Lawana
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Old style bulb I hope :001_huh:. Wow, that would sure be a surprise. I am glad you didn't get it in your face.
Yes, an old style incandescent bulb. The lamb shade deflected the shrapnel :glare:.
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I went to turn on a lamp, and when the switch didn't work, tried to screw the bulb in tighter. It exploded in my hands. Dh removed several shards of glass from my thumb, but I think there is still one left. Hmmm.
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Has anyone successfully been excused from Jury Duty b/c of being a homeschooling mother or stay-at-home-Mom? Just got called for JD in July and I do NOT want to go. Plus, we will be schooling year round and I do NOT have a reliable daycare provider. I'm going to write a letter asking for an excusal but wanted to know in advance how successful that might be. Thanks.
In Ga, I was excused when I stated I homeschooled my dc. I found out I could have just called in, but I showed up on day 1 ( dh took the day off work) and was home within a few hours. I have accepted jury duty before, with dh taking the time off work, but this time it was not going to work out.
Good luck with your situation.
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What method do you use to make sure all your kids practice whatever instrument they play, long enough each day? I have 3 taking piano and one of those also taking accordian...and practicing as much as I would like them to is just not happening...any thoughts or suggestions??
Scheduling a particular time to practice made it happen every day. Also, depending on the age of your dc, spending bench time with them (sitting right with them), particularly for the first days after lessons, pays off. I also agree with the timer idea. Alternatively, assign a number of repetitions for each piece, section, right hand, left hand, etc. Some teachers are good about breaking practice down into managable chunks. Others leave it up to you.
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Ahh, Ginger.:grouphug::grouphug:
So very sorry.
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So, do I require that she atleast try the lessons for a few months with the hope that it will be something that she realizes is something she likes doing (and promise to let her quit if she doesn't like it) or do I buy her a learn at home program and casually leave it on her bed.
I'll be the one to say we do require piano lessons. I personally believe that the study of music contributes to brain development as much as say learning math or reading or logic. Therefore, both dc started piano informally with me at 5, and then transitioned to a "real" teacher at 7, when they seemed developmentally ready to read music. They know that they are required to continue through high school. Dd loves piano, but without the strcture of lessons would not be self motivated to progress much on her own. Dd loves to perform, and seeks out occasions to do so. Ds tolerates piano, though it is clear he has very good aptitude, and is progressing rapidly. He is finding out the social benefit of playing- impressing girls, for example;). I have promised him that after continuing classical lessons through middle school age, he may switch to a Jazz instructor for high school.
That probably doesn't help with your particular situation, however, so I think what you will need to do is decide what your goals for her are. If it is not important to *you* that she learn to read music, then maybe just leave her be. If, however, you think it would benefit her enjoyment to be able to read music and develop technique, then maybe a bribe is in order. At least until she can see that there may be something in it for her. I hope you work it out.
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And I was just thinking...out of us that can drive a stick, how many can drive three on the tree?
~M
This dates me, but that is what I learned on.
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It might make more sense to tell them *your* schedule. "We need to go to the store and the library sometime today. We'll probably head out about 2, if you aren't here." Or, "Tomorrow we have x, y, and z, so please call and see if we're done before you head on over."
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I just wash mine in dishwater along with the other hand washables.
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I'm so happy for you, Lynne.
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Not that big! I'm one of 5, but have a fairly large extended family. Last week at my grandmother's funeral, there were 140 direct descendants present. She had 6 children, 34 grandchildren and 97 greatgrandchildren, with 2 more on the way.
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I agree 100%. When dd was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and hospitalized for 3 days, they wanted her to have 3 "starch" choices per meal. There was not a whole grain to be found. One meal she had mac & cheese, french fries, and a white roll. We ate nothing like that at home, and due to distance and dh being out of town, there was no way I could provide anything different. It was horrible.
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It's a butterick pattern for an A line skirt
Okay. I looked at a Butterick pattern and it had the S/L in the upper right corner and the F/P (fold) in the lower right corner. This would mean the selvage edges are together at the TOP of the diagram, and the fabric fold (as it came off the bolt) is at the BOTTOM. Does that make sense?
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What brand of pattern is it? I pulled out a Simplicity, but it has SELS. for selvages and FOLD that make it clear how the fabric is to be folded.
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Would it make sense for S to stand for single layer of fabric, as opposed to double elsewhere?
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Let the kids help out and put school on hold for a while. The 12 and 9 yos should be able to do laundry, easy meal prep, etc.
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If you can afford it, you might consider a "phase out" plan. Once he is 18, install him in an apartment within walking distance of school, etc. Pay the rent for a year, then each year reduce the amount of support you give, down to nothing. My mother had to do something of this sort with my brother, who refused to take responsibility for his own support until and unless forced to do so.
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I've had my gallbladder removed with zero ill effects. There are some in my immediate family that can't afford surgery, and manage with a very low fat diet. So far it seems to work.
Good luck. IMO, a gallbladder attack is more painful than childbirth.
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Yes. He wanted to know and she wanted him to know. But she wanted me to do the telling.;)
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Yes. My grandmother had a baby, then got pregnant 3 months later while exclusively breastfeeding with no solids. Same thing happened again with second baby. So she had 3 dc born in April of consecutive years. The first 2 are officially Irish twins and the second and third miss by 2 weeks.
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Hmmm. I don't think he has been under any new stress lately. And there haven't been any dietary changes. If he had a UTI, wouldn't it hurt to pee?
My son is a little embarassed by it. After 2 weeks of accidents I bought a package of pull-ups. Of course his big brothers want to tease him about that...
I'm not sure if a doctor visit would draw unnecessary attention to the problem. DS is a very quiet, introverted little boy. So I don't want to embarass him. But I also don't want to ignore it if there is an underlying physical problem.
Anyhow, thanks for the feedback. :)
Seriously, are there any other symptoms at all? Particularly weight loss? If there is any weight loss at all, or anything else that concerns you, please take him to the doctor and insist they check his blood sugar.
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:grouphug: Praying for you and yours.
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Thank you all for responding.
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Yesterday, my 99yo grandmother died. Totally expected. But totally unexpectedly, (well, almost) my 18 yo neighbor died also.
While any death brings sadness, the passing of a 99yo that has lived a long life, is the mother of 6, grandmother of 34, and greatgrandmother of 91 is not a tragedy. The passing of an 18yo that lead a troubled, at best, life is. He left a daughter that will never know her father. He lived life as someone who couldn't think past his immediate desires and needs for gratification. He died after a drunken fight on the side of a busy highway lead to an attempted run across said highway, with the result being he was hit by one car, flipped across the median, than run over by another. What a waste.
Has anyone ever squeezed a light bulb to death?
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Thanks. Dh took pliers to it and removed the remains. It was rather interesting to see the filament, intact, completely separated from the rest of the bulb.