prairiewindmomma Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Exactly. I have more than half a mind to pretend I've forgotten how to cook, clean, do chores and I will say that when my contractor hat is on, I will behave like a contractor, and there will be no Mom for the duration. This is exactly what I do, complete with dh bringing home takeout for supper and the kids making lunch. I would otherwise be paying a contractor at least $50 an hour, so they can sure as heck take care of the rest of life for me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Did I mention that my garage door just broke down and that my vehicle is trapped because the emergency release won't release? I have a repair person coming tomorrow, but I'm having to text friends to arrange a ride home from camp for ds. I'm fairly sure we're going to have to replace every darn thing in this house. It's a freaking money pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (((Prairie))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 ((Prairie)) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Prairie :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (((Prairie))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Jean, how are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 What is it about the term 'quiet time' that is so hard to understand? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'm not feeling normal today. I've done all the WTM suggestions - food, nap, shower. Now I'm having decaf. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) The plot thickens. As I initially suspected, I do not have an infection. They just assumed it from the amount of blood. I'm supposed to have a CT scan in the next couple of days despite not having time for that. In the meantime I treat myself as best I know how. They suspect exacerbation of yet another chronic pain thing with the added bonus of a kidney stone. (Sarcastic whoopee!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 7, 2017 by Jean in Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Oh and the doctor thinks that the unfelpful dermatologist I went to was an idiot and wants me to go to another one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (((Jean))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The plot thickens. As I initially suspected, I do not have an infection. They just assumed it from the amount of blood. I'm supposed to have a CT scan in the next couple of days despite not having time for that. In the meantime I treat myself as best I know how. They suspect exacerbation of yet another chronic pain thing with the added bonus of a kidney stone. (Sarcastic whoopee!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You sure know how to have fun. (((Jean))) I wish I could put you up into a luxury hotel with meal service while fairies came and cleaned and fixed up your house and cared for your pets while Uber drove your kiddos around. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Time for decaf here, too. I've been writing hard for an hour or so. ETA: It's a productive writing day (despite circumstances) Booyah! Edited June 7, 2017 by Critterfixer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Dd6, dd9, and dd10 opened up a gluten-free cafe... in their bedroom. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Watching Festina LenteMake haste slowly!! I think I watched three of those videos. They were awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Did I mention that my garage door just broke down and that my vehicle is trapped because the emergency release won't release? I have a repair person coming tomorrow, but I'm having to text friends to arrange a ride home from camp for ds. I'm fairly sure we're going to have to replace every darn thing in this house. It's a freaking money pit. Oh no!!!! That is not good!!! We went through the "This house is a money pit" last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I smell like fresh oregano. I just worked out in my herb garden. Oregano can take over the world if you let it. Hey, Spud, there's another plant for you!! Edited June 7, 2017 by KrissiK 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Make haste slowly!! Are you yelling at me for going through the videos too quickly? I'm only 1/3 of the way through Festina Lente if that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have a headache and my neck hurts. I think I'll take a walk down to the creek and back and stretch a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) My headache is mostly gone. I dozed off for about 20 minutes and that helped. Also, more coffee. We have to leave in a half-hour for tonight's ridiculous "mini performance" of the show. Essentially, the director cut some songs and some scenes and printed out a list of song cuts and seemingly random lines and it occasionally says "blackout"; Sets, Props, Costumes, Sound, and Lights are supposed to magically know what is going on and get everything and everybody into place at the right time. It's taken me three 4-hour tech/dress rehearsals and 10 hours at home making documents to coordinate set changes and make diagrams for the full show, and we're supposed to just throw this together tonight without any rehearsal. I will do my best to work it out because the kids have worked so hard to put on this show and they need to have some direction in this, but it's just a bunch of unnecessary stress that nobody needs to deal with. Dd18 is not happy about it. She pretty much has the entire show memorized and even she couldn't make heads or tails of the mini-show directions. Heere Endeth the Tale of the Stupid Mini-Show. Edited June 7, 2017 by Susan in TN 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 😳. I just accidentally posted in the math wars thread that I bought myself a Leuchtturm but I'm not letting myself use it until I lose 5 lbs. thought i was still inITT. That'll teach 'em! :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Did I mention that my garage door just broke down and that my vehicle is trapped because the emergency release won't release? I have a repair person coming tomorrow, but I'm having to text friends to arrange a ride home from camp for ds. I'm fairly sure we're going to have to replace every darn thing in this house. It's a freaking money pit. Well, I won't sugar-coat it - that sucks. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 My headache is mostly gone. I dozed off for about 20 minutes and that helped. Also, more coffee. We have to leave in a half-hour for tonight's ridiculous "mini performance" of the show. Essentially, the director cut some songs and some scenes and printed out a list of song cuts and seemingly random lines and it occasionally says "blackout"; Sets, Props, Costumes, Sound, and Lights are supposed to magically know what is going on and get everything and everybody into place at the right time. It's taken me three 4-hour tech/dress rehearsals and 10 hours at home making documents to coordinate set changes and make diagrams for the full show, and we're supposed to just throw this together tonight without any rehearsal. I will do my best to work it out because the kids have worked so hard to put on this show and they need to have some direction in this, but it's just a bunch of unnecessary stress that nobody needs to deal with. Dd18 is not happy about it. She pretty much has the entire show memorized and even she couldn't make heads or tails of the mini-show directions. Heere Endeth the Tale of the Stupid Mini-Show. Good luck. It sounds like you're going to need it. :cursing: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I soothed myself by editing a string arrangement of Try To Remember. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Are you yelling at me for going through the videos too quickly? I'm only 1/3 of the way through Festina Lente if that helps.You need to stop studying Greek and pick up Latin, girlfriend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I soothed myself by editing a string arrangement of Try To Remember. You're a very classy self-soother. I just watched 10 minutes of Barely Lethal. And not nearly as fattening as standing in the pantry eating handfuls of chocolate chips directly from the bag. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Well, I won't sugar-coat it - that sucks. :( Leave it to Ikslo to tell it like it is!!😜 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 You need to stop studying Greek and pick up Latin, girlfriend!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have romped with the puppies and walked the sedate older dogs. Now I'm hiding behind a curtain in my kitchen cooking dinner and finishing my editing work for the day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Time for decaf here, too. I've been writing hard for an hour or so. ETA: It's a productive writing day (despite circumstances) Booyah! Yay for a productive day!!! Although I am currently drinking full-strength COFFEE☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 You need to stop studying Greek and pick up Latin, girlfriend!! Awwww, come on!! Latin's lots of fun!! You'll like it. I promise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Awwww, come on!! Latin's lots of fun!! You'll like it. I promise. όχι Edited June 7, 2017 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Stick with Greek! It's more fun. The Romans always wished they could be as cool as the Greeks. That's why they had inferiority complexes; and learned Greek, copied Greeks, and enslaved Greeks as tutors for their kids. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I've finished. I do not see a possible marriage between Festina Lente and the feast. I should start a thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Vet says kitty needs to come back and get a broken tooth removed. :/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Whaty what what? Explain what you just said to me first so I can look smart in your thread. ;) Not festina lente, I remember what that means (go team Latin!) I know what it means, I just didn't understand why she was yelling it at me. Charlotte Mason wrote about spreading a feast in front of her children, allowing them to gorge on what looked yummiest. How does one marry that thought with focusing on the few? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 *cough* *cough* Jean *cough* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 We're at the park, and some little boy just asked DS how he got up to the roof of the barn. DS told the little boy that he's a wizard. Then the boy asked but how he was going to get down? DS said more magic. Little boy: woooooooowwwwww. :LOL: So cute. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 *cough* *cough* Jean *cough* What? You want me to respond or something? My feeling is that the idea of the feast is in quality more than quantity. So focus on a few areas but have materials rich in ideas. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I know what it means, I just didn't understand why she was yelling it at me. Charlotte Mason wrote about spreading a feast in front of her children, allowing them to gorge on what looked yummiest. How does one marry that thought with focusing on the few?I would think that you expose them to the feast. Introduce lots of new ideas and thoughts and beautiful things. As they find things that they are interested in, let them wallow in those areas. Don't force them to taste everything on the table, so to speak. Let them have their fill of any one dish. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 And, actually, some of the boxed wines are quite good. I keep a box of Sauvignon Blanc in the wine fridge for cooking and an everyday drinking wine. We Stick People are surprisingly sophisticated. Thanks, JoJosMom, for this timely reminder (on page 173). I was going to cook risotto last night, and in the afternoon I sat down to read some of the pages of ITT I'd opened on Monday... and found out that I didn't buy any wine (I make the risotto with white wine and vegetable broth). So, catastrophe averted. :) In the meantime, I'm on page 179/page 1948... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 A father at the park said he hasn't seen me lately. Where you been? I responded with: vacation. Oh, yeah? Where'd you go? Cape Cod. What's Cape Cod? [blank stare, wondering if he was serious.] Then: Massachusetts. You know, the arm that sticks out? Never heard of it. Really? I must have been sick that day in school. [He walks away towards the annoying ice cream truck playing annoying music.] Stranger than a relative delivering a frozen fish, I tell ya! :LOL: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 My mom was born in this year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 My dad's 2 pages later. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Is this a riddle? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 A father at the park said he hasn't seen me lately. Where you been? I responded with: vacation. Oh, yeah? Where'd you go? Cape Cod. What's Cape Cod? [blank stare, wondering if he was serious.] Then: Massachusetts. You know, the arm that sticks out? Never heard of it. Really? I must have been sick that day in school. [He walks away towards the annoying ice cream truck playing annoying music.] Stranger than a relative delivering a frozen fish, I tell ya! :lol: Are you sure he was American? Is this a riddle? Page # 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I can't see page numbers on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I know what it means, I just didn't understand why she was yelling it at me. Charlotte Mason wrote about spreading a feast in front of her children, allowing them to gorge on what looked yummiest. How does one marry that thought with focusing on the few? was I yelling it at you?? I don't think I was using caps. Sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yes, he's American. My friend just said that she didn't expect him to know that. I'm like, really? It's like Italy is the boot and Cape Cod is an arm? Apparently I overestimate people's intelligence. ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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