I woke up at 3am and haven’t been able to go back to sleep.
DS2 woke up at 3:45 and has been crying off and on since. I went in there and cuddled with him and he snuggled up fine when I put him back in bed, but now he’s back to crying intermittently. I was fine with getting up and cuddling with him but I’m over it now even though I’m not going back to sleep.
I think I’m going to get dressed and head into the office. I’ll be there a solid hour early, but that seems more productive than laying here looking at the same things over and over on my phone.
I’m really unhappy about a major change at work and it’s very likely going to be the thing that makes me leave. It’s making me really sad. I wasn’t ready to take that leap yet. I have a phone interview today and am flying to meet with another team for a different company probably later this month, so at least I have some potential options. Still, it’s amazing to me how terrible some people are at managing businesses. Funny how getting acquired was no big deal, but our old management changing the org structure has turned things upside down.
I found a really great therapist who specializes in some things I really need help with. It took a ton of work to find her, but I met with her last Friday and it was great. I wish I had been able to get in for an appointment this week with her because I need to brain dump.
H and I both have the day off Monday and daycare is open (the best days of the year). We always do day dates on those days and last year he took me to a bakery I've wanted to go to forever (Sift, the pastry chef is a Food Network winner) and took us both for couple's massages. This year it's my turn to plan and of course I can't think of anything as awesome as that. So naturally my husband is a giant turd for setting that bar so high last year.
isabel I'm really sorry about work. It sucks when you're content and comfortable in a place and then suddenly...you're not. Starting over is scary and requires so much adulting. And staying put inevitably leads to that yucky work feeling spilling over into the rest of your life. Good luck-- I hope it all works out.
I’ll join team tired- couldn’t fall asleep until 11, 4yo came to my room bawling at 1245 & I was so tired I just told him to get in bed, and then the baby woke up starving at 545 😴pretty sure I’ll doze in the couch when Ds3 naps and Ds2 can just watch too much tv.
Add me to the tired list too. I’ve been waking up multiple times every night. I need to remember to take magnesium before bed. That always helps. I’m still at home, haven’t left for work because my dryer is finally being repaired this morning after 2 weeks. I never thought I’d be so excited to do laundry.
I fell asleep on the couch last night and woke up 15 minutes after my alarm would normally go off but I never set it, because, you know, I fell asleep on the couch. Some how I was only 10 minutes late too work and I even had to stop and get coffee on the way. I got an extra shot of espresso in my coffee because I'm dead tired today.
We've had some really mild temperatures here over the last week and it's really messing with my head. I hate winter. HATE IT! It has no redeeming qualities as far as I'm concerned and I'm dying a little bit inside knowing that this temperate weather is just a tease and at some point we're still going to get slammed with miserable weather.
I was also up early today! It's 4:50 here. I'm drinking coffee and will try to get some work done before the kids wake up. DS2 came home from daycare after throwing up yesterday and school is on at least a 2 hour delay since we got 8 inches of snow yesterday and last night. So I'm not expecting a very productive work day.
Thursday is my late start day, and I don’t have to take DS to school, so I set my alarm for an hour later than usual. However, I then add on time and the next thing I know, it’s 2 hours past when I typically wake up and I’m still dog tired. I always think “I’m going up be SO productive on Thursday mornings” and then I’m scrambling to get going because of all of the snoozing. And it’s trash day, and it’s -4° outside right now with strong winds... the kind of day you just want to jump out of bed 🙄
I had my other late class last night so I got to sleep about 45 minutes late, rushing my bedtime routine. I decided to let myself “sleep in” (6:45 instead of 6:20) and the universe was like “hahahaha fuck you, here’s a loud 6am thunderstorm, bitch.” So that’s cool.
Post by JayhawkGirl on Jan 16, 2020 8:41:31 GMT -5
I asked DH to help me with DS’s early carpool this morning for a before school activity. He has done this several times, picking up two other neighbors. He forgot to get the neighbor kids. Literally passed their house.
Come on dude. Same as every T/Th all year. And all last year.
