I got an email from Dillon's teacher today. It was heart breaking to read. I feel like someone has ripped my heart out of my chest and diced into a bloody pulp. Vulgar, I know. But you would feel the same way if you got the email I got. I'll give you the highlights:
I am concerned about his social withdrawl.
He is getting to the point where his grades are far below grade level.
He also was writing down some things about no one loving him except his grandma and mom.
Depressing, right?
2.15.2012
9.30.2011
Top 5 reasons I'm glad I didn't have a girl
5. I can't braid.
4. I don't like shopping or doing laundry. Girls love clothes and change a lot.
3. Dolls creep me out. Especially the ones now. They cry, they pee, they poop, you have to feed them and they burp. Another child? No thanks! What's next?...Period Pattie? "Massage Pattie's tummy when she has cramps". Seriously!
2. It's much easier to demonstrate how to put a condom on that how to insert a tampon.
AND the number 1 reason? Drumroll please......because I HATE Justin Beiber. I think he's ugly. I think he has zero talent and I think he sets a poor example for his demographic. The sound of his name even annoys me.
So there you have it. Why I'm grateful for my son!
4. I don't like shopping or doing laundry. Girls love clothes and change a lot.
3. Dolls creep me out. Especially the ones now. They cry, they pee, they poop, you have to feed them and they burp. Another child? No thanks! What's next?...Period Pattie? "Massage Pattie's tummy when she has cramps". Seriously!
2. It's much easier to demonstrate how to put a condom on that how to insert a tampon.
AND the number 1 reason? Drumroll please......because I HATE Justin Beiber. I think he's ugly. I think he has zero talent and I think he sets a poor example for his demographic. The sound of his name even annoys me.
So there you have it. Why I'm grateful for my son!
What!
Why did no one tell me there's a Blogger app on my phone?! I think I may become a blogging fool now. Stay tuned...
9.07.2011
4th Grade
Armed with a new medication regiment (fingers crossed), all new supplies (green was my theme this year) and a positive outlook that this year will be the best yet, 4th grade commenced on September 1st. The night before was an anxiety filled nightmare, but once he learned his dream girl Mackenzie was in his class again this year (they last had 1st grade together), he quickly turned his frown upside down. The first day was thankfully a success. No running after me when I left. No tears. No drama. Unlike the prior years.
I'm pretty positive this year is gonna be great. I know, I know, I say that every year blah, blah, blah. But this year for sure. I can feel it in my bones! This year is all about California history and missions (YES!!) and the gold rush. Stuff Dillon loves. Although I'm not sure how homework is gonna work out this year since I won't be able to help him. I'm not hip on the Trigonometry they're pushing on 9 year olds these days and I really don't have the drive to go back to school and learn so that I can, in turn, help my kid with homework. I already know we will be google-ing answers a lot this year.
Ms. Carder seems nice. I think we will all get along nicely. Although I don’t see her and I hanging out much in our free times since her introduction specifically states she's into yoga and running and she can often be seen running the trails around the school. Ya, I'm pretty sure we won't be socializing outside the front office at school anytime soon since my idea of Yoga is a pair of stretchy pants and running is something you do with water when you want to take a bath, not something a person does and certainly not this person. I believe her too. Her size negative zero waist and SUPER tan legs are proof she isn't vegging on the couch in the evenings munching on Dibs (they're the new bon bon's, 'cause who really eats bon bon's anyway) while watching Teen Mom, since the two go hand in hand. So I've heard anyway…. Ya, so, she seems really nice and I think I like her. Dillon thinks he does too, which is a plus.
Before I end this with pictures of my stellar student on the first day of school, no FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL blog post would be complete without my annual rant about how much it now costs to send my ONE child to school these days for his FREE education. After all the money spent and the truckload of supplies he showed up with on the first day, I STILL got a letter home on the first day that he needs a-NOTHER $5.50 for a "Minder Binder". Really? Because the 2 binders and multitudes of notebooks I bought him off the list just wasn’t enough?? And $5.50?? Is that plus tax? In my head I was thinking I just need to shut up and fork over the 22 quarters because schools are strapped and teachers are practically working for free and I must do my part. That is until I read the end of Ms. Carder's introduction where she proceeded to say she spent her summer backpacking through Europe. Europe!!? Just so we're all on the same page, while I was busy shopping for Top Ramen at the 99 cent store to save money for the Crayola Crayons I had to buy (because no other brand is acceptable), she was posing for Facebook photos in front of the Eiffel Tower. Nuf said!
