Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 You know, I will be so glad to have a shower when my stitches come out. It's a pain bathing by halves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 itired. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwalker Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I don't like dust ruffles (they always got in my way when putting clean sheets on a bed, or scooted out of position and looked sloppy). Dad's naked box spring looks rather tacky, so fitted sheet it is! Works like a charm!This is a great idea! I have naked box springs and am going to put a sheet on them when I wash the bedding this weekend! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 You know, I will be so glad to have a shower when my stitches come out. It's a pain bathing by halves. If you would lay around in bed more you wouldn't need to bathe so much. :toetap05: :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I want to eat junk food. The very name of this has me salivating. I may have gained three pounds just drooling over it now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 My official motto for this year is fortiter in re, suaviter in modo: to do what must be done resolutely, but sweetly. This is closely related to my unofficial daily prayer: Lord, please help me not to be a massive b!tch today. :001_wub: I don't have an annual theme beyond, one day at a time... that has been my theme for 40 years. This year I think I am trying to process emotions more accurately, as in, not "I feel uncomfortable and therefore I HATE MY LIFE AND WISH IT WOULD ALL END!" Instead I will think, "This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can solve it by addressing issue X. I will write that down and make a plan." I believe this will make me into a perfect person. :Angel_anim: 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The very name of this has me salivating. I may have gained three pounds just drooling over it now. :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: They sound awesome. I sacrificed to the monthly cycle goddess (whose visit is looming) by getting chips and queso. Worth every single fat gram. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If you would lay around in bed more you wouldn't need to bathe so much. :toetap05: :grouphug: Yes'm... :blush: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 :001_wub: I don't have an annual theme beyond, one day at a time... that has been my theme for 40 years. This year I think I am trying to process emotions more accurately, as in, not "I feel uncomfortable and therefore I HATE MY LIFE AND WISH IT WOULD ALL END!" Instead I will think, "This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can solve it by addressing issue X. I will write that down and make a plan." I believe this will make me into a perfect person. :Angel_anim: ...if not perfect, at least calm and balanced. :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 We've been making this pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal for the kids but I want to change it up. I'm thinking shredded apples, raisins, shredded coconut and cinnamon. Thoughts? I'd like to add a protein, but I need to be softish. We've done apples and cinnamon before. But not coconut. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think I'll choose Tenacity as my word for the year. I've got plenty that I probably won't be successful at for some time, but the best way to be successful is to just keep throwing bricks until something breaks. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I just asked Dh what his word(s) for the year were. Grace? Gratitude? Courage? Faith? He said More TeA. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I just asked Dh what his word(s) for the year were. Grace? Gratitude? Courage? Faith? He said More TeA. Uh huh!! I’m sure that’s what my DH would say, too!!😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The very name of this has me salivating. I may have gained three pounds just drooling over it now.Oh mercy!!😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Y'all are gross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Uh huh!! I’m sure that’s what my DH would say, too!!😂 I know, right?? I have a hunch it'll be dh's word next year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Next week's menu: Pho Fajitas Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Trying to eat well and keep within my 8 hour eating window every day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I love pho. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) How long should a 7yo practice her Ds and As on the violin????5-10 minutes. And then have a recital in the living room and perform them for whoever is around. :) (Even if it's just cats. Stuffed animals also make a good audience.) Edited January 12, 2018 by Susan in TN 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Dd9 requested a cheesecake birthday cake "with yummy stuff on it". So I bought a plain NY cheesecake at GFS and added homemade chocolate sauce and fresh raspberries. It was so yummy. But then I had to go play the violin for 2-1/2 hours. :rolleyes: I am tired. Snow is on the way. All schools are closed. We'll probably do some lessons until there is enough snow to play in. â„ï¸â˜ƒâ„ï¸ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 My official motto for this year is fortiter in re, suaviter in modo: to do what must be done resolutely, but sweetly. This is closely related to my unofficial daily prayer: Lord, please help me not to be a massive b!tch today. It sounds so much better in Latin. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I am getting ready to send a care package of preemie/newborn clothes to my new baby niece. :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: I have waited a long time to Finally become an aunt! I was hoping to be able to see her this weekend, but the weather is being uncooperative. :glare: Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5-10 minutes. And then have a recital in the living room and perform them for whoever is around. :) (Even if it's just cats. Stuffed animals also make a good audience.) Oh, good. I think she went about 7 minutes, then went to her sister's room to perform. :D 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Until her "dada"s are so convincing her Daddy comes running? :D :leaving: :huh: Come now, AMJ, you can do better than that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Ds made me look so good as a teacher. Dd... not so much. Though she is an intelligent young lady. But it can be like pulling teeth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same. My older one seems to have been so much more compliant than this latest model. I had a talk with her today of how she made it so hard to want to homeschool her, and some other terrible things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 so... tired... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 so... tired... Go to bed, Chica 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If it doesn’t have a tail it’s not a monkey. Even if it had a monkey kind of shape. If it doesn’t have a tail it’s not a monkey, if it doesn’t have a tail it’s not a monkey, it’s an ape. This EdPo is brought to you courtesy of Larry the Cucumber. Dutch word of the day #1: the Dutch word for monkey is aap. Also, the Dutch word for ape is aap. Nobody cares whether they have tails or not. In school, they typically teach that the English word for aap is monkey. If you like Kreeft I think you’d be fine. With butter and lemon. Dutch word of the day #2: kreeft means lobster. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 *cough cough cough* uh oh. I am not getting sick. I am not getting sick. *cough cough cough cough* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good morning! It's Friday! Lana, nooooooooooo!!! (((Lana))) Oh, good. I think she went about 7 minutes, then went to her sister's room to perform. :DShe's a natural! Give her a hi-five from me. When she wakes up. :D It is raining and 34*. The iceman cometh. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Dd15 was describing an activity they did for her government class - they had to pretend they were deserted on an island and had to come up with a way to live with each other. She said they started out OK and then things started going downhill and then they got a bit chaotic and then they ate Joel. 🙀 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 How is baby Page today? Critter, how are you doing? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Dd15 was describing an activity they did for her government class - they had to pretend they were deserted on an island and had to come up with a way to live with each other. She said they started out OK and then things started going downhill and then they got a bit chaotic and then they ate Joel. 🙀 Lord of the Flies all over again. :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good Friday Morning! COFFEE (((Angi))) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 How is baby Page today? Baby is in a much better mood today! He's still not sure how to move his mouth anymore and eating is a struggle but I think he'll get it. I'm scared to try the stretching exercises because he's happy and I don't want to hurt him. :001_wub: I don't have an annual theme beyond, one day at a time... that has been my theme for 40 years. This year I think I am trying to process emotions more accurately, as in, not "I feel uncomfortable and therefore I HATE MY LIFE AND WISH IT WOULD ALL END!" Instead I will think, "This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can solve it by addressing issue X. I will write that down and make a plan." I believe this will make me into a perfect person. :Angel_anim: "This feeling is only uncomfortable because I have decided it is uncomfortable." "Instead of saying, take this uncomfortable feeling away, I should be glad for the opportunity to endure it." #marcusaurelius #stoic 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I'm sore but pain medication should kick in eventually. The site looks good and drainage is appropriate. :ack2: The turtles are being snappy. Third day in of actually having to take care of things around the house and they are all set to resign. Remind me to have them take a day a week for each of them to take care of all the "mom" duties in a day sometime this summer. That will do their souls good. Edited January 12, 2018 by Critterfixer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think I'll choose Tenacity as my word for the year. I've got plenty that I probably won't be successful at for some time, but the best way to be successful is to just keep throwing bricks until something breaks. I would like mine to be Routine, but my perennial one seems to be Flexibility. This is what seems to be demanded of me most year after year after year. I need to find a good yoga class again. THAT flexibility I really miss! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 :blink: :blink: :blink: I did not sleep well last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Next week's menu: Pho Fajitas Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Trying to eat well and keep within my 8 hour eating window every day. Next week's menu for DD16 and me: fast food during brief road breaks Olive Garden with Dad (my dad, not DD's) Beef Bulgogi (sushi restaurant) pizza (Dad's favorite pizza place) please not IHOP! Can we do Village Inn instead? Or Egg & I? more Olive Garden Donut Haus hotel breakfast (I usually eat oatmeal, but they have eggs and proteins and waffles, too) will likely be eating one restaurant meal per day and eating leftovers or convenience foods in the hotel for supper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good morning, lovelies! I stayed up way too late, finishing the 4th Outlander book (2 am too late), then got up with DH at 4am to help him get to work. I was able to get a couple more hours after he left, but I'm not motivated to do anything. It was worth it, though. I have 2 questions to put before you today. 1) How would you go about making big schedule/goal changes while still managing to feed everyone/accomplish lessons/be a functional family member and human being? And 2) Does mindfulness meditation help, and how would one begin? (((Everyone))) 1) I would prioritize the feeding, the lessons and the functionality. And probably lessons and functionality would rank higher than the feeding. Then I would work on the schedule. For feeding, I would look at simple meals that don't require much cooking or much prep work. For lessons, I'd be looking at the same thing. Simple, low prep work on my part. Functional human beings here means time to relax and do things that are important to the person. For us, I try to get a half-day out on a river or in the woods every other week at least. It's better weekly. For all of us, but me especially. Once I have the three major goals planned for time and for ease, the rest of the schedule works out from there. 2)I can't advise to mindfulness meditation. Some time to sit and do nothing is helpful for me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I love pho. Ooo, yay! There's a Pho shop not far from our hotel! Add pho to the menu for next week! OMIGOSHEVENBETTER!!!!!!!! MY FAVORITE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT IN FORT COLLINS IS STILL ALIVE AND RUNNING!!!! Must make a trip over there at some point! Edited January 12, 2018 by AMJ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 :blink: :blink: :blink: I did not sleep well last night. :grouphug: Junie. Perhaps a nap later today? I'm thinking about one. I slept well enough, but I'm still tired this morning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Nope, it’s grownups. Yay! Although people are dreaming big right now and saying things like, “maybe some day if the bishop gave us a parish, we could have children’s scholas too.†I might take oldest evetually. She has a good voice, but sometimes she decides to showboat and then goes horribly out of tune. Plus I’d kind of just like to go by myself for a while, kwim? Get some silence in the car. It's nice to have a group of grownups to talk with once a week. I don't mind terribly when there are young children at the writers' group, but it does cut into my satisfaction of not having to be mom for two hours. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 She's a natural! Give her a hi-five from me. When she wakes up. :D This reminds me - I need to go back to the violin shop to switch to the next size up. It looks like her lessons are going to be on Mondays instead of Wednesdays... :svengo: Oh, wait. That's a good thing. That means we'll be out of the house at least two days a week... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Same. My older one seems to have been so much more compliant than this latest model. I had a talk with her today of how she made it so hard to want to homeschool her, and some other terrible things. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I have now copied this to my wall. Truer words and whatnot. Which part? The official motto, or the unofficial daily prayer...? :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 *cough cough cough* uh oh. I am not getting sick. I am not getting sick. *cough cough cough cough* :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Is it morning already? Seriously? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I was too excited when I got home to fall asleep right away and then I woke up at 4:30 with my mind going a million miles an hour. 🙄. But man, I think this schola is going to be really good! It’s on the only weeknight I have that was already empty. The people are really experienced. Apparently when they talked about being “amateurs†they meant not being professionally trained. Amateurs do it for the love of it. This often makes them just as good, if not better, than many of the professionals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I bought a new watercolor and I'm looking for something that needs that hue. Maybe a mayapple flower. Yeah. That would be pretty. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.