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  1. candicane

    Really disappointed I can't get a library card without a driver's license :( I don't drive, darn it.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Wow. Our library even lets our kids (ages 6 and 8) get cards. That seems really restricted and would be frustrating. Sorry!

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  2. violamama

    One more day and then a break... one more day and then a break...

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Bathtime and then winetime and maybe a little whinetime thrown in!

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  3. violamama

    Grandparents are kidnapping the boys for a night. Just the toddler and us old people!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      :-) We took her out for spicy indian food, put her to bed, then retired to the couch to do work. Getting old is boooooring. (contented sigh)

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  4. violamama

    It might snow in Portland, Oregon. Newscaster freakout COMMENCE!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      How will you ever rebuild? ;-)

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  5. violamama

    It might snow in Portland, Oregon. Newscaster freakout COMMENCE!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      My boys just saw that the snow is downtown and immediately asked why we couldn't go down there!!

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  6. violamama

    I underestimate my kids a lot. The 6 year old learned to sew and completed part of a costume and a stuffed bunny tonight. I think he was a surprised as I was.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      We're planning some sock animals today!

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  7. Critterfixer

    "But, Mom! We don't want to learn HOW to play the new piano. We just want to play the songs we make up." Well, at least he's honest.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      My boy does this with his cello. "I ALREADY KNOW HOW" scritchy screetch crunch

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  8. violamama

    I am putting coins on completed math problems. Yes, that's right, I'm paying him for his work and stealing the joy of accomplishment. It's working out great!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Waaay back I used to break out the nerds for phonogram bingo. I've got to stock up with Easter here. It's not bribery, it's positive reinforcement!

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  9. violamama

    I am putting coins on completed math problems. Yes, that's right, I'm paying him for his work and stealing the joy of accomplishment. It's working out great!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      We were really butting heads over math... and this lightened our moods considerably. Glad to know I'm not the only one willing to bend that way!

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  10. kiana

    I made a Caesar salad today. Then I stabbed it.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Et tu, Kiana?

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  11. MrsBasil

    Sometimes I cheat at Candyland, so zi can just lose already.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Preach.

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  12. violamama

    Holst's "The Planets" works really well as a kids' concert. I'm thinking we'll circle back to it next year.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Melodrama wins!

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  13. violamama

    Holst's "The Planets" works really well as a kids' concert. I'm thinking we'll circle back to it next year.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Also, astrology is bunk, but it's pretty hilarious that my 4 year old's planet would be Mars, the Bringer of War.

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  14. Stellalarella

    Can i teach them? Will they learn to make a good 2 sentence summary of anything???? Where does a woman go to get hope or courage to conquer WWE and WWS?

    1. violamama

      violamama

      I've been reading the College Acceptances thread and rocking slowly back and forth to myself. ;-) You can do it!

  15. Stellalarella

    Homeschooling would look so different if i had a personal cook and chaeffeur.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Just call it a personal assistant position and you're covered! (If I won the lottery...)

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  16. violamama

    Playing Prokofiev 4 this week.. makes me feel caffeinated & edgy. I like it.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      If they're torturous, they must be goooood! Keep at it, Wendy. Someday we'll have a WTM chamber ensemble, between all the musician moms and kids here.

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  17. Clarkd

    Made it safely to Florida. What kind of mean Momma brings hs on vacation!?

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Hey, we're spending next week in FL (first time there) and I'm already copying the pages we'll need! Have a great time.

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  18. violamama

    Scheduling magic, activate! Activate! ACTIVATE!!!! Sigh.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      I remember that part. My favorite was wonder woman, though. I should look into getting a good lasso.

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  19. Aunty Social

    We've only been back in school for 2.5 hours, and I've already threatened death by math book if they can't.just.FOCUS!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      I've already snarked sarcastic. I can't tell if I need MORE or LESS coffee. I'm going with more.

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  20. violamama

    Is there anything more tedious than updating an address book? Zzzzz.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      I love you guys. Kalanamak, PlumCrazy- I've been there. Chelle, I can see that one coming with my ds6 when he's a bit older. He's a total saver.

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  21. violamama

    So glad we bought our big old used suburban. Seating for 9 and room for all the Costco I can stand. And that's a lot of Costco.

    1. violamama

      violamama

      My 6yob also pointed out we should sign up for a couple more kids. I've fit two boys, 7 celli, 5 guitars and a sheet cake. I love it.

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  22. violamama

    Eleven hour drive with 6 and 4 year old boys and no tears. Weeeeee are the champions, my friends!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Thank you, thank you very much!

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  23. cathmom

    Forget a ban on guns - I just want a ban on mentioning them on Facebook!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      Amen.

  24. 1bassoon

    1 piano recital, 1 rehearsal, and 1 concert left. The end is in sight!

    1. violamama

      violamama

      1 student recital, 1 Cirque de Noel with 2 rehearsals, 1 church gig. Is it wrong I was glad I didn't have a single Nutcracker or Messiah this year?

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