RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So, I'm sitting here in my office, doing some prep work for the upcoming school year: I printed out FLL4 on my new duplexing printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. Then I printed a cover sheet on some yellow card stock for it. Then I ran the cover sheet and a plain back through my Purple Cow laminator. Now I'm about to punch some holes in the whole thing with my Pro-Click machine and put it into a spiral binder. Behind me are my new BILLY bookshelves from Ikea. And I've got one eye on a thread I started over in the Logic stage curriculum area about Critical Thinking. And it occurred to me, suddenly: I have been assimilated. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :lol::lol::lol: Resistance is futile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We ALLL bundle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :lol::lol::lol: Resistance is futile :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Well done!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks. All I need is a jar of Nutella, a bag of pretzels, a Mike's, and something in the crockpot, and I'm done for. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :lol::lol::lol: Resistance is futile :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm still waiting for Captain Picard to come to my house... Heck, I'd even settle for Worf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hmm, I wonder what it says about me that I don't have any of those items or make my own workbooks. I'm of the KISS method in just about everything anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We ALLL bundle! I really and truly "Lol"-ed just then, quite loudly. It made my kids jump :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I believe a bag of m&m's can be substituted for the pretzels and nutella. And of course, there's always the good ole' bag of plain chocolate chips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh good. But now I'm hungry. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 In a kilt, though, right? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Maybe it means resistance isn't always futile. You ought to be captain of the Enterprise. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Maybe it means resistance isn't always futile. You ought to be captain of the Enterprise. :P :lol::lol: Maybe it means there is always going to be at least one oddball. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm so jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Stick around long enough, and it might happen to you too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So, I'm sitting here in my office, doing some prep work for the upcoming school year: I printed out FLL4 on my new duplexing printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. Then I printed a cover sheet on some yellow card stock for it. Then I ran the cover sheet and a plain back through my Purple Cow laminator. Now I'm about to punch some holes in the whole thing with my Pro-Click machine and put it into a spiral binder. Behind me are my new BILLY bookshelves from Ikea. And I've got one eye on a thread I started over in the Logic stage curriculum area about Critical Thinking. And it occurred to me, suddenly: I have been assimilated. ;) I don't have any of this stuff. Although I do have a jar of Nutella in the kitchen, used a shopping cart and thought about pulling out my crockpot today. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We ALLL bundle! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: But I just want the puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Too funny. And it does happen... I used my crockpot yesterday, and thought about the Hive every time I saw it on the counter!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks. All I need is a jar of Nutella, a bag of pretzels, a Mike's, and something in the crockpot, and I'm done for. :D And maybe a cupcake for dessert. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So, I'm sitting here in my office, doing some prep work for the upcoming school year: I printed out FLL4 on my new duplexing printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. Then I printed a cover sheet on some yellow card stock for it. Then I ran the cover sheet and a plain back through my Purple Cow laminator. Now I'm about to punch some holes in the whole thing with my Pro-Click machine and put it into a spiral binder. Behind me are my new BILLY bookshelves from Ikea. And I've got one eye on a thread I started over in the Logic stage curriculum area about Critical Thinking. And it occurred to me, suddenly: I have been assimilated. ;) Oh man, tell me how you did it. I have been trying for years to assimilate....but, I have that square peg in a round hole thing happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh man, tell me how you did it. I have been trying for years to assimilate....but, I have that square peg in a round hole thing happening. Hmm, I wonder what it says about me that I don't have any of those items or make my own workbooks. I'm of the KISS method in just about everything anymore. Maybe like Faithe says, square peg, round hole? I must be square too. I have none of those! Wait....I do have a laminator. It's in an unopened box in the basement. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why I ever bought it. Choclate is the one thing I can say I always have on hand....but the hive did not need to convince me on that! Making workbooks *sounded* like a good idea to me at one time. This year I happily forked over cash for the Student Activity pages for TOG --in color (just to make the purchase as decadent and expensive as possible) . I think I once asked for recommendations about Pro-click. Maybe I need more peer pressure? Convince me I need these things. :bigear: Shiny new curriculum isn't doing for me anymore, so maybe the BILLY shelves will? :tongue_smilie: What other new items does the hive think will make my homeschooling magically easier, more organized and enjoyable? I could certainly be talked into a housekeeper or cleaning service. Sadly Dh and our budget wouldn't agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I believe a bag of m&m's can be substituted for the pretzels and nutella. And of course, there's always the good ole' bag of plain chocolate chips!! :iagree::lol: Although I believe low-carbers would also approve hummus and veggies in the fridge. :tongue_smilie: I am LOL, OP. Me too. Just take a look at what I was doing right before reading this thread... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :iagree::lol: Although I believe low-carbers would also approve hummus and veggies in the fridge. :tongue_smilie: I am LOL, OP. Me too. Just take a look at what I was doing right before reading this thread... :lol: Forgive me. I've got a two year old. In the thumbnail size, those look like a row of potty seats. I thought, "What was she doing?" I am putting thousands of papers into bound books this year. I need to finish history today. And everything else tomorrow.