I've tried for several years. Container gardens, raised beds. Fenced in, netted. Doesn't matter. They get chewed down to the roots every time by assorted creatures. I gave up and planted raspberries and blackberries and have had much better luck. I planted a blueberry twig of a bush last year and am hoping it will grow over time.
I prefer raspberries and blackberries, but my kids love the strawbs. But I battle squirrels on everything 😩 maybe we’ll just get some canes and see how those do. I’ll get thorned varieties and enjoy knowing the squirrels are poking themselves to eat them, lol.
The squirrels leave my (thorned) raspberries alone, amazingly. I think it's bunnies that destroy my strawberries. My kids were desperate for strawberries, but will accept raspberries as as substitute. We have a big circle of neighbors who will share baby raspberry plants from their overgrown patches; we all have good-sized crops because of this. They will take over wherever you plant them, fyi, which was why I went the raised bed route.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Feb 17, 2024 12:32:57 GMT -5
shortstax how incredibly hard. I hope you are able to find a good placement for him soon.
My 9yo born male child is going through gender discovery that I think is largely fueled by liking stereotypical girl things and thinking girls would be more fun to hang out with and the boys in his class being largely stereotypical boys with interests making him feel embarrassed for this. He told some male friends yesterday he was a girl and some didn’t take it well. So lots of long conversations in our house yesterday and today about what it means to be a girl and boy and non-binary and trans and all of the gray in between. My 14 yo went through something similar but later. 9yo feels much better emotionally today and even said last night “I am so glad we had this conversation.” Man. I just want to bottle them up and hug them forever.
I've tried for several years. Container gardens, raised beds. Fenced in, netted. Doesn't matter. They get chewed down to the roots every time by assorted creatures. I gave up and planted raspberries and blackberries and have had much better luck. I planted a blueberry twig of a bush last year and am hoping it will grow over time.
I prefer raspberries and blackberries, but my kids love the strawbs. But I battle squirrels on everything 😩 maybe we’ll just get some canes and see how those do. I’ll get thorned varieties and enjoy knowing the squirrels are poking themselves to eat them, lol.
I love all berries. I have strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, Saskatoons, and honey berries growing.
I also never get more than one of each because the wildlife eats it all. Eventually, I’m hoping my plants get large enough to produce enough they may share with me. Maybe?
Actually, last year I did get enoigh strawberries to make a couple jars of jam. But my strawberry patch is fenced with hardwire cloth, because it’s at the base of a baby cherry tree I’m trying to protect from the deer. At my old house, my blueberries took 8 years to make enough I could make a batch of muffins, and I think that was only because they were ripe during cicada season and the birds had tastier food available.
I prefer raspberries and blackberries, but my kids love the strawbs. But I battle squirrels on everything 😩 maybe we’ll just get some canes and see how those do. I’ll get thorned varieties and enjoy knowing the squirrels are poking themselves to eat them, lol.
I love all berries. I have strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, Saskatoons, and honey berries growing.
I also never get more than one of each because the wildlife eats it all. Eventually, I’m hoping my plants get large enough to produce enough they may share with me. Maybe?
Actually, last year I did get enoigh strawberries to make a couple jars of jam. But my strawberry patch is fenced with hardwire cloth, because it’s at the base of a baby cherry tree I’m trying to protect from the deer. At my old house, my blueberries took 8 years to make enough I could make a batch of muffins, and I think that was only because they were ripe during cicada season and the birds had tastier food available.
Post by W.T.Faulkner on Feb 17, 2024 13:07:44 GMT -5
My husband went to a neighbor’s house to play poker. Didn’t get home til 1:40 am and was drunk when he did. (He never does this, so I was actually happy he went out). Why the fuck did my mother-in-law suggest he TAKE A NAP later when we have these little kids!? He laughed telling me about it but she acts like he’s out in the mines all day or some shit. No, KATHLEEN, he forgot he was 37 and we have two very small kids at home! He’ll be drinking their Pedialite and sucking it the fuck up! Where’s my nap?!
