Post by maudefindlay on Aug 13, 2022 8:12:30 GMT -5
Yesterday it was 50s in the AM and only got up into the 70s, so we turned off the a/c and opened up the windows and kept them open all night. Glorious. Still cool now, but will get into 80s later so likely switching back to a/c, but it has been a fun break from the humidity.
I've been eyeing an Annie Selke runner for the hallway outside DS2 and DD's rooms for a while and this weekend is tax free, so I think that means I have to order it now and maybe add a kitchen rug too.
Post by starburst604 on Aug 13, 2022 8:23:26 GMT -5
I think my dog is trying to kill me with his farts. Especially since his favorite way to sit next to me is with his butt facing me.
H is boating with his cousins today so me and DD are going to take the farting dog to some trails in a bit and tire him out, then to Old Navy for school clothes shopping. Then we’ll go swimming at a friend’s house and come home after dinner.
Going whitewater rafting today with all my sisters, nieces and nephew and dad in the Poconos. Wish it was going to be a bit warmer but at least it’s not pouring rain like last year. Well it’s not really whitewater more like lazy river but it should be fun!
I went to dinner and Devil Wears Prada in Chicago last night with some friends, and while the show wasn’t my favorite, it was fun and so good to be back out in the city! I haven’t gone there for a fun night out in ages.
Post by mysteriouswife on Aug 13, 2022 9:25:46 GMT -5
I had zero plans to leave the house today. H asked me to go to a coffee shop close to the house. We are sitting outside enjoying the nice weather. I didn’t know how much I needed the sun and time with H
We had parent orientation for kindergarten and ds2’s preschool graduation yesterday. It was a long emotional day. Both my kids got the teachers I was hoping they’d get and after yesterday’s orientation I think ds2’s teacher will be a great fit for his somewhat rigid personality. This weekend is going to be jam packed. I am hoping I can fit in a bit of back to school shopping with the kids.
We ordered lots of new furniture and it’s all starting to come in which is exciting. We had been trying to find a couch and had picked one out from West Elm, but then the size we wanted disappeared from the website, so last Saturday we went to Crate and Barrel to look at a rug and instead purchased a sofa there, which is already set to be delivered next week. I’m the most excited for this because our couches are 10 years old and have been beat up by 2 kids and 2 cats. We’ve both agreed that we’ll give the couches away rather than try to sell them, just to get them out of the house.
I'm having lunch with my dad today. I love him, but our relationship is very strained so it always stresses me out when I know I'm going to see him. We don't agree on anything, ANYTHING, and I never know how I'm going to feel afterward.
Tonight, me and H are going to meet friends to see one of my friend's H's band play. It doesn't start until 10 and I'm kind of dreading it only because that is so late for me. We are trying a new wine bar beforehand and I'm definitely looking forward to that!
Random question- if you've had Covid, did it mess up your cycle?
Post by RoxMonster on Aug 13, 2022 10:00:45 GMT -5
Absolutely gorgeous weather here! I love it so much. By 9 this morning, we had already gone to the farmers’ market and run two errands. I discovered a new local coffee shop I like.
I think we’ll go for a trail walk today and get some yard work done. Tonight is live music in a courtyard of this cute area of town with outdoor bar and brew pub right there. Looking forward to that.
We are at the beach for the week with friends and I am so excited. We haven’t made it down here at all this summer and it’s my happy place. And the two families with us are so easy to be with, kids the same age, awesome parents.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Post by notoriousmeg on Aug 13, 2022 10:37:58 GMT -5
This morning we were the first customers at a cute doughnut shop. DS got 2 crazy doughnuts, and we got great coffee. I just ran a few miles, and now we are heading to the beach for a bit. I don’t want to go home tonight. We have to face more unpacking from our move last week. I am ready to be settled but don’t want to do the work that requires.
Post by nancybotwin on Aug 13, 2022 10:44:10 GMT -5
I have realized I don’t want to decide what we are eating for dinner anymore. I don’t mind shopping, preparing or cooking, but I don’t want the decision making. Most meal plan services don’t work for us; we keep kosher and also my kids are ridiculously picky. I want to find someone who will talk to us and then send a personalized plan. Does that exist?
I have a long to do list for this weekend. DH is working all weekend, so I need to do the to do list while single parenting. I hope we can manage some fun in there too!
It's almost noon and I haven't done anything yet other than play a video game with H, but that's not a bad way to start the day! My H has a massage at 1pm, so I'm going to drop him off and then go to Target while he's there. I want to get some storage bins and look at decorations for our bathroom that we just got new floors/vanity in. The plumber yesterday to reset 2 toilets and the new sink was $870, so that makes me want to cry (and get a plumbing license). So I can't spend too much at Target, lol, but I am also very much in the mood to get some things organized and finish off that bathroom so YOLO I guess?
The rest of the weekend there are no plans. I really want to spend some time on the deck and go for a hike tomorrow. I also need to get my class that I'm teaching ready. It doesn't start until the 22nd but the "soft opening" is Monday so I need to have at least the syllabus and some intro stuff ready to go. I want to also record some lectures so I should at least do some work on the first one, even if I don't record it quite yet. It's a totally asynchronous class.
I just went for am amazing walk while my son was in his karate class. I'm going to head home and clean a bit.
