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STB 13yo who is bored to death with school work right now. Need some sort of educational project that might get her going. She mentioned wishing we had a family genealogy book. Thought maybe combine that with a study on immigration. But I can see her getting bored with that pretty quickly. I could use some ideas

I'm 35, 5'2", 200lbs. I just bought 2 pairs *grimace* because the sales person told me they pick my booty up. I always tried to avoid this because of the ice cream cone look they talk about on what not to wear. But I actually received a complement when wearing them, so maybe it's not as bad as I think it is.... or the person was being nice and didn't know what else to say...

lol my first thought was I suppose you could put whatever you want to on a baby maming site. That's weird to start with. To the OP, I wouldn't let something the internet says influence my name choices too much. My oldest has the same name as a girl I new in high school that liked to smoke pot and got pregnant at 16. Didn't like the girl, but she had a beautiful name. I liked the name so much that I eventually gave it to my child. If you like the name, keep it. Don't worry about who else is named that, because chances are somebody out there you don't like (or somebody you know doesn't like) has that name.

Time turning backwards always throws me for a loop, but this year it seems like it is just taking forever for the day to be over with. It's dark out and I'm sleepy. I keep checking to see if it's bedtime yet and it's only 6:15.

I'm finishing up ds's school day right now. We're both still in our PJs so I need to go get dressed. Then check on the girls school work and do math and spelling with them. Chores with kids. Get dh out of the bed and make him help me rearrange and clean the livingroom.

great ideas! thanks!

do you have any instant potatoes?

Oh yeah. I heard this from the librarian when I requested books on living with someone who has borderline personality disorder. She told my praying would help a lot more than reading books would.

Kids are looking for something scary to watch on Netflix. Can y'all recommend one that is ok for 11-12yos?

I was called in to an interview this afternoon and pending the background check, I have a job. It's part time seasonal, but he said whether I stay on and get more hours depends on my performance. So it could turn into full time. :D Thank you all for the prayers and positive thoughts.

pray that I find a job soon, since my husband is out of work and has decided not to look for a job. :( Really worried

I went this morning. And it was OK. It's very different than what I'm used to. I come from a tradition that doesn't have music or celebrate holidays. But, yk... I'm trying. And I heard something there this morning that i needed to hear so something good came from it.

If you're like me, you're asking yourself, "if I get rid of these chairs where will I put all my junk?" ;) :P Is there somewhere you can store them for a couple weeks while you get used to the idea of the mnot being there?

You deserve that cheesecake :D But...How did you get the bathroom door shut without people getting in?

I'm going to try a methodist church tomorrow. :) Been on this weird spiritual journey these last few years. And I'm hoping you guys might understand where I'm coming from. I grew up in a non denom church that was very legalistic and they very much believed they were the only ones right. There was a lot of negativity and several years ago I reached a point where I couldn't take anymore and went to a more liberal version of the same church. The thing is, the church I came from believed these people did things that were wrong. And because of that if you left their church and went to any other one (including the liberal one) that was the same as leaving God. I wasn't able to be happy at this new church even though I liked it better. Then I started studying about other churches and other religions. I eventually became somewhat agnostic. Developed an interest in paganism thought about leaving christianity altogether. Tried out a few different churches here and there. Just never could seem to get into anything at all. There was no where to go from the church I had left. I felt the need to go to church, but there was only one 'right' church and it was wrong. I've been talking to my counselor about church a lot. He feels that with everything going on in my life, spirituality should be really important right now. That I need to rely on God and stop worrying. He said I should practice the 11th step of AA-- pray to know God's will and for the power to carry it out. And he thinks that me finding a church would give me a great community of support since I seem to be geared towards church. My hope is to find a place where I might learn to love God again and have room to question things as I need to and grow from it. From what I've seen of this church, hoping it will give me a place to do that.

As y'all know, my dh was laid off. He has a problem with depression and anxiety, and he also needs to have surgery on his hand. He just told me in the 2 and a half weeks that he has been off work that he hasn't applied for any jobs. He doesn't feel he can get a manufacturing job in the condition he's in. He was going to continue his insurance through COBRA, but is saying he may let it go since we don't have the money. THis means he won't be going back to the doctor or specialist that he is supposed to see for his hand. So, basically he refuses to apply for a job because of physical problems and refuses to do what has to be done to correct those problems. I don't know where he thinks that's going to get us, but I'm really getting worried about the situation. I've applied for a lot of jobs since he's lost his and I'm hoping I'll start getting calls soon. I'll take anything, it doesn't matter what it is... as long as it's legal and moral. If you would, send prayers and positive thoughts our way. We really need something good to happen.

Thank you so much! Those are fantastic ideas!

Oh, That's a good idea!

No, I'm not able ot get it. No insurance and my dh just lost his job, so I can't even go back to the dr right now. :(

She's sitting beside me doing it now. She's not happy about it, but that's OK

I've spent several week with my foot propped up after fracturing a bone. It's feeling a lot better now and I really want to get up and move, but I don't want to over do it. I've been doing some floorwork, working on my abs but I'm not crazy about pilates. What else would be good to do?

This is the 12yo. She'll be 13 soon and very independent. I forget she does need some handholding sometimes. :)

Me. A couple chocolate bars while the kids weren't looking. *blush*

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