maize Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Another Lynn said: Humph day! Coffee! Rain, and lots of it! Yay for saving the bunk bed! Yay for being ready for pod packing! Maize - on the music practice issue - is it more difficult for those who homeschool or more for those who go to school? (You have some of both, right?) For a long time, I required my youngest to do music practice first, before school work. Now, I let her choose when she does it. For the three who take lessons, "practice" is a block in their school planner. I don't know if that's helpful. Or if you were feeling more JAWM. I have ok-ish EF skills (okay, I struggle a bit with task initiation, lol), but I totally feel the lack when it comes to making up for everyone else's, lol. Right now dd15 is the only one doing any practice at all. My mom was very tiger-mom-ish about music practice, I always felt like I was in trouble for not practicing enough. I remember staying home from school sick in bed with a fever, but trying to get up when I heard my mom coming down the hall because I was sure she was going to tell me I ought to be practicing. I don't want my kids to feel that kind of pressure yaknow? But I do want practice to happen... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Morning. I slept pretty well last night. Don't feel quite as achy and tired but still somewhat achy and tired. I'm off classes this week and was planning to get tons of stuff done and really get the kids school on track. It's not happening. This same thing happened last time I was off - I spent the week feeling crappy. Most of the schools around here are closed today. The ones not closed are doing early dismissal. We're supposed to get snow, sleet and ice this afternoon. I'm supposed to have a game day but looks like it might not happen. I wouldn't be super upset if it's cancelled. Plan for today - finish breakfast, wash dishes, fold laundry, throw another load in the washer. Plan school, work on classes, update my planner, figure out a schedule going forward. Dd's TKD schedule is changing, plus we are looking at having them come to the science center for at least 1/2 the day every day so I can work with them on school easier. None of us are morning people to do it before classes, but I do have time in between or after classes. If I wait until I get home (which now would also mean after TKD since they moved it earlier) it also doesn't go well. We have to hit that sweet spot mid-day, at least for math. Other things can be done earlier or later but math seems to have an effective window. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D I oversplept this morning!! Kids have Enrichment Academy. I guess I will go to Costco and Hobby Lobby. I stopped buying my milk at the Afsa because it has started developing a bad habit of spoiling before the expiration date. Costco has better milk. Nothing much to report. DH comes home today. He should make it before they shut down the Grapevine due to snow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Slache said: Suitcases and bathrooms done. I'm going to bed. Matt's doing the kitchen in the morning. Everyone gets here at 10. Good girl!! I knew you could do It!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Susan in TN said: I need to make two phone calls. Svengo!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: It's a good time of year for a few cancellations! You aren't in danger of losing power, are you? So far so good. The pessimist in me always thinks that we're in danger of losing power. 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I can't believe we're going to Disneyland. I've wanted to go since I was a kid. My mom even promised to take me once but changed her mind. The kids were up horribly late and are now up early. What could go wrong? Alex just asked for coffee. We have an hour to finish before he goes to get the van. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Good morning. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 No matter how hard I try, I'm a couple weeks to a month behind where I want to be on my to-do list. Slache, I'll see you at Disneyland in a month! (Not really- it's not on my list.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: No matter how hard I try, I'm a couple weeks to a month behind where I want to be on my to-do list. Slache, I'll see you at Disneyland in a month! (Not really- it's not on my list.) Everyone is. If they're not they're lying. I was better with 2 kids, but always behind. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I set the kids down with a screen and some snacks BECAUSETHEY'REMAKINGMECRAZY but asked the two to do a few things first. By the time they had finished Alex ate everyone's snacks. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Everyone can relax now- I haz pantz 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Remember when all my hair fell out? I found it. 2 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Has anyone else been comforted by learning how many people really hate making phone calls and that you aren't <lazy, stupid, overreacting, "just not an energetic person"> but just an introvert? I'm always behind on my to-do lists. I couldn't get stuff done when all I did was stay home with the kids. Now I'm at the science center for 5 hours a day and I'm still not getting things done. It makes me wonder why I had so much trouble when I was home all day. Seriously, what did I DO all day? I did mention that to dh one day and he pointed out the kids were younger the last time I was just home (before I worked FT and then started the science center). They were 6 and 8 at that time so needed a lot more one-on-one help for things. We also did a lot more out of the house activities. He has a point. I cannot tell you how nice it is that he understands and is supportive, instead of telling me I'm <lazy, stupid, "just not an energetic person">. (and yes, part of that is remnants from my ex). I'm not sure why I'm feeling so contemplative today. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Now I haz sox. I also haz other things on other than just pantz and sox but I won't itemize them. They weren't the tricky parts of my wardrobe today. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Now I haz sox. I also haz other things on other than just pantz and sox but I won't itemize them. They weren't the tricky parts of my wardrobe today. White or red? Are you a fox with sox? In a box? I need more details. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 "Is the internet packed?" -Mooies 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Slache said: White or red? Are you a fox with sox? In a box? I need more details. My sox are white. They are actually my dh's sox but don't tell him. I commandeered them months ago and he hasn't noticed. My dh is a fox but he is not in a box. And now he is minus some sox. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Slache said: "Is the internet packed?" -Mooies Yes. But not the part on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Yes. But not the part on your phone. Shhhh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Oh! Since I'm not busy at all I'll share. When we put the kids to bed they were in 3 beds in the three corners of the room. When we woke them up they were in one giant bed in the middle of the room. So cute! They are going to be sick of each other by this time next week. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 12 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: You’ve got plenty of time Don't encourage her. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I'm here. I'm revising. I need chocolate. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Grocery order is picked up and I'm eating like I've never had food before, seriously I ate three things as we're putting stuff away. Don't worry Angi, it was low carb.! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I'm here. I'm revising. I need chocolate. Me too. Chocolate is good. Chocolate helps all things. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I think that Libby is in pain. She’s pacing. She’s 13. Disabled. Riddled with tumors (vets know about them). Up until now she’s shown no signs of pain. They can’t get her in until tomorrow. I don’t like this. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Ok, seriously. You cannot drag my wooden furniture across concrete after I tell you not to and say "It's ok. No one will notice the scratches." Buy me a new bunk bed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I'm sorry Jean. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I made a phone call! ✅ ☎️ Now I have to do an email, which I cannot do to my satisfaction because nobody wants to tell my group anything, but the deadline is tomorrow, so whatever. I am going to send an email to someone who is very detail-oriented saying I don't know exactly what we want, but we want something, because it's very important. *sigh* 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I feel like pacing in anxiety about Libby. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I am craving a chocolate chip milkshake. It would kill me but I would die happy. Dd says that there is no downside. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I am craving a chocolate chip milkshake. It would kill me but I would die happy. Dd says that there is no downside. Never take life advice from the beneficiary of your life insurance. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Matt's getting a pizza for the helpers and kids. What do I want? I would love sushi but I don't think they have it at Costco. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (((Libby and Jean))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Slache said: Matt's getting a pizza for the helpers and kids. What do I want? I would love sushi but I don't think they have it at Costco. Nothing with gluten? I think that only leaves chocolate covered almonds. 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I forgot that our FiOS box beeps if we don't have Internet hooked up. It will now beep every 15 seconds unless we pay for more internet. I wish I had remembered because I would pay for an extra day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Slache said: I forgot that our FiOS box beeps if we don't have Internet hooked up. It will now beep every 15 seconds unless we pay for more internet. I wish I had remembered because I would pay for an extra day! Can you disconnect the power or source/battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, maize said: Can you disconnect the power or source/battery? No. The battery is built-in and when it died we had to pay like $80 to replace the whole thing. I think they do it so that you have to have internet. They refused to uninstall it. We went about four months trying to see if we could live on just the internet on our phones and we had a bunch of blankets taped to the wall around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I'm outta likes! It stopped raining. The creek water level has gone down a bit, and I think the flash flood warning has expired. My weather app says we got 1.5 inches of rain, but my water gauge says we got 4. Dd20 has the flu. She went to see the school nurse today after she got out of bed and then sat on the floor because she was too tired to move. The nurse wrote her a note to send her professors. She is mad because she has a paper and 4 major tests in the next week. In other news, I ate a handful of blueberries. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Susan in TN said: I'm outta likes! It stopped raining. The creek water level has gone down a bit, and I think the flash flood warning has expired. My weather app says we got 1.5 inches of rain, but my water gauge says we got 4. Dd20 has the flu. She went to see the school nurse today after she got out of bed and then sat on the floor because she was too tired to move. The nurse wrote her a note to send her professors. She is mad because she has a paper and 4 major tests in the next week. In other news, I ate a handful of blueberries. That is why I made it a line-in-the-sand thing for ds21 to get a flu shot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Well, now Libby seems fine. But I guess that I will still keep the vet appointment. I don't have any pain meds left and I have been meaning to take her in for a palliative care once over. The only thing that makes me hesitate - ok the two things that make me hestitate - are the price and the fact that some of the vets can be a bit judgmental about not going all out in expensive tests and procedures. Not the main vet, though. Hmm. Maybe I should call and find out which vet we're seeing tomorrow? OK - called. We are seeing the main vet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Jean, I'm so glad Libby seems to be feeling better! Susan, I hope dd feels better soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I made fios fix the thing. They aren't charging us. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Slache said: I made fios fix the thing. They aren't charging us. You're the bomb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 We are back from EA. I went to Target and was happy to find a gift card stuffed in my wallet. I don’t remember where it came from, but it was $25. Score. Then I went to Hobby Lobby, which is my new happy place and then to Costco. I got the kids a pizza and made myself some Broccoli-cheddar soup for lunch. Waaaay fewer carbs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 And I ate a burger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: No matter how hard I try, I'm a couple weeks to a month behind where I want to be on my to-do list. Slache, I'll see you at Disneyland in a month! (Not really- it's not on my list.) I stopped having a to-do list. Seriously!! It was too difficult to keep up with. Now my entire life is going to heck in a handbasket, but I don’t care because I didn’t write it down. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I feel like pacing in anxiety about Libby. I was like that when we had to put my elderly kitty down. I was a wreck.😢 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Where's Toto? said: Has anyone else been comforted by learning how many people really hate making phone calls and that you aren't <lazy, stupid, overreacting, "just not an energetic person"> but just an introvert? I hate making calls. I would rather chew my arm off. And knowing other people hate it actually doesn’t make me feel better. What would make me feel better is not having to call people. Fortunately, DS is at an age now where he can make a phone call for me, and he is one of those people who actually enjoys making calls. So, he calls for me.😂 Well, some calls he can’t make, but .... like when I had to call the piano teacher today to see if we had lessons... he did it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Pastor: When you get old you either get fat, skinny or ugly. Me: You're old and you're not fat or skinny. What does that mean? Pastor: I'm the one telling the story. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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