The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[Laxmom]

OK I just figured out what laxmom and laxlad stood for. When you said your son was a lax player it just now dawned on me what lax was short for. I don't remember there being lacrosse at our schools here. Ice hockey is really big here in Michigan (talk about hitting and getting hit) and our DS's started playing when they were 4 and 5 years old. Both played for their HS varsity ice hockey teams. Watching 4 and 5 year olds playing ice hockey with all of that equipment on is hilarious too.

It is coming!! We had a club lacrosse NCAA tournament here last year. These are guys that didn't make the college team. Michigan played Michigan State in the final. Of course, being a Buckeye, I rooted for Michigan State. There is a big tournament in Birmingham in mid May. It is a NCAA Div I tournament. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the US; it grew 600% in the last 5 years.

 

[Verandah Man]

I'm in a unique situtation. DH is on the local school board, at least until June 30. Election coming up and there are 7 people running for 3 spots. Its very scary here right now as a lot of people don't understand the No Child left behind act. It's a shame that we now teach to tests. I'll apologize if this offends anyone but give me the good old days when learning was fun and teachers weren't under the stress that they have now with all the federal and state regulations.

I was just reading in our local newspaper this morning that our Gov. wants to make tougher regulations for kids to graduate from high school, I'm so glad my DD graduates in 7 weeks!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Just what we need; more government regulations. Where are those pills?!

Is she your youngest?

 

[Verandah Man]

It is coming!! We had a club lacrosse NCAA tournament here last year. These are guys that didn't make the college team. Michigan played Michigan State in the final. Of course, being a Buckeye, I rooted for Michigan State. There is a big tournament in Birmingham in mid May. It is a NCAA Div I tournament. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the US; it grew 600% in the last 5 years.

Our high school just started a boys team and a girls team in lacrosse three years ago. Right now, the girls team is undefeated after the first 11 games this year. One girl on the team (a senior) just scored her 200th career goal last week, not bad for this being her third season. She was also the top goal scorer in 4 years of high school soccer.

 

[Verandah Man]

Just what we need; more government regulations. Where are those pills?!

Is she your youngest?

Our One and Only!!!

 

[colonialtinker]

Okay lets think pleasant thoughts now, DVC vacations Sorry Susan I should have realized that its a sore subject with must parents. I promise I will only post pleasant thoughts for the rest of the weekend. Can't promise once Monday comes as I have to deal with DSL issue at work again

What's the QOTD?

 

[mmcguire]

Congrats mmcguire!!!! Whhooooo Hoooooo!!! It is a relief isn't it?

Congrats and Welcome Home!!!

Thank you!!

I guess I need to go put my name on the other dreaded list now.

 

[icouldlivethere]

It is coming!! We had a club lacrosse NCAA tournament here last year. These are guys that didn't make the college team. Michigan played Michigan State in the final. Of course, being a Buckeye, I rooted for Michigan State. There is a big tournament in Birmingham in mid May. It is a NCAA Div I tournament. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the US; it grew 600% in the last 5 years.

Oh oh....both of my DS's graduated from Michigan so to that I say.... GO BLUE!!

 

[Laxmom]

Okay lets think pleasant thoughts now, DVC vacations Sorry Susan I should have realized that its a sore subject with must parents. I promise I will only post pleasant thoughts for the rest of the weekend. Can't promise once Monday comes as I have to deal with DSL issue at work again What's the QOTD?

No biggie. I just think we are doing our children a huge diservice with this policy.

Our One and Only!!!

Are you going to be empty nesters soon? I am so dreading that day!

 

[Laxmom]

Oh oh....both of my DS's graduated from Michigan so to that I say.... GO BLUE!!

Oh no... you're one of them!! Where are those pills!!!! Can I sing you my version of the Michigan fight song? Just kidding. I love the rivalry. I think it is fun but there are people who take it too seriously. Last weekend at the OSU game, a man had a UofM umbrella, there were a couple of dorks that harrassed him all the way to his car. Real nice.

My Dad graduated with his Masters from UofM but 2 of his kids went to OSU. And I don't remember having a choice!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Are you going to be empty nesters soon? I am so dreading that day!

DW and I both have a feeling that DD will be with us for quite sometime.............

Our DD is scheduled to start Massage Therapy School this coming September, so we'll she what happens once she has completed that program...........

The school is only 15 minutes from our house, and since DD doesn't have her driver's license, it will be mom, and or dad, taking her back and forth to school.

