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Notices tagged with sontwo, page 8

  1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 27-Mar-2022 20:04:49 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    In a recent discussion with #sonTwo, we discussed ways to ensure that #GS3 and #GS4 have a friend group consisting of individuals from a mixture of different ancestries and ethnicities / cultures. One thing that I think would be worthwhile is helping them learn at least one foreign language.
    In conversation Sunday, 27-Mar-2022 20:04:49 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  2. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 25-Mar-2022 22:13:28 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Since I send things to #GS3 and #GS4 regularly, #sonTwo said not to worry about trying to land on their birthdays. So they got a shipment of clothes and toys between their birthdays.

    The older one received a stuffed Blue (from Blue's Clues) and a Blue's Clues singing toy. He's been having a great time singing along and trying to learn the words.

    The younger one received a Tickle Me Elmo toy. He squeals with joy when it laughs and wiggles.

    There was a kinetic sand treasure chest, which GS3 loved opening, but the treasure was too small for their ages, so the parents had to confiscate them. He did get to play with the sand.

    And more underwear ... the Paw Patrol undies had already arrived, but now he also has Star Wars Baby Yoda.

    Unfortunately, it was sent in multiple shipments, so most of the toys specific to 1 year olds will arrive in a few days, but all the toys for 3 year olds came in the first shipment. I alerted their dad to be prepared.
    In conversation Friday, 25-Mar-2022 22:13:28 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  3. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 23-Mar-2022 21:41:48 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Gave #sonOne and #sonTwo my shopping list for whenever I'm able to visit. I don't expect to have more than one day with #Daddy_A unless he's able to meet at a central location.
    In conversation Wednesday, 23-Mar-2022 21:41:48 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  4. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 19-Mar-2022 22:20:20 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonTwo told me that "Mom" bought #GS3 some clothes. I passed on the opportunity to inquire, but I do wonder whether he means that he's communicating with his biomom or he's referring to #Daddy_A's mom (he called them both "Mom" during childhood).

    There were some years of radio silence, so if they've ended, that's a good thing.
    In conversation Saturday, 19-Mar-2022 22:20:20 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  5. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 19-Mar-2022 00:41:11 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonTwo is trying out the "RoWrite 2":{https://www.techradar.com/reviews/royole-rowrite-2} this weekend. I'm interested in seeing how well it works as a note-taker.
    In conversation Saturday, 19-Mar-2022 00:41:11 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink

    Attachments

    1. Hands on: Royole RoWrite 2 review
      from TechRadar
      Regular ink, digitally transferred
  6. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 16-Mar-2022 22:22:12 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Tonight's call with #sonTwo was about the book "White Fragility" ... and related topics like growing up with one foot on each side of the black-white divide, their definition of racism and why sociopolitical power is key to differentiating prejudice from racism, the Confederate battle flag and its associations, and ensuring that the kids have a mixed-ancestry group of friends so they learn to see multiple perspectives.

    He's also listening another such book (this one on audio), but I don't recall the title.
    In conversation Wednesday, 16-Mar-2022 22:22:12 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  7. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 16-Mar-2022 19:49:16 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    https://global.royole.com/us/rowrite-2-smart-writing-pad

    I know this means I'll have to add a #Google account to my new A7 Lite tablet. (I'm sure this only talks to their own app, which I'm almost 100% sure is only in the Play Store.)

    But I've been wanting a handwriting-based notes and drawings app for a while. I sent one to my #SoCal home and one to #sonTwo, so I expect to have a full "this is what works well, this is what works not so well" rundown before I ever open the box.
    In conversation Wednesday, 16-Mar-2022 19:49:16 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  8. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 15-Mar-2022 21:04:20 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    I've been buying clothes and toys for the birthday celebrations of #GS3 and #GS4. By the time I ship them, I think they'll just both get stuff on one's birthday.

    Anyway, today I saw a "Paw Patrol" toy wristwatch. It has three games on it that are supposedly educational. (Ha! You are not fooling me.)

    I did not get it, because I think they already have more than enough electronics. I'm buying stuffed animals, blocks, and similar toys.

    #sonTwo and his wife don't really want #GS3 watching Paw Patrol (mostly because it doesn't teach any principles, it is just police and rescue pups saving someone in crisis), but he's seen it and he likes it a lot. But he does get to wear the Paw Patrol training pants and underwear I bought.
    In conversation Tuesday, 15-Mar-2022 21:04:20 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  9. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 15-Mar-2022 14:26:44 EDT lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonTwo 's family all had colds this past weekend, so we did not have our #videochat.
    In conversation Tuesday, 15-Mar-2022 14:26:44 EDT from nu.federati.net permalink
  10. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 12-Mar-2022 13:18:25 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    When #faveNephew was about 14, the TV news said "Your teen is texting pictures of their private parts to other people. This is called 'sexting'."

