[Anyone else have a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer?]

We have one. It was a gift. We buy meat in bulk when it is on sale. It helps save us money.

 

We also use it for things like clay for school projects. It helps keep it moist in between uses. Dh uses it for fish food too.

 

Enjoy your new toy!

[I cannot do this and I'm not even sure anyone here will understand]

I talked with my dh last night for just a few minutes before he fell asleep with our youngest boys. I told him how I felt blindsided, how I thought I had just agreed to consider it if we moved back to PA and he said, "oh. yeah. I guess we didn't really talk about whether we stayed here. sorry about that. but now that they're enrolled, it will be fine."

 

He went on to say he just got caught up in the possibility of sending them all since we had been told (and it's true) that you can't just enroll the high schoolers as seniors (which we'll have one) or sophmores (which we have one)

without them having an "official" transcript. In that respect, the school system bucked the rules because of my husband's friendship with the superinten. (which has since come back to bite us as some acquaintances of ours found out about it and called us to see how we got in since they had tried to get their daughter in as a senior and were told they couldn't).

 

I got a few emails from people here reminding me of God's sovereignty and some verses that had originally encouraged me to trust dh on this when we first enrolled them that I had forgotten about.

 

so THANK YOU for your encouragement, thoughts, prayers and hugs.

 

now. what do you replace a small root of bitterness with (honestly) so it doesn't fester and grow? I really want my kids and dh to feel supported and loved, even though they know I'd rather have them home.

 

((Jodi))

 

I am happy to hear you and dh talked. Just trust in God. Pray. Read your bible. If you are faithful to Him, He will bless you. Know that God has given you what is best for you. Rejoice in this! His plan will be revealed to you.

 

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4.

 

We all make mistakes, even our dh. Give him the God's grace.

[How do I check my bulk folder]

No, I mean a junk or trash folder where my emails might be sent if they are mistaken for Spam.

 

 

In the task bar, do you have a heading call Go (with File, Edit etc.)? Under there is a command call folder list which lists all your current folders. Maybe this will help?

[Gossip or warning? (CC and long)]

 

I like the suggestions to warn people in a more general manner. Maybe something along the lines of advising them to back off if he starts to get genuinely angry?

 

 

That is a good idea Jean. If people already know his harsh ways, telling them about it escalating is probably a good idea.

 

This sounds like a man who was not given much love as a child. The closer he gets to someone, the more anger he shows trying to sabotage the relationship before he gets too close. Its sad :crying:. It makes me want to hug my family.

[How do I check my bulk folder]

from outlook express.

 

I'm not getting some of my emails, and I need to see if that is where they are going, but I don't know how to access it.

 

Thanks!

 

What do you mean by bulk folder? Do you mean your inbox?

[Brst milk storage questions]

Is it still considered safe to freeze milk in ice cube trays after pumping?

 

It's been a while since I've had to think about that one :D

 

I never tried it but I would worry about stuff falling into the trays. Can you cover it somehow? I would think as long as everything is clean you would be OK.

 

I put it in small rubbermaid containers. I have also heard of freezing it right in the Playtex bags but I never had success with this.

[Finally posting pictures of our school room!]

Wow, I am jealous!! It looks great!

 

I used to have a bench/ table like that when we lived in NJ. I was great for storage.

[Gossip or warning? (CC and long)]

((Jean)) God bless you for taking on such a ministry. It takes truly special people to do God's work in these places.

 

I would not say anything in a group setting just to individuals as needed.

 

I probably would only say something about his behavior if it is relevant to the situation, like another person will have one on one contact such as a visit with him like you did.

[Thanks for helping me get 2 green squares!!]

You made it! Congratulations! :001_smile:

 

Now just imagine how much rep you'd get if you would just go ahead and have. that. baby!

 

I really am trying. We have tried everything except acupuncture and castor oil :eek:. I tried castor oil with second ds it was not pleasant and did not bring on labor.

 

I am trying at this point, to just be patient. :willy_nilly:

[Thanks for helping me get 2 green squares!!]

When are you due again? I can't keep it all straight :glare:

 

And congrats on the two greenies! :D

 

I was due 8/10. I am 5 days overdue. :glare:

 

Pray for this weekend!!

[Thanks for helping me get 2 green squares!!]

I appreciate all the positive rep. Wow 2 green squares!!!

 

Thanks!!:hurray:

 

Now if this baby would only make his entry ......

[What should I do re: 2yo not breathing?]

I am glad to hear you are getting some answers. I hope you get the situation with the peds office straightened out too.

 

:grouphug:

[Boo!!]

I was wondering about you. It is good to see you back. :001_smile:

[Pics of my 2 youngest dc on the official Mt. Vernon website]

:hurray:

 

Good for them!! You must be so excited!!!

[Help, Sleep issues with 9 year old.]

We are dealing with the same issue here too.

