The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 3

[Tammi67]

I was planning on having some in the airport as soon as that airplane touches down. Just how many do you think I can get "to go"???

As many as you can carry, although you may have to fight off the crowds on that ME bus, once the aroma takes over.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Seriously --

Dawn, I'm glad you are around - how have you been feeling? We miss you around here.

Denise, give the kids a big hug from us. I'm glad their future is looking brighter and I'm sorry they aren't feeling well. Chick a Lick ought to help!

And Grandpa - I wish things could be better in your household. I don't remember your first name or I would have used it. We're not strangers here, we are family that is strange. BIG difference!

And while we are at it - please send lots of pixie dust to our house! Paul has an MRI today for his shoulder and he was a little nervous about the whole situation.

And so ends my nice post - I promise it won't happen again!

 

[tinknme]

I am at my wits end & not really sure what to do, so I thought maybe some of you could give me some advice. I am having trouble with my youngest ds, he is 9. For the past month he has been getting into trouble at school along with a couple of other boys. He has been disrespectfull to his teacher & the principle. His grades are going down & he is not being honest with me. I have had meetings at the school & they are trying to work with him.

I just do not understand where this is all coming from. I have tried talking to him & explaining that this has to end. I know he is better than this, why does he keep doing things to get into trouble? I have seperated him from these others boys(I am not blaming them, I know Riley has a mind of his own & could say no), but at school they are still together. I have asked the principal if Riley could be put in another classroom & he said there is not enough room.

I have even thought of switching Riley to another school, but I am not sure this would help either. I keep asking myself what have I done wrong or what haven't I done that has let this come about. It scares me that if I do not get this under control now that he will get worse as he gets older.

This is really hard for me to put out here for everyone to read, because Riley is a wonderful boy. I love him dearly, but my heart is breaking right now. How do you make a child understand? Apperantly my talks with him are not working. Do I seek counseling with him, is this just a phase he is going through?

Sorry for the long story & thanks for listening. I just feel likeI have lost touch somewhere & I am not feeling like I have been a very good parent at the moment.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

As many as you can carry, although you may have to fight off the crowds on that ME bus, once the aroma takes over.

I can see the headlines in the Orlando Sentinel now:

Woman mauled over Chick Fil-A...

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Update on Grandpa-He had his surgery today. Well, sort of. They checked him out and decided that closing him back up right away would be the best decision. He's being admitted into hospice today. I'll be finding flights from San Diego for my aunt and uncle, I think they've decided on coming in this Saturday. I haven't been to the hospital yet (still debating on seeing him like this or remembering him sitting in his Lazy Boy chair eating his chocolate without nuts). From the family that is there now, he's ready to see his late wife and comfortable with the decisions that had to be made. Thanks for the prayers everyone! (It's odd knowing that this thread, only finding it a month ago, makes me feel better The kindness of strangers is awesome!)

I am so sorry

I lost my grandma in January and even though I knew it was best - it was still very sad and stressful - this board kept me sane!!!

 

[babytrees]

Denise-

So glad to see you on here!!

I have only had Chik-fil-A once for breakfast and I didn't like it......maybe you all have to tell me what to order....I do love Chik-fil-A any other time though!!


I know who Carnac is and I am a whipper snapper(well I think I am!!)

 

[tinknme]

Oh Denise you are so bad lol I have never tried it, so it is not to bad for me. But poor Marti, so unfair.......

No, it's delicious, just delicious...

And here's breakfast for Saturday!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I am at my wits end & not really sure what to do, so I thought maybe some of you could give me some advice. I am having trouble with my youngest ds, he is 9. For the past month he has been getting into trouble at school along with a couple of other boys. He has been disrespectfull to his teacher & the principle. His grades are going down & he is not being honest with me. I have had meetings at the school & they are trying to work with him.

I just do not understand where this is all coming from. I have tried talking to him & explaining that this has to end. I know he is better than this, why does he keep doing things to get into trouble? I have seperated him from these others boys(I am not blaming them, I know Riley has a mind of his own & could say no), but at school they are still together. I have asked the principal if Riley could be put in another classroom & he said there is not enough room.

I have even thought of switching Riley to another school, but I am not sure this would help either. I keep asking myself what have I done wrong or what haven't I done that has let this come about. It scares me that if I do not get this under control now that he will get worse as he gets older.

This is really hard for me to put out here for everyone to read, because Riley is a wonderful boy. I love him dearly, but my heart is breaking right now. How do you make a child understand? Apperantly my talks with him are not working. Do I seek counseling with him, is this just a phase he is going through?

Sorry for the long story & thanks for listening. I just feel likeI have lost touch somewhere & I am not feeling like I have been a very good parent at the moment.

First off - you are being a good parent because you are addressing the situation. Being a parent isn't easy, being a good one is near impossible! Something has changed within him, not just his behavior - since you've tried talking to him and it isn't working, then you need to find somebody that he can talk to. Keep up the good work and telling him that it is unacceptable in your household to act like that. Don't lower your standards to suit his lifestyle and don't sweep it under the rug and hope it gets better. I like your ideas about changing classrooms, but not schools. I think schools is too disruptive. Is there a counselor at this school that either you or Riley can talk to? That is where I would start.

Good luck - we're here for you. (just don't mention Chick Fil-A, ok???)

