Post by partiallysunny on Sept 24, 2013 6:43:02 GMT -5
The boring, utilitarian alarm clock I've had since high school died recently.
So yesterday I bought a Lego Darth Vader alarm clock to replace it. I wish they had Yoda, but Vader will do.
I finally have a working shower. I'm the (wo)man!
I complained about service I'd recently received at a home improvement store. I've never done that before, but I was a tad outraged. I got a call from the store manager yesterday who was extremely nice and apologetic.
Post by dixienormous on Sept 24, 2013 7:23:14 GMT -5
How does Vader wake you up??!?!?!?!?
We're actively looking for a new nanny. Even though she claims that she's not smoking, she leaves the reek of smoke throughout the apartment for HOURS after she leaves. And rather than sitting and listening to me explain how to use PF's new button, she talked over me and then was messing up when I was walking her through using it. She can do serious damage to PF if she works the button wrong. I've sent out emails on sittercity and we contacted one of her old day care teachers who had a lead for us. Hopefully we'll find someone (good) very soon.
Vader just beeps. H was very disappointed. He wanted heavy breathing, lol.
Sorry your nanny didn't work out I know you'll find the perfect one soon. PF is so wonderful, how can she not attract someone equally as wonderful?
I was hoping he used The Force.
We already have a lead from our evening babysitter/PF's former teacher. We tried to lure her away from her job but she wants more experience in classroom as opposed to SN or one-on-one. It's a shame for us. She's wonderful with PF and can actually get her to eat!
Post by starrieskies on Sept 24, 2013 9:04:18 GMT -5
The vision in my right eye has been strange lately... sometimes it's fine, then randomly it goes blurry, or out of focus. My boss said it could be "eye migraines" and that she gets them sometimes when she's stressed. I've been keeping track of when this happens and sure enough, right after or during a talk with stbx.
dixienormous I hope you find someone new and better soon. I'm floored that she talked through your instruction on something so important. I'm also angry on your behalf that she seems to have lied about the smoking. No way should she smell strongly of smoke all day if she's not smoking.
I have a likely-stressful meeting this morning. Not looking forward to it at all. Yuck. I'll probably end up with a tension headache like I did Thursday. It's with the same people, plus several more, which means the tone of this meeting will be contentious. Ugh
Dixie, that sucks that you have to start this search again. Hopefully with better results this time around.
The only positive from this sickness, A hasn't wanted to nurse so she is weaned. Bottles have been easy and just a few more days of pumping and I'm done.
Our contractors are awesome, but as much as I try to make sure they know this, they keep making little decisions without checking with me. Dudes, I'm not your typical client here, I know my shit and I already told you I was going to be picky as fuck. Don't make me make you redo stuff!
Post by dixienormous on Sept 24, 2013 9:16:35 GMT -5
starrieskies - sounds like an ocular migraine. Just be careful that they don't turn into auras for a full blown migraine. Keeping a log of them is going to be helpful if they continue to be problematic and you choose to get looked at.
tiramisu - take an advil 30 minutes before the meeting? Or hide vodka in your water bottle.
motzie - glad that A's illness has some benefit. Welcome to not being a slave to your breasts anymore!
The vision in my right eye has been strange lately... sometimes it's fine, then randomly it goes blurry, or out of focus. My boss said it could be "eye migraines" and that she gets them sometimes when she's stressed. I've been keeping track of when this happens and sure enough, right after or during a talk with stbx.
Yeesh...is there any way to cut back on talking to stbx?
dixienormous I'm already taking Aleve twice a day for my wrists, so I may have to go with vodka in my coffee.
starrieskies, I agree with what others said: try to limit your time talking to him and track your symptoms. Also, I think you should take a vacation day and do an at-home spa day or some other type of relaxation and de-stressing.
partiallysunny your new alarm clock sounds cool. It would be great if it were like the Vader voice on my friend's GPS that starts shaming abd threatening you when you don't follow directions.
Dixie, that sucks that you have to start this search again. Hopefully with better results this time around.
The only positive from this sickness, A hasn't wanted to nurse so she is weaned. Bottles have been easy and just a few more days of pumping and I'm done.
Our contractors are awesome, but as much as I try to make sure they know this, they keep making little decisions without checking with me. Dudes, I'm not your typical client here, I know my shit and I already told you I was going to be picky as fuck. Don't make me make you redo stuff!
More than I'd like, to be honest. He's requested that DS call him every night so they can talk, and after they "talk" I invariably end up stuck on the phone with him. Last night we were on the phone for an hour. He said he has some things he wanted to talk about. It started with a brief run down on the bills that he needs to pay, and went downhill from there.
When I dropped DS off at his house on Friday, for example, he walked me out to my car and after I got in and started the car, he stood there holding the door open trying to continue the conversation I had already told him I wasn't having. The next day he tried to tell me that he wasn't trying to stop me from leaving. Umm... DUDE! You were holding my door open! I finally just grabbed it and shut the door and left.
I'm trying not to engage. I don't answer random text messages from him, and I try to keep my responses short and sweet, but he just keeps on talking!!
partiallysunny We're having our kitchen redone, along with converting a sliding door to a window and the floors in the family room. They are great, as far as contractors go, they just need to be asking me before they do certain things. I keep having to have them move something 2" here or there. So far the kitchen has been gutted, rewired, a new window over the sink, and a bunch of drywall replaced where they took out these massive soffits.
More than I'd like, to be honest. He's requested that DS call him every night so they can talk, and after they "talk" I invariably end up stuck on the phone with him. Last night we were on the phone for an hour. He said he has some things he wanted to talk about. It started with a brief run down on the bills that he needs to pay, and went downhill from there.
