Susan in TN Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Waterfalls are nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Slache, camping is a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be traumatizing. You have to be well prepared. Like a good Scout. Oh, and don’t go with kids until they are all at least 4 and/or completely potty trained. Svengo. Edited May 23, 2019 by Susan in TN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Re: doughnuts: I should add that we are only able to keep them on hand by only allowing them on Sunday mornings, but that hardly seems helpful for your situation. Edited March 20, 2023 by 73349 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Spudater said: I’ve made a conscious effort to say out loud “oh shoot I messed up, well, it’s ok, it happens, I’ll fix it/do better next time” to try to model it for my kid who struggles with perfectionism. I’ve kind of realized that my Dad instinctively did something similar for me as a kid. He’d always give me a big grin and a hug and say “ good enough for a government job” and clown around until I realized that it wasn’t the end of the world. I remember one day we made a sheet cake together and he cut a weird shaped piece right out of the middle. I was shocked! But then it was a lot of fun and I did it too. God knew I needed a dad who would help me loosen up, I guess. 🙂 Ds used to have huge Aspie meltdowns twice a day every day - related to perfectionism more than Aspieness itself - once after spelling and once after math. Both were not coincidentally the subjects where there was one right answer. I modeled for years the "Oh well, I will try again next time". Then one day I was tensing up for the spelling meltdown and he said "Oh well, I will try again next time." You could have knocked me over with a feather! It's not like he never had meltdowns after that but there was a lot more hope that my approach was working. . . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I would always say to eldest ds, “oh well, sometimes that happens”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Susan in TN said: Slache, camping is a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be traumatizing. You have to be well prepared. Like a good Scout. Oh, and don’t go with kids until they are all at least 4 and/or completely potty trained. Svengo. The kids were fine, it was just that I was so cold. My husband said that it wouldn't be nearly as cold as it was. He's an eagle scout. And I'm an idiot! That was the first time my kids heard the f word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Between switching briefs (as recommended by my girlfriend) and scrubbing the furniture we have rectified the smell of the apartment. He is very, very happy. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I finally managed to squash the fly that snuck into my hammock and it fell on my face. Good night! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Carpet is done. Whew!!! They worked hard and did a good job. Now we have to put everything back.😩 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Spudater said: Remember that time my son said the s word while we were in line for Confession? I got home and told my husband and he looked kind of embarassed and said, “oh, sorry, I guess I taught him that.” I told my mom the story and she took the blame too! It totally could have been me, though. Oh well. It happens. 😉 Oops! Looks like you misspelled a word there, Spuds. Now write it correctly 57 times... 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Isn't Broccoli an Aspie? That is such an Aspie thing. . . I can so relate with my son over the years. He gets stuck (or used to - he's gotten better now that he's in his 20's) in one mode of thinking - rigidity of thinking is definitely an Aspie trait. Arguing never ever ever worked. Learning to set it aside and move on to something else has worked (with a lot of help) over the years. If he is Aspie - you cannot discipline it out of him. You can, however, teach coping skills. He doesn't have a diagnosis, but Celery does, and my brother does, and I've had more than one therapist tell me they think my wife does, and I've suspected for a few years now that Broccoli might too (and so does the nurse who does his annual checkups), so, yeah. And yep, same thing with math. And I do often just let it slide, and when I don't I try to be supportive in an understanding way, rather than in an argumentative way, but, omg, sometimes it's just too much to have him tell me yet again that he wrote the correct answer and I must have changed it, kwim? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 48 minutes ago, Slache said: Hi 44 minutes ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Hello Hey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good morning! I don’t like my new hammock. The built-in bug net is nice, but it just doesn’t feel aa stable as the ENO and for some reason the underquilt I made for the ENO just doesn’t work well with this one. My left leg/knee was painfully stiff and sore this morning but it’s a little better after moving around a bit. Time to get up and start breaking camp. I’m ready for a nap. Coffee! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good Morning! Happy Thursday! We had some major attitude going on here yesterday. Hopefully today will be better. My arthritis has been acting up quite a bit lately. I've been using my cane around the house which rarely happens. 😞 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good Morning! I'm up, ready and in my shoes first thing again. Foot it still sore, but maybe it's more the first toe joint than the actual ball of the foot. Coffee is ready! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Morning. I've been MIA lately but now I'm back. Mainly because dh is back from sitting at the hospital with his mom. He was gone a week and boy did we miss him! He does all the cooking around here, not to mention so many other things. MIL is still in the hospital but improving everyday and dh was able to make arrangements for FIL to go into a place for care since MIL is his primary caregiver. They are hoping to get paperwork done so it transfers right from respite care to full time care. MIL will go into the same facility when she leaves the hospital for rehab. Other than that, I'm off all next week. Unlike my last "break" week where I scheduled way too many activities (still had 2 days of classes, then a game day, and a curriculum sale, and a workshop), this time I have nothing at the science center. We are "hosting" an end of year picnic at our lake but I don't really have to do much except get our canoes and kayaks out and unlock the bathrooms. Of course, I have a long list of cleaning and organizing projects both at home and at the science center. After next week, two weeks of classes then it's summer camp time. I have a few registrations but won't know until about a week ahead of time whether I'm running camp some weeks or not. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) Good morning. Here we go a-Thursdaying. I need to work really hard the next few days. Edited October 2, 2020 by Carolina Wren 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Where's Toto, so glad your dh was able to make arrangements for his parents! And yay for upcoming breaks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 For your enjoyment this morning. I'm hoping that the oboe in my house will someday sound like this. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Junie said: Good Morning! Happy Thursday! We had some major attitude going on here yesterday. Hopefully today will be better. My arthritis has been acting up quite a bit lately. I've been using my cane around the house which rarely happens. 😞 Hmm, this is definitely on of those rare "no bazooka" moments. Imma vote for laps. (Although I DO believe that our beloved Junie has been ignoring a possible motivator-literally-at her fingertips...