I have a London post in the Travel board - lots of people have contributed to it. But I'm also very happy to add other restaurants. For reservations, I'd suggest using OpenTable and Resy. You can also see ratings on them and read about restaurants in different areas.
I need to check that again! I'm trying to make a trip happen for my grandmothers birthday in May .
On our neighborhood page, I asked for parents to report bullying on the bus to the AP who handles transportation. There are several kids causing problems but it has now turned into the mom of 1 is the bullies getting mad at me for singling her son out. Her son punched my kid last semester and she denies that the school contacted her but I know they did because a) it's policy b) he brought a note and king sized candy as an apology to my son. I never named names or a specific incidence so the only way people know it's her kid is because they saw him choke a kid the other day! She's had a few of her friends message me too and it feels very HS/mean girls.
Not fancy but my kids still talk about Bella Italia and Pizza Express. 2 chain restaurants they absolute love for some reason. Maybe it's because the kids meals are 3 courses for only £10? Idk but it's pretty funny!
I have an appointment with my endocrinologist & rheumatologist to discuss if the risks of the meds still outweigh the benefits for me (I had non cancerous thyroid nodules removed ). Apparently ozempic has promising results for people with rheumatoid arthritis so that would be 2 birds with 1 stone!
I am nervous about side effects & med shortages though
We go to Estes Park 2-3 times a year but honestly don't spend much time downtown. They have lots of fun little festivals through out the year (which we enjoy) but we mostly just hike and do activities at the YMCA up there. For us the trip isn't about shopping or eating out so we are ok with a smaller downtown.
Same. It’s one of our happy places, but other than going into town for ice cream and taffy, and maybe a dinner, we are in the park or taking drives to other nature spots.
Agree about pre-hydrating. So much propel, liquid IV, Gatorade and water for the week or more before and so much there.
You'll appreciate this - one of the cabins at the Y is named Rock Chalk
We go to Estes Park 2-3 times a year but honestly don't spend much time downtown. They have lots of fun little festivals through out the year (which we enjoy) but we mostly just hike and do activities at the YMCA up there. For us the trip isn't about shopping or eating out so we are ok with a smaller downtown.
Another freeze another warning from ERCOT that we may not have enough power. Cool cool. I have seen this movie before and it resulted in a burst pipe. Can we not do this again? I swear Texas. Get it together.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed we are ok! Friends a few streets over lost power for a couple of hours last night but all we had were flickering lights 3 times. We have all the faucets dripping with both the hot and cold taps running for almost 48 hours now but so far the pipes seem ok. Hope you are too!
DS2 started wrestling and is completely obsessed. He only has to go to 2 of 4 possible practices but wants to go to all 4. It's really cool to see your kids blossom doing something they love. Downside is I spend 6 hours a week waiting for him in the gym.
Ds3 (4) was evaluated in November & we just got the results - he doesn't score high enough for them to say 100% it's Aspergers (like DH & DS1) but scores high enough they think it is .... they are calling it "Noncategorical Early Childhood" and he has to retest at 6 years old since some of the behaviors could be from frustration due to the speech issues. He isn't ready for kinder next year but if we want OT & speech services through the school district we have to register him. We can't afford to keep him in private prek ($1k/mo), pay for speech ($200/mo) and pay for OT ($200/mo) so I guess we have to put him in kinder and just plan to have him repeat it.
He may not have to repeat it! Kindergarten terrified me, but the growth DS has shown the past 4 months truly blows my mind. Anecdotal, I know, but something positive to think about.
This would be the ideal! His preschool teachers don't think he is ready and based on his attention span/ability to sit still we don't think he is either. Maybe he will have a lot of growth though !
DS2 started wrestling and is completely obsessed. He only has to go to 2 of 4 possible practices but wants to go to all 4. It's really cool to see your kids blossom doing something they love. Downside is I spend 6 hours a week waiting for him in the gym.
Ds3 (4) was evaluated in November & we just got the results - he doesn't score high enough for them to say 100% it's Aspergers (like DH & DS1) but scores high enough they think it is .... they are calling it "Noncategorical Early Childhood" and he has to retest at 6 years old since some of the behaviors could be from frustration due to the speech issues. He isn't ready for kinder next year but if we want OT & speech services through the school district we have to register him. We can't afford to keep him in private prek ($1k/mo), pay for speech ($200/mo) and pay for OT ($200/mo) so I guess we have to put him in kinder and just plan to have him repeat it.
I know you didn’t ask this, but I’ll tell you anyway. LOL
My H dealt with a lot of trauma and abuse recovery, and he did EMDR counseling. That helped him immensely. It is very intense, and you need a good deal of downtime to recover from each session. Him being away might be ideal for him to explore something like this for himself.
EMDR changed my life. Will second this suggestion.
I'm curious if the people making Shepard's pie are using ground beef or ground lamb? I know traditionally Shepard's pie is made with lamb and cottage pie is made with beef but most people use beef and still call it Shepard's pie (we do!)
We had an issue with BOA saying they couldn't read a check I mobile deposited. After many calls a manager told me they actually outsource that. So weird!
I've had so many problems with them we are trying to determine what local bank/CU to switch to. We do have USAA but that doesn't solve the local issue.
I’ve never had an issues with USAA, and I’ve never had any other bank. Although I can’t recall ever having a time where I needed a local bank.
Have you looked at Juniper Print Shop? They have large scale prints that fit into an ikea poster frame. We have a big print in our living room and really like it!
I woke up with a swollen eyelid. Wtf?! No stye, no pink eye, no bump like I have a mosquito bite. Sigh. At least it doesn’t hurt, just looks awful.
I need to fold laundry, then pack. We’ve about decided we are going to use our bigger suitcases, since there’s no flight involved. Then just picking up around here so we can come home to a clean house next weekend!
It could be blepharitis. A warm compress and pataday eye drops helps when that happens to me.
estrellita - Bank of America made it clear it's a third party that handles the balancing (or not balancing because where are my checks!!!?) of the drive up ATMs. I will be sure to ask if there are any machines that actual branches still handle.
We had an issue with BOA saying they couldn't read a check I mobile deposited. After many calls a manager told me they actually outsource that. So weird!
I've had so many problems with them we are trying to determine what local bank/CU to switch to. We do have USAA but that doesn't solve the local issue.
I think 2024 is the year I'm going to ditch the Apple Watch and go back to regular watches. I miss wearing them as an accessory and honestly I don't need the Apple Watch.
I'm considering buying this one from Daniel Wellington:
FI wants to go to Medieval Times for his birthday. I love him and I will take him, but sigh, I'm not excited. I just spent $200 on what I'm sure will be crappy food and a very cringy time for me. He humors me though and does things I want, so there's give and take. I made him promise to feed me real food either before or after.
DD1, who is 9, desperately wants an Apple watch. We said no, and her backup request is a Fitbit (or the equivalent). I'd love to find a deal, but even more important is knowing which one to get. I know nothing. Any suggestions? Thanks!
We've been happy with DSs GABB watch. They are 50% off right now.
Ds3 (4yo) finally had his eval and they agree with PDA profile of ASD but also said he may also be twice exceptional. They need to calculate his test scores to confirm all of this but they are fairly sure he will qualify for services (speech articulation, pragmatic language & ASD services) through early intervention.
Since he is behind socially we are now decided that we are going to hold him back a year and do bridge kinder at his preschool. Not thrilled with another year of tuition but it's for the best long term.