Post by starburst604 on Jul 25, 2022 11:18:12 GMT -5
I got a call about 20 minutes after H dropped DD off at camp, telling me they don't have her as registered this week! I don't know how I missed this week when I signed her up for the summer, but fortunately they had the space for her and I was able to call the rec office and pay for it. Also, I found a random pair of women's black granny panties on our back deck yesterday. We have hardly gone out there it's been so hot, so I don't even know how long they've been there. This week just gets weirder and weirder. Actually I take that back. Nothing will be as weird as what happened to us in the wee hours of Sunday morning.....
I went into the office this morning and there were tons of internet issues and just weirdness in the building (certain doors not working, elevators were off, that kind of thing). Turns out the building was struck by lightning over the weekend. I sent my team home since we couldn’t do anything in the office.
For those following the 3yo who DGAF about potty training - it’s still going poorly and we are just going to put him in the older 2s/young 3s class for now 😂
The jeweler called me today and it's going to be about $400 to update my ring and that is way less than I had in my head so I was like 'hell yeah let's do it'. So it could be done by Thursday which is exciting!
I see all the stuff about "no one wants to work!" and the ensuing list of those same complaints dating back to the 1800s and all I can think is, "No shit. Of course no one WANTS to work. Given all other things being equal, who WANTS to work?" (spare me if you love your job and would do it for free). Brought to you by me not wanting to work today even though I like my current job just fine and make a lot more money doing it than any other job I've had before.
TMI BELOW
I seem to have gotten a tiny abrasion or something just inside my vagina during sex this weekend. Like, I feel like I can pinpoint one tiny spot that kind of hurts/burns and I can feel it at night when I shift my legs in a certain way and it was annoying trying to sleep last night.
I had the best of intentions to log online for an hour or two before my doctors appointment but after not sleeping well I took the morning off. I'll have to use leave but it was worth it to sleep in a little more this morning.
So much to do in the next few days. I can't wait for vacation to start on Thursday.
Post by madDawg228 on Jul 25, 2022 11:38:01 GMT -5
I seem to have started a new routine with nursing my 2yo. One night I sang a version of Rebel Yell when I asked if he was done on one side (at the midnight hour, more more more with a *nickname* yell he cried more more more). And now we sing Billy Idol when we switch sides each time we breastfeed.
The realtor is coming today to take pics of my house. I am so sad to be leaving my house, but sooooo happy to be leaving XH. I killed myself all weekend getting the house ready while he slept on the couch. Then he told me he was going to be calling his lawyer because I moved his stuff. By that he means I hung his clothes in the closet. He is such a child
Post by followyourarrow on Jul 25, 2022 11:43:25 GMT -5
My nephew has decided that I don't have a cat, I have a lion. I feel confident that Hank (the cat/lion) would agree.
I never heard back from the recruiter after my interview. Since it's been two weeks I assume I didn't get it and am moving on. I have an interview tomorrow with a different company. If this one doesn't work out I think I'm going to stay where I am. It's getting to be long enough that it would be hard to explain the gap if I leave. My current boss is still far from ideal, but I'm needing him less and less. I'm also just tired of feeling like my life is in limbo.
For those following the 3yo who DGAF about potty training - it’s still going poorly and we are just going to put him in the older 2s/young 3s class for now 😂
Oh--can I join? I think DS2 will need to sit out of Saturday school this year because he prefers sitting in his own filth.
For those following the 3yo who DGAF about potty training - it’s still going poorly and we are just going to put him in the older 2s/young 3s class for now 😂
Oh--can I join? I think DS2 will need to sit out of Saturday school this year because he prefers sitting in his own filth.
It is so frustrating! I’m trying not to be mad since we do have an option but I would like to be one step closer to only wiping my own ass.
I never heard back from the recruiter after my interview. Since it's been two weeks I assume I didn't get it and am moving on. I have an interview tomorrow with a different company. If this one doesn't work out I think I'm going to stay where I am. It's getting to be long enough that it would be hard to explain the gap if I leave. My current boss is still far from ideal, but I'm needing him less and less. I'm also just tired of feeling like my life is in limbo.
