lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I am baking cake-mix cookies right now. We shall see if they are any good. I need an uber-easy cookie recipe for tomorrow night's Voyagers meeting. Four 8 year-olds have a little over an hour to bake 7 dozen for a charity. I could do a cut and bake variety, but I'm really hoping these are good so we can at least pretend we baked from scratch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I want mashatatoes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm pretty sure that's what it was. Of course, it was on the back fence, I tried to find my field glasses, but couldn't. And then my five year old was pounding on the sliding glass door, which scared the bird off. But, I looked it up in my Cornell Ornithology Ap (which is the best, if you like birding and want an easy way to ID them, get this ap) and it seems to be a white crowned sparrow. Nice! We saw at least a dozen turkey vultures across the street this morning. Big, ugly things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I had cheese and crackers for supper. Because - no cooking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Still feeling awful, Jean? Hugs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Still feeling awful, Jean? Hugs. My body is stuck in a loop since Sunday that hopefully will be reset tonight/tomorrow with prescription drugs. I had to wait for a time when I could do it without having undue consequences if I have a bad reaction. I don't know if this will work. But it is what the neurologist wants me to do so here goes nothing. . . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Honey, I'm home! Just seemed right to say. I had tomato soup before the meeting. And just now ate some leftover noodles and sausage. (You will be pleased and proud to hear that I didn't yell at anyone or even roll my eyes at the meeting.) Dd6 nearly fainted in choir this morning. She said she got wobbly and then Mrs. V started to get all blurry and her tummy felt real bad. Poor thing. They brought her into my rehearsal and she laid down on the floor for a while. Seemed fine after that until right before bed when I saw her swaying a bit. She doesn't have a fever or headache. Maybe ears? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Honey, I'm home! :lol: And hugs to dd. I'm guessing heat is not a factor right now. Is she prone to vertigo or any ear conditions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 My body is stuck in a loop since Sunday that hopefully will be reset tonight/tomorrow with prescription drugs. I had to wait for a time when I could do it without having undue consequences if I have a bad reaction. I don't know if this will work. But it is what the neurologist wants me to do so here goes nothing. . . I don't like a single thing about this EXCEPT the fact that you get to have your meds again tonight/tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Susan, she probably locked her knees in choir.(((Hugs))) Jean Edited May 21, 2016 by texasmama 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 So, the newest thread is "What do your dc want to do for work when they grow up?" Dd 16 has mentioned something about being a Youtuber. At the rate she's going, I'd guess a professional panhandler. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Cookies were....meh. I don't know. I'm not a big fan of vanilla cake flavor, and vanilla cake mix was all I had on hand. Maybe I'd like chocolate better? Texture was good, but sat a bit heavy in my tummy. Really, it tasted very much like the cut and bake variety, except I had to go to the extra trouble of adding eggs and oil. Ideas, anyone? I don't mind mixing dry ingredients in advance to speed things up, but I don't want to deal with cookie cutters or anything complicated, like lengthy ingredients' lists or 10 step instructions that can't be done in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Susan, she probably locked her knees in choir. (((Hugs))) Jean My guys were outmatched but they played with heart and both of my young men had gorgeous three point shots. Ds15 was the second highest scorer. So proud. And hoarse. And got to hold an adorable 18 month old girl and feed her a hamburger during the second half. Add her to my list of little girls to steal. :D ETA: boys lost by 14 points in a high scoring game, but they are winners in my book. My book too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 My boss senses that I'm getting bitter and is being nice to me. She has always been kind, as in, a good person with discernment and compassion, but she is not a nicey-nice type. I went to a conference and people were flipping out. I do not want to grow up to be an administrator in academia. But I need to get out NOW to avoid it. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good Morning! I'm outta likes. (((Jean))) Hope today brings a big change for the better. Way to go Tex's ds! (both)! Ducklings, I don't give cooking/baking advice. It would be hypocritical. Good luck with it! Susan, glad you (and dd!) survived the day! Slache, mashed potatoes would SO stick to your ribs! #comfortfood ((Renai)) Saturday is coming!!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Okay, I think I may do this one. Since everything has to be done in advance and then chilled for two hours, it puts all the effort on me and not enough effort for the girls, but it looks classy enough to present as a gift to others (unlike the store-bought slice and bakes I'm familiar with.) I could maybe also/instead do a chill and roll variety, like snickerdoodles, leaving the rolling to the girls. Hmmm. Ingredients check.... :gnorsi: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Okay. Snickerdoodles it is. Possibly also with the slice-and-bakes, if I have time today to prep it all. I'm not usually a last minute kind of person (well, not as last minute as this) but the whole cookie thing was a last minute request from the charity. The kids and I have Bible school this morning, followed by a fast grocery run, and I have to have this stuff chilling by about 4pm to use tonight. If nobody has a blow-out and the baby's nap cooperates and all are happy with chicken nuggets for lunch and pizza delivery for dinner and everyone is gracious about the major laundry backlog..... I think I can do this. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Go, Ducklings, Go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Whining ahead: The shed door is messed up (dh), so I couldn't put the dog up, so I didn't run. Have I mentioned how much I hate the time change? It's daylight and we don't start school for two more hours. I hate it, but I don't have enough "what for" to make everyone start at 8:00. I don't know what we're eating for supper. Wah! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good morning all. Quackers, are peanut butter cookies an option? This is the best recipe in existence. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/11352/three-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&referringId=852&referringContentType=recipe%20hub (((Tsuga))) Lynn, we're having sour cream chicken. Place chicken boobies in a Pyrex, mix equal parts sour cream and cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken), cover the chicken with the goop. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes depending on chicken booby thickness. Make mashatatoes or rice and something green. Lay chicken over rice/tatoes and cover in goop. The lemonade is working for reasons I fail to truly understand. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 These cookies are not soft, but *everybody* loves them. Rice Krispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 stick butter 1 stick margarine Soften ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 ¼ cup flour Tsp baking soda Tsp baking powder Tsp vanilla Mix it 1 beaten egg Mix it 2 cups oatmeal 2 cups rice crispies ½ bag chocolate chips Mix it all Bake @ 325 for 12 minutes 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good morning all. Quackers, are peanut butter cookies an option? This is the best recipe in existence. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/11352/three-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&referringId=852&referringContentType=recipe%20hub (((Tsuga))) Lynn, we're having sour cream chicken. Place chicken boobies in a Pyrex, mix equal parts sour cream and cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken), cover the chicken with the goop. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes depending on chicken booby thickness. Make mashatatoes or rice and something green. Lay chicken over rice/tatoes and cover in goop. The lemonade is working for reasons I fail to truly understand. I used to make my chicken like that sometimes. But, cream of chicken has a lot of sodium, which is not good for blood pressure. Haven't made it in years. I make my own cream sauce though, with mushrooms. Like mushrooms. And oddly, even the youngest will eat them. (I have weird kids - that no one wants...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Okay. Snickerdoodles it is. Possibly also with the slice-and-bakes, if I have time today to prep it all. I'm not usually a last minute kind of person (well, not as last minute as this) but the whole cookie thing was a last minute request from the charity. The kids and I have Bible school this morning, followed by a fast grocery run, and I have to have this stuff chilling by about 4pm to use tonight. If nobody has a blow-out and the baby's nap cooperates and all are happy with chicken nuggets for lunch and pizza delivery for dinner and everyone is gracious about the major laundry backlog..... I think I can do this. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. There's a lot of 'ands' and 'ifs' for this to come together, Quackers. I'll pray for you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Whining ahead: The shed door is messed up (dh), so I couldn't put the dog up, so I didn't run. Have I mentioned how much I hate the time change? It's daylight and we don't start school for two more hours. I hate it, but I don't have enough "what for" to make everyone start at 8:00. I don't know what we're eating for supper. Wah! Is there a reason you can't run with the dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Slache, I'm so glad the lemonade is working! You just never know. Thanks for the chicken recipe. We had something very similar on Monday in the crock pot. I guess I'll go see what meat we have in the freezer. I might have to run to town close to supper time too, so kind of up in the air. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I want mashatatoes. With my first pregnancy, this was the only thing my stomach could hold. Well, that and filtered water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is there a reason you can't run with the dog? Yes. Horses. (Not mine). And the dog doesn't listen to me. And I'm sick of compromising my preference for yet another multi-tasking opportunity. (#feeling$itchytoday) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yes. Horses. (Not mine). And the dog doesn't listen to me. Leash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Feck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I woke up at 5am today. Which is a pretty decent hour that allows me to stay up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Feck. Getting ready for work, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have tomorrow off to work on my paper. I'm glad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Leash? Sorry, I eta my grumpiness. I want to run without thinking about other things, and problems, and people/animals who need my direction. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Sorry, I eta my grumpiness. I want to run without thinking about other things, and problems, and people/animals who need my direction. I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been up since 3:30. No clue as to why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 It would be cool if 5 is my new normal. Then I could exercise at that time, and still have time to get ready for work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Getting ready for work, huh? AT work, sadly. :) My wife sent me the grids for her benefits open enrollment period. I think she's more or less on board, if reluctantly, with me getting off the work treadmill and trying to do something better. We'll see. I feel like if I could have pulled it off while working full time and done the traditionally wise slow transition thing, I'd have done it by now. There's just not enough hours in the day, especially not with two kids but even if it were just us, this place sucks all the creative out of me. Izzy told me this morning that she's collecting cardboard tubes and asked me for the empty toilet roll in the bathroom while I was getting ready for work. She says she's not sure what she's making yet, but the tubes are interesting and she's planning. I think that's fantastic. She's got an inspiration and she's not jumping the gun on it even though she's 6 and impulsive. She's gathering up her supplies with a maturing idea in her head of what she's gonna do with them. I'm super proud of her. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not that Mark's daughter needs any ideas, but the rest of us might: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/316589048777846954/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Ok, I'm getting up to actually get ready to go to work now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good morning! I woke up at 2:34 this morning. I eventually dozed off again until the alarm clock. Slache, your recipes look great! I'm glad the lemonade is helping. I don't think dd6's fainting came from locked knees, particularly since it happened again at home. (And the 5 & 6yo's are rarely still enough to get their knees locked, lol.) The doctor said last Friday that her ears were a bit pink, so maybe it's fluid. She says her ears feel fine but she has been congested for quite a while now. We have eaten breakfast in the "dark" (we do have lots of windows) because dd9 says that the lights make her head pound. Will my family never get over this crap? Have to get everyone settled into lessons and then take ds10 to the dentist. I am so tired of dentist and doctor appointments. It seems they are never ending. Throw in theater committee committments, and I never know when I am going to make it to the grocery store. I wish Aldi was open 24 hours. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm late with my good morning post, but good morning! Thanks to good morning america and Tim McGraw, my Dd 6 just said the word dam$. His new song is apparently "Dam$ country music". I had to explain it was a bad word, and not a beaver dam. I am supposed to be in two places at once today. Overwhelmed. Good luck with the cookies, duckling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 My daughters missed their dentist appointments yesterday. FTR, I tried to communicate with the office that they wouldn't be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Whining ahead: The shed door is messed up (dh), so I couldn't put the dog up, so I didn't run. Have I mentioned how much I hate the time change? It's daylight and we don't start school for two more hours. I hate it, but I don't have enough "what for" to make everyone start at 8:00. I don't know what we're eating for supper. Wah! (Hanging head.) I think the time change is my fault, Lynn. It's really, really dark right now (and 23 degrees) and will be for about an hour, I think. Here, the hour change means the difference between the public school kids standing by the side of the road in the dark waiting for the bus and standing by the road in some light. I never really appreciated the end of Daylight Savings Time until the (very short!) time DD was a public school student. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I used to make my chicken like that sometimes. But, cream of chicken has a lot of sodium, which is not good for blood pressure. Haven't made it in years. I make my own cream sauce though, with mushrooms. Like mushrooms. And oddly, even the youngest will eat them. (I have weird kids - that no one wants...) Oof. I liked this, but then I had to unlike it. Can anyone spot the error? :toetap05: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been up since 3:30. No clue as to why. You're pregnant, remember? (I've heard of pregnancy brain fog, but jeez...) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm late with my good morning post, but good morning! Thanks to good morning america and Tim McGraw, my Dd 6 just said the word dam$. His new song is apparently "Dam$ country music". I had to explain it was a bad word, and not a beaver dam. I am supposed to be in two places at once today. Overwhelmed. Good luck with the cookies, duckling. :cursing: (Oh, well. Teaching moment, right? Here was our older version the other day: In car, discussing the lyrics of a song with DD [a good one.] DD says, "I really like listening to music that has something to say. Not like that HIGHLY misogynistic Trace Atkins guy dad likes to listen to. [i have no idea where the child gets her speech pattern from.] So, long term benefit, right? Now, if only men were trainable...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Oof. I liked this, but then I had to unlike it. Can anyone spot the error? :toetap05: Fine. You keep saying you want Gymnast. But, I'm telling you, she'll wear you out. Even oldest dd told me the other day she was getting worn out, and NOTHING wears her out! She was the one who wore out our hyperactive dog! I warned you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Morning bp 131/98. ETA Ok. I'm outta here for reals now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 :grouphug: , Susan! Go, Renai, Go! Homestretch, bay-bee! Lynn, it's not fair. You should get SOME alone time during the day. Better tell the hubsters that the ninja elephants are considering a road trip if he doesn't get that shed door fixed. He'll understand. Oh, and good morning, everyone! (Did I mention it's cold here? Brr.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Fine. You keep saying you want Gymnast. But, I'm telling you, she'll wear you out. Even oldest dd told me the other day she was getting worn out, and NOTHING wears her out! She was the one who wore out our hyperactive dog! I warned you. :party: This fits the theme: (Side note: Favorite scene from one of Nana's favorite movies. Take notes; there will be a test later.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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