The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[Jestgar]

Following PT's example. The up side of not being a cleaning fanatic is that it's easy to pull out an impressively dusty looking bottle of "aged" wine.

[celiac-mommy]

Ok, here's how the conversation went:

Me: hey, I was wondering how many laundry baskets you'd like.

Him: 3 would be good... Hey maddie, don't forget to take your laundry upstairs when you see it in the sofa and please remind me if I forget mine

Me: well, that's not going to be a problem bc you're going to be doing your own laundry

Him: gives me a bewildered look

After the kids go to bed...

Me: since you want to be responsible for your stuff only, I'm letting you take care of your laundry and you get the master bath all to yourself! This is great! I'll have less laundry and 1 less bath to clean!

Him: (says seriously) What are you going to do with that extra time now??

I tried sooooooo hard not to laugh!!!

God forbid I have free....time..... Gasp!!!

[Loey]

It upsets me so much because I do sooooooo much and he notices NOTHING. Then gets on my case about not doing anything. It chaps me, makes me soooooo angry that he thinks if he picks up his crap only that it's enough. If Maddie has too much homework (which I think should come first...), and doesn't get the dishes done, then he refuses to do it bc it's 'her' job now. If he had spent the 30 minutes on Monday night getting the dishes done while I was literally laying facedown on the floor, instead of spending 3 hours surfing the net, THEN I wouldn't have had to do it last night and could have finished putting up the Halloween decorations or getting thru my pile of mail, etc... The irrational yelling came first and then when I get super mad, I cry. Then my feelings were just plain hurt when he said if I spent less time going out and having fun and more time on the housework, then we wouldn't have all these piles of 'crap' everywhere. I might go out after work 1 night a month with the same girlfiend, we have dinner at Cheesecake Factory and then spend an hour walking through Nordstroms--that's my fun, my big night out.

Should I keep a daily log of every frickin thing I do just to justify myself?? My days off comprise of:

Get up by 630

Prying the kids out of bed

Hot breakfast

Getting them to quit lollygaggin and get ready for school

Make lunches

Throw in a load of clothes

Do the breakfast dishes

Pull out any proteins from the freezer needed for dinner

Take the kids to school

Go to yoga

Shower

Groceries (on Mondays)

Throw in another load of laundry

Dust (mondays)

Vaccuum

Mop (mondays)

Clean bathrooms and showers (there are 4) (thursdays)

Prep dinner

Make snacks for after school

Go to school, check with PTA pres for anything I need to do

Pick up kids

Swimming (thursdays)

Gymnastics (Mondays/thursdays)

Come home, get dinner in the oven

Make lunches for next day while helping Maddie with homework

(Jesse is out running during this time)

Have dinner

Everyone retreats to a different part of the house

Clean the kitchen

Get baths done

Read/cuddle with Max

Get kids to bed

Fold the 2 loads of clothes from the morning

Put clothes away

Maybe catch 1 TV show on the DVR

Go to bed by 10

man, I'm lazy

Man,he's blessed and God damned lucky to have you!!!!

Love,

Loey

[Loey]

I found out last night that essentially, I'm a bad housewife who doesn't get anything done and I have too much fun doing things that I want to do....

I'm getting really sick of this sh!t

Correct me if I'm wrong you're responsible for keeping you daughter gluten-free. Have been taking care of the house for years. Work out a way to share the chores (you each might prefer one to another) and make sure you each get time with your friends. I also want to know why laundry multiplies?! Quick secret to getting shirts to looked ironed iron them for 10-15 minutes with softener and hang. Then spray with wrinkle release of needed.

The most important thing I have to say here is you do NOT deserved to be treated like this.Remember how much we all love you are are always going to be!

(((hugs)))

Loey

P.S. Clark's new nickname for me is "Scarface"

[celiac-mommy]

P.S. Clark's new nickname for me is "Scarface"

why?!

And thank you

[mushroom]

Have been gone all day.... and missed the whole conversation... and now everyone is either in bed or going to bed when I want to talk Shall just have to converse with self. Self says yes, it is definitely time for Jesse chores (by the way, does he do outside chores to compensate at all??) Housework should be shared - I have done more than my share for a long time, now I am doing less than my share but I'll catch up soon. There's no such thing as "woman's work" And Rayshelle, just WHAT ARE you going to do with all that extra time Curl up with a good book whilst painting your toenails?

Sometimes I really miss out not being on facebook What's up with our Patteigh that she needs someone to lean on? Is that why I have been walking with a bit of a tilt lately?

{{{{HUGS}}}}} all round to them what needs them - Rayshelle, Patteigh, Loey :wub:

[nikki-uk]

I miss it here....things here are ok for the moment. I'm not as strong as I thought I was.

