Team Focker Watch: Lucky Number 13!

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CE - SOrry something that is supposed to be fun isn't so fun right now

Thanks. Like I said, in the grand scheme of life, it's not that big of a deal, but when all I wanted to do was have fun and avoid drama...

I'm so sorry about the tennis stuff

Thanks.

Anyway I played pretty well except the greens were terrible, really fast etc and I thought I'd done rubbish anyway I won The prize was these pastry/cake forks (a bit too floral but OK) and £70 of vouchers

Nice! Congratulations!

HI to everyone else!

Hi, hon - how's the trip?

 

[englishrose47]

Jo Those forks look right for an English Tea Room The 70 pounds in vouchers look even better !!!

V your vacation plans look awesome !!I loved the Grand Canyon !!

T Legoland looks awesome !!I loved those replicas of all the famous places !!Especially The Streets of San Francisco!!!

Another looong day !!My sweetie was in rare form tried to eat one of Barbie's accessary's and I had to risk loosing a finger to get it out!!!
The Banking laws have changed in NY state at least as I found out when I went to draw money out for the guys !!I can't and neither can any other managers Now you try telling 10 MR people that they can't get their allowance and the scene is gonna be UGLYI am waiting for the Director to draw money out of each account so I can have money for each of them !! All I can say is they better figure out something soon!!

 

[lazydoxy66]

Hey, Hey!!!

This will be a 'quote' update. I'm finishing up my last night at work. I'm glad you all liked the last update.

Thanks for the update Kristel!!
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Off today and still in PJs! (which frightened the man who actually showed up to work on my driveway today!)

Daran had class till late last nite---he started his MBA last week and he's gonna be really busy---in addition to the 65-75 hours he works each week. But it's something he's wanted to do for a while.

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And, yes, Jersey is popular! My kids are working on the accent which is hysterical---I've never really watched Jersey shore but they love it. What is it??

I think today will be a PJ day for me! I wish Daran the best of luck with the degree and work.

ITA! We won't be doing a big Disney trip until 2012. We really enjoyed our San Diego trip and want to do several 3 or 4 day trips next year, instead of blowing our wad on 1 trip. It's so nice to drive and not have to worry about airports, rental cars and overpacking...

Had Back to School last night and met Evan's teacher. She is so nice, I can see why Evan likes her so much. She praised him on his good behavior. Shocking, I know. I hope it's a great year for him.

Maddie's teacher we are very familiar with, as she was her 1st grade teacher. Her teacher was very a honest about being nervous teaching 3rd grade, since she's been teaching 1st grade for 27 years. But she's such a fabulous teacher, I have no doubt she'll be amazing. We are so lucky to have her again.

Hit the pavement this morning, so I'm feeing good about that. I just need to keep moving and get the rooms cleaned and head over to Target. I haven't been there since last week! I wonder if they miss me?

...The stress of 1st grade has begun. Evan's teacher sent a list of words they're going to be tested on this Friday - easy words that Evan had no trouble reading in Kinder, but now can't seem to get it together. He's all freaked out about it and the tears and the "I'll never get it by Friday!" drama ensued. Ugh. I know he'll be fine once it "clicks" again. So much stress and it's only the 1st FULL week of school. Pfft.

I need to head to the mall today - I can't believe I forgot to buy Maddie a jacket for school. She's been wearing a thin short sweater this week, but it's getting colder and she'll need something a bit warmer.... Pics of Sucktastic world at post #2135 and #2139

I know it's blasphemy, but there are other things to do for vacation in America besides WDW or DL. I like your plan.

Poor Evan.

Morning girls!

Things are going along here. It's cool this morning (56 degrees!) and I'm loving it. Today was the boys' first full day of school and Gus is already pulling the "tummy ache" can't go to school carp. UGH!

He missed the bus, I drove him. And now it's all peaceful here.

Dawn's washing away in a flood. She has the rowboat ready to go pick up the kids at school soon.

We have finally got a plan for our trip. Dawn is insisting that she ISN'T making a plan....but I made her. We are going to have so much fun!!
Only 3 weeks to go! Now, if the hurricanes will just stay away. Fingers crossed!

Nothing else here. Sorry. I am boring.

Mel

You emailed me 15 schedules. I broke down. It's understandable, I think.

You two crack me up.

It's pouring here today, maybe I'll see Dawn float past soon

Yesterday I won another prize, I know I'm getting boring sorry.... this time it was a £50/$75 for a butchers at a local garden centre so that'll buy me lots of steaks etc I have to meet the lady in a few weeks for a cream tea (don't start on the tea bit ) and to have my photo taken for the website But hey it's worth it for a prize.

Tomorrow I'm playing in an Open at another club so fingers crossed that a) it stops raining and b) I play well!!!...Pic of golf prize at post #2137.

At least you are doing something fun. And getting prizes is the best! I didn't want to bore you with any details of my working on the last update. No prizes for working either.

... We've had about 13-15 inches of rain since yesterday morning. And it's still raining! My yard doesn't have any standing water in it, but it must have over night since you can see a line on the fence and my mulch has wash down the driveway. Lots of roads are closed and houses that were close to the creek were flooded. School was delayed two hours which was great for sleeping purposes, but feels really weird that the kids have only been gone a few hours and will be home soon.

