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We've hit 71. This is practically shorts and bikini weather for us lmao
Depends. Wind like today, probably not.
Boof head.
Mid 70's here and scattered thunder storms which wouldn't be bad except a few of those storms hit us on the interstate o our way home from his dr visit in Atlanta, and of course on the scariest, most dangerous part of the trip. I'm exhausted, but still chuckling over Dog's water is too cold to freeze. 
Hey, ladies and gents!
45° here and I didn't wear a coat today, either! So happy the nicer weather is headed our way.......Lots of rain, too, however.
Well, I survived.......but, only because my new student couldn't supply proof of residency. They did get it today and he will start Wednesday because we can't talk to anyone at his old school about his placement. Sooooooooooo...........I have 2 more days to worry about this kiddo. After his story/background was told to me today......just hug your kiddos, sickies, mommas and fur babies (maybe husbands/wives, too....lol).......because I don't know that many of us have endured what this poor kid has in his 11 years on this earth.
And heck.......just because I said that .................. you all get a biggggggggggggggggg cyber hug from me!!!
45° here and I didn't wear a coat today, either! So happy the nicer weather is headed our way.......Lots of rain, too, however.
Well, I survived.......but, only because my new student couldn't supply proof of residency. They did get it today and he will start Wednesday because we can't talk to anyone at his old school about his placement. Sooooooooooo...........I have 2 more days to worry about this kiddo. After his story/background was told to me today......just hug your kiddos, sickies, mommas and fur babies (maybe husbands/wives, too....lol).......because I don't know that many of us have endured what this poor kid has in his 11 years on this earth.
And heck.......just because I said that .................. you all get a biggggggggggggggggg cyber hug from me!!!
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That's another question for that other school. The school won't hire someone but there is an agency that we use that provide TSSs (therapeutic support staff) for students that qualify. To get that ball rolling will take a few months.......so, I'm looking at least to the end of May with no help. I'm hoping that just the move and the idea of a small class and kids that aren't as "tough" to bully and such will help. I'm sort of counting on that, actually........but, we'll see.
It's 62 here and I am ready to turn on the AC. But then, I have been doing some indoor physical labor. Pewp is all I can say. I need domestic help.
Hope you can find a way to reach him ((((steph))))
Sometimes that's all a kid like that needs. Seems like the biggest trouble makers often are the ones who need the most understanding, because they haven't had it before. I'm sure you know that better than anyone though.
Speaking of trouble makers, desperately trying to find help for my son. He has needed it for a long time but they won't help you til the kids turn 5. I'm hoping to get something in before school starts but we have a 6 month waiting list at the psychiatrist and behavioral center. I'm praying and doing rain dances and everything that if we can't get help we can at least get the teacher I'm hoping for, because the wrong teacher for my son's first year of school may make or break the rest of his education. It sounds ridiculous to be so serious about it but we are walking on very thin ice with teaching him anything, if the wrong teacher labels him the wrong way, he will shut down and hate everything about school.
It's such a mess and makes me so sad and angry that nothing I do seems to help and no one seems to be able to help us or even care.
It's such a mess and makes me so sad and angry that nothing I do seems to help and no one seems to be able to help us or even care.
i always got along well with the crazy kids when i worked in child care. Maybe cos i'm quiet so largely non verbal kids and i got on well
i used to do a pretty good "teacher look"
Did they call you "Mr. Dog"?
just "Dan"
I often got "dad" cos it sounds similar
one autistic girl did that backwards and started calling her old man "dan"... then calling her mum "dan" it was weird
71 here today.
Mama bears wanted to turn the air conditioner on....<<face palm moji>>
I mixed 300ml less than a week ago and it's already turned a lovely, deep Amber. It might get tested long before the normal 6-8 weeks I usually give my tobacco grogs in steepage.
Mama bears wanted to turn the air conditioner on....<<face palm moji>>
I mixed 300ml less than a week ago and it's already turned a lovely, deep Amber. It might get tested long before the normal 6-8 weeks I usually give my tobacco grogs in steepage.
That's not so weird.....I always call a guy at work Dan.
But his name is Dan.....sooooo...
Sup Rooboy? Sorry for your "cold" weather but you've had the good stuff long enough....our turn.
