Happy Monday / Celevents

[waverly]

This weekend was fine.  I was slightly sick on Saturday, so mostly rested after dance class.  Sunday was pretty much chores.  I didn't mind though because the last weekend was crazy busy, and we needed some down time.


I sent out DD's birthday party invites.  It is all coming back to me on how much I hate RSVPs.  4 people, that I sent the invitations to electronically, responded with nothing.  I don't expect an RSVP, but a simple thanks would be good.  It's early to send them out, as the party is a month away.  But with the holidays coming, I figured it was better to be safe than sorry.  I am sure some people will side eye, just like I side eyed the lady that sent out invitations on Tuesday for a Saturday birthday.  Ugh.  I need to suck it up because it will be the last class party I ever throw.  But I will still have parties in the future, but I try to not have them often since I am not a fan of hosting. 

[2chatter]

DH’s Christmas party was very fun. I had the best Sunday in a loooong time - donuts with DD, church, afternoon with DS - pho, shopping for his sisters, dog walking, gingerbread building and making homemade tomato soup (first time and it was amazing). Brought my mom over for dinner.

I have a dentist appointment this morning because I am missing a quarter of a molar - popcorn last night. I’m freaking out as I think I will need a crown or worse a root canal. I’ve never had either. DH left yesterday and I leave for Chicago Friday. I didn’t get to work out today. I have never wanted a Xanax before but ... I am having a really hard time with this tooth thing.

[rere]

Good weekend. Went to a friend's house to hang out until time to pick up DS from his party Friday. Since I got most of my housework done Friday, Saturday I got to relax a little and watch some Christmas movies. DD and I watched Christmas in Connecticut Saturday night and DS had a couple of friends over to play pool and video games.

Sunday, DD and I had a lot of fun at the candy making party. I think I gained 5 lbs walking in the building.

Ventish - I skipped a birthday dinner Saturday night for a friend's husband. It was at restaurant and DH was working, so I would be solo again. It gets old going solo since he works a lot of weekends. And of course, everyone asks, Where's DH? I just want to reply, he joined the circus for the weekend, where the hell you think he is. He has had this schedule in some capacity for 20 years. Plus, this group, it is never, go to a nice dinner and go home. It is let's go back to someone's house were we can drink ourselves into a state of mumbling and why do you want to go home before 2:00am.

I started partying pretty hard at 16 (hoping, so far, my kids don't follow in these footsteps) and partied for 12 years until DS came along. I could still whip a pretty wild night out in my 30's if I had an all night babysitter, except after a couple of Sunday's with a hangover and a toddler, that lost all appeal.

I am tired. I am over 40. Why do I still want to party like we are at a Frat house? I just want to have a nice glass of wine, good food, be in bed by around 11:00, so I can get up and enjoy my coffee and my day. These guys can go from Thirsty Thursday all through Saturday, then they are not functioning on Sunday. Sunday is my day to drink my coffee, run, hang out, and cook good food, not to feel like ass. I need another group more similar to DH and myself, which is not easy to find.

[mustardseed2007]

This weekend was good. Friday the ginger bread making house was really nice. Saturday DS' party was pretty good. I think by and large everyone had fun but I did come to the realization that the facility where we had it is kind of a lot more run down than I previously had noticed. Like some wooden slats missing in their gym space for example. Which is only important because I send DS there for winter day camps and so now I'm kind of like....maybe we need to go some place nicer. But it's close and he likes it. Does it matter that it looks like it's not maintained well as long as he's happy? I don't exactly know.

Sunday we bought DS a bike for his birthday, although I had to drag DH out of the house to come with us. He was being such an ass saying he jut wanted to be alone and watch tv...ok well...I let him do that for several hours on Sunday and then at 4pm we went to buy DS his bike. Grow. Up.

Also today a guy is coming over to build a tree house in our back yard. Kind of an early christmas present. It was a big decision to go custom as it's going to have fewer bells and whistles than a gorilla or tree frog play house that is a similar size, but we're getting something that will fit our weird space. I'm really really looking forward to this and hope that our kids actually use it. Fingers crossed!

[k3am]

I made DS wear pants and new shoes that fit today... I'm not sure my ear drums will ever recover from the screaming, sobbing mess he became.

