Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I know it is super early to post this but I've been having a bear of a time getting on this site today and the site is going to go down at 8 pm my time and who knows when it will come back on, so here goes nothing. Clean kitchen Laundry School Clean or tidy something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hmmm - dishes - fold laundry- done - tidy- done - go to store- done - nap or college stuff- nap done - continue sap boiling - get dd1 off bus- done - dinner at dd1's school - bedtime routine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zookpr Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Same as Tuesday but hopefully I'll actually get something done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lets see... vacuum first floor and dust put away dishes from dishwasher exercise on treadmill because it snowed school prepare dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks for putting this on here tonight. Sleep in because dh isn't home coffee and computer time breakfast school with ds: writing, science, math, grammar, Awana, history school with dd: Chemistry, Alg 2, history lunch more laundry take dd to library pick up any supplies for chemistry lab start white chicken chili soup (from a mix a friend gave me for my birthday, along with 2 others and a really neat ceramic pot to carry to potlucks, etc.) pick dd up eat dinner church & Awana get Chemistry lab class together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Wednesday the boy's friend comes over for a few hours. He can be a bit, um, loud, and.... well my boys X 4 woudn't equal the noise he generates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 School #1 to worksupper--I set some chicken in the fridge to start thawingCleaned the kitchen tonightI need to dust and mop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 To do: Laundry Kitchen Mop floors vacuum Math and literature with dd swim meet with ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Meh...tackle..Wednesday...blah... B'fast, lunch, dinner for me and Han Solo Make a side dish for Indy and James Bond to take to Scouts for the COH (I'm not going this time, as I know Indy isn't getting anything, and I'm tired of going to EVERYTHING) School -Math -History -Grammar -Reading -Greek Find Indy's Latin comp book. We had it just a week or so ago, but now we can't find it. It's usually with his textbook and workbook, but now it's missing. We need to find it! Empty and reload the dishwasher Give Dutch a bath 2 loads of laundry (3 if I'm feeling wild!) Exercise!!!! (I totally skipped out today!) Plan the perfect crime Don't commit said perfect crime, because it would probably involve leaving the house, and who has time for that? Watch The Book Thief (I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Plans for today: -dd10: Math, Dutch grammar, English, Latin, History, Biology, Geography -dd7: Math, Writing, English, Spelling, Geography, Reading -dd5: games with mama, Spelling, Handwriting, Reading -everyone: read aloud during lunch (2x) -Greek & Latin vocab -take dd10 to theater class -take dd5 to gymnastics practice -laundry -dinner -study Greek / Latin? -read a book My head feels weird and I'm expecting Aunt Flo, so I'm trying to do as much as I can from my list, before the migraine starts. I hope everyone has a great day :D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good Morning :seeya: and Happy Hump Day MominHighHeels--you're going to love that movie! Tress--hope you have a good day and your migraine stays away! Jean---hope you had a restful night and are feeling a little bit better. Have a great day ladies! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 No voice today, lovely. --school, apparently with hand signals :lol: --drink tea --take more Mucinex --laundry --drink more tea --"discuss" resources for paper with dd --perhaps some more tea --quiet time on the comfy chair --make kefta, hummus, and pitas --dh Mandarin class 5-6:30 --dd ballet 6-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Kids got up early, which is good since they have been seriously sleeping in lately. Listen to lord of the rings Table school with eldest while youngest watches Bob Brier Table school with youngest while eldest watches Bob Brier Quiet reading Piano Friend arrives and we enjoy winter weather Maybe stop at the library and find a movie worth watching Boys play computer and I hopefully watch a movie worth watching And scatter a few chores among that list. But not to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I could use some prayers today. Dd and I were watching something last night, and a mother was dying. I had no idea how easily the floodgates would open again. I felt like I was right there, watching it all happen again, missing my mother more than I ever could have imagined possible. Dd held me and comforted me and shared in my grief. How love moves us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :grouphug: Amy. Back from morning practice. Everyone is up and school will begin soon for those who are working. I have to clean stuff up in my study, the paper must multiply at night. To do: laundry pull some things out of the freezer "motivate" my teens kid's bedrooms need to be picked up over see chores school with ds3. Try to not cry at the terribleness of my dysgraphic's paper. Do what we can to make it better. And remind myself that he is 100x better than he was last year. High school will be okay. Make doctor's appointments for a few kids Find some paperwork for dh (I think he has it....) Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Prayers for you Amy. I'm so sorry. and Jen, I don't know if you have tried this, but oldest niece has dsygraphia and uses blue-lined notebook paper and it helps her a lot. Just throwing that out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :grouphug: Amy :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks, Kristi. We did use that paper, and graph paper and now he is writing on the computer. I would say his writing is competent (average compared with a very average student in our school district). It is just frustrating as we have worked so hard on this and his writing, while improving is, improves so slowly..... and does not reflect his (high) level of intelligence. It is my #1 worry for this kid. And as he is in 8th grade, it is like I am staring down a freight train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Jen, does living in this age of technology give you any comfort about it all? I don't know much about dysgraphia other than poor handwriting. From your concerns, I feel it must go much deeper than that. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I really need some motivation, along with some accountability, so I think I will join this thread! For me today... Work (8:30 - 2pm) We are moving in a little over a week, so I've got to get busy packing! My goal today will be at least 4 boxes. Hopefully more though! Finish my laundry...start dd's laundry. Help dd with her report for school (write 5 facts and draw a picture). Church this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Technology is making life quite a bit easier for him now. I have been holding off on some of the "real" adaptive technologies for him, because he is improving, albeit slowly. But certainly before college, he will need to be able to use all the programs available now. We have moved from tears and rages about writing, to just doing it with very little complaint. And that is my huge victory this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi, Just Kate! We all need it, so we're here for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 work 730-830 pick up mail put away paint supplies now that alcove redecorate project is done clean kitchen laundry work 3-6 2 kids have rehearsals until 815 tonight stop by library and find out why account suspended school with all 4 phone public high school, ds15 has decided he wants to start in the fall for grade 10 there so have to call to arrange for a tour and more information before we have any further discussion about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lets see... vacuum first floor and dust Done put away dishes from dishwasher Done exercise on treadmill because it snowed --​Walked in the snow...it was lovely school --In Progress prepare dinner-- Lunch time check in... Got lots of stuff done, now to sew and work on my embroidery work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm here! We're doing school. One child is crying. I have no idea why. Better find out. Doesn't sound too serious. Isn't amazing how we mothers can interpret a cry so easily? There's the ol' "I'm not hurt I want sympathy" cry, to an "I'm tired" cry, to "I'm not getting my way" cry, to the real thing. And most of the time, it's not the real thing. This is a "nobody is playing with me, poor me!" Cry. Well, today it's supposed to rain a bit. I'm happy about that. ** school ** getting my hair done ( finally, I am about a Month over due) ** kids have Awanas Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Amy.... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 School took awhile today. At least it seemed that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm struggling to keep up with the usual around here. I don't know really why. Just a fatigue that weighs me down and makes everything take longer. It is 10:30 a.m for me and I'm not even dressed. And yes, I know the irony of me sitting here typing this. Breakfast is done. Pet care is done. Kids have been nagged into doing their personal care. Ds is doing robotics. Dd is doing grammar. I need to fold some laundry and hope I can find enough clean clothes to put on. Either that or sort the laundry and start a load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm still standing, dinner done, no migraine, dh is arriving at the airport late this evening, so it looks like I made it. I'll probably collapse right about then ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 1 load of laundry folded and put away while I also did history/lit. with dd. Found enough clothes to wear today. Bed finally made. Finally showered and dressed. Ds done with robotics and Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well. School is almost done. We're eating lunch. DS1 is confined to his room. For playing with fire. In the house. I'm sorry, but I came unglued. And he is so cocky. "I was being careful!" Yeah, like all the other kids who burn their house down didn't say that, too! No kid plays with matches with the intent of burning down their house. They are all "careful". They all "know what they are doing." So, all is calm now. I apologized for yelling at him. But he's grounded for who knows how long. I know this is natural, typical for an almost 11 year old boy, but we have talked to him umpteen-zillion times about playing with fire. And we do give him opportunity from time to time to "play" with fire in a controlled, supervised situation. But.... he continues to disobey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :grouphug: Krissi! I would have yelled too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :grouphug: I would have come unglued as well. We are going along with the day. No one has seemed very productive and that includes me. Though laundry is almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 <p> I really need some motivation, along with some accountability, so I think I will join this thread! For me today... Work (8:30 - 2pm) - DONE We are moving in a little over a week, so I've got to get busy packing! My goal today will be at least 4 boxes. Hopefully more though! - IN PROCESS Finish my laundry...start dd's laundry. - IN PROCESS Help dd with her report for school (write 5 facts and draw a picture). Church this evening I hate moving. I really hate packing. Unpacking isn't all that fun either. Did I mention we just moved a year ago? Unfortunately, we are renters right now which means we are subject to the whims of others. Thankfully our new home will be much more stable. We can stay there until WE choose to move. But seriously, we just moved! I can't believe I'm having to pack up and do it all again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Family Bible Study done Lunch and Doctor Who done Dh sent off to work. Kids are sorting laundry for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Laundry sorted and 1 load in the washer. Kitchen is now clean. Dd and I did math and survived to tell about it. She is now out on a run with Rocky our 11 year old dog with Puppy ADHD. Ds are in the middle of Alg 2 and might survive to tell about it. I am now going to check the laundry to see if I can switch the laundry around yet. And then I'm going to put away five things from my desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Well didn't get to dishes but that's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 1st load all dried. 2nd load washed and needing to be put in the dryer. Will do that soon. Alg 2 done finally. I only got about 20 white hairs from it this time. Dd and the dog came back muddy but happy from their run. Quick grocery store trip for frozen fruit for green smoothies. Made green smoothie for dinner and a rotisserie chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 what is it with kids and fires? I am sure ds15 thought he was being careful too right before my bed caught fire from him. He didn't learn his lesson though we still deal with it. I am also sure he thought he and his friends were being careful before they caught the patch of woods on fire and he had to do community service for the damages caused. I am not much of a patient mom when it comes to fire.I am sitting outside the library using wifi waiting for the kids to finish their rehearsal now that work is done for the day. 1 hour left to wait. Then back home to cook dinner and work on cleaning the kitchen more. After dealing with the spiders from hell giving me a heart attack I left it earlier to focus on my shelf of science books and purging a ton. So have to get back to it tonight, though I doubt I will be done. It has become the catch all since I started this decluttering challenge so it will probably take me the rest of the week to get it looking good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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