ikslo Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Dd15 is no longer with us. 🎈Happy Birthday, Dd16! 🎈 Ikslo, my 20yo went through various phases of allergy reactions/eczema and there was one phase where water temperature (cold) would cause an itchy rash. It stopped after a few months. I wonder if ds's system is just trying to get used to a different kind of water used by your city? Saltier water, maybe? Regular day of lessons, kids' orchestra dress rehearsal tonight. Ds14 and I still need haircuts. Coffee! It started before we moved here. I'm sure there's an explanation, though. I just have to find it. So keep the suggestions coming, y'all!! Happy Nirthday, Susan's Dd16!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Ignoring the allergy by just treating with antihistamines isn't a great long-term solution, but you might look at giving the kid daily antihistamines like zyrtec or allegra just to tamp down his overall histamine load for a bit while you work on getting him in to an allergist. Benadryl makes me feel like butt. I had to have some with my food reaction Saturday (did I mention that hear? Yup, I poisoned myself on flavored popcorn.) and my brain still hasn't fully cleared up from either the reaction or the Benadryl. Agreed - No plans to use it as a long term solution. It's just something we always have on hand. He doesn't like the way he feels on Zyrtec or Allegra or Claritin. We've tried many over the years. He would rather suffer through the day and then take Benadryl before bed. His choice. Plan is to get it sorted out at the allergist. We mentioned it at our last visit, but because we were moving, she didn't do anything other than note it in his records. At the time we were testing the theory that it could be his shampoo or soap, but removing those from the equation did nothing to improve the outcome. Sorry about your flavored popcorn scare. :( No dying!! Edited December 4, 2018 by ikslo reread Prairie's response 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm rocking out this morning with all of my happy songs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Dd and I have the shower water thing with celiac disease. (Not saying that it only happens with that). What I am having success with is with bone broth. I think that I have "leaky gut" or SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) which makes it hard for my body to process foods and handle chemicals around me. The bad bugs in my gut then release toxins which react to all sorts of things like foods etc. I wish that dd would also do the bone broth but she refuses. Just throwing that out there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I think I should probably listen to my happy playlist more often. 🙂 I'm cleaning up my playlist so I can use it in the car. Like, I don't drink, but I probably shouldn't play "Red, red wine" to my kids, iykwim.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I have a headache. And we have a mouse in the house. Yuck! Critter - praying for upcoming decisions and more! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Critterfixer said: Good morning. Happy nirthday, Susan's DD! Jean, I am glad it wasn't a bladder infection, but I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. I hope you get to rest today. Krissi, I'm up for my trim and coloring tomorrow. It's a good thing. My possum is showing. Guys, I may well have a really hard decision to make later this week. On top of that, I'm working out of town, and my elder cat is doing better today, but I'm really feeling the sense that she may not be with us much longer. It's going to be a very rough month, albeit an exciting one and a real change in my life and my work. I would appreciate some prayers for sure. Praying for you critter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I’m sitting here putting off cleaning the nasty bathrooms. Really, why can’t my boys aim?!? DD is no better; when she brushes her teeth all the toothpaste ends up in the sink instead of on her teeth! And Captain leaves fingerprints all over the mirrors, but he is excused cause he’s a 2 yr old cutie. Ugh!! Have them start rotating cleaning the bathroom. That’s what I did. I do clean their bathroom occasionally, but the kids do it most of the time. oh, and you gotta claim your Booya/h!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I want to know why all that toothpaste ends up on the mirror! Don't brush the mirror! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I want to know why all that toothpaste ends up on the mirror! Don't brush the mirror! Then how am I supposed to clean it MOM? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Paradox5 said: I’m sitting here putting off cleaning the nasty bathrooms. Really, why can’t my boys aim?!? DD is no better; when she brushes her teeth all the toothpaste ends up in the sink instead of on her teeth! And Captain leaves fingerprints all over the mirrors, but he is excused cause he’s a 2 yr old cutie. Oh, honey, pull your boys in and teach them how to clean bathrooms....like, daily. It's the only way to resolve that problem. Like, mop bucket and all. I make cookies, and then tell them they can't have any until their shared bathroom (4 of them share one) looks and smells clean. My teen boys are all about eating right now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Speaking of eating....we had lunch, and younger ds is on his third post-lunch snack. ***sigh*** 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 So, I am going to have that big decision to make after all. I can't lose really, but man. Why does this have to be so tough?🤔 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: So, I am going to have that big decision to make after all. I can't lose really, but man. Why does this have to be so tough?🤔 Praying for you, Critter! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I hope ds14 is sleeping. He got up this morning saying his arms and legs weren't working and he felt hot. Gah. A bit of a fever. Fever was gone at lunch but then his head started to hurt. I gave him an ibuprofin and sent him back to bed. In other news, I have the hiccups. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Praying for you, Critterfixer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I am exhausted! Today has been exhausting. This week has been exhausting. I want to go to bed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Itired too. For no good reason. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Today's Advent Cheese: Red Leicester (same as yesterday) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 52 minutes ago, Slache said: I am exhausted! Today has been exhausting. This week has been exhausting. I want to go to bed. I hear you sister. I just want to curl up in a ball. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: I hear you sister. I just want to curl up in a ball. But are you extra fabulous now with the hair? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 33 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: But are you extra fabulous now with the hair? Of course!! Although I always hate how she styles my hair. She blow dries it and combs it out. I prefer to scrunch it. Oh well! At least the grays are gone!!👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I’m having COFFEE right now. It’s 5:30. It’s been that kinda day!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Today's Advent Cheese: Red Leicester (same as yesterday) Well that’s lazy of them. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 My favorite thing is when Pastor decides last minute to give me an extra 2 hours of work so we can start on our 45 minute treck home after the kids bedtime. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Me: Do you like my singing voice? Matt: It was as if the clouds opened up, a light shone down, and time froze for that moment. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I've been cleaning and cleaning the basement. The contractors left an inch of dust everywhere. We still haven't replaced the furniture, so stuff is just in boxes and loose instead of on bookcases, in cabinets, or in dressers and all that stuff has dust because they didn't pack us out before beginning. But the rooms I cleaned look great! So clean and shiny. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Oh dear. Dd16 just managed to delete her entire NaNoWriMo novel. Ds23 is doing what he can to recover it, but things are not looking good. She can't find it in her NaNo account either - not sure how that site works. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I made the best supper tonight. Y’all have to try this recipe.... https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17792/swedish-cured-pork-loin/. It was very easy and very tasty. I served it with corn, Presbyterian Potato Bake (the hash brown casserole), fruit and spinach salad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I made the best supper tonight. Y’all have to try this recipe.... https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17792/swedish-cured-pork-loin/. It was very easy and very tasty. I served it with corn, Presbyterian Potato Bake (the hash brown casserole), fruit and spinach salad. Looks delicious! PS If you don't have a grill, would you maybe roast it at a high temp? Edited December 5, 2018 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Dh just got a letter reminding him that he hasn't yet registered with the AARP. If he does, he can get a free Versatile Everyday Tote! And free membership for me! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Did you guys know there's a suicide hotline you can text now? So cool! So many people will be so much more comfortable with that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Susan in TN said: Oh dear. Dd16 just managed to delete her entire NaNoWriMo novel. Ds23 is doing what he can to recover it, but things are not looking good. She can't find it in her NaNo account either - not sure how that site works. On her 16th birthday? That's terribibble. 😞 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Y'all. I feel so crummy. Scratchy throat, sniffles, headache, no energy. Now is not the time to be sick. Workers are coming tomorrow to unload furniture, remove toe molding, and who knows what else. On the up side, Mr. Ellie works for the State of Texas, and the governor has closed all government offices for tomorrow in honor of Pres. Bush, so he'll be home to deal with stuff. I may spend most of the day hiding upstairs with the kittehs. That is all. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Day 315 steps Day 187 hips Day 86 bird dog. Day 5 bone broth 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Mornin'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Good morning! Rise and shine! ☕ ☕! No. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Good Wednesday Morning! Coffee is ready! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 35 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Good morning! Rise and shine! ☕ ☕! 20 minutes ago, Slache said: No. I agree. Definitely not. I'm a little tired today. Had three classes yesterday, then a hang-out for teens/tweens, then a bunch of extra kids stayed around for pizza, until we had 4-H at 7pm. Ended up with 19 kids at 4-H. A couple of members who hadn't yet come this year were there. We made scribble robots. About 3/4 of my club is homeschoolers so when we have a Tuesday meeting (we do one Monday and one Tuesday), I let the kids who come to hang-out stay until 4-H and we order pizza. Another one of my attempts to get my kids more socialization time. It works, I had about 10 kids around for that yesterday. It's great, but exhausting. And I have to head over early this morning to clean up because we usually just leave it after 4-H is over unless it's wet. Nothing wet this time but the scribble robots did a lot of scribbling on my tables. and a little bit on my floor. Washable markers though (I'm not totally insane!). And that was one really run-on paragraph but I don't have the energy to figure our where I should break. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I smell food! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Good morning! Dh was up past midnight and managed to recover all but the last 3000 or so words using some kind of recovery software that ds23 found. Dd16 is so happy! I need to stop by The Magical Organic Store (Whole Foods) for liquid stevia and then on to Aldi. If dh gets out of the bathroom soon, I might have time to banish the goat beforehand. Dd9 is crying - better go check on that. Coffee! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Yay! I was so sad for her! I haz food. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Good morning! No sleep, must get moving anyway! Susan, glad Ds was able to get of it back for her, what an awesome big brother! Ellie, I hope you feel better soon Critter, still praying for your decision 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 38 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Dh was up past midnight and managed to recover all but the last 3000 or so words using some kind of recovery software that ds23 found. Dd16 is so happy! I need to stop by The Magical Organic Store (Whole Foods) for liquid stevia and then on to Aldi. If dh gets out of the bathroom soon, I might have time to banish the goat beforehand. Dd9 is crying - better go check on that. Coffee! Yay for dh and ds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 10 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Looks delicious! PS If you don't have a grill, would you maybe roast it at a high temp? Oh for crying out loud. 🙄🙄 They changed the recipe for the magazine and I did ‘t Even notice. The magazine said to roast it at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. That is what I did. I don’t grill. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!~D Kids have Enrichment Academy today. I’m bringing soup and bread to the in-laws (they live not far from the place the kids have EA) and I told FIL I would hang out with MIL so he could go run some errands. They are testing her for some auto-immune thing with a big name i’ve Never heard of before. I have phone calls to make that I didn’t get to yesterday. The kids have piano. We have Awana tonight and I am teaching the lesson. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Krissi need the willy nilly guy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Krissi need the willy nilly guy! True dat!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 You know the revving neighbor that I mentioned? I know who it is now because it has been going on for 20 minutes. I sure hope that I can get back to sleep. (It’s a car, not a motorcycle. It’s on it’s last legs. There was talk from one neighbor the other day of cslling the cops on them if she could figure out who it is. I don’t think that she appreciated me pointing out that the neighborly thing to do would be to just talk them. But now I am pretty sure that she’s the neighbor who left passive aggressive notes on the door and called the police in the past because she didn’t like where Ds parked his car. ). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 We have a neighbor with a car on its last legs that has to rev the engine also. It fires up about as loudly as a tractor does....like shake the windows loud. Normally he goes to work at 5, which isn't that bad for me...but he's been going to work at 3 this week and it's awful for me. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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