How long of a gap are you concerned with? When I was a hiring manager, I don't think I would have noticed a gap of less than 6 months. I also think that if you are questioned, saying you have a gap because you moved to be closer to family would not be inaccurate. Hell, even saying that you had started a job and discovered it was a bad fit (due to a disconnect with what was disclosed in the hiring process and the role responsibilities) wouldn't raise any red flags for me.
Because my kids are on vacation with their Dad this week, I have scheduled a bunch of appointments for after work. Today is my Mammogram, tomorrow I'm getting my hair done, Wednesday is a new tattoo (rescheduled from last week) and I'm getting my nails done on Thursday. On top of that, my annual Crab Party is this weekend so I need to start doing everything to get ready for that, and since so far I haven't actually done anything, I have a lot to do
I never heard back from the recruiter after my interview. Since it's been two weeks I assume I didn't get it and am moving on. I have an interview tomorrow with a different company. If this one doesn't work out I think I'm going to stay where I am. It's getting to be long enough that it would be hard to explain the gap if I leave. My current boss is still far from ideal, but I'm needing him less and less. I'm also just tired of feeling like my life is in limbo.
How long of a gap are you concerned with? When I was a hiring manager, I don't think I would have noticed a gap of less than 6 months. I also think that if you are questioned, saying you have a gap because you moved to be closer to family would not be inaccurate. Hell, even saying that you had started a job and discovered it was a bad fit (due to a disconnect with what was disclosed in the hiring process and the role responsibilities) wouldn't raise any red flags for me.
100% agree - this would not even blip on my radar. I suppose it depends on industry though
I watched the trailer for Wakanda Forever this morning. It gave me chills. I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie when it comes out in November.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jul 25, 2022 12:26:23 GMT -5
Both of our cats passed away - one in 2020, one in 2021.
I loved them both very much, but they were handfuls. Lots of behavior problems, lots of pills for the last few years, etc.
We decided to put any further pet acquisitions on hold for a while.
I made a mistake. I pet 2 kitties at the local pet shop Saturday. Went there solely to pet them. They hated me. Ignored me. Nibbled at me. Openly disdained my presence.
I got wordl in one guess today and that made me really happy. Then I judged myself for how happy it made me.
*Wordle spoilers below*
I am so intrigued on how that was your first guess! I feel like a word with two of the same letters would be almost impossible to guess on the first try.
Post by karinothing on Jul 25, 2022 12:45:02 GMT -5
Sometimes I really wish I knew if DS2 needed more help than I can give him or whether his behavior is just typical and I am not sure how to parent an introverted kid as an extrovert. He just gets these times where he gets upset for whatever reason and he completely shuts down. Typically this means he goes into his room and won't respond to us. He doesn't object to me coming to check on him. If I can figure out the reason he is upset and offer a solution he typically recovers immediately. Like he had a cousin sleep over the other night and DS1 comes upstairs to tell me something is wrong with his brother. I come down there and he is just curled in the corner not responding to anyone. I asked a bunch of questions and eventually figured out he was just upset about where his sleeping bag was (he wanted to be on the other side of the room). It took me asking a bunch of questions before I got a response. But once I offer a solution he completely snaps out of it and is back to his normal self. 95% of the time this is the case, but sometimes he can be in this mode for a very what seems like a long time.
I think maybe its anxiety? I tried a while back to set up a therapist appointment but everyone is booked
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jul 25, 2022 12:55:23 GMT -5
karinothing just want to commiserate. My oldest is like this. I believe it is anxiety. She started seeing the counselor at school regularly at the end of last year, but we’ve never moved past that.
If I can’t figure it out, I feel like I’m making things worse by questioning, but I don’t know that it’s good to just let her wind herself up and isolate herself the way she does.
ETA - she’s 9, so I have started pressing a little harder on, “Instead of (whatever her reaction was) what do you think you could do instead to help make you feel better? How can I help you?”
I helped her with a few checklists to run through at school (she freaks out over work or mean kids a lot) and she’s got counting backwards and breathing down pretty well.
karinothing just want to commiserate. My oldest is like this. I believe it is anxiety. She started seeing the counselor at school regularly at the end of last year, but we’ve never moved past that.