I am... tired. I no longer feel like death warmed over at least? But as I drove into work today, I realized I didn't bring my coat, which means my potential for a car nap is exactly 0. The fact that I was considering a car nap at 7:15am is sad.

[eport]

I don't post here often but I do read a lot.

Celebration: I decided to run for office-local library trustee (yes, it is elected and its a four year term). Turned in the paperwork this morning (there was an application, a finance form I had to file with the state ahead of time, and collect signatures/get signature pages notarized). Packet was turned in this morning (three of us waiting for the Library to open). They will draw lots of the order the first three will appear (anyone turning in their packet after will be listed in order after us). Three positions available. I am nervous and excited both.

[supertrooper1]

Celevent: It's my Friday (yay), but I have OT tonight.

[twinmomma]

Had a great weekend, but I'm exhausted. Work party went til midnight on Friday. Had a ton of fun! This was my first big event going single, and I honestly enjoyed it more than I ever have. ExH was always so awkward and uncomfortable at these events, he would make me feel anxious.

Then woke up at 5 AM for an all day PTA event. It was hugely successful, but I was at school until 3 PM. Then went to a birthday party that evening. Thankfully it was just a chill house birthday party with friends. The kids ran around and played, parents chatted in the kitchen, and we were home and in bed by 8 PM.

Sunday we put up all our lights outside and otherwise just lounged around the house. I washed all the laundry, which was great, but left it in a mountain in the middle of my living room floor. Tonight my project will be to fold everything while watching cheesy Christmas movies. I figured leaving it in an unavoidable pile in the middle of our living space will force me to deal with it.

[covergirl82]

Saturday we travelled back from Disney World. It was a great trip - I enjoyed it more than our trip to Disney World 2 years ago, because we built in more pool days this time so it actually felt more like a vacation. As soon as we got home and unloaded the car, I went to the grocery store to restock the fridge.

Sunday we went to church, then to cut down our Christmas tree, then to a friend's house for a birthday lunch, then home to finally start unpacking, doing laundry, and decorating the Christmas tree.

Back at work today. I WFH this morning because we had a plumber come (again) to actually fix the water issue in our utility room. I was happy that we didn't have to replace the lift pump and the plumber only had to reposition a pipe so the lift pump worked properly.

I'm hoping for a quiet week at work to get back into things. While I was gone, our C-level exec sent out a notice that my department now reports to a different VP, so we'll see what changes with that new VP.

I feel behind on Christmas prep, but we have no plans next weekend, so it will be dedicated to finishing up shopping for gifts and wrapping presents.

[mommyatty]

I had a good weekend. Saturday I shopped for some new winter dresses and boots for myself. That night we went to dinner and The Nutcracker for birthday date. Sunday we went to see Santa and my kids for the first time ever got their picture taken without the adults in the picture. Plus our elves came Sunday, so the kids were excited.

Last night I cooked our fav black bean enchiladas for dinner and tonight I have chicken and stuffing in the crockpot. Today is my actual birthday, and my admin made a homemade chocolate cake for me.

Vent: Today at work is packed and I need to travel tomorrow and be gone 2 nights. Then I’m out next week for a couple of days of travel too. I’m tired of traveling. So tired of traveling. I just want the holidays to get here because I need a break.

[librarychica]

We had a good weekend. Very relaxing. I feel well-rested and connected to my family. PLus I made my 6AM exercise class today so I’m proud of myself.

Vent: I have a wicked difficult research task that I’ve been wrestling with all morning. I’m going to have like a paragraph of information for the business dev team when I’m done, which will not reflect the level of PITA this is.

[186momx]

That I cold I said I didn't want last week hit Friday. Saturday morning I woke miserable. Went to the grocery store and came home exhausted. Tried to lay down and DH was like you need to get up and eat. I cooked everyone lunch and then crawled back towards the bed. Again DH was on me to get up and I finally was like I don't feel good leave me alone for 30 minutes 3 hours and 30 minutes later I awake feeling slightly human. Fixed dinner, did dishes, got DD to bed and I crash Saturday at 8pm and didn't wake until 10am on Sunday and felt totally human again. Plus Sunday we stayed home all day!

