Sandi
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19-May-2007
4:51 PM
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I have a feeling I am the first in our class to proudly announce that I will become a grandma in December! My youngest son (18) and his fiancee told us yesterday that we are going to have a wonderful Christmas present this year! I just had to brag about it! It is never too soon to be a bragging grandma! Hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to hearing from any of you! Sandi
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Roxann
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20-May-2007
11:10 AM
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Sandi, congrats to you and Lloyd! I'm just now thinking about colleges for my son (he will be in 10th grade this fall)...THAT is scary for me...YIKES!!! Congrats once again! Keep us posted.
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Sandi
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20-May-2007
12:47 PM
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Thanks Roxanne! We were surprised at first but we are now waiting anxiously for the next 7 months to go by. We have to admit we wish the kids would have waited but que sera sera...We will keep you informed. Thanks again and have fun looking at colleges!
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Cheryl A
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24-May-2007
7:57 AM
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...and I just went through Kindergarden screening for my little one, Madelyn. It is interesting to have us be at an age where we are everthing from new parents to grandparents. I am teching first grade this year...my son is in 1st grade (NOT in my class!) and I have my first student whose mom I had as a student. That is wierd!
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Roxann
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24-May-2007
4:35 PM
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Cheryl, I know what you mean. With my eldest son, Christopher, I feel as if my job is almost over. Doug and I have given him (hopefully) the proper tools, guidelines, and spiritual guidance that will help him live his life as his own man. With David (6 yrs. old) and Reaghan (5 yrs. old) I feel that we are just starting this wonderful journey together. I know that our job as parents are NEVER over but letting go is a very difficult thing. Especially for me. :) Take care and God bless,
Roxann
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Sandi
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24-May-2007
9:13 PM
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Roxann,
I know how you feel. I can't believe my BABY!!! is going to be a dad. I wish I could turn back time and go through it all again! (Crazy huh?) I have come to love the fact that I will be able to help raise a baby again and not have to do the middle of the night feedings and that I can spoil him/her rotten and send her home!
Cheryl,
I envy you because even when your children are growing up you will have more to help grow over the years. I'll bet you are an awesome teacher and all of your students will remember you.
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Victoria
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25-May-2007
10:20 AM
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Ok, any of you moms with boys (and any of you who are elementary schoolteachers), I could use some advice. My 6-year-old, Justin, is in kindergarten and he finds it extremely boring. Thus, he doesn't want to do his work in class. He is VERY smart and his teacher said he is academically ready for first grade. HOWEVER, she questions his maturity level for first grade, because he doesn't like to "listen" in class -- prefers to just color and draw pictures instead of doing his assignments. Thus, he gets to do his assignments as "homework." My beloved little turd hasn't quite figured it out that if he would just do his work in CLASS, then he wouldn't have to do it when he gets home. I am sorry that his teacher has to go through this with Justin -- it's not fair to her or his classmates. On the other hand, I've watched the teacher in action -- she is boring. I have tried restrictions on Justin at home -- cutting off video games and other privileges. It seems to work temporarily. Now, the daycare he attends drives me nuts because they won't make the kids do their homework when they get there after school -- no structure. I am switching Justin to a different daycare this summer -- hopefully it will be a positive influence for him. The teacher and principal say he is still too young to be diagnosed as ADHD; the teacher said he doesn't exhibit the traits of an ADHD kid; she thinks he is simply too "immature." Great...just what the world needs. Another immature boy. The teacher thinks it would be wise to hold Justin back a year -- Kevin and I think this would only make matters worse because Justin is already bored with kindergarten activities. Any suggestions or comments on how to deal with this? Anyone else have a similar situation? Help?!
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Sandi
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25-May-2007
10:46 AM
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Victoria, My oldest, David, was like that. He got bored very quickly because once he learned something he was done. He wanted to learn something else. Needless to say he didn't like to do his homework or class work. His teacher tried to convince us that he was ADHD and we just asked them to try to challenge him more. Unfortunately, the teachers have so many kids in their classes now that it is hard to give one on one attention. Is their an afterschool program that could help him with this? Or you could find a way to make it fun for him. I tried both of these options and it seemed to help. (I actually ended up bribing David. He loved power rangers and I couldnt stand them. He did his homework and he got to watch them or pokemon cards worked when he got older.) Hope this helps somewhat. Sandi
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Victoria
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25-May-2007
12:33 PM
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Thanks Sandi. I appreciate your input. Justin is EXACTLY like his dad was when he was in school (and your son) -- "learned it -- time to move on to something new." To me, it still doesn't excuse his behavior to refuse to do classwork whether it is repetitive or not. Again, Kevin was like that in grade school -- everything came so easy to him. But at least Kevin would get his work done in class and THEN goof off and piss off the nuns (Catholic school kid). It's scary how smart he is sometimes --so many adults have watched him and said he'll probably be an engineer when he grows up. You should see him assemble complex projects -- it's astounding. And -- typical guy -- he can do it without directions. He "just knows."
