Hi honey bunnies,

Sorry to check in so late. I went to my son's future school and it was an orientation. They don't think he ready yet, at least that is what one teacher says. He turns five in the beginning of June. I really do not know what think. He is so smart but they said he just would not sit still or listen ? He is such a good boy at home. I cried. Not just about him growing up, but I am so confused now. Any advice Angie or Noelle, or Cal? And I cried because of the famous bumper sticker. I hate this pms. On top of that I went to MIL's house to pick up dd and slammed my finger in the van door. Lets just say I wanted to scream the "F" word but she was outside standing there . I cried about that too. It is all black at half of the nail and bruised on the finger tip. I think it might actually be broken, but I know there is nothing to do about it. Unless they have to remove my finger nail. Its taking me a long time to type this. Geesh what day.

Tonight for supper Angie we are going to have burgers on the grill. Yum! Big juicy ones that are hand patted out with fried onions and spicy mustard. Anyone's mouth watering yet? Maybe a little broccoli salad on the side. Excellent recipe for the salad if you guys would like it.
Angie I remember Christy and Chris, yeah I have been here that long ....I am so happy for them. What a beautiful thing.

Cal I hope you read my post above....what do you think? When should a five year old boy start school? Turns five in beginning of June. They said he would not sit still, would not eat snack (very picky eater though at home, well actually since birth) during orientation. I mean he is so smart, kind and a loving boy. And there is no way in **** I am going to send him and they say he has ADD or whatever and suggest drugs. I am totally against that for my child. It may work for others thats great but not mine, I know he is not an Add child. Please help me . You sound like a great teacher with alot of experience with kids. I would appreciate it.

Kempy how was you Mexican Fiesta last night? Get a little salsa dancing in? I don't know how but it looks fun and would burn calories. Are you feeling better emotionally? I know two or three days after mine starts I start feeling better. Hugs girl!

Hi my HI girl Noelle. I hope you are not buried in paperwork and phone calls.
Luv ya all....Julie

Cal let me add to it, they suggested half days for two weeks to a month and see if he adjusts. I just think 8:45-3:30 is way to long for a kindergarten day. Its sad its all about money. I think the first year should be half days like when I went to kindergarten. Sorry to ramble about this. Julie Btw he never attended pre-school so I think that is part of the problem.

Julie: Your son sounds like a typical 5-year-old boy. My daughter had a very short attention span as well and she did go to pre-school. You're right about part of the problem being that he never attended pre-school. Sounds like the teacher just wants things easy. What state are you in? Every state has its own cut off day for starting kinder. Here in Arizona is is August 31. My niece started kinder last year. She turned 5 on August 8 and started school on August 14. She never attended pre-school either and she was a little behind at first, but her teacher was able to bring her to where she needed to be with the help of my sister. I do know of some kinder teachers who don't want kids who do not have the experience of pre-school. I think some of them are just lazy, but most really want to help the kids. I also agree with you that you should not have to settle for a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD when the boy is only acting his age. Some parents opt to wait a year for boys and have them start when they are 6 because boys mature slower than girls, but you know your child best. If he is academically ready, that is he can learn the alphabet easily, count and recognize some numbers, he is probably ready. The sitting still will come with time. Kinder is when they learn those social skills of sitting, sharing, paying attention, etc. He will also be right in the middle age wise with all the other kinders, unless your state's cut off is in June or July; then he will be at the younger end. Ashley goes to half day kinder because Arizona does not fund all day kinder. She does go to an extension called Link and she loves it. She's at school from 9am to 3:45. The advantage to that is that her 8pm bedtime is really easy. I hope I've helped. If you have any more questions, I will try to help. I can also talk to Ashley's teacher and get her opinion; since she is a Kinder teacher.

Angie: Yes the kids are wild. Quite a handful really, but I love them. Today I really ripped into them because of the way they were treating the new teacher. In fact, I gave them the Science final exam and told them that it would be their 4th quarter grade unless the new teacher was able to teach them what they needed to know to pass. I also told them that they would be doing Saturday school and summer school if it continued. They were really scared and worried; in fact, that Science class was the quietest it's been in a long time. I think I really got through to them today. We'll see what tomorrow brings.

Have to go now. I have another interview at Ashley's school; I would really love to work there and have Ashley so close.

Cal

Thanks Cal, you made me feel better. I think we are going to ask if he can attend half days. And before the year is out go and sit in class with all the other kids and teacher. Having them grow up is so hard . I love him so much.

Angie whats ya doing today? Are baking or are you off?

Kempy have a good day at school.

Hi Noelle!

