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[D&DDisney]

Did anyone see footage of those midwest storms that went through? So sad. One destroyed a school just a few hours before the graduation. And the valedictorian's father died in the storm too. Very sad. Prayers to everyone there!

We had some storms go through WI last night, but very mild ones.

 

[MagiKitty]

I saw some of that footage and heard about graduation. How sad! This has been a crazy weather season.

I'm trying to buck up for the drive on Friday. It should be early enough that I don't run into too much traffic, but then again, you never know. The ceremony should be done by 10, so after some early lunch, I should be on the road again before the weekender traffic. I can hope.

My sister is one of those people who is very booksmart, but not common sense smart. She means well, but just doesn't really have a clue. I'm trying to keep my mouth shut, trying to keep the peace. Its a great moment for her, I just don't think she realizes it. She'll start her fellowship next month in Rochester so less driving in NYC for me! Woo-hoo!

JO--I have to get printer ink too. Staples has a good sale this week if you recycle your cartridge there and get extra money back. I'll be heading there on Wednesday.

I'm wearing a sweatshirt again...how did this happen?

 

[BKMETV]

Morning ladies:

I'm not even going to try to catch up with the pages that I missed...you ladies talk too much!!

Let me know if anything real important came up OK?

MK ~ I can relate to having a Princess as a sister...she is a wonderful person but sometimes I just want to smack her and say "the world doesn't revolve around you"

I was off reading a thread about school field trip and chaperons buying treats for the kids in their group. It was an interesting read how other parents feel about it. That is, until it got nasty and then locked.

Matt has a "troubled" boy in his class...no learning disabilities just behaviour problem which require a full-time assistant or what we like to refer to as his 'jailer'. There is a program that this kid should be in at another school in town but his parents refuse to send him because the school has more snow days in the winter and they don't want him at home! Anyways I digress...last field trip his mom decided to drop by...didn't volunteer to come just stopped by for an hour during lunch break bought the kid a gatorade from the vending machine which he then waved in everyone else's face, and then she ignored him! I just wanted to walk up and smack her!! No wonder he going to end up in jail some day.

Let me know if the S. Meyer's book is any good.

Better go I'm trying to get organized before my surgery next week...not really succeeding though!

 

[JOCAmom]

A lot of posters on that thread kept throwing out the argument that kids need to learn that life isn't always fair. Yes, they do but not on a school sponsored field trip. And even if the non-treat receiving child says they are fine with it and don't care in front of the other chaperons/teachers, I bet when they get home, it's another story.

 

[M&N]

I didn't read the thread but can imagine. Thankfully, I had no field trips as a librarian. I think many teachers have a meeting with the parents and explain the rules about the trip or send information to them before the trip. I know some teachers woould just love to stop them.

Well Kitty...just realize you got the brains and common sense in the family and go with the flow! You are also very caring which is shown in your caring for your parents feelings rather than your inconsiderate sister.

EV---YOU MEAN YOU ARE NOT GOING TO READ ALL OUR CHATTERING! You must realize how important this thread is...everything we write is worthy of front page news! I'm speechless---and no comments from JO or D&D! Don't worry--if something important happened you would be notified!

Discussion for the day: How did you learn life wasn't fair?

 

[Pikester]

Discussion for the day: How did you learn life wasn't fair?

My Mom told me ad nauseum.

 

[JOCAmom]

I think it when my parents told me we couldn't go to Disney every year.

Seriously, there wasn't one moment but I'm pretty sure it wasn't on a school field trip. I guess I just think the field trip should be enough. And if the rule states no treats then that should be the end of the discussion.

 

[MagiKitty]

I knew life wasn't fair early on. Although I come from a big family, there were clearly favorites. We spent our vacations at my grandparents' house, and I was always by myself. I was never anyone's favorite (except my mother). I think that's why I read so much, it was easier to deal that way rather than being left out--a lot of the cousins were younger and my older siblings are significantly older.

