adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Jan 3, 2024 1:39:47 GMT -6
I was not ready at all to go back today. Like literally wanted to cry last night. I completely realized why I was struggling so hard. For the last year I didn’t have an actual break or summer vacation. Or spring break. Yeah I was out of work but it was by no means relaxing and stress free. This was the first break I was calm and relaxed. And I just needed it to be a little longer. We pretty much just had a week and a day off. Our next break isn’t until end of March. (We have one day for MLK and one for President day. ) Oh I also would feel like one week wasn't enough! You have had so much stress and I am sure it was nice to finally get a real break. We normally have two weeks and I love that second week as it's often the most relaxing part. I totally understand. Hugs.
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 7:22:47 GMT -6
Christmas is down and while I miss my tree and the lights it feels good too
DD’s last day of break and I need to do grocery shopping and a target run. Hopefully we can get a final game day in too.
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abs
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Post by abs on Jan 3, 2024 8:11:17 GMT -6
First day back for DD and it was rough. She woke up complaining her stomach hurt. That my sweet child is called anxiety and dread. Ugh. This school year has been rough. Is it summer yet? Our 2.5 week break from junior high drama was wonderful.
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 3, 2024 8:16:22 GMT -6
We are visiting my in laws since my kids go back Monday and there are very few camps this week. We went out with my sister and her H last night without the kids and it was wonderful.
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sweptaway
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 3, 2024 8:18:22 GMT -6
We are predicted to get a little bit of snow on Saturday afternoon/evening- which is great! We haven't had snow in two years and I'd really like some
Except it's also the day we are supposed to have Christmas with my aunt and cousins, two hours away from home- so I am having a little anxiety about that now.
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Post by bobyn on Jan 3, 2024 8:18:53 GMT -6
I’m doing Adrienne’s 30 day yoga challenge — anyone else? I'm not, but I really enjoy her videos. I like her voice.
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sweptaway
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 3, 2024 8:24:47 GMT -6
I’m doing Adrienne’s 30 day yoga challenge — anyone else? I love her videos and I did the first one last night but it was too slow for me when I was really wanting a workout! I know she's easing us in though. I usually do her 30 days in sequence but not 30 days in a row. I just can't get it together.
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 8:26:36 GMT -6
First day back for DD and it was rough. She woke up complaining her stomach hurt. That my sweet child is called anxiety and dread. Ugh. This school year has been rough. Is it summer yet? Our 2.5 week break from junior high drama was wonderful. Yes! Between the homework, the work just getting harder and navigating friends it’s been to much
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abs
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Post by abs on Jan 3, 2024 8:32:58 GMT -6
First day back for DD and it was rough. She woke up complaining her stomach hurt. That my sweet child is called anxiety and dread. Ugh. This school year has been rough. Is it summer yet? Our 2.5 week break from junior high drama was wonderful. Yes! Between the homework, the work just getting harder and navigating friends it’s been to much I’ve heard from multiple people that 7th grade is the worst year and then things get better. Here’s hoping!! It’s been a doozy. We are going to start therapy this month and I hope it helps. She has great friends and does well in school but junior high is still toxic. Too much pressure and meanness. She needs some healthy coping mechanisms.
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 8:43:38 GMT -6
Yes! Between the homework, the work just getting harder and navigating friends it’s been to much I’ve heard from multiple people that 7th grade is the worst year and then things get better. Here’s hoping!! It’s been a doozy. We are going to start therapy this month and I hope it helps. She has great friends and does well in school but junior high is still toxic. Too much pressure and meanness. She needs some healthy coping mechanisms. Yes! She has her core group and honestly even those that are on the “outside” like her but it’s a lot of emotions and we have worked for years with dd about not having to like everyone or do things so everyone likes her etc. Our babies are old! I’m glad she has her friends and 100% agree on the toxicity of 7th grade
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Post by byjove on Jan 3, 2024 8:55:39 GMT -6
I’ve heard from multiple people that 7th grade is the worst year and then things get better. Here’s hoping!! It’s been a doozy. We are going to start therapy this month and I hope it helps. She has great friends and does well in school but junior high is still toxic. Too much pressure and meanness. She needs some healthy coping mechanisms. Yes! She has her core group and honestly even those that are on the “outside” like her but it’s a lot of emotions and we have worked for years with dd about not having to like everyone or do things so everyone likes her etc. Our babies are old! I’m glad she has her friends and 100% agree on the toxicity of 7th grade To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well.
