Hey 19 - Random Thoughts: In the year 2525...more or less

[VeloClone]

Is it better to have that split second when you’re slipping on ice that you realize you’re going down and it’s gonna hurt or is it better for you for you just to realize you’re on the ground and you’ve wiped out?

Went to the local Casey’s and of course I park right beside where some jack wagon. Musta dumped their drink glass out and created a small little ice like that you can’t see. Hope my shoulder is OK.

Years ago I was pissed because I ripped the pocket a little on my first leather jacket because I couldn't get my hand out of my pocket in time to brace for a fall like this. In retrospect, the bruise on my arm/elbow and little rip in the jacket was probably better than the broken wrist or clavicle I could have ended up with if I had braced with my arm.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I have to take courses on protecting tax info because I log into various state agencies even though I don't access any of that info. Even if I could I couldn't care about trying to track down tax info. It's would just be more data that I don't care about.

 

[jcyclonee]

I have to take courses on protecting tax info because I log into various state agencies even though I don't access any of that info. Even if I could I couldn't care about trying to track down tax info. It's would just be more data that I don't care about.

This sounds like a denial that you are going to steal a bunch of people's tax data.

 

[jcyclonee]

Years ago I was pissed because I ripped the pocket a little on my first leather jacket because I couldn't get my hand out of my pocket in time to brace for a fall like this. In retrospect, the bruise on my arm/elbow and little rip in the jacket was probably better than the broken wrist or clavicle I could have ended up with if I had braced with my arm.

How bad was the rip and how nice was the jacket?

 

[VeloClone]

How bad was the rip and how nice was the jacket?

Oh, I still have it. Brown leather jacket from the early '90s. There was just a small seam rip where the pocket met the body of the jacket. Bigger problem now is I was 175# when I got it and now I am hovering right around two bills.

 

[qwerty]

Oh, I still have it. Brown leather jacket from the early '90s. There was just a small seam rip where the pocket met the body of the jacket. Bigger problem now is I was 175# when I got it and now I am hovering right around two bills.

My wife bought me a brown leather jacket just after married (1995). About the third time wearing it, I hooked it on something a put about a 6-8" tear right across the side. Had it sewn and still have it (but rarely wear).

 

[ScottyP]

My wife and I had a meeting with our son's pre-school today and they want my son moved to a different school so he can be put on an IEP for behavior issues and eloping. It is probably the best for him, but it still is a bit of a gut punch and feels a bit like I've failed him somehow as a parent. He just turned four so hopefully he will eventually grow out of some of these issues.

 

[BCClone]

My wife and I had a meeting with our son's pre-school today and they want my son moved to a different school so he can be put on an IEP for behavior issues and eloping. It is probably the best for him, but it still is a bit of a gut punch and feels a bit like I've failed him somehow as a parent. He just turned four so hopefully he will eventually grow out of some of these issues.

No, failing as a parent is saying he has no issues. Being involved and taking corrective actions is being successful as a parent.

 

[jcyclonee]

Is it better to have that split second when you’re slipping on ice that you realize you’re going down and it’s gonna hurt or is it better for you for you just to realize you’re on the ground and you’ve wiped out?

Went to the local Casey’s and of course I park right beside where some jack wagon. Musta dumped their drink glass out and created a small little ice like that you can’t see. Hope my shoulder is OK.

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a Timberwolves game with our kids. We were riding up the escalator to our seats. My wife turned to talk to us, didn't notice that we were at the top of the ride, her feet slid onto the end of the escalator, and she fell. When we got to our seats, she took off her glasses and they went flying and hit a guy two rows in front of us. My conclusion is that it must be distracting being married to somebody so handsome.

 

[CloneLawman]

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a Timberwolves game with our kids. We were riding up the escalator to our seats. My wife turned to talk to us, didn't notice that we were at the top of the ride, her feet slid onto the end of the escalator, and she fell. When we got to our seats, she took of her glasses and they went flying and hit a guy two rows in front of us. My conclusion is that it must be distracting being married to somebody so handsome.

That must be it. I can't think of any other possible explanations. It was probably worse when you had hair?

 

[BCClone]

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a Timberwolves game with our kids. We were riding up the escalator to our seats. My wife turned to talk to us, didn't notice that we were at the top of the ride, her feet slid onto the end of the escalator, and she fell. When we got to our seats, she took of her glasses and they went flying and hit a guy two rows in front of us. My conclusion is that it must be distracting being married to somebody so handsome.

You consider an escalator to be a ride? Like an amusement park?