I also grew up an Asian kid in a predominantly white community in the 70s. There was some discrimination back then. I did once go to a classmate's house after school and her uncle, a Vietnam vet, told me to get out of his house because of my face. I was also the smart kid, which definitely did not make me popular with anyone, especially the boys. It got better in high school, when I was with the other "smart" kids, but elementary school was really hard for me. Being chubby didn't help either.

I think the thing with my younger sister is that she's just so used to me looking out for her she never really needed to have common sense. She still does hare-brained things to this day...we just laugh at her for it. And she knows that she's a ding-bat, which makes it easier. Like on Saturday, when she asked me to take her to the train station...at that moment. I was like, you're not going to make it, we still have to get the car out. She ended up taking the train an hour later.

 

[MagiKitty]

I haven't read that thread about the school trip, but not only is it not fair, its in bad taste. I don't have kids, but I do know that there's a lot of competition amongst children and their parents. They're always trying to outdo each other rather than enjoying what they have right then.

Now I have to go find that thread.....

 

[mariezp]

Good morning! Looks like I am a few pages behind! So, let's see....

It's a beautiful day outside here this morning. No doubt in a few hours it will be hotter than blue blazes. Summer weather has arrived here in Texas!

Jo, I hope things with Jackie have calmed down. I still have to point out to my son every now and again that he is being a horses rear thanks to his know it all teenage brain. Guess that's just part of what we get for becoming parents.
Feel better soon!

Kitty, loved your new look! Unique indeed. Gave me a good laugh and at least you still kept your sense of humor while you were feeling like crap. Hope your sinuses have straightened up. Mine never gave me problems until I was older too.
Glad you and your BF made up. Men! There is no figuring them out! Bet they say the same thing about us too.
Mine is another of those who thinks he is always right. Good thing we know better! Oh, and I am not a big crier either but if I ever do he had better watch out. I cry when I get extremely mad which is so aggravating because do you know how hard it is to be taken seriously when you are bawling like a baby? Believe me by that time I am way past wanting any sympathy! Thankfully, we just don't fight too much. I have a harder time with my DD. She is way more hard headed than anyone else in our family!
Your mention of dry ice reminded me of something funny that happened last week. Got my very first sample to try for one of those nifty surveys! It was something frozen so it arrived on dry ice. I read all the instructions about how to be very careful when handling the dry ice. I put it out on the porch to be safe and out of reach of little hands and also to let it finish melting. Then when DH comes in for lunch he's like "Oh, boy! Dry ice! Bring it in here!" and then he proceeds to demonstrate what you can do with it. Such a big kid! Anyway, all turned out well. No permanent damage suffered by anyone. Did you know that that stuff is 109 degrees below zero? That's pretty darn cold!
I love flan or as far as that goes any other custardy type dessert! Think I will pass on the grasshopper pie though.

DL55, how's the new home project going? I can't even get the normal things I need to do done lately much less any new projects. Could you send a little motivational pixie dust my way?
It may actually be hotter where you are than here... but probably not by much.

Pikester, sounds like you are giving your DS good advice when it comes to not being self centered in his conversations.
Loved the Igor/Dr. Frankenstein conversation.

LITC, look at that little Walter! Well, not maybe not so little any more but you know what I mean. Gosh, he just keeps getting cuter! Give him a squeeze for me.
Hope you got the car situation squared away.

D&D, glad you have been enjoying the great outdoors! Too bad you still haven't gotten a good answer about your tummy problems. Hope they solve the mystery soon!

M&N, you are so right about kids. Fear is probably the only thing that kept me from doing even more stupid things as a kid. My daddy was really scary!
Glad the storm didn't do too much damage.


Ev, loved the Princess golfer pictures on FB! Glad you had a good time. Will send a little prayer your way for your surgery.

Kerrie, hope you are over the morning sickness and nose bleeds soon. Don't blame you for not wanting to think about the teen years! You could be like my DH and just pray for senility during that time.

pepperw23, hope you are having a great trip!

For anyone who might be interested JoAnn Fabric is having a big Disney sale. They have lots of fabric, of course, but also crafts and scrapbook items. Check it out at joann.com.