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abs
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Post by abs on Jan 3, 2024 9:03:24 GMT -6
Yes! She has her core group and honestly even those that are on the “outside” like her but it’s a lot of emotions and we have worked for years with dd about not having to like everyone or do things so everyone likes her etc. Our babies are old! I’m glad she has her friends and 100% agree on the toxicity of 7th grade To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well. Middle school is 6-8 for us. 6th grade was actually good. DD found her people and really loved the freedom and extra responsibility. 7th grade seems to be the ramp up of meanness mostly because girls get WAY into boys and drama ensues. Like a lot of drama. DD can’t stand it. For us this is also the year DD has decided A’s aren’t good enough and anything below a 100 means failure and not good enough. Some of the pressure comes from school but a lot of it is just how she’s decided her identity is good grades. Hence why we will be starting therapy because her goals have become unrealistic and she’s beside herself with anything below a 95.
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 9:05:22 GMT -6
Yes! She has her core group and honestly even those that are on the “outside” like her but it’s a lot of emotions and we have worked for years with dd about not having to like everyone or do things so everyone likes her etc. Our babies are old! I’m glad she has her friends and 100% agree on the toxicity of 7th grade To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well. For us it was 6th grade. 6th was a hard transition and navigating friendships and homework but 7th for sure said hold my beer.
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Post by byjove on Jan 3, 2024 9:08:49 GMT -6
To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well. For us it was 6th grade. 6th was a hard transition and navigating friendships and homework but 7th for sure said hold my beer. Fuck lol
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 9:09:20 GMT -6
To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well. Middle school is 6-8 for us. 6th grade was actually good. DD found her people and really loved the freedom and extra responsibility. 7th grade seems to be the ramp up of meanness mostly because girls get WAY into boys and drama ensues. Like a lot of drama. DD can’t stand it. For us this is also the year DD has decided A’s aren’t good enough and anything below a 100 means failure and not good enough. Some of the pressure comes from school but a lot of it is just how she’s decided her identity is good grades. Hence why we will be starting therapy because her goals have become unrealistic and she’s beside herself with anything below a 95. Ugh she is me and I’m so happy that you are getting her therapy. My family didn’t and it hit a point in high school that I was so burnt out and shut down and my mom instead of helping me punished me about my grades. It’s a big reason why even though I wish DD’s c+ in math was higher I don’t say that because I see her doing the work and struggle. I just wish she had the confidence and also the ok to go to the teacher for more help and also tell her friends she can’t do fun things during their free time and go get the help. But also I don’t think the teacher is teaching it good so I’m going to try to find things online to help her myself this quarter. See why I need just 2 more days 😭😭
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Post by angelashly on Jan 3, 2024 9:09:47 GMT -6
For us it was 6th grade. 6th was a hard transition and navigating friendships and homework but 7th for sure said hold my beer. Fuck lol 😭😭
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 3, 2024 9:15:45 GMT -6
Well I'd been feeling pretty good that 6th grade hasn't been as bad as I thought so far
I'm feeling less good now!
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Post by Bluebird on Jan 3, 2024 9:16:47 GMT -6
H and I are in Cabo, and FIL is at our house with DS. He calls last night to tell us the carbon monoxide detector is going off, and he is feeling light headed. We told him to take DS and the dog to a neighbor’s and call 911.
Turns out he didn’t properly open the fireplace flume (it uses natural gas), so the fire department was able to air the house out and clear them to return.
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Post by kayc on Jan 3, 2024 9:20:20 GMT -6
H and I are in Cabo, and FIL is at our house with DS. He calls last night to tell us the carbon monoxide detector is going off, and he is feeling light headed. We told him to take DS and the dog to a neighbor’s and call 911. Turns out he didn’t properly open the fireplace flume (it uses natural gas), so the fire department was able to air the house out and clear them to return. How scary! I’m glad the detector went off and things ended well.
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 3, 2024 9:20:43 GMT -6
H and I are in Cabo, and FIL is at our house with DS. He calls last night to tell us the carbon monoxide detector is going off, and he is feeling light headed. We told him to take DS and the dog to a neighbor’s and call 911. Turns out he didn’t properly open the fireplace flume (it uses natural gas), so the fire department was able to air the house out and clear them to return. Oh my gosh how scary! I am glad everyone was ok and it was an easy fix. I hope you were able to relax after that!
