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

[cmp1111]

Sure BTW I'd be surprised if the flight was only 5 hours, it took me 10 to get to MCO!

Yeah, but we're a 3 hour flight from MCO...

Have fun, or not so much fun. That would be weird.

Yes, not looking to have fun... Plus my doc is a woman. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but "That's not how I roll."

AHHHH.. IS that anything like "Check under the hood and Rotate the Tires"

Seems about the same!

Okay, I just picked up my new glasses and they're sorta bothering me. I think it's just a matter of getting used to them, but they're a lot smaller than my old ones from top to bottom, so I keep looking down and everything is blurry. I'm used to being able to not move my head and still see everything, kwim? I'll have to post a pic later (after I put on some makeup!)

Can't wait to see!

I finally read all of the posts from the last two days. Let's see .... Points Police and "the Test" seemed to take up much of the time. You girls have your "fun" tests and us "older" guys have ours. I have one next Tuesday. Some people call it "spelunking".

Oooh, sounds like fun.

Tomorrow is our anniversary date tho, i'm very excited!

We are going to go to get treats here first! Then there is talk of walking over the bridge into Manhattan (we have never done that!) and then we are going HERE for dinner. Then to Rockefeller Center to see the tree and possibly even ice skating in Bryant Park. Here's hoping that morning only rain holds up![/COLOR]

Looks awesome!

 

[Miz Diz]

last night around 730p i was trying to get my masen (3) to pick up the legos he dumped all over my room. i was trying to be all super nanny on him and not give up. i sat on the floor with him and wouldn't let him leave. well, i'm not sure who won bc we both fell asleep on my bedroom floor. i woke up at 11pm and the other 2 kids were already in bed. they didn't even wake me up. can i get that mother of the year now???

wow , i must've read your mind. i pm'd you after i read your first post!!

Thanks!

Okay...it's my turn to need help with Jon. He is refusing to eat lately.

I probably would ignore it for about 2 days and see what happens. But for now, is there any way you can get him to drink something that has the vitamins and nutrients he needs. Like Pediasure or Ensure (Okay I know that is not really for kids, but the nutrients are there).

Morning! Wanna know how my crappy week is progressing? Two words:

PINK
EYE

Poor thing! That's terrible!
Too bad they won't let you work from home.


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Here I am trying to catch up again.
I ended up spending $42 at the book sale. I had a coupon for $10 off a $50 order. I was bummed out when I checked out because they told me that this was a mini warehouse sale and the big one is over in Kennesaw. I could have gone there - same amount of time, but more stressful because of more traffic. I wish I had.

I bought a bunch of kid's books for $2 and $2.50. I also got the Goosebumps DS Lite game for $10. They had very few adult books. I bet the bigger sale had them. I would go there tomorrow, but don't want to spend any more money.

 

[Miz Diz]

Has anyone be following the Caylee Anthony Story (V and Angela, I'm sure you can't realy not follow it down there). CNN is reporting that they found human child remains 1/4 of a mile from the Anthony house. Not confirmed male or female, but all speculation is that it is Caylee

I've been keeping up with this and watching Nancy Grace a couple times a week. I'll definitely have to watch tonight. I hope it is her. So sick of all these false reports of people seeing her all over the place.

I ordered this one for $20 even with free shipping and coupon for $5 off:

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I love that!

No.. if the Dr is cute.. that's the fun part...
I hate..Under the hood and checking the oil !!
I'm always afraid my rear axle will slide right off

I can't decide if this is funny or scary.

Does this guy look familiar?

You mean Dopey?
Okay - I see it is bil.

Ohhhh!

I'm 34. Is that something I do when I'm 40 if I have no family history?

My doctor told me 40 unless family history, but can also depend on your insurance company. My sis had breast cancer, so the dr told me I should have one before 40.
Well - last year I found a lump and went in for one. It turned out to be nothing. Probably a swollen lymph node according to dr. The dr checked me and felt the lump, too - after the mammogram showed nothing. I was glad she felt the lump because I was afraid she would think I was some crazy lady saying there was a lump there when there was not.

