sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Aug 22, 2021 8:04:52 GMT -6
The last thread was started over 6 months ago. Might be time for a new one. Kids got me up at 8am. Can’t complain. I’m drinking coffee and shopping the King Arthur Baking site. If you like scones and don’t make them at home, I highly recommend their scone mixes. They are worth the money.
Next step is to go down the Rabbit hole of containers and organizing. It really is addictive.
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Post by ovenrack on Aug 22, 2021 8:41:45 GMT -6
I randomly grabbed a can of pillsbury cinnamon rolls for this morning. Are they great? No. Are they something my kids can do totally solo except putting in/taking out oven work? Yes.
We picked 4 pints of blueberries the other day, so today we’re making blueberry bread pudding.
Hurricane Henri (very funny for us) is arriving today. Should just be rain and some wind for us here.
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Post by sarenu on Aug 22, 2021 9:11:01 GMT -6
I randomly grabbed a can of pillsbury cinnamon rolls for this morning. Are they great? No. Are they something my kids can do totally solo except putting in/taking out oven work? Yes. We picked 4 pints of blueberries the other day, so today we’re making blueberry bread pudding. Hurricane Henri (very funny for us) is arriving today. Should just be rain and some wind for us here. We made those this morning too!
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Post by rugger on Aug 22, 2021 9:12:36 GMT -6
Ragweed season is upon us, and R seems to be affected by the extra pollen count. Allergy meds for everyone!
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Post by rhymeswithdisco on Aug 22, 2021 10:12:31 GMT -6
I now get why people wear gardening gloves. I pulled out a bunch of weeds that are WAY overgrown last night and encountered a bunch of stinging nettle. Both of my hands are covered in itchy spots.
But I found a random tomato plant growing with a bunch of ripening cherry tomatoes on there.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 22, 2021 10:34:29 GMT -6
I now get why people wear gardening gloves. I pulled out a bunch of weeds that are WAY overgrown last night and encountered a bunch of stinging nettle. Both of my hands are covered in itchy spots. But I found a random tomato plant growing with a bunch of ripening cherry tomatoes on there. I really need some! The last time I was pulling weeds I had to wrap my hands in cleaning rags 🤦🏻♀️. Most of our weeds are really benign but I came across some that were thorny.
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Post by tj on Aug 22, 2021 10:39:34 GMT -6
I now get why people wear gardening gloves. I pulled out a bunch of weeds that are WAY overgrown last night and encountered a bunch of stinging nettle. Both of my hands are covered in itchy spots. But I found a random tomato plant growing with a bunch of ripening cherry tomatoes on there. All of the tomato plants we planted burned up. So when we found a random volunteer tomato plant on our patio, we let it grow. It is now enormous and has at least 100 cherry tomatoes on it. We’ve harvested about 8 this week. And 4 more are almost ready today. Hope your hands feel better soon. Owie!
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Post by mc13 on Aug 22, 2021 11:19:15 GMT -6
We had my entire family here from out of town for E and A’s birthday. Just my side is my parents, 3 siblings+spouses, and the 8 grandkids. It was exhausting like expected but so fun. We had their party yesterday then went to the “fun farm” today to ride the train, big slide, play on the corn pit, and tractor rides then everyone headed back home. The girls just baths and we’re lounging/movie watching the rest of the day.
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Post by rhymeswithdisco on Aug 22, 2021 12:53:14 GMT -6
Me and J had a ton of fun taking pictures of all the stuff growing back there and looking up what they are.
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Post by Speedy on Aug 22, 2021 13:42:46 GMT -6
We went to the blueberry farm today, did the sunflower maze and got some homemade ice cream, then drove out to the property and got a look at what my parents have done. Man, it's so pretty out there. They cleared most of the trees that were blocking the view to the water so that's all you see from their clearing.
