shanvan Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yesterday there were so many of us. So, who's slacking and who's not? In other words, what have you done today? Hang out on the boards, or actually accomplish items on your to-do list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well, I'm not sure how slacker this is :) but I've knit one baby sock, done 2 loads of laundry, and am marinading some steaks for dinner. Oh, and semi-watched a bad movie from the '40s while knitting the baby sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Today I went and did my 2 hr GTT and other blood work> taught the kids a new craft posted it online nit picked dd4's hair again. nit picked myself again, found 1 nymph. Covered my head with conditioner again to be sure I have done 3 loads of laundry called and talked to ex for a moment talked to my brother on the phone (he moved back to my province yesterday) talked to my mom making arrangements for when all 3 kids get picked up tomorrow night dug out the suitcases gave both dogs a bath replied to a stack of emails So not totally slacking but really I have so much to do that this list is barely scratching the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 well, I have done a load of dishes, have dinner going and have completed the kids math and reading studies for the day.. Not highly productive but not full fledged on the couch, munching on bad greasy junk while watching food network slacking ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I had to go to the grocery store. Our fridge was near empty. I came home with sweat running down the backs of my legs (105F outside and I'm pregnant). I've spent the rest of the day listening to NPR and planning lessons with my feet up and the kids have been watching PBS. We go back to our full school schedule Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Totally slacked today. Woke up feeling unwell, didn't get to make coffee before our power was cut for 4.5 hrs due to road widening a street over, it is 90 degrees outside, and I took a nap after waking up because I felt so cruddy. So...we pretty much did nothing. And we did not really do anything all week as one day DD had a stomach virus, yesterday we had to run errands (although I did drop off our official HSing paperwork at the post office, so that counts, right?), and it just hasn't been a productive week. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I've been glued to the legal blogs all day. Say no more. :D ETA: It's not that I'm a completely negligent homeschooler; everyone but me and Wee Girl is out of town, so I have a lot of blog-reading time while entertaining the little one. Edited June 28, 2012 by Sharon in Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I'm definitely slacking. Our farmer's market only happens once a week, is just 2 blocks from our house, and I have a "spend $10, get $10" voucher. You would think I could get motivated to go over there, but the heat index is 108 (actual temp 102) and I am just dreading it. Yes, I am dreading walking 2 blocks, choosing veggies, and walking back. It is that hot out. I would not survive in the tropics. Ds had his first allergist appointment today so that took all afternoon. At least we now have confirmation that he is super allergic to pets (which is awesome with me, since I don't want any.) We also found out that he is allergic to few other things, including the ash tree in our front yard. (We also found out that 5mg. Singulair costs $165/mo. Holy wow. I had no idea. Luckily, insurance paid for most of it.) Dh has the day off so I spent the morning talking to him, which was nice. He actually looked at the new language arts (purchased used, but new to me!) that arrived in the mail and said, "Yeah, that'll be okay." Umm, that's the most input I think I've ever gotten from him on curricula, so I'll take it! :lol: Swellmomma, I feel for you. BTDT and don't ever want to go there again! ETA: I've been glued to the legal blogs all day. Say no more. :D Oh, yeah. That too! Edited June 28, 2012 by Element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I wish I was slackin' today. I am so tired! I haven't slept well in four nights and it is 105+ degrees out. I just want to lay on the couch and snooze. But DS had swim lessons this morning, then we came home and had lunch, then schooled all afternoon. He has music lessons after bit, so I need to get around. (Get dressed and all that.) I'm not cooking supper tonight - how is that for slackin'? DH is bringing home Tex-Mex. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Today I have accomplished: 1 load of laundry took out all the trash (which was a lot since I've been slacking lately) minimal school with DS I have also: finished the book I started yesterday caught up on my DVR list spent a lot of time on the computer So I guess those lists cancel each other out :tongue_smilie: I guess I'll have to find one more productive thing to do today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've been slacking off today, but I did it at political blogs and news websites. I'm sure you can all guess why. :D Besides, ds isn't home this week, and I've been working hard at decluttering and planning high school. Today I told myself it was okay to slack off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I spent most of the day at the beach with 8 boys between the ages of 7 and 14. Somehow, it was actually relaxing. :001_huh: I have a lot to do this evening though - pack my youngest up to send him on a vacation with my ex-husband, figure out exactly what we need for my daughter's "end of school" party that we're hosting on Saturday, respond to about 5 e-mails about that and 10 about diving, call my mother and (what I find the most exciting) call my ex-husband to confirm that he's okay with me homeshooling my oldest next year! I was going to wait a few weeks to drag him into our dilemma, but we made our decision this morning and just need him to okay it before I start my planning. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EducationX2 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi, My name is Kymmie, and I am a slacker. I've done pretty much nothing today. I've hung out on the boards. I've..... right. That's about it. :lol: I mean, I fed the kid. I helped her change her clothes while she was dressing up for her impromptu dance performance. I watched her performance. We watched a bunch of Animal Cops. Yeah, we're being lazy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 sorted and folded 4 loads of laundry. Cleaned kitchen twice. Watched marley adn me with the youngers. polyurethaned the edges of 2 door frames wrote 3000 words (woot!) read 40 pgs of 5 Red Herrings (my books that won't end) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I got out of bed and opened the blinds! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Gregg Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sent the kids to VBS. I went shopping and ran some errands. Picked up kids and youngest had a major meltdown of meltdowns once we got home. First one in a long one. She's working through some her task now. It's been a long afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I was at the roller rink, skating with my son. That's my big accomplishment of the day. :D I am going to go do some laundry now, then Jeopardy will be coming on... I think it's just too hot to do anything but slack off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I woke up unable to breathe through my nose.....I have been battling this stupid sinus.infection for over a week. I finished my antibiotics a few days ago and the doctor told me that being pregnant, it will just take a while to clear up. So I slept in, snuggled in the chaor qoth Dd and watched tv, gave the kids a swim lesson I. Our new little pool. I did have to help DH shovel some dirt under It to level it out. Then, I took a nap. I am feeling better now. I am going to have some milk and cookies and then clean something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ugh. Still slacking. I did just run around and improve at least one obvious thing in each room to fool DH. I'm still working the 'render him oblivious' angle. I spent the day reading beach trash and watching sitcoms with my son. (We like shows that DH and DD hate, so we bond over Malcolm in the Middle.) I threw food at people a few times. I LOVE summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well the first half of the day the kids and I stayed in my room watching Jumanji and another movie. I did fold laundry during this time. So all the laundry is folded and put away. Cleaned the kitchen so we could mess it up again. We painted 2 "Welcome Home" banners to meet my uncle at the airport with on Saturday. And I've asked DH to pick up dinner because...well, just because. :) Slacker enough? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Did not do much today. I got home at 6am from my sleep study. I did VERY LITTLE sleeping! :glare: I fell asleep twice today. I was just wiped out. So, I slacked off big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 In other words, what have you done today? Hang out on the boards, or actually accomplish items on your to-do list? My son is volunteering this week as a junior counselor for theatre day camps. So, I had to get him up this morning, pack him a lunch and deliver him to the theatre. Then I came home and mowed and edged the front yard. I watched the first half of one of the movies on my list for next year. I took my daughter to her voice lesson, picked up my son from the theatre, picked up my daughter from the lesson . . . Then I went grocery shopping. Tonight, I think at least some of us are going to a free movie in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I went to work at the birth center from 9:30am-noon. Then I came home and watched taped episodes of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. I sent my older kids to play outside so I can hang out on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well from 5-noon I did two loads of laundry, hung one out, folded one and put it away, unloaded the dishwasher, tidied the kitchen, watered the lawn, got the kids up and fed, took them to work with me, worked the wellness floor for 3 hours (super dull), talked to the kennel to coordinate picking up our dog at the end of her stay this weekend (4 times), canceled the reservation, punted to my husband because I needed to teach a class, taught strength training for an hour, came home (still w/ the kids because my husband took OT), made lunch, did more laundry... shut my eyes for about 30 minutes... did hair (team pics this evening), got water jugs together, got ice and snacks and I am now sitting in the car with a lovely breeze blowing through while I make a grocery list for my husband to pick up for the weekend. When I get home, I'll shove some sort of food into the kids and hustle them to bed because they are coming to work with me again tomorrow and that means they're up no later than 4:30. Maybe on my way home I'll stop and get them some portable but junky breakfast food. They'll be ecstatic. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Got the lawn mowed, made a big batch of soup with some leftovers in the fridge and ate half for lunch and froze the other half. Got a batch of Gouda cheese started. Did history with the bigger kids and phonics with the little guys and Bible with everyone. Definitely not a really busy day, but enough that I can say I wasn't really slacking :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am here, I am just talking (mostly to myself) over here.... a few people have found me. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4056852#post4056852 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Let's see......the usual morning routine; quiet time, bed, laundry, breakfast. Bible, Math, Reading and read a book for our "dino week". Watched and refereed while the boys swam. Made lunch. Dil called and said she would be picking up grandsons at 2 (yippee, afternoon off for me!) Still have my own boys but they are a piece of cake compared to the gsons. Cleaned up house, sat by the wonderful QUIET pool, made easy dinner and now I'm about to go watch Jeapordy ( I know that's not right but I'm too tired to spell) and the Olympic swimming trials! Night all;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I ate a nectarine and picked up three toys...dd is watching.strawberry shortcake and that made me hungry again. I had toast and butter. I am going to try and accomplish something....but I am still hungry! Off to.dig in the fridge ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am kinda in between slacking and acomplishing. I picked up the downstairs of my house, and took dd5 to therapy. Otherwise