...beg to differ PadTs xx

Have been gone all day.... and missed the whole conversation... and now everyone is either in bed or going to bed when I want to talk

Welcome to my world Shroomie

Well now, I have quite enjoyed the group therapy sesh. Love reading peeps different perspectives on it.

Lots of idea and wise words for Raech!

Got now't much to add 'cos me brain's turned to liquid mostly but I have felt like Rachelle has (mainly when the kids were younger, juggling a hundred things & hubby was being a bit of a selfish pig!)

Sometimes it isn't even about the physical chores - I don't think men can ever understand the amount of emotional chores we carry too.

All the worries that go with being a Mum, GADS you're worn out before you've lifted a finger

They just don't operate like us *shrugs shoulders* (but they have their uses ....sorry Poeter!!)

On a lighter note, the MUST have latest ringtones (even one for Loey here )

[kareng]

Love the ringtones. Shall put the "mom" one on my boys phones!

[Jestgar]

Him: (says seriously) What are you going to do with that extra time now??

:lol:

surf the internet for three hours

watch dumb sports

learn my kids' names

y'know......guy stuff

[Darn210]

Sometimes it isn't even about the physical chores - I don't think men can ever understand the amount of emotional chores we carry too.

All the worries that go with being a Mum, GADS you're worn out before you've lifted a finger

In the words of my good phrend PatTea . . . True Dat.

:lol:

surf the internet for three hours

watch dumb sports

learn my kids' names

y'know......guy stuff

Anybody else visualizing Al Bundy (Married with Children) with his hand stuck in his pants watching TV?

[kareng]

Him: (says seriously) What are you going to do with that extra time now??

Take on a 4th paying job?

Go out to play with your friends?

Go shoe shopping?

Make more yucky vegan dinners? (this is his real worry! )

Have an affair?

Go bowling?

Sit on the couch, eating bon bons & watching daytime TV?

Come on C.com & gab?

I really need to get off of here and go get Jess's recipe for ham & bean soup in the crockpot.

[elye]

I really need to get off of here and go get Jess's recipe for ham & bean soup in the crockpot.

I need a dinner idea, too.. . . ....a meal with eggs, cheddar, milk, that will pass for a "dinner" experience.....got all these things in the fridge and no big hunk of meat defrosting, so I'm going with those ingredients......too lazy to google, and youse guys are most creative...... . ..suggestions?

[kareng]

I quiche or frittata? You got any potatoes or frozen hash browns? They make a good quiche crust. Bacon or ham or spinach to add?

This is flexible. I didn't use ham but used the sausage. I did extra red peppers to make up for the missing ham. they could be more eggy. I think you could add another egg or maybe two.

Hand Held Hashbrown Casseroles

Submitted By: Bob Evans® Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes Servings: 24

"Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, these casseroles are filled with Bob Evans® Original Sausage and Hash Brown Potatoes."

Ingredients:

1 pound Bob Evans® Original Sausage

– cooked and crumbled

1 (20 ounce) package Bob Evans®

Hash Brown Potatoes

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 cup cubed ham

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup diced bell peppers

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a twelve cup muffin tin. In a bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 27-30 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Or a French toast sandwich? Put the cheese between 2 pieces of bread, dip in the egg/milk mixture & fry up.

[elye]

Thanks, Kerrighnne......I've got hashbrowns, and was thinking of pressing those into a pan and baking them until they are like a crust, and then making a mixture of eggs, lotsa cheddar, onion, tomato and piling it on top and baking some more... . . ....be kinda like an egg/cheese pizza....

Yep...thinks that's where I'm going....

[psawyer]

Anybody else visualizing Al Bundy (Married with Children) with his hand stuck in his pants watching TV?

Now there was a dysfunctional phamily. But there is nothing in common between Peg Bundy and our beloved Rachelle.

[kareng]

Thanks, Kerrighnne......I've got hashbrowns, and was thinking of pressing those into a pan and baking them until they are like a crust, and then making a mixture of eggs, lotsa cheddar, onion, tomato and piling it on top and baking some more... . . ....be kinda like an egg/cheese pizza....

Yep...thinks that's where I'm going....

I have done that, too! Just thaw them & get the water out. That's how I make quiche crust.

[jerseyangel]

I need a dinner idea, too.. . . ....a meal with eggs, cheddar, milk, that will pass for a "dinner" experience.....got all these things in the fridge and no big hunk of meat defrosting, so I'm going with those ingredients......too lazy to google, and youse guys are most creative...... . ..suggestions?

