Dear So and So

[Crankin]

What did you do???? Now I am interested.

[Veronica]

What did you do???? Now I am interested.

Me too!

So what do you think of parents who text their children during school? And the child reads it and responds, also during school?

Veronica

[maillotpois]

Me too!

So what do you think of parents who text their children during school? And the child reads it and responds, also during school?

Veronica

Not ok. Especially your grade. Phone should be OFF during school and parents should know better.

Em will now occasionally text me during school hours, usually at lunch, to tell me of plans for after school, etc. But she's old enough to have the judgment to not let it interrupt her while she's in class. Elementary school kids, not so much.

[Owlie]

Dear grandma -

I'm glad they are making you comfortable. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I'm glad that I got to see you one more time though, and to tell you I love you.

SheFly

(((SheFly)))

[solobiker]

{{{Shefly}}} I am sorry that you are going through this but very happy you were able to see her again. I work with the older population ( I have worked with them for close to 20 years) and just love it so much. I have met such wonderful people with plenty of stories to tell. It brought a smile to my face to see your pic and tears to my eyes to read your post. All of my thoughts are with you.

[SheFly]

Thanks to all for the hugs and comments. Sadly, my gram passed away early this morning. I am really glad that I go the chance to visit and say goodbye. And solobiker - those stories will be in my heart forever!

SheFly

[redrhodie]

I'm sorry for your loss, Shefly.

[Catrin]

Very sorry for your loss Shefly, I am very glad you had the chance to see her.

[Crankin]

Sorry about your grandma, SheFly. Grandparents are special.
Veronica, I do not think it's OK for parents to text their kids during school hours. What's wrong with these people? They can't let go. Not just with their kids, but it drives me crazy seeing people who just have to be connected all of the time. Sometimes, when I am running or riding early in the AM, I see women walking with their ear to a phone. Now, who the hell needs to be having a social conversation at 6-6:30 AM? I sure am not calling my friends then.

[limewave]

What did you do???? Now I am interested.

I was with a group of parents discussing new policies at our elementary school. The conversation started down a Parent vs. Teacher path (I hate that!!!). One parent said "I know my kid better than anyone else, they don't know what's best for my child."

Granted, as parents, we do know our kids best. But we also love them fiercely which can cause us to see things with rose-colored glasses occasionally. Furthermore, we interact with our children in an entirely different way than what is required in a classroom setting.

I merely suggested that teachers have a lot of training and years of experience working with children. That teachers work with many kids at different levels. After working with our kids and observing them, they would have valuable input as to what needs/path/education really is best for our children. We should consider our teachers great assets and respect their training, experience, and value their advice.

There was complete silence and I saw a lot of steam rising from some very red faces . . .

[OakLeaf]

I'm so sorry SheFly. I'm glad you had the chance to say goodbye.

[Blueberry]

((((((Shefly)))))))

Dear Summer:

Go away. 90% humidity and 91 degrees is not acceptable in early May. Come back, if you must, in July and August.

[indysteel]

I'm so sorry for your loss, SheFly. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[snapdragen]

I'm so sorry Shefly, it's good you were able to say goodbye. ((hugs))

[emily_in_nc]

I'm sorry for your loss, Shefly. Grandmothers are so special -- I miss both of mine a lot.