Post by mustardseed2007 on Jun 7, 2018 13:39:47 GMT -5
DS' Dyslexia testing is being moved back, and I'm so annoyed.
In May I had called his doctor asking if we could move his test date up so I could put him in lego camp while his tutor was out, instead of during the lego camp that is happening the week after his tutor is out - causing him to miss two weeks of tutoring.
She never called back...or maybe she did because she said she called my depatment's main line and left a message moving the testing to today. I never got that message (despite telling my staff that this doctor might call) and my staff are adamant that they did not receive a call. I thought she never called back and I thought she was on vacation or something. I'm really annoyed that she could consider it changed without talking to any human at all, even my assistant.
So now my original date isn't available and he's now being tested June 25.
Also, this does free DS up for that earlier lego camp, but they won't move him now (despite the fact that they have openings) because today is less than 2 weeks from his scheduled camp. Which is annoying in and of itself. They are being pedantic twits.
So everyone is on my shit list. Thank you very much.
Today is the first day this week that everything technology wise is working. Computers are networked, printer is working, phones are back up and running. Today is my Friday and I feel like I've gotten nothing done all week at work.
I'm supposed to get my dishwasher fixed tomorrow. The parts are in I have an appointment but won't know when until late today because they don't schedule ahead of time. I asked for an AM appointment as I have afternoon appointments so will find out late today what time I get and if I have to revamp my schedule.
I am so excited about leaving for boxing tomorrow to leave DH to get the kids ready and to school. It’s a quarter mile and in our neighborhood, so he has zero excuses.
I’m ready to strangle the children. It’s day four of summer. That’s not a good sign. I’m hiring a sitter for a couple afternoons next week so I don’t lose my mind after they are home from summer school.
Its day 4 of two drop offs for DD and DS. DD has swim class at camp right away, so I drop her at the pool and DS at the pavilion. Why the counselors can't meet us at the pavilion and then walk the 2 kids in swim class over, I have no idea. So what if class goes 8:35-9:05 instead of 8:30-9. So anyway, my point is I am also ready to strangle the kids on day 4 of a new routine.
I canceled DS's pediatric ophthalmologist appointment because Optometrist said he is good just keep working on convergence exercises. So all he has is his 2 year cardiology appointment and then nothing until November for audiology. YAY!!!!
DH was pleasant this morning, so we shall see if decided to discuss communication in his marriage with his counselor today. It can go either way I think...
I'm having a pleasant much needed day off. Took the kids to lunch and starting to get ds ready for camp next week. This has turned into cleaning out his drawer since most of his clothes are getting too small.
I am trying to come up with a plan of swimming for tomorrow. This is when I need a pool. I could take them to a pool, but they would still be bored to tears by themselves, so I still need to find some friends off to hang out with.
Post by covergirl82 on Jun 7, 2018 14:45:16 GMT -5
Tomorrow is the last day of school! I am so happy to be done with making lunches for a few months. I will have a 2nd grader (DD) and a 3rd grader (DS) next school year, and I am a little sad about how fast they are growing up.
We just heard from SIL that they are moving to TN later this summer (they're in VA now) for BIL's job. By the time they move, they'll have been in their current city less than a year, and they were in the prior city less than 2 years. I personally could not move that much, but it definitely has given them a variety of experiences.
Our ongoing school saga continues. The mom I spoke to last week has apparently been spreading the news - don't really care about that. But her best friend, who has never said more than hello to me, asked me today if I'd thought about DD1's teacher for next year. I told her we weren't coming back to the school, and she overacted terribly with her surprise. Then she started ranting about how private school is crazy, why would it leave when we live in such a great district, the teachers are awesome, the kids are awesome, the administration is awesome... and I just kept saying, "That has not been our experience." Then she said, "DD1 must be so sad to leave all of her friends." I said no, that she wanted to leave mid-year, and that she's very excited for her new school. But what I wanted to say was, "STFU lady! You've had nothing to do with us all year! You don't care about my kid, you have no idea what the year has been like, stop questioning my decisions and leave us alone!!"
Exactly, mommyatty . Now you are leaving, mae0111 , they are all coming out of the woodwork. Where were they before making sure their kids were being nice and being nice themselves? When is school out? I bet you are counting down.
mae0111, sounds like a gossip monger to me. Ignore her.
I finally went to the doctor for my foot. I felt like I broke my toe but it still hurts two months later. Turns out a piece of the bone chipped off and it's taking a long time to heal. He wants me to try laser therapy and if that doesn't take care of it, then he'll go in and remove the piece of bone. Are you kidding me!?
mae0111- To me it also sounds like someone who can’t afford private school. Whenever I hear that kind of speech about anything (breastfeeding, circumcision, school choice, working vs SAH), I assume the other person is trying to justify their decision to themselves or are going on the offensive because they think someone could be judging them. We, too, live in “an excellent” district. And so long as I can afford for my kids to never step foot in it, I will ensure they don’t. But I certainly don’t force that view on anyone else.
