The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I just mopped and hand dried my front porch. Yes, really. It's the only way to get the dirt off of it and make it presentable. I'm still not abandoning the idea of putting this place up for sale, despite FIL's illness.

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Not tomorrow Fen. We are going to do a Tuesday Thursday schedule. I will probably be sore. But I will do my cardio tomorrow. He is going to do workouts where I do big muscle groups Tues and Thursday and maybe workup a small muscle group workout that I can do on Saturdays. I don't know if you watch Biggest Loser (I don't) but I guess the second place person on there was from this area. He was saying that one thing that reminded him of her with me was that I was like her was that it appeared that I had maintained some amount of decent muscle memory and that unlike other heavy clients of his who have gained weight gradually or who had always been heavy that there was a very defined before and after like this person (I take it she had an injury or something?), I had the 80 lb pregnancy thing. Of course it makes no difference-- fat is fat-- still gotta lose it though I don't have 80 lbs to lose now it is still fat to lose no matter how it came or how it has to go!

Hand drying?? Wow-- that is ambitious!

Captain Cocky is now playing hockey. The puck just dropped.

My friend explained how to read these test scores. I think I have not been involved enough in certain aspects of the academic part of Luke's school, but then it is up to him to perform, not me to kick his ass in 1st grade like some of these helicopters do. I did not want to turn into my mom though. It is such a balancing act. I just wanted him to start out and not be a hoverer. But it looks like he may be one of these who just wants to get by. I might ask the teacher her thoughts just to file it away. As long as he seems happy. Who knows? I used to be one of those types who had her hand up all the time to give the answer so it is hard for me to identify with someone who would rather not --and I think he would rather not. Sorry-- just babbling

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

ATL - that's such a fine line. He has a long time of schooling ahead of him so you don't want to burn him out. But, you also need to instill in him the responsibility to do his work. Like, I said - a fine line. I wish you luck. I would get so upset when I would go to conference and find out that Casey hadn't turned in homework. :H I was like seriously - all you had to do was turn it in. You're such a great Mom though so I know you'll handle it just fine.

Fennel - I can't believe you washed & dried your porch. I have NEVER heard of such a thing.

Paula - I know that this is such a hard time right now. Getting back to the everyday living. Just keep coming here. We are all here for you & really care. :h:h

Ruby - hope that your mouth & arm are feeling much better. :l

Mama - Glad that's all that it was. Geez - I was thinking the worst.

Sunni - Guess you're still at work. Hope you had a good day.

Bird - did you survive the mufflers? When do the kids get out of school?

Roger - Sorry that you are so tired. It was great to see you last night though.

Tony - where are you hiding? You still having computer problems.

Have a great night/day everyone!!!!! Catch you all tomorrow.

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Nora-- I know. He's in 1st grade!! In 1st grade was the only grade where I actually walked around ignoring the teacher at times! Then my mom got on me and I got all competitive and I was like Reese Weatherspoon in Election (well not always but you get it-- the hand up, ultra gunner type). He always does his homework, but it is not important to him to show that he is smart. And you know how it is. You hide that you are smart, the teachers start thinking you aren't. He won't volunteer answers or go the extra mile-- even when he knows the answer. On these standardized tests he gets in the 99th percentile in vocabulary and math but in things like listening or recitation where he has to recount something-- he just will not bother. But he can define stuff-- very strange. He is engaging and described by the teachers as "popular" (has been since he was small) which is weird-- but yet does not want to be noticed academically.

Okay-- i apologize . I just realized I sound like an idiot talking about a 1st grader like this. Clearly I have been around these hovering parents too much and Mark is not helping. If this was one of Lukes sports we would have a summit in his book. Just ignore me. The release of the lactic acid is warping my brain

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Hey ATL - Do NOT think that you are being silly. I understand completely. The important thing is that you SEE the way things are. You realize that it is the 1st grade. You are going to be able to teach him & guide him without overwhelming him. That is what is so great. You can gently steer him without making him hate school or learning.
(PS - I had a good laugh at your lactic acid comment though :H:H)

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Thanks, Nora. I really appreciate your comments. His best friend who I know is not near the reader Luke is got in the 97th percentile on the entire test-- his mom is the only one of the moms I am sort of friends with and she helped me read the results, she did not Lord it over me or ask to see Lukes but it was easier for her to show me using her sons. I was shocked-- they seem neck and neck but the difference is temperament -- her child wants to be the best at school and is the irritating Tracy Flick type. I know that type. :-)

Anyway, I'll just meet with the teacher and go over it so I can have the knowledge. By the way, I am up because Captain Cocky backed it up. They won the championship and he waltzed in at 3:15 a.m. Sounds exciting too-- down 2 to 0, won with 38 seconds left. Now he will truly be insufferable !

Thanks for letting me air the insecurities peeps. Unfortunately in this division of labor we have going here the schooling and apparently worrying about it is going to fall on me.

I have a headache-- wait-- we didn't lift weights with my head-- that's the only thing I didn't lift with!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

too funny ATL
remember what the pediatrician told me.... "No, Mrs Carson, depsite what the lazy teacher may have implied, your son does NOT have ADHD. He is a BOY, He would rather be outside chasing butterflies at this age than reading....." and my son is in school with a scholarship now......granted it is a community college cause of funds, but it is still school......
YAY CAPTAIN COCKY!!!..I will refain from saying the nasty thought that just popped into my head.
Nora...how did you fare last night???

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Good Morning everyone! Oh - I forgot to post last night...... golly I am so tired this morning. Don't know why I got up really...... my day off today.

I can't remember all the stuff about 1st grade being so important when I was in 1st grade ..... it was fun back then. We didn't have homework either. I don't remember any stress from the first 5-6 years of MY schooling! LOVED what your pediatrician told you jan!!

We were crazy busy at work last night - no idea why - just crazy busy...... I worked my litte tail off.

Hi to everyone when they get here. Back later,

love and hugs, Sun XXX

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I know-- nO homework for us until like maybe 4th grade?? I am tired-- mark fell asleep after waking me after 3 but I could not fall right back-/ I am on the way to the gym now after doing carpool-- I must be a glutton for punishment! The big Bday party is tomorrow at noon-- help me Lord-- all those little boys and bowling, laser tag, balladium, bumper cars. I need a nap thinking of it!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Oh Gosh ATL - rather you than me with the B'day party - i would rather have a root canal!!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

as much as I miss my boys being little...I do NOT miss birthday parties, Chuckie Cheese, and slumber parties.
I DO miss kisses and hugs, Christams with a small child in the house, and falling asleep with them.
Oh, and the hysterical way a little person can look at life....

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Ruby...hope you are feeling better...

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

heading to Orlando in a bit...see ya'll Sunday...be good!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Have a good time jan - behave yourself - I will miss you :h:l

love, Sun XX

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Have a good weekend, Jan.

Heading out to the cabin for the weekend later today. Last week, we got a later than usual start and had to fight some serious traffic- I hope the missus gets home in a timely manner today.

Rubes, how are you doing?