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Post by willow on Apr 7, 2021 11:33:40 GMT -6
fatpony I haven't done that yet, but I should. It seems like from articles I have read, that Congress has been on the IRS's ass too but the IRS guy (forgot his name) keeps kind of shrugging and saying there isn't anything more they can do.
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Post by fatpony on Apr 7, 2021 11:34:50 GMT -6
fatpony I haven't done that yet, but I should. It seems like from articles I have read, that Congress has been on the IRS's ass too but the IRS guy (forgot his name) keeps kind of shrugging and saying there isn't anything more they can do. Never hurts to make a little noise.
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Post by blurnette989 on Apr 7, 2021 12:11:27 GMT -6
fatpony I haven't done that yet, but I should. It seems like from articles I have read, that Congress has been on the IRS's ass too but the IRS guy (forgot his name) keeps kind of shrugging and saying there isn't anything more they can do. I will say this is a way to go. My parents were having trouble getting anyone in the SS office to contact them once they moved. My stepdad is on disability and needs the ss declaration for his city retirement to finalize his disability payment. He contacted Tim Kaine and within 72 hours Tim's people got SS to contact my stepdad directly. Can't hurt to try!
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Post by willow on Apr 7, 2021 13:39:15 GMT -6
Well I just sent messages to Tina Smith, Klobuchar and my rep Betty McCollum. No idea if I'll hear anything back, it was those "fill in the message" templates on their websites. But better than nothing I suppose.
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Post by byjove on Apr 7, 2021 15:59:39 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go?
ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for.
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Post by jaygee on Apr 7, 2021 16:25:57 GMT -6
My grandma had a fall this morning and is in the hospital. Nothing is broken thank goodness and the CT and X-rays are clear. But she’s in a lot of pain and pretty confused. Wishing I could be closer to her. Send a good wish her way if you have one.
I’m thoroughly distracted by this and having trouble working.
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 7, 2021 16:28:01 GMT -6
jaygee. Oh no!! Sending her all the good thoughts
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Post by byjove on Apr 7, 2021 16:43:55 GMT -6
jaygee, sending healing vibes and hugs <3
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Post by Minerva on Apr 7, 2021 16:55:45 GMT -6
My grandma had a fall this morning and is in the hospital. Nothing is broken thank goodness and the CT and X-rays are clear. But she’s in a lot of pain and pretty confused. Wishing I could be closer to her. Send a good wish her way if you have one. I’m thoroughly distracted by this and having trouble working. Oh no. I’m sending healing thoughts to her and hugs to you.
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Post by Minerva on Apr 7, 2021 16:57:26 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go? ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for. Yes and yes. He holes himself up in his room to read comics and play legos by himself. No vegetarianism though. The kid is obsessed with bacon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 16:57:28 GMT -6
jaygee lots of good vibes and distant hugs to your grandma and you. byjove yes, DS started wanting privacy and exploring different interests around that age.
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Post by jaygee on Apr 7, 2021 17:02:16 GMT -6
Thanks everyone.
Even thought she lives out of state now, I’m still on the notification list for her life alert from when she lived near me. So I got the call this morning that they responded to an incident and then had to sit on my hands for updates from my aunt.
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Post by enchanted on Apr 7, 2021 17:36:24 GMT -6
I'm sorry, jaygee. I'm glad nothing's broken, but I know it's hard being far away. I hope she's home and comfortable soon.
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Post by oreobitsy on Apr 7, 2021 17:50:17 GMT -6
jaygee I’ll send you Grandma healing thoughts from my corner of the world. I’m sorry that she fell.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Apr 7, 2021 17:50:47 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go? ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for. Yup. DD basically doesn't want me around much anymore. 😭
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Post by oreobitsy on Apr 7, 2021 17:54:23 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go? ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for. Mine is in a very argumentative, contradictory space. He can spend hours with legos alone but also has a lot of backtalk. If I say the sky is blue, he’d say “No, there is white too from the clouds.” He started riding his bike solo with a friend to school and I think he thinks the world is his oyster. Sending you lots of patience and ability to bite your tongue, two things I am lacking right now with mine.
