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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 8, 2018 0:45:52 GMT
My vent is yard sale sites. Your item is only worth what people will pay! No, I do not care what the item is worth new or what you paid. It's USED! Not to mention, add in my drive time and mileage to get to as opposed to Walmart where I am at almost weekly. It needs to be worth it to the buyer. I always price 1/2 to 1/3 new cost if someone were to go and get it on sale (not necessarily what I paid). It also needs to be worth it to the seller. I’m always surprised when I see people selling things one at a time for $1 or $2. How is that worth the time it takes to post, message back and forth, meet, etc? |
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Feb 8, 2018 1:01:12 GMT
My (super extra) petty vent is the Bay Area weather. It is 74F in Feb, this is crazy! and not good for the drought. We have had a bit of rain but not a ton and every time I talk to someone they seem to think the drought is over because we got So much rain last season. What is the weather going to be like in July and Aug? I like a few months of California cold, ie low 40s to mid 50s.
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Post by paigepea on Feb 8, 2018 1:16:21 GMT
This reminds me of the time MIL gave my girls their holiday gift in the same gift bag and youngest dd (2 at the time) kept asking where her gift was because older dd (5 at the time) pulled everything out. I also remembered that dd gave both girls underwear even though youngest was in diapers, but that’s a diff thread 🤪.
My girls have never celebrated V Day at school. Oldest is in elementary secular school and they don’t do anything. And my younger is in elementary religious school and they don’t do anything. She’s at a Jewish school and really Valentines is religious by origin - Saint Vaelntine’s Day to honour saints. I thought that was why they didn’t do anything but when older dd changed schools they don’t hand out valentines either.
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Post by meridon on Feb 8, 2018 1:24:54 GMT
Gah! I hate hate hate the whole Valentine's parties at school crapshow anyway. My youngest has had at least two meltdowns already this week because her teacher decided to make it a competitive event. There will be judging of the best valentines and the kids have to bring in their own decorated boxes to put them in and there's a contest for that, too!
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 8, 2018 2:16:39 GMT
Gah! I hate hate hate the whole Valentine's parties at school crapshow anyway. My youngest has had at least two meltdowns already this week because her teacher decided to make it a competitive event. There will be judging of the best valentines and the kids have to bring in their own decorated boxes to put them in and there's a contest for that, too! Omg. That is awful. I am sorry for your child, that stinks that the teacher is taking a day that should be about friendship, inclusion, and kindness (that is how we celebrate at school anyway) and is turning it into a competition. |
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Post by burningfeather on Feb 8, 2018 2:45:43 GMT
Gah! I hate hate hate the whole Valentine's parties at school crapshow anyway. My youngest has had at least two meltdowns already this week because her teacher decided to make it a competitive event. There will be judging of the best valentines and the kids have to bring in their own decorated boxes to put them in and there's a contest for that, too! I can only think of one time in all of my daughter's years in school that I ever felt it necessary to speak to a teacher or principal about an issue that I felt needed some intervention, but I can tell you as an older and now wiser mom, this is definitely something I would have a word with the teacher about. Either she doesn't have children or she is completely clueless what this type of "competition" does to everyone but the "winner." |
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Post by smasonnc on Feb 8, 2018 3:16:20 GMT
Pace yourselves. There will be plenty to be p*ssed off about by the time they graduate from high school, most of which will be more significant and life-changing than whether or not each twin provides a valentine. Valentine's Day is meant to be a day to say "I Love You", but somehow we manage to make it all kinds of wrong.
