Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 > > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > Well to relieve my stress, I make dolls, pictures and siggys on paint shop pro. It's totally addictive..LOL.. I'm now probably in more siggy groups on MSN that autism ones ;o Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Debbie I am so sorry. I wish I lived closer, so we could go out for coffee. I send the older oys to the basement to watch TV, and put in a movie for Zach and try to read, or I take them in the back to the swingset, and read while they play. They interupt alot, but it's the best I get. Anyway you can find a sitter for a few hours and slip into a room to paint or read, or go out shopping? Hugs to you, Libby > Well I just got a call from the local library ... I had signed up for an > all day watercolor workshop this Saturday ... it's cancelled due to lack > of interest. Apparently only I and 2 other people were > interested and that didn't meet the minimum requirement. > > Rick (DH) was calling in sick on Saturday due to a scheduling snafu ... > so of course, now he's going to work instead. I was SOOOO looking > forward to a whole day of relaxing painting with no where to be but > there ... 9am to 4pm. It sounded heavenly. Instead, I'll be spending > my day just like I spend any other ... looking after kids. I'm almost > near tears over the disappointment. > > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > > Debbie with twins, who is totally bumming over the thought of this > weekend now. > - Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo > - (NT) 2.5yo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 I abuse little electronic people that I have created in the Sims. Hee hee. I also work on my book stuff. I look forward these days to the days that I have events and get to go sell books. I get away from the kids, I make some money and usually I get free books (huge motivater for me. LOL!) Georga Visit my new web page at www.ubahbookshelf.com This tag line space for rent. Totally bumming > Well I just got a call from the local library ... I had signed up for an > all day watercolor workshop this Saturday ... it's cancelled due to lack > of interest. Apparently only I and 2 other people were > interested and that didn't meet the minimum requirement. > > Rick (DH) was calling in sick on Saturday due to a scheduling snafu ... > so of course, now he's going to work instead. I was SOOOO looking > forward to a whole day of relaxing painting with no where to be but > there ... 9am to 4pm. It sounded heavenly. Instead, I'll be spending > my day just like I spend any other ... looking after kids. I'm almost > near tears over the disappointment. > > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > > Debbie with twins, who is totally bumming over the thought of this > weekend now. > - Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo > - (NT) 2.5yo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. After everyone is in bed, I paint my wood pieces, I play playstation (very rewarding when it's an ongoing rpg), I watch rented videos. If it's and me with Marc at work, I take to Mc's playplace and read the newspaper while he climbs. I take him to the library and let him loose in the kids' room while I look for books right outside it. I make LIBERAL use of my flat-rate long distance plan, and phone people who make me laugh while I totally ignore . When was the twins' age, I used to take a bath with him. It destressed both of us. Would the three of you fit in the tub? If not, stick them in the tub and sit just outside the open door and read a book. I always do my hair and put on makeup. this makes a huge difference. Jacquie -who relishes the time of day when everyone else is sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. After everyone is in bed, I paint my wood pieces, I play playstation (very rewarding when it's an ongoing rpg), I watch rented videos. If it's and me with Marc at work, I take to Mc's playplace and read the newspaper while he climbs. I take him to the library and let him loose in the kids' room while I look for books right outside it. I make LIBERAL use of my flat-rate long distance plan, and phone people who make me laugh while I totally ignore . When was the twins' age, I used to take a bath with him. It destressed both of us. Would the three of you fit in the tub? If not, stick them in the tub and sit just outside the open door and read a book. I always do my hair and put on makeup. this makes a huge difference. Jacquie -who relishes the time of day when everyone else is sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Debbie, what you do can be almost anything if it is something that you enjoy. It can be at home, at a friends, or out in the community. Right now for me, it is limited to an hour or two of running away by myself with at home with the kids. I might go see a movie (a grownup one at the movie theatre!), I might go have coffee and desert with a friend, I might go sit in the church, I might go read in the library (where there are no children to climb on me). In the past I have been able to sew, dabble in online resale (I resale kids stuff on