The Official New Mom Thread Part 2

[floridafam]

lissawynn,

I would also check Gap.com

I might have a discount code for Gap laying aroung. Let me know if you find something.

or

www.japaneseweekend.com
www.bellydancematernity.com
www.nordstrom.com
www.apeainthepod.com

 

[Ginamarie]

Alice- Glad the KFC worked out well despite the BBQ debacle. Personally I love some KFC once in awhile.

Dizagain- oh gosh 12 is such a tough age. I remember going through that phase where I’d cry and lament about hoe ugly I felt and how no one would ever love me. Of course my mom would point out that she loved me and I’d say, “that’s because you’re my mom, you HAVE to love me!!”

DisneyPhD- We’re missing my sisters too. I can’t wait until they get home though so we can hear about their first days.

Olivia’s appointment went really well. She gained another 15 oz and another ¾ of an inch. They charted her growth today for the first time and said she’s in the 75th percentile for height, 45th percentile for weight and only the 25th percentile for head circumference. Yes, she has a tiny head. It’s time to start her on some solid food too, which DH is really looking forward to. Plus no shots this month!!

DBro is having a really tough day. He misses my sisters a lot, especially the 8 year old. He wanted to come along to the doctor’s office this morning, but even Olivia and I left without him, so I know he was feeling really lonely. Wait until my mom leaves for work in a couple of hours.

I’m trying to get some work done today and then I need to concentrate on packing up the last of our stuff. Saturday is our big moving day when we’re getting the truck and everything. Olivia’s new obsession is trying to get her feet into her mouth. She can grab onto them pretty good, but can’t figure out how to reach them into her mouth. It’s pretty amusing.

Oh, I got a 20% off gymbo coupon in the mail that’s good for Sept 7-14. First person to PM me is welcome to it. All my money is going to Home Depot this month (and I need to go to Target for various things, I just haven’t made it there yet). OK, need to get some lunch before I starve! I’ll check back in later.

 

[fabumouse]

Good morning everyone!

Today was DD5's first day of Kindergarten. It's from 8:30 - 3:00!! I was a bit overwhelmed just trying to get her stuff (milk money, blanket, favorite stuffed toy, school supplies) plus the baby all organized and on the playground in time, so I didn't get a chance to get all weepy.

And I would be having a whole "what am I going to do about my career and the rest of my life" dilemma - except look! A new baby to take care of.

I looked at the papasan swing - I really like that one. I'm hoping that MIL will get it for us, as I just bought an in-bed co sleeper because I suspect that Madeleine is getting too hot at night (she sleeps on me) and DH is terrified of rolling over on her. I've also noticed that she sleeps better at a bit of an incline - she's been a little stuffed up.

Jill - I bought a whole case of those Kirkland diapers and DH hates them - he swears they leak because they're a bad fit. I wonder if the ones I got were just too big for her. How do you rate them?

SL - since almost everyone here is a party mom - it's really hard not to go that route. Some of my friends are rebels though and refuse to get caught up in the hubbub. Unfortunately, I don't have a recliner. Great dress - is it lined? And personally, I didn't notice any excess whining - but I've been going on about my FIL (who really doesn't factor that much or that often into my life) since I've been here.

Robin - what I find even weirder about my IL's ADHD comments is that my FIL is a family therapist, so they should know better. And you do have a healthy post count! I don't trust people who don't chit chat - I'm always wondering "what are they hiding??" Sorry about the migraines. I almost never get headaches but my friends who get them bad can't really function until they go away.

I would be so annoyed about your BBQ! And yes, time flies when someone *else* is pregnant.

Ginamarie - smart DH you have there! And your mom sounds pretty neat too. My MIL is like that - very handy and has done lots of their own plumbing and home repair. And those poor Home Depot guys - they mostly see hairy sweaty men all day. No wonder they're so excited about a couple of pretty ladies. Glad Olivia's appt. went well!!

Nucpharm - LOL about the hang gliding off the Contemporary!! And I was trying to figure it out - is nuclear pharmacy the science of managing cancer with radiation? Or have I completely missed the mark?

Lissa - I think it's great that you have such passion for your work! I'm an attorney and although I enjoyed my job (working for the Dept. of Labor), I still couldn't muster up enough enthusiasm to fight with people all day long. But it would have been *much* easier if I was leaving DD with a family member, or a daycare I felt better about or for shorter hours. . . . . .
on the MIL comment.

Joats - do you know what *kind* of stinking varmit is tormenting you? We have raccoons and skunks and possums always waiting for the lid to be left off the trash can.

