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[XTinabell]

Personally I like Diamond...but I think shorter animal names are better. If you go with a longer name or something that doesn't roll off the tongue easily, then they just end up with a nickname. Of course you could be like us, we gave out kittens names (Max & Pepper). But then Max started hogging all the cat food so we started calling him Mr. Fattykins (he's about twice the size of his sister!). Then we started calling Pepper Miss Kittykins (don't know why, it just sort of evolved).

So WTH am I trying to say? Well I guess pick a name, if it doesn't work or they end up with something different...so be it.

Of course make sure you know how to spell it...I was put on the spot once at the vet's when asked how to spell DH's dog's name. How the heck should I know, it's not like dog's have an official birth certificate or anything?! Like I know how to spell Bayder, Bader, Baader, Baydur, Badeer...and does it really matter?? I told them I had no idea, spell it however they wanted and the receptionist got a bit testy with me. That was of course after I told her I doubted the dog cared how it was spelled!

A friend of mine named her dog Baert (pronounced Bart) and she is very adamant about the spelling. I think when she tells you the name of her dog she also tells you the spelling.
I have a cat named Touque, we call her twokey though, and each one of us spell it differently.

Oh and that's such a pretty kitty, I like short names as well. Like Miffy or Piffy or Kissy short easy to say names because they seem to learn them faster. Although I had a cat named zeros and she never learned her name

I was sitting down eating dinner when my cell phone rang. Didn't answer because I was eating. Checked my phone and lo and behold it was Pixster that called. Yet she left no message....hmmmm....so I come check the Disboard. Nope, no Hyena Emergency! Phew!!!

So, could it be that she was trying to call someone else and since Alison starts with A, she accidentally called me? Just like what I do to Albort all the time??

Inquiring minds want to know.

I don't have anyone's phone number I guess that's because I have never been able to make it to a hyena meet. Some day, I can dream.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Oh and that's such a pretty kitty, I like short names as well. Like Miffy or Piffy or Kissy short easy to say names because they seem to learn them faster. Although I had a cat named zeros and she never learned her name

We still haven't named her yet...

My sister got to attend Michael Jackson funeral today. Her and her BF and his brothers and some of there friends signed up online to try to win tickets and her BF's brother and one of their friends got picked. Her BF's brother's wife just had a baby so she couldn't go and her BF had to work so she lucked out. Her BF's brother told her that she couldn't put the wrist band on until they got there because if someone offered him a ton of money on the way there then he wasn't going to take her but he'd give her some money to go shopping with while she waited for him.

 

[funnygarcia]

cute kitty!
hmm, Princess Diamond, call her Di for short.. and when she is being naughty destroying your things you can mutter "Darn you ! Di!" and teach her to play dead.

Poly is short for Polydactylus because that is what she is.. many toed.
She responds to "stupid cat" , "dork cat", "stop it cat!" "piggy cat" or just plain ole bellowing out "CAT!" towards her as she is sleeping.. earning us a one eyed stare, yawn, stretch and a turn around in her cat perch to show us her rear before settling back to sleep.

No one calls me, at least I don';t think anyone does. Unless I know the caller (caller ID thanks to our fax machine) I don't pick up the phone.

Dizzy, I vote for end of September. Everyone is back in school and less chance of hot weather. Labor Day was over 100 degrees in the morning on our last visit.

 

[sameyeyam]

Ha ha ha...wipeout!

 

[XTinabell]

We still haven't named her yet...

My sister got to attend Michael Jackson funeral today. Her and her BF and his brothers and some of there friends signed up online to try to win tickets and her BF's brother and one of their friends got picked. Her BF's brother's wife just had a baby so she couldn't go and her BF had to work so she lucked out. Her BF's brother told her that she couldn't put the wrist band on until they got there because if someone offered him a ton of money on the way there then he wasn't going to take her but he'd give her some money to go shopping with while she waited for him.

We entered the draw too because dh wanted to sell the tickets for moola. Of course we didn't win, we never win the lottery either. I guess people were selling their tickets on ebay for 20,000 plus dollars. Easy way to make some quick cash I guess, I never found out if they sold or not.

I watched the memorial on tv, it was respectfully done IMO. And very sad at the end when his daughter spoke.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Good Morning! how is everyone today?

Currently, I am sewing these Bolero jackets for a wedding on Saturday for all 6 bridesmaids. To be honest, I am so sick of sewing. I just want a week where I dont have to do anything! Maybe next week!

Tonight I start school. Having doubts about it but hopefully its just nerves. lets just say I am not as gung ho as I should be at this point.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning!

