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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
I Don't Wanna!
"I don't wanna coat!" she screamed.
"You have to wear a coat. It's cold outside. It's snowing," I stupidly tried to reason with her.
"I don't want it!"
"Tough. Come here." I held up her coat and motioned for her to come put her arms in.
"Brooklyn..." I said in my warning tone.
"No! I don't wanna coat!"
I grabbed her and started stuffing her arms into the sleeves. As soon as I got her right arm in and moved onto the left, she pulled the right arm out. I jammed her right arm in and she pulled out the left arm.
"Brooklyn, knock it off!" I yelled. The kids were going to be late for school and here she was screaming and squirming around like I was torturing her.
This continued for a couple minutes until I lost it and swatted her butt. Of course, she didn't feel a thing because the stubborn girl still wears a diaper and probably will until she goes to high school. All it did was make her more mad and cause her scream even louder.
I ended up picking her up, her coat hanging from one arm, and carrying her kicking, flailing, wailing body out to the car. After a 5 minute wrestling match, I got her strapped into her car seat. She screamed her head off the whole way to school. On the bright side, her screaming distracted the other kids from fighting and calling each other names for once.
Then she screamed the whole way home. I unbuckled her and carrying her kicking, flailing, wailing body back inside. The minute I set her down, she kicked off her shoes, tore off her coat and ran back outside. It was 20 degrees and snowing. I let her sit there in the front porch for a minute thinking she'd snap out of it and come back inside immediately. I was wrong. Don't underestimate that girl's stubbornness.
Although I briefly considered letting someone call DCFS on me so they'd come take her away for a little while, I opted to drag her screaming butt back inside. Know what finally calmed her down? Bribing her with gum? Nope. Putting a movie on my little TV for her? Nope. Locking her in the girls' room? Nope. I didn't do any of those things. I picked her up, kissed her forehead and said. "I love you." She instantly stopped crying, looked at me, sniffed a couple times and said, "I love you more, more, more."
"Sheesh! That's all it took to calm you down??? Do you know this is why you're my last baby?"
"I not a baby!" came her indignant reply.
Oh great. Here we go again...
Posted by Dawn at 11:18 PM
75 comments:
- majikfaerie said...
Wow, I posted a really similar scenario on my blog recently; http://majikfaerie.blogspot.com/2008/10/parenting-with-love.html
are you stalking me or have we stumbled on to a parenting secret here?
- January 8, 2009 at 1:31 AM
- SuburbanCorrespondent said...
Maybe she just remembers that commenter last year who claimed it isn't safe to buckle kids into carseats with their winter coats on...
- January 8, 2009 at 1:47 AM
- Mummy McTavish said...
We had a similar battle over nap time today with our toddler who will be wearing nappies until highschool. It ended the same way, I was trying to calm both of us down by giving him a big cuddle in my bed and he softened straight away and we had an "i love you" match and both fell asleep cuddling. Although we were only cold because our air con was blasting away...
- January 8, 2009 at 2:01 AM
- Rachel said...
Kids just have a way of rearranging everything we thought was logical, huh?
Even reading this - and after some trying moments with my 2-year old...
I keep coming back to the family I've prayed for this past year. And I know Peggy would give anything to have C-Man back. So I am grateful for this time. My hair is quickly going grey, but I am so GRATEFUL for this "normalcy".
- January 8, 2009 at 2:29 AM
- Beverly said...
Are you peeping in the windows at my house, then writing about what you see as if it really happened to you?
- January 8, 2009 at 2:45 AM
- April said...
I feel for you, I really do. It sounds like Brooklyn is a lot like my daughter (who is now almost 13). She through tantrums that just went on and on and could be set off by the slightest trigger. Fortunately, she grew out of them (by the time she was six). No one believes me now when I tell them what a holy terror she was as a small child. Hugs to you!
- January 8, 2009 at 6:14 AM
- Laura ~Peach~ said...
toooooooooo funny!!!!!!!! Things like this are why I have 2 and not three LOL and of course since mine are well one lived through the teen years the othe ris over half way.... and they are living... I dont envy you the teen years.... but blog fodder should abound! LOL
- January 8, 2009 at 6:34 AM
- Ashlee said...
This sounds entirely too much like my son. Thank goodness it doesn't get all that cold here and I don't have to have this argument on a daily basis!
- January 8, 2009 at 6:53 AM
- Jen said...
Dawn, I have a 3 yr old and last year she REFUSED to wear a coat (and sometime shoes). Even now she doesn't like wearing a coat. So, I've stopped forcing her. I ask her if she wants to put it on, tell her I'm cold and going to wear my coat and sometimes she wears it, sometimes she doesn't. Yeah, I get the occassional looks from people as we walk to the store (me all bundled up and her in no outerwear). But she's happy and I don't have to listen to the screaming. I figure if someone's going to call DCFS on a mom whose kid isn't wearing a coat THEY have bigger problems than me! Letting her not wear a coat is much better than the alternative of what I feel like doing while she's throwing a major tantrum in public! LOL! :)
- January 8, 2009 at 6:55 AM
- noexcuses said...
Ah, yes...when all else fails... try the "love" word! I can so relate! When trying to organize everyone else, and, they are all cooperating, there is always someone to put a hiccup in the plan. Great recovery!
- January 8, 2009 at 6:55 AM
- On Stage said...
My daughter does the same exact thing! It just drives me crazy. Recently, she refused to let me put her coat on after a doctor's appointment. I restled with her in the waiting room for several minutes as the nurses snickered at my lack of parenting skills. I finally grabbed her by the arm and carried her outside with the coat in my hand. She began screaming in the parking lot for all to hear, "I want my coat on! I'm cold! Why can't I wear my coat?" Gotta love those moments =)
- January 8, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- My Kids' Mom said...
Sounds like my morning. Older son was tardy b/c younger son couldn't fine the "right" clothes for 30 minutes. What's he finally wearing? The same thing his Daddy suggested 30 minutes ago.
- January 8, 2009 at 7:06 AM
I hate those mornings! I think the last child is programed to be like that to constantly remind you WHY you are not having more kids. I have 3 and my youngest is a girl. I tell my husband all the time her and I are NOT going to get along at all once she is a teenage- she is 3 going on 13 with her attitude. I say the serenity prayer about 100 times a day!
- January 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- Robin said...
Whew...she's a tough one! = )
Of course, your love exchange brought a tear to my eye. I've been feeling all emotional since yesterday when I read your re-posted blog about Coleman.
- January 8, 2009 at 7:28 AM
- Stacy said...
Your morning sounded like my afternoon yesterday. My little one is 3 and at daycare she started off really good she put her boots on by herself...then went off to play and I had to drag her over and hold her down while I put her coat on. She was a little brat all evening. The I love you works only for a few minutes....can't wait till 4!
- January 8, 2009 at 7:42 AM
My daughter was just like this when she was little. She is the second child and a redhead. Do I need to say more! There is hope though. She calmed down a lot when she was about 4. I am waiting to see the attitude surface again. I am starting to see it a little here and there. She is 8 now. I can only imagine how it will be when she is about 12 or 13! Hang in there!
- January 8, 2009 at 7:47 AM
- Sharon said...
Oh the joy of children. My 7 year old threw a major fit the other night (new years eve) she was fighting and lost the priveledge of seeing the ball drop. I had to hold her on my bed with my legs and arms wrapped around her....my husband was amazed at the fit she threw.....I reminded him that she used to do this when we first got married when she was three....she is just now on Medication and a little older so I haven't see it to this magnitude for years....hopefully it will be awhile again before I see it.
- January 8, 2009 at 7:56 AM
- Sandra said...
I love reading your blog because of stories like this one. I too have a very stubborn girl. She's the first born. I often wonder how we went on to have two more. Your blog always makes me feel better. I know that someone who is famous is going through the same things I am going through!
Sandra in Texas
- January 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM
My youngest (of 3) is now four years old, and by far the most stubborn. This sounds exactly like something we've been through before. (many, many, many times) Now she'll apologize later in the day for her screaming fits. Just out of the blue, she'll say "I'm sorry, Mama." when I ask "For what?" she'll say "For screaming."
That almost makes those fits not so bad....
- January 8, 2009 at 8:07 AM
- Sidney (Sixy Mama) said...
How sweet! Course, you a better mom than me, because when mine act like that, I don't have the strength to humble myself and tell them that!! Well, I do, but I feel like I don't...
I need more coffee.
- January 8, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- Tammy said...
Kids keep things loud. My son decided he didn't want to wear a coat one day, so I told him, "Fine. Go on out." He thought he had won. He came back quickly, and found his coat all on his own. He's not quite as stubborn as Miss Brooklyn. My 3 year old daughter also has no interest in potty training. At what age do you push the issue?
- January 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- MaBunny said...
omg, lol. Sorry. Nicole used to do that with her shoes. I would stuff her feet into them, and as i'm busy tying one she'd pull the other off. One day I'd had enough and took her to school shoeless. I put them in her backpack and by the time she came home she had them on. Have no clue what her preschool teacher said to her to get them on but oh well.
- January 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- ♥Kim said...
Well then! That lil stubborn girl just wanted some loving mommy! :)
Too cute & precious!
- January 8, 2009 at 8:36 AM
- Martha said...
Thanks for sharing! I need to remember that next time things are tense between my daughter and I! Just stop everything else and tell her I love her! A simple gesture, easily forgotten in the moment!
