Team Focker Watch Chat - the 10th anniversary thread!

[HomeschoolMama]

Morning! Sadly, yet another night with less-than-fulfilling sleep. I HATE Daylight Savings Time.

In other news, I pushed the button and booked our 3 pre-DVC nights for the summer trip and have been going through the All Ears restaurant list, putting together ideas.

Here's some craziness... Leo goes off on this dissertation about guns this morning - explaining the attributes of pistols, vs. shotguns, vs. rifles, vs. dart guns, etc. I quickly asked where he'd obtained such information and he said "from a book at school." SAY WHAT?!?!?! WTH kind of school keeps a book about guns in a first grade classroom?! I'm hoping it was some kid's book that got mixed in with the school books, but you better believe I'm sending a note of inquiry to the teacher.

That's so scary!

 

[ncsjodi]

Morning, Ladies!

Well, since DD7 couldn't go to school today, I slept in!

Not much planned for today. A trip to Wal-Mart later to pick up a prescription for DH and a few things and that's it. Otherwise, I'm going to try to clean and get the GERMS out of my house!!!!!!!

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Dawn - sorry to hear about your kids' struggles. The only time I've lived away from Eric after our kids were born is for six months in 2002. He worked in Pittsburgh (6 hour drive) for six months and came home every other weekend. DD7 was between 9 mo and 15 mo during this time, so it was rough! My respect grew mightily for single moms during this time! I was never so happy as the day that job ended and he was able to find work here! Keep the faith! It will all work out quickly, I'm sure!

V - I would definitely ask about that book. Our school has lots of "non-fiction" books about a lot of different subjects, but I'm not sure guns is on the list for first graders!

Janet - It's definitely been a lot quieter around here lately! What's going on? Where have you been? We miss you!

Tracy - I see your ticker! Is there something I don't know??? Have your plans changed????

Kristel - I to your superior updating skills!

Rosie - I had a bi-polar roommate in college. She did the same thing. I've never been told that I was loved and hated in the same breath since!

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Hope everyone has a great day! I'll check in between chores!

 

[ncsjodi]

By the way.... does everyone like my new ticker?????

 

[ncsjodi]

Has the dental floss killer struck again???

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I was around, but I need to go to Target and the orthodontist with Baylie.

 

[PrincessV]

By the way.... does everyone like my new ticker?????

Nice!

 

[jcc0621]

Hi everyone!! I hope to catch up, thanks Kristel and start posting more. All of my time has been taken up lately with a new ticker site that Scott purchased for Enchanted. I had to strip it and work some magic on it . I got done tonight finally . Now I can get back to chatting .

We need a link!!!!

Morning

Off to get coffee.

Hi Kate

I like it when I'm busy. It makes the days go faster.
What's everyone else up to today? [/COLOR]

Me too Dawn

In other news, I pushed the button and booked our 3 pre-DVC nights for the summer trip and have been going through the All Ears restaurant list, putting together ideas.

Oh sure, you couldn't tack them on to the end JK

So where you staying

Here's some craziness... Leo goes off on this dissertation about guns this morning - explaining the attributes of pistols, vs. shotguns, vs. rifles, vs. dart guns, etc. I quickly asked where he'd obtained such information and he said "from a book at school." SAY WHAT?!?!?! WTH kind of school keeps a book about guns in a first grade classroom?! I'm hoping it was some kid's book that got mixed in with the school books, but you better believe I'm sending a note of inquiry to the teacher.

Are you freaking kidding me. Forget the note, I would have been on the front porch of the school first thing this morning Let us know what the response is!

Janet - It's definitely been a lot quieter around here lately! What's going on? Where have you been? We miss you!

Miss you guys too I should actually be able to be around a bit today, but is sounds like everyone else is busy

By the way.... does everyone like my new ticker?????

I'm going to check it out

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Good morning all! I'm actually going to be able to be around for a bit today and you are all busy This reorganization is kicking my butt. I can't wait until it is done

Check back later Fockers!

 

[PrincessV]

Oh sure, you couldn't tack them on to the end JK

You know I wish I could! But no Leo then.

