Team Focker Watch - v.9 in which all great mysteries shall be revealed

[HomeschoolMama]

Sorry C is not feeling well.
Let us know how the kids like Hotel for Dogs. My kids are asking to go see it.

The movie's been rescheduled to 2/13 now that C's sick.

How is she today?

Sickly. She doesn't have a fever, but her tep didn't go up yesterday until 4pm, either. She's sad she can't go to grandma's. She cried. Poor honey.

For those who haven't seen my FB page an old school friend posted on there this morning that I'm on the front page of the Lowestoft Journal (where I grew up) and on page 2 too, I've hit the big time I phoned my Mum and she had the paper sitting on the side and hadn't noticed me on the front!!!! Anyway she's getting me another copy, I've looked on the website and lots of the stories are on there but not me so I can't link you

Very cool. And about your mom!

Good morning all. It's Friday Just want this day to be over already Tomorrow we are taking Jimmy and my girlfriend's daughter to the Please Touch Museum so that should be fun. Not much else going on. Have a good day!

Sounds fun, Janet!

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So, our date night is cancelled because poor C is still sick. We talked last night about buying yummy food and doing a movie at home. Any suggestions for fun or action-filled date movies that would be on pay-per-view?

I'm still sending B to grandma's so she can sell popcorn at MIL's restaurant. I think she'll do well. And anything she sells goes directly to our account at the dance school.

 

[Goofyluver]

Morning Jen....Things getting better?

We're on the up and up, I think. Thanks for asking.

Dawn~~~sorry about your baby too. Hate it when they're sick.

 

[PrincessV]

Morning! Well, DVC didn't hang up on me and I've rebooked summer to VWL - BCV wasn't available. I thought about wait-listing it... but we loooove the WL, so it might be nice to try the Villas out.

I started my taxes this week... and I OWE!!!! The combination of no longer being able to deduct Leo's full tuition, only after-school care, and adding $5K back into my taxable income (no more Flex Account to pay for aforementioned tuition) nailed me I guess. I don't owe much - somewhere around $50 - but it stinks. I like to come out pretty close, but still get a little refund, so I'm changing my exemptions for 2009. There goes my whopping 3% raise!

I'm glad someone goofed on that DVC thing. I almost had a heart attack. I can't afford more points right now!!!

I;'m sorry to say, that I believe the only goof was in posting it early. I absolutely think these changes will go into effect.

Honestly, it would be a huge help for me, since we really need to include weekend nights in our trips. WIth no AP discounts on weekends, I was struggling with how to best use my points lately.

Well, we got to the psychologist ok (it was the actual appt. today! HA) And GREAT NEWS! She said she feels that SD is doing well enough that he can see her on an "as needed basis."

That's great!

V, what about St. Augustine? Lots of history, great small town walks with galleries, museums, forts to explore...not too far a drive but "away."

Ooo, I always forget about St. Augustine - thanks Kate!

How crazy are the crowds at US on that weekend? I figured it would be nuts. My B-day is Memorial day. I just figured there would be no way to enjoy a trip down there at that time. Not that you should stay home!

EXCELLENT point. WDW is really busy, so I'd bet US is, too. And we don't enjoy crowds.

OH- I booked The Trump Plaza for Feb 5th!

Yay!!!

I'm itchin' to go to Vegas... but we all know what happens in Vegas when T heads across the border.

Stay away from Vegas T!

I am really looking forward to temps above 32!!!

You should be in great shape Mel - this morning was the last of the arctic air.

That's ridiculous, why do they do that????

That's my question, too.

So while recycling is imperative, we really have to choose our containers more carefully. Glass and aluminum are the way to go.

I stopped using plastic to store and heat things and only use glass now. And bought stainless water bottles for WDW... but I don't love how they fit in my hands.

Sorry, a PSA this early in the morning is no fun.

But SO necessary!

So, our date night is cancelled because poor C is still sick.

I'm sorry!

We're on the up and up, I think.

Glads to hear that Jen!

 

[PrincessV]

I almost forgot my other news...

Good thing I moved Leo to his new school when I did - his old one just announced they're closing by May! I always wondered how they stayed afloat while charging so much less in tuition than other local private schools.

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

 

[KatGarcia]

Morning everyone!

