Team Focker Watch - Version 8: When V's Away.. The "Katt" will Play

[HomeschoolMama]

How is everybody? Well, I survived the gym. Did 15 mins on the bike, and then tried the Elliptical machines with SD. HOLY CROW! Those things are HARD! I burnt more calories on that in 3 mins than 10 on the bike! I am psyched to go back and do it again~

Unfortunately, that's where my good day ended.

We sprung Gus from childcare, which he was totally ok with! Yay! And then we all went to change for the pool, which I had promised Gus! So, we change our clothes and SD informs me that he's not swimming. WHY did you change????? Anyway, then we did the swimming thing. With SD NOT participating which is fine with me really. I totally didn't care.

We leave the pool and we're changing back into warm clothes and SD says, "We're going to lunch right?" I said, "NO. I told you the other day that I will NOT BE buying lunch every day we're at the gym. First, it defeats the purpose for me, which is to LOSE weight. Second, it is EXPENSIVE." The gym membership alone is expensive. This is not a hard concept for an almost 16 yr old to grasp. Right?
So, he tells me that he hates me for being so cheap and that he's not coming anymore.

So, before you guys all roll your eyes at me for having a teenager that would DARE to speak to me like that and get away with it. I don't. He is a GREAT kid. He (and Gus) have NEVER spoken to me that way. I did NOT raise them to be brats. They're very well behaved. I was SOOOOOO shocked. I said, "So, you hate me?" He said, "Yeah, right now I do." I said, "I'm sorry you feel that way."

I wish I knew what the deal was today. I wanted to just shut him out and not get into it but I couldn't let it lie. I asked him if he thought that he had a rough life? I informed him that in 2 VERY SHORT years he will be able to pay his OWN bills and he'll find it difficult to maintain the lifestyle he's accustomed to here! Oh well. It was awful anyway. I did tell him that I'd be talking to Bob about what he said to me.

Bob sent him to his room, which is maybe the second time in his WHOLE life that we've done that! He was there all day, until dinner. Then he apologized to me, and said he was just angry and he really did love me. Gosh, teenagers are so hard to figure out.

He could have told me just about anything ELSE and I'd have understood it. But, hate me? That was just weird.

He seems to be over it now. I guess he was just having a moment. BUT, it didn't exactly make my day.

Sorry to blab on and on. It was traumatic.

MEL

Oh no, Mel. I'd be crushed if one of my kids said that to me. I told Baylie that just today when my friend said her duaghter said "I hate you" to her.

I'm glad he apologized.

 

[carrieannie]

WHATEVER you need help on, just ask! Feel free to PM me, i'll give you my # if you want, too.

FAO isn't closed, they took it down last year for refurb but its beautiful now. You can get cheap tix at the TKTS booth in times square (i am an authority on broadway stuff). As far as crowds go...when do you wanna come here? It's generally crowded here tho, esp in the touristy areas.

Ask Away!

I'm off to finish my book...Night all!

Thanks Kat! I think the first thing would be where to stay? hotels..I dont know when though.. havent gotten that far yet...

 

[KatGarcia]

Thanks Kat! I think the first thing would be where to stay? hotels..I dont know when though.. havent gotten that far yet...

when you figure out when that will help. Any idea where in the city you wanna stay? Midtown probably because its closest to walking to most touristy stuff. I think you all need to have a nice dinner at Serendipity with me and KC, just saying!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Afternoon everyone. HAd a great time at the wedding last night and had lots to drink (Yes alcohol) and eat. This morning we picked up Jimmy from his sleep over and then headed to do our errands. Excahnged a pair of Jeans to Walmart for Jim (I got the wrong size), then exchanged a car organizer that Jim got me that was too big for the space for a smaller one. Then we went to King of Prussia Mall. Headed to the DIsney Store where Jimmy got a new Power Ranger with some of his Christmas money and they were having a great sale. I got Jimmy some t-shirts for the summer for $5.99 + 25% off Then we went to Penney's to return a digital picture frame and had lunch. Got home. PUt a load of clothes into the washer and now I am all caught up here.

