WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019
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Kimpictures
So pretty!
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Cheri
I like your snowman collection!
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The IEP process is not autistic child-friendly.
My 13-year-old grandson needs an IEP before he starts high school in a brick & mortar school in the fall.
The process requires the child to attend class in the brick & mortar middle school without an IEP in place to "see how he does first".
We have years of records showing "how he does" - I am feeling furious that the IEP process didn't take place when he was 6 or 7 instead of 13 & trying to prepare for high school.
Everyone, his teachers, counselors, doctors, parents, and yes his grandparents have failed him. Now he will have to fail again to get the IEP he needs to have a chance at succeeding in brick & mortar high school. I am enraged, but if this is the only way, I will hold it together & just be available to get him from school when he disrupts class because his teachers have no IEP guidelines.
Karen in Virginia8 -
On a more positive note, my 10-year-old granddaughter had a very successful swim meet this weekend. She continues to shave time off her 'personal bests' - we are all so proud of her!
Additionally, she & my grandson are thrilled to be sheltering 5 female kittens for Richmond Animal League. OMG they are sooooooo adorable! I'm in love with them. It's helping with the grief they are feeling over saying goodbye to their old kitty Andy recently. I'll try to get some cute kitten photos to post later.9 -
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It's the start of a new week, ladies!
Kim - wow, that embroidery is gorgeous. Love those colors. No wonder you get orders stacked up. And so glad your electrician friend got the wiring fixed. Let there be light, lol. I love moving furniture around, DH doesn't like it, so things have stayed the same here for a long time. It always gave me a lift to see the same things from different angles.
Barbie - a few days ago, you mentioned someone who complained about her vacation. I had to smile - the way I was raised, a person wasn't supposed to "brag" (say something is great) because, I assumed, it might make the other person feel bad, so it was proper to interject something negative about it. But looking back, I think you were spot on.... it was often that negativity habit rearing its ugly head.
Lisa - loved those before and after photos. The one of you and Corey are a treasure. Crossing fingers that million $$ grant comes together!!
Beth - How are you doing with the hearing aids? I walked with my little neighbor a couple days ago, and asked her to switch sides because she was talking into my "bad ear" and I rarely wear my hearing aid. She's a nurse and reminded me that if I don't wear it, the nerve damage there can become worse. So I popped it in after our walk and it was much more comfortable and it seemed to do a better job than when I got it a few years ago.
Machka - your Christmas lights are beautiful. Aren't solar lights a great idea? We live on a 1/4 mile dead-end street, but the three neighbors across the street from us have marvelous displays. And I certainly appreciate them! Interesting about your sinuses! Hope the surgery goes well, if scheduled, and solves the problem.
Cheri - that snowman collection is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara AHMOD - you are WAY ahead of me on the seed starting. And a good reminder that in a few weeks I need to think about getting some seeds popped into dirt on the heat mat. I still haven't potted up any of the crocosmia bulbs I dug out a month ago... had good intentions then we were hit with the cold snap.
Make it a super day, ladies!
Lanette
Chilly & damp SW WA State2 -
Finally everything from EBay to Walmart.com is here! Still waiting on cards to packages from relatives they forget Navy leave isn’t that long I have no way to send it...Daughter no longer trusts post offices after the whole bully on base one.
Amber Tx
https://www.self.com/gallery/7-low-calorie-holiday-side-dishes-you-can-make-with-5-ingredients-or-less
Found some recipes I want to try. Let’s hope their good as I think.1 -
Barbie- I turn my lights on for about a while each morning, to greet my little ones who arrive before the sun comes up. I also turn them on at dusk (about 4:30 around here) so that they can see them when they are leaving. My house is one of the only homes that is decorated on my road. Most of the folks that live on my road are retired and my guess is putting lights up outside is not a priority for them. As I get older, I understand completely where they are coming from.
Kim, Your embroidery is beautiful
Cheri, I love your snowmen
Barbie in dark NW WA
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I had surgery for a deviated septum and turbinate reduction. My breathing was much improved. I still remember how different it felt to have cold air moving through my right side. Good luck with yours!
