Last night dh and I took A on a two mile walk around the neighborhood. It was really nice to get out and do something together and reconnect. He's already texted that he wants to go again tonight. I guess he loved walking together too.
Hey dixeedeluxe for some piece of mind maybe. My dad is an independent builder. He does not have a website and he has a yahoo email address. He definitely doesn't text. But in the last 3 years of his business he has won every award awarded to housing in his category. And if you asked him for a brochure or blue prints.... hand written. Sometimes it is a sign of excellence. He is more interested in the finishings and quality of your home than he is having a website. I'm just saying give the guy a chance! He may be the most amazing builder out there!!!!!
We have gymnastics today. Hello 3 hours of driving.
There are times when I really want to strangle my mother.
I can relate to this. After being angry and mad more often than not, I finally came to the conclusion that it's really hard for people to change unless they really want to. There's a saying that goes, "if it walk like a duck, quacks like a duck...It's a duck" Meaning when the person shows you who they are, believe them. I'm sorry your mom is so hard to let in.
I'm on new muscle relaxers and pain killers for my neck.
I can't take muscle relaxers either. I was supposed to take them 4 times a day for a week and I took one, at night, and couldn't really function the next day. I was so tired! I couldn't take them and still parent. It sucked and no amount of coffee would help. I hope your h lets you rest today.
Hey dixeedeluxe for some piece of mind maybe. My dad is an independent builder. He does not have a website and he has a yahoo email address. He definitely doesn't text. But in the last 3 years of his business he has won every award awarded to housing in his category. And if you asked him for a brochure or blue prints.... hand written. Sometimes it is a sign of excellence. He is more interested in the finishings and quality of your home than he is having a website. I'm just saying give the guy a chance! He may be the most amazing builder out there!!!!!
We have gymnastics today. Hello 3 hours of driving.
Another thing about this particular builder is that they are a modular home builder. All they have to do is share the link of the manufactuer. That's exactly what the log home builder did and it seemed so transparent. Without even mentioning the brand of kits you use, I can't research reviews.
I'm not sold on modular homes at this point anyway.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
The water company said they would be here between 7:30 and 9:30 to install a water meter. They arrived at 7:33. I'm impressed but I also want to shower
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 22, 2014 8:27:01 GMT -5
I'm also bitter because I made a HUGE spreadsheet that included possible blueprints, links to actual homes they'd built, and reviews. H was like "yeah, I guess we have to start looking into builders"
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
There are times when I really want to strangle my mother.
I can relate to this. After being angry and mad more often than not, I finally came to the conclusion that it's really hard for people to change unless they really want to. There's a saying that goes, "if it walk like a duck, quacks like a duck...It's a duck" Meaning when the person shows you who they are, believe them. I'm sorry your mom is so hard to let in.
Thank you for this. We've had a rough relationship since I was a teenager. We go through waves of getting along (mostly that's when I'm doing what she thinks is right) to her being hurtful and questioning my parenting. To a degree, I understand why she is the way she is, but the way she goes about everything is so hurtful. I'm finally in a great place and so are the kids. Eli referred to J as his dad in a story he wrote this week at school, and when I asked him about it, he said he treats him like a dad should and loves him. I've seen the biggest change in him out of all three of the kids. He told me he's never seen me so happy and that it makes him happy. And of course I'm the best mom ever The change in my kids is validation enough for me, but it would be awesome if my mom was included as a positive part of my life. Guess we can't have everything. I'm grateful that I do have my dad. He's an amazing man and am blessed to have one super supportive parent.
I'm also bitter because I made a HUGE spreadsheet that included possible blueprints, links to actual homes they'd built, and reviews. H was like "yeah, I guess we have to start looking into builders"
Um.
My H can be this way, too. I spend all this time researching something, reading reviews, and it's like "oh I should ask BIL or my Dad." Or maybe your wife did some work and can be trusted?
In regards to the electronic stuff, in the commercial world at least, most subs still prefer good old phone calls. Even some of the GC's are hesitant to email, but are forced to even on multi million $ projects. Its just an industry that is slower to move toward technology. When they are in the field, they usually only have a phone with them and aren't sitting at a computer.
I look for websites first, too, but some of the best skilled trades people aren't great at technology.
I hope you guys can find someone you like. It is imperative to have a good relationship with a builder or GC!
I'm also bitter because I made a HUGE spreadsheet that included possible blueprints, links to actual homes they'd built, and reviews. H was like "yeah, I guess we have to start looking into builders"
Um.
Men. You do all the work and they take all the credit.
I'm also bitter because I made a HUGE spreadsheet that included possible blueprints, links to actual homes they'd built, and reviews. H was like "yeah, I guess we have to start looking into builders"
Um.
Now you sold me, I would be bitter too. I am the researcher in our relationship, I tell dh he doesn't get to have an opinion unless he does research too. (This works most of the time for us)
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 22, 2014 8:51:18 GMT -5
My H also doesn't understand you can't look at the website for the product a company is trying to sell you to find honest reviews. Duhhhhhh.
