The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

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Brilliant! We have firemen and police hats in their dress up stuff with face shields! I can just cover those with the tin foil and they'll look even better. And they got Buzz walkie talkies and police ones for Christmas. I'm sure I can put them on there some how.

Thanks!

If you haven't already (by the time I catch up), post pictures of the finished product!

 

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DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE

A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
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HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT GETTING MARRIED
Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next." They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals

These two are my favorites!

 

[tink2020]

Well, Grace finally went back to school. Everyone was back to their normally scheduled programming.... I work at school til 11:30 everyday. I decided to wait til Grace returned from lunch to see how she was doing before I left. She came around the corner and threw up at my feet! Se also had the rash again! I had not seen the rash since Sunday!

Since she had the rash during Dr.'s hours I went straight to the Ped's office. DH met me there. They did a strep test, urine test and both were negative. Since that was neg. they sent me to the hospital for blood work. Oh Fun! Grace fell asleep at the Ped's office and again at the hospitial. The blood work came back negative. So it is just a nasty virus!

I decided to keep her home from school the rest of the week. Today she seemed better, but did not eat great and slept a ton! I cannot stand this! I may jsut go back to the Dr. on Friday for reassurance!

Everyone else is better and back to normal, if there is such a thing! Thanks to everyone for their prayers and PD!

Oh no!!! Poor Grace and Nancy! I hope she kicks this thing once and for all.... SOON!

 

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Since I am on a roll and noone else is around... Here's another

Man of the House

The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE".
He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife.
Pointing a finger in her face he said, "From now on, I want you to
know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to
prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm finished eating my meal, I expect a
sumptuous dessert afterward, Then after dinner, you are going to draw
me my bath so I can relax. And when I'm finished with my bath, guess who's
going to dress me and comb my hair?"

His wife replied.

"The funeral director would be my guess"

 

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Jennifer - loved your fried brain post Thanks for the gastro v influenza lesson - I thought that's what you were all referring to.

It was pretty rediculous, but that's why I left it all out there to see -- just to (hopefully) provide a good laugh!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Midnite -

I would be livid about the punishment as well

I would also ask the principal why the other child involved was not given the same punishment - after all if they were trying to make her tell the truth - he should have put both of them there until the truth was told by one of them

I would tell the principal in the future that you want to be notified immediately when you DD is sent to the principal's office

on the mom side - I would take this opportunity to teach your DD the lesson the whether it is fair or not - once you lie - you are less likely to get the benefit of the doubt in future situations - odds are the techer helper is considered a "good" student and took advantage of this favor with the teacher

 

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And I won't tell her I was in 8th grade Spanish class

And I won't tell you that I don't even remember it?!

But that's not new news.... Amy makes fun of me all the time for being too young

 

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if it makes you feel any better her baby is actually 4 months old!!

I can't be mad - being pregnant with Julia was the best diet I ever went on - I weighed 25 pounds 2 weeks after I delievered than the day I got pregnant and 35 pounds less than the day before I delivered -

I was wearing my jeans a week later!! I have learned I have no room to complain when women look good after having a baby!!!

My poor mother......

She had me when she was only 19. She was quite naive, and was DEVASTATED that the size 4 jeans she brought to wear home from the hospital didn't fit and she had to leave in scrub pants. She just assumed that when the baby came out, she would be skinny again! Keep in mind that she gained almost 60 pounds with me because my dad made her drink at least 6 glasses of whole milk each and every day, as well as EVERY last thing on the "food pyramid".... had to keep her and baby healthy, you know?!

They really are VERY smart people

 

[tink2020]

*Warning* this is going to be long.
This is not the time or the way that I wanted to announce...but...I'm almost 9 weeks pregnant . Unfortunately, this pregnancy is not going as smoothly as my first. I'm miserable and hoping someone here has some answers.

First of all, for the past few days I haven't been able to sleep. I don't fall asleep until after midnight, then I'm awake on and off throughout the night. Even when I do fall asleep I'm aware that I'm not in a "good" sleep. I'm averaging 4-5 hours of sleep per night (and that is interrupted sleep).

Secondly I have a horrible headache on the left side of my head. I'm kind of stuffy so I figure that is part of the reason for the headache. The other reason is lack of sleep. By bedtime the headache is so bad I think it is part of the reason I can't go to sleep. Then it hurts worse because I'm not getting enough sleep .

