Wheres Toto Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 So our Amazon packages that got "forwarded" to MIL's house don't show any update to the tracking after the weren't delivered to our house. It's Halloween costume stuff. Now I don't know what to do. I don't want to rebuy because I don't know if we can get a full refund, and I can't cancel the order at this point. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Rough night last night. Dh didn’t get home until almost midnight. As he came in the door he announced that he might be getting a call in a bit to go back to the airport to pick up an unexpected visitor who would be staying overnight. Svengo. Overnight here where I don’t even have a readily available bed, mind you. I decided to stay in bed until/unless he got the call because the time it took for dh to go to the airport and back should be long enough to get “”something “ ready for a visitor even though I would be embarrassed by the mess. Since I didn’t know when or if this person would call, I then jumped at every noise for over an hour thinking it was the phone. I did not get good sleep. Oh- and he never got that call. Edited October 14, 2019 by Jean in Newcastle 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Laundry is started. Soup is in the IP. PF heel/foot soaked in Epsom salts. Dishes and counters have been half dealt with. Another arrangement uploaded. Toe nails painted with a pretty color - "So Much Fawn". And I made a phone call. Dh is off work today and went shopping for his birthday present. Ds24 had to go to work, but got last Friday off. That was after having an "office-moving pizza and beer" party on Thursday! What should we have for lunch? ETA: Macaroni and cheese it is! Edited October 14, 2019 by Susan in TN 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I am doing well today, staying in Weight Watchers. My lunch was. Bistro Santa Fe salad and black bean soup. I even treated myself to a sugar free popsicle. And I did yoga with Julia this morning. I am doing good. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I got back this afternoon from a cousin's out-of-state wedding. A good time was had by all, but many will not remember it. I drank water and almost became the designated driver for the wedding party. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Junie said: I got back this afternoon from a cousin's out-of-state wedding. A good time was had by all, but many will not remember it. I drank water and almost became the designated driver for the wedding party. I had Shirley Temples. #moreadventurousthanyou 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Is ham acceptable for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner? MIL can be fussy about these things, but it seems OK to me. I think I’ll plan to bring a lasagna for the other meal - I know she’s served that before. (Ham seems easier than turkey or seafood to transport and prepare in someone else’s small kitchen.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Is ham acceptable for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner? MIL can be fussy about these things, but it seems OK to me. I think I’ll plan to bring a lasagna for the other meal - I know she’s served that before. (Ham seems easier than turkey or seafood to transport and prepare in someone else’s small kitchen.) Oh, definitely!! Ham or turkey is acceptable. Personally, I prefer ham. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, Slache said: I had Shirley Temples. #moreadventurousthanyou Slashie’s always living on the edge. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I haven't posted yet today have I? Does that mean I can say Good Morning? I've been up all day but dragging tired. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Two chapters edited in one novel. I had a bit of a rewrite with one scene. Now moving on to the next chapters in the next novel, and one of those scenes is getting a minor overhaul, but it's a fussier character. Hopefully, it won't be too difficult. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Paradox5 said: No. I am going to check! How bad would it be if the kids' Hake books mysteriously were replaced with JrAG? Think I would have a riot? They might like that it's easier? takes less time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Coffee is ready! Lots to do today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 The baby finally came! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Morning. Still tired. I think its a combination of time of year (dark and allergies) and busy. Yesterday's 4-H went pretty well despite not having my usual co-leader. Dh covered and helped the younger kids since it was easier to quickly show him Botley and Scratch Jr than to have him do a lesson on Scratch and/or Sphero programming. Older kids definitely had fun. Younger kids seemed to do okay but seem to get bored with the activities quicker. I think we may need to have a secondary, maybe even crafty, activity for them. And two of the younger kids should be in with the older kids it appears. They were able to handle the programming stuff. We were missing 4 or 5 kids so they could come in with the olders, but that won't always be the case so I'll have to think about that too. We do have a couple activities we didn't pull out without my regular co-leader (Wedo and EV3) that will make a difference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Counting this week I have three weeks left to this session. The next session comes with a week or two off every few weeks (Thanksgiving then Christmas/New Years) so takes longer to get through but tends to be easier thanks to the frequent breaks. The current session is my only one that goes a straight 8 weeks with no week off (baring snow days). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I have to figure out when I get throw in a load of laundry when nobody will be showering or doing dishes, it won't have to sit in the washer too long before going in the dryer and I can restart the dryer at least once before having to leave it. That kind of eliminates first thing in the morning and in the evening. This may get tricky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Good morning! My fitbit is excited this morning because it thinks I got almost 10 hours of sleep last night. It didn't notice how my heart stopped beating from 7-10pm while it was charging. Dd21 wants us to mail her sewing machine to her. Uh. It would probably cost less to buy a new one than to ship it. My group texts are coming through in large batches about every 8 hours. It's annoying. Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! My fitbit is excited this morning because it thinks I got almost 10 hours of sleep last night. It didn't notice how my heart stopped beating from 7-10pm while it was charging. Dd21 wants us to mail her sewing machine to her. Uh. It would probably cost less to buy a new one than to ship it. My group texts are coming through in large batches about every 8 hours. It's annoying. Coffee! Or take it to her? Or wait for Thanksgiving? Or maybe Uber it to her??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Good Morning! Happy Tuesday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 My to-do list is so long I have no idea what I will actually get accomplished today. Probably not school. 😞 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 🎉 Baby!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Tuesday!! School. Work. Last night at Bell choir we played an arrangement of “In Dulci Jubilo” that was enharmonic. Susan, what does that mean? Our director used that word. It had a lot of accidentals and key changes. I was dropping one bell and picking up another like there was no tomorrow. Crazy. Our washing machine is broken. It’s the drain pump. It’s an LG front loader. You know, these energy efficient/water efficient machines are great, but they sure break down easily. We used to have a top loading agitator washing machine and that thing ran for 40 years (DH bought it used) and hardly ever broke down. Ooooh, I got a Booya/h. It’s an enharmonic Booya/h!! Edited October 15, 2019 by KrissiK It’s a Booya/h, Baby!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Enharmonic means one note that can be written in different ways - Eb = D# = Fbb So sometimes composers/arrangers will write the note one way and then later write the same note a different way depending on what else is going on in the music. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Enharmonic means one note that can be written in different ways - Eb = D# = Fbb So sometimes composers/arrangers will write the note one way and then later write the same note a different way depending on what else is going on in the music. Oh, well, that make sense. My neighbor and I were arguing over the D#/Eb, actually. I got it, because I play the Eb more often than she plays the D#. I so just kept the bell and played it no matter what it was.😂 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Ahem! Where is everyone? Did you guys run off to the island without me????? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Ahem! Where is everyone? Did you guys run off to the island without me????? Nope. The helicopter never showed. Honestly, the staff is not very reliable. 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, whitehawk said: Nope. The helicopter never showed. Honestly, the staff is not very reliable. Not true. They reliably ignore us. 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Did I miss the island chopper? Darn it! I've been busy listening to my Emotions in Fiction class trying to learn myself how to write more good. I don't think it's working. But I'm going to see if I can't apply some of the exercises to the books I'm working on in revision and maybe it'll take. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Ahem! Where is everyone? Did you guys run off to the island without me????? We were drinking Apple-cinnamon tea and listening to Dr. Perrin explain the finer points of the second declension. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, whitehawk said: Nope. The helicopter never showed. Honestly, the staff is not very reliable. 13 minutes ago, ikslo said: Not true. They reliably ignore us. Rocco told me they’re doing some remodeling of the facilities on the Island, and they aren’t quite ready for visitors yet. But they are planning a huge Party when they are done. I understand Swen has been spending time in Denmark learning to cook new pastries. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Did I tell you guys I'm receiving an air fryer as a gift? Air fryer, dehydrator and rotisserie. 6.3 quarts I think? I'm berry excited! I would have bought one eventually, I've wanted one for a while, but it probably would have been a year or so yet. I have never been to the island. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hiyalljustrunningbytowaveimtoobusytotalk 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, maize said: Hiyalljustrunningbytowaveimtoobusytotalk Insert waving guy!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 My air fryer is not here. I wanted to rotisserie tonight's chicken. Now I'm heart broken. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I’ve been zipping around town. I met with my health coach then back home to pick up the kids and bring them to the dollar store and then Hobby Lobby. Then home for lunch and afternoon lessons. Now I’m waiting in the kids’ orchestra rehearsal. Ds14’s trial cello has not been sent yet and it was supposed to be shipped on Friday. 