NYE Randoms

[macmars45]

This is the first morning DS5 woke up with a sneeze instead of a gross chest full of congestion cough in 12 days. Maybe he will be better in time for school on Monday after all. He's 'only' been sick for almost 3 weeks now.
H has a 4 day weekend starting today so that's nice. We'll take down our tree today or tomorrow. No plans for today/tonight. DS and I will definitely be asleep before midnight per usual.

[seeyalater52]

I’m thrilled that I found some jeans that fit. I’ve had a ridiculously hard time finding anything and was hesitant to buy a bunch of stuff online only to need to return it. It was worth it though. The final straw was when I went on a date with my wife and only had leggings to wear as pants that fit me. Now that I’m WFH and way too sedentary in my postpartum body it’s really catching up to me, but just because I’ve gained weight/my body shape has changed doesn’t mean I have to feel schlubby forever.

I wish the weather was nicer today, we are all off work and could do something outdoors but it’s drizzling and I don’t have the fortitude for that. J is walking up a storm though, it’s so funny to watch him figure it out. I’m such a proud mommy.

[redheadk]

We are starting to make travel plans for 2022 and I'm annoyed with DH. He is totally on board with things that are his idea but cranky about the things that are mine.

[TR]

wanderingback - I also really dislike cooking, but luckily have an H who does enjoy cooking haha.

H is making a skillet pan pizza for dinner tonight along with a traditional Serbian NYE potato dish inspired by his business partner and then he'll make our usual pork, greens, black eyed-peas meal for tomorrow. I contributed by making brownies yesterday and buying break-apart peanut butter cookie dough to make peanut butter blossoms over the weekend lol.

I also bought myself a new purse at Target while I was there. Impulse purchase, but it was only $25.

I'm "working" today, but I'm really going to try and finish Hamnet to close out my reading year neatly. I'm a little over 1/3 in so I think I can do it.

[Patsy Baloney]

My H has a cold (yes, just a cold I don’t give a shit about 836 people asking BuT dID yOu TeST?!?) and he’s so tired. And I’m annoying because I keep being like, “are you ok? Can I get you a drink? New box of tissues? Cold Medicine?” and he’s just like please let me snore on the couch and wake myself up a bunch on my own, lol.

I’ve got some queso and lil smokies to toss in the crockpot for our homemade NYE party tonight! My big kid is so excited because we picked up some real confetti instead of making her (and I) cut up a bunch of scrap paper all day for it 😂

[ssmjlm]

We’re on our way home from the beach and I’m glad I won’t have to keep taking the puppy down 2 flights of stairs to pee. I think she peed on every mat in the house yesterday with this UTI. Poor baby. ☹️

The plans are laundry and taking down decorations. I need to wash my kid’s backpack and lunchbox before she goes back.

E wants to try and make it to midnight. I’m like I haven’t slept a full night in weeks, but yeah sure I guess we’ll see. She told me I could sleep on the couch and just keep her company. LOL

[dochas]

My sister came for an overnight visit and I am so happy. We talked for hours (and hours and hours), she brought tons of food and my son adores her. It was rainy but we took a chance and went to the beach. It wasn't raining there and we walked and found a lot of sea glass. The beach restores my soul and I have spent so little time there this year. My son and I normally go for even just quick stops all year round and we've just stopped this year. I'm going to change that for sure and I think it's been one of the things that's just off that I couldn't quite put my finger on. We normally do a NY's Day walk and that was rained out last year, then terrible summer weather. Maybe that canceled walk set the tone for the year? It's supposed to rain again tomorrow so it will probably canceled again we've just agreed to go on Sunday because it shouldn't be raining all day. Not the same energy as when it's a whole group of lunatics walking in the winter, but we have to get out there however we can!

[dochas]

Dec 31, 2021 11:42:41 GMT -5 Patsy Baloney said:

My H has a cold (yes, just a cold I don’t give a shit about 836 people asking BuT dID yOu TeST?!?) and he’s so tired. And I’m annoying because I keep being like, “are you ok? Can I get you a drink? New box of tissues? Cold Medicine?” and he’s just like please let me snore on the couch and wake myself up a bunch on my own, lol.

I’ve got some queso and lil smokies to toss in the crockpot for our homemade NYE party tonight! My big kid is so excited because we picked up some real confetti instead of making her (and I) cut up a bunch of scrap paper all day for it 😂

I hope he feels better soon! The constant questioning of Did you test?!!? And posting the vaccination and booster status of everyone even mentioned in a post is so incredibly annoying I don't think I can stand it anymore. This is a message board, not the department of health or your conscience. Just say where you went and what you did and keep the rest to yourself. 

