Post by mccallister84 on Jan 10, 2024 9:18:43 GMT -5
Poor H.
I am out of town for a wake and funeral. He was supposed to have to take off work an hour early to get the girls off the bus yesterday and today. He can get them on the bus before he starts work.
Schools closed two hours early and opened two hours late today. So he will end up missing an additional 4 hours of work. H had a lot of flexibility, as long as he knows in advance - so like not the morning of.
He didn’t even realize schools were delayed until I called this morning.
Post by followyourarrow on Jan 10, 2024 9:26:50 GMT -5
Today starts a new class for my MBA. Only 7 more classes to go, including this one, I can see the end in sight.
I appreciate the support yesterday. FI and I talked more last night. We're looking at rearranging the house a little to make sure everyone has the space they need and implementing quiet hours/zones. He is making a very complete cleaning list and we'll give it a couple of week, with clear expectations.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Dragging today. DS woke up at 2:45 and just could not settle back to sleep thanks to a lot of congestion, and was in and out of my room several times. In between those times, the dog was losing her mind about what were probably foxes outside coming out after the rain, and at one point an Amazon van at the house across the street (thanks to DS for that update!). I've basically been awake since then, except for one ~45 min chunk of sleep where I had the WEIRDEST dream, and woke up completely disoriented and unsettled from that.
So DS is home, I'm teleworking, and basically trying to drown myself in my coffee cup. Yawn.
It's our normal monthly late start (every second Wednesday) for staff to get trainings and have time to collaborate. We always do a staff lunch on these days so that's fun. Sandwiches and soup today. Yum.
I've been doing all these online trainings as part of being a new hire this school year. I have to print off every certificate (all 80 bye trees). In going back through to print the certificates I found out seven of the courses I know I completed (as a did a bunch at home for extra pay) show that I haven't even started. So I emailed the coordinator and I'm hoping she won't make me do them again. She probably will though.
My kids are home again today for a snow storm. And we are forecasted to get dumped on again starting THursday night. We also can't get out of our alley yet and I am worried the plow won't come through today. Anyways, tbd if my house turns into the Shining soon lol.
This is the most snow we have gotten in one storm in probably 20 years? I think we got 13 very heavy inches. We are used to getting missed by these systems.
I feel pretty bad, and it feels similar to when I first got strep a few weeks ago. What are the chances I would get it again so soon?! Last time was the very first time I've gotten it in my life.
Covid test was negative. I really don't want to go wait at UC and get a test (both because $ and those tests suck). Not sure if it could be something else?
Today is also day 1 of a conference I'm registered for, so I'm debating what to do about that...
I was really hoping for a delay this morning but there was nothing. Roads were way better than I expected, so we didn't actually need a delay...but one can dream.
DS's sickness has now progressed to coughing fits that cause him to puke like the exorcist, so that's fun. I've been up since 2. Sorry I'm a one (two?) trick pony between school closings and kids being sick, this is all I've got lately...
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Same, minus the belly issues, thank goodness. She was so anxious about the weather that I had to give her something for her anxiety for the first time. It did seem to mellow her out some, but she still refused to go out. I think she's associating hard rain with thunder because that is what she is afraid of. I had to wait until 10:30 for the rain to let up for her to entertain the thought of going out and then I also had to go out and stand there with her. She is so neurotic, but I love her.
We had a huge rain/wind storm last night and it was so loud, it scared my kids. They were up several times, so I'm exhausted. I need a break from storms for a while (although another big rainstorm is forecast for Fri/Sat). It melted most of the foot of snow we got on Sunday. I'm kind of happy but sad for the kids, they love playing in it and we haven't had a lot of snow in the last 2 years. Winters here have changed so much since I was a kid.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Mine refused too. Finally I kicked them outside and closed the door. LOL They were angry but they did do their business.
