KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I’m still struggling through “Theodore Rex†by Edmund Morris. The second in the Theodore Roosevelt series. It’s a very good book, but requires thought and attention, two qualities that I don’t have much of these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Tell ds to go to church. Tell ds to go to church. Tell ds to go to church. I want to go back to bed and I just can't relax until he's out the door. Why do all the men in this family gallump around the house like elephants? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Yeah, no. That would involve opening the back door, letting in cold air, to go to the basement. Twice (so, opening the door 4x). (there's still another door between our back door and outside, but it's quite cold and very drafty in the hallway to the basement, so, it's still a waste of energy - it's not like we keep the thermostat set at 50, plus, it'd make *me* cold to go to the basement twice to warm socks. they'll get warm just fine on his feet (really, they're not cold - it's not like I'm asking him to put on 50 degree socks - if he wants, he could hold them in front of the heater before putting them on, but it's the principle - he doesn't want to believe that it works, because he's not complaining about cold feet, so why would socks help?... well, because they do, even if it's another body part that's cold)) Tell him to put on a hat, too. You could microwave the socks.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 OFFICIAL ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENCES Whining Screaming High pitched squeaking Hitting 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Pie crust one in the oven. Cherry filling made, but tapioca starch was probably not the right thickener. Will try potato starch next time. However, the color is very red due to concentrating the cherry juice, so there is that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 OFFICIAL ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENCES Whining Screaming High pitched squeaking Hitting Biting Whistling 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 OFFICIAL ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENCES Whining Screaming High pitched squeaking Hitting Breathing anywhere near me before my first dose of caffeine. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Churching at least bad local option. I wish my preferred option were not 2 hours away. My soul longs for a meaningful service. Le sigh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I wrap presents. I just do a basic job with $0.97 wrapping paper from The Afsa and plunk a bow on top from the $1.97 bag of bows from The Afsa. I usually buy a tablet of those sticker “To:/From:†tags. DH and I traditionally wrap presents on Christmas Eve while watching the Christmas music on Public Television. I do a fairly neat job. Nothing to write home about in terms of beauty or sloppiness. . Dh and I won a contest at a Christmas party where we each had to keep one hand behind our backs and use the other hand to wrap a gift. They said I was good at it due to having to wrangle 6 kids with one hand while the other hand was in use elsewhere. :D My oldest DS said something yesterday that remind me of you and all you artistic types. He was bored and I told him he should do some sketching of pieces he wanted to make in metal shop next semester. He said, no, he didn’t do it that way. He said he just looks at a piece of metal and can see what he needs to make out of it when he looks at it. He doesn’t plan. :wub: Metal Michelangelo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I want that, too. Who is the island chef, again? There's a whole team, bay-bee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On our way to church and it's cancelled. I guess we'll go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Lunch on Sunday and most every other day is leftovers or sandwiches. I'm making some steaks and baked potatoes for tonight, though. And we might eat that pie. I was asked to make an apple tart for tomorrow. I don't know if I will or not. I'm not feeling up to it at present, but I might feel more like baking it tomorrow morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On our way to church and it's cancelled. I guess we'll go home. What? That's weird. Ice storm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 This cherry pie is going to be awesome. I think it is worthy of whipped cream. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) What? That's weird. Ice storm?3 snowflakes. #Portland Went to Costco instead of home BOOYA! Edited December 24, 2017 by Slache 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 3 snowflakes. #Portland Went to Costco instead of home BOOYA! You have a wimpy church. (Says the pastor’s wife who just woke up from second sleep because apparently my being in bed was upsetting to the cat) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I am going to go to another church tonight for a candlelight service. Our church doesn’t have an evening service. I realized last week that I have missed some of the music and pageantry of Christmas so I am going to find it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 To do: Play in the snow Showers/memory work/movie tickets Art Lunch Naps/Winco Movies (new Star Wars) Leftovers Nightly list Put out the rest of the presents 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Today’s long hot shower was courtesy of having the house to myself and not having to fight the teens for the bathroom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I think we'll skip the movies tonight on account of a certain someone being a complete jerk. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Naps/Winco Art Leftovers/memory work (again) Nightly list Put out the rest of the presents Proclick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Oh! Nightly list! I thought you had a naughty list. A nightly list is much nicer. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm eating grapes. They are yummy even if they aren't quite the candy that is raisins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Oh! Nightly list! I thought you had a naughty list. A nightly list is much nicer. :)Nightly list:Top of microwave (things to be fixed) Wipe counters Restock diaper station All toys put away Vacuum Trash Kids clipboards restocked Naughty list: Alex Mooies John Matt 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm eating late lunch. Then I will walk dogs, write some more and take a hot bath because I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 The "raisin" brigade.. (Libby's "raisin" is a dog biscuit.