The Hyena Chat thread: Everyone's welcome!

[sameyeyam]

I found a very nice lady in Walgreen's yesterday. She works in the cosmetic department. She noticed I was using coupons and said to go to her register. She said some of the newer girls at the main register freak out over large coupon purchases. But the ladies that work the cosmetic register are generally longer-term employees (it's the cushy job), they can override the cash register w/o calling a manager, and they know what they are doing with coupons. Not to mention that it's nice to use the coupons and not have customres behind you glaring!

 

[sameyeyam]

Yes, I know I spelled customers wrong in my prior post. Too lazy to fix it!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning! It's FRIDAY!!!

DBF and I are going to the Queen Mary Shipwreck tonight. It's a bunch or haunted houses and a couple of dance areas. We went the first weekend it opend and had so much fun we're going back.

 

[funnygarcia]

Good Morning! It's FRIDAY!!!

DBF and I are going to the Queen Mary Shipwreck tonight. It's a bunch or haunted houses and a couple of dance areas. We went the first weekend it opend and had so much fun we're going back.

That sounds like fun!

Nothing exciting here, we went to Barnes and Noble this morning because there is a printable coupon for a free latte. MMMMMMM free tastes good.

Off to babysit the lil guy later this afternoon.
I was over there a few dyas ago to babysit.. but I let hubby play with him more, he responds much better to him then to me.. I think I look too much like his mom. When hubby plays with him he talks more and is active in his play. Good interaction to fire up the brain.

As we were leaving last time sis said that the autism specialist/ psychologist that is treating her middle son said they should bring in the lil guy. She had told him about his lack of language, not responding to his name and other concerns.

Getting a true diagnosis will open doors to all types of therapy and help that he needs. Without that it is a continually fight with insurance, school district and the county to get services.

 

[funnygarcia]

Hubby just noticed someone take a toddler outside with tank top, shorts and no shoes!

It's cold, only 50 and overcast outside! Cool enough to need a coat with jeans/long sleeves.

 

[sameyeyam]

Hubby just noticed someone take a toddler outside with tank top, shorts and no shoes!

It's cold, only 50 and overcast outside! Cool enough to need a coat with jeans/long sleeves.

Does that mean because it's only 54 degrees here I can't ride home with the top down on my car? Me thinks thoust was in Sunny Cali for a bit too long. You must get back into the mode of thinking that anything above freezing is downright balmy. Heck we're going to be 55 and sunny here this weekend and you can bet I'm going to be wearing shorts and flip flops. But then again, we all know that I'm not going to win the Mother of the Year Award....thanks no doubt to my DD's obscene cast!

Which by the way I thought about for a couple of days, then decided who cares? She knows I don't approve, if she gets in trouble for it at school, then it's her problem to cover it up, not mine. Will it hurt anybody? No. Is she an idiot for letting friends write that kind of stuff? Yes. Do I want to spend a week arguing about it? No. Will anyone even remember it a year from now? No. Will I have to answer for this at the Pearly Gates? Probably, but I'm sure there will be a lot of other things I'll have to answer for before this one. Problem solved!

 

[sameyeyam]

SO....last night when I get home from work DH tells me that he left DD skip one of her classes yesterday afternoon. She went to her 3 morning college classes and her 5th period math class, but wanted to skip 6th period Spanish class. All they were doing in that class was having a Fiesta Day, where everyone brings in Mexican food and they have a party. So not a big deal right?

This is "Spirit Week" at the high school so DD and several of her friends meet at Starbucks, go purchase paint and other supplies to decorate their clothing.

I assume that DH will send a note with her today excusing her from class. Nope! Instead they call me this afternoon on the phone. I'm sure they thought they had caught her doing something her parent's didn't know about.

Anyway, the secretary asks if I knew that DD missed class yesterday. I said yes, I knew. Then there is dead silence. So she said, well she only missed 5th period, but not 6th period. To which I said, yes my DH told me she missed one of her classes yesterday, so we are aware of it, I assumed he would write her a note excusing her today, but obviously he didn't. So yes, we were and are aware that she missed a class. This lady obviously wants to know what is going on, so she further grills me. Well do you know why she missed class? I said, I'm not aware of the entire reason but I do know it was something that my DH approved although I didn't discuss it in detail. Finally the ladys says, OH FINE, I guess we have to excuse it then and hangs up!

OK, I know we live in a small town and she probably knows that DD and about 5 of her friends skipped the Spanish class and went to Starbucks and shopping for craft supplies to decorate their pants for Spirit Week. What did she want me to say...Please excuse DD from Spanish class, it was just a boring party she didn't want to attend and was having a craving for a Starbuck's instead?

