Team Focker Watch Chat - Version 7.0: It Slices, Dices and Rolls Up Socks

[princessjv]

We had a blast btw; I'll have to do a mini TR since I can't finish regular ones. My DH and his brother got plastered at Epcot.

So that is who that was!

that was the shortest cliff hanger i've ever seen!!!

Jo can reveal the awesomeness! I just have to say the magic couldn't of happened to a nicer woman!

Well Imhave some NEWS !! We are going to Disney in Feb !!!!

Congrats! When is it?

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The DIS is running slow again for me. Bummer! I don't have the patience, so I will be off and running. Hope all is well.


V- Hugs! I know things will chipper up!

 

[princessjv]

I was looking for our Jo!
http://thedisneyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/momspanel1.jpg

Anyone see her?

This was posted on thedisneyblog.com from last weekend.

 

[Muffinygood]

Morning Girls!

It was quiet last night! Sorry Rachel. You finally come out to play and everyone's gone....

Bob and I spent last night trying to get caught up on our 3 taped episodes of Heroes. We only made it through the first one though. He is still getting really tired in the evening. I suppose it will take a while to readjust to the "USA" time!

Today is a day at home for me. Which is GOOD. I have to get my cards signed and addressed today. I also need to make some definite plans/lists for what I'm buying and shipping as it will have to go out soon to make it back home. We don't have the tree up yet, but it will get done this weekend.

What are you guys doing today?

(Anyone seen Mo or LL - lately?)

MEL

 

[askelton]

Hi everyone! Cute ornaments Janet. Today was supposed to be a home day, finishing cards, laundry, etc, but Reid is sick so Tantie, that's what he calls me , , will be watching him. Have a good day.

 

[princessjv]

Logged in early to see if I could catch what all the DCL buzz was, but no luck. It hasn't been posted yet. I have a full day of running TINK to dance class, picking up my Christmas cards (no making them this year... I'm running out of time!), Christmas shopping with TINK and getting ready for our Annual Holiday Bunko Party which is a a formal meal... served by ME!

Have a great day girls!

 

[TEminnie]

i think i have a complex now!!!! i'm still the dental floss killer!!!



hi jodi, i'm glad you didn't run away like te!!

Sorry--got bumped by my teenager! And my husband finally decided to come home from work!

Well Imhave some NEWS !! We are going to Disney in Feb !!!!!!!!! The girls placed in the Canadian Cher Competition and qualify to compete in Disney in Feb. We took all about 2 seconds to decide we were all going !! DD said someone had to go with them so we decided we all would ! Now I have to figure out where the money is coming from!! DSIL better get back to work and snappy!

Oh I'm so jealous! I'm gonna see if any of BA's comps lead to Disney!!

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Well, the day is starting badly.......
BA got sick again last nite---severe nausea so looks like she'll be home today..........and my MIL needs me at the hospital as my FIL is not doing well post op...........and Ab is having migraines.............latest plan is for Daran to come home at 10:30 and watch BA so I can go to hospital.

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But good news today!!!! My first cousin, Emma, is getting married today in Hawaii! We just heard this morning! She had went to Hawaii 2 weeks ago to meet him before he was deployed back to Iraq (in Army). And they decided to get married!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I was looking for our Jo!
http://thedisneyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/momspanel1.jpg

Anyone see her?

This was posted on thedisneyblog.com from last weekend.

Thanks Jen for the link. There was no post, but there was a link for cute Disney jewelry. I'm sure K will love you for directing me there.

What are you guys doing today?


MEL

What?! I thought you all were coming to my craft party today?
I have the craft party at 9, then lunch with friends, the rest of school we didn't get done, and the MIL is coming over to get the kids for the night. K and I are going on a date to see Four Christmases and to dinner.

Hi everyone! Cute ornaments Janet. Today was supposed to be a home day, finishing cards, laundry, etc, but Reid is sick so Tantie, that's what he calls me , , will be watching him. Have a good day.

Have fun Tantie!

Well, the day is starting badly.......
BA got sick again last nite---severe nausea so looks like she'll be home today..........and my MIL needs me at the hospital as my FIL is not doing well post op...........and Ab is having migraines.............latest plan is for Daran to come home at 10:30 and watch BA so I can go to hospital.

Yipes! Keep your germs in your own household!

 

[englishrose47]

Thanks for the Congrats !! This is gonna be a very rush planning joband definately a challenge keeping Tabs on a Cheerleading Squad. I will keep everyone posted as plans unvail!! All I know is we leave Feb 6th !LESS than 2 months !!!!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Look what I found when Jen routed me to a blog!
I can't decide which one I want.
This one:

Or this one:

Vote now or forever get over it.

I'm not looking for a ring, but this one reminds me of my Fockers!

 

[TEminnie]

I like the first one best!

 

[Goofyluver]

Morning lovelies!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Look what I found when Jen routed me to a blog!
I can't decide which one I want.
This one:

Or this one:

Vote now or forever get over it.

I'm not looking for a ring, but this one reminds me of my Fockers!

Okay- I bought one. But I'm not telling which one. You guys can guess.
How much fun is that?! A game for the day!

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I also wanted to report that I got Mo, Janet and Michelle's cards in the mail yesterday. They are great! Thank you all!

 

[PrincessV]

Well Imhave some NEWS !! We are going to Disney in Feb !!!!!!!!!

