The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 7

[triplefigs]

And that's the exact way you should do it! Starting from birth we read to our children, and this shows them that reading is pleasurable, not painful! Thus will grow a generation of readers!

Have you ever done a book swap party? We do one at least once a summer. Katie will invite all her friends and have them bring a book that they are finished with (or a duplicate of one they already have). They bring it wrapped like a present, but not addressed to anyone. All the books are put in a pile on the floor, while the girls make bookmarks, take turns writing a part of a story, and enjoy snacks. Then they each get to go to the pile and choose a book, open it and take it home.

It's always so much fun and the kids look forward to it each summer!

What a fun idea! Definitely will try that. Right now the kids' fave books are Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, and don't Let the Pigeon Stay up late all by Mo Willems. They are hysterical!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

And that's the exact way you should do it! Starting from birth we read to our children, and this shows them that reading is pleasurable, not painful! Thus will grow a generation of readers!

Have you ever done a book swap party? We do one at least once a summer. Katie will invite all her friends and have them bring a book that they are finished with (or a duplicate of one they already have). They bring it wrapped like a present, but not addressed to anyone. All the books are put in a pile on the floor, while the girls make bookmarks, take turns writing a part of a story, and enjoy snacks. Then they each get to go to the pile and choose a book, open it and take it home.

It's always so much fun and the kids look forward to it each summer!

What a cute idea! My girls and Craig are avid readers. I used to be, but right now I can't tell you the last time I read anything. Too busy.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Marci -

I think self confidence is the hardest thing to instill in your children and any pixie dust I can send for Andrew -is on its way!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[babytrees]

My son Andrew, age 10, needs a little extra pixie dust, if anyone has any to spare. This isn't life threatning, but it is so important to his self-esteem.
So, any spare good wishes or PD would be greatly appreciated being sent his way this afternoon/evening.

Self esteem is just as important!! I will be sending him good thoughts!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I called our GI doctor and told him I'd sought a 2nd opinion from the surgeon. I'm not going to hide the fact I'm worried about Rees. He agreed that it needs further exploration. So based on the Surgeon's recommendations, he is ordering an Upper GI and an abdominal ultrasound for Rees ASAP. I will let you know when it is scheduled. Thanks for the continued prayers.

Denise -

WTG sticking to your guns!!!! I know I have said this before but if you dont' stand up for your kids - no one else will either!!!!

 

[triplefigs]

Denise -

WTG sticking to your guns!!!! I know I have said this before but if you dont' stand up for your kids - no one else will either!!!!

Thanks. I feel that my number one priority and job as a mom is to ensure the well being and development of my children. I am to guide, mold, teach, protect, educate, foster, and most of all LOVE them unconditionally. It's the most rewarding job in the world.

 

[babytrees]

I called our GI doctor and told him I'd sought a 2nd opinion from the surgeon. I'm not going to hide the fact I'm worried about Rees. He agreed that it needs further exploration. So based on the Surgeon's recommendations, he is ordering an Upper GI and an abdominal ultrasound for Rees ASAP. I will let you know when it is scheduled. Thanks for the continued prayers.

Good for you!! I hope all are scheduled quickly so that the answers can come just as quickly. You all have been through the ringer enough times!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

 

[babytrees]

Thanks. I feel that my number one priority and job as a mom is to ensure the well being and development of my children. I am to guide, mold, teach, protect, educate, foster, and most of all LOVE them unconditionally. It's the most rewarding job in the world.

Amen!! Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world. It can also be the scariest, toughest, most painful one too. But those hugs and kisses are the best payment a person can get.

 

[babytrees]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

I think CBS is in the wrong for airing any of his specials. He isn't a magician he is a madman.

Why would you go on TV and say you are in bad shape but go ahead with the "stunt"? Is it a death wish?

 

[triplefigs]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

Didn't he do a frozen alive, buried alive, Lived on just water in London, and now this? He is so bizarre. Maybe he and Tom Cruise are friends! CBS is just trying to get ratings. Very poor choice IMHO.

 

[triplefigs]

those hugs and kisses are the best payment a person can get.