I took that nap, ala CE, but Kirt called and woke me up asking for some serial number off a thing in the garage. I was sleeping big time and was stumbling down the stairs in a haze. Now my head hurts. Probably wasn't worth it...
I heard a bird singing and thought it must have stopped rainging, but Kirt said, "No, it's still raining. He was probably crying."

Oh well. At least I don't have to get out in it tonight.

OMG. Swamp City! I think Kirt was right about that bird.

Hello!

All I can say right now is ARGH.

I had a long explanation typed out, but frankly it's boring if you aren't in it. Suffice it to say that due to lack of beginner interest and the way our tennis teams have to be formed with certain number of "at level" players, they've more or less canceled MY at level league for this fall, waiting until the mid-year ratings come in December. At that point, now, I've been told to expect to move up, as the fact that I went to Districts hasn't yet been figured into my rating.

That leaves me with no at level team for fall, and an "up level" team that, while the captain was nice and asked me to be on it, has so many players now (they thought they'd have two of that level teams, but there's not quite enough for that) that I might not be playing hardly at all for her, either - even come December when/if I get moved up, because that team stays the same.

Sigh.

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Aside from that, it's been a lovely day. I took the dog to the kennel to get a bath, and he smells SO much better. (He was truly stinking up the house, the car, everything. Yuck.) My tennis class was fun, and the boys had a smaller load of work for school, so they are ready to play.

Woohoo!

So sorry about the tennis stuff. That's got to be very frustrating for all that want to play.

Jo only 4 days of Golf this week !!!!???The talk of Cream Teas reminds me I have to get the boxes of Tea cups out for a co worker who is organizing a Huge Tea Party for 3 houses !!15 Ladies will be partaking of a "spot of tea"

School news .. today High school is better !!Steph apparently could open her locker and find her classes She also has a new friend but can't remember her name Did I mention she is blonde. !!!!Samantha LOVES her Cheerleading outfit and plans to wear part of it to school on Friday the day of their first Cheer competion !!

Kyle says 3 rd grade is okay but they haven't yet got the yextbooks which for some reason seems to please him.

I had to do a spend down shop for my sweetie !! I am waiting to get blasted for buying in appropriate stuff , I got her a black boy Barbie to go with the on time naked Barbie she carries aroun dall the time and a new outfit for the half naked Barbie also magazines which she will look thru for hours and then rip up!!Of course i got the usual, sox ,undies slippers, etc !!But the Barbieas are what she likes sooo I think it;s appropriate !!She was soo excited whrn I gave them to her !!

...Another looong day !!My sweetie was in rare form tried to eat one of Barbie's accessary's and I had to risk loosing a finger to get it out!!!

The Banking laws have changed in NY state at least as I found out when I went to draw money out for the guys !!I can't and neither can any other managers.Now you try telling 10 MR people that they can't get their allowance and the scene is gonna be UGLY. I am waiting for the Director to draw money out of each account so I can have money for each of them !! All I can say is they better figure out something soon!!

The barbie story is hilarious. I'm glad you kept your finger. I'm sure you would have lost more than a finger if you told the consumers that they couldn't have their money!

We have FINALLY found a car (and figured out financing) for SD. I just don't want to share mine. Well, that's not really true. I don't mind sharing, but when he wants the car, I am usually planning on needing it and it's such a pain. The insurance for his car is TRIPLE what mine is per month and I drive a brand new, LEASED car. Ugh. No way out of the deal cheaply.
However, he's a good kid. He gets good grades (usually), helps out a home without any grief, and plays tennis. I don't mind rewarding that.

This weekend we might go to the Ren Faire near here. We used to go every year, but as the boys got older the jousting etc. lost it's fascinating appeal, I guess. LOL I just hate going when it's a million degrees and the bees are swarming. The weather looks like it will be cool though, so we might brave it.

Other than all that, there isn't much going on here. My mom went home (Yay), SD has a game today that I'll be going to and I'm cleaning the house tomorrow. Blah. Borinnnnnggggggg.

Take care everyone!
Mel

Congrats to SD with the new car. Insurance -
The 'faire' sounds like a lot of fun. I don't think we have any close to us.

Thanks for the well wishes; I started in on school reading last night and it was actually kinda nice. I'd forgotten that I'm mostly down to the classes on topics I actually enjoy, lol!

Our SW trip plans just keep evolving (I need to email you T)... we're back to June, as soon as Leo gets out of school. I kept reading that crowds at the Nat'l. Parks in July are the worst and we aren't crowd people. Plus, we've decided to focus more on Utah and it's freaking hot up there. A 10* difference between June and July could be a big deal! It looks like this (for now):

Fly into Vegas and drive to Grand Canyon (maybe a night in Williams first, depending on when I book flights).
3 nights Grand Canyon
Drive to Monument Valley - 1 night.
Drive to Arches - 1 night.
Drive to Bryce Canyon - 2 nights.
Drive to Vegas 1-2 nights.
Fly home.


About our WDW weekend - we had the most amazing AK day Sun.! Yes, it was hot but it didn't seem so bad as in early July. Maybe I'm just used to it by now. But we got there at opening and went to the safari first - saw every animal possible, including the newborn elephant who is so cute it makes you cry! Leo was finally tall enough to ride Primeval Hurl; I needed muscle relaxants after. Rode Dinosaur, did the Tiger Trek, saw Flights of Wonder and had lunch at Rainforest Cafe.

We checked into CSR and hit the pool. Leo's now conquered 5 of WDW's resort pool slides. I LOVE the new CSR rooms! So much nicer in person than in pics.

