Slache Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I remember those chocolate ladybugs! There was a little store near me called "Erika's" that used to sell those. Yummy! I was also thinking of spaetzle, but wasn't sure if it was German or Hungarian. I think I ate that in Budapest. It was very good. Hey, lucky me, another BOOYAH!!!!!! AND, it's page 313, also a palindrome (I looked it up!) :laugh: I already knew that because I thought the word was so cool when I learned it that it stuck with me. I just love certain words. Eclectic. Triskaidekaphobic. Kaleidoscopic. Good stuffs. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Don't do that. You will definitely fry it. You can go see a professional though. Be prepared to spend $70. I definitely support the "don't fry your hair" suggestions. My niece turned her hair green last year and it took quite a while (weeks and months) to fix it up, even when she broke down and saw a professional. Reminded me of Anne of Green Gables. ;) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's what I did about three weeks ago. Worth every dollar. I had no idea how long it would take though! I spent almost two hours there, but the job looks still looks as good as it did the day it was done. I'd have made a mess of things trying to do it myself. My hairdresser is one of my best friends. I pay for product only and we chat and giggle the whole time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Good Morning friends! Hope everyone slept / is sleeping well! I fell soundly asleep by 11pm and then, because the power had gone off yesterday, my alarm clock went off at midnight. Grrrrrr. I did fall back asleep until about 4:30 at least. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Good morning. I don't want to be here. Struggled getting out of bed. School...dentist appt......2 piano lessons....2 soccer practices....Awana....driving DS to and from his school... I'm sorry I'm being a whiner, but I just don't want to do this. And it doesn't help that a friend is posting pictures from their little get away to Myrtle Beach. Just rub it in why don't you! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I haven't done any exercise in years. I should, but I don't. :D However, we have been going for long walks in the woods on various trails. Most are about a mile or two, but it is just a leisurely walk. I wouldn't call it hiking. I dyed my hair last night. I was trying to cover a few grays not change the color completely. And do you know, it didn't do a thing. Nothing. Nada. Zip. I even left it on the extra 10 minutes for the color resistant grays like the directions says to. I am really aggravated. An hour spent for nothing, and now I am afraid of using another kind because I don't want to fry my hair. :( I was coming to implore you to see a GOOD professional for this. If you want, a nice hairdresser can tell you what to do on your own if you have low maintenance hair. I am not a do it yourself candidate. Edited May 20, 2016 by texasmama 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I took pills and slept well, waking once at 6:30 am and then going back to sleep. I have laid down the law regarding kids being in bed at a decent hour. Edited May 20, 2016 by texasmama 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The cat has kicked me out of bed. There ain't room enough for both of us! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Don't do that. You will definitely fry it. You can go see a professional though. Be prepared to spend $70. I was coming to implore you to see a GOOD professional for this. If you want, a nice hairdresser can tell you what to do on your own if you have low maintenance hair. I am not a do it yourself candidate. I have complicated hair. I have fried it before. I can dye my roots between salon visits and not wreck the whole thing so that is what I do, visiting the professional about every other month or once a quarter. My lady is GOOD with color, but I need base color with gray coverage (50%) on curly, thick, resistant hair and highlights about twice a year. Then I get a glaze sometimes because it makes it shiny and healthy. When I get all three, I walk out $150 poorer, and I thank her the whole way out. At my age, my hair is about what I have, so I have to put some money into it. If I go to a salon, how long does the color usually last? How long should I wait before I make an appointment since I used the box dye last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The cat has kicked me out of bed. There ain't room enough for both of us!I guess we know who's boss! ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The cat has kicked me out of bed. There ain't room enough for both of us! In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this. ~Terry Pratchet 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Where have all the forks gone, I can't find them Where have all the forks gone, where could they be? Where have all the forks gone? The boys have hoarded every one. When will they learn? When will they learn? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's beautiful, Jean. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I tried the "mind over matter" thing by getting on with daily life even when I'm still sick. It's not working well at all. Back to bed for me. TTFN My darling friend gave me a thermos of her homemade chicken soup. I REALLY struggled to get the thermos open. That is humbling when the whole body aches from twisting a jar. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 ((Wintermom)) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 If I go to a salon, how long does the color usually last? How long should I wait before I make an appointment since I used the box dye last night?Forever. Whenever you want. Their stuff is much better and they can repairish your hair. Where have all the forks gone, I can't find them Where have all the forks gone, where could they be? Where have all the forks gone? The boys have hoarded every one. When will they learn? When will they learn? We couldn't figure out what kept happening to our small spoons. Our apartment isn't that big! Then we saw Mary throw one away at about 18 months old. We have no small spoons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I tried the "mind over matter" thing by getting on with daily life even when I'm still sick. It's not working well at all. Back to bed for me. TTFN My darling friend gave me a thermos of her homemade chicken soup. I REALLY struggled to get the thermos open. That is humbling when the whole body aches from twisting a jar. :crying: I think we have the same thing. I've been bedridden for almost a week now, hence all the posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Slipper time! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 If I go to a salon, how long does the color usually last? How long should I wait before I make an appointment since I used the box dye last night? Salon color is permanent to cover gray. It is the root growth that will vex you. I used Clairol root touch up, which works surprisingly well. I think you can make an appointment right away and tell the stylist what you have done. A good stylist can evaluate the products best for your hair given whatever condition it is in. Salon color does not damage my hair. (I go to an expert.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My kids have thrown out spoons or taken them in the car or something. I bought more. We are now down to six spoons again. When the children are gone, I will have adequate spoons. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My kids have thrown out spoons or taken them in the car or something. I bought more. We are now down to six spoons again. When the children are gone, I will have adequate spoons. I bought packages of 24 spoons and 24 forks from Sam's Club. Cheap and ugly, but they are there. When and if the kids ever leave the nest, I can get nice spoons again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have found that when needing to communicate with idiots, it is best to have dh help compose the email. He has a great deal of experience communicating with idiots of all types, and can usually come up with something that deals with the particular mode of idiocy while maintaining a relatively professional and productive tone (as opposed to my tendency to go all Impatient Elephant Ninja on them). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I feel good(er). Do not go grammar cop on me. I am channeling my inner James Brown. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I knew that you would now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bomp bomp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bomp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I got you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bomp bomp bomp bomp WaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAH 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am making chicken in the pressure cooker. Since school has started my life has been a pressure cooker. I have "how to relieve shoulder tension" open on another tab. Does it use a pressure cooker? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Where have all the forks gone, I can't find them Where have all the forks gone, where could they be? Where have all the forks gone? The boys have hoarded every one. When will they learn? When will they learn? 5000 points for a song that speaks so eloquently of life! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Haiku The spoons are all gone. Where have the children lost them? In the trash again. #justafterthepoints 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My kids have thrown out spoons or taken them in the car or something. I bought more. We are now down to six spoons again. When the children are gone, I will have adequate spoons. When my kids still attended a brick & mortar school one of them brought a serving spoon home one day, quite a nice one, Oneida. The teacher was certain it belonged to me. We had had a class holiday party a couple of weeks earlier and this spoon showed up in the classroom afterwards. It wasn't mine, so I returned it via said kid of mine. Said child brought it back saying the teacher insisted that it wasn't any of the other mother's, so it must be mine. Why on earth would a teacher not let a kid turn in something that doesn't belong to her or her family? I tried to talk to various other class mothers to return the spoon, but when we switched to homeschooling I still somehow had the danged spoon. I took it to the school with a note about how I came to have it and when the party was, and I abandoned it in the office on someone's desk when no one was there. I then skedaddled quickly. The spoon has not come here again, thankfully. Maybe it was one of your spoons? If so, I hope some kind stranger helps it find its way home to you again someday. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Haiku The spoons are all gone. Where have the children lost them? In the trash again. #justafterthepoints 5000 points! Great job! I love haiku! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 When my kids still attended a brick & mortar school one of them brought a serving spoon home one day, quite a nice one, Oneida. The teacher was certain it belonged to me. We had had a class holiday party a couple of weeks earlier and this spoon showed up in the classroom afterwards. It wasn't mine, so I returned it via said kid of mine. Said child brought it back saying the teacher insisted that it wasn't any of the other mother's, so it must be mine. Why on earth would a teacher not let a kid turn in something that doesn't belong to her or her family? I tried to talk to various other class mothers to return the spoon, but when we switched to homeschooling I still somehow had the danged spoon. I took it to the school with a note about how I came to have it and when the party was, and I abandoned it in the office on someone's desk when no one was there. I then skedaddled quickly. The spoon has not come here again, thankfully. Maybe it was one of your spoons? If so, I hope some kind stranger helps it find its way home to you again someday. I'm short on serving spoons, too. I would have accepted this pilfered spoon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I fell soundly asleep by 11pm and then, because the power had gone off yesterday, my alarm clock went off at midnight. Grrrrrr. I did fall back asleep until about 4:30 at least. Sympathy like. :grouphug: :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm short on serving spoons, too. I would have accepted this pilfered spoon. Not pilfered, lost without any hope of getting home again. Had I known about you and your willingness to adopt this poor stray back then I would certainly have sent it to you straight-away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Does it use a pressure cooker? Sadly, no. It says things like "you should improve your posture". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just noticed today is the 6 month anniversary of ITT. I say we all dress up and go out and celebrate. Mexican food and margaritas! Woohoo! And I could really use a margarita (or 5) right now! Aw, man, I wasn't aware! However, I did celebrate. I had a truly delightful pink grapefruit gelato. I need to find out if only that restaurant has it, or if there are perhaps other branches closer to home. I can't quite justify driving 90 minutes each way for another scoop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sadly, no. It says things like "you should improve your posture". Well dang. I hoped somehow it used the pressure cooker. Those things will speed up most anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 cordon bleu German potato salad don't like brats Ooo, yes! I forgot how good a decent, hot German potato salad can be! Mmmmmm......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Just to be clear, this has been the worst. day. ever. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Lots of hugs, and more of what Tex sent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm going to quick brag on my kids before darting out the door to be SuperMom again. Dd13 - just finished 5k #5 (plus one 10K) and is already training for a half marathon in March. Ds18 - Aspie who I've despaired sometimes of having life skills for independent living. He has ridden his bike 7.5 miles to the big regional library, dinked around and had his lunch in the area and is proving that he indeed can be very independent. Woo hoo! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Copy and pasting this from the accountabilty thread just to cheer Renai up: If you had been listening in at our house today: "Mom, you can't speak Spanish with a Japanese accent." "Sure, I can. I already speak French with a Japanese accent." (It's true, my French teacher told me this once she caught her breath after rolling on the floor in laughter.) If we ever meet up I need to remember to ask you to do this for me. I have GOT to hear this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm going to quick brag on my kids before darting out the door to be SuperMom again. Dd13 - just finished 5k #5 (plus one 10K) and is already training for a half marathon in March. Ds18 - Aspie who I've despaired sometimes of having life skills for independent living. He has ridden his bike 7.5 miles to the big regional library, dinked around and had his lunch in the area and is proving that he indeed can be very independent. Woo hoo! Hooray, Jean's kids!!!! Woohoo! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Renai. Happy Anniversary everyone! Krissi, if I worried about falling asleep before I finished praying, I would either not pray much or else I would worry a lot. Not that you should offend your own conscience, but that's my .02. Busy day - drove to town twice. Did school with everyone. Added more one on one math time with 12yo dd. Added 1 Challenging Word Problem to two others math time. Still need to check 13yo ds Latin and Math work for the day - maybe in the morning. Gave one dc a quick piano lesson and another one a longer one. Cooked "turketti" for supper. Suppose this would be better on the accountability thread. I'm tired. I'm going to bed. I'm reading back pages in reverse order. What's turketti? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Make me take Rocky out on our walk. I am so tired. But a walk will be good for us. And for my step goal. But it's cold out (ok - a bit chilly) and I don't wanna! Did you walk Rocky? How about today? ETA: Wow, a Booyah! This Booyah is for Jean, who needs the encouragement. Booyah, Jeannie! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nope...you must go back and read. Meanie. Haven't you seen any of my posts about what I've gone through lately? My brain is scrambled. How far back is it? I thought we could have an incident-free weekend this coming weekend, a nice, quiet, get a few things done and vegetate weekend. I forgot this Saturday is the once-a-month art lessons I wanted the kids to try. I emailed the gal to ask if anything could be adapted for a kid whose dominant hand & arm are in a cast, and she's willing and able to work with that, so I guess we are still going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Recipe!! You want to turn into a bug, too? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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