Please remove your child from the premises!!!

[Texacon]

I once threatened my kids with pastries.  Yup.

We were at a Chinese restaurant and the kids ordered what they thought they wanted.  They were like 4 and 5 at the time.  When the food arrived they were horrified by what was placed before them.  I think it was rice.  heh.

Anyway I told them, "you'll either eat that or I'll make you eat pastries!"  They said, "what's that?" I told them "if you don't eat what you ordered your going to find out."

They both ate their meal.  We got outside and were getting into the truck when one of my kids asked "dad, what's pastries?"  I said, it's like a donut.  They said Uh Uh.  I said yup.  Ask your mom. They asked her and she confirmed what I told them.  LOL  Much laughter ensued.

 

KC

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

OUCH!

OK, I have to get this off my chest or else I'll scream.

We were practicing IVs. We use each other. I was working with another soldier but she was only a couple of yards away.

She got a good stick. Hit the vein just right, which is 90% of the difficulty. You think that was awesom.

Well, she forgot to release the constricting band used to puff-up your veins prior to withdrawing the needle from the catheter. When that happens there is no small amount of blood running out of the patient. Heart is forcing blood down but constricting band keeps veins from returning and since the door is open it runs outside.

No big deal. Happens all the time, I've done it myself. You either just go ahead and connect the IV line (or saline lock) or pop the band while holding the vein north of the inserted cather and then attach the line.

Well, she couldn't find her saline lock. It was undere the wrapper for the needle/catheter set.

She got flustered.

She stormed off crying.

with the blood still running out of her training partner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Another NCO jumped in and completed the connection.

I should have killed her when I had the chance.

I'm sorry, I've failed you all.

[seahorse513]

OK, I have to get this off my chest or else I'll scream.

We were practicing IVs. We use each other. I was working with another soldier but she was only a couple of yards away.

She got a good stick. Hit the vein just right, which is 90% of the difficulty. You think that was awesom.

Well, she forgot to release the constricting band used to puff-up your veins prior to withdrawing the needle from the catheter. When that happens there is no small amount of blood running out of the patient. Heart is forcing blood down but constricting band keeps veins from returning and since the door is open it runs outside.

No big deal. Happens all the time, I've done it myself. You either just go ahead and connect the IV line (or saline lock) or pop the band while holding the vein north of the inserted cather and then attach the line.

Well, she couldn't find her saline lock. It was undere the wrapper for the needle/catheter set.

She got flustered.

She stormed off crying.

with the blood still running out of her training partner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Another NCO jumped in and completed the connection.

I should have killed her when I had the chance.

I'm sorry, I've failed you all.

No, you didn't fail, they did!!! It seems alot of people aren't emotionally or mentally stable for military life. The team depends on each individual come together to be a unit. If she can't handle practice, how is she going to fair in a war zone when her team is depending on her to be cool, calm and collected??

[obumazombie]

I am all for women in the military that can pull their own weight. I would hold men to the same standard. As an aside I never did understand why PT standards are lower for women.
Anyway, my personal standards took quite a beating my last few years in the military. I attended the infamous tailhook. My friend who was the accused groper had his career ruined before he had a chance to exonerate himself (GrBo). The Commanding officer of the Blue Angels (Cdr S.) had his career ruined when he had his command taken away as a result of unfounded accusations.
Every attendee was interrogated by the IG. It seems that an inordinate percentage of attendees had their careers stunted compared with their contemporaries who did not attend.
In the end not one accusation could be founded, just a lot of career carnage left in the wake. There is more of the tale that I could tell, but the end result for me was, if I saw an unknown female servicemember coming towards me I ducked away far prior to the time we would be close enough to make out each others features or descriptions. I never wanted them to be able to pick me out of a lineup (like they did my friend) just because they recognized me from some previous chance encounter. The ones I worked with on a daily basis, I made sure never to be alone with. Somewhat cowardly, but the almost daily assault of "sexual harassment" training beat me down I must admit. Besides, I came to realize that the tear faucet worked with a lot of superiors.

[Boudicca]

What did she expect you to do--bend the rules so she could pass?

