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    :iagree: It isn't the path of least resistance but it certainly will get the message across. If the parent caves and lets the child have the treat that also teaches the child that in certain situations they can manipulate the rules regarding what choices they need to be making. What it boils down to is that it is ultimately the parents responsibility to manage the diet and if it is something they feel very strongly about then they'll tackle those awkward moments to achieve the goal. I, personally, would probably take away the fudgesicle but in the interest of not wasting 'good' food, I'd make the sacrifice and eat it myself. :lol:
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    I don't want to alarm you but if it was a baby then there could be others from a nest somewhere close by. If it were me, I'd call a wildlife removal company to come and check the house over. Scary!
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    Something that concerns me about the sugar email that the op sent is that people will react negatively and become numb or choose to dismiss people that raise allergy alerts in the future that are life threatening. There are issues that require a group effort (severe allergy concerns) and those that can more easily be resolved without major group changes.
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    Absolutely it is not "too bad". If someone went against my express wishes regarding an express dietary situation then it is time to address it at the next level with those at fault. At that point it isn't even an issue of whether sugar is good or bad. It is that of someone taking liberties with your child. You would handle that like any other similar issue. My point is that it simply isn't realistic to expect everyone else to change their dietary expectations for a non-emergency issue that may only affect a small number of the group. I am not trying to say your concerns aren't important. I am sure that they are very important to you. My point is that there are easier and more efficient ways to deal with the problem that don't require other parents to know the food issues of several people other than those that would result in dire consequences (like peanut allergies).
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    Maybe you can clear something up for me. Several times you mention people feeding your child sugar snacks'. I don't understand why that situation is something you are powerless over. You've asked what people would do when the children are fed these foods. My answer would be to make your wishes 'for your child' known - clearly. If sugar foods are offered and you aren't there to supervise or the child is unable to make choices that reflect your wishes then you must make sure that someone is there to enforce your wishes. It easier to adjust your own approach to the situation than to expect everyone else to recognize how important no-sugar snacks are to you. Fact is, some folks may want to celebrate with these kinds of treats occasionally and outside functions are the venue they choose. It isn't the responsibility of the other parents to deal with the preference of another parent when the preference does not rise to the level of seriousness that you have with a serious allergy.
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    The distinction is that certain food allergies (such as the nuts etc) can be life threatening. Those allergies aren't a choice and they are something everyone needs to give serious consideration to. Whereas hyperactivity to sugar, while not fun to have to deal with until the affect wear off, is not life threatening. It certainly isn't right to undermine a parent if you know their child isn't supposed to have sugar and I think the instances of that would be rare. But in a situation (party etc) where sugary stuff is available and if a child doesn't self-monitor outside the parent's influence then it is not really a case of the sugar supplier undermining the parent or enticing the child but more an issue of the child needing to observe the rules the parent has set forth. I wouldn't consider parents that innocently sign up and provide cupcakes to a function as doing something harmful merely because of the sugar. I can't seem to shake the feeling that more and more the shift is away from personal responsibility when it comes to some parenting issues. If I want my child to control the sugar intake, then it is my responsibility to make that happen and not my place to police the diet of others. JMHO.
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    To the op, I see your point but a couple of things struck me about this: The director did not make it very clear about her expectations for the treats. And while our family works to limit the sugar, I think that it is important to remember that the only people you can control would be yourself and your own children. I stress to mine that they need to have restraint when it comes to sugary treats and they are very good about minding our rules. It really isn't the responsibility of the other parents to supervise your child's sugar consumption and unfortunately your email may be received as critical and judgmental. If it was me in your position, I would work with my children to establish rules that they will follow when they are presented with choices. Just my observations. :)
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    I think it is green since the others have a red component.
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    I have that one! LOL! Every once in while I have that exact dream and wake up feeling soooo relieved that it is just a dream. :lol:
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    I feel sorry for all those children. When I was watching the morning interviews it seemed very odd that all the children seemed very drowsy. When Falcon vomited, I found his parents reaction extremely odd. Neither seemed to even be surprised. It occurred to me that perhaps they expected it? I wonder if those kids were dosed up on Benedryl or something? I feel bad for having those thoughts but every time I see the parents, their behavior seems off kilter to me. From what I've read and seen, the father appears to be textbook narcissistic and the mother comes across as being imbecilic. She seems unable to complete a thought. But that may be because Balloon Dad told nobody else to speak. Apparently bad things happen when the kids are allowed to talk these days. ;) Maybe this will be a reality check for the mom?
