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Post by PaigesMom on Jun 22, 2004 19:18:04 GMT -5
Thanks gals for your ideas........I'm just so glad to be OFF, it doesn't really matter what we do!!!
Debbie
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Post by PaigesMom on Jun 21, 2004 15:10:04 GMT -5
This school bus drivers last day was TODAY ;D Finally! Can I just tell you how hot it is driving around a tin can with 72 additional people in it besides you and your 2 toddlers on a 96 degree day, lol, Anyways, other than the park and outdoor play and some small attractions in our area (very small zoos), I'm stumped on how to keep these 2 toddlers (2&4) busy all summer long in the heat - which I cant stand. This is the first year we wont be inside as they're not 'babies' anymore and the health problems are to a minimum, so I need ideas, and quick, lol Suggestions??
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Post by PaigesMom on Jun 21, 2004 15:04:35 GMT -5
Ok Robin, my husband and I own a small carpet cleaning company, so this is sort of right up my alley!!
If we were neighbors, I'd run you over some super cleaning chemicals, but since we're not, I will suggest this to start.......(and we have actually used these things in the business)
Go to your local petstore and go to the section where there are cat urine/feces stain/odor removers. They're not cheap - probably 10-15 dollars for about a quart and completely saturate the areas that have the odor. You might have to do it twice - get a product that works on litter boxes, diaper pails, bathrooms, etc., not just the one for the carpet. They work by natural enzymes and they really do work. Paige, at 4 years old, still likes to, uh, 'play in it' and smear my walls and carpets.
If you have no luck, post again, and I'll in the meantime ask my hubby for some chemicals you'd be able to get at the store.
Debbie
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Post by PaigesMom on Jun 11, 2004 11:13:13 GMT -5
MY APOLOGIES in advance if this is offensive to anyone, but on a rainy, cold, nasty Friday morning in PA, I just couldn't resist posting this on Uno after I received it in email. Here goes............
As I Mature
As I Mature, I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just ass***. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it. I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better have a big willy or huge boobs. I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think. I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished. I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities. I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there had better be a lot of money to take its place! I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away.
Pass this along to 5 friends...trust me, they'll appreciate it. Who knows, maybe Something good will happen. If not...tough sh**.
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Post by PaigesMom on May 25, 2004 18:45:17 GMT -5
I needed this laugh today --- thanks CC.
Sincerely,
Lumpy Waffletushie aka Paiges Mom (ROFL!!!!)
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Post by PaigesMom on May 22, 2004 8:46:08 GMT -5
The Mayonnaise Jar
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar...and the coffee...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that, if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else-the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal."
Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with friends.
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Post by PaigesMom on Apr 28, 2005 15:12:57 GMT -5
I'm Sponge Bob - 33 points.
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Post by PaigesMom on Apr 28, 2005 15:11:53 GMT -5
Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble?
A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well-known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test. Answer all the questions with what describes you best, add up all your points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.
Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you. Very interesting to see "who" your friends are! Do not cheat by looking at the end of the e-mail before you are done. Then forward this to all your friends and change the subject of this Message to what character you are: (keep your score as you answer the questions......there are no right or wrong answers!)
1) Which one of the following describes the perfect date? (a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.) (b) Fun/Theme park (2 pts.) (c) Painting in the park (5 pts.) (d) Rock concert (1 pt.) (e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
2) What is your favorite type of music? (a) Rock 'n Roll (2 pts.) (b) Alternative (1 pt.) (c) Soft Rock (4 pts.) (d) Country (5 pts.) (e) Pop (3 pts.)
3) What type of movies do you prefer? (a) Comedy (2 pts.) (b) Horror (1 pt.) (c) Musical (3 pts.) (d) Romance (4pts.) (e) Documentary (5 pts.)
4) Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these? (a) Waiter (4 pts.) (b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts) (c) Teacher (3pts.) (d) Police (2 pts.) (e) Cashier (1 pt .)
5) What do you do with your spare time? (a) Exercise (5 pts.) (b) Read (4 pts.) (c) Watch television (2 pts.) (d) Listen to music (1 pt.) (e) Sleep (3 pts.)
