TOTALLY GEEKED!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Forgetful Friday

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

You sound like a commercial for Amazon.

Leaving for DC later this morning. Have to bring the dog to the kennel after getting DD on the school bus. Really looking forward to this trip, just wish DD could go.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning!

It's a bit on the nipplily this morning.

Monster and I are both getting our hair cut today.

Boys are going to a cultural experience today. Foreign language dept does these. Spanish today for both. German for Jesse later.

LL, glad you got that reminder.

IKWTDS, have fun on your trip.

Tinydancer · Guru

I have the day off today. It's pretty chilly this morning so extra coffee and a snuggly cat are called for. Happy Friday everyone!

-- Edited by Tinydancer on Friday 16th of October 2015 07:59:30 AM

TrudyML · Guru

I am here. Rained on, cold.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

One.More.Day.

I can do this...

flan

TrudyML · Guru

Muddling through it. Await the afternoon so I can leave!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Waiting for Caitlyn . She is bringing dad's truck to get serviced.

Then some breakfast.

May get pedis.

I have a squash ready to gut and turn into a pie.

Have ya'll seen the new Mustang? It's beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. It's like motorized sex.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'm finishing Project Runway.

LGS, have you seen the latest episode?

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I just heard that the contract for my previous job was awarded today, to another company. People will be taking up to a 30% pay cut, reduced benefits, higher employee premiums, and that is if their position is still around. I am so glad I got out when I did.

FNW · Guru

DC? Business or pleasure?

I'm meeting the boys for lunch at school today. Friday is pizza day which #1 loves. But he can't carry the food tray with one hand, so I'm going so he can partake.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
DC? Business or pleasure?

I'm meeting the boys for lunch at school today. Friday is pizza day which #1 loves. But he can't carry the food tray with one hand, so I'm going so he can partake.

Both!

Aww poor little guy. Bet he will love Mommy eating lunch at school with him though.

FNW · Guru

He's been excited ever since I told him a couple days ago. Both boys are. I didn't go at all last year, but I went 2 or 3 times when they were in kindergarten. They love it. I really should go more often while they still like me.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
He's been excited ever since I told him a couple days ago. Both boys are. I didn't go at all last year, but I went 2 or 3 times when they were in kindergarten. They love it. I really should go more often while they still like me.

Ain't that the truth!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Morning everyone. I am loving the weather right now. My favorite. Chilly nights but up in the 70s during the day. It's the time of year my house gets aired out & my utility bills are at their lowest.

Riding · Guru

I am so glad it is Friday, I am ready for days off!

Tomorrow I am going for a pedicure and then lunch with my DD20, and two good friends, it is just what I need. so relaxing.

Tangerine · Guru

I forgot to get Bunny's library book into his bag this morning. That makes three weeks in a row now.
Poor kid is going to be distraught when he can't pick a new book at school today.
I feel like a terrible mom right now.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Tangerine wrote:
I forgot to get Bunny's library book into his bag this morning. That makes three weeks in a row now.
Poor kid is going to be distraught when he can't pick a new book at school today.
I feel like a terrible mom right now.

Tang, honey, you have to quit taking these little hiccups to such heart. Moms are not perfect. Trust me, you are going to make much bigger mistakes in time, so try not to beat yourself up over such little things. And wait until you have more kids - if you do - you'll forget even more stuff!

Can you take him to the local library tomorrow and get a book there?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Can you run it to him on your lunch hour? That is what my mom did when we forgot stuff.

Lindley · Guru

Fnw , glad you are getting to have lunch with your little man today. Tang, all parents have that moment of forgetfulness. You are a great mom. I'm feeling a lot better. Yesterday and today I have no nausea and I Pray it won't come back. I'm going to go see my little man and give him lots of hugs and kisses.

Tangerine · Guru

I really can't get away from work today, Friday is our busy day. That might be why I keep forgetting. I'm going to set an alarm in my phone for Thursday nights.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Night before Tang. That's what I did with all my kids and with SS when he stayed with us temporarily. Everything was ready the night before.

