JoJosMom Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 hours ago, KrissiK said: Apparently the local school district is insisting most kids take summer school... Why? Inquiring minds want to know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I put my toes in the sea. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, JoJosMom said: Why? Inquiring minds want to know. Got me!! The town I live in is poor and the schools are horrible. Probably the kids aren’t learning much. Of course putting in the same schools that are failing them won’t do much good, but.... whatever. I think it’s a societal problem. Edited June 17, 2019 by KrissiK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, JoJosMom said: I put my toes in the sea. I saw that, Missy!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 23 hours ago, Slache said: My husband is now an ordained minister. Yay. Is this with the United Church of Bacon? 3 hours ago, Slache said: I want a new car. 'Cause he could make a bundle doing bacon weddings and then buy a new car. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I need to decompress or make dinner in time for dh and dd12 to eat before scouts. I don't think both things can happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Alex bit a balloon. It did not go well. 12 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Is this with the United Church of Bacon? 'Cause he could make a bundle doing bacon weddings and then buy a new car. Yes. This is the plan. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Social academics?? Now that’s a new one.😂😂😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: It finally happened- someone told me I needed to put Captain into “preschool” so he could learn “social academics” like HOW TO STAND IN LINE, handle “structure” of going from one activity to another on demand, wait his turn, and deal with other kids. I did manage to not laugh at her as I like his ECI speech person. At the same time, I am really annoyed. Seriously? As a prek teacher, I often get asked if a parent should put their child in preschool, or when. I usually just say no. I also like to tell people that I simultaneously worked in public prek while homeschooling my children. 😄 According to research, forced standing in line is not developmentally appropriate for preschoolers. Unless they are a duck. I'm pretty sure your inward laughter came from the fact that since your tot lives in a family, your assurance that everything else is covered brings joy. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Willy Nilly. I consider myself moderately capable on the computer. But I cannot figure out Excel even though I used to work on Excel all the time. What did they do to this? (Nothing is the same as how I used to do it.) 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Susan in TN said: I need to decompress or make dinner in time for dh and dd12 to eat before scouts. I don't think both things can happen. I did both, though neither very well, so I'm back to decompressing again. 🏆 #pointsforquotingself 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Dh got me Chick-Fil-A for lunch. I survived the endoscopy/colonoscopy. I only have a vague idea of what they told me afterward. 😉 Nothing too serious, I guess. I *think* we are waiting for biopsy reports, but I'm not sure. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 My... my kids can't stand in line. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Slache said: My... my kids can't stand in line. I don't know if mine can or not. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 We stand in line all the time: at the grocery store, at the library, at the Y, at the theater, at a potluck.. . . 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We stand in line all the time: at the grocery store, at the library, at the Y, at the theater, at a potluck.. . . I don't go with my kids to any of those places. 😉 Well, we go to the library together but there has never been a line. I guess they stand in line at potlucks, but *I* generally don't. I tend to take my own food. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We stand in line all the time: at the grocery store, at the library, at the Y, at the theater, at a potluck.. . . But, do you actually stand in single file lines like expected in school? Usually we are standing slightly to the side of a person while behind them. Also, when standing in lines in normal places with preschoolers, they are standing beside us, not directly in front or behind us. "They" are telling teachers to stop requiring perfect lines in preschoolers. Single file lines are overrated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 42 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We stand in line all the time: at the grocery store, at the library, at the Y, at the theater, at a potluck.. . . I feel that with a few more additions and some creative editing you could write a book with some Seuss-ian overtones. "I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the store, the library, or the Y. I do not like it when they whine. I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the theatre or a potluck. Though at the latter, there might be wine. I do not like stand-ing in line." Regards, Kareni 2 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Willy Nilly. I consider myself moderately capable on the computer. But I cannot figure out Excel even though I used to work on Excel all the time. What did they do to this? (Nothing is the same as how I used to do it.) Oh no! I love Excel (the one I know from who knows when.) Don't tell me he's changed! He was perfect just the way he was! (Actually I use Open Office Spreadsheet which probably has a few differences, but not nearly as illogical as Apple Numbers. 