Thursday Randoms and Updates

[rere]

Ds files in tonight for a short visit and I'm super excited. But I also have to pick him up at 11 pm an hour and a half away, so it's going to be a long day.

Dd just sent her Christmas list...as a PowerPoint presentation. I don't know if I'm impressed or concerned.

[twinmomma]

I'm back home after traveling for work the past few days. The conference I attended was kind of exactly what my colleague and I needed to hear to tackle some major issues we've been having at work. It's going to lead to some tough discussions as we do our annual planning, but it at least affirmed that we are on the right track and need to just pull off the band aid.

Tonight the girls and I are going to see Frozen in the city, so it will be a late night. But I'm excited! We haven't gone to see a show in a while.

And with tomorrow off, I will spend my weekend doing laundry and getting my life together. I love the kids, but I'm pretty happy that we don't have them this weekend. I need the quiet time to reset.

[erbear]

My kid (12) sent hers in a notes app message that began like this:

(for your information, I am definitely not expecting all of these things but I really hope to get some of them. I would also be really happy if you might surprise me with something too. I will be very happy and grateful for whatever I get. Even coal can make a cozy little fire. I'm so excited for Christmas, even without gifts and money spending, it's all about love. Happy holidays. Love you!"

[waverly]

Updates:

1. Dog training went well. DH did not want to use a dog training collar, but all of sudden when the dog trainer said so, it was OK. I've spent 3 years trying to train her without assistance. Oh well, it's not my favorite thing, but she is compliant now, and the alternative might be biting the neighbors dog again (she bit on the leg as a herder and did not damage the dog). But if she keeps being a problem with the neighbor dog, it might end up that we had to put her down or rehome, so I guess this is the better alternative.

2. It sounds like the math teacher is going to accept his test corrections today, so we shall see. He said she didn't give them back to him until yesterday and then told him that it was the end of the marking period so he can't do anything. I was like no no. You try anyway. He was muttering quite a bit about it, and I lost it temporarily because he and the tutor did not follow directions, and I was like NO you have to do this corrections and see if she will take them. I think he was maybe making things up and then muttering about it.  He was like " In MY Opinion" and DH was like, your opinion doesn't matter, the teacher said do this so do this. 

3. I need to figure out what to do with DD. She is very disrespectful and DH is opposed to therapy because his parents forced him into therapy and he was resentful, but also he needed the therapy and so does she.  Another problem to work on I guess, fun... not...

[supertrooper1]

erbear, that is a cute note!

I have DS's teacher conference today. I don't have any concerns about his academics, only his anxiety in the classroom.

Beau saw a small black bear on his ride yesterday and got it on GoPro. It would have been cool to see in person but at least I got to see his video.

I'm off tomorrow and excited for a 3 day weekend. We'll probably take DS and Beau's grandson to see the Paw Patrol movie in theaters and pick up our new kitten.

[mommyatty]

supertrooper1- Here, you can’t adopt a single kitten through any rescue group unless you already have a cat to teach them to be a cat. So see if you can get a pair!


I have an interview Friday. For a job I don’t really want. So there’s that. I’m trying to get excited about that.

[sdlaura]

During my exercise class this morning, the instructor was asking everyone their favorite movie, and mine is Love Actually (yes, I know it is problematic now) and that got me thinking about how that was the first movie DH and I saw together, which got me thinking about how our first date was almost exactly 20 years ago. I decided it would be fun to try to figure out what day it was, but not sure how to do that My old email account isn't helping.

[186momx]

The off brand cold meds that work really well on DD are no longer available.

I told my mom no on bringing deserts for Thanksgiving. I haven't forgotten her making desserts last year after asking me to bring them and then serving her desserts over mine. I'm bringing a vegetable for DD, Dad and myself as we are the only ones who eat veggies.

[sandandsea]

I feel so behind on everything as the past month has been crazy hectic. My busy season at working “ended” October 16th. I say “ended” because I’ve been nonstop busy still. The following week I flew out of town for a work conference. Then, we flew to Dhs parents last week for FILs funeral and it was a very nice sweet ceremony and lunch that honored who he was. We made it back in time for the state soccer tournament games and our team advanced. We then flew out of town again for the nationals race for Dh and ds1. So it’s been 4+ weeks of weekly flights, packing, unpacking, laundry, packing again etc. More if you count all the trips Dh had to visit his dad while he was ill. On top of middle school soccer which is a fast and furious 5 week gig on top of regular club soccer which ends next week. It’s all been important and good but I’m ready for the “normal crazy” of the next couple of months as we are all a bit exhausted. I also hope Dh gets some time to sit and grieve the loss of his dad. He’s been so busy that I don’t think he’s really had time to process it. We know it will be an ongoing process and will take time but also need to have/make the time for it.