I have flown the last 3 months and each time I cannot get home on time. No issues getting to the place, getting home is a crapshoot.
We didn’t land until 11:30pm and after getting luggage and dropping my mom, it was after 1am when we finally go to bed.
Also, jet lag is fun. I told DH to not let me sleep past 9 and then I’ll nap and try to be better tomorrow.
Oh and there’s an issue with our lot marker, which is partially why the idiot cut our cable line. Our builder used a different rod than the one the guy marked yesterday. And this is for my neighbor, who for some reason wanted a survey instead of just pulling the plot from online.
DS had his last basketball game at 9am. He stole the ball a few times and took it down the court! He didn't get any shots off though. He didn't make a basket in a game this year, but hopefully he will next year.
We're making a lasagna tonight and having some friends over. I like to make lasagna once a year or so, but don't want all the leftovers, so this is a good way to minimize that. Otherwise we're just doing laundry, tidying up the house, and packing because we're doing an overnight trip to Pittsburgh tomorrow and leaving in the morning.
I bought one of those electric scrub brushes on Tiktok and I'm going to go HAM on my bathtub jets here at some point. I hope it cleans well!
Post by mrsukyankee on Feb 17, 2024 13:26:21 GMT -5
Poor Cooper was ill a few times yesterday all over the house. We can't get up the stain of the yellow bile from the old carpet on the landing. Bah. Hopefully it will mean that we can finally replace it (we talked about doing it from before moving in 4 years ago). We'll see.
H went out with old school friends so I don't expect him home until very early in the morning. And I'm okay with it on a Saturday night. He purposefully didn't go out this past week as he saw how badly his going out on that Tuesday impacted me - he recognised he was acting out and acting inappropriately. Here's hoping that things improve. He needs to cut back on his drinking anyway as he had to go to the GP this week and they said he had a slightly enlarged prostate (he's getting a blood test this week as a follow up) and slightly high blood pressure. We'll see how everything goes.
I'm going to enjoy taking a bath later this evening along with a glass of wine or something. I can't wait!
I’ve been so overscheduled this winter and it is all good stuff, but I need my downtime and it’s wearing on me. Today we had DD1’s basketball at 9 AM (last one, I’m so glad that’s over!) and then went to a college basketball game with a bunch of her teammates. I wasn’t excited about it but it ended up being awesome! Our team lost which was sad tho. We just got home and I’m going out to dinner with a friend in 2 hours and I wish I could just put PJs on and veg instead. But I know it will be fun, I have to push myself to socialize more.
Tomorrow is a little quieter, at least we can sleep in. We have 2 more ice skating lessons (myself included). I’ve achieved my goal (learning to stop and getting better on the ice) but it hasn’t been as much fun as I hope and I CANNOT wait until these lessons are over. 2 more weeks to go!
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Feb 17, 2024 17:34:43 GMT -5
My oldest has EoE. We’ve been trying to get it into remission for a year now. On his third meds adjustment. He just had his 4th scope and I got the results. For reference, to be in remission, it needs to be under 15 eos per HPF. His was described as “uncountable. More than 200 per HPF.” I want to cry. It was 35 in August so it’s getting worse. My poor little boy must be in so much discomfort and pain and he rarely ever complains. 😭😭😭 I knew it wasn’t working but I never imagined it was this bad. I made him donuts to go with dinner because that kid deserves anything he wants.
My littlest human is getting over roseola this week and finally seems on the mend. I meet with his allergist on Monday. And I can’t believe he’s 5 months old already!
Also I need a break. I feel like I’m verging on burnout from the mental load of handling all of this medical stuff, work stress (we’ve had layoffs, I’m on mat leave, but my contract ends April 30 and I have yet to learn if it’s being renewed), life stress.
And I have a clog in my right boob that might be one of the worst ones I’ve ever had and nothing I’ve tried is even budging it. So that’s cool. Mastitis is all I need on top of everything right now.
Both of my kids are Flu A positive and I'm waiting for my impending plague. DS has been sick since Weds and is now on the mend but DD is MISERABLE. Its been a while since I've been puked on (Tamiflu did not agree with her stomach). On the upside, I read a 450 page book in one sitting as she slept on me on and off all day.