the side but you do need the time), work on landscaping my yard (I love doing this, but again, you need time), choosing wallpaper themes and paint for a room and getting it done, and reading really thick novels just for fun. I've crocheted blankets, worked on embroidery panels, created recipies, made patterns for stained glass windows, or made a game out of Friday yardsaling. I've read books by keeping them in the car and reading them while waiting to pick up kids and during apointments. I don't have any regular time that I can depend on for solitude but I will quickly take advantage if the opportunity presents itself, lol. I do ask to take the kids for a few hours some evenings or half a saturday, and every once in a blue moon I might get away for a whole day with a girlfriend to go to Eugene. Mostly I don't plan too many things as it is too difficult and unpredicatable around here. It may be that way for you too. Maybe there are some things that you can do that you enjoy during stollen moments. Even catching a movie in the theatre can be a real treat. ((hugs)) Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 So sorry your plans got cancelled :-( I would be very upset too. Why not try painting on your own when the kids are napping? I either play mindless games on the computer or do word games to make my mind work. If I have something that needs redone, I actually find painting a room theraputic, but that includes creating designs on the walls, etc.. Jaquie had a good list, although she has yet to call me on her flat rate plan! ;-) Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 So sorry your plans got cancelled :-( I would be very upset too. Why not try painting on your own when the kids are napping? I either play mindless games on the computer or do word games to make my mind work. If I have something that needs redone, I actually find painting a room theraputic, but that includes creating designs on the walls, etc.. Jaquie had a good list, although she has yet to call me on her flat rate plan! ;-) Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Why doesn't he give you the day off anyway? Go somewhere -- have lunch, shop (window shop even) or spend a day at the library anyway. I could get lost in the library myself. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Read books and email, write, play games. Writing is probably my biggest stress reliever. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Aw Debbie - I'm sorry :-( Do you have a 's or craft store of some sort? What about a Home Debot or other warehouse type store? They always have some sort of art type classes.... Just a thought. {{{Debbie}}} Penny Totally bumming Well I just got a call from the local library ... I had signed up for an all day watercolor workshop this Saturday ... it's cancelled due to lack of interest. Apparently only I and 2 other people were interested and that didn't meet the minimum requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? Penny Re: Totally bumming > > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > Well to relieve my stress, I make dolls, pictures and siggys on paint shop pro. It's totally addictive..LOL.. I'm now probably in more siggy groups on MSN that autism ones ;o Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? Penny Re: Totally bumming > > So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I > can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily > to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > Well to relieve my stress, I make dolls, pictures and siggys on paint shop pro. It's totally addictive..LOL.. I'm now probably in more siggy groups on MSN that autism ones ;o Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 I do small things....like going to the health club for two hours (work out then sit in the sauna...hmmmmmmm) or go tanning or get my nails done. I can steal a couple of hours here and there easier than I can a whole day. I hope you get some time off soon. Tamara mom to Ebony, 5 years old, asd, adhd, bipolar and , 2, polish (lol) wife to Terry > >Reply-To: parenting_autism >To: " Parenting_Autism " parenting_autism > >Subject: Totally bumming >Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:24:27 -0400 > >Well I just got a call from the local library ... I had signed up for an >all day watercolor workshop this Saturday ... it's cancelled due to lack >of interest. Apparently only I and 2 other people were >interested and that didn't meet the minimum requirement. > >Rick (DH) was calling in sick on Saturday due to a scheduling snafu ... >so of course, now he's going to work instead. I was SOOOO looking >forward to a whole day of relaxing painting with no where to be but >there ... 