Post by lightbulbsun on Jan 16, 2020 8:55:05 GMT -5
I actually went for a run this morning! I didn't go very far or very fast, but I got my ass out of bed and ran before the sun came up, so I'm calling it a success. I'm not a morning person.
Post by Monica Geller on Jan 16, 2020 9:20:22 GMT -5
I failed the 3 hour glucose test yesterday. So now I have the gestational diabetes. But I’m still pregnant so I’ll deal. Just one more thing. At least by being on hospital bedrest there’s very little I have to do. They tell me what I can and can’t eat and check my sugar for me. I’m planning a feast of foods when I’m no longer pregnant, which is hopefully several weeks away.
Post by ginandjucie24 on Jan 16, 2020 9:29:16 GMT -5
Add me to the tired group. I feel like I closed my eyes and then my alarm went off. :\.
It’s trash and recycling day today and it’s super windy. Of course our recycling bin is full full. So I keep looking out the window to make sure our bins haven’t fallen over.
I walk my ds to and from school everyday, today I am going to meet him at our newly agreed spot (which is further from his dismissal doors) so he can get used to walking without me. Every few days I will meet him further from the last spot, in hopes by spring he will walk home by himself. DS is always asking for more independence so hopefully walking to and from school will give him what he needs.
I slipped on the ice yesterday and am very sore today. Cannot get into the chiro until tomorrow morning, at least it's before the 6-12 inches we are forecasted.
It is raining cats and dogs here which means horrible commute. I had to go to a different train to make to work at a reasonable time and I was soaked.
Yesterday I had to do the dental appointments for both girls. Which is not a easy task with a SN 5 year old who hates all things doctors. She has come so far though and talked by sign language and her iPad (she is severally speech delayed) and she told me several times she wanted Daddy. Then when the appointment was over she blew a kiss to the dentist even though she cried bloody murder during the entire cleaning part. At least she did open her mouth this time. So slowly but surely she will learn that the dentist is not a enemy. But me over here is so dang proud of her progress.
ginandjucie24 it's my garbage and recycle day too. A majority of the people in my condo complex put their bins out the night before which on a normal day is fine. However, last night was very windy (30-40mph winds with gusts up to 60mph). I'm sure trash and recycle will be all over the complex today.
I just sent a strongly worded email to the coaches regarding the whole swimming/harassment incident. I am still REALLY pissed. I want to make sure that it is all documented and I have asked that the kids have no interaction moving forward.
You better bet that I'm watching closely. I'm going to give that kids mom the stink eye every single time I see her.
calamity, you are totally justified in being pissed. I'm pissed for you. But to be honest I'd request the kid be booted (as others stated yesterday) versus the no interaction.
I failed the 3 hour glucose test yesterday. So now I have the gestational diabetes. But I’m still pregnant so I’ll deal. Just one more thing. At least by being on hospital bedrest there’s very little I have to do. They tell me what I can and can’t eat and check my sugar for me. I’m planning a feast of foods when I’m no longer pregnant, which is hopefully several weeks away.
I like your attitude - I never dealt with GD but I would agree if you're going to have it at least you're in the hospital where they can handle the heavy lifting. Congrats on making it another day! One day at a time! <3
calamity , you are totally justified in being pissed. I'm pissed for you. But to be honest I'd request the kid be booted (as others stated yesterday) versus the no interaction.
They aren't going to kick him off the team based on my conversation with the coach on the phone yesterday.
We are nearing the end of the season, championships are next month. After that depending on the response we will move them. There is a Y that is a little further, but I don't even care.
Too bad-they'll lose two top point earners (my son swims too).
Add me to the group that didn’t sleep well. I’m not sure what’s going on, but I’ve been sleeping terribly all week.
Last night I finally hung up some hooks to put my coat, purse, and dog stuff. I can’t believe how much gratification I get from seeing all my stuff neatly hung on the wall. It also made this morning a breeze. I also received my living room rug in the mail, so I rolled it out. It’s lighter colored than I anticipated so I’m a little worried about that, but it looks amazing in the space. My new couch will be delivered tomorrow so I’ll finally be able to utilize my downstairs area! I am so unbelievably excited!