Kat: Another TR! OMGosh, I have a hard time keeping up!

Hey everyone said they'd read it if i wrote it so why not!?

We don't do much because my birthday is the 20th, and there's usually no way he's home for both. It seems too close for presents for both, and I'd rather he remember my birthday, you know?

Yep! I'd much rather he remember our anniversary than valentine's day. This year he works on vday anyway, I'm over it.

For those who haven't seen my FB page an old school friend posted on there this morning that I'm on the front page of the Lowestoft Journal (where I grew up) and on page 2 too, I've hit the big time I phoned my Mum and she had the paper sitting on the side and hadn't noticed me on the front!!!! Anyway she's getting me another copy, I've looked on the website and lots of the stories are on there but not me so I can't link you

Our famous Jo!!!

We are like this with Mothers Day and fathers Day and our birthdays. THey are all so close together we usually get one big thing that we both want (last year it was a new computer). Makes life a lot easier

I think we are going to buy ourselves an anniv gift together too. I try to go by the anniv list just to make it interesting so this year its Linen, silk or appliances. Is aid lets buy something big for the kitchen and thats our gifts to each other. We'll see how it goes i guess.

Just wanted to say good morning.

all around.

How goes everything Jen?!

Morning! Well, DVC didn't hang up on me and I've rebooked summer to VWL - BCV wasn't available. I thought about wait-listing it... but we loooove the WL, so it might be nice to try the Villas out.

I started my taxes this week... and I OWE!!!! The combination of no longer being able to deduct Leo's full tuition, only after-school care, and adding $5K back into my taxable income (no more Flex Account to pay for aforementioned tuition) nailed me I guess. I don't owe much - somewhere around $50 - but it stinks. I like to come out pretty close, but still get a little refund, so I'm changing my exemptions for 2009. There goes my whopping 3% raise!

I think the VWL should be awesome. That resort is so beautiful!

That stinks about the taxes! We did ours the other night and we are getting back but not much this time. No school to deduct this year so the number dwindled a lot.

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Had cable come out already this morning. Turns out the guy who came last time (3 weeks ago) put a spliter on our connection that had too high of a voltage or something like that, so we are back in business!!

I think we are going to look at an apartment this afternoon and then we are heading to the city. Tonight we are going to see: Soul of Shaolin. It looks pretty neat.

Well I'm off for some coffee and get ready! Have a great Friday everyone!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

I almost forgot my other news...

Good thing I moved Leo to his new school when I did - his old one just announced they're closing by May! I always wondered how they stayed afloat while charging so much less in tuition than other local private schools.

And THAT's why you moved him when you did. I always find the puzzle pieces so interesting and when they come together and we can see why we had to deal with something...it's just cool.

Sorry...too Shirley McClain?

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

Well that stinks. They are doing that here, too, and the parents are going crazy. The elementary and middle schoolers will be traveling farther, but the high schoolers are closer to the neighborhood. I guess they won't have to be at the bus stop at 6:15 next year.

 

[ncsjodi]

Hi from not so sunny California! I'm not sure who ordered the rain, but it's pretty gray and wet here right now!

Just a quick drive by before we head to the parks this morning. waiting for DH to finish getting ready. I'm supposed to meet up with T and Jordan today sometime. I've been texting both of them.

Note to self, page 68.

We'll try to remember to take pics, but we are Fockers....

 

[jcc0621]

It could be worse... Did I ever tell you the story of one of my twin group moms and the kindergarten drop off line?

Um, no

The museum sounds like fun!

And we got FREE tickets

Just wanted to say good morning.

all around.

Hi Jen. How is everyone feeling

I could only find pansies The cacti I was able to find were all over $8 a piece, and while I love my son and like most of his friends, that's a bit much. So a 6 pack of pansies for $1.57, plus a Target dollar spot grow-a- strawberry kit (thanks T!) and we're good

Good bargain hunting

So, our date night is cancelled because poor C is still sick. We talked last night about buying yummy food and doing a movie at home. Any suggestions for fun or action-filled date movies that would be on pay-per-view?
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Poor C

We watched Indiana Jones last night and really liked it The kid from the Transformers was in it. Shia something or other!

I almost forgot my other news...

