Monday- Holiday Week Edition

[mommyatty]

How’s everybody doing? Anyone else have a hard time concentrating on a week with a holiday in the middle of it? I’m taking Friday as a day off/work from home day. I’ll probably have to work half a day and then I’ll take the other half off to do some fun stuff. DD’s joint party with another kid is in a couple of weeks so we need to spend some time together planning that.

[librarychica]

Hello! I am not in the mood to work this week at all but I’m hoping to knock out some long-delayed tasks, expecting things to be quiet on the day-to-day tasks.

The weekend was kind of blah. Kids started science camp today. They usually spend June bouncing around between my parents and H and I taking time off and then go to science camp for the rest of the summer. They loved it last year and over winter break but today, man, the level of bitching .... and now H is texting me that DD1 is “infecting” her little sister with attitude. Lol. Poor H, stuck dropping off crabby kids. I’m hoping they settle in and love today so it doesn’t become a battle.

[twinmomma]

This week is going to be brutal. I've got Thursday, Friday, and next Monday off. This is my one long vacation stretch for the summer.
But before I can leave, I have to launch 3 separate campaigns that all finally came to fruition on Friday. Vacation brain + lots of projects is not making for a great combination on a Monday morning. I'm honestly not sure how we're going to pull it all off in time. I'm just hoping I don't have to spend vacation time working to get it all ready.

[rere]

Hello from Panama City! I am currently sitting on my balcony waiting on motivation from the rest of my family. I have already walked the beach this morning.

No big plans today except the beach. Tomorrow we have an airboat ride scheduled. Maybe Wednesday we will go to the state park and snorkle.

Been great so far. Weather is awesome. Water was so beautiful last night we didn't want to come out to get ready for dinner.

[sandandsea]

I have a ton to do this week. We got home from camping yesterday, got everything unpacked, showered and started laundry and then I got some work done. We both worked 3 hours last night and neither of us felt it made much of a dent.

[k3am]

I mean I'm basically in a summer slump, so the holiday week just makes it even worse.

We plan to have friends over to celebrate the 4th, but I have to head into work on the 5th and I'm not looking forward to it. I expect it to be dead.

[covergirl82]

Got home from DS's baseball tournament in a town 2 hours away late yesterday afternoon. It was a super fun weekend, even though they lost the first game of tournament play on Sunday (single elimination). The kids had a great time together, swimming at the pool, getting ice cream, having a cookout. They even met a former NFL player while we were getting ice cream, so that was fun. The player (LaMarr Woodley) was super nice and took a number of pictures with the kids.

Last night I packed my clothes for camping and loaded the trailer with everything but my clothes, the kids clothes, and groceries.

Today I'm WFH and trying to do laundry from the weekend. I still need to pack the kids' clothes for camping (glamping) this week. DH and DD left about half hour ago to take the trailer up and get it hooked up and spend some daddy-daughter time together. DS has a Little League All Star team scrimmage tonight, so I'll take him to that, and then we'll leave to head up to the campground right after the scrimmage.

After today, I have the rest of the week off and I'm looking forward to some time away from work. My favorite aunt and uncle will be visiting (staying with my parents at the cottage, and we're camping in the same town), so we'll get to spend some time with them and I'm looking forward to it.

[twinmomma]

Random: There's a guy I went out with once. He wants to go out again. I was open to the idea. As we've texted more, I'm over it and need to ditch him. He is so full of himself and doesn't get the juggle of custody and date availability that I'm dealing with. He went MIA for a week and I figured it was done and he had moved on too because of my schedule. Now he's back with a vengeance. I don't know what to say to get rid of him.

[mustardseed2007]

We had lots of friend stuff over the weekend, Saturday dinner at a friend's house, Sunday one of DS' classmates came over for a playdate and Sunday evening my parents came over for dinner. I'm really really looking forward to a long, low key weekend.

Fingers crossed that it works that way.

[186momx]

Very busy here as it is beginning of the month. DD has a mix of Ad Club, grandma, and hang with mom for the 3 days this week. Looking forward to my 4 day weekend but not all the fireworks. Dog sat my work neighbor's 2 year old Great Dane/boxer mix last night and have her dog plus mine at work today as she will pick her up here. She went to a concert up in Washington last night.

I'm picking giant colanders full of raspberries and blueberries from my yard.

[2chatter]

I have already worked 5 hours after working out at 445 this morning. The sitter is baking a cake with the kids and I am rocking through tons of work stuff.
The mental lift from knowing this is a three day week (off Thurs and Fri) so a four day weekend, and that DDs are gone next week (camp and mission trip to run a camp in TN) — I am so amazed at my productivity. Kind of a “oh, here I am!” moment.

I also credit going to camp this morning. Workouts just give me so much energy!

[librarychica]

2chatter, I’m hiring an after school sitter for next year, maybe carrying into next summer TBD. Any tips? I’ve hired FT nannies before but I imagine it’ll be different, likely a student, etc. You have several on rotation right?

[erbear]

Jul 1, 2019 10:12:33 GMT -5 twinmomma said:

Random: There's a guy I went out with once. He wants to go out again. I was open to the idea. As we've texted more, I'm over it and need to ditch him. He is so full of himself and doesn't get the juggle of custody and date availability that I'm dealing with. He went MIA for a week and I figured it was done and he had moved on too because of my schedule. Now he's back with a vengeance. I don't know what to say to get rid of him.