- January 8, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Jade said...
We put my niece's coat on backwards when she wants to try to wiggle out. She usually can't get out of it that way!
- January 8, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Sarah said...
Wow, sounds like she's given strong-willed a new name. That is what I said about one of ours. I took the kids to the dentist for their checkups once and she wouldn't open her mouth. She was probably three or so. (She had been several times before so it wasn't a first time thing.) I could have taken her to the car and spanked her, but it wouldn't have done any good whatsoever. Our very wise dentist said to just reschedule her appointment. Next time she did what she was supposed to. The positive thing is that it helped me not be so judgmental of those whose kids misbehaved. Hang in there!
- January 8, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Isn't that funny? I recently discovered the same thing with my last child who could be Brooklyn's twin. The hard part is you're so mad that it's not easy to give out hugs and kisses (at least for me). Our battle used to be shoes. He would scream all morning about wearing them and when forced would scream, jump up and down, fall down, roll around, hang on me, scream to be picked up, and etc. all the way down the street "walking" to school. What a scene. Then I finally would let him walk barefoot (socks were a problem, too) on the freezing or rocky sidewalk until he "learned" shoes were a better choice. I was proud of that solution because it kept me from getting so mad at him and he learned the consequence quickly. (of course we live in CA so not quite the same as snow). Anyway, he's now four and still a handful. It amazed me what a simple hug, kiss, and I love you accomplished during one of his outbreaks. What's that saying, "love conquers all".
- January 8, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Polly & Steve said...
I remember these days! And I only had one! At 37 he is still very stubborn...When he has children boy will he get paid back (I hope)----not.
- January 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- HeathSaw said...
Ok similar happened to me yesterday morning with my 2.5 yr old. She put her coat on fine but she kept laying on the floor and when you tried to pick her up to stand she wouldnt put her feet down. I am 5 months pregnant and it is not easy to struggle with her. After yelling and time outs, I finally got the strength to just pick her up and carry her out to the car. She didn't struggle but did scream all the way to daycare. The worst part was my husband just stood there dumbstruck the whole time except for telling me not to yell at her! UGH! We have the added challenge that she is speech delayed but has a very high comprehension level so she hears you but can't tell you what she thinks- wait maybe that isn't always bad!
Who understands what goes on in their little heads. It's sweet how it ended though. I am glad yours is giving you a hard time potty training too! Makes me feel like Im not alone.
- January 8, 2009 at 9:44 AM
lol.... the first part of the story had me sweating... at least thats what I di when my kids act like that... it takes everything right out of me and I usually feel lik eI just got done with a workout. The last.... so sweet ;)
- January 8, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- Barb said...
That is so funny and oddly familiar. I have a very strong willed son who refuses to eat dinner and many other things. I think they refuse to do it only because we want them to do it!
- January 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- Jerri Ann said...
This morning as we were running late getting the 6 year old to school, the 4 year old refused to remove his night time pull-up and put on a daytime pull-up (don't even get me started on a 4 year old who is not potty trained but stubborn, argh), so while he was throwing a fit about doing the things he does every morning such as, take off pj's, put on dry pull-up and clothes, get coat and shoes on and out the door.
So, while he was throwing a tantrum, he pulled his pants on over his night time pull-up and his pj bottoms but refused to put on socks and shoes and a coat.
Since we were indeed running late, I snatched him up, bare feet and all and out the door we went. Of course it isn't as cold here but he still hurt my back because naturally I had to carry his lame butt back inside barefoot.
Once back inside, he went on about his business of removing his sweat pants, removing his pj's, taking off wet pull-up, putting on dry pull-up, putting wet one in the trash, calmly asked me for a shirt because his was wet and I got him 2 shirts a t-shirt and a sweat shirt, put them both on the sofa. He wanted the t-shirt, I warned him it was still cool in the house. I DON"T CARE! BAH
In about 10 minutes he brings me the sweatshirt and asks where the front is.....
What the heck is this all about...the terrible two's were suppose to have ended at least a year ago...maybe 2...what is going on with him? argh
- January 8, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- Stampin_melissa said...
OMGoodness, I had a flashback! With my DS I started to use the Love & Logic (www.loveandlogic.com) approach. I let him choose whether he wears his coat or brings it with him (either way it comes along in the car IF he gets cold) but since he immediately takes his coat of the nanosecond he gets in the car it seems to make little difference if he wears it or not. I avoid the frustration of forcing him (and the subsequent meltdown) and we both seem a bit happier. :D
- January 8, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Coma Girl said...
Oh how I love a good Brooklyn story! Plus it makes me feel better knowing that an experienced mom like you with 6 kids has the same problems I have ONE CHILD!
- January 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Horrible mother that I am, on the occasions that my kids threw major fits about their coats, I have zipped zipped them into their coat without putting their arms in the sleeves! They've always decided after a minute or two that they'll wear their coat nicely if I put it on right. I guess I'm lucky this was the result, because I couldn't have put them in car seats without their arms....they could have easily called my bluff.
Ah memories!
- January 8, 2009 at 12:14 PM
My only one is 17 now but when he would start to throw a fit like this I got down on the floor and kicked my feet and threw my arms around and screamed too. He looked at me like I was NUTS and quit throwing his fit...I was lucky, I didn't have too many fits like this!
- January 8, 2009 at 12:24 PM
- erinve said...
What a wonderful post. One of my favorites! I'm so glad it came too after the sadness of Coleman's death. Just another reminder of the preciousness of life and the importance of remembering what is really important when it comes to our kids - the love. Thanks goodness for Brooklyn!!
- January 8, 2009 at 1:19 PM
I LOVE IT!!!!!!! But I bet if you try that first next time, it wont work!!
- January 8, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Potty training drove me up a wall for an entire summer when my daughter was 3.5. She absolutely refused to train. She knew when she had to go as she would run and hide behind her toy chest and wet or fill her diaper. If I managed to get her on the potty chair or toilet (I tried both) she wouldn't take care of her business, she'd just sit there. When she was let up, she would run behind her toy chest and do her job. It drove me CRAZY!
Then fall came and she went back to day care where she was the only one not trained. That day she trained (sometimes peer pressure is a good thing!) I'm serious, ONE DAY was all it took. She asked for underwear and that was it, she was trained. I can count on one hand the number of accidents (day or night) she's had in the 6+ years since then and most of the accidents occured when she had the stomach flu.
- January 8, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- This Crazy Thing Called Motherhood said...
I have the same struggles with my 2 year old son about putting his pants on. The boy obviously wants to grow up and be a flasher since he loves to run around the house butt naked....which wouldn't be a big deal if he didn't insist on climbing up on the couch, throwing back the curtains and showing his noodle to anyone passing by.
I swear, it'll only be a matter of time before the city posts a "Beware of Flasher Baby" sign near my home....or I find a big box of toddler pants anonymously dropped on my doorstep as a subtle hint to clothe my kid's hiney!
- January 8, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Lisa said...
Sounds like there is a whole gang of 2.5 - 4 year olds that aren't potty trained and throw fits. Should we schedule a play date and get them all together????
You are not alone, and I am not alone. What a comforting thought....
- January 8, 2009 at 2:35 PM
- Vivian M said...
Mama said there'd be days like this!
- January 8, 2009 at 3:42 PM
- plainprecious said...
OMG this sounds so much like my son Sawyer who is 4. For the past 2 weeks or so when I get him up for pre school he hates every frreaking thing I try and put on him. It has literally taken me and my 18 year old daughter in order to dress him then he takes evrtything off. Kadie drive him to school the other day and he took his shoes off and flung them at her head!!!!while she was driving.She drung him into class where he promptly turned into an angel. I have told his teacher of the was he acts and she told me that I can feel free to bring him to school in jammies and his clothes in backpack. She is an angel but I havent had the heart to do it.
- January 8, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- Dawn said...
Ah, Dawn. Brings back memories. My son, soon to be 16 and still obstinate by the way, doesn't like school. Has fought it since about age 10. There were multiple mornings when his backpack, his clothes, coat and boots, if appropriate, and HIS BODY got shoved out the door, into the garage, and the door locked. He had a choice. Either get dressed and down to the bus stop, or sit outside all day. A real inconvenience if it was winter.
He's 6 foot now. I can't do that, but it's still a battle most mornings. I refuse to call in for him anymore, unless I'm CONVINCED he's really sick. None of this " I don't feel good..."
And when he was younger, many times did I have to do the arms and legs wrapped around him dealy to control his tantrums. And forget about doing time-outs! He never stayed! Unless I was right there bear hugging him in the corner the whole time. Kinda defeats the purpose, eh?
I pray Brooklyn outgrows her attitude. Because it's nooo fun when it's still around at 16...
dawn from c-c-c-cold and snowy michigan
- January 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM
- Kylie said...
We use a car seat poncho to avoid the coat thing altogether. The thing is amazing, and people ask about it everywhere we go!
- January 8, 2009 at 5:20 PM
My first son always undressed right before it was time for daycare. One day I took him with no pants and just a blanket. I had the pants with me. He was in a hurry to get them on by the time we got there. I can soooo empathize. Why is the baby always the worst? My third one is such a fit thrower. Worse than the other two by a long shot.
Hang in there!
