Mowed lawn Friday afternoon. sm
Posted By: VAMT on 2009-04-05
In Reply to: Have you mowed your yard yet? - TennesseeMT
It started to rain around 10:30 but the rain suddenly went away. I decided to mow because my neighbors were probably upset. They had already done their lawns, but mine was overgrown with weeds. Aesthetically, it looks better, but I have to find something to get rid of the weeds. They grew the prettiest purple flowers, though. Didn't mind them so much, but I know my neighbors probably though the lawn was an eyesore.
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Have you mowed your yard yet?
We haven't, but it needs to be. DH has a new mower, well, new to us; his dad bought a new one and gave him the old one. It needs a belt or something, so he has to get that done before he mows. The old mowers are junk! We mowed them to death!!
Lots of people mowing around here already though, and the air has the nicest smell in the evenings! When we go anywhere, I roll the window down so that I can smell the cut grass throughout town. Such a fresh springy smell in the air!
Which Lawn Mower?
Hi all -- I am about to buy my first lawn mower and would like to hear any input out there as to best brands, types. I have 1/2 acre with a little slope and would like a walk-behind with easy operation for this newbie/girlie type mower.
Anyone know how to keep dogs off lawn/grass?
Where I live, green space is communal, although owned by each homeowner. It's a city and HOA rule that owners pick up after their pets. Unfortunately, they do not.
Now, I love dogs. I had one until recently, my husky-mix died just before the new year after 14 years. I'm not so fond of some owners. Especially when snowmen were off limits for my son because of unwanted "gifts" all over the lawn. And now nicer weather is here, I have to tell me son he can't play in the grass outside our home. How nice is that?
Since I can't get the owners to pick up, or catch them, is there any way to make the my grass unappealing to dogs? A spray or something?
why on Earth does the guy mowing his lawn at night
not sure why you live in suburbia if you can't handle it. Sounds like you need to be in the country!!
Since afternoon is here already,
this is a bit late, but I definitely think you need to go to the ER. I would think a CT scan or MRI, even a spinal tap may be required, that's how odd it sounds to me.
Don't delay.
YEP.. usually afternoon
I have had a coke or something to help me wake up, so maybe I should not do that.. I know they say not to, but sometimes we do without thinkin... will try the high protein & low carb.. cut the caffeine.. thanks.. will let you know if it helps.. i don't do it all the time, but i have days it is horrible.. thanks again..
Dog Day Afternoon :) Very cute!
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Did you go to the afternoon showing?
I only do that (costs less for me) because I would hate to pay full price and get a crappy show I did not like.
Rain or shine, what about an afternoon at
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Off until Monday afternoon -- Happy New Years
Off until Monday afternoon, have a friend coming in on Saturday (female) and for the first time since I have been single, over five years, going out dancing and having fun on New Years Eve. See if this old lady still has it in her to have a night of fun. Not sure if I remember how to dance. Hope you all have a Happy New Years. 2007 is going to be a good one for me.
Patti
I have an upsetting problem and need some advice by this afternoon
After my mom died, I buried her in the family plot. My cousin's husband (Joan and John) asked if there were any lots left (yes, 2) and could they have them. Since they lived in the same town all their lives, I gave the deed to them. I also told them at that time (7 years ago) that I had bought lots for my family and I would be willing to move my mom - I still had some money then. They said it was not necessary.
Joan died Sunday and John called my aunt to get my phone # and asked if I moved mom. I said I didn't because no one really asked me to do it. He told the kids that I refused to move mom. The lots are split, one on the side of mom and one on the my grandfather's side. I think they wanted a stone with both their names on it and buried aside of each other. One of the kids called my aunt yesterday and said there was no hard feelings, but that her dad had called me a couple weeks ago and asked me to move my mom. He didn't do that because he didn't have my phone number!! My aunt told her that, but I'm not sure if they believe her.
Anyway, the viewing is tonight and I should really go, but I'm afraid my John will cause a scene and that's the last thing I need. I'm literally making myself sick in the stomach over this as I can't afford to move my mom now.
Any advice? Should I still go or should I stay home? I've been running this through my mind ever since he called and can't come to a decision by myself.
I will have to see the kids at the family reunion in August, but it may blow over by then. John hasn't gone to the reunion in years so I'm not afraid he'll be there then.
P.S. Over the past 5 years, I have been getting panic attacks at viewings.
Live alone, don't eat lunch. Usually don't eat until late afternoon.
