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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part15)
QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 11 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to say T's dad was jerk. I really didnt think I could do better.. he was tall, gorgeous. I didnt have much in the way of self esteem. But my getting pregnant wasnt planned. But I was in a place where I could afford having the baby, and in my heart I knew I wanted it. I knew my relationship with her dad wouldnt last. We didnt get married, thank goodness.
"All things happen for a reason", applied to me here... Tierra gave me the strength to get the heck out. And now I have Louis! I truly beleive all the events of my life have led up to where I am now. And if I didn't go down the path I did I wouldn't yet have met Louis. :-)



I agree - I believe the same. Everything that happen was supposed to have happened to me....and I know I wouldn't have learned the lessons that I have without it.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:53:00
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QUOTE (dancehallquana @ Jun 11 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey is jawi's surgery today??


That's what I thought.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:42:00
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QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Jun 11 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a close freind of mine, her children's father convinced the kids that their mommy was being a "#######" for dating another man
and was putting all kinds of perverted thoughts in their minds about their mother
but time is the master because in EVERY case like this i know of, the the person giving problems always ends up worse off because of their foolishness


True Bunz - karam is a biotch! The kids will know the truth after all the dust has settled.

QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 11 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
T's dad told her that Louis has a bunch of girlfriends back in SLU and that he is going to leave me and go back to one of them! AHAHAHA!



blink.gif blink.gif #######??? And why would he think that T would even care about that???
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:23:00
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QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 11 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I may have dates a few guys but my daughter never met them. My daughters father HATES Louis.. but it is all jealousy. Louis gets to spend more time... blah blah. I can say some of the problems btween my daughter and Louis stem from her father. He questions her about stuff (asked if Louis touches her!!) Also told her Louis will never be her real dad... all that. Tierra gets very confused...
On the other she has a stepmom that I get along with. We can talk when I have a concern. I also let Tierra know she can love us all the same. That should should respect Stepmom and Louis equally. She should listen to us all becuase we love her and want her to be safe.

Its hard when it is one-sided! But I think Tierra's dad's "concern" is selfesh! He doesn't want Tierra calling anyone else daddy.
I might be crazy but I dont mind if Tierra calls step-mom "mom".. I know who I am!


Ick - what a stress on T. But at least she has you to help her see it clearly. My kids have a stepmom from right after we divorced and she loves to yap. For the most part we all get along very well, but every once in awhile she will overstep her bounds and the kids have a hard time - but always come to me to talk about it.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:19:00
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QUOTE (KKHoliday @ Jun 11 2009, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since ya'll were taling about the GSAT yesterday-

So is this taken in 5th or 6th grade? Because a month ago, my stepdaughter called a talking about some test. But she is only 9..can't be in 5th or 6 grade right? I know she told me 4th.

Signed,

Totally confused and need your help


GSAT is for 6th grade - to see what high school they go to. Maybe she was taking an end of the school year exam.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:09:00
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QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 11 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK..TOPIC

every one that had children in a previous relationship

Is ur current relationship the 1st one after u separated from ur ex? why are they "concerned". Don't get me wrong. I would be a maniac too if my children all of a sudden have another woman in their lives to confuse the heck out of them in regards to mommy and daddy relationship.. BUT do u guys see where I'm going with this?


No - not the 1st relationship. But you hit it - as a parent any significant "new" person who comes along in your children's lives makes you stop, think and learn real fast. Most of the sicko ish that happens comes from a person close to the child.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:08:00
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QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 11 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
concerned b/c he's Black or that there is another man in their lives?


Concerned that there was a man all of the sudden moving into the house - not jealous, just to him a stranger. But he also trusts my judgment as a mom and knows I would never put my kids in harms way so he didn't sprout any gray hairs over this. Black doesn't bother him at all - he's used to that.

QUOTE (yankeesgirl79 @ Jun 11 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
morning ladies.....how is everyone this thursday morning????

QUOTE (my2rmylife @ Jun 11 2009, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Having my fiance around and my kid loving him like they do has given their father a huge dose of act right


do your kids go to JA to visit your SO with you my2?



