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Post by Taitai on Apr 21, 2020 7:51:31 GMT -6
Taitai Score! with the lemons. I make an Italian cookie using cornmeal and lemons too! So good. I love lemons so awfully much, I would marry a lemon tree I have the best lemon cake recipe and I am not kidding, it's really good and have Herme's tart au citron recipe too. The lemon cream is so luscious and so velvety and wickedly delicious. LMK if anyone want's it, I'll post it or pm you. Also save your rinds! you can make lemon syrup. Another plug for Stella Parks! Ummmm...yes! I want that lemon cake recipe and the tart au citron one too!!! If you think they’re really good - then I am sure I will think they are amazing!
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 21, 2020 19:06:36 GMT -6
duskymonkey 🙋🏻♀️ I will take a lemon anything recipe please. Lemon cream sounds delicious. I may end up eating spoonfuls if it by itself.
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Post by doodlemommy on Apr 21, 2020 19:51:42 GMT -6
I had to go to our church (where there are no people since they are working from home mostly) today to grab something and I got a flat tire 🤦🏽♀️ I felt a thunk like a pot hole and it sounded funny and the low tire pressure light came on so I pulled over and it was totally flat. I had the baby with me because DH was taking the older 2 outside and figured he could just come for the ride. But DH’s car doesn’t currently have car seats in it. Thankfully we have been co-isolating with my parents so he could leave the kids with my mom and my dad came to help DH jack up the van and put the spare on. DH dropped off the tire and the guy thought it could be fixed (they could see a nail) just not today still. I have to actually go out again tomorrow drop off a new baby meal (I was grabbing foil pans for said meal from church and the new baby gift, I’m the nursery coordinator) and now I’ll have to wait until DH gets home so I can use his car. I have basically gone nowhere except the occasional grocery run and one car scavenger hunt drive in like 6 weeks and today the one time I do I get a flat?!
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Post by CoachTsWife on Apr 22, 2020 8:07:53 GMT -6
doodlemommy, OF COURSE that is the day you get a flat. Ugh, sorry you had to deal with that hassle.
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Post by doodlemommy on Apr 22, 2020 12:19:20 GMT -6
It gets better...my hot water heater was draining water from the temperature pressure release valve last night 🤦🏽♀️ I went to the basement to grab some craft stuff for our FaceTime play date today and heard dripping. Apparently our hot water tank was set too hot (which in hindsight we remember the inspector saying when we bought the house but we forgot in the midst of renos and never turned it down) and we used a lot of hot water in a short time period last night (dishes + dishwasher + laundry + 4 showers). So that is what the valve is supposed to do apparently but water dripping is never a good sound. H called my BIL and we sent him a video which he sent to his business partner who knows more house repair related stuff (they flip/Reno houses). We turned the temp setting down and it seems to be fine now. It drips a couple of drops now when I run hot water but apparently that’s normal. If it continues we might need to replace the valve which is apparently a relatively easy $20ish fix. But really, all in one day?!
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Post by August Blooms on Apr 22, 2020 13:53:31 GMT -6
I woke up to snow today, 2020 is weird.
I have a potty trained 2.5 year old, except poop isn’t really happening. I had the opposite problem with DD1 so I’m open to any advice on strategies. We’ve had 2 accidents, a day or 2 of nothing and a small nugget yesterday.
And DD1 turned 5 over the weekend, we had a driveway visit from my sister, her husband and my mom and step father. We also had some FaceTime chats and she got spoiled with more gifts than usual. We were playing outside and the neighbor heard us talking to friends who were out for a walk (from across the street) and she even dropped off a gift.
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 22, 2020 19:10:09 GMT -6
I’m having flashbacks to the newborn stage and H always wanting to touch me and whining for sex. Dude does not get that when I have kids on me 24/7 that’s the last thing I want to do. 😩 I just want to be left alone!
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 22, 2020 23:21:59 GMT -6
doodlemommy Noooo!!!! hoping it'll calm down for you starting tomorrow. I totally despise when things go awry unexpectedly.
