AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I just spent a very needed but tedious half hour deleting emails from my Inbox. I still have nearly 25,000 left in there, just in the inbox. I have lots of old folders of emails I should clean out, too. This is going to be an ongoing project for a while. I should schedule a regular time slot each week to work on this. Why did I go looking for more work to put on my plate? :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: At least I have been searching for clusters, and unsubscribing from several. It will slow the tide of incoming emails just a tad. I have deleted several thousand in my half hour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I read recently about how mothers are thermostats and everyone else in the house are thermometers. We set the temperature and they react to it. I'm responsible for the temperature in the house, the music that's played, that everyone goes potty before we leave, that the baby is on the right feeding schedule... realizing that Matt does not know how to be a thermostat has done a lot to ease my frustration with him. He keeps doing things like giving the baby unhealthy snacks because he's crying because he's not keeping the proper flow going when I'm not looking. Being a thermostat is exhausting. Very, very apt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Are there any mythical people who get good sleep most nights? I'd like to be one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Are there any mythical people who get good sleep most nights? I'd like to be one of those.Children. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Are there any mythical people who get good sleep most nights? I'd like to be one of those. Children. So, in theory, all you have to do is stop paying the bills, stop doing the grocery shopping, stop making all the food and play all day. Try that and see if it works. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The health and success of three other people depend (to some degree) on me. I remind myself of this on days when I am too busy to get to "my stuff". Though if you think about it, even "my stuff" is for the family's benefit. But then that's how parenting works. Dh's stuff is important for our financial health and well being and we couldn't do it without him. Just giving myself some perspective. Jean is being all adult today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Jean is being all adult today. Mm-hmm, yes, she is. Apparently it is affecting her sleep. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I need to go adult and call my boys in to finish their school for the day. I think I need a few turtle treats, and then I'll go do the thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Do we all remember how Matt's terrible at compliments? I have another. "You look more condensed." He is such a 12 year old boy. And I am milk. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I used to play the bass. Upright and electric. Once upon a time. When I was cool. Photos? Video? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I used to play the bass. Upright and electric. Once upon a time. When I was cool. I'm jealous of your used to be coolness. I used to be a dork. Not much has changed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Jean is being all adult today. It snuck up on me over the years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 It's Susan... of course it's a musical bass! (You know, one of those fish that sing) We've got to have a good bit of wall space to mount it! Motion sensing! And it dances! :D 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Dd slept well too last night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I used to play the bass. Upright and electric. Once upon a time. When I was cool. Now you can be ITT Cool in the ITT band/orchestra/chorus/marching/rubber band! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think whoever said sensory bins are a good way to entertain preschoolers while you do school with sibs was pranking us. Sincerely, the woman with lentils all over her floor. I'm jealous of your used to be coolness. I used to be a dork. Not much has changed. :lol: :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Dd11 is making a cake and dd8 and ds12 are the "helpers". I hope this helps her understand why I like to cook alone. :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Do we all remember how Matt's terrible at compliments? I have another. "You look more condensed." He is such a 12 year old boy. And I am milk. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Smarty Bunny now gets her raisins in a puzzle. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think I’m going to need to quit the gym. There’s no afternoon childcare hours, which is when I really need it. I’m kind of mad at myself— when I was checking it out they said, “oh, these are just our summer hours,†and I just assumed that meant there would be more hours come fall, but no. I’m really bummed. This was supposed to be “my thing,†my me time. Now I have nothing that is my thing and I’m with them 24/7 so me time is just binging on chocolate in my room while bribing them with TV. :( I guess I just need to accept it. In a couple years oldest will be 13 and youngest will be 5 and hopefully I’ll be able to leave them home without them eating each other. Hopefully. You can't go before DH goes to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (((Spud))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Spud, is there a Y that you can join? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Not unless I get up at 2:30 am. Je suis désolé. I HAZ FRENCH BOOYA! Edited October 12, 2017 by Slache 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well kiss my grits, they’re opening up a Y 15 minutes away next spring! :party: :party: :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well kiss my grits, they’re opening up a Y 15 minutes away next spring! Hope springs eternal! #kissinggritsismessy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hope springs eternal! #kissinggritsismessybutohsoyummy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I need a nap. I don't think I can get through the concert tonight without some rest. I am excited about using the free-trial bow! Have you all heard about grow bags? I saw a youtube that teaches how to make them super cheap out of landscape/weed barrier fabric. I think I may try them in the spring and put a small grow-bag container garden on my back deck - it's the only place in the yard (aside from our mailbox) that gets a good amount of sun all summer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Dd slept well too last night. Hooray for sleep! I originally read this as "slept too well", and was puzzled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think I’m going to need to quit the gym. There’s no afternoon childcare hours, which is when I really need it. I’m kind of mad at myself— when I was checking it out they said, “oh, these are just our summer hours,†and I just assumed that meant there would be more hours come fall, but no. I’m really bummed. This was supposed to be “my thing,†my me time. Now I have nothing that is my thing and I’m with them 24/7 so me time is just binging on chocolate in my room while bribing them with TV. :( I guess I just need to accept it. In a couple years oldest will be 13 and youngest will be 5 and hopefully I’ll be able to leave them home without them eating each other. Hopefully. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I need a nap. I don't think I can get through the concert tonight without some rest. I am excited about using the free-trial bow! Have you all heard about grow bags? I saw a youtube that teaches how to make them super cheap out of landscape/weed barrier fabric. I think I may try them in the spring and put a small grow-bag container garden on my back deck - it's the only place in the yard (aside from our mailbox) that gets a good amount of sun all summer. Do they work on children? We have some short people here who could use some help. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Spendy though ? I have 47% on duolingo French and I still can’t think of a good reply. That app is too easy to game. yEP, YEP. a GOOD SUPPLEMENT. dANG IT! i CAN'T FIX THIS. Do they work on children? We have some short people here who could use some help. i HANG MINE FROM HER TOES AND MAKE HER HOLD A 5 POUND WEIGHT FOR 5 MINUTES A DAY. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well kiss my grits, they’re opening up a Y 15 minutes away next spring! Do I have to kiss them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'm having a bad attitude about SIL who always asks if I can drop everything to help out. At least she's asking but no, I can't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'm having a bad attitude about SIL who always asks if I can drop everything to help out. At least she's asking but no, I can't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good. I need you on hand in case of a crisis. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well.... I've had a philosophical shift in the way I think about DS and his education. I think it is good. It's hard on me being a real rule follower and all, because this means not doing what everyone expects or says we must do. It means being more individual and trying to do what's best for this kid, even though I feel like I haven't the slightest idea what I'm doing .... we'll just call it personal growth. I've been working on looking at his strengths and working on bringing those out, as well as seeing what his weaknesses are and figuring out how to shore those up as well. Sometimes I hate being a parent. It's too hard. I just want to be a character in a book or a movie or something. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Do they work on children? We have some short people here who could use some help. :D Might need to add some Miracle Grow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Good. I need you on hand in case of a crisis. No. My neighbor has first dibs. Her spellcheck still isn't working. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well.... I've had a philosophical shift in the way I think about DS and his education. I think it is good. It's hard on me being a real rule follower and all, because this means not doing what everyone expects or says we must do. It means being more individual and trying to do what's best for this kid, even though I feel like I haven't the slightest idea what I'm doing .... we'll just call it personal growth. I've been working on looking at his strengths and working on bringing those out, as well as seeing what his weaknesses are and figuring out how to shore those up as well. Sometimes I hate being a parent. It's too hard. I just want to be a character in a book or a movie or something. Me too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 :D Might need to add some Miracle Grow. Yes. It's too bad that they can't put growth agents in their shampoo or something. It would be so much easier than shots. (We haven't decided for or against growth hormone shots, but it is an option for the two youngest.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 DH is threatening to not let me have any more massages because I come away limping. I told him no, I simply need to have her work a lot lighter on my legs. #don'ttakeawaymymassages 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I just filed my Private School Affadavit. I had three days to spare. Now I can legally homeschool in California. Woohoo! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 DD is crying because I cut her fingernail. It was too long. Apparently she liked it. Sigh!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Dd9 lost another tooth. I should have known when she refused to do her homeschool work this morning. She always refuses to do work when her tooth is about to fall out. :glare: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 All this philosophy and all I can contribute is that I adulted and made dinner. You would not want to be a character in one of my books. I am mean and do horrible things to people in the name of fiction. :D 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 No. My neighbor has first dibs. Her spellcheck still isn't working. That's what Google's for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The y is spendy. Family membership plus childcare for one kid is $85 per month. Isn't the childcare free with the family membership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 For dinner we have roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed broccoli, candied sweet potatoes, and GF lemon pound cake. Now I have to go eat it. :drool5: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We are at froyo to celebrate a school day with no eye leaks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 All this philosophy and all I can contribute is that I adulted and made dinner. You would not want to be a character in one of my books. I am mean and do horrible things to people in the name of fiction. :D Yeah, I thought about that. I want to be a character in a light, fluffy beachy type book! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think I like this shorter hair cut. You know something is right when you can fall out of bed in the morning, look at yourself in the mirror and say, "Woman--you look sassy, today!" And if you can face the mirror again after the day and say, "Still looking sassy", that's a good haircut. :laugh: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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