Morning Cara! I'm looking for Friday.... unsure.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 10:05:00
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QUOTE (clairern @ Jun 11 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sus @ Jun 10 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Jun 10 2009, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats trelawny, you must be very proud
that $99 flight sounds like the spirit mythical $1 flights
everytime they advertise them i immediately try searching and NEVER find one
but i'm gonna check it out right now

Nah, Bunz - Jetblue is pretty good and pretty on track with their deals - When they first start out, you can't always find the low fare - but once they get a route running, you can get some bargains -


So True Sus; I bought a ticket from them last month for $25 from NY to Raleigh and one free check bag. Sweetest deal I have ever found! good.gif


Wow Claire - that is a sweet deal!!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:57:00
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Jun 11 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In talking to VSC:

Thursday: "Your case is where it should be." unsure.gif
Friday: "Your case is assigned to an officer." kicking.gif
Monday: "Your case is NOT assigned to an officer." mad.gif
Tuesday: "Your case was assigned to an officer on June 3." kicking.gif


And Wednesday they said....?

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:56:00
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QUOTE (clairern @ Jun 11 2009, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning VJ Fam!!!

HAppy birthday Jamerican. May you live to see many, many more my fellow Gemini!! kicking.gif



Happy Birthday M!!!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:55:00
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QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Jun 10 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
offtopic45vn.gif Sorry I haven't posted lately. I'm been super busy trying to get ready for the interview. My SO just called me saying he needs a paper for when he pays the visa fee at a NCB. I didn't know about a paper. Can anyone tell me where to look if there is a paper he needs. Or if he just needs to go in and pay the $131? Thanks! Off-Topic2.gif

Hope everyone is doing good!!


Brooke - someone might have already answered but he doesn't need a paper, just his passport --- and $131. They will ask him when the interview is, maybe that's what he is thinking - the interview letter.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:48:00
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QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 10 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Passing gets u into one of the top 3 schools of ur choice. If u do not pass u will be placed a school in ur Zone


But doesn't guarantee a spot - Jr did well on his GSATs but the 1st 2 schools of his choice told him they were already full.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:38:00
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QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 10 2009, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quana - A has been getting my kids off the bus since the 4th day he was here. It took them a minute to get used to at first but now when I gotta go somewhere they ask if he is staying home so they can stay with him.

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thats great tanya.. i know A's arrival was a surprise for ur fam.. did everybody welcome him.. what about the ex.. if u don't mind me asking?
u know what? my kiddos might surprise me.. i told roger he might have to worry about them talking to him TOOO much.. unsure.gif He said he will have to brush up on his Caribbean facts LOL rofl.gif


Everyone's been great - but I laid it out there to them all that whenever I go to JA his family welcomes me with open arms and heart even though I look and talk different than them and I would hope they would do the same. No one has dared to do otherwise. Even my grandfather has turned a good shoulder cuz he sees that A is an asset to our family. The ex is cool - he was concerned for a minute, but since the kids love him and talk good about him, he's fine.

And just like your girls....Alexa loves to chat all her stories to him, cuz it's new ears!! But those two have had a special bond long time now. Whenever she was sick, he was sick. If she was giving me trouble, he was giving trouble. If he didn't call, she was asking why.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-11 09:03:00
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QUOTE (mrsjeffs @ Jun 10 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi ladies have not been on in over a week , I got laid off lastweek and have been at home wallowing (sp) in pity and crying crying.gif crying.gif
but am starting to feel better after ALOT of stones ginger wine and appleton and coke( having a drink right now ) I know - bum lifestyle smile.gif

My aunt and her husband got an interview date for July 22..... but she may not get to go, does she have to go? I am just wondering....



Sorry to hear about the lay off....hopefully something even better will pop up.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 13:22:00
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QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 10 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thnx guys..she has done it before..where she would ask to pay her for 1wk in advance..I we did. Sus thast what i say..if i decide to take thurs/fri off I dont suddenly have a paycheck..me an my principles bwoy..but mi a go pay har still

Finesse..a no my fault she needs the money for vaca..LOL



Well that's a different animal...
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 13:18:00
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QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 10 2009, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So the sitter going out of town so she won't have tahlia for thur and friday..so she called me asking if we can pay her today...I said well I have to call Kashi..this is not how things work..whats ur opinions..or i'm too big on principle?


I would pay her today if you usually pay her on Friday since it is her last day watching her. Otherwise you would pay her when she gets back and that would make it "late".

