Post by maudefindlay on Sept 7, 2023 7:25:19 GMT -5
Driving the older 2 to school this AM and we were trying to solve the radio daily puzzle until we heard the prize, tickets to some random concert. We decided to not waste brain power in the future till we knew the prize. Then DS1, proving he knows me best, in his most fake announcer voice "Hey Maude, You've won a steak dinner with Joe Rogan!" Gag!! So funny kid.
Getting carpal tunnel release on my other hand today to wrap this all up and no more tingling hands. Will be glad in 10 days or so to get the bandage off and just have a bandaid. This time it's my dominant hand, so will be a little more awkward doing things. I went ahead and filled up my car this morning and I've shopped at Sam's Club this week and put up all the big bulkier stuff we buy. All grocery shopping done for a good week etc.
Post by midwestmama on Sept 7, 2023 7:35:47 GMT -5
DS did get a good amount of playing time in the football scrimmage last night, and had 2 touchdowns (of the 3 for their team). So he had a good night and was super happy. Today during practice they will review film, so I'll be interested to hear the feedback the coaches give him. (He did celebrate before one of the TDs, which he should not have done (he and DH talked about it after the game and DS acknowledged that he shouldn't have done it), so I'm interested to hear what they say to him about that.)
Tonight I have to get to 90% of being done packing for my work trip, since I leave for the airport mid-morning tomorrow. I am traveling with a coworker, which I prefer to do when I travel internationally. She and I are going with a tour group to Auschwitz on Sunday, so I'm trying to prepare myself mentally for that.
Post by MixedBerryJam on Sept 7, 2023 7:44:35 GMT -5
I seem to recall seeing references to people with Etsy shops on here and wonder if anyone can help me with a project. I need a batch of probably 15 logo patches that I can sew or iron onto t-shirts (alternately, t-shirts with the logo embroidered onto it). If you have an Etsy shop (or just do it as a hobby) can you pm me for more details?
Also, not looking for pity (bs-I will never reject pity) I lost a whole day to a miserable head cold. My son flew from DC to Germany on Tuesday, and texted me last night that he had arrived and I was so confused how he’d gotten there so fast but it hadn’t been 8 hours, it had been 30! Truly, pity my poor red nose.
Ugh, I get to teach a lesson on dealing with disappointment to my 10yo this morning.
He tried out last night for a AAA hockey team that his buddy plays on and he told me afterwards that he wasn’t confident in his play and that “everyone” was better than him. He wasn’t feeling 100% healthy before the tryouts, so I reassured him that as long as he did his best, that’s all that matters.
Well, I woke up at 6am to an email that he didn’t get called back.
It ultimately doesn’t matter because it’s outside of the regular season and just extra, but the kid LOVES hockey and I’m sure he’ll still he disappointed. I’m waiting until after school to tell him so I don’t ruin his day, but now I’m going to be stressed about it all day. Ughhhhh.
We made it 4 whole school days before DS fell sick.
A lot of the schools around me closed for today's heat (schools typically don't have AC here and its supposed to get to 95*). Ours is open and I sent the non-sick kid. Good luck DD! Drink water!
I have an Ikea futon in good shape that we no longer need, and I can NOT figure out a way to get rid of it. I've posted it on Buy Nothing twice and Nextdoor once with no takers, and I can't find anywhere local to donate it. I hate to throw away a functional piece of furniture, but I don't have a place for it and can't store it indefinitely. So frustrating.
We did get all of the extra stuff out of the family room last night. I still have two closets to clear out to get everything truly put away, but my house feels way less stressful today.
DD got her period last night and I was not prepared. She's only 11 and I didn't get mine until 16, so I figured we had more time. Poor girl got to use the feminine supplies from when her brother (9) was born since my Mirena has eliminated periods since then.
I'm so proud of how well she handled it! She is a really anxious kid and I was so impressed how she rolled with it.
So I don't get the worst mom ever award, I did run to the store this morning to pick up some more appropriate-sized pads for her.
I discovered a couple of weeks ago that the other attorney on one of my cases went to the high school next to mine and I think graduated the same year I did. By some weird twist of facts, the names of our two high schools are also words that apply to the case and both happen to be included in something I need to file. As it is, it just so happens that my filing has more mentions of my high school word than his. Ha, take that!
Post by emilyinchile on Sept 7, 2023 8:13:26 GMT -5
Yesterday I was supposed to get a massage that was a birthday present and also was going to be so nice since my shoulder is still messed up and constantly sore from all the coughing I've done lately.
Instead I got to deal with getting a car seat into an Uber in the pouring rain at rush hour to take L to the doctor and end up getting home an hour after his usual bedtime which then of course resulted in another 1:30 am wakeup - 0/10 do not recommend. Luckily he isn't sick beyond a minor cough, and I will be trying to focus on that all day instead of my exhaustion and spasming shoulder.
