Post by maudefindlay on May 20, 2022 7:55:29 GMT -5
Last day of school here! We have 3 weeks before we have any structured activities. We will all enjoy sleeping in and the kids will love the time to decompress at home. I have a few fun things for us to do next week like riding bikes to town for lunch and the library, going strawberry picking, and going to a different playground than our usual.
I have grocery store pick ups to do and I'm dropping off a bunch of pizzas to DD's classroom. Then later DH and I will go to the reception in DD's class. She is in a team classroom and has been from 1st to 3rd grade. We will miss it greatly. Such a great experience. DS2 was in that classroom as well. Such a fun and different way to learn.
DD is going to my parent's for the weekend. It is supposed to rain Sat/Sun so I think lots of game playing and movie watching will be happening.
maudefindlay, I can't believe your kids school is already out! Our kids are done on June 10 and that just seems so early to me! I feel like this summer is going to be such chaos. Our preferred camp stopped offering an employee's discount and started extra for drop off before 9 and after 3:30...this meant that it went from $200/week to $381/week. In previous years, the kids just went there the entire summer, so when I saw the price increase I had to scramble.
Kids will be attending a hodgepodge of camps--2 weeks at one Y, 1 week at another Y, 2 weeks at performing arts camp, 3 weeks at city camp, and 2 weeks at the grandparents.
Post by mysteriouswife on May 20, 2022 8:29:37 GMT -5
H went to a show this week at a small venue. He sent me a press release photo where you can see his hat and glasses. You can’t see his face or any identifiable markers. Unless you are us you wouldn’t know it’s him. But he’s acting like he’s the most famous person ever. It’s adorably annoying. 😂 he is so proud of the picture he has sent it to all our friends. It really is the small things that make life good. Seeing him this excited is making me smile.
Post by maudefindlay on May 20, 2022 8:31:31 GMT -5
bears, ughh that is so frustrating. I hope things end up working out better than it seems now. Yes, this is a week earlier than we normally get out. Usually our summers are 10 weeks and now 11. Our school did away with our built in snow days part way thru this school year since we can do elearning those days now. Our Governor has set a limit on how many elearning days can be used for such purposes, and while it can happen that we'd go over, it will be rare.
I was at a dinner last night with Congressman Jamie Raskin, who’s like my political idol. I sat right across from him, got to hear him speak (he’s an amazingly inspirational speaker), and he gave me a thumbs up after I made my little speech. Made my night! Also got to meet my new congressman, thanks to redistricting. I get such a kick out of being in the political circles!
Tonight is G’s graduation. I’m having a lot of feelings, but mostly just really excited for her.
We have a handyman coming this afternoon and I'm super excited, lol. He's going to hopefully fix a whole list of stupid nagging things that I will be thrilled to get out of my mental space. Neither my H or myself are handy and my H is always so busy working that there are a lot of things that never get done around here because we can live with them the way they are, but it will be nice to have them taken care of. We have a very slow drip in our laundry room that especially needs fixing before we go on vacation because I know the bucket that catches it will overflow in the time we're gone.
Tomorrow I'm supposed to go to a "Wine in the Woods" event with a couple of girlfriends, which sounds really fun. It's a bunch of wine tastings, music, and some food and art vendors. The only problem is that it's supposed to be 96 degrees out tomorrow! Which makes me not want to go at all. But I was the one who suggested it and we all already bought tickets, so I'm not going to suggest cancelling and everyone just eating the $35 they paid. Why so hot in May???
I also really wanted to finish mulching this weekend but with that weather I don't think we'll torture ourselves like that. Maybe on Monday. I did most of the front yard last night, just need 1-2 more bags, but I wanted to use it as groundcover in our (small) backyard and that will be a bigger hassle since we live in a center unit townhouse so we have to drag the bags all the way around to the backyard.
Post by gerberdaisy on May 20, 2022 8:45:04 GMT -5
Wow, we have over a month left of school here!
After stressful 48 hours (coordinating dog/child care, possible COVID), we are all going on separate trip this weekend and everyone is excited! DD and I to NY, H fishing, DS with grandma and the puppy with my SIL. So much to do today to get everyone packed, that I have zero desire to work.
Bought tickets for Aladdin, DD is so excited, I'm so happy for her!
One more week of school here. We are all so ready for summer!!! These last few weeks have been brutal with all the things and all the tests.
Next week will be bittersweet with all the 5th grade completion parties. Can’t believe DD will be in junior high in just a few short months. Summer is only 10 weeks this year first day back is August 10th.
Post by followyourarrow on May 20, 2022 8:51:27 GMT -5
Wednesday night I went to dinner at a local restaurant and fell in love with a painting of a wheat field (I'm a Kansas girl). I emailed the restaurant that night and it turns out the artist is the restaurant owner's mom and she paints their wheat fields that are 30 minutes outside of my town. She was happy to sell it to me and I went and got it last night. Now I have a nice piece of local art to take with me to Louisiana.
Post by W.T.Faulkner on May 20, 2022 8:53:55 GMT -5
I’m pretty bummed about my first few attempts in finding a new job or potentially new career. I know I’m probably going to be rejected a lot, but it’s embarrassing and I don’t like it, lol. My family and H’s family keep asking how it’s going and it’s even more humiliating to tell them I’m not getting anywhere. It feels like I’m the only one failing. I guess I’m not very resilient!