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Afternoon or evening ceremony? What is the other mom wearing? What looks good on you?
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Next Friday
it's in stores. I'm going to buy it. I have tried everything including hypnotism and exercising my behind off to lose weight and just can't get rid of the fat. Also doing low carb and still can't lose weight. I'm counting down the days to buy Alli. Never tried Xenical but it's half the dose of it so it still should work. I'm desperate. I am in a wedding in Sept and need to lose a lot of weight in the next 3 months.
Friday
Home made chicken pot pies for dinner tonight. It's so chilly outside today. Plus, I can easily toss it in the crock pot during lunch. :)
It's Friday - Yay !!
Let's have a little fun. Name 3 things most people would be surprised to know about you. I'll start.
1. I love alternative music even though I'm in my late 40s.
2. I like animals more than most people.
3. I always wanted to be a singer as a career but cannot sing.
It's Friday but what the hey? sm
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Chronological Age: 49
Physical Age: probably 60
Emotional Age: 49
What State: TX
How you like being an MT: I love working from home and learning about advances in medicine.
What you like/dislike about it: Dislike: ASR, sloppy dictators, isolation factor. Likes: see above.
Favorite Food: Most anything but liver and onions or oysters
Favorite Spectator Sport(s): Little League baseball....my son's team
Most fun you ever had in your life: working at Sears as an appliance salesperson. Got to meet lots of neat folks.
One of your worst experiences: watching my daddy die
Funniest experience: Raising my boys
Best pet you ever had: my cat Ed
Funnest job you ever had: working at Sears
Weirdest job you ever had: Census taker in 1999
When you win the Big Lottery, you will: Give tithes to my church, get out of debt completely, set up a trust for my sons, give a portion to my mom and brother. If any is left, set aside a nice retirement and then take a loooooong vacation to Australia.
Your favorite musical group(s): Eagles, Diamond Rio, Lone Star
Latest pet peeve: Politics in general.
Favorite News Anchor:
Favorite past Sat. Nite Live comedian:
Favorite current Sat. Nite Live comedian:
Favorite Sports Hero(s): none, really
Most disliked sports figure: Don't get into sports too much
I cook / don't cook because: I cook for my kids because I like to cook and try new dishes. If it weren't for them, I would probably live on Lean Cuisine and baked potatoes.
What you would replace in your house: all my appliances with stainless steel appliances and my nasty green carpet with nice hardwood floors.
Who did you look up to as a kid or teenager? my mom and dad
Did you pass the 1st time you took your driver's test? Yes, but my cousin who went with me and who had been driving for a couple of years failed his! ROFL!!!
Do you text when you drive? No.....I don't text PERIOD.
What you hope to see in your lifetime: cancer cure, teens not having babies, stable economy.
Worst pain you ever felt: Ear infection so bad that I could not even pick my head up off the pillow. I had an ear wick in for days and the pain went from the top of my head to the bottom of my jaw.
How you treat a really bad mood: Stay to myself. Nobody wants to be around me when I am really foul.
Favorite gemstone: Fire opal.
Favorite color(s): purple, red, yellow, deep dark blue.
Favorite domestic animal: Cats.
Favorite wild animal: Tigers
Happy Flyer, or White-Knuckler? Happy......never had a problem flying.
Phobias: Snakes, losing all that I have.
"I would rather die than eat a - :" oyster or liver and onions
A friend or relative who passed away 20+ years ago gets to come back and visit you for a day:
You would be proudest to show them: my amazing boys.
They would be most shocked by: the fact that I have been divorced and remarried and divorced again.
They would be most amazed/intrigued by: microwave ovens, computers, internet, cell phones.
They would be most dumbfounded by: the general decay of morals in our country today.
The activity you would most like to do together: spend time talking and just enjoying getting to know each other.
This person was: My maternal grandmother who was killed in a tornado when I was not quite 2 years old. |
Friday!
You better get going!! My suggestion would be to pick out clothes that will take you from now until you get where you're going - I assume that will be sometime Sunday maybe. Pack those in a suitcase and set it aside to live out of until you get to your final destination. Leave one box out for linens, towels, etc. that are going to be used until then and those will just have to get packed dirty Friday am.
Get paper plates, cups, plastic forks, etc. and start using those so you can pack the kitchen.
