House of Monkey's Update
 

So much has been going on. I feel bad for not doing much support. :o

Still dealing with some of the bullying with Lil'Monkey, but she isn't letting them get her. She knows they are causing themselves more troule inthe long run. SHe does not feel safe going to the Principal. No way does she want to be seen going into his office.

GrandMonkey had his flu scare. I kept WeeBittyMonkey for a few day. She is a such a good baby. It was a joy to have her...then give her back. :D

Lil'Monkey has been super busy getting ready for a talent show..which is tonight. Plus her spring performaces.

She also has found her older 1/2 sister and brother. Her bio fathers kids from his first marraige...which we hear..he has had many many...I am thankful I was not one.

They don't have contact with him either, but always suspected he must have had another child/children. They are so excited about her. She talked to her sister for over an hour the first night. She is also an Aunt to a 12 yr old girl...who thinks Lil'Monkey is the greatest. They have texted non stop.

Also one Aunt has messaged her on MySpace. Kinda ticks me off...the Aunts and Uncle..Grandma..Bio Father...all knew about her. Saw her when she was a baby....but act like this is a surprise. Oh well. A few cousins messaged her too.

This is good for her. It's amazing how much she looks like her sister and brother. Gives her sense of where she came from. She doesn't have any want to find her bio father. He doesn't live far and she is and I are very easily found. Another Oh well.

Stuff about the gym isn't good news, but I can't post about that on a public forum yet. Could use lots of prayers in that area.

Time to get Lil'Monkey to school. BBL..

No need to apoligize Monkey...we all have a store house full of your support.
Sending positive thoughts to Lil'Monkey on all counts...she is doing the right thing with the bullys...did she watch Oprah yesterday? Telling our kids to ignore the bullies is not the right thing to do.

And sending prayers for things in general. :grouphug:

She had rehersal yesterday, so she didn't see it. I agree. Ignoring them gives them power.

The only thing she has said to the girl who spit in the teachers cup..

"I'm a Christian. I did the right thing. I would have even told YOU, if someone had spit in your cup. "

What bothers her the most is the gang mentality. The kids who have been her friend, since elementary school getting involved. They acted like it was the cool thing...to tease. They seemed to be more afraid of taking a stance for what is right and played follow the wicked leader instead.

Bullying
 

Peer pressure is a strong force.

LOL...forgot to add, hubby dropped a 45lb plate on his day before last. His big toe is black. The swelling has gone down. Dr said not to come in unless it swells more, the bruising starts to travle or he runs fever. Or if he think he feels shards of bone. More of a risk of getting sick from catching something.

He can move his toe...so not too worried. He is always hurting something. Really..he needs to own a business that has soft surfaces. :p

Toe
 

Poor hubby - when it rains it pours!!

Well I have to sneak in here and say welcome home to Abbie and where are the pictures? :D Plus, it was nice to see Scrabble hit the thanks button and know that she still reads here. :hug:

Wondering..(wrong thread) how lil'monkeys try outs went? :grouphug:

bullies
 

I Felt a need to respond to the BULLY issue.....I have been on BOTH ends as a kid!:o
At first I was on the recieving end from both boys & girls...I was pretty, dark hair, blue eyes, skinny w/ big chest! (Not my fault):( Plus I had mild TS so there were slight tics here N there....The Girls hated me before they ever got to know me, & the boys just teased me. I got beat up by both almost Everyday on the way home from school.....:mad:

That was going on all thru Grade school till the end of Junior High.....I guess it was just easier to join my own "gang" (Not a REAL Gang),,,& we would make fun of others....I always felt badly doing it, but I went along,,,just because I would be the outcast if not!:( It was so wrong of me! I wish I had been stronger! What I finally did that seemed to work was whenever they would call me a name...I would just say, "yeah so?" ...They wouldn't have a comeback & left me alone!

You are right about the peer pressure! So NOW, when my kids were bullied, they tried the same approach, smile at them & say "Yeah,,,& your point is what?" Seems to work for the most part:confused:

BUT, one good thing came from being bullied....kept me humble.....I had no problem talking to & befriending all the "rejects like me" I had some very unfortunate friends, many with disabilities.....I would not trade one of them for any stupid friendship with a "popular" person!:D

Prayers from me to the monkey house.

MMMkay I was a bully in school . a tough tom boy kick your butt if you look at me the wrong way kind of girl.most of the time I beat up boys but a couple girls too here and there. Glad neither of mine are like that. BUT Gods honest truth ...I did go back and apologize to a good many of them years after when I truely understood and felt badly. most were glad I even cared to look them up and acknowledge what I did and how I hurt them.