I will post pictures of me with a drink after I upload them

Sounds like you had a fun night and got some great deals! Great pics too!

Lori there is a link on the home page of the DIS, basically the person in the forces or retired forces gets a free 5 day ticket, they can then purchase up to 5 more 5 day tickets at $99 each. See the link for full details!

Thanks Jo! I looked it up and I *think* he could get the tickets for us and I would just have to show a military ID when I picked them up/turned in for real tickets. But after doing the math it really is cheaper for me to do a package deal with possibly getting the free dining. Plus, I would be able to go for a few more days. It could still be an option though.

SD's braces were almost 7K. I think it totalled about $6600. They offered $1000 off if we prepaid, but that's alot of dough! Almost done with payments now! Thank goodness!

Sorry to hear about your shoulder and heel. Hope you feel better soon.

I do see the Dr. again tomorrow. Hopefully it's too soon for more bad news....

MEL

to the braces! to all of you that have to pay for braces! I never had to have them and I'm hoping my kids don't either.

Good Luck tomorrow Mel at the doctors.

And sorry about SD. Can't wait until mine hit those teenage years. My DD is already a drama queen I don't even want to see her at 16!

I'm tired of planning for school. It's offically past fun and on to stressful. I'll be done soon, though and it'll be so nice to be able to hand Baylie her assignment sheet and have her work without her asking what she's supposed to do next.

I just wanted to mention that my MIL is in the hospital. She went to the ER last night with a really bad headache and heavy, numb arms/chest. They said her cholesterol and some enzyme are really high. They don't think it's another brain aneurism, but maybe her heart. They are running test tomorrow, so we'll know more then. She doesn't want us to visit because she's really tired. I'm hoping Kirt will call her in a few and see how she's feeling this afternoon.

Are you planning things for the rest of the year or just for the month?

And sorry to hear about your MIL. Hope they can get things figured out soon.

We had fun - the wind was pretty cold, but it was a lovely sunny day. And now the boys, as I said, are in bed at a fairly normal time.

So it's fine, and D has been terribly apologetic all day.

I still need to do a bit more laundry (some's in the dryer, some's in the washer, I need to start at least one more load...) but that's about it.

I made an appointment at the nearest Apple store - a 45 minute drive one way to see about the iPod. I called the actual store and they said IF they could fix it, it usually runs around $129, which is better than buying a new one. If they can't, well... I think she said I could get a 10% discount on a new one, which is about what amazon.com is offering, but I wouldn't have to wait for shipping. We'll see.

I imagine D & I are going to try to watch more shows tonight - we're still way behind even though nothing's been new since before the holidays - so I won't be on. Everyone have a good night!

Glad you had a good day even though it wasn't what you had planned.

That stinks about the iPod. Is it a new one or have you had it a while?

just a drive by , checking in.. i have no internet now. we shut it off on the 1st. we're staying with my mom all week. i start my new job in the am and kids start school tomorrow.

i'll be back this week to check in more!

Hi Rachel! Good Luck tomorrow! Will you still be working in a ER and at nights or do you now have a new shift?

As for the Chargers, they are going to get stomped by the Steelers. It won't even be a close game.

I don't know about this one. LOL With the way the Steelers have been playing lately it might be a close game. These last few games defence has stunk and it was just by pure luck they won some of them. But we'll still be watching and cheering them on to get to the Super Bowl.

BTW - Hope your little one starts feeling better!

 

[DisneyJo]

Well Fockers here they are. 2 pictures of me from the wedding. Both we taken after I had drank 5 (or 6 or 7 I sort of lost count ) Khalua and Creams. See T, I drink...just not in front of people I've only just met. Next time my friend!

Fantastic

I just wanted to mention that my MIL is in the hospital. She went to the ER last night with a really bad headache and heavy, numb arms/chest.

I#m sorry Dawn, hope she's OK!

They're very well behaved. I was SOOOOOO shocked. I said, "So, you hate me?" He said, "Yeah, right now I do." I said, "I'm sorry you feel that way."

Jo I think you are my FRIEND!!!!!

