Which other shoe are you waiting for?

monster · 02-25-2013, 10:48 AM

You know those days when it's suddenly all going too well.....

feeling almost optimistic about my recovery for the firstt time this morning. -not optimistic for a complete recovery, but optimistic that i will learn to cope without too much loss of quality of life.... (I've been a bit bloody miserable recently to say the least)

....and then, I was scheduling an appointment that I thought was goind to be a PITA, and the first option she offered me was PERFECT.

Suspicious Superstitious monster wonders what calamity is just round the corner.....

...I already predicted that would be a snow day (Thursday for those who are keeping track) because I spent an hour typing up the schedule last night (three kids, two adults, one driver, many activities, two schools.....) and that was the craziest day...... (new appt is round the corner from another, starting just a little after, ending a little before, for a kid who was just going to have to hang around during that time...)

We're doomed, right?

here, have some happy, I've plenty to share...... free "poem" for first three posters needing happy.

orthodoc · 02-25-2013, 10:51 AM

I need happy. Too many shoes dropping here, enough for a frickin' centipede.

Eta - but I'm glad you have some to spare, monster. Happiness, that is, not shoes.

monster · 02-25-2013, 11:32 AM

I have no shoes to spare -Imelda I am not
But my daughter may have a pair, So ortho, fret you not.
Your daughter woes, they soon will pass
She's testing things, a strong-willed lass
if he's a dick, she'll work it out.
she might get bruised, but not knocked out.
Just be there as best you can
With kleenex, bed and a tin of Spam.
see you laughed a little, no?
we all need Spam to help us go.

orthodoc · 02-25-2013, 11:39 AM

Okay, you made me smile. Maybe I even laughed for a minute, there. Thanks, monster.

monster · 02-25-2013, 11:57 AM

yay. now I smiled too. fake it til you make it, baby!

Aliantha · 02-25-2013, 04:35 PM

I'm glad you're feeling better about things monster. I hope you can keep up with the new mindset. When something does go wrong - and you know your life is not going to be utopia from here on in, so it's going to happen - try not to throw the baby out with the bathwater so to speak. Just remember life is full of ups and downs, and your baseline is just a bit lower at present. With any luck, you'll gradually get it back up there regardless of the new challenges you have.

Clodfobble · 02-25-2013, 04:44 PM

I need some happy. Well, some luck, more like. Minifob is starting to experience bullying issues--inevitable for him, to be honest, and not yet enough to address with the teacher, but enough to make him sad.

We're entered into the charter school lottery. We find out March 8. Chances are maybe 1 in 4 for Minifobette, more like 1 in 20 for Minifob. But if either one gets in the other gets sibling preference.

We really need to get in. But I'm so not hopeful for our chances.

Appease the universe for us with a lyrical verse, por favor.

Trilby · 02-25-2013, 04:50 PM

having been bullied, I pray you get your wish for your fob and fobette.

Griff · 02-25-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I need some happy. Well, some luck, more like. Minifob is starting to experience bullying issues--inevitable for him, to be honest, and not yet enough to address with the teacher, but enough to make him sad.

We're entered into the charter school lottery. We find out March 8. Chances are maybe 1 in 4 for Minifobette, more like 1 in 20 for Minifob. But if either one gets in the other gets sibling preference.

We really need to get in. But I'm so not hopeful for our chances.

Appease the universe for us with a lyrical verse, por favor.

That's a 3 in 10 chance, yes? That's pretty good.

Clodfobble · 02-25-2013, 06:05 PM

They also maintain a waiting list throughout the year and can call kids up anytime someone moves--or is kicked out for unacceptable behavior, namely bullying. The whole philosophy of this school is 'good citizens' first, inquiry-style-learning second. They said last year they had 81 students come in mid-year across all grades K-12. And if we don't get in, of course we can keep putting their names in every year and just keep waiting.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-25-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

We really need to get in. But I'm so not hopeful for our chances.

Appease the universe for us with a lyrical verse, por favor.

I'll tell what you gotta do,
first things first, you see.
Find out who makes the decision,
and the location of his family.

Bake that guy some cupcakes,
the one with the power to choose.
And while you deliver the goodies,
make an offer he can't refuse.

monster · 02-25-2013, 06:14 PM

In clodfobble's house, all the fingers are crossed
So no-one can type properly and no teeth can get flossed
In the backyard the lawn has no grass, just clover
and stems with three leaves are rejected over
those quirkily quadrupedic lucky charms
grown over the rainbow on unicorn farms.
Rabbit footfootfoots decorate every available space
while footfootfoot rabbits at a psychadelic pace.
Leprachauns hide behind all the pottery
all vibes concentrated on the charter school lottery.

