TUESDAY talk

melody921

jenndub said: @melody921 I've never heard of lasagna soup but I'm pretty sure it's what dreams are made of. I can't have dairy right now (damn you Lennon!) but as soon as I can I'm going to be all over that. The recipe I used doesn't actually add the cheese until the end, so you could skip that part: https://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/

hmp1

@melody921 have you asked to see their menu? I like our menu so it has never been an issue for me to have the kids eat at school. And while the school rule is you eat their lunch, there is a girl in James' class with a very restrictive diet so she brings all her own food. There are always ways around that issue.

Is E going to K there or is he doing before/after care there? Why would you not be able to switch if you don't like it?

melody921

hmp1 said:

@melody921 have you asked to see their menu? I like our menu so it has never been an issue for me to have the kids eat at school. And while the school rule is you eat their lunch, there is a girl in James' class with a very restrictive diet so she brings all her own food. There are always ways around that issue.

Is E going to K there or is he doing before/after care there? Why would you not be able to switch if you don't like it?

@hmp1, yes we saw the menu. It's not horrible, definitely better than typical cafeteria food for the most part, but it's not as healthy as what I'd send. They said the only outside substitutions we could bring would be if the food looked the same -- ie, organic milk in lieu of theirs, or a "healthier" version of a chicken nugget, etc.

DS will do kindergarten at the center bc our public school is only a half-day program without the before- and after-care we need. So I wouldn't want to switch him during the actual school year.

redneckmomma25

I'm so tired. I want to do nothing during nap but I have a huge list to do. I also need to cook dinner and I don't want to. DH is on second shift so it's hard to stay motivated to cook dinner for Grace and I. But I need to so she eats well and DH has some good food tomorrow.

smb+jab

to all the ladies considering going back to school or who are in school, i applaud you - i could never do it with kids.  when i was younger yes but not now! 

@melody921 does the school you are considering have set nutritional standards?  The one my son is at (he gets snacks provided 2x / day, no lunch unless its a special day then we pay a couple of dollars that day).  but all of the foods they serve must be under a certain number of calories and grams of fat per serving.  for example, gold fish crackers are acceptable but cheese-its don't make the cut..  Maybe asking would make you feel a bit better...

And I have happy news - I have a job  as I am now permitted to share said news with people.

well for now -until the next buyer comes along or next Christmas / Thanksgiving holiday season when they decide to do this all again....  Such a relief!

hmp1

melody921 said:

hmp1 said:

@melody921 have you asked to see their menu? I like our menu so it has never been an issue for me to have the kids eat at school. And while the school rule is you eat their lunch, there is a girl in James' class with a very restrictive diet so she brings all her own food. There are always ways around that issue.

Is E going to K there or is he doing before/after care there? Why would you not be able to switch if you don't like it?

@hmp1, yes we saw the menu. It's not horrible, definitely better than typical cafeteria food for the most part, but it's not as healthy as what I'd send. They said the only outside substitutions we could bring would be if the food looked the same -- ie, organic milk in lieu of theirs, or a "healthier" version of a chicken nugget, etc.

DS will do kindergarten at the center bc our public school is only a half-day program without the before- and after-care we need. So I wouldn't want to switch him during the actual school year.

I say start them early summer (June 1st or so). That will give you a month to test it out and another month+ before the school year starts to find something else if need be.

BeebopandBuddy

smb+jab said:

to all the ladies considering going back to school or who are in school, i applaud you - i could never do it with kids.  when i was younger yes but not now! 

@melody921 does the school you are considering have set nutritional standards?  The one my son is at (he gets snacks provided 2x / day, no lunch unless its a special day then we pay a couple of dollars that day).  but all of the foods they serve must be under a certain number of calories and grams of fat per serving.  for example, gold fish crackers are acceptable but cheese-its don't make the cut..  Maybe asking would make you feel a bit better...

And I have happy news - I have a job  as I am now permitted to share said news with people.

well for now -until the next buyer comes along or next Christmas / Thanksgiving holiday season when they decide to do this all again....  Such a relief!