🥴) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We stand in line all the time: at the grocery store, at the library, at the Y, at the theater, at a potluck.. . . But these lines are 4 people long. They were a disaster at Disney. Some teenage girls complained rather loudly that they didn't move up every chance they got, not that it would have made a difference in waiting time. 18 minutes ago, Renai said: But, do you actually stand in single file lines like expected in school? Usually we are standing slightly to the side of a person while behind them. Also, when standing in lines in normal places with preschoolers, they are standing beside us, not directly in front or behind us. "They" are telling teachers to stop requiring perfect lines in preschoolers. Single file lines are overrated. See? Renai knows. 10 minutes ago, Kareni said: I feel that with a few more additions and some creative editing you could write a book with some Seuss-ian overtones. "I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the store, the library, or the Y. I do not like it when they whine. I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the theatre or a potluck. Though at the latter, there might be wine. I do not like stand-ing in line." Regards, Kareni Kareni! Hi! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Kareni said: I feel that with a few more additions and some creative editing you could write a book with some Seuss-ian overtones. "I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the store, the library, or the Y. I do not like it when they whine. I do not like stand-ing in line. Not at the theatre or a potluck. Though at the latter, there might be wine. I do not like stand-ing in line." Regards, Kareni 🎉🎉🎉 Wooo-hoo Kareni! Well done! Worthy of a place in the ITT Archives! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 After we had the snake a few weeks John started trying to teach her to come when she's called. I was like "Snakes don't do that" and he was like "Why not?" and I was like "Because they're not dogs". Well, fast forward a few weeks and guess what the stupid snake does? I don't even know how to train an animal to come without treats. 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: 🎉🎉🎉 Wooo-hoo Kareni! Well done! Worthy of a place in the ITT Archives! 1 hour ago, myblessings4 said: Yes! I'm on it! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Another Lynn said: 🎉🎉🎉 Wooo-hoo Kareni! Well done! Worthy of a place in the ITT Archives! I should think so. She did that like a pro!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’m back from VBS training. It’s a good exercise for me to hold my tongue. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Another Lynn said: 🎉🎉 Wooo-hoo Kareni! Well done! Worthy of a place in the ITT Archives! Hello all! And this is where I get to admit I have no idea what the ITT Archives are. Should I be proud? afraid? Will there be chocolate? Regards, Kareni 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I just proved you can choke on a Whataburger fried apple pie, and sneeze, and cough at the same time. Not that I recommend it. Wait. What? Are we within driving distance? I'm in the medical district of San Antonio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kareni said: Hello all! And this is where I get to admit I have no idea what the ITT Archives are. Should I be proud? afraid? Will there be chocolate? Regards, Kareni ITT is Ignore This Thread. The Archives are a compilation of poetry, songs, and other genius items that are posted here. There is always chocolate. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We also have Ninja Elephants that can be deployed to take care of sticky situations. We have a stealth copter. Also, we have a rule that we are not allowed to die. Welcome! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Kareni said: Hello all! And this is where I get to admit I have no idea what the ITT Archives are. Should I be proud? afraid? Will there be chocolate? Regards, Kareni Welcome to ITT, Kareni. Over the years the archives have become a repository of all the amazingly witty poems, songs, sayings and what-have-you that ITT Members have come up with. It’ll come in handy when the book and movie deal comes out. Hope to see you around ITT more. You seem to fit right in. Just remember that if you post at the top of the page, you have to Booya/h and we have a strict no dying policy. Whitehawk is the keeper of the handbook, so if you have any other policy related questions, see her. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It’s 9:00, dad-nab it, and I still have to clean up the kitchen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Welcome to ITT, Kareni. Over the years the archives have become a repository of all the amazingly witty poems, songs, sayings and what-have-you that ITT Members have come up with. It’ll come in handy when the book and movie deal comes out. Hope to see you around ITT more. You seem to fit right in. Just remember that if you post at the top of the page, you have to Booya/h and we have a strict no dying policy. Whitehawk is the keeper of the handbook, so if you have any other policy related questions, see her. How could I forget about the Booyah tradition? I blame it on the meds they used to knock me out earlier today. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 34 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I'm in North Houston so a wee bit far from you but doable. Ok. He wants to go there eventually for several reasons and I want to go to the homeschool store. I'll let you know when if you're not in Scotland by then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Been helping dh with the fence. Our motto is: Measure once, cut twice. (Actually it’s measure a billion times and cut a billion times.). 