She made herself into the failure.  I know that you know that.

Probably.
Any health problems with this soldier though, SGT Snuggle Bunny?  I'm asking cuz I damn near flunked my 2-mile runs at the end of my 6 year "career".  Ached so bad and couldn't breathe worth a damn and the more I tried to run extra, the worse I got.  Diagnosed literally years later with fibromyalgia, arthritis and allergies severe enough to impact my lung functioning ability.

It was so humiliating to fall out of company runs and have everyone tell me to try harder.
OTOH, if she just doesn't try, light 'er up.

[docstew]

OK, I have to get this off my chest or else I'll scream.

We were practicing IVs. We use each other. I was working with another soldier but she was only a couple of yards away.

She got a good stick. Hit the vein just right, which is 90% of the difficulty. You think that was awesom.

Well, she forgot to release the constricting band used to puff-up your veins prior to withdrawing the needle from the catheter. When that happens there is no small amount of blood running out of the patient. Heart is forcing blood down but constricting band keeps veins from returning and since the door is open it runs outside.

No big deal. Happens all the time, I've done it myself. You either just go ahead and connect the IV line (or saline lock) or pop the band while holding the vein north of the inserted cather and then attach the line.

Well, she couldn't find her saline lock. It was undere the wrapper for the needle/catheter set.

She got flustered.

She stormed off crying.

with the blood still running out of her training partner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Another NCO jumped in and completed the connection.

I should have killed her when I had the chance.

I'm sorry, I've failed you all.

No need to apologize. You've only failed us when you let substandard troops like that continue to consume Army oxygen because it's easier to let them ets.

Counselings. Everyday if needed. Not just the bad, but the extraordinarily good stuff too. Build a packet that shows her to be substandard, and push it through. Someone, somewhere will give a rat's ass that she "sucks" (technical term I learned from CSM Bohn) and get her gone.

[Gina]

Today's "parents".    My mom would have, and did, many times, whipped (whooped down here) my ass right in the middle of a store for acting out.

I do and have.  Last weekend we were at Walmart.  My little girl (3) saw a damn ****ing pink bunny rabbit toy and grabbed it.  When we were leaving I told her to put it back and she started screaming and threw herself on the floor.  BOYYYYYYYYY I grabbed that girl up by her arm and threw that damn rabbit.  walked her out of the store to which she decided to let her legs go lifeless.  I spanked that girl and told her she would get more if she didn't stop.  Everyone seems like they were looking at me and I was waiting for someone to say something to me which WOULD not have been wise.

I beat the crap out of brats.

eta:  I do love them though......I just have to beat them from time to time 

[Zeus]

I put the fear of God in my kids at a very early age. Never had a problem. Had more of a problem with morons in the stores than I did with my kids.

Once my boy needed to take a leak at the thrift store. He was 5 I think. They informed us that the bathroom was for employees only. I told them look, he's a 5 year old boy! Didin't matter.

So we walked out on the sidewalk in front of the store and he let loose against the building. They tried to make a stink, but even the manager understood when a little boy has to go, he has to go. He chewed out the stupid employee that wouldn't let him use their beloved toilet and made her go out and wipe up his puddle! Laughed my ass off!

That would have made an excellent youtube. 

[Zeus]

I got to say for the most part my kids were ok in public surroundings, a few act ups but they were kids. Both son & daughter got their britches dusted a few times in private & public.

My son is named for my father, so am I.

Around town a lot of times when someone sees me they greet me with "You are Paul's father are you.  Back in the parents AO  get greeted with "You are Paul's son aren't you. I just smile and say "Yes I'm Paul".

Makes me feel good when folks comment on how such good children we have raised

Also get commented on how much my son looks like me.  Get commented on son,father,Grandfather & Great grandfather look alike.

[BlueStateSaint]

I do and have.  Last weekend we were at Walmart.  My little girl (3) saw a damn ****ing pink bunny rabbit toy and grabbed it.  When we were leaving I told her to put it back and she started screaming and threw herself on the floor.  BOYYYYYYYYY I grabbed that girl up by her arm and threw that damn rabbit.  walked her out of the store to which she decided to let her legs go lifeless.  I spanked that girl and told her she would get more if she didn't stop.  Everyone seems like they were looking at me and I was waiting for someone to say something to me which WOULD not have been wise.

