I am really frustrated. I want to post photos and I can't figure it out. No I am not asking my husband, sorry he would be sweet about it but I want to figure it out on my own. Plan B is to get Mariah's teacher to help me tomorrow.
Stay tuned,
Missy
PS Problem #2 when I do spell check its all yellow because I can't turn off the spanish.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Happy belated Thanksgiving!!
Where to begin? I first must ask forgiveness for leaving all the folks that so faithfully read our post high and dry. I have not good excuse but will fill you in on what has been happening in our life. I left the island on November 10 and arrived in Raleigh-Durham to cold weather and a chill that I was not prepared for. I must say thanks to our dear friend Jan who came out late in the evening to fetch me from the airport and transport me home. I did not remember that I needed a ride until I was about the board the flight in Atlanta and boy was I thankful that Jan saved the day.I was able to spend Monday, Veterans Day in Durham and Doug arrived from the competition in Greenville SC. Doug said the comp was great and he was so happy to connect with all our Fred Astaire family.I left for the Ohio Star Ball on Tues November 13 in Columbus Ohio and if I thought the weather was cold in Durham I was only put in shock when exiting the plane in Ohio. What can I say about the WORLDS LARGEST PRO-AM DANCE COMPETITION. I honestly worked from 8 in the morning until past midnight every day and when Sunday arrived I was crossed eyes and ready to run away. I did just this and departed Ohio Sunday afternoon, arrived in Durham Sunday evening and left again Monday morning for the island.Arriving home almost lifeless I literally crashed for 2 days and pulled myself together so that we could go away Thursday for a long Thanksgiving weekend. We had a super time and the weather was nice.Since November 19 I have read 4 yes 4 books the most I have read in this amount of time ever, you ask why I don't know just the urge for reading and the comfort that it has brought me, it just feels right.Thanksgiving with no turkey and trimmings was different, it just didn't feel like Thanksgiving, the kids had school, we worked with Drew’s class to chorograph a dance for the Christmas program December 14 and pack to go away not the typical day with all our extended international family coming to enjoy the day, searching the sales paper and going for a late movie. I truly missed the annual tradition and am waiting to hear how the celebration worked out.Our kids, what can I say they are super if I do say so myself. Drew and Mariah both received awards for academic excellence, perfect attendance and citizenship. I will post the video clip link so you can see for yourself soon.So what is in store for the Daffrons from now to the end of the year? Doug leaves for RDU Wed and St Louis on Friday. We will arrive in Durham on Sat Dec 15 and just for the record folks that is 19 sleeps, Drew and Mariah are counting the days.So in closing so that I can catch the finals of DWTS thanks for checking in on us and Happy Holidays to you and yours.HugsMissy, Doug, Drew and Mariah
Friday, November 9, 2007
RESULTS ARE IN....
We received the results from the test yesterday afternoon. Mariah has a urinary track infection and a stomach infection. I have consulted with her pediatrician at home and will get her medication from the states and do a 2 week course of antibiotics instead of the 30 days they want me to do here. The doctor also wants to take another blood draw in 30 days to make sure the infection is gone. I think these folks are vampires around here they want to draw blood for everything.
I plan to head to the states next week. I have a over night in Durham to pick up some warm winter clothes before going to Ohio.
We have been invaded by mosquito's and I am sending spray for the kids to school. We have had so much rain. I want to do my best to dodge the dengue, so many kids we know have had it and tell us it is awful so we have our eyes and ears out for flying things.
The report cards for Drew and Mariah were great, Drew received all A's in all his core subjects and Mariah received great marks. I must admit that his grades in the specials were not as outstanding and I have taken it upon myself to meet with the teachers, director and board members. They have a different system for grading music, PE, art, computers, Spanish etc and this system is what I call impression GRADING and is not acceptable. I am wondering if I just have to much time on my hands and should not sweat the small stuff but when a teacher can not explain or tell me how he came about a certain grade, and got your child confused with another and to top it off says he has missed alot of school when he has PERFECT ATTENDANCE, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS...So I will persist until I am satisfied or until they lock me out of the school :)
No worries the director was in complete agreement with me and is helping me get answers and grades changed and to educated the teachers on how to evulate children.