I finally read all of the posts from the last two days. Let's see .... Points Police and "the Test" seemed to take up much of the time. You girls have your "fun" tests and us "older" guys have ours. I have one next Tuesday. Some people call it "spelunking".

My dh has had this and said he felt violated.

 

[rachel3]

evening all!!! caught up , then went to clean a bit and now i can't remember anything.

but i did think of something for jen...... i would see if he starts eating in a couple days. if not......... call pediatrician.... they make medication for appetite stimulation.. one of them is megace, i believ. i know you hate to give you kid meds, but if he needs to eat to stay healthy and grow.. then it might be something to think about... just a thought.

anyway..... i'm tired of cleaning.... does anyone else have a problem with cleaning , then the kids coming behind you to mess it up again??? ugh.

 

[Miz Diz]

Ok Fockers, I need some advice. I have completely had it with my children and their lack of room cleaning. The upstairs bathroom is a mess with clothes all over the floor. I refuse to clean up for them as they are old enough (11, 9, 9). They don't put away their clean clothes and then throw then back into the laundry room. I am determined to win this battle so I have threatened no toys for Christmas unless their rooms are clean. Is this too harsh? I haven't wrapped anything yet and will not put anything under the tree until I am satisfied. I have tried being nice, mean, made deals, you name it. What more can I do other than let them win?

I have this problem with my dd, but she's only 3. ds will clean up after I yell at him. If I ask him nicely and try to reason with him, he ignores me. Yelling works for him. He can't stand it if I am mad at him. Yelling does not work for dd. Did you see my post a few weeks back about this same situation? I told DD I was throwing away everything she didn't pick up. She told me that was fine because she didn't want them and then watched me bag everything.
I told her no more toys until she can start picking up her stuff because I'm sick of cleaning all her messes. We had 2 visits from 2 sets of grandparents and none of them were allowed to give her toys, but she saw that her brother got toys. When we went shopping she would ask for things and then say, "I know I can't have any because I don't pick up my toys."
It must have finally sunk in because she started picking up on her own. I was actually surprised when one day she just started picking stuff up. Of course, I praised her and told her how happy I was and proud of her I was.
Right before Thanksgiving weekend she decided she didn't want to pick up her stuff again. Then I reminded her that we were going to see her Nana, Papa and aunts and they probably had gifts for her, but she wouldn't be allowed to accept if she can't keep her toys cleaned up. That did the trick.

Okay - I know it is tough on you for the holidays. I guess it depends on how frustrated you are and if you really want to do that. Maybe you can ask them to clean up and if they don't, you are taking a toy away from Christmas. That way, they have the opportunity to not lose it all in one shot and see that you are serious when they start seeing presents disappear.

 

[rachel3]

Yes, not looking to have fun... Plus my doc is a woman. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but "That's not how I roll."

 

[cmp1111]

AAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Remember D's stepdad's party thing?

Now his mom has offered to pay for our flights. I feel a little odd about that, but if she wants us there that badly... They're extremely wealthy - it's not like we're robbing the elderly.

Anyway, so she talked to D today, and she reiterated that she'd pay, but could we come out Wednesday, 1/7?

That's two days after school starts back up. I am NOT OK with this. D says he feels bad letting her pay if we're not doing what she wants.

I totally, totally get that. So I say we just don't go - we can't (well, don't want to - my savings are for other things) afford it if she doesn't help.

I don't like it when she arranges parties, reunions, etc. so that we can be there, at the exclusion of some of her stepchildren, so that part is fine. But she accepts when the others can't come - witness the family thing this August when she made it the weekend we could come, but not D's stepsis from Denver, but they were fine with the stepsis not coming. I don't want the guilt - why aren't we given the same guilt-free acceptance when we can't make it?

D did ask if I would be OK with missing the following Monday & Tuesday (1/12 & 1/13), rather than just Monday, if we still left after school on Friday the 9th.

