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SheHulk07 · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:01 AM

I'm trying to figure out logistics for school pick up and drop off for my kids. They'll be in 3 different schools this year.

#1 Son will be going to a middle school 15-20 minutes away. His classes start at 8:30, gets out at 3:45. Wednesdays he gets out at 2:15. He can be there as early as 8am.

#2 Son Will be at the elementary school that takes maybe 10 minutes to walk there, less than 5 to drive. He could technically walk if we want. His school starts at 8:20, he can get there at 8/8:10 and gets out at 3:30

#3 Daughter will be in preK again at another school 10 minutes away in the opposite direction. Drop off will be easy since it's not until 12:00, school gets out for her at 3:10.

H said one of us will have to pick up daughter then son at elementary school. And the other will pick up our oldest.

Wednesday pick ups will be the easiest probably. Pick up oldest, preschool, then elementary.
I think I'm over planning and over thinking this. I guess we'll see how drop off goes on Wednesday when the 2 oldest will be in school.

susannahsays · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:06 AM

Why can't the oldest ride the bus? I am not a parent, but I am an avid reader and listener of true crime stuff. I would therefore probably be too worried to let son #2 walk to school by himself.

Maybe a carpool could be worked out?

chihirochild · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:24 AM

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Do you think you'll see him again, chihirochild? Or is he a selfish lover and/or a weirdo?

Yeah I think I'll see him again. He didn't strike me as selfish or weird so might as well.

SheHulk07 · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:25 AM

Oldest is out of district per our choice for more support for him and they don't provide transportation. It would make it a heck of a lot easier.

I do think I'm over thinking it, and will end up doing what H is suggesting. 1 of us picks up 2 of them, the other picks up our oldest. It'll take some getting used to, and will be hectic, but it's only for a year.

Polibeth · Aug 11, 2019 at 01:33 AM

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I don't have bipolar disorder so I don't know what it feels like--is there any chance that all of this good feeling is the beginning of a period of mania? If so, does that bother you?

It could be the start of an episode - doesn't feel like it but I never know. It doesn't bother me. The meds bother me since I gained 70 pounds.

My friend said "Do you want a good mind or a good body".

I said "Good body"

Apparently that wasn't the answer she was looking for

ScarletPimpernel · Aug 11, 2019 at 02:10 AM

I saw my sister today and got to meet her new boyfriend. He was nice. She was being a brat: cursing, yelling, being rude. And she's stupid. She told me that she might be pregnant again! That would be 3 kids under 3. The good news is that she's letting me come to my niece's 2nd birthday party. I can't wait to see her and give her all her toys. I haven't seen her in about 6 months.

CantExplain · Aug 11, 2019 at 03:14 AM

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In Australia we have a honeycomb bar called Violet Crumble which Billy Connolly renamed Violent Crumble because when you bite into it it comes off in sharp shards which can cut your mouth. It's my favourite chocolate bar.
Do you have it in NZ too ce?

I know the name but I haven't seen it recently. I don't think I've ever eaten one.

CantExplain · Aug 11, 2019 at 03:23 AM

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More TMI

Possible trigger:

Dude had an erection and we fooled around, we just didn't actually have intercourse.

I don't see a problem with that.

unaluna · Aug 11, 2019 at 05:24 AM

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What's saucy zucchini?

ETA: My dog has a saucy gleam in his eye. When I was doing research for a paper and reading the AKC breed standards, I learned that chihuahuas are supposed to be saucy and impudent. So I guess he's perfect.

Tomato saucy. Not dog saucy! That would be mustard!

And yeah you were the exception to the old rule. But you have a wise-osity to you that belies your young years. (Apologies to Woody Allen.)

chihirochild · Aug 11, 2019 at 07:01 AM

It's my second night off this week. I had to stay up all night so that I can sleep during the day so that I'll be awake for my shift. I actually got some stuff done--baked some banana bread, practiced drawing, fixed the basket on my bike, took out the recycling, changed the sheets on the bed, put some books away in my bookshelf, paid my psychiatrist, deposited a month's worth of paychecks, studied the language I'm learning, did some general neatening-up. I also made some progress in the video game I'm playing (Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii--I bought a used Wii so that I'd have something to do during these nights off when I have to stay up).

It was still a long night--it's just weird to be up and puttering around while the rest of the city is asleep.

Jersey 4 · Aug 11, 2019 at 07:07 AM

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It's my second night off this week. I had to stay up all night so that I can sleep during the day so that I'll be awake for my shift. I actually got some stuff done--baked some banana bread, practiced drawing, fixed the basket on my bike, took out the recycling, changed the sheets on the bed, put some books away in my bookshelf, paid my psychiatrist, deposited a month's worth of paychecks, studied the language I'm learning, did some general neatening-up. I also made some progress in the video game I'm playing (Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii--I bought a used Wii so that I'd have something to do during these nights off when I have to stay up).

It was still a long night--it's just weird to be up and puttering around while the rest of the city is asleep.

It would take some getting used to, but did you feel a bit of calm and stillness at all? Like knowing the rest of the city is asleep and your awake..if that was me..I think I may be able to find some calm in that-sort of like it being a little. Bit of a break from the rat race.

chihirochild · Aug 11, 2019 at 07:14 AM

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It would take some getting used to, but did you feel a bit of calm and stillness at all? Like knowing the rest of the city is asleep and your awake..if that was me..I think I may be able to find some calm in that-sort of like it being a little. Bit of a break from the rat race.