😒 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 10:01 AM, maize said: I have got to do something about getting more sleep, I don't think I am averaging more than four decent hours per night. The problem is a combination of my own insomnia issues and my not yet weaned two year old. Weaning would be a good first step but I am really, really bad at weaning. Mine all just decided, at around 6 weeks, to sleep at least 6 hours at night. And decided at about 12 months that life outside the nursing blanket was more interesting than mommy milk. Totally not felpful, I know. There is a special trophy for you moms who sacrifice sleep for so long for your babies. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, Where's Toto? said: I have to figure out when I get throw in a load of laundry when nobody will be showering or doing dishes, it won't have to sit in the washer too long before going in the dryer and I can restart the dryer at least once before having to leave it. That kind of eliminates first thing in the morning and in the evening. This may get tricky. Wash before prepping dinner, dry right after prepping dinner? Or right after eating dinner? This works for me, anyhow. We don’t have a working dishwasher, but showers are a pain to work around. I also don’t have to restart the dryer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Monday was New Hampshire for me (foliage!). And tomorrow is Bible study first thing. So, since I never manage to get online until night, consider this Wednesday’s “Good Morning COFFEEEEEEE!” 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, lots of little ducklings said: Wash before prepping dinner, dry right after prepping dinner? Or right after eating dinner? This works for me, anyhow. We don’t have a working dishwasher, but showers are a pain to work around. I also don’t have to restart the dryer. I don't prep dinner, dh does. I'm often not home. Dh did say if I throw it in the night before, he can run it when he first wakes up, which is really early. He takes really quick showers so it shouldn't over load things. By the time I get up, it will likely be done washing and I can throw it in the dryer. But I can't do that tomorrow because the kids have a pediatrician appointment tomorrow afternoon and will both need to take showers tomorrow during the day. Oh yeah, we thought it got better but everything is backing up again. Dh called the septic guy so hopefully he'll be able to get out here to empty it soon. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I got quite a few things crossed off on my weekly to-do list: scheduled 6 doctor's appointments, chauffeured, emptied the trash, emptied my suitcase from my weekend trip, completed some duolingo lessons, supervised some homeschool lessons, bought a coat for dd9, ordered groceries I'm hoping to get at least one or two more items knocked out this evening. Right now I'm listening to the presidential debate and keeping up with the Nationals-Cardinals game. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I had a busy weekend. I had adorable grandbaby cuteness Friday night and all day Saturday. She slept in the bed with me and slept 6 hours without waking. She likes to snuggle. She is smiling and laughing. So sweet. Then I had her again Sunday night and Monday. It was a good school day, but now I'm tired. It is raining here, finally. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Openhearted said: I had a busy weekend. I had adorable grandbaby cuteness Friday night and all day Saturday. She slept in the bed with me and slept 6 hours without waking. She likes to snuggle. She is smiling and laughing. So sweet. Then I had her again Sunday night and Monday. It was a good school day, but now I'm tired. It is raining here, finally. Awwww! So Sweet! ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 My husband is in the bathroom playing the door stop like an instrument. I assume he thinks no one can hear him. We're having a thunderstorm so all of the windows are open. It's fabulous. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Instead of singing “....when can I see you again....” I’m singing “.....when can I slee-eep again....” #caffeineatsupper #knewbetter #SWEETTEA 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Good night Sleep tight Don't let the bed bugs bite 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 My thing didn't come! I'm going to be a better mom tomorrow. No yelling and maybe some games. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Where's Toto? said: I don't prep dinner, dh does. I'm often not home. Dh did say if I throw it in the night before, he can run it when he first wakes up, which is really early. He takes really quick showers so it shouldn't over load things. By the time I get up, it will likely be done washing and I can throw it in the dryer. But I can't do that tomorrow because the kids have a pediatrician appointment tomorrow afternoon and will both need to take showers tomorrow during the day. Oh yeah, we thought it got better but everything is backing up again. Dh called the septic guy so hopefully he'll be able to get out here to empty it soon. Yay for Dh! But boo to the septic. 😞 I hope it's an easy fix for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I need to get my eyebrows and toenails done tomorrow before I leave for a trip south, but Dh has work followed by church stuff. Anyone know a good nail spa that doesn't mind five kids in tow? Didn't think so. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) They are old enough to stay home alone for short stints, but nails are kinda time-consuming. Plus, I can see the headlines now: Horrible Thing Happens to Five Homeschooled Children While Negligent Mom Gets A Gel Pedi. Edited October 16, 2019 by lots of little ducklings Edited to edit headline. Because there's no WAY they'd leave THAT little morsel out. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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