Comments for Geeky Mom

Comment on Happy Labor Day by What Now?

What Now? — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:59:24 +0000

I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on Dweck’s Mindset, which is a book that I’m reading as well (on my Kindle, as it happens!). I think that she’s not especially gifted at writing for a popular audience, but I trust that her psychological research is well-grounded, and I’ve been quite struck at the many ways in which I clearly demonstrate a fixed mindset, which has given me a goal to work toward in the coming year (and beyond, no doubt).

Comment on Updates Galore, and the Nook is Here by What Now?

What Now? — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:57:10 +0000

Ah yes, the complicated schedules! In my first year, I had to create all sorts of systems so that I knew what I was supposed to be doing when.

Sorry that you had a somewhat flustering first day, but as mistakes go, it’s much better that your students didn’t show up than that you didn’t! And, of course, you’re bound to make some mistakes along the way, and it sounds as though your first day was a success in every other respect.

Comment on Cat and mouse game by Jan

Jan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:20:15 +0000

In addition to sealing holes and entry cracks, peppermint oil (can get at pharmacy) dabbed in critical places (or on cotton balls) is non-toxic and will help keep future meeces away.

Comment on Cat and mouse game by Leslie M-B

Leslie M-B — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:55:34 +0000

Ugh. We had a mouse problem a month ago, just after we moved into the house. We only saw one–and then it was caught in a trap–but the pest control guy said there was definitely evidence of more than one. I’m hoping the landlord takes up the pest control expert’s recommendation to seal up the house a bit tighter. Apparently there are about a dozen places where mice can get in the house, mostly through the garage.

I wish we could have a cat, but Pete is allergic to them. Ferrets are legal here, and a colleague recommended we get one of those to kill the mice. I think our 80-pound puppy would see a ferret as a snack!

Just FYI, we tried a few different kinds of traps side by side, but the one that finally worked was the classic mouse trap.

Good luck!

Comment on Cat and mouse game by Martha

Martha — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:38:08 +0000

what did you do for the fruit flys?! We’ve been dealing with them all summer.

Comment on Cat and mouse game by Anjali

Anjali — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:18:31 +0000

I’m sorry. That stinks.

We had a terrible ant problem this summer. Thousands of ants made their home in ours. It took weeks to correct, but I think that was because we waited way too long. Get an exterminator out pronto and you’ll be fine.

Comment on Getting my bearings by Lee

Lee — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:44:02 +0000

Great website. I’d introduce yourself on it and specifically say what you’d like to be called.

Comment on Exhausted! by Laura

Laura — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:46:27 +0000

WN, I asked Mr. Geeky when I got home, “When was the last time you were thanked for your hard work for the school or given credit for helping the school achieve its goals?” He said never. I think that is so sad.

Comment on Exhausted! by What Now?

What Now? — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:10:30 +0000

I’m so thrilled for you! It sounds like you have indeed found your own Fabulous Girls’ School, and I’m really glad that you’re finding it a welcoming, positive place. I sat through a week or so of meetings in the last week as well, and I too kept thinking, “You know, the tone of these is just SO different from the college meetings I went to.” I’m starting my fourth year at FGS, and I still am sometimes struck by the difference.

Comment on Exhausted! by Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:08:51 +0000

Congratulations, I know exactly what you mean. I just started a new job too and am experiencing exhaustion but spiritually energized. Enjoy and thanks for sharing that!