lots of little ducklings Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 For your edification. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) For some reason a couple of kids love kale salad, which consists of organic kale, tiny carrot bits, purple cabbage and sesame dressing. It is usually $4.99 at the store, but it was clearanced for $1.59 so I became giddy and bought 8 packages. I had some for lunch, and a kid had kale salad for brekkie and lunch. Nothing else is added - no goat cheese or nothin'. We have already busted through two packages of kale salad less than 24 hours after purchasing it. Edited May 21, 2016 by texasmama 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Wine is nature's crack. Great. I'm a 46-year-old crack addict. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Love the Seinfeld clips. This thread and Seinfeld has something in common, but I will not mention it so as to continue to fly under the radar with the powers that be. :leaving: CLE math is working well for little dd.* *token curriculum post 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 We are still loving RLTL and Miquon, but have yet to come across a Sonlight 4/5 book we like. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Homeschool-type question of the day: After DD's online Latin class ends at 12:30, we are going to the big city to watch the 3-D version of Pan. Is this 1) a beautiful example of the sort of mother-daughter bonding that homeschooling is so incredibly well-suited to supporting and encouraging, or 2) powerful evidence that I am of the variety Momicus slackericus magnificat? There. I promise that I shall speak no more relevance today. (ETA: punctuation correction. Which may tend to indicate that option #2 is the more accurate.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 1. And I know bad homeschoolers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 It's 11:30 and I'm out of likes. :nopity: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 We just finished reading "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" - I had forgotten what a boring book that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm not seeing the appeal in this Dun Cow book. Please someone explain it to me. At least DS seems to like it. Although he fell asleep two nights in a row during the reading. He's never done that before, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm not seeing the appeal in this Dun Cow book. Please someone explain it to me. At least DS seems to like it. Although he fell asleep two nights in a row during the reading. He's never done that before, I had to google it. I must confess, it sounds interesting. I love allegory, though. How old is DS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 DS is 8. He's not the one having an issue with it, though. I am. I normally like allegory. This to me is falling flat, and I can't explain why. ETA: I've only ever given up on one book in my life (The Fountainhead), so I will continue to read it to him. But I'm going to have to pick something really good for the next book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was wondering about his age relative to my DD's. I was thinking about suggesting she take a look at it at the library. :o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dun Cow - I put it in my wishlist, but didn't purchase yet, so I can't help. Jean - sorry you are swollen. Give us an update when you get home. Tex - I'm back to CLE with my 10yo ds after a brief stint in Singapore. I really knew better. But I got all excited about more conceptual math last spring and had a fling. I'm back to my steady now. Same with 12 yo dd, except her steady is Saxon.** Slache - I've never used SL, but all I ever hear is how great the books are. Bummer you're not liking it so far. ** ** Just contributing to curricula conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Speaking of curricula, I wish the "how much you spent on curriculum this year" thread would die. :leaving: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 For real. I'm not even homeschooling. My place of work has a top chef training program. And they operate a few cafes. The under $10 menu is a four star meal for under ten bucks--and it's mostly organic. But I am supposed to bring a lunch because finances. #yeahright 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Sorry for calling the birthday boy a girl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 :D I didn't even notice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Homeschool-type question of the day: After DD's online Latin class ends at 12:30, we are going to the big city to watch the 3-D version of Pan. Is this 1) a beautiful example of the sort of mother-daughter bonding that homeschooling is so incredibly well-suited to supporting and encouraging, or 2) powerful evidence that I am of the variety Momicus slackericus magnificat? There. I promise that I shall speak no more relevance today. (ETA: punctuation correction. Which may tend to indicate that option #2 is the more accurate.) GO. And think not another thing of it. We just finished reading "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" - I had forgotten what a boring book that is. HERESY. I absolutely love Mr. Bowditch and have now read it aloud twice to dc. Dun Cow - I put it in my wishlist, but didn't purchase yet, so I can't help. Jean - sorry you are swollen. Give us an update when you get home. Tex - I'm back to CLE with my 10yo ds after a brief stint in Singapore. I really knew better. But I got all excited about more conceptual math last spring and had a fling. I'm back to my steady now. Same with 12 yo dd, except her steady is Saxon.