I want a do-over for this week. ER Sunday, guest speaker failed to show to class Monday, the instructor who wanted to observe me today couldn't make it, video had no sound during lecture and when I got back to leave campus laptop had 73 updates so it is at the office meant no working during nap time. I'm definitely having wine tonight.
On the fun side, my foot is all sorts of fun colors from the bruising.
forevermorgan - your poor baby! I would be so mad and I hope there's some sort of resolve for this. When I hear of kids who are targeted, I typically take those kids under my wing and watch out for them. I hope there's someone to do that for yours.
360blessings - the speech sounds like DS2, and I've been thinking I should call EI. DS1 was on the line at 18 months (pedi actually wanted me to call), but I let it go and he eventually got on track with his peers. DH wants me to wait it out, and part of me wants to.
Today was interesting. The old cheer coach finally cut ties from everything so I'm free to do as I please with the team. It got awkward when I had to have my principal step in. This lady and I are friends, but she's very rude at times.
Tomorrow is field trip day and I'm excited. Our 250+ eighth graders and another school from our district will be there for a basketball game.
Post by wineandcake on Feb 8, 2017 20:06:15 GMT -5
I'm so sorry he had to experience that forevermorgan, so unfair.
I have another sore throat. Feels awful just like it did a few weeks ago, I've already started with pain meds and warm tea. Hopefully it clears on its own quickly.
Mac was a serious terror today. He had constant meltdowns and I was just do done with parenting by the time I even walked out the door for work. Just realized it's almost a full moon which explains a lot, he was a full moon baby and has always reacted badly around them. Hunter was born on a full moon as well so I'm anticipating that the combination of full moon and shots tomorrow will be awful. Thank goodness I have a few days off so I don't have to deal with work on top of that.
And finally, I applied to a few jobs today! I'm pretty excited about them so hopefully I get at least one call back. H has his interview Tuesday with police so if that goes well I'm going to apply even more places.
@amc25, Daniel Tiger songs are the best- especially when sung or hummed by toddlers. There is no such thing as too much Daniel Tiger.
I am super raging for you, yl. That is ridiculous. @officedronette, I am NAF of Gary Paulsen and the whole "let's get preteen boys interested in reading through wilderness stories" genre either. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has strong feels about that.
That's awful, forevermorgan. I hope everything is able to be handled ASAP and that your DS is able to get some peace about the situation soon. Keep us updated.
I know our kids are a bit young, but is anyone doing anything with their kids for Black History Month? Specifically, books they would suggest?
We have just gotten a bunch of books from the library, including one today about Coretta Scott (Ntozake Shange). I'm not sure which, if any, events we'll do though. I should get on that! We did some stuff for the lunar new year (books leading up to it and a festival with a parade and a bunch of dancing and musical performances, and lots of food) and Bill had a blast so I definitely don't think the kids are too young to learn and celebrate.
I want to throw all of our toys out. I'm so tired of picking them up. I can't stand clutter, so I can't just leave them but omg. I swear he doesn't play either, just rips everything off the shelves and moves on.
Toddlers, man.
I think I prefer the clutter of toys to the next phase of kids making 718 pictures every day that must be displayed and kept forever despite the fact that they made 718 of the same pictures the day before.
This is my life. I swear I'm not a hoarder!
(I do throw things out after bedtime and most school stuff gets tossed too)
Her bedroom looks like something from a Beautiful Mind.
Post by lonegalathome on Feb 8, 2017 21:54:25 GMT -5
@wafflesfriendswork it's our more positive term for a no thank you bite. Which means they have to try one bite of each thing on their plate. "You don't have to like it but you do have to try it." Is another phrase we use a lot. Even if it's a food I know they don't like they have to take one bite.
If there is dessert I will often say they need to eat more veg and protein but I try not to tie dessert to how much they eat. Having someone say "did I eat enough for dessert? How many more bites?" All through dinner gets real old real fast. Have your thank you bites and if there is dessert you get it (maybe 1-2 times a week- some weeks none).
Post by pixiepink24 on Feb 8, 2017 22:02:45 GMT -5
mrsbeachcat I didn't think to look at the library. Duh! I saw a black history month laser show thing going on at our local planetarium and they play music of Ray Charles, Aretha, etc., then do the whole "I have a dream" speech. We are thinking of trying it out, but books are big in our house too. I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one forcing culture down my kids throat
lonegalathome so I used to wet the bed and when I went to sleep away camp, I never did. It might have been because I didn't sleep as deeply or because I was worried so much about it. I'd still do it after I got home, so it's not like I grew out of it.
Post by lovemyirishtwins on Feb 8, 2017 22:17:17 GMT -5
@justinslovo there are times when my kids refuse to eat. If they don't eat lunch or breakfast then they do not get snack.
If it is dinner they do not eat, I save their plate in case they tell me later they are hungry. We start afresh in the morning. I do not think they get the consequences that go day to day as much at this age (like grounding). We always reset in the morning. I want them to see a positive or negative consequence of their actions immediately so we can discuss things.
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