Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, April 9

[faerywings]

GooooOd morning!
OMG I am loving the weather here in NJ- we hit 70* yesterday and will go up to 73*-ish today. I still prefer it to be hotter, but I will take this weather any day. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!

And spring cleaning fever hits-- I have two bags of clothes and shoes to be donated to the school. Threw out a garbage bag of stale cereal, rock hard raisins, a jar of salsa... it feels so good even though it doesn't *look* like I did anything.
I also got to do a couple of hours of yard work. Off to work for my MIL today to do the same. I'll be hurting for sure-- but as I always say- I am going to hurt one way or the other, I might as well make it a "good" hurt. (one that is from being productive and from something that I enjoy). One of these days (years, maybe) I will learn how to better pace myself, rather then keeping moving until I can't. LOL Its a learning process... eh?


Tip On Tuesday:
This might seem obvious-- but this is a good tip for parents of younger kids. If you want to talk to your teens-- really get into whatever it is that they are into. Scott and I have always had super, intense, sometimes heated conversations about politics and the environment and current events. I think that is one reason why we are so close-- that he knows that he can talk to me about sensitive issues and I will listen. (don't' always agree and sometimes I say stuff and then need to work it out better- but we both do that).
with Cait is was harder- until a few months ago. She started getting me into her music (my inspiration for my Lyric Challenge here this month!!). She started sharing stuff about her "Band Guys" the meanings behind the music- and now we seem to have so much more to talk about and they are all amazing starting points for real ife discussions. Yesterday I looked up the lyrics of a song that this guy wrote about his mom who died when he was 17 and how he hopes she is proud of him. On our walk, we talked about that and how hard it is to lose someone and how people shouldn't judge others by how they look. Band Guy is heavily tattooed, lead singer in a metalcore band, looks like a bad a$$, but needs his mom to see him and be proud.

Anyway-- like I said, it sounds like common sense but sometimes I think (I know I have done this) we see the kids as unreachable with their loud music, weird clothes or whatever the generations do that is different from us.

Its also nice when your dd makes a folder of cute band guys photos and names it "For Mommy" and shares it on your computer.

 

[faerywings]

I have to get in the shower, but will try to get back for personals ASAP!!!

(yes, I am running late, as always....... LOL)

 

[LSlycord]

Running late here as well. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement ladies! I especially love the Mommery term...totally explains my life. If I can just get through the casino nonsense...May 7th vote...I hope that I can be back here on a more regular basis!

Slept with the windows open here last night...how that makes me smile! Had to get up and close them because of a thunder storm but I'll take what I can get. Might get snow flurries later this week. Boo Hiss!

I will try to get back tonight for personals.

 

[LaurieW]

morning O fam- just finished my workout- did a strength workout that kicked my butt- whew- but I kept thinking of my swimsuit less than 30 days away- oh I so can't wait, not by the beach, but near enough to water- bay side and can easily get to the beach! I can't sit still long enough to tan anyways!! OH my husband totally surprised me and said- he might go tanning (WTH) before we go so he doesn't get burned on the golf course- you have to understand this is beyond out of character for him!

 

[faerywings]

back for a few- it is a Jump Start Day-- the boy I babysit for is signed up for standardized testing prep- 2 times a week he has to go in to school at 8 am. (@#$@^* is how I feel about standardized testing)-- but I have to get him out early and then I am off to work from there. I hate rushed mornings... :/ meh.

but I am here for a few-

Hi Linda S and Lauire!
Linda- less then 4 weeks-- how is the mood on the street about the vote?
Laurie- you are going to look F-I-N-E, fine !!!!!! And tanning for your hubby? Wow!

Oh wow, Linda S-- I am surprised-- not that you forgot about a soccer practice, but that you haven't forgotten more of them LOL Your poor dad! hahha!!!

Nana- hahah about googling YOLO... I have to do that quite often too- but as soon as I learn one cool phrase, that one is out and there is a new one in that I have to Google. Did you enjoy the relative quiet yesterday?
So good to hear about the counseling. I was going to ask you how T was doing, she was on my mind after I saw my cousin who is bipolar/addict and is doing so good. I hope that Traci is doing good with the marriage and kids.....


Hi Kristi! we were surprised that we didn't lose any of our break since we lost a whole week after Sandy. But we also go until the end of June..... yuck.

nancy- it was snow flurrying this time last week up here! Crazy!! But I love this and will take it as long as I can get it. Hope you do to!

Trudy- I hope that the job comes through but that they let you take off as much time as you need.

Cynthia, I will look into Photobox and see if they ship to US. I ended up resizing th eone page that was very obviously cut off and the rest-- its close enough! Thank you for sharing the Peron information- she sounds liek she was very aspirational-- and what a touching thing to see your daughter play that!! Hugs!!

Phyllis- hope your weather is as nice as it is here! Yay for screens- my cats, especially merlin are loving the open windows!

Angela- hugs and good luck with the test results. Keep in mind that IQ tests only measure one very small part of a person-- and the most important part is the heart-- which is immeasurable.
xoxo

Tery- thinking of you-- sending Calm Thoughts as you deal withthe care team.


Really gotta run, sorry for typos

love you all!!
(including you lurkers ound: )

 

[whatnext]

Chris, you are the sweetest Mommy ever. i hope your kids always appreciate how hard you try to be the best mom possible. i also laughed out loud at THIS:

-but as I always say- I am going to hurt one way or the other, I might as well make it a "good" hurt.

i just said a version of this to Hubby on Sunday, when he was looking at me hauling giant tree limbs around and wondering how i was going to feel later. i was somewhat less eloquent than you. i told him that i feel like S^%# anyway, so might as well get something DONE while feeling like S^%#.

Linda, i put in some screens yesterday, but ended up,closing the windows before bed. it is NICE to have 70 degrees AT LAST!! :cheer2:

Laurie, just thinking about weight training gives me a headache. where are you guys going for Beachtime? i can't remember.

today, ironing dress shirts and taking a break from that at TJ Maxx and Kohl's. another day of thrilling adventure for me!

have a great one, O-zies!

 

[Alegna]

Well we got the results today (and yes Chris you're right and I know other things are more important ). They had a perfect average score and I'm so happy with it :biggrin1:
There were still some issues, particularly for Nik who has poor concentration and short attention span .... but still I'm happy with the results. Now school has to observe Nik to see if he doesn't understands everything what is said because of his poor concentration or that his poor concentration comes from not understanding everything what is said.
They will have to give him shorter instructions and more relaxtime in between the assignments he has to do.

Now I'm off to read and catch up with all that I missed :wave:

 

[whatnext]

great news, Alegna!!

 

[Alegna]

Terry, I hope everything will go ok at the hospital, good luck with that!

Sounds like you had a busy day yesterday Laurie

Ow that is nice Cynthia you went out again and that it went ok! Wonderful you get to see the show again, can't wait to see photo's (and video)!

Nana that is good news the counseling has started, I hope it will help well!! And I hope you and the kids slept better last night and you're not cranky anymore!

Linda that can happen and especially when you're busy that you forget something. I hope Brian will find a new job with better hours!

Never got to say that I love the photo's you placed in the weekend thread Trudy, so gorgeous!!

Have fun on your break Phylis and I hope your ironing doesn't take long (I hate it so I never do it)

You have done a lot Chris, hopefully you don't have much pain from it!

And Kristy I saw a new siggy, beautiful! So shop problems solved??

Have a great day girls ::grouphug

 

[nancyr]

good morning - cant wait to open windows - the temp should be up near 80. Made chili for dinner it was yummy - got our recycling ready for my husband who took everything out this morning - had a great walk. Tonight I am off to an autograph signing by my favorite NJ Devil Patrick Elias. Should be fun really fun!

Chris I totally agree that talking to your kids about their interests really jump starts conversations. I have been introduced to many new bands by one son and been introduced to WarHammer books by the other. But it really is fun to see them so excited about what they like.

Linda good luck with the May vote!

Laurie you are going to look fine but dont forget to wear sunscreen!

Phylis my mother made ironing a "chore" my sister and I had to do each week, I have never since been able to see it as anything else.

Have a great day all!

