Haleigh Marie Cummings #14 5/07/09 - 5/20/09

[Idgie]

Why would GGranny Sykes say to Haleigh to behave????

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/One-Of-The-Last-Women-To-See-Haleigh-Cummings/8y-A0hXlRUGC-G4ZUvEUaA.cspx

Not sure JG, but I don't put much stock into granny's story anyway, I am not even sure she went there that night. She also says in that article that Misty "is a lot more mature than other people I’ve seen" ...... not sure who those people are but...... Misty and mature don't belong in the same sentence.

I say behave to my grand daughter when she goes home to her parents...just so that she doesn't get scolded by her mom or dad...I can't stand to see her get into trouble, even if she has been naughty...I don't say it for any other reason except that I don't want to see her get scolded no matter what she does! Granny Sykes seems like she is just a southern granny that loves them grand kids...I see nothing sinister about granny...even if she does think that Misty is mature..

I do agree with you Cookie.

[alagary]

When the bus picks up my girl ,Half the time I tell her to stay out of jail . She's seven ,thinks it's funny .

That is funny.    This reminded me of something. I wasn't going to post this cause it's OT ... but when I was 16-17, I babysat for my cousin's little boy... he was four, and he had a mouth like a sailor  I had him for just about every day and night during the summer and in the afternoons during school time. I had tried "time out" and everything I could think of to make him stop using "bad words", and one day I told him the the "cursing cops" were gonna come get him.... couple days later we were outside and he said "oh sh*t", and within seconds we heard sirens ... I will never forget the look on his face  ...it was priceless, I can say he never cursed again in my presence anyway.  Sadly it did not 'stick', mainly cause his dad is who is, and his mom is who she is, but he is sitting in juvey right now.   

[alagary]

Sorry ,I was not laughing about the juvey part.

[Maven]

Sorry ,I was not laughing about the juvey part.

I know you weren't, it's a story that still makes me    it's an unhappy end ...so far... he's still young and hopefully will change. I still like to think about the happy times. 

[Maven]

Sorry ,I was not laughing about the juvey part.

I know you weren't, it's a story that still makes me    it's an unhappy end ...so far... he's still young and hopefully will change. I still like to think about the happy times. 

Wanted to add that I am actively working on 'the change'. When he was in kindergarten I volunteered for a field trip, a kid asked him "is that your mom", he said  "no....she's....just....my...well... she's.... my Dawn", he will always be my "baby" and I will always be his Dawn. I would never enable him, or make excuses for him, but will always love him.

[Wyks]

I think for someone who has been the caretaker of a child who seems could have been a handful at times, it might come natural to say when leaving, 'behave yourself', or some such. 

I have a couple of friends who have taken care of my sons every now and again when they were young, and when they'd visit, on leaving, they'd ruffle son's hair and tell em to be good.  All three of my sons minded one of my friends more than they ever minded me!  LOL  When she 'spoke', ooooooooooooo they listened!  (course, she had a huge st. bernard she'd make whichever kid she took care of, who dared to irritate her, pick up after.  heeeee).

Am thinking that since Gma had taken care of Haleigh so much before Misty came on the scene, Haleigh was already used to listening to her saying 'behave', etc.  Nothing alarming about that, IMO. 

Heck, I even say that to my doxie when I run out to the store!  Not that he listens any better than my sons did tho.  One can only hope.   
 

[rosebud]

ALAGARY.. Hope you don't mind but I have to steal that one from you. "Stay out of jail". My grandson already thinks I'm crazy with some of the stuff I come up with. I can't wait to tell him that when I see him tommorrrow.
You monkeys are way too funny.                            

[alagary]

ALAGARY.. Hope you don't mind but I have to steal that one from you. "Stay out of jail". My grandson already thinks I'm crazy with some of the stuff I come up with. I can't wait to tell him that when I see him tommorrrow.
You monkeys are way too funny.                            

She's a good kid ,polite , straight A's all that . Steal away !

[Maven]

I think for someone who has been the caretaker of a child who seems could have been a handful at times, it might come natural to say when leaving, 'behave yourself', or some such. 

