Junie Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Monday! I woke up an hour ago and it took me that long to decide to get out of bed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, ikslo said: Welcome, mms! Monday. I’m still sitting in the parking lot at work. I don’t wanna. I saw on my phone 708 new emails in my inbox - I really don’t want to see what that means... It's a glitch in the matrix. Surely. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good morning! It's The Queen's favorite day! Dd13 came into our room around 4 asking if there had been an earthquake. The thunderclap was so big it shook the house. This rain will apparently continue ad infinitum. I was able to get the spot of marker off the Most Comfortable $4 Jeans by soaking them in Oxyclean. 👍 We have regular lessons this morning, violin/viola lessons and children's choir and scouts this afternoon/tonight. Tonight's soup is creamy corn chowder. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Did I mention that Carolyn Weber, author of Surprised by Oxford is coming to speak at my church next month? So so excited!! I highly recommend the book. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Monday!!😩😩😩 The two older kids have off school today for Lincoln’s Birthday. They get two Mondays off, our charter gets Friday and next Monday off for a 4-day weekend. We need rain. We haven’t had any for a month and this is supposed to be our rainy season.🌧💧 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, KrissiK said: We need rain. We haven’t had any for a month and this is supposed to be our rainy season.🌧💧 We will blow real hard and see if we can get our clouds to you. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Dd11 has taut line hitched herself to the front door. 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Dd11 has taut line hitched herself to the front door. Quick! Run! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Morning! That sounds more chipper than morning actually is. but maybe I'll get that way over time, given enough caffeine. I was absolutely worn out this weekend. I cried most of the way through Friday from writerly stress, deep emotions, and general lack of sleep. Felt better on Saturday after getting around 7 hours of sleep (not all at one time), and Sunday wasn't terrible either because I got to come home early and then just lay down on the couch all evening and refused to do anything. I had no mental space even for reading. But I slept well last night, and pretty heavy rain meant that the Midnight Howler didn't make his usual appearance. It's still raining. Maybe two nights of peaceful sleep? Maybe? Anyway, checking in. I'm still alive. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We took this week off from school. It was supposed to be next week, but I was just so tired. The idea of coming home yesterday and doing anything but resting just wasn't going to work. So we got our February break started a little early. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Spudater said: I think I have to argue with someone on the phone today. Not looking forward to it. I think our parish is going to want us to take another baptism class for this baby. On top of the two baptism classes we’ve taken for previous babies. And the classes we took as children and to get Confirmed supposedly to teach us the faith. Honestly, it’s like you were forced to attend a super crappy public school that has the power to force you to come back and make you take even more classes for every major life event “just in case you forgot how to read and count, a lot of people do , you know!” Yes, bc you wasted years of my life trying to be fun and relevant and pc instead of actually trying to teach the faith. So I’m prob going to end up brandishing my theology degree, which always makes me feel like an arrogant jerk. You are too busy teaching your children the faith to come back for remedial classes! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I've never had nutella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Dd11 has now taut line hitched herself to the back door so she can reach the computer to do her math. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 28 minutes ago, mms said: I guess it’s kind of like Nutella. I don’t know how it is with y’all but I keep a jar for quick just in case we have a guest deserts. We never do have such guest and I end up craving chocolate. The next day it’s empty. Ugh. There are nine people in my house. Elapsed time between entry of a jar of nutella into the house and the jar being empty is remarkably small. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, Spudater said: I like the symmetry of having three letters for each syllable And it looks more Biblical with the h. 🤣 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Spudater said: I think I have to argue with someone on the phone today. Not looking forward to it. I think our parish is going to want us to take another baptism class for this baby. On top of the two baptism classes we’ve taken for previous babies. And the classes we took as children and to get Confirmed supposedly to teach us the faith. Honestly, it’s like you were forced to attend a super crappy public school that has the power to force you to come back and make you take even more classes for every major life event “just in case you forgot how to read and count, a lot of people do , you know!” Yes, bc you wasted years of my life trying to be fun and relevant and pc instead of actually trying to teach the faith. So I’m prob going to end up brandishing my theology degree, which always makes me feel like an arrogant jerk. It's like the nurses trying to teach me how to breastfeed after I'd already nursed (several kids) for 30+ months. "But newborns are different than toddlers..." "Maybe you don't remember..." Sigh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hey y'all. