A program that worked well for my kids was I See Sam readers www.iseesam.com or www.beginningreadinginstruction.com

Great report. Yea this is a marathon. I would encourage you to refill her meds as soon as possible each month so that over time you can build up a 1-2 week reserve of meds in case there is a supply issue. And I would talk with the counselor about explaining OCD to her and working through the necessity of the meds but also how awesome she is. I am all for kids knowing their diagnosis, meds , etc at an age appropriate level.

We did our Italy trip and it was amazing. Cinque Terre did not disappoint

I am a white correlle dishes person myself but I fell in love with this pasta bowl.

YES. That is the right bowl. My friends had different patterns for their dishes and all are on that site. Thanks. Now to figure out if it is worth shipping to US or have it shipped to Italy and have my friend's daughter bring it home to the states with her in a few weeks.

agreed

Never regretted any of the 5 times I did tonsils and adenoids with kids. The big key for healing is to stay AHEAD of the pain...meaning giving pain meds round the clock for the first 3-4 days.....setting alarms at night too. And fluids. Any and all fluids. Eating or not is not a big deal, but the more fluids they get in them the faster they heal.

I tried a Google lens and just got pasta recipes, etc. I don’t want boring. maybe I need to make a second trip to Italy to buy it.

I would love a bowl like this. It was at a restaurant in Cinque Terre Italy. Any ideas on how to find one like this?

I was going to suggest glass jars or just a larger plastic container and scoop out the needed amount ….unless a quick stir isn’t enough to keep it well mixed.

I am NOT a designer or decorator at all but I love a soft sage as I find it so calming.

When I get to my computer I will

For me it is the expense.

I am becoming my grandmother with a tea bag on a saucer in the kitchen. Second seeping does take longer.

I tried to add more pictures but it wouldn’t let me. our once in a lifetime trip to cinque Terre became a twice in 24 hours trip when my friend left her passport behind. That meant her and I had to navigate the train system from Torino back down there stay another night and connect with our host to get the passport and then two trains back north and a bus. Made for great adventures though.

We had an amazing trip to Italy. We left at 2pm on Easter Sunday and got back home at 1am Tuesday morning (after Delta “lost” our airplane for our last flight home. I enjoyed Lemon Basil gelato four times as it was so delightful. We ate amazing food the entire time. We learned the navigate the train stations and switch trains. We hiked between Vernazza and Corniglia. Our Airbnb half way up the hillside was absolutely delightful. It has a separate room for each of us and a patio that we spent a lot of time on.

Prayers

The Wind Knows My Name. This is a thought provoking book that covers WWII as well as more recent times…..looking at the challenging and complex issues of immigration and refugee status. Well worth the listen as an audiobook. from Amazon description…..AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler is five years old when his father disappears during Kristallnacht—the night his family loses everything. As her child’s safety becomes ever harder to guarantee, Samuel’s mother secures a spot for him on a Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria to England. He boards alone, carrying nothing but a change of clothes and his violin. Arizona, 2019. Eight decades later, Anita Díaz and her mother board another train, fleeing looming danger in El Salvador and seeking refuge in the United States. But their arrival coincides with the new family separation policy, and seven-year-old Anita finds herself alone at a camp in Nogales. She escapes her tenuous reality through her trips to Azabahar, a magical world of the imagination. Meanwhile, Selena Durán, a young social worker, enlists the help of a successful lawyer in hopes of tracking down Anita’s mother. Intertwining past and present, The Wind Knows My Name tells the tale of these two unforgettable characters, both in search of family and home. It is both a testament to the sacrifices that parents make and a love letter to the children who survive the most unfathomable dangers—and never stop dreaming.

How do you make coconut lime seltzer?

Thanks. I worry about the 4 wheeled ones, esp as often my carry on gets down into the belly of the plane and I worry about the wheels breaking off

What makes it better/easier? I love my Osprey packs.

Great ideas. i just made a mojito with sprite, lime juice, slice of lime, and fresh mint leaves. It is good. Not quite like drinking it overlooking the water at sunset in Cinque Terre, Italy….but pretty good.

Last week in Italy I enjoyed some very nice non alcoholic drinks. I have no issues with casual social drinking but have never been a drinker and with alcoholism super strong in my family, I feel no need to start. That said, my lemon daiquiri and mojito were very good. I would love to make some simple nice drinks here at home. I have also enjoyed non alcoholic margaritas and cherry sours before. I don’t have any “drink” making stuff but do have a blender and most kitchen basics. Any favorites?

Was she happy with it and the process?

My brother passed away last month. I am now looking at headstones but the cheapest ones locally are $1000 and up. Online ones are much cheaper. I just don’t know anyone who has ever ordered one online…..service, quality, etc.