Good thing I moved Leo to his new school when I did - his old one just announced they're closing by May! I always wondered how they stayed afloat while charging so much less in tuition than other local private schools.

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

Well you got him out just in time it sounds like, but that stinks about the redistricting!

V - What are your dates now

 

[PrincessV]

And THAT's why you moved him when you did. I always find the puzzle pieces so interesting and when they come together and we can see why we had to deal with something...it's just cool.

Sorry...too Shirley McClain?

Nope, and I'm totally philosophical about stuff like that! Just another reason I'm such a history buff.

Just a quick drive by before we head to the parks this morning. waiting for DH to finish getting ready. I'm supposed to meet up with T and Jordan today sometime. I've been texting both of them.

Yay, have fun Jodi!

V - What are your dates now

8/16-21ish. There's some room for changes in there.

 

[jcc0621]

8/16-21ish. There's some room for changes in there.

But we may be able to meet up, at least to say hi

 

[PrincessV]

But we may be able to meet up, at least to say hi

Absolutely! Leo and Jimmy didn't get near enough play time together and I didn't get near enough time to hang with you last year.

 

[Muffinygood]

Hi. Just a quick check in.

Saw that Leo's getting redistricted. They did that 3 times here during SD's elementary years. We finally moved to a house that is LITERALLY across the street from our preferred elem. school. I told Bob, "Let them TRY to redistrict us NOW!" LOL. It turned out ok for us, and I am keeping fingers crossed for you! (At least he's only been at the school for a year. Not TOO many friends to leave, right?)

I am feeling good about what I've got done. Fringe is trimmed, brows shaped, clothes washed, paid the bills, printed all essential paperwork, called to request our area/floor at SSR (Grandstand, top floor), and called in refills for our prescrips.

Now I just have to wait till Sunday morning! OMGosh! The only thing left to do really is clean the house and change my sheets. Oh, and pack SD's clothes. That's not too bad. The boys have music lessons tomorrow so we'll do that.

Ok, gotta go make banana bread!

MEL

 

[HomeschoolMama]

V- That stinks! At least with 60% moving schools, Leo will surely have a friend or two in the bunch.

Mel- I'm so excited for you!!! Will you mail a postcard to my kids? I'll e-mail you the addy if you don't have it yet.

Janet- I meant a movie for Kirt and I to watch. The kids have a million movies.

Jodi- Have fun!!!

 

[jcc0621]

Absolutely! Leo and Jimmy didn't get near enough play time together and I didn't get near enough time to hang with you last year.

Hi. Just a quick check in.

Saw that Leo's getting redistricted. They did that 3 times here during SD's elementary years. We finally moved to a house that is LITERALLY across the street from our preferred elem. school. I told Bob, "Let them TRY to redistrict us NOW!" LOL. It turned out ok for us, and I am keeping fingers crossed for you! (At least he's only been at the school for a year. Not TOO many friends to leave, right?)

I am feeling good about what I've got done. Fringe is trimmed, brows shaped, clothes washed, paid the bills, printed all essential paperwork, called to request our area/floor at SSR (Grandstand, top floor), and called in refills for our prescrips.

Now I just have to wait till Sunday morning! OMGosh! The only thing left to do really is clean the house and change my sheets. Oh, and pack SD's clothes. That's not too bad. The boys have music lessons tomorrow so we'll do that.

Ok, gotta go make banana bread!

MEL

I'm exhausted just reading that!

Janet- I meant a movie for Kirt and I to watch. The kids have a million movies. [/COLOR]

So did I. I wouldn't let Jimmy watch Indiana Jone...a little too much violence!

 

[PrincessV]

I wouldn't let Jimmy watch Indiana Jone...a little too much violence!

Smart move... I relented and watched it with Leo, since his dad already let him see it. I spent 3 days telling him to stop trying to whip everything in sight!

 

[jcc0621]

Smart move... I relented and watched it with Leo, since his dad already let him see it. I spent 3 days telling him to stop trying to whip everything in sight!

I get that with Power Rangers karate stuff

 

[DisneyJo]

I find this hysterical.

I know, her partner had even read some of the paper and he didn't notice? It's got a great big photo of me next to Mickey on the front

Just wanted to say good morning.