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Slache said: I've never had nutella. It's overrated. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: And it looks more Biblical with the h. 🤣 ... goes off to search for booyah in the Bible... Seems like something Joseph might have said to his brothers when he revealed his identity to them in Egypt... 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, maize said: ... goes off to search for booyah in the Bible... Seems like something Joseph might have said to his brothers when he revealed his identity to them in Egypt... Yes, I read about this from Josephus. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Renai said: It's overrated. I don't need another vice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I like Nutella. That's probably why I don't keep it around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 My children are cleaning. I'm organizing comments by chapter and scene for individual work. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Slache said: I don't need another vice. You're not missing anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I love Nutella. I grew up eating it and was so happy when it finally came to the United States. I can't eat it though because it would literally kill me by raising my bloodsugars too high. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Renai said: It's overrated. We have too many nut allergies here to mess with it. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 BTW - camp prep season has started for real. Campety camp camp! 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I made some sausage/cheese muffins for the freezer (quick meals for me) and went to Joann where I spent way too much on a zipper foot. Remind me next time to get it on Amazon. It is still raining. Grow, little plants, grow! Speaking of plants, Lynette is down to 2 leaves, though I see some teeny tiny bud development, so there is still hope! I gave her some early spring fertilizer. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Paradox5 said: Mailed mine and Scotsman’s passport renewals. Checked out some Apartments. https://www.thepointevrtc.com/ Got Quiet Boy’s passport photo taken. Did a short AFSA run for 2 items. The one close to me is creepy. I should have gone to the one further up the road. Captain had an accident thankfully on the tile. Now he wants to go around naked. Scotsman sent his cover letter and resume to the hiring manager in Scotland! Prayers, please! Mac-n-Meat with gf noodles for dinner. I confused Captain and Scotsman. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Audible is offering me 4 months at $8 each so imma get some new books for the kids. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 34 minutes ago, Slache said: Audible is offering me 4 months at $8 each so imma get some new books for the kids. Suggestions? The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Anne of Green Gables 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I have no scissors so I’m stuck here waiting and unable to work on my embroidery project. Did I mention that they removed the beer from the beer taps in ds24’s office and replaced it with kombucha and fancy sparkling mineral waters? 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, Slache said: Audible is offering me 4 months at $8 each so imma get some new books for the kids. Suggestions? The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 18 hours ago, mms said: So, I’ve been ignoring this thread for years but here for the past week or so I finally delved in. I really need to get back to ignoring y’all again, but now I can’t... ugh. Welcome MMS! Your username has me drooling for chocolate that melts in my mouth, not in my hand. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Did I mention that Carolyn Weber, author of Surprised by Oxford is coming to speak at my church next month? So so excited!! I highly recommend the book. Thanks, Susan! I just put this on hold at the library. Looks great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 DH took the girls to choir and the boys to the gym. I am relishing the silence after a very long day. Anyone have suggestions on speeding up a 12 year-old boy who is suddenly doing everything at a snail's pace? It's like dragging a one-legged zombie through an endless swamp of molasses. I'm assuming it's a symptom of Preteen Syndrome. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, lots of little ducklings said: DH took the girls to choir and the boys to the gym. I am relishing the silence after a very long day. Anyone have suggestions on speeding up a 12 year-old boy who is suddenly doing everything at a snail's pace? It's like dragging a one-legged zombie through an endless swamp of molasses. I'm assuming it's a symptom of Preteen Syndrome. Tazers. Regular exercise. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Also I love Nutella. It was a staple during the months I studied in the Middle East, so just the thought of it makes me nostalgic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, Slache said: Tazers. Regular exercise. Regular exercise we can do. (He's racquet balling right now.) Tazer I'll have to buy. Look! Super Cute! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, lots of little ducklings said: Regular exercise we can do. (He's racquet balling right now.) Tazer I'll have to buy. Look! Super Cute! Buy me one too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Servant4Christ said: Food?! Favorite foods are always a great motivator to an endless pit teen, so why not for a pre-teen? Sadly this is my super picky sensory guy. But I should definitely rethink motivators for him (chocolate chips used to work but they don't anymore). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 The big library in the capital is fixing to start charging all the out-of-town patrons 54$ a year to use the library. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, lots of little ducklings said: DH took the girls to choir and the boys to the gym. I am relishing the silence after a very long day. Anyone have suggestions on speeding up a 12 year-old boy who is suddenly doing everything at a snail's pace? It's like dragging a one-legged zombie through an endless swamp of molasses. I'm assuming it's a symptom of Preteen Syndrome. Trying rearranging the day / doing things backwards? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi Y'all. I'm still here and still alive, just really really busy and really really tired. It's almost bedtime and I have to jump in the shower but I wanted to pop in and say hello and catch up a little bit. I love hazelnut and chocolate but nutella isn't my favorite. Ferrero Rocher and Ritter sport dark chocolate with hazelnut are my favorites. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Junie said: It's like the nurses trying to teach me how to breastfeed after I'd already nursed (several kids) for 30+ months. "But newborns are different than toddlers..." "Maybe you don't remember..." Sigh. That’s like my late uncle. He went on a cruise once to Hawaii. They were giving him directions on how to put on life jackets and he kept doing it “wrong”. They called hm on it and he had to let them know he was a WWII veteran who spent 12 hours floating around in the South Pacific after his ship was torpedoed and sunk. He was pretty sure he knew how to use a life jacket. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I need car advice. We got our car at sticker price because we were $6,000 in the hole with our van. Our plan was to have this car for a very long time and if you'll remember we were in a really bad place and bought a car very quickly because Matt needed to work. I think 3 days. Now I'm pregnant (unplanned) with a child who will not fit in our car. What would you do? Options we are considering: 1. Trading in for a hybrid van. 2. Buying a $2,000 van on Craigslist, keeping our car. We think option 1 is best for our family for several reasons including better gas mileage, less insurance, reliable family car. We view option 2 as sort of a backup plan. I will take thoughts on both ideas as well as new ideas. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Not all at once now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Slache said: I need car advice. We got our car at sticker price because we were $6,000 in the hole with our van. Our plan was to have this car for a very long time and if you'll remember we were in a really bad place and bought a car very quickly because Matt needed to work. I think 3 days. Now I'm pregnant (unplanned) with a child who will not fit in our car. What would you do? Options we are considering: 1. Trading in for a hybrid van. 2. Buying a $2,000 van on Craigslist, keeping our car. We think option 1 is best for our family for several reasons including better gas mileage, less insurance, reliable family car. We view option 2 as sort of a backup plan. I will take thoughts on both ideas as well as new ideas. Thank you. 16 minutes ago, Slache said: Not all at once now. Sorry. I was reading Agatha Christie. And cleaning the kitchen. And taking a shower. Questions: Will you have two parking spaces at your new apartment? Will Matt continue to Uber? When (ahem 😉 ) he gets another job, what is the likelihood that you will be able to drive in the next few years? (I know that you don't drive now.) How much money will you lose if you trade in your vehicle? Edited February 11, 2020 by Junie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Junie said: Questions: Will you have two parking spaces at your new apartment? Will Matt continue to Uber? When (ahem 😉 ) he gets another job, what is the likelihood that you will be able to drive in the next few years? (I know that you don't drive now.) How much money will you lose if you trade in your vehicle? No. Yes. None, but he will most likely still uber on the side. Don't know yet. Calling bank this week and speaking to a salesman afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 A hybrid van should be the same payment (ish), will be less gas money, will be more uber money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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