GLT - you are such a good mom to think of making the kids' lunches in the morning. There is no way I'd personally get up earlier to do it (and besides, there's a good chance I'd forget about the lunches until after drop off time) but I think that's awfully nice of you.

Val - how did Katrina's shots go?

Kim - I was also really bummed about Steve's death. And of course am so sad that he has a 3 year old who will never get to know first hand what an interesting father he had.

Dizagain - I feel for both you and your poor DD. All that stress and angst because she's comparing herself to someone (real or imagined) who will be wearing the perfect clothing and sporting a perfect hairdo. I remember how rough it was.

Lands End used to have maternity - they started right after I gave birth to DD5 and guess what? Ceased carrying the line right when I needed maternity clothing for Madeleine. I called them and they said they discontinued the line because it wasn't profitable.

 

[dizagain]

Woo hoo! Rough morning, but Carson is actually asleep for real this time. How in the heck am I supposed to function? We'll be at 3 weeks tomorrow and I am not getting any more organized. I tend to tell myself I "deserve" to be a slacker when he's asleep so here I am...I have accomplished NOTHING other than Carson-care today. Oh and the 2 minute shower, but I did yank a razor over my legs - not that anyone will notice as I sleep downstairs on the darn couch!

Anyway, can't wait to hear about that first day of school from some of you! I am most thankful for the bus now - I always drove DD's until we moved to Chicago. At least I don't have to get Carson and myself ready - that plus the girls would KILL me at this point. Kudos to you moms who do this every day.

I vow to get better at this thread - some of you are amazing at keeping up with each other. I love it here!

 

[DisKim]

OMG - Today was the WORST openening of school that I have witnessed in 10 years. First, there is all sorts of politics going on. They want to dissolve our school district. That doesn't mean I'd be out of a job, but it does mean that we would have to renegotiate a contract from scratch. We are currently the highest paid in our county so I have no doubt we would get screwed in a renegotiation. The rest of it is just a bunch of administrative crap which bascially amounts to the fact that all the problems in the school are associated with us and we have been given tons of extra work to do. We are now responsible for all attendance. In other words, if a kid is missing from my class and not on the absentee sheet, I have to do all the detective work to figure out where he/she is. Then, I have to question the student when I next encounter him or her. So, I'm spending 10-20 minutes of my prep time playing detective and I'm also wasting countless amounts of classtime questioning them about where they were. I also have a new supervisor. She seemed a little scared of us and I felt bad for her. I kind of got into it with another teacher I can't stand and I think I scared the poor woman. Let's just say this teacher wants all of us to administer tests she made up on the summer reading novels to our students. I informed her that I refuse to give a test to my students that I did not make up and I have not seen before. This is also a teacher who let her students use a banana to "teach" a lesson on how to put a condom on for a class project. The fact that she was not fired says a lot about the district, doesn't it? My friend and I took turns literally crying.

So, today STUNK! Hopefully, I will feel better when I meet my students tomorrow.

Aidan did okay today. He clung to me and wouldn't let me leave. I had to sneak out. He had a lot to say to me in the car. I wish I knew what all his gibberish meant.

Anyway, I'm ready to quit. DH is in for it when he gets home. I just can't handle them throwing more crap at me to do. I can't do everything they want me to and still have time to plan effective lessons for my students and be a decent mother to my kids. I'm so tired right now that I feel like someone could knock me over with a feather. I've already snapped at the kids. I hate being like this.

More bad news - some of you might remember me talking about my brother's girlfriend of 8 years having her second brain surgery last February. She was given a clean bill of health and they moved out to California. Well, she had a grand mal seizure during a rehearsal yesterday . This can't be good.

 

[floridafam]

DisKim,

I'm so sorry. It sounds like you had a truly awful day. I am also sorry about your brother's girlfriend.

I never know what to say on this thread because I don't want to get too personal and I don't want to step on anyone's toes.

I know that situations like the one your brother and gf may be facing teach us that we have to do what makes us happy in life because it is way too short. It's easy to say that and I might sound like a doof when I say that but it's true. Just follow your heart and things will turn out.

Maybe there is something better out there on the horizon that would allow you to spend more time with your kids. DH switched jobs a few years back (same company) and he was really nervous but it worked out to be an even better situation for us. I thought we would never move from where we are and we did move and things are better financially for us than they have ever been.

I feel for you and it breaks my heart to read your posts and know that you're unhappy.

You can talk to us and vent to us anytime you want.