Stick a chook in your pants to keep warm.
not a lot up here feather buddy
did you go to the Dominica republic yet? was that you?
It was me....and not yet. Leaving Saturday and spending a night in Kansas City...(BBQ splurge) then going to the Dom. Rep. On Sunday via Miami. Back to KC late Wednesday night and home. Took Thursday off to moisturizer the tan I'll be getting and to purge all the food I'll be over eating.
Off to bed. Herk and I have a big day tomorrow.
No bbq in the DR - maybe some jerk', conch and plantains . . . .
and do you need some swedish tanning lotion? We want some pic's too!
Friend of mine was just at the Hard Rock Resort in the Dominican last week. Pics looked like a really nice place.
So, if that's where you're staying, cool.
If not, I got nothin.
Sorry, but we're waiting for pic's of DM's pinch, Hawk' is working on his pre-tan, I'm at work, and I dunno what happened to everyone else . . ..
how you doing?
claudia is probably in creative mode, can be a difficult switch between creating and typing
I'm okay. Dealing with dreary weather and looking for a part time job so that I can buy shiney things. I hate job hunting. Its's been a really long time since I had to do this. Plus I live in Nowheresville, so jobs are few and far between.
How YOU doing'?
And what's up with you today Doggie? Got any big plans?
not really, maybe coffee b the beach. As poi boi said, I'm mostly stalking ecf waiting for pics
When you find your muse/groove you have to stay with it as long as you can. Used to have some marathon drinking/musing sessions back in the day when I used to write.
I want coffee by the beach. With my toes in the sand and sun on my face. Better than job hunting by far.
Afternoon y'all. Been a bit moody and blah today. Probably the gray skies and promise of cold weather coming back. Seasonal affective disorder is a blast when you live in Ohio lol
Smooches y'all
Smooches y'all
i don't do sand, i stick to the made paths
after all the ears with toddlers and sand pits i never want sand in my crocs ever again
SAD in NY sucks too.
Sorry to hear about your troubles with your son. Just keep fighting for him however you can. Be pushy and don't accept no for an answer if at all possible. Good luck with everything. XO
Thanks darlin. Hope your job search goes well, I know how hard it is to get anything in nowhereville
Work and lurk as usual. I was "asked" to come and work for this company by the owner a long time ago, so I don't have any suggestions on job hunting. I think I've been here too long . . . . . ..
I'm fine - trying to think of ways to help my wife and daughter-in-law deal with our grand-daughters possible eating disorder. Grandma is too lenient and mom is too strict - kid doesn't want to eat because she's afraid of getting "sick" and/or mom getting mad.
That's a tough situation love. Loads of information online. Too strict is definitely going to make things worse, push her into hiding more than she probably already does. It's a tricky line to walk, spent years with one myself. Good luck, hoping for the best for you and yours
She's going for a check-up this friday to rule out any physical causes. She's a "picky" eater, but was fine when she stayed with us a few weeks ago when her parents were out of town. Right now the only things that don't make her sick are candy, bread/crackers, and turkey pepperoni . . . .
I will send a PM in a few and try to get some links for you this evening. For now I'll say that's not unusual, and at least always try to have her safe foods on hand for her while you start the recovery journey. And it's possible if she's always been picky it may have started with that until she became afraid to try new things etc. It's not an easy process by any means but having a family that cares helps immensely
I wish I was in creative mode, I want to be but yesterday we went to Atlanta and today we have to go to Chattanooga to take his cousin to dinner for her birthday. I've been busy running around since last Tuesday and haven't had time to be creative at all.
Thanks. The "old school" part of me wants to give her some "tough love", but it is what she "feels" so no matter what we say she's still going to think/feel it.
That's the way of it I guess. Life goes on with or without us
At least we've got here to vent it out, you're a great bunch of knuckles
At least we've got here to vent it out, you're a great bunch of knuckles
That's the way of it I guess. Life goes on with or without us
At least we've got here to vent it out, you're a great bunch of knuckles
Real life can suck at times - but this is a good place with some good peep's.
Like Always said, tough love does not work in this situation. Let her eat whatever she will eat, don't focus on the food, be supportive and loving. Anything that makes her more self-conscious is going to harm, not help.
Going to the doc is a good start, see what they say and go from there. I also have a lot of experience with this stuff, so if you need some support with it just ask.