Annie in Delaware3 -
Luci in WNC - Here is a recipe for sugar free pumpkin pie, its yummy. You can put it in a crust or not, your choice
https://www.bariatriceating.com/pumpkin-pie.html
Janer OKC2 -
Janet- Well learn something every day didn’t know there was Sugarfree whip cream!
Amber Tx2 -
JRsLateInLifeMom wrote: »Janet- Well learn something every day didn’t know there was Sugarfree whip cream!
Amber Tx
You can make almost everything sugar free now days, the thing to keep in mind is that they are NOT low calorie lol
Janetr OKC2 -
Hi! I am so glad to see a 50+ thread. I am way past 50. As my name says, I am Carol and live in PA. Hope to get to know all of you as I figure out how to use this forum.
I see there is another Carol. You can call me PAC.6 -
Carolpa1- I’m still learning the site.
Janet- sounds like those Keto cereal read the calories thought well 1 bowl takes more than half my calories lol
Amber Tx1 -
Hi all!
My guests have gone home. I have had a nap.
So far calories have been heavier than usual, but not above maintenance. Phew!
The pub lunch had NO MUSIC! :drinker: Food average, so I was able to avoid the carbs and boring bits. DH really appreciated seeing his elder daughter. On the way there we narrowly avoided a serious car accident by inches - definitely not DH's fault. Stupid young men in a red sports car. Grrrrrr!
My brother and his wife arrived early so they could enjoy Hove for a bit before we got home. Lovely to see them and we caught up on all the family stuff. Then went out for pizza. I persuaded DH that half a pizza each was a good idea. We had salad with it. My brother indulged in a dessert I have always wanted to try - fried pizza strips, drizzled in chocolate, dredged with sugar, and topped with ice cream. I had about a finger's worth. Heaven! My brother is a severe type 2 diabetic.
Today he wasn't feeling too well, but was able to regulate his blood sugar. His kidneys are still playing up.
DH and I did all our exercises. I left home made croissants for our guests on the table.
Then we three went out and left DH to get on with his writing. We walked for a while and then got the bus into town. They treated me to a very late birthday lunch at Terre a Terre.
Now I'm chillaxin' on the sofa.
My DSIL is reading my memoir for the first time and just reading my brother the funny bits about him. He doesn't want to read it.
So a lovely couple of days.
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Love Heather UK XXXXXX
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Chasing soccer ball with JR still planning for Daughter visit. Has to be options for us all that’s hard finding things for everyone. Too much to consider. Still looking into menus to prices to healthy options. Should we do stuff before Daughter arrives or not? Lots to consider. We were wanting to see the Riverwalk tree loot to go to other events in the Hill country in all towns so lots to consider. Trying to have game plans too in case issues come up.Not easy task planning always falls on Us Women! Dad has to be included so got to keep in mind his dementia those days so we decided Luby’s but searching for least busy (hoping that doesn’t mean poor tasting food at that one which can explain not being busy!1
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ah la la, was good w food and then not! too much sweet to top off the day. pfft!2
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KetoneKaren wrote: »
The IEP process is not autistic child-friendly.
My 13-year-old grandson needs an IEP before he starts high school in a brick & mortar school in the fall.
The process requires the child to attend class in the brick & mortar middle school without an IEP in place to "see how he does first".
We have years of records showing "how he does" - I am feeling furious that the IEP process didn't take place when he was 6 or 7 instead of 13 & trying to prepare for high school.
Everyone, his teachers, counselors, doctors, parents, and yes his grandparents have failed him. Now he will have to fail again to get the IEP he needs to have a chance at succeeding in brick & mortar high school. I am enraged, but if this is the only way, I will hold it together & just be available to get him from school when he disrupts class because his teachers have no IEP guidelines.
Karen in Virginia
Karen... I don’t believe this is accurate per ADA or Virginia Educational Law. If a child has a documented disability, an IEP can (and should ) be generated at any time ... and certainly before he attends a brick and mortar school. There’s no such thing as a let’s see how he does... this is a cop out on the school’s part. There is no advantage in being nice, being compliant with school officials. Sadly, you do not attract more bees with honey so to speak. I learned this the hard way. I suggest seeking the counsel of an educational attorney to verify what your grandson’s rights are. Social service agencies in your area can point you to the right one.
Beth
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