I hope the confetti isn't too hard to clean up! I made little confetti cannons out of toilet paper tubes, but I used hole punches from paper instead of fancy store bought. LOL Happy New Year!

[Patsy Baloney]

dochas confetti cannons are a great idea!

We usually try to do confetti on a blanket and then dump it into the recycle bin. Last year, my H grabbed the blanket and shook it out our back door instead. We watched sad little bits of pink construction paper disintegrate on the lawn for the next 3 months 😂

I’m basically the prickliest asshole about covid now. Ask your doctor if you have a question. Call your health department. There is no insight left from a board of majority suburban moms.

[tacokick]

I had some unopened smoked salmon that was best by 12/28 and ate it for lunch so hopefully that goes well. Wooo!

[icedcoffee]

I’m annoyed with all the poop heads hoarding tests. Like it’s great you have 10 boxes at home but if I can’t test my 2 year old when his nose turns into a faucet then it doesn’t do public health much good now does it.

:::throws shit:::

[icedcoffee]

I’m turning my Prosecco into French 75s tonight. I’ve never had one but it sounds excellent.

[TR]

Dec 31, 2021 13:51:00 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

I’m turning my Prosecco into French 75s tonight. I’ve never had one but it sounds excellent.

oooh they're very good! Enjoy!

[mrsukyankee]

It's been close to 60F and wet here in London the past few days. I'm over it. Bring on cold and sunny! It also means more work due to walking the dog (have to wash him off) and my H is injured so I'm doing it all. Oh, well. Got out for two good walks in the woods today.

We're just about to eat our dinner (take out Turkish), will be having beers, whisky and prosecco this evening. Probably asleep by 11. LOL.

[sofamonkey]

Dec 31, 2021 12:22:20 GMT -5 dochas said:

Dec 31, 2021 11:42:41 GMT -5 Patsy Baloney said:

My H has a cold (yes, just a cold I don’t give a shit about 836 people asking BuT dID yOu TeST?!?) and he’s so tired. And I’m annoying because I keep being like, “are you ok? Can I get you a drink? New box of tissues? Cold Medicine?” and he’s just like please let me snore on the couch and wake myself up a bunch on my own, lol.

I’ve got some queso and lil smokies to toss in the crockpot for our homemade NYE party tonight! My big kid is so excited because we picked up some real confetti instead of making her (and I) cut up a bunch of scrap paper all day for it 😂

I hope he feels better soon! The constant questioning of Did you test?!!? And posting the vaccination and booster status of everyone even mentioned in a post is so incredibly annoying I don't think I can stand it anymore. This is a message board, not the department of health or your conscience. Just say where you went and what you did and keep the rest to yourself. 

I hope the confetti isn't too hard to clean up! I made little confetti cannons out of toilet paper tubes, but I used hole punches from paper instead of fancy store bought. LOL Happy New Year!

But I’m a mandated reporter!!!

[isabel]

Dec 31, 2021 13:51:00 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

I’m turning my Prosecco into French 75s tonight. I’ve never had one but it sounds excellent.

Oh, they’re so good! It’s my drink of choice for NYE. I will be having them tonight as well.

[emilyinchile]

Dec 31, 2021 14:03:06 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Dec 31, 2021 12:22:20 GMT -5 dochas said:

I hope he feels better soon! The constant questioning of Did you test?!!? And posting the vaccination and booster status of everyone even mentioned in a post is so incredibly annoying I don't think I can stand it anymore. This is a message board, not the department of health or your conscience. Just say where you went and what you did and keep the rest to yourself. 

I hope the confetti isn't too hard to clean up! I made little confetti cannons out of toilet paper tubes, but I used hole punches from paper instead of fancy store bought. LOL Happy New Year!

But I’m a mandated reporter!!!

Isn't telling us this a HIPPA violation?

[dochas]

Dec 31, 2021 13:46:57 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

I’m annoyed with all the poop heads hoarding tests. Like it’s great you have 10 boxes at home but if I can’t test my 2 year old when his nose turns into a faucet then it doesn’t do public health much good now does it.