6) Which one of the following colors do you like best? (a) Yellow (1 pt.) (b) White (5 pts.) (c) Sky Blue (3 pts.) (d) Dark Blue (2 pts.) (e) Red (4 pts.)
7) What do you prefer to eat right now? (a) Snow (3 pts.) (b) Pizza (2 pts) (c) Sushi (1 pt.) (d) Pasta (4 pts.) (e) Salad (5 pts.)
8) What is your favorite holiday? (a) Halloween (1 pt) (b) Christmas (3 pts.) (c) New Year (2 pts.) (d) Valentine's Day (4 pts) (e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)
9) If you could go to one of these places, which one would it be? (a) Paris (4 pts.) (b) Spain (5 pts.) (c) Las Vegas (1 pt.) (d) Hawaii (4 pts.) (e) Hollywood (3 pts.)
10) With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with? (a) Someone smart (5 pts.) (b) Someone attractive (2 pts.) (c) Someone who likes to party (1 pt.) (d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts) (e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)
Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for! Don't forget to put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you. Very interesting to see "who" your friends are!
(10-16 points) You are Garfield: You are very comfortable, easygoing, and you definitely know how to have fun, but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know w hat you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
(18-26 points) You are Snoopy: You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you never are out of style. You are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once, but you always come home with the family values that you learned. Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times.
(22-28 points) You are Arnold: You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very opti mistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: Try not to be too much of a dreamer. If not, you will have many conflicts with life.
(29-34 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants: You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never want to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, then you will be stress free.
(35-42 points) You are Charlie Brown: You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
(43-50 points) You are Dexter: You are smart and definitely a thinker. Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes.
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Post by PaigesMom on Jan 27, 2005 17:48:28 GMT -5
Dolly,
We have also been there many times. Paige LOVES it. A great trip for a long weekend. The shows are spectacular, especially Elmo's World!
We're also about 45 minutes from there.
Debbie
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Post by PaigesMom on Jan 3, 2005 20:09:26 GMT -5
Hello to everyone. Hope you all had nice holidays and your children are doing well. I stop by to read now and again, but I really dont feel that I have much to add, at this point anyway. I'm taking a break from Down syndrome on the web for awhile. However, I'd like to welcome you all to come visit a new general parenting and lifestyle/health board at the following link. s3.invisionfree.com/With_Open_Arms/index.php?act=idxWishing you all the best. Looking forward to seeing some of you at With Open Arms.
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Post by PaigesMom on Jan 21, 2007 11:19:26 GMT -5
If the Northeasterners do something, I think I might be in!!
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Post by PaigesMom on Jan 7, 2007 21:36:08 GMT -5
Laurie, for what it's worth, I can tell you what worked for us. Take a business card or a pad of sticky notes, pull one off stick it on the sensor so it doesn't flush. Before she goes to the bathroom, pull it off and let her watch what happens. Next step, cover the sensor again w/another sticky note, let her go to the bathroom - leave the sticky note on the sensor, and when she's done let her pull it off herself so she can see and hear what happens to her own poop and pee ... it wont take long, before you know it, she'll be used to it and it will become part of the routine, and the sticky notes will become a thing of the past.
Debbie
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Post by PaigesMom on Sept 28, 2006 19:42:03 GMT -5
So Bob, when you're finished there, you should mosie your way down the street and come to the Chester County walk - www.ccdsig.orgDebbie
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Post by PaigesMom on Sept 19, 2006 20:46:02 GMT -5
Paiges vocabulary also contains the word stupid, and also, most recently "vag*** head". Dont ask me....I certainly dont call people either, lol. Its mostly targeted towards her brother, and I wonder if she is beginning to realize he can do more than her.....thus my question a few days ago about realization......ugh, the things kids say!!!
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Post by PaigesMom on Sept 10, 2006 12:33:48 GMT -5
That's really great news. Now lets hope I get some good news on Paige next week. This past week was nothing short of terrible.
In our district the aides are forbidded to speak with the parents - "legal reasons", so the teacher has no choice but to communicate.
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