I also have been breaking out in what Kate and I figure are hives. I'm not 100% sure about that since I didn't have them when I went to the Dr. They started a few days after I found out I was pregnant, and come and go.

So this is what I've tried for the headache - Tylenol and Benadryl. Didn't do a thing. Breathe Right nasal strips to help with the stuffiness. It helps a little.

For the insomnia - Tylenol and Benadryl. The Benadryl helped me fall asleep faster, but I was awake within an hour and a half of going to sleep.

Hives - Benadryl and Cortisone cream.

Once I started looking at everything I realized many of these problems seem stress/worry related. I'm a worrier and stress about everything, so this wouldn't be unusual.

So what am I stressed about? At first I thought nothing. Then I realized I've been sort of anxious since I found out I was pregnant. Don't get me wrong - this we wanted this and we're very happy - I just don't have the same over the moon sense of joy that I did with Christopher. I guess I'm worried about how another child will affect our family. We can afford another baby, but finances are still on my mind. Someone please (honestly) tell me this is normal.

I am also on prescription meds for chronic conditions. My dr. has assured me that he has patients on these meds all of the time, but all 3 at once?? I'm anxious that me taking the meds are going to affect the baby (I did do pre-pregnancy counseling/planning and the dr. said they were OK, I just still worry).

I am also due right when Christopher will be starting Kindergarten. We're also changing schools, so he won't have any of his friends from his current school there. He will be fine, but I worry that a new sibling, new school, Kindergarten is going to be tough for him.

So...everything is out there now. Can anyone say anything that will make me feel better?

How about techniques for relaxing?

Any home remedies for stuffy nose/headaches/insomnia???

I'm sorry to be such a downer. I just feel awful!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't begin to give advice on any of this... I can't imagine finances, physical changes, emotional changes, etc of one child yet -- let alone having concern for your whole family, and specifically your first child. I pray that these feelings are calmed for you soon, and that you have a happy, healthy new addition to your family! Please keep us updated, and let us know if we can do anything else for you!

 

[KristineN]

Good morning all..

Bill's aunt died, so the last few days have been filled with wakes & funerals. Out of 7, his dad is the last living sibling left...sad.

On a brighter note...

Congrats Dawn!!!! I think I had everything you mentioned with each of my kids. I was/am a worrier...give it some time for your body to adjust.

I hate to admit this...but I have never heard of this Chicken Fil A...

 

[tink2020]

In my experience, from malls to airports to stand alone restaurants, there is no such thing as poor quality Chick-a-lick!!!!

Amy

I second that!

 

[tink2020]

You are all going to laugh at me (what else is new??) but my stomach was so messed up from traveling (always does get "funny") that Paul had it and I took just one bite. Paul loved it so much that he went back for a second! I did try the fries and I thought they were very good. I just wish my stomach was feeling better because I really wanted one!! But they only had a pickle on it -- can you get lettuce and tomato??

Working on a quick trip report -- just a forewarning, it involves lots of Dole Whips (and you wonder why my stomach was nuts???)

Marti, did you guys get the lemonade?! That alone would make it the experience worth it!

 

[tink2020]

Here's a quick run down of our trip -- not a formal report, but just a little "glimpse":

It sounds perfect, already!

 

[tink2020]

An interesting FYI, Tammi has over 100 posts more than KATE!!!!!!!!! Egads! The Queen has been ousted by the official greeter!

I'm just embarrassed that I missed the first few weeks and STILL have too many posts! I talk too much! But Kyle would say that everyone already knows that BUT -- in my defense, I like to hit on all the posts.... I hate when people get left out

 

[tink2020]

Hello everyone. I could use some kind thoughts. I have a meeting with my DD's principal today.

Here's the story:

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I won't be able to read any replies til I get back. I just needed to vent. Thanks for your time and good wishes.

Yikes! I would be upset, too! I applaud your DD for standing up for herself in this situation, but what the principal did was uncalled for! I hope your meeting went well

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

*Warning* this is going to be long.
This is not the time or the way that I wanted to announce...but...I'm almost 9 weeks pregnant . Unfortunately, this pregnancy is not going as smoothly as my first. I'm miserable and hoping someone here has some answers.

First of all, for the past few days I haven't been able to sleep. I don't fall asleep until after midnight, then I'm awake on and off throughout the night. Even when I do fall asleep I'm aware that I'm not in a "good" sleep. I'm averaging 4-5 hours of sleep per night (and that is interrupted sleep).