I was able to feel a bit of that, around sunrise. The nighttime stillness can be lovely if the mind is open to it. The trouble is that I often start to feel lonely or numb or sad or resentful and I can't get to that nice place.

Aug 11, 2019 at 12:16 PM

morning couchies! i am still in a nice place of calm after the circle yesterday. it feels delicious. i so needed that and wonder why i once again stayed away so long.

feralkittymom · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:27 PM

I love being a night owl, but the sort of things I'd like to do then--like take a long walk--I don't feel safe doing. Plus, my body feels so much better when I keep to a more normal bed by midnight--2AM, wake up 8--10AM.

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i love lima beans. Its not like we had them when i was growing up or anything, except maybe by mistake. Tonight i fixed them with mushrooms - nothing fancy, just opened a can of each, and omg they were so good. I did also throw in a can of saucy zucchini, but next time im leaving that out. We used to make peas and mushrooms, maybe it reminds me of that. I just love the textures.

Una, how can you eat canned veg when it's the height of the harvest season? I can't eat canned veg at any time--they all taste like can to me--but esp in summer--NOOOO!!!

LonesomeTonight · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:39 PM

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Una, how can you eat canned veg when it's the height of the harvest season? I can't eat canned veg at any time--they all taste like can to me--but esp in summer--NOOOO!!!

Or at least do frozen veggies! My mom used to make canned asparagus, canned green beans, canned peas (though the fancy LeSeur ones) when I was a kid. The first time I had fresh asparagus, it was a revelation. Same with green beans (and I guess peas?)

Jersey 4 · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:44 PM

I hate veggies. I have toddler-like taste buds most of the time. I do eat those frozen birds eye veggie pastas...but they don’t really count as veggies.

feralkittymom · Aug 11, 2019 at 12:46 PM

Ugh--canned green beans are the worst, I think. So metallic tasting! I use canned chick peas and black beans occasionally, but rinse them really well. But even chick peas are so much better cooked from dried.

Aug 11, 2019 at 12:49 PM

una, i love lima beans too. i don't usually admit that haha

i've never soaked/cooked them from dried legumes, only ever had canned. now i want to find a recipe and actual cook some for reals.

LonesomeTonight · Aug 11, 2019 at 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by feralkittymom

Ugh--canned green beans are the worst, I think. So metallic tasting! I use canned chick peas and black beans occasionally, but rinse them really well. But even chick peas are so much better cooked from dried.

Oh, I do use canned black beans and chickpeas. Not sure I've tried cooking chickpeas from dried. Tried black beans once or twice, but apparently didn't season them enough. I do make dry lentils though.

feralkittymom · Aug 11, 2019 at 01:09 PM

I can't say I'm a lima bean fan--it's a textural thing. But I like broad beans and lupini.

Jersey, I bet I could turn you around on veg! So many different textures, sweet to bitter tastes! Color! What's not to like?

Because I don't want to run the oven when it's hot, I'm not roasting these days. So I'm using my bamboo steamer: I put handfulls of dried herbs and unpeeled garlic cloves in the water pot, set the steamer baskets on top, and put little potatoes in the bottom layer, then add other veg in layers acc to cooking time: beets (in open foil basket or they'll stain the steamer), green beans, asparagus, squash, sugar snap peas, red and orange peppers! Then let cool to warm and toss with your favorite salad dressing. I like just a little balsamic glaze best. YUM!

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susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:06 AM #682 Why can't the oldest ride the bus? I am not a parent, but I am an avid reader and listener of true crime stuff. I would therefore probably be too worried to let son #2 walk to school by himself. Maybe a carpool could be worked out? __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

SheHulk07 Magnate Member Since Oct 2013 Location: CO Posts: 2,305 10 871 hugs given	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:25 AM #684 Oldest is out of district per our choice for more support for him and they don't provide transportation. It would make it a heck of a lot easier. I do think I'm over thinking it, and will end up doing what H is suggesting. 1 of us picks up 2 of them, the other picks up our oldest. It'll take some getting used to, and will be hectic, but it's only for a year.

Anonymous43207 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:16 PM #693 morning couchies! i am still in a nice place of calm after the circle yesterday. it feels delicious. i so needed that and wonder why i once again stayed away so long.

Jersey 4 Poohbah Member Since Feb 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,162 5 1,170 hugs given	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:44 PM #696 I hate veggies. I have toddler-like taste buds most of the time. I do eat those frozen birds eye veggie pastas...but they don’t really count as veggies.

feralkittymom Grand Magnate Member Since Aug 2012 Location: yada Posts: 4,415 11 1,974 hugs given	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:46 PM #697 Ugh--canned green beans are the worst, I think. So metallic tasting! I use canned chick peas and black beans occasionally, but rinse them really well. But even chick peas are so much better cooked from dried.

Anonymous43207 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 11, 2019 at 12:49 PM #698 una, i love lima beans too. i don't usually admit that haha i've never soaked/cooked them from dried legumes, only ever had canned. now i want to find a recipe and actual cook some for reals.