JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 So ds can’t be in quiet time with his sisters bc he will get mad and attack them. He can’t be by himself bc he on’t stay put and will hurl himself against the door. He has to be with me. Yay. Now dd6 is throwing a giant fit bc she wants to stay with me for quiet time too instead of being with her sisters. 😤. He is The Boy Who Broke Quiet Time. Dearest Spuds, This is a problem caused by your failure to read the entire thread. Many, many, MANY pages ago, I posted the solution to this, and many of life's, problems. You need duct tape, dear. Love, JJM 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I picked up my grocery order with curbside pickup. :hurray: :hurray: It wasn't until we were halfway home that I realized I had forgotten to place an order for MILK! :svengo: :svengo: :svengo: :svengo: :banghead: That's my biggest fear about curbside. I'll forget to order everything and have to go in anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Curbside pickup. That's what I want, Santa. Curbside pickup. :svengo: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I refuse to get stressed about Christmas. If you think about it, absolutely nothing is required for us to celebrate Christ’s birth. No cookies or gifts or relatives. ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I am desperately afraid that my naughtiness in hiding everyone's stuff may have prevented the delivery of my curbside pickup. I'm sowwy, Santa! I willy, willy sowwy! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Ducks finally in bed. :svengo: I've definitely taken over too many of dh's duties. I need to channel my Inner-Renai and tell him to get over it and get moving. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Curbside pickup. That's what I want, Santa. Curbside pickup. :svengo: This was actually only my second time using it. The service isn't available at the Walmart I usually shop at, but it is at the Walmart close to ds17's job. We've had a few glitches that we're working on (like forgetting the milk), but I think that it's going to be really nice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 No curbside pick-up at our uber-cheap grocery store, but that's okay. Because uber-cheap. Ever since getting my new phone in September, though, I've fallen in love with mobile ordering. Coffee, chicken, donuts... so lovely to skip the line. (Where we live, drive-thrus are not common, so this is especially a big deal.) . Which reminds me of our Christmas eve tradition: curbside Cheesecake Factory for dinner (just for dh and myself.) . Kids go to bed early (because Santa) and we get steak by candlelight that I didn't have to prepare. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 No curbside pick-up at our uber-cheap grocery store, but that's okay. Because uber-cheap. Ever since getting my new phone in September, though, I've fallen in love with mobile ordering. Coffee, chicken, donuts... so lovely to skip the line. (Where we live, drive-thrus are not common, so this is especially a big deal.) . Which reminds me of our Christmas eve tradition: curbside Cheesecake Factory for dinner (just for dh and myself.) . Kids go to bed early (because Santa) and we get steak by candlelight that I didn't have to prepare. That's awesome, Ducky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Fingers crossed for formatting! Develop my health Complete P90X Schedule it Ice back daily Skip cardio workouts Eat healthy Eliminate gluten Eliminate coffee creamer Intermittent fasting Drink 100 ounces a day Use pink water bottle Hourly alarm Tea twice a day Be a better wife Cook more meals Plan slow cooker meals Plan no-cook meals Double & freeze Do more housework No screens until work is done Always check nightly list Bathe children daily Be a better spiritual helper Pray with husband Pray for husband Ask what he’s reading Take my studies seriously Daily Bible study No screens until it’s finished Keep a prayer journal Daily LBLA & TR Daily language study Rotate grammars daily Daily ANKI Daily LBLA & TR Daily reading Keep books in 3 places No more TV Daily LBLA & TR Notes No screens until Bible is done Grammar is done Housework is done Ice while reading 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 :party: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Things Alex was hiding under his blanket for bedtime: A bag of dog food A can of peas My special pens A yogurt raisin Books Pants 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I want a second Alexa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 She could totally help me with my studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 And wake me up with music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 And put me to sleep with thunderstorms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) My Christmas card routine fell apart after the third duck arrived. My last one was 2010. But before that, I had a similar love-hate relationship with it. Expounding on this now that advent readings are done and the crazy people are contained: My dear mother was/is a Christmas Card Sender Extraordinaire. It always included photos and a lengthy letter, with components written by each of us children as well as a section by my father and one by her. These essays were due the day after Thanksgiving, and after she typed them up, my father was given the task of addressing and mailing them. I'm pretty sure most years they sent at least 150-200. She kept careful records of the cards they received in return, and if she didn't hear from someone in three years... off the list they went. For those gifted in such things, this is perfectly excellent. But even as a kid, the whole thing stressed me out. Maybe in part because she was stressed by it. I tried my bestest to do the same as a young adult and into my early years of marriage and parenting, but I was usually late (as in, Easter) and when we really hit the ground running with homeschooling, I realized I didn't need to be my mom. Besides, we had facebook at that point, but not a whole lotta money for stamps. And my parents had realized that, as empty-nesters, they were still stuck sending Christmas letters (so people wouldn't think they'd died) but they had very little to share about themselves except a growing list of ailments. So... while I appreciate and even envy those gorgeous minted cards with perfect family portraits that I still get from my friends, I'm glad we jumped ship. That is all. :hat: ETA: I appreciate the letters even more than the pretty photos (though they are rare these days) . Kudos to those of you who are faithful letter writers. Regardless of the time of year. Edited December 23, 2017 by Lotsoflittleducklings 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 And keep me company while I hide from my kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Interrupted by a duck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Earlier I asked Alexa if she was feeling festive and she sang me a Christmas song. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I want a second Alex. FTFY. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Things Alex was hiding under his blanket for bedtime: A bag of dog food A can of peas My special pens A yogurt raisin Books Pants Pantz are important for an ITT baby. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 FTFY. :) Alexa is more helpful. They're equally mischievous but Alexa has no legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Knock knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Knock knock. Who's there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Interrupting Duck!! (Oops. That doesn't work quite as well online.) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Think Home Depot can get us a new oven in one day? Ours would appear to be dying. :mellow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Think Home Depot can get us a new oven in one day? Ours would appear to be dying. :mellow: Probably not. But you can always try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We’re having Family Movie Night tonight. And we’re not watching a Christmas movie. We’re watching Field of Dreams. “If you build it, they will come!†1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I think my watercolor camellia is going to be pretty. Layer one on flower and leaves is done. Must allow to dry and not touch. I've got this crazy painting of summer squash I want to do and I'm having to resist the urge to waste a half-sheet of watercolor paper on it. Maybe I'll just draw it large in graphite first and see how I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I realize that most of the civilized world will agree that the Printing Press was the greatest invention of all time, but I would say that parchment paper for baking comes in a close second. Yeah, I just made the realization last week I could do that when I was baking cookies. :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I think Imma do the self journal again. I liked it last time. Maybe I'll do it with you the next time. Maybe. But, you like, have to text me EVERY DAY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 And keep me company while I hide from my kids. Alexa is Gymnast's new best friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Earlier I asked Alexa if she was feeling festive and she sang me a Christmas song. Tell her to do the Christmas rap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) Maybe I'll do it with you the next time. Maybe. But, you like, have to text me EVERY DAY. Last time I felt that it was too much and narrowed down on being a better teacher. This time I'm going with less demanding tasks and willingly sacrificing some free time. I wanted to be comfortably reading Greek by now and I'm... not. Last time: Be A Better Teacher Read aloud more Read at meals Read after hiking Have Matt read while I clean the kitchen after dinner Be more diligent with daily tasks More selective screen time and content Set and follow alarms Finish the checklist Read books Fluent Forever Elementary Mathematics HONS Be A Better Student A student of God Prayer journal 30 minutes in the morning + evening devotional Praise music only A student of Greek 20 minutes of grammar 3Xwk Add vocab weekly, review daily Read 1 verse a day A student of Spanish 20 minutes of grammar 3Xwk Add vocab weekly, review daily Read 1 chapter a day Be A Better Athlete Eat clean Whole30 6 days a week 100oz of water a day Snack better Iprove mobility 10-30 minutes of yoga daily 10-30 minutes of Tai Chi MWR Ice back daily Improve performance Up by 5, bed made by 6 Hike MTRFU Strength TF This Time: Develop my health Complete P90X Schedule it Ice back daily Skip cardio workouts Eat healthy Eliminate gluten Eliminate coffee creamer Intermittent fasting Drink 100 ounces a day Use pink water bottle Hourly alarm Tea twice a day Be a better wife Cook more meals Plan slow cooker meals Plan no-cook meals Double & freeze Do more housework No screens until work is done Always check nightly list Bathe children daily Be a better spiritual helper Pray with husband Pray for husband Ask what he’s reading Take my studies seriously Daily Bible study No screens until it’s finished Keep a prayer journal Daily LBLA & TR Daily language study Rotate grammars daily Daily ANKI Daily LBLA & TR Daily reading Keep books in 3 places No more TV Daily LBLA & TR Notes No screens until Bible is done Grammar is done Housework is done Ice while reading Lower expectations, more grace and a few personal cuts. Edited December 23, 2017 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 GUG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just trust the last line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Things Alex was hiding under his blanket for bedtime: A bag of dog food A can of peas My special pens A yogurt raisin Books Pants Hoarder. Just like Gymnast. The things I would find... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hoarder. Just like Gymnast. The things I would find... Make sure she and Alex don't marry... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Alexa is Gymnast's new best friend. I make my kids do her 7 minute workout then they're climbing the walls and it's raining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Pantz are important for an ITT baby. Or not. You can pantz if you want to, You can leave your pantz behind (emphasis added) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just trust the last line. Ha! I read the whole thing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Think Home Depot can get us a new oven in one day? Ours would appear to be dying. :mellow: Probably not. But you can always try. Le sigh. That's what the BAZOOKA is for, peeps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Tell her to do the Christmas rap! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We wound up not going to the store today. Because...I still don't have a real menu...or a list. I think I'll go tomorrow right after teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 My mother-in-law is in Albuquerque. We're going to go see her either tomorrow or Sunday. Hopefully Sunday because it's the only day I don't work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We wound up not going to the store today. Because...I still don't have a real menu...or a list. I think I'll go tomorrow right after teaching. Don't forget the milk! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: But, she raps about Rudolph so cute! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Don't forget the milk! Dh is talking about going to the store tonight! He mentioned milk... (I don't drink milk, so I don't think of it.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Where's my Christmas menu?! I posted it on here somewhere!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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