I'm a little better with that, as they'd get the whole first week back to school, but I still am one who hates pulling from school for stuff like this. I'm a teacher's kid - I know it's just first grade, but it's also messing with our routine, and it's a habit I don't want to get into. (BTW, I totally get also that I'm always encouraging others to pull their kids for Disney. It's just my own thing - no judgments.)

D says he feels like he's stuck in the middle, and I get this. I am torn, myself. Family is important to me, but I also don't like being manipulated. I want to go, and if the flights were cheaper or if it were over MLK weekend... But if I do Kristel's wonderful thing and say "No" I'm not only making my MIL unhappy (which I care some about, but not a lot) but also D (which I care a TON about.)

Sorry - I know there's no easy solution and we'll just have to work it out, but I needed to vent it out to some willing listeners. Love you guys!

 

[jcc0621]

Good Evening all.

I see we have been talking about annual check-ups and Brack has no problems with the discussion, and even adds his own

CE - No advice. Will D go without you and the boys?

Jodi - I was reading Scott's TR today. He posted one picture of you that you look like you PO'd at someone

 

[rachel3]

AAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Remember D's stepdad's party thing?

Now his mom has offered to pay for our flights. I feel a little odd about that, but if she wants us there that badly... They're extremely wealthy - it's not like we're robbing the elderly.

Anyway, so she talked to D today, and she reiterated that she'd pay, but could we come out Wednesday, 1/7?

That's two days after school starts back up. I am NOT OK with this. D says he feels bad letting her pay if we're not doing what she wants.

I totally, totally get that. So I say we just don't go - we can't (well, don't want to - my savings are for other things) afford it if she doesn't help.

I don't like it when she arranges parties, reunions, etc. so that we can be there, at the exclusion of some of her stepchildren, so that part is fine. But she accepts when the others can't come - witness the family thing this August when she made it the weekend we could come, but not D's stepsis from Denver, but they were fine with the stepsis not coming. I don't want the guilt - why aren't we given the same guilt-free acceptance when we can't make it?

D did ask if I would be OK with missing the following Monday & Tuesday (1/12 & 1/13), rather than just Monday, if we still left after school on Friday the 9th.

I'm a little better with that, as they'd get the whole first week back to school, but I still am one who hates pulling from school for stuff like this. I'm a teacher's kid - I know it's just first grade, but it's also messing with our routine, and it's a habit I don't want to get into. (BTW, I totally get also that I'm always encouraging others to pull their kids for Disney. It's just my own thing - no judgments.)

D says he feels like he's stuck in the middle, and I get this. I am torn, myself. Family is important to me, but I also don't like being manipulated. I want to go, and if the flights were cheaper or if it were over MLK weekend... But if I do Kristel's wonderful thing and say "No" I'm not only making my MIL unhappy (which I care some about, but not a lot) but also D (which I care a TON about.)

Sorry - I know there's no easy solution and we'll just have to work it out, but I needed to vent it out to some willing listeners. Love you guys!

that's a toughie!! like janet said, can d go without you and the boys. otherwise, it depends on how important it is to d. i wouldn't worry about pleasing the mil, but if this is something that d really wants, i would say you might have to compromise and go.. maybe leave friday and have the boys miss mon, tues. like i said, it's a tough one. but, if i was in the same situation and my husband really wanted us to go, i would probably do it. but, that's just my opinion. you know what is right for you and your family. i know you will make the right decision. family is tough., esp in laws!!

 

[ncsjodi]

Jodi - I was reading Scott's TR today. He posted one picture of you that you look like you PO'd at someone

??????? Which picture? I don't remember getting mad.....

Was it at the Biergarten??? I see one pic where I'm making a weird face, but I'm not PO'd. Just making a face at the camera because Scott wouldn't stop clicking away!!!

 

[jcc0621]

??????? Which picture? I don't remember getting mad.....

Was it at the Biergarten??? I see one pic where I'm making a weird face, but I'm not PO'd. Just making a face at the camera because Scott wouldn't stop clicking away!!!