My oldest has EoE. We’ve been trying to get it into remission for a year now. On his third meds adjustment. He just had his 4th scope and I got the results. For reference, to be in remission, it needs to be under 15 eos per HPF. His was described as “uncountable. More than 200 per HPF.” I want to cry. It was 35 in August so it’s getting worse. My poor little boy must be in so much discomfort and pain and he rarely ever complains. 😭😭😭 I knew it wasn’t working but I never imagined it was this bad. I made him donuts to go with dinner because that kid deserves anything he wants.
My littlest human is getting over roseola this week and finally seems on the mend. I meet with his allergist on Monday. And I can’t believe he’s 5 months old already!
Also I need a break. I feel like I’m verging on burnout from the mental load of handling all of this medical stuff, work stress (we’ve had layoffs, I’m on mat leave, but my contract ends April 30 and I have yet to learn if it’s being renewed), life stress.
And I have a clog in my right boob that might be one of the worst ones I’ve ever had and nothing I’ve tried is even budging it. So that’s cool. Mastitis is all I need on top of everything right now.
My nephew has EOE and he suffered for years before going into remission. He started DUPIXENT about a year ago and it’s been life changing. He is finally in remission after years of med and food adjustments. Hoping your kid has some good results and relief soon. It’s a frustrating and terrible disease.
Post by basilosaurus on Feb 18, 2024 7:25:25 GMT -5
I just got my first ever red envelope in my 40s (it's usually for kids is my understanding). From a regular at my local so regular he's there every day. I'm there often enough, and it's often just the 2 of us, so we chat regularly.
Related, last night in my neighborhood was wild as I expected it would be. (I'm the only non Chinese.) It was so much fun. Fireworks and bonfires and shrines and food and tiger beer all freely passed around. Kind of block party like with better food and worse beer.
All this is about the lunar new year in case that wasn't clear.
She’s an intense kid. And being her person is hard work. I’m sure she will still text me incessantly but still. Whew
These words resonate in my soul. DD1 is different from Lucy in many ways but yes. I hope you got a break.
I did! She was out all day, and must’ve had fun because I only got texts about how she was getting home. I’m sure I’ll hear all about it when she eventually gets up.
You can always pm me if you need to talk or vent! It’s so good to have someone who understands and will not judge you. Xoxo
I just got my first ever red envelope in my 40s (it's usually for kids is my understanding). From a regular at my local so regular he's there every day. I'm there often enough, and it's often just the 2 of us, so we chat regularly.
Related, last night in my neighborhood was wild as I expected it would be. (I'm the only non Chinese.) It was so much fun. Fireworks and bonfires and shrines and food and tiger beer all freely passed around. Kind of block party like with better food and worse beer.
All this is about the lunar new year in case that wasn't clear.
We’re away for the weekend and I’ve slept terribly the entire time. I brought a fan with me, I’ve used my green noise app, and last night I took the pill my doctor prescribed for this exact purpose, and I still couldn’t sleep for more than a 2 hour stretch. I’m so frustrated! We go home today, so hopefully I can get some good sleep once I’m back home.
Yesterday was such a nice lazy day. I still changed our sheets and worked out, but otherwise I sat my butt on the couch and read most of a book, and then the kids both had plans with friends so DH and I went out to dinner.
Now I'm trying to motivate myself to get to Target to pick up a prescription for DS, and then actually go grocery shopping since I procrastinated on making my plan/list too long to be able to do a pick up order.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Feb 18, 2024 12:25:26 GMT -5
I took myself for a pre-birthday pedicure (2/24 it’s almost Pisces szn) and now I’m laying on the sofa with a sleeping toddler on my chest. H went out and will be home much later. Lucys working on a cosplay project and David is playing Fortnite with a friend. I’m the only one who works tomorrow? WHAT A SUNDAY!
