mama25angels Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Ellie said: I would say that I've been busy, but I haven't, so there's that. Also, I'll be planning a homeschool convention for next year. Old homeschoolers never die; they just...um... Where and how much so I can start saving now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Spudater said: I just pictured you saying “asthmar” in a Katharine Hepburn voice. I was Lord of The Flies-ing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Spudater said: So. Tired. I forgot how much time I spend on my feet when we’re schooling. Basically I’m just circling the kitchen table constantly for about three hours with occasional darts to the bathroom and kitchen. I’m out of condition! it’s going better than I thought it would. No mutinies so far. Grumbling has actually lessened slightly. Lego Lass likes the Apologia book, thanks ladies! I feel the same way - on my feet all over the place, but can't get my steps in without major effort. Hate that "effort" part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Former teacher texted back. All is well / no dying per regulations, but it was a close one. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Susan in TN said: Former teacher texted back. All is well / no dying per regulations, but it was a close one. So glad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Slache said: In Dallas? I think I'm going to that one. If so do you know the day? Austin. June 6 and 7. There's the Great Homeschool Convention in March? Something like that, in Dallas. I might be at that one, but I'm doing the one in Austin. You'll come down for that, too, right? Because me.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, mama25angels said: Where and how much so I can start saving now Austin. Are you near here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Matt's friend went to the beach today, parked in the sand during low tide and came back during high tide to a very expensive surprise. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, Slache said: Matt's friend went to the beach today, parked in the sand during low tide and came back during high tide to a very expensive surprise. There's a FB page for the Outer Banks (of NC) called "Oregon Inlet Idiots." o_0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Ellie said: Austin. Are you near here? Yes ma'am I am! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, mama25angels said: Yes ma'am I am! We haven't settled on how much, but it will be reasonable. The exhibit hall will be open on Thursday evening for Texas Home Educators members who pre-registered, and then there will be workshops and exhibit hall on Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Today was another day when I just made my step goal- walking up and down my street at 11 pm. Day 208 steps. Day 79 hips 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good Wednesday Morning! Harumph Day! Coffee! (1st cup.... I may have to remake it after dh drinks his....☕☕☕) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I've been up since 3 after a mommy nightmare. I'm going to be very tired today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Happy Wednesday! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good morning! Sorry about those bad dreams. I think I'll shop at Aldi after dropping the kids off at youth group tonight. Otherwise, just a regular school day today. Yesterday I got the kids' Christmas music organized in their binders and had them go through the new pieces and the Charlie Brown Christmas medley, which was new last year. There was a bit of protest (It's August!), but I think they liked the music overall. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good Morning!! COFFEE!!!~D It’s Humph Day!! DS1’s first day of school. Nothing much else going on today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good morning. I did not sleep as long as I would like. There are behind-the-scenes things about camp that are worrying me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Junie, I loved the Beowulf picture book by Michael Morpurgo. I haven't read all the versions from the library, but this one is really good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good morning ? I've been up since 3:45 to teach. I'm tired. Might need another pot of coffee today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 9 hours ago, Ellie said: We haven't settled on how much, but it will be reasonable. The exhibit hall will be open on Thursday evening for Texas Home Educators members who pre-registered, and then there will be workshops and exhibit hall on Friday. Do you know who the speakers will be yet? A general list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good morning ladies! Happy hump day, I'm headed to the bank and then to the store. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, mama25angels said: Do you know who the speakers will be yet? A general list? The speakers will be....local homeschoolers. Yes. There are many amazing, accomplished people teaching their children; we don't need professional authors and bloggers and whatnot. :-) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 14 hours ago, KrissiK said: Question..... how can Lorelai Gilmore continue to have such a terrific bod when all she eats is pizza and huge cheeseburgers?? It’s just not fair. She's only 32 and she has the genes for it? I so do not have the energy to do everything I ought to be doing right now. :/ I need to channel my inner one-year-old without becoming any less responsible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Sorry about those bad dreams. I think I'll shop at Aldi after dropping the kids off at youth group tonight. Otherwise, just a regular school day today. Yesterday I got the kids' Christmas music organized in their binders and had them go through the new pieces and the Charlie Brown Christmas medley, which was new last year. There was a bit of protest (It's August!), but I think they liked the music overall. Coffee! I do Christmasy things in August. Sometimes i’ll Listen to Christmas music (with nobody else around so they don’t think i’m Crazy) or i’ll Watch one of those Hallmark Christmas movies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, whitehawk said: She's only 32 and she has the genes for it? I so do not have the energy to do everything I ought to be doing right now. ? I need to channel my inner one-year-old without becoming any less responsible. Yeah, and she’s also a television character. Lol. As I tell my kids, “television is not reality”.