Who here is not in the "clique" like me? Part 3

[luvdzne]

He saw the dollar signs flashing before his eyes, didn't he?
Or was it the visual of the dollar bills with wings flying away......

 

[lindakmonty]

 

[luvdzne]

The point is, the majority of kids out there will NEVER make it to the professional level. There is nothing wrong with that, but I think most parents need a reality check if they think their children will make it into the ranks of the pro's. As kids grow the playing field changes. Little Johnny may be a great sports star between the ages of 5 to 12, but when this thing called puberty kicks in all of that changes. Sports with the addition of a high GPA in high school is the vehicle to used to acquire an education in college. So, that being said, I would tell the majority of people out there don't hold your breath waiting for your kids to be pro sports stars, and concentrate on an education.

I see your point! However, I don't think most parents put their kids in a sport hoping that it will pay for college! They do it because the child likes and enjoys it. If they get into college with it, then great! But it comes down to the fact that some kids like baseball, some will like football, some soccer, and some wrestling. In my case it would be cheerleading and gymnastics. I don't make my children do those things because they may or may not be able to get college paid for, I sign them up because they enjoy it. More times than not most kids will get bored from playing the same sports through the years and move on to other things. So I say if you are able to get school paid with it then great!

 

[luvdzne]

Come on with the smilies already!

 

[DznyFan]

 

[pozey]

Paging YourMajesty……Paging YourMajesty……Just an FYI……the boys and I stopped in at Sports Authority at 71st and 169 last night. We were browsing about in the baseball section and I noticed they had a few Easton bats on sale. Can’t recall the name right now, but it was marked down from $129 to $99.

The one thing I did notice was that it had a -13 length/weight ratio. I think it was 29 inches long and weighed 16 ounces. It is rare that you come across a bat with a ratio like that.

 

[sewer]

I see your point! However, I don't think most parents put their kids in a sport hoping that it will pay for college! They do it because the child likes and enjoys it. If they get into college with it, then great! But it comes down to the fact that some kids like baseball, some will like football, some soccer, and some wrestling. In my case it would be cheerleading and gymnastics. I don't make my children do those things because they may or may not be able to get college paid for, I sign them up because they enjoy it. More times than not most kids will get bored from playing the same sports through the years and move on to other things. So I say if you are able to get school paid with it then great!

Well stated!

 

[lindakmonty]

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[lyzziesmom]

disneyshopping.com temporarily closed

How DARE they??

 

[pozey]

I see your point! However, I don't think most parents put their kids in a sport hoping that it will pay for college! They do it because the child likes and enjoys it. If they get into college with it, then great! But it comes down to the fact that some kids like baseball, some will like football, some soccer, and some wrestling. In my case it would be cheerleading and gymnastics. I don't make my children do those things because they may or may not be able to get college paid for, I sign them up because they enjoy it. More times than not most kids will get bored from playing the same sports through the years and move on to other things. So I say if you are able to get school paid with it then great!

Well said Lesa.

I tell Colton and Chase all the time that if they decide they do not want to be on the swim team any longer that all they have to do is tell me.

Swimming is the only sport Colton participates in. He absolutely LOVES being in the water. He has said that he wants to major in Marine Biology in college.

Chase loves baseball. It is his sport of choice. However, he is much more naturally athletic than Colton is. He will be more apt to excel in a sport than Colton.

Courtney is also very athletic. She can throw a baseball better than some 5 year old boys I have seen.

I went to college on a partial baseball scholarship. Most (if not all) colleges do not give full scholarships for sports other than football and basketball.

Both my father and grandfather were professional athletes. Just not in a “major” sport. Both were professional rodeo cowboys. Both were very good at what they did as well. Both were World Champions.

I know how much hard work and dedication it takes to be a world class athlete.

 

[hellokitty86]

Good afternoon everyone!!!

Just wanted to check in and say hi.

Nicole and Lyzziesmom, I'm the same way with the (thumb) I usually type it and then realize, if I post that nobody will know what I'm talking about.

Linda, I think that is wonderful you are thinking of going back to school. My aunt Melanie, who is 23 is in nursing school right now and is going to graduate in August. I don't think I could do it because I think I would faint when I see the operations that you have to see in school like for example she had to watch an open heart surgery but she is very good w/ that stuff. If I'm ever in the hospital I hope I'll have a nurse like you are going to be! P.S. What is that link you posted? Mine wouldn't load.

Donna, thanks for the tonga toast! You know I've never even tried it in real life.

Speaking of court TV and trails, I've always wanted a job in the legal profession...When my cable company had Court TV (for some reason they dropped it) I would watch the trials all day!! I love it..but I don't think I'd be a good lawyer- I'm not very good at public speaking! I've been thinking, though of getting a job in either court reporting or closed captioning. You have the same training for both! Atleast with court reporting I could still see the trials!


Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!!

 

[pozey]

Good afternoon everyone!!!

Afternoon Ashley!!

Donna, thanks for the tonga toast! You know I've never even tried it in real life.

You have to try it at least once. It is very good........and VERY sweet. Almost a little too sweet.

 

[hellokitty86]

Hi Pozey

I'm so sorry about Chase's swim meet understanding!! That is so frusterating. Are you just going to let it go, and not say anything? Oh- I've been meaning to ask you since Valentine's- did you get your wife the Vera Wang Princess or is that a different brand?? I love that one and want it myself! Good choice! (THUMB!!!)

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

You have to try it at least once. It is very good........and VERY sweet. Almost a little too sweet.

I've never had it either! Is there anything in it?

 

[lyzziesmom]

Doesn't the tonga toast have banana in it? Or was it pineapple? I know it was one of those, because I don't really like either one and was disappointed that I wouldn't like it after hearing so much about it.

 

[luvdzne]

I've never had it either! Is there anything in it?

Doesn't the tonga toast have banana in it? Or was it pineapple? I know it was one of those, because I don't really like either one and was disappointed that I wouldn't like it after hearing so much about it.

It has banana in it! (where's my dancing banana)

 

[lyzziesmom]

Minor DISboards vent: I just went over to the "new posts" section because I like to check there once in a while and see what's new... and the ENTIRE PAGE is full of Happy Birthday So&So. I mean it's nice to have your birthday acknowledged but am I the only one who finds that annoying?? Do those people even know that poster, or does that poster just go to the calendar and copy/paste a birthday message for each person? Wouldn't it be better to send a PM??

Vent over. Thanks for reading. Or not.

 

[luvdzne]

How about a dancing pineapple

Yourmajesty: I found a new dance for us to practice

 

[MI mom of 3]

How about a dancing pineapple

Yourmajesty: I found a new dance for us to practice

I like the pineapple...the other guy is cute but I think I'm going to hurt myself trying to do that

Wait a minute....why are you posting?? Get your butt in the car...NOW!!

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Lyzziesmom, Tonga Toast has bananas in it, but it's very good. I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I LOVE Tonga toast! I think Captain Cooks has it too.