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Post by Rusty Red on Jan 3, 2024 9:29:48 GMT -6
I'm weird, DS went back today and I miss having him here.
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Post by elle on Jan 3, 2024 9:49:13 GMT -6
We are predicted to get a little bit of snow on Saturday afternoon/evening- which is great! We haven't had snow in two years and I'd really like some Except it's also the day we are supposed to have Christmas with my aunt and cousins, two hours away from home- so I am having a little anxiety about that now. We're supposed to get 3-6" this weekend and I'm so excited. I love snow so much. ❄️
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Post by elle on Jan 3, 2024 9:55:23 GMT -6
To best prepare myself, was 6th grade a middle school type situation? Or was 7th grade the year of mixing? DD starts 6th grade next year at a new school, where 6 other ES send kids as well. For us it was 6th grade. 6th was a hard transition and navigating friendships and homework but 7th for sure said hold my beer. So this is telling me that 5th grade is likely to be rough too. In our district things are split into lower elementary (K-4), then upper elementary (5-6), jr high (7-8), and finally high school (9-12).
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Post by elle on Jan 3, 2024 9:56:03 GMT -6
H and I are in Cabo, and FIL is at our house with DS. He calls last night to tell us the carbon monoxide detector is going off, and he is feeling light headed. We told him to take DS and the dog to a neighbor’s and call 911. Turns out he didn’t properly open the fireplace flume (it uses natural gas), so the fire department was able to air the house out and clear them to return. Oh my goodness, I'm glad things got sorted but how scary.
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Post by sudsy on Jan 3, 2024 9:59:43 GMT -6
DD is pumped to go back to school and counting down days. I know this enthusiasm will go away in a year or two once she hits junior high. DS keeps telling me he hates math now. Which initially was super confusing to me because he’s loved math since he was 3-4 years old. He’s telling me it’s because it’s too easy for him and it’s boring. Should I reach out and see if there’s something the school can do to challenge him a bit more? I’d hate to see him lose his love for the subject.
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Post by shamycooler on Jan 3, 2024 10:26:45 GMT -6
i'll be the outlier and say that middle school has been an easy transition and DD has really blossomed there: socially, academically, maturity wise. The only issue we've had is me personally having a conflict with the all new-this-year admin and their inability to adhere to the 504.
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Post by jorkzy on Jan 3, 2024 10:31:24 GMT -6
i'll be the outlier and say that middle school has been an easy transition and DD has really blossomed there: socially, academically, maturity wise. Same here. I was dreading her moving to junior high (our schools are K-6, 7-9, 10-12) but she loves it. Bigger school, new friends, sports, electives. I didn’t love jr high but she has way more confidence (and style, frankly) than I ever did at that age.
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Post by jorkzy on Jan 3, 2024 10:31:46 GMT -6
H and I are in Cabo, and FIL is at our house with DS. He calls last night to tell us the carbon monoxide detector is going off, and he is feeling light headed. We told him to take DS and the dog to a neighbor’s and call 911. Turns out he didn’t properly open the fireplace flume (it uses natural gas), so the fire department was able to air the house out and clear them to return. Omg 😳. Glad it turned out ok!
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elle
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Post by elle on Jan 3, 2024 10:49:29 GMT -6
i'll be the outlier and say that middle school has been an easy transition and DD has really blossomed there: socially, academically, maturity wise. The only issue we've had is me personally having a conflict with the all new-this-year admin and their inability to adhere to the 504. The like is for your dd having a good experience. Boo to the new admin.
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 3, 2024 11:07:48 GMT -6
We are predicted to get a little bit of snow on Saturday afternoon/evening- which is great! We haven't had snow in two years and I'd really like some Except it's also the day we are supposed to have Christmas with my aunt and cousins, two hours away from home- so I am having a little anxiety about that now. We're supposed to get 3-6" this weekend and I'm so excited. I love snow so much. ❄️ Me toooo and we haven't had snow in so long. I just want it to not start until Saturday evening so we can get there and back safely. I *think* we should be good based on what they are currently saying but I am keeping an eye on it. I would love to be able to play in some snow on Sunday, except by us I think it will then be rain
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