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Post by jaygee on Apr 7, 2021 18:02:58 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go? ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for. Mine is in a very argumentative, contradictory space. He can spend hours with legos alone but also has a lot of backtalk. If I say the sky is blue, he’d say “No, there is white too from the clouds.” He started riding his bike solo with a friend to school and I think he thinks the world is his oyster. Sending you lots of patience and ability to bite your tongue, two things I am lacking right now with mine. Wow. This is mine to a T on the argumentative thing. H and I keep telling him he just needs to say “ok” sometimes when we talk and it’s like he physically can’t. Must argue every little thing. I seem to remember my grandma complaining about that with me, so this is my penance.
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Post by oreobitsy on Apr 7, 2021 18:11:51 GMT -6
Lol. Today I told him he could only use the water blaster on things, not people or dogs. He argued that our dog is a thing.
I was going to make a list of list we argued about today but it is end of day and I have no desire to rethink all my mental battles.
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Post by elle on Apr 7, 2021 18:57:29 GMT -6
Those with 2nd graders, are your kids starting to want to crave more alone time? DD1 is 7.5 and I feel like we're going through some huge developmental thing right now. Definitely pre-tween feeling. Moody, wanting more alone time, wanting to try things like vegetarianism. It's like bam, where did my little kid go? ETA also privacy. I know this is pretty normal, but it was like a sudden shift I was not prepared for. Mine is in a very argumentative, contradictory space. He can spend hours with legos alone but also has a lot of backtalk. If I say the sky is blue, he’d say “No, there is white too from the clouds.” He started riding his bike solo with a friend to school and I think he thinks the world is his oyster. Sending you lots of patience and ability to bite your tongue, two things I am lacking right now with mine. So. It really does not bode well for me that my four year old is already this way with the contradictory attitude/back talk, does it.
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Post by elle on Apr 7, 2021 18:58:26 GMT -6
Sending out good thoughts to your grandma jaygee. ❤
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Post by snowyowl on Apr 7, 2021 20:07:54 GMT -6
Aaaaah fuck a parent of one of my former but recent students sent me a Facebook message and he’s either hitting on me or got hacked.
Kill me now.
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Post by addymac on Apr 7, 2021 20:12:31 GMT -6
Oh no jaygee I’m sorry! I hope she cns get out of there quickly and her pain get controlled quickly
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Post by jaygee on Apr 7, 2021 20:49:32 GMT -6
I guess it’s gravity challenged grandma day. As we were starting dinner H got the call that his grandma fell and the paramedics were with her. It sounds like she might avoid a trip to the ER. Really hoping she does because if she goes, H will have to go.
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Post by clucky on Apr 7, 2021 20:54:04 GMT -6
jaygee sending good thoughts her way. Hope she heals quickly.
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Post by clucky on Apr 7, 2021 20:54:56 GMT -6
Oh goodness. Make that times two.
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Post by snowyowl on Apr 7, 2021 21:13:39 GMT -6
I’m sorry, jaygee, I hope both grandmas are ok ❤️
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 22:20:57 GMT -6
I guess it’s gravity challenged grandma day. As we were starting dinner H got the call that his grandma fell and the paramedics were with her. It sounds like she might avoid a trip to the ER. Really hoping she does because if she goes, H will have to go. Oh no! Settle down, grandmas!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 22:22:07 GMT -6
Mine is in a very argumentative, contradictory space. He can spend hours with legos alone but also has a lot of backtalk. If I say the sky is blue, he’d say “No, there is white too from the clouds.” He started riding his bike solo with a friend to school and I think he thinks the world is his oyster. Sending you lots of patience and ability to bite your tongue, two things I am lacking right now with mine. So. It really does not bode well for me that my four year old is already this way with the contradictory attitude/back talk, does it. Ah I think that’s just a 4yo thing. Then they’re pretty sweet for a couple of years before the attitude hits again. Then they calm down again. 😂 Such is the parenting roller coaster.
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Post by jaygee on Apr 7, 2021 22:24:25 GMT -6
Phew H’s grandma didn’t have to go to the ER so good news on that front at least.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 22:26:27 GMT -6
So, I’m really starting to think seriously about homeschooling. Ack. I’ve decided to ease into it with some science and social studies, since he hasn’t got as much of that as I would like this year. I basically change my mind every minute on whether he’ll go back to school in the fall, so I figured since that’s far away will give partial homeschool a try in the meantime and see how it goes. He’ll finish out the school year distance learning with my extras added in. I’m still undecided on summer programs too but in any case I’d probably still continue to supplement. Hopefully it will help us figure out if this could work long term. Then I’d have to work on convincing H, most likely.
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