Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm so glad I got that trundle. I still do my weekly make the nursery absolutely perfect because it's easier for them to keep up on it routine, but they clean their rooms themselves again. I'm thinking of witching prenantal vitamins because I'm still. so. tired. Opinions? Everyone share a good tip. Mine: If you allow 30 minutes to get ready in the morning create a 30 minute playlist. People will get used to keeping up with the music and you'll never leave late. I brush my teeth to "It's My Life." 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I have managed to make my profession work with my desire to stay home and educate my boys. It wasn't easy. But most things worth doing are not easy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I got some likes back! :hurray: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I sometimes wonder if my own fantasy writing contains too many dark elements to be marketable. Sometimes I find it difficult to write some of the nastier elements in the backstory that don't show up in the actual story itself. My main character can be and has been very cruel, and his work is dark and disturbing. Then I read History of the Renaissance World and our own human backstory is far more bloody and disturbing than I could ever invent. :glare: We are a deeply unpleasant species. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Preach it, critter fixer. Because, seriously, every time I hear that our world is going to hell in a hand basket, I think about all of the history I've read and I think, "eh, we've got it pretty good." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I have managed to make my profession work with my desire to stay home and educate my boys. It wasn't easy. But most things worth doing are not easy. And I married a man who works second shift. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 What is your chosen profession? I'm thinking lawyer, but maybe I'm mistaken. I quit teaching when ds15 was born. I think that it would have been really difficult to do both, although many people do accomplish this. I wish I knew the secret to doing both successfully. I feel like my mom did it, but I also just remember when we were older students. I find it incredibly hard to give both 100%. If one gets 100%, the other gets nothing; but, I feel guilty give 50% to both. It's hard (as I'm sure it's hard for all working moms). I think I would recommend something in which you were not vitally important to the success of whatever. For instance, a classroom without a teacher can be a disaster. Substitutes often do not get the job done. A physician cannot just find a replacement if her own child is sick and she has to stay home. This is the hardest part. If I stay home to be a mom and take care of my sick child, I feel like I'm neglecting my class. It's even worse when it's a prolonged illness. You can only give dummy-proof. Flexible schedules such as those who work in an office and can telework might be better for moms. A job where you are given sick days is obviously beneficial, but only if the office/whatever won't fall apart if you don't go in. If anybody is looking on a fantastic read for why we need fairy tales (including the dark kind) read the essay On Fairy Stories by J.R.R Tolkien. I need to find this. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Answering above the quote because it got smashed into the next quote. I don't recall anyone ever telling me a thing about the occult or ouija boards. My parents were naive in every way possible so anything I knew, I had to figure out on my own. I thought it was a funky game. Nope. Not a game. I was a rule breaker so it is possible I would have messed around with it even with the information, but I truly did not know. I grew up doing all sorts of occulty stuff and even *I* knew not to do that. Bad Tex! I can't believe they sell those in game sections at stores. So sad. If anybody is looking on a fantastic read for why we need fairy tales (including the dark kind) read the essay On Fairy Stories by J.R.R Tolkien. I am 100% all in regarding the fairy tales are important issue. We read Grimm's, too. Fabulous stuff. I'm speaking on a panel at church tonight to young women about preparing for and balancing a career and motherhood. My church encourages mothers to be home with their children but acknowledges it's not always a financial possibility as disability, death, or the economic realities of life happen... Anyway, I'm curious---knowing what I know now as an adult about my chosen profession, it's not motherhood friendly. Is/was your choice? What would you recommend instead? I am in a very flexible, motherhood-friendly career. It is also low-paying so there's that. However, I've done all sorts of things part-time or contract since becoming a mother. I would recommend dental hygiene, sonographer, nursing, and other allied health/health careers. Also, Starbucks and many banks offer benefits including health insurance to part time employees. These require no college or special training. I think women should also look into careers such as electrician, plumbing, and home inspection. Some homeowners might prefer a woman in their homes doing this work. I find that a lot of people want their food predigested for them....the clear lines between good and evil drawn already before them. I agree Mary, life is much messier than that. I don't mind the shades of grey, or even my children reading about evil within a storyline. The reality is that we are all beams of light in a fallen world with Satan and his dark spirits trying to make us go to the dark side. In the words of Gandalf: "Some believe that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I've found. I found that it is the small things. Every day deeds by ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay." I almost universally live in the gray areas. I am the very opposite of black and white. So yes, I think things are very complex and difficult to parse out. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 We aren't enjoying Sonlight 5/4. :( I'm thinking of placing an order for FIAR vol. I on the 15th. If we like it I can carry it through kindergarten and not worry about adding anything. It seems like high input/low output which is what he needs. Answering above the quote because it got smashed into the next quote. I grew up typical, safe, mainstream Southern Baptist. I don't recall anyone ever telling me a thing about the occult or ouija boards. My parents were naive in every way possible so anything I knew, I had to figure out on my own. I thought it was a funky game. Nope. Not a game. I was a rule breaker so it is possible I would have messed around with it even with the information, but I truly did not know. I don't know why my neighbor had a ouija board. He was/is Christian. (still in touch with him on FB) Yep. That's very common. I don't understand why. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm speaking on a panel at church tonight to young women about preparing for and balancing a career and motherhood. My church encourages mothers to be home with their children but acknowledges it's not always a financial possibility as disability, death, or the economic realities of life happen... Anyway, I'm curious---knowing what I know now as an adult about my chosen profession, it's not motherhood friendly. Is/was your choice? What would you recommend instead? Teaching is fairly motherhood friendly. You can have summers off. Your schedule tends to mirror your own kids esp. if they are in the same district. Working at an engineering firm was not too motherhood friendly. Neither was working in the corporate offices of a bank. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Teaching is fairly motherhood friendly. You can have summers off. Your schedule tends to mirror your own kids esp. if they are in the same district. Working at an engineering firm was not too motherhood friendly. Neither was working in the corporate offices of a bank. Except for professional development days. Then, you're left scrambling for a babysitter. :/ This is a big reason why I'm not putting dd into the public preschool. With her current preschool, I have my babysitter built in for those days when kids are out and teachers aren't. Otherwise, it's probably one of the easiest to accommodate motherhood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It is after 10 am and dd is not up yet. I told her last night that she could stay in bed as long as she wanted today. She was feeling very poorly when she went to bed and I am afraid that she is getting the flu. Or maybe she was just over tired. Either way, sleep is good for her. Don't tell her but I kind of like the silence around here this morning too! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) How in the world did I double that up? Except that a moment ago I wasn't able to log on for a few anxious seconds so maybe there was a board glitch. Edited February 2, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Teaching is fairly motherhood friendly. You can have summers off. Your schedule tends to mirror your own kids esp. if they are in the same district. Working at an engineering firm was not too motherhood friendly. Neither was working in the corporate offices of a bank. I am a teacher by profession. I've only taught in Christian schools, though. With all that's going on in education, I would not recommend teaching as a profession. I suppose it would work well with child-rearing, but.... if I had to do it again, I wouldn't choose teaching. I would just take time off if at all possible and go back to work when the kids were grown or at least able to fend for themselves better. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm thinking of witching prenantal vitamins because I'm still. so. tired. Opinions? ::wonders how one "witches" prenatal vitamins.:: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 She's alive! Dd, that is. She seems fine this morning so I guess she was just plumb worn out. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 ::wonders how one "witches" prenatal vitamins.::With a cauldron. Duh. :hat: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 To get Rainbow Light vitamins to work, one must expose them to Rainbow Light? Slache, if you are eating well, exercising, and are still exhausted I would make sure that you aren't anemic. Some people say that they feel a huge energy surge by switching to a premium vitamin like Rainbow Light, but I only recommend the additional expense in a few circumstances. Are you still puking every day? How much food are you actually keeping in? Are you still low carbing things? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The Sonlight PK program looks very similar to the Sonlight PK I did a decade ago. What's not working for you? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Anemia - Absolutely not. And believe me I've tried. My blood tests were fabulous. I was complemented by both the nurse on the phone and the doctor at my next visit. Rainbow Light - Thanks. Food - Good question! I usually throw up one to two times a day. I think I'm keeping enough down, but the quality is questionable. I have a much easier time with a bagel than eggs and an apple. I'm actually eating goldfish at the moment. Sonlight - We adored 3/4 but are not enjoying most of the books from 4/5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I am a teacher by profession. I've only taught in Christian schools, though. With all that's going on in education, I would not recommend teaching as a profession. I suppose it would work well with child-rearing, but.... if I had to do it again, I wouldn't choose teaching. I would just take time off if at all possible and go back to work when the kids were grown or at least able to fend for themselves better. I wouldn't either. I just recently read an article about introverted teachers burning out more quickly than extrovert teachers and a lot of it is due to the changes in the profession. I never thought of it, but my constant "ON" time at school is a huge hindrance to my success as a mother/wife. By the time I get home, I just need ME time and that doesn't happen with a 3 year old. I've dabbled with some other career choices, but I'm not ready to give up my summers right now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Critterfixer has liked every post on this page. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Critterfixer is a likeaholic. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I'm trying to find the like limit. Or maybe I'm just in a good mood. Sometimes I am, you know. It's rare, but it happens. Edited February 2, 2016 by Critterfixer 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm trying to find the like limit. Or maybe I'm just in a good mood. Sometimes I am, you know. It's rare, but it happens. You get 50 likes within a 24 hour period. That does not mean you get 50 likes a day, but 50 likes in a 24 hour period. If you have not used any likes in the past 24 hours you will have 50 likes from now until 11:26 tomorrow. If you have run out of likes you will get another one 24 hours from your 50th like ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Es seguramente mi elefante. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Critterfixer is a likeaholic. I'm sure I'll be back to my grouchy, un-liking self in no time at all. :001_smile: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I just told my students to get a book and read. I told them I needed a time out from them. They were being incredibly rude and disrespectful. I like having time outs. :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Slache--do you feel really good on a low carb diet when you are non-preggo? I wonder if your body is just on a bad carb cycle. I threw up through my whole last pregnancy (including in the hour after my emergency c-section!) and I remember feeling like crap in my second trimester because I just wasn't handling carbs well. Can you do green smoothies? I tried figuring out what I could eat and then finding a low carb substitute. Greek yogurt > ice-cream. Nuts>crackers. If you can't get away from carb-ing, then add a fat too....so toast with avocado, crackers + cheese, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Slache--do you feel really good on a low carb diet when you are non-preggo? YES!!! Thank you for the suggestion, but green smoothies and nuts just come back up. It's horrible. I'm half way done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Once I'm no longer high from my C-section (20 minutes later) I realize I'm no longer nauseated. It's so strange. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I am taking a break from hand sewing darts into skinny teen's jeans. They fell off of his body on Sunday. We need to avoid this, as it is awkward for all involved. I am also taking a break from planning my English class. I got more accomplished than I thought I would before I got brain tired and decided to put darts in jeans. One more dart in jeans, and I am done. Three down. Kid has tried them on against his will, and they fit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Dude. We've had this conversation. Duct tape is always the answer. :lol: Except for ducts. It doesn't stick on them. