Monday, September 17, 2007
weekend....
Well over the weekend , aka Sat and Sunday we did not have issues with Alyssa. Friday night we did, and I almost took her door off the hook after many slammings. What is interesting is that Sat night she spend the night at a friend's house. they went to bed at 2am!!!! and were up before 8!!!!... I thought for sure yesterday would be a complete meltdown, but maybe she was too tired.. Also, all afternoon she was with her Dad since I had a HOA meeting and then took Jack to a birthday party. Last night her American girl doll was returned... On Sat she went to a friend's birthday. she did not know any of the other girls there, but had a good time. It was at an art place. While she was there I went all the way to Marietta to get JAck's cub scout uniform. That cub scout org is so cult-like, its scary, but Jack really enjoys it. I paid extra for the stuff that makes the badges stickon instead of sewing. Well worth the extra 8$! I got his shirt put together in time for yesterday's popcorn sale.
Speaking of the popcorn sale, if Jack doesnt become a lawyer or a politician, he will make a great salesman! He did awesome. WAs a bit too much "in face" at times, and we had reel him in, but overall he did a great job. What surprised me is when this guy bought 2 10$ tins, and asked JAck how much that was. Jack said 20$. then they guy handed him a 50$ and asked what his change was and Jack, without hesitation, said 30$. I think that really impressed the guy. That impressed me. THe problem with Jack is that many times he sounds (due to his speech) and acts more like a 5 year old, but his definately has the intelligence of a 7 year old. Lately, by his interest in pokemon, he is doing better socially, but I am sure he seems somewhat "babyish" to other boys at times. He is just not a boy's boy. I hope his speech and social skillls catch up to his smartass ways.
Friday night I went out to a new place with a friend of mine. We tend to go out about once a month to try a restaurant. It was fun. Its nice to get out with the "girls". I also needed to escape from the wrath of alyssa that night. Luckily she seems to have broken out of boarding school behavior --for now. When she is calm I do try to talk to her and explain to her about things and her behavior. I hope one day it gets thru.
On and on a final note. I did not get Hannah Montana tickets.. the whole thing is a scam. Ticketmaster had no tickets to give. I could have gotten the nosebleed tix from the presale, but gave them up .. Hindsight, at least I could have sold them. I hate how popular concerts like these are only for those who "know someone" , or are in the "business", or are for ticket scalpers and the rich parents who are willing pay the prices.. I wont go that far at this point. I will keep trying, but not for the outrageous markups. I dont know if ANYONE can do ANYTHING About the monopoly of ticketmaster and how these thigns are handled. It really made Disney look bad.
Speaking of the popcorn sale, if Jack doesnt become a lawyer or a politician, he will make a great salesman! He did awesome. WAs a bit too much "in face" at times, and we had reel him in, but overall he did a great job. What surprised me is when this guy bought 2 10$ tins, and asked JAck how much that was. Jack said 20$. then they guy handed him a 50$ and asked what his change was and Jack, without hesitation, said 30$. I think that really impressed the guy. That impressed me. THe problem with Jack is that many times he sounds (due to his speech) and acts more like a 5 year old, but his definately has the intelligence of a 7 year old. Lately, by his interest in pokemon, he is doing better socially, but I am sure he seems somewhat "babyish" to other boys at times. He is just not a boy's boy. I hope his speech and social skillls catch up to his smartass ways.
Friday night I went out to a new place with a friend of mine. We tend to go out about once a month to try a restaurant. It was fun. Its nice to get out with the "girls". I also needed to escape from the wrath of alyssa that night. Luckily she seems to have broken out of boarding school behavior --for now. When she is calm I do try to talk to her and explain to her about things and her behavior. I hope one day it gets thru.
On and on a final note. I did not get Hannah Montana tickets.. the whole thing is a scam. Ticketmaster had no tickets to give. I could have gotten the nosebleed tix from the presale, but gave them up .. Hindsight, at least I could have sold them. I hate how popular concerts like these are only for those who "know someone" , or are in the "business", or are for ticket scalpers and the rich parents who are willing pay the prices.. I wont go that far at this point. I will keep trying, but not for the outrageous markups. I dont know if ANYONE can do ANYTHING About the monopoly of ticketmaster and how these thigns are handled. It really made Disney look bad.
# posted by sandy @ 6:12 AM 
