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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Magnificent Monday

chef · Guru

Do you have a lot of orange stuff on hand? You could make a jack o' lantern out of it. Cheese circles, orange bell peppers, etc. The eyes and mouth could be a dip of some sort.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

No. I have a can of mixed berry pie filling. I was thinking of dumping it in a pie pan and doing like a streusel crumb topping. Not sure how that would work. I want to do a casserole but can't find one to my liking.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Make biscuit dough, and instead of making traditional biscuits, make little cups out of the dough, put the pie filling in, and put a streusel topping on that.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

order something at a bakery and put it in one of your own baking dishes!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
order something at a bakery and put it in one of your own baking dishes!

I like the way you think.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Gleny bean finally had her twins, both boys, but one is red and the other is black!

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

And does anyone at all know why my avatar keeps uploading sideways? ??

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Good morning.

I think it is raining. Or maybe it has been.

Hope you feel better NJN.
Cute cows Dona.

Have a good day everyone.

FNW · Guru

Feel better NJN. Do you have a box of cake mix? Pour it over the fruit filling, drizzle with butter, and bake.

#2 has a cold now. And he's off his asthma meds so we'll see how this pans out.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
And does anyone at all know why my avatar keeps uploading sideways? ??

My only thought is the sizing of the picture won't fit the avatar space the right way. You could try resizing the photo and uploading it again.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'm off today. Annual eye exam at 2:30.

flan

ladyloonatic · Regular

The streusel thing sounds good NJN. Brown sugar and oatmeal make a pretty good crumble. Using cake mix as a crumble works good too, I've used a yellow cake.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Someone gave me their cold. evileye

One of my sisters reminded me that I have to make a Christmas placemat for mom. I have been searching the web for ideas. I think I found one I like.

I am so far behind on my quilting projects.

This sinus headache is going to do me in today..

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Oh, Czech, I hope you feel better!

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Sinus headaches are awful.

Sometimes a warm compress helps.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
No. I have a can of mixed berry pie filling. I was thinking of dumping it in a pie pan and doing like a streusel crumb topping. Not sure how that would work. I want to do a casserole but can't find one to my liking.

Instead of making a pie with you fruit, make fruit bars. I know the recipe says blue berry, but I often use mixed berry.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/blueberry-bars

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Morning everyone. They are doing road repairs near my office this week. I sat in traffic for what seemed like forever. Really it was only about 10 minutes but I could see my office & just couldn't get there. Very frustrating. I know most people battle traffic every day & I'm just being whiny.

Lindley · Guru

Hope you feel better soon czech, sinus headaches are horrible.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Thanks all. I appreciate all the help. I might actually use the recipe DE posted. I also might nose around my favorite sites to see what else is there.

FNW · Guru

Well apparently sending #2 to school wasn't just a hot idea. School called for me to come get him. So......

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'm sorry FNW. I remember those days well. Still have them sometimes with SS.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

The scrubs I wear are never cut from the same pattern. Today I'm wear pants that are too tight. Tomorrow I will probably be swimming in them.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW, I remember those days.

Any little thing got a phone call to come pick a kid up.

It got bad, I got a letter from the truant office saying they were missing too much school.

I asked them what was I supposed to do when the school called so much?

And then all three had tonsils out in the next two years.

I spent so much time trying to straighten out everything.

Elementary school.

jlbear71 · Guru

Howdy Folks! It is a gorgeous fall day.

And I am staying indoors with a light migraine. Finally got out of bed around 1:00 since I don't want to sleep all day and then not sleep tonight. Still feel like I should be doing some chores or schoolwork but just do not want to get motivated.

czech, feel better
FNW, hope DS2 feels better
Lexxy, road construction sucks
flan, hope your eyes are good
dona, adorable calves
njn, I am sure that whatever you make will be good

chef · Guru

5 things off the to do with one phone call! Wahoo!

DH is loading the dishwasher and getting some unwanted help from DS. Ever seen a grown man throw a tantrum? Yep. That's DH. It's amazing. HE wanted a baby. HE wanted the experience of raising a kid from birth. HE wanted to do all the baby things. And, HE is the one who throws a tantrum because DS tries to help his Daddy.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

My eye exam was fine, thanks. I met a friend at her new house (they are moving from a 2-story to a 1-story).