 

[fabumouse]

We'll be at 3 weeks tomorrow and I am not getting any more organized. I tend to tell myself I "deserve" to be a slacker when he's asleep so here I am...

I think 3 weeks with a newborn is pretty much no time at all! And the only reason I managed to get DD5 to school on time this morning is that Madeleine is much more flexible. She fusses a bit but gets over it. DD5 wouldn't let me pee some days (I couldn't put her down). And a friend of mine recently reminded me that one time, when DD5 was about 3 weeks old, I thought she was asleep, so I finally took a shower - and by the time I got out of it, she was crying so hard she had thrown up all over her bassinet.

ETA - yes, of course you deserve to be a slacker right now. And you need social contact - seriously!

 

[DisKim]

FF - I keep trying to explain to DH that a move might be the right thing for us to do. If we keep waiting, Emily is going to be in middle school and it will be awful for her. The cost of living here is just astronomical and that is what is killing us. If DH could get the same salary somewhere else, we would be in a much better position. My fortune cookie said yesterday, "take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash." That is exactly what I try to explain to DH. Something needs to change around here and he is just perfectly content to let me pull my hair out while he lives his life. He likes his job and I take care of everything else so it all just works out perfectly fine for him. I'm trying really hard not to be angry at him but I just can't help it. I have to push him to do everything. Thanks for letting me vent .

 

[Alice28]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry today was not a good day. It does sound like youi really need to have a serious discussion with your DH. I would play up the fact about the contract negociations, and that your job might not be safe afterall, or a pay cut, etc. I mean, it sounds like even if you stay status quo with your job, that the rug could be pulled out from under you.

I would think that if you can sell your house at a profit, and buy something much cheaper in NC or wherever, DH might even be able to take a slight paycut. I mean if your mortgage is half the cost, and cost of living in general is cheaper, plus no daycare expenses....it could very well be doable. Esp if you were able to tutor for a few students- that is good money to put aside for vacations, clothes, etc.

I know we have done some creative budgeting. And really, your spirit seems like what is at stake here. Not just your finances. I hope your hubby can see that you're not just upset about finances, but that you feel torn apart inside. I will keep you in my thoughts and I hope you and your DH are able to see eye to eye and come to a conclusion about what needs to be done for the best interest of your WHOLE family. Not just him. Cause "If Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't NOBODY Happy!" Right?

ETA- have you heard anything about brother's girlfriend?

First day of school went fine here. Now I have Josh home again for 3 days before he starts up for real next week. He had no problems being left at K. He was just like, "Bye Mom." Mr. Big Boy. Sam's teacher can't be a day older than 24 or 25. When did I get older than teachers?

Don't know much else, except Dizagain, take it easy on yourself! You're still only 3 weeks post-partum! Don't wear yourself out with the expectations put on yourself. Most of the gals here know my story, but my DH was in Iraq when I had my 3rd last year. These were the expectations I put on myself the first 10 weeks- make sure everyone is clean; make sure everyone is fed; make sure oldest got to school with all papers; make sure bills were paid. That was about it! I just let the house kind of go a lot of the time, and we got take out often. I just felt my health and the kid's health was all that mattered at that point. So, take it easy! It will get better!

TTFN!

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

DisKim - for the awful day you had. All that stuff going on in your school is crazy. Now you have to be some sort of truancy officer? I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's GF.

lissawynn - Lucas is wearing 12 months in TCP. I bought a bunch of 18 month stuff and had to exchange it all for the smaller size. Their clothes do seem to run big.

tkyes and floridafam -

dizagain - I'm embarrassed to admit, I was the exact same way about my school pictures when I was your DD's age. I remember this one specific breakdown I had over my hair one year. Yikes.

DisneyPhD - Nice to see you again! I hope Anna had a good first day of school.

llij - Sorry you can't see your girls this afternoon. I hope they had a good first day of school.

ginamarie - Aw, your poor brother. He must be so lonely now that school's started.

fabumouse - I hope your DD had a good first day of school. 8:30-3:00 is a long day! We still have AM and PM sessions of K where I live.

Nothing new on my end. I think I'll order that dress from Target tonight. If I don't get a chance to check in again, have a good night!

 

[bellacam]

Hi mommies! We had a great holiday weekend but the weather was crappy. We got what was left of Ernesto on Sunday and that day was a complete wash. Picture 10 people sitting around a fire with umbrellas getting poured on and that was us!!! My mom kept Aidan inside so at least dh and I were able to join the rest of the "young crowd". Baby #2 has been kicking my butt today so I am going to call it a night. Hope you all had a great weekend and a good "Back to School" day!!!

