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Post by tgrimes on Jan 9, 2020 14:24:16 GMT -6
I'm glad it went well. What did you order? I went for the lunch buffet so I could try a few dishes. The chicken biriyani, chicken tikka masala, and these lentil puffs were my favorite. I’m stuffed. Yum. |
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 9, 2020 14:39:17 GMT -6
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Post by tallb on Jan 9, 2020 14:41:09 GMT -6
tallb Where are you headed for vacation? a Delaware beach. Going for convenience this year, figure a 3 hour drive is about all we want to take on this year. the condo is on the beach which makes it easy to get to the beach and is walkable to a little boardwalk. We did the same when N was little, so I'm looking forward to it. |
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 9, 2020 14:43:37 GMT -6
DC just sent me an email asking about how they should handle potty training X. Beats the hell out of me! He is very resistant to it. He can’t move out of his current class until he’s trained, but Poppy is supposed to move to that class on her birthday in March (X is still with the two year-olds). They’re not sure how well it will work to have both kids in the same class. I don’t know either.
Miss P is already trying to dress and undress herself, and asking to use the potty, so maybe if he sees her do it he’s going to want to try? I guess I could work on both of them at the same time.
Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 9, 2020 14:50:12 GMT -6
tallb Where are you headed for vacation? a Delaware beach. Going for convenience this year, figure a 3 hour drive is about all we want to take on this year. the condo is on the beach which makes it easy to get to the beach and is walkable to a little boardwalk. We did the same when N was little, so I'm looking forward to it. That sounds awesome! |
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 9, 2020 14:51:51 GMT -6
DC just sent me an email asking about how they should handle potty training X. Beats the hell out of me! He is very resistant to it. He can’t move out of his current class until he’s trained, but Poppy is supposed to move to that class on her birthday in March (X is still with the two year-olds). They’re not sure how well it will work to have both kids in the same class. I don’t know either. Miss P is already trying to dress and undress herself, and asking to use the potty, so maybe if he sees her do it he’s going to want to try? I guess I could work on both of them at the same time. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. That's about as good of a suggestion as I can come up with right now. He loves his sister so maybe if he gets to help her potty train by showing her how to do it or something or being supportive of her by also potty training with her. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Jan 9, 2020 15:16:05 GMT -6
tallb Where are you headed for vacation? a Delaware beach. Going for convenience this year, figure a 3 hour drive is about all we want to take on this year. the condo is on the beach which makes it easy to get to the beach and is walkable to a little boardwalk. We did the same when N was little, so I'm looking forward to it. Ooooh nice! That reminds me that I want to go back to Gulf Shores this summer. I know my mom is game, so I need to get the ball rolling on that. I may wait until I see if I get this job because last time we paid half with my mom. |
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Post by flamingo on Jan 9, 2020 15:21:35 GMT -6
On the topic of aftercare, yesterday j came home saying he was playing Wii and talking about how to win and it sounded violent...mh looked up games and he thinks it's a teen rated Mario game. Should I be that mom and mention it? I really don't care if he gets to play there since we don't have it at home, bit expected like age appropriate games. Also he joined the bball team and they had a game and he said he had to watch bc they didn't have enough jerseys. I asked the coach today and he said they are getting more today, so hoping he gets to play some. Granted if he's like me, he better get used to riding the bench😂. And last but not least, I booked a vacation for the last week of the summer for just our family. I feel guilty that I'm not inviting others to join us or rent a place together, but I think it's for the best for us to enjoy vacation and not manage extended family dynamics. Also my credit card needs to be frozen for the foreseeable future. Don’t feel guilty. Vacations with others can be unnecessarily stressful and that’s no way to feel on vacation. Good for you. This. I feel like for the last several years, most of our trips have involved family b/c we live so far away, that is our only chance to see people. One reason I am really looking forward to being back home is so that it's easier to see everyone day-to-day, and then we can do what we want on vacation. |
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Post by jewels on Jan 9, 2020 15:24:25 GMT -6
DC just sent me an email asking about how they should handle potty training X. Beats the hell out of me! He is very resistant to it. He can’t move out of his current class until he’s trained, but Poppy is supposed to move to that class on her birthday in March (X is still with the two year-olds). They’re not sure how well it will work to have both kids in the same class. I don’t know either. Miss P is already trying to dress and undress herself, and asking to use the potty, so maybe if he sees her do it he’s going to want to try? I guess I could work on both of them at the same time. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Me too. B is not yet trained and I just don't think he cares to be. Thankfully my DC couldn't care less about it, but he is the last kid in his class to not be trained (he's also one of the youngest) and I feel like they probably are annoyed by it. He just doesn't care about bribes and doesn't have the understanding for the long term bribes - those are both what worked so well for S. |
