Thread killers unite!

[magsnden]

forgot to multiquote:

i hear ya, shmu. i tutored my DHs brother and sister (when they were in high school), it's much harder to teach than to do. in science too - maybe even harder!

bopsmom - your DD is beautiful! you keep reminding her how much better it is to be smart and to be with a smart guy than a dummy! way to go on the science fair! how proud you and DH must be.

funny you should say that about vic's (i had to think to figure that out - my friends and i call it vicky's!). my husband got me a few things for Christmas that i have to exchange (i told him the wrong size! must've been wishful thinking!), and i keep forgetting to do it. so just last night, he told me i have to do that before the trip!

so the only meal we have reservations for is san angel at epcot. we've never been there, any thoughts? i tried for le celier, but of course it's booked already. we figured we'll just wing it at MK. snacks and stuff.
i'm leaving 1 week from tomorrow!!!! yay!

 

[M&N]

Early morning DM's catareat surgery in am. So have a good day, send a little DM's way, that all goes well and I will talk to you tomorrow! Magikitty should be home soon, I think she will be proud, not only have we kept things going , but we have kept us up there on the CB . to all you killers!

and for DM's surgery.

I love this thread! Ya'll are just great. Entertaining, helpful, sweet and sarcastic.
Later killers!

Just had to agree.

 

[disney54us]

Big to all of you for prayers and pixie dust. Everything went well with DM, she's home resting after going to lunch of course.
Seems we all been very chatty this morning.

D&DDisney- is right. I must make a small confession too. Once you said what had happened, I had to go look for the thread you were talking about. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I found it and they even deleted your original post. I didn't think your post was that bad especially after some of the ones I have read right here on the CB.

Oh I want to know what thread

ok, so the dreaded SIL calls me tonight and starts asking me about Disney....who do we book our vacations with, where do I find all the info, etc. Uh-oh...the first word out of my mouth is "WHY". She goes on to tell me that she and DB were talking and they want to take a vacation to Disney when they get their income tax check. At this point I actually had to sit down. So I give her a little bit info but not too much. So, I finally ask the dreaded question, "when do you plan on going?".
And she says.....
"oh, in february, right after we get our check." And she wants my help to plan it. Ok, I know trips can be planned in a couple of weeks but they have never been on vacation together, she has never been to Disney, and DB has not been there since he was around 11. I don't whether to laugh or cry at what they want to do.

, now just remember, she could have said they changed there mind and wanted to go on the family trip. so I would make sure she's on that plane if Feb. and waving goodbye.

Point proven again.

Keep telling her that. You have every right to be proud of your DD.

Ditto, your DD is beautiful and smart. Don't worry she'll learn to appreciate it.

Saw a few flurries today (a 2 mins), it is grey and moist in the air, so maybe just maybe we will get something.
Talk to later!

 

[lighttech]

I am a Physical Science and a History (proof of a split personality or ADD at it's best)

She is working on Science Fair as we speak. If I hear one more lecture on my "carbon footprint" I will scream. DH blames me for her views, says it is because I put Greenpeace posters in her nursery Actually, I am very proud of her(can't ya'tell ) but am worried because she is now showing signs of developing the "I don't want to be smart because boys don't like that" syndrome. I know girls go through this but I thought I had another year or so to go.

You have every right to be proud. Sounds like one smart (and cute) cookie you got there! So much for one more year, they are all growing up faster now, aren't they? With a little guidance, and that kind of smart head on her shoulders though, she'll figure it out. Plus, she'll probably date one idiot and be so bored out of her mind she won't know what to do w/ herself. (And, haven't we all dated an idiot... at least one? )

Also, we could probably all use a few more speeches on our carbon footprint. The more aware I become, the more I start to be concerned. We've started making the swap to compact fluorescents, we both drive fuel efficient (but can't afford hybrid) cars and we recycle (usually) but I know I could be a lot more dedicated too. Maybe DD will save the world one day!

free haircut?? what?? no free haircut for me! i know they do it for the kids who are donating. maybe i had to go to a certain salon or something? either way, i don't mind, it felt good no matter what!!





well that is funny. or sad, depending how you look at it!

One of the salon's around here does a free cut for Locks of Love if you go on a slow time (like a Tuesday afternoon.) Since I work odd hours, its not a problem for me. I'd do it either way, b/c you are right, its just a good thing to do, but the salon is one I'd never fork over the money for (but I'm a cheapskate, so I don't fork over money for much), so its a nice treat for me to do something good, and get a little spoiled.

And, yes, it is a little sad that he didn't notice! I'd blame it on the fact that he was 18 at the time, but it hasn't really gotten any better. I love him dearly, but he is oblivious sometimes. Its alright though, I've got my space cadet moments too... I suppose we were made for each other.

