Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm trying to make myself do a few things and then come back to veg for a minute. So, now I've got to go do a few things. (Wah!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Looks like it's just you and me, Lynn! Maybe zombies got everyone else! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 :zombiechase: :zombiechase: :zombiechase: I have been working on tax junk. I'm finally finished amending a prior year return. Now I'm loading 2015 Turbo Tax on my computer. Yay me. :cheers2: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Happy Saturday. I've been sorting books to get them ready to sell. I should probably eat lunch sometime soon. Dh took a few of the girls to the store to do grocery shopping. Which means I get to stay in my pj's. And (if all goes well) we'll have coconut shrimp at dinner! :hurray: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Very drowsy. Need a snack. The struggle is real. Edited May 24, 2016 by texasmama 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 The house is as quiet as a tomb. And I know that there are still 4 kids here somewhere. I wonder what they're up to... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 The house is as quiet as a tomb. And I know that there are still 4 kids here somewhere. I wonder what they're up to... READING!! :thumbup1: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Near Oklahoma City, OK. I have to pee. Very drowsy. Need a snack. The struggle is real. But at least you are not white-knuckled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Lol! So far, so good. It has drizzled much of the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I have switched out laundry and walked the famous leg-eating dog. (j/k - his leg is wrapped and looking okay for now.) Dh and the three boys are at the state chess tourney. The girls just walked up to my Mom's house. It's quiet here now too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I am going to try to nap. Dh has offered to pick up ds from work. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sweet dreams, Jean! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) #thestruggleisreal Edited May 24, 2016 by texasmama 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 That said...my husband rolled over when I went up to bed, sniffled and said, "I don't feel well, my throat is sore." People...man flu is upon me. I covet your prayers. Oh, sick peoples need the bunny slippers... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ds wants to get an apartment with his two best university friends for next year. One friend already lives in the complex, which caters to university students - students lease their bedrooms individually. Even with rental insurance and paying through the summer months, it would be $800 cheaper than a room at the school. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, they come fully furnished, and internet, cable, and utilities are included in the rent. There is around-the-clock security. It is only about 1.5 miles from his primary classes on campus, he has a bike, and there is a free university shuttle that runs regularly to and from the apartment complex, though ds is considering working extra all summer to buy a car. Walmart is across the street. What else do we need to be asking? I should probably ask on the college board. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Ds wants to get an apartment with his two best university friends for next year. One friend already lives in the complex, which caters to university students - students lease their bedrooms individually. Even with rental insurance and paying through the summer months, it would be $800 cheaper than a room at the school. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, they come fully furnished, and internet, cable, and utilities are included in the rent. There is around-the-clock security. It is only about 1.5 miles from his primary classes on campus, he has a bike, and there is a free university shuttle that runs regularly to and from the apartment complex, though ds is considering working extra all summer to buy a car. Walmart is across the street. What else do we need to be asking? I should probably ask on the college board. Sounds great. Will he feed himself decently without a meal plan? What about bed bugs? College girl rented a townhouse with bedbugs and it was unpleasant. Expensive to deal with unless the complex pays for it. Edited March 12, 2016 by texasmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ya'll....the rapture happened at my place!!! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sounds great. Will he feed himself decently without a meal plan? What about bed bugs? College girl rented a townhouse with bedbugs and it was unpleasant. Expensive to deal with unless the complex pays for it. We will probably still get him a meal plan on campus, at least for during the week. I suspect one of his friends will make sure he eats on the weekends - she is the mothering type. :D I will definitely find out about handling a bed bug or similar situation. That could be a real mess. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ya'll....the rapture happened at my place!!! ] What an awesome picture. :D #ratswemissedtherapture 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 We will probably still get him a meal plan on campus, at least for during the week. I suspect one of his friends will make sure he eats on the weekends - she is the mothering type. :D I will definitely find out about handling a bed bug or similar situation. That could be a real mess. Okay. Sounds good. College girl's complex paid for the first treatment. But she refused to live there after that. I don't blame here, but it was mid year. You just need to know the policy of the complex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 What an awesome picture. :D #ratswemissedtherapture Yeah except....I'm not sure how long, exactly, those socks have been out at that tree...lol. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm coming up for air from my tax return. And I should switch out laundry while I'm stopped. And don'tcha think I deserve a snack or a sweet treat? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Our smoke alarms never go off. Hope that doesn't mean they aren't working. :leaving: (Actually, I think I remember the kitchen one going off when something was burnt in the recent past.) Tomorrow is the perfect day to check the batteries and to make sure they are working. (Every 6 months, so time change is an easy remember.) I'm currently watching Suffragette. It's really good. Women's rights have come a long, long way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm coming up for air from my tax return. And I should switch out laundry while I'm stopped. And don'tcha think I deserve a snack or a sweet treat? Absolutely get a treat. :) (I'm gorging on Thin Mints.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I slept for two hours more or less. I got grumpy when dh (who is the one who practically pushed me toward a nap) woke me up by talking to the dog right next to me. #whodoesthat? And I got up and grumpily shut ds's door because he was loudly coughing in his room. #hecancough,justdon'twakemeup. But other than that, I slept heavy. The down side is that I can now feel just how exhausted I am. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 :seeya: I helped a friend pack her kitchen this morning, then went grocery shopping. I brought home a bag of jelly beans from Trader Joe's so that the kids will be quiet for 30 minutes while I crash and recuperate. Welcome, sweetpea! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) .. Edited April 30, 2016 by JoJosMom 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 #4 in the state. Jo's going to Nationals!!!! :party: :party: WOO-HOO! :party: :party: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Oh my goodness! JoJosMom! That is amazing, awesome, fantastic!!!!!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 #4 in the state. Jo's going to Nationals!!!! I mean really! Did you know she was that good? I don't think I'm worthy to be in the same thread with you. I'm so proud of you both! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Go JoJo!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 #4 in the state. Jo's going to Nationals!!!! OMW!! Awesome job, JoJo and Mom!! (Cause we know you deserve some praise as well!!) Where is nationals? Do you get to take a road trip? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I haven't ketchupped yet. Note to self: begin on page 806. I was looking at getting dd16 this planner: http://www.amazon.com/Work-Smart-Academic-Planner-Write-Down/dp/1462519563/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457821768&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Work-Smart+Academic+Planner. There's even an Executive Skills questionnaire, goal-setting, and stuff. Anyone ever heard of it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I haven't ketchupped yet. Note to self: begin on page 806. I was looking at getting dd16 this planner: http://www.amazon.com/Work-Smart-Academic-Planner-Write-Down/dp/1462519563/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457821768&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Work-Smart+Academic+Planner. There's even an Executive Skills questionnaire, goal-setting, and stuff. Anyone ever heard of it? I hadn't seen that before but it looks promising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I am just feeling at sixes and sevens today. Which then got me wondering at that phrase and so I had to google the answer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_sixes_and_sevens #obligatoryeducationalpost #rabbittrailsrock I'd never heard of the phrase until now. So thanks for the educational post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 #4 in the state. Jo's going to Nationals!!!!Woohoo! Go JoJo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Absolutely get a treat. :) (I'm gorging on Thin Mints.) I bought my second box this week! I rationalize it by saying that people buy things from my kids, so I really need to reciprocate, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) . Edited April 30, 2016 by JoJosMom 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I think I'm done lenting. I've pretty much failed in every area. Yay me. Matt's dying of a man cold. I've decided to get a refurbished iPad for school. Most of our actual curriculum is PDF and it just sucks on my phone. So much. We might go see Zootopia on Tuesday because it's like half price and they're old enough now to really enjoy the movies. I've finally discovered the Great Courses and I've been drooling like a school girl at Backstreet Boys concert. Yay Jo! Congrats to both of you! Matt and I are proud, John and Mary don't care and Alex has yet to share an opinion. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm making the recipe right now. I'll let you know how it turns out. http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mint-oreo-mms-brookies/bb352776-a241-4e07-a778-238497bb4e4f?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=03_2016_standard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Holy.Cow. Jo went into the Countdown Round in 5th. In head to head competition she bumped the girl ahead of her and took over 4th. We are all utterly gobsmacked. The state finals were amazing. Nationals? Oh.My.Word. It makes her one of the 224 top middle school mathletes in the nation (and its territories.) Wow. All members of the team will get an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. May 7-10. I have not yet tried to figure out what the plan is. DH and I are definitely going to tag along. I don't care what the cost is going to be; I'll figure something out. How many extra days do you think I should try for in DC? Because if we're going I want to do it right. :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: If money was no object I would go for 2 weeks. I used to live there. It's so awesome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Holy.Cow. Jo went into the Countdown Round in 5th. In head to head competition she bumped the girl ahead of her and took over 4th. We are all utterly gobsmacked. The state finals were amazing. Nationals? Oh.My.Word. It makes her one of the 224 top middle school mathletes in the nation (and its territories.) Wow. All members of the team will get an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. May 7-10. I have not yet tried to figure out what the plan is. DH and I are definitely going to tag along. I don't care what the cost is going to be; I'll figure something out. How many extra days do you think I should try for in DC? Because if we're going I want to do it right. :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: That is so totally awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yay Jo! Congrats to both of you! Matt and I are proud, John and Mary don't care and Alex has yet to share an opinion. Thanks, Slash! And :lol: And welcome back; I've really missed you! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks, Slash! And :lol: And welcome back; I've really missed you! I missed you too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 READING!! :thumbup1: Yeah, right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 JJM, Have any of you ever been to DC? I would take that into account when planning the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Yeah, right. Actually, they were. Their mother is a bibliophile. We live in a library. :) ETA: It's a We-love-books! Booyah. Edited March 12, 2016 by Junie 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 It's so hot today I had to change to shorts. Dh is making scones for our movie night with 7 friends coming. We host a movie every six weeks. We watch the movie and discuss right afterwards. The boys have their own movie they watch in their bedroom. Dh is an introvert and loves to lead this relaxed yet structured social event. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Why do people keep posting in this Ignore This Thread thread? Is it just to spite the OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 What's with the newbs? Have I been replaced? Every 6 weeks is exactly the right time to host a movie. I like it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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