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pattisprad
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23-Jun-2007
9:58 AM
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Sorry Sandi....already beat you on that one. I have a grandson who is almost 9 months old. born Sept 30 2006. and he is the cutest baby ever. born to my older son whos about to be 19 and his girlfriend who is 19.
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Sandi
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24-Jun-2007
9:20 PM
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Patti,
Congratulations! I could use all the advice you could give me! I was really hoping to have a few more years before I had to babysit but am really excited about it. How is everything with you? I know we weren't close in school but it is great to hear from you! Keep in touch!Sandi
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pattisprad
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27-Jun-2007
5:57 AM
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Its really easy, Sandi. It really starts though when they are about 7 months old and start to distinguish that chocolate is a completely different taste than banana custard. So, all you have to do is pick them up for a few minutes any time they (and of course by "they" I mean the baby) start crying...just long enough for them to know that its gramma comforting them. sneak little tiny nummie-nums of chocolate or other yummies, and hand them over to mommy and daddy any time they poop. I also plan on sneaking the boy off to dairy queen and whatnot when he's old enough. Maybe even teach him a swear word or two. but kids always love their grandparents and I think that's why. Its a good time. I just wouldn't volunteer so much to babysit. unless you're into to it. I love my grandson, but only a little babysitting here and there. Kids get on my nerves...haha
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Sandi
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28-Jun-2007
11:06 PM
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Thanks Patti! I was figuring on the spoiling part of it. Unfortunately I have already been tagged to babysit. John and Megan (my son and his girlfriend) are still in school and want to finish. Lloyd and I are willing to help them as much as possible. I hope you and your family are doing well and we will talk to you again soon! Thanks again!
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Roxann
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11-Nov-2007
7:58 PM
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Sandi, it's almost Christmas!!! How is your son's girlfriend doing? That grandbaby will be here before you know it! My sister is due December 4th, but I think the baby will be here before then. I'm giving her a baby shower this weekend. Keep us posted. Roxann
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Sandi
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13-Nov-2007
9:29 AM
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Megan is doing great! She still has about another month. I know she is ready for this baby to be here NOW, but I keep telling her that this is the easiest time for her. Just wait until he is born. She knows it will be a boy. His name is Ian Brenner and we are really excited! Her baby shower is going to be on Dec 1st. I will keep you updated! Thanks for asking! Take care and hope your sister does well and has a healthy, happy baby.
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Sandi
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13-Nov-2007
9:30 AM
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Oh yeah...I forgot to say...her due date is Dec 25th! Merry Christmas to us!
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Roxann
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13-Nov-2007
4:08 PM
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What a great Christmas present. When I was pregnant with my second child (David) my OB gave me 2 choices for my due date...December 30th or January 1st. David had other plans, he wanted to come early...December 15th! Nine pounds 2 ounces...I had my own butterball. Needless to say it was a rough delivery, he was w-a-y too big. And here we are six years later and he's yummier than ever! The same goes for all of my kids.
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pattisprad
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22-Nov-2007
6:22 AM
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That is awesome to hear, Sandi... a Christmas baby..Santa Claus lives! Looking at this particular string of messages here, I notice that alot of people waited a long time to have kids. Alot smarter than me...I was young dumb and broke. not the most intelligent way to go. but I am so glad that I am so close to living alone (2 more years and I will have adult children). But I can tell you the struggle has been worth it. And Victoria..your son is probably just too smart for his own good. little boys brains have to be occupied at all times with things to figure out. He is just bored. I know he's only six but see what he thinks about dirtbikes or bmx-ing--something that will require him to build his skill and also maintaining his equipment to be able to ride..multitask type situations seem to mellow a kid out. I know it works for my younger son..he's 16...and just in the last year and a half has discovered dirtbiking and his love/hate relationship with riding and having to maintain/fix his bike. and trust me..not too much difference between a 6 yr old and a 16 yr old. You just gotta figure out where he likes spending his energy. and then that can be his reward or his "punishment" when he's not behaving in school. Just an idea.
Anyways..hope everyone has a nice holiday..turkey's in the oven right now...can't wait for the turkey and candied yams!!yummy
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Roxann
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14-Dec-2007
4:35 AM
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Sandi, Sixteen more days until Christmas! Or have you all gotten an early Christmas gift? I hope everyone is well, especially the "mommy-to-be". My sister had a boy, his name is Ian Walter Hills. He is a button!!! And so yummy!!! Keep us posted. Roxann
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Sandi
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14-Dec-2007
8:58 AM
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Congrats on your sisters baby! We are still waiting! She saw the doctor on Wednesday and he is predicting sometime in the next week! I'll let you know as soon as he is here! I thought when I was a kid waiting for Santa was bad...this is almost unbearable!!!! I can't wait to be a grandma! Happy holidays to everyone! Sandi
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