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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/5/2008 7:08:38 PM
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It's a blessing and a curse. Well, let's say, in the beginning (first couple of weeks) it was good. We were busy, but then harvest hits and football starts and we aren't doing so hot. However, for the past two years God has led us in every decision and every move we've made and this has been one of them.
Sorry for that little complaint session. God is good, we love running the restaurant. We have had 100% positive feedback from those who have eaten our food. I have taken some pictures of the food and will post them somewhere. (hmm, not sure where the best place is for that) Anyway, I'd say it is going well. We aren't getting as much business as we'd like, but we still see new people coming in and we have many repeat customers too.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 9:17:45 AM
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Hi Kath. It has been a long time.
We bought a house and moved over the summer. It is not the easiest thing in the world, but it feels so good to be in our own house! And I'm really glad we got in at a good time, market-wise. We were going to wait until next year, but a realtor friend convinced us that this was the time. It's a nice little town where we can walk down to the main street and there are lots of kids. We're pretty happy.
We are in the same school district, but different schools. I've been impressed with the elementary school. It seems like a great atmosphere and the PTO is really involved in school events. The intermedite school, 5-6 grades, is not as impressive. It's a fine school, but I think the other intermediate has more to offer. We really tried to find a house that wouldn't mean a school switch for Han, but it just didn't work out. Next year, both schools merge to the middle school for 7-8 grades and I told him he'll know everyone then since he's been to both schools! I know he misses his old school and friends, but there are a few kids here he knows from soccer and he's never had a problem making friends. He 's a trooper.
Garsy, sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope things are less stressful this week. Do you have a paid position at the school this year or are you volunteering?
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 9:28:13 AM
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Garsy, sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope things are less stressful this week. Do you have a paid position at the school this year or are you volunteering?
Nope not yet. Our school district is going through some SERIOUS budget cuts and have cut pretty much ALL the classroom aide positions. There are 2 aides at the elementary school where my kids are that work specifically with 2 special needs kids and 1 that works 10-12 hours a week in full day kindergarten. We also have 2 special needs aides that work within the special needs classroom with one teacher. We used to have 2 teachers there and 3 aides. We used to have 5 noon monitors and are down to two with these special needs aides and the librarian and guidance counselor picking up the slack. And they cut ALL science specialist across the board in ALL elementary schools in our district. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!
But anyway. The doctors I guess seem pretty optimistic about being able to take care of FIL's cancer relatively easily.
Hubby and I are at least speaking without yelling at each other and we've both apologized to each other.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 10:22:36 AM
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DD got home Friday night from her Washington, DC trip. She talked up a storm until 1:30 am, she had a great time and kept thanking me for spending the money to let her go.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 10:44:09 AM
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Hubby and I are at least speaking without yelling at each other and we've both apologized to each other.
Glad to hear that - and I hear that... 
We aren't going to mention Church. I insisted we HAD TO GO SOMEWHERE this weekend. Poppa and I spent a lot of time talking about why we weren't without deciding WHERE. At 8:30 Saturday night, I asked him if we were going in the morning and he said "the kids would have needed to shower" Past tense. "Or we'd have to get up early" I said OK and that was that.
Next morning, he got up and started reading the internet. I started cleaning the kitchen and working with two kids on badges. I planned lunch and started cooking. BigBee slept until almost 10.
Meanwhile, we have a blooming mold problem. I looked up what to use and he found it at Home Depot. We decided to go after lunch. One kid showered, he and I cleaned up and we could go. Got groceries, got mold stuff, got home by 5:30.
He turned on the tv to watch the end of the race. I started supper, put away groceries, worked on homework, fed the kids and got the other one in the shower. He watched the post-race, the pre-game, the game...
And that's not to say he didn't help with stuff. He checked the meat, he washed a pan, he worked with BigBee on something but he is so tired, he just sits and let himself veg-out (vegges? Vegs??? how do you spell that???)
And, I'm on the computer too. I'll admit it. I watch tv too. But, I told him this morning I felt like that was what he accomplished yesterday, everything else was 'worked on'
The mold needs sprayed. The porch needs cleaned off.
We are having teenage problems I can't fix and I can't help but think that being in church would help. It is more than loving God, teaching the Bible, showing Christ to the kids and to others. There is no worship in our home. There is no community.
