Jean in Newcastle Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 My dearest Queen Ellie, Thou hast missed a booyah. (Or booya as I believe you prefer it to be called.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I drive past homeless encampments daily so I need to make sure this kid does not need a sandwich at least. Please let us know what we can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Ellie, keep us updated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I cannot believe I missed a booya. :svengo: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I drive past homeless encampments daily so I need to make sure this kid does not need a sandwich at least. Please let us know what we can do. AFAIK, the baby is in a home somewhere (still waiting for a call-back). It is his father who is homeless under a bridge, which is equally as tragic. I blame my brother and his wife for that, although I know of course that people make their own decisions, but my brother and his wife made some rilly, rilly bad decisions regarding this young man's life when he was just 8 or 9. Long sad story. Makes me angry. :cursing: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just read that October 13th is No Bra Day. Will not be participating. What the heck? I slept last night. :D Dh came in at 3 am and woke me up, but I was able to go back to sleep. I am now in the market for some good ear plugs. Please tell me what these might be or I will be forced to post on the Chat Board and involve the general public. Funny, I just got an email from Maidenform and they didn't mention the no bra thing. :hat: I won't be participating either. SOOOO glad you slept last night. Your DH is in hot water if he so much as breathes next time you're sleeping, lol. Sorry, I don't know about good ear plugs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm just liking that the baby is in a home, Ellie. What a sad story. Praying for a happy ending, and so glad YOU are in their lives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I missed the mommy nap thing (stressful rellies' day) so by golly I.am.doing.the.bra.thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Every day is no bra day at my house. Screw that. I don't even like camisoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Neko has been yowling in apparent pain for 30 min. I don't know what is wrong. Calling the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 :grouphug: Neko :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Vet appt. scheduled in an hour. While I don't want anything to be wrong, I don't want to pay for them to say that he's perfectly fine either! We tricked him into the very small (for him) cat carrier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm just liking that the baby is in a home, Ellie. What a sad story. Praying for a happy ending, and so glad YOU are in their lives. I am, too, but this would be a half sister of the baby's father, who grew up three or four other half-siblings because the mother was dysfunctional and who died young, probably of a drug overdose. I know that she could have turned out well in spite of her childhood, but still.... No return call yet. I suspect that mine might not be the only thing going on today at Child Protective Services, and how sad is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'd call them back. The squeaky wheel and all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'd call them back. The squeaky wheel and all. I'll call again in the morning. I don't want to be so squeaky that they won't talk to me, lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I did not wear a bra today. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Also, while trying to cut through the security tape on a packaged toy from the store, I cut through my fingertip instead with a steak knife. Then all I had in the house was blister bandages which aren't absorbent. SO much medical tape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Potato soup is almost done. I might be too nauseated to eat it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have that effect on people. (It's hard to type with one index finger wrapped in tape.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have that effect on people. (It's hard to type with one index finger wrapped in tape.) Especially when you don't wear a bra. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Funny, I just got an email from Maidenform and they didn't mention the no bra thing. :hat: I won't be participating either. SOOOO glad you slept last night. Your DH is in hot water if he so much as breathes next time you're sleeping, lol. Sorry, I don't know about good ear plugs. I know, right??? He was up working or doing the taxes or something and came in at 3 am. He barely made any noise, but at the click of the door opening I was wide awake. 3 am is the witching hour for me. I must get some earplugs. You people are the least amount of help ever in the ear plug department. Still waiting for stupid blood test results, and I am despairing of finding out today, either. But I slept, and that was so amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You people are the least amount of help ever in the ear plug department. The pink and yellow disposable ones construction workers use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The pink and yellow disposable ones construction workers use. So now I have to find some construction workers and ask them what brand of ear plugs they use? No thanks! I found this article, which was both helpful and funny: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/shopping/2005/05/the_sound_of_silence.single.html I ordered the number one rated ones on Amazon and they will be here in two days. Maybe dh won't get a wild hair to do the taxes all night until then! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Slache, I was going to like your potato soup, until you said you were nauseous. Does saltier sound appealing? Add extra saltines to your bowl? Hope you can find something appealing to eat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Jean, hope Neko has something minor and quick to diagnose that warranted a trip to the vet to find out about! :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Slache, I was going to like your potato soup, until you said you were nauseous. Does saltier sound appealing? Add extra saltines to your bowl? Hope you can find something appealing to eat! I got it down. It was fabulous. #pepperminttumsaremyliferightnow 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I know, right??? He was up working or doing the taxes or something and came in at 3 am. He barely made any noise, but at the click of the door opening I was wide awake. 3 am is the witching hour for me. I must get some earplugs. You people are the least amount of help ever in the ear plug department. Still waiting for stupid blood test results, and I am despairing of finding out today, either. But I slept, and that was so amazing. Stick your fingers in your ears. There? Is that better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I just want to say I survived the day. And that I might deserve a medal, except it was more by the grace of God than my own merits. Added a new read aloud to morning time. Eventually got school done with everyone who needed me to do it with them. Took ds13 to TKD, the younger 3 dc tagging along. Got us lunch. Worked on school in the car. Brought everyone home. Finished school and piano with anyone who still needed it at that point. Went to oldest ds's school for school-wide parent-teacher conference night to confer with his algebra 2 and chemistry teachers. Because #thestruggleisreal. Now I'm in pajamas. Except I'm still not celebrating today's holiday yet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 And you should thank your husband for staying up late to work/do taxes so you don't have to. Quit your whining. (Said lovingly, of course.