 

[MagiKitty]

Ok, so I'm a weiner. I only read the first page of the class trip thread. Now I'm really confused! Gosh, being a parent is so hard! I understand and fear the issue of allergies--I'd hate to give a treat to someone and hurt them! But also, if its say, really hot, and the kids are melting down, its going to be kinda hard not to give them something....and then you make the rest of the kids feel bad....ugh, I don't know!

I'm just not going to chaperone! There's too much drama!

Hi Marie! I have a freezer full of the ice packs that come with those samples. I was laughing the other day coz I got a box that was so packed and taped up...what could it be? It was just room freshener! But it was wrapped like it was a missile!

 

[MagiKitty]

I made it to page 8....I need an interpreter. What's a helicopter mom? And a snowflake something?

 

[JOCAmom]

Oh, the lingo of being a parent.

Helicopter parent-one who constantly interferes in their child's life up to and including college and jobs. Such as said child is being treated "unfairly" in the parent's eyes at work, so mom goes to talk to the manager.

Snowflakes are those super special children that can do no wrong. They think the world revolves around them because that is how their parents raised them.

 

[mariezp]

Jo, thanks for being so informative. Since we generally are out of the mainstream of things I had no idea what either one of those terms meant either. I usually have to ask my son what any new words are but it is good to know I have a backup source for info!

 

[JOCAmom]

I can see that if it's really hot, getting the kids a drink. A bottle of water isn't bad. But getting carousel rides, candy, gifts just isn't necessary in my opinion.

 

[MagiKitty]

ahhh....thanks for the parental world cheat sheet! Goodness....

I'd be one of those bad parents who would want to get a treat, largely because I would want one too! But if it were explicit not to get something for the kids, then I wouldn't knowingly break the rules.

JO...how do you feel about holiday treats? I was surprised at some comments about kids bringing home treats--like Valentine's day or holiday gifts--from classmates. The parents were like don't give my kid crap! But for kids, getting something, no matter how simple is meaningful to them...I just thought if a parent goes through the bother to give something to the classmates, it was a nice sentiment.

 

[JOCAmom]

I think if the rule is there, it's there for a reason. Even if you think it's stupid, by breaking the rule, you are just teaching the kids that it's ok to break a rule if you don't agree with it.

In most cases, if there is a rule about no treats, the school has taken care of making sure the kids get a treat if there is time. Especially in elementary school.

I don't mind the holiday treat bags because every student is getting one in that class. There isn't the singling out of a group of students and just giving them the bag.

And yeah, I don't really need the extra stuff in my house but it does make my kids happy to get those little trinkets. And in a couple of weeks, they'll forget all about it and it'll get tossed. Seriously, it's not like parents are sending home 4ft high teddy bears. How much room can the stuff in a little treat bag take up?

 

[MagiKitty]

I think some parents just forgot what it was like to be a kid. Not everything is supposed to have some world-shaking meaning. Kids are really great about forgiving and forgetting, and just enjoying the moment. Its the parents who make kids all crazy. Even getting to go on a field trip is something special for the students.

 

[DL55]

mariezp You made me chuckle re your DH and the dry ice. The home project isn't getting started until after our trip. I'm still waiting for my new drapes. They should be here today but I'm not confident in my local Penney's store.
MagiKitty I'm sorry you were treated badly as a child (by morons).

I won't read that thread. Weren't they ever taught.."If you don't have enough for all then don't bring any"? I don't know when I learned life isn't fair but I'm sure my mom pointed that out.

Temps didn't reach 100 yesterday. A large cloud formed right over our town and blocked the sun. Later there was a little lightening but no rain.

 

[MagiKitty]

Hugs back at you DL55! Its just the way life is...and I'm so blessed in so many ways I'll never truly complain about it. You are who you have been. Its also why I value people in my life so much--my TKers especially! Even my BF who drives me nuts--he's my biggest fan and my most loyal companion so I know what a good egg he is...and I love him for it.