Hooray!  I'll bet it's nice to feel secure finally.

willy_gert

melody921 said:

willy_gert said:

So, my mom offered to meet me halfway between our houses and take Luci starting Christmas afternoon until after DH's gall bladder surgery.  I haven't said yes or no yet, because I have never been away from her for more than one night at a time.  I don't know what to do.  It would be awesome to not have to worry about her while trying to get ready for DH's surgery, but I am also nervous that she won't handle it well.  I've considered taking her to my mom on Thursday and then going to spend the weekend with my Mom after work on Friday until Sunday.  DH would be home, but he is working most of that anyway.....  I don't know, I just can't convince myself that she would be okay......

When is the surgery? I am sure Luci would be fine bc kids are very adaptable. I'd let your mom take her so you have one less worry. If you really feel like it's too long, you could go for the weekend, but it might actually be harder to leave her than if you just hand her over to your mom on Thursday.

December 30th is his surgery.  I could bring Luci home with me from the weekend and she could have two days of normalcy before either having to go with my mom if DH is in the hospital or being home with me and DH for a day or two because daycare is closed.  I just don't know what to do.  I'm sure she would be fine, but it just seems like such a long time.

tyrannasaurusjess

Yay for you @smb+jab, glad you no longer have to worry about your job!

Anyone living in/around Atlanta, what are some fun things to do with children aside from the aquarium? We are thinking of going there for a few days, but don't know a whole lot about the area. 

smb+jab

BeebopandBuddy said:

smb+jab said:

And I have happy news - I have a job  as I am now permitted to share said news with people.

well for now -until the next buyer comes along or next Christmas / Thanksgiving holiday season when they decide to do this all again....  Such a relief!

Hooray!  I'll bet it's nice to feel secure finally.

It is - but now I have all my Christmas shopping to do but I didn't do any of it except for my son!

Now I get to be one of those crazed luntics who didn't complete their holiday shopping until Christmas Eve - Hello Amazon Prime shipping

hmp1

jessk86 said:

Yay for you @smb+jab, glad you no longer have to worry about your job!

Anyone living in/around Atlanta, what are some fun things to do with children aside from the aquarium? We are thinking of going there for a few days, but don't know a whole lot about the area. 

Why is your name different now, lol. You are messing with me today.

Any chance you are going this weekend? If so, I will take the kids and we can have a play date!

MarisaKathleen

@willy_gert, is his surgery expected to be more complicated because of his kidney problems?

I only ask because I was always under the impression that gallbladder surgery was day surgery, so if you don't want Luci by your Mom for that long, maybe she could just go for the day so your DH could rest without the distraction of a busy tiny person running around?

kelbel527

@melody921 - When we switched Brody (for 4K), I put him in earlier that the official school year because I knew it would take him some time to adjust.  If you think E will need an adjustment period, I would do it earlier and just bit the bullet.  If he's more go with the flow, I'd do it mid-summer, leaving you enough time to switch if needed, but not too much earlier.  I know how it feels to leave a daycare comfort zone - it's hard!

I know we all put different degrees of importance around nutrition and lunch menus, but meals were the one thing I had to bend a little more on at Brody's new school.  The old one had an amazing menu.  I never had to bring lunch, but it was very nutritious and they were even trying new things that we didn't make at home.  At his new school, he could bring lunch everyday, but we have a hard time finding time to make lunches everyday.  And he loves hot lunch.  So we let him have chicken nuggets and "macho nachos."  It's not as bad as it sounds (things aren't fried, all white chicken, turkey meat in the nachos), but it's still not as great as the last place.  And when he comes home telling me about the dessert that came with his lunch (usually fruit snacks), I just give him more veggies at dinner.  

On the flip side, he knows more words than ever before, is reading so many more letters and loves coming home telling us what he learned each day.

willy_gert

MarisaKathleen said:

@willy_gert, is his surgery expected to be more complicated because of his kidney problems?