My dog's breath better not smell like a forgotten about can of tuna after this $2500 vet visit today.
A told me that he was really happy the kids at his school are his same "color". I wish he hadn't thought to tell me at 3 am, but I really am happy for him that he feels comfortable at his new school.
Someone on here (I think she is from Iowa, formerly worked in higher Ed, has 2 kids, and likes to workout) posted about getting these stackable picture tiles. I thought they were a great idea but now I cannot remember the name. If anyone knows who I am talking about, could you please tag her?
I bought pears over the weekend that ripened way too fast and were starting to get mushy. So yesterday I threw them in the crockpot with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. The house smelled like fall all afternoon 🤗
Blended them up after I logged off work, and I am ridiculously pleased with how they turned out. They don't need any sweetener at all, and the spices are perfect. Not bad for my first try at making pear sauce.
I was really looking forward to having some in oatmeal this morning, but meetings started early and I'm not going to get a chance to eat until almost noon 😔
It feels weird to be contemplating oatmeal for lunch, but I might 😋
candreco , any local agencies that support families that foster?
Not that take furniture donations. There is an agency that supports unhoused and low-income families and individuals that does furniture matching with their clients' needs, but 1) I can't tell if they'd take a futon (they take beds and sofas, but not sleeper sofas), and 2) they don't pick up in my zip code or let you bring it to their warehouse so I'd need to transport it to my parents' house for the pick up, and they can't guarantee what day they pick up.
I'm in the NoVA/DC area if anyone has suggestions!
Someone on here (I think she is from Iowa, formerly worked in higher Ed, has 2 kids, and likes to workout) posted about getting these stackable picture tiles. I thought they were a great idea but now I cannot remember the name. If anyone knows who I am talking about, could you please tag her?
Someone on here (I think she is from Iowa, formerly worked in higher Ed, has 2 kids, and likes to workout) posted about getting these stackable picture tiles. I thought they were a great idea but now I cannot remember the name. If anyone knows who I am talking about, could you please tag her?
I signed up for a tournament in Philly this weekend. My event is 2:30pm, so I’m going to do it as a day trip (~2 hour drive). I do not want people to know. Like, I asked my coach if I could borrow equipment for the weekend, with a “please don’t ask why or make anything if this.” There are two fencer friends that know. Because I do not want attention or expectations. My goal is to not DFL. Anything higher that 10 (or of 11) will be a win. 😂 I feel like I am weird because I do *not* like encouragement, good lucks, and cheering. Like a “you can do it” scream gets an anger reaction from me. So yeah… I much prefer to just do something and get accolades, versus having expectations placed on me.
And, I’m totally nervous about logistics. I also kind of want someone to hold my hand through the shit like registration and finding the right spot. But, see above.
candreco I eventually paid far too much to have my old sectional hauled away as junk because I couldn't find anyone to take it as a donation. My problem was no one would accept a donation from a household with pets. I hope you have better luck getting rid of your futon.
My exH keeps dragging my kids in to Custody stuff. It's so frustrating because he is straight up lying to them, and then I'm put in the position of showing them the evidence to prove that he's lying. Normally I wouldn't share anything with them, but I'll be damned if I'm going to let him blame me for everything when I have it in writing from him that it is the opposite of what he's telling the kids. Anyway, my kids want this all to be over, as do I. My son talked to his Dad last night and promised that he would behave so that he and I could have a calm and rational discussion about custody and child support. For background, we've had 50/50 for the last 7 or so years, but after he tried to unalive himself on Fathers Day and some other stuff that was going on, I filed for, and was given Emergency Primary Custody. The kids do not want to go back to 50/50 custody, they want to keep it with me having Primary and then they just have a weekly visit with their Dad. I tried to negotiate with him last night and the conversation ended with him calling me names like disgusting and vile, so yeah, it went well. Ugh.
I signed up for a tournament in Philly this weekend. My event is 2:30pm, so I’m going to do it as a day trip (~2 hour drive). I do not want people to know. Like, I asked my coach if I could borrow equipment for the weekend, with a “please don’t ask why or make anything if this.” There are two fencer friends that know. Because I do not want attention or expectations. My goal is to not DFL. Anything higher that 10 (or of 11) will be a win. 😂 I feel like I am weird because I do *not* like encouragement, good lucks, and cheering. Like a “you can do it” scream gets an anger reaction from me. So yeah… I much prefer to just do something and get accolades, versus having expectations placed on me.
And, I’m totally nervous about logistics. I also kind of want someone to hold my hand through the shit like registration and finding the right spot. But, see above.
In short, I’m impossible.
This is generally how I handle my dog sport competitions. I try to go far enough from home that it's less likely I will know people, but short enough that I can do it as a day trip. I rarely tell anyone before I compete. It's much less pressure to do it on my own.