- January 8, 2009 at 5:23 PM
My niece, who has now made it to the grand old age of 20yrs, used to have very strong opinions on what she was willing to wear..... such as a summer dress on a cold winter day. My sister chose to have the "5 Minute Rule", where her daughter was allowed to dress herself, then had to stand on the balcony for 5 minutes to self-judge it's weather-appropriateness, at which point she was often seen dancing down the hallway towards her room to change her clothes for something more appropriate!
- January 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] said...
I'm thinking it's just a 'last child' syndrome b/c Claire is doing the same thing. It doesn't matter that she's only the 2nd, but she's the last, so she got the same memo as Brooklyn.
I've considered letting her out the front door. But those damn nosy neighbors...
- January 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Well, mine is potty trained (stubborn boy took until well after he was three, which I thought was bad, but I guess notsomuch, after reading the other comments today), but he has such a hair trigger than we can never tell what is going to set him off. When summer turned to fall, it was socks and shoes (he had been in velcro sandals all summer), then it became the coat, hat and gloves/mittens, and now it's pretty much a rotating, unpredicatable series of clothing items. Then there's dinner, what's in his lunch for school, who touched something in his room, who destroyed his lego creation, who came into his room when he had a bad dream, who didn't give him enough room in mom and dad's bed when he woke up much too early but didn't want to be in his room anymore...
Maybe the "I love you" will work next time. If only I have the patience to take a breath and try it...
- January 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- Whiskey Chick said...
I had a "close call" with someone wanting to call DCFS on me a little before christmas. We were at wal mart and my 3 yr old little girl decided to have a screaming fit for no good reason. I tried to talk her out of it and it didnt work. I got more and more embarassed, so i took her to the restroom. We went in the big stall and i tried to talk to her some more. She was turning purple from screaming. When i asked what was wrong she said "nuffin" UGH! So finally i told her if she didnt shut up i was going to call Santa Claus and report her. She quieted immediately but yelled at me not to call Santa. And then started yelling NO NO NO. Someone in the next stall told me if I didnt knock it off she was going to report me. Excuse me? Since when is threatening to call Santa child abuse??? Its milder than time out!!! When we came out of the stall the woman was waiting. Stalker? She tried to talk to my daughter which resulted in the blood curdling scream starting again. I gave her "the look" and thanked her for her help and left carrying the purple high pitched screaming child out the doors.
- January 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I am oh so glad that I am not the only one with a tempermental, stubborn, incredibly sweet 2 year old!!
- January 8, 2009 at 8:07 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh. Well. We would *never* have a scene like that in *my* household. A stubborn little girl? Never! Mommy wins every battle. Actually, I take that back. There are no battles. Little Miss simply bows to my wishes with nary a murmur. HAHAHA! I make me laugh.
Good to know you found the magic cure though!
- January 8, 2009 at 9:22 PM
- VanDerHoekArt said...
Aw Dawn, she was just trying to save you some time! I'm sure she was thinking, "Hummm, mommy always has to get coats on all of us every morning, maybe if I don't wear a coat today it will save some time and we can all be on our way to school in a snap."
Hee hee, yeah right!
I laugh now because I've fought the same battle.
- January 8, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- cjweb said...
Okay, that is the best story ever! I totally, feel for you! My four year old is a mini me and LOVES to show me why she is the last baby in our family, too!
You are a fabulous Mom!
Thank you for sharing your stories and life with us!
- January 8, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- My Semblance of Sanity said...
- January 8, 2009 at 10:32 PM
I can totally relate and et me tell you, it doesnt ever stop. Kindergarten, Middle School even High School. I have to tell my kids every day to wear a coat, even when it is 2 degrees outside. All I can get my older kids to wear is a hooded sweatshirt. They don't want to carry their coats around it their excuse.
My five year old, same thing, no hat..sometimes even won't wear snowpants to go sliding.
I see all these children out in the store all bundled up and wonder, "how do they get their kids to keep all that stuff on and I can't get my 2 year old to keep a hat on her head for more than 2 seconds?" Please when someone figures it out, let me know...(sigh).
- January 8, 2009 at 10:33 PM
- * TONYA * said...
Oiy, just love those stubborn little poppets. I swear it doesn't get any better the older they get either. I still have to tackle my teenager to wear warm clothes outside, especially in the rain, yet in the middle of summer he'll wear a sweatshirt. Go figure.
- January 9, 2009 at 12:43 AM
- Kristine said...
My (as of Wed) 3yo has been refusing to wear her coat. Or long sleeved shirts. Or pants. Nope, skirts and short sleeved shirts for her! I've gotten plenty of looks and comments, but I'm tired of the screaming and fights. Not worth it!
- January 9, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Ahh... The whole potty training issue. When my oldest was two I was convinced that the ease with which a child potty trained was directly related to the parenting skills of the mother. She of course trained easily. Then came the twins. One trained very easily and I was sure the other would be trained within a week or two of the other. Well.. a year later and I think we have finally conquered this monster and we probably wouldn't have if I hadn't just put her in underpants and just cleaned up a lot of messes. The goofy girl likes to pee and poop in her diaper. Even still when I put her in a diaper for nap and bed she fills it right away. Her twin can't stand one drop of pee in her night time pull up and wakes up in tears. This one on the other hand begged me the other day to please let her wear diapers. And we had to resort to punishment to get her to poop in the toilet. I know your not supposed to but its all that worked with her. I'm so sick of changing diapers and I've only been doing it for five years. At least we're down to just the baby in diapers for now.
- January 9, 2009 at 7:31 AM
- The Bertone's said...
Wow, I so have days like that. Only mine are with my middle child. Stubborn, is she stubborn. She has 4 generations of really stubborn in her! She drives me crazy with little stuff like that..putting her coat on cause it is like 10 below! GRR! But luckily know we live in Florida so its more like fights over where she last left her sunglasses!
- January 9, 2009 at 7:48 AM
- Coach Jamie said...
"When you lose - don't lose the lesson!" what a wonderful loving way to handle a perfectly frustrating situation. Your daughter will bank that experience in her memory that even when you were the angriest at her you still hugged her and told her you loved her what a relationship builder!! Some day when she is a teen driving you crazy once again she'll remember --if nothing else the feeling of being unconditionally loved!
coach jamie
- January 9, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Patois said...
Reason #42 my last "baby" was my last baby.
- January 9, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- Dori said...
You just described the typical morning with my three year old!
- January 9, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- Amy C said...
I love reading your blog. It's like a peek into my own day only it happened to someone else this time. Thanks for letting us all know we aren't alone in this roller coaster ride called parenting. :D By the way, my 7 year old had a tantrum yesterday for this same reason. "I don't need my coat on, Mommy! I'm hot!" I gave in, but I did make him bring it with him...just in case.
- January 9, 2009 at 11:17 AM
This made me tear up a little! First for the memory of dealing with tantrums, and second for the way you resolved it. Beautiful.
- January 9, 2009 at 12:20 PM
- DeAnn said...
I thought girls were supposed to be easier than boys to potty train? Or is that just something they tell moms of boys? Because my sweet baby girl has been much more difficult than her brother.
Dawn, I've been reading your blog for several months now and really love your honesty and sense of humor. You have inspired me to start my own blog where I can journal about my ongoing weight loss with honesty and hopefully some humor. Thank You!
- January 9, 2009 at 2:27 PM
I think I might have to go through my house to find all the cameras that you've hidden.
- January 9, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- Nina said...
unless you pushed her outside and locked the door (emotional maltreatment) and then she wandered around without you knowing what was she was doing (failure to supervise) doesn't sound like abuse to me (child welfare attorney) :) sounds like another fun day in your home! :) my son is 14 months old and wow, he's started that straighten his body so I can't put him in his car seat thing...wow, that's aggravating...
- January 9, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- Shellie said...
I feel your pain.
- January 9, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Hang in there, Dawn. The stubbornness you see in her today will become tomorrow's strength, and she'll be the young woman who stands firm or continues forward when everyone else runs away. My daughter would pull away and kick a fit screaming "me do it!" all the way to anywhere we went at age 2-5/6 years, but by 12 she was the kid that did the right thing when all the other kids were breaking every rule. Needless to say, she wasn't very popular, but she didn't care. And as her friends matured, they came to her for advice and guidance. She wasn't a saint (well, actually she was, our last name was St.Clair) just strong minded and firm in her faith. I love the way you handled it, hugs are the best! ;)
- January 9, 2009 at 11:56 PM
- MaNiC MoMMy™ said...
Save this for a chapter in your third book. It's an excellent one! xo
Just like you're an excellent mom. No matter what DCFS says! LOL
- January 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM
- mommeeof9 said...
One of my boys refused to let me get him dresses on morning when he was around 3. I took him out to the car in a diaper and t-shirt. It was below freezing. He started screaming that he was cold. When I asked if he would let me put his clothes on now, he said yes and let me get him dresses. The next time I told him it was cold outside, he believed me. :)
- January 10, 2009 at 1:11 PM
- papersunshine said...
I have read other posts before that remind me of my son who has Sensory Integration disorder. He never feels cold, wears his "skiv jams" around the house and I could go on about clothes and many other things related to his senses (or lack there-of at times). I don't allow his disorder to be an excuse for bad behavior but like you did with Brooklyn sometimes they need to be "re-set" by just being held or kissed. Understanding why he act this way helps me to think through the situation better and not feel like a bad mom. Strong- willed is fun, huh?
