Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Is he home? No. He's still at the job site. He said that he would text when he leaves for home. He's about an hour away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 You all know what special day it is tomorrow? It's the anniversary of The Great Cupcake Kerfluffle of 2012!Oh wow! I remember that! That was something! Hmm! I don't remember if I got involved in that or just watched and cheered from the sidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 10:38. Ds is finally on his way home. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 11.44 pm . Ds is finally home from work. Good night. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 For some reason, I get way too much pleasure watching this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Good Wednesday morning! (((Mr. Jean Jean's ds))) That's a crazy long work day!!! (oops, I misread that the first time!) Happy Cupcake Kerfuffle Anniversary, Hive! (((Susan and Susan's car and Susan's lawnmower))) Get better, and soon! Public School starts back today. Ack! Where did summer go? Need more COFFEE! :willy_nilly: Edited August 10, 2016 by Another Lynn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Good Morning. It is Wednesday. I'm still sleepy, and I slept all night. Cupcake Kerfluffle. I wasn't here then, but I imagine everyone disagreed about cupcakes. I've heard it mentioned a few times, but still unsure what is was really about. But happy anniversary, hive. My hand is hurting again. I've been doing a lot of handwriting. Not a lot, but enough to cause it to hurt, I guess. Jean, glad your ds made it home safe. Junie, yay! for no headache. I hope you have another headache free day. I hope everyone has a headache free day. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 The IP is an Amazon deal of the day, if anyone wants one. $69.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=pe_837390_203396990_dotd_h_t 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Good morning! Cupcakes for Everyone! C'mon, you know you want that IP. It's calling your name! I am back from bringing ds to work and now need to bring dh to the airport. Hopefully I will be back by lunch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Good Morning Everyone! COFFEE! I really need it this morning. I slept horribly! Today is the first day of school! I guess I'm ready! The kids sure aren't. Littlest dd is worried..."but I don't know how to read, Mommy!" "That's what kindergarten is for... to teach you how to read!" Happy Cupcake Kerfluffle Day! Edited August 10, 2016 by KrissiK 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Insert very long stream of bad words here for the Filipino telemarketer who called at 6:30 in the morning! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) I guess I can say that Gymnast started school yesterday. She was starting to use up all the construction paper to write the few letters and numbers she knows how to write. I then gave her a couple of Spanish letter sheets to keep her busy while I cleaned. She remained occupied a good while. She showed her paper to her papá to show what she had written. She was so proud. I have realized, though, she is more interested in the process of writing, rather than knowing what she is writing. Edited August 10, 2016 by Renai 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Insert very long stream of bad words here for the Filipino telemarketer who called at 6:30 in the morning! Ain't no words bad enough.. :cursing: She showed her paper to her papá to show what she had written. She was so proud. I have realized, though, she is more interested in the process of writing, rather than knowing what she is writing. Yes! You got a writer! (Both of my boys were the same way--forget that reading thing, just show us where to find the pencils and paper!) I'm supposed to do school today. I've got to get off my duff and go sort out history and science for the day and get copies for literature and spelling today. I guess I really ought to get started. Le sigh. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Even though ds was exhausted from a 14 hour work day (including commute so I guess it wasn't technically that long), he was also exhilarated at working as a team on real life computer/engineering problems. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I slept in today. I meant to get up with my alarm, but did not. I'm still trying to shift my body clock forward but I got to bed too late last night. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Happy First Day of Kindergarden to Krissi's DD3 and Gymnast! More cupcakes! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Happy First Day of Kindergarden to Krissi's DD3 and Gymnast! More cupcakes! Wait, Kindergarten has started? How'd that happen??? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Nice! It has rained so much here in the past month that we are actually still needing to mow the lawn every week. Usually it is so dry we mow till the middle or end of July and then not again until the end of Sept. or October just to tidy up before winter. Naturally, our lawn mower broke last weekend in protest. The mechanic says the van work will take at least 4 days. FOUR DAYS!! And will cost twice what we originally thought. It is still worth fixing, though, so we must bite the bullet and scramble for the rest of the week with one car. I *could* use the stealth 'copter, but I hate to appear the show-off. :D Broken lawn mowers and car repairs. I can't like this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I guess I can say that Gymnast started school yesterday. She was starting to use up all the construction paper to write the few letters and numbers she knows how to write. I then gave her a couple of Spanish letter sheets to keep her busy while I cleaned. She remained occupied a good while. She showed her paper to her papá to show what she had written. She was so proud. I have realized, though, she is more interested in the process of writing, rather than knowing what she is writing. Wait, Kindergarten has started? How'd that happen??? I don't know! She just snuck right into it! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wait, Kindergarten has started? How'd that happen??? This is exactly how I felt when I realized that ds16 had finished 9th grade and I didn't realize that he had even started it. And I hadn't kept any records. :svengo: I guess that is the danger of year-round school and "do the next thing". 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 We are seriously considering moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 While I sit at the school table, I'm trying to sort out a box of cords and chargers to go with our devices. Conclusions I have come to: we need a multi-usb wall charger, and I should buy a usb external battery charger. We listen to audiobooks in the car via iPad + bluetooth speaker, and the kids occasionally play on their DSs (which I allow on car trips longer than 8 hours), but we always are short on the ability to charge everything at night. I have two 2 USB ports for my minivan, but our phones take up one, and the iPad & speaker take up the other. Big family, multiple device problems.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If people will stop pestering me with questions and requests for help, I might just be able to take a shower. Honestly, what am I - a teacher or something? :D 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I dropped ds off at the college for a couple of hours, then I took him to McDonald's and then on to work. He just texted to say that it will be another late night at work. He told me that he told his advisor that I didn't need to go to the free seminar on "how not to be a helicopter parent"! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wait, Kindergarten has started? How'd that happen???I know, right? Well, she can write the number 1 today thanks to CLE math. And we learned about nekton and .... Something else today in science. Nekton means it has the ability to swim. The other word means it doesn't swim. It sits or crawls or something. Like a crab. Or a clam. So, I would say we has a successful day! Now, off to the dentist. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I know, right? Well, she can write the number 1 today thanks to CLE math. And we learned about nekton and .... Something else today in science. Nekton means it has the ability to swim. The other word means it doesn't swim. It sits or crawls or something. Like a crab. Or a clam. So, I would say we has a successful day! Now, off to the dentist. I have never heard of nekton, so I guess I've learned something too. Yesterday, Gymnast was writing four numbers over and over (not in order or sequence) and three letters that she knows. She knows numbers thanks to our microwave. :D I have no idea why she knows the letters A, M, O. Well, M is for mommy, so... We watched La March de las Letras on YouTube as she practiced writing three Spanish vowels. She couldn't tell you the name of those letters today though, lol! My girls' dental appointment is next Wednesday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Spent nearly 5 hours today getting oil change and new tires. Fun. Just one of the many reasons we're not starting school until next week. But, the kids are watching MythBusters! Just watched the last episode, followed now by an ITT favorite - the Duct Tape episode!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Dh's flight was cancelled at the last minute, but he got on another flight leaving at the same time. That flight was delayed twice, apparently because it was too humid out. #itsnottheheatitsthehumidity He is now in NY and sent us a picture of the petit fours left for him in the room. One was decorated with a fancy frosting flower and the other with a piece of Double Bubble! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Lesson 8 done. I've been alternating long computer sessions with neighborhood walks. But now I'm dripping goat sweat. I'd better shower before picking dd up from camp. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 COFFEE! That is all! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 PIZZA! said the lady with alligator purse... Did you know that I have yet to watch any of the Olympics? Maybe we should watch some for movie night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) PIZZA! said the lady with alligator purse... Did you know that I have yet to watch any of the Olympics? Maybe we should watch some for movie night. The men's volleyball team is really cute! I like watching them! Edited August 10, 2016 by KrissiK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 The men's volleyball team is really cute! I like watching them! Of course I am old enough to be the team mom. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Is there a Booya/h lurking around here somewhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Where is that silly booya/h? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Post padding! When I should be doing Latin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) We are seriously considering moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. We would love to move to Texas, but that would take us very far away from our parents and they wouldn't like that! Neither would we! If people will stop pestering me with questions and requests for help, I might just be able to take a shower. Honestly, what am I - a teacher or something? :D Motherhood is like being pecked to death by a chicken! And that's a multi-quote Booya/h! I'm off to do Latin! Edited August 10, 2016 by KrissiK 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 My child just drank all my coffee! I can't believe it! No, I can! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 My child just drank all my coffee! I can't believe it! No, I can! Could be a wild night! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I don't have to cook! Woo hoo! OK - I don't have to stick something into the microwave! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 My neighbor kindly let us pick tomatoes from his garden this evening. We didn't have a garden this year. We planted a few things, but didn't tend them due to all the things. We picked two 5 gallon buckets full. So we will make juice and can them Friday when ds21 is home to help. He is my canning helper. It is our thing/bonding time. We made strawberry jelly in June. There was 3 batches, if I remember correctly, about 18-21 jelly jars. The other children help too, but he is the one to stick through the hot and heavy stuff. It is so hot here. Mostly humid. Sweat was dripping off me after picking tomatoes. So I showered for the second time today. I'm ready for fall. One of our nice shade trees is dying. It is an Ash tree, and all the Ash trees in Indiana are dying due to a disease of some kind. I know what it is, but can't think of it right now. And I'm too lazy to look it up. We had a good school day. Our "together time" (I don't like that phrase, but haven't come up with anything else yet) was Poetry and Math. So we read our poem for the week. Also I am trying out a book/CD combo called Introduction to Poetry. It is good so far. Then we read the first chapter in Life of Fred Apples. I am not sure about it yet. We done a Mind Bender which the twins enjoyed. I have a math dice game we were going to play, but we had to cut things short to go to the pharmacy for some of mom's refills. So all in all a good day. Hot, but good. I'm tired, and hope I sleep well. Here's hoping everyone sleeps soundly with peaceful dreams. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm going to play hooky tomorrow morning and head for ye olde swimming hole. Yes, there is a waterfall involved. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have been schmoozing with the neighbors on all these walks. We are united in our dislike of all the noisy construction. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It would be super cool if you ended up closer to me, also! I lived there before moving to New Mexico. My parents live in the Ft. Hood area. They have 3 acres and said they've already planned where they could put a trailer for us live on the property and have a garden. Out of three girls, I'm the only one that shares gardening and different crafts with my mom. The middle sister is in the DFW area and is involved in commercials and stuff with my niece. My youngest sister's husband is still active duty and moving to different stations. I can't move until Dancer is done with high school and dual enrollment though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I lived there before moving to New Mexico. My parents live in the Ft. Hood area. They have 3 acres and said they've already planned where they could put a trailer for us live on the property and have a garden. Out of three girls, I'm the only one that shares gardening and different crafts with my mom. The middle sister is in the DFW area and is involved in commercials and stuff with my niece. My youngest sister's husband is still active duty and moving to different stations. I can't move until Dancer is done with high school and dual enrollment though. Have you checked out dual enrollment there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Speaking of commercials, I think this is one of the cutest commercials ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7EIJCcLZFA 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Have you checked out dual enrollment there? Where my parents live, they don't have the program she's interested in. I checked last night. She'd be at the same community college I attended, and their culinary program sucks. Here, it is tourist country, and there is excellent culinary instruction. There is also a film program here (a lot of filming goes on here), which is something else she is interested in. She actually has quite a few interests right now she wants to dabble in, and the cc in Central Texas doesn't have the same variety of options as here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I made beef stroganoff in the instant pot tonight for dinner. Note: cutting the meat into cubes beforehand if necessary if using a 15 min cook time on the steak. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Yikes. I accidentally came across some :scared: stuff on the computer. I just had a crash course in erasing (my unintended) history and in setting restricted settings that I thought were already set. What makes me mad is that I was googling some stuff for kids when it popped up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 If it wasn't so outdated, it would be my new favorite geography song: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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