Freebie: Mobile Expressions

My facebook feed is really rather impressive with the number of sites I have found that list contests, freebies, giveaways and it just occurred to me that I can follow them all here clearing that massive list of posts I seldom read. However I did find this this morning: I am trying to figure out if the Velocity tablet can handle the software. Who doesn't want a free $15.00? I have made great pocket money with surveys and ebay. Love them both.

Playdough

This was today's project for my 3 and 4. It is my favorite cooked playdough recipe and a favorite of all 10 kids. 2 c flour 1c salt 1 tsp cream of tartar 2 C water 2 TB oil. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. It will pull away from the bottom first and unless you are diligent, it can burn. STIR. It is a workout. My kids like it warm. pour out of pan onto floured surface: This is how it worked out with L and B.

Ongoing conversation with myself

I am finding that I talk myself through everything. I am not sure if I am giving myself approval for my choices or I am off my rocker. It is things like--I'll hang these jackets up, throw those into the sock pile and these belong to the boys. Fold the sheets and the towels can wait. This while I am folding laundry. No one else is in the room but I am speaking out loud. I do it while I cook too. But, I am finding I am four notebooks with everything that is going n. Nothing is truly organized in one place. It is my problem with misplacing stuff but that shall improve since I am trying to be more aware of my surroundings. People have the ability to take advantage of me and I am not tolerating anymore. I am stronger with each encounter standing up for me. It is slow going though. Teenagers are far more devious than I ever imagined. I am appalled at what they are capable of. Including my own... I had a msg from J today and it caused a bit of a stir. I am feeling anxious although the conversation was polite. I am staring at the screen wan have no idea what to feel exactly. The blog wasn't for him. The google connect was because of C's video. I wanted it readily available for whatever reason. My therapist came today and I was manic. I have incorporated so many suggestions that I may overwhelm myself. Family Therapy is in the works but I still need to make appts with the pedi. Everything turns into a list. I think I will end now and read? No I need to empty my head. So much going on and so many changes--maybe I am moving too fast. I took my me time, lit that damn candle and burned Holly's photo in the process, schedule more and remove items of distraction (that was my idea after hearing repeatedly), take away their comfortable lifestyle. Again: work in progress

Over haul

Not the TV show folks. Watching the child that dropped out of all but one FLVS course work across from me. This learning curve is huge. After taking all their belongings way, they have no internet access for fun. Homework and chores happen no matter how much I have to repeat myself. I need to work on the yelling and am researching as usual. I and dishes are having an issue and the sink is full of soaking dishes she is expected to wash them before sleep. Changing her sleeping schedule is on the long, long, long list of things that need improvement. G is dealing with her mental issues and I am looking toward 90 plus days residential. Another long research project for me that only I see the results of my relentless work. Tomorrow: L speech, me Dr. Saturday will be wonderful to get out of the house and tire the kids. We are planning here I am embarrassed to say I am not sure what child this is LOL This is what they have been allowed to do. No long internet time, no video games. It is this and the pool.

Lap books

I have just discovered the wonder and enjoymebnt of Lapbooks after hearing about them for years: Here is the site that has inspired me to start E is loving putting this project together and it is really making organelles come alive.

Tofu and beans with rice (0r rice with beans)

Okay this was an easy dinner: Tofu cubed with salt, pepper and veggie mix spice and Adobe-- sautee in olive oil. I change my spices whenever I make this. Rice as directed add beans that have soaked over night or use canned beans. Any will do. Season to taste

http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Simple-Steps-How-To-Deal-With-A-Defiant-Teen&id=1148124 Learning Learning want to close my eyes and resume tomorrow but I need this so I can deal with the mouths and straight out defiance.