Clodfobble · 02-25-2013, 06:15 PM

I would totally sleep with the director if it would get the kids in. Too bad she's a straight chick.

Thing is, I could in theory have an advantage. My mom is friends with the founder of the school. BUT, the lottery system is a legal requirement, and it's supposed to be a blind draw (kids are assigned numbers, then numbers are drawn, so they really don't know who they're choosing until it's all over.) She has given us zero indication that she might cheat to get us in. But I like living in a fantasy land where she will.

Clodfobble · 02-25-2013, 06:17 PM

Awesome! I love it, monster.

Aliantha · 02-25-2013, 06:44 PM

I hope you get lucky Clod. xx

02-25-2013, 10:48 AM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Which other shoe are you waiting for? You know those days when it's suddenly all going too well..... feeling almost optimistic about my recovery for the firstt time this morning. -not optimistic for a complete recovery, but optimistic that i will learn to cope without too much loss of quality of life.... (I've been a bit bloody miserable recently to say the least) ....and *then, I was scheduling an appointment that I thought was goind to be a PITA, and the first option she offered me was PERFECT. Suspicious Superstitious monster wonders what calamity is just round the corner..... ...I already predicted that would be a snow day (Thursday for those who are keeping track) because I spent an hour typing up the schedule last night (three kids, two adults, one driver, many activities, two schools.....) and that was the craziest day...... (new appt is round the corner from another, starting just a little after, ending a little before, for a kid who was just going to have to hang around during that time...) We're doomed, right? here, have some happy, I've plenty to share...... free "poem" for first three posters needing happy. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart*

02-25-2013, 10:51 AM	#2
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	I need happy. Too many shoes dropping here, enough for a frickin' centipede. Eta - but I'm glad you have some to spare, monster. Happiness, that is, not shoes. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

02-25-2013, 11:32 AM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I have no shoes to spare -Imelda I am not But my daughter may have a pair, So ortho, fret you not. Your daughter woes, they soon will pass She's testing things, a strong-willed lass if he's a dick, she'll work it out. she might get bruised, but not knocked out. Just be there as best you can With kleenex, bed and a tin of Spam. see you laughed a little, no? we all need Spam to help us go. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-25-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Okay, you made me smile. Maybe I even laughed for a minute, there. Thanks, monster. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

02-25-2013, 11:57 AM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yay. now I smiled too. fake it til you make it, baby! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-25-2013, 04:35 PM	#6
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I'm glad you're feeling better about things monster. I hope you can keep up with the new mindset. When something does go wrong - and you know your life is not going to be utopia from here on in, so it's going to happen - try not to throw the baby out with the bathwater so to speak. Just remember life is full of ups and downs, and your baseline is just a bit lower at present. With any luck, you'll gradually get it back up there regardless of the new challenges you have. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-25-2013, 04:44 PM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I need some happy. Well, some luck, more like. Minifob is starting to experience bullying issues--inevitable for him, to be honest, and not yet enough to address with the teacher, but enough to make him sad. We're entered into the charter school lottery. We find out March 8. Chances are maybe 1 in 4 for Minifobette, more like 1 in 20 for Minifob. But if either one gets in the other gets sibling preference. We really need to get in. But I'm so not hopeful for our chances. Appease the universe for us with a lyrical verse, por favor. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-25-2013, 04:50 PM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	having been bullied, I pray you get your wish for your fob and fobette. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-25-2013, 06:05 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	They also maintain a waiting list throughout the year and can call kids up anytime someone moves--or is kicked out for unacceptable behavior, namely bullying. The whole philosophy of this school is 'good citizens' first, inquiry-style-learning second. They said last year they had 81 students come in mid-year across all grades K-12. And if we don't get in, of course we can keep putting their names in every year and just keep waiting. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-25-2013, 06:14 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	In clodfobble's house, all the fingers are crossed So no-one can type properly and no teeth can get flossed In the backyard the lawn has no grass, just clover and stems with three leaves are rejected over those quirkily quadrupedic lucky charms grown over the rainbow on unicorn farms. Rabbit footfootfoots decorate every available space while footfootfoot rabbits at a psychadelic pace. Leprachauns hide behind all the pottery all vibes concentrated on the charter school lottery. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-25-2013, 06:15 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I would totally sleep with the director if it would get the kids in. Too bad she's a straight chick. Thing is, I could in theory have an advantage. My mom is friends with the founder of the school. BUT, the lottery system is a legal requirement, and it's supposed to be a blind draw (kids are assigned numbers, then numbers are drawn, so they really don't know who they're choosing until it's all over.) She has given us zero indication that she might cheat to get us in. But I like living in a fantasy land where she will. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-25-2013, 06:17 PM	#14
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Awesome! I love it, monster. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-25-2013, 06:44 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I hope you get lucky Clod. xx __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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