mom31257 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Starting us off... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) Good morning! I hope everyone is doing okay. Yesterday felt like a whirlwind because I was doing math all day long. I had all my classes and extra students needing help for finals. Then, I did trig all evening preparing for a student this morning. And this morning is back-to-back students, too. I'm thankful for the opportunity but looking forward to the Christmas break! Ds started back at the factory yesterday to make some money during his break. It was so nice of them to let him come back. breakfast and lunch for ds and dh (two meals for dh because he keeps the clock for the home games tonight) devotion breakfast and coffee more prep for today 6 Zoom sessions lunch will probably be a smoothie dinner will be white chicken chili and cornbread prep for tomorrow's last day, including getting things together for our Christmas party on Zoom shower watch something and relax Edited December 12, 2023 by mom31257 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Good morning! I actually got a sweet couple of hours with ds13 last night, enjoying a rare night off to just snuggle on the couch, watch Cumberbatch in The Grinch, and eat leftovers. On to today! Already done: coffee filled out permission slip and check for a trip that ds then decided he's not sure he wants to go on took ds to school To do: clean my office space work on paper help ds organize his binder/ do homework First dinner: shepherd's pie, bread, salad. take ds to his round of activities second dinner: quesadillas remember to put the advent ornament on the tree 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) Good morning! I took a grouchy boy to school and am enjoying my coffee and my Christmas tree. Debating whether to call my doc and ask for antibx for this sinus infection. Today: Visit mom ✔️ Strain and cool chx stock. Then restart the crockpot with the beef for tonight’s dinner. ✔️ Make spinach and artichoke heart casserole. Prep something to be mailed. P.O.? Get gas ✔️ Wrap some gifts? Shower ✔️ Nap Tutor two students Nope, cancelled these. Need to stay home and rest. Go to bed early. Edited December 12, 2023 by ScoutTN 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) Good morning! Today is Middle's Bday - it's also their first final, and we have tutoring and fencing tonight, so presents today, cake/preferred meal later this week when all of us can relax and celebrate (the next final is Thurs, so tonight will be studying). Also on the list: ....coffee ....prep for the last PreK with the kiddo, off after today until Jan 9th ....stop by the PO and mail the 2 things I've had sitting here waiting ...stop by Target for some odds & ends for the bday child ....if there is still time, pop in Office Depot for maroon pens for DH's stocking ....make the list of what I've gotten for which kids, see what else still needs to be bought ....make sure and print the next set of math helps for afternoon tutoring for the girls ....fold the last of the laundry, put it away ....go tutor the girls ....come home, eat a quick dinner, give Middle their bday presents ....go to fencing (?) (I think?) ....come home, veg out, go to bed Edited December 12, 2023 by TheReader 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Howdy, happy Tuesday! I need today to be productive, for my mental health among other things! The boss is leaving me to deal with a high-maintenance customer. Mixed feelings - less boss stress, more client stress. Hopefully it's an easy issue. Take the bull by the horns, SKL! Done: Slept. Yay! Woke up. Yay! Kids to school on time. Yay! Walked the dog - 9th day in a row. Yay! (Our dog is certainly spoiled now.) Caught up on emails, news, calendar, social media, and electronic school stuff. A little reading. Yoga etc. Made chiro appointments for myself and my kids. To do: Lots of client work! Eat fruit & veggies, take vitamins, drink water. Shower. Laundry & light housework. Pay bills. "Encourage" the kids do attend to their responsibilities. Listen to some online continuing ed? Whatever else gets done. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 kIds are up, eating breakfast, set to leave in plenty of time for the final exam stuff is all printed & packed, ready to go teach the PreK kiddo stuff to mail is in my PreK bag so I don't forget eating my breakfast and heading out 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Had two possibilities for evening activities. I punted on one and the other (which is outside) fell through. Decided to cancel my students and just stay home tonight. Happy with this plan. Gonna rev up to get stuff on my list done by mid-afternoon, then just coast late in the day. Plenty to do here: checking recipes, napping, wrapping, reading. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Survived a client conference call. Whew! Ate fruit & took vitamins. Put away some laundry. Now need to prioritize lots of client work for maximum client satisfaction and minimum stress .... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history-fan Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 @TheReaderHappy Birthday to middle child, and to the mama 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 @TheReader, tell your middle one happy birthday from the tackle group!! Do your kids know much about the group? 