We love "Zucchini Pizza"--of course you need zucchini but cauliflower also works. Shred 2-3 zucchinis, squeeze out excess water and mix with 2 eggs and a couple handfulls of grated cheese.

Spread into a 13x9 pan and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until browned. Take out of oven and top with tomato sauce (or tomatoes), and whatever else you like or have on hand. Sausage is good, pepperoni, more cheese, olives, etc. Put back in oven for 30 minutes.

You could use your hash browns in place of the zucchini--I may try that sometime.

[celiac-mommy]

Now there was a dysfunctional phamily. But there is nothing in common between Peg Bundy and our beloved Rachelle.

I love you guys!! Apparently there's sumphin in the water. My bff's hub did the same thing to her this week. So far so good today

[jerseyangel]

So far so good today

Glad to hear it!

[Loey]

I need a dinner idea, too.. . . ....a meal with eggs, cheddar, milk, that will pass for a "dinner" experience.....got all these things in the fridge and no big hunk of meat defrosting, so I'm going with those ingredients......too lazy to google, and youse guys are most creative...... . ..suggestions?

It's de finely a frittata which is Clark's specialty. The ones in Spain have chorizo and yummy bread I also miss the churros and chocolate.

Anyway Clark cooks the potatoes in the microwave and then does the omelette. He does a real great job f flipping it. I have a dear friend coming tomorrow morning from NJ (perfect timing as Clark's having a bro weekend in the Catskills. He's going to make us one Saturday morning before he leaves. Then she and I are spending the day in Mystic Ct. There's a beading store (quite expensive) that you can work at. I wish I could send you all earrings (my specialty). I'll see if it gets too pricy to mail them in an Xmas card. Also need to know if your ears are pierced because I have clip-on attachments too. Just forgive me if it's too costly.

OK, I've gotten totally off topic (had a little MJ left from what my friend gave me. Still waiting for the card and then for the compassion centers open or find a licensed caregiver.

I've blabbed too long (what else is knew?). So the frittata is easy and yummy and as everyone else has mentioned there are a lot of choices of what to put in. Potatoes are a must. I don't like onions (Clark deals with i well - even the smell makes me sick).

I will most likely be offline until Sunday afternoon when my friend leaves. I don't know what time Clark is coming back. It's all his old friends from the job he had before he was transferred. The cabin belongs to his old boss.

NEWS FLASH - just got the first bill for something not covered by my insurance. It's for $230. I can handle that but there are more coming and one is fr $6,259.20

There are a few more in the hundreds. Can't wait for medicare to start. There seems to be a lag between when I get the letter from my insurance company and when I get the bill so I'm going to think positive and pray that the bill doesn't come before January (slim chance) or that the hospital will let me wait to pay until I do have medicare (even slimmer chance). Still going to remain positive and be thankful that I have savings (not enough for the $6000 bill but I do have the retro payment coming from disability so perhaps that will come. I had hoped to keep that in savings but I'm grateful it's coming. Thanks for listening to me vent when this started out about frittatas. You are all the best and help me cope. I feel a little calmer right now.

Love,

Loey

[Loey]

We love "Zucchini Pizza"--of course you need zucchini but cauliflower also works. Shred 2-3 zucchinis, squeeze out excess water and mix with 2 eggs and a couple handfulls of grated cheese.

Spread into a 13x9 pan and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until browned. Take out of oven and top with tomato sauce (or tomatoes), and whatever else you like or have on hand. Sausage is good, pepperoni, more cheese, olives, etc. Put back in oven for 30 minutes.

You could use your hash browns in place of the zucchini--I may try that sometime.

Zucchini is also great in an omelette.

[Loey]

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!! Just spoke to the insurance company and all they needed was for me to answer questions to update my insurance. I guess I'll have to do that again when Medicare comes through. I didn't realize how stressed I was about the $6,259 bill until I found out I didn't have to pay it. That counts as today's blessing AND gratitude! You are always my blessings and my angels

Love,

Loey

P.S. thanks for listening to my rambling before. I'm currently smoking legal herbal MJ. It doesn't have THC in it - just herbs. It does relax me and smells the same - just doesn't last as long. I'm back to my hippie years. Time for my tie dyes The MJ department received my application (I sent it receipt return - not too anxious) now I just have to wait to be approved. I do take less pain killers when I've been able to get it.

[mushroom]

I didn't realize how stressed I was about the $6,259 bill until I found out I didn't have to pay it. .

I'm back to my hippie years. Time for my tie dyes T

That's great news, Loey. Nothing like some monetary relief to ease the stress load.

By the way, don't forget the long dresses, and flowers in the hair

[Jestgar]

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!!

Very happy for you. :)

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[jerseyangel]

Great news, Lough!!