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Re: no clever title randoms
Touche, my friend.
You've exposed my not so hidden hypocrisy. Admittedly, I'm a pretty vocal "NIMBY"ite. This came up in a discussion of Lake MI windmills.
We can add this to my growing "west side snobbery" file.
lol. That is so spot on. Hormone posioning of the first trimester. Love it. So true. Thanks.
I am so sorry, D&MJ. I hope you will be able to take sometime to be with your Grandpa. It is incredibly sad, but I hope you will be able to find peace with it.
And, are you finding that you are more emotional this pregnancy than last? I mention it because I found this first tri to be much harder emotionally than my first tri with Henry. And I don't even have half the stuff going on that you do. Just know you aren't alone and that is a really freaking hard time and take any means you need to to get through the coming weeks. It will get better. My heart goes out to you and we are always here if you need anything.
I get the idea that making a joke out of something can take the sting out of it, sort of. I think the Daily Show and Colbert Report are often good examples of this. Taking things too seriously can sometimes be a flaw of mine, but when I find things really offensive, I can often lose all sense of humor about them.
If it helps people that otherwise may not have noticed how inappropriate the ad was, then I guess.
Molly, it was almost exactly a year ago that my grandpa passed away. It sounds like it was kind of a similar experience. It sucks so, so bad. (And now I'm getting teary just typing this.... blah!) Anyway, it's totally okay to cry.
*cyber hugs*
Yes, GRsp, you have described what happens so perfectly. Filing this phrase away for future use.
I really don't know much about cup stacking at all. But... is it just me... or does this not sound like it should be a gym class thing? How is cup stacking fitness related?
Hugs, Molly. Wishing you and your family, including your grandpa, peace during this time. It sounds like you've been able to enjoy him and his last days as much as possible. That takes so much strength.
My thoughts exactly!
Yup, I have the same thoughts. It does encourage hand-eye coordination, and um... you have to move your arms fast? The letter home from the teacher said that it's an activity that is inexpensive to practive at home. $13 is expensive for cups, but way less than baseball's mitt, ball, and bat, or basketball's ball and backboard. Because of the socioeconomic status of most of the students, they really keep $$ in mind. It's just a short unit, and they'll move on soon.
For fun, watch this (starting at about 45 second mark). She's Willa's new role model.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQTS8wMnOpM
Rough anniversary. I'm sorry, Kasa.
It's been 4 years, but I still have a hard time on the anniversary of my grandma's death.
Well, I suppose. But jump ropes are cheap too. It certainly better than TV and video games, though!
That video clip is neat. And, oh, Regis...
1) It's okay to cry. I hate crying at work too, but sometimes it happens and it's okay.
2) I'm so sorry. :-( *hugs*
What?! Kids aren't born being able to jump rope?!
Seriously, it didn't occur to me that kindergarteners wouldn't be ready. Goes to show how much I know.
I'll be briefly babysitting a five year old (and her baby brother) tonight. Note to self: don't suggest jump roping as an activity.
I was nine when my grandmother passed away, so it will be 22 years ago next month. I still remember her around that time, so I don't think that ever goes away. I find that now I miss her most whenever important things happen in my life.
Or do, but have your video camera ready.
GRSP, I'm glad Willa (and Jim) are having fun with the cup stacking. And I didn't think about hand/eye coordination. I also have no idea what we did for "P.E." when I was in kindergarten. I think we just had recess and were expected to run around then. I probably tried to sit at my desk and read. What a nerd.
LOL!
Overall, I was okay with elementary school gym class. That is, until we started playing volleyball at some point. And then I developed a fear of volleyballs coming in my general direction. I have never gotten over that fear.
Junior high gym class was a different story, though. Shudder.
He had to have remedial recess?!
Good afternoon ladies! Noah and I hosted a playdate this morning and there were 6 kids here 2 1/2 and younger. It was crazy and fun. The toy box threw up in my house. What am I doing right now??? Drinking a cup of coffee and eating a donut. The toys will clean themselves up right????
I talked to my doctor about my crazy 22 day long men. cycles and she has me on Progestin now to try to kick my body into a longer cycle. I am afraid it has made me a *little* crabby. OK, alot according to my DH. Poor guy. But hopefully I will be able to O again and join the preggo party.
I've blocked out most of that, but I do remember dodgeball and fitness testing. Ugh.
Mol: Hugs for you.
DH & I got back from a 1.5 hrs meeting with the school psych and special ed advisor. We both feel optimistic about it. The psych said that he would observe SS before bringing him in and talking to him to see what he is like in class.
I am late to the game today so there is a lot to catch up on.
The anniversary of my grandmother passing away is this month as well. She was 92, and so ready to leave us...but everyone is right...it is hard to say good-bye. I miss her now more than ever. I think because she never got to see me happily married and a mommy. She would have loved that.
Cup stacking sounds fun. My DH is much like Jim. I am sure I will have to remind him multiple times in the future that Noah is *insert age* and he does not HAVE to win.
BnG...I am drooling, your lunch sounded yummy. I need to get chicken salad and strawberries stat!
Sorry, I cannot remember anything else to comment on.
So glad the meeting went well!!!
This is excellent.
I feel this way about my grandma who passed away 15 years ago. She was in her 50's. I still tear up ( am as I type this) when I think about her and the interactions she missed here on earth :-( I always think of "what might have been" if she never got sick.
I'm sorry about your gpa Molly. It's hard to see a loved one go, even if it is for the best. Cry it out. No shame.
I'm glad that meetings with professionals went well today. I hope Deeder's SS finds ways to get motivated, and that Stargirl's cycles space out more.
But I'm giggling at "hopefully I'll O..." because that generally does not mean ovulate.
Though, both O's would be lovely for you.
And I about fell out of my chair picturing 7 year old Andy trying to learn to skip while his class was at recess.