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 13:14:00
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QUOTE (dancehallquana @ Jun 10 2009, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks finesse and 1 luv for ur thoughts..
my girls are soon to be 12 and 7.. they were very much ANTI roger at first cuz they have never seen me w/ anybody else but their dad... they are also very possesive..their dad was a workaholic and so for all our lives it has been me and my girls ONLY.. so Roger was like threat to them..
but w/ 2 years past they are sooo much better, they are cool w/ the IDEA.. lets just see how long it takes for them to get comfortable w/ the real deal..


Quana - A has been getting my kids off the bus since the 4th day he was here. It took them a minute to get used to at first but now when I gotta go somewhere they ask if he is staying home so they can stay with him.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 13:04:00
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QUOTE (sus @ Jun 10 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got this in an email:

Special Offer from JetBlue Airways: How HOT is this deal?
1 2 3 4 5 6

$99 -- JetBlue Announces New Caribbean Routes from NYC*
New York, NY to Saint Lucia, Kingston and Barbados


Jetblue is my fav!!!!

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 13:01:00
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QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Jun 10 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
morning Ladies;

My son (5 years old) received his first award this morning "Student Achievment Award"...so, he goes on stage to get his award and shouts out, "what's up mommy, I love you" -- then flashes the I love you sign with his hand...it's also cultural awareness day, so they give him the mic (BIG, MISTAKE)... he shouts out "big up to all the JAMAICANS - Jah rastafari, then says thank you. My friend sent him a DVD on the true history of rasta (not) dread and he's watched it so many times. I'm so proud of him though, he's been through a lot this school year and he's managed to perform well above his age level.

just wanted to share....sus; I need a happy picture, co-workers pissing me off



Awww.....he's so cute!!! luv.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 12:59:00
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QUOTE (finesse @ Jun 10 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just mailed of the petition to file for my stepdaughter. Wish us luck!


Good luck!! Keep us posted.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 12:29:00
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QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 9 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 9 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 9 2009, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Louis and I are good - already like an old married couple! LOL...


That's my biggest fear.... unsure.gif



HAPPY old married couple. It just seems like we have known each other forever. Its a good thing. :-)



Whewww..... kicking.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 07:44:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Jun 9 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes ma'am. I will probably just be coming out of the hospital and recovering...so I don't know how much I will comprehend. Maybe my sis can take the message for me. I hate that I won't be able to fully celebrate when it happens.

I will be having my second neck surgery on Thursday. They will be cutting me in the front again and then flipping me over to cut in the back of my neck. I will also have stitches around my head because they have to put that metal crown on my head to keep it from flopping around and to keep blood pressure from my eyes (it can cause blindness if too much pressure rests on my eyes :eek:)....I'm trying hard not to be scared...please keep me in your prayers for full recovery and no complications.

Hey I just thought of something! They better not MESS with my 'HAWK!!!! I do not want my hair shaved or cut!!!!! CHA!!!!!!!

On a good note, my short term disability just got approved so I get all my vacation/personal/sick hours back that I used to make sure I didn't go without a paycheck. Woooooottttt!!!!



Awww...Girl ....you know you will be in our prayers..... heart.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 14:55:00
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QUOTE (JaHoney @ Jun 9 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quana,

When i tell you the stress is killing me. I try not to claim sickness but its getting hectic. i have 13 group homes i go to now, im all over the damn county, not to mention dealing with clients, dumb a$$ staff at the group homes, and then they wanna chat at work bout your ppwk is getting behind,...ummm ya think!!!! hell between driving all day everyday and the stoopid system going down for hours at a time, who got time for ppwk...LOL


They need to hire you a chauffer then you can work on your paperwork while he drives you around.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 14:51:00
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QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 9 2009, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Louis and I are good - already like an old married couple! LOL...


That's my biggest fear.... unsure.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 14:44:00
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QUOTE (phillyfashionista @ Jun 9 2009, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just recvd this email from USPS regarding a 10% discount for international shipping option from the U.S. Postal Service with international transportation and delivery by FedEx.

Hopefully this is useful info and cheaper than the normal Fed Ex and DHL.....


I used this service when I sent down Jr's interview docs - it worked really well for a fraction of the fedex cost. good.gif

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 14:42:00
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QUOTE (*SunRay* @ Jun 9 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Quana,

Miami was fun, but it rained a lot. We are going to Orlando on Thursday becauase I'm working at the shuttle launch on the 13th. We'll be gone 6/11-6/15 because we are going to Seaworld and Universal while we're there. So, part will be work and part fun. lol After that, nowhere until Jamaica in Sept. How are you?