9am to 4pm. It sounded heavenly. Instead, I'll be spending >my day just like I spend any other ... looking after kids. I'm almost >near tears over the disappointment. > >So ... what does everyone do here to relieve stress? I need something I >can do around children's schedules so I'm not looking forward so heavily >to things like workshops that can be cancelled at a moment's notice. > >Debbie with twins, who is totally bumming over the thought of this >weekend now. > - Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo > - (NT) 2.5yo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 > OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? > > Penny > A siggy is a signature graphic that you make, it could be framed, or have a nice background with your signature in the foreground. A lot of msn groups use them, and i'm totally addicted to making them...LOL Ali mum to Lyndey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) ps..I'll try and upload some to my folder for you to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 > OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? > > Penny > A siggy is a signature graphic that you make, it could be framed, or have a nice background with your signature in the foreground. A lot of msn groups use them, and i'm totally addicted to making them...LOL Ali mum to Lyndey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) ps..I'll try and upload some to my folder for you to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hi Ali, Are you part of the BBB MSN autism group? They have some awesome sigs there. Warm Regards & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine Re: Totally bumming > OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? > > Penny > A siggy is a signature graphic that you make, it could be framed, or have a nice background with your signature in the foreground. A lot of msn groups use them, and i'm totally addicted to making them...LOL Ali mum to Lyndey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) ps..I'll try and upload some to my folder for you to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hi Ali, Are you part of the BBB MSN autism group? They have some awesome sigs there. Warm Regards & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine Re: Totally bumming > OK..I'll ask...what's a " siggy " ? > > Penny > A siggy is a signature graphic that you make, it could be framed, or have a nice background with your signature in the foreground. A lot of msn groups use them, and i'm totally addicted to making them...LOL Ali mum to Lyndey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) ps..I'll try and upload some to my folder for you to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 > Hi Ali, > > Are you part of the BBB MSN autism group? They have some awesome sigs there. > > Warm Regards > > & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine Nope , I'm not .... Need to check it out I'm a co-owner of an autism group on MSN, and I do requests for some of members, but a lot of the groups on msn are now using signatures...only thing is they fairly take up your storage :| Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Oh Sorry I remember reading there once about a lady doing their Sigs so I thought of you :-). I don't post there much because most info is for Canada (Nothing again Canada LOL) How do you find other groups on MSN? Re: Totally bumming > Hi Ali, > > Are you part of the BBB MSN autism group? They have some awesome sigs there. > > Warm Regards > > & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine Nope , I'm not .... Need to check it out I'm a co-owner of an autism group on MSN, and I do requests for some of members, but a lot of the groups on msn are now using signatures...only thing is they fairly take up your storage :| Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Oh Sorry I remember reading there once about a lady doing their Sigs so I thought of you :-). I don't post there much because most info is for Canada (Nothing again Canada LOL) How do you find other groups on MSN? Re: Totally bumming > Hi Ali, > > Are you part of the BBB MSN autism group? They have some awesome sigs there. > > Warm Regards > > & ASD 11/25/00 in Maine Nope , I'm not .... Need to check it out I'm a co-owner of an autism group on MSN, and I do requests for some of members, but a lot of the groups on msn are now using signatures...only thing is they fairly take up your storage :| Ali mum to Lyndsey,7, (NT) and Andy,5, (ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 > Oh Sorry I remember reading there once about a lady doing their >Sigs so I thought of you :-). I don't post there much because most >info is for Canada (Nothing again Canada LOL) How do you find other >groups on MSN? > Hi to find other groups on MSN, you can go to Groups Home, and look for a category, or you can use the search box. http://groups.msn.com/ I found that site you mentioned, seems a nice site, but I'm in the UK, so I didn't join..LOL Ali, mum to Lyndsey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 > Oh Sorry I remember reading there once about a lady doing their >Sigs so I thought of you :-). I don't post there much because most >info is for Canada (Nothing again Canada LOL) How do you find other >groups on MSN? > Hi to find other groups on MSN, you can go to Groups Home, and look for a category, or you can use the search box. http://groups.msn.com/ I found that site you mentioned, seems a nice site, but I'm in the UK, so I didn't join..LOL Ali, mum to Lyndsey,7,(NT) and Andy,5,(ASD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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