I am terrified of the day my kids say something completely inappropriate at school and tell the teacher they learned it from me. I try really hard to keep it PG in front of the kids but sometimes I can't stop myself.
Someone in my neighborhood said her kid needs gas money and if anyone needs yard work or whatever that he's available. I seriously considered messaging to ask him if he would pick up Jimmy John's and bring it to my house because they don't deliver here and I'm lazy.
That sounds even lazier written out than it did in my head.
You would be helping out a kid to be more responsible! He could be an entrepreneur because of your laziness, err, support!
Someone in my neighborhood said her kid needs gas money and if anyone needs yard work or whatever that he's available. I seriously considered messaging to ask him if he would pick up Jimmy John's and bring it to my house because they don't deliver here and I'm lazy.
That sounds even lazier written out than it did in my head.
The only problem here is the Jimmy John's. He has a need for money and you have a need for food. I might be a lazy asshole but I see everyone winning here.
Confession: my kids have been gone for 2.5 hours and I am still watching Nicktoons.
Dude! This is your chance! Turn on some crappy grown-up TV!
I should probably turn the TV off and get some cleaning done. We have an appointment for the new Internet installation between 3-6, which means the guy will probably be here at 5:45.
Though I have to admit shut your puppet hole was pretty amusing for a kid's show.
Post by penguingrrl on Jul 10, 2015 11:56:17 GMT -5
After totally agreeing that toddler shouldn't wear flip flops when it was debated here a few weeks ago I ended up buying Drew some this week. I had not planned to get him any but he kept putting mine or the girls on instead of wearing his sandals. We decided a pair that fit him well and had the back strap was better than several sizes too big.
After totally agreeing that toddler shouldn't wear flip flops when it was debated here a few weeks ago I ended up buying Drew some this week. I had not planned to get him any but he kept putting mine or the girls on instead of wearing his sandals. We decided a pair that fit him well and had the back strap was better than several sizes too big.
I suspect that happens a lot. We totally agree something is the worst and then turn around and do it later because perfect parents aren't real.
I just gave out local Honda dealer's service dept manager a lesson in customer service.
Ohhh, tell more. I just had my own frustrating conversation with the service department of our dealership after getting the call from my mechanic that my car could be as much as $9,000 to fix a part that should not have broken on a (relatively) new car.
Post by lyingliarlies on Jul 10, 2015 14:18:28 GMT -5
I get a little bit of satisfaction when all the MLM people on FB start posting about how they've "fallen back into bad habits" or need to "hit the reset button." Simply because all they do is preach about how it's a lifestyle change & it's certainly NOT a diet. Well then why do you exercise & eat a certain way for 21 or 24 days (though they never seem to actually make it that long) then stop for weeks or months at a time? Im not talking about taking a weekend off or splurging while on vacation. That's the exact definition of yo yo dieting, right? Ugh I am really supportive of everyone trying to make healthy choices but I feel like these in particular are leading people down the wrong path & getting paid to do it.
A related confession, I need to figure out what I'm going to be "when I grow up" lol & I'd love to get into health/fitness in some way I just don't know how. I see one of the top "coaches" in the country, who lives in my town, making well into 6 figures & it blows my mind. Obviously that's not the direction I want to go, but whoa...
I am terrified of the day my kids say something completely inappropriate at school and tell the teacher they learned it from me. I try really hard to keep it PG in front of the kids but sometimes I can't stop myself.
Like the day DS told his class we went to a party and he had Jell-O shots?
I am terrified of the day my kids say something completely inappropriate at school and tell the teacher they learned it from me. I try really hard to keep it PG in front of the kids but sometimes I can't stop myself.
Like the day DS told his class we went to a party and he had Jell-O shots?
Hahahaha. That's awesome. Also, we need to hang out more
I just gave out local Honda dealer's service dept manager a lesson in customer service.
Ohhh, tell more. I just had my own frustrating conversation with the service department of our dealership after getting the call from my mechanic that my car could be as much as $9,000 to fix a part that should not have broken on a (relatively) new car.
We were at Disneyland this morning and I saw Jessalynn and Jojo from Dance Moms. I totally asked Jojo to take a picture with me. I don't know if the confession should be that I watch Dance Moms or that I asked for a picture.
I am terrified of the day my kids say something completely inappropriate at school and tell the teacher they learned it from me. I try really hard to keep it PG in front of the kids but sometimes I can't stop myself.
I thank my lucky stars a lot of the time for Ds1's articulation issues. He said Goddammit daily for a month. I asked him who made this mess yesterday and he told me "the damn kids did it."
Dh loaded the dish washer the other night before going to bed. I was pleasantly surprised and have been using the clean dishes out of it for a couple days. This morning we were packing a lunch for our pant date at the park when I realized that fucker didn't run the dishwasher! I've been eating off of dirty dishes since Wednesday morning!
I am terrified of the day my kids say something completely inappropriate at school and tell the teacher they learned it from me. I try really hard to keep it PG in front of the kids but sometimes I can't stop myself.
Like the day DS told his class we went to a party and he had Jell-O shots?
My confession is that I feel like my IL's treat DD2 different than DD1 and it sort of pisses me off, more so lately. I feel like they don't try to have a relationship with her like they did with DD1 (and continue to do) and I feel bad for DD2. Yeah, she can be a tougher kid, but she is really great - snuggly, funny, and smart. And selfishly, I feel a little bad for myself because they were much more willing to watch DD1 so that I could have a break. I never get breaks with DD2 and while I am getting better about trying to make those happen, it is hard. I honestly think that if we had had more support from our families when DD2 was a newborn/infant, we could have avoided a lot of our martial issues and my subsequent depression. We just weren't expecting it since it felt like a 180 from DD1 and weren't mentally prepared to feel so alone. Nothing really happened, DD2 was just a really tough baby and I think it scared people off. But it was the time I needed the most help.
Dh loaded the dish washer the other night before going to bed. I was pleasantly surprised and have been using the clean dishes out of it for a couple days. This morning we were packing a lunch for our pant date at the park when I realized that fucker didn't run the dishwasher! I've been eating off of dirty dishes since Wednesday morning!
Oh no! DH does this all the time. He will load the dinner dishes and the dishwasher will be full, but he doesn't run it. I don't realize it is full because I didn't load the dishes and therefore do not run it. Then in the morning, he is all surprised when the dishes aren't clean. REALLY!?!?!?!
Like the day DS told his class we went to a party and he had Jell-O shots?
I'm waiting for the day. The other day Ava was playing mommy/baby with B. She was the mommy and he was the "bad baby". She went on a mini tirade that was word for word an exact thing that I said to her early when I was very mad. She ended it with, "if you do that again I will spank you". :/ mother of the year. I can't wait for her to pull that out at school.
My 3yo told his teacher that "mommy drinks wine, and daddy drinks beer, every night!"
He also mimics my road rage, apparently, because he yelled (at the imaginary driver), "Damnit! Don't you know how to drive!?" And some more. Almost word-for-word what I think I yelled at the guy driving 20 in a 40 zone yesterday.
Ohhh, tell more. I just had my own frustrating conversation with the service department of our dealership after getting the call from my mechanic that my car could be as much as $9,000 to fix a part that should not have broken on a (relatively) new car.
$9k? Is the part encrusted in gold?
I really hope so. He was able to find the part used for $2000. Still sucks, though.
I really hope so. He was able to find the part used for $2000. Still sucks, though.
Yeah it does. Is the part not under warranty? Unexpected car repairs are the worst!
We have the standard used car warranty - 3000 miles. We are barely at 4000 miles. So nope, no warranty. Very unexpected. The whole thing crapped out on me a block from my parents' house yesterday. Our mechanic is equally shocked and says a relatively new car (2011) with low mileage (70000) should not be experiencing this. Apparently something called the transfer case gave out, which has now fucked up our tires, and there's an outside chance the transmission is screwed up too. I'm not a happy lady, and would like to yell at someone at the dealer, though I'm pretty sure they are not actually to blame.
Yeah it does. Is the part not under warranty? Unexpected car repairs are the worst!
We have the standard used car warranty - 3000 miles. We are barely at 4000 miles. So nope, no warranty. Very unexpected. The whole thing crapped out on me a block from my parents' house yesterday. Our mechanic is equally shocked and says a relatively new car (2011) with low mileage (70000) should not be experiencing this. Apparently something called the transfer case gave out, which has now fucked up our tires, and there's an outside chance the transmission is screwed up too. I'm not a happy lady, and would like to yell at someone at the dealer, though I'm pretty sure they are not actually to blame.
I would be really pissed and not sure where to direct my anger, but would be inclined to start with the dealership. I also think that barely adding 4k worth of miles to a car (unless you are off-roading is pretty small to then have such an expensive and, as you mentioned, extensive issue that could cause damage to other vehicle systems. I would absolutely want to talk that through with someone at the dealership. Did they do one of those million point inspect reports prior to you purchasing the car?
Post by thecheshirekat on Jul 10, 2015 18:03:43 GMT -5
My four year old got up this morning, went to the bathroom, and then ran into our room naked instead of going to his room to put clothes on like he does every day. He didn't bother to explain that he had pooped and needed help wiping until he'd already climbed up on our bed and left a dirty poopy butt print on my sheets. WTF. So freaking gross.
We have the standard used car warranty - 3000 miles. We are barely at 4000 miles. So nope, no warranty. Very unexpected. The whole thing crapped out on me a block from my parents' house yesterday. Our mechanic is equally shocked and says a relatively new car (2011) with low mileage (70000) should not be experiencing this. Apparently something called the transfer case gave out, which has now fucked up our tires, and there's an outside chance the transmission is screwed up too. I'm not a happy lady, and would like to yell at someone at the dealer, though I'm pretty sure they are not actually to blame.
I would be really pissed and not sure where to direct my anger, but would be inclined to start with the dealership. I also think that barely adding 4k worth of miles to a car (unless you are off-roading is pretty small to then have such an expensive and, as you mentioned, extensive issue that could cause damage to other vehicle systems. I would absolutely want to talk that through with someone at the dealership. Did they do one of those million point inspect reports prior to you purchasing the car?
Yep. Everything checked out. Our mechanic thinks it was just a bad part that crapped out. Unusual, but not the dealership being shady. It may be worth a call to their sales department anyway, but I may let my more level headed, authoritative sounding DH handle that. I am likely to either just rant or give up and thank them in a weird display of embarrassed politeness.