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 22, 2020 23:25:51 GMT -6
I woke up to snow today, 2020 is weird. I have a potty trained 2.5 year old, except poop isn’t really happening. I had the opposite problem with DD1 so I’m open to any advice on strategies. We’ve had 2 accidents, a day or 2 of nothing and a small nugget yesterday. And DD1 turned 5 over the weekend, we had a driveway visit from my sister, her husband and my mom and step father. We also had some FaceTime chats and she got spoiled with more gifts than usual. We were playing outside and the neighbor heard us talking to friends who were out for a walk (from across the street) and she even dropped off a gift. Happy belated Bday little August Blooms! That's like super super sweet of your neighbour! Yeah we got about 8-10 inches of snow last Thursday. My tomato plant is treating to bloom....uh...dude I can't put you out yet!! Hold your horses! until probably end of May.
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 22, 2020 23:30:45 GMT -6
I’m having flashbacks to the newborn stage and H always wanting to touch me and whining for sex. Dude does not get that when I have kids on me 24/7 that’s the last thing I want to do. 😩 I just want to be left alone! I can't even get alone time in the bathroom! Ugh!
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 23, 2020 6:52:41 GMT -6
I’m having flashbacks to the newborn stage and H always wanting to touch me and whining for sex. Dude does not get that when I have kids on me 24/7 that’s the last thing I want to do. 😩 I just want to be left alone! I can't even get alone time in the bathroom! Ugh! why does everyone think bathroom time is the perfect opportunity to ask for things? 😆
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Post by Taitai on Apr 23, 2020 8:20:34 GMT -6
August Blooms Happy birthday to your DD1! Glad she had a nice day with some extra presents! It’s hard for kids to celebrate milestones during these weird times. On the potty training - have you made a big deal of getting poop in a little potty, and then letting your DD help dump the poop into the big potty and flush it? I know it sounds weird - but both of my boys really found that motivating. I got this recommendation from that Oh Crap! Potty training book. We have the little IKEA potty, which we used in the beginning to get poop and have the kids dump into the big potty - waving bye bye to the poo. Now, both kids go #1 and #2 in the big potty, so it doesn’t last forever - but it might be a solution for your DD2 right now? Good luck! doodlemommy Oh what luck! I hope lowering the temp on your water heater does the trick! curmudgeon Yeah - I’m with you and @dusky...the kids have been climbing on my and super needy lately, and I’m just like...I need some time to myself please!
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Post by doodlemommy on Apr 23, 2020 9:00:04 GMT -6
My tire is not repairable They are bringing a new one in today so at least I can have the van back
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Post by danvers on Apr 23, 2020 17:27:35 GMT -6
August Blooms we had the same PT issue with DD2. We did what Taitai suggested (and bribed with M&Ms too for each poop) and waving goodbye and making a huge deal about it with dad, big sister, etc seemed to help. Now we’re regressing on the pee accidents all of a sudden but the poop issues is solved 🤷♀️🤦♀️ Exciting times over here I guess. doodlemommy I hope this weekend includes less stress, maybe a nap, some takeout? That’s a lot to handle on any day not involving quarantine 24/7 curmudgeon and duskymonkey same here. H gets all miffed I don’t want to cuddle and it’s like “seriously?!!!?! I have had zero moments to myself since 6:17am?!?!!!” DD2 especially likes to come into the bathroom while I shower. She’ll just stand there between the plastic clear curtain and shower curtain talking to me.. Never a second to myself 😑
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Post by danvers on Apr 23, 2020 17:33:51 GMT -6
PDQ Shameless AW here but I took pics of the girls to surprise my mom and grandma for Mother’s Day since we can’t get “real” ones done till...? iPhone 8 quality but there were a few that will suffice for now hopefully
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 23, 2020 18:31:42 GMT -6
danvers your girls are adorable! Great pic!
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Post by Taitai on Apr 24, 2020 1:21:21 GMT -6
danvers LOVE that pic!! You girls are the cutest ever - those big smiles!!!! I’m jealous of all that green space too. Love it all - you did a great job!
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 25, 2020 12:51:06 GMT -6
The pool is officially open! I have never been more grateful for a pool (next door at H’s aunt’s). Finally something to occupy the kids and wear them out. DS1 and I are making cupcakes while DS2 naps and H cleans the garage. When they are done I’ll go help clean since I have control issues and need it organized to my satisfaction.
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Post by danvers on Apr 25, 2020 16:54:25 GMT -6
curmudgeon just let me know what time and where the pool party is and I’ll be there! 😂 “Something to wear the kids out” seems to be the elusive chase for all parents right now!
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 25, 2020 16:57:53 GMT -6
curmudgeon just let me know what time and where the pool party is and I’ll be there! 😂 “Something to wear the kids out” seems to be the elusive chase for all parents right now! it’s pure magic. Both kids took afternoon naps and I had hours of quiet.