 

[nucpharm29]

FF--Thank you, thank you, thank you for the lamp shade!!! Emma loves it! She was so excited that it had Mickey mouse on it! And it couldn't have come on a better day--Emma was, well, how do you put it, a devil child today! Nothing I could do was going to make her happy or behave until the package came! thanks again! I'll have to take a pic of it in her room to let you see how it looks--even DH commented on how cool it was.

Diskim--Hugs to you!!! I hope your DH will be able to understand your feeling of the situation. I think sometimes the guys just dont' get it--it took a while for my unhappiness in WI to seep into DH's mind--and then when he finally understood my feelings, we were moved in 3 months time.

SL--good luck ordering the dress!

Dizagain--I'm just amazed that you are even trying to get organized after only 3 weeks! Kudos to you--both my kids were born around major holidays, DS couple of weeks before thanksgiving, and DD a couple of weeks before Christmas--both times it took me until at least New Year's to get any order of the chaos--You deserve a break!!

Well, DH is setting up yet another set of surround sound speakers tonight--these are wireless ones for the living room--He had suggested using the ones we had and drilling holes in the walls and ceilings to run the wires--Who does he think he is--Bob Villa???? So we are forgoing drilling into our walls (what a relief) and hooking up wireless ones! Have a great night everyone!

 

[Alice28]

FF- Can we pretty please have our fall exchange partner's names soon? I was going to go shopping on Friday, wanted to be able to grab something for my pal if it caught my eye.

Thanks!

I'm going to bed....for some reason I'm really tired tonight!

BB7 fans- FINALLY, they shook things up a bit! I'm so glad the girls caught on!

Still sending good vibes to Zalansky- hope she's having a wonderful time.

Kim, also sending good thoughts to you, and hope that you and DH were able to see eye to eye.

Nucpharm- LOL on the Bob Vila comment....I don't have a Bob Vila in my home either. I bought some Mickey porch lights, oh, 6 weeks ago, and they are still sitting in the box. In the basement. Not even examined by DH who SWORE he would at least try to install them before asking my dad for help.

 

[DisKim]

Well, I'm all ready to meet my new students today. I'm actually ready very early. This year was the first year I can remember being able to sleep the night before the students started. I guess I was tired from all the stress yesterday.

I talked to DH. He just gives me a helpless puppy dog look like he wants to make me happy but his hands are tied. He feels that he is not marketable until he has his master's degree which won't be until March. That helps a whole lot. Then I'm still stuck being miserable for at lest the rest of this year and Aidan would be 2 before I'd be able to stay home with him. I give up.

Have a great day !

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

I forgot to mention last night that the replacement part for Lucas's plastic slide came yesterday. Someone here suggested I contact the manufacturer and I forgot who , but THANK YOU! Lucas loves the slide although he can't get up the ladder by himself - he tries to climb the slide part.

DisKim - Good luck today. I hope everything goes well.

nucpharm - I had no clue there were wireless speakers for surround sound. I'm sure DH knows and is waiting for the right moment to spring that one on me since I refused to let him mount speakers. He's dying for surround sound.

bellacam - Welcome back. Glad you had a good weekend, despite the rain.

Alice28 - I'm intrigued...what do your Mickey lights look like? Are they from the Disney Store? I'd love new porch lights and they'd match the garden stones we bought.

Well, I'm back here at Aggravation Central, otherwise known as my job. At least I have tomorrow off.

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

Good morning all! I had a big response types out yesterday, but then hit the wrong button and it vanished into the ether!

School starts tomorrow for us--later than anyone else I know, but it made last week a perfect choice for vacation. Today we'll go up and drop off supplies, check out Jocelyn's locker and run through her schedule so she knows where the classrooms are. They had orientation while we were away--I swear, I can't win, they won't let me take her out of school for vacations because she's in the special (i.e., the school pays extra $) gifted class, but then when we go in summer, we still miss something! But, we have a central school--all 13 grades connected in one big building--so she's more familiar with the middle school than if it were a separate building.

Kim--I'm so sorry you're having a tough time! As Dr. Phil likes to say, for men to connect the dots, you have to put them really, really close together. I can see the logic in your DH finishing his degree--if he moved, he would likely have to take a few extra courses to finish at a new school. But it sounds like you guys should be seriously considering a change, for your emotional well-being if nothing else. As someone else pointed out, you could possibly tutor for some extra $. It just sounds like you feel emotional beaten down, and that's really awful. I hope things pick up for you, one way or another.