I only ask because I was always under the impression that gallbladder surgery was day surgery, so if you don't want Luci by your Mom for that long, maybe she could just go for the day so your DH could rest without the distraction of a busy tiny person running around?

It is usually a day surgery, but there is the complication of his dialysis, the effects of his dialysis on his other organs, the effects of the infection he had and his kidney stuff.  I am hoping that the doctors are just trying to prepare us for the worst case scenario, but they have been incredibly emphatic, that the first cut/ tool insertion could go wrong and turn it into an open procedure and a minimum three day stay in the hospital.

MarisaKathleen

willy_gert said:

MarisaKathleen said:

@willy_gert, is his surgery expected to be more complicated because of his kidney problems?

I only ask because I was always under the impression that gallbladder surgery was day surgery, so if you don't want Luci by your Mom for that long, maybe she could just go for the day so your DH could rest without the distraction of a busy tiny person running around?

It is usually a day surgery, but there is the complication of his dialysis, the effects of his dialysis on his other organs, the effects of the infection he had and his kidney stuff.  I am hoping that the doctors are just trying to prepare us for the worst case scenario, but they have been incredibly emphatic, that the first cut/ tool insertion could go wrong and turn it into an open procedure and a minimum three day stay in the hospital.

That was my guess--I know that when there's 1 thing out of whack, it typically makes everything else more complicated. :-(  I'm sorry you guys have yet another thing to be dealing with right now.

MarisaKathleen

Ok, so long story short, DH invited his ex-step-mom over this coming Saturday to meet our kids. He hasn't seen her in probably 12 years. She's coming at 11am.  

Would you serve lunch?

What would you make?

I feel like if someone is coming close to lunch time, I have to serve something.  But lunch isn't a "thing" in our house, so I have no idea what I should make if this is the appropriate thing to do.

BeebopandBuddy

MarisaKathleen said:

Ok, so long story short, DH invited his ex-step-mom over this coming Saturday to meet our kids. He hasn't seen her in probably 12 years. She's coming at 11am.  

Would you serve lunch?

What would you make?

I feel like if someone is coming close to lunch time, I have to serve something.  But lunch isn't a "thing" in our house, so I have no idea what I should make if this is the appropriate thing to do.

Yes, I would serve lunch and I would make something that is least likely to cause toddler problems and make the visit unpleasant.  I would serve something that is relatively non-messy and that I am pretty sure they will eat.  It sounds like it already has potential to be a little awkward and uncomfortable, so I would try to avoid any other issues as much as possible.

tyrannasaurusjess

hmp1 said:

jessk86 said:

Yay for you @smb+jab, glad you no longer have to worry about your job!

Anyone living in/around Atlanta, what are some fun things to do with children aside from the aquarium? We are thinking of going there for a few days, but don't know a whole lot about the area. 

Why is your name different now, lol. You are messing with me today.

Any chance you are going this weekend? If so, I will take the kids and we can have a play date!

omg I have no clue what is going on. It seems I've broken the bump... or my profile anyway. 

We aren't sure yet-- it'll either be this weekend or next. We are discussing details later tonight and I will let you know tomorrow!! Meanwhile, I'm off to fix my profile...again. 

hmp1

MarisaKathleen said:

Ok, so long story short, DH invited his ex-step-mom over this coming Saturday to meet our kids. He hasn't seen her in probably 12 years. She's coming at 11am.  

Would you serve lunch?

What would you make?

I feel like if someone is coming close to lunch time, I have to serve something.  But lunch isn't a "thing" in our house, so I have no idea what I should make if this is the appropriate thing to do.

I would just do some apps and a dip so it can be set out to graze if a formal sit down lunch feels awkward. Or you can have everyone make a plate and sit at the table together if you feel that is where the visit is heading.

tinyhumantoe

I would do apps and dips, fingery foods.  Enough to be a lunch, but not such a formal sit-down thing.

I thought I had skirted my supplement-selling neighbor because I was unable to go to her big opening party.  She can see my car home the past two days, and so she's called me in the middle of the day.  I know I need to answer and just tell her I'm not interested.  I thought I pretty much did that last time, but I guess she's not taking a fucking hint   I wish she would take a hint, but I know I need to grow some balls.  I feel a little claustrophobic that she can see in my house.