In happier news my niece is almost here! My sister said the doctors will induce on the 14th if the baby isn’t here by then! I’m so excited! It is my sisters first and the first girl of that generation so it’s fun to have a baby girl to get all the bows and frills for after 4 boys. My sister (and best friend) is the ultimate tomboy so she’s sure her daughter will be all frills. Lol.

[supertrooper1]

mommyatty, that's interesting that they make you adopt two. I'll have to think about getting a 2nd. I'm actually adopting from my parents. About a year ago, someone randomly abandoned a cat at their farm (not the first time in their 50 years there). She hasn't left their barn which means a tom cat would have had to come from over a mile away for her to have had kittens. They'll be getting her fixed now so she doesn't have more.

[k3am]

waverly, we use an e-collar on our dog at the recommendation of our trainer. Initially we only went along with because was because he was a countersurfer and we couldn't correct him if we weren't in the room without it, and there was no behavior to correct if we were in the room. Now we use it because he's almost 70 lbs, and if we're on a walk, it's easier/safer for me.

I have used it on myself and DD - it's slightly uncomfortable, but doesn't hurt. I would imagine it's more comfortable than pulling hard on a slip lead or harness. He associates it with going on a walk and as soon as we get it out, his tail starts to wag and he runs towards it. He also knows that if he's wearing it, he's likely to get off leash time/freedom at the park that he wouldn't otherwise have.

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Work is meh right now. The economy is causing all kinds of havoc, and none of the upside that a traditional "bad" economy would have for my line of work. I mentioned previously we're being realigned. They have given me all kinds of lines about why it's a good thing for everyone involved, and I am pretty sure I understand the quiet parts that they're not saying, but I'm not sure if I'm reading into things too much. So I am a ball of stress and frustration.

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I started invisalign on Halloween. Aside from a lisp when I talk too much and being slightly self conscious, I don't hate it. I have bite ramps which mean I physically CAN'T grind my teeth, which has done wonders for my jaw. Within 2 days, I could open and close so wide with no pain or popping, so it is worth being slightly uncomfortable. I'm doing my best to keep up on all my exercises, since the ortho things if I do, when all is said and done, I will hopefully have build up the strength to keep it in line, but there are no promises. So many fingers are crossed. Worst case scenario, I'm back where I started, $50 poorer, and I have straighter teeth? It's a win/nearly a win scenario, I guess?

[mommyatty]

A vent.

The recruiter I’m working with for this particular job is so extra, I’m about to be really bitchy and just call off the interview. My resume was done by a professional resume writer. She didn’t like shit like “why is your name and email on the bottom of each page? And I don’t like the line between sections.” Fuck you, lady, that’s not material. If they turn me down because they don’t like the line between sections, I don’t want to work for them anyway.

I have the interview tomorrow. Turns out this place is twice as far from my house as I thought, so I’m not taking the job. It requires 3 days in the office every week and it’s now an hour away from me. But I will still interview just for the practice. And now she just asked if after lunch I have time to go back to their office to meet someone else for a round two. Not really, but I guess I will. And now she wants to prep me for the interview. Lady, I have more than 20 years experience, and we both know this job is beneath me. It would be a significant step backwards for me. I did the job of the hiring manager on a bigger stage for 12 years. I don’t need you to prep me. (Her email gave me suggested questions, all of which were totally generic and then reminded me to have a strong closing and remind them I want the job. I’m not a law school student.) What’s she going to do? Remind me to shower and wear professional clothes?

[campermom]

Once I get my kids off to school I leave for my marathon. It’s Saturday morning. Im hoping for under 5:10 although my best times were 4:45 and 4:49.

I can’t sleep and I feel so many feelings right now. Good ones.

I beat him. I won. He tried to take everything I love and enjoy away from me and he never will. I can’t wait to cross that fucking finish line.

[dglvrk2]

Nov 9, 2023 9:08:09 GMT -5 rere said:

Ds files in tonight for a short visit and I'm super excited. But I also have to pick him up at 11 pm an hour and a half away, so it's going to be a long day.

Dd just sent her Christmas list...as a PowerPoint presentation. I don't know if I'm impressed or concerned.

rere, imagining your daughter's PowerPoint presentation/Christmas list just made my morning!  I'm years away from having kids in college, trade school or living out other post-high school plans, but have watched my sister go through the process. I know I'll grieve some.  A creative Christmas list in November will be welcome!

[dglvrk2]

Nov 9, 2023 23:56:50 GMT -5 campermom said:

Once I get my kids off to school I leave for my marathon. It’s Saturday morning. Im hoping for under 5:10 although my best times were 4:45 and 4:49.

I can’t sleep and I feel so many feelings right now. Good ones.

I beat him. I won. He tried to take everything I love and enjoy away from me and he never will. I can’t wait to cross that fucking finish line.

Good Luck!!!!  I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning.