KrissiK Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Ok, well, we got the passport stuff done. The Passport Office at City Hall in Big-City-to-the-South was much more helpful and informed than Downtown-Post-Office-in Big-City-to-the-North. The latter told me I needed a marriage license because my old and long expired passport was in my maiden name, so I needed a Marriage License, which I didn’t read anywhere in the literature I needed. But, I always doubt myself, so when she told me that yesterday, I believed her and figured I just have misread. I got home, scanned the literature, saw no5hing about a marriage license, but still brought one with me today, just in case. The lady today said, “no” as long as my current OD has my married name I am fine. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Ok, well, we got the passport stuff done. The Passport Office at City Hall in Big-City-to-the-South was much more helpful and informed than Downtown-Post-Office-in Big-City-to-the-North. The latter told me I needed a marriage license because my old and long expired passport was in my maiden name, so I needed a Marriage License, which I didn’t read anywhere in the literature I needed. But, I always doubt myself, so when she told me that yesterday, I believed her and figured I just have misread. I got home, scanned the literature, saw no5hing about a marriage license, but still brought one with me today, just in case. The lady today said, “no” as long as my current OD has my married name I am fine. Ugh! Dd21 encountered this when she was applying for a passport - the person at one office insisted she needed certain documentation but the person at another office had apparently actually read the State Dept. requirements. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Water, pantry, cushion covers. Ready, set, GO! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Headache is back. Here we go again. Caffeine, tylenol, shower. Sigh. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Done! I think. I should have taken a picture of the cushions before taking off the covers. There's one cover that I've put on and taken off 3 times and can't figure out if it's on right or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I went to the lake. Got some really nice mist pictures to play with in painting. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Junie said: 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.) My migraine mix is Coke and chocolate...lol! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Who's going to the GHC in Texas? I'll be there! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hello, I'm home for the evening with my feet up, just waiting on dinner. Did 6 miles at the gym so I'm up to 25 miles out of my hundred, 1/4 of the way there! Did the giant staircase for 2 1/2 minutes again. While everyone else is having babies, I'm finally doing something about the "baby weight". 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Not I. I'm still coming down to stay with my parents, so I'll see you! I may also be in Waco in April (Teaching Them Diligently conference), so considering just staying for the month instead of driving back and forth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 No one noticed that half of the rice in the casserole was actually cauliflower. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Where's Toto? said: Hello, I'm home for the evening with my feet up, just waiting on dinner. Did 6 miles at the gym so I'm up to 25 miles out of my hundred, 1/4 of the way there! Did the giant staircase for 2 1/2 minutes again. While everyone else is having babies, I'm finally doing something about the "baby weight". Do you walk or run your miles? I think I'll try to emulate you and do 100 miles. I did three yesterday, mostly walking. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Who wants to lay a bet on when I am going to lose power? Wind gusts here are causing the lights to flicker. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Renai said: My migraine mix is Coke and chocolate...lol! Mine, too. Today it's Cherry Coke and Mounds bars. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, maize said: Do you walk or run your miles? I think I'll try to emulate you and do 100 miles. I did three yesterday, mostly walking. Mostly a fast walk. Sometimes bike. The 100 mile challenge I'm doing allows walking, biking, running, rowing, swimming - whatever. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: When and where? Ft. Worth, March 12-14. I'm going to have a vendor booth and possibly teaching a workshop (haven't received confirmation about the workshop yet). 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Who wants to lay a bet on when I am going to lose power? Wind gusts here are causing the lights to flicker. I hope that no one placed a bet. Our power is still on. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I hope that no one placed a bet. Our power is still on. Quoting myself yet again to say that apparently much of our city had been without power. I didn’t know until I got the “power is back on” notification. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Coffee is ready. That is all. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Coffee is ready. That is all. Points for quoting self. That is not all. Some wonderful child - my new favorite 😜 - unloaded the d/w last night. And so now, I have reloaded it. And hopefully will remember to start it after the last shower this morning. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good Morning. Happy Thursday, it's almost Friday. After some really mild days, it's supposed to start getting really cold today, leading to snow "storm" on Saturday. As long as it stays on the weekend, I'm good. Three classes, teen hangout, tutoring, gym for today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 There supposed to be snow all day today and going into tomorrow. We'll see how much we get. Ski season was probably good this year... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 It's 5:38am and I feel like I should be teaching a class. I'm usually teaching until 6am, but my class class got cancelled while I was in the one prior to it. Oh, well... Wow, I never sent this message... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Thursday! Still a headache. 😞 Last couple of days of Christmas break. I gave the girls a long break this year because of ds19 being home from college. I could not keep up with school and his driving lessons, so we just let school slide. Also, I wanted to let the girls spend as much time with him as possible as it is likely that he won't be home again until next Christmas. (He has work plans that do not involve coming home. It's a smart financial decision, but we will miss him.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 It's 6am. I'm debating going back to bed.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Just now, Renai said: It's 6am. I'm debating going back to bed.... Just do it. :) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Paradox5 said: Tricksie! False! (Golum) I actually forgot myself until I scooped some onto my plate! 36 minutes ago, Renai said: It's 6am. I'm debating going back to bed.... Yes, this is s good plan! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!