BeebopandBuddy

tinyhumantoe said:

I would do apps and dips, fingery foods.  Enough to be a lunch, but not such a formal sit-down thing.

I thought I had skirted my supplement-selling neighbor because I was unable to go to her big opening party.  She can see my car home the past two days, and so she's called me in the middle of the day.  I know I need to answer and just tell her I'm not interested.  I thought I pretty much did that last time, but I guess she's not taking a fucking hint   I wish she would take a hint, but I know I need to grow some balls.  I feel a little claustrophobic that she can see in my house.

Just answer the phone and tell her she's welcome to come do her spiel but that you have explosive diahrrea, so she may want to bring a mop with her 

willy_gert

Apparently I'm attempting to break the bump too!  WTAF just happened here?

MarisaKathleen

tinyhumantoe said:

I would do apps and dips, fingery foods.  Enough to be a lunch, but not such a formal sit-down thing.

I thought I had skirted my supplement-selling neighbor because I was unable to go to her big opening party.  She can see my car home the past two days, and so she's called me in the middle of the day.  I know I need to answer and just tell her I'm not interested.  I thought I pretty much did that last time, but I guess she's not taking a fucking hint   I wish she would take a hint, but I know I need to grow some balls.  I feel a little claustrophobic that she can see in my house.

I still can't understand who's going to try to sell supplements to a pregnant person.  It just seems like a d-bag move.

kelbel527

willy_gert said:

melody921 said:

willy_gert said:

So, my mom offered to meet me halfway between our houses and take Luci starting Christmas afternoon until after DH's gall bladder surgery.  I haven't said yes or no yet, because I have never been away from her for more than one night at a time.  I don't know what to do.  It would be awesome to not have to worry about her while trying to get ready for DH's surgery, but I am also nervous that she won't handle it well.  I've considered taking her to my mom on Thursday and then going to spend the weekend with my Mom after work on Friday until Sunday.  DH would be home, but he is working most of that anyway.....  I don't know, I just can't convince myself that she would be okay......

When is the surgery? I am sure Luci would be fine bc kids are very adaptable. I'd let your mom take her so you have one less worry. If you really feel like it's too long, you could go for the weekend, but it might actually be harder to leave her than if you just hand her over to your mom on Thursday.

December 30th is his surgery.  I could bring Luci home with me from the weekend and she could have two days of normalcy before either having to go with my mom if DH is in the hospital or being home with me and DH for a day or two because daycare is closed.  I just don't know what to do.  I'm sure she would be fine, but it just seems like such a long time.

You've got a lot going on. I'd take as much help as I can get.  Is there a reason she wants to get her on Christmas?  What about bringing her to your Mom's over the weekend, spending sometime there together and then leaving her through DH's surgery?  That still gives you some time home with out her for a day before the surgery?  

Do whatever makes  you feel comfortable, you don't want to be stressing about her and your DH at the same time.  But kids are adaptable, and I am sure she'll love a grandparent getaway.

willy_gert

kelbel527 said:

willy_gert said:

melody921 said:

willy_gert said:

So, my mom offered to meet me halfway between our houses and take Luci starting Christmas afternoon until after DH's gall bladder surgery.  I haven't said yes or no yet, because I have never been away from her for more than one night at a time.  I don't know what to do.  It would be awesome to not have to worry about her while trying to get ready for DH's surgery, but I am also nervous that she won't handle it well.  I've considered taking her to my mom on Thursday and then going to spend the weekend with my Mom after work on Friday until Sunday.  DH would be home, but he is working most of that anyway.....  I don't know, I just can't convince myself that she would be okay......

When is the surgery? I am sure Luci would be fine bc kids are very adaptable. I'd let your mom take her so you have one less worry. If you really feel like it's too long, you could go for the weekend, but it might actually be harder to leave her than if you just hand her over to your mom on Thursday.