That sounds exciting Mich. When we were at Disney we say the shuttle take off - more like we saw an orange speck in the sky but we were thrilled just the same!!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 10:41:00
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QUOTE (JaHoney @ Jun 9 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning ladies,

Just passing thru.....


Question for you all, i am applying for a job that offers relocation expenses but it is in Greensboro North Carolina. I dont know a damn thing about NC other than i want the hell up out of michigan with its crumbling economy. Can anyone enlighten me, please?


Nice to see you Honey!

QUOTE (*SunRay* @ Jun 9 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mawnin Yardies!

Congrats Irie. That's awesome news...

The rain scared the ####### out of me today. I thought a tornado was passing though. Ugh!


Today is my B'Day and I'm at work. lol Wat's wrong with me.


Happy Birthday Michelle!!!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 10:38:00
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QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 9 2009, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning Ladies! Thanks for all my new FB friends! YAY!

I woke up to an e-mail from CRIS this morning......

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

On June 8, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before you get your new card call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.


GOOD NEWS!!

Anyone know what ADIT processing is?



Happy Tuesday!

....Irie


Congrats Cat!!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 08:39:00
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QUOTE (RegAl @ Jun 8 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a somewhat quieter lifestyle...but I have to admit I miss the music playing from every corner myself


That's what I explained to him too - I miss the JA vibe when I'm here....but this is where I need to be at this stage of my life for my kids. Once I explained I don't plan on living in the bush forever, he was able to adjust better.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 15:11:00
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QUOTE (KKHoliday @ Jun 8 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dada...I always wonder how ladies where the highest heels all night at the club. I guess it's the price to be cute...


LOL - that just me bust a laugh. When my best friend and I went to Negril Village and she was drunk enough to be complaining about her feet, the bartender told her the same thing!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 15:09:00
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QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Jun 8 2009, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How is he liking it here so far T?


Good so far - other than no "good" food, no domino tables on the "block", and no music playing at every corner. On Saturday we were outside and the kids were in the pool so I had the music cranking from the car so he was grinning about that - chatting about a beach party in yard. blink.gif But I heard him singing along to some hip-hop music.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 14:16:00
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QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Jun 8 2009, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
seet deh KK a laugh aftah mi...sorry, ladies but the RED BULL and MOUTAIN DEW -- has kicked in 100%


Gosh Lawny...my heart would be pounding so hard and my hands shaking like I was a crack addict if I drank both of those. You better go for a walk.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 14:12:00
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QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Jun 8 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Island, my hubby wont let me TOUCH his hair. nope.....


I'll send my daughter down.... he wouldn't let me touch it either cuz I have been offering since he has been here to do it. That's why I said I would be honored but then I find out I'm just the clean up crew. rofl.gif

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 14:10:00
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QUOTE (1luv @ Jun 8 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good afternoon ladies!

A question. I know we have built good relationships on this site especially us in the yardie thread. How do u refer to friends on here to ur SO. I was talking to hubby and I said my internet friend and he is like blink.gif blink.gif . He says how can I be friends with someone I have not met b4. Do I make sense wacko.gif


I always say one of my friends from VJ.
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 14:08:00
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QUOTE (Jengles @ Jun 8 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone - I have a question around how much is the courier to get the passports back from the embassy, the passports will be going to st ann's. and can it be tracked??

I will come back later and read up on the punishments, I need to find something effective for my six year old.


$750ja if by DHL. I don't know if that is each or if the can bundle them.

QUOTE (sus @ Jun 8 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 8 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm really good at making the punishment fit the crime - for instance I heard my son tell an off color joke to his friends. We went home where he had to research what the joke meant (cuz I knew he had no idea, was just repeating) and then write me a full page essay on it. Never hear talk like that again.

Just the other night he was being all rude about a snack - he went to bed without one. I told him his stomach is going to have to teach his mouth to be nice.

My friends will often email me for punishment advice - I'm real creative (but legal and abuse free!!)


Creative is always good - When I used to work at an afterschool program, the boys were constantly testing their limits with swearing (10 - 12 year olds) - The director used to make them sit and write "I will not swear...." over and over - they hated her. They started pushing it with me in the van one day, and I didn't react to the swear, just calmly said - that's 10 pieces of garbage you have to pick up when we stop - They were like huh???? I told them if garbage was coming out of their mouths, they had to put it somewhere - so for every swear, that made 10 pieces they needed to clean up. They laughed it off and did it - But they got to the point where they wouldn't swear in front of me - and if they slipped and did, they would punish themselves and pick up the garbage!


