Susan in TN Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 We didn't agree on a name for Gymnast until three days after she was born. We named dd9 on the way to the hospital - we thought we had two or three more weeks to think about it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 :( I want to do your papers for you so you can graduate. I know it's wrong, but I really want to do it. I get really brilliant ideas as I'm falling asleep. I forget by the time I wake up. I sleep with the laptop many days because I just cannot stay awake. Lots of nights on the couch with the laptop at my head because dh cannot sleep with the typing. If I could stay awake long enough, in a quiet house, I wouldn't have a problem. I love to write. I love my topic. The topic has been swimming around in my head for at least 3 years. The extraneous assignments throw me off, but I realize it's to understand the different types of research and how to go about doing stuff (coding, etc.). I wish I wasn't working. I have a class from hell in the morning. I thank Jesus every day I don't work a full day program (there are two half-sessions). My teen who will turn 16 on Monday, gets very little work done when home. Virtually none. I don't know what the hell she does all day. She needs the computer for some of her classes, but even yesterday without the computer she did nothing. She's probably on fb, I know she watches stupid stuff on youtube, and probably watching Once Upon a Time on Netflix. Dh has never supported me when I pursued higher education. But what can I expect from someone who didn't get through --- never mind. He only asked how he could help me a few minutes ago because my mom was telling the family they need to help me more and he saw me crying at the laptop. The laptop is my only friend. I need a vacation. After I graduate. Whenever that will be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Forget everything but school for now. And feeding people cuz folks need food. The rest will get sorted out later. You can come visit Texas when you're done. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 And we are your friends. So it's not just the laptop. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Forget everything but school for now. And feeding people cuz folks need food. The rest will get sorted out later. You can come visit Texas when you're done. :) One thing dh is good at is feeding people. I've fed people maybe twice since I started work. I'll get to work now. I trying to figure out this synthesis paper that was due on Monday that I thought I was going to complete on Tuesday, but then changed my question. Oh, well. I'll see if she grades it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 And we are your friends. So it's not just the laptop. Yep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 And we are your friends. So it's not just the laptop. But, you're all just imaginary ninja elephants. Admit it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 But, you're all just imaginary ninja elephants. Admit it.Nope. Just pinched myself, and I'm real. ;) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 But, you're all just imaginary ninja elephants. Admit it. Nope. We're real :ph34r: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 But, you're all just imaginary ninja elephants. Admit it. Road trip to Renai's - she needs some convincing! (I'll bring the chocolate covered sea salt caramels and some homemade jam.) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'll bring the oreo truffles. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I don't want to be an elephant though. I'm self conscious about my weight. Can I be a unicorn? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hit and run hula:The Mission 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Road trip to Renai's...take me for a ride in your car-car... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Road trip to Renai's - she needs some convincing! (I'll bring the chocolate covered sea salt caramels and some homemade jam.) Come prepared to do some cleaning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I don't want to be an elephant though. I'm self conscious about my weight. Can I be a unicorn? As an avid My Little Pony fan, I love unicorns. That must be why you're my bestie. That and displaced Disney princess... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 One of my students wrote a book and shared it with the class today. It was about 5 pages long, illustrated and written on the back of some legal-looking papers her grandma didn't need, and had squiggles across the top that represented her writing. :001_wub: Poor kid couldn't remember what all the squiggles meant and kept pointing at them asking me to read them. I just told her to tell us about the pictures. She put it in the class library to share. She's so sweet. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 With enough wine and enough corners in your house, you can manage all the babies your little heart desires. I'm putting this in my signature next time I get a makeover. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 As an avid My Little Pony fan, I love unicorns. That must be why you're my bestie. That and displaced Disney princess... My favorite movie growing up was The Last Unicorn. Ever seen it? I need to read the book. I still watch the movie when I'm sick. It brings me comfort. One of my students wrote a book and shared it with the class today. It was about 5 pages long, illustrated and written on the back of some legal-looking papers her grandma didn't need, and had squiggles across the top that represented her writing. :001_wub: Poor kid couldn't remember what all the squiggles meant and kept pointing at them asking me to read them. I just told her to tell us about the pictures. She put it in the class library to share. She's so sweet. That's so sweet. I love it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Goodnight thread. It's about an hour and a half past my bedtime. :rolleyes: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm still up. Which I guess is better than falling asleep on my homework. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Finally done. Now I can go to bed and sleep for 4 hours before getting up again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Come prepared to do some cleaning. That's okay. Evidently Slache is really good at cleaning. Kon Mari too. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Finally done. Now I can go to bed and sleep for 4 hours before getting up again. Yay! :hurray: Keep at it! (and if all else fails, send your assignments to Tex.