Then we see getting pizza for dinner which I've been looking forward to all week.
Tomorrow I made plans to meet up with my sister with the boys and do PYO blueberries at a local orchard. They also have a donut truck that makes fresh blueberry donuts. They switch to apple once they're are ready and blueberries are finished. Its a cute place we like to go to a few times a summer/fall.
I have a family member's wedding coming up in September and I have been putting off buying anything to wear because I am not too happy with my weight right now. Last week at the grocery store, I saw this woman in a gorgeous black with a light purple floral design, off the shoulder dress and simply loved it. I went home and googled and ended up finding something similar but in a burgundy color on amazon. Then I found some nude heels that looked cute and purchased those.
Both arrived yesterday and OMG for once in my life, a random find works out. I am now very excited for this wedding because I'm loving my outfit.
I had a horrible interview yesterday. The interviewer( hiring manager) started out telling me she didn’t think my profile matched the job requirements- which it did. The job description was a horribly written one, not my fault.
I nailed the interview but am going to withdraw my application. The hiring manager talked in circles and doesn’t seem like someone I want to work for.
We celebrated our 10 year anniversary last night and it was so nice. I had three glasses of wine though and am so hungover today. Tonight I'm working 2p-2a which I'm really regretting agreeing to. Hopefully I can rally here because currently it is not going it be a good time.
maudefindlay we opened our windows last night too but there was a katydid nearby that was SO LOUD. I kept thinking it would stop but it did not STFU and MH eventually rage closed the windows. Thanks, bug.
I've been learning how to play poker and tonight is my first foray into playing in a big group. It's totally low-key but I'm super nervous!
Today is our last day in Breck. I’m ready to get back into our routine, but a little bummed vacation is over. I had one last delicious cappuccino and apricot strudel though!
My 10 year old daughter declared today home spa day while her brother went to the dentist. New fluffy robes, face masks with cucumbers on our eyes, spa music, candles, then manicures. It was a really nice hour with her and somewhat rare these days when spending time with friends wins over hanging out with me 95% of the time.
Post by Monica Geller on Aug 13, 2022 13:16:54 GMT -5
[mention]eb777888 [/mention] The month I had covid my cycle went 45 days. It’s always 26-28. I was freaking out.
DS2 had another flare of a horrible diaper rash this week. After some deep thinking, internet research, and some symptom tracking Im starting to think he’s got either an egg allergy or intolerance. DH doesn’t agree with me and thinks we need to wait and see if it happens again. My mothers instinct says I’m right, but I’m trying to not be an ass to my husband.
We went to a touch a truck event this morning with the boys and they both were in hog heaven. They had so much fun. I love seeing the look of childhood joy on their faces.
Post by pierogigirl on Aug 13, 2022 14:10:19 GMT -5
nancybotwin I am also sick of deciding what to eat for dinner. I used to keep a list of dinners to refer to when I was sick of deciding. I guess I threw it out at some point, but I'm going to start a new one. Otherwise we start to eat the same 4-5 meals every week.
Post by notsopicky on Aug 13, 2022 14:24:16 GMT -5
We tried to go to our other property today to swim (it's 85 and gorgeous!), but the route we took--it didn't happen. There was a wreck on the tiny 2 lane bridge crossing the river and we went 1 mile in 45 min. It was still 5+ miles to the bridge, and at the point we turned around, no one was moving. I am sad, b/c I was really looking forward to swimming. Tomorrow it's going to be mid 70s and rainy, so it's just all a bust. We could have gone around the other way, but at the point where we were, it was 3 hours. And we had lunch in the car, which was cold by the time we got home. What a bummer.
I'm having lunch with my dad today. I love him, but our relationship is very strained so it always stresses me out when I know I'm going to see him. We don't agree on anything, ANYTHING, and I never know how I'm going to feel afterward.
Tonight, me and H are going to meet friends to see one of my friend's H's band play. It doesn't start until 10 and I'm kind of dreading it only because that is so late for me. We are trying a new wine bar beforehand and I'm definitely looking forward to that!
Random question- if you've had Covid, did it mess up your cycle?
omg yes!!! normally I am every 28-30 days but now its been like 19-20. it is the worst.
I'm having lunch with my dad today. I love him, but our relationship is very strained so it always stresses me out when I know I'm going to see him. We don't agree on anything, ANYTHING, and I never know how I'm going to feel afterward.
Tonight, me and H are going to meet friends to see one of my friend's H's band play. It doesn't start until 10 and I'm kind of dreading it only because that is so late for me. We are trying a new wine bar beforehand and I'm definitely looking forward to that!
Random question- if you've had Covid, did it mess up your cycle?
omg yes!!! normally I am every 28-30 days but now its been like 19-20. it is the worst.
How long has this been for you?
I’ve heard other people say 3-6 months and then it sort of regulates again?
Finished scrubbing and resealing the sunroom/laundry room/half bath tile grout today. Whew. Apparently I did it last year around the same time and that was the first I’d done it since it was installed so it was worse and now I think it’s going to have to be an annual project. Light grout and dogs isn’t great lol
DS2 had a football scrimmage and one of the other teams coach was Payton Manning. After the game he gave out autographs, so DS2 got his football gloves signed. Then Payton told him “nice catch!” Since DS caught a touchdown!