Happy Wednesday! What's going on?

[irene adler]

I was at my MIL's over the weekend, and she is a huge fan of those battery-operated glade spray things that blast a scent into the air every 10 minutes.

I swear on everything that's good and holy that one of those things was loaded down with CK1

What's on your mind today?.

[raangoli]

I think the winter doldrums/cabin fever is getting to me - I want to BUY ALL THE THINGS to make me (temporarily) happy. It doesn't help that I get the sale emails from all the stores. Must. Resist.

[audette]

We picked up DH's new car last night. He's thrilled with it. Yay!

I have my second WW meeting today. Not sure what to think on that.

Tonight we meet up with some buddies. Should be fun. Except for the asshole that vapes indoors and _reeks_ of it. And doesn't seem to realize how offensive the smell is. (it's some type of perfumed vape, and smells nasty) But, after hanging out, we all head off to a local diner that does free pie Wednesdays, so, yay, pie! (yea, this so doesn't mix well with the whole WW thing...)

[Deleted]

I'm home with a sick kid today. If I'd known ahead of time i would have brought work home with me and worked from home.

I hate to waste a vacation day! I now have a 2 day work week (holiday monday + we get every 2nd friday off). 

I totally carb-binged last night and need to get back on the wagon today. 

[monsterz]

When my MIL was here last week she got H hooked on Shark Tank. We have been binge watching and now H wants to create something to go on the show.

[crashgizmo]

This is my second to last week of hotel living during the week, so I'm excited. 3 months of this has been mostly fun, but I'm ready to live in the city I work in! I also feel a little bit guilty driving back and forth during the work day (it's a difference of a 2 hour drive vs.a 4 hour drive if I leave at 5) but I work on the weekends/evenings to make up for it.

We've sold all our furniture, so now I have a ridiculous amount of cash on me, which feels weird.

[crashgizmo]

Feb 18, 2015 10:18:56 GMT -5 monsterz said:

When my MIL was here last week she got H hooked on Shark Tank. We have been binge watching and now H wants to create something to go on the show.

DH and I have now made Shark Tank into a verb in our household. Such as "DH, you should totally Shark Tank that shit!" for every new idea. 

[raangoli]

@songforyou - I hope everything works out, and quickly!

My other random for the day - I went to have blood drawn and almost started laughing when the phlebotomist hit "search" on the application and a modem started up. It was like being in the Twilight Zone.

[Pom]

@songforyou   I was wondering how the process with the house was going.  This kind of stuff can be an agony and I hope you guys can move on soon.  Thinking of you.

We were supposed to go home to the kitties today, but Mr. P had a couple of unexpected meetings this morning.  Now we are headed to Houston for a meeting he has tomorrow afternoon instead of home. I had to call the kitty sitters and the kitties Pom are going to be MAD when we get home.  I keep waking up in the night looking for them in the bed because I am so used to them sleeping with us.

[emilyinchile]

Good luck, @songforyou!

Pom, I totally get it. We sent Lola to my ILs' on Thursday night because we were out of town over the weekend, and on Friday morning I had a half second of panic when I looked for her first in our bed and then in hers and didn't see her.

My dad and his wife are here, so I've been busy doing stressful things like eating at delicious restaurants and going wine tasting  <)

[orangeblossom]

I love Shark Tank. Did any of you see it last Friday? I thought the last girl was kind of foolish not to take the deal, and a little too arrogant.

@songforyou Good luck with the house

We finally got rid of internet at our house. That money can go to the increase in our rent at the apt. I cannot wait for this house to sell. I guarantee the first weekend we're here without it, DH will be like, I need wifi to do xyz. Oh well, it's the right choice.

[UnderProtest]

I'm really not looking forward to traveling tomorrow. Taking two toddlers by myself just does not sound like fun. I've been having anxiety about it all week. I really wish I could just stay at home by myself.

[Pom]

Feb 18, 2015 10:54:19 GMT -5 @songforyou said:

Feb 18, 2015 10:49:23 GMT -5 Pom said:

@songforyou   I was wondering how the process with the house was going.  This kind of stuff can be an agony and I hope you guys can move on soon.  Thinking of you.

The post that was eaten, I was telling you guys how my mother was probably going to turn down a full price offer where the buyer was asking for us to pay half the closing costs .  I think that should give a good idea of how it's been going.

Oh Lord, obviously I couldn't like this post, LOL.  Kind of like banging your head against the wall...it will feel so good when you can stop!  