Alice--LOVED BB7 last night! I was kind of sorry to see Will go--I was never a fan of his before, but he's such an operator, you have to admire his style. And it's so funny to watch Boogie going around, trying to figure out how to wipe his own butt now that the puppetmaster is no longer telling him when to do it. Oh well, a week to go, then it's time for Amazing Race!

dizagain--don't be too hard on yourself! Remember, the first year is like a marathon. You'll be having interrupted sleep for months, so save your strength when you can. Heck, Luke is 6 months and STILL won't sleep through the night! And one thing I find as you add more kids is, you kind of have to "give yourself over" to the child lifestyle--with one, you can occasionally have a moment to yourself, but as you add kids, forget it! It's not impossible, but you're not going to be reading novels, your house isn't going to be immaculate, and sometimes, dinner is going to be KFC. Everyone survives! So, stick with the real important stuff and let the little things slide.

Gina---That's so cute about your brother. I know Celeste is going to have a tough time when the "big kids" start school. She'll have preschool 2 mornings a week, plus dance class, but she'll really, really miss them. Of course, I think she'll benefit from the additional "mom time", but it will be an adjustment.

Jocelyn got her contacts yesterday--we were there for an hour and a half, while she put them in twice and took them out once! She can't wear them to school until next week, since her eyes need to adjust. Good thing--I'd have to get her up at 5! But she really likes them, and taped up the instructions in the bathroom and, in general, is taking them very seriously.

I have to go rescue Luke. He graduated from the bassinet to the Pack 'n Play for downstairs, and Frazzle, our orange shorthair, is in there with him! Frazzle looks all smug, and I have pictures of him doing the same thing with Celeste when she was a baby. There's just something about those nice, soft, warm baby things that makes cats want to cuddle up! Also, when Luke was tiny, we put tin foil in the basssinets to keep the cats out--I figure he's big enough now that it's not an issue, so the cats are moving in. Well, just Frazzle--the other three would rather be outside while the weather's nice.

 

[lissawynn]

Morning all. I was woken up at 3:45 this morning by a neighbor who was supposed to call FIL to remind him about a ride to the airport. I didn't really get much sleep after that due to killer indigestion. I am so going to drop today. I have one more class, then prep, then class, then lunch, and two classes. I guess I can muster up the energy to make it through the day.

DisKim - I am so sorry for the mess that's going on at your school. I hope your DH can come to terms with how this is making your feel. If you really think a move is in your best interest, convince him you HAVE to do this. I had a really lousy two years with a principal who was out to get me (and a few other teachers). I hated going to work everyday. I was seriously contemplating a move when she was demoted and moved out of our building.
I hope you have a great bunch of kids this year.
I hope you can share some good news about your brother's gf soon.

GLT - Our cats loved getting in the crib with my little sister. My gramma was convinced they were going to suffocate her. She's 26 and doing fine.

SL - Hope you have a good day at work.

nucpharm - My DH installed surround sound speakers a few years ago. He had to get into the crawl space and run wires through the ceiling. He made a mess.

bellacam - Sorry the rain put a damper on our weekend, but it's nice you got some adult time.

floridafam - I pooped out last night before I got to look at those maternity clothes sites. I'm hoping I'll have some time to do that tonight.

Alice - I'm busting at the seems for my exchange name, too. I have seen some really cute fall stuff that I'd love to send.

Hi to dizagain and fabumouse!

I gotta run ladies! See you all later.

 

[gottalovethem]

DisKim - my heart goes out to you. I hope that you and DH are able to reach a decision that works best for you and your family. Know that you can vent away here and we are always here for you, to give you hugs and to listen. Only you know what is best for you and your family.

Dizagain - sleep when baby sleeps while you can and enjoy it there is no need to get so much done, it will still be there later How old are your kids? (sorry if you posted that info earlier and I missed it). The hair drama does sound horrible, I am DREADING those days, as I know DD will drive me crazy! Good thing we love these kids of ours

nucpharm - sounds like you will have quite the sound system for the kids to dance around to Wiggles tunes on

Robin - I was SOOOO disappointed in the first HOH challenge last night, I can't believe it wasn't played out longer. Boogie is such a wimp. I really wanted to see the lava flow Hope you had a good night's sleep in your comfy bed. I hope Josh's first day of K went well.

