tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post112325590283752426..comments2023-12-19T06:29:29.385-06:00Comments on Whats UP down South: Ready to bite bullets.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123345422677105862005-08-06T11:23:00.000-05:002005-08-06T11:23:00.000-05:00Only for those without an allergy, Mark!*trots bac...Only for those without an allergy, Mark!<BR/><BR/>*trots back out*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123327811741027082005-08-06T06:30:00.000-05:002005-08-06T06:30:00.000-05:00Peanuts are safer than bullets.Peanuts are safer than bullets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123295622725912452005-08-05T21:33:00.000-05:002005-08-05T21:33:00.000-05:00Hey girl why do they do creap lke that? Nice pics....Hey girl why do they do creap lke that? Nice pics.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669808870629024534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123290080708249752005-08-05T20:01:00.000-05:002005-08-05T20:01:00.000-05:00So what exactly will the school do if enough kids ...So what exactly will the school do if enough kids don't show up in uniform the first day, or if enough parents object to the lack of notice? This infuriates me on your behalf and on behalf of those parents who struggle to put a roof over their children's heads. Yes, uniforms have their merits, but can't they be phased in over a period of a year or two? When my kids' schools went to uniforms (the darlings are grown now, thank God), the children were given the option of whether or not to wear them for the frist two years, thus giving everyone time to adjust. Another advantage was that by the time the third year rolled round, the schools were able to start a uniform "recycling" program for people who needed it. You seem quite vocal (LOL) - could you suggest something like this?<BR/><BR/>Beautiful pics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123287038538799612005-08-05T19:10:00.000-05:002005-08-05T19:10:00.000-05:00Those people at the school board need a sharp kick...Those people at the school board need a sharp kick in the slats.<BR/><BR/>And that piccie of the chickies is way too cute for words.Special Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994750661725734469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123285811398012352005-08-05T18:50:00.000-05:002005-08-05T18:50:00.000-05:00I ain't throwing no maters and they aren't making ...I ain't throwing no maters and they aren't making them wear uniforms exactly. Just simple shirts with nothing on them (and ya'll know how Zach loves spiderman everything so guess what we mostly have?)and no plain, white, t-shirts. I'd have no gripe with this at all if they'd informed us BEFORE we'd done all the school shopping. And you've gotta know these people, I call the principal and superintendent Hitler wannabes cause they do all they can to make things as difficult as they can for the parents. They're power crazy I tell ya!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123281412296609652005-08-05T17:36:00.000-05:002005-08-05T17:36:00.000-05:00wanda I would have to agree with you on the unifor...wanda I would have to agree with you on the uniforms as much as you probably all know I love to dress the chick cute, but I can remember (growing up poor) envying so many girls and not fitting in because my clothes were not up to their standards! Uniforms make everyone equal as far as that goges...however the school should have informed everyone before now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123276898871930052005-08-05T16:21:00.000-05:002005-08-05T16:21:00.000-05:00I can sure understand the frustration of having to...I can sure understand the frustration of having to "start over" with the school clothes. <BR/><BR/>Let me tell you, those pictures are absolutely precious!! You are one blessed lady (even if you do have to pick 'maters and spend more money). Have a great weekend, Monday will be here before we know it. :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123272564933400532005-08-05T15:09:00.000-05:002005-08-05T15:09:00.000-05:00I know I'm probably going against the grain here, ...I know I'm probably going against the grain here, BUT, I think all schools should have students wear standard uniforms. Studies have shown students who attend schools where uniforms are worn do better both academically and socially. They have fewer disipline problems as well. There can be provisions made for families who can't afford the uniforms (bake sales, car washes, ect.). It's also a fact that the purchase of standard uniforms actually cost less than what most families spend on new school clothes. <BR/>Okay you can all throw tomatoes at me now. <BR/>Those are some beautiful grandchildren.wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336145117656216652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123268085328564502005-08-05T13:54:00.000-05:002005-08-05T13:54:00.000-05:00That's really sorry on the part of the school dist...That's really sorry on the part of the school district. That sort of thing should have been announced BEFORE school was let out for the summer... to give parents an opportunity to work on the issue. Especially those with lots of kids. I only have 2 in school and honestly.. That's 2 enough to make me broke. We have electricity and food.. but beyond that we don't have a lot of money to play around with. Fortunately mine and husband's mothers are both involved and like to buy things for the kids and help out.<BR/><BR/>I also hear you on the lacking adult conversation bit. My blog responses are all wandering meandering blabbering just trying to reach out to other human beings sometimes. <BR/><BR/>I know the colors in spanish.. and that coqui is frog and tortuga is turtle.. all courtesy of Dora. I was also able to talk to a Mexican woman in the pediatrician's office with dora's help LOL I love Dora.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551360039767019615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123264069076824992005-08-05T12:47:00.000-05:002005-08-05T12:47:00.000-05:00I agree with you re the school uniform expense.Whe...I agree with you re the school uniform expense.<BR/><BR/>When I was little, my parents really struggled at the start of the new school year kitting me out in the latest 'requirements'.<BR/><BR/>I remember on one occasion being sent home because I didn't have the correct shade of black trousers (!) - explaining that my parents couldn't afford new ones at that moment in time carried no weight with them and I was duly despatched home.<BR/><BR/>To say my mother was furious would be the understatement of the century.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, their poor years didn't last for ever. By the time I was a teenager, we didn't have to worry about such things any longer. But many of my friends and other family members did.<BR/><BR/>While uniforms *can* be a good thing, it appears, as always, not everyone fits into the 'oh it's not a huge amount of money they can all afford it' category. And as always, it's the kid's who end up suffering as a result.<BR/><BR/>Food and electricity or school uniform with the limited amount of money available? I know which I'd choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041284.post-1123257240267493442005-08-05T10:54:00.000-05:002005-08-05T10:54:00.000-05:00Wow they are so cute!! all of them. Jordan is rea...Wow they are so cute!! all of them. Jordan is really growing up isnt she?Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118106177725242820noreply@blogger.com