I have a couple of friends who have taken care of my sons every now and again when they were young, and when they'd visit, on leaving, they'd ruffle son's hair and tell em to be good.  All three of my sons minded one of my friends more than they ever minded me!  LOL  When she 'spoke', ooooooooooooo they listened!  (course, she had a huge st. bernard she'd make whichever kid she took care of, who dared to irritate her, pick up after.  heeeee).

Am thinking that since Gma had taken care of Haleigh so much before Misty came on the scene, Haleigh was already used to listening to her saying 'behave', etc.  Nothing alarming about that, IMO. 

Heck, I even say that to my doxie when I run out to the store!  Not that he listens any better than my sons did tho.  One can only hope.   
 

LOL ......kids always behave better for somebody else.

Only part that struck me as odd was that Misty was "mommy" or "step-mommy" and the children still needed to be told to "behave" for her. 

My kids and even my nephews, who I have regularly already know, they should behave..... no I don't beat them...... but they know there is............ No Wii, No TV, No PS(of any kind), No DS, NO anything if they don't.

Saying that I know my kids will behave when I leave my kids elsewhere..... I do still tell them to "behave", heck I just inherited two cats, and I tell them to "behave" when I leave............. So I guess I lost my point.   

[Maven]

I just want to wish all mom and grandmom monkeys a:

[Brandi]

I, too, would like to wish all of you a very:



~Brandi

[Wyks]

I think for someone who has been the caretaker of a child who seems could have been a handful at times, it might come natural to say when leaving, 'behave yourself', or some such. 

I have a couple of friends who have taken care of my sons every now and again when they were young, and when they'd visit, on leaving, they'd ruffle son's hair and tell em to be good.  All three of my sons minded one of my friends more than they ever minded me!  LOL  When she 'spoke', ooooooooooooo they listened!  (course, she had a huge st. bernard she'd make whichever kid she took care of, who dared to irritate her, pick up after.  heeeee).

Am thinking that since Gma had taken care of Haleigh so much before Misty came on the scene, Haleigh was already used to listening to her saying 'behave', etc.  Nothing alarming about that, IMO. 

Heck, I even say that to my doxie when I run out to the store!  Not that he listens any better than my sons did tho.  One can only hope.   
 

LOL ......kids always behave better for somebody else.

Only part that struck me as odd was that Misty was "mommy" or "step-mommy" and the children still needed to be told to "behave" for her. 

My kids and even my nephews, who I have regularly already know, they should behave..... no I don't beat them...... but they know there is............ No Wii, No TV, No PS(of any kind), No DS, NO anything if they don't.

Saying that I know my kids will behave when I leave my kids elsewhere..... I do still tell them to "behave", heck I just inherited two cats, and I tell them to "behave" when I leave............. So I guess I lost my point.   

  

But I do get your point, Maven.   

[Maven]

But I do get your point, Maven.   

LOL ....... thanks Wyks!!

[Rob]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY LADIES

[starcat29]

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mothers

To who has asked about the dog crystal was given to Haleigh the dog is cute Maire put pictures up on ms and yes they still have the dog.She said the dog is still waitting for Haleigh to come home

[GramaMonkey]

[cookie]

Hey Monkeys....Have a wonderful Mother's Day....
Any big plans? We are going to brunch/lunch at 1:00....will be fun...no mess, no dishes for any of us!
what about you all?
Whatever you do, enjoy!


No news I see....

Maven, enjoyed your ditty about your nephew....hope he straightens out....

[mioyshi]

Hey Monkeys....Have a wonderful Mother's Day....
Any big plans? We are going to brunch/lunch at 1:00....will be fun...no mess, no dishes for any of us!
what about you all?
Whatever you do, enjoy!


No news I see....

Maven, enjoyed your ditty about your nephew....hope he straightens out....

Good morning all the Mother Monkeys,,,or would that be Monkey Mothers?
hm, not sure if any are correct, But, Happy Mothers Day to you all, no matter what sort of Monkey you are!!!

Hey cookie, did you have a look at " Memaws Sweet Tea" yet?
And again, thank you so much for the birthday notes and thread. I truley will remember this.
mio

[Jerseygirl345]

[no rose colored glasses]

Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day. I'm thinking about all the mothers who have a missing child, or have lost a child from illness or murder, my thoughts and prayers to you, to get through this difficult day.