Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Apr 30, 2024 9:09:19 GMT -5
My ILs have been such a huge help to me after this surgery. So much help and love, they send flowers, they’re taking the big kids to and from school, they take the baby when H goes to work, etc etc.
I need to think of something nice as a thank you. My BIL flew in from the Midwest for two weeks! My MIL FIL live a mile away from us.
Last night they said Joey was cranky. He’s been grinding his teeth something awful, tow year molars I guess. But they brought him home to me early, and guys? My baby missed me 💕💕. He just curled up with me last night. I needed that.
It's already too hot and sticky here in Central PA. We haven't installed any of our window A/C units yet because the house was getting pressure washed (which looks amazing, by the way!) but we're going to need to do that sooner rather than later. I was so hot while sleeping last night. The weather is much improving my mood, though.
H's SUV needed work to pass inspection but thankfully was covered under warranty. That's getting done right now. I hope it's done before lunch so we can run and get it. We have a makeup baseball game tonight at 5. I'm glad it's earlier so we're home earlier. I am getting hangry by the time these 6pm games are over!
DS was playing in the alley with some other kids last night and it made me so happy to be able to sit in my yard and read a book while he was riding scooters and playing baseball with them. It can be tiring having an only child sometimes because he's not really content to just hang while we're outside and we always have to be playing something. I hope this continues throughout the summer.
We signed the HVAC contract and gave them half. Now waiting on an install date. I have painters coming tomorrow and Friday for estimates. I need to call a third, but I think I'll wait until after next week's work trip.
Post by followyourarrow on Apr 30, 2024 9:19:05 GMT -5
FI passed his last class yesterday and got home from school. He'll leave for work next week and be out in the boat until the middle of August. I'm not ready for him to leave and be gone that long. His daughter started a new job last night and works second shift, it was amazing having the house to ourselves in the evening.
Mardi chewed up remote number three this morning, and we had hidden it on a high bookshelf. I need her to be less smart and quit thinking for herself lol.
Post by lavenderblue on Apr 30, 2024 9:20:18 GMT -5
I took DS to the DMV this morning so he could take his Permit Test and so I could finally change my name back to my maiden name. I forgot his SS card so now we need to go back tomorrow. Whoops. But at least I was able to change my name. Yay to having one less tie to exH.
Post by fluffycookie on Apr 30, 2024 9:22:55 GMT -5
I am so tired right now. We didn't get home until after nine from DS's infusion and of course I caught my second wind so I didn't go to bed until 11:30. At 4:15 the dog woke me up because it was thundering and she was freaking out which is so unlike her. Normally she sleeps right thru it. She was panting and shaking so hard it felt like the bed was vibrating. Of course after the storm was over she jumped down and went back to bed while I was laying there wide awake. She's lucky she is cute.
Any MA people following the Karen Read case? This case is getting more bizarre by the day. The lead investigator looking at her phone without a warrant looking for pictures of her, the discrepancies in times and addresses in the police reports.
One of those mornings where I hated every piece of clothing in my closet, ugh. Also never got around to making my oatmeal this morning so I snacked on my purse cashews and craisins, which turned out to be watermelon-flavored (gross). And it took me an extra 10 minutes to actually get through the gates at work. Nothing terrible, but all of it combined is making me cranky.
Luckily my next meeting is one where I need to call some people out on not doing their work, so at least I have a legitimate outlet for some of this.
After the passing of one of our guinea pigs yesterday, I took the other one to the vet because I wanted to be sure he was healthy. Unfortunately, he has pneumonia. Poor thing. Thankfully, he's on meds. We just need to monitor his eating habits. If he's eating, he's getting better.
While waiting for the vet in the exam room, I overheard an argument between the staff and a woman in the waiting area. All of a sudden, I heard her say..."You called me a C***. I still need to put my cat down." I don't know WHAT the issue was, but the staff demanded she leave. "This is the THIRD TIME we've asked you to leave." It was wild to hear. The staff obviously apologized for the disruption and I was not offended, if anything it sounded like she was the problem. Still, I want to know what the issue was.
Today was Colonoscopy Day! The prep was stunningly awful (literally OMG awful), but the docs, nurses and staff were so nice. I respond well to sedation, so no weird mutterings upon waking up and no wild shopping sprees. H is taking me out for lunch.