 

[whatnext]

that's funny, Nancy. my Mom made us iron, too, but i ended up LIKING it!! i think it's the clarity of the job. you spend the time, you do the job, you have an ironed shirt at the end. no complications! (usually.)

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... It was a lovely day yesterday, but today they are calling for :rain: glad I got my walk in yesterday, the cherry trees are in bloom everywhere and the air smells so sweet! My favourite time of year, good thing that I do not suffer from hay fever, because the pollen is thick and is piling up on my back deck, gotta get the blower out later and clean it off. Well I had one job to do here at the "O" yesterday and I forgot :doh: I even had a post it note to remind me!! WTH is wrong with my brain!! So sorry everyone, no gallery spotlight in the Haps newsletter today. I did manage to finish off my resume and have decided that if the bank will not agree to time off for me to help out with grandbaby #3 then I will just not look for work until after summer. Even hubby is ok with that. The Banks are always looking for part time workers and they should be needing them when the students go back to school in the fall.

Chris - So happy that you got to be outside and hopefully you won't be hurting too much after your day of yard work at your MIL's So heartwarming when you can actually have a great conversation with your kids!! You are an amazing Mom!! lots of moms don't care if they don't connect with their kids, I can't imagine it, but I know lots of them that are like that. Your children are very fortunate that you care so much!! You rock!! :rockon:

Laurie - Sounds like a great workout you had this morning! Hope the swimsuit fits!! I am sure you will look great in it! Funny that your hubby is suddenly worried about burning, but I suppose that is a good thing!

Phylis - How great that you get to open windows finally!! Your day sounds like mine will be today with a run to Walmart (I hate Walmart!!) I need a few things that I would normally pick up at work, but I refuse to enter that Store again for a long time!! Then perhaps cleaning some windows , not my favourite job. A thrilling day for me also

Angela - What wonderful news!! I am so happy for you! I am sure that your children will do just fine in school!! Glad that you liked the photos, hope they brightened your day!

Nancy - Have a great time at the autograph signing! Take lots of pictures!! Sounds like you are very connected with your kids too!! How wonderful! Watched the Bruins kick butt last night, hubby was very happy!! Why couldn't they play like that against those darn Montreal Canadians??

Well O-zzies I gotta get me some breakfast and get to the store, having the In-laws for dinner tomorrow night and then taking them to the Buddy Holly Story for FIL's birthday gift, it should be fun as they both will love the music! Have a great day everyone! :wave:

 

[Kiliki]

kids last day of school here is May 21st they start again August 18th or something like that....


and good morning all....I am forcing myself out of my depression and low point and making myself get back into my exercise routine!!! I stepped on the scale and did not like what I saw, while I know most of that is just water weight...I am probably about 3-5lbs up from where I was...and probably about 10lbs from where I really want to be!!! I can do this in the next 3.5 weeks before hubby gets home!!!!

 

[MrsPeel]

From yesterday:

Phyllis : she is still until tomorrow , in a professional venue. Is called the Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) and is very well know, they are a charity to help young actors get work, so they produce musicals with the whole west end thing: hair & make up, costumes, not an orchestra but a band, and lots of casting directors & producers from the West End (which would be the London;'s Broadway) come to see the performances…
Tim Rice (who write Evita with Lloyd Webber) sent them an email, saying he heard through the theatrical grape vine they were putting Evita on, wishing them the best and blah blah… and yes!!!! musicals are the very best!!! yay!!! love that you like them

Trudy: thanks , yes, is an amazing feeling, and the plus that, because she is working apart from studying, the things we were arguing about (like smoking & drinking) have no space in her life….I really need to keep her working LOL
I'm so glad you girls like musicals!!!!