- January 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM
I have wondered if I can ask a neighbor to call DCFS on me. I just need a break some days, and by the time they realize that I am not abusing these kids, i should have had a nice break!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Oh the joys of little girls. Our youngest is the same way, she is three. I sure hope they grow out of it soon.
Thanks for the fun posts!
- January 24, 2009 at 9:30 AM


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SALMS is excited to announce its Speakers Series slate for Fall 2012 all to be held at Harvard Law School. The following talks will take place at noon in Austin North unless otherwise noted.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Go ahead... eat it... I dare you
Uh oh, it looks like we may have a certain little witch stalking us... Hilda is back and this time she comes bearing "gifts". The noxious fumes coming from her bubbling cauldron are hard not to wince away from but the smell doesn't seem to bother Hilda in the least as she explains how hurt she was by our sudden departure last night. She worried that perhaps forcing us to do a nose dive into the dirt during our first meeting had left a bad impression so she went home to whip us up a batch of her super special Malevolent Morsels as an apology. And how could we possibly refuse? Considering that they are very tricky to make and a slight mishap in the kitchen even left her hair a new shade of green, the least we can do is accept.
Before we can come up with a polite way to decline her offer, Hilda's bat friend, Vlad, joins the exchange and is quite insistent that we take a bite. Luckily, we still have a few of those chocolates that Joe Joe gave us and with a some slight of hand it looks like we each tasted Hilda's candy. Her look of excited anticipation quickly turns to confusion and she stomps away mumbling something about not having enough 'eye of newt' in this batch.
I don't think I want to know what she was expecting to happen so we should probably inspect this candy very carefully...
The Hilda and Vlad candy kit includes; one Sweet November Hilda and Vlad rubber stamp, nine 6x6 sheets of The Girls' Paperie, Authentique and Pink Paislee papers, small Studio G acrylic stamp set, Prima flowers and e.line pearls and gems, ribbon, twine, buttons, decorative stick pins, four envelopes, four card blanks and my card.
Well I'm thinking that we've had enough adventures in this strange place and with that storm brewing off in the distance we had best be heading home soon. I know a short cut out of here, it does run right through a graveyard but if we want to avoid the thunder, lightening and rain it is our only option. Lets all hold hands as we make our way through, we don't want to accidentally leave anyone behind. Wow, whoever is behind me sure has some cold hands... EEEEEK! Where did this mummy come from?!
He chuckles fiendishly and introduces himself as Mumford. We must still look a bit startled by Mumford's sudden appearance because he tells us to chillax and not be wound so tight... easier said than done in this place. Apparently he is out looking for his pet raven, Nevermore, who has a tendency to wander off whenever a storm approaches and the static electricity builds in the air. Mumford asks if we have come across his pal during our travels and even though we have seen a lot of strange things these past few days, a pet raven isn't one of them. So he bids us farewell as he continues on his search, loose bandages trailing behind.
The first few droplets of rain begin to fall and that means we really need to get a move on. But just as we reach the edge of the cemetery and find our path home some candy also falls down from the sky. We look up and there sits the raven, Nevermore, just look at what he has brought us...
The Mumford candy kit includes; one Sweet November Mumford the Mummy rubber stamp, nine 6x6 sheets of Bella Blvd Too Cute to Spook paper, small Studio G acrylic stamp set, Prima flowers and e.line pearls and gems, ribbon, twine, buttons, decorative stick pins, four envelopes, four card blanks and my card.
All you have to do for a chance to win the candy is leave a comment on this post. If you link to the candy on your own blog that is great and much appreciated but not a requirement... I want everyone to be able to play along. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. I will ship the candy anywhere in the world so everyone is encouraged to play! :)
The candies will stay open through Sunday, September 4th and I will announce the winners on Monday, September 5th. And don't forget... the official release date for all of September's new stamps over at ATS is September 8th!
Time to shuffle on over to the Sweet November Gals' blogs for a dose of intoxicating inspiration! Today Leanne is joining Nancy and Rachel and their cards are sure to enchant!
Once again... instead of using random generator I will be printing out names and tossing them in a hat SO if you leave comments for the SN gals on their blogs, you will get an extra name in the hat for each one that you do... this will up your chances of winning the candy... fun, fun, fun! :)
Well folks, that's a 'wrap' on our September SN previews. I hope that you had a frightfully fun time meeting all of the new Sweet November characters joining us this month!
Supply list (Hilda and Vlad):
cardstock- Bazill and Copic X-Press It
paper- The Girl's Paperie (Toil & Trouble), Pink Paislee (stripe)
stamps- Sweet November (Hilda and Vlad), CC Designs (Mermaid Laugh bubbles), A Muse (jars)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox black pigment
Fiskars border punch
Divine Twine
Martha Stewart candy sticker
Sakura clear glaze pen
Copic markers: skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20, W1, W3, W5, E04
hair- YG03, YG17, YG67
eyes- YG97
clothes- T5, T7, T9, YG01, YG03, YG67, V06, V09, BV29, YR04, YR09, YR18, E81, 0, C5, C7, C9
vlad- W5, W7, W9, YG00
jars- V000, 0
Supply list (Mumford):
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Bella Blvd (Too Cute to Spook)
stamps- Sweet November (Mumford the Mummy), AmyR (Ghostly Greetings), Inkadinkado (Epitaphs)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox black pigment
Divine Twine
Making Memories felt raven
Kaiser Craft pearl
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E70, E71, E04
eyes- BV25
clothes- W0, W1, W3
tombstones- T0, T1, T3
91 comments:
- Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...
I love the scene's you've created, especially Hilda's jars. Gorgeous cards and fab new stamps.
- September 3, 2011 at 5:09 AM
- kris said...
Oh i love Hilda!! she is just darling cute!!! Mumford is a cutie too wrapped up in love... =D
- September 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM
- Leanne said...
Hi Amy!
O my goodness! You can spin a tale like no other!! And the images it creates in my mind come back tenfold when I see your cards. You totally rocked this months images and I am so in love with them and your Halloween themed cards. Gorgeous and creative. Just like you. Mahalo again for letting me be a part of this release. Hugs my friend and Happy Saturday!
- September 3, 2011 at 5:19 AM
- Patricia said...
I love it too omg i love all of them =P
- September 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM
- Trina said...
What a cute story to go with these fiendishly adorable cards!
- September 3, 2011 at 5:38 AM
- Larisa said...
Oh, they are cute so much! I want them all! Fantastic!!
- September 3, 2011 at 5:44 AM
- Hlora said...
Very cute cards! Great kits too! Love them!))
- September 3, 2011 at 5:45 AM
- Юлика said...
Mumford is great ! :)
- September 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Susan said...
I totally {heart} Hilda and Vlad!
Susan xxox
- September 3, 2011 at 6:09 AM
- Cindy H. said...
Oh my goodness, this has got to be the best Halloween candy ever!!! Not only do you get these fabulous little characters but also your hand colored cards! Love the stories you've concocted - so very delicious :)
- September 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM
- Viktoriya said...
Postcards are very beautiful!
- September 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM
- tina said...
great cards,love it
- September 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM
- CraftyLoops said...
Heehee, Amy what a fantastic story teller you are. I love Momford the mummy. Such fantastic cards. Love them both. Lee xx
- September 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM
- Janine said...
ooooo how sweet
twinkling eyes again
- September 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM
- Perfect Crafts said...
Gorgeous cards!
Justyna x
- September 3, 2011 at 6:28 AM
- Erin said...
So stinkin cute!
- September 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- Diaan said...
Lovely and creepy... as are the others!
- September 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- Sudha - Art Admirer said...
Fabulous creations dear.
- September 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM
- Света Архипова said...
Very interesting! Thanks for chance to win!
Sveta Arhipova
- September 3, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- corry'kaart said...
hoi amy
begint altijd al te lachen als ik je verhaal zit te lezen en dan van die prachtige kaarten maken,helemaal geweldig en dan ook nog een snoepje toe. het kan allemaal niet op:-))
groetjes van corry
- September 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Julia Velásquez said...
Great cards! sooo cutee, I´d love to have one of your cards!
I left comments on all the blogs.
Fingers crossed!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM
- Rosa-kreattiva said...
davvero bellissime questa card di halloween buon fine settimana rosa.kreattiva
- September 3, 2011 at 7:33 AM
- Tanya said...
Lovin' these halloween stamps!! great job Amy!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Nancy Thomas said...
Both cards are incredibly fun and well designed. These characters really come to life with your drawing and coloring. It's been anothr fabulous release!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM
- Kelly Booth said...
Soooooo Stinkin CUTE!!!! I especially LOVE the mummy....just darling!!!!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM
- Peggy said...
Absolutely adorable!! I love them both but the mummy is so stinkin cute!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Jacilynn said...
oh no! these are too too cute! i LOVE THEM
- September 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Dora said...
Awww how cute these are Amy, definitely too cute too spook ha ha , love them both xxx
- September 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- angie ashuk said...
Great cards...and I love the back story :)
- September 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- Creations by Shirl said...
Another cute story, you are so blessed Amy! Luv both cards, they are awesome, great images and layouts on both of them...
- September 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- SannaS said...
beautiful cards!!! mumford is awesome!!! =)
hugs, SannaS
- September 3, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- sunnysideup/doreensng said...