Seriously, we don't let our kids skip school all the time. But I see no problem with DD missing a class on occasion. She always asks us, it's probably only 2-3 times a year at the most and she does it when she is caught up at school. I mean if you can't have a little break from the daily grind every once in a while, what fun is life? My mother used to let me do the same thing. I mean after all she has a 3.875 GPA, is a 16yo attending college classes, has already passed her WASL (high school test required to graduate), and doesn't really party or get into lots of trouble.

Do you think the whole world could stand to just lighten up a little?

 

[sameyeyam]

Now lest you think I'm a lenient parent...DS is in trouble right now for not handing in his homework. Apparently he decided to not do his schoolwork for the last couple of weeks and not give us his weekly progress reports.

Anyway, he has had all tv, video game, bicycle, pogo stick and motorcycle privileges taken away until he turns every single assignment in. Amazing, but I just checked the online grades and it only took him 3 days to turn in about 10 assignments!

What is it with the 5th - 8th grade? Do they just turn into complete idiots during that time or what??

We let our kids have lots of fun and activities. All we ask in return is that they make a good effort on their schoolwork. How hard can that be? Getting an F on an assignment or test is ok if you tried your hardest and just didn't understand. At least then we know that you need some extra help and can talk to the teacher about getting more help. Getting an F because you don't want to hand an assignment in is not ok!

I've always told the kids...just do your school work, bring home A's & B's, stay out of trouble and we'll pretty much let you do what you want (must not be illegal or immoral and within reason)! If they want the rewards for doing a good job, then they must put in the work!

 

[dizzyami]

Dizzy, your boy seems to have a gift with numbers! How cool is that??? DH can amortize a loan in his head. That kind of gift comes in real handy at times!!!

That's awesome how well he's doing in class, and getting daily speech therapy. Sounds like he's progressing by leaps and bounds, you must be so happy!

I am ecstatic - I am so glad we moved up here

WHAT??!! Is his office being foreclosed or his his rear being hauled to jail? Guess that might make a big difference.



You know, I kinda like that little tike. You are always saying I can babysit him anytime. So do you think that maybe I can borrow him for a bit?? No need to mail him clear up here. I'm thinking that if you just mail him to The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas, I can pick him up and we can spend a little "quality" time together at the blackjack table.

Not sure - I keep looking in the local paper thinking for sure it will hit the news. One of my employees actually told me today though they heard he was prescribing himself meds

Alec loves Vegas - he will gladly go with you. Just make sure you bring someone to push him back and forth in front of the table in a stroller so they don't yell at you

 

[dizzyami]

My tags are back!!! I guess it really did relate to *ahem* the incident

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

 

[dizzyami]

So report cards are out!!! Alecia did great - but needs to work on her reading and writing. She apparently inherited daddy's ability to read/write really fast and not really pay attention.

And for the boy..........he got a 4 on pretty much every standard!!! (and 4 is the highest!!!). The only thing he got a one on is patterns (strange, since it is math based) - but I bought a bag of M&M's are we are going to knock that one out of the park tonight!!! He got a couple of 2's - but for the most part he is excelling on all the curriculum!!! (Curse you stupid teachers who told me he would never pass kindergarten ) Shawna - can you kick them for me next time you see them

He is funny like that though - 2 weeks ago they told me he needed to learn his days of the week. I printed out some pages at home and we worked on it - admittedly only twice because I work too much....and guess who got a 4 on the days of the week

Sorry, I will stop now, I am just so happy to see him doing so great!!!

ok, done now...

 

[dizzyami]

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I was reading back a little bit and noticed you guys talking about coupons and stuff...well how's this for a good deal:
Last weekend DBF and I stopped at the Outlet Mall at stateline on the way home from Vegas. We always go to the DC Shoe store because they have shoes for about 1/2 of what they normally are. Well I found some that were marked down 75% so I only paid $8.07 total for like $65 shoes.

 

[sameyeyam]

Awesome deal Moto!

 

[staley7580]

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Dizzers! Long time no see!!!

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Oh. Hey to you too... though I 'see' you more often.

 

[staley7580]

Oh. Hey to you too... though I 'see' you more often.

Yep. How was your day?

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Snoresville. Had a guy out to fix a CO monitor on our home security system. He just replaced it altogether, it was pretty quick. Annoying as YOU KNOW WHAT when the alarm goes beeping loudly, but at least it's done.

Got and wrapped a birthday present for DS4 to take to a birthday party tomorrow. Before that I need to register the kids for the next round of swim classes, at a bleary-eyed 7 AM.

DS8 also has an ortho appointment, DH has a soccer game (coaching), so we are running hither and thither until about 2 PM.

How was your day?