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[kcw81]

Hey Lisa or anyone why would I need a booster car seat when my kid is 60 lbs? Won't he be like 10 by then? Isn't it just till u are over 40 lbs and a certain height u need a seat booster?

 

[SBB]

Yes casey you're totally right, if I just wasn't there I wouldn't see them doing it all wrong, and the baby would be returned to me just fine and I'd be none the wiser!

X x x

 

[Peach Blossom]

Suz, I hover over Joe when he's feeding or changing Lili... Think we're all control freaks!!

So... My sister is pregnant! She hadn't even had her periods back after having Matteo!! She doesn't even know how far along she is Despite the fact I have no intention of getting pregnant any time soon... It's hard to shake the feeling of disappointment.... Can't explain it...

 

[SBB]

Jess I think I would feel the same... Its weird... How old is Matteo?

X x x

 

[lisaf]

Aw Jess, I understand the feeling!

Casey - the rule is now 8-12 and 4'9" tall.. many kids might be over 40lbs at that range. Its safest to keep them in a booster as long as it will fit.
The rules keep changing though, you're right.. might be better to just buy a booster when I need one since they'll have new models and new regulations etc.

 

[Onelildream]

Suz- I think u just have to come to the conclusion that no one will ever do it right. I actually enjoy employing a babysitter rather than family, cause then I feel justified saying, "well what does she know?? She's only 17." rather than being angry at my mil that should obviously know how I raise my kids or keep my house clean, and being disappointed she would not do X the way I do X and instead she did Y. Does that make sense? I don't think it's as much of a control freak as it is that you know tried and true ways of doing everything concerning sammuel. Ya know?

Lisa is it seriously going to 2? Wow. Can u imagine having to turn around a 1.5 yr old back to rear facing bc the law changed?! that's going to be one pissed off baby! Forward facing is soooo much easier for calming baby down....

Kc- I love my britax. But it is HUGE. I couldn't fit all 3 carseats side by side in my mountaineer, but luckily I can in my navigator.

I think I might change maddies school to a charter. Anyone have any thoughts on charter vs public? My baby girl is reading books and it kills me when she comes home with homework that is "write your name 5 times" or find the letter Q. I'm at wits end. She is too friggin smart for that!

 

[kcw81]

Hi chell! Does charter cost extra? Maybe the teachers at your school could give Maddie a slightly harder workload if you asked? Can you ask for something like that? Can they give her the next grade up stuff or let her sit in on the older classes?

 

[lisaf]

I have nothing against charter schools, though I guess technically they are bad for the school system in general.
I agree with Casey about asking for more advanced work for her. I went to private school through middle school so I don't know how public handles it but they always had different levels for math, reading etc.

Suz - I think you have to pick your battles, not everything can be perfect, but focus on what the end result is. If taking the diapers in and prepping them results in badly stuffed diapers and leaks and more work, then its worth addressing, if its just a pickiness thing, maybe let it go so you can then address something else more important to you.
I understand the control freak part though.
I'm so lucky that DH is always on my side and insists on bringing issues up with my inlaws. He's so bossy with them Stupid stuff like them leaving toys in his crib with him for naps.

Oh, and Daniel is now rolling onto his tummy in his crib I wouldn't think it was a big deal except he can't roll back! So now we have to check everytime he's crying even though we typically only go in if he's clearly upset and not just whining.
Today we went in after a nap and he had flipped to his tummy and turned around so his head was at the bottom!! I think he's turning around while on his tummy because he's trying to flip back over but can't quite figure it out.

Oh, and we went to a parenting group gathering and apparently every baby likes to stand on their legs, but Daniel just lets his legs collapse under him. I'm not super competitive, but its EVERY baby there, many a month younger than him so I worry that its a developmental development issue. I know he's heavier and has more weight to support which might be why but we're going to start doing that with him, lol. He loves kicking and kicks my boobs whenever I lean over him, so he just needs to build up some muscle.

 

[Onelildream]

Lisa- maybe it is bc he's bigger? Connor has been standing for over month now but he hates sitting. Maybe it's just he prefers one thing over another and will sit sooner?

I have asked for a heavier class load. She has sent me home with lots of packets on how to expand sight words, etc, but I don't find it very helpful when they are still only learning stupid thingslike the color green or the letters w-z, ya know? It's like she's going to kindergarten to play and once she comes home I have to study with her for 2 hrs just so she is challenged. I feel like I should just homeschool her if that's the case, but I don't want her to miss out on the social aspect of school.

I just don't feel like it's right that I've spent her whole life teaching her, just to have her have to slow down at school and let the other kids catch up. Ya know? I asked about her going to 1st grade reading during class but apparently that's too difficult when they only have half day kindergarten. The charter teaches a whole grade level ahead and moves any kid up to advanced math or reading when they show proficiency in it. idk what to do. I am going to observe both schools tomorrow to see a clearer picture of what is actually going on in the classrooms.

 

[Onelildream]

Kc- no it doesn't cost anything. Charters are publicly funded schools, just as any other public school. I would only have to drive her to and from school, which kinda sucks, but the school is only 3.5 miles away. I would have to buy uniforms too, but I actually don't mind that. I think all schools should have uniforms to enforce modesty.

I just want what's best for my baby, you know? I don't want her to be cheated in any way.

 

[babyloulou]

Morning girls

Chell- I don't know anything about the school system there but you should do whatever you think will help Maddie progress

Lisa- Ben won't stand on his legs at all and he's nearly 8 months!! He's brilliant at sitting- never falls over at all but he won't put any weight on his legs- I think he's just lazy as he can do it in his door bouncer but won't if I'm holding him! Showing no signs of wanting to crawl either!!

 

[SBB]

I really just think all babies will do things in their own time! Sammuel loved to stand from birth practically! But he shows no interest whatsoever in clapping, and lots of babies his age clap...
He also shows no interest in sleeping through the night, when most babies his age too

X x x

 

[laura6914]

morning all,

suz i agree, they will do things when they are ready.

weatheris gorgeous here. ohil and his brother are hanging two new doors we have bought for the living room. its hilarious watching them. larrel and hardy eat your heart out.

 

[babyloulou]

Ha ha!! That's what Ste is like at DIY Laura!! he's crap!

Guess what!!!!? Ben slept from 7:30 to 4:15 without a wake up!!! (well did a dream feed at 11 but I'm not counting that as he stayed asleep through it!) So he did 8 and a half hours!! Unfortunately though he refused to go back to sleep after 4:15 though!!! So I still didn't get much sleep- but still- incredible!!!

 

[lisaf]

thats awesome lou!!!!

 

[kcw81]

Yay Lou!

Chell that charter school sounds interesting. How long would she go there? The whole time through like 8 th grade?

 

[Onelildream]

Idk Casey. I guess that would be up to her. She could always switch back. But since they teach a year ahead, she would prob advance a grade if she did.

 

[Onelildream]

Lou yay for ben getting some sleep!

 

[laura6914]

yey on the sleep lou. thats fantastic. hopefully he is turnin a corner.
Wel..... they are still hanging the same door they have been doing for the passed 4 hours or so and phil is starting to really lose his temper so im staying out the way. the door frame is wonky and the door isnt closing properly over the laminate.
Phil is moaning and wantsme to help but he doesnt know how i can help
im staying out the way

 

[Peach Blossom]

Yay for the sleep Lou!

Laura, my sister's OH promised to have their kitchen finished before my nephew arrived... he is now 9 months old! There are still no handles on the doors, the sink isn't plumbed in and the dishwasher is still in it's wrapping!! I joked with her yesterday that he might finish it before the next one arrives!