Love both the cards,mumford is so cute!
- September 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM
- Queen B said...
I LOVE that Hilda stamp and the Bella Blvd paper you used it so cute!
- September 3, 2011 at 9:32 AM
- Sussie said...
Your cards are sooo cute! Love them!
Have a great weekend!
Susan Lotus
- September 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Heidi Brawley said...
OMG I just woke up late!!!! And had to rush to computer to see what Awesome preview you had to show us today!!! Cuteness galore. LOVE both of these new cuties!!! Great Job Amy!!! Hugs,
Heidi Brawley
- September 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Carisa said...
aww, love these new stamps! i don't know what i love more - the stamps or the cute background stories for each character?! it's def a tie. :D
- September 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM
- BishopsMommie said...
these are the cutest creepers I have ever seen, love the funess that you do with them!!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Jenny said...
I just love your storytelling! Cute stamps!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM
- squiggle7 said...
Another wonderful pair of cards. Love love love that mummy!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- scraphappy4067 said...
Love the stories and the cards you have created the last couple of days!!...Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- theCook said...
Wow! Love Hilda and Vlad!!!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM
- Mimi said...
Hilda is so cute with her cauldron!and Mumford is just adorable with his unraveling bandages! Love the new releases and your stories makes them even more irresistable! AWESOME Amy!! ;)
- September 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Just Me said...
I'm loving all the new release sneak peeks!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- Shazza said...
more fabulous cards, Mumford is sooooo cute x
- September 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- Craftyanny said...
oh these are fab, cute, cute, cute
Anne x
- September 3, 2011 at 11:20 AM
- hilogurl87 said...
Love the story and the cards! So cute! The candy on hildas card look delicious! :-)
Tfs and the chance to win great candies!
- September 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Tanya said...
These are darling! I love Mumford!!!
- September 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Tracy said...
These are so great. The mummy is adorable. Love all all the extras to make such cute scenes on the cards.
- September 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- ♥Rach♥ said...
LOVE the fun bubbles and jars with Hilday and that piece of candy is just such a cute idea! Great scene with Mumford, though I must say that the twine may detract from the creepiness of the raven ;0)
- September 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- Janine said...
WOW both of these cards are sooo stinking cute! Love these cute new stamps too!
Janine Allen
- September 3, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Sarabeth said...
the mummy scene is great! thanks for sharing these awesome sneak peeks and for the wonderful story :)
- September 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM
- Creepy Glowbugg said...
ACK! I am in love!!! This is my time of year and I am loving all the new images that are emerging from their crypts for the holiday!!!
- September 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- Lydie said...
tres jolie carte,bravo
- September 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Betsy said...
Love your story and these Halloween stamps!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
- September 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Lisa Summerhays said...
Loving all the new stamps. Your witch card rocks. I want to take it home with me. :)
- September 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM
- gobeagirl said...
Amy your Sweet November Stamps are indeed SWEET! I just love little Hilda and Vlad. Her eyes are just so adorable and I think that from looking at Vlad's eyes her has been sniffing a little too much of Hilda's cauldren. lol... Too cute! As for Mumford I just have to ask who wouldn't love this little Mummy? I think that you have done such and awesome job with Mumford's eyes. I just love it. Hope you are having a great start to your weekend. Hugs, Lisa
- September 3, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- yvon said...
Two beatuful cards, love those images and so super colord. Beautiful.
Hugs, Yvon
- September 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM
- Mary said...
Omg they are so cute, great cards.
- September 3, 2011 at 2:18 PM
- elena said...
Oh I love Hilda!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
- September 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Kim Y. said...
I love how each of your cards tells a story! You are simply amazing, Amy! These are super aodrable Halloween images!
- September 3, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- RiNNE said...
May I suggest that on your spare time that you please write a book?? Your stories are as magnificent as these cards are so cute!! I love how your cards could be pages of that book! Hilda and Mumford are adorable! And you've managed to find the perfect papers and embellies for them!
- September 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- Kimberly said...
OMG!!! i love these kits...super super cute images...perfect for my style of halloween...thanks for the chance to win...
kimbob27 at hotmail dot com
- September 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM
- Jovita AKA Tia Goofy said...
super cute image! great cards, thanks for the chance to win.
- September 3, 2011 at 6:41 PM
- Beth aka BR-T said...
Wowie wow Amy!!!!
- September 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- Annette said...
I love that little mummy.... so cute..
- September 3, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- k.oconnor1302 said...
Once again, great story and great cards...thanks for offering this giveaway!
- September 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- inbar said...
great cards - love hilda.
thanks for the chance to win.
inbar (from israel)
- September 3, 2011 at 9:20 PM
- ChickieChirps said...
Oooh! My favourite yet! I am in love with Mumford and Hilda is so cute!
- September 4, 2011 at 1:48 AM
- superdidine said...
These cards are very pretty
- September 4, 2011 at 2:13 AM
- Angie said...
I am loving your candies, but I think I love your stories even more! And the names you give your characters are simply perfect!
- September 4, 2011 at 2:18 AM
- Francy said...
Wonderful card Amy I love these stamps ! Hugs Francy
- September 4, 2011 at 2:25 AM
- Bloesemfee said...
Wow, thanks for the chance to win such great thingies.
- September 4, 2011 at 2:35 AM
- *Successful* said...
Remarkable cards. You very beautifully paint stamps. Thanks for chance to win.
- September 4, 2011 at 2:49 AM
- Germezida said...
you really really want to get a piece of candy)))
- September 4, 2011 at 4:01 AM
- jo (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...
So adorable! Thanks for the chance! Maybe I'll be lucky since it's my birthday today. haha. :)
- September 4, 2011 at 5:15 AM
- SandieD said...
Oh so gorgeous Amy. Too cute indeed.
- September 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM
- Cara said...
These stamps are too adorable to be scary. You did an amazing job creating both spooky scenes...love them both!!
- September 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM
- Lana said...
Such cute images! Your cards are so sweet! Lana Cisinski
- September 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- Lorraine said...
wow these two cards are fab i adore the new stamps a must have this halloween too xx
- September 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM
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- September 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- crafterGM said...
Every time I come back you have another amazing cards. I will eat candy anytime. Thanks Gloria M
- September 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM
- Georgei said...
like that saying I would eat to
like your card thank for showing and a awsome candy
- September 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Gloria said...
Love the Halloween stamps. Your designs are awesome.
- September 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM
- donna mikasa said...
Your new Halloween cuties are so adorable, Amy! They each have unique personalities and I love their names!
- September 4, 2011 at 9:42 PM
- Serina said...
haha, the mummy one is so adorable!
- September 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM
- Michele L. said...
Hi Amy,
This mummy i simply adorable! She's way too cute and i just love your coloring
- September 5, 2011 at 4:19 AM
- Lau W said...
I love your works again and again, these stamps are cuuute again :-))
Thank you for the chance to win !
- September 5, 2011 at 4:38 AM
- k.oconnor1302 said...
Love how you make the scenes on your cards....thanks for having these giveaways...and tfs!
- September 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- Raven said...
I absolutely love Halloween and your cards and great tales do not disappoint! Thanks so much for sharing and giving us the opportunity to win some great candy!
- September 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- Shirley N said...
Both images are so adorable Amy, I love their big eyes and sweet round faces! Sooooo cute, love your card designs too! Fabulous Halloween release Amy!
- September 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM
- jeanne girl said...
Your witch card is totally "bewitching"!!!
- September 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM


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From Joomla! Official Documentation
In the first tutorial of this series, creating a simple view-controller component using the Joomla! 1.5 CMS framework was demonstrated.
In the first tutorial, the greeting was hardcoded into the view. This doesn't follow the MVC pattern exactly because the view is intended to only display the data, and not contain it.
In this second part of the tutorial we will demonstrate how to move this out of the view and into a model. In future tutorials we will demonstrate the power and flexibility that this design pattern provides.
Creating the Model
The concept of model gets its name because this class is intended to represent (or 'model') some entity. In our case, our first model will represent a 'hello', or a greeting. This is in line with our design thus far, because we have one view ('hello'), which is a view of our greeting.
The naming convention for models in the Joomla! framework is that the class name starts with the name of the component (in our case 'hello', followed by 'model', followed by the model name. Therefore, our model class is called HelloModelHello.
At this point, we will only model one behaviour of our hello, and that is retrieving the greeting. We will thus have one method, called getGreeting(). It will simply return the string 'Hello, World!'.
The code for the view at site/models/hello.php:
<?php /** * Hello Model for Hello World Component * * @package Joomla.Tutorials * @subpackage Components * @link http://docs.joomla.org/Developing_a_Model-View-Controller_Component_-_Part_2 * @license GNU/GPL */ // No direct access defined( '_JEXEC' ) or die( 'Restricted access' ); jimport( 'joomla.application.component.model' ); /** * Hello Model * * @package Joomla.Tutorials * @subpackage Components */ class HelloModelHello extends JModel { /** * Gets the greeting * @return string The greeting to be displayed to the user */ function getGreeting() { return 'Hello, World!'; } }
You will notice a line that starts with jimport. The jimport function is used to load files from the Joomla! framework that are required for our component. This particular statement will load the file /libraries/joomla/application/component/model.php. The '.'s are used as directory separators and the last part is the name of the file to load. All files are loaded relative to the libraries directory. This particular file contains the class definition for the JModel class, which is necessary because our model extends this class.
