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[ibouncetoo]

What's the youngest you all have sent kids to summer camp?

Holly, I went to camp at age 8, 10 and 13 and loved it. Big sister went once (don't remember what age) but didn't go back. BROTHER went at age 8 or 9 and only lasted 3 days and never went back. Upon reflection, mom was surprised, as I was the shy one of the family!

Glad to see they offer the other options, I think you are on the right track to 'test the waters'.

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[HollyTyler]

Holly, I went to camp at age 8, 10 and 13 and loved it. Big sister went once (don't remember what age) but didn't go back. BROTHER went at age 8 or 9 and only lasted 3 days and never went back. Upon reflection, mom was surprised, as I was the shy one of the family!

Glad to see they offer the other options, I think you are on the right track to 'test the waters'.

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Thanks Jackie! I think I was 9 when I went to camp but it was only a week. I absolutely loved it and wished I could go every year! So I do want him to have this experience, but not 2 weeks at age 7. I'd be willing to do the family camp with him early in the summer and then let him go back for a week alone that same summer, then the following year he can do 2 weeks.

 

[HollyTyler]

This is so strange that as soon as I get home from leaving Tyler, my migraine went away! He wasn't stressing me out, we had a blast all of these days together, so maybe I'm allergic to him.

 

[JLSE50]

Long story short.........Tyler happened!

That's what I suspected. Nice prize

Jan

 

[HollyTyler]

That's what I suspected. Nice prize

Jan

Absolutely! I had never been reckless in that way before. It's just not in my nature and against my beliefs. My divorce had just become final the previous month, and I had a couple months of just going crazy, all I can think of is maybe I was trying to find a way to deal with the divorce, I don't know. No good excuse for that behavior, and I used to be horribly embarrassed by it. Until Tyler was born. From that moment on, I've had no regrets. Sometimes I wish I'd never continued to badger Tyler's dad to become a part of his life, but that's only when he irritates me and I get a bit selfish in my anger. But I know he's actually a good dad, overall, and Tyler's a very lucky guy and I'm grateful he has his dad so involved in his life. Most kids born in Tyler's situation are not so lucky.

 

[HollyTyler]

We got our letter in the mail today from Tyler's 1st grade teacher telling us what supplies he'll need. He's so excited to go shopping for the stuff, but no way would we have had time today after receiving the letter and before karate. So I told him we'll definitely go when he gets home from his dad's this weekend.

 

[JLSE50]

You know, I just glanced at Tyler's leg and it dawned on me that the bruise I was seeing is the same one that was there on the cruise. To make sure, I looked at a couple cruise pictures, and sure enough, it's the same bruise. I remember he got it shortly before the cruise and of course, he didn't remember how it happened, but it's strange to still be there 3 months later and not faded at all. It used to be about a 50 cent coin sized bump too, but now the bump is almost down, but the bruise is just as purple. I've never heard of one lasting so long. He must have really whacked into something super hard.

You could ask the MD,
but
the plastic surgeon who did my skin graft in 2004 told me that deep bruising can become permanent color if it is exposed to the sun. It becomes like a tattoo.

I had deep bruising that had to be cleaned out surgically because my body was not cleaning it up. There was not enough skin to close the wound so I had a skin graft. He said that the dark color around the graft from the deep bruise would remain unless I put sun screen on it. I asked him about some dark spots on my lower legs that coincide with past injuries which concern people who think I am constantly bruising myself. He said they were permanent since they had tanned.

Jan

 

[edna mode]

just like the army, gosh I hope it's not that bad...



I need this kind of motivation, ya know.

I got my email to log in and I can work on the website prior to the class, so who knows maybe I'll get off my hinnie and get healthy. I suppose there are worse things.

One of the things they ask you not to drink during the program. Seems odd to me. If you can't enjoy your normal lifestyle, (for me a drink every 1-2 weeks, not every day) then what is the point.

We'll see I'll keep ya posted on my progress or if I go AWOL

OK, do you want the professional jargon? It reads something like this:


This Alcohol Alert explains, by understanding alcohol metabolism, we can learn how the body can dispose of alcohol and discern some of the factors that influence this process. Studying alcohol metabolism also can help us to understand how this process influences the metabolism of food, hormones, and medications.

Metabolism is the body's process of converting ingested substances to other compounds. Metabolism results in some substances becoming more, and some less, toxic than those originally ingested. Metabolism involves a number of processes, one of which is referred to as oxidation.

Through oxidation, alcohol is detoxified and removed from the blood, preventing the alcohol from accumulating and destroying cells and organs. A minute amount of alcohol escapes metabolism and is excreted unchanged in the breath and in urine. Until all the alcohol consumed has been metabolized, it is distributed throughout the body, affecting the brain and other tissues. etc., etc., etc.,


OK, here's the simplified version:

Jonathan: "Empty calories, no nutritive value."
Kelly: "They want you to clear your brain because it's a CNS depressant that affects your metabolism and ability to process food productively. And it clears your palate to change your eating habits."
Other votes: "They don't want you to have any fun!"

 

[HollyTyler]

You could ask the MD,
but
the plastic surgeon who did my skin graft in 2004 told me that deep bruising can become permanent color if it is exposed to the sun. It becomes like a tattoo.

I had deep bruising that had to be cleaned out surgically because my body was not cleaning it up. There was not enough skin to close the wound so I had a skin graft. He said that the dark color around the graft from the deep bruise would remain unless I put sun screen on it. I asked him about some dark spots on my lower legs that coincide with past injuries which concern people who think I am constantly bruising myself. He said they were permanent since they had tanned.

