The Mad Chatters thread Part 2

[Princess Mindy]

Aww I missed Denise!

To answer her question: work was fine today. My boss in on vacation so I can finally catch up on stuff that needs done.

Bonnie I'm glad you're back with us. I'll admit that oceangram holds a strong power over you!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Yeah, there are only so many "Where are you from?" posts I can take without getting bored! (Oh, and the religious quotes and recipes don't really thrill me either).

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Hey, where has Sarah been lately? Sarah!! I got your groovy letter--Thank you!!

 

[Princess Mindy]

Yeah I got a lot of the religious quotes too. Not too exciting.

I got an awesome letter from Sarah too! II need to write back soon! If you're out there Sarah, thank for the cool letter.

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Did her hubby do the artwork on yours? He's really good!

 

[Princess Mindy]

no! Hopefully next time he'll get a chance to send me something cool too!

 

[paigevz]

Speaking of notes, thanks for the pretty card Bonnie! Got it today!

 

[Princess Mindy]

I need to run for a little bit. DBF needs attention. See you later!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Speaking of notes, thanks for the pretty card Bonnie! Got it today!

Oh, yay, I'm glad you got it, Paige!

Bye, Minty! Cheer that fella up.

 

[Bbgrizzle]

I need to sign off too, Paige. Gotta be up at 5:00am tomorrow, can't be doing my late night DISing anymore!

Talk to you later!

 

[jaycns]

Hello, Mad Chatters!!! Sorry no one is here right now!

I'm sad I missed Denise, she and I are never on at the same time anymore! We'll have to make a date to get on the computer at 6:00am so we can chat!

Jay and Minty, your trips are coming up SOON. You are both so stinkin' lucky! I'll be looking forward to my POST CARD from each of you!

Okay, my first day. The things that I was worried about, I didn't need to be. I did get paired up with someone else who knew the kids, but she wasn't really that familiar with that room. So she handled the naptime stuff and things like that. Gotta say, it is nice, when the kids have to sleep for 2 hours!! But other things didn't turn out that good. There are a LOT of wild kids in that class. I would say half are gonna need some serious shaping up. One boy threw a big tantrum and threw toys, hit other kids, and even threw a chair which hit another child. YIKES! I have to observe him to see if he needs to get screened and maybe he might need to leave the center (that's what the principal said).

I've heard that my assistant is hard to work with because she has a hard time being the ASSISTANT and wants to take over everything. I heard she was the reason the last teacher left. But that's just a rumor from the lady I worked with today who is very gossippy! Guess I'll find out tomorrow cause the assistant will be back. The coworkers seem nice, which is good, but I haven't met everyone yet.

One thing that suprised me: About half of the staff there have heavy accents and are difficult to understand (the principal included). I think that would be difficult for the kids.


Okay, that's about it. My back is killing me from being on my feet all day, but I'll get used to it.

I hope someone comes on soon for me to chat with!

What a day you had!! It sounds like more good than bad and that is great! I hope you have an even better day tomorrow (and no chairs become projectiles).

YES...the post card will be sent!! Of course...if anyone else would PM their address they could have one too!

 

[jaycns]

Nick had a great time at middle school. He likes his classes and teachers, he like the "snack shack" at lunch. He has PE everday, and they will have runs where they must go for a specified period of time. If they make their times all week, they'll get to choose dodgeball, kickball, basketball.........whatever the majority wants for Fridays. The science teacher has promised dissecting and other "fun stuff". The math teacher made a big deal about him being late to class by "15 seconds, mom, I swear".........and I assured him that he's just trying to make sure the kids take being on time seriously and if he's not late again, he will forget all about him being late today. He was upset not being in pre-AP language arts, as his friend is. We were given the criteria, though, and I had explained to him that he was 3 points under (they add together the TAKS test reading score and the average from ELA in 5th grade), but that we'd ask. I told him pre-AP is much more work and this way his grades will be higher. He's in his pre-AP math and is excited to do algebra.

