Slache Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Well this was one hell of an Easter. We woke up nice and slowly and the kids were all adorable and exited about the pancake breakfast and singing nursery rhymes while we were driving. Then we got to church. Someone I don't always appreciate who thinks of me as his personal secretary had me up and running around and making copies of things and figuring things out for him and I didn't get to sit and relax at all. After all was said and done I was nauseated from running around in the hot building and having to run past the eggs and we went home at the beginning of morning service because I was so sick. So after getting home and the children being sad that we left early I got a shower. When I got out I heard Matt having a passionate discussion with his mother about how we shouldn't have moved out here and we should move back right now and that we need to move back to Cincinnati, not Indiana, because it's the only thing that makes sense. If we moved back now she could babysit and I could get a job and Matt didn't even argue, he just said this is our plan and that's that. Then we opened the presents from MIL. Two books they'll never read, 2 kits that didn't work and two toys that are now broken. The kids were very gracious about their toys breaking and not working. I guess they're used to it. I'm going to have a cupcake and a nap now as I think I'm finished vomiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (((Slache))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 To be clear, I wasn't complaining about my boss/pastor. The man makes me crazy, but he's kind and doesn't treat me like that. And I've decided that JJM is adopting us and will henceforth fill the roll of mother and mother in law. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I got up early and scrubbed the kitchen floor prior to the in laws coming for dinner. I don't like my floor. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Rusty bunny did very well on his Easter outing. He let everyone pet him. Though he did thump his irritation when it was all over. But overall he was comfortable hopping around the one classroom where we let him roam. I only had to put him in bunny time-out (his crate) once when he started to eat the carpet during my teaching. He seems none the worse for wear. And everyone agreed that he's the sweetest cutest bunny ever. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 To be clear, I wasn't complaining about my boss/pastor. The man makes me crazy, but he's kind and doesn't treat me like that. And I've decided that JJM is adopting us and will henceforth fill the roll of mother and mother in law. Dear Slash, I'm sorry that you had a bad day, sweetie. Take care of yourself and try to relax, if you can. Kiss my pseodograndbabies for me. Love, Pseudomom 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Long day. Had a sunrise service, communion, continental breakfast. The kids had a presentation at the church, and Gymnast came out smiling, bouncing up and down, and waving while the rest of the kids were all calm. It was so funny. Folks were turning around looking at me - yes, they know it's my kid. The young people did skit that was a continuation from the Good Friday service. Early afternoon, we all had a picnic and egg hunt at a large park. We're just getting back. I'm tired. But, it was kinda fun. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Time for chocolate truffles and a sprite. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 For the first Easter ever, I managed to get the Resurrection Biscuits in the oven in a reasonable time for breakfast. :) I'm beat. Fortunately, it will be at least a couple of hours before lunch is ready. Naptime! What are resurrection biscuits? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am working on medical bills. Alone. In the rain. With Hemingway's ghost looking down on me. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Nana made Easter dinner. I am in danger of exploding. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am working on medical bills. Alone. In the rain. With Hemingway's ghost looking down on me. Don't go for a walk! In the snow! Uphill! Both ways! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I was curious and bored, so I looked up what I would need to do to re-certify. Basically, it's 180 hours. A 3 cr. hour class = 90 hrs. So, two classes. There are other things that you can do to earn hours -- conferences, getting published, etc. It's really too bad that you can't CLEP a master's degree. I've learned a lot about education in the 12 years I've been homeschooling. ETA: Certification is good for 5 years. Which means I would have had to re-certify 3 times by now. Without ever using it. I decided to wait until dd5 (or my last child, if we happen to have more) is almost finished with high school and then work toward it. My life should be quieter then. I'm late on this but...I let my license lapse a few years ago and have no desire to classroom teach again. Ever. That said, it certainly has been hinted here and there that I would be a desirable candidate within our school district, should I ever desire to classroom teach again. And....I mean, in ten years, my youngest will be on the verge of graduating and I might feel differently about teaching then. Thing is, my license and education were both obtained in RI. I live in NY now. I'm not sure if I even could get recertified here, without having to go through more classroom practicum at the very least. Plus the testing. So I don't know. I haven't even thought of this since I made the decision to let it lapse years ago. But if it was just a matter of taking some online CEUs, it could definitely be worth it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Apparently one of the things my MIL sent was her MIL's high school composition book from probably the late 30s. Matt was 2 when she died and doesn't remember her. She was a hoot in high school! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Don't go for a walk! In the snow! Uphill! Both ways! That sounds like more fun. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 FYI. http://www.dresslily.com/long-sleeve-round-collar-letter-pattern-women-s-sweatshirt-product1028321.html 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Watching Passion of Christ on the Spanish channel. It's dh's first time seeing it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 What are resurrection biscuits? They're rolls that you bake....you put a slit in the raw biscuit, insert a marshmallow that's been rolled in butter and cinnamon, seal the slit and then bake them. The marshmallow "disappears" during baking. The kids love the whole thing, lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 During commercials, we are watching stuff like this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We have very eclectic viewing tastes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I think I'm going to finish eating this chocolate cake since I didn't get my truffles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well, back to school tomorrow! We are in the final stages of vacation prep, so the week week be interesting. I have exhausted our monthly data allowance and am now relegated to browsing between 2 and 8am. Or, slow and painful browsing....one tab at a time. I'm a multitasker. One tab at a time doesn't cut it for me. But it is what it is. Our science unit, temporarily shelved, is about half done, with the rest being stuff that *should* fall into place rather easily. We'll begin the week after our trip. Otherwise, my bestie came today with her 5 kids. So insanity reigned supreme, but we always have such a great time when we get together. I guess that's about it! Hope everyone had a good day! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Watching Passion of Christ on the Spanish channel. It's dh's first time seeing it. I saw that in the theater. I'm glad I saw it but NEVER again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) What are resurrection biscuits?You take a jumbo refrigerated biscuit and wrap it around a (large) marshmallow (i.e. Jesus was sealed in the tomb). Dip in melted butter, roll in cinnamon sugar, and put in well greased muffin tins. We do this the night before, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. On Easter morning bake them at 375* for 25ish minutes. The marshmallow melts and the "tomb" is empty. Oh, I see Sweetpea has answered already. I am so tired, but if I go to sleep now I'll be up at 3am. Edited March 28, 2016 by Susan in TN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 They're rolls that you bake....you put a slit in the raw biscuit, insert a marshmallow that's been rolled in butter and cinnamon, seal the slit and then bake them. The marshmallow "disappears" during baking. The kids love the whole thing, lol Never heard of them! I learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I saw that in the theater. I'm glad I saw it but NEVER again. I've never seen it. I am afraid to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I've never seen it. I am afraid to. It's devastating. Very, very powerful. But devastating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I had a medical bills meltdown and ended up at McDonald's. I only go there about once a year and each time I go I'm reminded of why I only go once a year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I had a medical bills meltdown and ended up at McDonald's. I only go there about once a year and each time I go I'm reminded of why I only go once a year. I am intrigued. What on earth is there at McDonald's that would inspire such a craving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well, maybe a McFlurry. On second thought, never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am intrigued. What on earth is there at McDonald's that would inspire such a craving? Fat and salt. But it wasn't worth it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like McDonald's. I like Taco Bell too. I have no taste. Or shame. Deal with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Fat and salt. But it wasn't worth it. When you come visit me I'll take you to the place that makes the Very Best Tater Tots In The Whole Entire World. Fat and salt and nirvana. And totally worth it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hello Girlies, Slashie, sorry for your day and your mil problems! Resurrection Biscuits sound like fun! Might have to try those next year! Jeanie, I have to admit.... I do like McDonalds. I don't know why. I do. I have not seen Passion of the Christ. I don't have a huge desire to do so! We had a good Easter. Ransacked the yard (and our neighbor's yard) for flowers to put on the cross this morning. Had a nice service and went to DH's brother's house for lunch and the afternoon. It's always a nice afternoon over there. They live in a nice part of town and have a big backyard with big trees. And the weather was perfect. So, I just say it was a pleasant way to spend the afternoon. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like McDonald's. I like Taco Bell too. I have no taste. Or shame. Deal with it. You have much to learn, Grasshopper. But Mommy will be patient. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like McDonald's. I like Taco Bell too. I have no taste. Or shame. Deal with it. Me too. Junk food buddies! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Now I got a message that my browser will not log onto my insurance site because it appears to be hacked. Sigh. Just shoot me now. Edited March 28, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Now I got a message that my browser will not log onto my insurance site because it appears to be hacked. Sigh. Just shoot me now. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I look so forward to being told how stupid I am for not circumcising the baby. And infant potty training. And homeschooling. And teaching them Spanish before they can write. And living in an apartment. And being a stay at home mom. And not going to college. Why did I invite this woman out here? Why would I do this to myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 ((Slache)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 ((Slache))Because I like McDonald's or because I don't want my MIL to visit? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Has she met your real mom? Maybe I could show up as "Mommy Dearest" and scare her off...(insert evil laugh here) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Has she met your real mom? Maybe I could show up as "Mommy Dearest" and scare her off...(insert evil laugh here)Only once at the wedding. They don't like each other. Conversation between my mother and me: "She's going to try to control you, isn't she?" "Yep." "That's not going to go well." "Nope." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) It's so strange that after all this time I have a great relationship with my father. He's the only one that thinks I'm weird and loves me anyway. My mother doesn't like me and my MIL still thinks she can fix me. FIL doesn't care and is just glad his son is happy. Eta: I say that's strange because my father and I didn't have a relationship while I was growing up. Edited March 28, 2016 by Slache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well this was one hell of an Easter. We woke up nice and slowly and the kids were all adorable and exited about the pancake breakfast and singing nursery rhymes while we were driving. Then we got to church. Someone I don't always appreciate who thinks of me as his personal secretary had me up and running around and making copies of things and figuring things out for him and I didn't get to sit and relax at all. After all was said and done I was nauseated from running around in the hot building and having to run past the eggs and we went home at the beginning of morning service because I was so sick. So after getting home and the children being sad that we left early I got a shower. When I got out I heard Matt having a passionate discussion with his mother about how we shouldn't have moved out here and we should move back right now and that we need to move back to Cincinnati, not Indiana, because it's the only thing that makes sense. If we moved back now she could babysit and I could get a job and Matt didn't even argue, he just said this is our plan and that's that. Then we opened the presents from MIL. Two books they'll never read, 2 kits that didn't work and two toys that are now broken. The kids were very gracious about their toys breaking and not working. I guess they're used to it. I'm going to have a cupcake and a nap now as I think I'm finished vomiting. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 It's so strange that after all this time I have a great relationship with my father. He's the only one that thinks I'm weird and loves me anyway. My mother doesn't like me and my MIL still thinks she can fix me. FIL doesn't care and is just glad his son is happy. Eta: I say that's strange because my father and I didn't have a relationship while I was growing up. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I wish ITT could be your IRL family. :crying: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I wish ITT could be your IRL family. :crying: JoJosMom and I are in the middle of adoption proceedings. It's a happy family Booya! Edited March 28, 2016 by Slache 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 So, I went to Easter Vigil last night, which meant I didn't need to go to Mass this morning. :-) Mr. Ellie invited a couple of friends from his church over for dinner, and I invited a young woman and her son; I had met them last year when they were coming into the Church (she was in my discussion group at RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), and we've been friends ever since. I didn't do an Easter dinner last year because I was just Hypothyroid Girl. This year I am feeling so well (thanks to modern science and NatureThroid) that I prepped stuff yesterday for a couple of hours, and some more this morning, since I was able to stay home, and we ate dinner and I cleaned everything and washed everything and put away everything, and still didn't need to crash in the afternoon. Tomorrow I'm going to binge-watch Season 2, disc 1, of Downton Abbey. That is all. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 See how things work out? I was writing a novel and you got the booya. :D 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 There aren't a whole lot of vegan easter candies but dh found some & gave them to the kids this morning. Dd took some to work in her lunch & carelessly left the rest of her bag where I could get at them & I've been sampling them all day. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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