Susan in TN Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Wow. It's been an hour between posts. Wait until Ellie finds out. We are mesmerized by Gordon's steaks. Mmmmmmm. How'd yours turn out, Slache? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We are mesmerized by Gordon's steaks. Mmmmmmm. How'd yours turn out, Slache? No. Just no. Steaks deserve direct flame. Or eat something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Strangely, after watching Ramsey, I started smelling steak. But we don't have any... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So, I get to Awana tonight, check my baby in to Cubbies and ask the gal, "when am I signed up to bring snacks?" And she looks at them list and says, "uhhh, tonight " and I start to say,"but I didn't get my reminder call...." And then I remember that we changed telephone # and e-mail address and forgot to tell them. This is why I always have a big box of fruit snacks and/or granola bars from Costco on hand. And why I'm glad Awana is 5 minutes away from my house. And why I'm glad I have an understanding and accommodating Dh. Phew. Crisis averted. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We are mesmerized by Gordon's steaks. Mmmmmmm. How'd yours turn out, Slache? Twas super nummers! The kids devoured it. So, I get to Awana tonight, check my baby in to Cubbies and ask the gal, "when am I signed up to bring snacks?" And she looks at them list and says, "uhhh, tonight " and I start to say,"but I didn't get my reminder call...." And then I remember that we changed telephone # and e-mail address and forgot to tell them. This is why I always have a big box of fruit snacks and/or granola bars from Costco on hand. And why I'm glad Awana is 5 minutes away from my house. And why I'm glad I have an understanding and accommodating Dh. Phew. Crisis averted. Noice save! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Well, I liked the Paleo chicken meatloaf. Dh said it was one of those things where he prayed his "Thank you Lord for this food I'm supposed to eat" prayer. Hmph! :glare: It's ok. He can just douse it in ketchup (or the Filipino equivalent - Mang Tomas' All Purpose Sauce). Edited January 21, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It's been over two hours since anyone posted. People are not taking this thread seriously. :hat: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think someone emptied a jar of Italian seasoning into my diaper bag. :ohmy: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good Thursday Morning! The day before the real snow is expected. Want to compare estimates? 6 - 11 inches? 10-20 inches? I think I've heard both. Krissi, :grouphug: . And Jean, Ikslo, - wow, great replies! I can never come up with the right thing in the moment or even an hour afterwards. The next day - maybe. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Good morning, ITT. We have another "snow day". There's barely a dusting of snow, but we had freezing drizzle all night. The roads are nasty. :/ So, I get another day at home! Woohoo! Also, this is how I feel about today. Granted, I get to stay home, but I got the call at 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. eta a bigger picture. the other was too small. Edited January 21, 2016 by Southern Ivy 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mary, I have always hated the half empty / half full thing - that is the perfect response! I love it!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We were expecting a little snow overnight and got nothing. We may get an ice storm tomorrow, though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We got a little snow overnight. I need to check roads because I have training an hour away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Morning! We are expecting rain today and maybe a thin sprinkle of snow tomorrow. The kids had fun yesterday playing in the icey slush, poor things. I'm sure we'll get a decent snow at some point. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We were expecting a little snow overnight and got nothing. We may get an ice storm tomorrow, though. The larger city east of us had a 30% chance of snow. They ended up with at least 2 inches. We got a dusting. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ugg. Dd just got up. Looks like she has pink eye, so we'll be going to the dr. It's only 2 blocks away, so surely I can get there easily. At least it's a snow day and I don't have to use a sick day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good Morning! I woke with a headache, but it's better. We were in the 1-3 inch range; It is now 3-6 inches. Some areas are expecting 2 foot! Wow! I hope everyone stays safe. Susan, are you getting any snow? Ikslo, I have no advice. But I think testing would be a good idea just so you would know and have peace of mind on the matter. Does he reverse letters/words when reading? Like was to saw? Or is it just when he writes? I noticed this week, in spelling, little dd wrote "pruple" for purple and "trutle" for turtle. I reminded her to sound the word she had written, and she saw her mistakes. I think she probably just got in a hurry, but I will keep it in mind. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good Morning, ladies! I was wondering how you all in the path of that storm are doing. Don't take unnecessary risks. Don't drive on treacherous roads! Good morning, ITT. We have another "snow day". There's barely a dusting of snow, but we had freezing drizzle all night. The roads are nasty. :/ So, I get another day at home! Woohoo! Also, this is how I feel about today. Granted, I get to stay home, but I got the call at 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. eta a bigger picture. the other was too small. Mary, I love this! I want to frame it and hang it in my kitchen! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Roads are clear, so gonna head out in about 10 minutes. Boring, boring training. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good morning. I am seeing dh off to work and then I get to go back to bed. It's unseasonably warm here. But wet. And dank. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) I am among the living. Yesterday, I kinda wondered. Or I was so sick I didn't care if I slipped into the next life. I woke up at 7 am with this: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorders/types-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo I've never had it before, and I cannot recommend it unless you love horrible vertigo, nystagmus, and vomiting. However, I took a phenergan, slept all day, and was mostly okay when I woke up. I consulted my on call doctor, Jean, and had dh weigh in, as well. My amazing kid took over completely, making meals for the kids and doing school with his younger sibling. I didn't ask him to do anything. I just woke the boys, told them I was horribly sick, and went back to bed. He took over from there. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I am alive. Crazy people are still crazy-making. It's a Netflix/laundry/bare basics school day here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So, I get to Awana tonight, check my baby in to Cubbies and ask the gal, "when am I signed up to bring snacks?" And she looks at them list and says, "uhhh, tonight " and I start to say,"but I didn't get my reminder call...." And then I remember that we changed telephone # and e-mail address and forgot to tell them. This is why I always have a big box of fruit snacks and/or granola bars from Costco on hand. And why I'm glad Awana is 5 minutes away from my house. And why I'm glad I have an understanding and accommodating Dh. Phew. Crisis averted. You have a Cubbie! :001_wub: DD is a student leader for Cubbies; it's her favorite day of the week! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Since we are discussing weather, there is slush falling from the sky here. Bleh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I am among the living. Yesterday, I kinda wondered. Or I was so sick I didn't care if I slipped into the next life. I woke up at 7 am with this: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorders/types-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo I've never had it before, and I cannot recommend it unless you love horrible vertigo, nystagmus, and vomiting. However, I took a phenergan, slept all day, and was mostly okay when I woke up. I consulted my on call doctor, Jean, and had dh weigh in, as well. My amazing ds13 took over completely, making meals for the kids and doing school with little dd. I didn't ask him to do anything. I just woke the boys, told them I was horribly sick, and went back to bed. He took over from there. :grouphug: I'm glad your feeling better. And three cheers for your ds. :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: It is wonderful to know that someone is there to step in when we need help. Dd16 does that here. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I am among the living. Yesterday, I kinda wondered. Or I was so sick I didn't care if I slipped into the next life. I woke up at 7 am with this: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorders/types-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo I've never had it before, and I cannot recommend it unless you love horrible vertigo, nystagmus, and vomiting. However, I took a phenergan, slept all day, and was mostly okay when I woke up. I consulted my on call doctor, Jean, and had dh weigh in, as well. My amazing ds13 took over completely, making meals for the kids and doing school with little dd. I didn't ask him to do anything. I just woke the boys, told them I was horribly sick, and went back to bed. He took over from there. Oh, you poor thing! I have that, but not to the extent you do. I just feel like I've just gotten off one of those carnival rides that spin you around and make you go upside down. Sometimes it's worse than others. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Since we are discussing weather, there is slush falling from the sky here. Bleh. It's just foggy here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ikslo, I have no advice. But I think testing would be a good idea just so you would know and have peace of mind on the matter. Does he reverse letters/words when reading? Like was to saw? Or is it just when he writes? Just when he writes. I think I am going to talk to DH about possible starting with CODV vision screening and go from there. I noticed this week, in spelling, little dd wrote "pruple" for purple and "trutle" for turtle. I reminded her to sound the word she had written, and she saw her mistakes. I think she probably just got in a hurry, but I will keep it in mind. Can she spell it correctly out loud? (DS does. It's like he sees it correctly in his head, but there is a disconnect from the brain to the paper.) Does she only catch it when you ask her to double check or can she catch it on her own? (DS writes so slowly, I think he's just thinking about every letter to catch it himself before he gets it "wrong." But then if he is tired or hurrying, he does not catch it. Can be staring right at it, and still sees it correctly in his head. Other times, he notices right away.