Here, now you may enjoy some pics of my Nooshie.
I'm pretty positive this year is gonna be great. I know, I know, I say that every year blah, blah, blah. But this year for sure. I can feel it in my bones! This year is all about California history and missions (YES!!) and the gold rush. Stuff Dillon loves. Although I'm not sure how homework is gonna work out this year since I won't be able to help him. I'm not hip on the Trigonometry they're pushing on 9 year olds these days and I really don't have the drive to go back to school and learn so that I can, in turn, help my kid with homework. I already know we will be google-ing answers a lot this year.
Ms. Carder seems nice. I think we will all get along nicely. Although I don’t see her and I hanging out much in our free times since her introduction specifically states she's into yoga and running and she can often be seen running the trails around the school. Ya, I'm pretty sure we won't be socializing outside the front office at school anytime soon since my idea of Yoga is a pair of stretchy pants and running is something you do with water when you want to take a bath, not something a person does and certainly not this person. I believe her too. Her size negative zero waist and SUPER tan legs are proof she isn't vegging on the couch in the evenings munching on Dibs (they're the new bon bon's, 'cause who really eats bon bon's anyway) while watching Teen Mom, since the two go hand in hand. So I've heard anyway…. Ya, so, she seems really nice and I think I like her. Dillon thinks he does too, which is a plus.
Before I end this with pictures of my stellar student on the first day of school, no FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL blog post would be complete without my annual rant about how much it now costs to send my ONE child to school these days for his FREE education. After all the money spent and the truckload of supplies he showed up with on the first day, I STILL got a letter home on the first day that he needs a-NOTHER $5.50 for a "Minder Binder". Really? Because the 2 binders and multitudes of notebooks I bought him off the list just wasn’t enough?? And $5.50?? Is that plus tax? In my head I was thinking I just need to shut up and fork over the 22 quarters because schools are strapped and teachers are practically working for free and I must do my part. That is until I read the end of Ms. Carder's introduction where she proceeded to say she spent her summer backpacking through Europe. Europe!!? Just so we're all on the same page, while I was busy shopping for Top Ramen at the 99 cent store to save money for the Crayola Crayons I had to buy (because no other brand is acceptable), she was posing for Facebook photos in front of the Eiffel Tower. Nuf said!
Here, now you may enjoy some pics of my Nooshie.
My future doctor/engineer/insert high paying respectable job here.
I myself LOVE a great name tag! Kudos, Ms. Carder!
Already hard at work!
7.21.2011
Life is a Circus these days
My life has been a circus lately. We are somewhat, officially moved in to the new house. Did I mention I HATE moving?! There's still a few things left at the old apartment and I have to turn the keys over this weekend so it will be crazy for a few more days. I've had time for nothing else. I've almost forgotten what Facebook looks like. But here is home-sweet-home for those that haven't seen it....
It's wonderful and I love it and I'm grateful that it came along when it did. Dillon loves it! We also LOVE our new neighbors. They are gracious and helpful and generous and super cool! I can honestly say there has been only one downside to the move…the distance. I got quite used to being able to be to work in 5-10 minutes, so that will take some getting used to. But it definitely has been a circus lately getting things unpacked and settled but it's slowly all coming together.
Speaking of circus….we have the Greatest Show on Earth coming up next week and I'm excited and looking forward to it. There's still time to get your tickets if you haven't already. Don't forget, use the code word MOM and you save moolah on the tickets. Get 'em at Ringling.com or Ticketmaster. We'll be there and so should you!
It's wonderful and I love it and I'm grateful that it came along when it did. Dillon loves it! We also LOVE our new neighbors. They are gracious and helpful and generous and super cool! I can honestly say there has been only one downside to the move…the distance. I got quite used to being able to be to work in 5-10 minutes, so that will take some getting used to. But it definitely has been a circus lately getting things unpacked and settled but it's slowly all coming together.Speaking of circus….we have the Greatest Show on Earth coming up next week and I'm excited and looking forward to it. There's still time to get your tickets if you haven't already. Don't forget, use the code word MOM and you save moolah on the tickets. Get 'em at Ringling.com or Ticketmaster. We'll be there and so should you!
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