Now that we have created our model, we must modify our view so that it uses it to obtain the greeting.
Using the Model
The Joomla! framework is setup in such a way that the controller will automatically load the model that has the same name as the view and will push it into the view. Since our view is called 'Hello', our 'Hello' model will automatically be loaded and pushed into the view. Therefore, we can easily retrieve a reference to our model using the JView::getModel() method. (If the model had not followed this convention, we could have passed the model name to JView::getModel())
Our previous view code contained the lines:
$greeting = "
Hello World!
";
To take advantage of our model, we change this line to:
$model = &$this->getModel(); $greeting = $model->getGreeting();
The complete view now looks like:
<?php /** * @package Joomla.Tutorials * @subpackage Components * @link http://docs.joomla.org/Developing_a_Model-View-Controller_Component_-_Part_2 * @license GNU/GPL */ // No direct access defined( '_JEXEC' ) or die( 'Restricted access' ); jimport( 'joomla.application.component.view'); /** * HTML View class for the HelloWorld Component * * @package HelloWorld */ class HelloViewHello extends JView { function display($tpl = null) { $model = &$this->getModel(); $greeting = $model->getGreeting(); $this->assignRef( 'greeting', $greeting ); parent::display($tpl); } }
Adding the File to the Package
All that remains is to add an entry to the XML file so that our new model will be copied. The Joomla! framework will look for our model in the models directory, so the entry for this file will look like (it should be added to the site section):
Our new hello.xml file will look like:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <install type="component" version="1.5.0"> <name>Hello</name>  <creationDate>2007-02-22</creationDate> <author>John Doe</author> <authorEmail>firstname.lastname@example.com</authorEmail> <authorUrl>http://www.example.org</authorUrl> <copyright>Copyright Info</copyright> <license>License Info</license>  <version>1.01</version>  <description>Description of the component ...</description>   <files folder="site"> <filename>controller.php</filename> <filename>hello.php</filename> <filename>index.html</filename> <filename>models/hello.php</filename> <filename>models/index.html</filename> <filename>views/index.html</filename> <filename>views/hello/index.html</filename> <filename>views/hello/view.html.php</filename> <filename>views/hello/tmpl/default.php</filename> <filename>views/hello/tmpl/index.html</filename> </files> <administration>  <menu>Hello World!</menu>  <files folder="admin"> <filename>hello.php</filename> <filename>index.html</filename> </files> </administration> </install>
We now have a simple MVC component. Each element is very simple at this point, but provides a great deal of flexibility and power.
Joomla! Official Documentation


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After years of delay, developer ready to proceed with East Lyme project
East Lyme - The long-stalled Gateway Commons development proposed for 200 acres near Flanders Road and Interstate 95 appears to be moving forward after a five-year delay.
Developers plan to build 275 residential rental units as the initial phase, with construction slated to begin in 2014.
In 2008, the town approved a master plan for both commercial and residential components on land near highway exits 73 and 74. The proposal entailed road safety and traffic improvements, such as reconfiguring the southbound Exit 74 ramps.
But the project stalled during the economic downturn as did many other large-scale developments in the region.
The developers planned on installing the commercial component first, but the residential market appears to have rebounded before the commercial, said First Selectman Paul Formica.
"The demand for new high-quality multifamily rental communities is on the rise locally, regionally and across the nation," wrote Newton C. Brainard, vice president of Simon Konover Development Corporation in an emailed statement. "Our new community is designed to appeal to this growing sector of the residential market." Originally, the developers had ideas for apartments and townhouse units, likely to be owner-occupied.
Konover of West Hartford and KGI Properties of Providence, R.I. received approval from the zoning commission for the conceptual site plan and master development plan after a series of public hearings in 2008 and then got final site plan approval for the residential phase last month, said Zoning Official William Mulholland.
Brainard said in the statement that "planning continues for the retail phase of the development, which will be located adjacent to exit 74 off Interstate 95."
"Gateway Commons has been a focus of the Simon Konover/KGI team for nearly a decade and they remain committed to creating an exceptional development that enhances East Lyme and the surrounding region," Brainard stated.
Plans show 10 residential buildings, two and three stories tall, with stone foundations and clapboard siding. Each building would have two parking garages, and there would be additional parking spaces, a pool and a clubhouse with a fitness center, showers, billiard room and an event space. The developers will set aside open space north of the residences. Construction would take about 16 to 18 months, according to Brainard.
Designed as a public-private partnership, Gateway Commons calls for the reconfiguration of the southbound exit 74 on and off ramps of Interstate 95 and safety improvements with funding from the state and developer. The developer and town have also discussed traffic improvements to Route 161 (Flanders Road).
For the residential component, developers plan to pave and add lighting to East Society Road, which runs parallel to the highway and connects to Dean Road, said Zoning Commission Chairman Marc Salerno. East Society Road will serve as the main access road for the residences slated to be constructed by 2016, but Route 161 can provide access for emergencies, according to the project's traffic impact study.
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, which recommends the distribution of state Department of Transportation funds to projects in the region, voted the reconfiguration of the exits as its top regional priority in 2011, said Formica. The redesigned exits mirror the 2004 safety recommendations of the DOT's Interstate 95 Corridor Feasibility Study, according to Formica.
The application proposed building a potential access route through the development's property that would allow for a new southbound on- and off-ramp configuration with a lane to accelerate. The developer has indicated an interest in discussing a "road map" for the area with SCCOG, the DOT and the town.
State DOT spokesman Kevin Nursick said the DOT determined no highway infrastructure changes were needed because of the residences.
"The impact in terms of traffic is inconsequential," he said.
The DOT has no work currently planned for Exit 74, according to Nursick. But commercial development could require the developer to seek approval from the DOT for improvements.
Rocco Tricarico, a neighbor who favored holding a new zoning public hearing on the site plan, said he and his neighbors have some concerns about the project, such as building the residential components separately, rather than as a whole development with improvements to roadway traffic and safety.
"This was always a commercial project with a residential overlay that would complement the village," he said.
He wanted further public discussion of the residential development, which is now rentals. He said he was concerned the residences could add traffic to an already-congested Flanders Road, especially without the roadway improvements in place, and that the development would require additional resources from the town.
The town's regulations allow building the development in phases but stipulate that the public infrastructure for each phase be in place before the buildings can be occupied.
Since the site plan conforms to the approved conceptual plan, it automatically merits zoning commission approval and no public hearing was required, said Salerno.
The buildings are multi-storied because of the land's wetlands, according to zoning meeting minutes. The proposed residences are roughly in the same area as in the conceptual plan, but shifted slightly westward towards East Society Road to accommodate wetlands, said Salerno.
The town's Inland Wetlands Agency held continued public hearings this spring to consider items such as water flow to wetlands near the development and approved the application, according to the agency's meeting minutes.
The zoning commission had denied the developers' first proposal to build 475 residential units on the parcel. The developers then held public workshops with the community and returned with a proposal more appropriate for the site, explained Salerno. The new application reduced the number of units to 275 and offered open space to provide a buffer zone to neighboring residences.
Formica said he thinks the Gateway project has many benefits for the town, such as improving roads and allowing up to 425,000 square feet of new commercial development.
"This is the last real area of the town where we can handle that kind of growth," he said.
Formica said the residential component will increase the town's grand list. The entire project would bring in roughly $2 million to the town - with relatively little additional costs in terms of resources, he said.
Recent changes to the town's aquifer protection map boundaries could affect how much of the Gateway parcel falls within those boundaries, he said. This could potentially open up an area outside of the boundaries for a large wholesale retailer to move there with proper infrastructure to protect the surrounding environment.
But the zoning board would analyze the specific proposal if the commercial phase comes before the town for site plan approval.
East Lyme commission approves small change in Gateway Commons project
UPDATED: Pennsylvania woman killed in I-95 crash in Waterford
Scientists, offshore wind developer look to minimize marine life impacts


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This soft play set celebrates the love between fathers and children. The Woodours (roughly translated from French means "Wood-Bear") collection tells the story of Papa and Baby Bear. This modern teddy bear set includes Baby Bear and Papa Bear who comes with fun soft toys designed to engage babies--a crinkly flower, a fishing pole, a fish and tackle bag. Baby Bear can hold Papa's hand, hug him or hide in a pocket on his tummy.
As children grow older, their gentle teddy bear friends will keep them company at tea parties, adventures and bedtime. For ages 0 months and up.
Stuffed Bear Dimensions: Papa bear is approximately 16"


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The Census basis goods data are compiled from the documents
collected by the U.S. Customs Service and reflect the
movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and U.S. Foreign Trade Zones. They include
government and non-government shipments of goods, and
exclude shipments between the United States and its territories
and possessions, transactions with U.S. military, diplomatic
and consular installations abroad, U.S. goods returned to the
United States by its Armed Forces, personal and household
effects of travelers, and in-transit shipments. The General
Imports value reflects the total arrival of merchandise from
foreign countries that immediately enters consumption
channels, warehouses, or Foreign Trade Zones.
For imports, the value reported is the U.S. Customs Service
appraised value of merchandise; generally, the price paid for
merchandise for export to the United States. Import duties,
freight, insurance, and other charges incurred in bringing
merchandise to the United States are excluded.