And I get them times THREE!!!!!!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Didn't he do a frozen alive, buried alive, Lived on just water in London, and now this? He is so bizarre. Maybe he and Tom Cruise are friends! CBS is just trying to get ratings. Very poor choice IMHO.

something like that -

maybe we could all come up with some stupid stunt to do on tv that CBS would pay us a lot of money for

Hey - I know - I will agree to ride IASW for a week straight!!!!!!

now there is a concept for a whole special -

DDA stupid WDW stunts!!!!

 

[Tammi67]

I just hit send... and my assignment is winging its way to my tutor

That's two down and two to go

So if there is any spare pixie dust around could someone sprinkle me some?

Here you go Clare. If I could make it rain pixie dust, it would pour all over you.

 

[triplefigs]

Hey - I know - I will agree to ride IASW for a week straight!!!!!!

Only if you take me, Rees, Davis, and Brantley-Kate. We LOVE IASW. It's my favorite ride!

 

[triplefigs]

Check y'all later. Cooking grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gotta feed three hungry kids!

 

[Tammi67]

My son Andrew, age 10, needs a little extra pixie dust, if anyone has any to spare. This isn't life threatning, but it is so important to his self-esteem. When he was little, he was a leader in everything he did and exuded self-confidence. Then came his ADHD/dyslexia/verbal expressive disorder/sensory issues, and his self confidence plummeted. (Mostly because of an idiot pre-school teacher who thought he was being bad and disagreeable on purpose!) We've worked for 5 years on his self-confidence and self-esteem. He goes to a special school for bright children who have learning differences -- it's actually the largest of its type in the country, and people come from all around to be trained there. It's a great school, and he is doing well.

My real problem: he loves to play baseball and soccer. In soccer, he's a real star -- fast as lightening and has a real knack for it. In baseball, he's struggled. (I think it's the sensory issues kicking in -- something about a baseball coming at him at 35 miles an hour...) He really would rather play it then soccer, because his cousin plays baseball. I did agree to letting him play both this summer, because I am hoping he will begin to like soccer enough to just play it.

Anyway, tonight is one of the biggest games of the season in baseball -- it's a rival team. He's just coming off of a game where my brother (his coach) told him he'd played the best game of his life. (Of course, maybe he played better because I wasn't there -- I was on a plane back from DC.....rats!) That really helped boost his confidence. If he could have a second good game in a row, I think it would go a long way to helping him gain back some of what he has lost.

So, any spare good wishes or PD would be greatly appreciated being sent his way this afternoon/evening.

Good luck tonight at your game, Andrew!!

 

[Tammi67]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

My opinion is that it is all hype, just to get people to watch it.

 

[triplefigs]

AP Article on David Blaine.

David Blaine says he's in "pretty bad shape" as he nears the end of his latest feat — a week in an aquarium — but vowed to go through with his finale of holding his breath underwater for nearly 9 minutes.
The 33-year-old magician, wearing a diving helmet that allows two-way communication, has been submerged in the 8-foot snow globe-like acrylic sphere since last Monday.

"Everything is still on as planned, and I'm going to give it my best shot," Blaine said Sunday from his perch on the plaza of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as spectators gawked and waved at him.

Blaine's finale was to be aired live in a two-hour ABC special, "David Blaine: Drowned Alive," starting at 8 p.m. EDT Monday.
He told AP Television News he "will do his best" to complete the feat despite peeling skin, sharp pains in his joints and a severe earache.

The stunt artist planned to put on 150 pounds of chains and handcuffs, remove his oxygen tube and then escape while holding his breath longer than the record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds.

"If I don't get out of the chains and I black out in 9 minutes, which is about the length of time it would take these guys here (who) have been preparing a stretcher to pull my body out and do what they have to do, so I have to have faith that they know what they are doing," Blaine said.

He said he was suffering "sharp, shooting pains in every part of my body." Doctors have been monitoring his condition.

Blaine started training in December, with some help from Navy SEALS. He lost 50 pounds so his body would require less oxygen.

He has been fed and, uh, relieving himself by tubes.

Blaine's previous feats included balancing on a 22-inch circular platform atop a 100-foot pole for 35 hours; being buried alive in a see-through coffin for a week; and surviving inside a massive block of ice for 61 hours, all of which were performed in New York. In 2003, he fasted for 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the Thames River in London.

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Ok, that is just TMI. As I said, a freak!

 

[triplefigs]

Good luck tonight at your game, Andrew!!

Good luck, Andrew! Have a great game!!!!