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  1. sassenach

    Ds sees The Hobbit -> ds reads the Hobbit -> ds starts writing in dwarvish -> ds starts Fellowship of the Ring -> ds now does smeagol impressions and talks about LOTR for at least 2 hours out of every day. Is there anyway to stop this train?

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    2. happi duck

      happi duck

      No.

    3. Lizzie in Ma

      Lizzie in Ma

      nope

    4. Rivka

      Rivka

      Sorry, you are doomed.

  2. sassenach

    If you're not incorporating Queen into your Galileo lesson, you're missing some of the goodness of homeschooling.

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    2. Belacqua

      Belacqua

      I couldn't wait to get to Alexander Hamilton in US History so we could use Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Mixtape.

    3. quark

      quark

      And don't forget Weird Al when dissecting a pancreas!

  3. sassenach

    DS has an event in San Francisco tomorrow. On pride weekend. The day after today's ruling. I wonder how many hours we should add to our commute estimate?

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    2. idnib

      idnib

      Yeah, for TI I would follow that plan. Don't cut through SF. I would add 60 minutes if it's important to be there at a certain time.

    3. clemota

      clemota

      Sounds like a good plan. But add extra time for the Bay Bridge. and 80 just in case. I think idnib's extra hour suggestion is a good one.

    4. sassenach

      sassenach

      Update- it was totally easy getting in and out. Also, first time to TI. It was so NOT what I was expecting.

  4. sassenach

    I just spectacularly spilled a full cup of coffee down the side of my bed (box spring and skirt), all over library books, and my kindle. At least my room smells yummy.

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    2. sassenach

      sassenach

      My son and husband through a football into my wine and left a nice splatter stain on the wall on my side of the bed. Perhaps I should rethink my drinks in the bedroom policy.

    3. DarlaS

      DarlaS

      Or your husband and son should play football elsewhere. ;-)

       

    4. Giraffe

      Giraffe

      DD just did it with chocolate milk. I could just scream.

  5. sassenach

    I just want one blessed night where I wake up to pee and fall right back asleep.

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    2. Giraffe

      Giraffe

      Amen!

    3. serendipitous journey

      serendipitous journey

      okay, not that you asked, but 500 mg l-tryptophan (can get @ amazon) has solved this for me. maybe worth a try?

  6. sassenach

    Happy "Monday after Daylight Savings," otherwise known as "One Ten Year-old Boy For Sale- Cheap!" Day.

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    2. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      I'll take the 10 and 13 yr olds and give you guys my 16 and 17 yr olds!!

    3. Oak Knoll Mom

      Oak Knoll Mom

      Petition to eliminate DST http://1.usa.gov/Zm4HBZ

    4. Oak Knoll Mom

      Oak Knoll Mom

      Petition to eliminate DST http://1.usa.gov/Zm4HBZ

  7. sassenach

    I just cracked my perfectly seasoned, 10 year old Pampered Chef cookie sheet. Sob.

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    2. Tsuga

      Tsuga

      Oh no! So sorry to hear that.

    3. justkeepswimming

      justkeepswimming

      I just broke ours last week! Thought it would be a fantastic idea to put it out of the way on top of the washing machine while I rearranged the drawer... while the washer was running. Spin cycle did it in. *sigh*

    4. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      I am so sorry too! I miss many of my stones.. boys are too rough here. I am wanting to buy a roaster pan again now.

       

  8. sassenach

    We're finding decimals to be just as easy as fractions were hard. Thank God. I don't think I could reprise my fractions patience.

    1. RootAnn

      RootAnn

      Percentages (converting to decimals) kicked my oldest's rear end. It doesn't matter how many different ways I (or Khan or Maria Miller) explain it. She.just.doesn't.get.it.

    2. paceofnature

      paceofnature

      This gives me hope!

    3. bodiesmom

      bodiesmom

      This gives me hope too because...wow.

  9. sassenach

    A word of warning: If you give your 10 year old a Guinness World Records book, he will read you the whole. thing.

    1. Jayne J

      Jayne J

      Amen to that. "Hey! Mom! Did you know..."

    2. freeindeed

      freeindeed

      So true!

    3. IrishMum

      IrishMum

      Happens every Christmas!

  10. sassenach

    That moment when you discover that the entire bookshelf was being held up by that one book.