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It's just foggy here! Oh, I so don't miss that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Susan, are you getting any snow? We've got nuttin. Too warm. Just wet and soggy. It should hit 40* or so this afternoon and then gradually fall from there. Looks like it might start snowing tomorrow afternoon, though! :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 ((((Tex)))). That's terrible! So glad you are feeling better. Yay for ds! He's amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (((Tex))) Seriously, awful stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just when he writes. I think I am going to talk to DH about possible starting with CODV vision screening and go from there. Can she spell it correctly out loud? (DS does. It's like he sees it correctly in his head, but there is a disconnect from the brain to the paper.) Does she only catch it when you ask her to double check or can she catch it on her own? (DS writes so slowly, I think he's just thinking about every letter to catch it himself before he gets it "wrong." But then if he is tired or hurrying, he does not catch it. Can be staring right at it, and still sees it correctly in his head. Other times, he notices right away.) Yes, she spells words correctly orally. And she doesn't catch it (writing/spelling) unless I point it out. She also reverses b and d quite frequently and I have to remind her to make them the correct way. Little ds does this some, but she does it more frequently. I am not familiar at all with the vision screening, but that seems like a good plan. Especially since it is when writing and not reading. I hope that will give you some answers. He sounds like an extremely bright and intelligent boy, and no doubt it is stressing to him when writing. I hope you find some answers and please keep us updated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 A hot pan with no eggs in it does nothing. There is your proverb for the day. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 A hot pan with no eggs in it does nothing. There is your proverb for the day. Sounds like something from a Bob Marley song! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ds says that I can't use dank as a descriptor anymore because it has been appropriated by the marijuana culture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ds says that I can't use dank as a descriptor anymore because it has been appropriated by the marijuana culture. Ds does not know whereof he speaks. There are far more people who do NOT know that than there are people who do. Don't give it up. Hmph. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We put sensory kid through COVD therapy--but it was for convergence insufficiency. Many of his dyslexia-like issues went away after therapy. There are different schools of thought on what dyslexia is. In ds's case, there seems to be some orthographic processing issues, some auditory processing issues, and some visual motor issues....but not dyslexia. What I'm trying to say is, it might help, it might not. I'd get a CTOPP test and some other educational testing done as well as part of the mix. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So, I get to Awana tonight, check my baby in to Cubbies and ask the gal, "when am I signed up to bring snacks?" And she looks at them list and says, "uhhh, tonight " and I start to say,"but I didn't get my reminder call...." And then I remember that we changed telephone # and e-mail address and forgot to tell them. This is why I always have a big box of fruit snacks and/or granola bars from Costco on hand. And why I'm glad Awana is 5 minutes away from my house. And why I'm glad I have an understanding and accommodating Dh. Phew. Crisis averted. This is our first year in a long time that we don't have a Cubbie. Six kids, 2 years apart = 12 straight years of Cubbies. My all time favorite Bible verses from this age: "While we were yet dinners, Christ died for us." -- dd9 and "Children, obey your parents in the Lord for Mrs. White." -- dd5 I am among the living. Yesterday, I kinda wondered. Or I was so sick I didn't care if I slipped into the next life. I woke up at 7 am with this: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorders/types-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo I've never had it before, and I cannot recommend it unless you love horrible vertigo, nystagmus, and vomiting. However, I took a phenergan, slept all day, and was mostly okay when I woke up. I consulted my on call doctor, Jean, and had dh weigh in, as well. My amazing ds13 took over completely, making meals for the kids and doing school with little dd. I didn't ask him to do anything. I just woke the boys, told them I was horribly sick, and went back to bed. He took over