We had a busy weekend, but it was pretty good. Friday evening DD2 had a soccer game. DD1 also had a school softball game in the afternoon, but it was an hour away so I didn't go. She came back and there was a fun event at school - a few teams were playing evening games so they brought in food trucks and handed out spirit wear - so she hung out to watch her friends play while we were at DD2's game up the street from school.
Saturday I went to DD1's rec softball game while DH took DD2 to her soccer game 45 mins away. We did a few things around the house and then Dh and I went out for a nice dinner together. It was good to catch up after a crazy week. Sunday DD2 had another game, then I took the kids from the game directly to a birthday party for DD2's BFF from her old school. It was a roller skating party and they had a blast!
It was a tough start to the week this morning. DD1 and I have been arguing about her clothes a lot - we disagree on what "fits". I had to ask her to change this morning, as her teeny tiny shorts that were 2 sizes too small would have gotten her dress coded and I didn't have time for that today. This evolved into a fight with DD2 over who got to sit where in the car. I hate starting the day/week like that.
Great weekend! Stayed out way too late Friday with friends. Saturday went to the picnic grounds and prepared burgoo. There's something about carrying on a tradition that your ancestors started in a place that's been around since the early 1800s. Dh grilled steak and we went to bed early
Dh is on the barbecue crew, so he had to be back at 5am Sunday. I didn't have to be back until 8 am to package and sell.
It was Dss 21st birthday yesterday. We bought him a phone and celebrated last weekend. Thankfully, some of his friends and sweet girlfriend bought some balloons and cake and presents and took him out to dinner. He was all worried that'd play a trick on him or something, even asking me if I had any of his army friends on Facebook, because he was trying to hide his birthday. Um no... I don't have Gavin from Wisconsin who I have never met as a Facebook friend. But they were actually sweet to him.
I'm so happy the weather is so good! Waiting for it to warm up a little bit more and then I'm opening all the windows to air this place out!
I spent all of Saturday working on my capstone paper and got it submitted, so that feels amazing! I spent the evening watching Grey's Anatomy and doing my nails to relax while DH was at work.
On Sunday we got a ton of chores done around the house. It's so clean and fresh in here now! I gave my WFH set up a little mini makeover with some new pictures and desk accessories. My old mousepad, wrist pad, etc. were getting pretty grungy looking so I replaced all that with a new set that's a darker color, so it won't get so gross looking so quickly.
DH is going to power wash the deck today so that we can pull all the furniture out and get it all set up. I can't wait!
We had a leisurely Saturday and then in the evening DS had a game and then we saw the professional team. DS scored a goal, but he was defending from another goal and it deflected off of him into the net maybe making it harder for the goalie to get. But who knows, it was a really great kick, so the goalie could have missed it anyway. Just over all the defenders and curved perfectly.
My friend texted to see if I wanted to get drinks, but since we already had the professional game I declined and suggested Sunday. She was tired Sunday, so we didn't get together. I had a great time at the other event, but I feel guilty that I don't have much time for friends lately. Not that she has reached out since maybe February to do something. I wanted to spend time with DH since he is traveling this week.
Sunday was a band concert. It rained, so DD's game was cancelled Sunday.
Post by supertrooper1 on Apr 29, 2024 10:47:28 GMT -5
It was a good weekend. Saturday we spent the day with my parents celebrating my mom's birthday. Sunday was a lazy day. I got some stuff cleaned up around the house I had been putting off. I suggested a trip to the mall but both Beau and DS declined, so I did a quick trip by myself. It was probably better since they would have been bored while I was bra and clothes shopping. I've started stressing about my trip next week for work, mostly about the 7 pounds I've gained in the last few months and how it makes me feel even more frumpy. I know no one will notice my weight or even care what I wear, but I don't want to stress about how I look on top of traveling and meeting so many coworkers I've never met.
I'm taking part of today off to get my hair cut and colored. I hope to fit in the gym every day this week. Wednesday DS is going to a MLB game with his highly capable group from school. I asked him if he wanted me to go only to find out his dad is the coordinator of this group and he said it would be awkward if I went too.
Ugh I just had someone call and ask for our maintenance man. Well he refused to talk to them, so they gave me the call.
I had to walk all the way down to check on something then call them back. Then they got snippy with me and were like just tell maintenance man to call me. So I give the message to maintenance guy and he was like oh sorry didn't realize who it was. Well maybe if you took your phone calls you would know who it was. It's way too early on a Monday for me to deal with people and there has already been a lot of drama for no reason this morning at work.
I'm on the road/working non-stop from today through Wednesday, so this morning I took my time getting into the office. This afternoon my coworker will drive us to LA, where I have a work dinner, then speak on a conference panel tomorrow, then fly to New Mexico late tomorrow night and do a meeting there Wednesday. Then fly home Wednesday and go straight to a concert that I got DD tickets to for Christmas (AJR). Tonight DD has a softball game, tomorrow DS2 has a baseball game, and Wednesday DS1 has a baseball game, so DH will be busy while I'm gone and I tried to get everything organized for him.