    I was in Ohio, but I called him immediately and said "If I ever hear that you did that, I'm going to beat your butt". The same conversation was had with #sonTwo and #Daddy_A.

    I do note that I did not call any of my other nephews to tell them that. I called the one that I knew would listen to me.

    Still, I wonder whether other parents and adult family members were doing their jobs when their child was young enough to listen whenever I see a 20-something post exactly that kind of content.
    In conversation Saturday, 12-Mar-2022 13:18:25 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  11. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 11-Mar-2022 19:14:04 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-fragility-robin-diangelo/1127171010?ean=9780807047415 [www barnesandnoble com]

    #sonTwo is currently reading this book. I'm still in the early portions of "The 1619 Project", so no time to add another yet.
    In conversation Friday, 11-Mar-2022 19:14:04 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  12. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 08-Mar-2022 20:02:24 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Speaking of music, I have to ask what song #sonTwo plays at home. #GS4 likes the song and dances every time he hears it.
    In conversation Tuesday, 08-Mar-2022 20:02:24 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  13. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 08-Mar-2022 19:25:48 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonOne is back at home. #sonTwo planned to have a #videochat before he left, so #GS3 can talk to his uncle, but it was okay because grandpa still got to talk to him.

    We had some discussion of trying to coordinate a family trip to #NYC so we can all see the city together.

    Also today, I drove to another office in #NYState. I don't know how far away #Quebec is, but I saw a school bus with its stop sign in another language (I think FR).
    In conversation Tuesday, 08-Mar-2022 19:25:48 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  14. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 07-Mar-2022 17:07:44 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    After about 24K steps yesterday, and 13K steps today, both of us are tired and sore. I’m heading to another part of #NYState tomorrow, while he’s heading home.

    I had a really good time. I think it was 3 years since I saw #sonOne last, and close to 5 years since I visited his home ( #GD2 was 5-6; now she’s 10 ). We’re planning for me to visit, followed by a visit to #sonTwo and a possible one-day trip to see #Daddy_A.
    In conversation Monday, 07-Mar-2022 17:07:44 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  15. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 05-Mar-2022 21:18:45 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    • simsa04
    @simsa04 He was tired after traveling, so he is in his hotel room preparing for bed. I am going to call #sonTwo and then prepare for bed myself.
    In conversation Saturday, 05-Mar-2022 21:18:45 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  16. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 02-Mar-2022 20:16:41 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Sunday night, #sonTwo called during SPC movie night. "Undercover Brother" was playing. I dropped off the stream.

    As we talked, I realized that neither of us had seen it since we saw it in the theater in whatever year that was.

    We talked about Blaxploitation films. I decided to order each of us a copy of "Undercover Brother" and "Shaft" (the one with Richard Roundtree) on DVD. I also found two different "Superfly" movies, both of which were made in the last 20 years or so. I think I ordered the earlier of the two.
    In conversation Wednesday, 02-Mar-2022 20:16:41 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  17. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 25-Feb-2022 19:08:13 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html [www nytimes com]

    Bought "1619" books for #sonOne and #sonTwo. And me. And my mom. Now #GD1 and #GD2 have read a related book. We're hoping to have a #videochat where we talk about some of the ideas and stories.
    In conversation Friday, 25-Feb-2022 19:08:13 EST from nu.federati.net permalink

    Attachments

    1. The 1619 Project (Published 2019)
      American slavery began 400 years ago this month. This is referred to as the country’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the country’s true origin.
  18. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 17-Feb-2022 22:18:36 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonTwo called last night to say they're low on baby formula and money. I was able to ship some instant formula mix ... probably about one month's worth.
    In conversation Thursday, 17-Feb-2022 22:18:36 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  19. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 11-Feb-2022 21:08:53 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    #sonTwo and I are talking about replacing our laptops. Neither of us is actually going to spend the money, but it helps us expose the shortcomings of the existing devices.
    In conversation Friday, 11-Feb-2022 21:08:53 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
  20. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 07-Feb-2022 06:35:26 EST lnxw48a1 lnxw48a1
    Talked on the phone with #GS3 last night. I think he was telling me about the story in one of his books, but I only understood about 1/5 of what he said. Then #sonTwo told him to say goodnight and he thought he was being sent to bed early. I had to hang up and prepare for bed before the tantrum ended.
    In conversation Monday, 07-Feb-2022 06:35:26 EST from nu.federati.net permalink
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