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Stick your fingers in your ears. There? Is that better? Yes, only I can't last all night like that. When I was pg, oddly greasy and heavy food helped the most with nausea. With kid #3, a breakfast sammie from Sonic (thick toast with cheese, eggs, bacon) and a Dr. Pepper left me good for most of the day. I only ate it once, though, because I was not wanting to weigh 400 pounds by delivery. With kid #4, Taco Bueno bean burritos and Dr. Pepper did it. I ate a lot of Taco Bueno food sitting in the parking lot after going through the drivethrough. Such junk, but it make me feel not sick. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I think I'm PMS-ing. Sorry, Tex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I think I'm PMS-ing. Sorry, Tex. I thought you looked bloated. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 And you should thank your husband for staying up late to work/do taxes so you don't have to. Quit your whining. (Said lovingly, of course.) I don't do the stupid taxes. I do everything else. He should thank me for doing them. :laugh: Also, if he had planned ahead and not put it off, he would not have to stay up all night! #procrastination #thestruggleisreal P.S. In case you are still feeling the tiniest bit sorry for him, I do all of the tax prep - getting the numbers together. He asked me AGAIN for the Word document that I sent him many months ago, and I produced it. Also, I produced a W2 from my former employer. Because I am freakin' wife of the year, that's why. :hat: P.P.S. This is Day 10 on Paleo. I want a medal for that, too. P.P.P.S. I like your skeleton, and I want it when you're done. I always wanted a skeleton. <sniff> 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I think I'm PMS-ing. Sorry, Tex. It's okay. I am menopause-ing so I thought nothing of it and yelled back. :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have to give Harry back. We're kind of sad about that now that we have him. I may have to keep forgetting for awhile. He's much cooler than I thought he would be. #texisawesome 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have to give Harry back. We're kind of sad about that now that we have him. I may have to keep forgetting for awhile. He's much cooler than I thought he would be. #texisawesome Now I'm sad, and I will miss Harry. Keep forgetting. The other day dh and ds12 found two dead mice in the garage and I asked if it was just the bones because I wanted us to study it. Also, I have wondered about digging up our dearly departed foster kitten in the front bed and seeing if it is bones. :leaving: See why I need my own skeleton? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I can let DS skip school tonight in favor of watching tonight's debate, right? Politics trumps grammar, right? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Also, I just found out that little dd told a basketball mom/friend of ours that I am so tired lately that I never cook dinner and she has to fend for herself. :confused1: Little dd had gone to practice with dh to give me a break. So the mom took her to run errands, praised little dd for being so nice, and bought her a meal at Chick Fil A. :mellow: Trust me, it is not that grim here. Little dd just knows how to work it. The mom texted and asked me if little dd could come to practice today, and now I know why. She wanted to feed the poor, starving child. :ohmy: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just spoke to CPS. The baby is in care, with relatives, but nothing is permanent yet. They (whoever "they" are) are working with the parents to help them fix whatever is wrong. I will be getting the letter that was sent to my other brother in August, and I will fill out whatever information they ask for and send it back. I told the woman I spoke to that I was willing to take the baby. So we'll see. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and hugs and whatnot. Keep 'em coming. :grouphug: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 He can go talk to Harry if he gets bored. Or we can hang with Harry while we're watching. If he rolls over we'll know which way he leaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Tex, I remember your interest in skeletons a hundred pages ago or so! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Taco Bell Bean Burrito no onion with a real coke! Yes! That was definitely a good meal for a couple pregnancies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Tex, I remember your interest in skeletons a hundred pages ago or so! Renai found me a nice, cheap one! But alas, I never bought it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Harry's owner said there used to be a femur and pelvis, too, but they were lost prior to him taking possession of Harry. Totally bummed me out - a pelvis! How cool would that have been? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just spoke to CPS. The baby is in care, with relatives, but nothing is permanent yet. They (whoever "they" are) are working with the parents to help them fix whatever is wrong. I will be getting the letter that was sent to my other brother in August, and I will fill out whatever information they ask for and send it back. I told the woman I spoke to that I was willing to take the baby. So we'll see. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and hugs and whatnot. Keep 'em coming. :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm glad you found out something today and did not have to wait, worry and wonder another day. We will continue to remember this in our prayers. Bless you, Ellie. What a dilemma! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I ate a lot of Chinese when I was pregnant. And eggs. And DS is allergic to eggs, peanuts, soy and nuts. Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I thought you looked bloated. Ha! I just saw this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 We just drove past a baby giraffe on a truck. Now that's a Booya! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Maybe the giraffe just had dwarfism. How insensitive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Tex - the orange ones Howard Leight Max are the ones we use. Lynn - Neko was not just crying "meow" (someone say this is funny - I've been trying this joke out on people and everyone rolls their eyes at me). He has cystitis. They let us look at his cysts in the microscope. Score one for science! I was impressed, dd wasn't. We were supposed to go do yardwork at the ILs rental today. SIL is understandably getting crabby at having to do more than her fair share of elder care. This is not on my top ten list of things I'd like to do (and I may very well pay for it physically afterward). But because of the Neko thing we got out of it today. We'll have to do it tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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