SL - hi. Glad you got the replacement slide and that Lucas enjoys it!

bnb - I hope school touring goes well. I know what you mean about vacation. We were here ALL summer long and the one week we go away was when there was an orientation for DD -- and when we went to WDW in April, our ONLY trip during the year, that was another orientation we missed. whatchya gonna do? So cute about Frazzle and Luke. If DH lets you, post a pic so we can see

lissawynn - I hope you find energy and can make it through the day. Yuck about the phone call.

tkyes - at least you read all the old stuff, I pretty much skip it and start from where I pick up (though sometimes I go back a bit. . . ). I just like having gals to chat with

disneyphd - so glad to see you! How is it having just one at home? DD is in all-day K here, if 1/2 day it's a.m. only, no choice. My parents were in Macinaw island a few weeks ago as well, maybe you passed each other I'm sorry to hear about the bump but glad the trip went well otherwise.

Jill - good luck with tests and school

ginamarie - glad Olivia's dr. appt. went well. She sounds like a peanut, makes me wanna cuddle with her

fabumouse - yeah, well the lunches are getting made at night There is no way, at this point, that I can get all three fed and dressed and into the car and on time for school if I had to make lunch too. I did though, buy more of her favorite lunch meat for sandwiches, I thought that was pretty good I hope your dd's first day of K went well!

OK, I probably have more catching up to do, but gotta run, a few quick updates:

DD did GREAT at school yesterday. She goes to all-day K. I found myself wanting to call the school around noon to see how she was doing but I held my breath and before I knew it it was time to pick her up. Today, as she's getting ready to go to school she tells DH that she doesn't like rest time (with all day K they have a short rest time on mats). Well DH said that his tax dollars aren't being spent for nap time and she should be learning, blah blah blah and said that she doesn't have to rest. So now I have no idea what she is gonna say to her teacher as I didn't have a chance to say anything to her teacher. UGH!! He makes me so darn sometimes. Oh, and then he complained about the cereals I buy being too sugary, WTH? He complains when I have all healthy stuff in the house and then complains when I don't I just don't get it. . ..anyway. . .

DS's first day of preschool went well. he loves it and has three friends in the class, so that will help.

Leif's dr. appt. went well. He is 22 pounds and a few oz (can't remember how many right now) and 31 inches, around 65% for both. Poor kid had a few shots and then we went on our merry way.

I hope you all have a great day, will chat later.

 

[dizagain]

Good morning! Slacking here with permission (thanks, guys ). Much better morning around here - two DD's with smiles as they left (ok, Hannah,10, DID have a minor meltdown over the lack of "real" chips because I don't buy her pre-packaged ones like her FRIENDS and also vanilla wafers don't count as dessert..they are a "side item" - what the heck?) Anyway, I managed to french braid Hayley's hair while Hannah played with Carson who chose to be perky right when we were all busy. Had to push the girls out the door prying him out of their hands!

DisKim...So sorry you are having such a rough time. I haven't been in your shoes but I've definitely felt guilty for NOT working full time. If it does work out for your family to make a move and allow you to remain at home, I do know friends who make really nice money tutoring. One of them works three afternoons/evenings a week and really brings in some serious cash. Some of them have DH's take over at home during sessions and go to the library, and one friend has two of her older students work for her at home and they keep the kids occupied while she tutors in a closed room.
Hope your day goes well and you have great students!

BuzznBelle'smom...We missed DD's middle school orientation as well, but she did fine on "drop-off-supplies" day and we walked through her schedule and her locker cooperated! Hope your DD's contacts work out for her. Hayley got them when she turned 12 but she never wears them...she got too frustrated with getting them in and just wouldn't practice. I will NOT get her any this fall when she goes in for her exam


Gottalovethem... Glad K went well! Your DH sounds like mine - he's always passing along his views to the girls and they have always managed to let them be known!! He also is CONSTANTLY lecturing us on food - he's into reading up on the evils of the corporate world and food (never mind that a major food corp. that sells tons of junk pays his salary ) He complains when there's "nothing good around here" and complains when there is... Just to tell you how bad it is, the girls have started telling him he's "lecturing about food again" and he actually stops!!!

I'm impressed with all of these handy husbands...mine can't manage to put a new light bulb in the porch light we have and it's been out for almost a month!

Hope everyone has a good day! Hayley starts piano today and both girls begin volleyball next week followed by school play auditions, so I guess it's time for Carson to learn about living in the car!

 

[gottalovethem]

dizagain, our front porch light is out too, and DH hasn't done a thing about it. Too hard to change a bulb I guess