Start packing literally everything else and stack the boxes in a corner. You essentially need to be off work from now on to get this done. Box up the computer so you won't be tempted. Pick a room and start at one end of the room. Have a designed "no way is this moving with me" spot and put discards there to be donated or whatever you're going to do with them. I hope you have your boxes. If you can't get any from grocery stores, etc., you may need to purchase them from a Uhaul store, or some place.
Like the other poster said, if you have pets, have a plan for them on moving day. Either crate them early or put them in a room with a sign on the door or something so they don't get lost or stressed out.
Good luck and safe travels.
No Black Friday
No Black Friday thing this year because I didn't see anything that jumped out at me in the sale papers....until dh told me about Walmart's secret items that they just found out about on Wednesday. They had a computer tower, mouse and keyboard for 148 bucks. (you had to supply your own monitor). I thought they would be great for the boys. It was one to a customer so I recruited Kristi (my 19 year) to come with me. I was up and out the door at 3:30, planning to pick Kristi up and be in line by 4 for the 5am sale. Walmart had their greeters handing out maps so that you could find the sale items and get in the right line. I was all over that store because these computers were not where the map said they were. I asked lots of associates and got pointed in lots of directions and I was MOVING man! LOL Kristi was like, MOM, it's 4 in the morning, slow down. You have to forgive her, she's never been to a Black Friday sale. I teased her that she should be able to keep up with an old lady. LOL
Finally, I'm back to the place on the map, with a huge sign pointing down to where those computers are supposed to be and flag down a manager, who goes in the back and checks. He comes back out to me and says that they never got any!!! What??? You never got any?? And he says there are no rainchecks either since they never got them. What?????
So that was the end of that. I did end up getting, on a whim, two gamer chairs...the last two they had. They were on sale for less than half of what they usually are. I NEVER buy things on a whim, but I figured if I bought them and decided it wasn't a good idea, I could always return them. If I didn't buy them and THEN decided it WAS a good idea, I'd be kicking myself.
At least I didn't walk out of there with nothing so that the entire trip wasn't a waste, right?? LOL
If you went to the sales in the wee hours of the morning, how did you do? Did you get what you went for?
School out on Friday in MS.....wish they
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It's Friday in Indiana nm
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HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYBODY!!!!
Hope everyone has a blessed weekend!
Jan
Happy Friday everyone, how's it going? ,,,,nm :-)
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Black Friday
My husband and I always shop on Black Friday, but if there's something we really want he goes out at about 4:00-5:00 in the morning to get it and then comes back to get me at around 9:00. I'm not a morning person at all. I usually don't go to bed unti 4:00 a.m. because of work so the thought of getting up that early doesn't appeal to me. We leave the kids at my parents where we spend Thanksgiving. Then we go out to a fantastic Greek Restaurant for lunch then back to grandma and grandpa and then travel back home an hour away. Then the next day it's off to cut down our Christmas tree.
black friday
I went one time...and won't do it again. I guess it would be better if I had someone to go with, but even then it gets crazy! Good luck to you! I will stay at home on Black Friday & shop online!
Black Friday
Where did you go?
What time you started?
What did you buy?
Yes, i'm very nosey.
BLACK FRIDAY
Stayed home just relaxing -- when I heard earlier on NPR that a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death when a crowd of early shoppers pushed in the front doors! They said the store was on Long Island, but gave no town. Guess what? I grew up on Long Island (that's NY) but have lived in Maine for years -- haven't seen a crowd yet! Bargains will still be there tomorrow.
Rosie
I never go out on Black Friday...SM
We live in an unstable environment, I feel at least. And I woudlnt feel safe going to a store on this day. In fact, I do all my shopping before Thanksgiving, mainly just to avoid lines, crowds, and out of stocks, but in the last few years I also have to safety into my mix of reasons for my early shopping. Crazy world!!
Black Friday
I never go out on Black Friday. Of course, this year I had a little help staying home....a terrible cold, which also made Thanksgiving less enjoyable. Feeling a little better, but still in bed.
I know people who live for this day. Sorry, I don't care how good the sale is, it ain't worth it.
Black Friday....
I don't bother with it. I'm at the point in my life now where if I want it or need to get it as a present, I'm not real concerned with how much it is. I would rather sleep in, take a leisurely drive to the store (or shop on line), buy it and if it's on sale great; if not, oh well, makes no difference to me. My last Black Friday purchases were Cabbage Patch dolls (the FIRST incarnation of them many years ago) for my daughters. That was enough for me.