When I dropped DS off at his house on Friday, for example, he walked me out to my car and after I got in and started the car, he stood there holding the door open trying to continue the conversation I had already told him I wasn't having. The next day he tried to tell me that he wasn't trying to stop me from leaving. Umm... DUDE! You were holding my door open! I finally just grabbed it and shut the door and left.
I'm trying not to engage. I don't answer random text messages from him, and I try to keep my responses short and sweet, but he just keeps on talking!!
How old is your son? Next time just tell your son to say goodbye and hang up the phone. Make a big deal about your sons goodbye and then hang up the phone. Don't put the phone to your own ear or say anything to stbxh.
partiallysunny We're having our kitchen redone, along with converting a sliding door to a window and the floors in the family room. They are great, as far as contractors go, they just need to be asking me before they do certainĀ things. I keep having to have them move something 2" here or there. So far the kitchen has been gutted, rewired, a new window over the sink, and a bunch of drywall replaced where they took out these massive soffits.
how exciting! Don't they have plans to go off of so things aren't off from where you want them?
partiallysunny We're having our kitchen redone, along with converting a sliding door to a window and the floors in the family room. They are great, as far as contractors go, they just need to be asking me before they do certain things. I keep having to have them move something 2" here or there. So far the kitchen has been gutted, rewired, a new window over the sink, and a bunch of drywall replaced where they took out these massive soffits.
Motzie do they have plans to go through? If not Contractors love to presume. Keep on them and tell keep letting them know you are the one to make final decisions.
I give drawings and sometimes they still don't listen. I have had one tell me that X wasn't in the set. Dude you can't tell me that. I said yes it is. I drew it. Boo Yah!
partiallysunny We're having our kitchen redone, along with converting a sliding door to a window and the floors in the family room. They are great, as far as contractors go, they just need to be asking me before they do certain things. I keep having to have them move something 2" here or there. So far the kitchen has been gutted, rewired, a new window over the sink, and a bunch of drywall replaced where they took out these massive soffits.
how exciting! Don't they have plans to go off of so things aren't off from where you want them?
Yes, but it's mostly the cabinet layout they are working with. I didn't do a detailed set of plans or anything.
partiallysunny We're having our kitchen redone, along with converting a sliding door to a window and the floors in the family room. They are great, as far as contractors go, they just need to be asking me before they do certain things. I keep having to have them move something 2" here or there. So far the kitchen has been gutted, rewired, a new window over the sink, and a bunch of drywall replaced where they took out these massive soffits.
Motzie do they have plans to go through? If not Contractors love to presume. Keep on them and tell keep letting them know you are the one to make final decisions.
I give drawings and sometimes they still don't listen. I have had one tell me that X wasn't in the set. Dude you can't tell me that. I said yes it is. I drew it. Boo Yah!
Oh I know! How is it that I didn't know, or forgot (much more likely) that you were an interior designer? I went to school for interiors, but I only dabble in it here. I work for an architectural firm now so I know how this stuff goes.
They have the cabinet layout, but I didn't do a lighting or electrical plans or anything.
I should have been coming to you with my lighting and granite conundrums this whole time!
More than I'd like, to be honest. He's requested that DS call him every night so they can talk, and after they "talk" I invariably end up stuck on the phone with him. Last night we were on the phone for an hour. He said he has some things he wanted to talk about. It started with a brief run down on the bills that he needs to pay, and went downhill from there.
When I dropped DS off at his house on Friday, for example, he walked me out to my car and after I got in and started the car, he stood there holding the door open trying to continue the conversation I had already told him I wasn't having. The next day he tried to tell me that he wasn't trying to stop me from leaving. Umm... DUDE! You were holding my door open! I finally just grabbed it and shut the door and left.
I'm trying not to engage. I don't answer random text messages from him, and I try to keep my responses short and sweet, but he just keeps on talking!!
How old is your son? Next time just tell your son to say goodbye and hang up the phone. Make a big deal about your sons goodbye and then hang up the phone. Don't put the phone to your own ear or say anything to stbxh.
Bring another person to the pickups/drop offs.
DS is 4. I try to tell him to just hang up, and stbx tells him to give me the phone. Part of this is my own fault. I don't want to be "the bitch" in the situation, but I need to find my balls and tell him that I'm getting off the phone and hang up. Instead I just sit there while he talks in circles and tries to twist my words and roll my eyes.
How old is your son? Next time just tell your son to say goodbye and hang up the phone. Make a big deal about your sons goodbye and then hang up the phone. Don't put the phone to your own ear or say anything to stbxh.
Bring another person to the pickups/drop offs.
DS is 4. I try to tell him to just hang up, and stbx tells him to give me the phone. Part of this is my own fault. I don't want to be "the bitch" in the situation, but I need to find my balls and tell him that I'm getting off the phone and hang up. Instead I just sit there while he talks in circles and tries to twist my words and roll my eyes.
Next time DS hands you the phone just hang up. Then you avoid the awkward talk and the migraine.
Post by captainmel on Sept 24, 2013 11:26:47 GMT -5
motzie, I hope your kitchen gets finished soon! Boo to those contractrors.
dixienormous, if I ever get into Parsons I volunteer to be your nanny.
starrieskies, can you just say something like "oh I just realized we are out of milk. I need to run to the store. Bye!" And hang up. Also, what a jerk he is for manipulating your son into giving you the phone. Also, when he's holding your door open just drive away, worst case scenario? He falls on the ground. Oops.
tiramisu, are tension headaches normal for you? How often do you get them? I have stretches and med combos that have helped me immensely.