I cannot figure out exactly how much DH is supposed to be paid each paycheck since none of them have been the same since he switched jobs. He is crazy busy and just so happy to be back at his old company (plus, we are financially comfortable) that it's just not his top priority to really delve into. ARGH. This is the downside of having digital paystubs, no access if you're the spouse. There are good reasons that it's been fluctuating based on when he started, various insurances and retirement plans going into effect, etc., so hopefully things will settle down until we hit the social security max. It makes budgeting super annoying.
calamity , you are totally justified in being pissed. I'm pissed for you. But to be honest I'd request the kid be booted (as others stated yesterday) versus the no interaction.
They aren't going to kick him off the team based on my conversation with the coach on the phone yesterday.
We are nearing the end of the season, championships are next month. After that depending on the response we will move them. There is a Y that is a little further, but I don't even care.
Too bad-they'll lose two top point earners (my son swims too).
I'm a mega bitch but I would not even keep quiet about this. Not in a gossipy way but this stuff does come up naturally and I'd not keep quiet about why I was considering moving my kids to a new program. Fuck that.
calamity , you are totally justified in being pissed. I'm pissed for you. But to be honest I'd request the kid be booted (as others stated yesterday) versus the no interaction.
They aren't going to kick him off the team based on my conversation with the coach on the phone yesterday.
We are nearing the end of the season, championships are next month. After that depending on the response we will move them. There is a Y that is a little further, but I don't even care.
Too bad-they'll lose two top point earners (my son swims too).
This makes me extra pissed on your behalf. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this
I'm tired too. DS had soccer practice last night from 7:30-8:30 which sucks anyways and its about 30 min from our house. DH is out of town so I had to take the girls too and it was 9:30 after we all got to bed. I let them sleep in some this morning, made DS take a shower and I took them to school instead of riding the bus this AM. DH is at his company HQ and has a huge presentation to all the upper management today which is for a promotion. I swear to God if he doesn't get this job they have pretty much promised him he's going to quit. He's been passed over two other times in the past couple of years so fingers crossed everything works out but he feels good about it.
Post by followyourarrow on Jan 16, 2020 11:28:45 GMT -5
Excel nerdiness - I learned how to concatenate this morning! What had been taking me multiple steps with adding and deleting columns and 2 formulas is now so easy. I also learned that F4 will turn C12 into $C$12 in a formula, so easy! I heart Excel.
Post by galaxy8227 on Jan 16, 2020 11:30:16 GMT -5
DS joined us sometime in the middle of the night, I woke up to H trying to get him back to bed at 4:30 and I've been up since. Tonight is the only night I don't have something this week and I"m so excited to cuddle up with the kids and chill out.
Excel nerdiness - I learned how to concatenate this morning! What had been taking me multiple steps with adding and deleting columns and 2 formulas is now so easy. I also learned that F4 will turn C12 into $C$12 in a formula, so easy! I heart Excel.
I pink puffy heart Excel and love learning new things like this! I have a giant Excel document with my budget and a seperate tab for all of our other accounts with things linked and all kinds of fun calculations.
Post by lilypad1126 on Jan 16, 2020 11:47:44 GMT -5
I had a meeting with my boss this morning. Which, due to his inability to follow a schedule turned from a 60 minute scheduled meeting into a 15 minute rushed meeting. Whatever, but now I have a headache from trying to keep him on task and focused on the 1 thing I needed an answer on.
Also, I'm tired. I've gotten plenty of sleep the last several nights, but I just am dragging. Thank god today is my Friday and I can sleep in an extra hour tomorrow.
Excel nerdiness - I learned how to concatenate this morning! What had been taking me multiple steps with adding and deleting columns and 2 formulas is now so easy. I also learned that F4 will turn C12 into $C$12 in a formula, so easy! I heart Excel.
I'm taking an entire class this semester on Spreadsheet Modeling and it's all that kind of stuff. I'm so excited. I did know concatenate from a previous job where I had to do a lot of First Name Last Name stuff, but I just learned it from Googling, haha. But even just in our first week we learned all kinds of fun stuff so I'm really psyched for the class as a whole.