I do think it's hella weird that they give you souvenir pics of your colon. LOL 🤣🤣
Post by nancybotwin on Apr 30, 2024 9:46:50 GMT -5
We are taking a trip to NY in June. Originally we were going to leave Friday, but we wanted to extend until Sunday. DH gets a corporate discount at the hotel, but when he tried to extend our reservations it was going to be $1500 for the two nights. I called the hotel to see if I could get a better rate, and happened to ask if they had a AAA discount. I almost didn’t ask because it has rarely helped - except this time the AAA rate was HALF and we are spending $750 for the two nights 😱 I am so excited and now working on tickets and reservations. I lived in NYC, and DH has been a ton of times, but our kids have never been, so we are excited to do all the touristy stuff with them.
And just under 13 hours until Passover is done. We keep it pretty strictly and I am dreaming of what we will eat tonight. I’m hoping for pizza….
Post by emilyinchile on Apr 30, 2024 9:51:02 GMT -5
ProfessorArtNerd it makes me so happy that you're getting support. You do so much for everyone else, I'm glad people are stepping up for you! How are you feeling physically?
Does anyone else do office work that involves a lot of paper? I hate wearing long sleeves because, I swear, every time I move my arms, I'm swatting papers everywhere. It always seems to catch. Am I the only one with this weird issue??
ProfessorArtNerd it makes me so happy that you're getting support. You do so much for everyone else, I'm glad people are stepping up for you! How are you feeling physically?
I’m just really really TIRED still. My incision is tender, but that makes sense. Yesterday I took a 4 hour nap. And still I slept all night too. Crazy tired.
Is this weird? I went to a wedding over the weekend and splurged on a beautiful dress. I love it and I got so many compliments on it! I was talking to a neighbor friend yesterday and she mentioned that she's going to a wedding in July and sort of asked to borrow the dress (she saw pics on FB). I was taken off guard and then we got distracted by the kids so I never answered. I don't really want to lend out the dress, it was super expensive (more than I ever spend on myself) and while I currently don't have any plans to wear it again, I will if the opportunity comes up. Neighbor is super nice, but I'm not even sure we are the same size and we're not *that* close. I feel bad not wanting to lend it and I'm just hoping she never brings it up again.
Does anyone else do office work that involves a lot of paper? I hate wearing long sleeves because, I swear, every time I move my arms, I'm swatting papers everywhere. It always seems to catch. Am I the only one with this weird issue??
This has never happened to me, and I work with a LOT of paper.
The dog is sick so I'm working on the porch so I can let her out if needed. Yesterday I just used my laptop but today I lugged out my entire work station.
I am so terrified of the pup having giardia after reading someone's posts on here. She had two accidents in the house and it was awful. Thank God we have a mini carpet cleaner. Best $100 I ever spent because it made a bad situation much less bad.
Is this weird? I went to a wedding over the weekend and splurged on a beautiful dress. I love it and I got so many compliments on it! I was talking to a neighbor friend yesterday and she mentioned that she's going to a wedding in July and sort of asked to borrow the dress (she saw pics on FB). I was taken off guard and then we got distracted by the kids so I never answered. I don't really want to lend out the dress, it was super expensive (more than I ever spend on myself) and while I currently don't have any plans to wear it again, I will if the opportunity comes up. Neighbor is super nice, but I'm not even sure we are the same size and we're not *that* close. I feel bad not wanting to lend it and I'm just hoping she never brings it up again.
The neighbor is weird for sure. IMO sharing clothes should only happen with siblings or super close friends.
noodleoo, that's super weird and I would say no, too. Some people have so much audacity, I just don't understand how they do it.
I got a blister on my toe on Sunday and my walk back to my car I must have been walking funny to avoid making it worse, because my calf has been killing me ever since. I also wore sandals yesterday for the first time this year to avoid the blister being rubbed further, and now my heel cracked. So basically walking hurts. I HATE that my heels are such an issue every time I wear sandals. I think I take decent care of them (using one of those file things, moisturizing) but they have just always been prone to cracking so I need to give up sandals entirely, I think.