 

[lighttech]

Bopsmom-

You can tell DD she inspired me. I just posted this thread on the community board.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1688656

I figured even getting conversation stirred up online was a small step in the right direction... if it takes off as much as MagiKitty's little idea here, maybe it will do some good!

Ok, gotta sign off. DS has definitely decided he's NOT napping today. I can hear him singing Deck the Halls now (its been his favorite tune for about 6 weeks running now.)

 

[magsnden]

Bopsmom-

You can tell DD she inspired me. I just posted this thread on the community board.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1688656

I figured even getting conversation stirred up online was a small step in the right direction... if it takes off as much as MagiKitty's little idea here, maybe it will do some good!

Ok, gotta sign off. DS has definitely decided he's NOT napping today. I can hear him singing Deck the Halls now (its been his favorite tune for about 6 weeks running now.)

i posted over there, lighttech.

must be something about today, my son refused to nap, too. it's happened a few times recently.... he better not be giving it up. he's only 20 months. uugghh, he still needs it, hell, we all need him to! do i have to say heck? we'll see.

disney54us - so glad everything went well with DM and that you had a great lunch!! now you can relax too, you probably had some subconscious stress at least.

 

[DL55]

disney54us- glad your DM's surgery went well.
dreamin in pa- at least your sil is not going on the family vacation. It could be interesting to hear her opinions about WDW.
D&DDisney- thread locker Sarcasm sometimes goes over peoples heads.
Bopsmom-Tell your daughter smart boys like smart girls. I had plenty of dates in high school and earned scholarships for college. Remember- beauty will fade but stupid is forever.
BTW- I like math, used to tutor in college, also like science (biology major). But I dislike English (hate is so harsh but more of my feeling ). That's why I don't say much and worry if I do a TR it will be boring.
Hey don't talk so much, I can't keep it all straight! (I am JOKING don't lock the thread )

 

[D&DDisney]

Good Evening TKs.
Too difficult to comment on every point, so I will make a blanket comment like one of my buddies did earlier...

Boys will like smart girls because smart girls will know how to outsmart the competition and get a lot of boys to talk to her.
Glad DMs surgery went well.

I am still living vicariously through those of you going to Disney soon.

I like algebra and science.

Thanks for supporting my thread locking problem. Hopefully it does not become an addiction.

Oh, and I did venture over to lighttech's thread on saving the planet. There was a post that said..."Every time that I burn my old tires out back, I make sure to buy carbon credits first, so that I don't harm the environment." Now that's sarcastic and no one seemed upset. See, we TKs understand sarcasm and know when someone is just trying to be funny. This person probably dislikes "tree-huggers" but hey, its his/her opinion. No harm done. Live and let live. Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[magsnden]

Good Evening TKs.
Too difficult to comment on every point, so I will make a blanket comment like one of my buddies did earlier...

Boys will like smart girls because smart girls will know how to outsmart the competition and get a lot of boys to talk to her.
Glad DMs surgery went well.

I am still living vicariously through those of you going to Disney soon.

I like algebra and science.

Thanks for supporting my thread locking problem. Hopefully it does not become an addiction.

Oh, and I did venture over to lighttech's thread on saving the planet. There was a post that said..."Every time that I burn my old tires out back, I make sure to buy carbon credits first, so that I don't harm the environment." Now that's sarcastic and no one seemed upset. See, we TKs understand sarcasm and know when someone is just trying to be funny. This person probably dislikes "tree-huggers" but hey, its his/her opinion. No harm done. Live and let live. Don't sweat the small stuff.

i couldn't figure that out about the burning tires??!! was that sarcasm?
i'm glad i wasn't the only one who thought that was weird!

also i like the blanket posts. i laughed at both today!
have a good night killers.

 

[M&N]

I wasn't sure about the tires either...I looked at the person's name and let it go! Other things to read. Like Killer trip reports. Make sure you Killers are keeping up with our fellow TK's work.

 

[lighttech]

i posted over there, lighttech.

must be something about today, my son refused to nap, too. it's happened a few times recently.... he better not be giving it up. he's only 20 months. uugghh, he still needs it, hell, we all need him to! do i have to say heck? we'll see.

I know what you mean about you needing the nap! Its my only down time/ constructive time/ sleep time/ whatever I desperately need that day time. But, I think I've just about gotten as much as I can. DS is 2.5, and he's been taking that nap less and less. He'll play quietly in his crib for a while (yes, he's still in the crib... he's really comfortable in there, hasn't tried to climb out [knock wood] and we're hoping the potty training kicks in) so I still let him do that for a little while. The down time is good for everyone. Sometimes he sleeps, and sometimes not. But, its mostly not now. I don't know what I'm going to do! The laundry already stacks up ridiculously.

Everyone else... thanks for checking out the other thread inspired by Bopsmom's DD. Its gotten a good handful of posts already.