Sickly. She doesn't have a fever, but her tep didn't go up yesterday until 4pm, either. She's sad she can't go to grandma's. She cried. Poor honey.

Oh poor little thing

Ooo, I always forget about St. Augustine - thanks Kate!

I've been there several times, mainly to the beach though, can't remember doing any "old" stuff

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

Good job you moved him and how annoying about the change of schools, at least it'll be loads of them!

Our famous Jo!!!

Not quite

Hi from not so sunny California! I'm not sure who ordered the rain, but it's pretty gray and wet here right now!

Hi Jodi, have fun!!!!


Does anyone have the feling my eldest is slightly jealous?

 

[askelton]

I phoned my Mum and she had the paper sitting on the side and hadn't noticed me on the front!!!!

Sounds like my mother!

Sorry, a PSA this early in the morning is no fun.

My family calls me the crunchy one and I knew I needed to be.

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

What does he think of that?

Now I just have to wait till Sunday morning!

I spent 3 days telling him to stop trying to whip everything in sight!

Reid does things like that already. Apparently boy is very ingrained.


We took the Volvo to fix the air, oil change and general check up The total bill came to $200.00! They must be having a going out of business sale. It's never that cheap, but I'm glad.

 

[cmp1111]

Nope...but I am curious.

I'll share down below...

Good thing I moved Leo to his new school when I did - his old one just announced they're closing by May! I always wondered how they stayed afloat while charging so much less in tuition than other local private schools.

And in other school news, our county decided to redraw the lines and it looks like Leo will have to change schools again next year, along with about 60% of students in the district.

Wow - well, it's better to be ahead of the game, huh? And I'm sorry about the redistricting.

I think we are going to look at an apartment this afternoon and then we are heading to the city. Tonight we are going to see: Soul of Shaolin. It looks pretty neat.

Have a great time!

Hi from not so sunny California!

Hi, Jodi! Have so much fun!

Does anyone have the feling my eldest is slightly jealous?

Did I miss something? I didn't know if she'd want me as a friend on FB, so I haven't asked her. Should I?

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OK, so my friend and the embarrassing story:

Little back story - I live in a town that's certainly not huge, but we have 3 elementary schools and cover quite an area. Two of my playgroup friends live in the next town over. It's a lot smaller, both in area and population, and tends to be a little ritzier, more exclusive, whatever - and between those factors, tends to be a LOT more gossipy. One of my friends is in the loop and considered "main stream" there, but the one this happened to is the friend whom we discussed doing an intervention for this fall, if you might remember? She rents a house in this town and is a relative newcomer.

Anyway, this happened early last year when her twins were in kindergarten, and before we thought she was having issues. And we have to keep in mind that it sounds pretty bad, but was really innocent - this was not part of any issues we thought she was having much later down the road.

She was a sales agent for a computer company and had received from a client a bottle of Jack Daniels as a "thank you." She didn't want it, but left it in her car to remember to take to her mom's house, where her mom and mom's boyfriend might want it. But I guess she'd kind of forgotten it was there (it was unopened, of course), and one day, she pulled up to the kindergarten drop off line, and while the girls were getting out, the bottle rolled out of the car onto the sidewalk, where the teacher on duty picked it up. This is embarrassing enough, but she didn't even realize this had happened (because of it being in the back seat) until one of the girls called out really loudly, "Mommy! You dropped your juice!" so that it not only was brought to everyone's attention, but made it sound like her mom drank it down all the time like, well, juice.

She was absolutely mortified, and of course was relatively sure that everyone in the school probably heard about it within 15 minutes.

Anyway, it's worse than the robe and the trash, I think.

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I had a nice lunch with my friends, and ran my errands. I got to volunteer and the teacher had a sub who didn't know what to do with me, so I even had time to get my oil changed and shop a bit before lunch.

The kids should be home soon, and we'll get some pizza later. I'll be around, I think, at least until D gets home at around 6:30.

Have a nice end of the week afternoon!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

So did I. I wouldn't let Jimmy watch Indiana Jone...a little too much violence!

Oh. Sorry... I don't do "boy" movies. Kirt can watch those while I DIS!

Does anyone have the feeling my eldest is slightly jealous?

Angela- Yes. 'Boy' is very ingrained in their little minds.