Renai Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, Slache said: Do de do. Da dee da. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Paradox5 said: I made a concoction for dinner because I ran out of flour to make the roux for the mac-n-cheese. Ground meat, crushed tomatoes, and Velveta cheese mixed with corkscrew noodles and baked. I’m calling it baked spaghetti. Stroller is picked up. I need apple pie. Anyone have some? I think that dish is similar to baked ziti, which I make often. It's one of the few pasta dishes that dh will eat. I will either use the corkscrew, or (most of the time) penn noodles, and real cheese. I think the penn noodles are what was called for in the original recipe, but I don't remember. I just use whatever is on hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Bee bop a ree bop a rhubarb pie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 R2D2 meets Betty Crocker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, Spudater said: True. Though I bought that back when I could still convince myself that all my kids would use it so the cost would be spread out. Plus my alternatives weren’t free. Part of me keeps thinking I should just DIY Lit completely since I studied those books in college. but yes, I know I’m being unreasonable I've found that DIY does not get done here. You don't want to pay that price with time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 hours ago, whitehawk said: Greetings! 👋 How is it only February 11??? Oh! I think I need to figure out when my siblings’ birthdays are. I think that they are sometime around now. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 My friend's mom died tonight. They waited to remove life support until my friend could be there. I feel so sad for her. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (((klmama))) hugs for you and your friend. 😞 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Startin' coffee in a minute. (((klmama))) I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good morning! Very sorry to hear about your friend’s mom, klmama. Greek yogurt, berries, and granola for breakfast. Coffee! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Morning, I'm tired this week. But I'm off next week so hopefully I can rest up and get over whatever has me feeling so draggy. It's been gloomy and rainy here all week so that could be what it is. I had a new student withdraw after the first day in a class, with parents sending a note about their disbelief in how the class was run, how they expected things to be, that they would never let things go that way when they were teachers, the lack of respect, etc. I will admit that particular class (forensics) tends to be on the loud side. It's older kids who requested the class specifically (mostly, there are a few others who joined but seem to enjoy the atmosphere), it's definitely less academic than many of my classes although we do get things done, but there is a lot of discussion. I'm also not a very rigid teacher to begin with except when it comes to safety and these guys are very comfortable with me at this point so it's not always calm, formal discussions. At first I was upset, but then thinking about it - I don't WANT my classes to replicate public school, and definitely not what passes for "respect" in public schools (which often means -sit down, shut up, don't question anything). Plus I have a lot of kids that are homeschooling because of various special needs from autism to adhd to odd, and I like being a place where they are able to fit in and participate (especially because that includes my kids). I do put a stop to any outright meanness (rare except between siblings but I stop it), correct any thoughtlessness that may make others feel bad (also rare), and very definitely take a line on safety, which mostly comes up once we start the labs not so much the discussion part of things. Anyway, I guess this has me musing on what I want my classes to look like. I have other classes that are much more typical appearing, but again I don't think anyone would ever confuse them with public school classes in atmosphere. I have some kids (mostly younger) that have been with me for almost 3 years so it's clearly working for them. I have others that did one session and never returned for various reasons. I know my classes won't be a good fit for everyone and that is fine. As I grow, I expect these kind of things to possibly come up more often and I guess it has me thinking. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Yay for week off soon, Toto! Sorry about that withdrawal - I am so glad you have a class that can accomodate all kinds of students! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Oh! I think I need to figure out when my siblings’ birthdays are. I think that they are sometime around now. Thank you for the reminder to think about birthdays! My dad's and youngest sister's birthday is tomorrow. Hadn't been on my mind. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!~D This is the third time I’ve written this post and every time I try to fix a mistake, my #$&@ iPad erases the entire post and I cannot stop it.i will check in later. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 5:01 PM, lots of little ducklings said: 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. Let me know if you figure it out. It’s been 2 years of this here. No end in sight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Morning. I woke up to the sound of something large and distinctly non-human on the roof. Even the cats were worried. I got up and braved the rain to go out and deal with whatever it was. But it turned out to be an adolescent squirrel. I guess even teenage rodents can be noisy. It's raining here--a steady, gray, drizzle. I picked up some movies from the library for the boys. Watch next week be gorgeous fishing weather, but that's February for you. Today I have a couple of more intense scenes to revise, and I might get through them both today or just one. Then they need to sit and stew until I've had a chance to think about the changes and decide if they work for me. Termite inspection today. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Whatever-Day-It-Is. I was awake until after 5am. 😞 No chance for second sleep this morning. Fake it till you make it! Or, maybe better: Fake it till naptime! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 9 hours ago, klmama said: My friend's mom died tonight. They waited to remove life support until my friend could be there. I feel so sad for her. ((klmama)) ((klmama's friend)) That's so hard. I'm sorry. 😟 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Thanks for the virtual hugs, everyone. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Junie said: Good Morning! Happy Whatever-Day-It-Is. I was awake until after 5am. 😞 No chance for second sleep this morning. Fake it till you make it! Or, maybe better: Fake it till naptime! Go, Junie! You can do it! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Ummm, do y'all think this might be a good time to mention the flamethrower? 🤔 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 My toilet is broken. And I don't want to tackle fixing it. Just. Don't. Wanna. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, JoJosMom said: Ummm, do y'all think this might be a good time to mention the flamethrower? 🤔 Not when books are involved. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, klmama said: Go, Junie! You can do it! I made it. Naptime. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 HOMESCHOOLING IS DONE! (Though I still have to tabulate final grades and update the transcript and finish writing the course descriptions). 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: HOMESCHOOLING IS DONE! (Though I still have to tabulate final grades and update the transcript and finish writing the course descriptions). Yay! and (((Jean))) big milestone hugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I set off the smoke alarm today - at least we know it's working! I'm taking dd17 to a new patient appointment with a hopefully new PCP. Later the older youngers have galintine and bro-intine youth group parties. Broccoli, turkey, and rice cassrole for dinner for the rest of us. Tomorrow the HIGH temperature at my mom's house is going to be 1. Svengo. It should warm up a little before I get there on Friday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 49 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Not when books are involved. Oh, my goodness, of course not! One always assumes that books have been rescued and held in a secure location. That's Rule Number 1 in the Bazooka and Flamethrower Deployment Manual™. I cannot believe that I failed to mention that. My deepest apologies. 😳 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Servant4Christ said: What elderberries so you prefer for making elderberry syrup? I cannot buy elderberries anywhere locally so will have to order online, but the gazillion choices are overwhelming. I got mine from Mountain Rose Herbs (dot com). Very reasonable price, good quality stuff. Edited February 12, 2020 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spudater said: Hmmm, looking at the google, maybe I am just fat and not old. Ididn’t think I was THAT fat but maybe I am. No. Dehydrated most likely. And we are old. You start decaying at about 20 so none of you is as it was, even if you're still so young in most ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I napped, but I didn't actually sleep for very long. I am hoping that I will sleep well tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I am back. Briefly. We had park day today. I lead Abraham Lincoln themed actives since today is his actual birthday. It went well. Had a parent meeting that went well. NOw I am scarfing leftover soup for lunch and then will go pick up DD1 from school. And then I have a ton of stuff to do for work and then Awana. And I’m tired. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Spudater said: Warning needlepo avert ye squeamish eyes midwife stuck me four times before giving up and sending me to the lab. Lab tech had to dig but finally found a vein. Why are my veins rolly now? They never used to be. Sometimes I feel like a very old 36. But glad to finally eat! And baby was super active and dancing and kicking all over the place while midwife was trying to listen to the heartbeat. 🥰 If they ever have trouble in the future, ask them to stick your hand/arm in a very warm water bath. The phlebotomists call it my “spa treatment “ but it does make it easier for them to get blood out of this turnip. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: If they ever have trouble in the future, ask them to stick your hand/arm in a very warm water bath. The phlebotomists call it my “spa treatment “ but it does make it easier for them to get blood out of this turnip. I have never heard of this! Sometimes they go in behind my knees. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I convinced dd17 to do basic labs today with a blood draw. She was hesitant but knew she was just putting off the inevitable. Her veins were okey dokey. No fainting. We both really liked the new doctor and her staff. I go back tomorrow with dd13. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 We got the last 3 green ember books. Mary finished Alice in wonderland. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: HOMESCHOOLING IS DONE! (Though I still have to tabulate final grades and update the transcript and finish writing the course descriptions). I think this calls for a party on the island!!🎉🎉🎉 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: HOMESCHOOLING IS DONE! (Though I still have to tabulate final grades and update the transcript and finish writing the course descriptions). WOW!!!!!!! Way to go, Jean!!!!! Woo-hoooo! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Slache said: I have never heard of this! Sometimes they go in behind my knees. 😭 Sometimes it’s hot packs. Sometimes the water bath. Usually they have to go through the back of my hand. I am very good at talking phlebotomists through my blood draws now. I used to dread seeing them get that glint in their eye that signaled that they were determined to get blood even if it killed me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Help me figure out what I should get to drink this weekend. I don't drink much, usually beer like Corona or Molson Ice or Stella Artois, wines like Barefoot usually a Reisling. Wine coolers maybe. Drinks that taste like nothing. So Dh is going to pick me up something for the weekend (since I really want a drink this weekend) but I don't know what I want. Help me decide? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I cried once, when a nurse referred to me as "advanced maternal age" while I was pregnant with Oldest. That was a decade ago. Now, I just laugh. Wow - I had my last baby when I was 39 - nobody had the audacity to call me "advanced maternal age"! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 hours ago, maize said: My toilet is broken. And I don't want to tackle fixing it. Just. Don't. Wanna. That is why our dishwasher has been broken for something like 5 years. And microwave for going on 1 year, I think. And duct tape holding food to the door of my fridge, where a shelf used to be. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 DD9s glasses were broken while playing football today with DS12. Sigh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Sometimes it’s hot packs. Sometimes the water bath. Usually they have to go through the back of my hand. I am very good at talking phlebotomists through my blood draws now. I used to dread seeing them get that glint in their eye that signaled that they were determined to get blood even if it killed me. We had an emergency when I was going to have Mary. We would have rescheduled the C-section, but I had already started labor. I believe we had nine phlebotomists before we could get it done. I had been vomiting constantly for days and was incredibly dehydrated. The kept apologizing. It wasn't their fault. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Where's Toto? said: Help me figure out what I should get to drink this weekend. I don't drink much, usually beer like Corona or Molson Ice or Stella Artois, wines like Barefoot usually a Reisling. Wine coolers maybe. Drinks that taste like nothing. So Dh is going to pick me up something for the weekend (since I really want a drink this weekend) but I don't know what I want. Help me decide? I think the Hive usually recommends Mike's Hard Lemonade. Given the weather, maybe irish coffee? Edited February 13, 2020 by Susan in TN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: Mine too! The dishwasher is missing lots of buttons but I know what they each do. I'm the only person here who can use my keyboard. I've worn all the letters off the keys, and between that and the "ergonomic" shape of the keyboard, everyone else messes up too much. I'm ok with having it all to myself. ☺ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) The toilet flush mechanism is, of course, fixable. Probably everything in there needs to be replaced though. The ceramic lid that covers the water tank broke a few years ago and we have been making do every since. I really, really want to just get a new toilet installed. Where is that Mysterious Rich Uncle when I need him? Hey it's a toilet booyah! Edited February 13, 2020 by maize 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 53 minutes ago, Where's Toto? said: Help me figure out what I should get to drink this weekend. I don't drink much, usually beer like Corona or Molson Ice or Stella Artois, wines like Barefoot usually a Reisling. Wine coolers maybe. Drinks that taste like nothing. So Dh is going to pick me up something for the weekend (since I really want a drink this weekend) but I don't know what I want. Help me decide? I like a very well chilled dry Sauvignon Blanc. It's crisp and refreshing and yummy. And I'm really in the mood for a glass. Unfortunately, middle age has meant that I cannot drink wine and expect to sleep ever again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Spudater said: The only drinks I like are blended margaritas because they don’t taste like alcohol. Well, there is that, too. I tend to avoid them for the same reason.😳 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Spudater said: The only drinks I like are blended margaritas because they don’t taste like alcohol. If you go to a restaurant ask for a chocolate monkey. It tastes like a chocolate banana milkshake. I also like hot apple pies which taste like hot apple pies. They're hot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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