Tsuga Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I am at Old Navy in a long line but nearly done w/Christmas shopping. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Worked late every night this week. But off today. Christmas Eve dinner at SIL's. We spent about $100/person allllll together which is a good Christmas I think. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) I don't remember who posted the chicken enchilada rollup recipe, but thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! (Yes, I took out half a cup for dd16 before adding chicken. She wants to just eat the mixture, it's so good! I told her no.). Anyway, thanks. Oh, and she wants to change the name to Mexican sushi. Edited December 24, 2015 by Renai 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I am at Old Navy in a long line but nearly done w/Christmas shopping. We were at Kmart yesterday because I wanted to pick up some hair barrettes for Gymnast's stocking. There were only about 5 people in front of me, and it took over 30 minutes to get through the line! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Apple pie. Check. Cookies. Check. Wrapped gifts. Check. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Worked late every night this week. But off today. Christmas Eve dinner at SIL's. We spent about $100/person allllll together which is a good Christmas I think. This is the first year we got the kids gifts. MIL gets them *so much* we never wanted to add to it, but it's become apparent that she doesn't get anything they like, so we got them 2 shared things they'll love and picked out one thing each from my dad that they'll love so it isn't a total bust like last year. We don't exchange gifts but we always get something cool when the tax return gets here. I think we spent $50 total for the kids and around $100 each for the in laws, but we've been buying stuff for the in laws for a few months. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I don't remember who posted the chicken enchilada rollup recipe, but thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! (Yes, I took out half a cup for dd16 before adding chicken. She wants to just eat the mixture, it's so good! I told her no.). Anyway, thanks. Oh, and she wants to change the name to Mexican sushi. So she's not a vegetarian yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Dd16's plate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ePdgLI6WEjPxc_k90DWKphvotwuxDG_7iw/view?usp=sharing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 So she's not a vegetarian yet? Yes, hers has no chicken, and she eats dairy. This is the recipe https://www.pinterest.com/pin/316589048785352984/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Yes, hers has no chicken, and she eats dairy. This is the recipe https://www.pinterest.com/pin/316589048785352984/ Pinned it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Am I the only one here who has family members who are working today? Both ds and dh have 8 hour work days.My dh worked today. Went in at 6:30, came home around 2:00. I'm glad he's home! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Shopping is done (or done enough). Ds15 will have to get an IOU for Star Wars Legos. Toys R Us, 2 Targets, 2 Walmarts, a Barnes and Noble -- no one had more than just a few of the $100+ sets (that he doesn't even like). Spaghetti sauce was pretty good. It needed more meat. And it wasn't quite thick enough -- I'll need to cook it on high for a few hours next time. And, now it's time to wrap presents. :wacko: See you next year!! :laugh: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 This is the first year we got the kids gifts. MIL gets them *so much* we never wanted to add to it, but it's become apparent that she doesn't get anything they like, so we got them 2 shared things they'll love and picked out one thing each from my dad that they'll love so it isn't a total bust like last year. We don't exchange gifts but we always get something cool when the tax return gets here. I think we spent $50 total for the kids and around $100 each for the in laws, but we've been buying stuff for the in laws for a few months. Adults in our family do books or events together thank heavens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Adults in our family do books or events together thank heavens. That's nice. My MIL usually gets me camouflage clothing and kitchen equipment she wants to use while she's out here, my mom gets me things she likes and my dad sends money. My dad didn't raise me so he figures it's safest. I like the idea of taking people out. SIL took MIL to a hockey game this year. They loved it because she never does stuff like that and SIL got the tickets for free so she bought food and souvenirs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I don't remember who posted the chicken enchilada rollup recipe, but thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! (Yes, I took out half a cup for dd16 before adding chicken. She wants to just eat the mixture, it's so good! I told her no.). Anyway, thanks. Oh, and she wants to change the name to Mexican sushi. Yum ym yum! I wonder if you could make it with turkey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Yum ym yum! I wonder if you could make it with turkey? I don't see why not. I just might eat these until I'm sick. Jk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 :hat: I was out running errands for 3 hours. What a mad house out there! Ds survived his first 8 hour shift. Dh is home from his shift. We won't be doing the extended family thing until Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Presents are wrapped. My back is killing me. Time for a hot shower. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas. The ITT is the best gift I could get. :wub: :grouphug: to everyone. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Matt's making chicken broccoli alfredo and breakfast for tomorrow. I highly recommend the breakfast casserole. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 My mother's angry with me again. I have no clue why. We've spoken twice since she blew up on me. She didn't apologize to me, but she was nice and told me she loves me for the third time since I was 12 and she told me she was finished being my mother. She wants me to call her. I'm very not doing that. I'll have the kids call tomorrow and thank her for the books. This woman makes no sense and I'm not interested in her mess right now. She thinks I'm a horrible daughter. I might have become one, but I didn't start out this way. The only horrible thing I do is avoid her and that doesn't sound too horrible to me considering how unpleasant she is to talk to. Everyone thinks it's sad that we live states away from both sets of parents. Most don't know that it's on purpose! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 ((Slache)) You don't need to be walking on eggshells around your mom. :grouphug: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Dh took dd with him to walk at the mall. I wonder if they can find room to walk? I'm so glad that I had already walked at the Y 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (((Slache))) Merry Christmas everyone! We had Christmas with my family this afternoon. Now, I just need for everyone to go to bed! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Dh took dd with him to walk at the mall. I wonder if they can find room to walk? I'm so glad that I had already walked at the Y Because there was so much room there? What do you do there? All I've ever done is volunteer at after school programs. I didn't even know people use it as a gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Because there was so much room there? What do you do there? All I've ever done is volunteer at after school programs. I didn't even know people use it as a gym. I walked on the treadmill. There are stairsteppers, elipticals, exercise bikes, weight machines, free weights and much more. And a pool. And two gyms. And classes for Zumba and cardio kickboxing and yoga and . . . . And stuff for kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I walked on the treadmill. There are stairsteppers, elipticals, exercise bikes, weight machines, free weights and much more. And a pool. And two gyms. And classes for Zumba and cardio kickboxing and yoga and . . . . And stuff for kids. Wowzers. Mine was in the bad part of DC and was essentially a huge room with a matted floor and some bleachers. Maybe I should go look at one. They charge on a sliding scale, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Taking a (long) break from gift-wrapping. Dh has been graciously helping. We had devotions and bedtime snack with the dc. Then we let them open their gifts to each other and their gifts from Grandpa. Sent most of them to bed. It's really warm here this evening; we had to open the windows. Somewhere in the middle of all of this my headache came roaring back. Gifts for the younger 3 children are finished. 3 more to go... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 MILs gifts came wrapped. I wrapped 6 gifts-no... 5 because the bike is being set out tonight. And I put one in a bag because it's awkward, so 4. I win. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Snow around barn shoveled: Check Ponies watered and given enough hay for until the Apocalypse: Check Poop shoveled right before dark: Check Barn kitties fed, treated, brushed,and loved: Check Mama's putting off chores until tomorrow afternoon: :thumbup: CHECK 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 :grouphug: for those who need them. Christmas can be emotionally challenging. Been there, done that. :grouphug: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Nana is making Christmas dinner, so we had homemade soup tonight and watched A Charlie Brown Christmas. :001_wub: We have no food in the house, because Nana. (We'll be eating leftovers for a month.) I finished wrapping the last present about 15 minutes ago. In a few moments, I shall locate the stockings and hang them by the bookcase with care (the fireplace is SMOKING hot.) The house is a wreck, but I am finished. I shall do no chores except for those necessary to keep people or furry friends happy and healthy until day after tomorrow. Whew. So... Edited December 25, 2015 by JoJosMom 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 We went to the Christmas Eve candle light service, which was quite nice. Came home and had some pear cobbler and I read "The Night Before Christmas" (the most beautiful edition with paper cutouts by Niroot Puttapipat http://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Christmas-Magical-Cut-Paper/dp/0763634697/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451015877&sr=1-1 ) Kids are finally asleep and dh is making waffles and bacon in the morning for breakfast. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas, my virtual friends. May you all have a peaceful and blessed day as we rejoice in the birth of the Savior! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKX3eyYuJ9c 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 We went to the Christmas Eve candle light service, which was quite nice. Came home and had some pear cobbler and I read "The Night Before Christmas" (the most beautiful edition with paper cutouts by Niroot Puttapipat http://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Christmas-Magical-Cut-Paper/dp/0763634697/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451015877&sr=1-1 ) Kids are finally asleep and dh is making waffles and bacon in the morning for breakfast. :) Is the musical service tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! I love you! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 My mother's angry with me again. I have no clue why. We've spoken twice since she blew up on me. She didn't apologize to me, but she was nice and told me she loves me for the third time since I was 12 and she told me she was finished being my mother. She wants me to call her. I'm very not doing that. I'll have the kids call tomorrow and thank her for the books. This woman makes no sense and I'm not interested in her mess right now. She thinks I'm a horrible daughter. I might have become one, but I didn't start out this way. The only horrible thing I do is avoid her and that doesn't sound too horrible to me considering how unpleasant she is to talk to. Everyone thinks it's sad that we live states away from both sets of parents. Most don't know that it's on purpose! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: One's mother should always love one. :crying: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas, East Coast!! Dc's gifts are wrapped. Dh did most of the work. Because headache. Now dh and I need to wrap each other's gifts. :glare: I'm not sure how I'm going to wrap his gifts, as I can't really move my head... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 So, I have a computer of sorts--a random laptop. I don't love laptops, but it's better than trying to do this on my cell phone (how do folks do that???). Mr. Ellie is almost finished getting my new computer up and running. Yay Mr. Ellie! I have done all my Christmas shopping, which wasn't very much. Tomorrow I'll go to Mass at 9:30 and sing in the choir, then come home and schlep around the house. I decided to fix a small dinner for us (turkey breast, potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole), and I invited a single friend from church to come over (she's bringing dessert). I've made cookies (which I gave away), and found one (1) gift for Mr. Ellie (well, a shirt and two ties, so I guess that's three). Mr. Ellie always gives me awesome gifts, I always feel like I'm a slacker when I shop for him, lol. I went to the grocery store every day this week. What?! But I won't have to go again until Monday. I met with the director of activities at the rec center and I am now official the Hula Teacher. That should look good on my resume when I run for City Council next year, lol. We saw Star Wars today. No spoilers, but we can expect a sequel... And that's my update. I have missed you all biggie bunches. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas, East Coast!! Dc's gifts are wrapped. Dh did most of the work. Because headache. Now dh and I need to wrap each other's gifts. :glare: I'm not sure how I'm going to wrap his gifts, as I can't really move my head... Do it in the morning. Sorry about your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas, dear ITT friends! Have a joy-filled day! Love and Hugs to each of you, Duck 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Do it in the morning. Sorry about your head. Probably won't work. Some of the dc will be impatient enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Right now I am watching this: http://livestream.com/accounts/16657446/FactoryWhistleConcert2015 It's from my hometown. :001_wub: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Probably won't work. Some of the dc will be impatient enough. Let them open first, then have him make breakfast and you can have him open it before breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Right now I am watching this: http://livestream.com/accounts/16657446/FactoryWhistleConcert2015 It's from my hometown. :001_wub: Probably not the best thing for my headache, but it's only once a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Wowzers. Mine was in the bad part of DC and was essentially a huge room with a matted floor and some bleachers. Maybe I should go look at one. They charge on a sliding scale, right? Yes, if you can't afford it, they have a sliding scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Right now I am watching this: http://livestream.com/accounts/16657446/FactoryWhistleConcert2015 It's from my hometown. :001_wub: That was cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Merry Christmas morning! The children are ready to tear down the house. Edited December 25, 2015 by Openhearted 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Bicycles with bows were a big hit. They saw them first thing and rode them in the living room. :lol: BOOYA!!! Edited December 25, 2015 by Openhearted 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Merry Christmas! My 14yo ds (who has the gift of sleep, we lovingly say, because he can sleep in later than anyone I know) was the first one up this morning, lol. I heard him go in our bathroom and take a shower before 6:00am. Then he came back in with a flashlight to let us know "we" (not sure who "we" is) agreed to open at 7:00 and we had one hour to get down there, lol. Even 10yo ds was saying "Why are you waking us up?!" So, everyone was up soon after that. When we got to the end of opening, Mom and Dad came down to our house to see what the kids got and hang out a bit before going to my brother's house to see my nephew's gifts. We will eat munchies and junk food all day - cheese, crackers, veggie tray, leftover turkey and ham and rolls, mini-quiches, sweets, etc. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 All of the presents are wrapped (lol) and opened. Dc are already enjoying their gifts. Merry Christmas, ITT!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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