The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[JenniferS]

you have my eternal gratitude for leaving the details out.

I'm Canadian. We're polite that way.
You're welcome.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

So, I invest a whole 25 minutes cooking up 5+ lbs of ground beef (no idea why I thought 5 kg yesterday) and everyone splits.

Son #1 - the birthday boy, borrowed my car and went out with friends. Says he'll eat leftovers tomorrow.
Son #2 - just got back from an in-car driving lesson and has no appetite until he smokes some you-know-what. (Lord, grant me the patience to not kill him, and a really good defence attorney if I do.)
And Adopted Son - went out, will be back at 9:30 and eat then.

So, there is no lovely presentation, no chopped up tomatoes and shredded lettuce in fancy bowls ... no effort whatsoever.

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(Chocolate milk tonight.)

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Tomatoes, hot peppers and cheese, on a sesame seed roll, toasted. Pass!

Tacos sound so good right now. I'm going on my 6th meal this week of a spaghetti casserole.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I think I need a new thermometer.

First it told me 104.0. Um...I've run that once in my life, and I was miserable when I did.
Then it told me 99.0
Then it told me 100.4.

I'm going to go with 100 since that thing seems crazy.

StarWarsGirl.....you need to rest and get better! Watch Frozen again. Maybe that will take the fever away.

 

[TomP]

Has anyone here seen a gator at WDW by the rivers? I haven't but I heard some have.

I've not personally seen a gator at WDW, but they are there; have heard several tales. Also, snakes. Last year, a boy got bitten by one at POFQ, IIRC, in the common areas around the buildings. Read about that on another Disney Board.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[JenniferS]

Tacos sound so good right now. I'm going on my 6th meal this week of a spaghetti casserole.

I don't know this spaghetti casserole of which you speak; but boy oh boy, I'll trade you fresh tacos for some leftover fried spaghetti.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Oh dear, my and my gutter mind again. Quick, someone page @Goofyernmost to tell me off again.

I've disowned you, you naughty, naughty girl. However, I guess that there isn't much else to think about up there in the frozen tundra, eh!

 

[MinnieM123]

So, I invest a whole 25 minutes cooking up 5+ lbs of ground beef (no idea why I thought 5 kg yesterday) and everyone splits.

Son #1 - the birthday boy, borrowed my car and went out with friends. Says he'll eat leftovers tomorrow.
Son #2 - just got back from an in-car driving lesson and has no appetite until he smokes some you-know-what. (Lord, grant me the patience to not kill him, and a really good defence attorney if I do.)
And Adopted Son - went out, will be back at 9:30 and eat then.

So, there is no lovely presentation, no chopped up tomatoes and shredded lettuce in fancy bowls ... no effort whatsoever.

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(Chocolate milk tonight.)

And, whatever Hubby did with his ....
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Tomatoes, hot peppers and cheese, on a sesame seed roll, toasted. Pass!

Maybe just cook for yourself and your hubby from now on. Just make romantic dinners for two. Do you have candles? Candles are pretty on the dinner table, and I think your hubby and you might like that. The others don't seem to want to eat dinner at a regular dinnertime.

Or maybe another idea: how about making romantic dinners for two, most nights of the week, and then perhaps suggest that everyone can vote for one or two "family" nights, when everyone wants to be home and have dinner together. I'm guessing it's probably harder to coordinate schedules as your sons get older, but I think they still might enjoy a few nights, with everyone enjoying dinner together. Just me with my rambling thoughts here . . .

 

[MinnieM123]

Well, have never given it much thought. Very rare for gators to attack, unless you go swimming with them. I've seen plenty when camping. We have a couple of lakes in my community, but nobody ever seems to pay much attention to gators (if there is one around). Just like any other animal, they tend to avoid human contact, mostly.
p.s. There is NO good thing about snow...ever. Have I said I hate snow?