Leo conned me into the MK that night... it was PACKED and rainy. Blah. We managed dinner at CHH, HM, POTC and BTMRR before calling it a night.

Mon., we got to MK at opening... despite Leo jamming his car door into the truck next to us. Oh SNAP! He dinged it pretty good. I apologized profusely to the owner and went to get pen and paper, but he left for the tram. I left a note on his windshield with my number, but we haven't heard form him, so I'm hoping he'll just let it go.

Poor Leo couldn't let it go, though; he worried about it all day. We did do all our favorite rides, except Splash which for some reason he didn't want. Had lunch at Pinnochio's, and ended the day with ice cream on Main St. Know that little brick alley off the left if you're facing the train station? If you park on a bench over there, eventually you'll hear the music and dance lessons coming from the windows above that say "Music and Dance Lessons"! Very cool, and new to us.

As an aside, I'm on a very, very low-carb diet right now. Long story, but it's thyroid med related. Anyway, trying to keep low-low-carb and eat cheap at WDW was interesting. I never want to see a salad with grilled chicken again.

In all, it was a nice little getaway. I'm glad we went!

The SW trip looks great!
Your WDW get-away trip sounded wonderful. I hope we get to see the baby!

It's been awhile. A lot happening and not all good. We find out tomorrow if Kyle will need surgery on his arm. There was a huge problem with the insurance and drs last week. They went to the orthos and were told they were maxed out on his insurance and had to go to the original hospital for new x-rays. It turned out that the pediatricians office refused to give them the referral to begin with, he didn't need any x-rays or followup until the cast came off. My son took the morning with the inurance co and got it straightened out and then switched peds. These were the same ones who insisted Mikey didn't have any problems and examined the baby and went to give her the shots she needed at her 1 year visit. Only problem - she was 18 months.
I went with my DIL to the ortho and the receptionist took the x-rays, came back and told us to come back in 3 weeks. We insisted on a dr. The resident told me I was being unreasonable and when they realized I was close to flipping out the head ortho dr came in. Kyle goes back tomorrow and my DIL was told to keep a 6 y/o who thinks he's Spiderman still. The bone shifted slightly. It should be an interesting visit but fortunately my son is off again tomorrow.

I am busy getting ready for my trip to Disney. I paid it off last week and bought tix to MNSSHP. Made shirts for the party today. Jim and I leave on Oct 21st for 6 days with no kids.

It looks like when I get back from Disney I will be headed for surgery on my knee. I went hiking in the snow, all 30+ inches, on the beach last winter and felt a twinge in my knee. I tore cartilage in my right knee. It has started collapsing out from underneath me so an MRI and then surgery. I have had 4 or 5 on my left knee so I know what to expect. Played to many sports when I was younger, especially tennis and softball, and am now paying the price.

The kids started back to school. My grandson is in 6th grade this year. I can't believe I have a grandson that old. Kyle and Crystal started 1st grade. Mikey goes to pre-school for special needs and my mom is starting her pre-school for the other 2. She will also have Mikey and a little boy from church. She always wanted to be a teacher so this was her calling. She is funny though. She sets her front living room up like a school with desks and posters on the walls like a real school. She gets done in an hour what most schools take a week to do.

Other than that not a whole lot going on. Oh while you all are taking up a collection for Janet's keyboard throw some this way. It takes forever on my DD's computer. Half of the keys refuse to cooperate unless I pound on them.

I hope your son knows how lucky he is to have you to help out. I hope Kyle will be OK.

I'm sorry to hear about your knee. I so afraid I'm going to have major trouble in the near future.

Ok, three freaking time I started quoting and replying and then a crisis at work would pop up....I just give up.

Oh My! Hi back at ya'! I hope today goes better for you!


Well kids, I will probably veg. today. I am pooped to the max.

Satuday we will go out for our Anni. I may pop back on here Sunday.

Have a great weekend!!!

 

[Muffinygood]

V: Bryce is really gorgeous! We enjoyed our visit there so much! While we were there, the wildflowers were blooming. Soooo pretty.

T: Loved the photos of Legoland. Test Track?!

Kristel: Enjoy your rest, you earned it!

Jo: yay! You won!!!

Mo: Hi Mo! How's your trip going?

Ce: Whew. Tired just reading yours, as usual.

Taz: You earned the rest too!

Janet: Glad Jimmy's off to a good start! Don't you work too hard!

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Apparently it's winter now. I woke up yesterday to 44 degrees. This morning, 46. Better get out mittens.
Today is cleaning. And shopping.

Dawn's itinerary was so lame. I had to help her. She actually thought she'd go to WDW WITHOUT a plan. Pffft. What's wrong with her!?
Don't worry, I straightened her out.
We have to find some time to have tea now though.....better revise that itinerary.....

Mel

 

[jcc0621]

right next to Windsor Castle

Isn't that where Chuck and Di lived

Today was the golf comp, most clubs have an Open they're pretty expensive (this one was £35) and includes a meal, golf and prizes. Normally there are really good scores and I'm a tight skin flint so never normally play but a friend dropped out and they needed another one so I did! Anyway I played pretty well except the greens were terrible, really fast etc and I thought I'd done rubbish anyway I won The prize was these pastry/cake forks (a bit too floral but OK) and £70 of vouchers

Congrats

Oh yeah, the Lego stuff is cool! It's the rides that suck. And the admission price!

I hear ya!

See? They even have hookers!

