Critterfixer Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Morning. I'm settling down to work on a character profile with a nice cup of tea. Not the other kind of tea. I plan to write and read and paint all day, although not all at the same time. I'm also ordering my new curriculum this evening and my lemon trees. Also dragonfruit because the son wanted to try growing them. They are such a rangy cactus, I think we may be sorry. But it doesn't hurt to try. I'm going to be good and not get Greek. Although I want to. I'm also debating pulling out all my music books and starting to practice again. I feel the need for more music, which means maybe I'll get the music appreciation curriculum and not the Greek? Treat myself to a new field of study for fun? I just might. I like so many things and have enough persistence and funds to pursue them. So very thankful that I can. 🙂 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 It seems that Tiger the Bullfrog's favorite hymn is O Splendor Of God's Glory Bright (Puer Nobis Nascitur). He chimes in LOUDLY whenever we sing that one! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Why is your math red? Because none of the pencils were sharp. Why didn't you sharpen one? I don't know. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Now Mary's crying because she just realized she outgrew her favorite shirt 6 months ago. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Now they're watching What's In The Bible. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Junie said: Now I want quiche. So did Dd9, but there weren't any leftovers to bring home. Our Monarchs of England cards just arrived, and Ds12 is next to me right now, drooling over them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hi. It’s snowing. 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 45 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Hi. It’s snowing. Willy Nilly!! Rush to the store!! Clear the shelves of bread, milk, and toilet paper!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 47 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Hi. It’s snowing. Here too. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I have spent about 4 hours on the phone today. I got my bank situation straightened out and have about half of the inspections scheduled. Blah. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I'm envious. Send me some snow! Ours is all gone. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, Slache said: I have spent about 4 hours on the phone today. I got my bank situation straightened out and have about half of the inspections scheduled. Blah. That's great about the bank! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, lots of little ducklings said: I'm envious. Send me some snow! Ours is all gone. I know someone who lives in an expensive area in California. Their neighborhood association imports snow ever year for a neighborhood party. Hey lookie, it's a snow-for-sale booyah! Edited January 14, 2020 by maize 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I made 2 more phone calls. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 My laptop is here! I sent it to ds and had him fix it. It was cheaper to do that 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Paradox5 said: I looked over some more grammar stuff but the only one I’m not like “AGGG!! Run Away!” is MCT. They have lots of used bits. I’m going to check out the site and make a list to bring next time. We need a different format. We love MCT. We are trying Analytical Grammar this year and hate it. DS has asked to go back to MCT. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Paradox5 said: It was foggy, raining, and humid but now it is sunny and humid. Bleh! Captain put himself down for a nap. He and The Girl are going to share a room because The Girl doesn’t want to sleep on the loft bed. The boys like being together. ASD Boy is also taking a nap. He’s mad cause I had Scotsman lock the tablets at 2pm. The other 2 are playing YuGiOh in the schoolroom. It’s so quiet! The Homeschool Store trip was a bit of a bust. What I wanted to buy had some else’s name on it. It has been sitting buried so they are going to ask if she still wants it or not. It’s all of A Year of Playing Skillfully AND A Summer of Playing Skillfully AND The Homegrown Preschooler for $150! I really need it. Y’all pray she doesn’t want it? She has teenagers, anyway! I looked over some more grammar stuff but the only one I’m not like “AGGG!! Run Away!” is MCT. They have lots of used bits. I’m going to check out the site and make a list to bring next time. We need a different format. I also read through a bit of LOE Foundations A and read Captain the 2 ABC books. He liked those very much. I think we will use that one when the time comes. And I was mad at myself for ordering VT Alg new because wouldn’t you know it, he has the full set used for about $30 more than what I paid for just 3 modules!! ARGG! I hate wasting money. I also helped a mom that was trying to mimic her dd’s school that wasn’t working for her. I’m like why not go back to what does work for her and not worry about what the school is using? Well, she might go back next fall and .... Kinda frustrating. I forgot to take my thyroid yesterday and this morning so my anxiety is rather through the roof. I did just take today’s so hopefully it will calm down. I’m worried about Servie and her baby. Praying for all you pregnant Mommies! Have you looked at Fix-It!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, ikslo said: We are trying Analytical Grammar this year and hate it. Please tell me more. I just bought this, but I don't want to throw good time after bad money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Also, I believe we are next in line for snow, please, not having had any for at least 11 months. Will trade rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 31 minutes ago, whitehawk said: Please tell me more. I just bought this, but I don't want to throw good time after bad money. My kids hated Analytical Grammar. I love it anyway. It taught them more than any other program in less time. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: What’s for dinner? Keto meatloaf and potatoes which are not keto. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Keto meatloaf and potatoes which are not keto. It evens out. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: What’s for dinner? Steak and steak fries -- at ds19's request for one of his last home-cooked meals before returning to college. We also had mandarin oranges with dark chocolate chips. And salad. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I made $10 selling stuff to THS. I bought ice cream at Kroger. Their store brand is quite good! AFSA store brand is not! Look for Tillamook at Kroger. Specifically Oregon Strawberry, Marionberry Pie, Salted Butterscotch, and even vanilla bean. It is the best ice cream in the world. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 We're supposed to have snow Saturday. I'm good with that, it won't interfere with classes. Next week is the last week of this session, except having to make up a snow day the following Monday. I really don't want to have to make up any other classes. Went to the gym today. Did another 6 miles towards my 100, so I'm down to 81 left. I did 2 1/2 minutes on the staircase machine. Then my knee did a funky popping thing and I decided to not push it. I'll do a little each time and build up to more. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I will for sure! That sounds yummy! Is it expensive? 2/$5 is hard to beat. Kids are not really eating. 🙁 ASD Boy is being a fuss pot still even after a LONG nap and food. Yes. Probably like $5 a thing. 