The hot weather the last couple of days is kind of making me dread summer. I always forget how much I hate being hot and sticky. We are going to be somewhere with 100 degree temps for vacation in a couple of weeks (lol, why?) but I think it is a dry heat so hopefully it won't feel as gross. I've never really experienced dry heat so I don't know.
noodleoo, don't feel bad about not wanting to lend out your special dress! I have a dress like that that I haven't worn in years. I've warned my friends that we are going out someplace I can wear it for my 40th next year and to be prepared to dress up!
The man vs bear thread is very interesting. I do not know much about bears, apparently. I haven't finished reading it, but my gut reaction of I am nothing but a food source to a bear is apparently misinformed. I enjoy nature, but I don't think I've spent much time in bear country...
Is this weird? I went to a wedding over the weekend and splurged on a beautiful dress. I love it and I got so many compliments on it! I was talking to a neighbor friend yesterday and she mentioned that she's going to a wedding in July and sort of asked to borrow the dress (she saw pics on FB). I was taken off guard and then we got distracted by the kids so I never answered. I don't really want to lend out the dress, it was super expensive (more than I ever spend on myself) and while I currently don't have any plans to wear it again, I will if the opportunity comes up. Neighbor is super nice, but I'm not even sure we are the same size and we're not *that* close. I feel bad not wanting to lend it and I'm just hoping she never brings it up again.
Yeah, that's weird. Also I saw your FB post and LOVE the dress - great splurge!
Is this weird? I went to a wedding over the weekend and splurged on a beautiful dress. I love it and I got so many compliments on it! I was talking to a neighbor friend yesterday and she mentioned that she's going to a wedding in July and sort of asked to borrow the dress (she saw pics on FB). I was taken off guard and then we got distracted by the kids so I never answered. I don't really want to lend out the dress, it was super expensive (more than I ever spend on myself) and while I currently don't have any plans to wear it again, I will if the opportunity comes up. Neighbor is super nice, but I'm not even sure we are the same size and we're not *that* close. I feel bad not wanting to lend it and I'm just hoping she never brings it up again.
Yes I think it's weird. I would only ask my sisters or a close friend to borrow a dress. I have asked before and people have asked me to borrow my clothes items but just occasionally. They would just dry clean for me and vice versa but we are also about the same size. Hopefully she read your body language and won't bring it up again but if she does--I would tell her no. I would be really nice about it and say you will help her find the one you have but that you want to keep yours all ready for your next event. Especially since you love the dress--you want to keep it just right.
Nothing much going on today. Going to read a little before I go into the office. Haven't decided on lunch yet. DS comes home from college tomorrow for the summer
Post by litskispeciality on Apr 30, 2024 10:25:40 GMT -5
ProfessorArtNerd, glad you're getting help and feeling slightly better. My brother's health team has reminded him that being extremely tired is sadly very normal, and just to listen to your body as much as you can. I like the idea of a gift card to a restaurant or movies, something they like do to. I also just gave a Target and coffee place gift card to the person who took care of my brother's cat because my brother said they walk to the coffee place every day.
fluffycookie, I'm trying to stream as much as I can, but it's hard 1. to hear the attorney asking questions, 2. to really pay attention while working, lol. Yeah the whole thing is bizarre. I have so many thoughts that I'm always afraid to share as people in my real life are VERY opinionated one way or the other and goodness are you wrong if you think otherwise. I haven't followed a lot of live court cases, but I'm not impressed by the judge. She often seems annoyed.
We're moving offices tomorrow to the suite across the hall. It's a smaller space, and will cost the company less money. It's a move that's needed to happen for a while since there's only 4 of us that are here with any regularity. Only 2 of us are in the office all day. So the 12 current offices are empty most of the time.
Anyway, I just checked with the building manager that we'll have keys for tomorrow and I think she forgot all about us moving. She responded that she needs to get the locksmith out to the office today. For a short distance/same building move, the entire thing has been exceedingly weird.
I worked a physically demanding 12 hour day yesterday, so I'm taking it easy today! Trying to do some WFH and take care of some chores. I'm at least feeling way less sore today than I expected. Which is good because I have plans to hike a mountain later this week! This is also the week of concerts. H and I are going to see our favorite band tonight and then we have another one on Friday! Thankfully the one on Friday is right in town vs the hour we'll have to drive tonight. It's going to be a rough week without enough sleep!