Post by midwestmama on Jan 10, 2024 9:45:20 GMT -5
Snow day again today for my kids as we got a few additional inches of heavy, wet snow overnight tonight and the temp dropped to around freezing (so some roads have frozen slush and ice). I barely got any sleep last night. We lost power at a little after midnight, and one of the smoke detectors started chirping. Turns out one of the wires came loose, so DH had to fix that (it was an easy fix). Then I couldn't get back to sleep for a while, and while I was still awake at 2 am, the power came back on. I fell asleep, but woke up again about 2:45 and the power was back out. I finally got back to sleep around 4:30, and then our neighbor came out at 5 am and turned their generator on and started snowblowing. I was able to sleep between around 5:30-6:30, but had really weird dreams. The power still out, and likely won't be back on again until the middle of the night tonight. Thankfully we have a generator that runs both the HVAC, and well and septic pumps. The internet is on, so at least DH and I are able to WFH today. I may go to bed at 8 pm tonight, I'm so tired.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Mine refused too. Finally I kicked them outside and closed the door. LOL They were angry but they did do their business.
At one point, we put on her rain jacket, and H carried her out to the sidewalk. Sometimes, she just needs us to rip off the bandaid. But, she did pee then. No poop between 7am and 10pm. Which I think is what triggered the belly issues.
Her belly issues follow a pattern. 3ish hours of eating grass. 4-6 hours of sleep. And the she wakes up and goes and eats her stale breakfast like there is no issue. She seems to be in the sleep phase this morning. Thank goodness.
We didn't get nearly the amount of snow they were forecasting for us because it turned to rain and didn't rain too awful much and I'm glad. They had a lot more snow 45 minutes north where H works so his drive home yesterday and back in this morning were kinda gross and all the schools up there are closed today. By us it was a weird scattering of schools closed and my kid was very put out that she had school LOL. Calling for another storm Friday and Saturday and then it's supposed to be bitter cold next week and I'm NOT excited about single digit temps!
I have a project I need to do but I'm procrastinating big time on getting it going. It's not hard or anything it's just tedious :/
macmars45, we have dinner at church on Wednesdays and tonight is grilled cheese and soup and I'm looking forward to it! Totally comfort food for me.
Post by gerberdaisy on Jan 10, 2024 10:17:53 GMT -5
ugh, I'm been ready to call it a day since I woke up.
Power is back, but most people around us are out. Internet is out, so trying to work while using my phone hotspot. Schools are closed, trees down everywhere.
H was supposed to come home today, but had a gout attack last night and is stuck in the hotel. He didn't bring his prescription, and trying to figure out how to get him help from afar. Sounds like its one of the worst ever, feel bad and wish I could do something.
My husband took *my* dad to the doctor and brought me home a doughnut from a fancy bakery and groceries so he can make dinner. I feel like I’m winning today! Not to jinx myself.
Post by honeydew1894 on Jan 10, 2024 10:25:07 GMT -5
Snow day for me! I am lounging, watching Netflix, and doing some work for a volunteer board I am on. I decided to pick DS up from school to give him a break from the bus.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
I can't drag my dog back in when it's snowing. Rain doesn't really bother him. But wind and rain? Nope! Big tough German Shepherd is like a giant baby with that. I said I was NOT going out in the yard with him and when we let him out he'd stay right by the door crying. So, of course, I donned a parka to stand watch for him and coax him through it. LOL I hope your pup is feeling better and you get a good night sleep tonight.
For the love of god, everything is so freaking expensive these days. We are getting a new dishwasher. Installation isn't offered through the store so I am having a plumber install. It's over $1000 to install. And it turns out that we need to put in a new outlet because our old one was hardwired but the wiring isn't long enough for a new one. So I'm sure that will be several hundred more at least.
I got a burst of organizational energy and just scheduled appointments for my PCP well visit, gyno, mammogram, and bloodwork. Now to find a dentist before it goes away.
"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.”
I stayed up and worked on a project until 3, so I'm obviously dragging today. I made a lot of progress but still have so much to do. I need to remember this the next time I set expectations for deliverables.
It's like my brain won't turn on, how did I ever do this regularly when I was young? Maybe this next cup of coffee and my vitamins will do the trick.
DH's family has habitually prioritized sports over family events so I don't know why I'm surprised. DD's confirmation is at the end of March, SIL is her godmother. SIL is tentative on whether she will attend, depends on if her 15 yo son has a baseball game. Still blows my mind.