Luke had a great day too. They transitioned the other classes (they had put him in the class he would transition to, as he just started and they didn't want to switch him so soon) and he has a new friend........named Lenny, apparently. He was excited to ask if Lenny could come for a sleepover! They are barely 4 years old..........I sort of changed the subject for that one.

My mom seemed happy when I called. She gets to go home tomorrow or Wed. and her mom is coming to stay with her just to be company and bring her things..........she can't see well as she has cataracts due to her diabetes and she doesn't hear well and forgets things, but she will be company for her, so that will be nice.

I am glad to hear your mom sounded happy! How is her ankle doing?

Sounds like the boys are doing well adjusting to being back in school. How are you doing with that? **other then running like a chicken all day long**

 

[jaycns]

It sounds like you've got it all planned out. that it all goes well

Yep, 12 days to go! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I put together my landyard today for pin trading and attached to the bottom is a pocket where I put a printed copy of the beautiful siggies Lori made, both mine and the mad chatter one! It looks so cool!

GREAT IDEA! I am going to do that as well (now I just have to figure out which siggie to use...I love all three that Lori made me).

How long will you be at WDW Mindy? Will we cross? If so...can anyone say MINI MEET!!??

 

[Princess Mindy]

oooh that would be awesome if we cross! I'll be there 2-9. Will you be there yet?? Oh I can't wait to go. The wait is killing me! When will you be there? Where you staying?

You could make a siggie collage with all three of yours. That would loook awesome!

 

[jaycns]

oooh that would be awesome if we cross! I'll be there 2-9. Will you be there yet?? Oh I can't wait to go. The wait is killing me! When will you be there? Where you staying?

You could make a siggie collage with all three of yours. That would loook awesome!

We won't be there until 9/16 boo hoo. Maybe next year for our Mad Chatters meet!

I bet you are about to jump out of your skin waiting (I know I am and I have even longer to wait).

We are staying at the Contemporary for the first week. Then we are cruising on the Magic for a week and then we are spending another 4 days at the Poly. This is my dream vacation. I am so excited!!

 

[Princess Mindy]

wow that sounds amazing! I wish I could do that too! We are staying at the Swan first and then AKL for the last 3 nights with free dining. It should be tons of fun. It'll be just me and my mom.
Too bad we'll miss each other! We will definitely hook up next November for the Chatters meet though!

 

[jaycns]

wow that sounds amazing! I wish I could do that too! We are staying at the Swan first and then AKL for the last 3 nights with free dining. It should be tons of fun. It'll be just me and my mom.
Too bad we'll miss each other! We will definitely hook up next November for the Chatters meet though!

You are going to LOVE AKL. Have you ever stayed there before? AKL is one of our top resorts of all time anywhere! We are trying out some other resorts for a change of pace...but AKL is beyond awesome!

 

[Princess Mindy]

I've never stayed Deluxe before-AKL is my first one. I've seen some gorgeous pics of the place. It will be ao cool to wake up with the animals! I'm just worried that once I go deluxe I won't be able to go back to the resorts more in my price range. This trip was a splurge and a half!

 

[jaycns]

I've never stayed Deluxe before-AKL is my first one. I've seen some gorgeous pics of the place. It will be ao cool to wake up with the animals! I'm just worried that once I go deluxe I won't be able to go back to the resorts more in my price range. This trip was a splurge and a half!

Well, if it's any help...the other resort tied for first place *of all time* in our hearts is ASMovies!! I am not kidding! We LOVE that place! The huge characters and the fun and "Disney" atmosphere.

So I promise you, after doing 'deluxe' you can and will happily do others! They all have their own magic!

Do not miss the taking the time to talk with the CM's...they are all so interesting at AKL!

 

[Princess Mindy]

They're all from different parts of Africa right? Just too cool. I'll bet they have some great stories! Oh here I go again trembling that my wait is finally over! I've been planning this trip since February!