The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 20

[babytrees]

I am home with Sophie. She is watching Mulan. She has just started watching all her princess movies again/ I love it, reminds me of when Katie was small & we watched them.

Tomorrow I am taking Katie out of school to see Mary Poppins on broadway. Figures its going to be freezing!
Its been so mild, I was hoping to walk around the city. Looking forward to spending some time alone with her. She is supposed to see "the movie" this week about puberty & all its glory. Anyway, I want to talk to her before she sees it. Anyone have any idea how to handle this..no one ever had a talk with me..I just got it & thought I was dying.

Okay....do all the schools have the same schedule??? Because that starts in Abi's class this week also.

When this came up for Cassidy I went whole hog...we discussed s e x and the debunking of Mr. Claus. I told her recently I only wanted to be uncomfortable once when talking to her.

I am not sure how to talk to Abi....but I have told her we will be talking this weekend.

They covered this stuff in school for me too....but I got freaked out when I first got it....and my mom never mentioned the s word ever. I think that's one of the few boo boo's she made that I knew I was going to do differently.

Good Luck!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Anne Marie -

there is an american girl book called - "the care and keeping of you"

http://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p39881021-k24-g1-~the+care+and+keeping+of+you-nover

I am sure you could buy it at any bookstore - or if you are going to be in the city maybe you could go in the American Girl place and buy it with her - my sister bought it for her DD and she said it really does a good job at explaining things and they read it together so she could ask questions if she needed to

 

[babytrees]

What dates do you think you'll be there?

That would be sooo cool.

Haven't nailed them down yet but I think it's going to be the end of July..so the beginning of your trip.

 

[mommykds]

Anne Marie -

there is an american girl book called - "the care and keeping of you"

http://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p39881021-k24-g1-~the+care+and+keeping+of+you-nover

I am sure you could buy it at any bookstore - or if you are going to be in the city maybe you could go in the American Girl place and buy it with her - my sister bought it for her DD and she said it really does a good job at explaining things and they read it together so she could ask questions if she needed to

Yes, I have seen it, good idea..I am going to B&N after Sophie leavse for school to pick it up. I am so uncomfortable about this but I know it has to be addressed.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Janet

 

[PNO4TE]

I'm really torn about something at my job also. I worked at another store before Katrina and it was completely flooded and did not reopen for over a year, so I was transferred into the store that I am at. I took the HR position as it was available and the job that I did prior, Office Manager, was already filled by a girl that has had it for several years. The Store Manager that I was working for was also transferred into this store as the one that was there was out on medical and unfortunately had to retire because of it. Here's the delimma, the Store Manager is very unhappy with the Office Manager and wants to move her out and put me in that position. I would be much happier with the position but I don't want it at someone elses expense. Over the past year I have tried several times to work with her and show her how to do things the way he likes them done, she still doesn't get it done. I just feel like a snake in the grass taking the position.

I'm open for any opinions

Sounds to me like you are better qualified for the job and the other employee is not doing her job, Debbie. I would say, if you are asked to take the position AFTER that employee is fired or demoted, or whatever happens, you will not have taken the job from her. You will simply be filling a vacancy.

 

[PNO4TE]

I awoke to the radio this morning telling of another soldier that died in Iraq. I heard a last name & where he attended school. I shot right up freaking out, asking dh if he heard the whole name. This soldier that died was 24 year old Daniel Miller Jr. He is the oldest son of a friend that I grew up with. I seen Robin(his mother)at work Friday & we were talking about Daniel. Robin was so proud of her son & what he was doing. I was telling her how strong she is having to deal with a child over there now. We talked for quite awhile & before she left we both promised to have lunch together soon.


I am crying so hard, I can't believe this happened. I know lot's of soldiers have lost their lives over there, but this is the 1st one that I have known. I feel so helpless & my heart is aching so hard for Robin.

Please pray for Robin & her family. She has a very rough road ahead of her. Daniel was the oldest of 5 children, plus 2 stepsiblings.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I awoke to the radio this morning telling of another soldier that died in Iraq. I heard a last name & where he attended school. I shot right up freaking out, asking dh if he heard the whole name. This soldier that died was 24 year old Daniel Miller Jr. He is the oldest son of a friend that I grew up with. I seen Robin(his mother)at work Friday & we were talking about Daniel. Robin was so proud of her son & what he was doing. I was telling her how strong she is having to deal with a child over there now. We talked for quite awhile & before she left we both promised to have lunch together soon.


I am crying so hard, I can't believe this happened. I know lot's of soldiers have lost their lives over there, but this is the 1st one that I have known. I feel so helpless & my heart is aching so hard for Robin.

Please pray for Robin & her family. She has a very rough road ahead of her. Daniel was the oldest of 5 children, plus 2 stepsiblings.

I am SO sorry to hear this They are in my prayers

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Tomorrow I am taking Katie out of school to see Mary Poppins on broadway. Figures its going to be freezing!
Its been so mild, I was hoping to walk around the city. Looking forward to spending some time alone with her. She is supposed to see "the movie" this week about puberty & all its glory. Anyway, I want to talk to her before she sees it. Anyone have any idea how to handle this..no one ever had a talk with me..I just got it & thought I was dying.