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Post by mwhip on Jan 9, 2020 15:26:18 GMT -6
a Delaware beach. Going for convenience this year, figure a 3 hour drive is about all we want to take on this year. the condo is on the beach which makes it easy to get to the beach and is walkable to a little boardwalk. We did the same when N was little, so I'm looking forward to it. Ooooh nice! That reminds me that I want to go back to Gulf Shores this summer. I know my mom is game, so I need to get the ball rolling on that. I may wait until I see if I get this job because last time we paid half with my mom. We are going to be in GS April 27 through May 2! I can't wait. I turned my PTO request in yesterday. |
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Post by slenle on Jan 9, 2020 15:30:43 GMT -6
I have two napping boys and N gets off the bus in 20 so I’m soaking in the quiet. Dh left this morning on a fishing trip till Sunday. He also had a meeting the past two nights over bedtime, so I’ve been “on” most of the week. Luckily, the ILs are taking N and H tomorrow night until Sunday so it will just be me and L for the weekend. And i have a babysitter tonight while i play volleyball, so I can’t complain too much about him being gone.
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 9, 2020 15:45:51 GMT -6
Ooooh nice! That reminds me that I want to go back to Gulf Shores this summer. I know my mom is game, so I need to get the ball rolling on that. I may wait until I see if I get this job because last time we paid half with my mom. We are going to be in GS April 27 through May 2! I can't wait. I turned my PTO request in yesterday. What's the weather there like in early April? |
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Post by mwhip on Jan 9, 2020 15:57:01 GMT -6
We are going to be in GS April 27 through May 2! I can't wait. I turned my PTO request in yesterday. What's the weather there like in early April? I've only been there the end of April last year and it was perfect. Upper 70s the entire time, but the water temp was warm enough. Plus being that much closer to the equator, it was perfect. Warm, but not sweaty warm. Plus the place we stay has a pool. lahdeedah probably knows better since she lived closer previously. |
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Post by kim22 on Jan 9, 2020 15:58:43 GMT -6
cagoldi I know ideally X will get potty trained but if not, can they move him to the other class based on the fact that he has an IEP? If you claim the lack of potty training is related to his disability, they may have to let him move up.
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 9, 2020 16:02:51 GMT -6
cagoldi I know ideally X will get potty trained but if not, can they move him to the other class based on the fact that he has an IEP? If you claim the lack of potty training is related to his disability, they may have to let him move up. Hmmm, this is a good question, but I don’t think so because the DC is private? Not sure how that works exactly. In his SN program, they encourage him but he won’t use the bathroom there, either. Because of his motor planning challenges, I am not sure if he can identify his need to go indicates he has to start heading to the bathroom. Obviously, I don’t want to hold him back at all, but also don’t want to push too hard if it’s truly something he can’t handle developmentally at this point. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Jan 9, 2020 16:22:19 GMT -6
Don’t feel guilty. Vacations with others can be unnecessarily stressful and that’s no way to feel on vacation. Good for you. This. I feel like for the last several years, most of our trips have involved family b/c we live so far away, that is our only chance to see people. One reason I am really looking forward to being back home is so that it's easier to see everyone day-to-day, and then we can do what we want on vacation. Yesss. When we lived farther away, it was so hard to choose not to see family when we had time off. Every trip or vacation was going to one of our hometowns. Even though we aren’t that close to home, we are close enough to where a weekend trip is doable and satisfies everyone. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Jan 9, 2020 16:24:16 GMT -6
Ooooh nice! That reminds me that I want to go back to Gulf Shores this summer. I know my mom is game, so I need to get the ball rolling on that. I may wait until I see if I get this job because last time we paid half with my mom. We are going to be in GS April 27 through May 2! I can't wait. I turned my PTO request in yesterday. Yay! It was so nice to just chill out and not be so go-go-go like some other vacays. I want that again this year. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Jan 9, 2020 16:28:24 GMT -6
What's the weather there like in early April? I've only been there the end of April last year and it was perfect. Upper 70s the entire time, but the water temp was warm enough. Plus being that much closer to the equator, it was perfect. Warm, but not sweaty warm. Plus the place we stay has a pool. lahdeedah probably knows better since she lived closer previously. It really depends on the type of winter. When we had a cold winter, early April could still be pretty cool. If it was a warm winter, early April could be warmer. I would bet on high sixties, low seventies. This year Easter is early April, so you know, the Easter cold snap could be in play. |
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 9, 2020 16:28:43 GMT -6
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 9, 2020 16:57:42 GMT -6
It’s been a day of driving. Took L to the dentist 2 adult teeth are in the back of his mouth. He hasn’t lost any baby teeth yet.
