Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: I just made my first batch of elderberry syrup. I may have to freeze some because I went a little crazy and ended up making an entire gallon. This was super easy and way cheaper than the store bought stuff. I sure hope it tastes good when I let the children try it in the morning. Oldest wanted to try it before bedtime because he said it smells good. At the time, it was still boiling hot and I hadn't added the honey yet. 😂 My kids complained at the disgusting smell for 3 days. It wasn't what I'd call pleasant! They will take it, though, without too much fuss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I just got off an 18 minute phone call with audible because they're being butts but I got a free credit so yay! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Can I go back on vacation? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Can I go back on vacation? Yes, but you have to take Juliet. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, Slache said: Yes, but you have to take Juliet. And the rest of us, too!! 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I got up at dark o'clock to see the older two out the door, but finally having coffee now. Ahhhhhh, coffee. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Morning. Need to set up at least a little bit of school this morning, run out to the bank, stop by the science center, clean, finish laundry. Ds wrote a note asking not to be woken up, while dd is already awake and running laps around her room. I was trying to keep us on a normal schedule this week because we get so far off when I'm off. But I must admit, I didn't get up at 6:30. I set my alarm for 8 and woke up before it went off. I really want to get a bunch of stuff done this week. Once we're back, I don't have another break for 6 weeks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Tuesday!! I have a cut-and-color this morning, then school & work. One family to visit this afternoon, but lots of other junk to do. DS has a baseball game, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 40 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: Both children like it! Oldest says the only things good about being sick right now is less schoolwork and more elderberry syrup. Youngest kept fussing and reaching for more. Since they both like it, I may keep them on it year round, not just during sick season. The honey is great for seasonal allergies. You must have the tasty recipe! Ours just tastes like overly honey-sweet prune syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Good morning! We are back to normal lessons today. I have some projects that need to be done in the next week or so but my head is thoroughly stuck in the sand. I did get the laundry folded and put away this morning. Go me! Coffee! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Tuesday! I did not sleep well. 😞 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 14 hours ago, Spudater said: I’m alive. We have transportation. Making chocolate chip pumpkin bread and sausage links for dinner because I’m too tired to make curry like I planned. To heck with the lesson plans, DID YOU BUY A CAR??? Spill it, sister! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Happy Tuesday! We are on break this week, because the public schools are too and so all our extra-curriculars are canceled. Woo-hoo! The girls woke up and made a coffee cake (and then did dishes!) so I'm eating my slice right now. I'm planning on mudding the last wall in the laundry room, which will take the better part of the week. Coffee!! And Cake! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: Both children like it! Oldest says the only things good about being sick right now is less schoolwork and more elderberry syrup. Youngest kept fussing and reaching for more. Since they both like it, I may keep them on it year round, not just during sick season. The honey is great for seasonal allergies. Only if it is local honey, though 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I sure wish the kids would hurry up and finish their lessons so I can use the computer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Morning. About to descend into the depths of the revision forest. Hopefully I won't catch poison ivy or be bitten by a snake. Other than that, same old thing here! 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I sure wish the kids would hurry up and finish their lessons so I can use the computer. Humph. How RUDE they are! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 59 minutes ago, JoJosMom said: Humph. How RUDE they are! I know! Like their math learnin' is more important than my children's choir quodlibet! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Bon ton roulet! Oh wait. . . it's just housework and camp prep today. Let the good times roll, anyway! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 We need the Camp Preppers Song! Camp preppers sing this song Doo da, doo da Camp prepping's the way to go All the doo da day. Going to prep all morn, Going to prep all day I bet my money I'll be sick of this song By the end of the day! (Jean 7/2017) 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: Yep! We have a dear friend who keeps a few hives around his farm less than 10 miles from our house. Jealous! It’s a sweet honey BOOYAH! Edited February 18, 2020 by ikslo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 39 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I know! Like their math learnin' is more important than my children's choir quodlibet! If we wuz in2 book larnin we wudnt be homescroolin, amirite??? 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (I just want you all to know that typing that caused me physical and psychic agony. I must go lie down.) 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I have lost my oomph. If you find it, please pop in an extra energy capsule before returning it to me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I have lost my oomph. If you find it, please pop in an extra energy capsule before returning it to me. Finders keepers losers weepers. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I have tired of saying things, so now I will eat things. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Mooooooommmmm!! Slache is hogging all the oomph! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, Susan in TN said: Mooooooommmmm!! Slache is hogging all the oomph! It's not even working. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Fine then. I guess you can come and clean my floors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, Slache said: It's not even working. Did you put in the energy capsule? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, Susan in TN said: Did you put in the energy capsule? No... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Slache broke the oomph! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Did I tell you how I set some tomatoes on fire yesterday? I was sauteing them and the flame from the gas stove leaped over into the pan and they were a blazing glory. Would have been much cooler if I hadn't been so startled. I managed to push the pan over and the fire went out on it's own. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Slache said: I'm sorry. It's OK. We can always find replacement oomph in the coffee pot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Internet Po/ I'm tired of references to "Sunday Scaries" (supposedly a name given to the dread people feel Sunday afternoon/ evening about returning to work Monday morning.). First of all that is the lamest name I have ever heard. They couldn't think of something better to call it? Second of all, rub some dirt on it, get back in the game, stop navel gazing, drink another cup of coffee and drive on. Go team. lol. Third of all the hypocrite in me wants to say that as pansy as the whole thing sounds, there is no dread of Monday morning as bad as a homeschool mom who hasn't planned school, caught up on laundry, and gone to the grocery. / end of warning 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: Random thought, NOT and EdPo: Is it weird that I'm considering buying both volumes of CLP Streams of Civilization for myself? It just looks interesting to me for some reason. If possible, I suggest you see if you can borrow it from a friend for a week to decide. It may not be quite what you thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I'm finding that no matter how much or how little rice I cook when making stuffed bell peppers, the quantity grows by leaps and bounds and we have a TON leftover for many days after. I freeze leftover rice in small containers for future lunches with stir-fried leftovers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I had never heard of “Sunday scaries” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I've never succesfully frozen rice before. It's always been mushy after it thaws or gets reheated. Anyway, mine is already mixed with all the goodies to stuff the peppers. I don't think I made an insane amount THIS time, but it just struck me how much extra I unintentionally make EVERY time. Huh. Mine tends to be a bit dry after reheating unless I add a tablespoon or two of water. Maybe mine is drier before freezing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Dd7 helped me mud. There will be a little more sanding than I like, but not much. She listened carefully and did a pretty good job, even with the taping! She wants to be a builder when she grows up. 🥰 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I ated all the rice pudding. It was delicious. Keeping up well with my revisions. I'm not entirely happy with all the cuts, but they aren't irritating me quite as badly as I'd feared. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 37 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I ated all the rice pudding. It was delicious. Keeping up well with my revisions. I'm not entirely happy with all the cuts, but they aren't irritating me quite as badly as I'd feared. Someday when you're famous, people will be clamoring for the uncut version of all your novels. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 We are back from kids' orchestra. Dd11 stayed home because her tummy felt bad. I think it was just indigestion, but let her skip anyway just in case. I need to go to Aldi tomorrow for some food staples. Goodnight Ladies! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I had waaaaay too many Girl Scout cookies. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I didn’t go to city council 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 hours ago, klmama said: If possible, I suggest you see if you can borrow it from a friend for a week to decide. It may not be quite what you thought. I second this. I used to own the first volume. It was quite dry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I didn’t go to city council Jeannie for President!! 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Another Lynn said: Internet Po/ I'm tired of references to "Sunday Scaries" (supposedly a name given to the dread people feel Sunday afternoon/ evening about returning to work Monday morning.). First of all that is the lamest name I have ever heard. They couldn't think of something better to call it? Second of all, rub some dirt on it, get back in the game, stop navel gazing, drink another cup of coffee and drive on. Go team. lol. Third of all the hypocrite in me wants to say that as pansy as the whole thing sounds, there is no dread of Monday morning as bad as a homeschool mom who hasn't planned school, caught up on laundry, and gone to the grocery. / end of warning My mom said it’s stupid to start dreading Monday on Sunday. It won’t stop Monday from coming and it just wrecks the rest of the weekend. Don’t think about Monday until Monday. Enjoy Sunday. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I ordered foot patches and Greek and a model car John keeps asking about because it was $6, and I think something else that I forgot that I need but will be reminded when it gets here. 21 minutes ago, Spudater said: I read that realistic schedule thread and now I’m wondering if I havea realistic schedule. I have a very realistic schedule. 2AM-11AM Sleep while children play Lord of the Flies 11AM-2PM School and play 2PM-6PM Sleep while children have quiet time and do chores 6PM-10PM Family time 10PM-2AM Vomit 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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