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  1. melmichigan

    Third day of 102-103 degree fever for DS5. Ugh!

    1. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      Poor guy!

  2. melmichigan

    Just paid for a third AoPS online class, it still feels weird. I'm so grateful for this resource!

    1. Tress

      Tress

      That's so cool! I'm jealous :-)

  3. melmichigan

    Debating taking the year off TOG... :(

  4. melmichigan

    DD10 is now an hour late getting home. You know how it's probably nothing, but you can't help but fight back the panic? Grandma is out looking while I'm stuck here with the other kids...

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    2. T'smom

      T'smom

      Glad she's home and safe!

    3. Arcadia

      Arcadia

      Glad she is home safe. Walkie talkie does get block by buildings, we have a long range set. Prepaid phones might be a safer option.

    4. melmichigan

      melmichigan

      Prepaid phones will be something I will look into, walkie talkies get lots of interruption around here. Thanks for the suggestions!

  5. melmichigan

    I think I've finally ordered everything for the first quarter, which starts next week. LOL!

  6. melmichigan

    I'm going to try a get a few books for TOG on ILL, this may not go well.

  7. melmichigan

    I would be an Amateur Bee Keeper (and I missed it), so I updated myself. Dots are boring. ;)

    1. melbotoast

      melbotoast

      *applause*

  8. melmichigan

    I just ordered a replacement for DD's misplaced math workbook, it's guaranteed to turn up now.

    1. Tress

      Tress

      I so know what you mean. CWP3 is missing here and I'm sure it will turn up the moment I order it again.

    2. marbel

      marbel

      That's how it always works in my house.

    3. quark

      quark

      Does this work for misplaced doggy toothbrushes as well?

  9. melmichigan

    Not to be rude, but is it really that much to ask that the neighbor not weed whip the heck out of MY wood fence, and all the plants on this side of it?

  10. melmichigan

    It's interesting to look back at your lesson plans from four years ago, the beginning of the last history rotation, and see how far you have come.

  11. melmichigan

    I burn more calories treading water than walking. It's my new favorite exercise.

  12. melmichigan

    In 15 minutes at the park I pulled 2 ticks off DS, time to got home. :(

  13. melmichigan

    I hate when the beautiful book I receive from an amazon seller turns out to be an evaluation copy and has "sale, resale...contributes to higher costs of textbooks...and is prohibited" imprinted on the spine.

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    2. PentecostalMom

      PentecostalMom

      If it's illegal, I'd report the seller to Amazon.

    3. regentrude

      regentrude

      It is not illegal, the printed remark is not binding. The publishers send large numbers of unrequested books to instructors, trying to get them to adopt the book. there have been rulings that the instructor who receives unsolicited merchandise is under no obligation to adhere to these requests.

    4. regentrude

      regentrude

      I would consider it an ethics issue if an instructor *requested* a book and then sold it - but the reality is that, if the instructor requests *one* specific textbook to see if he wants to adopt it, he will then also receive ten other books he never wanted to inspect. And those then end up at textbook sellers, in pristine condition.

  14. melmichigan

    It's driving me nuts waiting to purchase curriculum!

    1. Critterfixer

      Critterfixer

      It's driving me nuts picking curriculum to purchase.

    2. melmichigan

      melmichigan

      LOL!

  15. melmichigan

    DD13 didn't listen about the sunscreen, so of course she's burned.

  16. melmichigan

    DD was diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency, that might explain a few things. Peds recommending supplementing all DC.

    1. NicAnn

      NicAnn

      Raising my D levels helped me with SO much. I was convinced I had Fibromyalgia or Chronic fatigue before I had my levels in check. Good luck!

    2. PinkyandtheBrains.

      PinkyandtheBrains.

      I had the same issue, I feel so much better now that my levels are up!

       

  17. melmichigan

    6 hours later I'm sunburned (despite Zinc), my hands are blistered, and I'm exhausted. Never the less, my perennial garden is in!

  18. melmichigan

    I was working on the summer schedule. Why do summer activities have to be so early in the morning?!?

  19. melmichigan

    I was looking through DS's math for today. I think I will forever be amazed that he can sit for hours and choose to do math. Even after years now it is still just weird, but in a good way I guess.

    1. Marylou

      Marylou

      Good for him! What grade?

       

    2. melmichigan

      melmichigan

      Technically he's 2nd grade by age, but very advanced in math.

  20. melmichigan

    Why am I having to enter a CAPTCHA before I can post?

  21. melmichigan

    I am seriously fed up with the dreary weather. I want sunshine! The lack there of is making us all cranky.

    1. SunnyDays

      SunnyDays

      Right there with you. The grey has got to go!

    2. happi duck

      happi duck

      I agree! Though I appreciate the furnace I am so tired of hearing it kick on...I want to open windows!

  22. melmichigan

    Ooh, aah, my mew imac just arrived!

  23. melmichigan

    I will no longer buy used books from amazon. I am sick of the misrepresentation of the condition of books.

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    2. kubiac

      kubiac

      * Ask for refunds in all these cases. You will almost certainly get them. Sellers need to protect their feedback and Amazon ratings.

      * If your dirty book has glossy covers, don't be shy about using a spray cleaner like 409 and a rag. Wiping down books can make a HUGE difference. Slime, grit and sticker residue can be removed with Goo Gone or Goof Off.

       

    3. Live2Ride

      Live2Ride

      Amazons return or refund policy is good and it's why I keep coming back. I've received a few like that, but it's always been handled in a timely and fully satisfactory manner.

    4. Live2Ride

      Live2Ride

      Amazons return or refund policy is good and it's why I keep coming back. I've received a few like that, but it's always been handled in a timely and fully satisfactory manner.

  24. melmichigan

    Physics Quest Spectra 5 is shipping. Check your doorstep!

    1. lisabees

      lisabees

      Got mine yesterday! Looks awesome!!

    2. crazyforlatin

      crazyforlatin

      Lucky! I forgot to request....again.

    3. Jayne J

      Jayne J

      It's here! Yay!

  25. melmichigan

    Physics Quest Spectra 5 shipping. Check your doorstep. My kids were thrilled to see the package today.

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