Was this a walk through thing?

HI FOckers!

All I can say is they better figure out something soon!!

Sounds a bit ridiculous to me

Hey, Hey!!!

Enjoy yur day off

better revise that itinerary.....

Mel

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Morning, it's Friday and I have to fire someone today Well not fire....yet. Suspend with intent to dismiss. She got arrested Going to be a long day.

Scouts starts tonight and Jimmy is very excited, so that is something to look forward to. Soccer starts oin Sunday too.

Not much else happening. Have a great day everyone!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Dawn's itinerary was so lame. I had to help her. She actually thought she'd go to WDW WITHOUT a plan. Pffft. What's wrong with her!?
Don't worry, I straightened her out.
We have to find some time to have tea now though.....better revise that itinerary.....

Mel

Not lame. Relaxing...

It's still very low key.
Here it is:

Wed-
Go to WDW
7:30 Planet Hollywood for apps and drinks with Mel
8:45 more drinking and scahhhhhhlops at Raglan Road still with Mel

Thurs-
Kona brekkie with Mel
Pool with Mel
MNSSHP

Friday-
Epcot for F&W with Mel

Sat-
DHS with Mel
late lunch at Sci-Fi

Sunday-
Go home

 

[englishrose47]

Sounds relaxing to me !!!

Today is the Peach Festival and the Girls are in the Cheerleading Comp. I have a schedule from Judy that is!!Pick this one up pick that one up fix/buy somethinmg for supper and find a parking spot in total choas at the FestivalThank goodness my second job is close by and guess where I'll park

Will chat tonite after total craziness is over !!!

 

[jcc0621]

Wed-
Go to WDW
7:30 Planet Hollywood for apps and drinks with Mel
8:45 more drinking and scahhhhhhlops at Raglan Road still with Mel

Thurs-
Kona brekkie with Mel
Pool with Mel
MNSSHP

Friday-
Epcot for F&W with Mel

Sat-
DHS with Mel
late lunch at Sci-Fi

Sunday-
Go home

Thursday looks like a great day for tea, just sayin I see Mel's name alot, but what about K? You ditching him for the weekend

 

[PrincessV]

Morning! I'm working from memory, so forgive me if I miss stuff..

T - I'm willing to bet FL Legoland will host some impressive rides; otherwise it'll never compete with the big boys here! But the street scenes are way, way cool

Poor E. Leo's having an easier time getting back into the swing of things this year, but last year's start was ROUGH. E will get there!

Mel and Dawn - You know all plans will be ditched upon arrival anyway, right? It's the Great Focker way!

Mel, how was the hiking in Bryce? Because when I say "hike" in reference to what Gramma, Leo and I might be doing, what I really mean is "stroll leisurely until someone whines that their knees/hips/legs hurt, whereupon we shall sit and eat snacks."



Ugh, is anyone else in ragweed hell with me? WHY can't we eradicate this awful plant! ~coughsneezesneezecough~

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Thursday looks like a great day for tea, just sayin I see Mel's name alot, but what about K? You ditching him for the weekend

Kirt is implied... Actually, I'm more of an early riser than him, so most all the things are with him, but breakfast at Kona is without him. He's sleeping in that morning. Thursday we're already ditching Kirt for brekkie, so I hate to ditch him again. IDK where to put it, really.

Mel and Dawn - You know all plans will be ditched upon arrival anyway, right? It's the Great Focker way!

Mel, how was the hiking in Bryce? Because when I say "hike" in reference to what Gramma, Leo and I might be doing, what I really mean is "stroll leisurely until someone whines that their knees/hips/legs hurt, whereupon we shall sit and eat snacks."



Ugh, is anyone else in ragweed hell with me? WHY can't we eradicate this awful plant! ~coughsneezesneezecough~

Well, as Mel pointed out, the whole trip really is focused around drinking and eating. Mel's plans have things like, ride this ride, watch this show... Meet up with Kirt. Not me. It'll all get done or it won't. We'll be back.
I swear we're backwards for this trip. I really think all the activities the kids are in and starting work last week just has me too tired and ovewhelmed to add thinking about the trip to my plate. I need this trip to relax.

About the hiking!

So, my director was fired yesterday. I feel so bad for her. She started the program 15 ears ago. It was a real shock to her, but the new pastor seems to be hiring all new people. He said we aren't in jeopardy, so I'm not worried about that. I just worry about who he'll hire and what direction he wants to take things. I specifically chose to apply at this school because it's so laid back. I am really, really enjoying myself (which I never thought I'd say) so I hope that continues. My friend, Misty, who got me the interview, was really tight with the director and hasn't decided if she's going to quit. The whole thing wasn't handled very well.

Anyway, we have a meeting at 9:30 Monday to talk to the pastor and meet the interim director. Boy, I LOVE meetings on my day off.

This weekend is SO busy. Tomorrow morning B and I have rookie kidnap. We're going to drive to the new squad member's houses, wake them up, dress them silly, feed them, make them do Chinese firedrills and dance every time they hear "Broadway Baby" (B's squad name is the Braodway Babes). Then they have practice from 8-10. At 10, we're supposed to go to brekkie with our squad and squad moms, squad practice is 12-2, C has team from 1-3, and then C has a bday party from 4-8.

Sunday is filled with church, squad practice for C & officer practice for B. I'm starting to really like Mondays.

Like I said, Monday we have that meeting, and I'm dreading Tuesday when all the parents find out Vicki was let go.