 

[disney54us]

Good Evening Killer's, Ugh we are are pg 4 (I think), bad enough night and pg 4 no no no! Ahh, but once catching up w/the killer's all is well in the world, for the moment. Posted on your thread, I didn't get it either with the tree burning except that it came off as someone being totally sarcatic. But hey, how come they didn't get locked out. So for anyone who's DD or DS is 16 going on 17 and about to get the drivers license and there only world is about that and cars, Please let me hear it. Since that's all I hear about hear these days. Of cause I just get a fw text from her about love you not matter what etc. etc. God teen years, I can't take it. Funny thing is that we really do have a great relationship (most of the time), but since she's gotten her permit and the whole driving thing is coming up soon, any argument we've had is over cars and or driving. You now have blackmail, since she would, well first deny, that is all she thinks about. Second teases how addicted I've become to the boards ( she doesn't understand),would kill me, that I am discussing this and her on the boards. Just needed that little vent, thanks.

 

[dreamin in pa]

vent away....we all need to do it. DS is going to be 15 this month so I guess that is what I have to look forward to. I don't even want to think about it at this point.

I have some good news about DS. He is the one that we have the most problems with....been to counseling with, etc. He is usually very irresponsable and self-centered. He had finals today (which I knew all about) and early dismissal. After finals today, he called home and told me that he forgot to tell us last night that he had early dismissal today and he would be right home. I know it sounds like so little to be happy about but thinkgs had been getting really bad with him. And I made sure I told him how proud I was of him for thinking of calling and actually doing it. I was on for the rest of the day.

And I just might end up helping SIL plan her trip to WDW. If they go in Feb. there is no way they can afford to go in Nov. And as much as SIL annoys me, I really would like to see DB and DNephew have a good time down there.

 

[M&N]

Good morning Killers...I'm not a parent but have lots of friends who share with me about theirs. It sounds like you have a great relationship with them-not perfect right now, bumpy spots-but deep down they know you have their best interest, you love them to pieces. I'm sure they have freinds whose parents may not care and they do see the difference. They may not appreciate it right this minute. So hang in there and keep venting...I'm sure they do to their friends too.

 

[Praise2Him]

Hi guys! Haven't been on in a couple of days and had to catch up! Too much to comment on, but it's been interesting reading

Glad mom's surgery went well

AUDisFan - DH is in Opelika this week for a work conference at the Marriott Golf Resort. He says it's really nice!

Great job on quitting smoking! I know it's hard. I grew up in family where everyone smoked - parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. My dad quit in his late 50's, but my mom never did until she couldn't remember how to anymore (she had Alzheimer's).

I'm an English person (hate Math), and DH is the opposite (he's an electrical engineer), so that works out good with helping our kids study. Surprisingly, DD takes after Dad and loves Math, so she does her Algebra on her own during the day and he helps her at night if she needs it. We use Teaching Textbook, Shmu - what do you use?

I walked for 1 hour Monday & Tuesday, but my knee is so stiff and painful that DD convinced me last night to cut back to every other day for awhile, so I'm taking today off. I hate to do it because I'm afraid I'll quit (like always), but then again, I do want to be able to walk in Disney next week!

Sorry, I can't help with the car situation. None of my kids really cared about cars that much. When oldest DS was 16 we bought him a 1987 Toyota Corolla for $1,000. They affectionately nicknamed it "The Ghetto". When he went to college we bought him a new Honda and middle DS inherited the Ghetto. He went to college this fall and we bought him a new Honda and now DD has the Ghetto. I'm surprised it's still running, but hopefully it'll last until she goes to college - then it can retire, LOL.
Just make sure you have her do all your errands for you - driving will get old pretty fast!

Dreamin', that is good news about your DS. See, they do (eventually) become more responsible

Well, I said it was too much to comment on, but then I did anyway

Oh well, have a great day, everyone!

 

[magsnden]

I know what you mean about you needing the nap! Its my only down time/ constructive time/ sleep time/ whatever I desperately need that day time. But, I think I've just about gotten as much as I can. DS is 2.5, and he's been taking that nap less and less. He'll play quietly in his crib for a while (yes, he's still in the crib... he's really comfortable in there, hasn't tried to climb out [knock wood] and we're hoping the potty training kicks in) so I still let him do that for a little while. The down time is good for everyone. Sometimes he sleeps, and sometimes not. But, its mostly not now. I don't know what I'm going to do! The laundry already stacks up ridiculously.