4 Zoom sessions are done, and I have 2 to go. One won't happen until 5:15, so I plan to make dinner before that so ds can eat when he wants to. Dh is keeping the clock at all the home games tonight. He also works the next two nights at the charter school. It's a lot, but he feels like he needs to work at that charter school while the money is available. It's easy, good money, but it does make for a long day. I have a slight break in the action, so I'm going to continue watching a movie I started. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Things seemed to go well with my dog's vet visit this morning. Grateful. She is supposed to call later to talk it over. He's still sleeping off the sedative. My oldest is recovering okay from the oral surgery but is getting pretty swollen up. I need to remind him more to use the ice packs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Home -- PreK kiddo did pretty well, considering. Stopped and mailed my packages -- the parking lot was so full people were parallel parking along the curbs, the self-serve kiosk was down, and it took 30 mins in line but everyone was pleasant & happy, so it wasn't bad. Stopped & got the rest of the gifts for Middle, and DH called/texted asking me to pick up lunch, so did that. We ate lunch, gave Middle their gifts, and now it's nap time. I'll pass on the bday wishes; the kids are familiar with the group 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Oh man...another crazy day at school there was a medical incident and I had to sub on my prep for the 2nd day this week (and yes, we are only 2 days in). I have tomorrow off since eldest has an appointment. On the up side, it is first thing in the morning so I will have most of the day to relax. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Made progress on my list, plus dropped two bags at thrift. Mom is not doing well. Next up, snack and regroup. Then some kitchen work and read a bit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 @ScoutTN Sending your mom some good thoughts. I am sorry. Can everyone send me some energy? I got maybe 4 hours of sleep last night because of a hot flashes and trouble just getting back to sleep. There is no time to take a nap today so I am just needing to power through somehow, however I am an 8-to-9-hour type of gal so this is not going well. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 @ScoutTN, hugs & prayers for your mom; I hope she starts improving soon and getting better care where she is. @mommyoffive, I am having a cup of coffee in your behalf right now....those not enough sleep, too long of a day kinds of days are rough. If I can't coffee, I remind myself to drink water, step outside for a brisk walk/sunshine/etc, or what have you. Peppy music, if that's possible. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 well, my afternoon tutoring gig just got cancelled! Yay! Instead, I will help the kids study for Thursday's test, fold clothes, and....not sure what else. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Praying for you @mommyoffive. Nutcracker season is intense for y’all with dancers! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) Dinner is ready to be eaten at any time. Ordered some household supplies for mom and two new humidifiers for us. The old one is fading fast and we need one for the LR and one for a bedroom. Dd is out with friends to see the lights at Opryland. Laundry is working. I am reading. Edited December 12, 2023 by ScoutTN 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Staying home from fencing to help kids study -- got through set 1 (of 5) flashcards with DS; middle knows it all pretty well. Dinner will be.....????? DH folded a lot of the laundry for me - yay! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 @cintinative, praying your ds continues to heal well from the surgery. @ScoutTN, I'm so sorry your mom isn't doing well. Praying for her and you! @mommyoffive, I wish I could send you some energy! I pray you can get a good night's sleep tonight. Tomorrow is my last day for the homeschool classes before break, so I need to come up with some Christmas games/activities we can do on Zoom. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Very glad I am just resting tonight! Nice to be cozy and relaxed at home. Dinner was good, but neither dish was the best version I’ve ever made. Will stick with my old recipes next time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Have made it through 3 of the 5 sets of flashcards for the history final - yay! Went for our "training for a 5K in January" walk DH is cooking dinner, and Oldest (who thought they had church, so left and went) is on his way home (b/c they did not actually have church) we'll eat, veg out, etc. (maybe all together if DH thinks that was enough studying for today???) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Ds suddenly remembered he has an essay due in English tomorrow…. When his laptop with parental controls is unavailable, so we cannot keep him from gaming. I smell a rat. But he did mention this assignment last week and he surely cannot afford another bad grade. So infuriating. He could so easily have A’s. If this kid graduates from high school, it will be proof of the miraculous. Nevermind that what passed for education in his ps is mostly worthless hoop-jumping. Nevermind what the heck is he gonna do after he graduates?! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Big hugs, @ScoutTN; kids are so hard. We deal with different frustrations here, but....oof. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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