It appears the maid threw away the YEAR worth of daily contacts for DD. She shoved other things in the linen closet but that large box is gone. I’m freaking out. Surely insurance won’t cover them twice?? Is there a provision if we lose a year supply?! Either way it’s hundreds of dollars. Ugh.
It appears the maid threw away the YEAR worth of daily contacts for DD. She shoved other things in the linen closet but that large box is gone. I’m freaking out. Surely insurance won’t cover them twice?? Is there a provision if we lose a year supply?! Either way it’s hundreds of dollars. Ugh.
Omg when?? Like, can you dig them out of the trash??? I would be dumpster diving if that’s possible. 😧
mae0111- To me it also sounds like someone who can’t afford private school. Whenever I hear that kind of speech about anything (breastfeeding, circumcision, school choice, working vs SAH), I assume the other person is trying to justify their decision to themselves or are going on the offensive because they think someone could be judging them. We, too, live in “an excellent” district. And so long as I can afford for my kids to never step foot in it, I will ensure they don’t. But I certainly don’t force that view on anyone else.
Yes I got the same about DS’s private therapy. Either she can’t afford or thought I was judging and went on the offensive. Or the dreaded comparing of situations that are really nothing alike.
It’s funny. I went through the same thing when I left public school for private. I graduated 25 years ago, and people STILL make a face when I tell them where I went to high school. Once in a while I get “Oh, too good for public?” Nope. My dad worked for the local utility and my mom was a part time librarian. They drove a 10+ year old station wagon to send us to a school that they thought would be better FOR US. And they were right - it was better FOR US.
This school is better for my kids. Yesterday the kids in the new School spent the whole day talking about kindness. THE WHOLE DAY discussing and participating in activities about being kind to one another. That’s where my kids need to be. And that’s what I keep sticky by with. Also why I kind of preferred to fade into oblivion, but I have a terrible time lying when asked a direct question. It’s a skill I must develop, I guess...
Post by mustardseed2007 on Jun 8, 2018 5:30:52 GMT -5
2chatter, OMG my maid NEVER throws anything away without asking. Like seriously she's texted me pictures of an empty container with a note "trash?" I totally get why....
I would ask her. I really resist asking our maid where stuff is after she cleans b/c I don't want to constantly ask questions about stuff and then find out later that I or someone in my house has just put it some place weird (has happened with money, I was so embarrassed) but 95% of the time when I ask where something is that I think she could have moved, she can tell me where it is.
Day 5 of camp and new routine and I can't It's really my son takes forever in the morning wanting to hear his favorite song to get ready, then try to watch it on his dad's phone.
Then he throws up just before we leave because he sneezed! Give me a break already people! F this day already
Today I really had enough at camp drop off said a quick goodbye and went to the car....yep I was frustrated mom today.
2chatter , ouch. Maybe insurance would help cover it? You wouldn't have to do another exam. This sucks because if she had just lost them it would have been easy. Guess you are wearing glasses for the next year, but since it wasn't her fault that would be terrible. I would definitely ask though. Our maid has rearrange thing to clean something and has forgotten to put it back before. She has never thrown away anything like that before. Even an empty prescription box she puts in a corner of our counter for us to go through.
mellym , That foot thing sounds painful. Hopefully it is resolved soon.
It’s funny. I went through the same thing when I left public school for private. I graduated 25 years ago, and people STILL make a face when I tell them where I went to high school. Once in a while I get “Oh, too good for public?” Nope. My dad worked for the local utility and my mom was a part time librarian. They drove a 10+ year old station wagon to send us to a school that they thought would be better FOR US. And they were right - it was better FOR US.
This school is better for my kids. Yesterday the kids in the new School spent the whole day talking about kindness. THE WHOLE DAY discussing and participating in activities about being kind to one another. That’s where my kids need to be. And that’s what I keep sticky by with. Also why I kind of preferred to fade into oblivion, but I have a terrible time lying when asked a direct question. It’s a skill I must develop, I guess...
After 11 years of this public, private debate, I have figured out that where people send their kids is a very personal decision for any number of reasons. And that's what I tell people who ask. We are making the best decision for OUR kids and family.
She “came with the house” (we got a file with all services, which has been awesome) so no company. But I have asked DH to ask her - I just am sure it’s gone because it’s a large, royal blue box and there’s really nowhere for it to hide. It’s weird because she puts half a peppermint on the table if she finds it, rubber bands, wadded up paper...so to think she threw this away? Madness.
The sample solution is genius! I’m calling the eye doctor today.
It’s been quite a week over here. DH hurt his arm last weekend and got an MRI this week and needs surgery. On my way to the airport at 6 am Wednesday, a flying tire hit my car at high speed on the freeway and caused $3000 worth of damage. We have a babysitter tonight and she took the older kids to get dinner on the way between picking them up at school and our house, and almost 6-Year-old DD didn't make it to the bathroom in time at Chick-fil-A and so I had to bring her clothes.
But, DS1 also had his annual cardio check up - he was born with a heart defect and had open heart surgery at 5 months - and his heart looks great. I’m trying to keep in perspective that I’ll take all the bad stuff to have that go right.