I beat the crap out of brats.

eta:  I do love them though......I just have to beat them from time to time 

I might have . . . commended you for effectively dealing with the problem.

[Gina]

I might have . . . commended you for effectively dealing with the problem.

Yeh, I love beating them 

[BlueStateSaint]

Yeh, I love beating them  

I know what you mean, Gina, and I know that you do not "love beating them."  I also know that every now and then, kids need a swat.  The Heiress is not immune from this.  But, thankfully, she doesn't need "corrective action" like that, much.  I'm certain that your kids are the same way.

[Gina]

I know what you mean, Gina, and I know that you do not "love beating them."  I also know that every now and then, kids need a swat.  The Heiress is not immune from this.  But, thankfully, she doesn't need "corrective action" like that, much.  I'm certain that your kids are the same way.

My dad gave me the belt 2 x in my life.  I love that man to death and it's not because I fear him.  When they say "it's going to hurt me alot more than it's going to hurt you" I now know what that means.

I do give my son belt whippings once in a blue moon.  To be honest I don't give him enough and it shows.  I am the one that does the discipline since my hubby is apparently afraid that his kids will not like him anymore    I am the mean one as my 3yr old says.  But I can give that girl a look and she will get in line. 

I do always give a hug and kiss afterward though and make them say "Whose ya momma?"   

[seahorse513]

My dad gave me the belt 2 x in my life.  I love that man to death and it's not because I fear him.  When they say "it's going to hurt me alot more than it's going to hurt you" I now know what that means.

I do give my son belt whippings once in a blue moon.  To be honest I don't give him enough and it shows.  I am the one that does the discipline since my hubby is apparently afraid that his kids will not like him anymore    I am the mean one as my 3yr old says.  But I can give that girl a look and she will get in line. 

I do always give a hug and kiss afterward though and make them say "Whose ya momma?"   

Gave you a high five baby-doll. I slaute you!!I wish more mothers or parents did that.

[obumazombie]

Quote from Gina,
"I do give my son belt whippings once in a blue moon."
But do you know what a blue moon is ?

[Zeus]

My dad gave me the belt 2 x in my life.  I love that man to death and it's not because I fear him.  When they say "it's going to hurt me alot more than it's going to hurt you" I now know what that means.

I do give my son belt whippings once in a blue moon.  To be honest I don't give him enough and it shows.  I am the one that does the discipline since my hubby is apparently afraid that his kids will not like him anymore    I am the mean one as my 3yr old says.  But I can give that girl a look and she will get in line. 

I do always give a hug and kiss afterward though and make them say "Whose ya momma?"   

My Mother would grab whatever was handy at the time be it a metal handled flyswatter or wooden spoon. In severe asswhoopin times she would hand you a buther knife with instructions to go out back of the house and get a willow switch and you best not bring one back that breaks. Won't tell ya what warranted a willow switch asswhoopin but they were warranted.

My Father was the one with the vulcan mind control punishment. He would just say "Why did you do it" and then he shut up and just stared at you. I remember many times I would be thinking " kick my ass, yell at me, do something, don't make me suffer like this".

My father was the only person in the world I would not say no to, even the few times I wanted to so bad but wouldn't, couldn't Didn't.

[obumazombie]

The Nuns took care of most of my shenanigans, as they used to call it.

[Eupher]

Yeah, Mom grabbed whatever was within reach and started chucking. A shoe, a rock, a coffee cup, an ashtray. Lotsa dents in the walls and maybe one or two in my head.....

[Gina]

The Nuns took care of most of my shenanigans, as they used to call it.

I got whacked by a nun when I was about 5.  All I remember was the sound.

[Zeus]

I got whacked by a nun when I was about 5.  All I remember was the sound.

friend of mine spent 12 yrs in Catholic schools. he is in his 60's and says he still breaks out in a cold sweat whenever he sees a yardstick