Post by mustardseed2007 on Jun 17, 2019 6:59:32 GMT -5
Monday started early with a vomitous kid.
We had to cancel DS' playdate b/c he threw up over and over again on Friday and was still not right on saturday. I'm glad we did cancel b/c this morning was DD's turn. Not looking forward to how this progresses :/
On the way home from father's day dinner at DH's parents house, we were rear ended in a 3 car pile up. We were the last car fortunately/unfortunately. So we only have rear end damage.
Kind of ironically DH's car will go to the same shop where my sister's car currently is after her car flooded out in a big rain a month ago. Also they both need rental cars from the same place today b/c my sister turned hers in after the insurance co said they weren't paying for her car anymore b/c she'd already had it for a month, even though the repairs weren't done. They're replacing the engine and having a hard time finding one. I'm having a hard time figuring out why her car wasn't totaled. The repair shop has said they will pay for one now b/c it's been so long..but long story short she needs to go pick up a new one today b/c of all that mess.
So two damaged cars, two rental car places and only one person with a car - me. Good times.
I am dragging today. Went out on an impromptu date last night, drank a bunch of prosecco, came home and barely slept. I need to learn my lesson. Drinking right before bed makes me toss and turn like crazy. I never sleep well when I drink. Does that happen to anyone else? I don't get it.
Had a mom's night out on Saturday and finally shared the full story of my past year with them. XH had introduced his girlfriend to one of the dad's of this crew and shared a bunch of details, so I figured I should share with the moms. I always feel so weird when people find out and then start with the whole "You're such a strong woman, how did you not burn it all down, so much respect for you" stuff. It's just... uncomfortable? I never know how to respond.
It's the first week of summer camp and I'm fully expecting that my kids are going to be a hot mess when I get them back from XH on Wednesday. He is in no way prepared for camp because he won't read any of the paperwork they sent home. I was wavering between nagging texts and just letting him fail all weekend, ended up doing a bit of both. Reminded him of major items, otherwise just letting it play out.
We had the dance recital and date night. Yesterday was breakfast out which was the busies we’ve seen it in a while. We went a bit later too because of grocery delivery. Then we went to a minor league baseball game. They lost and it was not well attended. The weather has been chilly and rainy. Still waiting for actual summer weather. Laundry and the usual Sunday stuff.
Post by covergirl82 on Jun 17, 2019 7:45:48 GMT -5
mustardseed2007 , so sorry to hear about puking kids and getting rear ended. I'm glad you were all ok following the accident.
Weekend was pretty good. The stage version of Newsies that we went to see on Saturday night was great. The kids also watched (for the first time) the movie on Sunday afternoon and liked it as well. DS asked a lot of questions about the real events that inspired the story, so we had good conversations about life back then and how child labor laws have changed, partly due to that strike.
Today is the first day of our summer babysitter. She is the youngest daughter (18 years old, though) of our in-home DCP, so we know her very well and can trust her. Plus if something does come up, her mom is only a few minutes away.
DD is starting a softball camp this morning. I'm hoping it goes well and she enjoys it, even if she decides she doesn't want to sign up for softball next season.
ETA: Because my birthday is on Saturday, and I have Friday off and my parents will be over to hang out with the kids, I decided to book myself an hour massage and hour facial. HBD to me!
Great weekend. Just played it by ear all weekend. Ended up getting to read a book (from the same author of Downton Abby, my fav), went to the lake and cabin both nights with the kids and sat around a camp fire. DH was happy with all of his fathers day, even though he had to work.
I got DS off to camp for the week. He was a little annoyed I went through his bags. He had 3 pairs of underwear. He will be gone 5 days. So yes I made sure he had enough underwear, and extra socks since it is supposed to rain this week. Plus he had to finish a book on West Point leadership principals before he left, which he just finished last night.
Hopefully a good week. Vball is on dead period, so DD finally gets to sleep in. She will probably be bored by the afternoon. My calendar is not terribly full this week. Just enough to get me out of the office most days. I am in vacation mode already. Everyone is posting their beach pictures, and I still have a week and a half.
I had a really nice visit with my sister.. sent her off yesterday morning - she strategically planned her departure to avoid seeing my inlaws. They said they were coming for a "short" visit and ended up leaving at almost 7pm.. FIL was in a mood and spent most of the day criticizing me/my parenting and hosting skills... he apparently hasn't realized that just because he's going deaf doesn't mean everyone else is. I can hear you, dude. Just because you're in the other room, doesn't magically make your conversation private.