You are

We are waiting to hear whether or not the plant site I work at is closing or being bought by another pharma co. I'm thinking they will announce something around the last of this month. Everything in the rumor mill is pointing to it being sold. Either way it will be an interesting transition for me this year.

Hope it all goes well


Well we woke up to snow but on the girls first day back at school so they can't play in it Also I haven't gone live on the Moms Panel site yet, it's almost 9am here, so not sure when it will happen??? I did think that it may be midnight California time bit obviously not

 

[kykatt2]

BACK TO SCHOOL


But tomorrow We finally have calls for some winter precipatation...

However.. it looks like it will be Icy But to quote Sarabeth...

"AS LONG AS IT GETS ME OUT OF SCHOOL I'M FINE !!!"

 

[Muffinygood]

on the word challenge, twice today, the long word has been another word for battery operated boyfriends..

Oooooooooh! Makes sense now. Thought maybe you were talking about my Bob.....LOL

just a drive by , checking in.. i have no internet now. we shut it off on the 1st. we're staying with my mom all week. i start my new job in the am and kids start school tomorrow.

i'll be back this week to check in more!

Hi Rachel! Good luck! We're cheering for ya!

, I almost died. But I did get off because I didn't want to look like a wimp!

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to the teen years.

Hey Mel, good luck tomorrow!

Nothing new here. Went to the train show with my brother and his family. Evan was in HEAVEN!! Time to get the kids bathed and in bed - SCHOOL TOMORROW!!!! WOO HOOOO!!!

Dude! I know, right!? I was like, Damn if I'm gonna get off this thing after 1 minute 34 seconds! But, I WANTED TO!!

Don't let me scare you about the teen years. They're hard, but not any harder than any other stage (colic, two's, bratty 3's, etc) You just can't let them see any weakness at all! That's when they MOVE in for the kill! LOL.

Glad you had fun at the train show and THANKS. I'm hoping it's a good appt.

At least he apologized!!!

I feel kinda bad because KC has been busting his butt all day and I have been basically doing nada. I made the rice. He did everything else. He's doing the dishes now. he even went to the supermarket earlier. He also is going to wash out the cat's litter box next. I am sort of trying to get him to see how much work it is to be home all the time and how much i really do.... think its working????
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Yes, he did apologize. All back to normal this morning before school....

Good luck with that plan, Kat. When I back off and let Bob do stuff he doesn't EVER appreciate me more. He says, that's not that hard, what are you complaining about!

Just a quick stop in. Bug is still up and it is getting late here. I will have a grump tomorrow.

Mel if I remember correct you go back to the doc tomorrow. Best of news wishes for you.

Thanks Margie! Yep, today is the day. I have given up hoping for good news. I just hope for no NEEDLING! LOL....

Aww Mel... I have a almost 16 year old also...it happens! Sam is a little bit of a bear though. hes been short tempered this whole vacation...I think its boredom, for him,,,he doesnt really have friends and hasnt gone anywhere much this last 2 weeks...hes also HUGE! So he goes to the gym with us. but he will say the same thing,,"where are we stopping for dinner?" uh,,were not!!! it will pass...then you have Gus and I have Ben,,,(same ages)
good luck at Dr Siegles tomorrow, or today,,,

OMG! It's not just SD!? That's good! You know, the problem is somewhat mine, I do tend to take them out alot and who can blame him for expecting it!? NOT that I condone what he said! He was way outta line there, just saying that sometimes we create the monster, you know?

Thanks! Dr. Seigel would be WAY nicer if he knew about you guys! LOL

Tomorrow's plan is to hit Sam's Club, then go to the Y to workout. The girls want to swim, so I told them that I would sit and watch them swim for a bit after I work out. That all depends, however, on DD4. She had a fever this afternoon. She just got over strep and for some reason, she just can't stay healthy for more than a week! If it's still around tomorrow, I may take her in. We missed a few doses of her antibiotic, so I'm a bit worried that the strep may be back. We'll see what tomorrow brings. Obviously if she's still sick, I'll be trying to figure out a way to work out at home?? Any ideas? We don't have a Wii or any workout videos.

