Southern Ivy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just drove back from "the big city". I had to find a new pair of jeans. But, as I was driving, my low beams suddenly went out, so I had to drive home with my brights on. Surprisingly, during the hour drive, not one person flashed me about my high beams being on. Also, today, while we were running errands, dd asked me if I could "always just stay home with me". I told her that I would for 2 weeks, but then I had to go back to work. I asked her, "Don't you want to go back to school and do school stuff?" She replied, "I fink maybe we just do the 'stool stuffs' at home wif you and me."Let's hope she's as willing to do "school stuff" at home in the next 2 years. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I am drinking a nice cup of hot herbal tea and am listening to Libera. Oh my gosh I love them! They need to come stay with me. I'll keep them stocked with pizza and cookies if they'll just sing for me all day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just drove back from "the big city". I had to find a new pair of jeans. But, as I was driving, my low beams suddenly went out, so I had to drive home with my brights on. Surprisingly, during the hour drive, not one person flashed me about my high beams being on. Also, today, while we were running errands, dd asked me if I could "always just stay home with me". I told her that I would for 2 weeks, but then I had to go back to work. I asked her, "Don't you want to go back to school and do school stuff?" She replied, "I fink maybe we just do the 'stool stuffs' at home wif you and me." Let's hope she's as willing to do "school stuff" at home in the next 2 years. Gymnast has been saying this since I started work. She wants to homeschool. She knows I homeschooled dd16, and am doing so now, and she has absolutely no desire to do kindergarten in school next year. She breaks down in tears at the thought of going to kindergarten. Of course, it's irrational, I don't speak badly of any of the teachers and she knows the K teachers. But, yeah. This is one of the reasons I'm looking to work from home again next year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I am drinking a nice cup of hot herbal tea and am listening to Libera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmm26EMuhzw Must. Find. My. Enya. That was Awesome Sauce! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 First three CDs were Enya, but not Orinoco Flow. Had to search for that one. I'm happy now. Thanks, Jean! How did you know that was what I needed right now?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Libera has lots of songs and concerts on YouTube. Just sayin'. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Gymnast has been saying this since I started work. She wants to homeschool. She knows I homeschooled dd16, and am doing so now, and she has absolutely no desire to do kindergarten in school next year. She breaks down in tears at the thought of going to kindergarten. Of course, it's irrational, I don't speak badly of any of the teachers and she knows the K teachers. But, yeah. This is one of the reasons I'm looking to work from home again next year. Same here, none of mine want to stop homeschooling but they have asked almost daily for the last 3 years for me to just stay home with them. It's not an option, I wish it was. I miss being home with them, but I like being able to provide for them. Youngest has had the hardest time, she cries often about how much I work 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Been gone most of the day. I think I'm mostly caught up. Spent five hours chatting with a friend. We are big chatters. Dh is very allergic to poison ivy. Yes, it spreads. He needs prednisone every time. Our property is full of it. Heavily treed. I turned 30 six days after leaving my first marriage, moving from MD to TX with an 18 month old. I was carless, jobless, and homeless, staying with my BFF. That's about what I have to add. Susan, I hope your packing was successful. Duckie, my money is not on poison ivy, mostly because of the shape. Take Benadryl and put hydrocortisone on it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Gymnast has been saying this since I started work. She wants to homeschool. She knows I homeschooled dd16, and am doing so now, and she has absolutely no desire to do kindergarten in school next year. She breaks down in tears at the thought of going to kindergarten. Of course, it's irrational, I don't speak badly of any of the teachers and she knows the K teachers. But, yeah. This is one of the reasons I'm looking to work from home again next year. Poor Gymnast. Any idea why she breaks down about it? Just fear of the unknown? I can't wait to bring dd home. We have always planned for me to be a SAHM, but dd came 3 years too early according to our plan. haha Best whoopsie ever, but it did put a kink in our plans. I love the school she's at and I know she enjoys her friends, but she is always so ready to come home at the end of the day. She is my true-blue introvert. She has been home for 5 days without going anywhere and today, the 6th day, she was not happy that we had errands. Each stop we made, she was asking if we could go home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 And (((hugs))) Brandy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Same here, none of mine want to stop homeschooling but they have asked almost daily for the last 3 years for me to just stay home with them. It's not an option, I wish it was. I miss being home with them, but I like being able to provide for them. Youngest has had the hardest time, she cries often about how much I work It's a hard balance; even more so when you're a single mom. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Good luck! Can you send some my way? I forgot to make cookies for the librarian and security guard at the library. (Library is at a art school, so the security guard is for the school, not the library, but she's super nice just like our librarian.) I think I am going to resort to scratch tickets, LOL. Certainly. I have some chocolate crinkles left over. They're pretty yummy. I put crushed up Andes peppermint stuff in them, so they're extra good! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Same here, none of mine want to stop homeschooling but they have asked almost daily for the last 3 years for me to just stay home with them. It's not an option, I wish it was. I miss being home with them, but I like being able to provide for them. Youngest has had the hardest time, she cries often about how much I work (((Brandy))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Brandy, you make my vent look like a veritable dream. I'm sorry. WHOA. A booyah! I am sorry to have missed it. I was on a phone! So the new page didn't come up as a new page because the settings are different. BOOOOOOYAHHHHHHHHHHH! Booyah, to a real great. I need this today. Bruce Lee was very wise beyond his years. A Bruce Lee booyah! I had a huge crush on Bruce Lee as a teen. Then much much later I married dh, who when he was younger was at times mistaken for Bruce Lee (or at least a relative). Squeee! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Poor Gymnast. Any idea why she breaks down about it? Just fear of the unknown? She's had anxiety issues. Why am I still awake?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I am awake. I wish I wasn't. I am not going to say good morning yet because I hope to go back to sleep. Guess what? The coffee pot just started..............So I guess it is time for: Good Morning! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm also awake and I wish I wasn't. Waiting on my water to boil for coffee. I love my French Press, but sometimes it takes too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Morning Y'all! We are packing up. Well, I am running around "shutting down the house" and getting the pets set up for the pet sitter. Dh is arranging the van. Insert look of concern. I will try to check in on occasion over the next few days depending on how the mi-fi is working. Have a great day! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Have a great trip, Susan! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Safe travels, Susan. I'll be packing up later and then we're heading to dh's family Christmas. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Safe travels, Susan. I'll be packing up later and then we're heading to dh's family Christmas. Well, then wishing you a great trip and save travels as well! Edited December 22, 2015 by ikslo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Safe travels Susan and Southern Ivy. Check in as you can. Be careful and have fun. (Gosh, this is what I would say to my children, and as with them, it is meant with love :wub:) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Good Morning! Susan, hope your trip goes smoothly! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Safe travels and a smooth trip to Southern Ivy too! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I need to go to the grocery for food and stocking stuffers. I meant to go EARLY this morning when there would be few people out. But I slept in. Bummer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Tex was here. May everyone have safe and easy travels and peaceful and relaxing visits with family. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm laying in bed miserable and pukey while Matt is cleaning the kitchen, vacuuming, and parenting. "Do you love me?" "Very much." "Because I'm useless." "Only for the next several months." "I plan on being useless for about 3 months after birth." "That's why I didn't give an exact number." He's a keeper, Slasharella. :001_wub: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 For those celebrating Christmas..... Happy Preantepenultimate* Day! My children have declared it Game Day. They've been up since before me, making up games and setting up the house for a party. Hearts are hanging from the oven door. homemade gifts are under the tree, and everyone is cooperating so nicely. I will enjoy it while it lasts. Then cook, and bake, for today is about cooking and baking. Then go out after bedtime to do some last minute Target/ACMoore shopping. May your day be stress-free and joy-filled, with no owies and lots of thanksgiving topped off with cookies. *I've been dying to use that word and realized this morning that I have a context in which to use it. Go me. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I would just like everyone to know that there are 60, yes 60 mate-less socks on my bed right now. I am appalled. That is all! Edited December 22, 2015 by KrissiK 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I would just like everyone to know that there are 60, yes 60 mate-less socks on my bed right now. I am appalled. That is all! Proof that sock gremlins are for reals. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Renai was here. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I would just like everyone to know that there are 60, yes 60 mate-less socks on my bed right now. I am appalled. That is all! It's like a singles party. Maybe they will find new love! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I have liquid coming out of my ears. I don't know if it's a sick thing or a pregnancy thing or my brain is melting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I have liquid coming out of my ears. I don't know if it's a sick thing or a pregnancy thing or my brain is melting. Ear ache, too? Could be a burst eardrum from an ear infection. I've had ear infections with no pain...and quite a few with major pain. Although not since college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Ear ache, too? Could be a burst eardrum from an ear infection. I've had ear infections with no pain...and quite a few with major pain. Although not since college. Yes. It's in both ears. Is that likely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm really horrified by the ear thing. The only time I experienced this was when my ds had burst an eardrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yes. It's in both ears. Is that likely? Yes. You should see your doctor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 DS had a double ear infection when he was a toddler that I did not realize until fluid started coming out of his ear. He never cried or complained or pulled at his ear. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yes. You should see your doctor. But I don't want to! I get it a lot. It always goes away. Sorry Tex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 But I don't want to! I get it a lot. It always goes away. Sorry Tex! Except that if you have recurring ear infections that you let go untreated you may end up with hearing loss later in life (but sooner than normal). I wouldn't mess with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I agree. Deaf is no good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Grumble grumble. Fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 But I don't want to! Don't make me come over there, young lady! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Grumble grumble. Fine. That's better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 We watched Star Wars IV and V yesterday and VI today with the younger ones (I think they've seen most, but maybe it's been a while.) It's been fun to re-watch them. Tonight and tomorrow we will get around to I, II, and III. They have never seen III because dark! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I think it's water from the netipot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Jean, how are you feeling today? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I think it's water from the netipot. You couldn't pay me to use one of those. ETA: That would be a "no way, no, how" BOOYAH! Edited December 22, 2015 by ikslo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I think it's water from the netipot. Then don't worry about it. Water comes out in spurts at times. (I use one on the advice of my ENT) Edited December 22, 2015 by Jean in Newcastle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Jean, how are you feeling today? Stupid human vectors. I have ear pain and throat pain all on my right side. But it's not so bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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