~D Friday Eve!! School and work today. And I have a mammogram. Woohoo!!! Lotsa fun there!! I have three families to visit in the Big City and it’s supposed to rain all day. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good morning! Lots to do today. Dd13 has an ortho appointment this morning. Road trip this afternoon with All The Youngers for cello lesson and staying there for the next couple days for regional orchestra. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 We all need to go party with Krissi today! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Headache is mostly better. Somehow. Why, oh, why do the relatives insist on giving the girls craft projects? And, why, oh, why do the girls insist on doing every project in the first month of the year? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Good morning! I walked a mile on the treadmill. And swam in the sea. I'm off to load the dishwasher. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 "A Bible that is not studied carefully cannot be followed carefully." -John MacArthur 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I’m having a difficult time making myself focus on anything. My brain is all Willy Nilly today. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Two down, one to go today. Then 2 hour teen hangout, an hour wait and tutoring. Then home to run out to gym. Then dinner at 7pm, then I have to go to the AFSA because I've been avoiding it all week and now it can't wait. Unless it can...hmmm let me think. I might be able to go in the morning. But the kids will be with me. But they are old enough to wait in the car. But I have a long list, not just a few quick items which is hard to do in the morning before classes. Ugh. I really should just go tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Where's Toto? said: Two down, one to go today. Then 2 hour teen hangout, an hour wait and tutoring. Then home to run out to gym. Then dinner at 7pm, then I have to go to the AFSA because I've been avoiding it all week and now it can't wait. Unless it can...hmmm let me think. I might be able to go in the morning. But the kids will be with me. But they are old enough to wait in the car. But I have a long list, not just a few quick items which is hard to do in the morning before classes. Ugh. I really should just go tonight. Do they have free pick up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Could y'all pray for my mom? She is refusing to move from skilled nursing to assisted living even though she would be better placed in assisted living. She's afraid of not being able to handle it. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: EdPo-ish thoughts going through my mind right now. I'm pouting. Why, even as homeschoolers, do we still sometimes try to shove our kids into a box they were never meant to fit into? And we do it to ourselves, too, by trying to shove ourselves into a way of schooling we were not meant to be in just because "everyone" says it is the "best' way. I don't want to be all classical or school-at-home with Captain! It hasn't been fun or engaging for my other kids. It has resulted in years of tears and fighting. Ok, getting a grip now. Thanks for listening. Maybe I'll go make muffins I've been struggling myself with figuring out what kind of schooling is really workable for my family. I feel like a lot of people have pretty rigid ideas about what education must look like. It's hard too on this board where we have a higher than average percentage of high performers--parents and students both. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Renai said: Do they have free pick up? They do, but there are some things I need to look at what's available. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Please keep us in your prayers. Stress is triggering hurtful habits, and denial is strong at the moment. I trust it will pass, but for the moment it's so so hard. Thank you. Praying... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Praying (((Bookie))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Praying Bookie. I understand that kind of hard very well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Cooked up a storm. dinner -- beef, yellow rice with black beans, mixed vegetables, oranges meatballs -- for the freezer Italian sausage (for spaghetti sauce) -- for the freezer fajita-seasoned beef (prepped, but raw) -- for the freezer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I think my homeschooling philosophy is pretty much do whatever keeps us from dying--either academically, creatively, or emotionally. I'm in a pretty good place with that. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Evil Roostie just chased my boys out of the chicken house. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I think my homeschooling philosophy is pretty much do whatever keeps us from dying--either academically, creatively, or emotionally. I'm in a pretty good place with that. Agreed! and Amen! 21 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Evil Roostie just chased my boys out of the chicken house. Chickens are evil! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: EdPo: Do any of you use Rod and Staff English? We're new to it and I'm trying to figure out how to do the lesson reviews. There is a lesson called Reviewing What You've Learned, Review 1, and Review 2. Do these all get done on separate days? I'm not sure how it is intended to be done or how others use this. We use it in 3rd-7th grade (though 7th grade is just doing the 6th grade book again). In the lower grades we do a lot of oral review (even for some of the written exercises) and we often split reviews into two (or more) days depending on how things are going. Also I buy the inexpensive workbooks and if a lesson has a workbook page, I don’t make them do the textbook written exercises. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 5 inches and counting. There's probably more closer to the mountains. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Bookie, this sounds so familiar to me. In my husband, it is driven by anxiety and depression. Treatment can help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, ThatBookwormMom said: That's one of the things I'm praying for, that he'll be receptive to it. So far he hasn't been. He finds the idea that he is responsible for this and may need help to overcome abusive habits offensive. It's much more comfortable to say I'm doing such and such, so of course he's responding this way. It doesn't even make sense. He went to a therapist for awhile when I took the kids and left. It was one of my conditions for coming back. But it didn't last long, and despite some things he said at the time, I don't think now that he really comprehends how damaging his choices are, or how it really is his responsibility and not my fault or things I'm making up to "win." There are a lot of things I have to think through and pray over in the coming weeks and months. I'm trying not to give in to the fear that's clawing at the back of my throat. God is sovereign. His voice and direction are why I came back. He has this, too, covered in His grace. Just because I can't see the way through doesn't mean there isn't one. I could almost write this post word-for-word. Except we're heading in the opposite direction. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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