If I can’t figure it out, I feel like I’m making things worse by questioning, but I don’t know that it’s good to just let her wind herself up and isolate herself the way she does.
How old is she? DS2 will by 7 on Friday.
I also feel like I am making things worse my questioning, but I can't seem to stop myself from doing it. Especially if I can identify the problem and come up with a solution it gets resolved quickly. I wish It wasn't so hard to find care. I also have zero idea when to actually fit therapy into our schedule. I do know he really loves the school counselor, so maybe I will set that up at school.
I hope someone reminds me next year not to buy tickets to a bunch of outdoor stuff in the summer in advance. For the third time in the last 16 days, I have tickets for an event and the forecast is thunderstorms. Tonight is seeing the Black Keys in concert. So far it hasn't rained at all, but I hope it stays that way. We already got rained out of $100 worth of rugby tickets this month so I don't really want to throw these away too, but I also don't care enough to go sit in a thunderstorm or even just pouring rain all evening to see them. Honestly, I wouldn't have even bought these tickets at all if I hadn't done so before most other concerts were announced for the year - I like them and all but it's not like they are a band I spend a lot of time listening to. I just got excited and bought tickets to everything, lol. Next year I should buy tickets for this sort of stuff last minute, though, once I can see the forecast.
We had a really frustrating and kind of offensive employee in orientation 2 weeks ago, and I guess she quit last week! I think she would have been fired eventually at that rate, anyway. I wonder if she quit because her supervisor said something to her about what happened. It is pretty rare that I meet anyone that I actively dislike, so I can't say I'm sad at all that I won't have to deal with her in the future.
Post by karinothing on Jul 25, 2022 13:02:52 GMT -5
Patsy Baloney - Sorry I just say your ETA about age. It is good that you have figured out some of her triggers. I really struggle with that. I know one of his biggest issues is not knowing exactly what to do. He needs very specific instructions. So like at the first day of camp drop off things can be chaotic if he doesn't get step by step instructions or feel very comfortable about where he has to go or whatever he has to do. So I really work to make sure he understands everything completely (we go over steps before hand).
Patsy Baloney - Sorry I just say your ETA about age. It is good that you have figured out some of her triggers. I really struggle with that. I know one of his biggest issues is not knowing exactly what to do. He needs very specific instructions. So like at the first day of camp drop off things can be chaotic if he doesn't get step by step instructions or feel very comfortable about where he has to go or whatever he has to do. So I really work to make sure he understands everything completely (we go over steps before hand).
That’s a great idea. We struggle with the same thing. Let me guess - if he’s not sure what to do or if something negative happens to him, he will just bottle it up? I swear, my daughter would have a bear actively dragging her away by her leg and not speak up.
We’ve tried to combat that by really ingraining in her the steps for how and who to ask for help or guidance. Even if there’s a mental block and she can’t articulate exactly what is going on inside her, she can at least throw up a red flag and say, “Help!”
Patsy Baloney - Sorry I just say your ETA about age. It is good that you have figured out some of her triggers. I really struggle with that. I know one of his biggest issues is not knowing exactly what to do. He needs very specific instructions. So like at the first day of camp drop off things can be chaotic if he doesn't get step by step instructions or feel very comfortable about where he has to go or whatever he has to do. So I really work to make sure he understands everything completely (we go over steps before hand).
That’s a great idea. We struggle with the same thing. Let me guess - if he’s not sure what to do or if something negative happens to him, he will just bottle it up? I swear, my daughter would have a bear actively dragging her away by her leg and not speak up.
We’ve tried to combat that by really ingraining in her the steps for how and who to ask for help or guidance. Even if there’s a mental block and she can’t articulate exactly what is going on inside her, she can at least throw up a red flag and say, “Help!”
Yes! There have been times he has hurt himself before (thank God nothing serious) but instead of telling anyone he just goes and hides in his room. Then it takes me forever to figure out what is wrong. I can see the bear thing happening 100%. We have talked a lot about how if he doesn't talk to me or explain what is bothering him I won't be able to help him come up with a solution, but in these moments he generally will only response with thumbs up/down or eye blinking. I just wish he could explain to me how he felt.