So where you staying

You'll have to wait for that part in my PTR!

Are you freaking kidding me. Forget the note, I would have been on the front porch of the school first thing this morning Let us know what the response is!

Well, I'm trying to decide how to go about it - it's possible Leo meant a book he'd seen while at school; could be some other kid's book, y'know? I want the teacher to be aware in any case, though, and I'm always better in writing.

Miss you guys too I should actually be able to be around a bit today, but is sounds like everyone else is busy

Not me - I've got a quiet day today!

This reorganization is kicking my butt. I can't wait until it is done

Hang in there Janet!

 

[ncsjodi]

V - I understand about doing better in writing than in person. I get flustered when trying to say something when I'm upset about it too. In fact, I'm attempting to write an email right now and getting a bit flustered.

My DD7 has been reading chapter books since before kindergarten. She is also already done with the second grade math standards (timed tests for addition and subtraction) and has moved on to multiplication already. Our school system has a self-contained gifted and talented classroom for 3rd graders. The selection process is pretty standardized. Every second grader takes an achievement test and then another test that is sorta an IQ test. Then, letters are sent out to kids that initially qualify based on these test scores and they are given more tests.

Anyway, these letters were sent out on Friday and I was very surprised to not receive one. Granted, DD7 did not do very well on the achievement test in January, but it was her first attempt at such a test. And some kids just don't test well, right? The fact that she's ahead of every student in her class and is bored to tears should count for something, right?

So, parents are allowed to request their child be given the further testing. All of my friends were very surprised that we did not receive a letter and have urged me to request the testing. Eric & I discussed it last night and have decided that we're going to request the testing, but if she doesn't qualify after that, we'll leave it alone.

Anyway, I'm attempting to write an email to the principal to request the testing, but I'm not sure how much I should put in it.... I've heard that they have to test your child if you request it, so I guess I don't need to put much explanation in it?? Any ideas??

 

[jcc0621]

You know I wish I could! But no Leo then.

I know. Just teasing you. I wish I could tack a frew days onto the front end of mine! Next time for sure

You'll have to wait for that part in my PTR!

Tease

Well, I'm trying to decide how to go about it - it's possible Leo meant a book he'd seen while at school; could be some other kid's book, y'know? I want the teacher to be aware in any case, though, and I'm always better in writing.

Good point. The teacher should definitely know about it though

Not me - I've got a quiet day today!

So do I. Despite this people keep walking into my office

Hang in there Janet!

Thanks V

Anyway, I'm attempting to write an email to the principal to request the testing, but I'm not sure how much I should put in it.... I've heard that they have to test your child if you request it, so I guess I don't need to put much explanation in it?? Any ideas??

If you want me to, I can ask Jim (as a teacher) how he thinks a letter like that should be worded!

 

[kykatt2]

By the way.... does everyone like my new ticker?????

I LOVE IT Jodi... Still trying to work on a plan so I could go.. however I would NOT BE ALONE

It is ironic.. that we have NOT BEEN CHATTY AND... YOU HAVE NOT BEEN AROUND.

And Why... is S'late not here anymore..

Good morning all! I'm actually going to be able to be around for a bit today and you are all busy This reorganization is kicking my butt. I can't wait until it is done

Check back later Fockers

I knew that SOMETHING has been interfering with your presence here.. been missing you.

Are you freaking kidding me. Forget the note, I would have been on the front porch of the school first thing this morning Let us know what the response is!

I don't think something like that would upset me.It is ONLY A BOOK. And very possibly belongs to a kid in the room. I have had things to upset me with the schools .Do not shoot the propaganda, and the Political Correctness at my kids. Give them the Things they NEED to survive in this world. We all know that Guns are not allowed at school.. but is there really anything wrong with KNOWING about something that our kids may never even see in the first place??
The way things are going, The only people that will have guns will be those that are criminals anyway. Law abiding people will have them taken from them .