😐) 51 minutes ago, whitehawk said: Good morning. Here we go a-Thursdaying. I need to work really hard the next few days. Sing along if you know the words (1,2,3): Hey Whitehawk, get off the internet and Do All the Things! [Repeat as needed if you see me before Sunday night.] Imma ignore this. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good morning. I've got to get on the phone with doctor(s) this morning, and I'd rather sit on a thumbtack. I'm so tired of non-answers that I'm about out of energy to go hunting for answers, but I'll rally after some tea and get at it. Other than that, I plan to paint, write, and then go to the lake. I'm going to need a quiet afternoon to settle down and be less grumpy for the remainder of the week. In other news, I'm still waiting on any news on the submission front, and I have two short stories out that haven't been rejected yet. I'm set to finish the first draft of the third book in a new series of fantasy books, and plan to write the fourth book in June as a challenge to myself. I want to actually have written a whole series and be ready for the first book to go out on submission by November. On top of that, I'm writing a spin-off of my first series, and beginning work on a standalone book that I hope to write in November. So...staying busy. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 No nap, but I finally got some coffee! We’re all packed and hauling things to the van. I am currently maintaining a supervisory position while I wait for everyone to finish with their spoons so I can wash them. After we clear out, we have a short (2 mile) hike this morning with 2 waterfalls, then lunch, then we visit the oldest family bakery in TN, then we see a natural bridge, then home. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Slache said: Hi 3 hours ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Hello And, how do you do? My name's Renai, and I pass it on to you! (does anyone remember this chant???) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hiya! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good morning!!! COFFEE!!!~D Friday Eve. Carpet is installed. Now I spend the day putting things back to rights, Yesterday the kids had their piano recital at Memory Care at the local retirement home. They did a great job. Especially DD2 who struggles and struggles, but she learned her pieces and did well. My Aunt B is a resident there in Memory Care. She’s my Grandma’s younger sister. She’s 97 years old and still remembers me. She didn’t remember my mom, though,😂😂😂. I guess that’s what dementia does to you. I still feel kind of carpy from this UTI. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Ohayo. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 5 hours ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Hello 1 hour ago, Renai said: And, how do you do? My name's Renai, and I pass it on to you! (does anyone remember this chant???) 1 hour ago, luuknam said: Hiya! 23 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Ohayo. What is this, a competition? I could have done better if I knew what was expected! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, Slache said: What is this, a competition? I could have done better if I knew what was expected! You make everything into a competition! We were just saying “hi”. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: You make everything into a competition! We were just saying “hi”. But you all did it so much better than I did! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Slache said: But you all did it so much better than I did! If you notice, I quoted two before adding my part. You have to read it all together. It was a rhyming chant we would say when I was young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, Renai said: If you notice, I quoted two before adding my part. You have to read it all together. It was a rhyming chant we would say when I was young. I'm sorry I ruined your fing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Slache said: I'm sorry I ruined your fing. 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I'm ignoring all y'all saying hi. 😜 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Alex is convinced that pigeons are called chickens and there is no convincing him otherwise. When we told him that people eat them he tried to eat one off of the sidewalk. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Slache said: Alex is convinced that pigeons are called chickens and there is no convincing him otherwise. When we told him that people eat them he tried to eat one off of the sidewalk. We have "black chickens" here (crows) and blue chickens (jays). Or so Juliet thinks. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours? Priorities people! 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I have been referred to an oncologist, but don't have an appointment yet. They are supposed to call me to set that up. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 In other unrelated news, I have decided that boaters who blast music out on the water while roaring past on speedboats are just rude.😡 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (((Critter))) (I'm allowed to take a tiny break from ignoring because I finished revising the Big Whomping Document and dinner's in the oven. Okay, back to work!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: 3 hours? Priorities people! 😜 I was napping... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Slache said: Alex is convinced that pigeons are called chickens and there is no convincing him otherwise. When we told him that people eat them he tried to eat one off of the sidewalk. I love that this got a confused face. We have to hold his hand in the pet store or he'll eat the fish. I don't think there's any kind of LD there, he's just very... related to my family. 34 minutes ago, Junie said: I was napping... Now this is a priority! Trophies for Junie! May we all learn from her example! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I was teaching. Now, I'm putting together my bookcase. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (((Critter))). Hoping for speedy appt and the best possible news. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Home again, home again, jiggety jig. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Another Lynn said: 3 hours? Priorities people! 😜 I was at the Afsa. But also, my stupid iPad won't let me sign in to the Boards. I have to go to the main computer, which is butt. And, I can't just check-in any old time I want. I have to come into the office and sit down and log in and all that. Bleh!!!!!! JJM, where's the bazooka? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Critterfixer said: In other unrelated news, I have decided that boaters who blast music out on the water while roaring past on speedboats are just rude.😡 My cousin's kid got married in a park right by the river and boaters were floating by (the specific part of the river is a no-wake zone, so they just float) were heckling them, right in the middle of the ceremony. Who does that???????? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Critterfixer said: I have been referred to an oncologist, but don't have an appointment yet. They are supposed to call me to set that up. (((Critter ))) Keep us updated. We're your peeps. We have your back!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) (((Critter))). I was thinking about you during our hike this morning. (Blue Hole Falls on the Fiery Gizzard Trail) Edited May 24, 2019 by Susan in TN 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Who's on our tech staff? They need to find Krissi an "ITT Compliant" iPad! This is a pretty serious matter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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