Does a random song from childhood ever just bring tears to your eyes? I was listening to 90s on 9 on Sirius this morning and heard "I Swear" by All 4 One, lol, and it just reminded me of riding around in the car with my mom and brother on the way to and from the swimming pool as a kid, and singing it together. No idea why it made me tear up though. My mom's still alive and everything lol. I guess it just made me sad that I'm old, or something.
Why is it always nice during the week and then like 55 and rainy on Fridays?! Ugh. I just want to like, hang in my backyard with a fire and music and a drink, and it's never warm enough to do that on the actual weekend.
It's opening day of Little League tomorrow so we have a parade in the morning (our town loves a parade for anything) and then our first game at 11. I'm anxious to see how this all goes. We only did t-ball last year so there were no outs or anything. But I guess there's a 1 hour and 15 min cap on the game so that's good at least lol.
I showed my friend a photo of a costume I'm working on and her response was, "Is it turning out how you'd hoped?" which I think was a very nice way of her saying she doesn't like it, lol. FTR, I am happy with it!
Last day before April break here too and it was painful getting the kids to school. Looking forward to a week off from early wakeups and making lunches.
Post by fangoriagurkel on Apr 12, 2024 9:52:00 GMT -5
glw I would 100% respond with “What did you mean by that?” I abhor passive aggressiveness and would want clarity under the guise of wide eyed wondering.
***Disclaimer*** - Sometimes we wake up and choose violence. This was one of those mornings for me.
Big Kid became a plant person in 3rd grade, which forced me to become a plant person so we wouldn't kill hers. Now I have a decent collection.
Cut off the peperomia inca cuttings I'm trying to root and most of the prayer plant. Big Kid has the biggest photos and a philodendron in her room, and there's a few plants in the bio active snake terrarium too.
EDIT: I need a bigger grow light for the cactus (which also needs to be repotted) so if anyone has recommendations I'm all ears.
We are going to a local supper club for dinner tomorrow. I’m looking forward to having yummy food and drinks with friends. TMI ahead.
We are sending the kids to my parents so yeah for empty house sex! Not as great as vacation sex but still amazing. The friends want to get drinks before dinner but I don’t want to be rushed, lol
glw I would 100% respond with “What did you mean by that?” I abhor passive aggressiveness and would want clarity under the guise of wide eyed wondering.
***Disclaimer*** - Sometimes we wake up and choose violence. This was one of those mornings for me.
Oh, I thought it was kind and a bit sweet, actually. *shrug
Post by mysteriouswife on Apr 12, 2024 10:12:28 GMT -5
I forgot to return the prom dress DD ordered online. 🥴 now I’m stuck with a dress that looks nothing like the photo on David’s Bridal website. Thank goodness it was only $80 and not $800. I am going to ask her if she wants me to sell it on FB or donate it. $80 isn’t a small amount of money to lose. I feel terrible.
glw I would 100% respond with “What did you mean by that?” I abhor passive aggressiveness and would want clarity under the guise of wide eyed wondering.
***Disclaimer*** - Sometimes we wake up and choose violence. This was one of those mornings for me.
At worst she's being gently honest! Would you rather good friends lie to you?
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
glw I would 100% respond with “What did you mean by that?” I abhor passive aggressiveness and would want clarity under the guise of wide eyed wondering.
***Disclaimer*** - Sometimes we wake up and choose violence. This was one of those mornings for me.
Oh, I thought it was kind and a bit sweet, actually. *shrug
I didn't read it as passive aggressive at all!! Honestly it made me giggle LOL
Post by maudefindlay on Apr 12, 2024 11:15:39 GMT -5
An acquaintance tells white lies to be polite, a real friend tells the truth. I'm so thankful to have people in my life who will do that even if it's not what I thought.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Apr 12, 2024 11:19:31 GMT -5
I applied for a job today with the government and I'm feeling so sad for past us that we didn't have the supports now that new people will have. They have loan repayment featured, 12 weeks of maternity leave and child care assistance. Those things would really changed our financial wellbeing. I am so so so happy they are being offered but bummer we didn't get those benefits when we needed them.
Post by followyourarrow on Apr 12, 2024 11:19:41 GMT -5
emilyinchile, congrats! I hope you have a fantastic day tomorrow!