Speaking of... I found out this morning that I got a spot in a competition in Maryland next month. I normally don't travel that far, but the venue is really unusual. I have until Saturday to commit or lose my spot. I would 100% commit if I knew I'd have my new car for the trip. Complicating things, I have a competition in NY 2 days later, so I'd probably plan to find 1 place to stay for 3 nights (probably in PA somewhere between the 2 locations). I'm also not sure this is a good use of money since I'm buying a new car.... Getting in to the competition is a lottery. I've been trying to get in at this location since 2019 and I've never gotten a spot before. I'm very conflicted on if I should accept the spot or not. If I accept and cancel, I may not get a refund depending on when. The timing with the new car is tight if it comes in on time, but I know many posters have recently reported cars being delayed.
I signed up for a tournament in Philly this weekend. My event is 2:30pm, so I’m going to do it as a day trip (~2 hour drive). I do not want people to know. Like, I asked my coach if I could borrow equipment for the weekend, with a “please don’t ask why or make anything if this.” There are two fencer friends that know. Because I do not want attention or expectations. My goal is to not DFL. Anything higher that 10 (or of 11) will be a win. 😂 I feel like I am weird because I do *not* like encouragement, good lucks, and cheering. Like a “you can do it” scream gets an anger reaction from me. So yeah… I much prefer to just do something and get accolades, versus having expectations placed on me.
And, I’m totally nervous about logistics. I also kind of want someone to hold my hand through the shit like registration and finding the right spot. But, see above.
In short, I’m impossible.
I can help with logistics. Where is the tournament being held?
"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.”
candreco , any local agencies that support families that foster?
Not that take furniture donations. There is an agency that supports unhoused and low-income families and individuals that does furniture matching with their clients' needs, but 1) I can't tell if they'd take a futon (they take beds and sofas, but not sleeper sofas), and 2) they don't pick up in my zip code or let you bring it to their warehouse so I'd need to transport it to my parents' house for the pick up, and they can't guarantee what day they pick up.
I'm in the NoVA/DC area if anyone has suggestions!
Are you local to a college? When we dropped my son off at college last week, the first thing he wanted to do was go out and buy a futon for when he had friends stay over in his dorm. Most schools have a parent FB page you could post it on.
I signed up for a tournament in Philly this weekend. My event is 2:30pm, so I’m going to do it as a day trip (~2 hour drive). I do not want people to know. Like, I asked my coach if I could borrow equipment for the weekend, with a “please don’t ask why or make anything if this.” There are two fencer friends that know. Because I do not want attention or expectations. My goal is to not DFL. Anything higher that 10 (or of 11) will be a win. 😂 I feel like I am weird because I do *not* like encouragement, good lucks, and cheering. Like a “you can do it” scream gets an anger reaction from me. So yeah… I much prefer to just do something and get accolades, versus having expectations placed on me.
And, I’m totally nervous about logistics. I also kind of want someone to hold my hand through the shit like registration and finding the right spot. But, see above.
In short, I’m impossible.
I can help with logistics. Where is the tournament being held?
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave, Hall B Oaks, PA 19456
but that’s the easy part. One I get there, I have to register, find the equipment check table, and figure out which of 20-40 strips I need to be at. And where I put my bag, change, etc. Oh, and I need a new mask, so I have to find the vendor table, fit a mask, and then take that to the armory table for equipment check. I figure 2 hours early should do it. 😂
I texted my son yesterday when I was 23,000th in the queue for Zach Bryan presale tickets. DS is a huge fan and we had a great time when we went to his concert earlier this year. I stalled out at 7,000, and was reading online that any tickets left were $250+. I was about to close out of the screen when they added a second show-- I was able to get reasonably priced tickets and I'm super excited.
I didn't tell DS about the second show or that I got tickets. Just that I tried but anything left was crazy expensive by the time I got access.
I haven't decided yet whether to give him the tickets for Christmas or save for his birthday. I'm not sure how I'm going to keep it secret for that long regardless.
Not that take furniture donations. There is an agency that supports unhoused and low-income families and individuals that does furniture matching with their clients' needs, but 1) I can't tell if they'd take a futon (they take beds and sofas, but not sleeper sofas), and 2) they don't pick up in my zip code or let you bring it to their warehouse so I'd need to transport it to my parents' house for the pick up, and they can't guarantee what day they pick up.
I'm in the NoVA/DC area if anyone has suggestions!
Are you local to a college? When we dropped my son off at college last week, the first thing he wanted to do was go out and buy a futon for when he had friends stay over in his dorm. Most schools have a parent FB page you could post it on.
candreco , this might be outdated advice, but how about posting it for free on Craigslist? It has a wider audience than Buy Nothing and people might be willing to drive for a free futon. Or FB Marketplace, we post stuff for cheap there and it sells.
Someone on here (I think she is from Iowa, formerly worked in higher Ed, has 2 kids, and likes to workout) posted about getting these stackable picture tiles. I thought they were a great idea but now I cannot remember the name. If anyone knows who I am talking about, could you please tag her?