[mrsfarmer]

Feb 18, 2015 10:18:56 GMT -5 monsterz said:

When my MIL was here last week she got H hooked on Shark Tank. We have been binge watching and now H wants to create something to go on the show.

My coworker's cousin is going to be on there, just not sure of the air date yet.  He got the real estate lady to buy into his business!

[irene adler]

Every time I get cranky about my job (like yesterday), I reminded myself of some of the weird perks. This morning I subbed a spin class at my favorite gym and was a half hour late for work/I'm going to use a half hour of vacation time because I can.

[Emerald1486]

I worked from home the first half today, and at work the 2nd half. I like that I have this option, especially with DS. At my last job I did not so I had to go in if I wanted to get paid or take a vacation day.

[Deleted]

I mentioned in a post last week that we have friends with an 8-year-old little boy that was diagnosed nine months ago with an inoperable brain tumor. He lost the fight yesterday afternoon. I was part of a group email that came from his dad and the subject was just the little boy's name and the only words in the email were "It's over." My heart broke and I am tearing up again thinking about it.

[irene adler]

@forcuatro, I"m so sorry. What a terrible thing for anyone to face.

[mbcdefg]

I just ordered a dress from Boden USA. I hope it fits. I don't have very good luck with clothes.

[irene adler]

I'm proud of you, Stan.

[Pom]

Feb 18, 2015 11:46:49 GMT -5 @forcuatro said:

I mention in a post last week that we have friends with an 8-year-old little boy that was diagnosed nine months ago with an inoperable brain tumor. He lost the fight yesterday afternoon. I was part of a group email that came from his dad and the subject was just the little boy's name and the only words in the email were "It's over." My heart broke and I am tearing up again thinking about it.

How devastating. I am so sorry.

[mrsfarmer]

Stan  (hug) (hug2)  I'm proud of you.  I'm vested in your story after learning more about my girls' birth family.  I admire their oldest sister for standing up to her mother and confronting her for what happened.

[raangoli]

@forcuatro - I am sorry. That is truly heartbreaking. No family should ever have to know that pain.

Stan - I am glad you did it. You're stronger than you realize!  (hug2)

[mbcdefg]

I am sorry @forcuatro. How devastating

Stan, good for you. Best wishes.

[scout8]

Feb 18, 2015 14:12:33 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I just ordered a dress from Boden USA. I hope it fits. I don't have very good luck with clothes.

Which one did you order? I am slightly obsessed with all things Boden. 

[mskitkat]

@forcuatro - how terrible. I'm so sorry.

[mbcdefg]

Feb 18, 2015 16:39:38 GMT -5 scout8 said:

Feb 18, 2015 14:12:33 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I just ordered a dress from Boden USA. I hope it fits. I don't have very good luck with clothes.

Which one did you order? I am slightly obsessed with all things Boden. 

I had the Selina pinned a while back when it was $198. I checked back today because of a Kate Middleton charity engagement ... I thought she was in Boden, but it was Seraphine Maternity.

Anyway, the Selina dress was down to $60, with free shipping and 2.5% back through eBates, so I pulled the trigger. The fit-and-flare style usually works well for me, so I hope it's the case with this one as well. If it's REALLY flattering I may have to order a few more colors!

[Deleted]

I'm going to a lecture tonight about our town's Red Light District and the "soiled doves" who lived there. Super interested!

[Deleted]

@forcuatro, I'm so sorry.

Stan, dittoing others who said they were proud of you. I hope this helps you find some peace.

Myself: This week is kind of kicking my butt. It's been really busy at work and I'm working 10 hour days, so I'm leaving the house at 7am and not getting home until like 6:30. BF also got some crappy (and I think, unfair) feedback from his practicum supervisor earlier this week, so he's been really bummed out and stressed so far this week too. My job isn't stressful, just annoying, but I'm ready for this week to be OVER.

[scout8]

Feb 18, 2015 16:49:17 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Feb 18, 2015 16:39:38 GMT -5 scout8 said:

Which one did you order? I am slightly obsessed with all things Boden. 

I had the Selina pinned a while back when it was $198. I checked back today because of a Kate Middleton charity engagement ... I thought she was in Boden, but it was Seraphine Maternity.

Anyway, the Selina dress was down to $60, with free shipping and 2.5% back through eBates, so I pulled the trigger. The fit-and-flare style usually works well for me, so I hope it's the case with this one as well. If it's REALLY flattering I may have to order a few more colors!

Cute! I like it!!