Doing laundry now...

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I decided to make the berry cobbler from the recipe I had originally found. And a noodle dish. Nothing fancy.

We had SS's Halloween costume. He wanted to be a soldier but now he's changed his mind and wants to be Batman. I don't think we're going to find a Batman in his size this close to Halloween.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I decided to make the berry cobbler from the recipe I had originally found. And a noodle dish. Nothing fancy.

We had SS's Halloween costume. He wanted to be a soldier but now he's changed his mind and wants to be Batman. I don't think we're going to find a Batman in his size this close to Halloween.

If you can find a mask and cape, the rest can be incredibly easy.

Batman shirt, black pants. The toy department usually has the utility belts.

If not you can make one.

And the shirt can be worn anytime.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I could find him a shirt. It's really hard to find him pants. You can find the waist size but last time I found a pair that fit his waist I had to take 18 inches off the leg.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Sweat pants or pajamas would work.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Look what my baby girl got me!

chef · Guru

Petty, definition: When your FIL disapproves of the costume you picked for your kid because it came from the 99cents store and says he'll find your kid another costume.

FIL asked us about coming over on Halloween so DH mentioned the costume we have for DS (because it's easier than showing up with it and dealing with FIL having a tantrum if he doesn't like it) and asked if we should bring it or does he want to find his own costume. The only reason FIL wants to get his own costume is because the one we got came from the 99cents store. Petty. And, I can't be bothered to care. I only care about DS getting to trick or treat. If FIL wants to cough up money for a costume, he can do so. More power to him. Shoot, he can be the Halloween costume buyer for all of DS' trick or treat years for all I care. I got my laugh for the night. A grown man having a hissy fit over the price of his grandson's costume. Not the costume itself. The price. Petty.

What we picked: A warrior king costume. Crown, body armor, arm guard, shield, and mace. DS saw it and loved it, especially the mace. It also fits in with the medieval theme for his birthday.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

That reminds me SO much of MIL1.

She would sometimes offer to buy something for DS1, but if I politely suggested an alternative, he got nothing.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

chef wrote:
Petty, definition: When your FIL disapproves of the costume you picked for your kid because it came from the 99cents store and says he'll find your kid another costume.

FIL asked us about coming over on Halloween so DH mentioned the costume we have for DS (because it's easier than showing up with it and dealing with FIL having a tantrum if he doesn't like it) and asked if we should bring it or does he want to find his own costume. The only reason FIL wants to get his own costume is because the one we got came from the 99cents store. Petty. And, I can't be bothered to care. I only care about DS getting to trick or treat. If FIL wants to cough up money for a costume, he can do so. More power to him. Shoot, he can be the Halloween costume buyer for all of DS' trick or treat years for all I care. I got my laugh for the night. A grown man having a hissy fit over the price of his grandson's costume. Not the costume itself. The price. Petty.

What we picked: A warrior king costume. Crown, body armor, arm guard, shield, and mace. DS saw it and loved it, especially the mace. It also fits in with the medieval theme for his birthday.

If DS, DH and you are happy with the costume you bought, tell FIL to shove it.

Your choice on how to word it.

I'm telling you, if you don't make some boundaries now, your FIL will do this more and more often.

ed11563 · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
chef wrote:
Petty, definition: When your FIL disapproves of the costume you picked for your kid because it came from the 99cents store and says he'll find your kid another costume.

FIL asked us about coming over on Halloween so DH mentioned the costume we have for DS (because it's easier than showing up with it and dealing with FIL having a tantrum if he doesn't like it) and asked if we should bring it or does he want to find his own costume. The only reason FIL wants to get his own costume is because the one we got came from the 99cents store. Petty. And, I can't be bothered to care. I only care about DS getting to trick or treat. If FIL wants to cough up money for a costume, he can do so. More power to him. Shoot, he can be the Halloween costume buyer for all of DS' trick or treat years for all I care. I got my laugh for the night. A grown man having a hissy fit over the price of his grandson's costume. Not the costume itself. The price. Petty.

What we picked: A warrior king costume. Crown, body armor, arm guard, shield, and mace. DS saw it and loved it, especially the mace. It also fits in with the medieval theme for his birthday.
If DS, DH and you are happy with the costume you bought, tell FIL to shove it.
Your choice on how to word it.
I'm telling you, if you don't make some boundaries now, your FIL will do this more and more often.

