prairiewindmomma Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think the star wars meme is the best: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3349507/TV-presenter-battered-Storm-Desmond-internet-sensation-weather-report-turned-memes-dance-track.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tex, I wouldn't let her go, but I'd replace the activity with something else. Maybe take 10 Bibles to a retirement community, share the Gospel and give the Bibles away. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I would be really turned off by ding-dong ditch bibles. It seems a waste. You are most welcome to knock on my door and tell me about your life and your beliefs and I'll give you water and listen. You ding-dong ditch me and I will just think, "You missed the part about 'do unto others'!!!" And quite frankly, do they know how EASY it is to get a Bible? It is not like there is a lack of Bibles in this country. You can get them free at any hotel, at Goodwill, at any church, just walk in, "Excuse me may I please have a Bible?" There is, however, a lack of Christian love. Why not deliver homemade Christmas cookies or Christmas cards to people or something. Or better yet... caroling! I honestly cannot imagine who thought up this event. Edited to add: I can totally see why a child would want to go. But as an adult, I'd say no and replace it with something loving and joyful. Edited December 9, 2015 by Tsuga 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Now comes the part when I need help and advice. The 4th-6th graders at church are doing a Bible Drop Off event tonight, and little dd wants to go. The permission slip said that they are going to put Bibles on people's doorsteps in the neighborhoods, ring the doorbells and run. :huh: It seems an odd event for young kids. My two issues are that I don't let my dd ride in a car with a random adult driving and also what sort of people are these that they are going to leave Bibles for? What if they are cranky and come out with a shotgun? That is far-fetched, and this is a nice little small town with a lot of older people, but I want to know if they are ding dong ditching Bibles at random strangers' houses. I think these are reasonable questions. However, I called the contact person and left a message but then I was talking to my little supervisee when she called back. So I just don't know. What does the ITT say about ding dong ditching Bibles? Weird. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) That was her least favorite. It's the kid's favorite though. Why do all these people think they have a say in this anyway? It's my kid. She can go make her own. You should hear the things MIL says. "That sounds like a black name." If I mention anything remotely hispanic sounding she has a fit. "You can't name my granddaughter that!" Um, yes I can. She wants us to name her middle name Marie after her. I have half a mind to make her name Maria just to piss her off. This is why we never ever revealed the baby's name until he or she was born and had a birth certificate. Just not worth the comments. We still got comments afterwards, but not as many, and usually with only half-hearted opinions. Edited December 9, 2015 by Susan in TN 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Good news - dd9 did not have a cavity. She just had some deep grooves in her teeth which they were not sure about. They checked them thoroughly, put sealant on them, and Bob's your uncle! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This is why we never ever revealed the baby's name until he or she was born and had a birth certificate. Just not worth the comments. Neither of my kids have a birth certificate. I assume there was something I was supposed to do that I didn't. Ohio wanted $75 for one and we waz po'. In Oregon the hospital I was at wouldn't let me put Mary in the bassinet thing because I had had a c-section, but they didn't have a nursery so I literally had to hold her all day and night while I was recovering from surgery and heavily medicated so I high tailed it outta there in less than 12 hours. I guess I missed something important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Neither of my kids have a birth certificate. I assume there was something I was supposed to do that I didn't. Ohio wanted $75 for one and we waz po'. In Oregon the hospital I was at wouldn't let me put Mary in the bassinet thing because I had had a c-section, but they didn't have a nursery so I literally had to hold her all day and night while I was recovering from surgery and heavily medicated so I high tailed it outta there in less than 12 hours. I guess I missed something important. You will want to get the chilluns birth certificates. They will need them in the future. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 DON'T TAKE UNNECESSARY JOURNEYS!!!! DON'T DRIVE ON TREACHEROUS ROADS!!!!!! PEOPLE ARE ACTING IDIOTICALLY!!!!! (just my $.02) :lol: :lol: :lol: That's it! We're not doing it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 You will want to get the chilluns birth certificates. They will need them in the future. I know. It's on the list. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tex, tell little dd that The Bomb says no ditching Bibles on people's doorsteps. And please don't give her another stuffed animal to soften the blow because I'm running out of stuffed animal names! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My church gives lavishly and unselfishly and sacrificially to the community and to people around the world, so I don't know what the deal is with the ding dong ditch Bibles, and I may not have the whole story, like it might be visitors and the kids are dropping off a bag containing a welcome package AND a Bible, but I am not down with little dd going with an unknown person after dark about the neighborhood dropping off things. Little dd was okay with it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tex, SO thrilled to hear about your nice neighbor's response! I would not let dd go for all reasons mentioned previously. That is not a way I would be comfortable representing Christ. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tex, SO thrilled to hear about your nice neighbor's response! I would not let dd go for all reasons mentioned previously. That is not a way I would be comfortable representing Christ. Thank you! The ITT has spoken and decided. It shall now be so. :lol: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tex, tell little dd that The Bomb says no ditching Bibles on people's doorsteps. And please don't give her another stuffed animal to soften the blow because I'm running out of stuffed animal names! Absolutely no more STUFFIES. :lol: :patriot: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think the star wars meme is the best: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3349507/TV-presenter-battered-Storm-Desmond-internet-sensation-weather-report-turned-memes-dance-track.html :lol: I love Teresa! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I know. It's on the list. It is super easy and you can order them online. It will cost maybe $20 for each one. You can get the long form and/or short form. I discovered that I either lost or didn't get one for most of my kids when I needed to get ds a passport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thank you! The ITT has spoken and decided. It shall now be so. :lol: The power goes to my head already! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Here's the weird thing. I just tasted my homemade vanilla that has been "brewing" for 5 months. It smelled good but was disgusting. Like tree bark flavored vodka. But then I tasted the store bought vanilla from my cupboard. It was worse. So I am thinking it probably turned out OK and is safe to give for Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Susan's pregnant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Here's the weird thing. I just tasted my homemade vanilla that has been "brewing" for 5 months. It smelled good but was disgusting. Like tree bark flavored vodka. But then I tasted the store bought vanilla from my cupboard. It was worse. So I am thinking it probably turned out OK and is safe to give for Christmas. I think a true test would be to make some frosting (or some other sweet deliciousness) with it, and taste test that. Straight vanilla is gross. Cupcakes. Make cupcakes. Then report back. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Seriously people? #9. This thread was 9 down. Nobody is taking this tread seriously! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 No to ding dong ditch Bibles. Although I have heard of Rake and Runs and have a favorable opinion of those. You go to an elderly person's house, rake all the leaves in the front yard, dispose of them and run away. Although there may be some problem with that I haven't thought of, so never mind. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 The best vanilla I ever had was from Haiti. My aunt did Christian service as a nurse in Haiti back in the 70's and she'd always bring vanilla home. It was awesome. Very strong. But very good flavor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think a true test would be to make some frosting (or some other sweet deliciousness) with it, and taste test that. Straight vanilla is gross. Cupcakes. Make cupcakes. Then report back. Will you settle for sugar cookies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Will you settle for sugar cookies? Yes, sugar cookies are acceptable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Susan's pregnant. Rumor mongerer. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Do your kids have passports? One of mine does, but the rest don't. We moved to a state with a shockingly serious regard for proof of citizenship and I'm thinking a passport may be the fastest way to cut through bureaucracy in the future. (It takes four pieces of id to get a driver's license here, even if you already have an out-of-state one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My mom sent the kids a book. This means she's sorry or she's pissed. I won't know until I call to say thank you. She still doesn't know about the baby unless she's figured it out through a friends Facebook or something. As per usual SIL texted a list of baby names she finds acceptable and then told me the names we have picked out don't sound good. She's so pleasant. There's a reason one does not announce a name until the baby is born and the name is attached already. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Happy Wednesday! And happy birthday to Lynn's ds14!! And happy birth day to Renai's niece! Hope baby and mom are doing well. Good to see you again, Brandy! Hope you can get a bit of rest these next couple of weeks. Guess where I get to go this morning? Yep, the dentist. Dd9 has a cavity. i had a dentist appointment today. I had to leave work early to get there, and still didn't make it. They used to give me 3:30 or 4:00 appointments. I found out today that the dentist no longer sets appointments for after 3, and only in the mornings on Fridays. :confused1: She must be getting rich off Medicaid money if she doesn't have to keep hours that working people need. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Now comes the part when I need help and advice. The 4th-6th graders at church are doing a Bible Drop Off event tonight, and little dd wants to go. The permission slip said that they are going to put Bibles on people's doorsteps in the neighborhoods, ring the doorbells and run. :huh: It seems an odd event for young kids. My two issues are that I don't let my dd ride in a car with a random adult driving and also what sort of people are these that they are going to leave Bibles for? What if they are cranky and come out with a shotgun? That is far-fetched, and this is a nice little small town with a lot of older people, but I want to know if they are ding dong ditching Bibles at random strangers' houses. I think these are reasonable questions. However, I called the contact person and left a message but then I was talking to my little supervisee when she called back. So I just don't know. What does the ITT say about ding dong ditching Bibles? Dd16 says go for it. She says she's done her "share of ding dong ditching (?!) without leaving a Bible, and some of these people need Jesus, man." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My church gives lavishly and unselfishly and sacrificially to the community and to people around the world, so I don't know what the deal is with the ding dong ditch Bibles, and I may not have the whole story, like it might be visitors and the kids are dropping off a bag containing a welcome package AND a Bible, but I am not down with little dd going with an unknown person after dark about the neighborhood dropping off things. Little dd was okay with it. Of course she'd like it, she's a kid (see my dd's response above). I say no. It's not respectful, and it's turning evangelism into a joke. It's not a joke, it's people's souls. There needs to be a better age-appropriate activity for that group. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 That was her least favorite. It's the kid's favorite though. Why do all these people think they have a say in this anyway? It's my kid. She can go make her own. You should hear the things MIL says. "That sounds like a black name." If I mention anything remotely hispanic sounding she has a fit. "You can't name my granddaughter that!" Um, yes I can. She wants us to name her middle name Marie after her. I have half a mind to make her name Maria just to piss her off. It's none of their business. I told everyone the baby's name was Nepomuceno/a. I told the story already here, but for those new to ITT, it is a name that the Mexican actor Cantinflas playing a priest refused to baptize a baby with because it was so ugly. Stop giving away baby names. If they bring it up again, tell them you're starting over with names and you'll let them know when you come up with something. Then come up with something to tell them when it's attached to your already-born baby. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What's her name? Gianna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Slash, of course, you may continue to discuss baby names with us. We do not cross personal boundaries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I don't know, I might feel judgey if Slash names her baby slashababyboo. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It's none of their business. I told everyone the baby's name was Nepomuceno/a. I told the story already here, but for those new to ITT, it is a name that the Mexican actor Cantinflas playing a priest refused to baptize a baby with because it was so ugly. Stop giving away baby names. If they bring it up again, tell them you're starting over with names and you'll let them know when you come up with something. Then come up with something to tell them when it's attached to your already-born baby. I went to the dentist too. I'm considering telling everyone that we're naming it Mertle or something. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Dd16 says go for it. She says she's done her "share of ding dong ditching (?!) without leaving a Bible, and some of these people need Jesus, man." :lol: Slash, of course, you may continue to discuss baby names with us. We do not cross personal boundaries. If asked, I will give my honest opinion. If not asked, I will smile and nod. My little dd has a classic, easy to spell name, and MIL said she had never heard of it, in spite of it being popular, timeless, and a famous old timey actress or two sharing it. :confused1: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 My friend came over to walk the dog with me. Well, she tried, but her car died by a cemetery so she texted me a Very Bad Word, and I texted back that I would quick come and get her once I put on some pants. So I got her and then we walked a mile and a half, and I really love her because I had to slow my pace by half (long legs and trying to get the ole heart rate up). Then I took her to the post office and home and then I rushed my boys to the youth group and did not take little dd to ding dong ditch Bibles. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 :lol: If asked, I will give my honest opinion. If not asked, I will smile and nod. My little dd has a classic, easy to spell name, and MIL said she had never heard of it, in spite of it being popular, timeless, and a famous old timey actress or two sharing it. :confused1: Me too. There's no reason to insult someone's baby name choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I don't know, I might feel judgey if Slash names her baby slashababyboo. Well, it doesn't really matter because we're just imaginary people on the internet anyway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just had a date with dh in our kitchen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Me too. There's no reason to insult someone's baby name choice. Heck when I learned that the other family from 4H named their baby girl Cleopatra I didn't say a negative word to the mom about it. *whispers* though when the teen brother told me I may have asked if mom was high on drugs when she named the baby that. BUT when I realized that was really her name and they were not pulling my leg I simply stuck with congrats. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Home from dive meet. didn't have to judge this time. whew. Had to take up money instead, lol. Anyway, time for bed! Outta likes too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just had a date with dh in our kitchen. In Father of the Bride, there was a "date" in the kitchen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) My mom sent the kids a book. I called to say thank you and her machine picked up. :leaving: SIL got a promotion and will be producing Red's games next year. :hurray: I'm on the last episode of Firefly. :crying: Edited December 10, 2015 by Slache 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 My mom sent the kids a book. I called to say thank you and her machine picked up. :leaving: SIL got a promotion and will be producing Red's games next year. :hurray: I'm on the last episode of Firefly. :crying: Shiney! <sob> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Booya! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Booya! Yer on a roll, slachebooya! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Heck when I learned that the other family from 4H named their baby girl Cleopatra I didn't say a negative word to the mom about it. *whispers* though when the teen brother told me I may have asked if mom was high on drugs when she named the baby that. BUT when I realized that was really her name and they were not pulling my leg I simply stuck with congrats. I like that name. It goes well with Alexander. I could have a job being baby name approver. I seriously like almost all names. But I would give a little guidance on spelling, even though I'm happy to use culture-specific spelling or provide alternative spelling that follows basic rules of English or at least French, if you are worried about confusion with another family member with the same name. I might provide guidance about that as well. But I'm not going to hate on your name. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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