I have been laying down, staying off my back watching tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 :001_smile: I'm here. Today is supposed to be our last day of school before winter break. So far I got up and now I'm eating breakfast while hanging on the computer :001_smile: In my defense - I have no voice so can't teach today. The kids are at the kitchen table in their PJ's painting pictures -so that's school done ;) I have no plans to do anything today beyond looking after childrens needs So that's pretty slack :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Not sure I have attained slacker status (if that is something you can attain). I know I read this thread and felt sorta bad about all the things I could have done. I really need to bathe the dogs, but I think I'm gonna pawn that off on Ds and Dh since I have to do all the grooming. What I did: Cleaned the caked on mess in the juicer left over from last night--won't leave it like that again! Made Dh and I some apple/pear/peach/carrot juice. Took youngest doggie for a 11/2 mile walk. Watered the gardens out front. Made some major progress towards my Empress Bee goal --too much posting here. Posted some for sale items. Pm'd a couple WTMers. Talked to Ds & Dd piano teacher about what they need to do to finish up the pieces they are working on. Called the dog trainer to figure out which classes Ds & Dd should take this summer. Talked my mom through about 10 phone calls to help her figure out where in the world she had made a wrong turn. Navigated her to my house and took her where she needed to go so that she would not call me 10 more times. Brought her back for a late lunch. Dropped many hints to her about all I needed to get done, (I need more posts you know.) Walked youngest doggie again and made sure Dd did some agility with him while I made a large salad for dinner. We want him tired for class Thurs nights. Juiced some green juice for Dh and I. Took Dd to her Rally Obedience class and reminded her over and over how to handle the dog if he gets touchy about another dog (which rarely happens anymore, but I am paranoid). Watched and cheered her on during class. Stopped to point out to my neighbor tha tthe landscapers he hired left plenty of the poison ivy they were supposed to remove behind. They removed it, but they left lots of leaves around their yard. (Not trying to be picky, but I know one of their kids gets it bad.) And now that I'm home I 'm back here working on Empress Bee again! My list made me feel a little better. It looks like I did something today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I.... got up late, feeling like dog poo. Apparently, my children couldn't sleep last night and ended up in my bed, pushing me out of the bed twice. :glare: met a craigslist buyer to sell a Rockband set we don't use anymore. had a craigslist buyer come to my house to pick up a HUGE recliner that I don't want to take when we move. talked to DH about his job opportunities and housing in new areas. Then I wept bitterly when I got off the phone because Atlanta is now off the table and renting in Chicago is sooo expensive. sorted a bunch of winter clothes - donate, sell, hang and price for fall consignment, and kept a few. I have to actually DO those things tomorrow though ;) talked with a friend who is moving in a couple of weeks :crying: and taking her kids, my two youngest children's BFFs with her. unpacked several suitcases from vacation and sorted that into "use now" and "pack for later" piles. watched a little youtube on my phone while waiting on one of the buyers. am about to eat supper so I can go to bed early tonight and hit it in the early morning (and hopefully cooler) hours tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Slack-o-rama here! Up at 6, took out trash, watered lawn. Took care of pets, took care of errands, 3 loads laundry. Took kids to pool. Started sewing a pair of pants, but the power went out. Tried not to panic that the power went out while the temperature was 108F out. Had dd find the cat outside and drag him in, protesting, before he baked. Read party of a fluffy murder mystery. Watched part of a really bad movie with the kids once the power came back on. I'm on here supposedly figuring out American History for high school, but I've sort of got that slacker groove going now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I haven't slacked yet this summer aside from spending more time on the boards. Today, I: took my son to camp after making lunch for him came home and took care of paperwork and listed out stuff I need to get for the school year packaged and shipped books fertilized and watered flower and vegetable gardens exercised showered and got ready for the day ate lunch picked my son up went grocery shopping went to library made dinner cleaned kitchen organized pantry read about Tecumeseh (trying to finish SOTW V. 3) finished invoicing customers balanced business checking account ordered some clothes from JC Penny going now to take a bubble bath movie and glass of wine to come :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Cooked breakfast burritos for breakfast Washed dishes by hand Raked up lawn debris and filled the 95 gallon bin with it while DS mowed the lawn (there's still several more bins worth of debris out there) Deadheaded the rhododendron on the traffic circle in our cul-de-sac near where the kids were playing with my neighbor's guests (grandkids, I think) Made lunch from leftover spaghetti sauce Went through a mountain of mail and paid the bills, threw away half the mountain, and still have the other half to file or put away Emailed two very important emails considering a potential legal issue with our homeschool group Went to Office Max and Fred Meyer Cooked dinner (chicken fajitas) Next up: Dishes, dessert (Orange Juliuses for the family, Coconut Bliss ice cream for me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 What is everyone watching on the legal blogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I set a timer for 30 minutes and cleaned in the playroom. I made it halfway around the room! DD's toys are sorted, I pulled the baby toys to put on the shelf I bought for them, and put stuffed animals in one container. Then I put dinner in the oven. 20 minutes to bbq ham and green bean casserole!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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