 

So far here is what is working for us:

 

A consistent bedtime/get up time. Dss go to bed around 9pm and are expected to get up around 7am. This works for us, you could insert your own time table.

 

Adding a daily exercise routine. Not just more play but a daily routine like running at least 1 to 2 miles a day. The kids also go outside after dinner and play until bedtime.

 

TV before bed stimulates both of my boys and makes it hard for them to sleep so unless it is a special occasion, like the Olympics, no TV before bedtime.

 

Good luck! Keep us posted as to what works for you.

[When a recipe says a casserole can be frozen]

I have frozen casseroles both ways and they come out about the same.

 

Just remember to label it with instructions so you don't cook it twice!

[*Natural* treatment to cure athlete's foot fungus?]

Has he tried daily use of Gold Bond powder? Once he has the infection gone, (or minimal). He can just apply powder daily. It does wonders for keeping your feet dry and clean.

[Jodi-Fl How are you doing today?]

Has anyone heard from Jodi since yesterday?

 

We are concerned about you Jodi! Please keep us posted.

[I have an infestation of squash bugs in my pumpkin patch. Question...]

Oh dear, I feel for you Tracey!

 

Here is what I would do:

 

Monitor the pumpkins until I see the bugs eating them.

 

Then I would harvest them but leave a large portion of the stem on maybe, 6 inches or more. And put them somewhere to finish ripening.

 

Sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck!!

[Edible science experiments?]

HHMMM....off the top of my head,

 

Gumdrop molecules

candy DNA molecules

rock candy

pretzels or bread using yeast

 

 

You can find lesson plans for most of these on the internet. Another good place to look would be the Magic School Bus website (Scholastic). They have great lesson plans and many edible science themes.

[What's up with girls wearing pony tails on wrists like bracelets?]

Ok, I have been curious for quite awhile and silently wondered why teenage girls wear those elastic bands meant to put hair back in a ponytail around their wrists. Some don a few while others wear what must be over 20-30 on one arm alone. Occasionally, I have put one around my wrist in case I needed to use it for my hair. But, I couldn't imagine needing like 20-30 on the spur of the moment. Which makes me wonder, is this just a fashion trend like legwarmers and big hair (dating myself there aren't I??) or is there meaning behind it???

 

I remember doing that in high school. It was a fashion thing.

 

Remember jelly bracelets?

[I cannot do this and I'm not even sure anyone here will understand]

:grouphug::grouphug:

 

 

 

Jodi, I will offer the wise advice someone gave me when I was going through something similar. Just remember God put this man into your life to protect you and your dc. This man is your circle of protection in this imperfect world. DH's decision may not be the best right now for you but he does love you and God will bless that love if you trust in him.

 

Keep praying that you will see God's will here and feel his peace. I will pray for you as well.

[Can I turn this science experiment into dinner??]

We dissected some beef marrow bones today - now that we're done, I put them in a pot with water, onion and garlic. Is that right?

 

Now what do I do? Make it into beef stock?

 

Someone thrifty and culinary give me an idea!

 

(and it had better not involve eggplant! :D or hippos.)

 

Sounds like the makings of beef stock! Do the bones have meat on them? If not, I would add veggies like celery, carrots, spinach, whatever you have on hand. This will add to the flavor. Put all in a pot and then add water just until covered. Simmer for about 3 hours. I would then either freeze the stock for later, make soup, or use in rice instead of water.

 

You could also freeze the bones and make stock when the weather is colder.

[What are your kids listening to?]

We listen to books on tape (or CD). We get them from the library so they are free. Libravox also has free books on tape that you can down load online.

 

I consider them family read-alouds. It keeps the kids quite and learning!

[My Amazing Delivery]

I just wanted to let you know that I had a little baby boy Wednesday, August 6th at 9:40 p.m. We named him Miguel Antonio Pro and he weighed 8 lbs 3 oz. and measured 20 inches long (my biggest yet!).

 

The most amazing thing about it was the way Miguel was delivered. We left the house at 9:15 p.m and got to the hospital at 9:30. Once I arrived on the LDR floor, the nurse at the desk asked me to put on a hospital gown in the bathroom.

 

I went to the bathroom, quickly changed, and then felt an urge to go to the bathroom (or so I thought). Before I knew it, my water broke and I started bleeding. I put my hands down to feel what was going on and felt the baby's head right there! I quickly went to the door, opened it, yelled for help in the hope that a nurse would come to help catch the baby but nobody heard me.

 

I then closed the door, and while standing up I felt the baby coming out. I was able to put one hand on his head and the other around his arm so that he didn't fall on the floor and I could pull him up towards me. Thank God he was O.K.! You can imagine the shock of the nurses and my husband when they heard a baby crying and then saw me.

 

I am recovering quite well and am home now. The children all love their new baby brother.

 

Isa! You are an amazing woman! God bless you!

 

Congratulations on the new baby and welcome to the world Miguel!