I think having a bro who hit me around may have had something to do with how it started but then dad passing and being poor... oh heck there is no excuse I was such a dumb butt kid back then.... good thing God and life allows ya to change lanes.:)

now I hope ya all dont hate me after I post this cus I wouldnt hurt a fly and am a very very different person now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toCrxvlDgso

video of last night...

Added...the music is pretty loud. Her sister who did this video was sitting pretty close to the speaker. :)

Lovely! She is so poised...I don't know how she does it..must have a lot of self confidence. Thanks for sharing her Curious...she's wonderful! :hug:

AWESOME!!! When is she gonna cut her first CD?? I want one. I watched "Take a Walk Through Bethlemhem," too, and it brought me to my knees, and I got all misty-eyed. What a beautiful angel she is. Thank you Curious, of course, her mom is pretty special too....:D :) :hug:

I was bullied in school... from elementary through high school.

The worst was when one of the bullies broke my face and a place on my skull with their fists.

I didn't raise a finger... just turned and walked away.

(((Abbie)))

Yeah, my son was bullied terribly in school.
When he saw Professor Attwood (Asperger's/Autism spectrum specialist) when he was about 13 he explained to me that going to school and facing what he was facing everyday was like going to a war zone... and it was.

ackkkk! I hate hearing about the people I care about being bullied and being bullies. It's just awful either way!!

Now where are those pictures Abbie? *grin :hug:

BTW, Curious... You certainly have had a lot going on lately. I also wanted to add a "thank you" for posting the videos. I can't usually watch them because of my internet difficulties, but I got to watch the one of little Lynleigh today for the first time and that is just SO cute.

Lil'Monkey should be so proud of herself for being able to get up there in front of so many people and sing so well. That's something I could never do. a. I can't sing. b. I would have a panic attack and would end up looking like this... :paperbag: just so I could regulate my breathing. ;) True story.
So well done to Lil'Monkey and to you as well.

:hug:

I'm working on it... My computer is locking up before they load into my photo album....

Wonderful!
 

Two great videos, Curious!

She is so lovely and her vocals are so good, but her poise is what is just captivating...how refreshing!

That was awesome!!!!! Her and Scott need to get together and do a duet... they would sound so good together LOL ;)

That would be awesome Vicky! She has a MySpace Music in the works and is looking for a guy to sing the Phantom part of Think of Me. :D

My shameless brag....me and Lynleigh at lunhc Mother's Day. Yes Alffe..that is my hair. :eek:
and Lil'Monkey texting...lol

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...19e1b72bac.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...d190226a68.jpg

My Monkey's.

Looks like Lynleigh really LOVES her g-ma!!!!!

She is precious!!! Thank you for sharing!!

Also... Grandmonkey is one handsome little guy and looks like a proud big brother!!

:hug:
Abbie

I think your hair looks lovely...the color is close to grandmonkeys. *grin

We are in the Big Apple for a week. Going to tour the worlds largest Gothic cathedral today,
St.John the Divine. It's been underconstruction since 1892 and is still a work in progress.

I hope everyone has a safe and reasonably happy day. Hugs for the room/boom. Special hug for moi. :hug:

Have fun Alffe.... Curious your little ones are to precious....Scott would sing the part in a second LOL....I want to give Moi a gentle hug as well :hug:

(((hugs))) for the (((Moisses))) :hug::hug:ssss

I know you will have fun today dear Alffee :hug: :)

Loved the pics sweet (((Curious))) :hug:

I wish I could hear Scott sing....:rolleyes: :hug::hug:ssss

I wish i knew how to get a recording on you tube or something. We have a Cd of his last talent show, but i'm very impaired when it comes to doing stuff like that :o

Vicky, if you mail me a copy of the cd, I can put it on youtube for you and post it here.

Lil'Monkey' had a solo part in Seasons of Love last night. She is on the right side standing on the ground behind the piano player.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-24GBDxi_8

This other one is her choir doing a Queen tribute. I think you will enjoy it. I knew we all did. She is on the back row, second from the right. Some of the real high parts you can hear her, plus a few spots are just her and couple of girls.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdI2bnbQH1I

( now we need to get Scott on youtube)

awesome... i wish i knew how to do it curious :)

If you can send me a cd/dvd...I can post it.

Do you have one loaded on your computer?

Hubby had to work Sunday...so guess who went to King Tut?

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3424732_n.jpg

How cool is that!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Boy does that bring back memories...we saw it years ago, in Chicago I think. Thanks!!

The diva went too...lol

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...38_2654286.jpg

Wasn't that cool... Rick and i both like the two chairs