Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Juliet must be going through a growth spurt. She eats up all her food and then looks at me for more. (This is unusual.) So I'm feeding the hungry, hungry, hippo. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Paige said: You can handle her! I have so much sympathy, but pretty soon they will go home and it will all be better. Nod and smile for everything you can possibly ignore. FWIW, I've resigned myself to having MIL eventually live with us. DH and I have been married for over 20yrs and in the first half I'd rather die than let her live with us because visits were so hard. With time, however, we've both mellowed, I've become stronger, more tolerant, and more skilled at handling issues, so I think it will be ok. If we move again, I'll be looking for somewhere that has a good MIL suite or the ability to put a granny pod in the backyard. I don't have the energy for permanent residence. She makes everything a fight. Where I sit, what time we go shopping, whether I'm sick, what my children are to be called. I call my kids honey when she's around because every. single. time. I call them by their names she corrects me. Every time. It's too exhausting. And she lies to my face and my children daily. I can't tell when someone is lying. I just don't have the energy for her. MIL and my mom don't get to live with us but the dads do. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 (((Slache))). Glad you're getting a break today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Slache—nearly every apartment we have ever leased has had clauses on guests—they can only stay for a limited number of days. Even if Matt were crazy enough to allow it, odds are your apartment manager would not. Besides, as high maintenance as she seems I can’t see her sleeping on your living room floor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Slache—nearly every apartment we have ever leased has had clauses on guests—they can only stay for a limited number of days. Even if Matt were crazy enough to allow it, odds are your apartment manager would not. Besides, as high maintenance as she seems I can’t see her sleeping on your living room floor. LOL. You are so good. The last time she stayed here she demanded we buy a gigantic air mattress and keep it out all day. She's not allowed to stay here anymore. It's a thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Um. In what way does she think you need to be corrected in saying your kids' names? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Gotta take the girls to lessons. Be back later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Um. In what way does she think you need to be corrected in saying your kids' names? John was named after her uncle who was named John but called Jack so he should be called Jack in her eyes. That was the original plan he just seemed like a John to us. Mary should be called Mary Beth because she claims she was named after her mom, but she wasn't. About half of those in her life call her Mary, the other half still call her Mooies. Alex's name is Matthew Alexander and she wants some kind of recognition of Matthew in his name. She hasn't decided quite what yet. And the kids can't have nicknames (Johndess, Mooies, Awix/Babiness) because it's confusing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 hours ago, myblessings4 said: Yesterday. All right, Angi!, you win!!????????????????? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Most. adorable. mathbook. ever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 We really liked the neuropsych. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We really liked the neuropsych. Yay!! I hope you get some answers. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I started off making hardboiled eggs to keep in the fridge as a healthy snack.....and then I ended up making cupcakes too. We have an extra little girl at our house today, and it seemed like a great day for purple frosting and sprinkles. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The berry farm has discounted their berries to .75/lb. I'm contemplating picking more. I think dh may riot if I do, though, and I don't have time to make jam. I have plenty of frozen berries from previous adventures to the farm. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I am so glad I didn't go on this trip. "We'll be home by 2... We won't be home until 3... We hit rush hour traffic and hope to be home around 5." :svengo: And I have a migraine today which was no big deal because I didn't spend the entire day in the car and just took a simple ibuprophin. Plus, I got bunches and bunches done. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Slache said: John was named after her uncle who was named John but called Jack so he should be called Jack in her eyes. That was the original plan he just seemed like a John to us. Mary should be called Mary Beth because she claims she was named after her mom, but she wasn't. About half of those in her life call her Mary, the other half still call her Mooies. Alex's name is Matthew Alexander and she wants some kind of recognition of Matthew in his name. She hasn't decided quite what yet. And the kids can't have nicknames (Johndess, Mooies, Awix/Babiness) because it's confusing. Huh. Your temporary "honey" plan is a good one. Sorry about the headache. 2 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We really liked the neuropsych. :hooray: So glad to hear this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I didn't get to have my awkward conversation today because when I finally had a chance to talk to her, the girls were hanging around and I realized they didn't know yet and would probably cause a commotion. Oh well. Shepherd's pie for dinner. Salad dressings will have to wait 'til tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I came home to my MCT order on my doorstep. ? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, ikslo said: I came home to my MCT order on my doorstep. ? My stuff came today, too! Mine was not that expensive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, ikslo said: I came home to my MCT order on my doorstep. ? Which level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 We have auto supplies on our doorstep. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I had a salesman on my doorstep. I sent him away. 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I think ikslo wins. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Just now, Slache said: I think ikslo wins. I have some auto supplies you can give her. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 One more pitch and that's good for a while. I don't think there's another pitch contest until September. Whew! No love today, but that's not a big deal. The bigger deal is that this social misfit who just figured out Twitter in late May because there was no alternative is about to break 500 when it comes to followers. I think that's pretty danged good for a newbie. Working on revisions to my first chapter again with my free-verse poem rewrite beside me to keep the voice strong and passionate while I rewrite. Wish me luck! