[What are your thoughts about people who have more than one house?]

My thoughts are that it is usually none of my business. 

I wonder if the response you got was due to an expectation that one or more of you would take an opportunity to move out on her own.

[Jokes & memes]

5 hours ago, gardenmom5 said:

When I was in Texas - dsil had to lay off people.   He wasn't happy about it, it wasn't his choice.  He was really sorry - especially for the guy whose wife quit her job so they could move to FW.  

Same. My husband hates doing it. It's almost never the person who makes the decision who delivers the decision. 

[Jokes & memes]

6 hours ago, Katy said:

But nothing really goes for MSRP at Old Navy and they have already had $15 for most shorts like 3 times in the last month. 

[Does anyone have experience with Severs Disease?]

On a related note, 8yo decided to ditch soccer this season because his "feet already hurt from jumping on the trampoline" and if they were going to hurt, he preferred it be from that than soccer. 😮😆

[Does anyone have experience with Severs Disease?]

My older one had it from about 9-10.5. My younger seems to be complaining about it now at age 8. Gymnastics, basketball, and soccer are the top 3 culprits. We were told most kids do fine with a combination of rest (for us, this was less running/jumping outside of games until season ended), elevation, ice, and Ibuprofen. Stretching before activity and rolling a tennis ball under the foot several times a week decreased complaints. We also found KT taping the heel seemed to help. 

[Solution for above the fridge in new kitchen?]

Baskets for cookbooks. 

[We need prayers right now (update in OP)]

I am praying for your son and for you.

[Dementia patients and sr homes . .]

I wonder if she is possibly there while waiting for space at an appropriate facility. 

[April 2024: What are you reading?]

On 4/9/2024 at 2:44 PM, Brittany1116 said:

Update:

Better Thinking and Reasoning 

Secrets of the Secret Place

The Last Midwife (fiction)

Johnny Appleseed (read aloud)

Update: 

Secrets of the Secret Place

Half a Chance (read aloud)

Isaiah (Bible)

[April 2024: What are you reading?]

On 4/1/2024 at 11:20 PM, Brittany1116 said:

logic- How to Lie with Statistics 

Better Thinking and Reasoning 

spiritual- Secrets of the Secret Place

read aloud- Two Green Birds

Update:

Better Thinking and Reasoning 

Secrets of the Secret Place

The Last Midwife (fiction)

Johnny Appleseed (read aloud)

[Millennials and Gen Z: Splurging on Groceries]

Also, I think there are a lot of people who mean "twenty somethings" when they use the term millennial, not realizing most millennials are 30s and even early 40s. 

[Millennials and Gen Z: Splurging on Groceries]

I recently saw a clip where a mid 20s mom of a toddler spent nearly $500 at a bulk/club store to stock up on "drinks for the month". Water, juice, soda etc. There were years we were married with kids and didn't spend $500 a month on actual groceries. And my kids are not even in high school yet so I don't mean the 80s. 

We do buy some fun items, higher quality items, fair trade, organic, fill in the blank items. But we have also cut soda from the budget, and I know how to go scorched earth if necessary. 

 

[s/o American cheese, and grits]

Sharp cheddar. For more than you think it "needs". 

[How picky are your kids 🤣]

10 minutes ago, alysee said:

Even my pickiest eaters will eat olives, soy sauce and sauerkraut.  Most of my kids hate: applesauce, pudding, green/yellow beans, mushrooms, onions. 

Mine don't have a ton of exposure to kraut because DH and I aren't into it. They wouldn't pick pudding as dessert but wouldn't turn it down. One says he hates mushrooms but doesn't pick them off his pizza so...🤷🏻‍♀️ Otherwise, no issues with the other foods you mentioned.

 

The little one has always had an aversion to bell peppers in any form. He says they make him feel weird, not that he dislikes them. I suppose it could be a mild allergy but he has never had a physical response we know of. We just usually leave them off his food or warb him they are mixed into something.

[How picky are your kids 🤣]

One kid has always disliked mac and cheese. He also avoids coleslaw and Brussels sprouts. He eats virtually everything else. 

Other kid is a typical kid IMO. Started out mildly picky and has branched out as he has grown up. 

They both have always loved lemons, pickles, garlic, sardines, and other foods that commonly make kids gag. 

[Giving books at a baby shower - ideas please]

I always give Sandra Boynton's Going to Bed book. 

[What cool facts have you learned recently?]

4 hours ago, Indigo Blue said:

Does watching an amazing documentary count? I read the whole book about Shackleton’s trip to attempt to cross the Antarctic, but the 1.5 hour documentary is excellent, with the focus on Captain Worsley and his navigational skills. It’s called Shackleton’s Captain. It’s the most amazing survival story ever. I watched it last night in bed. Great documentary full of amazing facts!

His story is phenomenal in every format. Endurance was a great read.

[Spring K-2 Chat]

Congrats on finishing 100EL! Mine are both natural spellers, as well. We did RS Spelling 2 for the first year, then just made lists from errors in other daily work. 

My 7yo has finished nearly everything but RS English and CLE math. He is starting early chapter books. He still loves cursive. 

[How would you divide this?]

I would calculate it per room. The couples are not getting any added value that necessitates a double rate for their sleeping quarters. 

[April 2024: What are you reading?]

logic- How to Lie with Statistics 

Better Thinking and Reasoning 

spiritual- Secrets of the Secret Place

read aloud- Two Green Birds

[If we changed username, would we still be identifiable to each other?]

I am too new to be known but I think I could pick out Lori or 8filltheheart by their posts. 

[Florida parents, do you have any experiences with FLVS Flex classes for math and science?]

Following. We have only used it for elementary art classes but are closing in on HS and plan to use Flex again. 

[Labradoodle parents, come in. Please! ;)]

9 minutes ago, KSera said:

Beef is one of the most common dog allergies, so could still be worth trying a protein switch. 

Thanks. I may try lamb next. 

[Labradoodle parents, come in. Please! ;)]

12 minutes ago, itsheresomewhere said:

Has she had a fecal done recently? If not, take a sample in for analysis. 

Not that I can see. We'll bring that up Fri. 

8 minutes ago, klmama said:

Ours eats Purina Pro Plan for sensitive skin and stomach, the salmon and rice recipe. 

For chronic ear infections we switched to using a product I found online that has witch hazel, boric acid, and gentian violet. She doesn't get infections very often now, and this stuff takes care of it when it does.  I'll link later when I get home and can look it up.

Thank you!

[Thoughts and advice on becoming a veterinarian]

Tangentially related- I have suggested to my child who loves animals but would never want to deal with the hard parts of veterinary medicine that he could consider work in developing pet foods.