Whoa Jodi! You are getting TONS done! I hope your DD feels better soon.

Oh no, Mel. I'd be crushed if one of my kids said that to me. I told Baylie that just today when my friend said her duaghter said "I hate you" to her.

I'm glad he apologized.

He's a good boy, really. I think it was just a bad day. We all have them, he just needs to understand that something he says hurts longer than just the moment he says it. Ah, it's not easy, this mom job.

to the braces! to all of you that have to pay for braces! I never had to have them and I'm hoping my kids don't either.

Good Luck tomorrow Mel at the doctors.

And sorry about SD. Can't wait until mine hit those teenage years. My DD is already a drama queen I don't even want to see her at 16!

I never needed them, but Bob did so OF COURSE they got his teeth! Braces are expensive, but SO worth it! You wouldn't believe what his teeth looked like BEFORE them. I sometimes can't even believe it! Unfortunately, SD gets his off in a month or two and Gus gets his ON in the Fall.....another 7K!!!!

Thanks! And don't worry about the teen years. They aren't ALL bad!

Well we woke up to snow but on the girls first day back at school so they can't play in it Also I haven't gone live on the Moms Panel site yet, it's almost 9am here, so not sure when it will happen??? I did think that it may be midnight California time bit obviously not

How will you know that it's time? Do they call you?

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Stupid anxiety is back again. I wish I could understand how I could wake up in the middle of the night ANXIOUS. About WHAT? I'm sleeping! ARGH.

Anyway, woke up about 4 am. Couldn't relax again, alarm went off at 6 and I got up to get SD on the bus. Hopefully, this will go away soon. I really don't like the idea of going on something to prevent one or two SMALL attacks a month?!

Seeing Dr. Seigle today at 1pm. Poor SD has to ride the bus home from school, which he hates. I told him that he can consider it EXTRA pennance for being so awful yesterday. LOL. He did not see the humor in that....

Hope you guys have a great day! It's only 19 degrees here! Brrrrr.

MEL

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Stupid anxiety is back again. I wish I could understand how I could wake up in the middle of the night ANXIOUS. About WHAT? I'm sleeping! ARGH.

Anyway, woke up about 4 am. Couldn't relax again, alarm went off at 6 and I got up to get SD on the bus. Hopefully, this will go away soon. I really don't like the idea of going on something to prevent one or two SMALL attacks a month?!

Seeing Dr. Seigle today at 1pm. Poor SD has to ride the bus home from school, which he hates. I told him that he can consider it EXTRA pennance for being so awful yesterday. LOL. He did not see the humor in that....

Hope you guys have a great day! It's only 19 degrees here! Brrrrr.

MEL

Good Luck today Mel! And here's some to add in for good measure. Is it just an eye appointment or do you think another needling will have to be done?

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Good Morning Fockers!

Linds is back to school this morning and DR goes back to preschool this afternoon. Not much planned for me today except to call Lindsey's ped to make an appt for her 6 year visit and do some light cleaning around the house. Yep, exciting day but it will be nice to have a few hours to myself.

Coffee's done so I'm getting a mugful and finish getting Linds ready for school. Hope y'all have a good one!

 

[DisneyJo]

How will you know that it's time? Do they call you?

Just have to keep checking, it's only 7.30am there isn't it!!! And have a


If you want an early preview of part of my video check this out http://wdwnews.com/viewvideo.aspx?videoid=111901&siteid=1 I sound so snobby it's ridiculous and look scared

 

[Muffinygood]

Good Luck today Mel! And here's some to add in for good measure. Is it just an eye appointment or do you think another needling will have to be done?

won't know till I get there.....maybe that's the anxiety? LOL

Just have to keep checking, it's only 7.30am there isn't it!!! And have a


If you want an early preview of part of my video check this out http://wdwnews.com/viewvideo.aspx?videoid=111901&siteid=1 I sound so snobby it's ridiculous and look scared

Oh, Jo! You are adorable! Stop worrying!

 

[askelton]

If you want an early preview of part of my video check this out http://wdwnews.com/viewvideo.aspx?videoid=111901&siteid=1 I sound so snobby it's ridiculous and look scared

No, you don't! You look great.