Exports are valued at the f.a.s.- free alongside ship value of
merchandise at the U.S. port of export, based on the
transaction price including inland freight, insurance and other
charges incurred in placing the merchandise alongside the
carrier at the U.S. port of exportation.
Monthly data include actual month's transactions as well as a
small number of transactions for previous months. Each
month we revise the aggregate seasonally adjusted (current and
constant dollar) and unadjusted export, import and trade
balance figures, as well as the end-use totals for the prior
month. SITC and country detail data are not revised monthly.
The timing adjustment shown in Exhibit 14 is the difference
between monthly data as originally reported and as
recompiled. Quarterly revisions are made to the constant
dollar series. In the last month of each quarter, the current and
previous quarter are revised to incorporate the Bureau of Labor
Statistics monthly revisions and align Census and the Bureau
of Economic Analysis's quarterly data. Annual revisions for the
months are made in June to reflect corrections received
subsequent to the monthly revision. These revisions are
reflected in totals, end-use, SITC and country summary data.
The monthly end-use, commodity, and country and area data
presented in this release are on a Census basis. This refers to
Exhibits 6 - 18.
The data for U.S. exports to Canada are derived from import
data compiled by Canada. The use of Canada's import data to
produce U.S. export data requires several alignments in order to
compare the two series.
1. Coverage -- Canadian imports are based on country of
origin. U.S. goods shipped from a third country are
included. U.S. exports exclude these foreign shipments. For
January 2003, these shipments totaled $75.9 million. U.S.
export coverage also excludes certain Canadian postal
shipments. For January 2003, these shipments totaled $10.4
2. Valuation -- Canadian imports are valued at point of origin
in the United States. However, U.S. exports are valued at
the port of exit in the United States and include inland
freight charges, making the U.S. export value slightly larger.
Canada requires inland freight to be reported. Inland freight
charges for January 2003 account for 1.8 percent of the
value of U.S. exports to Canada.
3. Reexports -- U.S. exports include reexports of foreign
goods. Again, the aggregate U. S. export figure is slightly
larger. For January 2003, reexports to Canada were
$1,558 million.
4. Exchange Rate -- Average monthly exchange rates are
applied to convert the published data to U.S. currency. For
January 2003, the average exchange rate was 1.5414
Canadian dollars per U.S. dollar.
5. Other -- There are other minor differences which are
statistically insignificant, such as rounding error.
Canadian Estimates
Effective with January 2001 statistics, the current month data
for exports to Canada contain an estimate for late arrivals and
corrections. The following month, this estimate will be
replaced, in the press release tables only, with the actual value
of late receipts and corrections. This estimate will improve the
current month data for exports to Canada and treat late receipts
for exports to Canada in a manner more consistent with the
treatment of late receipts for exports to other countries.
Nonsampling errors
The goods data are a complete enumeration of documents
collected by the U.S. Customs Service and are not subject to
sampling errors; but they are subject to several types of
nonsampling errors. Quality assurance procedures are
performed at every stage of collection, processing and
tabulation; however the data are still subject to several types of
nonsampling errors. The most significant of these include
reporting errors, undocumented shipments, timeliness, data
capture errors, and errors in the estimation of low-valued
Reporting Errors: Reporting errors are mistakes or omissions
made by importers, exporters or their agents in their import or
export declarations. Most errors involve missing or invalid
commodity classification codes and missing or incorrect
quantities or shipping weights. They have a negligible effect
on import, export and balance of trade statistics. However,
they can affect the detailed commodity statistics.
Undocumented Shipments: Federal regulations require
importers, exporters or their agents to report all merchandise
shipments above established exemption levels. The U.S.
Census Bureau has determined that not all required documents
are filed, particularly for exports.
Timeliness and Data Capture Errors: The U.S. Census
Bureau captures import and export information from
administrative documents and through various automated
collection programs. Documents may be lost, data may be
incorrectly keyed, coded or recorded. Transactions may be
included in a subsequent month's statistics if received late.
Low-valued Transactions: The total values of transactions
valued as much as or below $2,500 for exports and $2,000
($250 for certain quota items) for imports are estimated for
each country, using factors based on the ratios of low-valued
shipments to individual country totals for past periods.
The U.S. Census Bureau recommends that data users
incorporate this information into their analyses, as
nonsampling errors could impact the conclusion drawn from
the results. For a detailed discussion of errors affecting the
goods data, see "U.S. Merchandise Trade Statistics: A Quality
Profile" available on the INTERNET at
www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aip/index.htm#infopapers or
from the Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau.
AREA GROUPINGS (See Exhibits 14 and 14A)
North America - Canada, Mexico
Western Europe - Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Hercegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland,
France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta and Gozo, Macedonia,
Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia,
Spain, Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City, Yugoslavia.
European Union - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Euro Area - Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal,
European Free Trade Association - Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway, Switzerland.
Eastern Europe - Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland,
Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Pacific Rim - Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan.
South/Central America - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda,
Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda,
Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana,
Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles,
Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St.
Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and
Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Venezuela.
OPEC - Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya,
Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
Adjustments for Seasonal and Working-Day Variations
Goods are initially classified under the Harmonized System
(HS) which describes and measures the characteristics of
goods traded. Combining trade into approximately 140 export
and 140 import end-use categories makes it possible to
examine goods according to their principal uses (See Exhibits
7 and 8). These categories are used as the basis for computing
the seasonal and working-day adjusted data. These adjusted
data are then summed to the six end-use aggregates for
publication (Exhibit 6). These data are provided to the Bureau
of Economic Analysis, from the U.S. Census Bureau, for use
in the Balance of Payments and the National Income and
Product Accounts.
The seasonal adjustment procedure is based on a model that
estimates the monthly movements as percentages above or
below the general level of each end-use commodity series
(unlike other methods that redistribute the actual series values
over the calendar year). Imports of petroleum and petroleum
products are adjusted for the length of the month. Because of
the extremely variable movements of the data series for
aircraft, users studying data trends may wish to analyze aircraft
separately from other trade.
Adjustments for Price Change
Data adjusted for seasonal variation on a constant dollar basis
(1996 base year) are presented in Exhibits 10 and 11. This
adjustment for price change is done at the lowest end-use level
possible, then summed to the six published end-use aggregates.
The deflators are primarily based upon the monthly price
indexes published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics using
techniques developed for the National Income and Product
Accounts by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
SITC Data
Goods data appearing in Exhibit 15 are classified in terms of
the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC)
Revision 3. Agricultural goods consist of non-marine food
products and other products of agriculture which have not
passed through complex processes of manufacture, such as raw
hides and skins, fats and oils, and wine. A few goods such as
essential oils, starches, casein, and albumin, considered to be
agricultural by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have been
excluded from agricultural goods and are included in
manufactured goods where they are classified in the SITC.
Manufactured goods conform to the SITC sections that include
chemicals and related products, N.S.P.F.; manufactured goods
classified chiefly by material; machinery and transport
equipment; miscellaneous manufactured articles, N.S.P.F.; and
goods and transactions not classified elsewhere.
Reexports are foreign merchandise entering the country as
imports, and at the time of exportation are in substantially the
same condition as when imported. Reexports, included in
overall export totals, appear as separate line items in Exhibit
Advanced Technology Products (ATP)
About 500 of some 22,000 commodity classification codes
used in reporting U.S. merchandise trade are identified as
"advanced technology" codes and they meet the following
1. The code contains products whose technology is from a
recognized high technology field (e.g., biotechnology).
2. These products represent leading edge technology in that
3. Such products constitute a significant part of all items
covered in the selected classification code.
The aggregation of the goods results in a measure of advanced
technology trade which appears in Exhibit 16. This product and
commodity-based measure of advanced technology differs from
broader NAICS industry-based measures which include all
goods produced by a particular industry group, regardless of the
level of technology embodied in the goods.
Goods on a Census basis are adjusted by the Bureau of
Economic Analysis to goods on a BOP basis to bring the data
in line with the concepts and definitions used to prepare the
international and national accounts. Broadly, the adjustments
include changes in ownership that occur without goods passing
into or out of the customs territory of the United States. These
adjustments are necessary to supplement coverage of the Census
basis data, to eliminate duplication of transactions recorded
elsewhere in the international accounts, and to value
transactions according to a standard definition.
The export adjustments include:
U.S. military sales contracts - This deduction of U.S.
military sales contracts is made because the U.S. Census
Bureau has included these contracts in the goods data, but
BEA includes them in the service category "Transfers Under
U.S. Military Sales Contracts." BEA's source material for
these contracts is more comprehensive, but has no distinction
between goods and services.
Private gift parcels. This addition is made for parcels
mailed to foreigners by individuals through the U.S. Postal
Service. (Only commercial shipments are covered in Census
goods exports.)
Gold exports, nonmonetary. This addition is made for gold
that is purchased by foreign official agencies from private
dealers in the United States and held at the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York. The Census data only include gold that
leaves the customs territory.
Some smaller adjustments are also made to exports:
Deductions for repairs of goods, developed motion picture
film, and military grant-aid. Additions for sales of fish in
U.S. territorial waters, exports of electricity to Mexico, and
vessels and oil rigs that change ownership for which no export
document is filed.
