luuknam Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Wait, would that be Baby Corn? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 :rant: You know what I hate? I hate having to keep track of which turtle is supposed to clean the sink from month to month, which one is supposed to sweep, which on gets the favorite chair, which one gets to scatter chicken shavings instead of scooping, which one is supposed to clean the litter box and so on and so forth. I also hate mediating the disputes that arise over the above issues. I also hate that their little turtle memories are pretty good and they know mine is frequently distracted with bigger issues. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 We call it red onion. So do we. Rode ui. We also call red cabbage rode kool, but I think the Germans call it Blaukraut (blue cabbage - but I'm not 100% sure), but we call red grapes blauwe druiven (blue grapes). Red cabbage is of course purple, unless you're doing science experiments with it with acids and bases (or, if you just cook it with a bunch of vinegar or w/e). So did we. It is purple though, right (asks the colorblind girl)? Varies by onion. Some are more red, some more purple, most in between. Well, I guess I was thinking of the outside color. Once you cut them open they're purple or sometimes magenta-ish. Hope that helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Wait, would that be Baby Corn? I should start calling him that! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'm beginning to understand the whole children should be seen and not heard thing. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Yeah, my stuff pales compared to your stuff. It's just that I knew what to do, had a routine, got things done, until we got evicted (technically - it's not like we were behind on payments or anything, the landlord just wanted to sell the place) and moved to a different school district. Since then, it's been a struggle, including some BS with the previous school district asking for stuff that wasn't legally required, but that's been sorted out now. Everything has been harder since the move. :( :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 So, I woke up. I think Gymnast just sat on the sofa and watched Mr. Roger's opera, which she said was pretty cool. I haven't seen any disasters yet, but I haven't got up off the sofa yet. :leaving: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Renai - you got a booyah here and two pages back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'm not going outside. The boys are trying to put together some raised beds, and I can hear the heated conversation from here. I refuse to moderate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Grr. The Instructor guide for the A & P lab manual that I have is a different edition than dd's lab manual. I knew that when I bought it but since there were zero other choices on the internet, went with this anyway. Most of the time it's ok. But today's worksheet was added after my instructor guide and so there is no answer key. Grump. I guess I have to actually learn some science today so that I can grade this. (It's all factual questions so it's not that hard but still . . . ) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I sent the four big kids outside for mandatory play time. Really, you might ask? I have to make it mandatory? Apparently so, after several rainy days of vegging inside. The chorus of whines was ridonkulous. But now that they are out there they are happy, of course. Ds3 is still inside. I put him in charge of sorting Ds10's big bin of mixed up legos. He's really into it, so I should be off-duty for a while. Unless I just jinxed it by mentioning it. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Yup. One's in for the potty, another is in to be sure I hear her wails and moans. She stopped wailing long enough to describe to me at length why her sister is G-U-I-L-T-Y-! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) (((luuknam))) . All my likes to lousy-day-posts are hugses, by the way. Red tape sucks. Edited January 26, 2018 by Lotsoflittleducklings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'm beginning to understand the whole children should be seen and not heard thing. I am open to accepting that ideology. (And I only have one...but I think she's really 3. I can't prove it yet, though.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Me too. I'm dealing with beaucratic nonsense. Again. This time with student loans. They don't like my proof of income, so tell me what to write in a letter. I write the letter, now they don't like the letter and want me to add more. Sheesh. I'd rather take a nap. Unfortunately, Gymnast has her second wind and is sitting here eating coconut milk yogurt. Will they accept your 1099? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I’m in the parking lot of a large high school. School just got out and it’s an interesting place to people watch. Afternoon rehearsal should be done before too long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Susan - I now know way more than I ever wanted to know about the integumentary system. But A & P has been graded. :hat: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Wait, would that be Baby Corn? That's The Kernel to us, I think. =P I need a vacation to ITT island. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 All but two things on my to-do list done. But I might be too tired to do those last two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Have you ever read “The Scent of Water� I haven't, I'll have to look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 No ear infection for Baby Corn/The Kernel. He did get a second flu shot. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 No ear infection for Baby Corn/The Kernel. He did get a second flu shot. Yay for no ear infection. DS2 had so many ear infections during his second year of life I was practically on a first name basis with his pediatrician. I remember sitting in the doctors office on Mother’s Day of all day with my baby getting him injection antibiotics. That was the last straw, though, and he got ear tubes put in and hasn’t had to take an antibiotic since - and that was 11 years ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I'm off to experiment with gf crepes. I've never made crepes before. Tons of pancakes, but not crepes. This is part of my strategy of pushing my horizons in middle age. Plus, I'm tired of the same old same old. (Slache, I picked up a red onion and thought of you. . . ) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I'm off to experiment with gf crepes. I've never made crepes before. Tons of pancakes, but not crepes. This is part of my strategy of pushing my horizons in middle age. Plus, I'm tired of the same old same old. (Slache, I picked up a red onion and thought of you. . . ) I think you need to find a recipe that doesn't call for purple onion. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I think you need to find a recipe that doesn't call for purple onion. It's for one of the savory fillings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Why? Because crepes are for strawberries and brie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Because crepes are for strawberries and brie. Not good for someone with a blood sugar problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Will they accept your 1099? It wasn't on the list. I don't know when it will get here anyway, and only 21 days are left on this forbearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 My head hurts. I think I need chocolate. I have a chocolate bar sitting on my desk right in front of me. Caffeine is good for migraines, right? *looks at chocolate caramel candy bar like Charlie Bucket would* :drool5: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I love savory crêpes. In France they are traditionally made with buckwheat flour. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 And so the 12 Days of Kristen’s Birthday continues with...... dinner out tonight with DH.💕💕💕 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Critter, thanks, ds is a lot better, played basketball today and says he feels fine, though cough continues. (((Luuknam))) (((Little kernel))) (((Jean))) (((Junie))) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I had Swedish fish today. Where's ikslo? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thursday was day 12 of meeting my higher step goal.And day 8 of drinking bone broth 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I've met my step goal 4 days in a row. I think that's my longest streak ever. The weekend will probably ruin it. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Weirdness of the day. I was on a message board with another group of moms around a fairly specific interest splintering off from a much larger group. It got kind of ugly between three members in particular, IIRC around dog training methods and vegetarianism and pets and so on. If you are a liberal and have a dog and are a vegetarianism you know how this goes. Anyway, dropped off, but now my kid is in the class with the kid of another mom from that group! I really liked her. She was nice. However, when I reached out and said they should come over, play, etc. she didn't reply. :[ I reached out twice. I know she had social anxiety so I don't want to bug her. However, online she was an insightful, funny person. And we are like... really close neighbors. And our kids are in the same class and the same girl scout troop. And I volunteer in the class and at the school so... I feel awkward but I want to make it not awkward for her. Just like "hey man, on that message board in which we split off because we were such a minority, crazy days eh, now that the kids are older the cloth diaper dilemma seems a million miles away doesn't it? Your daughter is so beautiful and smart in class!" But the mom like NEVER talks. Again, social anxiety. I get it. Well not really, but I mean I want to get it or at least, I try to be mindful. Thoughts? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Oh and I should mention, this was like eight years ago that we were in the group. In addition, neither she nor I were members of the dog treatment drama, and now the board is defunct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Maybe she talks sometimes. She does answer questions, she is polite. I think she's just really introverted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) If it were me, I would just continue to be kind and not try to figure her out. Sometimes it works to just be persistent, but not overly sensitive, KWIM? Edited January 27, 2018 by KrissiK 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I am full. We went to this yummy steakhouse. I had a burger with all the toppings - bacon, cheese, blue cheese, onion strings, sautéed mushrooms. It was divine. And I brought 2/3 of it home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Good Saturday morning! Coffee! Tsuga, I agree with Krissi. Just keep up the low pressure friendliness and give it time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Morning! My older four kids have a cross country ski class today. Wish I could join them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Days in the past 9 months that I've sat paralyzed on the couch because of bureaucratic nonsense, instead of doing stuff with my kids: about a dozen, I think. :crying: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I am full. We went to this yummy steakhouse. I had a burger with all the toppings - bacon, cheese, blue cheese, onion strings, sautéed mushrooms. It was divine. And I brought 2/3 of it home. Wow. That sounds like something I'd love but would put me close to my deathbed. I'd probably eat that 1/3 anyway, too. Eat the next 1/3 for lunch. And the last 1/3 for a snack. :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Lego Lass is writing a Victorian murder mystery. She’s curled up on the couch doing historical research. :). Snugglebunny had a good day in counselling and agreed to keep going. She and TwilightSparkle are playing Sleeping Beauty in old ballet costumes. Ds is sleeping angelically. It’s so nice when everyone’s happy at the same time. I read this and thought you misspelled Legolas. That reminds me - I haven't watched LOTR in a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Also, good morning!! It's exactly 1 week until we leave for Colorado. I'm nervous. Not sure why...I mean, we'll either get a 'yes' or a 'no'. It's like I'm afraid of the 'yes', but also afraid of the 'no'. There's no happy medium right now. I think it'll be a fun trip, though. We're going to go to the Denver Aquarium on Sunday; they have a mermaid show and we're going to make sure Riv gets to see it. I'm pretty sure that's going to be her life calling.And, then DH has planned to take us to Maggiano's, an Italian restaurant he really likes. (I was apparently rich in a former life because the meal I REALLY REALLY REALLY want is $50!!)EDIT: It's an expensive, nervous mermaid booyah in Colorado! Edited January 27, 2018 by Southern Ivy 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 It's been a long time since I've stopped in. But I have to say, it's always hilarious, anytime I pull up the GD thread, and I see this one still going strong. Rock on, y'all! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Weirdness of the day. I was on a message board with another group of moms around a fairly specific interest splintering off from a much larger group. It got kind of ugly between three members in particular, IIRC around dog training methods and vegetarianism and pets and so on. If you are a liberal and have a dog and are a vegetarianism you know how this goes. Anyway, dropped off, but now my kid is in the class with the kid of another mom from that group! I really liked her. She was nice. However, when I reached out and said they should come over, play, etc. she didn't reply. :[ I reached out twice. I know she had social anxiety so I don't want to bug her. However, online she was an insightful, funny person. And we are like... really close neighbors. And our kids are in the same class and the same girl scout troop. And I volunteer in the class and at the school so... I feel awkward but I want to make it not awkward for her. Just like "hey man, on that message board in which we split off because we were such a minority, crazy days eh, now that the kids are older the cloth diaper dilemma seems a million miles away doesn't it? Your daughter is so beautiful and smart in class!" But the mom like NEVER talks. Again, social anxiety. I get it. Well not really, but I mean I want to get it or at least, I try to be mindful. Thoughts? I have pretty severe social anxiety. The best friends I have ever had are ones that just kept coming to me, talking to me, regardless of how awkward I was. I try to be friendly and polite, but I never know what to say. Then I open my mouth and make things weird. Eventually, I open up and can hold a semi-normal conversation, but it takes a steady stream of continued interaction to get to that point. So just keep talking to her, even if it's awkward. Be prepared to carry the conversation until she's ready. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I had Swedish fish today. Where's ikslo? Here! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ Saturday!!!ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠Slept in late!!!ðŸ‘🛌🛌🛌💕 It’s 8:30 PST everyone else is still asleep, though. Well, except for DH who went to a Men’s Ministries breakfast at church and took DS2 with him. Nothing planned for the day. Well, housework, grocery shopping. I do hope to get outside and cut back some shrubbery. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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