 

[bengalbelle]

Well then, if the shoe fits, wear it Cinderella!!!

I'll wear it proudly!

You're not the first (to call me that), nor will you be the last

 

[Tammi67]

And while we are at it - please send lots of pixie dust to our house! Paul has an MRI today for his shoulder and he was a little nervous about the whole situation.

Here you go, Skunka!! Hope everything goes A-Okay!!!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

this board kept me sane!!!

Bets are currently being taken to see if this is actually true.....

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I have only had Chik-fil-A once for breakfast and I didn't like it......maybe you all have to tell me what to order....I do love Chik-fil-A any other time though!!


I know who Carnac is and I am a whipper snapper(well I think I am!!)

Glad to see SOMEBODY knows good television!

And you have to order the small chicken bites wrapped in a honey biscuit for breakfast - otherwise those big biscuit sandwiches are DRY!

 

[bengalbelle]

Seriously --

Dawn, I'm glad you are around - how have you been feeling? We miss you around here.

Denise, give the kids a big hug from us. I'm glad their future is looking brighter and I'm sorry they aren't feeling well. Chick a Lick ought to help!

And Grandpa - I wish things could be better in your household. I don't remember your first name or I would have used it. We're not strangers here, we are family that is strange. BIG difference!

And while we are at it - please send lots of pixie dust to our house! Paul has an MRI today for his shoulder and he was a little nervous about the whole situation.

And so ends my nice post - I promise it won't happen again!

I'm going to email you soon. I was waiting to pull some other pictures off the camera.

Loads of for Skunka!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Oh Denise you are so bad lol I have never tried it, so it is not to bad for me. But poor Marti, so unfair.......

At least SOMEBODY understands me.

 

[kc10family]

I have the worlds greatest husband! I went downstairs to get some dinner for Matt and Paul already had everything taken care of! He's the greatest. They went to a hockey game tonight - reward for a good report card from Matt.

I however, will be studying for my civil service exam on Saturday. I'm actually applying to three jobs and taking three tests - all Saturday. Two of the tests last 5 hours each and one is 7 hours -- how the heck can I do all that?? Not really sure, but I'll let you know how it goes. I feel like Glynis and Tink2020; I have to go and study now! (there's a phrase that I haven't used in nearly 20 years!)

I love it when my DH does stuff like that.
What type of job are you applying for? I worked CS for a few years in the Air Force Reserve.
Best of luck on your test!!!!

 

[ReAnSt]

I know this is off topic, but what isn't on this thread. I am looking for advice on framing and matting photos.

I have some 16 x 20 inch Disney pictures that I got printed back in January. My life has been so busy that unfortunately they are still sitting in the mailing tube the came in. I want to change this.

This week A.C. Moore has there frames 50% off. So I thought since I'm not working quite as much this week, if would be a good time to work on framing them. I would like to put mats on them. I have never done this before. Unfortunately the largest size pre-cut mat I have seen is for a size 11 x 14 picture to put in a 16 x 20 inch frame.

I was thinking buy 18 x 24 inch frames and then cut my own mats to fit.
Has anyone ever cut there own mats? How hard is this to do? What tools do you need to do this? Does anyone know of anyone good websites that show how to do this? I have looked but haven't seen anything.

Thank you in advance.

Becky

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I am applying for three jobs - one as a clerk/typist so I could work in the schools and have summers off with Matt. It pays the least, but has the best time frame.

The other two are related to my major, Speech Communications. A nearby town is hiring two people in their communications department and the pay is significantly better but the hours will be longer. Should be interesting to see what happens!!

 

[babytrees]

I am at my wits end & not really sure what to do, so I thought maybe some of you could give me some advice. I am having trouble with my youngest ds, he is 9. For the past month he has been getting into trouble at school along with a couple of other boys. He has been disrespectfull to his teacher & the principle. His grades are going down & he is not being honest with me. I have had meetings at the school & they are trying to work with him.

I just do not understand where this is all coming from. I have tried talking to him & explaining that this has to end. I know he is better than this, why does he keep doing things to get into trouble? I have seperated him from these others boys(I am not blaming them, I know Riley has a mind of his own & could say no), but at school they are still together. I have asked the principal if Riley could be put in another classroom & he said there is not enough room.

I have even thought of switching Riley to another school, but I am not sure this would help either. I keep asking myself what have I done wrong or what haven't I done that has let this come about. It scares me that if I do not get this under control now that he will get worse as he gets older.

This is really hard for me to put out here for everyone to read, because Riley is a wonderful boy. I love him dearly, but my heart is breaking right now. How do you make a child understand? Apperantly my talks with him are not working. Do I seek counseling with him, is this just a phase he is going through?

Sorry for the long story & thanks for listening. I just feel likeI have lost touch somewhere & I am not feeling like I have been a very good parent at the moment.

Oh my goodness!! I am so sorry I don't have any suggestions just wanted you to know that I am here for talking if you need it.....Is Riley in 4th grade? 4th grade was the hardest for both of my girls...emotionally(we are still there with Abi), physically and school wise.
I am betting that you are a wonderful mom, and I'm not a betting person.
You will get through this!!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Amy, I've got your back! I don't know who Carnac, or whatever his name is, either (I don't think ) Do we have a picture of this guy?

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Bets are currently being taken to see if this is actually true.....

you are right - I should have said

as close to sane as I normally am!!