I struggle when I get my eyes dilated. Last year I couldn't see for 5 hours, had to get someone to drive me, and had to unexpectedly take the day off. My previous eye dr says it's because I have light eyes, and allowed me to do it every other year, reducing the amount of dilation they use. I went to the eye dr today and told him he either needed to use very little, or not dilate my eyes at all because of last year's issue at his office, which I did call them about at the time. The dr refused to see me if I wouldn't get my eyes dilated, saying he couldn't code for the higher visit charge. I asked about reducing the amount of drops they use, and he refused that as well. Do I suck it up and get my eyes dilated and not be able to see and require a driver? Do I call around to other offices and see if any will work with me?
emilyinchile, congrats! I hope you have a fantastic day tomorrow!
I struggle when I get my eyes dilated. Last year I couldn't see for 5 hours, had to get someone to drive me, and had to unexpectedly take the day off. My previous eye dr says it's because I have light eyes, and allowed me to do it every other year, reducing the amount of dilation they use. I went to the eye dr today and told him he either needed to use very little, or not dilate my eyes at all because of last year's issue at his office, which I did call them about at the time. The dr refused to see me if I wouldn't get my eyes dilated, saying he couldn't code for the higher visit charge. I asked about reducing the amount of drops they use, and he refused that as well. Do I suck it up and get my eyes dilated and not be able to see and require a driver? Do I call around to other offices and see if any will work with me?
My eye doc will take some sort of picture/scan instead of dilation. I think I paid like $25 for it. Worth it because I too hate dilation.
followyourarrow, 100% find a new doctor. Sounds like he wants to code for the highest visit charge possible, whether it's needed or not. That's a big flag for me.
Post by lavenderblue on Apr 12, 2024 11:49:03 GMT -5
I ordered Chipotle for lunch which I never do. The original time quote for deliver was 12:10PM. It's now 12:48 and still no food and the map is showing he's still at the place which is 10+ minutes away. If my food isn't here by 1:10 at the latest I'm not going to have time to eat and I'm already feeling hangry. I'm trying to decide if I just cancel and get a mediocre salad from our cafeteria or hope he gets here soon. ugh. Total FWP I realize.
Post by mysteriouswife on Apr 12, 2024 12:04:24 GMT -5
Why is it difficult to find good help? We had a verbal agreement with a lawn guy who was going to come out on Wednesday to give a written estimate. The time came and went he never showed. This was after texting me earlier in the day to confirm. I texted him to say I was running to get the kids and would be back at 4:15. He said he was on his way and would be there. He never showed up at that time either. Stopped responding to text. His dad showed up today at 10:30 without notice. H was home and handled it. The verbal quote and the written are way off. So much that H thought we may have misunderstood Sunday. Now they are saying a different number and can no longer do the work this weekend. Again, what was verbally agreed upon. We declined their services. Now the dad (whom I never gave my contact) is blowing me up with random ass prices. I declined again. So shady and bizarre
glw I would 100% respond with “What did you mean by that?” I abhor passive aggressiveness and would want clarity under the guise of wide eyed wondering.
***Disclaimer*** - Sometimes we wake up and choose violence. This was one of those mornings for me.
Oh, I thought it was kind and a bit sweet, actually. *shrug
Oh, I thought it was kind and a bit sweet, actually. *shrug
I didn't read it as passive aggressive at all!! Honestly it made me giggle LOL
Me either! Sometimes people show me things, and I'm not sure what reaction they want from me. Are they showing me because they think it looks obviously great or because they think it looks obviously terrible? Especially if it seems like they feel very confident about how they think I am going to react. I think her friend's reaction is the perfect response when you aren't sure if you are supposed to say you love something or hate it!
I mean, generally it's better to say you love something and have them make fun of your terrible taste, than to say you hate it and find out they are super proud of it LOL. But I like the friend's solution.
I just got a call from the high school. DS2 was hit in the back of the head with an indoor shot put! 😳 He's ok. We don't think he has a concussion but jeez.
I guess it was before practice in the weight room. The coaches weren't there yet and a kid was tossing it in the air. Two of the other boys were telling the kid to stop and he said "One more".
DS2 was just standing nearby waiting for the coaches and didn't see it coming. He just remembers hitting the floor on his knees. He said he didn't loose consciousness and was just dizzy right away but not anymore.