:iagree: Sorry I understood that they were in the midst of painting - which is when I was typically bumped up for more money. IF the job is finished, so are you.

Also, maybe see if your Dr will give you one of those breathing things that measure the volume of your lungs. It's helpful in making you conscious of taking full breaths and using your diaphram.

Just paid $12.00 for rainbow roll at my son's request. Suddenly while looking at it, I thought - I could make that with lots more veggies, way less rice and a much better price. You've inspired me to try. :D

totally wrong, but just pay them. If you don't they will skimp on the paint and do a bad job on your house. I have never had a paint quote come out right. At this point, you are paying $500 to save your $2,000 investment. Absolutely rots- but there it is, IMO.

adding my :grouphug: and prayers to the hundreds that have gone before.

Is it hard to learn how? Where do you get the fish?

Yes, it means darling or dear. You will also see it in front of s(son) sd(step-daughter). You get the idea. There is a rule against spouse bashing on this board, so we wouldn't ever use the other word. :D Consider starting a thread to introduce yourself on the general board. There are a few other homeschool Dads who post frequently. We would all welcome another voice. And thank you for your patient explainations.

I'm going to have to ask my DH about this. How do you talk to someone on the ipad as a phone since I'm guessing there isn't a microphone on there?

I'm all over the yardsale map!

Oh wow - I absolutely didn't know the phone could do that! Thanks! I will do that too! ETA - oh my there are 6 pages worth! Before posting this question, I did a search but found only a few threads, wonder why. Very grateful to everyone who listed their favorites. I'm excited to investigate them. When a downloaded app does a similar function as one which is standard on the phone, like note taking, calendar, maps, what do you do with the existing tile?

My disconnect to modern technology is so vast, that I don't even know what I don't know to ask about what I need to know. Sweet hubby gifted me with iphone (4s), and I am trying to see what else to do with it besides make phone calls - which I rarely do, and navigate - which I LOVE. I'm getting the hang of texting and finding it moderately helpful. So what apps (not games) do you have on your phone that you just couldn't live without?

:bigear: carefully for our own studies this coming year. Thanks for the thread.

Your husband thinks he is helping, but really he is justifying in the agressor's mind that he is, in fact, owed compensation. It feels like your husband is paying blackmail to me.

My creative outlet is papercrafting. I could easily buy cards much less expensively than I can make them. I'm purchasing sanity not product with my craft. :D

Stuffed. :)

The ones in our area frequently run homeschool specials. The rates are only slightly higher than regular hotel rates, but a suite will sleep 6-8. So you can join up with another Mom and kiddos for a great price. Worth inquiring about in your area.

Love, Kindness, Respect

I will join you. I've been working on getting the emotional energy for the past six months to tackle the big job of changing my exercise and diet patterns. I also have a chunk of weight to lose, at least 70 lbs. My plan is to eat primarilly meat and veggies, one carb a day before noon - and learn to swing a kettlebell. Now I'm going to see if I can figure out what a social group is and how to join it!

So this family came, knowing they weren't invited to the party, got free baby-sitting, free dinner, and the opportunity to come and make money on your spackle job? Boy - you really are nice! :D

She is definitely old enough and certainly wise. I'm not certain if she uses public forums at all. There was a steep learning curve for me when I first came here, it never occured to me that this wasn't a closed loop - I'm just not technologically informed. As I directed her to this site for wisdom, I thought it beneficial to raise a caution. However, you are correct, my comments would have been better directed privately. I hope they don't deter anyone from offering help, and now I am moving out of the way. Thanks again!

Grey - remember to be careful what you post on a public forum. Everyone - thanks for coming through guys - you are the best!

I actually know who posted this and will vouch for her. She isn't a troll, isn't trying to stir up controversy, and really needs some solid resources to make her own personal case for homeschooling. Please consider helping her.

OK, that is really funny - I have a mental picture of dancing cars doing the parking spot shuffle. :D

DH should express his desire to support her as would most benefit her and offer to go, either now or at a later time to give support an comfort - whichever his Mom would prefer. He should both speak with his Mom and send her the offer in writing. Later when she is less sticken with grief, she will remember the truth that he wanted to come. If you are able, arrange for someone to stay behind with your children, so that you can comfort and care for your DH. Stay silent as much as possible around his family. Tensions will be high, people say unconsidered and hurtful things (not you).

Yes, and you could casually mention that you stopped putting your trash out overnight because it is attracting racoons and squirels. :D Another story to log in the 2012 Crazy Neighbor Annals.