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Post by redhead32 on Feb 8, 2018 3:25:24 GMT
I know this is extremely petty, but since I can’t vent at work I am going to vent here. I have twins in my class and as the mom of the twins picked up the class list she said to me, “I think I am going to have the kids just pass out one valentine and sign both their names, it is just so much easier.” I don’t know what she expected me to say, so I just smiled and mentioned something else that we needed to discuss but in my head I was thinking, “Seriously? So, can I just tell the other parents to just write both your kids names on one Valentine then? Can I have them joint decorate a box to hold them? Get a grip woman, that is not ok!” look, I know valentines are a pain, I know that her getting her kids to do anything they don’t want to is incredibly difficult, but for pities sake, they are individuals, not one being. Suck it up and have each kid bring in their own Valentine! what is your petty vent for the day? I would seriously consider emailing the mom, saying that you had been thinking about what she said. I'd try to give it a helpful tons vs a what-the-heck tone, but explain how you tried hard in your classroom to give them separate identities. Hopefully she was just sort of joking, but she may be coming at it thinking she is being expedient, not seeing how the idea lends itself to lumping the kids together. This. Do you think it could be a financial thing? That would be the only reason I might let one valentine from twins slide by without saying anything. My twins wanted to make name bracelets for their classmates this year, working together. So their classmates would have received one bracelet from both boys. I then explained how many hours it would take them to make the bracelets, even working together, and they decided to give (separate) less labor intensive valentines. :-) |
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Post by redhead32 on Feb 8, 2018 3:26:19 GMT
Gah! I hate hate hate the whole Valentine's parties at school crapshow anyway. My youngest has had at least two meltdowns already this week because her teacher decided to make it a competitive event. There will be judging of the best valentines and the kids have to bring in their own decorated boxes to put them in and there's a contest for that, too! Oh HECK no. |
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 8, 2018 4:29:07 GMT
I would seriously consider emailing the mom, saying that you had been thinking about what she said. I'd try to give it a helpful tons vs a what-the-heck tone, but explain how you tried hard in your classroom to give them separate identities. Hopefully she was just sort of joking, but she may be coming at it thinking she is being expedient, not seeing how the idea lends itself to lumping the kids together. This. Do you think it could be a financial thing? That would be the only reason I might let one valentine from twins slide by without saying anything. My twins wanted to make name bracelets for their classmates this year, working together. So their classmates would have received one bracelet from both boys. I then explained how many hours it would take them to make the bracelets, even working together, and they decided to give (separate) less labor intensive valentines. :-) Absolutely not a financial thing. I won’t say anything, they are her kids and it is completely up to her how she handles this. I just think it is tacky and I bet she would be rightfully annoyed If the other kids gave one Valentine to her two kids. That is sweet about your kids wanting to make bracelets! |
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 8, 2018 4:32:46 GMT
Pace yourselves. There will be plenty to be p*ssed off about by the time they graduate from high school, most of which will be more significant and life-changing than whether or not each twin provides a valentine. Valentine's Day is meant to be a day to say "I Love You", but somehow we manage to make it all kinds of wrong. I never said I was pissed, and I won’t have these kids in my class after this year, so I am not sure what you are driving at. In my classroom Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate our classmates and the fact that we have value and contribute to our group. We don’t all have to be best friends, but we all have to be kind and respectful to each other. I don’t see anything wrong with that. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2018 11:46:49 GMT
I have not read all of the responses but as a mom of identical triplets, they LOVED doing their own Valentines. We would sit at the kitchen table, and they each did their own. They loved it. It wasn’t work for me; it was a fun task for my girls. Heck it was quiet time for me because it kept them occupied for a bit. Now, they have been called by their last name by a lot of people because people couldn’t tell them apart. That irritates us all. Even professors at the university have done it. Get to know them. They look different now only because they are adults that have their own true style.
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Post by bigbundt on Feb 8, 2018 13:39:47 GMT
It’s not really a vent but valentines related. My son (kindergarten) came home with his class list. There was a letter from the teacher that said that there is a girl in the class whose family does not celebrate Valentine’s Day and her parents have requested that she not get valentines. I feel really bad for the girl and hope that she understands why her friends all get cards and treats and she doesn’t. That seems like it could be traumatizing for a 5/6 year old. I could see if it was a religious holiday but I have a hard time understanding what is so wrong about Valentine’s Day. My daughter has a classmate this year that doesn't celebrate anything. Having family who are Jehovah's Witnesses, I immediately realize this is likely the reason. They are staunch about celebrating nothing except wedding anniversaries, no exceptions. I ask my daughter what the little girl does when they have parties and birthday celebrations and she either goes to the office or the computer lab. I'm sure the school and teachers make it a fun thing for her but I do feel bad for her. |