I own several guns of various types.. that's no suprise to any of you. I do not use them for target practice ( but sometimes I wish I could) and I would NEVER consider using them for no good.They were my Dad's he hunted with many of them. For me they are Memories.. and some form of Protection.
They are Locked away in such a place it is a real pain to get to them. Ammunition is NO WHERE NEAR THEM.. but I can get to it should I need it.
NEEDING IT involves someone breaking into my house.. and threatening me and my kids. I would not want to use it.. I would aim to wound, first.. but I will protect my home and my family.

I would not want my school teaching how to fire them ... just like I do not like the fact they allow Bows and Arrows( yup real ones) to be used for PE.
That sounds like an accident waiting to happen. I did voice my displeasure... however... .

 

[ncsjodi]

Well, I ended up just writing a one-line email to the principal asking if I needed to write a hard copy letter requesting that DD7 be tested or if this email will suffice. I also told her to let me know if she needs any more information. Figure simpler is better, right?

 

[jcc0621]

I would not want my school teaching how to fire them ... just like I do not like the fact they allow Bows and Arrows( yup real ones) to be used for PE.
That sounds like an accident waiting to happen. I did voice my displeasure... however... .

I can't believe they are letting kids use bows and arrows

Well, I ended up just writing a one-line email to the principal asking if I needed to write a hard copy letter requesting that DD7 be tested or if this email will suffice. I also told her to let me know if she needs any more information. Figure simpler is better, right?

She'll let you know if she needs more!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Drive by post, hi everyone, I hope you are having a great day.

I decided I better not put a link to the ticker site, I don't want to get into any trouble. Just click the ticker in my siggy if you want to check it out!

 

[jcc0621]

Drive by post, hi everyone, I hope you are having a great day.

Here is the ticker site link.

Great site Tracey! I already changed mine here and there!

 

[DisneyJo]

Sorry. I know I'm being a baby, but I don't like it when stuff messes with my family.
I'm done. I don't want to think about it until after we get back.

Not silly, it must be very hard, just try to see the light at the end of the tunnel

On a happy note....

I got a voucher for a free ticket to Universal Orlando I never got an email saying I had won, but they sent me a survey asking me questions about the Super Bowl Commercial and today the free ticket voucher came. Thats $101 off my Universal bill

Woooohoooo

Wait...does that mean I do all the talking

Maybe

Thanks for the fashion update but did you beat him??

We didn't play a match yesterday!

Well it was an interesting night !!!! Had to break up a little fight between 2 of our people !! Was sworn at told I was hated !! Then said they really loved me !! and 2 minutes later was sworn at truck driver style !!! I checked to see if it was a full moon!! But I pay no heed to it ,we all have our bad days and these people are usually wonderful soo they're intitled to bad days too!!!

Oh Rosie that sounds rough

Hi everyone!! I hope to catch up, thanks Kristel and start posting more. All of my time has been taken up lately with a new ticker site that Scott purchased for Enchanted. I had to strip it and work some magic on it . I got done tonight finally . Now I can get back to chatting .

They're fantastic Tracy, you've done brilliantly

 

[DisneyJo]

Here's some craziness... Leo goes off on this dissertation about guns this morning - explaining the attributes of pistols, vs. shotguns, vs. rifles, vs. dart guns, etc. I quickly asked where he'd obtained such information and he said "from a book at school." SAY WHAT?!?!?! WTH kind of school keeps a book about guns in a first grade classroom?! I'm hoping it was some kid's book that got mixed in with the school books, but you better believe I'm sending a note of inquiry to the teacher.

Wow

By the way.... does everyone like my new ticker?????

Fantastic What are your actual dates?

Anyway, I'm attempting to write an email to the principal to request the testing, but I'm not sure how much I should put in it.... I've heard that they have to test your child if you request it, so I guess I don't need to put much explanation in it?? Any ideas??

What you wrote sounds fine


Well I went shopping today and finally bought some lights for the lounge, I also fitted them

 

[jcc0621]

Woooohoooo

I'm so psyched about it!

Maybe

Hey

 

[DisneyJo]

Janet you know I love you really

 

[ncsjodi]

Fantastic What are your actual dates?

I'm looking at Oct 9-12. That's Friday through Monday (which is a holiday - Columbus Day). The girls don't have it off from school, but Eric can handle that!

Hey

LY/MI!!!