I feel pretty bad, and it feels similar to when I first got strep a few weeks ago. What are the chances I would get it again so soon?! Last time was the very first time I've gotten it in my life.
Covid test was negative. I really don't want to go wait at UC and get a test (both because $ and those tests suck). Not sure if it could be something else?
Today is also day 1 of a conference I'm registered for, so I'm debating what to do about that...
Did you throw away your toothbrush the first time? I learned the hard way a few years ago when I got strep twice in a few weeks.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
When it rains I have to drive my dog to the park down the street to get him to do anything. I don't know why rain at the park is more tolerable than rain in our neighborhood? Lol.
I feel pretty bad, and it feels similar to when I first got strep a few weeks ago. What are the chances I would get it again so soon?! Last time was the very first time I've gotten it in my life.
Covid test was negative. I really don't want to go wait at UC and get a test (both because $ and those tests suck). Not sure if it could be something else?
Today is also day 1 of a conference I'm registered for, so I'm debating what to do about that...
Did you throw away your toothbrush the first time? I learned the hard way a few years ago when I got strep twice in a few weeks.
My daughter had strep at the beginning of December for the first time ever. No sore throat at all, just a super high temp. Went on antibiotics and it finally went away. Just last week she spiked a high temp again with an illness that 100% mimicked the strep, but when they tested her, it wasn’t strep (or flu or covid). But now I’m wondering if it was because we didn’t change out her toothbrush (we did after this most recent illness). I feel like a lightbulb just went off in my head when you said that. None of the doctors this time around asked but I wonder if this is what caused her illness 🤔
I feel pretty bad, and it feels similar to when I first got strep a few weeks ago. What are the chances I would get it again so soon?! Last time was the very first time I've gotten it in my life.
Covid test was negative. I really don't want to go wait at UC and get a test (both because $ and those tests suck). Not sure if it could be something else?
Today is also day 1 of a conference I'm registered for, so I'm debating what to do about that...
Did you throw away your toothbrush the first time? I learned the hard way a few years ago when I got strep twice in a few weeks.
I have an electric toothbrush and I replaced the head (and changed my sheets). Do I need to get a whole new toothbrush if this is strep again??
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Mine would be outside all the time if we let her. She was shocked I made her go on a short walk at lunch because it started raining again. Like, DUDE, I don't need to look like a wet rat.
This wacky weather is not doing my body any favors. I've had a dull headache for 3 days, my joints are sore, and I'm sleeping like absolute garbage. We have a ton of trees on our property (and a couple that go over our house) so I have this irrational fear that a tree is going to crash into our house in high wind situations.
There was talk about some of the winter storm action hitting us, but it never happened. We have a light dusting on the grass, but that's about it. So the kids are at school and it's a typical day.
I really don't want a snow day this week bc it's finals week for the Middle and High Schools. DD is in 7th grade, but has two high school credit classes. The final for one is on Thursday, and the final for the other is on Friday, but both teachers are splitting the finals and starting them today to give the kids more time. I love that for her, as it gives her time to review and not rush, but I hate it for her bc it just draws the nervousness and anxiety out. I'm basically having second-hand anxiety for my kid taking her finals, and I'll be like this for the rest of the week.
Dog wouldn’t go out in the rain yesterday. Finally got her out around 10pm. So, 15 hours of refusals and holding it. And then, she was up all night with belly issues. Ugh. I’m dragging. I took 1-3 but then had to tap out and put it on H. I’m dragging this morning.
Same, minus the belly issues, thank goodness. She was so anxious about the weather that I had to give her something for her anxiety for the first time. It did seem to mellow her out some, but she still refused to go out. I think she's associating hard rain with thunder because that is what she is afraid of. I had to wait until 10:30 for the rain to let up for her to entertain the thought of going out and then I also had to go out and stand there with her. She is so neurotic, but I love her.
Mine also refused. I waited until the rain sowed and put on her raincoat. She wouldn’t pee until I took the raincoat off 😂
"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.”