 

[staley7580]

We entered the draw too because dh wanted to sell the tickets for moola. Of course we didn't win, we never win the lottery either. I guess people were selling their tickets on ebay for 20,000 plus dollars. Easy way to make some quick cash I guess, I never found out if they sold or not.

I watched the memorial on tv, it was respectfully done IMO. And very sad at the end when his daughter spoke.

They said on the news that Ebay and craigs list were pulling the ads if anyone tried to sell them. I watched it too... I cried like a baby when his daughter spoke. MAN. That was rough!

Good Morning! how is everyone today?

Currently, I am sewing these Bolero jackets for a wedding on Saturday for all 6 bridesmaids. To be honest, I am so sick of sewing. I just want a week where I dont have to do anything! Maybe next week!

Tonight I start school. Having doubts about it but hopefully its just nerves. lets just say I am not as gung ho as I should be at this point.

You will be A-Okay!!

 

[staley7580]

So hubby had last week off from work... It was wonderful!! I dont think I changed a poopy diaper all week!! We did some hiking.. went to a BBQ at a friends house.. We just had all sorts of fun. AND I got a visit by AF. Which made me very happy.. Happy that I wouldnt have 3 kids under the age of one.

So... Vinny had his first trip to the ER last night. I KNOW!! We give the babies baths every night... right?? Right. So last night, hubby is taking off Vinny's clothes, and there is this giant bug sucked onto his shoulder!!!OMG. So scary. and creepy. We dont have very many poisonous bugs here... I dont think we have any really. Just a couple. But anyways... We popped it off and cleaned it up and took him to the ER. It was a slow night at the ER.. we were in and out in about an hour and half. That is crazy fast.

We took the bug with us, just to be on the safe side.. and the Dr. said he had never heard of this type of bug biting anyone.. it is a fairly common critter around here.. so he doesnt know what the heck happened. Maybe it crawled into his sleeper and just got stuck on him and decided to have a little nibble or something. It didnt seem to bother him, so they just cleaned it up some more, and sent us home with instructions to come back if it gets worse.

This morning it looks way better... so we are pleased.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

So hubby had last week off from work... It was wonderful!! I dont think I changed a poopy diaper all week!! We did some hiking.. went to a BBQ at a friends house.. We just had all sorts of fun. AND I got a visit by AF. Which made me very happy.. Happy that I wouldnt have 3 kids under the age of one.

So... Vinny had his first trip to the ER last night. I KNOW!! We give the babies baths every night... right?? Right. So last night, hubby is taking off Vinny's clothes, and there is this giant bug sucked onto his shoulder!!!OMG. So scary. and creepy. We dont have very many poisonous bugs here... I dont think we have any really. Just a couple. But anyways... We popped it off and cleaned it up and took him to the ER. It was a slow night at the ER.. we were in and out in about an hour and half. That is crazy fast.

We took the bug with us, just to be on the safe side.. and the Dr. said he had never heard of this type of bug biting anyone.. it is a fairly common critter around here.. so he doesnt know what the heck happened. Maybe it crawled into his sleeper and just got stuck on him and decided to have a little nibble or something. It didnt seem to bother him, so they just cleaned it up some more, and sent us home with instructions to come back if it gets worse.

This morning it looks way better... so we are pleased.

Yikes! How scary! I hate bugs! Glad he's doing okay now.

 

[funnygarcia]

Ha ha ha...wipeout!

That was.... random.

 

[funnygarcia]

Tonight I start school. Having doubts about it but hopefully its just nerves. lets just say I am not as gung ho as I should be at this point.

I don't start until the end of August.
I know what you mean.. nerves and questioning "Is this really what I want to do??"

I'm still questioning myself and wondering "what else?"
And the answer comes back "I have no clue!"
Hoping I have an "EUREKA!" type moment soon.

 

[funnygarcia]

So last night, hubby is taking off Vinny's clothes, and there is this giant bug sucked onto his shoulder!!!

Oh weird! Glad it turned out okay.
The only "stick to you" bugs that I know of are wood ticks.
Nasty things! I check the boys over very carefully after a weekend at my parent's house. Ewwww, I don't like those at all!

We have cases of Lyme disease in MN every season, always on the look out for bullseye rash rings. The wood tick variety that causes Lyme (deer tick) is tiny, head of a pin size. Easier to find symptoms of the bite then the actual tick.

Have I mentioned I love being a city person? They spray for bugs in the city, likely not good for the environment but it beats being eaten by mosquitoes and lessens the risk of disease.