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Ellie said: The speakers will be....local homeschoolers. Yes. There are many amazing, accomplished people teaching their children; we don't need professional authors and bloggers and whatnot. ? And just to clarify a little more, none of our exhibitors will do any workshops, other than a workshop specific to their product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good morning. I have three minutes left by my clock. Oops. Good afternoon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Brainstorming with my critique partner this morning, and then I'm editing this chapter, and buckling down on the next one. I also have the Magna Carta of the hot place to write, also known as The Dread Synopsis. Must do today. Then schedule a hot soaky bath because I will be in tears. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I just dropped Dd off for the last 2 hours of testing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Air quality is so bad here that the Y just closed down one of their camps and is bringing over 100 kids back to the branch. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Air quality is so bad here that the Y just closed down one of their camps and is bringing over 100 kids back to the branch. Wait - are you having fires, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I just dropped Dd off for the last 2 hours of testing. ? Were they still amazed at your awesomeness? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'm having Celery do How to Survive on Mars from Monash University at FutureLearn, and the Red Cross Babysitting course. He'll be able to babysit on Mars soon, folks! 2 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Broccoli has a cold, was pretty miserable this morning, but is doing better now. He just told me he's writing a book: "I'm sure it will be great!" Me: "Me too!" 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Wait - are you having fires, too? There are fires in our state and the two states south of us. The smoke from all of those are wafting this way. Plus they are probably mixing with the pollution already here from the metropolitan area. . Our skies are ashy grey and sometimes brownish. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 We're stuck inside again today. We decided to deep clean before school starts after all. DS is tackling the light fixtures and baseboards. I'm doing windows and touching up walls. We're going to beeswax the wooden furniture and condition the leather couches tomorrow if the smoke haze is still here (and it looks like it will be). It'll be good to get all of that done....I won't have to think about it again until Christmas break. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: There are fires in our state and the two states south of us. The smoke from all of those are wafting this way. Plus they are probably mixing with the pollution already here from the metropolitan area. . Our skies are ashy grey and sometimes brownish. Our air is clearing up a bit. It doesn’t have that ghostly quality it did a couple weeks ago. The Ferguson Fire in Yosemite, which is the closest one to us is coming close to full containment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 We finished our first full day of school and celebrated by getting Taco Bell. A dubious celebration to be sure, but at least I didn’t have to make lunch. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Alex will not stop caressing the avocados. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 48 minutes ago, Slache said: Alex will not stop caressing the avocados. Who can blame him? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'd rather caress the guacamole. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Testing is done. Results in a week and a half. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Oh and I discovered that the overly dramatic one is the contracted tester/proctor at the neuropsych's office. For some (good!) reason the neuropsych herself is a lot more normal when her over-the-top sidekick isn't there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I got some Latin done. Haven’t done that in a while. It felt good and I was mostly correct in my translations. But then again Latin to English is infinitely easier than English to Latin. Now I am looking to read for a few minutes before picking up DS from school. I got 3 books from the liberry yesterday. “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, “Playing for Pizza” by John Grisham and “The Woman Who Smashed Codes:A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies” by Jason Fagone. I started the last one yesterday. It’s good. I love books about really smart people. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I made cheesecake today in my Instant Pot. Mr. Ellie is taking it to work tomorrow, where his co-workers will gobble it down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I got none of the things done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 We did have an impromptu 90s dance party in the nursery earlier. That got done. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Time to tackle Mt. Washmore and binge watch Gilmore Girls. Simultaneously and at the same time. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 52 minutes ago, Slache said: We did have an impromptu 90s dance party in the nursery earlier. That got done. History of Music and American Culture. Here at ITT we can make any activity an academic subject. Call now for a free estimate. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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