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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 11, 2018 13:52:38 GMT -6
Another camp started today. Not as long as art camp that was last week but at least I get a break for 5 hours. This one runs majority of the summer but we'll be pulling him out a few weeks here & there to go to other subject-based camps later on next month.
When I picked him up, he said it was the worst day ever so there's that.
The issue we're having is recess related times when it's free choice type times. He's often left out & he has the tendency to just stay by himself vs seek someone out to play with. I mean, he hasn't been the most social kid ever but I truly feel like this experience at school the last few months has effed everything with his confidence too. When they asked him how his day was when I signed him out, he shrugged his shoulders & they said 'well you have to try to help us with some games we can play too. Tomorrow will be better.' When we got home, I pried him about the day's events & it was just that. No one played with him at recess & when he told them about it, they just said "I don't know what to do for you." Granted, these counselors are college aged but at the same time I mean, what are they really supposed to do? He can be standoffish. I challenged him tomorrow to seek out a kid that may have played with him once but floated away instead of standing there & waiting for someone to come play with him because what I suspect is what mostly happens is these kids move around quick. They'll be there one minute & out the next. Instead of running with the crowd, he'll just stay put so he loses the kid(s) he was once playing with & feel as though they isolated him.
Ugh it's tough. Like this is supposed to be fun.
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Post by bellatrix on Jun 12, 2018 11:40:48 GMT -6
Today is DD's Birthday, I can't believe she's 6!
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 13, 2018 5:34:23 GMT -6
Happy Belated Birthday to your DD bellatrix! Sorry your DS had such an awful day NamasteBirches! I hope things get better for him. I assume you are paying money for this camp....if so, I'd be doing some complaining to the organizers. |
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 13, 2018 6:46:34 GMT -6
Sorry your DS had such an awful day NamasteBirches! I hope things get better for him. I assume you are paying money for this camp....if so, I'd be doing some complaining to the organizers. So apparently yesterday was the best day (the inconsistency at times can be so confusing.) He told me at recess while he was already playing with kids from his group, he went to take a break & sit on a bench (his endurance is weak lol.) Then a kid from the next group up (they're grouped by ages so he's from the 8/9s he believes) came up to him & said that he saw that he was lonely yesterday & wanted to come over to play with him today & he basically called him his best friend. Like omg a nice kid?? I almost teared up. I'm hoping he can point him out to me today when I drop him off so let's see how long this lasts. I feel like every day when I pick him up can go both ways. Worst day or best day. Can't just be A day. Lol |
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 13, 2018 6:47:38 GMT -6
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 13, 2018 14:28:04 GMT -6
I need to vent...
I have a Nook 1st edition e-reader. I've had it since it was first released 8 years ago. It works just fine and I have had no problems with it. About a week or so ago, I get an email from Barnes & Noble saying they are discontinuing support of the 1st Edition and that as of June 29 I will no longer be able to download books to it. They gave me 50% off the purchase of their newer Nook product. Which I took advantage of because I use my Nook A LOT. So I get the new Nook, get it all set up and then try to load a e-book from my local library (like I've always done with my old Nook) and it's not working. When it's plugged into the computer the computer shows that the book is on the device, but when I try to find the book on the actual Nook, it's not there. I went through all the troubleshooting steps on their website and Googled the issue. I tried everything before contacting their support. I have been going back and forth with multiple people there getting stupid stock answers to do things I've already tired (which they should know because I informed them) or answers to problems I am not even having. I don't really want to keep the new Nook if I can't download books from the library, but I feel like I am stuck because I have so many pre-purchased books through Barnes and Noble that are not transferable to another e-reader. My only options are to keep the Nook and forget about being able to borrow from the library or get a different device and only be able to read my "Nook Books" on the computer or on my phone...which I hate hate hate doing.
Ugh, I am so frustrated. I asked the most recent support person to escalate my issue, but who knows if there is anyone smart enough to figure out what is wrong.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Jun 14, 2018 0:39:23 GMT -6
misspeansmama can you try bringing it to or calling the library? I know some librarians are pretty well versed in ebooks. It’s a long shot but maybe it’s an issue with the library ebooks rather than a B&N issue. Still a pain in the ass though!