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) This good morning is brought to you by the cat. Who woke me up even though she has a full bowl. I need John to train her to sleep in! It’s a bad cat booyah! Edited June 18, 2019 by Another Lynn 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I am so tired. No idea what the deal was last night. Alex was up 3 times and John was twice. Both crying for various reasons. It's going to be a bad day. Things MIL changed behind my back which SIL is handpicking for her own wedding: Flowers, cake, music, decorations. MIL changed much more than that, but those are wedding details I have which irritated me because she's getting the wedding I wanted but was denied, even though I paid for it. So we moved to Texas. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Matt left his phone in the kids room and couldn't find it so he called it and let it ring and ring and ring... Poor John brought it to him. 6AM. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Good morning. I am contemplating getting out of bed and going for a run. My version of running is very slow. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 My version of running involves an office chair on wheels. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Good morning! Got things to do! Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 A JAWM vent - I would like to buy a new comforter for one of my dc. I would like for it to be just a comforter, not a set. I would like for it to be a cotton blend, (not microfiber - for the outside fabric). And I would like for it to be beige or green (not gray). Oh, and just because I want beige or green doesn't mean I want a camouflage, hunters, or woodsmen theme, but nor do I want floral or feminine in any way. I didn't think these were overly picky or difficult preferences, but evidently I may as well be looking for a unicorn. Mostly I have found exactly the opposite - microfiber bed-in-a-bag, mostly grey. Oh, well. I'm sure we'll find something we can live with, but it's mildly annoying. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Slache said: I am so tired. No idea what the deal was last night. Alex was up 3 times and John was twice. Both crying for various reasons. It's going to be a bad day. Things MIL changed behind my back which SIL is handpicking for her own wedding: Flowers, cake, music, decorations. MIL changed much more than that, but those are wedding details I have which irritated me because she's getting the wedding I wanted but was denied, even though I paid for it. So we moved to Texas. Dd8 was up most of the night crying -- and she's still crying -- because she has a cold. :svengo: 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Another Lynn said: This good morning is brought to you by the cat. Who woke me up even though she has a full bowl. I need John to train her to sleep in! It’s a bad cat booyah! In more reports of bad cats: We have a very old yowler. He is around fifteen or sixteen, and he just gets bored in his room with his feline companion. Last night we let him stay out with his friend and with us. I'm pleased to report that he did not yowl and DH got some sleep. I am less pleased to report that the busybody "checked" on me every two hours to see if I was alive/awake/sleeping, gargling and scolding me and nibbling my fingers. You know. In case I needed to wake up quickly in case of...something. He's taking a nap. I'm very tempted to tickle his kitty feet and see how he likes being "checked". 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Homeschool is officially cancelled for the day. All 5 girls have a cold (and no one slept well because of dd8's crying) and I have a headache. The girls are drinking jello and I'm going to go hide in a hot shower. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Tuesday!!!! HOT!!!}🔥🔥🔥☀️☀️☀️☀️ VBS tonight!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, maize said: Good morning. I am contemplating getting out of bed and going for a run. My version of running is very slow. 1 hour ago, Slache said: My version of running involves an office chair on wheels. My version of running is watching the Olympics on tv. 2 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 My cold has moved from my head into my chest, so I feel like I"m going to cough up a lung. Totally predictable sequence every single time I get a cold. Sucky way to spend my first week off. On the bright (?) side, the weather is seriously crappy and is supposed to rain/thunderstorm every day this week so at least I don't feel like we're missing out on a lot of fun field trips and activities. I wanted to spend some time at the lake this week but that wouldn't be happening even if I wasn't sick. The kids haven't done school all week so far. I guess that's not too bad, it's only Tuesday right? I'll set up school today so they can do it the rest of this week. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I outsourced entertainment to the lake, a couple of kayaks, and fishing rods whilst I sit at a picnic table and work on a character profile and a synopsis. I'm winning this Mom thing today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I outsourced entertainment to the lake, a couple of kayaks, and fishing rods whilst I sit at a picnic table and work on a character profile and a synopsis. I'm winning this Mom thing today. Can I come, if I bring a chair, a book and a pile of magazines and promise to be very very quiet?? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Solar guys are here. They’re supposed to finish today. As soon as we’re hooked up i’m Bumping the AC down to 55 degrees and putting on a coat. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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