** Slache - I've never used SL, but all I ever hear is how great the books are. Bummer you're not liking it so far. ** ** Just contributing to curricula conversation. This is our first foray into CLE. Singapore was fab for a couple of kids. This kid drowns in math and cannot retain anything. Edited May 21, 2016 by texasmama 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (For Ms. Jean) These are not all entirely "Zone" but all are close. Bean Minestrone 1 cup Italian sausage 2 tbsp tomato paste Brown 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp oregano Mix together for 5 minutes Pour into slow cooker 1 can chopped tomatoes 5 cups chicken stock Add to slow cooker Cook on low for 6 hours 2 cans beans 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups zucchini 1 cup cooked bowtie pasta Cook on high for 8 minutes Top with pesto and parmesan cheese Crawfish Etouffee 1 cup flour 1 cup oil Add flour to hot oil to make a dark, chocolate colored roux, stirring constantly. 2 tsp Joe’s Stuff seasoning blend 4 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic Add seasoning blend to roux, along with onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. 2 cups chicken stock or flavored water Get chicken stock piping hot, and stir in roux gradually until blended well. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat. 2 lbs crawfish tails Add crawfish, and cook an additional 10 minutes. If desired, chopped green onions and parsley may be added 5 minutes before serving. *also, bay leaves and rotel tomatoes may be added *If you are using chicken, sausage, etc, brown it first. When you set it aside use the pot with the seasoning in it to start the roux. Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili (that's a mouthful!) 2 chicken breasts, still frozen 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can corn kernels, do not drain 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix 1 T cumin 1 t chili powder 1 t onion powder 1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese _________ Put the chicken in the crock pot. Top with the tomatoes, corn, the drained and rinsed beans, ranch dressing, cumin, onion and chili powders, stir to combine then top with the cream cheese. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring one or twice to blend in the cheese. Shred the chicken into large pieces and serve over rice. Can also serve in tortillas or taco shells. Chipotle BBQ Chicken Pulled Pork Carnitas 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I went to the P.A., and she was so nice to me! I got a script to try. I do feel better with the paleo-ish diet, but I still think I need some help. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 You know, I vaguely remember my boys needing more fraction help and doing two different books in the summer. Must add these for little dd. Someone put this on the reminder list. So far we have: Susan must floss daily. Renai must report in with blood pressure readings twice daily. (and she missed this morning) Tex must add fraction programs for little dd. Anyone else need a reminder? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yay for Tex and Yay for your PA!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 You know, I vaguely remember my boys needing more fraction help and doing two different books in the summer. Must add these for little dd. Someone put this on the reminder list. So far we have: Susan must floss daily. Renai must report in with blood pressure readings twice daily. (and she missed this morning) Tex must add fraction programs for little dd. Anyone else need a reminder? This would make a great signature. Then we wouldn't have to find the list again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 HERESY. I absolutely love Mr. Bowditch and have now read it aloud twice to dc. I loved it as well. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This would make a great signature. Then we wouldn't have to find the list again. Susan shall floss daily, Renai shall report in... etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Reporting in as ordered, Ma'am! :gnorsi: I whined at my specialist appt. it was actually probably fortuitous that today is an especially crappy pain day because I didn't brush it off like I do when I can't quite remember what the bad days are like. Pain is always so hard for me to describe. She was very nice and listened to me and did not give me a dismissive "there, there". Since she is a neurologist, she upped my neuro med but I'm not sure I'll up my dose or not - side effects lay me flat. Then dh and I had an appointment with Banker Bob. I, like Queen Victoria, was not amused at him being late for our appointment. He was then flustered and disorganized under my disapproving gaze. He redeemed himself a little bit by the end of the appointment. Dh was on his side and said that it was his boss who I should be mad at since he didn't tell Banker Bob all the necessary deets. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm not seeing the appeal in this Dun Cow book. Please someone explain it to me. At least DS seems to like it. Although he fell asleep two nights in a row during the reading. He's never done that before,I have no idea why we love it. I love Mundo Cani's mournful howling, and how the liturgical and mythical aspects are intertwined. You are not required to finish it. Let it go. :) #didthatonpurposejusttoannoyyall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 HERESY. I absolutely love Mr. Bowditch and have now read it aloud twice to dc. See, I seem to remember loving it the first time we read it a few years ago. I think I like the story, but reading it aloud has been like torture this time around. I am a shmuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I want a grilled cheese sandwich. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I want a grilled cheese sandwich. Oh, yeah... With sliced tomatoes and bacon. (Or not. I will leave them out if you don't want them.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Grilled cheese with bacon is sounding really, really good. With a hot cup of decaf tea if I have some... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Bacon has too much sodium and would probably send my numbers through the roof right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This morning, I awoke and began getting dressed before I remembered to take my bp. So, about 10 minutes later, it was 131/100. Not too good. But, I had woke up at around 2 a. m. and couldn't get back to sleep until around 4 or 5 something. My alarm went off at 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I just finished checking it, and it's at 138/103. At least it's not getting too much worse. I run off work to make it to my Spanish conversation class. And it ended about 15 minutes ago. I do this class relaxed on my bed with the laptop and a headset. This is the kind of paying job I would like to have. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Oh, yeah... With sliced tomatoes and bacon. (Or not. I will leave them out if you don't want them.) And sour cream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Duck was here. Duck does NOT have time for a shall thread, but is increasingly feeling pressured to go see what all the fuss is about. Duck must now go. #hammertime Duck was supposed to say, "Duck shall now go." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 And avacado. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 You know, I vaguely remember my boys needing more fraction help and doing two different books in the summer. Must add these for little dd. Someone put this on the reminder list. So far we have: Susan must floss daily. Renai must report in with blood pressure readings twice daily. (and she missed this morning) Tex must add fraction programs for little dd. Anyone else need a reminder? Done. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Renai - I"m liking the fact that you are aware of your numbers, not the numbers themselves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 We're having grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner. :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I can't have bread. I did see a recipe for a "sandwich" that used eggplant, yesterday, while I was at the library. I'm just that desperate at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I can't have bread. I did see a recipe for a "sandwich" that used eggplant, yesterday, while I was at the library. I'm just that desperate at this point. I wasn't impressed but I like sweet potatoe sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I have no idea why we love it. I love Mundo Cani's mournful howling, and how the liturgical and mythical aspects are intertwined. You are not required to finish it. Let it go. :) #didthatonpurposejusttoannoyyall I shall persevere. But is Cani pronounced with a long i or an ee? I keep switching back and forth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I want a grilled cheese sandwich. I am eating a grilled cheese sandwich. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I had a grilled cheese with tomato and bacon. Twas awesome. I asked for another and Matt got pissy. He's not as patient this pregnancy. It's the only thing I've gotten down all day! I should be doted on. I'm making a person. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Just ask for two at the beginning next time. And make him a drink while he's cooking. Nobody doted on me during pregnancy. Another casualty of my marriage. Man, the guy I have now is just so wonderful. So sweet. So kind. So helpful to make extra spaghetti for the week. So good in the sack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Just ask for two at the beginning next time. And make him a drink while he's cooking. Nobody doted on me during pregnancy. Another casualty of my marriage. Man, the guy I have now is just so wonderful. So sweet. So kind. So helpful to make extra spaghetti for the week. So good in the sack. Matt's... most of that... Awesome Booya! #noh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 And I don't know whether I can eat something or not until it's in front of me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I don't think I've ever been doted on. I was coming home from giving birth the last time and dh asked me what was for lunch. I pointed out that I had just given birth so he stopped at Old Country Buffet. I guess that was being doted on but I still had to hobble around there with my plate and get my own stuff. My sister almost went through the roof when she called that evening and I was making spaghetti for dinner. I have a good husband. He just doesn't dote. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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