 

[jcyclonee]

My wife and I had a meeting with our son's pre-school today and they want my son moved to a different school so he can be put on an IEP for behavior issues and eloping. It is probably the best for him, but it still is a bit of a gut punch and feels a bit like I've failed him somehow as a parent. He just turned four so hopefully he will eventually grow out of some of these issues.

No, failing as a parent is saying he has no issues. Being involved and taking corrective actions is being successful as a parent.

This is very well stated. You did nothing wrong. It's simply the way he is at this point in time. By getting him on an IEP sooner, he will probably learn to manage the behavior sooner.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

My wife and I had a meeting with our son's pre-school today and they want my son moved to a different school so he can be put on an IEP for behavior issues and eloping. It is probably the best for him, but it still is a bit of a gut punch and feels a bit like I've failed him somehow as a parent. He just turned four so hopefully he will eventually grow out of some of these issues.

Also, I think it's positive for the teachers/staff to recognize and share with you what they see and think would be beneficial for your son, and you.

 

[jcyclonee]

That must be it. I can't think of any other possible explanations. It was probably worse when you had hair?

I don't know. I often get compared to The Rock,

 

[jcyclonee]

You consider an escalator to be a ride? Like an amusement park?

I don't live a very exciting life.

 

[ScottyP]

Also, I think it's positive for the teachers/staff to recognize and share with you what they see and think would be beneficial for your son, and you.

His teachers rave about how smart he is, but he is very impulsive and struggles to play with others. He will push/bite another kid if they have a toy he wants instead of asking to share.

The setup of the preschool isn't completely enclosed so he will take off from the playground during recess and sometimes run towards a busy street. The kids have to cross a parking lot to get to they playground. I think the school was mostly concerned about the safety aspect. He doesn't seem to develop the sense of danger yet.

Because the school district's program is only going to be 2-3 days a week, we have to find a daycare that has ties to the district to take him too. We have 30 days to get him into a new daycare so that part is going to be difficult but I think we can pull it off.

 

[CloneLawman]

I don't know. I often get compared to The Rock,

 

[VeloClone]

My wife and I had a meeting with our son's pre-school today and they want my son moved to a different school so he can be put on an IEP for behavior issues and eloping. It is probably the best for him, but it still is a bit of a gut punch and feels a bit like I've failed him somehow as a parent. He just turned four so hopefully he will eventually grow out of some of these issues.

Don't blame yourselves. Each kid is different and has different needs.

Our son was in a private school for kindergarten and had an IEP for both developmental and behavioral issues. He had to go to a nearby public school for his issues. After his Kindergarten year the asst. principal let us know that it would be best for him if he wasn't at that school. It pissed us off but we moved him to the public school for good. It has been a lot of work and we did have a bit of guilt at first but soon realized there was no reason to, and it was best for him to get the help he needs.

Flash forward to his Junior year. He came home last week with the information for registering for fall of next year. While he still needs some help and accomodation in some areas his IEP has shrunk noticably AND they were even suggesting that he might want to take an AP math class in the fall. So far we have come...

 

[VeloClone]

Also just want to say that our son was diagnosed with ADHD (among other things) in elementary school. We also had problems living on a busy street with our kids' best friends/neighbors living across the street. Son would often run across the busy street without looking so we were very concerned. We DID NOT want our kid medicated but went into it with an open mind. Doctor tried some meds and our hearts just about melted when he said he wanted to take them everyday soon after they tried one out on him. Apparently it really helped him and he could tell.

It was hard but I just look at it if he had asthma or epilepsy I wouldn't think twice about putting him on medication to help. I shouldn't think any differently about medication that helps him with his behavior and concentration in school.

 

[jcyclonee]

His teachers rave about how smart he is, but he is very impulsive and struggles to play with others. He will push/bite another kid if they have a toy he wants instead of asking to share.

The setup of the preschool isn't completely enclosed so he will take off from the playground during recess and sometimes run towards a busy street. The kids have to cross a parking lot to get to they playground. I think the school was mostly concerned about the safety aspect. He doesn't seem to develop the sense of danger yet.

Because the school district's program is only going to be 2-3 days a week, we have to find a daycare that has ties to the district to take him too. We have 30 days to get him into a new daycare so that part is going to be difficult but I think we can pull it off.

He will improve. He has a thoughtful, intelligent, supportive and caring father to assist him. I imagine his mom has most of those qualities too.

My kids haven't been on an IEP but they've grown up to be pretty good people in spite of the fact that their father has few of those qualities. Their mom is a saint even if she does have a tendency towards klutziness.