Yay Rosie!

Jo can reveal the awesomeness! I just have to say the magic couldn't of happened to a nicer woman!
Congrats! When is it?

What did I miss?!?!

V- Hugs! I know things will chipper up!

Thanks Jen!

(Anyone seen Mo or LL - lately?)

Not Mo, but yes to LL - hopefully I'll see her for real in a couple days!

Well, the day is starting badly.......

I'm sorry TE!


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Who said that things always get worse before they get better?

They did. Leo's teacher called me yesterday because he refused to do work again yesterday. But I think we've identified what's happening:

A. He's testing limits. Normal for his age.

B. His teacher's really, really nice and didn't think he was doing it on purpose. I think otherwise and told her he does what he's told when I make it clear there's no other option. Read: she may need to get all "mean-momma-teacher" on him sometimes.

C. The work he doesn't want to do happens to be that with which he struggles the most - reading and writing. He has zero confidence in his abilities here, but only wants perfection. I'm convinced - and his teacher, upon hearing this from me, agrees - that he doesn't want to read or write in class because he's afraid of doing badly. Not wanting those subjects, or school in general, to feel like a chore, she gives them the option of skipping out sometimes. I explained that he gets no such options at home - that I insist on him trying and once he does, he finds that he can do it and is more confident the next time around. I suggested that she may want to take away the option of refusal for him in class, too.

So that's where we're at. Hoping today is an improvement!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

JV- Thanks for the snow globe card. Sadly, I dropped my computer when I tried to shake it. You're getting me in all kinds of trouble this morning!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Who said that things always get worse before they get better?

They did. Leo's teacher called me yesterday because he refused to do work again yesterday. But I think we've identified what's happening:

A. He's testing limits. Normal for his age.

B. His teacher's really, really nice and didn't think he was doing it on purpose. I think otherwise and told her he does what he's told when I make it clear there's no other option. Read: she may need to get all "mean-momma-teacher" on him sometimes.

C. The work he doesn't want to do happens to be that with which he struggles the most - reading and writing. He has zero confidence in his abilities here, but only wants perfection. I'm convinced - and his teacher, upon hearing this from me, agrees - that he doesn't want to read or write in class because he's afraid of doing badly. Not wanting those subjects, or school in general, to feel like a chore, she gives them the option of skipping out sometimes. I explained that he gets no such options at home - that I insist on him trying and once he does, he finds that he can do it and is more confident the next time around. I suggested that she may want to take away the option of refusal for him in class, too.

So that's where we're at. Hoping today is an improvement!

You're doing a great job, momma.

 

[askelton]

JV- Thanks for the snow globe card. Sadly, I dropped my computer when I tried to shake it. You're getting me in all kinds of trouble this morning!

Well, Reid is really sick. Up most of the night with a fever. He went to the doctor yesterday but he couldn't find anything significant. He's sleeping now and my sister ran to the office to bring work home. Hopefully the fever will break but I think they will call the doctor anyway. Poor baby.

TE, hope all your crew feels better soon. It's nothing and then everything, huh? Congrats to your cousin! Too bad you couldn't be there. Hawaii's beautiful.

Rosie, you're going to have a wonderful time and February is a great time to come!

Love the jewelry, Dawn! But then I love all jewelry.

V, Leo's teacher sounds great for letting you know and then working to find out a solution. He'll get it together.

 

[ncsjodi]

Morning all!

Rosie - congrats on the Disney trip. Wish I could go in Feb! Of course, I'm headed to DLR in January...

Dawn - I know it's too late, but I like the first one too!

TE - sorry to hear about your morning. Everything will all work out okay.

V - I think your approach is perfect. Sometimes a nice teacher can be too nice! DD7 has the perfect teacher this year. Firm, but very sweet and encouraging. Leo sounds alot like my firstborn!

Jen - Morning, Sunshine!

JennV - Have fun with your busy day today! Glad mine is a bit less busy than that!

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So, I'm off to meet my ladies Bible study group at Starbucks in a few minutes. Then it's home to clean a bit before DD7 gets home from school. They have a half day today. Then, we'll grab some lunch, pick DD4 up at school and we've decided to spend the afternoon at Conner Prairie, the living history place near my house. They have an interactive inside exhibit and also a Gingerbread House exhibit right now. Since we're members, we can go for free. None of the outdoor areas are open, but there's plenty to do inside to keep the girls busy for a few hours. Then, it's home to get the tree up!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[sorul82?]

So that is who that was!

OMG! Did you see them?

 

[sorul82?]

Wow, it's quiet around here

I got my ornament(s0 and here are some pics, they are so cute. I love them ...but I won't reveal who they are from until I am told I can

You can reveal who they are from.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

So, I'm off to meet my ladies Bible study group at Starbucks in a few minutes. Then it's home to clean a bit before DD7 gets home from school. They have a half day today. Then, we'll grab some lunch, pick DD4 up at school and we've decided to spend the afternoon at Conner Prairie, the living history place near my house. They have an interactive inside exhibit and also a Gingerbread House exhibit right now. Since we're members, we can go for free. None of the outdoor areas are open, but there's plenty to do inside to keep the girls busy for a few hours. Then, it's home to get the tree up!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Sounds fun, Jodi! We have a living history place about an hour from here. I'd really like to go this spring since we're learning about Colonial times.