 

[kykatt2]

Our "UN"-surance will not pay for braces.. but luckily...Joshua is only looking at Uppers for right now.. so I guess it's like a HALF PRICE SALE
Sorry you had a dose of Teen Hormones... Mel
I know I never told my mom I hate her.. But Joshua gets mad at me and Threatens to "Shoot me till I'm Dead" Now I assume that he does not realize HOW PERMANENT.. that is.. but you never know.
Knives are also kept up and out of the way.. just in case too..

My guns are all put away save one 22 cal pistol... Ammo... very top of my closet... in a Doll Box.. so If I needed it I can get to it.

One kid out one more to go... Gotta go make his lunch

 

[kykatt2]

Just have to keep checking, it's only 7.30am there isn't it!!! And have a


If you want an early preview of part of my video check this out http://wdwnews.com/viewvideo.aspx?videoid=111901&siteid=1 I sound so snobby it's ridiculous and look scared

I checked too Jo... Ya just sounded like a "Brit"

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning

Mel, good luck with the Dr. today. I'd say that the night before an appointment you have every right to be anxious.

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My boys are reluctantly moving this morning...they were beginning to enjoy staying up late and sleeping in a bit. But it's time to get back to normal, just like everyone else.

I hope everyone has a good Monday, the first of 2009.

Oh, and just for the record, I like it much better here where I know what I'm doing.

 

[PrincessV]

Morning!

UGH. Being back to work after a lovely, lazy vacation sucks. Leo was with his dad over the weekend, so I didn't have to get him to school, which is good since it took all my effort just to get ME out the door on time!

 

[DisneyJo]

Oh, Jo! You are adorable! Stop worrying!

No, you don't! You look great.

I checked too Jo... Ya just sounded like a "Brit"

Thanks girls

Oh, and just for the record, I like it much better here where I know what I'm doing.

You'll soon get the hang of it


I keep refreshing every 5 minutes Dave and I just went for a walk but we only went half way as it's so cold, the snow we had this morning has all gone though!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Jo Where are you ??I still keep getting theOld Moms!!!!I trield search but it still came up the old panel!!

 

[englishrose47]

Jo I also tried your preview and it wont load ??? I am glad You are now my friend though!!

 

[jcc0621]

Yes, I see you holdling a drink. I wanted pictures of you chugging a beer bong or doing shots .... something GOOD!

I have some couth

I do that sometimes yea. Lately I have been getting offers from broadwaybox.com and they have some great ones! I got the mezz seats at mary poppins for $40 i think. Maybe we can all do Lion King??????

HAven't seen that one either!

Janet - Congrats to Jim's Eagles. I told you they were going to win! Not sure about next weekend though. I think they might have some trouble with the Giants.

I think they are going to get trounced by the Giants

Janet - Very nice pics from the wedding. Looks like you had a great time!

THanks, we did!

Sounds like you had a fun night and got some great deals! Great pics too!

Thanks!

Well we woke up to snow but on the girls first day back at school so they can't play in it

You are the only person I know who likes snow

Thanks! Dr. Seigel would be WAY nicer if he knew about you guys! LOL

Just take in a picture from Fockerfest...that'll scare him

Good thoughts for your appointment!

If you want an early preview of part of my video check this out http://wdwnews.com/viewvideo.aspx?videoid=111901&siteid=1 I sound so snobby it's ridiculous and look scared

I can't until I get home from work!

Oh, and just for the record, I like it much better here where I know what I'm doing.

Me too Kate

Morning!

UGH. Being back to work after a lovely, lazy vacation sucks. Leo was with his dad over the weekend, so I didn't have to get him to school, which is good since it took all my effort just to get ME out the door on time!

Hi V How often does he go with his dad? It seems to me like he had him an awful long time over the break

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Good morning ladies. I hope you all have a wonderful start to the first full week of the enw year. I was good this am and started the diet. I had a multi-grain bagel with lowfat cream cheese and some canteloupe for breakfast!

Not much going on here. Back to work and school for everyone!

WIll check back later!