It was an outside picture, you were in a pink shirt???? I'll have to see if I can find it again.

He only took a few pics, didn't he

 

[cmp1111]

CE - No advice. Will D go without you and the boys?

I don't know. The problem with that is that MIL wants us all - she's like that, you know - so just D won't appease her. If he's OK with it, though, I can deal. I really was excited to go when I thought we could go on our terms, though that sickly sense of obligation was in the back of my mind.

you know what is right for you and your family. i know you will make the right decision. family is tough., esp in laws!!

Thanks, Rachel. We'll figure something out, but I just needed to vent about it, you know?

 

[rachel3]

It was an outside picture, you were in a pink shirt???? I'll have to see if I can find it again.

He only took a few pics, didn't he

is his tr here or the other place?? if it's here, could someone give me a link??? thanks.

 

[rachel3]

I don't know. The problem with that is that MIL wants us all - she's like that, you know - so just D won't appease her. If he's OK with it, though, I can deal. I really was excited to go when I thought we could go on our terms, though that sickly sense of obligation was in the back of my mind.



Thanks, Rachel. We'll figure something out, but I just needed to vent about it, you know?

completely understand the need to vent!!

 

[Muffinygood]

Yes, not looking to have fun... Plus my doc is a woman. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but "That's not how I roll."

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Yeah, Yeah. I know. Four pages and that's what I quoted.

Today was pretty stressful. The morning was fine. Better than fine, wink wink. AND I got lunch with Bob! Then it got all wonky. Went to see Dr. Seigle. (by myself, Bob was working from home) and he said there was a cyst that had formed over the top of the surgical site which was blocking the fluid from draining (making the surgery useless) and that he'd have to use the NEEDLE again! OMG. I am SO darn sick of that needle!!! He numbed my eye all up so it didn't hurt but it was so icky and then I was all blurry so driving the 40 mins home was SKEERY!
Then I was late to get SD. And then we came home really quick and then out to get Gus. Then I had promised him we'd go look at snowboards. So, off to do that and get SD new sneakers. Then it was dark (and I can't drive in the dark on GOOD days, so it was really really SKEERY) and we grabbed chinese food for dinner. (which made up for some of the bad, but not all)
So, I'm ok now. The pressure is good again, and I have to see him next week. I am SOOOOOOO tired of all this stuff. Ok, rant over.... I think.

Sorry that CE has to get "checked", Kat's night sounds fun, be good out of town Dawn, Sorry about Leo's eye-V, glad Mr. Diz is recovering, HI Rachel!, Hi Jodi!, Good luck on your test T(and all those Kiddo activities!), Hi Janet!, Hi Angela!, Hi Brack!, and hello G-Luv...

Sorry if I missed anyone. I'll be around tomorrow. I ain't doin' NOTHIN'!!! I earned it.

LY guys!
MEL

 

[Goofyluver]

Evening Fockers!

CE...I'm with you. I would have a hard time leaving only a few days after break. No advice. I'm just sympathizing. I would feel like I HAD to go if MIL was offering to pay. There's nothing wrong with juggling days though.

That's all I remember.

Sorry to any Fockers I forgot...which apparently...is anyone but CE.

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Taught night school tonight as a favor to another teacher. He was called from work this afternoon after his wife was taken by airvac to another hospital when she had a seizure in her classroom and never regained consciousness. I'm hoping they're okay.

Thanks for all of the rest of the advice on Jon. No dinner tonight except for Ensure and cheetos. I offered McD's, etc. Nada. I have no idea what is going on.

I also had a happy moment today! I got my secret santa gift!! Thank you to my Secret Santa!!!

I'll post pics later!

Everyone have a wonderful evening!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Yes, not looking to have fun... Plus my doc is a woman. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but "That's not how I roll."

My dh has had this and said he felt violated.

OMGosh!

anyway..... i'm tired of cleaning.... does anyone else have a problem with cleaning , then the kids coming behind you to mess it up again??? ugh.

AAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Remember D's stepdad's party thing?

