AMJ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So? What's your point? You probably don't really want to come in this thread with that attitude, missy. We're a bunch of FABA Ninja Elephants; it'd be best not to make us angry. You wouldn't like us when we're angry. :toetap05: And you will need a bigger boat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well, now you're not. And once you've read the entire thread, we'll welcome you to the Cool Kid's Club. (Yes, there is a test. We are homeschool moms, after all. :001_smile: ) 1000 points and a big box of chocolate for you, my dear, for keeping the newbies apprised of the requirements in my absence. Thank you very kindly, and good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Rocky says you both need to go again. Now. After supper. I promise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 What's a horchata? (In case it isn't explained further down this page) When has John been tasting pillows? The oreo recipe gets covered. Horchata is a Mexican drink made of rice, sugar and cinnamon. It's yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Now the cat is sitting in the NP Monopoly box, between the two girls, who are trying to actually finish the game. They had to bribe her away from laying across the board. Kitty treats were accepted as a bribe, since there was a box with playing pieces she could lay in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 The oreo recipe gets covered. Horchata is a Mexican drink made of rice, sugar and cinnamon. It's yummy. Thank you. I will find the oreo recipe. Got a Horchata recipe to share? John has been drinking liquified pillows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thank you. I will find the oreo recipe. Got a Horchata recipe to share? John has been drinking liquified pillows? Shush with the pillows. I'm too white to make good horchata. I get a mix at the local tienda and toss in a blender with water and ice. My favorite brand is Klass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 My 2 year old can count to 12. This made me realize that I've never taught her anything. Ever. John taught her to pick up and feed herself and speak Spanish. Am I a bad mother? Is this normal? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My 2 year old can count to 12. This made me realize that I've never taught her anything. Ever. John taught her to pick up and feed herself and speak Spanish. Am I a bad mother? Is this normal? Totally normal. Totally good. My number 5 is working on his post-doc now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I do, too! All by myself. Like when I tagged along with DH on a business trip to Vegas several years ago and all I did was sit in the extremely comfortable chair in the hotel room with a carton of ice cream and the remote control. Oh yeah, and watched the maid come in and clean the bathroom and make the bed. Now, that's the kind of vacation I need right now! :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've emptied the dishwasher, started some laundry and got the baby on the changing table. I'm definitely doing a lot better. Because of the slew of bills that are probably already on their way I canceled my RightStart games. :crying: I'm going to go listen to the timeline song in sadness now. Sorry about the games. (What are those, anyway??) Happy Happy about everything else. Oh, and I dare you to learn up to Year 1AD by Monday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Totally normal. Totally good. My number 5 is working on his post-doc now. I think we're ok. I think he just teaches her things before I have a chance. I've taught her not to kill herself so I get points for that. I just had a moment of panic when she was suddenly counting and I had no clue how that happened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I think we're ok. I think he just teaches her things before I have a chance. I've taught her not to kill herself so I get points for that. I just had a moment of panic when she was suddenly counting and I had no clue how that happened. :D Yup. I know that feeling. (Oh, and a confession: I made a weeeeee little itsy bitsy white lie back there. DS1 is not in fact working on his post-doc. Just in case you are still a little loopy from drugs and believed me. ;) ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Sorry about the games. (What are those, anyway??) Happy Happy about everything else. Oh, and I dare you to learn up to Year 1AD by Monday morning. I seem to be memorizing random chunks. I'm one of those people who can listen to a song over and over again. I'm told only people with low IQs can do that. The games supposedly replace drill work (?). I don't know. All I know is that people love them and many complain about the lack of drill in Miquon. I know you wouldn't guess it by my routine with John but I really like school later rather than sooner and whatever math I choose will probably start in the 3rdish grade, so I want the games now for mental exercise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 :D Yup. I know that feeling. (Oh, and a confession: I made a weeeeee little itsy bitsy white lie back there. DS1 is not in fact working on his post-doc. Just in case you are still a little loopy from drugs and believed me. ;) ) A little loopy. Not that loopy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Me: "I'm sorry I've been a downer all day." Mary: "It's so sad." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Too loopy for grammar apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Our AC unit was replaced today! It's downright reasonable in here! Woohoo! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My 2 year old can count to 12. This made me realize that I've never taught her anything. Ever. John taught her to pick up and feed herself and speak Spanish. Am I a bad mother? Is this normal? Kids learn even when we aren't teaching. (both good and not-so-good things) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I seem to be memorizing random chunks. I'm one of those people who can listen to a song over and over again. I'm told only people with low IQs can do that. I must be an idiot. :huh: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Welcome back AMJ! (and I love reading thread recaps in reverse!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Doctor #1 (primary) did absolutely nothing other than to tell me to lose weight. I wanted to scream and cry but I had admirable restraint. Doctor #2 (chiro) adjusted my back but told me that it was mostly a muscle problem. Which I pretty much knew. I got dd to paint my entire back with "Bio Freeze" - a pain relieving gel. This helped more than anything. I'm still very sore. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Tex says "hi" from a cabin with a gaggle of giggling girls. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Wednesday's walk - going by the park one block from my house. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Jean, time for another walk! This is the second time someone has come back from a hiatus and ordered Jean to walk. She's walked every day this week now, I think. It's kinda funny. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My 2 year old can count to 12. This made me realize that I've never taught her anything. Ever. John taught her to pick up and feed herself and speak Spanish. Am I a bad mother? Is this normal?Not at all. I was too lazy this evening to get up off the bed, put down the iPad and give my 4 year old a bath so I told her it was time for her to learn to take a bath herself. And so she did. (She didn't do hair, though. I had that pinned up for her) She figures out how to do all sorts of things for herself. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 This is the second time someone has come back from a hiatus and ordered Jean to walk. She's walked every day this week now, I think. It's kinda funny. It's good for me. ;) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Unfortunately our anniversary is towards the end of the month, and MORE family was born in that month in the years following. Now we typically end up with relief that we made it through all of the birthdays without forgetting any, only to realize we have an anniversary, too (sometimes remembered the night before as we check the calendar because it feels like we were forgetting someone --oh, yeah, US). We always remember our anniversary, until the day of. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Shush with the pillows. I'm too white to make good horchata. I get a mix at the local tienda and toss in a blender with water and ice. My favorite brand is Klass. So, what does that make me - too black to make horchata? Girl, please. I get mine at that nice little Mexican tortilleria down the street, lol! There are some good recipes online, I hear the best add almonds for a smoother texture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 So, what does that make me - too black to make horchata? Girl, please. I get mine at that nice little Mexican tortilleria down the street, lol! There are some good recipes online, I hear the best add almonds for a smoother texture. I've been meaning to add almond milk to mine. It's our milk of choice here so we aways have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Doctor #1 (primary) did absolutely nothing other than to tell me to lose weight. I wanted to scream and cry but I had admirable restraint. Doctor #2 (chiro) adjusted my back but told me that it was mostly a muscle problem. Which I pretty much knew. I got dd to paint my entire back with "Bio Freeze" - a pain relieving gel. This helped more than anything. I'm still very sore. very gentle :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Rocky says you both need to go again. Now. Dear, you did not know, so we forgive you, but when you are the first one on a new page, you're supposed to say, BOOYA! Optionally, you may also do "This is the thread that never ends..." Now you have to hang with us until you can be first again. :hat: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Oh, Renai and AMJ, put horchata in a vanilla milkshake. A vanilla bean milkshake if you can. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 So, I was an extra today on the set of The Leftovers. I don't know anything about it except what I have read on the Internet Movie Data Base. And it was hot, and humid, and by the end of the day (12 hours!!!) I could not put words together to make complete sentences. If they had asked me to come back tomorrow I would have told them NO. I did a very short day last week, and got to see Christopher Eccleston, whom many of you will recognize as Dr. Who. I didn't expect that. :-) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Dear, you did not know, so we forgive you, but when you are the first one on a new page, you're supposed to say, BOOYA! Optionally, you may also do "This is the thread that never ends..." Now you have to hang with us until you can be first again. :hat: This is not optional. Just sayin'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Do muscle relaxers make you stupid? I'm having a very hard time with duolingo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've been meaning to add almond milk to mine. It's our milk of choice here so we aways have it. Let us know how it turns out when you try it. I can't find it now (and forgot to pin it!), but this person and his/her group tried different combinations of rice, rice/almonds to create the best tasting horchata. They did all rice (grainy), half/half rice and almonds, and 3 parts almonds to 2 parts rice. They thought the more almonds the better. Of course, this was actually measuring out real rice and almonds and letting it sit in water all night, not from the package. I ain't got time for that (there's still the blending and filtering with cheesecloth, etc.). You can tell me what the package with almond milk taste like, and then I'll try it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Let us know how it turns out when you try it. I can't find it now (and forgot to pin it!), but this person and his/her group tried different combinations of rice, rice/almonds to create the best tasting horchata. They did all rice (grainy), half/half rice and almonds, and 3 parts almonds to 2 parts rice. They thought the more almonds the better. Of course, this was actually measuring out real rice and almonds and letting it sit in water all night, not from the package. I ain't got time for that (there's still the blending and filtering with cheesecloth, etc.). You can tell me what the package with almond milk taste like, and then I'll try it. I will. I plan to buy a Blendtec soon, so I'll have opinions on other options as well. I've burned through about 10 blenders under $50 so I've decided it's worth the $320. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 This is not optional. Just sayin'. I stand corrected. :001_tt2: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I stand corrected. :001_tt2: A real queen would know these things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 A real queen would know these things. A real Queen sometimes lets her minions make up rules of their own, which don't necessarily apply to everyone. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 A real Queen sometimes lets her minions make up rules of their own, which don't necessarily apply to everyone. Oh shush. Here, have a muscle relaxer. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 A real Queen sometimes lets her minions make up rules of their own, which don't necessarily apply to everyone. :001_tt2: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 And so because I can...here's a reminder that as of 20 minutes ago, there are only SIX MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. That is all. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 And so because I can...here's a reminder that as of 20 minutes ago, there are only SIX MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. That is all. remind me again in 5 and a half months. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 And so because I can...here's a reminder that as of 20 minutes ago, there are only SIX MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. That is all. I'm sorry, but I cannot like this information at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Only a month until Christmas in July... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Good morning!!!!! It's Thursday!!!!! And BOOYA!!!!!! This is the thread that never ends...and so on... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 SO tired this morning. I was doing angry cleaning last night and could not unwind enough to sleep on time. 3am I fell asleep, and now at 7am I have to head out the door for work. Thank goodness this is a split shift day, I am climbing right back into bed when I get home again 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Angry cleaning. Sounds like there is a story there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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