On another note we had a great school event today. FUN FAIR. I was in charge of the bead table and this was a great hit with many beautiful things being made. The kids had a blast and we finished just before the rain arrived. I hope to post some photos soon.
I am very tired, I am going to sleep and try and catch up on some much needed rest.
Sweet dreams,
Missy, Mariah and Drew
I plan to head to the states next week. I have a over night in Durham to pick up some warm winter clothes before going to Ohio.
We have been invaded by mosquito's and I am sending spray for the kids to school. We have had so much rain. I want to do my best to dodge the dengue, so many kids we know have had it and tell us it is awful so we have our eyes and ears out for flying things.
The report cards for Drew and Mariah were great, Drew received all A's in all his core subjects and Mariah received great marks. I must admit that his grades in the specials were not as outstanding and I have taken it upon myself to meet with the teachers, director and board members. They have a different system for grading music, PE, art, computers, Spanish etc and this system is what I call impression GRADING and is not acceptable. I am wondering if I just have to much time on my hands and should not sweat the small stuff but when a teacher can not explain or tell me how he came about a certain grade, and got your child confused with another and to top it off says he has missed alot of school when he has PERFECT ATTENDANCE, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS...So I will persist until I am satisfied or until they lock me out of the school :)
No worries the director was in complete agreement with me and is helping me get answers and grades changed and to educated the teachers on how to evulate children.
On another note we had a great school event today. FUN FAIR. I was in charge of the bead table and this was a great hit with many beautiful things being made. The kids had a blast and we finished just before the rain arrived. I hope to post some photos soon.
I am very tired, I am going to sleep and try and catch up on some much needed rest.
Sweet dreams,
Missy, Mariah and Drew
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Its Doctor Time..
Doug is on his way back to Durham as we speak... he decided to go a few days early to take care of things with his mom, she broke her hip again and is now going to rehab and well you know the drill...He will also be going to the Greenville competiton so all is good. I think I am going to the states next week but will know for sure when I hear the results of Mariah's labs.
i had to take Mariah to the doctor today i think she has worms or stomach bacteria or infection because she has been having severe stomach aches after she eats.
After the doctor, nurse and i caught her they took her blood i tell you she is the strongest kid i know it really sucked but only in a 3rd world country would the doc take your kid next door and buy her ice cream and sit her on her lap and tell her how sorry she was but that she is going to make her better by taking the worms and pain from her belly it was amazing. We also had to take stool samples and pee samples and well it just sucks. I should know something tomorrow or Friday at the latest.
Dr. Anny gave us a prescription but after going to 5 pharmacy's and not having any luck I decided to try Puerto Plata tomorrow.
The kids have a half day tomorrow because of parent teacher conferences so they are happy for the break. Drew will practice soccer for a couple of hours and work on his DNA project.
Hope you and yours are happy and healthy!!!
Missy, Drew and Mariah
i had to take Mariah to the doctor today i think she has worms or stomach bacteria or infection because she has been having severe stomach aches after she eats.
After the doctor, nurse and i caught her they took her blood i tell you she is the strongest kid i know it really sucked but only in a 3rd world country would the doc take your kid next door and buy her ice cream and sit her on her lap and tell her how sorry she was but that she is going to make her better by taking the worms and pain from her belly it was amazing. We also had to take stool samples and pee samples and well it just sucks. I should know something tomorrow or Friday at the latest.
Dr. Anny gave us a prescription but after going to 5 pharmacy's and not having any luck I decided to try Puerto Plata tomorrow.
The kids have a half day tomorrow because of parent teacher conferences so they are happy for the break. Drew will practice soccer for a couple of hours and work on his DNA project.
Hope you and yours are happy and healthy!!!