:::throws shit:::

My boss, who has a donated organ and needs to adjust her anti rejection meds if she gets sick, bought 1 test yesterday to keep on hand. The limit was 4 to a person. People are filling their closets with these tests. They are taking them immediately after exposure even though they know they can't possibly show positive yet, thereby completely wasting a test. They are getting lab tests done afterward whether positive or negative. And then cursing people "who aren't doing the right thing". I hope your little one just has a cold and is better soon!

[dochas]

Dec 31, 2021 14:03:06 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Dec 31, 2021 12:22:20 GMT -5 dochas said:

I hope he feels better soon! The constant questioning of Did you test?!!? And posting the vaccination and booster status of everyone even mentioned in a post is so incredibly annoying I don't think I can stand it anymore. This is a message board, not the department of health or your conscience. Just say where you went and what you did and keep the rest to yourself. 

I hope the confetti isn't too hard to clean up! I made little confetti cannons out of toilet paper tubes, but I used hole punches from paper instead of fancy store bought. LOL Happy New Year!

But I’m a mandated reporter!!!

HAHAHA!

[HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan]

Dec 31, 2021 13:51:00 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

I’m turning my Prosecco into French 75s tonight. I’ve never had one but it sounds excellent.

They are. Alternative choice is a French 76 with vodka instead of gin.

[Jalapeñomel]

Dec 31, 2021 14:01:26 GMT -5 mofongo said:

What food should we order tonight?.

Korean! I have such a craving for it lately.

[icedcoffee]

Dec 31, 2021 14:18:02 GMT -5 dochas said:

Dec 31, 2021 13:46:57 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

I’m annoyed with all the poop heads hoarding tests. Like it’s great you have 10 boxes at home but if I can’t test my 2 year old when his nose turns into a faucet then it doesn’t do public health much good now does it.

:::throws shit:::

My boss, who has a donated organ and needs to adjust her anti rejection meds if she gets sick, bought 1 test yesterday to keep on hand. The limit was 4 to a person. People are filling their closets with these tests. They are taking them immediately after exposure even though they know they can't possibly show positive yet, thereby completely wasting a test. They are getting lab tests done afterward whether positive or negative. And then cursing people "who aren't doing the right thing". I hope your little one just has a cold and is better soon!

Yes the testing has gotten out of control. People (even here in GBCN) are testing so much that they don’t even believe the results anymore. LOL

Thankfully I found 1 lonely test for DS and it was negative. yay!

Hopefully supply of tests corrects itself soon so people can test to their hearts content. 😆

[icedcoffee]

Dec 31, 2021 14:20:30 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Dec 31, 2021 14:01:26 GMT -5 mofongo said:

What food should we order tonight?.

Korean! I have such a craving for it lately.

. Oh, that sounds good. That might need to happen this weekend.

[RoxMonster]

I posted this in the support thread earlier this week, but my grandpa unexpectedly passed on Monday. And now, first my grandma then my mom and now my dad have all been taken down by a wicked stomach virus so they haven’t been able to get to the funeral home to plan anything and everyone is ill. I feel awful for everybody. Not only are you grieving but then you feel like shit. So any positive thoughts you could spare for my family are much appreciated ❤️

[1confused1]

My daughter told me her only plans for today are to binge watch Cobra Kai and then watch it again. She is texting me food requests from her room 😂

[dochas]

RoxMonster, I'm so sorry. <3

[TR]

I had the idea to add some honey to my smoothie to make it a little sweeter. But I added too much and now it's gross, but the damn frozen smoothie mixture is so expensive I don't want to waste it so I'm choking it down anyway lol.

[Nonny]

I didn't get a chance to take an edible on Christmas (got up too late and family kept calling), so I'm going to take a lower dose one this afternoon to take the edge off of any fireworks people might be lighting off, and just chill. That, and eat a bunch of cheese - our dinner plan is cheese, crackers, salami, and assorted stuffed olives.

[Jalapeñomel]

Dec 31, 2021 14:45:00 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

Dec 31, 2021 14:20:30 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Korean! I have such a craving for it lately.

. Oh, that sounds good. That might need to happen this weekend.

Andrew Phung posted that he got kimchi French fries in Toronto, and now that’s all I can think about.

I’m sorry [mention]bibliophile [/mention]

[lilypad1126]

Y’all I have eaten SO MUCH over the last few days. I’m visiting my parents and it’s like a food fest every damn day. And no one eats at the same time, so there is always food out and everyone just pushed food on me. But also, my mom makes all my favorites, so will power (and my stretchy waistbands) are getting a work out. I’ll be glad to get back to my house and my normal routine in Sunday.