I ended up pouring a new glass of wine every time I wanted to strangle him... let's just say I'm a weeeeeeeeee bit hungover today.
mustardseed2007 you have my sorries. the same thing is going through our house, DD1 on Thursday night, DD2 on Friday night, my mom on Saturday night and DS1 last night. I'm scared.
Post by supertrooper1 on Jun 17, 2019 10:23:27 GMT -5
mustardseed2007, I hope you're doing ok after the accident and that the puking ends soon.
It was a very strange weekend for me. Plans didn't go as planned, which was ok, just not what I expected. Everyone was grumpy at my parents house for Father's day. My brother is going through a divorce too and his is messy, but he was also being an ass about everything. He was bragging about getting into a physical fight with a friend, talking bad about his ex in front of their kids and called my mom after he left and then hanging up on her because she didn't have some of his paperwork from legal trouble years ago. My dad was very condescending towards my mom. Then the guy I've been seeing asked me to stop by on my way home from my parents to see his finished kitchen update and then acted like I was keeping him from getting other stuff done when I had only been there for 5 minutes. Full moon issues maybe?
This week is going to be busy and I'm not looking forward to it, even though it's self inflicted. I thought it would be fun to go to a kitchen knife skills class and to a Third Eye Blind concert two hours away this week. But I also have an attorney appointment and a state mandated divorce parenting class too. I'm taking Tuesday through Thursday off this week, but I really just want a normal boring week.
Post by covergirl82 on Jun 17, 2019 11:01:27 GMT -5
For those hoping to avoid getting sick from their kids...whenever my kids start puking, I start taking activated charcoal caplets (usually once in the morning in between breakfast and lunch and then another one before bed) and drink a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in 8 oz water (2x per day). The activated charcoal soaks up toxins and ACV kills germs.
My brain has a hole in it. I couldn’t remember my work iPhone password or my network login. Starting the day with the help desk ugh. We had a great weekend - REO Speedwagon was a fabulous show. I wasn’t that interested but it was great. I have a million small things and a few really big things to work on and am feeling overwhelmed.
Sorry for all of those with chaos this weekend! I hope we all get the calmer weeks we were hoping for - away or at work.
twinmomma, I got that a lot with DS's health issues. Oh you are so strong. Like what is my alternative not get him the medical care that he needs? Quit my job that pays for his medical care and spend my days sobbing in the bedroom?
Although, I probably would have had at least a bonfire with a few chosen possessions.
For those hoping to avoid getting sick from their kids...whenever my kids start puking, I start taking activated charcoal caplets (usually once in the morning in between breakfast and lunch and then another one before bed) and drink a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in 8 oz water (2x per day). The activated charcoal soaks up toxins and ACV kills germs.
covergirl82 I'm going to try this! I'm feeling icky this morning (again).
2chatter, I saw REO because they were an opening band to Def Leppard, who I was dying to see. They were amazing. Every bit of 60+ years old. All over the stage, and they sounded flawless. I was super impressed.
twinmomma I'm the same way with drinking before bed - it only gets worse as you get older. I'm sorry to everyone dealing with sick kids!
We had a good weekend of kid stuff. We did a family hike yesterday and it went way better than expected - besides DD skinning both knees on the way down the mountain. We didn't expect to make it very far, but made it all the way to the top of the hike. DS2 did well in the backpack carrier and both older kids impressed us with how strong they were. Besides DS1 proclaiming hiking to be boring a few times and then telling us it was the worst part of his weekend, it was good
This afternoon I have DS2's 2-year appt., where I'm sure I'll get to see how short he is compared to other 2-year-old boys (somehow DD is 90+ percentile for height and he is under 10th percentile). Then a friend of mine (sort of a friend of a friend) in my book club just opened a pizza restaurant. It took her way longer than she expected but it's finally open now, and I'm going with some other book club friends to check it out tonight. This is the last week of school for us and DS1's pre-k graduation is on Friday, so it's a busy week with spirit days everyday for both older kids. Plus I'm going to El Paso and then straight to Seattle for work. Should be interesting!
This week is crazy. I have DD with me at mommy work camp all week. School technically gets out tomorrow at 11:30 but I had scheduled Doctors and Dentists this week 6+ months ago so I pulled DD this week. There are no camps because of how school is getting out so a long week. Basically I have the day broken out into summer school to keep her busy so I can work.