Actually, something very exciting for Friday
YooHoo, banner day. I am supposed to receive my very first full retirement check then. I am sooooooooo excited.
I had a miscarriage Friday night...sm
8 weeks into the pregnancy. Yesterday I e-mailed my friends/family the entries I had made in a journal starting the day after I found out I was pregnant. If you're interested in reading the various emotions that I've (and others that have been through a similar situation) been through then keep reading (Rick is my husband, Kyley is my stepdaughter and Kerstin is our foster child we're adopting)....
October 21, 2006:
Yesterday we found out that we were going to be your parents. Your dad & I were VERY excited when the home pregnancy test was positive & later in the day Dr. Desai confirmed that I am 4-5 weeks pregnant with you. I've had dreams for a couple of months that we had a baby and for the past 2 weeks I've had dreams every night about having you & your being at various ages from pregnancy to newborn to toddler age. I fully believe God was telling me through my creams that you were already growing in me & I didn't realize it yet.
I love your dad VERY much & we very much want you and have planned for you from the day we got married. We haven’t told anyone else about you except for my friend Lisa but will tell the others soon. We know that everyone will be excited to know that you’re joining our family.
Over the past week I’ve had a few times where I felt like you do when you go over a dip in the road too fast. I know these sensations are you moving around in my womb. Dad is already rubbing my tummy & talking to you because we want you to know how much we love you. I love saying things to you & rubbing my belly as well – it feels so good knowing you’re in there – God’s gift to us. We love you! Mom
October 22nd:
Today we told Kyley, Kerstin, grandparents, aunts & uncles about you. Everyone is excited & eager to meet you next summer. Kerstin was so happy she danced & kept screaming “we’re going to have a baby!” then asked me to take her to Target to buy you some things. She wanted to buy you a lot of things but I told her that we had to hold off a little bit as we could get somethings now & more later. I love you, baby Oldham! Mom
October 23rd:
Today we told our friends about you. They’re all eager to meet you in the future! For lunch I had Spaghetti-O’s and about an hour later I could feel you moving all around – so I think you like them!
Kertsin likes talking to you & telling you that she loves you whether you’re a boy or a girl – but she thinks she wants a brother. We’ll see as time progresses. Love, Mom.
October 25th:
Kerstin stopped people in the hallways at choir tonight telling them about you. We’re so excited!
October 29th:
We had a busy weekend, baby. Your nana sent you some booties. We went to Kerstin’s soccer game, the Smyrna Jonquil Festival, church & Drew’s soccer game and and didn’t make me feel sick at all. However, some Wendy’s french fries with supper didn’t settle well with indigestion agalore. Dad & I love you & are excited that this week you grow arms, legs, eye rims, intestines & pancreas. You’ll be quite busy for sure! Love, Mom.
October 30th:
Hello sweetheart! I continue to have occasional sensations of you & love every minute of it & knowing you’re growing inside of me. You are very much loved by me, your dad and sisters. Love forever, Mom.
October 31st:
We had our 1st Halloween with your being a part of our family. While at the church fall festival tonight Rick & I looked at the babies there & commented that next year you’ll be 4 months old by then. We can’t wait to dress you up & show you off!
Your dad has given me 2 very sweet toy stuffed baby dolls to remind me of your coming in the future. Your have a GREAT dad who is very excited to have you growing in me. We all love you very much! Love, Mom.
November 2nd:
Hi angel from God! I love you & want you to know that you are a true gift from God to your dad & myself. We love you immensely. Love, Mom.
November 5th:
Hi Sweetie! You’re entering your 7th week of growth. This week you’ll start developing your fingers, toes, eyes, ears, nose, intestines, & teeth. Dad & I are very excited thinking about seeing you on ultrasound on the 13th. We love you immensely & look forward to being your Mom & Dad. Love, Mom
November 7th:
Hello honey! I’ve had yet another wonderful day with you continuing to grow inside of me. I still have indigestion after eating & occasional flutter sensations, but both are neat because I know that they come from you. Dad & I love you VERY much! Love, Mom
November 9th:
Hi “Baby O” – life has been great this week knowing you’re working hard at growing to be an incredible child. Your dad & I went to an OB class at the doctor’s office tonight where they talked about your upcoming arrival. We both love you VERY much & look forward to your 1st photograph on Monday. Love, Mom.