I'm really glad we didn't go to the coast or camping this weekend. Weather was okay and not terrible like predicted but I needed the down time. We put some ornaments on the tree and I got the x-mas cards addresses and signed. I just need to type up a 1/2 page note to save me from having to write in the cards.

[supertrooper1]

Happy birthday mommyatty!

[k3am]

DH had another person quit on him... he seems to get a handful every quarter. It's an interesting time to quit - I assume they're getting a massive sign on bonus at the new place? So now he won't be coming home until late tonight as they attempt to keep the person with his company.

It's so annoying. If someone wants to quit, let them quit. At best, you retain them until something even better comes along. Rip the bandage off. If they're going to put time/energy/money into anything, it should be finding out why people are leaving and how to retain them BEFORE they start job shopping.

[rere]

Dec 10, 2018 18:35:59 GMT -5 k3am said:

DH had another person quit on him... he seems to get a handful every quarter. It's an interesting time to quit - I assume they're getting a massive sign on bonus at the new place? So now he won't be coming home until late tonight as they attempt to keep the person with his company.

It's so annoying. If someone wants to quit, let them quit. At best, you retain them until something even better comes along. Rip the bandage off. If they're going to put time/energy/money into anything, it should be finding out why people are leaving and how to retain them BEFORE they start job shopping.

Preach.  I say this at my place all of the time. No one listens, but anyway. 

[k3am]

DH was actually home pretty quickly. The new company is giving her a 50% raise, so both sides knew there was going to be nothing they could do to keep her. Plus the new company is one of the Bay Area big companies with name recognition and lovely stock packages.

Wish DH were somehow able to get a 50% raise and great stock comp.

[2chatter]

So I got a crown yesterday and then sobbed hysterically at my desk - I am so scared of dental work, and pain, and three hours of work in my mouth did me in. I pretty much never cry, so being hysterical was a bit much. I ended up “taking a half day” - I worked 6.5 hours but there was no way I had 1.5 more hours of work in me.

DS is the sweetest - he cuddled under a blanket with me while his sisters were at practice. If you aren’t watching The Great Christmas Light Fight, do! DS told me it’s his favorite family tradition at Christmas (it would not even make my list of traditions, which goes to show that kids are these odd little individuals and no matter how hard I try to curate their childhoods....)

Also, DD doesn’t remember me volunteering with church choir or chaperoning events like Christmas caroling or parties. In SIXTH grade. Only three years ago! And she’s old enough to remember! So now, participating feels a little futile and I think maybe I should save all my volunteering for high school.

[covergirl82]

2chatter, I hate dental work. I had a temporary crown put on right before Thanksgiving and then the permanent crown put on a week and a half later. Both were awful, but better than the root canal I had on this same tooth when I was 22. I hope I never have to have a root canal again!

[2chatter]

covergirl82 I was terrified I would need a root canal. The dentist was awesome, which helped, and eventually went and got me a baby size bite block because my jaw was shaking too much to continue and none of the adult sizes would fit in my mouth.

Is fitting the permanent crown shorter and faster? Any more drilling? I’m getting it done on NYE and cannot decide if we should forego our usual party....

[186momx]

2chatter, I find that a long time. DD had a root canal, and 3 temp crown with 2 giant fillings done at the age of 5 and we were in the dentist office less than an hour. We went in they gave her some drugs, walked her back, did the work in 40 minutes, gave her juice to wake her up and we were on our way home.

She had a filling last year this time and they decided no knockout drugs and she was in and out in less than 20 minutes.

She absolutely loves going to the dentist. She was ready to go last Friday 2 hours before her appointment and bummed it was just x-rays and a cleaning.

[twinmomma]

2chatter, I'm with you. They had to break my root canal appointment into two because I couldn't handle it all at once. I was miserable. But getting the crown on felt like nothing compared to that!

[186momx]

I'm having a Monday on a Tuesday today. Forgot DD's lunch and had to go back home to get it then dropped it off at school since the office was open by then. Got to work only 15 minutes late but so far all I've done is deal with emails and phone calls. I'm also feeling like crap again and could use a nap at 10am.