I already went to the grocery store and cleaned house, so I think a nap today may be in order this afternoon.

 

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I am waiting for the Director to draw money out of each account so I can have money for each of them !! All I can say is they better figure out something soon!!

That stinks.

Ce: Whew. Tired just reading yours, as usual.

See, I'm bored. I COULD clean house, but...

Morning, it's Friday and I have to fire someone today Well not fire....yet. Suspend with intent to dismiss. She got arrested Going to be a long day.

Oh, my! Sorry you have to deal with it, though.

Mel, how was the hiking in Bryce? Because when I say "hike" in reference to what Gramma, Leo and I might be doing, what I really mean is "stroll leisurely until someone whines that their knees/hips/legs hurt, whereupon we shall sit and eat snacks."

Love it!

Ugh, is anyone else in ragweed hell with me? WHY can't we eradicate this awful plant! ~coughsneezesneezecough~

YES, YES, YES. It's killing me this year. I'm on day 4 of a headache/sneeze fest and feeling so crappy. I'm sorry you are, too!

So, my director was fired yesterday. I feel so bad for her. She started the program 15 ears ago. It was a real shock to her, but the new pastor seems to be hiring all new people. He said we aren't in jeopardy, so I'm not worried about that. I just worry about who he'll hire and what direction he wants to take things. I specifically chose to apply at this school because it's so laid back. I am really, really enjoying myself (which I never thought I'd say) so I hope that continues. My friend, Misty, who got me the interview, was really tight with the director and hasn't decided if she's going to quit. The whole thing wasn't handled very well.

Oh, honey, that stinks. I'm so sorry.

This weekend is SO busy. Tomorrow morning B and I have rookie kidnap. We're going to drive to the new squad member's houses, wake them up, dress them silly, feed them, make them do Chinese firedrills and dance every time they hear "Broadway Baby" (B's squad name is the Braodway Babes). Then they have practice from 8-10. At 10, we're supposed to go to brekkie with our squad and squad moms, squad practice is 12-2, C has team from 1-3, and then C has a bday party from 4-8.

Sunday is filled with church, squad practice for C & officer practice for B. I'm starting to really like Mondays.

You're making ME tired...

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I went for a walk with Tara this morning, then hit the grocery store. I checked my e-mail on my phone and had a message from the school that I had tons of boxes from Scholastic, and could I come deal with them? Well, they were actually for the Title I team and the new preschool room - we had "free" Scholastic Dollars that had to be spent by October, and that's what we did with it.

But, the treasurer of the PATT did the actual ordering - my name's just on it as the chair of the fair - and I don't know which things go to which room. So, I have a message into the treasurer to see if I can get that list so that I can go sort. Meanwhile, I checked in on FB and the treasurer has a ton of boxes to sort as well and is asking for help, so I'm just waiting to hear back from her if she wants my help with that, and can provide me with the "who ordered what" list for the other.

Until I hear, I'm kind of on hold, so I'm having lunch.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

HI FOckers!

Hi Mo! Hope you're having a great time!

T Legoland looks awesome !!I loved those replicas of all the famous places !!Especially The Streets of San Francisco!!!:

That was my favorite part! I love SF!

The Banking laws have changed in NY state at least as I found out when I went to draw money out for the guys !!I can't and neither can any other managers Now you try telling 10 MR people that they can't get their allowance and the scene is gonna be UGLYI am waiting for the Director to draw money out of each account so I can have money for each of them !! All I can say is they better figure out something soon!!

Oh no! The Barbie story cracked me up!

Well kids, I will probably veg. today. I am pooped to the max.

Satuday we will go out for our Anni. I may pop back on here Sunday.

Have a great weekend!!!

Enjoy your down time! Happy Anniversary!

Apparently it's winter now. I woke up yesterday to 44 degrees. This morning, 46. Better get out mittens.
Today is cleaning. And shopping.

Holy crap, that's cold!

Was this a walk through thing?

Yes, and it's HUGE!

Morning, it's Friday and I have to fire someone today: Well not fire....yet. Suspend with intent to dismiss. She got arrested Going to be a long day.

Bummer! But jeeze, what an idiot.

I see Mel's name alot, but what about K? You ditching him for the weekend

I noticed that, too!

T - I'm willing to bet FL Legoland will host some impressive rides; otherwise it'll never compete with the big boys here! But the street scenes are way, way cool

Don't hold your breath. The parks will be almost identical, per the press releases. I don't think it really needs to compete with the other parks in the area, as it's so unique. They're not really quiet about saying the parks are geared toward younger kids.

Poor E. Leo's having an easier time getting back into the swing of things this year, but last year's start was ROUGH. E will get there!

I think it was just a bit of first week jitters. He's much better now and has tons more confidence.

Well, as Mel pointed out, the whole trip really is focused around drinking and eating.

Aren't all Disney trips?

That stinks about your director. I hope it all works out for you.

I went for a walk with Tara this morning, then hit the grocery store. I checked my e-mail on my phone and had a message from the school that I had tons of boxes from Scholastic, and could I come deal with them? Well, they were actually for the Title I team and the new preschool room - we had "free" Scholastic Dollars that had to be spent by October, and that's what we did with it.

But, the treasurer of the PATT did the actual ordering - my name's just on it as the chair of the fair - and I don't know which things go to which room. So, I have a message into the treasurer to see if I can get that list so that I can go sort. Meanwhile, I checked in on FB and the treasurer has a ton of boxes to sort as well and is asking for help, so I'm just waiting to hear back from her if she wants my help with that, and can provide me with the "who ordered what" list for the other.