Hope you have a good time seeing Mary Poppins..

as for the "talk", i have no idea! my cousin told me because we were watching dr quinn medicine woman (ahhaahha) and they talked about a woman bleeding for days and i was like "none of my cuts bleed that long"
it was hilarious so my cousin filled me in

 

[Tinkaroo]

I'm really torn about something at my job also. I worked at another store before Katrina and it was completely flooded and did not reopen for over a year, so I was transferred into the store that I am at. I took the HR position as it was available and the job that I did prior, Office Manager, was already filled by a girl that has had it for several years. The Store Manager that I was working for was also transferred into this store as the one that was there was out on medical and unfortunately had to retire because of it. Here's the delimma, the Store Manager is very unhappy with the Office Manager and wants to move her out and put me in that position. I would be much happier with the position but I don't want it at someone elses expense. Over the past year I have tried several times to work with her and show her how to do things the way he likes them done, she still doesn't get it done. I just feel like a snake in the grass taking the position.

I'm open for any opinions

Debbie - I don't think you would be the one to blame in this situation at all. It sounds like you have tried to assist the person currently in the position, and she just isn't interested in improving her performance. It sounds like your Store Manager might be looking to get rid of her, regardless if you would take on her position.

Plus, as much stress as you're under with the HR job, if the Office Manager would be a much more comfortable fit, then I say go for it!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

and im all caught up! hope you guys are having a good day!

 

[Tinkaroo]

I awoke to the radio this morning telling of another soldier that died in Iraq. I heard a last name & where he attended school. I shot right up freaking out, asking dh if he heard the whole name. This soldier that died was 24 year old Daniel Miller Jr. He is the oldest son of a friend that I grew up with. I seen Robin(his mother)at work Friday & we were talking about Daniel. Robin was so proud of her son & what he was doing. I was telling her how strong she is having to deal with a child over there now. We talked for quite awhile & before she left we both promised to have lunch together soon.


I am crying so hard, I can't believe this happened. I know lot's of soldiers have lost their lives over there, but this is the 1st one that I have known. I feel so helpless & my heart is aching so hard for Robin.

Please pray for Robin & her family. She has a very rough road ahead of her. Daniel was the oldest of 5 children, plus 2 stepsiblings.

Prayers said.

 

[mommykds]

Hope you have a good time seeing Mary Poppins..

as for the "talk", i have no idea! my cousin told me because we were watching dr quinn medicine woman (ahhaahha) and they talked about a woman bleeding for days and i was like "none of my cuts bleed that long"
it was hilarious so my cousin filled me in

Well I was clueless too....

I just bought the book Kate noted earlier "the care & keeping of you". I meant to buy it when I was ready but the school seems to have made that decision for me. I tore out 2 pages on tampons with pictures . Theres no need for her to know how to use those yet! Anyway, got her a stuffed monkey (she collects monkeys) with all hearts on it. I am going to give that to her & then go thru the book. She is such a hypocondriac that I honestly thing this is going to frazzle her. Ok, back to doing my adr's.

 

[babytrees]

Well I was clueless too....

I just bought the book Kate noted earlier "the care & keeping of you". I meant to buy it when I was ready but the school seems to have made that decision for me. I tore out 2 pages on tampons with pictures . Theres no need for her to know how to use those yet! Anyway, got her a stuffed monkey (she collects monkeys) with all hearts on it. I am going to give that to her & then go thru the book. She is such a hypocondriac that I honestly thing this is going to frazzle her. Ok, back to doing my adr's.

Abi is a germaphobe....oh what are mom's supposed to do???

and the tampon is shown during classes here....you might not get a choice on that one

 

[mommykds]

Abi is a germaphobe....oh what are mom's supposed to do???

and the tampon is shown during classes here....you might not get a choice on that one

 

[tinknme]

Thank you all for the prayers for Robin & her family. I spoke with Robin & I will be going to see her tomorrow or Wednesday.

Daniel was to to return home from Iraq this month. The family was waiting for his return to celebrate Christmas. I want to give Robin all the support & love I can. This is really hard, something every parent hopes to never deal with.

I hope I can be strong for her. How do you help someone with the loss of a child? This is just so terribly sad

 

[mommykds]

Thank you all for the prayers for Robin & her family. I spoke with Robin & I will be going to see her tomorrow or Wednesday.

Daniel was to to return home from Iraq this month. The family was waiting for his return to celebrate Christmas. I want to give Robin all the support & love I can. This is really hard, something every parent hopes to never deal with.

I hope I can be strong for her. How do you help someone with the loss of a child? This is just so terribly sad

Janet,
You are doing the very best you can by just being there for her.

 

[babytrees]

I'm sorry but those are some funny smilies!!

 

[tinknme]

Debbie I agree with everyone else. You are not being the bad person. If management does not feel the other person is capable of doing the job, then you should not feel guilty taking that position. to you!


Anne Marie good luck with the talk to you daughter. I have no advice, but I know you will do fine & say the right things.

I have spoken to both my boys about sex, not going into alot of detail with them. But now days children hear so much from school & friends that I wanted them to know they could talk to me. Of course it better be years before they are really needing any advice!

 

[marcij]

We do use Abreva as soon as the tingle starts or as soon as he tells me about it. I have not had him try Lysine. Where do you buy it? Dosage? I will do anything to help him with this issue. I also get cold sores, but they are usually in my nose. They are uncomfortable, but at least they are not visable.

Deb

My heart went out to him, as I occasionally get them. Mine always get huge, and swell up my lip.

I find l-lysine at Albertson's, Target, Wal-Mart etc. It's with the vitamins. I take one a day. One other thing to be careful to use -- lip sunscreen. Mine are triggered by stress, but also by sun exposure.

I hope this helps. One other thing I've tried -- a prescription cream -- Zovirax. If you take it when it first starts tingling, I've had success heading them off.