ikslo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I'd love to run a marathon. I just don't wanna... you know... put forth effort. Ikslo, kid report? No idea. I work all day, remember? ;) DH has not emailed me a negative report, so I am hoping that means he got enough sleep and feels better. But thanks for askin'!!! Edited January 19, 2016 by ikslo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No idea. I work all day, remember? ;) DH has not emailed me a negative report, so I am hoping that means he got enough sleep and feels better. But thanks for askin'!!! Oh, I misunderstood. I thought you were home around lunch time. Lo siento. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 TEX!!!!! Happy Awesome Birthday!!! :party: :party: :party: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Happy Birthday, Tex!!! Singing in harmony with myself: Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Tex! Happy Birthday To You! In case you all were wondering, this song is no longer under copyright and we can sing and publish it 'til Tex brings the cows home in her new boots. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Laundry in the Susan in TN house: Every bedroom has their own laundry day. Master bedroom is Monday; no one does laundry on Braindead Tuesday; Wednesday is dd17/dd7; Thursday is boys'; Friday is dd13/dd9. Every room does their own laundry on their day - usually a couple of loads, including bath towels and stuff. (We have a Giant Capacity washer.) Each bedroom has 2 large baskets for laundry - clothes to be washed and then clothes to be put away. The day/morning after laundry day the clothes are put away - either hung up or folded (I do not inspect this). If your laundry is not cleared out of the laundry area before the next batch of laundry comes down, you are in big trouble! It seems like a very simple method, but you would not believe the struggle it is to get it done. Somehow girls' clothes end up in the boys' dresser and vice versa. Clothes end up in the pantry. "Church clothes" are stuffed in drawers and sweat pants are draped over hangers. The Struggle is REAL. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ellie, you will be proud. My naturopathic specialist has taken over my thyroid medications and is going to change my dosages. I hope this works and doesn't make me all wonky. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Slache, I apologize but I think ds11 gave John the stomach yucks. He threw up quite a bit over night and is now languishing on the floor with a throw-up bowl. Addendum to the laundry method - laundry will be done on Braindead Tuesday when someone is throwing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The store is packed with people getting milk and bread and such for the snow coming tonight 1-4 inches. Then another system Friday which could be rain, freezing rain, snow or a mix. I have milk and bread. Chili for supper. That is about it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Susan in TN, I always forget that your dc and my dc are so close in age/grade. I think we need to team up. You can cover days when I have a headache (hopefully not as often as this month), and I can cover every Braindead Tuesday. And if I have a headache on Braindead Tuesday, the kids will fend for themselves. :D Are you good at math and science? (I'm not.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ellie, did you unschool high school? If so, how? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Slache, I apologize but I think ds11 gave John the stomach yucks. He threw up quite a bit over night and is now languishing on the floor with a throw-up bowl. Addendum to the laundry method - laundry will be done on Braindead Tuesday when someone is throwing up. John's fine. We joke that if he got his arm ripped off he would bring it to us to have it reattached. This boy has had stitches twice, staples once and when he got the staples they forgot to give him the pain killers. He mentioned afterward that his head still hurt and the nurse almost died. She apologizes every time we go back to urgent care. I started a thread a while back about the fact that he was laying on the bathroom floor in pain and a bunch of people didn't understand why I was so upset. We almost went to the emergency room. This boy is tough. Anyway, I'm sorry your boy's sick. John gets up every once in a while to vomit, but he's otherwise engaged with his toys and books. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The store is packed with people getting milk and bread and such for the snow coming tonight 1-4 inches. Then another system Friday which could be rain, freezing rain, snow or a mix. I have milk and bread. Chili for supper. That is about it. Yay for snow! My kids are hoping for snow but I think it will just be freezing rain. They will be happy with anything slippery. I went shopping on Sunday, so I don't have to fight over the last of the bathroom tissue and milk. Prepared for the apocalypse we are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Susan in TN, I always forget that your dc and my dc are so close in age/grade. I think we need to team up. You can cover days when I have a headache (hopefully not as often as this month), and I can cover every Braindead Tuesday. And if I have a headache on Braindead Tuesday, the kids will fend for themselves. :D Are you good at math and science? (I'm not.) It's a deal! (I am OK at math and science, and use Kahn whenever I am stumped. :D ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 OK - tell me it is time to get up and get my classwork/emails done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 OK - tell me it is time to get up and get my classwork/emails done. Go do stuffs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can I have some bacon first? It would help me focus, I'm sure of it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can I have some bacon first? It would help me focus, I'm sure of it!No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) It's a deal! (I am OK at math and science, and use Kahn whenever I am stumped. :D ) Great!! I've looked at Kahn a few times, but I can't figure out how it works. For instance, how would you do Algebra or Geometry? Are there tests, etc.? I must be missing. ETA: :lol: That last sentence was supposed to say "I must be missing something." Apparently I'm missing much more than that! Edited January 19, 2016 by Junie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can I have some bacon first? It would help me focus, I'm sure of it! Of course you can have bacon!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I thought that was a joke. I found it rather clever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ellie, did you unschool high school? If so, how? I taught my dc at home until they were ready to take classes at the community college. It had always been my plan to do that, because it made sense: the lower division required courses in college are a repeat of high school, so why do high school twice? Both dds began taking classes when they were 14. They did not graduate in two years, of course (although we had friends whose dd did that; she had her Masters bye the time she was 20). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No. Meanie! Let the girl have her bacon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hugs to Susan's DS, and hugs to Slache's John. Hope they are feeling better. My DS slept 12 hours and says he is feeling more rested, but not 100%. ( No doubt he told me the latter because school. ) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I think I need maternity clothes. I've been getting by with yoga pants and an oversized shirt but Molly's getting bigger. Eta: I'm 18 weeks. Edited January 19, 2016 by Slache 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think I need maternity clothes. I've been getting by with yoga pants and an oversized shirt but Molly's getting bigger. Did you already get rid of your maternity stuff from the last two? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Did you already get rid of your maternity stuff from the last two?Yes. I was about 60 pounds heavier so they wouldn't fit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ooooohhhhh!! Shopping trip! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think I'll get two sun dresses and some pants. I was given 2 maternity shirts for Christmas. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SLDP39G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453245893&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=sun+dress&dpPl=1&dpID=51wQEg-YToL&ref=plSrch I like things like this because they flatter a pregnant belly, but work postpartum. I don't like spending $30 on something I'll only wear for 6 months. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q5IC1G2?psc=1&th=1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Laundry in the Susan in TN house: Every bedroom has their own laundry day. Master bedroom is Monday; no one does laundry on Braindead Tuesday; Wednesday is dd17/dd7; Thursday is boys'; Friday is dd13/dd9. Every room does their own laundry on their day - usually a couple of loads, including bath towels and stuff. (We have a Giant Capacity washer.) Each bedroom has 2 large baskets for laundry - clothes to be washed and then clothes to be put away. The day/morning after laundry day the clothes are put away - either hung up or folded (I do not inspect this). If your laundry is not cleared out of the laundry area before the next batch of laundry comes down, you are in big trouble! It seems like a very simple method, but you would not believe the struggle it is to get it done. Somehow girls' clothes end up in the boys' dresser and vice versa. Clothes end up in the pantry. "Church clothes" are stuffed in drawers and sweat pants are draped over hangers. The Struggle is REAL. Clothes in the pantry! :lol: Can I have some bacon first? It would help me focus, I'm sure of it! Have whatever you want! You're a grown up so you get to decide. It's one of the few benefits. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q5IC1G2?psc=1&th=1 That is cute, but it's winter. Won't you be cold? Do they have consignment stores that sell maternity clothes there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That is cute, but it's winter. Won't you be cold? Do they have consignment stores that sell maternity clothes there? I'm very, very hot throughout my entire pregnancy. We went on a hike a few days ago. It was 42 and I was in yoga pants and a tank and I was hot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LCJP40E/ref=cts_ap_2_fbt?pi=SL110&dpPl=1&dpID=51PPA2FBhLL Ok, I'm going to work now. Peace. Oh, Tex, probably. I'll look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm gonna eat some chili and watch Jeopardy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I thought that was a joke. I found it rather clever. Bacon is no joking matter! :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great!! I've looked at Kahn a few times, but I can't figure out how it works. For instance, how would you do Algebra or Geometry? Are there tests, etc.? I must be missing. ETA: :lol: That last sentence was supposed to say "I must be missing something." Apparently I'm missing much more than that! Missing, indeed! I don't use it officially, but if I can't figure something out I do a google search and pick the Kahn link to explain it to me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. Oh, Krissi! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you and your extended family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. Krissi, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Krissi, I'm so very sorry to read your post. Hugs to you and your Mom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :grouphug: Krissi. So very sorry to hear this. Praying and sending good thoughts to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: How horrible. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm sorry, Krissi. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, this has been the stinkiest January ever. I don't know how much more my mom can take. First, the episode with my dad. Then yesterday, she takes her sister (who she is extremely close to, they are like best friends) in to get a routine heart valve replacement. Everything seemed to be fine. But today she (my aunt) still hasn't woken up from surgery. It's been over 24 hours. And they say she's had a seizure. The doctor isn't hopeful she'll ever wake up. And my uncle is poor health. If she goes, he'll likely be right behind her. They have no children. Oh, honey. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) So there is a writing exercise in MCT where one is to pick something important and write metaphors to explore the relationship between linking verbs and their subject complements. Example: Loyalty is...glue. Loyalty is a diamond. Etc. So my wonderful DS chose pooping. That's right, because pooping is IMPORTANT. So now his metaphors. Please do not copy, as these will be copyrighted. LOL Pooping is... an exploding grenade. a rotting corpse in a pond. squeezing ketchup out of a bottle. a sigh. a fly's dinner. I think he's feeling better. There is much laughter. Edited January 20, 2016 by ikslo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Ikslo, you have one fascinating child there... ETA: And Booyahs are fascinating, too! Edited January 20, 2016 by Junie 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 So there is a writing exercise in MCT where one is to pick something important and write metaphors to explore the relationship between linking verbs and their subject complements. Example: Loyalty is...glue. Loyalty is a diamond. Etc. So my wonderful DS chose pooping. That's right, because pooping is IMPORTANT. So now his metaphors. Please do not copy, as these will be copyrighted. LOL Pooping is... an exploding grenade. a rotting corpse in a pond. squeezing ketchup out of a bottle. a sigh. a fly's dinner. I think he's feeling better. There is much laughter. Pooping has always been a favorite topic around here. :lol: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Krissi, I'm terribly sorry that I killed your writing thread. :gnorsi: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Tex, did you get your red boots this evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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