We’re doing some space shit with the troop tonight to prep for the upcoming eclipse and what I’m most looking forward to is trying the space Oreos I found.
Oooh, what's a space Oreo?! I grew up near to a NASA campus and went a few times for field trips, so I've had space ice cream several times but am lacking knowledge of other space desserts.
It’s not space food, I worded my post funny - it’s the Space Dunk Oreos: www.oreo.com/spacedunk
They have cosmic crème (probably food coloring flavored, lol) and popping candy inside. I think it sounds weird, but I’m intensely curious.
Oooh, what's a space Oreo?! I grew up near to a NASA campus and went a few times for field trips, so I've had space ice cream several times but am lacking knowledge of other space desserts.
It’s not space food, I worded my post funny - it’s the Space Dunk Oreos: www.oreo.com/spacedunk
They have cosmic crème (probably food coloring flavored, lol) and popping candy inside. I think it sounds weird, but I’m intensely curious.
They are good; we've gone through 2 packs at our house!
I am hosting 17-20 people for Easter at my home. I am happily doing all of the cooking (with help). It’s not a pot luck. This is normal/typical in my family. Everything served will be 100% gluten free. My niece has Celiac and it’s a treat for her to be able/confident to eat anything on the table. I passed along the word that bringing food is not necessary but if anyone brings anything to please make sure it is gluten free, so we can share it with everyone.
AITA if someone brings something with gluten and I don’t serve it?
I am hosting 17-20 people for Easter at my home. I am happily doing all of the cooking (with help). It’s not a pot luck. This is normal/typical in my family. Everything served will be 100% gluten free. My niece has Celiac and it’s a treat for her to be able/confident to eat anything on the table. I passed along the word that bringing food is not necessary but if anyone brings anything to please make sure it is gluten free, so we can share it with everyone.
AITA if someone brings something with gluten and I don’t serve it?
No. You already told them not to do that so they are the asshole if they bring it anyway.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Mar 25, 2024 11:31:47 GMT -5
My class and I are watching this documentary about feminist art. The soundtrack is Carrie Brownstein (from Sleater Kinney) and the art is amazing. I'm seeing so many artists who I'd written about in grad school but haven't seen since.
I am hosting 17-20 people for Easter at my home. I am happily doing all of the cooking (with help). It’s not a pot luck. This is normal/typical in my family. Everything served will be 100% gluten free. My niece has Celiac and it’s a treat for her to be able/confident to eat anything on the table. I passed along the word that bringing food is not necessary but if anyone brings anything to please make sure it is gluten free, so we can share it with everyone.
AITA if someone brings something with gluten and I don’t serve it?
Not at all. You are very kind to create this safe space for your niece to enjoy the holiday without fear. I would absolutely not serve anything with gluten and be sure to tell people why so they won’t make the same mistake again (and hopefully feel like an asshole for not following directions).
DD (4.5) is having recurrent pee accidents at school (public pre-k) and I'm at a total loss as to how to handle. She gets anxiety about alerting her teachers that she needs to go to the bathroom. Her teachers and the nurse have all been wonderful and so accommodating (frequent check-ins, teaching the ASL sign for bathroom so she doesn't have to speak up, letting her use the nurse's private bathroom so she doesn't need to be around other kids, etc) but nothing is helping. I feel sad for her and guilty that the teachers are dealing with this (while also so sick of washing clothes/shoes and repacking back-ups).
I just had a lemon Kit Kat; it was really good! It's part of a stash DH bought for tonight's church small group (every small group is stuffing eggs for the hunt on Sunday). He also bought fullsize Reese's cups; I'm not sure those are going to fit...
DD (4.5) is having recurrent pee accidents at school (public pre-k) and I'm at a total loss as to how to handle. She gets anxiety about alerting her teachers that she needs to go to the bathroom. Her teachers and the nurse have all been wonderful and so accommodating (frequent check-ins, teaching the ASL sign for bathroom so she doesn't have to speak up, letting her use the nurse's private bathroom so she doesn't need to be around other kids, etc) but nothing is helping. I feel sad for her and guilty that the teachers are dealing with this (while also so sick of washing clothes/shoes and repacking back-ups).
Could she have constipation issues? I keep hearing about all this new awareness that constipation in little kids is leading to all these day time wet accidents. And pooping in school is so fraught that kids hold it & cause more wet accidents.
wildrice - ❤️ I’m glad you had such a good time and connected with so many new friends.
The fun thing about having friends in other locations is you can visit each other! I have several friends here, but most of my friends live 100s or 1000s of miles away. We don’t get to hang out as often as I’d like, but when we do, we make up for lost time. I hope that you find that you’re able to stay in touch and continue to grow those friendships.
It's true! Though I already have way too many people on my list to try to see so I don't need any more, lol. But it's not every day you find a kindred spirit so hopefully this one will be a connection in the future.
I just had a lemon Kit Kat; it was really good! It's part of a stash DH bought for tonight's church small group (every small group is stuffing eggs for the hunt on Sunday). He also bought fullsize Reese's cups; I'm not sure those are going to fit...
I love lemon kit kats and look forward to them every year!
One of my cousin's is also one of my best friends. Well her daughter (who technically would be my 2nd cousin) considers me her 2nd mom. She is 17 years old and has struggled all her life with ADHD and executive function issues. They live in a VERY small town and the professional and school support system is just not there. Since both her mom and I suffer from these issues, too, we get her. There are times when "O" just wants to talk to someone other than her mom, and I am so proud that I am the one she feels safe to do that with.
so anyway, this last weekend was her prom. The girls in her school have been especially cruel to her this year, and she was contemplating skipping prom but, at the last minute, changed her mind.