 

[TomP]

Well, boys and girls, time for my nightly chores so I'm gonna sign off. See ya on the flip-flop.

 

[JenniferS]

Love love love Paul Harvey.

I'm sure if I were ever actually tested, someone would tell me the name for it ... but I have more than moderate problems with facial recognition. (I didn't even recognize my own brother once in a convenience store.)

But voices .... I never forget them.
And Paul Harvey had one of the best ones ever. Just thinking about him, I can hear him just as clear as a bell.
For those of you who do not know Paul Harvey - YouTube him. You can thank me later.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm sure if I were ever actually tested, someone would tell me the name for it ... but I have more than moderate problems with facial recognition. (I didn't even recognize my own brother once in a convenience store.)

But voices .... I never forget them.
And Paul Harvey had one of the best ones ever. Just thinking about him, I can hear him just as clear as a bell.
For those of you who do not know Paul Harvey - YouTube him. You can thank me later.

I loved listening to his "rest of the story" shows. He had the most interesting subjects, with an unexpected twist. You never knew what the punchline was until he told you!

 

[JenniferS]

Maybe just cook for yourself and your hubby from now on. Just make romantic dinners for two. Do you have candles? Candles are pretty on the dinner table, and I think your hubby and you might like that. The others don't seem to want to eat dinner at a regular dinnertime.

Or maybe another idea: how about making romantic dinners for two, most nights of the week, and then perhaps suggest that everyone can vote for one or two "family" nights, when everyone wants to be home and have dinner together. I'm guessing it's probably harder to coordinate schedules as your sons get older, but I think they still might enjoy a few nights, with everyone enjoying dinner together. Just me with my rambling thoughts here . . .

Now you know why Hubby and I go out so often.

The three boys all eat different things, at different times.
Son #1 does not eat fruit or vegetables of any kind. Or gravy.
Son #2 is not fussy and will eat just about anything, but only once a day; IF his appetite kicks in.
After 6 months of living here, I'm still not sure what Adopted Son will and won't eat. Onions are his tomatoes - that I know.

I just make sure the fridge, freezer, and pantry are fully stocked and let them fend for themselves more often than not.

I find it's easier to just clean up after them (pigs, they are) than to prepare four or five different meals at four or five different times every day. At 18, 19, and 20, they're old enough to ensure that they don't go hungry.

The only one who looks like he's starving is Son #2 (back down to 150 lbs @ 6' 4"). I keep pretein powder and smothee fixins on hand at all times, so at least he'll drink some calories, even if he won't eat them.

 

[Andrew C]

Tacos sound so good right now. I'm going on my 6th meal this week of a spaghetti casserole.

I had torchy's tacos today for lunch! Green chili pork to be exact.

 

[Andrew C]

Front of invitation for my daughters second birthday next month...

 

[Gabe1]

The green machine is delicious. They don't really taste healthy.

My DD has a Vitamix. Kale is generally her juice or smoothie (dairy free) base and then she adds any combo of blue berries, strawberries, fresh Orange Juice, mango, bananas and then some ice.

 

[MinnieM123]

Front of invitation for my daughters second birthday next month...

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That's very sweet for your 2-year=old daughter's invitation. There are some instances where the Frozen characters are very appropriate, and this is one of those times.

 

[Andrew C]

That's very sweet for your 2-year=old daughter's invitation. There are some instances where the Frozen characters are very appropriate, and this is one of those times.

Are you saying when I turn 40 a number of years down the road, it will not be appropriate for my birthday invitation?

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I don't know this spaghetti casserole of which you speak; but boy oh boy, I'll trade you fresh tacos for some leftover fried spaghetti.

It is basically spaghetti put in is a dish (covered with cheese) and baked. Kind of like a lasagna I guess. I've never had fried spaghetti.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I had torchy's tacos today for lunch! Green chili pork to be exact.

That does it....tomorrow when I'm at Epcot I'm eating tacos! Or maybe cheese empanadas. Or both.