Secondly I have a horrible headache on the left side of my head. I'm kind of stuffy so I figure that is part of the reason for the headache. The other reason is lack of sleep. By bedtime the headache is so bad I think it is part of the reason I can't go to sleep. Then it hurts worse because I'm not getting enough sleep .

I also have been breaking out in what Kate and I figure are hives. I'm not 100% sure about that since I didn't have them when I went to the Dr. They started a few days after I found out I was pregnant, and come and go.

So this is what I've tried for the headache - Tylenol and Benadryl. Didn't do a thing. Breathe Right nasal strips to help with the stuffiness. It helps a little.

For the insomnia - Tylenol and Benadryl. The Benadryl helped me fall asleep faster, but I was awake within an hour and a half of going to sleep.

Hives - Benadryl and Cortisone cream.

Once I started looking at everything I realized many of these problems seem stress/worry related. I'm a worrier and stress about everything, so this wouldn't be unusual.

So what am I stressed about? At first I thought nothing. Then I realized I've been sort of anxious since I found out I was pregnant. Don't get me wrong - this we wanted this and we're very happy - I just don't have the same over the moon sense of joy that I did with Christopher. I guess I'm worried about how another child will affect our family. We can afford another baby, but finances are still on my mind. Someone please (honestly) tell me this is normal.

I am also on prescription meds for chronic conditions. My dr. has assured me that he has patients on these meds all of the time, but all 3 at once?? I'm anxious that me taking the meds are going to affect the baby (I did do pre-pregnancy counseling/planning and the dr. said they were OK, I just still worry).

I am also due right when Christopher will be starting Kindergarten. We're also changing schools, so he won't have any of his friends from his current school there. He will be fine, but I worry that a new sibling, new school, Kindergarten is going to be tough for him.

So...everything is out there now. Can anyone say anything that will make me feel better?

How about techniques for relaxing?

Any home remedies for stuffy nose/headaches/insomnia???

I'm sorry to be such a downer. I just feel awful!

Congratulations, Dawn! I hope things go more smoothly from here on out.

 

[tink2020]

Ok, that's what I get for staying away a day and a half!

That to-do list from a few days ago just keeps growing, so I need to take my day off and check some off!

Have a fantastic day, DDAs!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Ok, all this Challenger talk made me remember this site. Put in your birthdate. It's too fun! And I remember almost every event listed for my age.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~cdm/age1.html

You said your birthday is 12 / 29 / 1971
which means you are 34 years old and about:

55 years 2 months younger than Walter Cronkite, age 89
50 years 6 months younger than Nancy Reagan, age 84
47 years 7 months younger than George Herbert Bush, age 81
40 years 3 months younger than Barbara Walters, age 74
38 years 1 month younger than Larry King, age 72
31 years 11 months younger than Ted Koppel, age 65
28 years 6 months younger than Geraldo Rivera, age 62
25 years 6 months younger than George W. Bush, age 59
20 years 5 months younger than Jesse Ventura, age 54
16 years 2 months younger than Bill Gates, age 50
11 years 4 months younger than Cal Ripken Jr., age 45
5 years 6 months younger than Mike Tyson, age 39
1 year 5 months younger than Jennifer Lopez, age 35
4 years 0 months older than Tiger Woods, age 30
10 years 6 months older than Prince William, age 23

and that you were:

29 years old at the time of the 9-11 attack on America
28 years old on the first day of Y2K
25 years old when Princess Diana was killed in a car crash
23 years old at the time of Oklahoma City bombing
22 years old when O. J. Simpson was charged with murder
21 years old at the time of the 93 bombing of the World Trade Center
19 years old when Operation Desert Storm began
17 years old during the fall of the Berlin Wall
14 years old when the space shuttle Challenger exploded
12 years old when Apple introduced the Macintosh
11 years old during Sally Ride's travel in space
9 years old when Pres. Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr.
7 years old at the time the Iran hostage crisis began
4 years old on the U.S.'s bicentennial Fourth of July
2 years old when President Nixon left office
not yet 1 year old when Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot

 

[marcij]

Kristine -- so sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. Prayers of peace and comfort to your family.

 

[bengalbelle]

My mom told me the same thing. I was concerned about starting a family....way back when. I told her I wanted to wait until I could afford to stay home. She said if you wait until you can afford it you will never have them. Today I am celebrating DS, Austin, 12th birthday. I am glad I took my mom's advice.

Lynn

Happy Birthday Austin!!!