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Except for ducts. It doesn't stick on them. :lol: Why on earth would one use duct tapes on ducts? Silly Quackers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 How do you do with rotisserie chicken from Costco? I used to snack on that, and it's not so bad if it revisits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Tex--you can get your kid to wear jeans? I bow in awe of you. My boys flat out no longer tolerate jeans. Sensory kid had to try on 15 different pairs of dress slacks before he found one he would tolerate. May Lands End never go out of business! I'm 20 weeks in to planning my ancient lit class. I'll be so glad when planning season is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 How do you do with rotisserie chicken from Costco? I used to snack on that, and it's not so bad if it revisits.I could probably do that. Isn't it pricey though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 One chicken is $4.99. I would go through a chicken a week by myself. I bring it home hot, let it cool, and then break out the meat. You can use the leftover bits to make soup stock. I figured I went through at least $5 in snack food in my nibbling with pregnancy otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Tex's Deepest Darkest Secrets Revealed. And I missed it. :sneaky2: I dislike HP, but not for thematic reasons. I read the first one, and..... meh. Am I the only one of two people on earth who aren't impressed with Rowling's writing style? I'd never admit that publicly, so please don't tell anyone. I don't want anyone throwing things at me. I don't have a problem with evil in literature or movies at all, if presented in an age-appropriate way, with redeeming value. Gray areas don't bother me either, because they force us to wrestle and think. But with my kids who are still forming their understanding of the world, I do worry deeply about evil presented as actually good, or good presented as actually evil, or all-things-presented-as-perfectly-legitimate-perspectives-on-a-truth-that-is-nonexistent-or-unknowable-anyway. I never used a Ouija board. I did read Pet Cemetery, and hid it in the bathroom closet because it scared me so much, but you all know that already. :D And speaking of cemeteries and deepest darkest secrets , I vandalized the tiny one adjacent to our property when I was a kid by writing Duckie Loves Cute-Boy on a wall there. My parents found it and made me wash it off after terrifying me with the awfulness of what I had done. :lol: And that is all. I have no other deep dark secrets. <evil grin> 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks to you guys, I am now out of likes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I think I have had 2,799 posts for.evah. The counter must be broken. ETA: Well, lookie there. They fixed it just to make a liar of me. Edited February 2, 2016 by Lotsoflittleducklings 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Tex--you can get your kid to wear jeans? I bow in awe of you. My boys flat out no longer tolerate jeans. Sensory kid had to try on 15 different pairs of dress slacks before he found one he would tolerate. May Lands End never go out of business! :lol: He wears jeans only to church and special occasions when athletic shorts would be inappropriate. Both of my boys wear shorts pretty much year-round because they get hot. His main issue is change. He said he was going to refuse to wear the new jeans and would only wear the old jeans which are high waters. I took them from his closet and hid them in my closet. :lol: Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I dislike HP, but not for thematic reasons. I read the first one, and..... meh. Am I the only one of two people on earth who aren't impressed with Rowling's writing style? I'd never admit that publicly, so please don't tell anyone. I don't want anyone throwing things at me. No, you aren't the only one. I was refraining from saying it aloud though, because I thought that Queen Ellie might throw her scepter at me and hit me between the eyes. Ds read a bit of the first book and thought the same thing. He never finished it. Dd just isn't interested. She is reading the Hobbit and has read the Narnian Chronicles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I need telescopic eyes. How are you supposed to be able to look at your child's book when it is in front of them, and read what it says enough to help them when they are stuck? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Duckie is going straight to hell due to desecrating a cemetery. Recently, dh made me watch "It". I think he hates me. I'm pretty sure that Stephen King is actually the devil. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 No, you aren't the only one. I was refraining from saying it aloud though, because I thought that Queen Ellie might throw her scepter at me and hit me between the eyes. Ds read a bit of the first book and thought the same thing. He never finished it. Dd just isn't interested. She is reading the Hobbit and has read the Narnian Chronicles. I just knew you were a kindred spirit, Jean! Shhhh..... I won't tell if you don't tell, and we can both go hide in the corner reading Tolkien and Lewis instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Booya! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just got off the phone with the nice young man from Liberty HealthShare. He explained the program and told me that the most comprehensive coverage would cost $529 a month. He then prepared to launch into descriptions of the less expensive options. I stopped him. Umm, that's okay, sweetie. That's less than 25% of what we're paying now. :lol: 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Those of you on health share plans, BTW, please feel free to bombard me with thoughts, experience, ideas, advice. Here or PM, all input is most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Then again, you may want to steer clear of me. Apparently I'm hell-bound. :lol: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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