Then drove him to school then back home to get some checks to put in the bank.
Then drove to Burbank. I got there early so E and I had CFA. Got my gift card then drove to L’s school and I have been waiting here for a half hour.
The crazy lady who jumped the line the last time I was here did it again. This time ahead of 4 of us. Odd. But whatever. I can’t wait to get home. I’m hoping L has been good at school so he can watch some TV and I get some downtime.
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Post by lfig on Jan 9, 2020 17:04:03 GMT -6
I just book an Airbnb last week for March for the Florida Keys. We are going over Sierra’s spring break!
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Post by lfig on Jan 9, 2020 17:07:00 GMT -6
cagoldi I know ideally X will get potty trained but if not, can they move him to the other class based on the fact that he has an IEP? If you claim the lack of potty training is related to his disability, they may have to let him move up. Hmmm, this is a good question, but I don’t think so because the DC is private? Not sure how that works exactly. In his SN program, they encourage him but he won’t use the bathroom there, either. Because of his motor planning challenges, I am not sure if he can identify his need to go indicates he has to start heading to the bathroom. Obviously, I don’t want to hold him back at all, but also don’t want to push too hard if it’s truly something he can’t handle developmentally at this point. So when S was in private day care their 4 year old room wasn’t licensed for kids in diapers so they had to be trained before they could move up. Sierra’s IEP didn’t matter. But when we moved her to the public school for preschool, kids are supposed to be potty trained before they can go, but there, because it was in her IEP, she gets that accommodation. |
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 9, 2020 17:28:14 GMT -6
Hmmm, this is a good question, but I don’t think so because the DC is private? Not sure how that works exactly. In his SN program, they encourage him but he won’t use the bathroom there, either. Because of his motor planning challenges, I am not sure if he can identify his need to go indicates he has to start heading to the bathroom. Obviously, I don’t want to hold him back at all, but also don’t want to push too hard if it’s truly something he can’t handle developmentally at this point. So when S was in private day care their 4 year old room wasn’t licensed for kids in diapers so they had to be trained before they could move up. Sierra’s IEP didn’t matter. But when we moved her to the public school for preschool, kids are supposed to be potty trained before they can go, but there, because it was in her IEP, she gets that accommodation. This is exactly it. His morning program at the elementary is of course public preschool, but it’s only half-day. Otherwise, as much as I love our DC, I’d be happy to move him to the elementary program full-time, but it’s just not an option yet. So until he’s in first grade (our K program is half-day also), he’s going to need something to bridge the gap in the afternoon. I guess if it becomes a big enough issue I might need to look at hiring someone as a part-time nanny to help me in the afternoon, but I have no idea how I would afford that. Plus, his SN preschool is closed Fridays so I would need someone all day. Woof. |
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Post by wedding on Jan 9, 2020 17:56:48 GMT -6
Also, I'm a little pissed at something the S told me the other day. Tell me if I am over reacting. Last week she tested S to see what reading level he was on and let him bring home books in his level. She took a picture of him carrying the books and sent it to me in the app to let me know. I thanked her and that was it. Around 7 PM she messages me and asks how he did with them, which I thought was sweet. I messaged her back saying we don't get home till after 6, so he had read through 1 while I was getting dinner together and he planned to read the rest before bed. I then sent a pic of him reading the books to me in bed at around 8:30 with the caption "He's doing great - reading them to me as we speak". Monday when I picked up, S says to me "why did you tell my teacher I get picked up at 6?" I didn't recall at first what he might be talking about. Upon asking follow up questions, I found out the convo was as follows: Teacher: S, what time do you get picked up at after care? S: 6:00 T: every day? S: Yes T: Aren't you tired? S: Yes That evening S told me he couldn't walk in to DC to get B b/c he was too tired. You know how little minds pick up suggestions like that. He's been in DC since he was 3 months old and used to be 7:45 - 6:30. Now he gets dropped off at 8:25 and picked up at 6:00 so it's a shorter day than he had as a baby. And shit, that's life lady! She has kids and obviously works, you'd think she'd understand! TL/DR - I think my kid's teacher made a snarky/judgey comment towards how long my kid is in aftercare and I'm annoyed. I would be very annoyed. |