Sorry this is short. My finger got worse over night so I might go to the doctor and have it drained. It is so swollen and the whole finger hurts. I am going to hear from a nurse. Anyone ever have to have their finger nail poked to drain the pressure and gunk? Sorry too much info! It hurts soooo bad though. I can hardly type here. I hope the boards are busy again this weekend. I feel like an emotional wreck with this finger, pms, and my sweet little on my mind. Bye for now guys, Julie

Good afternoon! I have been busy scraping the deck so we can restain it. Fun Fun. I finally caved and let the kittens outside for the day and let me tell you they love it. I already got my wrist all dug to crap because little gray wasnt ready to come inside.

We played tennis last night with the twins while Brittany had a track meet. Alicia is so good!!! We did doubles and that kid wouldnt let me near a ball. She was nailing them so far back we thought we were gonna lose a few. I am going to buy a bat and glove this weekend so we can all play softball at the little league field.

Julie, I feel for ya girl. Your thumb must be so sore. I hope you dont lose the nail and that it gets better real soon. I completely understand what you are going through with your son. Corey was the same way in school too. He went to Head start for 2 years before kindergarten too and he still couldnt settle down. I swear it is a boy thing. They are all exciteable. They told me that they didnt think he was ready either but I kinda pushed it because him and Alicia are twins and I wanted them to be together. He is in the 5th grade now and I still cant get him to settle down and pay attention. Good luck with whatever happens. We also have full day kindergarten up here.

Well, I have to get back to work now but I promise I will check back later.

Oh yeah, My deck chairs finally came in today so I have to go to Bangor to pick them up after work.

Hey All

Julie I am sorry to hear about your finger - being an Athletic Trainer in a former life - it sounds like it is broken and that if they will be draining it is to take out excess fluid before a splint so there is not so much damn pressure. I am sorry sweetie! As for your son - he will be fine - promise! : One teacher is not a majority and boys will be boys. It is a new environment so I am sure he is nervous and excited.

Cal good look with the interviews at your daughter's school.

Angie - love new furniture - makes me

Kempy I hope you enjoyed Cinco de Mayo!

Noelle I hope you are feeling better and that Boys day was fun

Thank you all for the prayers for my friend and her family with all they are going through right now.

GEM/Summer

Cal, How did your interview go? I am keeping my fingers crossed for you to get the job. Ashley would probably love having her Mom rightthere with her. Good Luck.

Summer, How is your friend doing now? I hope she is okay.

Julie, How is your finger? What did the doc have to do to it? I will be here with ya this weekend.

We got the deck chairs. One has a little hole in it that we didnt see until we got it home(because the store already had them ready for us) so tomorrow we may take that one back and get a new one. It will be so nice not to have these cushioned chairs that the cats get all hairy.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Hi Girls

I ate really bad for supper, fried fish, french fries, tarter sauce, but I did have some asparagas. I did good though the rest of the day. Anyone have plans for this weekend? None for me. Maybe get a special breakfast on Mother's Day from hus and kids. Or just having them let me sleep in would be wonderful. Happy Early Mother's Day out there to all you moms. You guys are the greatest . Well I did get my finger drained today. I called my mom's nurse friend and the doc was booked but she gave me instructions for my hus to do it or I could go to urgent care, well stupid me I let hus to it and you are suppose to steralize a sewing needle and just touch the nail with the hot needle. Well what do you think he did? He pushed it through the top of my nail underneath and the stupid thing was stuck! Yikes. It hurts so bad I cried like a baby and told him and was screaming pull it out!!!! Finally he did. It did relieve some pressure but it still hurts terribly. What a time that was. Enough complaining about me. How was everyone's day? I hope you all have a great weekend and have time to check in! Julie

Hi Angie I am glad you got and like your chairs. Its to bad one has a hole in it. Isn't that the way it goes? At least with me, I pick something up from the store and it has a stupid flaw in it. Oh well . It is suppose to rain here all weekend . I hope you have nice weather. It so unpredictable where we live isn't it? Take care everyone. Julie

Hey all, better late than never right? This morning when I should have been working I watched Under the Tuscan Sun on my computer. (shhh, don't tell Rick!). I really liked this movie, so if you haven't seen it yet, go out to Blockbuster. Now I'm waiting for the LOTR Return of the King movie to come out...Since my parents have been on vacation, I've been watching a lot of DVDs that I otherwise wouldn't have time to watch in the afternoons. It's fun!

