Post by hawkeyestate on Jan 22, 2015 19:25:36 GMT -5
So we had an active shooter assembly at school today. I was really uncomfortable. I understand the students need to be aware and know what to do but the speaker was talking about how they might have to run past their best friend dying on the floor. And how school shootings happen every week. And if there is not a shooting at a school there is one at a mall or church. We are talking 12-13 year olds here. They were freaked out afterwards. I told them they need to know they are safe, but that we have a plan in case something happens. It was heavy stuff for them to process.
Wine down the hatch. Guys, my toddler fucking hates me and MH for having another baby. Challenging is not even the word for it right now. He is throwing fits and tantruming over EVERYTHING, wants nothing to do with me and nothing to do with the baby. Please send help...and more wine.
Honestly speaking though...any advice from btdt parents of 2+ on how to cope when your older child is having a tough time with the transition?
Post by kermode61581 on Jan 22, 2015 19:25:53 GMT -5
Just applied for a position. I REALLY want. I have been with the class for almost 3 weeks now and they are awesome. I feel very anxious. I will be needing to drink to calm my nerves. I wont find out for a whole week.
"I can't fathom a reason that you'd lie. But people also inject cement and superglue in their asses, so sometimes I'm just at a loss about people's decision-making abilities."-rocksforludo
So I waited patiently for DH to get home tonight so I could escape to have a relaxing bubble bath and he could deal with both boys. Ten minutes into my bath I hear the pitter patter of little feet up the stairs and DS1 busts in and is all "Mama, you're having a bath! I'll join you!" And he whips off his clothes and jumps right in. Peace and tranquility gone. Way to keep them contained, DH!
Post by hawkeyestate on Jan 22, 2015 19:28:34 GMT -5
Sorry for the depressing post. It's just heavy on my mind. I would do anything to protect my students but that possibility is terrifying. Wine soon, that will help.
It's weird trying to find a hotel in the city you live in.
There's one of those fancy hotels with theme rooms near us. I want to stay in one someday, but keep feeling odd about it. Cause I could just be at home.
hi!! It's been a busy day. We had a farewell party, a staff meeting, and a planning meeting. Then I had to leave because Miss B was throwing up and 5 was complaining of a stomach ache. They're in the tub now and seem to be ok. FX it was just a fluke.
Also, creeper is going OCONUS (overseas) for a while and asked if I wanted him to bring me a souvenir. Nope, nope, nope. Then he said he's going to miss me. WTH?
2 is a hard age gap for this reason. To young to explain it to them, but old enough to notice they are not the only kid anymore.
If you can, try and get some one on one time with him. He's acting out because he wants attention.
Yep, exactly. I try to say to him "I know you're upset, and thats ok, but its not nice to hit/kick/throw food/etc at mommy/daddy"...but he's not hearing any of it right now.
I made sure to bring him to his PT appt alone today without DH and the baby, purposely to get some one on one time, and it seemed to help a little, but he overall I just seems upset about everything (I'm sure part of this is me projecting/over thinking, but still..makes me feel like shit). Its also really hard for me to feel comfortable being away from the baby right now. Considering hes only a week old.
It's such a hard time. Big hugs. My DS was older, he was 3.5, but he was absolutely terrible to me and DH. It was really rough for awhile. But things do get better. One thing I tried to do was maintain his regular routine as much as I could. Be gentle with yourself, ok?
"I can't fathom a reason that you'd lie. But people also inject cement and superglue in their asses, so sometimes I'm just at a loss about people's decision-making abilities."-rocksforludo
Sorry for the depressing post. It's just heavy on my mind. I would do anything to protect my students but that possibility is terrifying. Wine soon, that will help.
Last year when I found out my Kindergartener had to do a lock down drill. I was sad. I didn't know it was something done in the schools. I mean I'm glad they do it and understand the need for it. Harsh reality I guess.
Stepping out of lurkerdom to say Hi! DS and I are hanging out watching Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers and I'm proboarding. No drinks yet, but bedtime is very, very soon.
Sorry for the depressing post. It's just heavy on my mind. I would do anything to protect my students but that possibility is terrifying. Wine soon, that will help.
We had an active shooter drill earlier this school year. I don't know whose idea it was, but during the drill random staff members/ admin were screaming in the hallway and banging on the doors shouting "let me in". It was really disturbing. I know how you feel and it's so hard not to think about the "what ifs". So awful. Wine will help
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