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I know I missed the name discussion, but I like Maria. I also like Molly (also related to the name Mary, if it matters). I like Amy so much I have one. I like Caleb. Not sure what it's current popularity is, but it seems like there are lots of Calebs around now (maybe just in homeschooling groups? LOL). Maybe it doesn't matter to you, but I usually try to avoid whatever is trendy. I kind of like 70s names for that reason, lol. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 That's okay. Evidently Slache is really good at cleaning. Kon Mari too. Yes I am. And I love cleaning other people's homes. I have no idea why. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I know I missed the name discussion, but I like Maria. I also like Molly (also related to the name Mary, if it matters). I like Amy so much I have one. I like Caleb. Not sure what it's current popularity is, but it seems like there are lots of Calebs around now (maybe just in homeschooling groups? LOL). Maybe it doesn't matter to you, but I usually try to avoid whatever is trendy. I kind of like 70s names for that reason, lol. How are Mary & Molly related? We do like to avoid popular names. We had intended to call John Jack but it didn't fit. He was named after Matt's great uncle Jack whose name is John. Wonderful man. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I don't know why, but Molly is a nickname of Mary. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Some music to get you going this morning: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qi9sLkyhhlE 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Renai, hugs lots of them. I am cheering for you so hard. I am amazed at all you are doing right now: homeschooling, working, going to school yourself and taking care of your family and home. I agree with your mom, people need to help you out all they can. So when you are feeling overwhelmed, think of all of us here, and know you have your very own cheerleaders. Give me an R Give me an E Give me an N Give me an A Give me an I What's that spell. RENAI. Say it again. RENAI. One more time. RENAI. GOOOOOOOOO RENAI. I wish we lived closer because I would dearly love to help you in some way, but I am cheering for you.:) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Some music to get you going this morning: I danced through that whole song. My dad plays trumpet. I love trumpet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I must apologize if we woke any of you up last night at 12:00 PDT with a dreadful high pitched squealing, sounding vaguely like fingernails in a chalk-board over and over again. Our smoke alarm went off for no apparent reason. Nothing like a strong dose of adrenalin to ensure a good night sleep. Not! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Two nights ago, I dreamed that dh was saying something to me so I woke myself up sitting up and saying "What?" really loudly. :huh: Who does that? Go out in the world and be fabulous, ITT friends. :party: I'm off to teach my quirky little English class at co-op. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Good morning. I'm hoping to go back to bed once dh leaves for work. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I danced through that whole song. So did I. :hat: However, I wanted to correct the title, because whoever did it underlined it. Why??? ::things that drive desktop publishers/page designers crazy:: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I should really put pants on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Probably. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I need to wash pants first. Makes life interesting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 You're in your own house. Pants are optional. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 You know, when I read the thread title, "Unwanted Mice Advice," for a moment I thought mice were giving her unwanted advice. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I need to get back to writing lesson plans. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I took a shower. My family is applauding me. Actually I fib. Not about taking the shower. I did that. But ds and dh are at work and dd hasn't even woken up yet. I am the one applauding me. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Matt thinks I should be fully dressed in front of the boy at all times. I make liberal use of my robe. I want some yoga shorts and tanks. It would essentially be as comfortable as being naked without all of the childhood scarring. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I took a shower. My family is applauding me. Actually I fib. Not about taking the shower. I did that. But ds and dh are at work and dd hasn't even woken up yet. I am the one applauding me. Um. Good job, Jean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I don't walk around naked in front of my kids. But I believe John knows what each pair of my underwear looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Um. Good job, Jean. If you set really small goals then you can succeed at them and end up with a lot of gold stars for the day. At least that's my philosophy. I'm going to actually load up the washing machine now. I'm wearing an uncomfortable dress at the moment and really would like to change to my normal yoga pants and t-shirt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 If you set really small goals then you can succeed at them and end up with a lot of gold stars for the day. At least that's my philosophy. I'm going to actually load up the washing machine now. I'm wearing an uncomfortable dress at the moment and really would like to change to my normal yoga pants and t-shirt. I have two types of days. I have those days where the house is spotless, the kids have been read to, everyone's been for a nice walk, and dinner is filling the house with a wonderful aroma. And then I have days where I don't wear pants. This is a No Pants day. I don't know why that capitalized but I'll leave it that way. It works. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have lots of No Pants days. Just ask Tex. Not that she's seen me sans pants. That would be weird. Not that we've actually ever met other than in texts and pictures but she knows about my No Pants days. 'Cuz she's accepting of things like that. Edited to add a Booyah! This is the thread that never ends. . . . lalalalala! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm still in p.j.'s. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm still in p.j.'s. Thank you for being pathetic with me. I don't like being the only one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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