Until I hear, I'm kind of on hold, so I'm having lunch.

Lunch??? I'm still guzzling coffee.

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So last night I went to the Junior level Girl Scout training. I think I'm going to enjoy this year a LOT! It's less crafty crap and more hands on, out in the community, making a difference, confidence building, etc. Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid last night.

Can I just say, I'm sooooo happy it's Friday?! I've got to take TE to the doctor this morning, then do a Target run, pick up the kids, head to the Girl Scout shop and since I skipped my workout this morning, get some kind of formal exercise in there some where.

Saturday night we are going to Walking With the Dinosaurs at the Staples Center, home of the NBA Championship team, the LA Lakers. It looks sooo cool and I got great discounted tickets through Girl Scouts.
Sunday, I need some Disney, so we'll probably head over early and out after lunch.

I'll check back later...

 

[jcc0621]

Because when I say "hike" in reference to what Gramma, Leo and I might be doing, what I really mean is "stroll leisurely until someone whines that their knees/hips/legs hurt, whereupon we shall sit and eat snacks."

Sounds good to me

Ugh, is anyone else in ragweed hell with me? WHY can't we eradicate this awful plant! ~coughsneezesneezecough~

Allergies started kicking in last night

Kirt is implied...

I am sure he is thrilled to hear that

So, my director was fired yesterday.

Hope everything works out for you!

Like I said, Monday we have that meeting, and I'm dreading Tuesday when all the parents find out Vicki was let go.

Most of them probably already know

Oh, my! Sorry you have to deal with it, though.

Thanks, it wasn't as bad as I thought. 20 minutes

II checked my e-mail on my phone and had a message from the school that I had tons of boxes from Scholastic, and could I come deal with them?

We gave each of the teachers $80 in scholastic dollars and the library got $1200 When is your fall fair? We are really doing a winter one. December 6 - 10...We are calling it the Holiday Book Fair!

Yes, and it's HUGE!

Jimmy would LOVE that, but I can't see spending that kind of money for it!

Bummer! But jeeze, what an idiot.

I noticed that, too!

Great minds!

I think it was just a bit of first week jitters. He's much better now and has tons more confidence.

Oh good

So last night I went to the Junior level Girl Scout training. I think I'm going to enjoy this year a LOT! It's less crafty crap and more hands on, out in the community, making a difference, confidence building, etc. Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid last night.

Did I tell you they are trying to get me to take over as Packmaster next year

Saturday night we are going to Walking With the Dinosaurs at the Staples Center,

Jimmy L.O.V.E.D it when we saw it in July!

 

[tazdev3225]

Taz - Yikes, sounds like it is a good thing you switched pediatricians

We're working on it with all of the kids. I haven't been happy with the peds for awhile but all of this with Kyle was the deciding factor.

Blimey you have had lots going on. I hope you get all the medical stuff sorted

We are working on it, thanks.

The prize was these pastry/cake forks (a bit too floral but OK) and £70 of vouchers

They are a little floral but cute. You really are lucky.

I hope your son knows how lucky he is to have you to help out. I hope Kyle will be OK.

I'm sorry to hear about your knee. I so afraid I'm going to have major trouble in the near future.

I think he knows most of the time, but I do remind him now and again.

The knee is hurting but at least I'm not fighting Jim on the ECV this trip.

Well kids, I will probably veg. today. I am pooped to the max.

Satuday we will go out for our Anni.

Get some rest and enjoy your anniv.

Morning, it's Friday and I have to fire someone today Well not fire....yet. Suspend with intent to dismiss. She got arrested Going to be a long day. [/QOUTE]

What a fun way to start the weekend.

Ugh, is anyone else in ragweed hell with me? WHY can't we eradicate this awful plant! ~coughsneezesneezecough~

I have allergies all year but spring and fall are the worst. Of course I remembered to call the dr today for a refill of my script AFTER the office closed for the weekend.

So last night I went to the Junior level Girl Scout training. I think I'm going to enjoy this year a LOT!

I miss those days, but not enough to volunteer again. I was a Brownie and Junor leader when my girls were younger. I had some issues with parents and called it quits when my girls moved on. I even sacrificed a tooth to the cookie sale. I am looking forward to Crystal joining this year though.

Janet - I missed quoting you but Jim was the Pack master for a couple of years when my son was a Cub. He loved it and wanted me to have another son so he could do it again. Um Yeah, that didn't happen.

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Afternoon everyone. TGIF!!!

Kyle will NOT need surgery. The bones shifted but in a good way. The arm is healing and he gets a half cast in a couple of weeks. He freaked out on the dr though. He wants to keep his cast FOREVER.

I forgot to tell you all my DIL took him to school on the first day. It was a really good thing that she did. They put my 6 y/o special ed 1st grade DGS in a regular ed THIRD grade class. She was astonished when they tried to tell her his IEP said he belongs there. Thankfully she got it all straightened out. Kyle of course said that it was OK. He wanted to stay in
3rd grade.

I go for my MRI tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it because I'm a little claustrophobic but I have had so many that I now fall asleep during it.

The grandkids are all driving me crazy. I have 4 kids here 6 and under. The 2 boys are fighting and one keeps coming crying to me every 5 minutes. They play to rough and the Mikey doesn't get that he's to big to jump on Anthony. Thankfully next week they will all be back in school.