Oh, I've gotta run, we have pizza kits and cookie dough to deliver, see ya later.........

 

[monami7]

Hi Everyone. We arrived home at 3:30 this morning. We had a great trip and we can't wait to return in January.. I never did rum into Ed
We did sign the closing papers on out SSR contract while we were in town. Now we wait to get into the Disney system!!!
I am exhausted but I will tell you all more about our trip later.
Heidi

 

[Grandbuddy]

I'll apologize if this offends anyone but give me the good old days when learning was fun and teachers weren't under the stress that they have now with all the federal and state regulations.

The pressure for results, and the added paperwork (HUGE amounts) for recording everything in specific formats is making teaching a miserable way to make a living - other than the joy of actually molding young lives (when you actually have time to interact with them!). Lots of excellent teachers are rethinking their career choices, and/or looking to retire at the earliest possible moment.

 

[icouldlivethere]

Congratulations mmcguire!!! You have graduated from the dreaded waiting for ROFR list and I have now removed your name. Time for you to move on to bigger and even more dreaded things to come. Seriously, congratulations and good luck on the next stage of your journey!

The Dreaded Waiting For ROFR List

Updated list 4/23/08:

HayGan

M-I-C-K-E-Y (2nd attempt)

TenThousandVolts

Barb

AinW

dani0622

LadyKay

Frankiesmom

ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

Does anyone think it's wrong to take a third grader out of school for a few days? Small school here and Super acts like its a crime, DD is a honor roll student and its so much easier going when its not crowded.

T & E - When is your birthday? DH's is the 17. Did you get short changed on Christmas gifts like him He is always talking about that.

My kids are honor roll too and the schools seem okay with it. We tell them ahead and get the work.

Mine is the 17th too - I use to like it when I was a kid, I got what I called a hold me over present before Christmas hahaha

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

I was just reading in our local newspaper this morning that our Gov. wants to make tougher regulations for kids to graduate from high school, I'm so glad my DD graduates in 7 weeks!!!

Mine graduates in 2 months but I have three more behind her. It is unreal all the testing that they have to do, although in some situations I am sure it proves beneficial but from my experience I see teachers teaching for the tests rather then teaching for fun and to learn.

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

QOTD - Is question of the day - I forgot who asked

 

[Laxmom]

Massage therapy is a tough school. Not bad for you though when she needs to practice her techniques!

ICLT, I was talking with a friend of mine from Portage this week and she was telling me all the testing that her DD has to finish before graduation. That is nuts!

Welcome Back, Monami! Anxious to hear about your trip!

We had teachers in the past ask if they could come along!! No one has ever given us grief.

 

[colonialtinker]

Mine is the 17th too - I use to like it when I was a kid, I got what I called a hold me over present before Christmas hahaha

Small world, at least I'll be able to remember your B'day. Make sure you ask for the birthday button when your there. DD loved everyone telling DH Happy Birthday and her telling everyone how old he was I decided at that point we were never going for my B'day. I want my age to be kept a secret

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

I'm in a unique situtation. DH is on the local school board, at least until June 30. Election coming up and there are 7 people running for 3 spots. Its very scary here right now as a lot of people don't understand the No Child left behind act. It's a shame that we now teach to tests. I'll apologize if this offends anyone but give me the good old days when learning was fun and teachers weren't under the stress that they have now with all the federal and state regulations.

This is one of the reasons we homeschool. And, before anyone freaks out...my DH has a PHD, and I have a BS in Nursing, and a BA. Our kids are well traveled. We have many friends that are teachers (all levels)...they all say each year how they have to "dumb down" their material to specifics for kids to pass tests. We homeschool thru a Charter school, so we have all the sports, activities, and community etc. The state gives us money to put our kids in extraciricular activities (i.e. DS gymnastics, DD Horseback riding lessons and Art) We love it. It gives us the flexability to take our kids with us when we travel year round. I know it is not for everyone...but for us it works.

I love the rivalry. I think it is fun but there are people who take it too seriously. Last weekend at the OSU game, a man had a UofM umbrella, there were a couple of dorks that harrassed him all the way to his car. Real nice.

We went to the AFC game...Patriots vs the Chargers...we almost needed security to get from our car to the game and back. I was so thankful we did not have our DS with us who is a hugh Chargers fan.. we were cussed at, spit at, cig. butts flicked at, it was terrible! We were even in the family section. I was so glad the Patriots lost the superbowl!

Ok we have not left yet...I had to check the board one more time before we walk out the door! See you all later!