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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited December 2014

    hey ladies. Hope everyone is having an awesome day

    Jwoo. - don't keep us in suspense - tell us about the dinner party.

    Staying in and staying warm today. Dh took ds1 to a birthday party and he took ds2 with him to run errands during the party. It is officially NAP time. Sweet.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    thanks Rose, I'll check into that book. Yes, he hand flapped, didn't really start talking till he was about 4-5. Potty trained really late. He's out grown those behaviors now, could do much better in school, won't pay attention

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  • JWoo
    JWoo Member Posts: 1,171
    edited December 2014

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    Dinner was a success! I love hosting and cooking for people I love!

    Me and my very best friend

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    PAELLA!!!

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    SANGRIA!

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    It was a tight fit, and there is another table behind ,here, but, I got everyone in!

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    Spookie, Maybe he can't pay attention. Sometimes they can't filter out the stuff that is irrelevant. It's all coming at them at once. I think that figuring out "no" triggers bad behavior. I wonder what happens at home/school when he hears no. Does DD give in? Maybe he needs to learn skills to express anger and disappointment verbally.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014


    Ojwooooo Lovely. You can feel the spirit. Sangria looks sweet and the Paella yummmmy......Thanks for bringing the pics :) ....Do you know anyone that knows anything about Chinese clothing? I've scrolled for hours. I've visited museums. I've learned about frog closures, that the color and embroderie(sic?) symbolizes Spring. That it's Tang in design(?) Possibly a coat. Slit on sides. It doesn't fit a dress design. It's entirely silk with a silk lining. Doesn't fit a Cheongsam or a qipao b/c it's entirely open in front and the frogs go to mid-thigh I think. ? The open in front is the puzzle piece. It lends itself to Tang, but couldn't get a single example to pop up.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2014

    Spookie, something else to consider about your GS: how are the other kids treating him at school? Besides his own personality and behaviors, he has the additional pressure (stress?) that your DD is at the same school, right? Wondering how this adds to the mix. Bullying is way too frequent, doesn't take much for a kid who's "different" in some manner to be a target of bullying. I'm sure most, if not all of us, were "teased" in some way when we were younger, or just didn't fit in. Unfortunately, however, due in part to social media, kids are not responding the way we did. Just got finished reading on FB how a friend of a friend's son (I think that's the connection) committed suicide because he was a little different and was bullied, he was only in middle school. Such a sad and tragic story, growing up is definitely different than when we were younger. Sounds like your GS needs help, hoping it gets it soon. Will be praying for him and your family

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2014

    Jwoo, thanks for sharing photos of your party! Looks like you did a fabulous job and lucky you to have so many friends to share your birthday with. The paella looks yummy, never heard of veggie paella, but that is definitely something I would try.

    Sassy, coat sounds very interesting. Can you share a photo (even if not worn)? Wish I knew more about that and glass. There's a small thrift store within the community where my parents live, small amount of glass. Figuring a lot must be a result of down sizing. Heading out there this week.

    Patty, hoping you're getting some good nap time

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited December 2014

    hi blessings. Never thought of the girls birthday before, that's a good one. So now we have the same birthday for our girls. Feeling better. Ran a little bit of a fever yesterday but it's gone now. Not having to take the pain pills as much. The drains are slow which means they will probably come out on Wednesday when I go in. Here's me doing a first! I walked into theOR! I had to go to the bathroom so just let me walk the rest of the way in.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    You looked WAY too happy Smarty, Ha! I don't even remember going INTO the operating room... neither with my leg, or BC! I just went to sleep on the way, I guess... They didn't do a catheter on you?

    Were you totally out? LOVE your new 'bonnet".... Ha, ha!

    2222222nd! Good thoughts there.....

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited December 2014

    this was my 7th surgery in 3 years. One time I was out and found out they give you versad so you think your out but you're not, you just don't have any memory of what's happening. I don't like that. So now I just tell them no versad or morpine. I like knowing that I'm in the right room with my doctor. Someone asked, I got memory gel silicone implants.

    Hope everyone had a good weekend.

    Blondie, are you doing better with the shingles

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2014

    Spookie, very cute!