Now his mom has offered to pay for our flights. I feel a little odd about that, but if she wants us there that badly... They're extremely wealthy - it's not like we're robbing the elderly.

Anyway, so she talked to D today, and she reiterated that she'd pay, but could we come out Wednesday, 1/7?

That's two days after school starts back up. I am NOT OK with this. D says he feels bad letting her pay if we're not doing what she wants.

I totally, totally get that. So I say we just don't go - we can't (well, don't want to - my savings are for other things) afford it if she doesn't help.

I don't like it when she arranges parties, reunions, etc. so that we can be there, at the exclusion of some of her stepchildren, so that part is fine. But she accepts when the others can't come - witness the family thing this August when she made it the weekend we could come, but not D's stepsis from Denver, but they were fine with the stepsis not coming. I don't want the guilt - why aren't we given the same guilt-free acceptance when we can't make it?

D did ask if I would be OK with missing the following Monday & Tuesday (1/12 & 1/13), rather than just Monday, if we still left after school on Friday the 9th.

I'm a little better with that, as they'd get the whole first week back to school, but I still am one who hates pulling from school for stuff like this. I'm a teacher's kid - I know it's just first grade, but it's also messing with our routine, and it's a habit I don't want to get into. (BTW, I totally get also that I'm always encouraging others to pull their kids for Disney. It's just my own thing - no judgments.)

D says he feels like he's stuck in the middle, and I get this. I am torn, myself. Family is important to me, but I also don't like being manipulated. I want to go, and if the flights were cheaper or if it were over MLK weekend... But if I do Kristel's wonderful thing and say "No" I'm not only making my MIL unhappy (which I care some about, but not a lot) but also D (which I care a TON about.)

Sorry - I know there's no easy solution and we'll just have to work it out, but I needed to vent it out to some willing listeners. Love you guys!

I'm sorry it's so stressful, CE.


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We're heading out of town for a dance convention tomorrow at lunch time, so I don't kow if I'll get to check in again. If I don't... Have a restful weekend, everyone!

 

[Goofyluver]

Mel...

Darlin'...can you catch a break?

Love ya!

Jen

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Evening Fockers!

CE...I'm with you. I would have a hard time leaving only a few days after break. No advice. I'm just sympathizing. I would feel like I HAD to go if MIL was offering to pay. There's nothing wrong with juggling days though.

That's all I remember.

Sorry to any Fockers I forgot...which apparently...is anyone but CE.

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Taught night school tonight as a favor to another teacher. He was called from work this afternoon after his wife was taken by airvac to another hospital when she had a seizure in her classroom and never regained consciousness. I'm hoping they're okay.

Thanks for all of the rest of the advice on Jon. No dinner tonight except for Ensure and cheetos. I offered McD's, etc. Nada. I have no idea what is going on.

I also had a happy moment today! I got my secret santa gift!! Thank you to my Secret Santa!!!

I'll post pics later!

Everyone have a wonderful evening!

Oh no!


How's your poopy phone doing?

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Today was pretty stressful. The morning was fine. Better than fine, wink wink. AND I got lunch with Bob! Then it got all wonky. Went to see Dr. Seigle. (by myself, Bob was working from home) and he said there was a cyst that had formed over the top of the surgical site which was blocking the fluid from draining (making the surgery useless) and that he'd have to use the NEEDLE again! OMG. I am SO darn sick of that needle!!! He numbed my eye all up so it didn't hurt but it was so icky and then I was all blurry so driving the 40 mins home was SKEERY!
Then I was late to get SD. And then we came home really quick and then out to get Gus. Then I had promised him we'd go look at snowboards. So, off to do that and get SD new sneakers. Then it was dark (and I can't drive in the dark on GOOD days, so it was really really SKEERY) and we grabbed chinese food for dinner. (which made up for some of the bad, but not all)
So, I'm ok now. The pressure is good again, and I have to see him next week. I am SOOOOOOO tired of all this stuff. Ok, rant over.... I think.

LY guys!
MEL

You better stop it right now! No more eye problems!