The import adjustments include:
Inland freight in Canada. An addition is made for inland
freight in Canada. Imports of goods from all countries are
valued at the foreign port of export, including inland freight
charges ("customs value"). In the case of Canada, this
should be the cost of the goods at the U.S. border. However,
the customs value for imports for certain Canadian goods is
the point of origin in Canada. The BEA makes an addition
for the inland freight charges of transporting these Canadian
goods to the U.S. border to make the value comparable to the
customs value as reported by all other countries. Insurance
and freight charges for transporting goods to the United
States from all other countries to the U.S. border are
included in services by the BEA. (The same procedure is
used for Mexico as an Other Adjustment, but is much
Gold imports, nonmonetary. This addition is made for
gold sold by foreign official agencies to private purchasers
out of stock held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The Census data only include gold that enters the customs
Imports by U.S. military agencies. This deduction of U.S.
military sales contracts is made because the U.S. Census
Bureau has included these contracts in the goods data, but
BEA includes them in the service category "Direct Defense
Expenditures". BEA's source material is more
comprehensive, but has no distinction between goods and
Some smaller adjustments are also made to imports:
Deductions for repairs of goods, and developed motion
picture film. Additions for imported electricity from
Mexico, conversion of vessels for commercial use, and
repairs to U.S. vessels abroad, and valuation of prepackaged
software imports at market value.
The statistics are estimates of services transactions between
foreign countries and the 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories
and possessions. Transactions with U.S. military, diplomatic,
and consular installations abroad are excluded because they are
considered to be part of the U.S. economy.
Services are shown in seven broad categories. Types of
services for imports and exports are the same for six of the
seven categories. For the seventh, exports is "Transfers Under
U.S. Military Sales Contracts" while for imports the category
is "Direct Defense Expenditures". The following is a brief
description of the types of services included in each category:
Travel - Purchases of services and goods by U.S. travelers
abroad and by foreign visitors to the United States. A
traveler is defined as a person who stays for a period of less
than 1 year in a country of which the person is not a
resident. Includes expenditures for food, lodging,
recreation, gifts, and other items incidental to a foreign visit.
Passenger Fares - Fares paid by residents of one country to
residents of other countries. Receipts consist of fares
received by U.S. carriers from foreign residents for travel
between the United States and foreign countries and
between two foreign points. Payments consist of fares paid
by U.S. residents to foreign carriers for travel between the
United States and foreign countries.
Other Transportation - Charges for the transportation of
goods by ocean, air, waterway, pipeline, and rail carriers to
and from the United States. Includes freight charges,
operating expenses that transportation companies incur in
foreign ports, and payments for vessel charter and aircraft
rentals with crew.
Royalties and License Fees - Transactions with foreign
residents involving intangible assets and proprietary rights,
such as the use of patents, techniques, processes, formulas,
designs, know-how, trademarks, copyrights, franchises, and
manufacturing rights. The term "royalties" generally refers
to payments for the utilization of copyrights or trademarks,
and the term "license fees" generally refers to payments for
the use of patents or industrial processes.
Other Private Services - Transactions with affiliated
foreigners, for which no identification by type is available,
and of transactions with unaffiliated foreigners. (The term
"affiliated" refers to a direct investment relationship, which
exists when a U.S. person has ownership or control, directly
or indirectly, of 10 percent or more of a foreign business
enterprise's voting securities or the equivalent, or when a
foreign person has a similar interest in a U.S. enterprise.)
Transactions with unaffiliated foreigners consist of
education services; financial services (includes commissions
and other transactions fees associated with the purchase and
sale of securities and noninterest income of banks, and
excludes investment income); insurance premiums and
losses; telecommunications services (includes transmission
services and value-added services); and business,
professional, and technical services. Included in the last
group are advertising services; computer and data
processing services; database and other information
services; research, development, and testing services;
management, consulting, and public relations services; legal
services; construction, engineering, architectural, and
mining services; industrial engineering services; installation,
maintenance, repair of equipment; and other services,
including medical services and film and tape rentals.
Transfers Under U.S. Military Sales Contracts (Exports
only) - Exports of goods and services in which U.S.
Government military agencies participate. Includes both
goods, such as equipment, and services, such as repair
services and training, that cannot be separately identified.
Direct Defense Expenditures (Imports only) -
Expenditures incurred by U.S. military agencies abroad,
including expenditures by U.S. personnel, payments of
wages to foreign residents, construction expenditures,
payments for foreign contractual services, and procurement
of foreign goods. Includes both goods and services that
cannot be separately identified.
U.S. Government Miscellaneous Services - Transactions
of U.S. Government nonmilitary agencies with foreign
residents. Most of these transactions involve the provision
of services to, or purchases of services from, foreigners;
transfers of some goods are also included.
Services estimates are based on quarterly, annual, and
benchmark surveys and partial information generated from
monthly reports. Service transactions are estimated at market
prices. Estimates are seasonally adjusted when statistically
significant seasonal patterns are present. No country or area
detail is available due to the lack of adequate source data upon
which to base estimates.
The revision policy is as follows: Each month, a preliminary
estimate for the current month and a revised estimate for the
immediately preceding month are released. After a revised
month is released, no further changes are made to that month
until more complete source data become available in March,
June, September, and December. The releases in March,
June, September, and December contain revised data for the
previous six months. The release in March also contains
revisions for all months of the previous year in order to align
the seasonally adjusted monthly data with annual totals. The release
in June contains annual revisions, which reflect updated source data
and changes in estimating methodologies.
Quarterly and annual estimates of services are included as part of the
U.S. international transactions accounts, published in the April, July,
October, and January issues of the Survey of Current Business. The next
release of the U.S. international transactions accounts is scheduled for
March 14, 2003. The Survey is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
DATE 2003 Day
Jan. . . . .03-12-03 Wednesday
Feb. . . . .04-10-03 Thursday
Mar. . . . .05-13-03 Tuesday
Apr. . . . .06-13-03 Friday
May. . . . .07-11-03 Friday
Jun. . . . .08-14-03 Thursday
Jul. . . . .09-11-03 Thursday
Aug. . . . .10-10-03 Friday
Sep. . . . .11-13-03 Thursday
Oct. . . . .12-12-03 Friday
Nov. . . . .01-14-04 Wednesday
Dec. . . . .02-13-04 Friday
The FT-900 and supplement are available on the following:
INTERNET The U. S. International Trade in Goods and
Services reports for the current month and previous years are
available at: www.census.gov/foreign-trade/ or
STAT-USA The U.S. Department of Commerce's electronic
information facility. Call 1 800 STAT-USA for product
Additional data and information on goods are obtainable from:
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau,
Washington, D.C. 20233
Additional data and information on services are obtainable
from: Balance of Payments Division, Bureau of Economic
Analysis, Washington, D.C. 20230


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Red Sox - 000 003 000 - 3 6 0Matsuzaka was magnificent through six innings, allowing only four hits (no walks!), while striking out five -- on only 86 pitches.
Blue Jays - 000 000 200 - 2 8 0
His only jam came in the third when he allowed two singles to start the inning. Facing the top of the order, he struck out Fred Lewis, got Alex Gonzalez to fly to right and struck out Jose Bautista. Dice had only two 3-ball counts: Seabass in the first (he doubled) and Edwin Encarnacion in the 3rd (single).
Matsuzaka's first two pitches in the seventh, however, were hit for a single (Adam Lind) and a home run (Aaron Hill). That cut Boston's lead to 3-2 and Terry Francona went to his well-rested pen. Thankfully, Toronto's hitters were as hack-happy as ever -- they lead all MLB clubs in swinging at first pitches (34%*) and in swinging at all pitches (48%), and they are 23rd in P/PA.
* The Jays lead MLB by a huge margin. The Cubs and Reds are at 31% and the Tigers are at 29%. The MLB average is 26%. The Red Sox swing at the fewest first pitches: 19%.
Daniel Bard was able to pitch two innings, needing only eight pitches to get three outs in the seventh, and eight more to retire the side in the eighth. Jonathan Papelbon allowed a two-out single in the ninth, but he also finished his assignment on eight pitches.
Dice (6-6-2-0-5) threw only 88 pitches, his fewest since June 19 of last year.
Litsch retired the first 11 Boston hitters and did not allow a hit until there were two outs in the sixth. He had struck out Daniel Nava and Kevin Cash, but gave up a double to right-center by Marco Scutaro. Darnell McDonald clubbed a 3-1 pitch to deep left for a two-run dong and David Ortiz followed with a solo shot to right. Litsch finished with a 7-4-3-1-5, 99 line.
The Rays beat Cleveland 6-5 in 10 innings and the Yankees beat the Mariners 8-2.
Since Dice returned from his second stint on the DL this year, he has made three starts: 16 innings, 17 hits, 12 walks, 5.06 ERA. ... Litsch has made five starts this season (all since June 13), with a 7.30 ERA in 24.2 innings.Scutaro, SS
McDonald, CF
Ortiz, DH
Youkilis, 1B
Beltre, 3B
Drew, RF
Hall, 2B
Nava, LF
Cash, C
Spiders/Rays, 1:30 PM
Yankees/Mariners, 4 PM
1914 - Babe Ruth makes his major league debut, pitching seven innings in Boston's 4-3 win over Cleveland at Fenway Park. (Link has entries for Ruth in 1916 and 1917, too.)
1976 - At Fenway Park, the Red Sox beat the Twins 6-4. In the fifth inning, Twins center fielder Lyman Bostock drops Carl Yastrzemski's long fly ball after a bucket of popcorn falls in his eyes.