AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I have socks from Alaska, from our trip earlier this year. While on the couch I noticed a trick I could do with my moose socks. I grossed out my kids by wiggling my toes and making the moose twerk. :laugh: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 That's what I told DS we should do next year. We should get some kind of Santa hats and stick them on the skeletons, pumpkins, etc, and decorate once. Get some pilgrim hats and turkey feathers for the interim between Halloween and Christmas! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I can't find our file with all our identification information in it - birth certificates, social security cards, copies, etc.... The last time I had it was in court sometime in October. I realized it was missing in November before the next court date. If you were that file, where would you be? Under a potted plant somewhere, or someplace else "in plain sight". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Guys, I'm having a rough day. DH's endoscopy went well, and that's good. But we got back and MIL's dog was chasing the ducks on the frozen pond last night and fell in. I just spent the last hour up to my waist in icy water trying to chop a path to get his body out of the pond, but I can't swing the splitting maul if the water is much higher than my waist. The danged ice is still about two inches thick where I had to leave off. I'll try to get out further tomorrow--we are supposed to get into the lower forties and I might make more headway. My dog-loving boy is devastated. He loved that dog. :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 :lol: No, I had it in a bag and the bag is here at the house. Dancer has found an older file with a xerox copy of Dancer's birth certificate and ss card. We'll see how far that will get us... Did it get tucked in with gift wrap and gift bags? How about still in the bag but with the bag repurposed as a craft or toy tote? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I found them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Under a potted plant somewhere, or someplace else "in plain sight". I never mentioned where I found them. I DID put them in the file cabinet, but it had slipped behind the drawers, and was on the bottom, the floor of the cabinet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Slache, it means nothing has changed (because mental health/cycles/moods...his, not mine), but I have more time to figure things out because the pressure is temporarily lifted. I found some transcription work that I can do from home, and I'm looking into school possibilities still. I just don't have to rush and do it all RIGHT NOW. I so am on board with relieving pressure in that way! I have been sorting Dad Project stuff into "can wait until Dad is down here" and "has to be done sooner" piles. Several things in the latter have migrated to the former. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Guys, I'm having a rough day. DH's endoscopy went well, and that's good. But we got back and MIL's dog was chasing the ducks on the frozen pond last night and fell in. I just spent the last hour up to my waist in icy water trying to chop a path to get his body out of the pond, but I can't swing the splitting maul if the water is much higher than my waist. The danged ice is still about two inches thick where I had to leave off. I'll try to get out further tomorrow--we are supposed to get into the lower forties and I might make more headway. My dog-loving boy is devastated. He loved that dog. :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 But chocolate will apparently be extinct by 2020 or something. :crying: No, that would mean it would be extinct, dead. Chocolate is an integral part of ITT and is bound by the no-dying rule. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I spent about 3+ hours shoveling us out from the first blizzard of the season. I think it was about 16 inches, but hurricane force winds caused lots of drifting. Dh helped toward the end in spite of his wrist (he rigged up a mitten to go over his cast, out of lots of socks and scrap leather and duct tape.) I was annoyed because hellooooyoubrokeyourwrist! but also relieved. I needed the extra help. We had to be sure Plumber Guy can access everything he needs tomorrow, so that meant more shoveling than usual. Now iHurt. Lots. We haven't lost power (yay!) and also had no flooding (surge at high tide), though we are surrounded by coastal towns that had severe flooding. Thanks for the prayers! Now I plan to fall asleep in front of The Hobbit, which dh grabbed a couple days ago on dvd at the library. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (((AMJ))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm so sick I can barely walk. Alex is singing into the Italian seasoning because he knows I'm too tired to stop him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I am so sorry, Critter. That's just terrible. (((hugs to family))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 EdPo: Trigger Warning! Copy that. Stat!! Forthwith. So, I am sitting down and starting to plot out the rest of the school year. DS’s and DD’s history are fine. If only Susan could get on it right away and pound out SOTW:Middle Ages like the Ancients, then I’d be all set for history for my little girls, too. Science - I think we’ll just keep moseying our way through Apologia Land Animals like we have been doing. We’re sadly behind in Grammar with all the kids. And Bible Curriculum.... I need suggestions. Oldest DD and DS will finish God’s Great Covenant NT from CAP at the end of this year. It’s the last book in the series. We have loved it. It’s taken about 6 years to get through all 4 books. But I will need to start thinking about next year. We really need something structured and work-bookie. I was looking at Bob Jones’ Bible curriculum. I like the format, but I don’t think I agree with them theologically (we’re Reformed, Presbyterian at heart). I haven't used this, so I don't know if it's tedious or not, but I think it might be in the right line doctrinally: The Most Important Thing You'll Ever Study by Starr Meade. (for the older ones). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (((Slache))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I am so sorry Critterfixer. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Mary made the dog bone shaped bookmarks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I spent about 3+ hours shoveling us out from the first blizzard of the season. I think it was about 16 inches, but hurricane force winds caused lots of drifting. Dh helped toward the end in spite of his wrist (he rigged up a mitten to go over his cast, out of lots of socks and scrap leather and duct tape.) I was annoyed because hellooooyoubrokeyourwrist! but also relieved. I needed the extra help. We had to be sure Plumber Guy can access everything he needs tomorrow, so that meant more shoveling than usual. Now iHurt. Lots. We haven't lost power (yay!) and also had no flooding (surge at high tide), though we are surrounded by coastal towns that had severe flooding. Thanks for the prayers! Now I plan to fall asleep in front of The Hobbit, which dh grabbed a couple days ago on dvd at the library. :grouphug: :grouphug: Stay warm and safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Dh is sick. He never gets sick. We think it was something he ate this morning that disagreed with him. :( I gave him mint tea. He'll probably be fine in the morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm going to bed at a decent time tonight. Finally! Good night! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Sleep tight, Renai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I thought of y'all during rehearsal tonight. We're playing Scarlotti-Tommasini "The Good Humoured Ladies". Sleep tight! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E_XOzDhKW1Q 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (((Slache))) I suppose Alex is singing Italian Opera by now? Hope you feel better soon! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Snoozed a bit during Hobbit. Now it's time to go back out into the driveway and clear the remnants of the snow (especially deposits from the plows) before it freezes overnight. Bundling up! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Dh is sick. He never gets sick. We think it was something he ate this morning that disagreed with him. :( I gave him mint tea. He'll probably be fine in the morning. Get well soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good Morning Friday! COFFEE is brewing! (((Mr. Renai))) Quackers, hope today resolves your oil leak! Slache, how are you feeling? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Booyah! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Every time I see this: Please recommend a good printer/scanner/copier I think it says copter. And then I think "Susan should reply....." Edited January 5, 2018 by Another Lynn 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good morning! Busy busy day today. Have to drive dh to work and run a million errands while I'm out there and go to Aldi and have an Old Lady Party and bring two kids to a choir thing. Pantz! Coffee!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Dh is sick. He never gets sick. We think it was something he ate this morning that disagreed with him. :( I gave him mint tea. He'll probably be fine in the morning. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Starting today we get a reprieve from the freezing temps overnight, at least for a few days. Must pull outside lights before possible precipitation this weekend. Must get ready to move furniture to Dad's new apt this weekend and move DD13 into the soon-to-be-former guest bedroom. DD16 will mop the floor today, having spilled something last night. Must do some school today, and plan things out for the coming week. Two weekends more, and then DD16 and I head for Colorado again. DD16 now calls leftover hamburger patties "meat cookies" and eats them cold. (Last night's supper was scrounge night.) She calls turkey bacon "meat paper" -- she loves the stuff. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good morning. Caffeine. We will probably let the fire go out today so that it can get a good clean out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I guess this is the last day of our winter break. I suppose I'd better have something ready for school on Monday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I guess this is the last day of our winter break. I suppose I'd better have something ready for school on Monday. This was my thought today, too. Prep for Monday school for Gymnast, and Dancer leaving in another 2 weeks. We need to organize her schoolwork and hope she gets something done in the next two months. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ Last day of vacation!!😩😩😩😩😩 Woke up at 5:00am due to hot flashes and couldn’t breathe. Tried the Neti pot. I’m so congested the water just ran down the side of my face.🤪🤪 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Mmmmm, veggies and tofu sauteed up, with a touch of mirin and low sodium soy sauce. Nom nom nom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ Last day of vacation!!😩😩😩😩😩 Woke up at 5:00am due to hot flashes and couldn’t breathe. Tried the Neti pot. I’m so congested the water just ran down the side of my face.🤪🤪 :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope your congestion clears soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 :grouphug: Krissi. I hate it when I'm congested at night. Half the time it doesn't seem worth it to try to sleep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (((Krissi))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Reminder to me: start teaching the boys to handle cooking as a joint effort and not a single-person job. I already do this with chores, but cooking ramps up this quarter and I want to get both of them working together to plan meals, execute them and then be able to relax while DH and I clean up, or the other way around. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ed-Po/Plan-Po WARNING! Avert your eyes! Goal this year is 5 hrs of leisure time (aka Mom's writing time) this year. The time break down per day is: Chores/Housekeeping-2.5 hrs per day (includes cooking time and general clean up) School-5.5 hrs per day Free Time-5 hrs But it's tight. That's a 6:30 to 7 wake-up time and a 9 bedtime. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm thinking that if I can put all three of us on clean-up three days a week we can have Tuesday and Thursday afternoons off, and all of Sunday off from housekeeping chores proper, although we will still have general chores. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ed-Po/Plan-Po WARNING! Avert your eyes! Goal this year is 5 hrs of leisure time (aka Mom's writing time) this year. The time break down per day is: Chores/Housekeeping-2.5 hrs per day (includes cooking time and general clean up) School-5.5 hrs per day Free Time-5 hrs But it's tight. That's a 6:30 to 7 wake-up time and a 9 bedtime. Those start and end times match what we typically try to do, too! Somehow I don't get 5 hours free time, though, or if I do I'm too tired to realize it. #mustdecluttertodolist 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm thinking that if I can put all three of us on clean-up three days a week we can have Tuesday and Thursday afternoons off, and all of Sunday off from housekeeping chores proper, although we will still have general chores. DD16 is currently sweeping in preparation for mopping here. We checked in on school this morning and figured out the plan of attack for next week. The girls are really trying to be a bit more independent on household tasks (for certain reasons), so I have hopes I can do something similar to your plan come February. I'm tired of ranting about being the brain that drives everyone around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I am also trying to prep for school next week. I have a feeling it's going to be a rough transition back to a routine. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good Morning! I have lost my sanity. I told the little girls they could use their paints. :huh: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good Morning! I have lost my sanity. I told the little girls they could use their paints. :huh: Then you can tell them to clean up after their painting and you'll all have a tea party when it's done. :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I am also trying to prep for school next week. I have a feeling it's going to be a rough transition back to a routine. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk I only have three days of school next week and the schedule is going to be light. I don't know how good I'll feel on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Then you can tell them to clean up after their painting and you'll all have a tea party when it's done. :D Cleaning up after their painting results in me having to clean the bathroom. It is also the reason that we can't have fancy towels. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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