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Post by tallb on Jan 9, 2020 18:54:57 GMT -6
I have two napping boys and N gets off the bus in 20 so I’m soaking in the quiet. Dh left this morning on a fishing trip till Sunday. He also had a meeting the past two nights over bedtime, so I’ve been “on” most of the week. Luckily, the ILs are taking N and H tomorrow night until Sunday so it will just be me and L for the weekend. And i have a babysitter tonight while i play volleyball, so I can’t complain too much about him being gone. I'm kind of jealous of your setup! Have fun! |
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Post by tallb on Jan 9, 2020 19:01:08 GMT -6
I can't seem to stop following along with the Royal drama. Trying to visualize them all on a conference call sorting this out😂😬
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Post by wedding on Jan 9, 2020 20:47:19 GMT -6
I can't seem to stop following along with the Royal drama. Trying to visualize them all on a conference call sorting this out😂😬 Give me a quick rundown. I heard a little bit I’m in the dark and lazy. |
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 9, 2020 21:11:21 GMT -6
I can't seem to stop following along with the Royal drama. Trying to visualize them all on a conference call sorting this out😂😬 Give me a quick rundown. I heard a little bit I’m in the dark and lazy. MM and Harry announced they were stepping down from being senior royals and will be living part time in the U.K. and part time in North America. They will still take care of the charities they care about and still serve the queen in a limited capacity. Also they will start living without money from taxpayers. Apparently they had been talking with the queen and Charles but they posted this before they were ready. The BRF posted they were working on a solution for Harry and MM but no final details. Apparently Harry felt that someone leaked the info to the Sun so that’s why they posted when they did. MM is on her way back to Canada to see Archie while Harry stays behind to deal with the family. The Queen, Charles and Will are working together to find a solution that will work for Harry and his family as well as the BRF. some are saying this is because of Harry others think Meghan. Whoever and whatever and why L’s was done the way it was done was done poorly. |
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Post by tallb on Jan 9, 2020 21:12:20 GMT -6
I can't seem to stop following along with the Royal drama. Trying to visualize them all on a conference call sorting this out😂😬 Give me a quick rundown. I heard a little bit I’m in the dark and lazy. Harry and Megan came back from Canada and released a statement on Instagram that they were stepping back from senior royal members and will split their time between north America and the UK. They will work to be financially independent and still support the queen and their causes...but apparently they didn't tell anyone they were going public and everyone is losing their minds. Megan just left to go back to Archie who they left in Canada with her best friend and Harry is dealing with the mess. Dramaaaaaa |
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 9, 2020 21:12:54 GMT -6
Give me a quick rundown. I heard a little bit I’m in the dark and lazy. MM and Harry announced they were stepping down from being senior royals and will be living part time in the U.K. and part time in North America. They will still take care of the charities they care about and still serve the queen in a limited capacity. Also they will start living without money from taxpayers. Apparently they had been talking with the queen and Charles but they posted this before they were ready. The BRF posted they were working on a solution for Harry and MM but no final details. Apparently Harry felt that someone leaked the info to the Sun so that’s why they posted when they did. MM is on her way back to Canada to see Archie while Harry stays behind to deal with the family. The Queen, Charles and Will are working together to find a solution that will work for Harry and his family as well as the BRF. some are saying this is because of Harry others think Meghan. Whoever and whatever and why L’s was done the way it was done was done poorly. Also some feel Harry posted it when he did to take away from Kate. Others feel like that the news being leaked was the final straw and they said peace out. Others feel Harry is being a brat about it. Others feel like MM is behind it. So who knows. |
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