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Post by PenandInk on Feb 8, 2018 18:59:33 GMT
The little girl is most like a Jehovah's Witness and in their beliefs "God doesn't like celebrations", so that poor child will not be allowed to participate in any event that involves something special. It's the saddest religion I know of. Here’s my sweet story that will melt your heart. Way back in my teaching days, A young man in my class was a Jehovas Witness. This child’s mom gave me a booklet outlining just what was permissible and why, and was firm with me about sending him to the office when there were any parties. Mom explained that their family could have cupcakes or gifts “just because” but not for a specific celebration, like birthdays. This was a special ed class, grades 1-4, 15 students. They were a great group of kids, but lots of behavioral and learning issues. Interpersonal relationships were particularly difficult, which makes this story even sweeter. So in those days, students were allowed to bring cupcakes in on their birthday to share with the class. At the start of the year, I had explained to the class about the one student’s religion and the reason why he couldn’t participate in parties. The kids seemed to understand, but not quite. After all, who doesn’t have a birthday? All too soon, one of the girls had a birthday, and brought in a lovely box of cupcakes. At the end of the day, when it was time to share the cupcakes, I (quite sadly) reminded the young man that he needed to go to the office. The birthday girl was visibly shaken and asked why he couldn’t stay. When I reminded her that his religion didn’t allow him to attend a biethday party, she asked, “so if I brought in cupcakes just for fun, could he have one then?” I told her yes, but we couldn’t sing happy birthday, it would just be a time for a cupcake treat. She thinks for for a minute and says, “I made a mistake, it’s not my birthday, I just brought these cupcakes for a treat for the class.” Awwww! Yes, I cried. The best part? Every child who brought in a treat for his or her birthday that year walked in the door, handed me the treat and said, “It’s not my birthday, I just thought I’d bring the class a treat.” Best. Class. Ever. |
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 8, 2018 19:03:42 GMT
The little girl is most like a Jehovah's Witness and in their beliefs "God doesn't like celebrations", so that poor child will not be allowed to participate in any event that involves something special. It's the saddest religion I know of. Here’s my sweet story that will melt your heart. Way back in my teaching days, A young man in my class was a Jehovas Witness. This child’s mom gave me a booklet outlining just what was permissible and why, and was firm with me about sending him to the office when there were any parties. Mom explained that their family could have cupcakes or gifts “just because” but not for a specific celebration, like birthdays. This was a special ed class, grades 1-4, 15 students. They were a great group of kids, but lots of behavioral and learning issues. Interpersonal relationships were particularly difficult, which makes this story even sweeter. So in those days, students were allowed to bring cupcakes in on their birthday to share with the class. At the start of the year, I had explained to the class about the one student’s religion and the reason why he couldn’t participate in parties. The kids seemed to understand, but not quite. After all, who doesn’t have a birthday? All too soon, one of the girls had a birthday, and brought in a lovely box of cupcakes. At the end of the day, when it was time to share the cupcakes, I (quite sadly) reminded the young man that he needed to go to the office. The birthday girl was visibly shaken and asked why he couldn’t stay. When I reminded her that his religion didn’t allow him to attend a biethday party, she asked, “so if I brought in cupcakes just for fun, could he have one then?” I told her yes, but we couldn’t sing happy birthday, it would just be a time for a cupcake treat. She thinks for for a minute and says, “I made a mistake, it’s not my birthday, I just brought these cupcakes for a treat for the class.” Awwww! Yes, I cried. The best part? Every child who brought in a treat for his or her birthday that year walked in the door, handed me the treat and said, “It’s not my birthday, I just thought I’d bring the class a treat.” Best. Class. Ever. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying! Thank you for sharing that story, that is just the sweetest. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 8, 2018 19:28:49 GMT
I know this is extremely petty, but since I can’t vent at work I am going to vent here. I have twins in my class and as the mom of the twins picked up the class list she said to me, “I think I am going to have the kids just pass out one valentine and sign both their names, it is just so much easier.” I don’t know what she expected me to say, so I just smiled and mentioned something else that we needed to discuss but in my head I was thinking, “Seriously? So, can I just tell the other parents to just write both your kids names on one Valentine then? Can I have them joint decorate a box to hold them? Get a grip woman, that is not ok!” look, I know valentines are a pain, I know that her getting her kids to do anything they don’t want to is incredibly difficult, but for pities sake, they are individuals, not one being. Suck it up and have each kid bring in their own Valentine! what is your petty vent for the day? Ugh. That irritates me. I am a twin, and more times than not my brother & I would get 'combined' cards, gifts, etc. I hated it. We were 'the twins' vs, Michael & Melissa. SaveSaveSee, now when DD was invited to a birthday party for twins in her grade last year, we made sure to get each girl a gift and made each one a separate card. |
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Post by lbp on Feb 8, 2018 20:38:54 GMT