Tangerine · Guru

We had that big meeting yesterday. They are bringing in a behavorial expert(psychologist) to observe Bunny in the classroom and then they will do something based on that person's recommendations.
Also they will be sending him to the resource office when he is having problems.
I guess his first visit will be today, because he will lose his **** when he doesn't get to pick a library book again.
And before anyone jumps on the discipline bandwagon, let me say that when he has an episode he just gets very emotional and cannot be reasoned with. He cries until he has trouble breathing, etc. he doesn't exactly throw a fit, he's just inconsolable.

They neatly sidestepped my questions about what they felt might be the source of Bunny's issues. And even though we've been doing all the same things at home and trying to correct his behavior for years, I just feel like I've failed as a parent.

FNW · Guru

Tangerine wrote:
I forgot to get Bunny's library book into his bag this morning. That makes three weeks in a row now.
Poor kid is going to be distraught when he can't pick a new book at school today.
I feel like a terrible mom right now.

How old is he?

I only ask because my boys are 7 and in second grade. One of the things they are learning in school is to take responsibility. They don't want parents assuming their responsibilities. Knowing they have to face the consequences, such as not being able to check out new library books, they are more apt to remember themselves. It really seems to be working, too. They have grown leaps and bounds in this area. They tell me when they have homework, and they make sure it's done and in their backpacks to turn in.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I don't want to get out of bed. Not sure why. We have to pick up SS today. I think that's why. I normally enjoy having him but this week the fair has been in town. His mom has taken him every night this week and he has done no homework. His grades have dropped significantly. We were supposed to go the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins but I think DH is going to punish him and not let him go. It was supposed to be a huge family trip with everyone including DN and Sparkly. They have pony rides and hay mazes. I just get tired sometimes.

flan, I read half that book yesterday.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tangerine wrote:
We had that big meeting yesterday. They are bringing in a behavorial expert(psychologist) to observe Bunny in the classroom and then they will do something based on that person's recommendations.
Also they will be sending him to the resource office when he is having problems.
I guess his first visit will be today, because he will lose his **** when he doesn't get to pick a library book again.
And before anyone jumps on the discipline bandwagon, let me say that when he has an episode he just gets very emotional and cannot be reasoned with. He cries until he has trouble breathing, etc. he doesn't exactly throw a fit, he's just inconsolable.

They neatly sidestepped my questions about what they felt might be the source of Bunny's issues. And even though we've been doing all the same things at home and trying to correct his behavior for years, I just feel like I've failed as a parent.

You have NOT failed as a parent, Tang.

I hope the psychologist will have some ideas to help the situation.

flan

Tangerine · Guru

FNW wrote:
Tangerine wrote:
I forgot to get Bunny's library book into his bag this morning. That makes three weeks in a row now.
Poor kid is going to be distraught when he can't pick a new book at school today.
I feel like a terrible mom right now.
How old is he?

I only ask because my boys are 7 and in second grade. One of the things they are learning in school is to take responsibility. They don't want parents assuming their responsibilities. Knowing they have to face the consequences, such as not being able to check out new library books, they are more apt to remember themselves. It really seems to be working, too. They have grown leaps and bounds in this area. They tell me when they have homework, and they make sure it's done and in their backpacks to turn in.

He's five. Right now we are trying to get him just to remember what we asked him to do thirty seconds ago. Remembering that he needs to take his book on Friday is way beyond his capabilities.

So I need to remember that stuff for him. And I forgot.

FNW · Guru

Oh, right. Five is too young. Don't beat yourself up over it. Just apologize and write yourself a note.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I need QUIET...but the library is not the place for that! LOL

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Tang, you have received good advice for the geeks. Yeah, we are not perfect, the kid survives.

FNW, glad you are having lunch with your boys! Kids love mom coming just for them.

LL, you really do sound like an add for Amazon, lol. Glad your mom gets a birthday gift on time.

Lindley, glad your feeling better and getting to spend time with the little man.

Riding, sounds like a great weekend planned for you! Enjoy!

NJN, hope something works out so you can all go to the fair.

Flan, get to work.. ;)

Hi, Lexxy!

IKWTDS, enjoy your trip! You made the right decision to change jobs too!