I don't want to church in this specific town. Why not? Because I already 'lost' that battle of politics and I don't want to deal with it. He wants a specific denomination. Fine, I found a congregation that offers things for kids, service EARLY in the morning (which is nice when you need to be somewhere at 1pm) and is the denomination he wants. He said it is too far to drive.
He found a church that is nearby, has kids we like and is not the denomination he wants. I don't want to go there because I know he won't be happy and he will stop supporting our participation. He then said our old church.  I hate to keep reminding him WHY it is our old church.   It is a people thing. It is his wifey's problem. And I said that he can take the kids, and I'll go elsewhere. He nixed that too.
But, that is where this started. We changed because of the and he learned I wasn't planning on joining the new church. I was happy going, but wasn't taking a class. He could take it if he wanted to. He wouldn't go every week because sometimes things come up and I hated going without him and when I suggested that he go do something without me, he stopped waking me up in the morning. He would be up until 2 or 3 watching tv, and I'd say something about going to bed and he'd say he already decided he wasn't going because he'd be tired. And then he'd let me sleep too.
WOW, I don't know where that all came from. I was thinking about Poppa not doing things with the kids and leaving it for me because of a GAME (that I'd like to watch too ) and that is what came out of my fingers.
Thanks for listening.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 12:07:53 PM
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Mommabee, it's hard to find a church for the whole family. I'll be praying for you.
We're kind of in the same boat only we're both still attending. We both want something smaller, but the kids are happy in their groups.
Garsy, are you working at the school this year? Sorry if I missed that in the Sept. thread. I've been thinking about going over to our elemtary school to see if they need help, but I keep putting it off.
Kath, did you find help for Mike?
I have a friend who's child has Aspergers and he really needs an aide. but the district is sitting on their butts right now. He had one in elemetary, but I guess the jr hi is different .
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 12:58:13 PM
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(((HUGS))) about the bickering Garsy. I know how it feels.
And somehow I never noticed that we have two kids the same age too (2nd grade and 4th grade). Heh.
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We aren't going to mention Church.
Mbee, sorry if maybe you've touched on this before and I missed it, but is there a reason that you and the kids can't go alone? I know that's not an ideal solution, but I'm willing to bet it wouldn't be long before Pbee's conscience was ****ing him too much that his wife and kids were attending church weekly while he sat at home, and he'd start making an effort to go. Hubby doesn't attend church with us right now because of his work schedule (he works 7 pm - 7 am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights) but he hates not being able to go except on holidays, and it just reinforces for him that he needs to push for a different schedule once he's out of school. I do buy a cd for him each week so he can at least listen to the sermons.
Nathan aced his spelling test last week, I was so proud. He was starting to bring home 60s and 65s on his spelling tests again (he gets really confused on the sounds that are the same but spelled differently - like new, too, blue) so I started writing out his spelling list and taping it to his wall for him to read over each night again. We also do a couple of practice tests at home during the week before his real test at school on Thursday. He's getting so much more proficient at reading now, that's a milestone for him. He used to hate taking the time to sit down and read thru a book.
Dana is still working on teaching Jacob to read. He can now write his "nikkel" (initial) and recognizes A, C, D, J, T, X (and maybe some others off and on) on sight. Not bad for having just turned four, I think. Heh, he has a little mask on a stick that he made at VBS this summer, that got the top torn off. He drew angry eyebrows on it a few minutes ago and told me his face was mad because it's broken.
Dana noticed a sign on a local mexican restaurant that said kids under 10 eat free on Tuesday nights. She said we need to go there soon, because after December she will be 10 and can't eat free anymore. *gulp* Double digits. My baby's growing up on me. 
ETA - Didn't realize p-r-i-c-k-ing would get starred out. 
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 1:36:44 PM
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We have already gone without him - he started going with us and was really involved and then we had THE PROBLEM and went elsewhere.
I remember announcing that I was expecting DeeDee and someone asking if 'the baby's father' was excited. Umm, yes, my HUSBAND is. I remember telling Poppa that if he couldn't come and give me a hand, I was hiring the teenagers to watch the kids while I sat in the choir loft.