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2014

    Have updated the Roll Call list. Had to read back over 50 pages, so it was a great chance to catch up on all that I have missed. So, I may have also missed something.

    If something needs to be corrected, please let me know (prefer a PM).

    *sas-schatzi: sas, Sassy, Mother Owl

    *Alive4Five:

    *Alyson:

    *Badger:

    *Bcky: (new)

    *Blessings2011: Blessings

    *Blondiex46: Blondie, Sandy

    *Bon: Bonnie

    *camillegal: Cami

    *Chevyboy: Chevy

    *dutchiris: Dutch, Dutchie

    *Enerva:

    *footprintsangel: (new)

    *gardengumby: GG, Gumby

    *grammakathy: (new)

    *Holeinone: Hi1

    *Jwoo: Jeni, Jwow

    *Luvmygoats: LMG, LilGoats

    *magdalene51: Mags

    *MamaRay: Rachel

    *mema4: (new)

    *Meow13: (new)

    *mostlymom:

    *M0mmyof2: Ace

    *Nettie1964: Nettie

    *PattyPeppermint: Patty

    *Pawprint: Paws

    *phgraham: Phyllis, Phyllo, woman of many names

    *Rosevalley: Rose (new)

    *Shellshine:

    *Smaarty:

    *Spookiesmom: Spookie

    *susan3:

    *Tangandchris: Amy

    *Wren44: Wren

    *2nd_time_around: 2TA, 2nd

    ** THIS IS NOT MANDATORY IN ANY WAY:

    Also, if for any reason you would like to provide contact information in case you are away from Insomniacs for a period of time and don't want us to worry about you, please PM that info to Jwoo or me. We've had some ladies go MIA and we're concerned and have no way to contact them in most situations.

    If you choose not to provide info, that's perfectly fine, it is not necessary to post comments on this thread or send me a PM to that effect. This is ONLY if you want to provide contact info. (Would appreciate any negative comments not to be made as this isn't required, if you don't wish to participate, then you don't need to.)

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited December 2014

    JWoo and Smaarty,

    Thank You for sharing the photos!

    *Owlettes*

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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited December 2014

    May You rest in comforting peace

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  • JWoo
    JWoo Member Posts: 1,171
    edited December 2014

    Looking good Smaarty!

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  • blondiex46
    blondiex46 Member Posts: 5,712
    edited December 2014

    So much going on, my 2 cent

    Professionally  i was/am a parent advocate, going to cout, iep meeting, reauthorization  meeting, and other with paren teaching them the rules laws re their children. The thing with ab out of the pocket eval, the school doesnt have to acc3pt it, or can take pieces of it. U never know what is going on. Kids on the spectrum have so much n if they aren't verbal it makes it si much harder. The first family i worked with the child was  n he now is 17 i think, we r still friends n the rules have so changed. They know they r different n r smarter than anybody gives them credit 4 n they r in there, people dont get that either

    Stepping down

    Me

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  • Pawprint
    Pawprint Member Posts: 464
    edited December 2014
    Hi all, I'm so far behind in reading all of your posts. Thanks for updating roll call list 2nd. I'm halfway finished Christmas shopping....everything seems to take lots of time and energy. Can't ever seem to get healthy. Trying to kick this sore throat and body pain. We might get more rain again. Last week we lost electricity over a large area involving several cities. I was driving home late on a stormy night and all the lights on the freeway were out, and roads were closed. I felt like I was driving inside of a snow globe.....finally made it home and electricity was back on. Can't imagine how some of you drive anywhere in the snow or ice. Hugs to all.........
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  • Pawprint
    Pawprint Member Posts: 464
    edited December 2014
    Chevy....you and I drive the same car ;), my 2011 Chevy Cruz LT has almost 100,000 miles on it, and still going strong.
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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited December 2014

    anybody up? Can't sleep. Been up most of the day, not really hurting, just tired but not sleepy.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2014

    OK I can't catch up--

    Paw u have a car 3 yrs old and has 100,000 miles on it? Wow LOL my car was 22 yrs old and had the original 35,000 mile on it in 2011. I t was never broken in. Now Chevy travels all over for her strip job, she has to go further and further cuz the ones who know her, well it's getting old. So she might pile up the miles quickly.