November 11th:
Little angel, we had a good day today. Dad, Kyley, Kerstin & I went to the zoo & we look forward to taking you there in the future. Dad & I went to Hobby Lobby where dad picked the softest yarn for me to make you an afghan with. I started this project tonight. You’ve had a busy week with all of the growing you had scheduled to complete. In 2 days we get to see how well you’re doing. We love you! Mom & Dad
November 13th:
Hello honey, we went to the doctor’s office today for the ultrasound & found out that you’re not as big as we expected. They drew lab work on me & will repeat it on Wednesday to see if you’re OK. Dad & I are trying to not worry & remember that your life is in God’s hands. We’re praying that He hasn’t called you to heaven & that you’ll continue to be with us still here on earth. We love you sweetie. Love, Mom
November 14th:
Little angel, Dad & I were at the doctor’s office again today because I started having some bleeding this morning. Dr. Morell & the staff were great & sympathetic, and it’s too early to know what will happen. The good news is that you are still in me. I’ll go back tomorrow for more blood work. They’ve put me at bedrest for a couple of days. Dad dreamed last night that you were OK so we’re trying to stay positive with that & my dreams I’ve had before & after we found out that I was pregnant & you were fine. You’re in God’s hands now for the final outcome. We love you honey. Love always, Mom.
November 15th:
Hello sweetie! We found out that yesterday’s HCG level was good & high. Tomorrow we get the results of the Monday & today’s tests. We continue to hop & pray that the numbers are going up. I didn’t work today. The bleeding is less but still present. We’re still rooting for you honey. We love you very much! Love, Mom
November 16th:
Hi honey! We found out this morning that my lab work was inconclusive so they’re repeating the HCG tomorrow. We’ve got a lot of people praying for you, Dad & I that you’ll continue to grow & this scare will end soon. I did work today but was able to take breaks to rest & didn’t do much of anything else. Dad & I love you tons. Love, Mom
November 18th:
Hello little angel in heaven. Dad & I were devastated to find out that you will not be joining us here on earth but instead are already in heaven on yesterday. Please know that we both loved you while you were in my womb & look forward to the day in our future when we meet you in heaven. We love you, Mom
Black Friday Purchase
I didn't get up, but my DH was out of the house by 4:00 to get to Walmart. He actually said it was pretty civilized although it was mobbed. He ended up getting a portable DVD player for our daughter for Christmas and picked up a second one for a friend who didn't want to tackle the crowds. It was on sale for just $50. We did go out after (around 10:00 and got a few more bargains.
Oh dear. SD is having surgery Friday. SM
She already has had thyroid cancer with metastatic nodes, which she survived at 18. Very traumatic.
Now I'm nervous, because I was afraid of throat swelling and this surgeon sounds much too cocky.
I'm sure she will be fine. Just worrying. She is very sweet and I think of her as my own daughter.
It is Friday - going to Reno next week
It is Friday and I am leaving Weds for Reno to see Brooks and Dunn in concert on Thursday. First vacation since last May when I took two days off for my birthday. This is the only downside of having your own accounts. But to me still worth it even with all the hectic time before I leave on Weds. 
Ihaven't had a *Friday* in 3 weeks!
My Friday is Sunday, end of the pay period.
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I just heard on Friday that one of the states out
west is considering paying the mother $500 to carry her child to term rather than have an abortion!!! They feel the mother will want the money and carry the child. When will this madness end?
Already bought twice since Friday. Bless them.
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Come on! Some humor for a Friday. Lighten up.
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I only did the Black Friday thing once
and that was enough insanity for me. DD just left to go with some friends and I said "Have fun!" I have to work anyway, but wouldn't go even I didn't. Unfortunately, I have to venture out tomorrow to get groceries. I know what the stores will be like for the next few weeks.  
I did black Friday shopping ONCE and never again.
I had three young kids in tow, which was my first mistake. It was OK. We did have fun with all the little freebies and eating breakfast out. However, the crowds and rudeness just ticked me off. The stores are always out of the good deals by the time we get there. The rest of the deals are no better than I can find any other day. And the people shoving each other around just to get something free, which most of the stores don't give nice freebies any more anyway. We usually never have money at Thanksgiving either.
It's snowing here today, so I'm in homebody cleaning mode, too. I've got a fridge full of leftovers from turkey day. The kids are playing board games and DH is puttering around the house. They're playing Christmas music on the stereo. I've got plenty of extra work I'm doing to earn money for Christmas. Yes, it's a good day to be home.