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 25, 2020 16:59:21 GMT -6
Now I have started a salon in my bathroom offering free color appointments. All of the boys in the house now have green hair (including H). 🤣
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 20:47:03 GMT -6
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 20:50:36 GMT -6
curmudgeon, danvers yuuuppp....not even in the shower and its bad when DS is in the other bathroom screaming for me to clean his bum and I am in the other....AND...lil fella is trying to NOT go and grunting even though he really should go but I can't convince him since I am "busy" at the moment.
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 20:53:39 GMT -6
curmudgeon jeles of your pool. It just snowed here a couple of days ago! LOL! Also please tell me there's more than 6 cupcakes? I don't even know how to make just 6. Most of my recipes are at least a dozen or 2 LOL!
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 20:54:36 GMT -6
curmudgeon just let me know what time and where the pool party is and I’ll be there! 😂 “Something to wear the kids out” seems to be the elusive chase for all parents right now! it’s pure magic. Both kids took afternoon naps and I had hours of quiet. I would give an arm away to have this now. This week was rough.
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 20:57:11 GMT -6
My tire is not repairable They are bringing a new one in today so at least I can have the van back Bummer! Must have been a bad rip through. Did your hot water valve resolve itself? Hope you've had no other issues since then.
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Post by duskymonkey on Apr 25, 2020 21:17:47 GMT -6
Can I vent a bit? I am really missing out weekend mornings as a family. I've been running out every Saturday before anyone is awake to get to the store by 7 and I usually don't get back till after 10. Last week I stood in line for 45 minutes to checkout my fruits and some veg which only took me like 10 minutes to grab. Today there was a computer glitch with the cashier so again I waited 30 minutes for the store managers to fix it. I also usually have to run to 3 stores because one or the other is out of milk, rolled oats, pears or sumshit I need. Today I did score an 8lb pork butt and I've never been so excited but I have no idea what to do with it. This week was rough, we had internet issues and DS had new material to learn and I am rotating through 3 devices to get this schoolwork done because some activity links don't work on each device. It all works on my laptop but I don't trust DS with it plus I am monitoring and going through his schoolwork whilst he works on it on his own. They upload schoolwork daily so I can't go through them the day before. Anyways...hubs and I chatted and we decided to get a new device since everything we have is basically old and on it's last upgradable OS. A happier note! I managed to get the full 1.5 hr of my yoga practice in this afternoon and I feel so relaxed and in so much pain LOL! but it feels so so good and I am in a better mood and so much calmer. I thought I was going to die towards the end cos I am so stiff and out of shape but I got through it and got my back bends and a wobbly headstand in. I was able to tune the kids out and they were clambering all over me during my practice but I just focused and kept calm, shook them off when I need to and it actually felt good when they sat on me during Paschimottanasana - guruji would often lay over me during this pose so compared to him, the kids were light as a feather. Between scoring my pork butt and yoga today was a win for me!
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 26, 2020 6:57:26 GMT -6
curmudgeon jeles of your pool. It just snowed here a couple of days ago! LOL! Also please tell me there's more than 6 cupcakes? I don't even know how to make just 6. Most of my recipes are at least a dozen or 2 LOL! 😂 yes it made around 18 I think? But I make them so rarely, all I have is a 6 cupcake pan. I should really get a bigger one.
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Post by Taitai on Apr 26, 2020 7:53:32 GMT -6
curmudgeon Yay for your aunt’s pool! So don’t your ILs live next door too? Are you surrounded on each side of your house by your H’s family? They must be cool people, because no way could I do that! Your DS1 is sooooo cute licking those beaters! Mine love to do the same when we bake. duskymonkey Like was for a headstand and a back bend. You aren’t so out of shape if you can do those! No waaaaay could I do either - I’d break my neck trying. Sorry for loosing your weekend mornings though - that totally sucks.
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Post by curmudgeon on Apr 26, 2020 11:43:15 GMT -6
Yes, I am surrounded by H’s family. It’s not terrible. They never come to our house, which I think is the key. They are always cooking and sharing food or getting take out and sharing. The kids run over for short visits when they want. So it’s been pleasant. Could I live next to my own parents? No way. They would be completely overbearing.
If this house was bigger I’d probably have no issues staying forever. But it’s small and I need space so I want to move.
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