I am so glad I have Disney coming up in 41 days. Of course my allergies are acting up so I feel lousy. I have gone to Disney getting over bronchitis 4 of my last 6 trips. I really want to avoid that.

Crystal ahs her first loose tooth. She was so excited when she showed me I thought she would have wiggled it out already.

We had a disgruntled employee shooting here in Philly last night. It was scary because I pass the plant all the time and was actually stuck at a red light in front of it a couple of hours earlier. My "SIL" has a friend that works there. Then I found out today that a friend's ex-husband works there and was actually there last night. He was friends with the 3 victims. His DD is a BFF of my DD's. My DD was telling me today that her BFF was in a panic because she kept thinking her father could have been killed. It was a news cut in and of course no names are released but the fact that people were shot and killed is. It's one of those you can't think it can happen to you type of things.

Oh well I am free in a half hour and I can't wait. The kids are driving me crazy and I don't feel good. I may be back on later but right now I plan on going home and taking a nap. HAGN everyone.

 

[cmp1111]

So last night I went to the Junior level Girl Scout training. I think I'm going to enjoy this year a LOT! It's less crafty crap and more hands on, out in the community, making a difference, confidence building, etc. Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid last night.

We'll remind you of this come January... JK - glad you're excited!

Saturday night we are going to Walking With the Dinosaurs at the Staples Center, home of the NBA Championship team, the LA Lakers. It looks sooo cool and I got great discounted tickets through Girl Scouts.
Sunday, I need some Disney, so we'll probably head over early and out after lunch.

Sounds like fun!

We gave each of the teachers $80 in scholastic dollars and the library got $1200 When is your fall fair? We are really doing a winter one. December 6 - 10...We are calling it the Holiday Book Fair!

This was all from the spring fair and we'd distributed some books - with that kind of money, we thought we'd stock the new preschool room, and the Title I always feel left out as we usually give to the classrooms only.

Our fall fair is 11/15-11/19, a week later than usual.

The kids are driving me crazy and I don't feel good. I may be back on later but right now I plan on going home and taking a nap. HAGN everyone.

Definitely get some rest.

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I didn't wind up going to school, so I had a nap. The treasurer says her list is not e-mailable, so she'll go down on Monday and sort herself - fine by me!

Then, my neighbor called - the kids had asked for a sleepover last weekend and we'd both said no. My boys went the next morning and cleaned up their room, so I said they could be here tonight. It'll be fine - D's still gone, and I can have some wine anyway - his parents are literally next door, in case of an "I need to go home" situation. He'll be over in about an hour, so I'll order in some pizza and the kids will be happy. We'll likely watch a movie. Woohoo.

 

[englishrose47]

Glad you all liked the Barbie story !!Carol just rolled her eyes at me and laughed !!!The staff all LOVE it !!You see my sweetie had a huge crush on one of our young male staff who is african american sooooo the staff have named the doll after him!!He thinks it's hysterical too !!!

So sorry about the director being fired !!!

I agree with V Do it Focker style !!!Wing it !!!!

 

[TEminnie]

:She also has a new friend but can't remember her name Did I mention she is blonde !!!!Samantha LOVES her Cheerleading outfit and plans to wear part of it to school on Fridaythe day of their first Cheer competion !!

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This could be Beth Ann---I'll just change the name! Except she's grown out of her cheer uniform and has to be re-fitted. My baby is almost 5 foot 2! All of a sudden! That's like ....super tall for my family!

Morning! I'm having a hard time staying on track with replies - I'm sorry!

Thanks for the well wishes; I started in on school reading last night and it was actually kinda nice. I'd forgotten that I'm mostly down to the classes on topics I actually enjoy, lol!

Our SW trip plans just keep evolving (I need to email you T)... we're back to June, as soon as Leo gets out of school. I kept reading that crowds at the Nat'l. Parks in July are the worst and we aren't crowd people. Plus, we've decided to focus more on Utah and it's freaking hot up there. A 10* difference between June and July could be a big deal! It looks like this (for now):

Fly into Vegas and drive to Grand Canyon (maybe a night in Williams first, depending on when I book flights).
3 nights Grand Canyon
Drive to Monument Valley - 1 night.
Drive to Arches - 1 night.
Drive to Bryce Canyon - 2 nights.
Drive to Vegas 1-2 nights.
Fly home.


About our WDW weekend - we had the most amazing AK day Sun.! Yes, it was hot but it didn't seem so bad as in early July. Maybe I'm just used to it by now. But we got there at opening and went to the safari first - saw every animal possible, including the newborn elephant who is so cute it makes you cry! Leo was finally tall enough to ride Primeval Hurl; I needed muscle relaxants after. Rode Dinosaur, did the Tiger Trek, saw Flights of Wonder and had lunch at Rainforest Cafe.

We checked into CSR and hit the pool. Leo's now conquered 5 of WDW's resort pool slides. I LOVE the new CSR rooms! So much nicer in person than in pics.

Leo conned me into the MK that night... it was PACKED and rainy. Blah. We managed dinner at CHH, HM, POTC and BTMRR before calling it a night.

Mon., we got to MK at opening... despite Leo jamming his car door into the truck next to us. Oh SNAP! He dinged it pretty good. I apologized profusely to the owner and went to get pen and paper, but he left for the tram. I left a note on his windshield with my number, but we haven't heard form him, so I'm hoping he'll just let it go.