Friday's packrat post
We live on the outskirts of town, lots of outside rodents - squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, etc. I went to clean out my daughter's closet, and up on the shelf in a shoebox I found a huge stash of dog food (we have two dogs). When cleaning out our linen closet (the bottom of which we use to store plastic handle bags from stores), I found another huge stash of dog food, and also the handle bags, which I roll up into balls and tuck in so they won't unroll, a bunch of them were very neatly stacked up in the far corner in back of the closet. No one I know would stack them back there, where you would have to get down on your hands and knees to reach. It was downright eerie!!
We've got to do something. In the evening we can hear all this skittering over our heads (no attic, just a crawlspace with insulation) and I keep expecting something to drop through the ceiling onto our heads. Creepy.
The last time we put down poison, one evidently died under our bedroom and really stunk the place up for about a week. I tell you, at this point, I'd almost be willing to go through that again!
Happy friday the 13th
Kinda looks like my brain on Friday.
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Any Black Friday shoppers out there?
Tell me your plans for Black Friday. I subscribe to a website that posts the Black Friday ads earlier than they are actually sent out. It helps me map out my day. I get up at 3:00 a.m. and wear my Black Friday shirt -- I have a couple and just ordered 2 more. One reads: "If you're not in line by 4 a.m. on Black Friday, you're just an amateur." Another reads: "It's a Black Friday thing, you wouldn't understand." 
I ordered 2 new ones. One reads: "It's Black Friday, better have your big girl underwear on" and the other one: "I train year-round for Black Friday; you don't stand a chance." 
After shopping all day, my BFF and I head to the Roadhouse for dinner and drinks and then we hit the hot tub. 
In case you didn't figure it out, Black Friday is my favorite holiday of the year. The closer it gets, the more psyched I get. 
What are your plans?
I never venture out on Black Friday...sm
I hate crowds and I have social anxiety. Don't get me wrong I do go shopping but not on Black Friday.
Black Friday Shopping
My husband got up really early and went to Target. He said it wasn't bad at all. He got my daughter two seasons of House on DVD and got my other daughter one of those Crayola Light Up Boards, all were on sale. Then we went out at about 9:00. We went to Kohl's, and the line, literally went around the whole store! Needless to say we didn't need anything that badly (I bet the wait was 4 hours, no kidding). Then we went to Target again and looked around (actually not very busy at all). Then we went to the Mall and got a slew of Twilight stuff for my oldest daugter and picked a few other things for my oldest. Then we ate lunch went to Walmart and just got home about 3:00. Now my husband is finishing up the Christmas decorations outside and tomorrow is tree day. I love shopping on Black Friday. And with the exception of Kohl's are wait was 5 minutes or less.
Did anyone see Friday's Wife Swap?
I tape them to watch and just starting watching Friday's episode today (while waiting for work to show up!!) and there is an MT. I am fuming though cuz they call her a stay-at-home mom BUT she works 8 hours a day as an MT. We just get no respect!!!!
Well my daughter didn't have school on Friday
because of some sort of teacher's holiday that we'd completely forgotten about, so tomorrow (MONDAY) is the day she'll have to report to the principal (or maybe VP?) in the morning and let them know what she's decided for her punishment for tardies.
What we've decided is to go ahead and let her take the paddling (and I've signed the OK) and IF it happens again, she's just going to have to miss class, there's no way around it.
Funny thing is, now that she's decided to take the paddling, she's scared! I think it was easier to go ahead and accept before she knew I was going to say she could, if that makes sense. Now that I've said OK and signed the paper, she isn't totally sure she wants to be paddled, but she knows she doesn't want to miss class.
I told her this is what happens when you break the rules. She was warned repeatedly not to be tardy and to take her chit chat to lunch or after school.
I'm nervous for her but I will try to keep myself busy and not think about it tomorrow. Hopefully the paddling will be early in the day when I'm still sleeping so when I wake up from my nap, I'll know it's already happened.
I heard she and her friend talking about it last night (friend stayed over because her parents are out of town). Friend has been on the receiving end of the paddle before and said it really stings, which is not what my daughter has heard before and certainly not want she wanted to hear now! So they spent about half an hour last night picking out which jeans for her to wear Monday that would provide the best padding protection.
Thanks for everyone's input on this topic. I don't like the idea one bit but am trying to come to grips with it and hope she learns something from this experience.
You couldn't even PAY me to shop on Black Friday.
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