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    That is soooo scary! I can't help but think that your first mistaking it for your dh may have been a very lucky thing. Most perpetrators would expect a woman alone to be afraid-it empowers them and can escalate things. Your reaction may have baffled and derailed him. If you don't have a big, mean looking dog, I'd be getting one or two pretty quick and lots of 'beware of dog' signs....and an alarm system. I'm glad you're safe!
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    I get bad migraines and get similar symptoms but never to the degree you're describing. It sounds really bad even by migraine standards. I think your friend is right-get to a dr. Even if it seems better now, it might be a good idea for a quick check just to rule out any other problems. Post how you are doing when you get a chance and I hope you feel better soon.
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    My dad who was very against alcohol began drinking 'hot toddy's' when he was in the last stages of colon cancer. It seemed to make things a little more bearable for him.
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    Well said.
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    My dh would NEVER wear one. I personally don't like the look of them either. They remind me of school uniform skirts.
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    Biblioplan uses History of US.
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    YES! I make cakes and I could never do all my frostings and fondants without it. I burned out 2 hand mixers before I got the KitchenAid. It is well worth the money if you make things that are thick or sticky-especially doughs.
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    There are TONS of Life/Job Coaches out there. Just be very careful because some are self-proclaimed and will rip you off. I personally know of one that claims to be a job coach but her own life is a complete train wreck. She doesn't even have the background or skills to be job coaching. She just got some freebie business cards printed up and is passing herself off as a job coach. Fortunately, she hasn't had many clients to scam. If you find someone, make sure you get references and check out their qualifications before you pay them anything or let them into your life. Good luck!
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    Congrats on your new family member! Cats are great companions. She sounds like a sweet kitty. We adopted one of our kitties from animal rescue and she was pretty messed up too. She is very shy and only comes out when she wants to snuggle. Things have to be quiet and settled for her to make an appearance-usually at night when it is more quiet. Most of the time she finds a cozy nook to curl up in and watches things. She has been this way since we got her about 4 yrs ago. Some cats are just shy that way. One of our kitties has been declawed and even though she has no nails she still 'sharpens' them on a chair once in awhile. We say she is faux-sharpening. I bathe all our kitties (4) every month or two and our long hair gets shaved every 6 mos because it is so hot where we live. He likes his shortie haircut and gets very frisky with all the hot hair off. Your kitty may be a little too old to acclimate to a shave so as long as she lets you brush that is really good. If you can't bathe her (some cats hate it), you can buy cat bath wipes that are pretty good too. Have fun with your new friend! I'm glad she has found a nice home! :)
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    We worked through CHOW a few years ago and the kids really enjoyed it. In addition to the text, we used the workbook and cd that Calvert sells. The cd has interesting animations/games/quizzes to go along with each chapter and it is very well done.
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    Somehow that doesn't surprise me that they are charging $5 to view 'antique' cattle hoof imprints in Duncan. Actually....I would have gone to see that when we were in Duncan if I had known. We ended up visiting a rest home and some sleepy relatives instead. :D
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    We aren't Pagan or any religious affiliation. We celebrate Halloween as a fun holiday. We have done unit studies over the past few years though so the children would be familiar with the origins. One year we studied the animals/insects associated with Halloween. Last year and this year we read books and short stories by well know horror and sci-fi authors. I don't do our Halloween theme studies with others but we do have friends that come over for our annual Halloween party and trick-or-treating.
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    Dh has relatives that lived there and we've visited a few times. It really is out in the middle of nowhere and is an older sleepy town. The good news it that OKC and Norman are a few hours away.
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    No abridged books for us. I figured if they wanted to read the book then it was worth reading it as the author intended it to be. :)
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    I go over the lesson concepts for the day but the girls do the rest of their lesson on their own and then I correct. If they get some wrong then they try again. If they get it wrong again then I work through it with them. We've been doing math like this since the beginning (1st grade on-they're 6 & 7th now). I found early on that if I did the math with them that they tended to let me do too much. For our school, we found that having them tackle math independently makes them more attentive.
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