    Blondie those shingles don't go away quicky, oh and they are so painful, I hope it's getting better.

    I basically slept al weekend, damn I'm so lazy, I know Chevy I should be used to laying on my back, but I'm always doing that and my Katie-Kat stayed with me the whole time.

    All is decorated in and out we look like a whore house that has sales. We don't need any lites on in the house for any other reason, we have to close curtains from glare from outside. Jeez.

    I remember when this thread had about 2 posts to catch up on, now it's so busyI really can't read it al--Yes Chevy my eyes are still screwed up. and my computer is still doing things in configuring whatever the hell that means.

    I wanted to pop in to say hello and I'm still working, yes even with all my mishaps he's still nice to me.

    Have a good Monday, it's almost Christmas and I can't believe it.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited December 2014

    hey Cami, you don't need to catch up. I'm sure Chevy will be here in a sec and spell it all out for you. I'm back sleeping in the couch which is part of the problem with trying to sleep. Wish I was in my bed

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Morning Smarty! YES! I am here.... sort of! Asthma has decided to bring it's over-whelming cough, and it just makes me mad... I was just AT the Doctor's office last WEEK, and she couldn't find anything WRONG... but 2 days later, that sore throat, then sniffles, and now THIS... And I can't find my other Nebulizer! I have an older one, and I'll just call her to have her call in the prescription for those packets... It's been like 10 years since I have had Asthma... and this cough is just rugged... damn!

    CAMMERS! You little Dickens! I ain't gonna try catchin up with nothin! If you can't hang around long enough to see what TRUBBLE these girls have gotten into, then I can't remember either.... My brain hurts... I have stuff to take, but I'll ask if I need Prednisone... That Asthma hangs around much longer than I would prefer...My head hurts... I can't even go out dancin! I need another inhaler... Okay... I'll quit whining.

    PAWS!!!!!!!!!! Yay! We have twin cars...! Did yours come with a spare? Didn't think so. Have you ever had to use that inflater thing in the back? We also have road-side assistance, but DH thinks we need a spare... I just figured out my radio, and saved stations, AND can play our CD's... I'm such a whiz. I cleaned all the windows again... and wiped down the car... A working girl can't be drivin' around in no damn dirty car.

    So far it only has 38,000 miles on it... I think... I'm thinkin' of gluing rhinestones on the dash... and little glitter-balls from the head-liner.

    You just sound GOOD Cammi... I'm glad you posted... little brat!


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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Just have to add...WHAT did you do with your car Cammi? What do you mean it WAS 22 years old? And it only has HOW MANY miles on it again?

    You are hallucinating.... Oh sure, I'll BET you never broke it in! Now whom... I mean who is ever going to fall for THAT one? How can any self-respecting 22 year old car have only 35,000 miles on it. Did you just sit there in your drive way, and work from it? Never took it out anywhere?

    Turned it on and listened to the radio... they didn't have CD's in those days... BARELY even tapes! You lived in your car!

    Okay, that's it... I don't think you even drive... I'll come get you, and we'll go to the nearest Drive-in and get chocolate cokes and hamburgers.... and scope out all the guys... We'll sit way down in our seats, and pretend we are cool... and say inappropriate things to the guys that come over.

    You want to?

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/12/07/c...

    This is the Interview with Eddie... Theresa and Eddie were our neighbors, that we would go see all the time... They are both in Assisted Living, and since Eddie was at Pearl Harbor, one of the last living survivors, Channel 9 went there to interview him!

    http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/12/07/colo-survivor-of-pearl-harbor-remembers-that-day/20061159/

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited December 2014

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited December 2014

    John Lennon was killed 34 years ago, today.....imageimage

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    Still my favorite. His later songs are so philosophical. You really need to think about the lyrics.

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited December 2014

    Wren, me too.

    He advocated for peace for years. He bought the NYPD bullet proof vests, back before they were standard uniform.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2014

    didn't know about the vests.

    Have been forgetting to mention that I appreciate the discussion about Bag Balm. Have had cracked heels forever (always walked barefoot in the house and outside the house). Intense Bag Balm has cured that. Thank you.

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