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Class wars in the sea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 *sips sparkling apple cider from champagne glass* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Biting Whistling All whistling, or just at certain times/in a certain manner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 OFFICIAL ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENCES Whining Screaming High pitched squeaking Hitting Ignoring Mom when she tells you to pick up your toys... #naughtylist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We’re home and lunched. The church service this morning was really meaningful; didn’t help that I was on edge emotionally as it was. It was a combined service (usually we have two services - traditional and contemporary) and the choir sang and there was an orchestra. The 4th advent candle was lit. They have 6th graders light the candle each week (4 kids do it) and this week there was two girls and the second boy was our assoc. pastor’s Downs boy. The other boy gently lead him by the hand up the aisle and up the steps. Then his dad helped him light the candle and then the other boy gently lead him back down the aisle. I almost lost it. The only thing that kept back the tears was the thought of my mascara streaking down my cheeks. It was so touching. And then, as per tradition we all sang the “Hallelujah Chorus†and that song makes me emotional even if i’m just washing dishes. So, it was a beautiful service. I wish we could go to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service tonight, but we’re going to my Uncle and Aunt’s house for Christmas this evening. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Awww, Jeannie!! Love that sweet picture!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) MIL has gone with dh and 2 kids to pick up the lasagna. The remaining 4 kids are playing Monopoly. It has not started snowing yet even though we were promised 6" for Christmas. :taptaptap: Church service was very nice this morning - it is a very small, very old historic UMC with a bell that is still rung by hand. I played "What Child Is This" with my new bow :wub: and the kids sang "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and we all sang Silent Night with little candles. After church there was coffee and cookies. :) We took a walk down the steep road to look at the partially frozen creek and when we came back, I took a nap. :) Edited December 24, 2017 by Susan in TN 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 MIL has gone with dh and 2 kids to pick up the lasagna. The remaining 4 kids are playing Monopoly. It has not started snowing yet even though we were promised 6" for Christmas. :taptaptap5: Church service was very nice this morning - it is a very small, very old historic UMC with a bell that is still rung by hand. I played "What Child Is This" with my new bow :wub: and the kids sang "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and we all sang Silent Night with little candles. After church there was coffee and cookies. :) We took a walk down the steep road to look at the partially frozen creek and when we came back, I took a nap. :) That sounds like a wonderful service!! I’m glad you are having a good time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We have finished Christmas with my FOO. My older brother is a photographer and took some family pictures before hand. We are back home now. I delivered two loaves of homemade bread to someone down the road for a Christmas present. That leaves two loaves for us. Now, I need to get back to wrapping. :sleep: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We have finished Christmas with my FOO. My older brother is a photographer and took some family pictures before hand. We are back home now. I delivered two loaves of homemade bread to someone down the road for a Christmas present. That leaves two loaves for us. Now, I need to get back to wrapping. :sleep: I’m a little embarrassed to ask, but what does FOO mean? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I’m decorating Christmas cookies to bring tonight. I made snow flake sugar cookies and glazed them and will pipe some royal icing on them. A little fancier than I usually do, but I was in the mood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I’m a little embarrassed to ask, but what does FOO mean? Sorry! Family Of Origin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Sorry! Family Of Origin.Got it!! Thanks!!😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm cooking steak, baking potatoes and steaming some cauliflower for dinner. Then we will have cherry pie with ice cream. We held a vote and ice cream won out over whipped cream. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Matt's birthday and Christmas present to me is that he's getting back to his Spanish studies! He was so excited when he found out! Except not really. But I'm mad at him so I don't care right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I sprayed two ornaments with polyurethane to make sure that it plays nicely with the resin that is already on there. I have a timer on for one hour since JJM doesn't seem to be around to be my timer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm cooking steak, baking potatoes and steaming some cauliflower for dinner. Then we will have cherry pie with ice cream. We held a vote and ice cream won out over whipped cream.I’ll be right over. I would vote ice cream over whipped cream, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I like cooking. But I don't like cleaning up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I like cooking. But I don't like cleaning up.My kitchen is a disaster. There’s frosting stuff all over the place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 It is so dark in this place. I have to get real close to the microwave to see what the buttons say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I like cooking. But I don't like cleaning up. My kitchen is a disaster. There’s frosting stuff all over the place. This is why my mom tolerated my pet dog. She licked up all the crumbs and other culinary messes. Probably not good for her health. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Ds finally got my present. He was stressing me out because he was getting stressed out. He had been given specific suggestions over a month ago but hadn’t taken them. So I had to assign Dd the task of walking her brother through this. Phew! [emoji28] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Well, at least the dishes are in the washer and getting done. I've about decided I'm not baking anything tomorrow. I'm tired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 It’s snowing!!! â›„ï¸ â„ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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