Another Lynn Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You've said that twice. Do you take it all back? No. Just half since the last time I said it. I vote for Madeline, but perhaps that's not something I should be responding to. I'm trying to appeal to ages 7, 10, 12, and 14, but thanks for the suggestion! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Dd saw where I said that Rusty bunny was bigger than a chihuahua. She questioned that, so poor Rusty got weighed and measured. He's bigger than a chihuahua. :D ETA an errant comma Edited January 4, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'm going to change my name to Slace. Slash is easier to say. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Dd saw where I said that Rusty bunny was bigger than a chihuahua. She questioned that so poor Rusty got weighed and measured. He's bigger than a chihuahua. :D The scientific method at work. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The scientific method at work. :D We passed the true homeschooler test. (I passed the true princess test long ago.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 We passed the true homeschooler test. (I passed the true princess test long ago.) I don't need a test. I think I'm a cartoon character. I need medication. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 This is exactly the kind of recipe that dh likes to make. That's the best kind of recipe! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Dh and I went out for Mexican. Yummy! I take back half the bad things I ever said about him. I still don't know what I'm reading aloud in morning time tomorrow. Bummer. I started The Saturdays (Elizabeth Enright) today. The Melendy Family series was one of my favorites when I was young. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 That's the best kind of recipe! No doubt. He likes to experiment. So he especially likes the challenge of gluten-free baking. Which is great, since I'm gluten-free and I hate to bake. And... he's teaching the next generation of bakers (aka dd11 and dd9)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The cold in my nose still rages. I'm getting tired of sneezing and coughing. Oh, well. Get to go spread it around tomorrow as I'm taking the old cat for her corneal surgery tomorrow. Tonight I'm going to try to relax and not imagine all the things that could possibly go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I gave John his first book without pictures and he said "Is it a Bible?" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 ((Jean)) ((Tex)) ((Critterfixer)) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) The cold is still afflicting us. But we got a decent day of school in today, and I made hamburgers for dinner. We needed something we could taste. ETA: And they were good. Edited January 5, 2016 by Critterfixer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The right way to distribute candy is by age: dd5 gets 5, dd7 gets 7, etc., Mommy gets 40-ish. :) The dc tell me it's not fair. I say that it is very fair -- everyone gets the same as his/her age. What's not fair about that? Of course it's fair. It's the exact distribution method I use. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Why do people keep asking me questions like I know things? This invisibility cloak I received for Christmas isn't working. I'm thinking of returning it. You don't need the invisibility cloak. You need the Duh? cap. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Up at 7 Nap from 2:30-4 Down at 8 They sleep a lot. John's been keeping her up but I think he still needs a nap so I gave them both books. She went straight to sleep with Amelia Bedelia and he read from a Disney story book for a while leaving her alone. He often will only sleep for 20 minutes so I think he's phasing them out, but if he doesn't get a nap it's a total disaster. It's our second day with books. Yes, books at nap time. Nap times transition into quiet times that you will treasure. They don't nap, but will still have a quiet time in their rooms with a book or very quiet activity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I turned in my resume and course proposals on Friday and have an interview tomorrow afternoon. I wonder if the built-in macbook camera works in Adobe Connect? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes, books at nap time. Nap times transition into quiet times that you will treasure. They don't nap, but will still have a quiet time in their rooms with a book or very quiet activity. That's what TWTM said. We don't distribute candy by age. Everyone gets one piece. Sometimes mama needs quiet time and what happens there is nobody's business. I imagine I'll lax more as they get older. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I found some delicious shortbread. I haven't decided if I will eat it or not. #thestruggleisreal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 That's what TWTM said. We don't distribute candy by age. Everyone gets one piece. Sometimes mama needs quiet time and what happens there is nobody's business. I imagine I'll lax more as they get older. I was kidding. Reality is everyone gets a piece. Or something like that. *Quiet time around here involves duct tape. Sometimes ear plugs are still needed.* Boy, am I tired.I'm typing on the computer while I'm relaxing on the sofa with my eyes closed. Dd16 thinks that is amazing. I think I'm rambling. * Starred selection is also just a joke, ya'll. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I was kidding. Reality is everyone gets a piece. Or something like that. *Quiet time around here involves duct tape. Sometimes ear plugs are still needed.* Boy, am I tired.I'm typing on the computer while I'm relaxing on the sofa with my eyes closed. Dd16 thinks that is amazing. I think I'm rambling. * Starred selection is also just a joke, ya'll. Go to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Go to bed. Ima gonna pay a couple of bills online first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Rocky is snoring loudly. All the pets in this house need a CPap except for Rusty bunny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 My left elbow is killing me. I tried to show dh the special move that the chiro does to put it back into place but since I'm not really sure what the chiro does, it didn't do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm going to change my name to Slace. No. And the "h" is perfectly wonderful in Slash. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9IRXIF5Ak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I was kidding. Reality is everyone gets a piece. Or something like that. *Quiet time around here involves duct tape. Sometimes ear plugs are still needed.* Boy, am I tired.I'm typing on the computer while I'm relaxing on the sofa with my eyes closed. Dd16 thinks that is amazing. I think I'm rambling. * Starred selection is also just a joke, ya'll. I'm telling you, EVERY parenting question can be honestly answered, "Duct tape." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9IRXIF5Ak ILOVETHENARWHALSONG!!!!!!! You are so my bestie! :001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 My left elbow is killing me. I tried to show dh the special move that the chiro does to put it back into place but since I'm not really sure what the chiro does, it didn't do much. Yikes - that sounds bad. Is it like nurses elbow? I can fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You don't need the invisibility cloak. You need the Duh? cap. I could have used that one today. Absolutely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yikes - that sounds bad. Is it like nurses elbow? I can fix that. A little different, I think. Instead of the elbow coming out, it's like the forearm and the upper arm get jammed together at the elbow. I actually think he fixed it. It still hurt right after, but I just moved it around to see if I could move better and I can! Woo hoo! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm looking at IEW's U.S. History-based writing. I've never used IEW. This would be for my high schoolers who have already started American History. I feel like I need to add more output to the class. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Dh broke his hip muscle while doing squats and called for a kid to help him stand up and then asked me what to do and should he ice it. I was all, "Stop exercising before you kill yourself!" which I don't think was the response he was looking for. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm looking at IEW's U.S. History-based writing. I've never used IEW. This would be for my high schoolers who have already started American History. I feel like I need to add more output to the class. Any thoughts? None, not a one. So sorry. Hope someone with thoughts will happen along soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 None, not a one. So sorry. Hope someone with thoughts will happen along soon. :lol: Is it likely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 :lol: Is it likely? Not lookin' good. Pretty specific question. Try casting a wider net. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Not lookin' good. Pretty specific question. Try casting a wider net. :laugh: You mean on the big board? With people that I've never met? Oh, wait. I've never met y'all either. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You mean on the big board? With people that I've never met? Oh, wait. I've never met y'all either. ;) Perish the thought! Don't make unnecessary journeys!!! I meant to ask a broader question of the people here. You know, where it's safe. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 It turns out that Lynn knows some stuff so you might be in luck. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/576677-so-whos-planning-for-next-year-middle-school/page-2?hl=%2Biew+%2Bhistory+%2Bwriting&do=findComment&comment=6727702 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Perish the thought! Don't make unnecessary journeys!!! I meant to ask a broader question of the people here. You know, where it's safe. Too late. I already asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Too late. I already asked. :confused1: Quick, edit the title to say "Ignore this thread!". All will be well then. :lol: :leaving: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 :confused1: Quick, edit the title to say "Ignore this thread!". All will be well then. :lol: :leaving: :lol: I literally laughed out loud at this. So then I had to explain the whole thing to dh and ds15 . Dh is starting to figure out that homeschoolers are crazy. He hasn't been paying attention. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Junie, I've bookmarked IEW's U.S. History-based writing for future consideration. It doesn't help you at all. But if you get it and use it, it will help me decide for later. So I have a vested interest in you buying and trying this curriculum. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Dh is killing himself with exercise in the living room. I've already placed dibs on his stuff. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I've decided Artistic Pursuits is too expensive. Spanish for Children ain't cheap, either. #cheaphomeschooler #outsourcedclassesareexpensive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Dh broke his hip muscle while doing squats and called for ds13 to help him stand up and then asked me what to do and should he ice it. I was all, "Stop exercising before you kill yourself!" which I don't think was the response he was looking for. Dh is killing himself with exercise in the living room. I've already placed dibs on his stuff. I think I like Jean's approach better. :lol: :lol: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Dh is killing himself with exercise in the living room. I've already placed dibs on his stuff. Does he have anything I want? I'd like some dibs, too. ETA: Best booya(h) ever when I tried to get Jean's not quite dead dh's stuff. :leaving: Edited January 5, 2016 by texasmama 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I've decided Artistic Pursuits is too expensive. Spanish for Children ain't cheap, either. #cheaphomeschooler #outsourcedclassesareexpensive If I ever get through all of the book of AP I have, I'll send it to you. Your dd might be in high school by then, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 If I ever get through all of the book of AP I have, I'll send it to you. Your dd might be in high school by then, though. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I've decided Artistic Pursuits is too expensive. Spanish for Children ain't cheap, either. #cheaphomeschooler #outsourcedclassesareexpensive I'm hoping to use AP, but multiple children makes it a better investment. So You Really Want To Learn Spanish is less expensive and has better reviews. It's a good thing there's not a thread about young homeschoolers putting their feet in their mouths or this post would be awkward. #sorrynotsorry 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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