I've been sewing this morning. I had to put the quilt in the timeout corner. It was either it or me..

I need to wash my hair and then dash away for the rest of the day.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

Lindley · Guru

Just got back from seeing my little man. Loved holding him and didn't want to give him up. Love that little fella

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I love how Czech includes everyone. I am not that talented or dedicated!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love how Czech includes everyone. I am not that talented or dedicated!

Ditto...

flan

NAOW · Vette's SS

FNW wrote:
Tangerine wrote:
I forgot to get Bunny's library book into his bag this morning. That makes three weeks in a row now.
Poor kid is going to be distraught when he can't pick a new book at school today.
I feel like a terrible mom right now.
How old is he?

I only ask because my boys are 7 and in second grade. One of the things they are learning in school is to take responsibility. They don't want parents assuming their responsibilities. Knowing they have to face the consequences, such as not being able to check out new library books, they are more apt to remember themselves. It really seems to be working, too. They have grown leaps and bounds in this area. They tell me when they have homework, and they make sure it's done and in their backpacks to turn in.

I agree Tang. This happened to us to in Kindergarten, and I had to tell DD that she needed to remember her book if it was important to her. I told her I would try and help too, but it would work better if she could help me out and be in charge of her books.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I love how Czech includes everyone. I am not that talented or dedicated!
Ditto...
flan

Me three!

Waving at Czech!

TrudyML · Guru

Czechie Rocks! I think the clock here is frozen.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Omg, they put me in a corner room, window s and views all around. In the retail district

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Last night I stayed up until 1:00.

Tonight I'll be lucky if I make it to 8:30.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'll be up late reading that book flan.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Tang, helpful hints to help with school mornings.

Do as much as you can the night before. That includes making sure they get what they need in their backpack, getting out clothes, shoes, socks and any other clothing they need.

Have a basket or box by the door you use the most. Put things you have to take with you in the mornings.

In a central place, a calendar is most important. Keep important dates in red. Field trips, events, other school activities are easily remembered that way.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I'll be up late reading that book flan.

I look forward to talking with you tomorrow!

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'll have it finished tonight! I have questions!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I'll have it finished tonight! I have questions!

Dayum!

I hope I have answers! I read it TEN years ago & I've slept since then...

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I'll have it finished tonight! I have questions!
Dayum!
I hope I have answers! I read it TEN years ago & I've slept since then...
flan

DH took it away from me last night. I was falling asleep!

chef · Guru

It's been raining here since mid-afternoon. I think we're going to be done with 100 degree temps till next year. Time to pull out the jeans!

I got all the shopping done for our Operation Christmas Child boxes today. Now have to get the boxes packed and back to Church.

DS wanted a hula hoop, which he is VERY proud of. He pitched a fit because I *gasp* tried to help him get one untangled from the mass of hula hoops in the box. I don't know how to hula hoop so it's going to be interesting to see if he figures it out.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

That's funny chef. I can't hula hoop even today.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hula hooping is all in the hips.

I loved playing with those things.

chef · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
That's funny chef. I can't hula hoop even today.

I never could hula hoop. I know how it's supposed to work but never could.

I can, however, get the hoop swinging around one ankle and "skip" it. Well, used to. I don't know if I still can with the way my knees are.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

chef wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
That's funny chef. I can't hula hoop even today.
I never could hula hoop. I know how it's supposed to work but never could.
I can, however, get the hoop swinging around one ankle and "skip" it. Well, used to. I don't know if I still can with the way my knees are.

Ah, those were the days. I had a skip it back in my day. I could skip that thing! I'd be a laughing stock doing it in my leg braces now!

chef · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
chef wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
That's funny chef. I can't hula hoop even today.
I never could hula hoop. I know how it's supposed to work but never could.
I can, however, get the hoop swinging around one ankle and "skip" it. Well, used to. I don't know if I still can with the way my knees are.
Ah, those were the days. I had a skip it back in my day. I could skip that thing! I'd be a laughing stock doing it in my leg braces now!

I love love loved my skip it! I wore mine out. I saw them a few months in Walmart (I think it was).