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MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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dryerlintfan said:
He's doing better. They're still working against the clots but they've evened out his medication so he's lucid again. He is also eating solid food finally! He's a stubborn old man though so he's refusing to do PT/OT until after they transfer him to a rehab center near home, but he doesn't seem to realize that if he did his PT/OT exercises he'd get transferred a lot sooner. But other than the clots, all good news!! Thank you for asking!!

I don't know about the test yet. It was a final exam so I have to wait to see what grade is posted. I'm hoping for a B but I don't know..... My life has been so chaotic that there was that test I got a C on because I hadn't read any of the material that week. So it could swing any which way and I have no idea. Grades will be posted sometime this week, so fingers crossed!
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Fingers and toes crossed, plus a sprinkling of Pixie Dust.:)
And so happy to hear your dad is doing better! Yes, you are right that if he started rehabbing himself already, he could be discharged sooner.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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Oh my goodness. Today’s daily drama 🤦‍♀️

T wanted to do the school play this year.. I signed him up without reading much info before hand.. received an email last night about the parents meeting tomorrow and clicked on the “more info” link.

I had no idea that it was this much of a time commitment!!

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Talked to T this morning and said, maybe we should just withdraw from the play. No, he wants to do it. January 21st- March 15th???? Come on bud, maybe next year. “Mom, I really want to be in a play.” Ugh. I don’t know if we can add this to our plate.

School plays have changed so much since I was a kid!!!! I had no idea that this was the new norm!!

@SteveBrickNJ , aren’t you a music teacher? When I was a kid we practiced for plays during music class..I’m not sure why that has changed.
 
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21stamps

21stamps

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Oh and when I was signing him up we had to choose a “special talent”

I read him the list and he replied “fortnite dances”.
T, fortnite dances aren’t on the list. :hilarious: We went with “acting”.. but I think that’s quite an embellishment. He’s so shy in front of a crowd!!!
Not to doubt my son, but.. my thoughts- He’s going to end up as a tree... and we’re going to be stuck in this time commitment. Rehearsing how to be a tree, for several weeks, conflicting with our other commitments.
 
DryerLintFan

DryerLintFan

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21stamps said:
Oh and when I was signing him up we had to choose a “special talent”

I read him the list and he replied “fortnite dances”.
T, fortnite dances aren’t on the list. :hilarious: We went with “acting”.. but I think that’s quite an embellishment. He’s so shy in front of a crowd!!!
Not to doubt my son, but.. my thoughts- He’s going to end up as a tree... and we’re going to be stuck in this time commitment. Rehearsing how to be a tree, for several weeks, conflicting with our other commitments.
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I hope he surprises you and gets a leading role :inlove::inlove:
 
21stamps

21stamps

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dryerlintfan said:
I hope he surprises you and gets a leading role :inlove::inlove:
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He has many talents, I just don’t see singing and dancing in front of a crowd as one of them. Just being honest.lol. If this could help him with his shyness then it would be worth it..but either way I really think we’re going to end up with soccer conflicts (I emailed his coach and waiting to hear back)...and I have no idea how I’m going to commit to the parent duties.
I’m going to attempt to talk him out of it again tonight.. and if that doesn’t work, I’m going to make the final call at the parents meeting based on what I hear there.


So far we’ve missed 2 Cub Scout meetings and we’re missing their campout. But I signed him up for Scouts because he wanted to join.
It’s getting ridiculous. There’s just not enough time to do it all.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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21stamps said:
He has many talents, I just don’t see singing and dancing in front of a crowd as one of them. Just being honest.lol. If this could help him with his shyness then it would be worth it..but either way I really think we’re going to end up with soccer conflicts (I emailed his coach and waiting to hear back)...and I have no idea how I’m going to commit to the parent duties.
I’m going to attempt to talk him out of it again tonight.. and if that doesn’t work, I’m going to make the final call at the parents meeting based on what I hear there.


So far we’ve missed 2 Cub Scout meetings and we’re missing their campout. But I signed him up for Scouts because he wanted to join.
It’s getting ridiculous. There’s just not enough time to do it all.
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I try not to give parental advice, but, the word no will not create harm to your long term relationship with him. I had to say no many times to my girls, they got quite angry with me, but, they survived and our relationship flourished. Yours will too! Unsolicited advice, passed along to support the fact that parents have rights too. Kids, not with intent to hurt, use guilt whenever possible. It's there only real point of leverage.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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Goofyernmost said:
I try not to give parental advice, but, the word no will not create harm to your long term relationship with him. I had to say no many times to my girls, they got quite angry with me, but, they survived and our relationship flourished. Yours will too! Unsolicited advice, passed along to support the fact that parents have rights too. Kids, not with intent to hurt, use guilt whenever possible. It's there only real point of leverage.
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I appreciate the advice, I think all parents need an outside point of view sometimes.. from anyone, but especially when someone has already been thru these life stages. Thank you!
 
21stamps

21stamps

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For the record, I have and will continue to say a big fat “No” to hockey and lacrosse at this stage, despite the repeated begging. Hockey will remain a NO as long as he’s under my roof.. lacrosse will depend on how far he goes with baseball.. one or the other with those sports, for me.

I thought a play would be something different for him.. I seriously didn’t realize the commitment involved.

Currently we have-
LEGO Club.
Fall soccer (avg 3 games per weekend)
Cub Scouts

Coming up in addition to LEGO club and Cub Scouts-
Futsal.
Indoor soccer boarded field.
Basketball.
Outdoor soccer team training resumes in January after a December break.

I can’t say this enough.. I don’t understand how families with multiple kids manage.. I know my parents did it.. but I seriously struggle with 1!!!
 
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Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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21stamps said:
I appreciate the advice, I think all parents need an outside point of view sometimes.. from anyone, but especially when someone has already been thru these life stages. Thank you!
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I'm glad if it helped. There will be a few days of cold shoulder, piercing glances and projections of betrayal in direct correlation with just how stubborn they are, but, it is also a learning experience that the world, contrary to their opinion, does not revolve around them. There are other important people with needs out there as well. Life has certain realities that must be acknowledged and taught.
 
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21stamps

21stamps

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Goofyernmost said:
I'm glad if it helped. There will be a few days of cold shoulder, piercing glances and projections of betrayal in direct correlation with just how stubborn they are, but, it is also a learning experience that the world, contrary to their opinion, does not revolve around them. There are other important people and those needs out there as well. Life has certain realities that must be acknowledged and taught.
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You’re completely correct.

He’ll use his favorite line “You’re ruining my passion” 😂
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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21stamps said:
For the record, I have and will continue to say a big fat “No” to hockey and lacrosse at this stage, despite the repeated begging. Hockey will remain a NO as long as he’s under my roof.. lacrosse will depend on how far he goes with baseball.. one or the other with those sports, for me.

I thought a play would be something different for him.. I seriously didn’t realize the commitment involved.

Currently we have-
LEGO Club.
Fall soccer (avg 3 games per weekend)
Cub Scouts

Coming up in addition to LEGO club and Cub Scouts-
Futsal.
Indoor soccer boarded field.
Basketball.
Outdoor soccer team training resumes in January after a December break.

I can’t say this enough.. I don’t understand how families with multiple kids manage.. I know my parents did it.. but I seriously struggle with 1!!!
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They might have also because they said no more often then you remember (a point to think about). Or your childhood requirements were not nearly as demanding as what you have intimated to us that yours is currently. That list of demands on your time is insane. I drew the line on many things. It had to be non-disruptive to other family members (including parents that were family members too). From what I have read you have gone over and above the normal demand on a parent, something that organizers do not take into consideration.
 
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