The kids finished school last Thursday, but today felt very much like a school day. We got up at regular school-day time, and DD2 went to a 1/2 day camp at school with some of her buddies. DD1 went to basketball camp at a school 2 mins away, and the drop off/pick up timing was perfect. I'm spending my week getting DD1 prepped for sleepaway camp. I'm a little overwhelmed and unsure of what to pack, so I'm glad to have a little quiet time each day to figure it out.
The weekend was fine. Errands with the kids on Friday, then planting their fairy garden - little fairy houses that they made out of flower pots, miniature furniture, and annuals. Saturday playground next to a track, so DH and I walked while the kids played, then errands and swimming. DH and I made filet mignon and seared scallops on the grill for a Father's Day dinner. Sunday we went to my parents' for a Father's Day cook-out. A good weekend all around.
rere - Kevin Cronin is 68 and I spent at least 25% of the show trying to figure out how disturbed I was or was not that I thought someone’s grandfather was hot.
Post by sandandsea on Jun 17, 2019 13:22:23 GMT -5
Today is the first day at work after vacation which means crazy busy and hectic. Also first day of summer camp so had to prepare ds1 this morning and do the good behavior listen to your teachers essay. We got home later than expected yesterday and I’m still going though laundry and catching up. Is it bed time yet?
twinmomma , I got that a lot with DS's health issues. Oh you are so strong. Like what is my alternative not get him the medical care that he needs? Quit my job that pays for his medical care and spend my days sobbing in the bedroom?
Although, I probably would have had at least a bonfire with a few chosen possessions.
I know this isn't the exact same as health issues, but I feel like that whenever friends have gushed over OMG I don't know how you work full-time and have small kids (house, husband, dog, etc etc). This hasn't happened in a while but one of my best friends (who ended up being SAHM) made a number of those comments to me when I had DD1 and I just wanted to smack her. I mean, how does someone expect you to respond to that? I don't know if people think they are giving you a compliment or whatever, but it just enrages me mostly.
Post by soccermama on Jun 17, 2019 14:17:21 GMT -5
I'm actually in a pretty good mood for a Monday. My dad arrived last Friday and staying till Sat. Having a nice visit so far. The weekend was busy with shopping/errands, the pool and out for a nice seafood dinner. I'm off this Friday & we leave for our beach vacay on Sunday! I'm excited but this month just feels like its going by too quickly. !
Those kinds of comments are so annoying. I don't know if it is a compliment or back handed compliment or what it is. What I've learned is that people are talking way more about themselves than you. And that once I am past certain stages then those comments stop for the most part which is really nice. Like I got a ton of pregnancy and breastfeeding comments at work to the point of can you stop talking about my boobs. Then it moved onto the will you keep working, and I don't know how you do it. Lots of comments on the kids as babies, how cute they were, behavior stuff, and their size at like every age- also super annoying. I am grateful that society doesn't care as much about my older kids, so the random stranger comments have dwindled to next to nothing! Either that or I am used to them now.
Things like platitudes especially enrage me. Someone told us that we are religious (sometimes we go to church but I wouldn't use that descriptor for us.) So they followed it up that if DS's heart surgery goes wrong then that was God's plan- whaaat?
Post by traveltheworld on Jun 17, 2019 15:17:13 GMT -5
I'm on my way to the airport to fly to London for the week. It'll take me almost as long to get there / back as compared to how long I'd actually be there. The only part of the trip I'm looking forward to is sipping a nice glass of wine and reading my book on the long flight.
Weekend was absurdly busy, mostly because DH and I spent a lot of time prepping for his interview. We had DD's friend's family over for brunch yesterday and they seemed nice...so hopefully we'll keep hanging out.
Post by erinshelley21 on Jun 17, 2019 19:30:41 GMT -5
The sale of my old office building might be close! The environmental consultant has a ground penetrating radar (I think thats what its called) and no tanks were found!!!! Phase 2 samples were gathered today so we should have results within a couple of weeks.
This is all perfect timing since DH and I found THE house and our offer was accepted last Friday. The house that you talk about when you're dating and planning your future. It needs some work and we are expecting the inspection to come back with some issues, but nothing major. Without any major hiccups, we will close on our house mid July and my brother and I will close on the building at the end of August.