We took DS to his first baseball game yesterday and had a blast.
Wednesday night I went to dinner at a local restaurant and fell in love with a painting of a wheat field (I'm a Kansas girl). I emailed the restaurant that night and it turns out the artist is the restaurant owner's mom and she paints their wheat fields that are 30 minutes outside of my town. She was happy to sell it to me and I went and got it last night. Now I have a nice piece of local art to take with me to Louisiana.
I love this! What a great thing to bring with you on your new adventure.
I’m pretty bummed about my first few attempts in finding a new job or potentially new career. I know I’m probably going to be rejected a lot, but it’s embarrassing and I don’t like it, lol. My family and H’s family keep asking how it’s going and it’s even more humiliating to tell them I’m not getting anywhere. It feels like I’m the only one failing. I guess I’m not very resilient!
We took DS to his first baseball game yesterday and had a blast.
There is nothing quite as soul sucking as looking for a new job. Hang in there and I hope you find something you love soon!
I’m pretty bummed about my first few attempts in finding a new job or potentially new career. I know I’m probably going to be rejected a lot, but it’s embarrassing and I don’t like it, lol. My family and H’s family keep asking how it’s going and it’s even more humiliating to tell them I’m not getting anywhere. It feels like I’m the only one failing. I guess I’m not very resilient!
We took DS to his first baseball game yesterday and had a blast.
Hang in there! I seriously applied to 80 jobs to find the one I'm moving to right now. It sucked! I had friends asking me when I was going to give up.
Thanks for the Hawaii advice! We booked our trip last night. This is our first big trip since the pandemic and I just cannot wait! If anyone has any Oahu tips, let me know!
I’m pretty bummed about my first few attempts in finding a new job or potentially new career. I know I’m probably going to be rejected a lot, but it’s embarrassing and I don’t like it, lol. My family and H’s family keep asking how it’s going and it’s even more humiliating to tell them I’m not getting anywhere. It feels like I’m the only one failing. I guess I’m not very resilient!
We took DS to his first baseball game yesterday and had a blast.
Hang in there! I seriously applied to 80 jobs to find the one I'm moving to right now. It sucked! I had friends asking me when I was going to give up.
Wow, your friends should be motivational speakers!
Wednesday night I went to dinner at a local restaurant and fell in love with a painting of a wheat field (I'm a Kansas girl). I emailed the restaurant that night and it turns out the artist is the restaurant owner's mom and she paints their wheat fields that are 30 minutes outside of my town. She was happy to sell it to me and I went and got it last night. Now I have a nice piece of local art to take with me to Louisiana.
That's so awesome! I love finding stuff like this.
W.T.Faulkner job searching is the pits. There was the job that aligned 100% with qualifications and didn't even get a call...there was the interview that was cancelled when they decided to hire someone who was "unique qualified" (who I had previously worked with and had NONE of the qualifications). There's so little transparency and you have, basically zero control, over the process.
My office building has skylights in the main hallway area. It's currently thunderstorming and the sound of the rain hitting the skylights and the gentle rolling of thunder is lulling me right to sleep.
Y’all may remember me complaining about my grass guy here. Woke up to this text from him yesterday.
He went on to say there were two deaths on the same day. He once tried to come twice in one week, when it was cold and the grass wasn’t growing, bc of another family death. I don’t even know what to believe with him.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
mofongo lol and maybe he has a large family? I feel like my ILs go to a funeral every month.
Based on all past experiences with him, I tend to not believe everything he says. I wanted to get rid of him a long time ago, but here I am.
I cam say the same about our cleaner. They have had a wreck, broke their foot, failed a drug screen and lost their primary employment. The list goes on and on. Every time H tells me to give them a notice they improve. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Post by maudefindlay on May 20, 2022 10:13:08 GMT -5
mofongo 2 of my cousins' (brothers) maternal grandma and grandpa died same day just a few hours apart in the same hospital. It was not broken heart syndrome either as they were estranged or divorced I forget which and didn't know the other was there.
Related, I've done nothing but watch TT for a week because I'm the sickest with bronchitis than I've been for a long while as an adult. I coughed so hard I peed all over myself yesterday - not like, oh, I leaked like full on pee. I'm exhausted.
My husband’s birthday is next weekend and we were debating about going to Brew at the Zoo but I’m hesitant to buy tickets in case the weather is bad. They are just at the price point when I would not want to spend that money on something we don’t end up going to. That’s what happened last year with my birthday and Longwood Gardens. I hate no refunds policies for outdoor events. I get the rational but in these cases the venue will cancel the whole event and still not give you the money back. That doesn’t seem quite right. Hypothetically I could come to the gardens and walk around in the rain or hang out with penguins in a downpour but they don’t give you that option.
Based on all past experiences with him, I tend to not believe everything he says. I wanted to get rid of him a long time ago, but here I am.
I cam say the same about our cleaner. They have had a wreck, broke their foot, failed a drug screen and lost their primary employment. The list goes on and on. Every time H tells me to give them a notice they improve. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
We finally had to switch cleaners for the same reason. Also, her cleaning had gotten much worse, she was missing things, and she was about to raise her rates. She gave us a LOT of attitude when we told her we were going to find someone else…
[mention]mofongo [/mention] I always feel bad in situations like this, but I’ve never regretted finding a new cleaner/lawn guy/handyman. There are a lot of hardworking people out there who are just as deserving of your business.