Julie, so sorry to hear about your finger, that sounds sooo sore. I know you and I are fans of American Idol but ya didn't have to go and copy Paula with the finger injury . Sorry, I shouldn't joke about it. Hope it gets better fast! I can just picture hubby playing medic on you, I can picture mine doing the same to me--giving me more pain that is. You have a great weekend and I'll be trying to send some sunshine your way. I know how you feel about your little boy going to school. Kids are so resilient, I'm sure he'll be fine once he gets used to the routine. I think putting him in 1/2 days is a good idea at first, then you can see how both of you cope . Keep your chin up lady, things will be better.

Angie, you're my hero with all your tennis and running around. I've been a sloth, no exercise and just basically oinking out on junk food. I swear, I need to take some pictures of myself to get me motivated. Hey, thanks for letting us know about Chris and Chris' new baby! That's so exciting! They must be in heaven I may send little Claire a little Hawaiian outfit to wear during the summer. --Oh yeah, I had to laugh about your description of your gay kitty

Cal, just tossing in my "good luck" wishes on the job. :

Kempy, don't forget to wish Echo a Happy Mom's day, maybe a new chew toy or nice bone?

Summer, anything new and exciting planned for the weekend?

Hello to Holly and anyone else I may have missed. Have a great weekend everyone

Early Happy Mothers day to All!


I just wanted to pop in and send warm thoughts and to you all!
I am crazy with cleaning because I am insane and am having family over for brunch. My family is small but my husbands is HUGE (He is Irish and Roman Catholic) so this should be predicted. It should be fun and wonderfully carby! I know my workouts will have to increase after then I am going to FL for work on Monday... ...not my favorite place but what can you do? God's been good enough to let me have a job

Angie, thanks for asking about my friend. She is so sad and not talking to anyone but her mom, dad and DH. The funeral was so bad. It is not right to have a casket that small. She and her DH are planning an extended vacation soon. She just needs time to grieve so I told as soon as she needs me I am just a phone call a way, today, next month or a year...I just wish I could do more

Julie I hope your finger is feeling better. I know this sounds painful but I would sterilize your finger and but Hydrigen Peroxide. It will hurt like a B!#*h but it should stop any infection from the needle. Your DH intentions were good..lesson learned...if there is a next time urgent care!

Noelle love Under the Tuscan Sun. The movie is good the book is great! But that Itallian hottie much better in the movie than my imagination...need to work on that...

Kempy, Cal and anyone else Have a great weekend and Happy Mothers Day all! We are all queens!

Quote:
Sooner or later we all quote our mothers. - Bern Williams

Summer

Hi everyone. I finally started to paint my deck today. (after a week. ) Not much happening here.

Julie, OUCH!!! I feel bad for you. Rest the finger and enjoy Mothers Day.

Noelle, You and me both need motivation. I havent actually been exercising though. Just a little tennis. I will start over..... again.

Summer, Florida? I am so jealous!!

Well, I will try to check back again.

Hi Everyone

Angie glad you got you deck stained. I bet it is starting to look great. I just wish we could have went outside today. We have been having severe thunderstorms since the middle of last night, huge THUNDER! and I checked the weather and the only day it is not going to rain is on Tuesday until Friday. Talk about depressing. Yuck. Did you or Jay Bake anything special for you on Mother's Day. I bet your romantic husband and great kids have something up their sleaves . I thought hus would make me a nice meal tonight but it was chicken nuggets and instant mashed potatoes. What a guy after all I did pushing out his offsprings ! Ouch!

Kempy no time to check in again? Come on girl!!!! We miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! The weather must be nice out by you or you must be re-doing that kitchen floor, but we still would like to hear from ya. Are you doing anything special with your mom tomorrow? I know that Joe's live in CA right? Happy Mother's day Kemp, you take good care of your babies .

Summer I think I will take you advice and to the peroxide thing. I mean I don't want an ugly fingernail for summer. Its feeling better and stuff it still realeasing from the hole. Sorry tmi for some. Good luck with the family get together. I always get so damn nervous and lets just say I am probally not the best host. I try but I don't think it is anywhere near Martha Stewart's get togethers. I am sure everything will work out and it will be fun.

Noelle thanks for the well wishes. I know after I did this I thought of Paula and her manicure infection. I just wish I had Simon to comfort me ! Hus woke up in a mood and it was just driving me nuts. Well hopefully my friend TOM will show up and I will stop being a B**** and venting so much. I told him about that bumper sticker and he just gave me a look .

Well thats it for me for now. Everyone have a great Mother's Day, whether you are a mom to a kid, animal or hus ! Bye for now and will be back! Julie

Cal and Holly I don't want to forget you! Happy Mother's Day! And even Cherie if you are still out there! Julie !

And also Tonya, Chris, and everyone else I can't think of right now! These pain meds are getting to me ! Okay I will shut up now and stop wasting posting areas . Julie