Angela, I m not a church goer, but I think Old Guy listens to my prayers, and you are included in them hoping for the best Hugggzz

Laurie, hope everything gets sorted to your best, even if not stop working, at least a smooth flowing…


Chris, I got tired just by reading your spring cleaning LOL you wanna come over to mine? I cook (very well) can make you food if you spring clean my place LOL

Regarding the teen thing: yes, is a great tip, and even though it does sound like common sense, lots of parents overlook it….but, I have to say, for those of you who have teens or kids that will be teens, one thing to bury in mind:

doesn't matter how much you share (Sarita & I always shared music taste, she shows me new people, we go theatre, museums, travel together and she loves every minute, I know all her passwords, am in her Facebook & Twitter (as long as I don't embarrass her LOL) and so on….but still…rebellion is in the adolescence nature.
I 'm talking thinking about what it was for me and what I experienced with my friends who had kids before me and what am going through now….
I thought I was a rebel because my mum didn't support my choices then…but I have supported all Sarita's choices and she still …well, lets say the worse you can do is not allow something… the more you tell them no, the more they will want to make it… I don't want to take up the whole evening on this, but is something that concerns me this very minute…. but if there is one thing I learned is: yes, it will always be easier if they feel you are supporting them and have the same likes, up to a certain point, because that will facilitate dialogue, which is the most important, but even so…the most you can do is love them and try talking to them, there will be times they wont listen, because they think we know nothing, we are not the net/electronic generation and we are ridiculous .LOL but some of it will indeed sink in…
the rest?
they need to grow up, make their own mistakes…ono thing my friends, my doctor & teachers tell me is true: we have given them the tools for life, now is time they go use them….and some of them will go into bad periods, but in most cases is a phase, so one has to be patient and …put up with it LOL


LIndaS : I too am adopting the MOMERY thing!!!! LOVE it Phyllis, just great!!!!
hope you get to keep some nice weather Linda, here there is not even a hint of hope for spring… what are you voting on?

Laurie, so great you are going on a holiday!!!! LOL at the tuning husband…..

Chris: boo to waking up earlier…

Phyllis you cracked me up with your version of good hurt/bad hurt LOL

Angela: SO SO good got hear you had good results….. hugggzzzz

Trudy…you know I thought it was me….the thing about the Spotlight in the Haps…I thought maybe I was confused and it didn't shoo every time…good to know am not loosing it completely LOL

KIliki, hope you get to loose what you want before hubby gets back! I came out of a depression spot in January, and the diet I had to start for diabetes wasn't all that restrictive and I lost a kilo a week…not sure how it convert in pounds but it was quiet an achievement for me… I have some recipes if you want them, and meals plans too

OK, girls, to finish, I posted something on Facebook along the lines of what I posted yesterday in the other thread, a HUGE thank you to you all here, some of you have gone out of your way and took time to help me, and the designers are FAB….I m not sure how can I put into words the fact that you help with my health issues though all this affection and attention, so, once again, thanks SO much.

will try go around gallery but if not tonight tomorrow for sure
Huggggzzzz

 

[hondachicc]

Hi ladies....

Okay....I am running low on fuel....the nightmares have been going strong for a week now.....my sleep has been very little....I am tired, cranky and praying for an answer!! I did some reading today and decided to try something...A spray bottle filled with water and some vanilla....I told Jesse is was a recipe for Liquid Dream Catcher...he deduces on his own that this must catch all the nightmares and let him sleep peacefully.....so......we sprayed a few squirts when he went to bed and we shall see if it works....FINGERS CROSSED!!! w/eyes very heavy!!!


Yesterday.....I spent two hours with the councilor yesterday....I really really like her!! We start with the kids next week and will go once a week....she is going to do Play Therapy with them to start. I have heard this is awesome for kids going through similar situations as J & J. I think the kids will like her as well.


Poor Jaiden has been fussy and cranky for two days now..she is having meltdowns from about 3pm until bedtime.... a sleepless, cranky Nana and a screaming cranky Jaiden do not mix well :cry:


I really do believe this all stems from seeing their Mother three days last week. I think a lot of old memories have been brought to the surface...not to mention they are afraid she will disappear again.


Oh and the other depressing thing...today we went to Walmart....$382 :faint2: However....for those of you trying to figure out ways to save money at the Grocery store... This is a good thing....I am going shopping once a month...stocking up and then only making one small trip a couple of weeks later (other than fresh bread and milk every week)....I have spent a lot less money the last 4 months doing it this way. We were spending roughly 600-650 a month before....I have cut it back to 500 or less YAYAYAYAY!!! :dance:


Okay...I am off and heading to bed very shortly...kids are asleep and I think I better be too!!