I don't know what it is.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 1:39:22 PM
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I'm working at the school - just not getting paid for it. Everything is still volunteer. AT most I'm there 2 full days and one half day a week. I'm there all day on Fridays, every Friday. Then I help out in the art room every third Wednesday morning and the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons. Basically that means there are some weeks when I'm in the building 3 days and some weeks, like this week when I'm there only on Fridays. I know the third Wednesday thing sounds strange but that's how the carpool works out for Aryn and 5th grade choir.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 10:58:14 PM
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O.K. I've decided I don't want to be a mommy any more, where do I go to resign? I've got two with ear infections (I know they are twins but do they have to do EVERYTHING together) my 13yo can't seem to get herself together. Tell me why it take 1 1/2 -2 hours for her to get ready for school?! Then she can't keep her school work together...arg. DH's MS is flaring up so he's not much help, I wind up taking care of him.
My 13 yo goes to a magnet program for performing arts, and all the cost for choir uniforms and their big trip are bad enough. Now the entire 8th grade is going on a field trip that costs $50. I give up!!!
O.K. I feel better now thanks for letting me rant
Kim Q
Nebraska has a new Safe Haven law and it covers kids to age 18. I guess someone already came into the state and dropped off their five kids. But you better hurry before they get too many kids and have to change the law.
Hi everybody!!! I have been so busy lately it isn't even funny. We are struggling with our Chinese son because while he is a wonderful boy, he simply hates school and doesn't see a point. We even tried to explain to him that if he gets sent home because of bad grades how it would disgrace his family. I think that he finally realized this is for real and is having a hard time. It sounds like his mom did alot for him at home and here, he has to do alot on his own.
My other kids are being themselves. One minute we are pulling them apart, then the next minute, they love eachother to death.
But tonight, Kayla (the 4 year old) was talking to DH and he asked her if she knew how good he was, and her answer was "good enough to shave a racoon") I don't know what goes on in that curly little head of hers, but I am pretty sure that most times that is a good thing.
I hope everybody is well. Garcy, sorry about the job. Things are tight all over. I have had to do my family budget at least three times in the past month. I just hope that something happens soon.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/6/2008 11:11:16 PM
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Good news on the job front for Brian - as of right now it appears that he is going to be spared being laid off this time around. I guess several people have taken early retirement or voluntary lay-off. It just means that when those that are taking voluntary return next April or May, there may be a possibility of another summer without work, at least for a couple months.
Kayla's comment reminds me of stuff my Zoe used to and sometimes STILL will say.
Ty decided he wanted to go to the first night of auditions so I took him in for those tonight. The kids and I then spent about an hour and a half at the library, before picking him up.
Blessings,
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 12:25:35 AM
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Good news on the job front for Brian - as of right now it appears that he is going to be spared being laid off this time around. I guess several people have taken early retirement or voluntary lay-off. It just means that when those that are taking voluntary return next April or May, there may be a possibility of another summer without work, at least for a couple months.
Kayla's comment reminds me of stuff my Zoe used to and sometimes STILL will say.
Ty decided he wanted to go to the first night of auditions so I took him in for those tonight. The kids and I then spent about an hour and a half at the library, before picking him up.
Blessings,
Garsy
I am so glad to hear that Garsy. I've been praying.
Love ya,
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 12:33:45 AM
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Hi all!
Praying for the needs mentioned.
I go in tomorrow morning for a breast biopsy; prayers would be appreciated for that. 9:45 central time is the appointment.
My 11 year old apparently had a good week at school last week; he got his 20 minutes of free time that was promised if he kept up on his work. I'm glad he had some success in that area.
Dee
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 7:26:47 AM
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Praying Dee
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 7:27:19 AM
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Dee, sorry to hear you have to go through a biopsy. Let us know your results. I will be praying for you and thinking of you this morning.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 7:47:57 AM
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2nd post
I think I like DeeDee's teacher. Not so happy with the other two. There is an attitude I don't like, and we have at least 2 teachers in school with it. DeeDee has one for science.
And I can't quite put my finger on it.
I want to know something...why is it that a woman can go to work as a teacher and be a WOHM but if she homeschools and teaches the same type of material, same age group of kids, she is a SAHM????