Jan

Well, that's interesting, I'd never heard that before. Good info to keep tucked away. Yeah, I forgot to post what his Dr. said. When she ran her finger over it, she asked him if it feels different than the rest of his leg and the told her he can't feel anything there. Since it's on his shin, and there's really nothing protecting the bone there, she says he probably whacked it hard enough so that it was actually likely a crush injury, meaning everything in there just gets smashed, including nerve endings. She says that type of injury can take many months to fully heal, and that eventually it will go away and the feeling will come back. Good grief!

 

[edna mode]

No Television, what are you people crazy?

The DNC has been very exciting and the US Open is keeping me going round the clock. Alright, maybe its not for everyone.

Oh, yeah and we took off for 2.5 hours to go to CA ADv. this morning. Z went on her first trip on the raft ride and got soaked. She loved it and went twice.


Hey Nan, you may find the wish forum really helpful. My friend has been on it for years and has lost about 43 pounds.

 

[HollyTyler]

No Television, what are you people crazy?

The DNC has been very exciting and the US Open is keeping me going round the clock. Alright, maybe its not for everyone.

Oh, yeah and we took off for 2.5 hours to go to CA ADv. this morning. Z went on her first trip on the raft ride and got soaked. She loved it and went twice.


Hey Nan, you may find the wish forum really helpful. My friend has been on it for years and has lost about 43 pounds.

What a fun day you had! Not the tv part, the CA Adv part.

 

[fourmcds]

OK, do you want the professional jargon? It reads something like this:


This Alcohol Alert explains, by understanding alcohol metabolism, we can learn how the body can dispose of alcohol and discern some of the factors that influence this process. Studying alcohol metabolism also can help us to understand how this process influences the metabolism of food, hormones, and medications.

Metabolism is the body's process of converting ingested substances to other compounds. Metabolism results in some substances becoming more, and some less, toxic than those originally ingested. Metabolism involves a number of processes, one of which is referred to as oxidation.

Through oxidation, alcohol is detoxified and removed from the blood, preventing the alcohol from accumulating and destroying cells and organs. A minute amount of alcohol escapes metabolism and is excreted unchanged in the breath and in urine. Until all the alcohol consumed has been metabolized, it is distributed throughout the body, affecting the brain and other tissues. etc., etc., etc.,


OK, here's the simplified version:

Jonathan: "Empty calories, no nutritive value."
Kelly: "They want you to clear your brain because it's a CNS depressant that affects your metabolism and ability to process food productively. And it clears your palate to change your eating habits."
Other votes: "They don't want you to have any fun!"

Love it Kelly!!!!!! I am going to steal that (your simplified version)for my weight management courses.......

 

[fourmcds]

Holly....Jaide was 9 when she first went and she loved it. Our summer camp (campfire) opens up to first graders....and we have thought about sending both girls next summer, so Taylor would be 7 and Jaide would be 11.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly....Jaide was 9 when she first went and she loved it. Our summer camp (campfire) opens up to first graders....and we have thought about sending both girls next summer, so Taylor would be 7 and Jaide would be 11.

Thanks Kaylee. Maybe if he starts having sleepovers somewhere to get used to being away from home. I don't know. I'll have to give it some thought. If he had a friend going with him so he'd have a familiar face in a different place, he might be fine at 7, but he's never gone anywhere where there's nobody he knows. Except his first daycare when he was 2, and the kids' club on the cruise, but that's it. I think I like the family camp idea first so he'll be familiar with the place and then he should be fine next time.

 

[gaylean93]

Hello Kaylee. I've missed you and I hope you are feeling well.

 

[HollyTyler]

And by the way, Kaylee, it's GREAT to see you here more!

 

[JLSE50]

Hi Marilyn!!!

Finally woke up... slept 15 hours... I guess I really needed it... now I have to pack for my trip to Houston...Oh yea....

How was your trip? (Enquiring minds want to know)
How do you like the DIS-papparazzi following you everywhere?

Jan

 

[HollyTyler]

Well, I'm off to bed. Don't want to push my luck and have that migraine come back. First day back at work tomorrow since last Friday. I feel like I've been gone a month! I expect total chaos since they were shorthanded Mon, Tues and Wed.

 

[gaylean93]

OK, do you want the professional jargon? It reads something like this:


This Alcohol Alert explains, by understanding alcohol metabolism, we can learn how the body can dispose of alcohol and discern some of the factors that influence this process. Studying alcohol metabolism also can help us to understand how this process influences the metabolism of food, hormones, and medications.

Metabolism is the body's process of converting ingested substances to other compounds. Metabolism results in some substances becoming more, and some less, toxic than those originally ingested. Metabolism involves a number of processes, one of which is referred to as oxidation.

Through oxidation, alcohol is detoxified and removed from the blood, preventing the alcohol from accumulating and destroying cells and organs. A minute amount of alcohol escapes metabolism and is excreted unchanged in the breath and in urine. Until all the alcohol consumed has been metabolized, it is distributed throughout the body, affecting the brain and other tissues. etc., etc., etc.,


OK, here's the simplified version:

Jonathan: "Empty calories, no nutritive value."
Kelly: "They want you to clear your brain because it's a CNS depressant that affects your metabolism and ability to process food productively. And it clears your palate to change your eating habits."
Other votes: "They don't want you to have any fun!"

Ya, what she said

 

[JLSE50]

.....
When we had Shaelyn, Ken got a multipicture frame and filled it with pictures of Shaelyn & I in her first year, so then I got one and did it of him and her. When we had Kaleigh, I bought 2 more frames that are the same. Last fall Ken put together the pics of me & Kaleigh. Yesterday I finally did the one of him and Kaleigh. Its only 2 years overdue , but it does look nice having them up on the wall. I've really found that it was much easier to do those things when we had one kid.

And do you notice there are more pictures of the first kid? Tom's theory is that when there is one kid you have a photographer and a point person. When there are two kids, each is a point person and no one has hands free for the camera.

Jan