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Jun 14, 2018 0:40:14 GMT -6
Hi. For some reason I am wide awake at 2:30 am. Not even a little bit sleepy wtf ETA: it’s because I had caffeine today. Technically yesterday actually. Yet no extra energy whenever I have caffeine during the day
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 14, 2018 6:16:08 GMT -6
misspeansmama can you try bringing it to or calling the library? I know some librarians are pretty well versed in ebooks. It’s a long shot but maybe it’s an issue with the library ebooks rather than a B&N issue. Still a pain in the ass though! One of the girls in my book club is a library, so I do plan on asking her. But I don't think it's a library issue b/c the book transfers find on to my old Nook. Which I ended up doing b/c technically that one still works till the 29th. The support people emailed me back last night with one last thing to try....which didn't work b/c I had already tried it. But for shits and giggles I tried again, just in case. They said if it didn't work, they believe the device may be defective so to call and they will send a replacement. So, I guess I will be calling today. I am hoping they can just look up the incident number and send out the replacement without having to go through all the troubleshooting again. |
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Post by bellatrix on Jun 14, 2018 8:02:53 GMT -6
That sounds super frustrating misspeansmama, I hope they a replacement that works soon! |
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 14, 2018 9:02:49 GMT -6
That sounds super frustrating misspeansmama , I hope they a replacement that works soon! It is! Plus I am already pissed off about having to replace a perfectly fine older device. So the fact that the new one doesn't work as it should just adds to that. I just got off the phone with them and they are shipping a new one next day air. So I should have it by Saturday. If the new one still does not work right, I will be returning at and going with a kindle. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 13:11:11 GMT -6
Happy belated birthday to your DD bellatrix! misspeansmama how frustrating. That's alot more stress than it should. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 13:18:28 GMT -6
I haven't been doing as well the last several weeks. I've been seeing the cardiologist because I'm still retaining fluid from my gallbladder surgery. The fluid is putting stress on my heart and lungs.
At least DD is still having a fun summer with friends. They're in most of the same camps this month.
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 14, 2018 13:46:46 GMT -6
@threegiraffes, Yikes! I hope they can figure out why you are retaining fluid and do something about it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 13:58:40 GMT -6
@threegiraffes, Yikes! I hope they can figure out why you are retaining fluid and do something about it. I have a test next week where they'll take some fluid out and test it for infections and determine where it's coming from. As much as that'll suck, I can't wait. |
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Post by misspeansmama on Jun 14, 2018 14:16:19 GMT -6
@threegiraffes , Yikes! I hope they can figure out why you are retaining fluid and do something about it. I have a test next week where they'll take some fluid out and test it for infections and determine where it's coming from. As much as that'll suck, I can't wait. Good luck! Not having answers is absolutely awful. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 13:40:11 GMT -6
It's boob sweat hot with a heat advisory all weekend, so we're at the pool. My body hurts too much from the pressure to swim so I'm lounging while DH and DD have fun in the pool.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 15, 2018 14:16:23 GMT -6
Second week of summer camp complete. They went to the pool today so ds had a great time & actually brought home everything he left with so win win.
The only thing was that he still had his rash guard on when I went to pick him up. He said he couldn't take it off by himself & they said they weren't allowed to help so next week I'm gonna talk to the lady in charge this year who I know & give whoever permission to assist with the top. We got him a long sleeve one this year so with it being wet I'm sure he had issues with it as he demonstrated for me at home with it pretty dry.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 15, 2018 14:19:11 GMT -6
Also we're going to our first concert tomorrow night & though I'm excited, I'm ready for it to be over. 🤣
It's been a while since we've had a night to ourselves though so that'll be nice.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 15, 2018 19:11:10 GMT -6
@threegiraffes I hope they can figure out a way to help you. That sounds painful.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 15, 2018 19:14:39 GMT -6
It's been a tough week and I'm off this weekend thank goodness. I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes on Monday and sciatica has been picking up in a big way.
I'm up to 90% sure we are OAD because I really don't think I can do pregnancy again. Not working in retail as I do and on my feet all day, plus 4ish years from now. Hard pass.
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Post by peaseblossom55 on Jun 15, 2018 19:48:07 GMT -6
It's has been hellish the past few weeks and it's finally getting better. E is doing well at daycare now. She still cries a bit a drop off, but has a great time while she is there. It's a huge relief. I just wish work so hellish.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Jun 15, 2018 20:51:25 GMT -6
@threegiraffes, Yikes! I hope they can figure out why you are retaining fluid and do something about it. I have a test next week where they'll take some fluid out and test it for infections and determine where it's coming from. As much as that'll suck, I can't wait. Good luck with your test. I hope they are able to figure it out quickly. |
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Jun 15, 2018 21:03:02 GMT -6
My son has four more days of school left. I can’t believe how fast this school year went!
We went to the library tonight for the summer reading kickoff. We each got to enter a raffle for signing up and they were giving everyone free tickets for a local baseball team. They had stations set up of games/crafts for the kids. The kids all had fun but omg it was so crowded and hot. I was sweating.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Jun 15, 2018 21:12:50 GMT -6
It's been a tough week and I'm off this weekend thank goodness. I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes on Monday and sciatica has been picking up in a big way. I'm up to 90% sure we are OAD because I really don't think I can do pregnancy again. Not working in retail as I do and on my feet all day, plus 4ish years from now. Hard pass.
Sorry, that does sound rough.
There were definitely things about pregnancy/birth that made me lean more towards OAD.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 21:39:34 GMT -6
peaseblossom55 sorry work has been tough. Yay for drop off being better, though! goldenbird sorry you're going through all that.
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Post by bellatrix on Jun 16, 2018 11:33:27 GMT -6
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