    1. mama25angels

      mama25angels

      Lol!! I'm so sorry to laugh, but couldn't help it after that visual popped into my head.

    2. MamaSprout

      MamaSprout

      ...that you just removed. And the phones ringing. And a pot is boiling over on the stove....

    3. 4ofus

      4ofus

      Uh oh!

  11. sassenach

    The Dodgers lost. Boo.

    1. GailV

      GailV

      Everyone around here seemed pretty happy about the outcome.

    2. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      Oh, yes, Gail! Very happy! Guess I know why my So Cal cousin isn't answering my texts!! ;)

      GO CARDS!!!!!

    3. sassenach

      sassenach

      Jerks ;-)

  12. sassenach

    Despite owning 2 and TYING one down, both of my hole punchers are missing. Again.

    1. Belacqua

      Belacqua

      Time for chains.

    2. Mynyel

      Mynyel

      Yup like scissors, pens, pencils, socks and hair brushes. :)

  13. sassenach

    What I am most looking forward to about tomorrow is NOT being told to go vote. Or how to vote. Or what my vote means. Or how lucky I am to vote. I'm over it. I voted a week ago, leave me alone.

     

    1. Angie in VA

      Angie in VA

      I am so offended when others tell me to vote. Duh. I've been doing it for decades. It's not a new fad. It is the responsible thing to do. 

  14. sassenach

    Trader Joe’s dark chocolate mint stars are everything.

    1. Shelly in VA

      Shelly in VA

      Just picked some up yesterday! I guess I need to open the box!!!

    2. sassenach

      sassenach

      Addictive!

  15. sassenach

    You know that child that you have to fight with to throw away every blessed scrap of paper? It turns out that not much changes when you get to moving them out for college.

    1. Spring Flower

      Spring Flower

      I'm in deep, deep trouble...

    2. Sahamamama

      Sahamamama

      I have three of those children -- all girls, all in love with paper scraps.

       

  16. sassenach

    A homeschool Calvin and Hobbes funny for you all-http://funnyasduck.net/post/12911

    1. SorrelZG

      SorrelZG

      *like* hehe :)

    2. melbotoast

      melbotoast

      :)

  17. sassenach

    In the last 24 hours we bought our first hamster, it escaped overnight, we found it behind dd's bookshelf, and successfully captured it. I'm starting to see why my mom never let me get a hamster.

    1. Tess in the Burbs

      Tess in the Burbs

      oh just wait for winter. then they escape and hide in the vents where it's warm....

    2. houseofkids&pets

      houseofkids&pets

      Hamsters are excellent escape artists. We now have guinea pigs since they are bigger (and ours would be too lazy to attempt an escape!).

  18. sassenach

    I raise my glass to Kay.

    1. swimmermom3

      swimmermom3

      Thank you for sharing this.

    2. elegantlion

      elegantlion

      What a song. Wow, thanks.

       

  19. sassenach

    Your next shoe should be Sketchers Go Walks. Most comfy slip-on ever!

    1. quark

      quark

      I completely agree! I own 4 pairs of these. Love them!

    2. fraidycat

      fraidycat

      Agreed!

  20. sassenach

    Our 2 weeks off screwed up all of my school momentum.

    1. Cosmos

      Cosmos

      Oh boy, do I hear you. I am not looking forward to tomorrow.

    2. Harriet Vane

      Harriet Vane

      I feel your pain.

  21. sassenach

    Car accident and jury summons in a 24 hour period. Blah.

    1. Dana

      Dana

      Ooh...sorry!

  22. sassenach

    Parenting a 10 year old boy is has been one of the most interesting experiences of my life. From deep spiritual thoughts to butt jokes in half a beat.

    1. Stellalarella

      Stellalarella

      :)

       

  23. sassenach

    We're on break till after Easter. Doing the happy dance!

    1. Dmmetler

      Dmmetler

      Us too, except for DD's online class.

       

  24. sassenach

    Off to the ballet!

    1. Isabella

      Isabella

      How nice!! Have fun!

  25. sassenach

    Post PSAT college junk mail is pouring in daily. Five to fifteen letters a day, all saying the same thing. I had no idea.

    1. mom31257

      mom31257

      I didn't know it would happen, but since dd did start the online account to look at her test results, questions, etc., I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

       

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