That's a good one Sus! I had to use a little soap on the tongue to wash the dirty words away.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 13:52:00
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QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 8 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When his hair starts growing he gets a fuzzy afro on top and it looks messy, so we tried to make an appt and they lady was gne for 2 weeks. (you don't get many "black hair salons" in Maine... so I tried it for myself. Louis likes beeswax so that is what I use. (bought in DC). I gather the growth and twist it into the locks pulling the hair back in clips or a pony tail as I go. then when I am done he keeps in a tight pony for a couple days with a bandanna over it when he sleeps!


LOL - yuh see mi?!?! That's the trouble we are having in upstate New York.

IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 13:46:00
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QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Jun 8 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok...been having some behavioural issues with my 8 (soon 9 year old)
Been asking for some alternative punishments and my co workers have suggested

making him stand in the corner
making him do yard work for neighbours
making him eat unsweetened oatmeal for dinner
standing in the corner arms outstretched with a can of beans in each hand

Can anyone else suggest some legal and effective punishments??
I have been taking him toys and games away, making him stay in his room, to no avail. So will try these, but would love to hear some more!


I'm really good at making the punishment fit the crime - for instance I heard my son tell an off color joke to his friends. We went home where he had to research what the joke meant (cuz I knew he had no idea, was just repeating) and then write me a full page essay on it. Never hear talk like that again.

Just the other night he was being all rude about a snack - he went to bed without one. I told him his stomach is going to have to teach his mouth to be nice.

My friends will often email me for punishment advice - I'm real creative (but legal and abuse free!!)
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 13:39:00
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QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 8 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I have a lil adjustment story for ya'll to start the week with:

As some of you know we have had a lil barber issue in that A keep saying he wouldn't go to a white barber. I took my son to the barber on Saturday but A still wouldn't sit in the chair. Well in the afternoon my daughter comes running in the kitchen dancing and grinning and said A wants to know if you want to cut his hair. I said I would be honored - I walk down to the bathroom and shout OMG!! He was bald!! Apparently he let Alexa cut his hair - WITHOUT THE GUARD on the razor. I said that is pure love if you let a 7 year old cut your hair!!



That is the cutest thing! Was he upset that he was bald??

I am pretty proud of myself.... I have tought myself how to twist Louis' dreads! I do just as well as the salon we pay $50 for them to get done. I asked Tierra if she wanted to try and with her little 7 year old attitude... "ew no!". LOL!


LOL - didn't seem to be, but I guess he should've expected it when he handed her the razor without a guard. I heard her tell him this am that next time she wants to do with the black thingy on there.

Congrats on the learning to twist - way to save yourselves some money! And each one is twisted with love. luv.gif
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 13:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part15)
So I have a lil adjustment story for ya'll to start the week with:

As some of you know we have had a lil barber issue in that A keep saying he wouldn't go to a white barber. I took my son to the barber on Saturday but A still wouldn't sit in the chair. Well in the afternoon my daughter comes running in the kitchen dancing and grinning and said A wants to know if you want to cut his hair. I said I would be honored - I walk down to the bathroom and shout OMG!! He was bald!! Apparently he let Alexa cut his hair - WITHOUT THE GUARD on the razor. I said that is pure love if you let a 7 year old cut your hair!!


IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 09:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part15)
QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Jun 7 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
pics....


Thanks for the pics!! Makes me feel like I'm right there again soaking my toes in that warm water.


QUOTE (justucia @ Jun 8 2009, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my2rmylife @ Jun 8 2009, 05:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good morning ladies. hope everyone has a great Monday... how was every ones weekend?

mawnin'

monday MUST be better than this weekend- lolz
i worked 9-8 Thursday and Friday, 9-9 Saturday, and 9-6 yesterday
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gotta make hay while the sun is shining!

i cant believe that D's interview is coming soon- i get butterflies thinking about it
nervous-excited- nervous- excited and repeatnormal right?

*this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it*
enjoy your day today ladies



LOL - yes Just, that's normal!
IslandwomanFemaleJamaica2009-06-08 08:36:00