Missy, Drew and Mariah
Sunday, November 4, 2007
school and life drew style
on Friday i stayed up until 6am partying with a cat that was evil my friend Andrew and his sister Maddie and i tamed the cat!!!! but as usual mariah (when i was a sleep 6am-9am)attacked the cat and made it evil i was so so so so mad because it scratched me and my hand. my hand has like 15 scratches. well also i made the school soccer team I'm a back up goalie for the open team (open team grades are 6-12) and i made goalie for all the other teams. on Friday the boys soccer team played the girls soccer team i played assume goalie i made at least 6 or 7 saves and like had 1 assists from the goal!!!! the 8Th grade and under (6-8) are on all the teams (there are 3 teams) and on friday next week we play three teams i will miss a hole lot of class waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhooooooooooooooooo it rocks (i hope i miss Spanish it's my worst class!!!!! of course). well also i hear that I'm getting student of the month we will see soon please please comment me and if you know my email email me
peace out 2007
DREW!!!!!!!!!!(MISS YOU ALL)
Family Fun....
Just getting in from an over night fun trip to an all inclusive resort " Riu Bachata." We headed out yesterday and arrived at around noon the weather was just awesome, thank goodness for the sun. Lots of pool time, beach fun, all kinds of sports and food galore. I have to document that we all four slept together in one big bed, this was a first for both Doug and I. I danced alot last evening and got a real good fix for my dance bug, thank goodness.
Halloween was great for Mariah, she had a super party and looked great as Hello Kitty.
We are hearing many sad things about the south coast of Dominican Republic and Haiti
and are truly thankful and blessed to have dodged the storm. I have to ask myself why do these folks live by the rivers or so close but no decent answer comes from anyone. I hear that aid is arriving daily and pray that these folks do not suffer.
Doug will be traveling back to the states next week and Iwill be going to Ohio the week of Nov 10 so things are going to be busy for us.
I sense that folks are getting ready for high season when all the tourists come south for the winter when it is so cold up north. Businesses are painting and adding there special touches for the guest, its kind of like spring cleaning back home pretty cool.
Folks have asked me what we will be doing for Thanksgiving, well ..... not sure, the kids have school for a half a day and then we will see maybe a trip to see the whales or something cool not far from home.
In closing I have to mention the scandal at school well there is a teacher that showed the movie Borat to 7th graders. In case you don't know this is a rated R film Doug and I saw this movie and thought it was haloarous but for sure did not let Drew see the film. Parents are pretty upset and the teacher got suspended and so on ....The parents are haggling back and forth on DR1 and naming the teacher and calling him awful things.. I am waiting to hear the facts and make my judgement then but this is the hot topic for the week. I will let you know how it turns out, if you want to read the entire 7 page trash go to DR1 and type in International School and see what comes up. Never a dull moment even in the islands.
Closing for now.
Peace,
Missy
Halloween was great for Mariah, she had a super party and looked great as Hello Kitty.
We are hearing many sad things about the south coast of Dominican Republic and Haiti
and are truly thankful and blessed to have dodged the storm. I have to ask myself why do these folks live by the rivers or so close but no decent answer comes from anyone. I hear that aid is arriving daily and pray that these folks do not suffer.
Doug will be traveling back to the states next week and Iwill be going to Ohio the week of Nov 10 so things are going to be busy for us.
I sense that folks are getting ready for high season when all the tourists come south for the winter when it is so cold up north. Businesses are painting and adding there special touches for the guest, its kind of like spring cleaning back home pretty cool.
Folks have asked me what we will be doing for Thanksgiving, well ..... not sure, the kids have school for a half a day and then we will see maybe a trip to see the whales or something cool not far from home.
In closing I have to mention the scandal at school well there is a teacher that showed the movie Borat to 7th graders. In case you don't know this is a rated R film Doug and I saw this movie and thought it was haloarous but for sure did not let Drew see the film. Parents are pretty upset and the teacher got suspended and so on ....The parents are haggling back and forth on DR1 and naming the teacher and calling him awful things.. I am waiting to hear the facts and make my judgement then but this is the hot topic for the week. I will let you know how it turns out, if you want to read the entire 7 page trash go to DR1 and type in International School and see what comes up. Never a dull moment even in the islands.
Closing for now.
Peace,
Missy
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