Poor Leo couldn't let it go, though; he worried about it all day. We did do all our favorite rides, except Splash which for some reason he didn't want. Had lunch at Pinnochio's, and ended the day with ice cream on Main St. Know that little brick alley off the left if you're facing the train station? If you park on a bench over there, eventually you'll hear the music and dance lessons coming from the windows above that say "Music and Dance Lessons"! Very cool, and new to us.

As an aside, I'm on a very, very low-carb diet right now. Long story, but it's thyroid med related. Anyway, trying to keep low-low-carb and eat cheap at WDW was interesting. I never want to see a salad with grilled chicken again.

In all, it was a nice little getaway. I'm glad we went! s

looks good! Well, the schedule looks good....the low carb diet...not so much!

Morning, it's Friday and I have to fire someone today Well not fire....yet. Suspend with intent to dismiss. She got arrested Going to be a long day.

s

So how'd it go??

Kirt is implied... Actually, I'm more of an early riser than him, so most all the things are with him, but breakfast at Kona is without him. He's sleeping in that morning. Thursday we're already ditching Kirt for brekkie, so I hate to ditch him again. IDK where to put it, really.

Well, as Mel pointed out, the whole trip really is focused around drinking and eating. Mel's plans have things like, ride this ride, watch this show... Meet up with Kirt. Not me. It'll all get done or it won't. We'll be back.
I swear we're backwards for this trip. I really think all the activities the kids are in and starting work last week just has me too tired and ovewhelmed to add thinking about the trip to my plate. I need this trip to relax.

About the hiking! :

So, my director was fired yesterday. I feel so bad for her. She started the program 15 ears ago. It was a real shock to her, but the new pastor seems to be hiring all new people. He said we aren't in jeopardy, so I'm not worried about that. I just worry about who he'll hire and what direction he wants to take things. I specifically chose to apply at this school because it's so laid back. I am really, really enjoying myself (which I never thought I'd say) so I hope that continues. My friend, Misty, who got me the interview, was really tight with the director and hasn't decided if she's going to quit. The whole thing wasn't handled very well.

Anyway, we have a meeting at 9:30 Monday to talk to the pastor and meet the interim director. Boy, I LOVE meetings on my day off.

This weekend is SO busy. Tomorrow morning B and I have rookie kidnap. We're going to drive to the new squad member's houses, wake them up, dress them silly, feed them, make them do Chinese firedrills and dance every time they hear "Broadway Baby" (B's squad name is the Braodway Babes). Then they have practice from 8-10. At 10, we're supposed to go to brekkie with our squad and squad moms, squad practice is 12-2, C has team from 1-3, and then C has a bday party from 4-8.

Sunday is filled with church, squad practice for C & officer practice for B. I'm starting to really like Mondays.

Like I said, Monday we have that meeting, and I'm dreading Tuesday when all the parents find out Vicki was let go.

I already went to the grocery store and cleaned house, so I think a nap today may be in order this afternoon.

sorry about your director---I hate it when things happen in that manner---sends everything upside down. Glad you are liking your job---are you working full time?



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Good day at the nursing home today! We get to dress in Va Tech wear and jeans every Friday and we had a yard sale/cook out for relay for life. Nana is doing really well---she's gained 15 pounds and looks much better. Her mind is still slipping but physically she's doing better. I've got so close to her---scares me that she'll be 92 next week. 9-19-19 neat birthday, huh?

 

[cmp1111]

This could be Beth Ann---I'll just change the name! Except she's grown out of her cheer uniform and has to be re-fitted. My baby is almost 5 foot 2! All of a sudden! That's like ....super tall for my family!

Yeah, that's like, what? A foot taller than you?

Ahem. Sorry.

Good day at the nursing home today! We get to dress in Va Tech wear and jeans every Friday and we had a yard sale/cook out for relay for life. Nana is doing really well---she's gained 15 pounds and looks much better. Her mind is still slipping but physically she's doing better. I've got so close to her---scares me that she'll be 92 next week. 9-19-19 neat birthday, huh?

I'm glad you had a good day and that Nana's doing well. My Nan is hanging right in there, though really sleepy a lot, I guess - not a bad thing, as she's not hurting.

 

[TEminnie]

Yeah, that's like, what? A foot taller than you?

Ahem. Sorry.

...well, yeah....pretty much! The annoying thing is she likes to stand near me and say "wow--you're short!"

I'm glad you had a good day and that Nana's doing well. My Nan is hanging right in there, though really sleepy a lot, I guess - not a bad thing, as she's not hurting.

Nana sleeps a lot too---sometimes impossible to wake her up, but her doctor says that's part of being 92. She hollered at me today and I ran over---she wanted me to put the straw under the baby animals! I said I would!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

This could be Beth Ann---I'll just change the name! Except she's sorry about your director---I hate it when things happen in that manner---sends everything upside down. Glad you are liking your job---are you working full time?



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Good day at the nursing home today! We get to dress in Va Tech wear and jeans every Friday and we had a yard sale/cook out for relay for life. Nana is doing really well---she's gained 15 pounds and looks much better. Her mind is still slipping but physically she's doing better. I've got so close to her---scares me that she'll be 92 next week. 9-19-19 neat birthday, huh?

No, just Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I'm glad you had a good day and that Nana's doing well. My Nan is hanging right in there, though really sleepy a lot, I guess - not a bad thing, as she's not hurting.