December 30th is his surgery.  I could bring Luci home with me from the weekend and she could have two days of normalcy before either having to go with my mom if DH is in the hospital or being home with me and DH for a day or two because daycare is closed.  I just don't know what to do.  I'm sure she would be fine, but it just seems like such a long time.

You've got a lot going on. I'd take as much help as I can get.  Is there a reason she wants to get her on Christmas?  What about bringing her to your Mom's over the weekend, spending sometime there together and then leaving her through DH's surgery?  That still gives you some time home with out her for a day before the surgery?  

Do whatever makes  you feel comfortable, you don't want to be stressing about her and your DH at the same time.  But kids are adaptable, and I am sure she'll love a grandparent getaway.

It originally all started because our daycare decided to take an extra day this Christmas, so they are closed on the 26th, DH has dialysis and I absolutely have to work.  If I didn't it wouldn't be a big deal.  DH is working from 7a on Christmas to 7a on the 26th, so it is just me and Luci.  

I know I am thinking way to hard about this, but I've never left her for more than a night and anytime I have left her, we have been in the same town, not three and a half hours away....  Ugh, I'm such a worry wart!

willy_gert

BobKat22 said:

Random- does my ticker say I'm still pregnant or that I have two kids? I'm always on mobile, but made an effort to hop on a computer a few weeks ago and change it. It kept popping up an error page and then a kid woke up and I never finished.

It says you are still PG!

kelbel527

tinyhumantoe said:

I've been feeling really sentimental towards DH lately but not really showing it.  He's really the greatest guy I know and I think he's so handsome.  It's like I'm waiting to have this kid and get my body back to show affection towards him. 

@kelbel527 that is really sweet!  Love that he saved your day!

I've been feeling the same way @tinyhumantoe and even when it's not about the affection, I just make sure to tell him how awesome he is as much as possible.  I realized sometime in the last year that I don't tell him enough how much I appreciate all the little stuff he does.  Then when I inevitably complain about something he did (or didn't do), I at least feel like I've reminded him a bunch of other times that I do appreciate him.

smb+jab

hmp1 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

Ok, so long story short, DH invited his ex-step-mom over this coming Saturday to meet our kids. He hasn't seen her in probably 12 years. She's coming at 11am.  

Would you serve lunch?

What would you make?

I feel like if someone is coming close to lunch time, I have to serve something.  But lunch isn't a "thing" in our house, so I have no idea what I should make if this is the appropriate thing to do.

I would just do some apps and a dip so it can be set out to graze if a formal sit down lunch feels awkward. Or you can have everyone make a plate and sit at the table together if you feel that is where the visit is heading.

This is what I would suggest and definitely  have something you know this kids will eat.  I know mine gets ubber cranky if he is not fed at his normal lunch and dinner times

although if your little ones take an after lunch nap, that might be the perfect out to politely get her to leave if you no longer feel like hosting...

melody921

willy_gert said:

melody921 said:

willy_gert said:

So, my mom offered to meet me halfway between our houses and take Luci starting Christmas afternoon until after DH's gall bladder surgery.  I haven't said yes or no yet, because I have never been away from her for more than one night at a time.  I don't know what to do.  It would be awesome to not have to worry about her while trying to get ready for DH's surgery, but I am also nervous that she won't handle it well.  I've considered taking her to my mom on Thursday and then going to spend the weekend with my Mom after work on Friday until Sunday.  DH would be home, but he is working most of that anyway.....  I don't know, I just can't convince myself that she would be okay......

When is the surgery? I am sure Luci would be fine bc kids are very adaptable. I'd let your mom take her so you have one less worry. If you really feel like it's too long, you could go for the weekend, but it might actually be harder to leave her than if you just hand her over to your mom on Thursday.

December 30th is his surgery.  I could bring Luci home with me from the weekend and she could have two days of normalcy before either having to go with my mom if DH is in the hospital or being home with me and DH for a day or two because daycare is closed.  I just don't know what to do.  I'm sure she would be fine, but it just seems like such a long time.