"Dad, you don't get to make that decision, his parents do. Can't you find something more appropriate to have a tantrum over?"

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
That reminds me SO much of MIL1.

She would sometimes offer to buy something for DS1, but if I politely suggested an alternative, he got nothing.

flan

My SM was like that.

chef · Guru

flan327 wrote:
That reminds me SO much of MIL1.

She would sometimes offer to buy something for DS1, but if I politely suggested an alternative, he got nothing.

flan

Pretty much but FIL won't get him nothing. He likes to play the one upping game. The costume we got isn't good enough so he will be patting himself on the back because his is better. I think it's incredibly childish on his part and can't help but laugh at him. See, he thinks he's somehow exerting his rule over us on this issue. He isn't. The goal of Halloween is for DS to have fun trick-or-treating. In FIL's mind, he gets it his way and he wins. In reality, we win because what we want (DS having fun t-or-t) is going to happen. FIL also undoubtedly thinks that he has subverted DS wearing his warrior king costume. He hasn't because DS will wear it for the fall festival at our Church.

chef · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
chef wrote:
Petty, definition: When your FIL disapproves of the costume you picked for your kid because it came from the 99cents store and says he'll find your kid another costume.

FIL asked us about coming over on Halloween so DH mentioned the costume we have for DS (because it's easier than showing up with it and dealing with FIL having a tantrum if he doesn't like it) and asked if we should bring it or does he want to find his own costume. The only reason FIL wants to get his own costume is because the one we got came from the 99cents store. Petty. And, I can't be bothered to care. I only care about DS getting to trick or treat. If FIL wants to cough up money for a costume, he can do so. More power to him. Shoot, he can be the Halloween costume buyer for all of DS' trick or treat years for all I care. I got my laugh for the night. A grown man having a hissy fit over the price of his grandson's costume. Not the costume itself. The price. Petty.

What we picked: A warrior king costume. Crown, body armor, arm guard, shield, and mace. DS saw it and loved it, especially the mace. It also fits in with the medieval theme for his birthday.
If DS, DH and you are happy with the costume you bought, tell FIL to shove it.
Your choice on how to word it.
I'm telling you, if you don't make some boundaries now, your FIL will do this more and more often.

Oh, I've told FIL to shove it many a time. I'm one of the few who will stand up to him and stand firm. DH also stands up to him now.

If it's something DH and I care about, we will stand firm. This isn't a hill we wish to die on. We have set boundaries on the stuff we care about. Doesn't mean FIL won't challenge them (and he frequently does). But, some things aren't worth it. This is one of them. When DS is old enough to have firm opinions on what he wants to be for Halloween, we will support him in standing up against FIL should this same situation happen in the future.

See, I have an Aunt who pulls the same crap FIL does. I have years of experience dealing with this personality type. FIL has a burning desire to win, to be right, to lord his wants over you. As with my Aunt, I know how to let FIL think he's won while still getting what I want. FIL used to bother me. Then I realized he's the male version of my Aunt. Take the Halloween costume. I know FIL well enough to know that our costume wasn't going to be good enough, we'd get there, and FIL would insist on running out to buy one before "allowing" DS to go t-or-t. So I put the ball in FIL's court - use our costume or buy your own. Now, an adult would've simply chosen the latter for whatever reason without the tantrum. FIL, like my Aunt, must have the tantrum. Now, we'll still have to deal with him criticizing the warrior king costume but he won't get to cut in to DS' t-or-t time with a last minute run to the store to rectify our oh so horrible (in his eyes) sin of not spending $$$ on a costume. It's a matter of staying a step or a few ahead of FIL and I'm adept at that. Doesn't mean I won't occasionally share one of FIL's tantrums on the board though because I know some here can relate to an overbearing and childish relative.

chef · Guru

ed11563 wrote:

"Dad, you don't get to make that decision, his parents do. Can't you find something more appropriate to have a tantrum over?"

LOL! Pretty much!

At least, he's stopped cutting DS' food into itty bitty almost-to-dust pieces. I guess DS finally has enough teeth to be allowed to bite off a piece of food.