I want to know something else...why am I expected to admire a single parent lived at home with granny raising the kid(s) until the single parent finishes college and then can save up their income for deposits and what-not because they did it 'on their own' but no one recognizes the woman who raises kids, works and goes to school at the same time if she is married because she 'had help.' And that isn't directed at CW, but an IRL situation.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 8:45:18 AM
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Garsy, glad things are good, for now anyway.
Dee, hope all goes well this morning. Praying.
Tracy, I love those random kid-isms. They are not afraid to tell you exactly what they're thinking, whether it makes sense or not!
So we got an odd notice about a pumpkin picking field trip at the preschool. The first paragraph says all parents are invited. The next paragraph says there is no transportation from the school and that parents must accompany children. So basically one of us has to go, which is fine, but it seems like that could have been worded better.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 10:54:47 AM
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Praying for you Dee. Definitely let us know how things go!
Bee - I wish I had the answers for you. Quite honestly - I think more credit needs to be given to Granny in your second example! If it weren't for Granny acting much like a parent to those grandbabies - Miss Single Mom wouldn't be able to do it all either. The teacher one - I'm not sure but could it have something to do with the WOHM and teaching other peoples kids, as opposed to teaching your own?
Sat down and paid a LOT of bills today including some medical ones from when Brian was in the hospital in June. Now the only ones, other then the monthlies, we have currently are what we like to call the "Big Three" The hospital, the ER, and the Cardiologist. So we start whittling away at those a little bit every month and then do some big payments when our tax returns come in January or February. Maybe now we can start putting a little into savings again. It does feel so good to know that so much of that medical debt is taken care of.
We are going to start winterizing the house this weekend. I need to buy some weather stripping and some of that window plastic and a little bit of insulation to wrap around our water pump so it doesn't freeze up on us and a piece of drywall or something to close up the attic entrance. We are also considering going to an electric hot water heater instead of our gas one. Got to price those this weekend too. I've got a $13 rebate check sitting on my desk from Menards so well use that to get some of the stuff.
Ethan is only $20 or so away from his goal popcorn wise! I'm going to be SO glad when he's done with this this year.
Blessings,
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 11:11:48 AM
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I thought my first question was along the lines of why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway...
I get annoyed that it seems that in our community we are expected to rally and support single moms, even when they are getting support checks from dad but no one seems to help couples.
Just for the record, last night, between 4pm & 10pm, the hive managed to...
- DeeDee - Go to piano, eat supper, do homework at the scout meeting and laundrymat, fold clothes and unload van
- BigBee - Do homework, help gather & sort clothes, load the van, go to scouts & plan campout, fold clothes (why doesn't that say TRUMPET?!?!) and unload van
- PBee - Sort clothes, load the van, prepare / lead scout meeting, dry and fold clothes (it is a pain to move wet clothes) check homework, unload van.
- MBee - Drive DeeDee to piano, cook supper, book park for a campout, gather & help sort clothes, fix Zune, Wash, dry & fold clothes, pay bills and update troop blog
And folks wonder why I'm tired today.
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 11:33:59 AM
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Hello, everyone. We've all been so busy lately, and it seems folks here at PPS have, too.
Prayers for all who requested them ....
Mbee, sometimes I wonder those same things you do. We do tend to apply different labels to some similar ideas, don't we?
Our update: Band contests every Saturday, work, studying, church ... whew ... I'll be glad when November gets here.
B is in the fall school play, as well as band. He has a couple of small parts, one follows the other pretty quickly. His basic costume is blue jeans and shirt, he'll just have to add an accessory or two for each character.
S is struggling with Algebra. Her dyslexia is making it hard to deal with some of the concepts. She's spent some time working with her teacher in the afternoons, which has helped. She made an 80 on her last test - a big improvement on the 40 she had on the prior test. At least these tests aren't major grades this grading period.
K wants to do dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, and anything else she can dream up. I'd like to allow her to do something, but money is tight right now. The Y program on gymnastics isn't being offered right now, and it was one of my options. They only required one outfit and was 1/2 price compared to the local studio offerings, which also require a couple of outfits.
Fundraising, ugh! We've done the senior class, the JROTC, the elementary school, now the band. I wish, wish, wish there was a way to spread these out better.
Okay, back to work. 
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RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/7/2008 11:37:50 AM
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Are your band contests marching band shows or something else?
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