Can your mom just get her on Sunday or Monday instead of Christmas? That way all three of you can stay home until then?

melody921

smb+jab said:

to all the ladies considering going back to school or who are in school, i applaud you - i could never do it with kids.  when i was younger yes but not now! 

@melody921 does the school you are considering have set nutritional standards?  The one my son is at (he gets snacks provided 2x / day, no lunch unless its a special day then we pay a couple of dollars that day).  but all of the foods they serve must be under a certain number of calories and grams of fat per serving.  for example, gold fish crackers are acceptable but cheese-its don't make the cut..  Maybe asking would make you feel a bit better...

And I have happy news - I have a job  as I am now permitted to share said news with people.

well for now -until the next buyer comes along or next Christmas / Thanksgiving holiday season when they decide to do this all again....  Such a relief!

Congrats on the job situation! That must be a relief.

As for the daycare food, yes, there are standards. I don't know details like goldfish/Cheez-its, but there are fruits and veggies with each meal. It's just that I'm an admitted PITA, so my version of healthy for day-in day-out fare is definitely different from anything any daycare would provide.

melody921

kelbel527 said:

@melody921 - When we switched Brody (for 4K), I put him in earlier that the official school year because I knew it would take him some time to adjust.  If you think E will need an adjustment period, I would do it earlier and just bit the bullet.  If he's more go with the flow, I'd do it mid-summer, leaving you enough time to switch if needed, but not too much earlier.  I know how it feels to leave a daycare comfort zone - it's hard!

I know we all put different degrees of importance around nutrition and lunch menus, but meals were the one thing I had to bend a little more on at Brody's new school.  The old one had an amazing menu.  I never had to bring lunch, but it was very nutritious and they were even trying new things that we didn't make at home.  At his new school, he could bring lunch everyday, but we have a hard time finding time to make lunches everyday.  And he loves hot lunch.  So we let him have chicken nuggets and "macho nachos."  It's not as bad as it sounds (things aren't fried, all white chicken, turkey meat in the nachos), but it's still not as great as the last place.  And when he comes home telling me about the dessert that came with his lunch (usually fruit snacks), I just give him more veggies at dinner.  

On the flip side, he knows more words than ever before, is reading so many more letters and loves coming home telling us what he learned each day.

Ack, I am so anti-fruit snack.  :-S

But I get what you're saying. And I know I need to loosen up a bit. DS can be a little shy at first, but he is generally a kid who adjusts well in new situations. It's more that I might need an adjustment, lol.

MarisaKathleen

@melody921, please tell me you order food like Meg Ryan does in 'When Harry Met Sally.'

melody921

MarisaKathleen said:

Ok, so long story short, DH invited his ex-step-mom over this coming Saturday to meet our kids. He hasn't seen her in probably 12 years. She's coming at 11am.  

Would you serve lunch?

What would you make?

I feel like if someone is coming close to lunch time, I have to serve something.  But lunch isn't a "thing" in our house, so I have no idea what I should make if this is the appropriate thing to do.

I would make a nice salad, pair it with fruit/coffee/cake or something similar, and call it a day.

willy_gert

Am I the only one LOLing at the "drama" on our board today?  It just seems so tame to what it used to be....  Sorry, it is a slowish day at work and I am hangry....

melody921

MarisaKathleen said:

@melody921, please tell me you order food like Meg Ryan does in 'When Harry Met Sally.'

LOL, no, sorry to disappoint.

BPer

While trying to back out of the garage this morning, with H parked halfway behind me, I scraped the front of my car along the side of the garage.

Seriously guys, the level of exhaustion is ridiculous.

smb+jab

BPer said:

While trying to back out of the garage this morning, with H parked halfway behind me, I scraped the front of my car along the side of the garage.

