There is a solid 1/2 inch of ice on everything so we are staying home. Thanksgiving at in-laws got postponed because they don't have power.
I'm finally using my instagram account that I apparently set up and forgot about. I'll probably add people that I have on fb to it from here so heads up Feel free to block me if you want, lol.
I'm going to meet my dad in a few hours because he's giving us some furniture for the new house. That's my only plan for today, other than continuing to work on the kitchen. Cabinets are being hung!!
Today H plans to visit his friend in the hospital. The doctors still are running tests and don't yet know what's wrong, although his wife said he is feeling a little better.
Last night we watched 50 Shades of Grey, and I really tried to suspend my disbelief but was mostly laughing. Christian isn't nearly brooding/edgy enough, and the dialogue was kind of very funny in spots. Also, wtf to that contract - she can only eat what he approves? Anyway lol, now I think I can pick Dakota Johnson's nipples out of a line-up.
Post by melsamoony on Nov 28, 2015 12:14:25 GMT -5
Hanging out and then going to brother in law's later today.
Our basement flooded yesterday. Fortunately it was a flood from our neighbor's house and nothing we ruined. We got fee wine out of it but I have to do all my laundry over again since it got all wet. I say we still made out ahead.
@moonbeam - Dude. I watched 50 Shades last weekend because it came on while I had HBO on in the background and it was even worse than I thought it was going to be! I've never read the books (no, thank you) and I never intended to see the movie because I knew that I wouldn't enjoy it, but OH MY GOSH. TERRIBLE. I described it to H as a movie about an abusive asshat who also happens to like some kinky stuff. Like, the part where he was into BDSM felt completely separate from the fact that he was just a total tool and treated her like dirt.
I'm kind of surprised at how offended I am by how terrible it was, but like... there are women who WANT an asshole like them to walk into their lives and treat them like shit? WHAT? NO!
@moonbeam - See, I don't have an issue with the playroom thing. Whatever floats your boat. It's the my way or the highway mentality, followed by the stalking after he gave her an out and she took it. "You can walk away if you want to.... JK I'LL KEEP CREEPING AROUND UNTIL YOU GIVE IN." No means no. It's not a challenge to see what it will take to turn no into a reluctant yes.
katespade Yeah, it was really creepy how he followed her all the way to Georgia like he did. And showing up inside her apartment? That's breaking and entering. This is stalker behavior, not romance!
I put up the prelit tree yesterday- only in our new house it looks like Charlie Brown's tree. I kinda wish I had put it up earlier so that I could have found a good deal on one yesterday. Oh well. I'll add the ornaments once the baby gates show up later. I think once I get a bigger/nicer tree, I'll either give this to my sister for her apartment or move it up to the loft and have two trees.
Oh, also little pup got up close and personal with a bunny today. Bunny escaped with no harm, except I don't think it will come back to our yard anytime soon. I seriously thought the bunny was going to have a heart attack in my yard.
It's a lazy day here. DH isn't feeling that great so I'm not going to take him out like I planned. I made some turkey noodle soup and homemade bread for lunch. It's raining so it's perfect for today. The only thing I plan on doing today now is plan Christmas gifts and Christmas menus.
We got home, ordered dinner, and are now hanging out watching tv. Tomorrow I am going to decorate, so I'm looking forward to that!!
We were at the in-laws last night and they have a new puppy. It was the cutest thing ever, I loved it so much! My dogs, however, hated it. The puppy kept biting their tails and ears, and they growled at it, and got all stressed, and hid in the bedroom, lol. I guess this means we can't get a puppy while we still have them! Not that we need a third dog, lol!
Post by anyastroud on Nov 28, 2015 18:21:05 GMT -5
OOPS that turned in to a novel feel free to skip.
I ate tons of thanksgiving leftovers today for Lunch and dinner LOL. I got up with the kids today. DH got up some time later. We hung out and drank coffee it was nice. I went to work for a few hours. I got home and DH was getting ready to leave, he seemed to be off. He just like stormed out of the house and said "I'll see you when ever or tomorrow it's not like we ever get to see each other" ^o) Dude we work opposite shifts. I knew we would see each other less when he took the job. We don't have child care nor do we have the extra $$$ for child care. Plus I wouldn't even know where to begin to look child care for my SN kid. The only people to ever baby sit for us has been family. My mom still works full time my dad is handicap and can't watch them for long stretches. His parents are retired but old as hell with knee and back problems between them. We don't get a sitter too often. I don't expect any one to watch the kids but DH and I.
It would be nice if we could spend a little more time together. It would be nice to not have such a tight budget currently. ( holidays + regular bills + a few surprise expenses) it would be nice if we could have reasonably priced child care. But we don't and I have made peace with this fact a long time ago. I'm not sure why it's bothering him so bad lately. I feel like Fucking super woman rite now. I work tons I solo patent a lot I cook I clean I feel like I do damn near everything. AND i'm not down about it. Sure work is long and sure I NEVER want to clean the house when I come home. But I have to for my family. It is what it is and It's not changing. I'm O.k. with that. evidently H is not. and I can't figure out why. I mean other than the extra hours I have picked up nothing had changed. I think his mood will improve once the kids go back to school and he is back to having his day time alone time.
In laws got power back yesterday afternoon. We have been without since 10:30 this morning. Been staying at my mom's for now. Only a high of 37 today but it is melting slowly.
I really want to make our Christmas cards tonight, but our picture isn't perfect. I don't know whether to try again to take a good picture, or just use what we have. My sister said it's "fine" and I want better than fine. lol.
amaranth - You've got time. I say give it another try! Worst case, you don't get a better one and at least you know you've already got a decent one that you can use. Best case, you get the perfect picture.
Post by estrellita on Nov 29, 2015 21:36:52 GMT -5
I've barely touched my phone or computer all weekend! We did a ton of cleaning up yesterday so we could have people over last night. It was fun! One of my friends that lives in Iowa was in town so we wanted to get together. She stayed here and we watched Frozen this morning, lol. We've pretty much just been lazy all day. Watched another Star Wars movie tonight too. We ordered our Christmas cards and plan to pick them up this week. I need to find time to start shopping for my SS and everyone else! I feel like I've had zero time to even look. Hopefully I can get most of it done within the next week or so so I don't have to worry about last minute stuff!
I got my tree up, woohoo! I need to look for a new tree topper, and then it will be done. I still need to do all of my other decorating, and I'm considering taking Tuesday off of work. I have a few days I need to burn, we have a stupid use or lose time off system.
mac08 - We have a use or lose system for PTO, too. I feel like it's always a balancing act to not overuse and not underuse it (we have a cap on the amount we can roll over).
I haven't been around much today. I went to my works Christmas party last night. It was a blast but I had a little too much of that alcohol stuff. :/ I'm just now feeling human again and it's 8pm. I haven't done that in years.
I'm getting ready to send out the card list in a few mins here. Sorry for the delay.
mac08 - We have a use or lose system for PTO, too. I feel like it's always a balancing act to not overuse and not underuse it (we have a cap on the amount we can roll over).
I know, I always am cautious about making sure I have some time in case of emergency, but also not wasting the days!