Everyone else... thanks for checking out the other thread inspired by Bopsmom's DD. Its gotten a good handful of posts already.

that nap is soooo important! for everyone! my daughter stopped napping around that time too. but now when my son naps, it gives me and DD some alone time. it's great! and don't feel bad about your son being in the crib - wait till you hear how long my DD was. i said ALL the things you did. she's comfortable in there, never tried to get out, had no idea that she could get out, wasn't potty trained at night. i JUST took her out after Christmas - 3 1/2!!!!! can you believe that? that's the oldest i ever heard! but she would be so good in there. she'd wake up around 7 (that was my alarm, i could hear her on the monitor) and play so nice for about 45 minutes. i'd get to have my coffee, dis for a little while before i would get her, and usually my son would wake up around then too. NOW, she wakes up at 7 or before, and comes right into my room. i thought about putting a gate at her door, so she'd call me and then play. plus she's falling out of the bed all the time, it's a whole new game! and i get a lot less sleep!

vent away....we all need to do it. DS is going to be 15 this month so I guess that is what I have to look forward to. I don't even want to think about it at this point.

I have some good news about DS. He is the one that we have the most problems with....been to counseling with, etc. He is usually very irresponsable and self-centered. He had finals today (which I knew all about) and early dismissal. After finals today, he called home and told me that he forgot to tell us last night that he had early dismissal today and he would be right home. I know it sounds like so little to be happy about but thinkgs had been getting really bad with him. And I made sure I told him how proud I was of him for thinking of calling and actually doing it. I was on for the rest of the day.

And I just might end up helping SIL plan her trip to WDW. If they go in Feb. there is no way they can afford to go in Nov. And as much as SIL annoys me, I really would like to see DB and DNephew have a good time down there.

what great news about your son. maybe it might seem small to us, but it sounds like a step in the right direction, so we're happy for you! glad it made your day, too.

sounds like you're being the bigger person by helping SIL. you can remind yourself, it's for your brother and nephew, and if she winds up having a good time, maybe it will show her that you're a good person and help her in some small way.

i hope you all don't think i'm crazy for my daughter being in the crib so long!!!!

 

[magsnden]

oh no.....i killed us!!

 

[dreamin in pa]

oh no you didn't.... been floating around the boards but haven't had time to post yet. DD6 is home from school today. Be back in a little.

 

[AUdisfan]

Hey ya'll!

Once again, ya'll have talked so much it's hard to keep up.

I'll say this on the nap issue. I almost cried when DD gave up her naps. I really needed that time because she is a non-stop talker and I needed some quiet. Now she has a 45 min rest time. She lays in my bed and looks at books and usually plays, but she has to stay in the bed. This has been good because it gives me a break and she really needs some down time now that she's in preschool in the am.

NO, magsnden, you're not crazy. I don't blame you one bit for keeping her in so long since it worked so well. Every family is different.

Happy for you dreamin about DSs good day. Every little bit helps when you're in a difficult situation like that.

Praise2Him - Glad your DH is enjoying Opelika. I've never been inside the Marriott, but I've heard it's really nice. Has he gotten to see any more of the area?

Talk to you later killers!

 

[lighttech]

He is usually very irresponsable and self-centered. He had finals today (which I knew all about) and early dismissal. After finals today, he called home and told me that he forgot to tell us last night that he had early dismissal today and he would be right home. I know it sounds like so little to be happy about but thinkgs had been getting really bad with him. And I made sure I told him how proud I was of him for thinking of calling and actually doing it. I was on for the rest of the day.

Baby steps, ya' know! And, that was really a VERY responsible thing to do. You have a right to be proud. It shows he was really concerned about your trust in him and your feelings.

that nap is soooo important! ... plus she's falling out of the bed all the time, it's a whole new game! and i get a lot less sleep!


i hope you all don't think i'm crazy for my daughter being in the crib so long!!!!

Thanks for the support. Oh my, what I have to look forward to!
And, I don't think you're crazy. It just depends on the kid I think. If he showed any signs of wanting a big boy bed, I'd look into it.

oh no.....i killed us!!

LOL

Hey ya'll!

I'll say this on the nap issue. I almost cried when DD gave up her naps. I really needed that time because she is a non-stop talker and I needed some quiet. Now she has a 45 min rest time. She lays in my bed and looks at books and usually plays, but she has to stay in the bed. This has been good because it gives me a break and she really needs some down time now that she's in preschool in the am.


Talk to you later killers!

Glad to hear that someone else has tried this. Even when DS doesn't sleep, he's as happy as a little clam in his crib for a while (probably a LONG while,I just can't bring myself to leave him in there that long.) I was thinking about instituting a quiet time, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. His babysitter (he's in an in-[her] home daycare 3 days a week... I work a 4 day schedule w/ one day being Saturdays so DH is home) insists on nap or quiet time, so it would probably be good for him to have the consistency. Although, he still naps there! She must really tire him out.

Anyway, DS IS being quiet today... may actually fall asleep, so my DIS break is up. Gotta go do something constructive.

Hey, has anyone noticed how many on this thread are from PA? Or, do I just pick up on the ones that are since I am?