Morning

mrsconn23

What's up on this Tuesday?

I took the kids to the doc yesterday for check-ups.  They're both perfectly healthy.  YAY. 

I had to pick the kiddo up from school and I'd never been to his new school (mom of the year, ha).  So I got there and then had a moment of panic that I was at the wrong Jr. High.  

New doc is super nice and laid back.  I really like him. I was a little nervous about changing doctors.

tawillers

I've got to get some work done and then continue my search for a low-back strapless bra/bustier for my sister's wedding.  My dress fitting is Friday.  The bridal shop has one for me to try, but I'd like to have a back-up in case it doesn't work.

Tonight Son has a game.

6fsn

Max has neon green snot and it's getting worse so we get to see the doc today. I have pettiness over il stuff I can't shake. Mil wanted a necklace for Mother's Day. Group gift yay! I took initiative. Got input and buyin from everyone. Did the research and got buyin to make the purchase and split cost. Sent a pic of it and the total. Bil has not responded in a week. His cost is only $20 but I bet I never see it. Dollars to donuts he's pissed he won't get "credit" for it.

baconsmom

I'm probably going to finish my novel-in-progress today. Which means that I've written over 30,000 words in the last month - since I got space in a shared office to go to. I never thought I could be so damn productive. DH and I figured out that if I keep the space (I only paid for 3 months), I could write 4 books a year, instead of one every two years. Who knew I was doing so many chores to avoid writing? 

But I'm irritated with Bacon's school. Some of you may remember the exercise logs they instituted a couple years back, that I had to get modified for Bacon to take part in. Well, now it's a food log, and I can't imagine a modification that would make me feel okay with this. If you're an adult, you want to log your food for whatever reason, fine. It's your body, your choice. But this is a K-12 school, full of girls who *already* get ridiculous diet-culture messages every day, in a state people travel to to get top-notch eating disorder care. Like, maybe step back and think for a second? I'm not looking forward to writing this email. 

mrsconn23

A food log?  For preteen girls (Bacon's preteen-ish, no?)?

I'd fight it...All the way. She will be told to 'watch' what she eats her whole life (in one way or another..not from you, from society), so no need to start now.  

6fsn

I'm trying to think of any possible reason this would be good.  ANY reason. What is she supposed to be learning from this? 

tawillers

baconsmom said:

But I'm irritated with Bacon's school. Some of you may remember the exercise logs they instituted a couple years back, that I had to get modified for Bacon to take part in. Well, now it's a food log, and I can't imagine a modification that would make me feel okay with this. If you're an adult, you want to log your food for whatever reason, fine. It's your body, your choice. But this is a K-12 school, full of girls who *already* get ridiculous diet-culture messages every day, in a state people travel to to get top-notch eating disorder care. Like, maybe step back and think for a second? I'm not looking forward to writing this email. 

I vote for a gif-only email:

baconsmom

6fsn said:

I'm trying to think of any possible reason this would be good.  ANY reason. What is she supposed to be learning from this? 

It's supposed to be about the recommended daily servings of veggies and shit - which, you know, fine, but I think maybe the government doesn't know what every single person's individual needs are, and obsessively tracking food is a disordered eating tactic. It comes up in diet after diet after diet, and is often a symptom of full-blown eating disorders. 

And yes, Bacon's 11. Prime age for this bullshit, and I won't have her (pretty perfect, except for needing braces in the future) health jeopardized for a grade. 

I suppose I should go Google eating-disorder statistics. *sigh* 

0Face

That stinks to high heaven, Bacon.

I don't like it. NOT.ONE.BIT.

6fsn

I feel sad for the kids that don't have someone speaking up for them.

thejucheidea

What the dick? I'd have her turn in a sheet that just has 'none of your business' for every meal. That's some straight bullshit.

I'm just hanging out with tiny baby man. I'll probably take him to the park later today for a walk because the weather's nice for a moment. I'm trying to not focus on the fact that I'm going back to work in less than a week because the thought of working with my coworkers again makes me nauseous. I wish I could work solo, or at least have a cubicle.

Soren only had seven ounces of donor milk yesterday. I tried to offer him two ounces after he nursed this morning, but he got the hiccups and fell asleep before I could go grab the second ounce from the fridge. The pediatrician said that hiccups are good because it shows that his stomach is full, so if he eats to the point of hiccups, then he's eaten as much as he can. I hope that's really the case because we go for another weight check tomorrow, and over two weeks, he only gained a half ounce every day instead of the ounce they want at his age. I'm trying with all of my power to get him to gain more and it seems like we're always one step behind.

TheDuckis

fuck to the no, baconsmom. I would think (hope) that there are several parents who are unhappy about this. I'd maybe talk to a few of bacon's friends' parents and see if you can get a group of people to go in guns blazing, because that kind of exercise for 11 year olds is pure insanity. 

PMeg819

I can think of so many better ways to talk about food than instituting a food log. How about sharing favorite family recipes that are healthy? Shopping skills, cooking skills, etc. It's not even about girls- all people can benefit from this. And seriously what does the school do with the log? Like it goes in and someone would counsel someone on their eating? Just dumb.

Anyways, I got up and went to the gym. Came home, got the kids ready and headed to daycare. On the way over, my tire pressure light went off. Got to daycare and confirmed it was flat. Missed part of my morning training session, and I still need to get the tire fixed. DH was kind enough to come and change the flat this morning which meant I ddin't have to wait around for roadside assistance. I'm still in my gym clothes and stinky, so I've got to get a shower and get this taken care of ASAP. I also have a million things to do at work.

6fsn

Getting a script. It's good when the doc is grossed out by the snot