Topic: Thinking Out Loud.....

Jun 16, 2012 12:14 PM, edited Jun 16, 2012 12:15 PM by duckyb1

I'm a proud Nannie today.........went to my grandson's 8th grade graduation last night..........thank God I didn't do what I wanted to do...........(beat the shit out of a counselor who told my grandson's team (they work in teams in his school district), that "none of you are getting any awards at graduation............my grandson was quite disappointed since he gives 100%.....I said to my daughter......that guy is an asshole to tell kids that, I'd like to beat the shit out of him for being so insensitive................well guess what........glad I didn't.........

My grandson got 6 awards last night..........The President's Award, The Science and Math award, The History Award, the award for having a 4.0GPA for his 3 years in middle school, perfect attendance, and the best one..............The Outstanding "Student of the Year" award...............I have taken care of this boy while his mother works for 13 years.......from infancy till he went to school, after school, and all summer..............his sister too.

I was so proud of him.........he is a loving, kind, and humble boy, who asks for nothing and gives everything.....he thinks his Mother "walks on water", and treats her like she does...................my daughter and son-in-law have done a tremendous job, and I made sure I told them so.

The last thing she said to me was..........Now Mom, aren't you glad you didn't beat the shit out of the man on the stage in the brown suit...........(the counselor)...............lol............turns out he had a lot of input into my grandsons recommendations.................I still think it was wrong to say that to the "team"................

So for me it was a great night................

Jun 16, 2012 02:01 PM chrisct wrote:

Sounds like your grandson is going to go far in life.  I don't think I could handle that much accomplishment - I would implode with pride and admiration or something.  Wow.

Kind of reminds me of the valedictorian of DD's class.  He won almost every subject award at Awards Night.  When he went up for the first one, they told him to just stay up there - LOL.

DD received the Band award.  She may not have been the most talented (why didn't she EVER practice?!!!), but I guess sometimes attitude is rewarded.  She did live for band - (even if she NEVER practiced).  So I'm proud of her for earning the award. 

Congratulations, Ducky.  Glad you didn't let the counselor have it.  He must have been being facetious when he made that comment, knowing how deserving your grandson is.  But he also should have realized that your grandson is too humble not to take him seriously. 

Jun 16, 2012 05:26 PM duckyb1 wrote:

Christ.....I think the same way you do...........he takes his work seriously, so I guess he figured....who better to know who gets what, then the counselor............my daughter said the counselor is a great guy, so maybe as you say...............he didn't "think" before he spoke.............

Hey, I wanted to jump up and yell "yes , yes, yes", but we were asked to be quiet, so since no one else yelled out for their kids, I thought, ok, Ducky.............be a lady................it was the right thing to do..............lol.

However, the 1st girl to make a speech, was absolutely horrible................not her speech (at least I don't think so, considering she was like a runaway train, so who could tell)..........................I turned and said to my daughter...................her speech might be really good, if she would slow down, so we can all understand her....................my daughter gave me a "look" that would kill..................come to find out after the ceremony, the girls parent's were right behind us......................OOPS..............hey, I didn't say she was "bad", I just said she was going to fast......................oh well, open mouth, insert foot.......I'm good at that................lol

Jun 16, 2012 08:48 PM Makratz wrote:

Congrats Ducky!  You should be proud!!!

Thinking of you Deb.

Beach was fun but kind cool!!  Only in the 60's.  Perfect hot flash weather!!!

good luck with the dress Chris.

Jun 16, 2012 09:58 PM Makratz wrote:

Thats quite the inspiration!!  Keep on keeping on!!

Jun 17, 2012 10:25 AM sheila888-♥ wrote:

10:18 am in NY....Good Morning

ducky....I can feel how proud you are of your grandson...what a good feeling to be witnessed their accomplishments...just priceless....

chris...proud mother♥

Happy Fathers day to all the deserving fathers and mothers who were both parents to our children

(((TOL)))

Last night i really committed a big sin.....Chinese Buffet and I ate more than......

Jun 17, 2012 07:28 PM Makratz wrote:

Ducky, I am in the middle, not the best pic of me but I was trying to find a good one of my friend Chris.  The one on the far right is Chris' sister.  We have been friends forever.

OCF???????????????????????????????????????????????

Jun 17, 2012 09:13 PM sheila888-♥ wrote:

Oh chris....you might need a weekend off you are doing so much♥

Linda...China Buffet is not just Chinese food its everything...all kinds of seafood....delicious stuff i don't even know what they are called...they even have baked salmon......

Today I was a Saint....Just had a bowl of raspberries for snack......

Tomorrow I meet my new MO at 3 pm....

And I'm grateful for the gorgeous weather we've been having past 4 days...it's actually chilly...closed the windows

Jun 17, 2012 10:29 PM chrisct wrote:

Yup - I ran.  I was surprised that I didn't run better in the cool air - probably 'cause I ate too much today and it was weighing me down.  I was chilly while walking the 2nd loop - so I cut it in half, but ran half of it, so I guess that's ok.  Hoping my plantar fasciia don't start complaining... I lost a few lbs this week and now I think I've gained it back AGAIN! Must....drink...water....not...eat...big...meals...

Happy Birthday to your son!

Hope you love your new MO, Sheila!

(((((((TOL)))))))))

Jun 18, 2012 07:24 AM Makratz wrote:

St. Sheila, good luck with the MO today.♥

Good Morning!

Jun 18, 2012 07:19 PM blondiex46 wrote:

Thanks guys made it, but still dragging......

Linda love the pix

Shiela thanks for caring!!

Chris it appears you have calmed down, love that, until DD goes to college...

Deb....how ru ?

Jun 18, 2012 08:25 PM Makratz wrote:

I hope you are feeling better too Sandy.  You worked alot and need to rest.  Have they scheduled your surgery?

Jun 18, 2012 09:24 PM Makratz wrote:

Good for you Sheila!!  My new onc is very thorough and I love her...so far!

Neither one of my Oncs believed in tumor markers.  I wonder if I should have the test but so many of us dont.

Glad to hear you are happy!!

Jun 18, 2012 10:41 PM, edited Jun 18, 2012 11:14 PM by chrisct

Jun 18, 2012 11:15 PM chrisct wrote:

Sorry, Deb. ((((((HUGS))))))