Jean in Newcastle Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I am not afraid of Halloween. It is just not something I want to celebrate. For the record, I grew up in a country that does not celebrate it so I don't have the fond memories of it as a child or anything. I did have one Halloween party in first grade in an international school but while that was fun, it wasn't particularly something I had to have for our family. My kids were extremely sensitive when small and after the first Halloween when ds was traumatized and hid for the rest of the night behind the couch, I decided that they didn't need it as young kiddos so I stopped opening the door to trick or treaters. Then as they got older, they did not express a desire for it. None of us really like candy. We have enough during the year if wanted without going around house to house. We had a costume bin when the kids were younger and both of them did a lot of dressing up through the year. Dd now likes to play with special effects make up but it isn't associated with Halloween for her. Dd went to one Halloween candy a couple of years ago just to see what it was like and has not wanted to go since. Nothing bad happened. She and her brother just like our own family's pizza and movie tradition more. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I've managed to get my co-op and private lesson plans finished, and a Kit Kat eaten. They aren't as tasty as I remember. I think Aldi chocolates/caramels have ruined cheap chocolate for me. I do still like Milk Duds and Mary Janes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I am not afraid of Halloween. It is just not something I want to celebrate. For the record, I grew up in a country that does not celebrate it so I don't have the fond memories of it as a child or anything. I did have one Halloween party in first grade in an international school but while that was fun, it wasn't particularly something I had to have for our family. My kids were extremely sensitive when small and after the first Halloween when ds was traumatized and hid for the rest of the night behind the couch, I decided that they didn't need it as young kiddos so I stopped opening the door to trick or treaters. Then as they got older, they did not express a desire for it. None of us really like candy. We have enough during the year if wanted without going around house to house. We had a costume bin when the kids were younger and both of them did a lot of dressing up through the year. Dd now likes to play with special effects make up but it isn't associated with Halloween for her. Dd went to one Halloween candy a couple of years ago just to see what it was like and has not wanted to go since. Nothing bad happened. She and her brother just like our own family's pizza and movie tradition more. I grew up in an area where animal sacrifices were done around and on Halloween. Not just stories of it, but evidence. Thus, we did not celebrate until our church (in Texas) started a fall festival. We could dress like Bible characters. I always picked the most obscure ones that even the pastor had trouble guessing (we made a game of it). :lol: Here, I started taking Older to them when she was about 7 or 8 years old. Dh decided with #2 that he wanted to do something more, like buy a costume. I told him he was nuts. Older had made some fairy wings for #2 during Easter, so that's what she wore to yesterday's trunk-or-treat/chile cook-off. The chile was good, btw. She ran 50,000 through the bouncy house obstacle course, played games, and got lots of candy. Today, dh bought pan muerte (dead bread?!?). I was like, seriously? But, today is Dia de los Muertos. Which we don't celebrate either. Dh is bringing all kinds of crazy stuff in this house all of a sudden... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Dh is supposed to take me on a dinner date, but then I got hangry and had to have a quick snack. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'll take a bowl of butternut squash soup, with a dollop of sour cream and some croutons, please! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I've managed to get my co-op and private lesson plans finished, and a Kit Kat eaten. They aren't as tasty as I remember. I think Aldi chocolates/caramels have ruined cheap chocolate for me. I do still like Milk Duds and Mary Janes.What's a Mary Jane? I like Kit Kats and Butterfingers!Dh gave dd a Milk Dud to help get a loose tooth out. Worked like a charm! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 What's a Mary Jane? I like Kit Kats and Butterfingers! A Mary Jane is one of the dreaded black or orange wrapped candies - sort of peanut buttery. I can't eat Butterfingers because when I was young I thought they were chocolate covered crispy butter. They are still gross to me. I am cooking acorn squash halves right now. I hate squash soups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 A Mary Jane is one of the dreaded black or orange wrapped candies - sort of peanut buttery.Ahhhh, I know what those are. I just never knew what they were called. I hate them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Kids woke up from their nap too early and wouldn't stop whining so I sent them back to bed. Now I'm eating their candy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 None of us really like candy. More for us! I think it's a stupid holiday, but hey, DS has fun with it. We avoided scary stuff until this year. (We went to a community party with a couple of slightly scary features this time.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Mary hid the pens, sorry. Slimfast Lemonade (something not soda like) Chips or crackers Dryer sheets Grape tomatoes Yogurt Sausages Tortillas Peanut butter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I like Halloween. It was always an opportunity to come up with creative costumes as a kid. I did costumes for the boys when they were small. But they don't really like trick-or-treat. We always ended up with candy that nobody really wanted to eat (funny thing, pencils that we got were always used!). Anyway, about two years ago they opted to just stay home. We carve Jacks, read scary stories and watch a movie. We buy chocolate. Good thing, too. In the neighborhood we used to go to they had a really bad accident last night. That was always the scary part for me--all the cars around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I like Halloween. It was always an opportunity to come up with creative costumes as a kid. I did costumes for the boys when they were small. But they don't really like trick-or-treat. We always ended up with candy that nobody really wanted to eat (funny thing, pencils that we got were always used!). Anyway, about two years ago they opted to just stay home. We carve Jacks, read scary stories and watch a movie. We buy chocolate. Good thing, too. In the neighborhood we used to go to they had a really bad accident last night. That was always the scary part for me--all the cars around. Oh, no. I worry about accidents too. I hope and pray all is well. We have went to a church festival the last 8 or so years (except this year, of course). Before that we went back to our hometown, before FIL passed, and trick or treated. The whole family would come with grandchildren. The town only consisted of about 75 homes, and everyone knew everyone. Everybody would walk too. No cars. No accidents. Since dh and I TorT there when we were children, we knew who always had the best candy. Good times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't think I've ever had butternut squash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've had squash pie. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I like squash with soy sauce. But then I grew up with eating it that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Dh cleaned out my car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt is digging his own grave and laughing while he does it. I was praying to the porcelain god and crying in frustration because I've been hungry for days and he tried to be funny, but really, really wasn't. On the bright side I feel really good now so I'm going to go eat something. Then kill him slowly. Eta: Throwing up coke is very unpleasant. I don't recommend it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Glad you're feeling good and eating something. Don't like the throwing up coke bit. Sorry! Wish I could make it all better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Dh has training this week, so I have to do double the usual driving. My Mom will help me some, thank goodness. It would be nice to have more than half a week's notice about these things. We'll have to leave at 6:45 tomorrow morning to take oldest to school and then we'll get to CC (co-op) over an hour early. (Ok kids, pack your breakfast, pack your snack, pack your lunch.....) Yes, I'm whining. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Poor Lynn. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Glad you're feeling good and eating something. Don't like the throwing up coke bit. Sorry! Wish I could make it all better. I'm going to the doctor Tuesday and getting anti-vomit pills. Matt's at Costco now getting slim fast for the really bad times. And lemonade because you all seem determined to make me find out what drinking lemonade backwards is like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Okay. I feel full, non nauseated, and mostly human. I'm going to watch Doctor Who. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt is digging his own grave and laughing while he does it. I was praying to the porcelain god and crying in frustration because I've been hungry for days and he tried to be funny, but really, really wasn't. On the bright side I feel really good now so I'm going to go eat something. Then kill him slowly. Eta: Throwing up coke is very unpleasant. I don't recommend it. Oh sweetie. Glad you were able to find something to keep down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I need to finish changing all the clocks. I keep getting confused if I look at one that hasn't been changed yet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think it is shameful that some of you have abandoned this thread for an imposter thread. #youknowwhoyouare 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm going to the doctor Tuesday and getting anti-vomit pills. Matt's at Costco now getting slim fast for the really bad times. And lemonade because you all seem determined to make me find out what drinking lemonade backwards is like. I don't recommend lemonade. It is acid and hurts a lot on the way back up. I stayed far away from it. Even the burn of lemonade heartburn, if it doesn't reach vomit proportions, is not worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think it is shameful that some of you have abandoned this thread for an imposter thread. #youknowwhoyouare Say what??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Mary hid the pens, sorry. Slimfast Lemonade (something not soda like) Chips or crackers Dryer sheets Grape tomatoes Yogurt Sausages Tortillas Peanut butter DRYER SHEETS? :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think it is shameful that some of you have abandoned this thread for an imposter thread. #youknowwhoyouare But mooooom! I was just playing. I don't recommend lemonade. It is acid and hurts a lot on the way back up. I stayed far away from it. Even the burn of lemonade heartburn, if it doesn't reach vomit proportions, is not worth it. I was going to water it down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 DRYER SHEETS? :o I don't understand why you're yelling at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Not cheating-expanding our repertoire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't understand why you're yelling at me. The babies-my precious, practice grandbabies Numbers 3 and 4, do NOT like dryer sheets. They want FOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 But mooooom! I was just playing. I was going to water it down. Trust me on this. Just say no. But, then again, your stomach is different from mine. You may be able to handle it. Look at it first, ponder it, then if you don't feel nauseous, give it a go. After all, I did drink orange juice most morning with no problem. But, I pondered it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I completed the Data Analysis discussion post and plan to have the Data Gathering Instruments assignment in tonight. I still haven't finished the Literature Review, and that's worth a lot more points than those two put together. Sigh... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The babies-my precious, practice grandbabies Numbers 3 and 4, do NOT like dryer sheets. They want FOOD. I wasn't going to eat them. I was going to do laundry. Trust me on this. Just say no. But, then again, your stomach is different from mine. You may be able to handle it. Look at it first, ponder it, then if you don't feel nauseous, give it a go. After all, I did drink orange juice most morning with no problem. But, I pondered it first. Orange juice! How horrid! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Evening bp 118/72. See how little stress school gives me? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I wasn't going to eat them. I was going to do laundry. Whew! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt got me Ensure. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt got me Ensure. Thoughts? Good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 But mooooom! I was just playing. I was going to tell you that I'm not old enough to be your mother. But then I did the math, and . . . I am old enough. :mellow: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I wasn't going to eat them. I was going to do laundry. Orange juice! How horrid! I know, right? That and cheese. I drank an Emergen-C daily. Since I don't like bubbly water, I mixed the tangerine flavor with orange juice to mask it. Or, sometimes I would mix the juice in my smoothies. Smoothies mostly consisted of milk, yogurt, strawberries, and rarely banana. Dd #2 is allergic to dairy (except hard cheeses), strawberries, and citrus. Sigh... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt got me Ensure. Thoughts? I drank them daily in my smoothies before I switched to milk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Evening bp 118/72. See how little stress school gives me? YAY! That's fabulous, Renai! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I was going to tell you that I'm not old enough to be your mother. But then I did the math, and . . . I am old enough. :mellow: Matt's friend recently attended his grandfather's 21st birthday. He was born on February 29th. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Matt's friend recently attended his grandfather's 21st birthday. He was born on February 29th. :) I don't have that excuse. . . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 When they got back from Costco Mary took her jacket off, took her dress off, and then cried because she was naked. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The babies-my precious, practice grandbabies Numbers 3 and 4, do NOT like dryer sheets. They want FOOD. This post is adorable. Booya, #noh, song, cool picture 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 When they got back from Costco Mary took her jacket off, took her dress off, and then cried because she was naked. My oldest also had sympathy symptoms when I was pregnant with #2. Toddler with sympathy symptoms. Yeppers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 This post is adorable. Booya, #noh, song, cool picture To heck with adorable. I want TRUE. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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