This sucks and I wish we would've found an existing home. I'm even stalling out on kitchen stuff. I hate everything that isn't a log home. And things that match log walls don't match normal walls.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
The main contractor I work with doesn't have a website yet, but he only recently went independent after working for a large company for many years, and he does communicate mostly by email. Honestly, I hate talking on the phone and I'd be pretty annoyed if I had to call every time I had a question or have an in-person meeting every time I needed to see or change plans.
Today was my last P17 shot. The nurse comes to my house to give them and she's been SO wonderful. Just a ray of sunshine every Wednesday morning. So I made her pumpkin muffins as a thank you, but I felt weird about it because of this board! I kept saying, "I know some people don't like homemade, so feel free to share them with your neighbors or whatever..." Lol. I stopped short of reassuring her that they did not have assflakes in them. She teared up, it was really sweet. She works overnight L&D at the hospital where I'll deliver, so there's a chance she'll be there. With all the midwife craziness it would be nice to see a familiar face.
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 22, 2014 8:56:33 GMT -5
Yeah, if it was new and hadn't been built YET, that'd make sense to me. But Hoss's handwritten brochure has a phone number that doesn't even include an area code. Haven't "we" been using area codes for like, twenty years?
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
E had another nightmare last night and kept pointing to the rocker in his room. Then I had a really vivid nightmare about a ghost holding into my ankle and it was freezing. We totally have a ghost in our house.
And I'm freaking out because a stomach bug s going around preschool. I'm supposed to go away this weekend - I can't leave DH with a puking kid .
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
I guess I need to work on getting H a website, eh? He'll soon have an ad in Yellow Pages, which is cool, right?
I'm so not ready to be alone with both kids. The little one has barely slept today, at least she's not screaming. Owen is running around like crazy. I need to figure out how to get us outside.
I've already sent emails to 3 dcp's within a 1 km radius of our house.
I guess I need to work on getting H a website, eh? He'll soon have an ad in Yellow Pages, which is cool, right?
I'm so not ready to be alone with both kids. The little one has barely slept today, at least she's not screaming. Owen is running around like crazy. I need to figure out how to get us outside.
I've already sent emails to 3 dcp's within a 1 km radius of our house.
I mean, I guess if he's not trying to get any new customers, then he wouldn't need a website. But, really, Facebook is easy. I'm FB friends with lots of builders. That's always my go-to anyway because they are usually the most up-to-date.
I do look for builders in direct mailers. But I rarely see GC's. Which is fine. But I love direct mail. The woman who did my laser hair removal said she got a single customer (me) from her direct mailings and it was super expensive.
We don't get yellow pages. Do people still get them? I thought they stopped making them.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
E had another nightmare last night and kept pointing to the rocker in his room. Then I had a really vivid nightmare about a ghost holding into my ankle and it was freezing. We totally have a ghost in our house.
And I'm freaking out because a stomach bug s going around preschool. I'm supposed to go away this weekend - I can't leave DH with a puking kid .
We have a ghost, too! I told my husband I am breaking out the holy water. He looked at me like I have three heads.
I guess I need to work on getting H a website, eh? He'll soon have an ad in Yellow Pages, which is cool, right?
I'm so not ready to be alone with both kids. The little one has barely slept today, at least she's not screaming. Owen is running around like crazy. I need to figure out how to get us outside.
I've already sent emails to 3 dcp's within a 1 km radius of our house.
I mean, I guess if he's not trying to get any new customers, then he wouldn't need a website. But, really, Facebook is easy. I'm FB friends with lots of builders. That's always my go-to anyway because they are usually the most up-to-date.
I do look for builders in direct mailers. But I rarely see GC's. Which is fine. But I love direct mail. The woman who did my laser hair removal said she got a single customer (me) from her direct mailings and it was super expensive.
We don't get yellow pages. Do people still get them? I thought they stopped making them.
James has developed the best habit of grinning and reaching for me with a giggle whenever I walk into a room. A has always been his daddy's boy so it is so nice to see James' face light up whenever I am around!
Post by lauranicole91 on Oct 22, 2014 9:36:51 GMT -5
Our play date today is with a friend who's oldest daughter is 5 months older than Pey. She just turned 3 last week. Noooo! That means my baby is almost 3!
Oh my god, I hate direct mail with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. One of my least favorite moments in life is the long walk from the mailbox to the recycling bin that I have to make EVERY SINGLE DAY to throw away shit I don't need. So depressing.
Oh my god, I hate direct mail with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. One of my least favorite moments in life is the long walk from the mailbox to the recycling bin that I have to make EVERY SINGLE DAY to throw away shit I don't need. So depressing.
Yeah, I'm elderly. I just really like having things to read when I eat and direct mail is always there. If it went away, I wouldn't complain or anything.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
I went to Parent's Night at L's school last night. I wasn't going to be able to go but my H somehow miraculously came home. I signed up to be Class Mom last week because no one else in our class signed up. The teacher was going to be the class mom. The working moms I met last night were super supportive and I was grateful. I wish we could afford to live in the area his school is in. It is so nice.