[covergirl82]

Dec 11, 2018 12:44:03 GMT -5 2chatter said:

covergirl82 I was terrified I would need a root canal. The dentist was awesome, which helped, and eventually went and got me a baby size bite block because my jaw was shaking too much to continue and none of the adult sizes would fit in my mouth.

Is fitting the permanent crown shorter and faster? Any more drilling? I’m getting it done on NYE and cannot decide if we should forego our usual party....

2chatter, the permanent crown fitting was shorter and no drilling or numbing.  So much better/easier than getting the old crown off!  I almost had to ask for a bite block the first appointment because my jaw started shaking towards the end.

I had the permanent crown appointment the day before we left on vacation, and I had no issues with even going to lunch with a friend an hour or so after the appointment. 

[2chatter]

covergirl82 that makes me feel so much better! I was shattered last night. Hearing “at your age your teeth begin to dry out, like the rest of your body” didn’t help. I swear someone needs to put “at your age” statements into a turning 40 PowerPoint deck so we can all be prepared.

[waverly]

2chatter , what a terrible thing to say.

Also, I will need that turning 40 power point deck.   I am reading Pamela Druckerman's new book something like There are no Grown Ups, and she says she went from Mademoiselle to Madam in France when she turned 40.  

[2chatter]

I’d prefer to be a madam to the old broken down wreck I am! I need dry eye drops, new glasses, have to warm my eyes to encourage the oil glands, have to take eye health vitamins, got a crown, pulled my shoulder, developed a sperm allergy, had a stress fracture, developed an unknown anaphylactic food allergy, sleep walk more, have to get testosterone injections, take B and D vitamins, am somewhat dependent on Advil and light beer, have these weird marks on my ankles from mosquito bites that went wrong, have to color my hair, have to have my freaking face threaded (not just my brows anymore), have to deep moisturize my face at night to minimize the deep ravines that are trying to form, can’t travel without ginger, my monthly experience has become ten days of insanity, my cramps are 10x worse, my breasts are bigger but hang down sadly, I can only wear lycra socks or I get blisters, am enjoying chest acne - that’s what I can think of off the top of my head. For real, 39+ needs a warning label.

[erinshelley21]

Celebrate: someone I know knows someone that might be able to find this underground tank that may not exist. AND he may have access to grant money that we can use to pay for the 1-3 tests that may need done.

Vent: once we start this theres no turning back.
Best case, there is no tank.
Okay-ish case, there is a tank and we pay $3k-5k to have it removed.
Worst case, there is a tank and it has leaked and it's going to cost $25k-30k to clean up. There are options to help us pay for this if this is where we land.
Naturally my brother against doing this because of the worst case scenario. He'd rather leave the building on the market for another 6 months to a year in hopes that a cash buyer comes along and doesn't care. If there is grant money to use, I want to get to the bottom of this now while there is money to pay for all of the testing and we have the guidance and financial help with the remediation.

I see one more huge disagreement with him in my future and I was hoping we were done with those.

[sandandsea]

This past weekend was busy but fun. We survived 3 bday parties, 3 sports, a Cub Scout activity and a dinner/game night at our house. It was good family time and we all had fun. I wish all weekends were like that.

Tomorrow is the day DS2 is getting his ear tubes. So we will take any good thoughts and prayers! I’m hoping this solves all of his ear issues and tomorrow goes perfectly.

[186momx]

DD came home with LICE!
She had a complete meltdown when I found the first bug and spent 20 minutes hysterically crying and not wanting me to leave. My dad came to my rescue and made an emergency trip to BiMart and to my house. I did 2 treatments tonight along with a ton of laundry. Will do another check in the morning before sending her to school.

Teacher did send home a notice saying they had a case. I messaged her teacher who also ended up with lice.

Is the week over yet?

[xctsclrx]

What day is it today? That is how my week is going. I though it was Tuesday on Monday. Yesterday is still kind of a blur and today I still thought it was Tuesday. I am so tired. Baby girl is teething hard right now, and may or might be sick. She has an appoint early next week. So if she doesn't get any worse we will go then. DH got back Saturday night and is leaving again tonight for 2 days. Work is insane and I feel like I am drowning. Sometimes it is easier without him because I am hyper focused on getting stuff done so things don't pile up. When he is home I expect him to help so things don't get done. Vicious circle.