3 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: Speaking of expensive: Town level is over $300!! Have you looked at Fix-It!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 But seriously, I drooled over MCT for years. Would not have worked with my kid. Would probably work with my other kid. Hmmm. Dang it! I'm blaming you for this. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: What are friends for? We could share. THS has lots of Island level stuff. I did look at Fix-It but I will again tonight. It's definitely not in line with the rigor that I imagine the majority of the hive desires for their grammar program. It's an excellent fit for my natural writer who uses IEW. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Servant is ok. She'll check in in the morning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Paradox5 said: What’s for dinner? We had falafel soft tacos with onion, tomato, lettuce, and white sauce and a mixed baby greens salad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 We had 188,882 when I posted. I want to see the 188,888. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! I've gotten some important items marked off my to-do list, but there's still quite a bit to try to accomplish. Also, my kids were gifted a lot of craft projects (by relatives -- not me!), so they are begging for cardboard, foam, teach-me-to sew, shoe box... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wheres Toto Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Two more. Hello Happy Wednesday. Hump Day! My easiest (or at least shortest, not the easiest classes) day of the week. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) This should do it. ETA: Yeah!! Did it! I like numbers with interesting patterns. Edited January 15, 2020 by Where's Toto? 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Good morning! Ds14 did much better with schoolwork yesterday, he even asked for help with algebra and listened to my explanations. This is a huge thing for him, his anxiety and selective mutism tend to lead to shutting down if something isn't going just right. Maturity does seem to be helping. Educating teenagers feels so much more fraught than educating littles. I'm constantly aware of how little time I have to help prepare them for adult life. Edited January 15, 2020 by maize 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Coffee is ready - a little late. I slept in til 7. So much laundry and so little time! But dd passed her permit test yesterday and we hit the grocery so I submit that as proof of great accomplishments, lol. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Bookie, Beautiful Babies!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: It’s too early! How do I train Captain to not wake up at 5am?!? I am NOT a morning person! I’m already frustrated and it’s barely 7am! I hate this stage of early riser, won’t potty train! 😠 What time is he going to bed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Good Morning!!!, COFFEE!!,!~D Hump Day!! I have to take DS to get his passport (and mine) again today. We drove all the way to the Big Cityand our paperwork was incomplete. Well, we have to get this done this week and DS has a soccer game this afternoon and I have parent meetings all afternoon tomorrow and Friday. We are going to a different office today, one that opens at 8:00. I will try to get there at 8:00 (or a little before) and hopefully we can do our business and I can get DS back to school by the end of first period. Why is it that no matter how nice people are and how easy these parent meetings are, I still dread them and they cause me stress? I hate that. I have a parent meeting today, the girls have piano lessons and Awana starts back up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Beautiful pictures, Bookie. I could just squeeze little Cheetoh’s cheeks all day long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, maize said: Educating teenagers feels so much more fraught than educating littles. I'm constantly aware of how little time I have to help prepare them for adult life. Yes. And educating with challenges plus hormones and Teenage Boy Brain is something they did not cover in the "model homeschooling family portrait.. Sigh. But eventually they leave home and/or go to college and you realize they will aquire the skills and knowledge they need as they go along. I was far better prepared for life away from home than dh was (I'd say mostly due to natural aptitudes), but we muddled along and here we are, mostly doing The Things. ((Maize)) Edited January 15, 2020 by Susan in TN 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Good morning! So much adorableness! Will pray for guidance, Bookie. How is it after 9:00 already? I am scrambling around trying to get things done and together before going out of town tomorrow for the rest of the week. And helping with lessons. Svengo. Dd11 is baking cookies. Some laundry is started. Gotta exercise and do some more tidying. And drink more water. Coffee! Booyah! This is the thread that never ends, It just goes on and on my friends. People started posting not knowing what it was, And they will keep on posting here forever just because... This is the thread that never ends You'd best come join it with your friends 'Cuz it will replace Facebook as the latest web-based craze And everyone will post here instead for the rest of their days This is the thread that's always there They'll cheer you up so don't despair The group is growing well as more people start checking in And we'll keep sucking them in because our cheer is addictive This is the thread that never ends It's better than a Mercedes Benz It helps with coffee withdrawal and other troubles, too Eighteen hundred pages of friends all cheering for you This thread keeps going on and on with record-setting length and fun It started forty-eight months ago from curiosity and all the fun and frolic has shown this is the place to be This is the thread that never ends... And the place where one finds special friends, the kind that have hearts that are strong and true Yes, ITT ladies, I am talking to you! This is the thread that never ends Yeah, it's superior to other trends Friends start out scratching their head in confusion, perhaps But then the laughter strikes and they gratefully tip their caps. This is the thread that never ends I had no idea when I entered in That what seems a little nuts might actually save me From going insane on days that are crazy 🤗 This is the thread that never ends... Edited January 15, 2020 by Susan in TN 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Really bad headache. 😞 So far my usual techniques -- distraction, tylenol, shower, caffeine -- are not helping. The attitudes around here are not helpful either. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Headache is much better. Finally. :) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, Junie said: Headache is much better. Finally. :) so glad for that!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: so glad for that!! Me, too. The Mounds bar seems to have been the difference. :) Dark chocolate for the win! (Although I had eaten a nasty dark chocolate square hours ago, hoping it would help, and it didn't.) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 18 hours ago, Paradox5 said: What’s for dinner? Gasp! This kind of language is not allowed in our house, and is punishable by death, or cooking duty, depending on the Magistrate's mood. 2 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: I'm so sorry, Junie. Headaches that won't go away are the pitts. Like the Jolie-Pitts??? Sorry, but your accidental misspelling just cracked me up!!🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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