from there. :grouphug: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I made it to training alive. The first few miles were terrible; the rest of the trip was dry. My car only goes to 65 mph, but the speed limit is 75. My car shook a lot of the way and would periodically decelerate, and it wasn't even going uphill. The gps sent me to SE instead of NE, so I had to reprogram to get where I was supposed to be. An hour drive took me almost 1.5 hours. It was very stressful. When I arrived, they were still introducing themselves, but I had them pass me until I could destress and speak. Funny enough, I've been to this building for trainings before, but I realized today that I've never actually driven here myself. I've carpooled once, and had a couple of times that I took the train and someone from the organization picked me up from the station and brought me. No wonder I was shaking when I finally got here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Oh, you poor thing! I have that, but not to the extent you do. I just feel like I've just gotten off one of those carnival rides that spin you around and make you go upside down. Sometimes it's worse than others. I'm so sorry you have this, too! I've had very minor episodes lately, but this was beyond anything I've ever experienced. I was so grateful to wake up and feel better. I still have mild vertigo, but I can manage it. I cannot imagine living this way for days or weeks on end. I have so much empathy for anyone who suffers with that. I made a list of four phone calls I need to make and made two of them today. One went well, and the other did not. <insert Chevy Chase rant> #bankofamericasucks #allbankssuck #isaidsuck 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Friends, do you recall the young lady with the softball sized growth on her ovary? Her mom called me yesterday right after I became functional to tell me it was malignant. :( She is 19 with some sort of ovarian cancer. Her mother was so distraught that I didn't get much information beyond the cancer dx. How shocking! She is so young. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Tex--my aunt does a series of exercises every morning that her physical therapist gave her. She says she hasn't had an episode since, fwiw. I will pray for Hannah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ds says that I can't use dank as a descriptor anymore because it has been appropriated by the marijuana culture.1) I did not know that2)"dank" is a good word 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So sorry to hear about Hannah. :( We will pray. Medical appointments are stressful in the best of times. It is very kind of you to help her family. When my mom was very ill, I was thankful when my brother could come to appointments with us. Sometimes an extra ear can help hear things we would otherwise miss. Hugs to you all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Friends, do you recall the young lady with the softball sized growth on her ovary? Her mom called me yesterday right after I became functional to tell me it was malignant. :( She is 19 with some sort of ovarian cancer. Her mother was so distraught that I didn't get much information beyond the cancer dx. How shocking! She is so young. I offered to attend the oncologist appointments with her and take notes. Neither parent is medically-savvy and both are beside themselves. The young lady seems to have a positive outlook. If you are the praying type, please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Hannah. Such a lot for a young person to experience, and her fertility is now in question depending on treatment. What a terrifying diagnosis; poor Hannah! I will include her in my prayers, Tex. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) I like the word conundrum. I like the way it sounds for some reason. Wow!!!! A BOOYA about my favorite word. Edited January 21, 2016 by Openhearted 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Tex, I am sorry to hear about Hannah. We will pray. I had my first encounters with vertigo for a few weeks this summer after falling on my head. Fortunately, it was the kind that eventually corrected itself and I am happy to not have to deal with it any more! Tex, I think the nausea aspect would for sure do me in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Tex, that is terrible! I'm praying for Hannah. You are so good to go with them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Friends, do you recall the young lady with the softball sized growth on her ovary? Her mom called me yesterday right after I became functional to tell me it was malignant. :( She is 19 with some sort of ovarian cancer. Her mother was so distraught that I didn't get much information beyond the cancer dx. How shocking! She is so young. I offered to attend the oncologist appointments with her and take notes. Neither parent is medically-savvy and both are beside themselves. The young lady seems to have a positive outlook. If you are the praying type, please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Hannah. Such a lot for a young person to experience, and her fertility is now in question depending on treatment. Oh my. This is heartbreaking. Praying for her and her parents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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