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Post by rugger on Aug 22, 2021 20:03:53 GMT -6
I'm in a poor mood now. Was being silly with A at bedtime, and she straight up blew her nose snot into my face. And when I got upset about it, she laughed. So, I told her I wasn't going to rest with her tonight (because I no longer wanted to be next to her) and, of course, she flips out. So now, I'm mad that she blew snot in my face and laughed, and simultaneously feeling Mom guilt about how sad she was over me not resting with her.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 23, 2021 17:25:50 GMT -6
I’m getting my first haircut since 2018 tomorrow!! I’m going to be that annoying client who wants the hairstylist to magically trim off the giant dead ends without losing any length 😅
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Post by tj on Aug 24, 2021 7:46:13 GMT -6
I just left my nine year old (NINE?!) home alone (ALONE?!) for the first time ever. The school is half a mile away, and it took maybe 6 minutes round trip to drop P off. Plus we are on a gated farm in a pretty safe general area. But it still felt so odd!
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Post by tj on Aug 24, 2021 7:46:47 GMT -6
I’m getting my first haircut since 2018 tomorrow!! I’m going to be that annoying client who wants the hairstylist to magically trim off the giant dead ends without losing any length 😅 Pics, pics, pics!!!!
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Post by charlotte on Aug 24, 2021 10:06:03 GMT -6
I’m getting my first haircut since 2018 tomorrow!! I’m going to be that annoying client who wants the hairstylist to magically trim off the giant dead ends without losing any length 😅 Pics, pics, pics!!!! I basically have a bit shorter version of “the Rachel” now! Felt good to get it shaped up! 🙌🏻
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Post by tj on Aug 24, 2021 11:03:38 GMT -6
I basically have a bit shorter version of “the Rachel” now! Felt good to get it shaped up! 🙌🏻 Omg! Last time I saw it, it was v short! I bet it looks soooooo cute!
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Post by mapleme on Aug 24, 2021 11:45:41 GMT -6
Today is our last day at the DC that we've been at for basically as long as DH and I have been parents. SO many feels. C's preschool teacher read this poem to the graduating kids today (and sent it to the parents in the daily email).
It's time to say goodbye today Our time together is done. We sang, we read, we learned so much Remember all the fun.
I send you on to sing some more There's more to sing it's true. You'll always be a part of me- I'll be a part of you.
I send you on to read some more There's more to read it's true. You'll always be a part of me I'll be a part of you.
I saw the smile grow on your face When you tackled something new. I watched as your sparkling eyes lit up My eyes they glistened too.
I know you have hard work ahead With challenges all new. All that we've learned together Will support you through and through.
I wish you well, I'll cherish you As you walk out the door today. Know for certain wherever you go You're in my heart to stay.
I wish that my kids could stay there through college.
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Post by mc13 on Aug 25, 2021 7:00:56 GMT -6
E and A are 5 today! T said it feels like we beat the first boss in a video game. We’ve kept 3 kids alive for 5+ years and unlocked the next level of parenting. 🤣
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Post by rhymeswithdisco on Aug 25, 2021 7:13:35 GMT -6
Happy birthday MC babies!!!
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Post by charlotte on Aug 25, 2021 7:35:05 GMT -6
mc13 happy birthday E&A! 🎉🎉 On tough days I find myself really looking forward to the day DS2 reaches that stage. 😅
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Post by tj on Aug 25, 2021 7:41:49 GMT -6
Please enjoy this not at all creepy gif on E and A’s special day. Congrats!
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Post by pbandj714 on Aug 25, 2021 8:20:30 GMT -6
Happy birthday, E and A!
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Post by rugger on Aug 25, 2021 8:48:33 GMT -6
Happy birthday E & A !!
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Post by nikkipal on Aug 25, 2021 9:01:57 GMT -6
Happy birthday E & A!
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Post by nikkipal on Aug 25, 2021 9:03:38 GMT -6
M did great at the dentist. J asked her if she’d rather miss school today and just go home and relax, and she said she wanted to go to school. She told me she didn’t even cry when they pulled it!
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Post by charlotte on Aug 25, 2021 10:37:20 GMT -6
Omg nikkipal, M is a braver dental patient than I am! I’d be milking that all day 🤣
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Post by Speedy on Aug 25, 2021 12:16:02 GMT -6
Happy birthday E and A! Good job M!
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sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Aug 25, 2021 15:04:20 GMT -6
I’m going to start counting down the days until vacation. Even if my vacation is just staying home and doing stuff around the house.
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Post by ovenrack on Aug 25, 2021 16:51:40 GMT -6
Yay, happy birthday!
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Post by ovenrack on Aug 25, 2021 16:52:00 GMT -6
What can I have for a dessert type thing for someone doing whole 30?
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