I realize I am biased but Dang, I cannot get over how pretty and happy she looks. (I did block out their faces so you can't see her big smile but trust me, its there.)
I am hosting 17-20 people for Easter at my home. I am happily doing all of the cooking (with help). It’s not a pot luck. This is normal/typical in my family. Everything served will be 100% gluten free. My niece has Celiac and it’s a treat for her to be able/confident to eat anything on the table. I passed along the word that bringing food is not necessary but if anyone brings anything to please make sure it is gluten free, so we can share it with everyone.
AITA if someone brings something with gluten and I don’t serve it?
As another allergy mom, you’re amazing. I can bet her parents will be forever grateful. They won’t have to stress and worry the whole dinner. It’s such a massive mental load.
spindle92 , I looooove her dress! I hope she had a great time.
Isn't it stunning?! Up close you can see that they are individual teardrop-shaped pieces of sparkle.
I gasped when she sent me pictures from the dress shop.
and she did have a wonderful time and was so glad she decided to go.
I always tell my daughter, go, and if it’s awful I’ll pick you up. But it better to go and say it sucks than hear about how great it was after the fact
Post by underwaterrhymes on Mar 25, 2024 16:02:33 GMT -5
I hate when there are conservative ads along the bottom and this one is particularly fucking gross. ROUND UP YOUR GIRLS? What in the misogynistic and super white fuck?!
DD (4.5) is having recurrent pee accidents at school (public pre-k) and I'm at a total loss as to how to handle. She gets anxiety about alerting her teachers that she needs to go to the bathroom. Her teachers and the nurse have all been wonderful and so accommodating (frequent check-ins, teaching the ASL sign for bathroom so she doesn't have to speak up, letting her use the nurse's private bathroom so she doesn't need to be around other kids, etc) but nothing is helping. I feel sad for her and guilty that the teachers are dealing with this (while also so sick of washing clothes/shoes and repacking back-ups).
Could she have constipation issues? I keep hearing about all this new awareness that constipation in little kids is leading to all these day time wet accidents. And pooping in school is so fraught that kids hold it & cause more wet accidents.
Huh, interesting - I hadn’t considered this. She seems regular enough but definitely is only comfortable going #2 at home so that could be a factor. Thanks!
DD (4.5) is having recurrent pee accidents at school (public pre-k) and I'm at a total loss as to how to handle. She gets anxiety about alerting her teachers that she needs to go to the bathroom. Her teachers and the nurse have all been wonderful and so accommodating (frequent check-ins, teaching the ASL sign for bathroom so she doesn't have to speak up, letting her use the nurse's private bathroom so she doesn't need to be around other kids, etc) but nothing is helping. I feel sad for her and guilty that the teachers are dealing with this (while also so sick of washing clothes/shoes and repacking back-ups).
Could she get some kind of watch, maybe a Gizmo that will buzz every hour to remind her to go to the bathroom? Some kind of signal with the teacher could keep her from having to ask.
Post by wanderlustmom on Mar 25, 2024 16:16:38 GMT -5
wildrice , I'm so glad you've had a fun trip and made all these new friends.
My tennis partner and I won the city championship today, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. The opponents were around 30 and one played Division 1 soccer. We are both almost 50. OMG. So elated that we won. They were very athletic and hit the ball hard. I am so tired. We really had to strategize and figure them out. I'm on such a high but I'm already sore. I have a massage tonight. DH and the kids made a big deal about the win and can't wait for my mailed "swag" a trophy, visor, bag tag and towel.
I hate when there are conservative ads along the bottom and this one is particularly fucking gross. ROUND UP YOUR GIRLS? What in the misogynistic and super white fuck?!
The text of the add doesn't bother me because it seems like it means grab your girlfriends, but the lassos feel a bit gross. I guess it goes with the text but it wouldn't have inherently hit me as misogynistic.
I hate when there are conservative ads along the bottom and this one is particularly fucking gross. ROUND UP YOUR GIRLS? What in the misogynistic and super white fuck?!
The text of the add doesn't bother me because it seems like it means grab your girlfriends, but the lassos feel a bit gross. I guess it goes with the text but it wouldn't have inherently hit me as misogynistic.
No, they definitely mean it in the misogynistic way.
DD (4.5) is having recurrent pee accidents at school (public pre-k) and I'm at a total loss as to how to handle. She gets anxiety about alerting her teachers that she needs to go to the bathroom. Her teachers and the nurse have all been wonderful and so accommodating (frequent check-ins, teaching the ASL sign for bathroom so she doesn't have to speak up, letting her use the nurse's private bathroom so she doesn't need to be around other kids, etc) but nothing is helping. I feel sad for her and guilty that the teachers are dealing with this (while also so sick of washing clothes/shoes and repacking back-ups).
DS2 had this issue until 1st grade - turns out he was afraid of being locked in accidentally or not being able to open the door (the bathroom doors at our school are ridiculously heavy) so he actually ended up having a buddy go with him. He also had a fear of talking to adults (this is my anxiety kid) but he was able to handle it when it was a friend he was talking to. Good luck! I know it’s frustrating and hard.
Our spring break isn’t into the end of April. I’m taking DS2 to Florida to visit my dad then take the new (ish) train to Orlando to meet my sister and do universal for a few days. I always forget how stupid expensive theme parks are 🤢. DS1 has track over the break so he can’t go- DH will do a few college visits with him over it though.
DH and his entire family went to university of Illinois and he just got tickets for him and DS1 for their sweet 16 appearance this week since they are playing in Boston. He’s SO excited. But omg the game starts so late. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.