The weekend was good. 5 sporting events Friday and Saturday ended with a baseball game for DS1 at 5 pm Saturday. It was really fun to hang out with a lot of friends at the ball fields on a beautiful Saturday evening. Yesterday was a rare day with nothing we had to do. I asked the kids what they wanted to do and ended up taking them to a trampoline park, In-N-Out for lunch, and then to Barnes & Noble to use some gift cards my parents gave them for Christmas. Then we had some of their friends over to go in our pool after. I also went back to OrangeTheory yesterday morning for the first time since my surgery 8 weeks ago. That felt good and I was pleasantly sore this morning - I actually missed that!
DD has wanted her ears pierced forever. And is deathly afraid of needles. She's tried 11 different times. She had a vaccination appointment on Friday - it took almost an hour, she hid under the bed on their nasty floor, had to be held down. And came home and immediately asked to get her ears pierced. DH and I were both just like WTF, no.
Yesterday we went to dinner at the mall, she asked again and we had time to kill so I took her to Claire's. They had two workers barely old enough to drive and time to do both ears at the same time. They gossiped the whole time, drew on the dots, then got out their "measurement machines" to make sure the dots were centered. By the time she realized that they weren't measurement machines, she was too terrified to move. She now has pierced ears and didn't even whimper - DS and I were both shocked. In and out in under 10 minutes, including the paperwork (which I'm a pro at considering how many times I had to fill it out for appointments that went bust.)
Of course this wasn't planned out.. hopefully they'll be healed in time for her sync show next month to either wear the clip-ons or team earrings, but now she can't go in the pool. DH and I will be out of town starting Thursday and I won't be able to help her clean them or do her hair to make sure it doesn't get caught up in them. So fingers crossed we don't all live to regret it.
Side note... does anyone know how long she needs to stay out of the pool? Paperwork doesn't mention it. I've seen two weeks minimum and six weeks minimum.
Weekend was quiet. DD did a bunch of baking. It rained off and, on all weekend, so my planting plans didn't really happen.
DD was dreading going to school today. She did send the counselor an email asking to talk today. A couple of her gym sisters helped her send a text on Thursday to her "friend" saying that DD wasn't mad at her but she put her in a stressful situation and is questioning if she is a friend. Friend saw the text but didn't respond. This friend's mom normally tries to fix things when the girls have a misunderstanding, and I was very surprised I didn't get a text wanting to know our side.
Post by librarychica on Apr 29, 2024 13:58:19 GMT -5
We had a lovely Saturday. DDs and I took a macrame class at the library as part of a community art project. We ran into and let a therapy dog in the children’s section. H took us to lunch. DD1 had a ton of homework so she hung out with him and did that while I took her sister swimming at the Y. DD1’s friend was supposed to pick her up but ghosted her, but she isn’t a close friend and DD was pretty chill about it.
Sunday we helped my brother move.
This morning DD2 had a complete meltdown over school. Again. I can’t seem to get out of her what the problem is — it seems to be everything and nothing all at once. the work is boring, she doesn’t like some of her classmates, sometimes they all get punished for actions of a few, the cafeteria is loud. All very typical stuff. I can maybe address the first one, but the rest is just …. elementary school life.
Anyway today I said F it and told H to endure it and take her there. He then called me from drop off saying he thought maybe she was actually ill and brought he back? So whatever, I was like F it, and took most the day off. So that’s today.
k3am , I don't remember avoiding a pool either, but I live in the Midwest, and maybe it was winter time.
186momx , Maybe mom is thinking it is time for the girls to work it out themselves. I'm really trying hard not to get involved with the kid friend stuff. Even when neighbor girl was telling people that we kick DD out of the house when she is in trouble (not true and obviously you don't see her wondering the neighborhood aimlessly). I am glad that I warned her teacher that the girl was talking about all the kids behind their backs though.
186momx and librarychica, The girl drama is so real here too! DD1 got more texts over the weekend from her - I can honestly say now -bully. One was a super lengthy text explaining how they just can't be friends anymore. DD1 responded with a simple "ok." This must not be what the bully wanted to hear because she responded, "Please come back when you have sorted things out."
DD1 still does not want me to get involved. I'm fine with it. However, this morning she woke up, exhausted and complained bitterly about not wanting to go to school. She's still rather torn up about what happened with her two good friends about 4 weeks ago. I've actually reached out to the counselors at her school but have not gotten a reply. It's a bit frustrating.
H and I had a fantastic weekend away! My parents enjoyed time with the girls.
At work, this week has started out really weird. I mentioned in a post last week (DDIOT chain) that one of my bosses is becoming rather hard to read and unpredictable. HR announced today they are taking a leave and no return date is given yet. It's really sad and concerning. I do like and respect this person, so I hope they're taking care as needed.
Day 3 of penicillin and I am still in pain (it’s lessened but still there) and can’t swallow normally. DD2 joined me in the + for strep club today. The other 2 get tested tomorrow….
dglvrk2, your girl drama sounds way more involved than mine. DD said yesterday was awkward. One teacher forced them to do a partner assignment together. Friend told DD if she would type the answers in that she would tell her the answers. DD said she felt like she was trying very hard not to take advantage of being her partner. DD reached out to the counselor by email on Friday (no school day) but didn't get to talk to her yesterday.
waverly, this mom is helicopter mom 101 and admits it. She can't understand how I let DD go home alone after school, don't watch her sports practices, and I'm find leaving her at venues with friends.
Thanks for the recommendation! I didn’t buy them initially since they’re $$$$, and of course my nephew texted to say her ear was swollen.. thankfully she was already on antibiotics for something else, so it didn’t progress. Just ordered a second pack.