Seriously guys, the level of exhaustion is ridiculous.

oh that sucks!  

i had a similar boo boo of this nature about a year ago and got a smidge of the garage paint on my front bumper.  this stuff plus some scrubbing worked like magic to get it off.  that is if you have any scratches or paint on your bumper...

https://www.target.com/p/meguiar-s-scratch-x-2-0-fine-scratch-and-blemish-remover-7-oz/-/A-13794598#prodSlot=medium_1_5&term=scratch+remover

i hope you can get a nap in!

kelbel527

melody921 said:

kelbel527 said:

@melody921 - When we switched Brody (for 4K), I put him in earlier that the official school year because I knew it would take him some time to adjust.  If you think E will need an adjustment period, I would do it earlier and just bit the bullet.  If he's more go with the flow, I'd do it mid-summer, leaving you enough time to switch if needed, but not too much earlier.  I know how it feels to leave a daycare comfort zone - it's hard!

I know we all put different degrees of importance around nutrition and lunch menus, but meals were the one thing I had to bend a little more on at Brody's new school.  The old one had an amazing menu.  I never had to bring lunch, but it was very nutritious and they were even trying new things that we didn't make at home.  At his new school, he could bring lunch everyday, but we have a hard time finding time to make lunches everyday.  And he loves hot lunch.  So we let him have chicken nuggets and "macho nachos."  It's not as bad as it sounds (things aren't fried, all white chicken, turkey meat in the nachos), but it's still not as great as the last place.  And when he comes home telling me about the dessert that came with his lunch (usually fruit snacks), I just give him more veggies at dinner.  

On the flip side, he knows more words than ever before, is reading so many more letters and loves coming home telling us what he learned each day.

Ack, I am so anti-fruit snack.  :-S

But I get what you're saying. And I know I need to loosen up a bit. DS can be a little shy at first, but he is generally a kid who adjusts well in new situations. It's more that I might need an adjustment, lol.

I know what you mean.    I don't know when I started to loosen up, but it was sometime in the last year.  I gave up on the fruit snack thing.  I figure it's better than giving him a cookie with his lunch?  Everyone IRL thinks I'm crazy though.   

willy_gert

loislayn said:

willy_gert said:

Am I the only one LOLing at the "drama" on our board today?  It just seems so tame to what it used to be....  Sorry, it is a slowish day at work and I am hangry....

I disagreed with someone yesterday but I didn't even say anything because AWWW we're all getting along so wel.

I don't know about you, but I simply do not have the energy to netbattle it out like we all used too... So exhausting, just thinking about it, I need a nap!   )

melody921

kelbel527 said:

melody921 said:

kelbel527 said:

@melody921 - When we switched Brody (for 4K), I put him in earlier that the official school year because I knew it would take him some time to adjust.  If you think E will need an adjustment period, I would do it earlier and just bit the bullet.  If he's more go with the flow, I'd do it mid-summer, leaving you enough time to switch if needed, but not too much earlier.  I know how it feels to leave a daycare comfort zone - it's hard!

I know we all put different degrees of importance around nutrition and lunch menus, but meals were the one thing I had to bend a little more on at Brody's new school.  The old one had an amazing menu.  I never had to bring lunch, but it was very nutritious and they were even trying new things that we didn't make at home.  At his new school, he could bring lunch everyday, but we have a hard time finding time to make lunches everyday.  And he loves hot lunch.  So we let him have chicken nuggets and "macho nachos."  It's not as bad as it sounds (things aren't fried, all white chicken, turkey meat in the nachos), but it's still not as great as the last place.  And when he comes home telling me about the dessert that came with his lunch (usually fruit snacks), I just give him more veggies at dinner.  

On the flip side, he knows more words than ever before, is reading so many more letters and loves coming home telling us what he learned each day.

Ack, I am so anti-fruit snack.  :-S

But I get what you're saying. And I know I need to loosen up a bit. DS can be a little shy at first, but he is generally a kid who adjusts well in new situations. It's more that I might need an adjustment, lol.

I know what you mean.    I don't know when I started to loosen up, but it was sometime in the last year.  I gave up on the fruit snack thing.  I figure it's better than giving him a cookie with his lunch?  Everyone IRL thinks I'm crazy though.   

And I'd take the cookie, lol, bc I'm crazy about gummy things and dental health. I know I can't fight every battle. I think I have control issues.