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I haz nothing on my doorstep. ? I just placed an amazon order for batteries and toilet spray. I live an exciting life, I tell you. Hopefully I have something on my doorstep Saturday. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Can we talk about how crazy architects are to place a bathroom directly in front of a living area/patio door and in eyesight of the kitchen? All of our other guest bathrooms were discretely tucked into a hallway. I've lost my appetite a few times lately, so I'm going to better stock my bathroom with all of the supplies they may need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 52 minutes ago, Slache said: Which level? Literature Level Booyah! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, ikslo said: Literature Level Booyah! That's what I thought. So exciting! Not liking though, because h. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I have a bunch of dirt and leaves on my doorstep because a) the person who is supposed to sweep every week doesn’t; and b) I swear, I live with a bunch of lazy bums. and it’s hotter than heleven here. we’re going to my oarents’ House for dinner. i gulped my COFfEE~D while I mopped the floor. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Juliet keeps bringing garbage up on to our back deck. I assume that it is from our neighbor's yard where they literally have piles of trash in the back yard and blew over into our yard or something. At least that's my best guess because it is NOT our garbage. I hope that she doesn't drag a dead body or something up here one day. . . 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Juliet keeps bringing garbage up on to our back deck. I assume that it is from our neighbor's yard where they literally have piles of trash in the back yard and blew over into our yard or something. At least that's my best guess because it is NOT our garbage. I hope that she doesn't drag a dead body or something up here one day. . . Well, if she does, at least the police will take it away. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I texted dh asking him to bring home pizza. He is ignoring my text. I don't want to make dinner. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 minute ago, prairiewindmomma said: I texted dh asking him to bring home pizza. He is ignoring my text. I don't want to make dinner. I guess he might have to go out to get pizza if he arrives home without it. . . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I like the way you think, Jean. All right, back to planning math for next year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Now I want pizza. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraBeth475 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 My six year old needs to just live in the naughty chair for a few weeks, I think. If we do two foreign languages next year, do I *have* to do composition? I don’t wanna.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 29 minutes ago, LauraBeth475 said: My six year old needs to just live in the naughty chair for a few weeks, I think. If we do two foreign languages next year, do I *have* to do composition? I don’t wanna.... Six year olds don’t have to do anything... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Dh brought home pizza, toilet paper, and paper towels. Good man! 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I shall be torturing the children tomorrow morning. I think they've been holed up in their rooms too much so I'm taking them to explore some local parks with the dog bright and early. I am the meanest, but I'll try to soften it with doughnuts and maybe pizza afterwards. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I will torture my children tomorrow, too. We have school. I have to bust my rear end with revisions, prepare submission materials for one press, and prep a query letter for an...agent who liked my pitch! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Why are you guys doing school? My in-laws are here and I need you at my beck and call! No more school! They got back from mountain seeing. Mother-in-law checked my bookshelves to ensure I still had all of the curriculum that she sent and I don't. Father-in-law pulled all of the dog hair from in between the couch cushions and sat it in the middle of the couch and told the dog to eat it, which she did. I would call that a good visit. There is an absolutely delicious, gluten filled gyro pizza in my fridge right now. I need the svengo guy! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 We had Chinese food at my Mom and Dad’s house, And my mom made this icecream cake thingie for dinner. Oh my word. It was divine. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 The air quality is bad because of fires near Yosemite. I keep coughing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Juliet and I had a walk with my neighbor and her puppy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, Slache said: Why are you guys doing school? My in-laws are here and I need you at my beck and call! No more school! They got back from mountain seeing. Mother-in-law checked my bookshelves to ensure I still had all of the curriculum that she sent and I don't. Father-in-law pulled all of the dog hair from in between the couch cushions and sat it in the middle of the couch and told the dog to eat it, which she did. I would call that a good visit. There is an absolutely delicious, gluten filled gyro pizza in my fridge right now. I need the svengo guy! You can do this, Slashie. Of course, you could always say there’s an emergency in California that you need to take care of and you can come visit me in ...he11. Well, at least that’s what it seems like.... smoky air, excessive heat 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Ireland update: It looks like her shoulders are dying and are probably going to need to be removed as well. We are praying for healing so that doesn't have to happen. She is in critical condition and unconcious. She doesn't know she has no siblings or legs. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Day 182 steps. Day 53 hips 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 2 hours ago, KrissiK said: You can do this, Slashie. Of course, you could always say there’s an emergency in California that you need to take care of and you can come visit me in ...he11. Well, at least that’s what it seems like.... smoky air, excessive heat My daughter is allergic to smoke and now we can't vacation in CA because of this. In fact even the Northwest is hazardous in summer. ? Hell indeed. Fires in Finland now, I'm not sure ALaska is a good future plan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Good Friday Morning! COFFEE!!! Storms headed our way this morning. It will be nice to have a cloudy day and some rain. I should probably take care of the dogs before it starts, but I'd rather enjoy my coffee. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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