fighting for our jobs. But that's 6 months away - a long time to live like this everyday.


In other news... Leo wants to invite a friend over to play. Help!!! We've never done this before - are there rules of engagement?! (He's been in day care 8 hours a day since he was 6 months old, and is away from my house every other weekend, so he's never before wanted to see friends on weekends - he'd had enough all week.) I don't know the boy or his parents - I was planning to write a note saying "Hi, this is Leo's mom - Leo would like to invite J over to play one weekend afternoon. Can you give me a call at 123-4567 or email me at me@me to talk about arranging something?" Is that right? What do I do with them if he does come over - does a parent stay at this age (1st grade) - do I need to entertain her/him, too? I'm clueless, lol!

Kristel - your recap cracked me up!


Hysterical story

Mr Diz was working last night on the laptop. He sent an email to everyone under him on this project he's on, it also went out to all the managers and the VP.

It said:
Thank you for the hard work on this week you all have given me.

EXCEPT - he left out the word WORK

A girl replied back "Anything for you."

He said he is getting a lot of replies this morning.

Hope everything is well with all of you.

 

[rachel3]

Too funny - I'm just the opposite! I retain almost nothing verbally - I have to see things in print to get it through my head.

that is funny! it's weird how our brains work! i can read something and not retain any of it, but if i hear something, it sticks! language arts was never my strong subject, i was much better at math/science.

 

[jcc0621]

Good morning all. for all the the sickies and allergy sufferers. I'm at work and jimmy went back to school today His throat was a bit read, but I think that is from the past nasal drip. He was excited to go becasue they were going to have a storyteller today.

I spent most of last night helping the plumber plan his Disney trip. I LOVE spending other people's money...it's so much fun

They are on the DDP, but he said he wanted to try some of the 2 credit restaurants and would pay OOP if need be for other meals if he needs to. His kids are 12 and 13, so no character meals.

I also gave him links to all ears, nousesavers and of course the dis! I think I may have overwhelmed him a bit

Dawn - Good luck with the house. You'll find something when you least expect it!

Mel - Feel better

V - I agree what Mel and Jodi said about the playdate. Neutral ground first

Mary - at the email!

Kristel - awesome update as usual

Where are LL, TE and CE?

Hi Rachel, Katt, Margie, Mary, Heather, Kate

 

[rachel3]

need advice please..........................

found airfare for 180 round trip from pit to mco. this includes tax/fees. i've never flown to fl before. we always drive. is this a good deal???? should i book it????


help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[princessjv]

need advice please..........................

found airfare for 180 round trip from pit to mco. this includes tax/fees. i've never flown to fl before. we always drive. is this a good deal???? should i book it????


help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is a good price!

When is this for? The Poly trip?

 

[rachel3]

That is a good price!

When is this for? The Poly trip?

thanks! i've looked briefly in the past and i think they were around 250 / person. so i thought this was good but wasn't sure! yep, it's for the poly trip. woo whooo!