Seems like an occasion for ghosting. One text "I don't think this is going to work. It was nice chatting with you" then block.

[campermom]

I’m on summer break. My to do list is long but H has off on Thursday. He has agreed to help me tackle some of these things and we agreed on a deadline of Friday. I’m chipping away each day this week and have already gotten a ton done since last week.

He blew off some of them originally, but when I asked when he thinks the last time XYZ was done, and he shrugged, I responded that it was by me, last summer. So he is realizing it’s not sustainable for me to do ALL of these major tasks with all 3 kids at home along with the regular upkeep of the home along with summer stuff we do. Changing the dynamics over here.

[sdlaura]

twinmomma it's been a long time since I've dated, but I would start with something a bit nuanced and hope he gets the picture. Like just be busy focusing on work and the kids and not schedule anything. Then I'd be more direct if he doesn't take the hint. Along the lines of realizing you're probably not the best fit and wishing him well.

[sdlaura]

I'm going away for 10 days on Thursday - my longest vacation in a long time. I really need to focus on getting some work done between now and Wednesday so that things aren't a complete mess when I get back.

[supertrooper1]

I had a great weekend. Friday night was a first date with a new guy. He was even hotter in person than in his pictures. We went out to dinner and dinner wasn't even over and he was asking if I wanted to do something Saturday night too! It's a little scary because usually by now, there would have been red flags or things that I didn't like just from chatting. But he's such a nice guy, has a great laugh, intelligent, loves to travel and is co-owner in his own business.

Yesterday I did stuff around my house and made a couple of repairs for the sale of my old house. The buyer is being a pain still. STBXH asked me to call an electrician to replace a smoke detector and an outside outlet cover. I did them both by myself and am very proud of it...lol.

[supertrooper1]

twinmomma, with pushy guys that I've been texting with, I've just said that it was nice chatting but wasn't interested. If they keep texting, I just don't respond. They get the hint.

[twinmomma]

sdlaura, That's kind of where I'm at. Every time he suggests a plan, I counter with the fact that I have my kids that day. The fact that he can't be bothered to pay attention to which days I told him I was free speaks volumes.

supertrooper1, I'm glad your first date went so well! That's exciting!

[2chatter]

librarychica - I love the after school sitter. I need to find a new one for this year. Not panicked yet.

So the big things - set clear limits on things that matter to you. I ask them to ask me before any play dates, as so much of that is so subjective, like Ethan can’t come over today because last time he punched DS (but that might be okay in a few weeks you know?). I ask that they not be on their phones beyond text responses. I ask for no screens for the kids outside of homework. Snack rules.
And homework has to get done.

Also have a backup plan or three. Things do come up from time to time.

[soccermama]

I'm back at work today after being at the beach for 7+ days and 9 days off of work! My head is still in 'vacay' mode. We had a great time breaking in our new camper last week, such perfect weather there. It was lots of fun but I think we were ready to get home. Well, the kids and I were ready but I think DH wanted to just stay at the beach. lol.

[polecat8]

I'm taking Wed - next Mon off for the holiday, plus DH's and my birthdays fall in there too.
On Saturday, we're having our annual birthdays bash for us plus DD (hers is on the 16th). It's a milestone birthday for DH (the big 40) and DD (the big 10). DH wanted some good BBQ so I just ordered some from a local place. We won't have to cook or prepare anything for the party, which I like! I hope it doesn't rain so we can have some fun with water balloons and bubbles!

[erinshelley21]

The holiday is really messing with my groove. I'm usually off on Tuesdays, or working a half day, for childcare reasons, so this week feels like its shot. On one hand it's a good thing since it will allow for time to prep for our new house and listing our current house. But on the other hand, some income would be nice lol. So I'm working today, some Tuesday, working Wednesday, and off Thursday and Friday. I may have jury duty next Monday.

I started the packing process for things that will be stored while our house is on the market and until we are moved into the new one. I went browsing for appliances this weekend and through bedding at Target for the kids' rooms so they can pick from a short list.

[mae0111]

It's hopefully going to be a quiet week for me. DD2 is home all week, so we went to the aquarium together this morning. DD1 hates the aquarium and ruins every trip we take there, so it was really nice to go slowly and let her camp out at certain exhibits. Then we went to my favorite sandwich shop from when I worked in the city, and hung out at a play fountain/splash pad thing in the middle of the city. I remembered it was near the aquarium, so I packed a small towel and a change of clothes for DD2. She was thrilled and got soaked.

I'm driving with DD2 to a beach about an hour away on Wednesday to see my best friend from high school. He doesn't live nearby and he's visiting family at the beach, so I'll see him, his wife, and their 2.5 year old whom I've never met. I'm very excited.

Otherwise, I'm packing. We are leaving for the beach on Saturday morning for a week, and I have to pack for the whole house (linens, towels, pillows, dish towels, etc), the kids, and me. DH packs for DH. We will load the cars Friday evening, then DH will drive 3 hours in the opposite direction on Saturday morning to pick up DD1 at camp, then turn around and drive 5 more hours to meet DD2 and I at the beach house.

DH just told me that he billed his highest ever for the month of June. He worked an insane number of hours. I don't know how he is still standing.