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Forgive me. I've got a two year old. In the thumbnail size, those look like a row of potty seats. I thought, "What was she doing?" I am putting thousands of papers into bound books this year. I need to finish history today. And everything else tomorrow.:001_huh: Those are 4 Desk Apprentices, now spray painted to (a) be color-coordinated for each kiddo, and (b) to match our schoolroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Those are 4 Desk Apprentices, now spray painted to (a) be color-coordinated for each kiddo, and (b) to match our schoolroom. I did figure it out after clicked on it. I was just making fun of myself. I color code all my kids stuff, too. Dd2 will pick up a blue crayon and say, "This is Ds5's color." She has claimed pink for herself since blue, green, and red are already taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I did figure it out after clicked on it. I was just making fun of myself. I color code all my kids stuff, too. Dd2 will pick up a blue crayon and say, "This is Ds5's color." She has claimed pink for herself since blue, green, and red are already taken. Aw, that's cute! I took purple for me, since DD claimed pink. I'm happy with purple. I'm working my tail off today and all this weekend. I've been way too contemplative and reflective about school for too many weeks (and spent too much time on the boards too). I think am driving everyone I know insane with how reflective I've been. Stupid hormones are making me hypersensitive. :glare: I've even started to annoy myself. :lol: Anyway, I woke up this morning determined to get myself into overdrive and preparing the kids' first day of school stuff together is the happiest project on my list, so I started there. So far, so good. Good luck to you as you get all your work done too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We ALLL bundle! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :iagree::lol: Although I believe low-carbers would also approve hummus and veggies in the fridge. :tongue_smilie: I am LOL, OP. Me too. Just take a look at what I was doing right before reading this thread... :lol: That is awesome!!!! I found a similar organizer at Michael's on clearance. It's white...it never occurred to me to spray paint it!! Off to look for lime green paint now....:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That is awesome!!!! I found a similar organizer at Michael's on clearance. It's white...it never occurred to me to spray paint it!! Off to look for lime green paint now....:001_smile: I bought Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x Coverage Satin (says "also bonds to plastic" on the front) and it far exceeded my expectations. I only had to use one can per Desk Apprentice and those things are enormous! I fully expected to use 2 cans per DA and was hoping beyond hope it wouldn't take 3. I even did the insides with only 1 can! I am shocked and happy as a clam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Those are 4 Desk Apprentices, now spray painted to (a) be color-coordinated for each kiddo, and (b) to match our schoolroom. You got me all excited! I was thinking they made the DAs in different colors. Then I read that you painted them. :lol: And yeah, we're color coordinated here, too. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I really and truly "Lol"-ed just then, quite loudly. It made my kids jump :lol: Me too! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :iagree::lol: Although I believe low-carbers would also approve hummus and veggies in the fridge. :tongue_smilie: I am LOL, OP. Me too. Just take a look at what I was doing right before reading this thread... :lol: Holy cow! This are FABULOUS! I know what I'm doing this weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks. All I need is a jar of Nutella, a bag of pretzels, a Mike's, and something in the crockpot, and I'm done for. :D And some cupcakes! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Forgive me. I've got a two year old. In the thumbnail size, those look like a row of potty seats. I thought, "What was she doing?" I thought the SAME thing!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That is awesome!!!! I found a similar organizer at Michael's on clearance. It's white...it never occurred to me to spray paint it!! Off to look for lime green paint now....:001_smile: It won't peel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 It won't peel? Not if you buy paint made to bond to plastic. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Those are 4 Desk Apprentices, now spray painted to (a) be color-coordinated for each kiddo, and (b) to match our schoolroom. I don't know whether to bow down before your supreme assimilated awesomeness, or to run screaming in the other direction. :lol::lol::lol: Must...resist...desk...apprentice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm not sure how it happened. I resisted for so long, but then RegularDad bought me a laminator. It sat on a shelf for more than a year, unused. Then he used it to laminate a fishing license or something. And then my old printer died, so we bought a 4 in 1 thing, and it was only one small step away from pro-click.... and there you have it. It snuck up on me, I guess. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 But were you wearing your "tea time" pajamas? :lol: I do long to be assimilated with all that and some desk apprentices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 :svengo: OMG, I just popped in to that cupcake thread and just about had a heart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 So, I'm sitting here in my office, doing some prep work for the upcoming school year: I printed out FLL4 on my new duplexing printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. Then I printed a cover sheet on some yellow card stock for it. Then I ran the cover sheet and a plain back through my Purple Cow laminator. Now I'm about to punch some holes in the whole thing with my Pro-Click machine and put it into a spiral binder. Behind me are my new BILLY bookshelves from Ikea. And I've got one eye on a thread I started over in the Logic stage curriculum area about Critical Thinking. And it occurred to me, suddenly: I have been assimilated. ;) So jealous! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I figure I'll wear some when I start painting those apprentices. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I want to have room for DAs! We color-code our kids here too. Used to drive me nuts when I'd come home and DH had given the kids the "wrong" colored cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) I have yet to really use my laminator y'all talked me into getting. But I was looking at the Planet Earth DVDs I got thanks to a tip on here from years ago and silently thanked the Hive for telling me about that. Although my kids don't really like them like you promised they would. Edited August 11, 2012 by stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 best thread ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wait....I do have a laminator. It's in an unopened box in the basement. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why I ever bought it. See, this is how it starts. If you're not careful, you might wake up one day surrounded by empty Nutella jars and pro-click paraphernalia, holding a paint can and a desk apprentice, wondering what the heck happened. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Yeah, I'm NOT getting a pro click! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Suuuuuurrrrrre you're not getting a pro click... :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 As soon as I read your post I went on Amazon to price Pro-clicks lol! I have a laminator and use it all the time. To top it all off we were at Ikea last weekend, and because of the Hive I got all the Billy pamphlets and brought them home to measure for what I need. I do not have room for DAs though. So I will only be partially assimilated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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