 

[staley7580]

Oh weird! Glad it turned out okay.
The only "stick to you" bugs that I know of are wood ticks.
Nasty things! I check the boys over very carefully after a weekend at my parent's house. Ewwww, I don't like those at all!

We have cases of Lyme disease in MN every season, always on the look out for bullseye rash rings. The wood tick variety that causes Lyme (deer tick) is tiny, head of a pin size. Easier to find symptoms of the bite then the actual tick.

Have I mentioned I love being a city person? They spray for bugs in the city, likely not good for the environment but it beats being eaten by mosquitoes and lessens the risk of disease.

I know!! Before i saw the bug, I asked if it was a tick... But he said no. And then I saw it.. We really think the critter bit him, then got stuck in the blood. CREEPY!! I hate bugs.

They weighed him, and the little beastie is up to 17 pounds already!! Holy crap. He is in the 70th percentile for a full term baby. Did you know they do adjusted age for 36 weekers?? I had no clue. We worry about Jasmine, because she is smaller then him. We shouldnt.. she is above average too.

 

[sameyeyam]

Good Morning! how is everyone today?

Currently, I am sewing these Bolero jackets for a wedding on Saturday for all 6 bridesmaids. To be honest, I am so sick of sewing. I just want a week where I dont have to do anything! Maybe next week!

Tonight I start school. Having doubts about it but hopefully its just nerves. lets just say I am not as gung ho as I should be at this point.

I'm sure once you get busy with school you won't have time to sew. You'll do fine, the hardest part of school is going down and signing up...oh and calculus!

So hubby had last week off from work... It was wonderful!! I dont think I changed a poopy diaper all week!! We did some hiking.. went to a BBQ at a friends house.. We just had all sorts of fun. AND I got a visit by AF. Which made me very happy.. Happy that I wouldnt have 3 kids under the age of one.

So... Vinny had his first trip to the ER last night. I KNOW!! We give the babies baths every night... right?? Right. So last night, hubby is taking off Vinny's clothes, and there is this giant bug sucked onto his shoulder!!!OMG. So scary. and creepy. We dont have very many poisonous bugs here... I dont think we have any really. Just a couple. But anyways... We popped it off and cleaned it up and took him to the ER. It was a slow night at the ER.. we were in and out in about an hour and half. That is crazy fast.

We took the bug with us, just to be on the safe side.. and the Dr. said he had never heard of this type of bug biting anyone.. it is a fairly common critter around here.. so he doesnt know what the heck happened. Maybe it crawled into his sleeper and just got stuck on him and decided to have a little nibble or something. It didnt seem to bother him, so they just cleaned it up some more, and sent us home with instructions to come back if it gets worse.

This morning it looks way better... so we are pleased.

YIKES! Glad he's ok though. Not many poison bugs around here, but better safe than sorry.

That was.... random.

Nobody ever say's that when Albort posts....random things.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

School was not so bad once I was in there except one major part. I was so lost. Seriously going to need a tutor. The kids wanted to take me to DL for my birthday monday but I cannot afford to skip that class. We only meet 9 days and I think I would be so lost. DL will be there later! This math stuff needs some serious attention now!

I was actually really good at math before in college, algebra, geometry, trig, calculus being a science major I had to be but I have not retained any of the basics so I was screaming in my head last night WTH is X???? I'm sure it will come back to me once I get back into it. Luckily i have no general education classes left so this is math for elem teachers. thought it would be easy. Oh yeah, no its not! Where is the 1+1????

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning!

We are still trying to name the kitty. Now thinking maybe Sugar.

 

[funnygarcia]

Luckily i have no general education classes left so this is math for elem teachers. thought it would be easy. Oh yeah, no its not! Where is the 1+1????

Bleh, I have a few generals to take. I plan to do Statistics for my required math credit for the degree and then Math for Teachers for required coursework for education program.

And yep, it is much harder than expected! E never took algebra in high school, he failed the Math for Teachers and had to retake the class during summer, aced it on the second attempt and graduated with honors.


He had a classmate that failed it ...



twice!







At least the class preps you for the required testing (MN uses the Praxis I PPST to ensure teachers know the basics, need to pass those to student teach. Praxis II to get licensure in the content areas). If you work hard and do well in the class, the testing will be a breeze.

 

[staley7580]

Babies are eating squash!! Well.. Jasmine anyways. I dont think Vinny is ready. He just kinda played with it, but Jasmine actually ate it. I just love these babies!!

 

[funnygarcia]