The little girl is most like a Jehovah's Witness and in their beliefs "God doesn't like celebrations", so that poor child will not be allowed to participate in any event that involves something special. It's the saddest religion I know of. Here’s my sweet story that will melt your heart. Way back in my teaching days, A young man in my class was a Jehovas Witness. This child’s mom gave me a booklet outlining just what was permissible and why, and was firm with me about sending him to the office when there were any parties. Mom explained that their family could have cupcakes or gifts “just because” but not for a specific celebration, like birthdays. This was a special ed class, grades 1-4, 15 students. They were a great group of kids, but lots of behavioral and learning issues. Interpersonal relationships were particularly difficult, which makes this story even sweeter. So in those days, students were allowed to bring cupcakes in on their birthday to share with the class. At the start of the year, I had explained to the class about the one student’s religion and the reason why he couldn’t participate in parties. The kids seemed to understand, but not quite. After all, who doesn’t have a birthday? All too soon, one of the girls had a birthday, and brought in a lovely box of cupcakes. At the end of the day, when it was time to share the cupcakes, I (quite sadly) reminded the young man that he needed to go to the office. The birthday girl was visibly shaken and asked why he couldn’t stay. When I reminded her that his religion didn’t allow him to attend a biethday party, she asked, “so if I brought in cupcakes just for fun, could he have one then?” I told her yes, but we couldn’t sing happy birthday, it would just be a time for a cupcake treat. She thinks for for a minute and says, “I made a mistake, it’s not my birthday, I just brought these cupcakes for a treat for the class.” Awwww! Yes, I cried. The best part? Every child who brought in a treat for his or her birthday that year walked in the door, handed me the treat and said, “It’s not my birthday, I just thought I’d bring the class a treat.” Best. Class. Ever. How sweet!! What awesome kids. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Feb 8, 2018 20:43:47 GMT
Oh, suck it up buttercup. Get two sets of valentines and have your snowflakes sign every single one of their individual cards.
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Post by smasonnc on Feb 9, 2018 2:02:25 GMT
I'm sorry if you thought I was disrespectful, but when one vents, it is usually because they are pissed off. Apparently, people do vent without being upset. Who knew? I don't vent much so I don't really get the rules. I still think there will be much more to vent about than valentines.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 9, 2018 2:16:58 GMT
The little girl is most like a Jehovah's Witness and in their beliefs "God doesn't like celebrations", so that poor child will not be allowed to participate in any event that involves something special. It's the saddest religion I know of. Here’s my sweet story that will melt your heart. Way back in my teaching days, A young man in my class was a Jehovas Witness. This child’s mom gave me a booklet outlining just what was permissible and why, and was firm with me about sending him to the office when there were any parties. Mom explained that their family could have cupcakes or gifts “just because” but not for a specific celebration, like birthdays. This was a special ed class, grades 1-4, 15 students. They were a great group of kids, but lots of behavioral and learning issues. Interpersonal relationships were particularly difficult, which makes this story even sweeter. So in those days, students were allowed to bring cupcakes in on their birthday to share with the class. At the start of the year, I had explained to the class about the one student’s religion and the reason why he couldn’t participate in parties. The kids seemed to understand, but not quite. After all, who doesn’t have a birthday? All too soon, one of the girls had a birthday, and brought in a lovely box of cupcakes. At the end of the day, when it was time to share the cupcakes, I (quite sadly) reminded the young man that he needed to go to the office. The birthday girl was visibly shaken and asked why he couldn’t stay. When I reminded her that his religion didn’t allow him to attend a biethday party, she asked, “so if I brought in cupcakes just for fun, could he have one then?” I told her yes, but we couldn’t sing happy birthday, it would just be a time for a cupcake treat. She thinks for for a minute and says, “I made a mistake, it’s not my birthday, I just brought these cupcakes for a treat for the class.” Awwww! Yes, I cried. The best part? Every child who brought in a treat for his or her birthday that year walked in the door, handed me the treat and said, “It’s not my birthday, I just thought I’d bring the class a treat.” Best. Class. Ever. This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. 😍 |
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 9, 2018 3:01:46 GMT
I have twins, though, and it is actually pretty frequent that they will get one gift (from friends or relatives), one card, even one treat at an event. To be clear, I just deal with that, and my kids who are also in the same class are each buying their own valentine, but it has been a common experience for me that my twins are treated like one person (never by teachers—I am really thankful for that, because they thrive on being in the same class). Quick question... (and I have one friend who has twins in my daughter's class.. and I think we went to a party once at their house years ago.. and got two gifts.. ) but would this be offensive or not treated like one person, if we would have bought a higher priced gift that we wouldn't normally give to one kiddo AND that it was meant for two or more people, like an outdoor game/or something like that? Just curious? Nothing is coming up and I wasn't thinking that way, it just popped into my head while reading. (Man I feel for one friend of mine, her daughter is friends with triplets so she is buying three gifts!! LOL... but that mom is pretty good in the reverse, she buys three gifts for each one of her girls to give back to the birthday (or whatever) person) |
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