A couple years ago I hurt my hip. Had an x-ray, did PT, had an MRI and nothing was found. The PT assumed I irritated my glute muscle and wanted me to basically not move for a week which is really hard when you are playing single parent because H is living at the resort, and you are living in school town with the kids, so you have to be the driver and the cook and the cleaner and all the things. Anyway, the pain eventually moved higher up in my hip and because I am a side sleeper I have slept horribly ever since I first got hurt. The pain has also now moved to my other hip. My PCP sent me to a sports medicine doctor to see if I could get some answers and some relief. I had that appointment on Wednesday. They think my SI joints are the problem, so they gave me two steroid shots right above my butt crack on either side of my spine and I have slept the last 3 nights pain free! I am so, so thrilled! Hopefully the shots won't have to be a long-term thing, but even if they are, I'll happily do them if it means decent sleep!
We don't have any plans for today since our school has a 4 day week every week with Fridays off so tomorrow isn't a holiday for us. DS needs to work on some stuff for 4H, but other than that, we don't have anything we need to do. I might wash the sheets on our bed after H gets up because I need his help to remake the bed and he probably won't be home tomorrow to do it.
Ds decided to try wrestling this year and I really, really hope he likes it and sticks it out for the whole season. Our school is small and there aren't many tournament options, so the actual competition season is only 4 weeks. But looking at our March schedule if he does continue is giving me anxiety! We'll be so busy! We're also trying to figure out when we can get oldest kid home for a visit, but their schedule is also really busy in March, so I don't know if we'll be able to make it work. I kind of miss that kid. We haven't seen them since Christmas! I'm glad they are thriving at school though. I was really worried about how it would go!
Current status: trying to get motivated enough to dry my hair so I can drive over to my parents' house and make sure nothing has burned down/been broken into while they've been in Florida for the last two weeks. They forgot to ask either my sister or I to do it before they left, and she and I both assumed that the other one had been asked. They live on the most boring, invisible-to-the-outside private lane imaginable, so I'm sure everything is fine.
DS2 left the freezer cracked open for several hours yesterday morning, and we only figured it out when Kid 1 went to grab a Hot Pocket for lunch and realized it was squishy. It took about an hour for DS to fess up, during which time we were running temperature probes in there to see if it wasn't getting down to zero like it's supposed to. Ultimately the good news is that we don't need a new freezer, but the bad news is that we have to toss everything and replace a bunch of stuff we always have on hand like butter and the aforementioned Hot Pockets. I'm not looking forward to this week's grocery bill.
Post by icedcoffee on Feb 18, 2024 13:06:19 GMT -5
We’re at the beach. We went to a used book/ toy store and gave the kids each a 20. I got a delicious latte while they shopped and now we’re back at the house and I’m relaxing while they play. Best $40 I’ve spent. 😂
Post by basilosaurus on Feb 18, 2024 13:24:09 GMT -5
Silly random.
I was going to get broccoli. There were 3 head. I'm the time I turned to get the bag for weighing (required) the woman next to me too all 3.
This is the only store that carries it, so I can't daily her for taking all, but it was mere seconds. If I had better language skills I might have asked for one, and she might have given it. I'm pissed at myself for not learning a relatively easy language compared to others I've studied.
DH wants to switch internet providers. I’m staying out of it. He doesn’t do anything with the internet, but we keep having random outages, so he’s on a mission now.
I’m trying really hard to cross fingers that it all works out. They will have to add a box outside and dig under our paver sidewalk. Cool cool.
DH wants to switch internet providers. I’m staying out of it. He doesn’t do anything with the internet, but we keep having random outages, so he’s on a mission now.
I’m trying really hard to cross fingers that it all works out. They will have to add a box outside and dig under our paver sidewalk. Cool cool.
I have no idea how but they are able to run the wires underground. It’s magic. I was worried because our paver patio was brand new at the time. You can’t tell.
nsl, I mean, make your own call but I wouldn't throw out defrosted butter, personally, or the hot pockets for that matter. Butter is safe at room temperature and you're just dealing with a situation where the freezer door was partially open for a few hours? In this economy, lol? I'd roll the dice.