It's Thursday, we TWERK

[rere]

I honestly cannot remember what this stands for, but put your life updates here I believe.

Dd had her bday sleepover. Question. They are 12/13. They camped out on the trampoline. Very little sleep was had. I yelled out there at 3am for them to lie down, but other than that Dh and I were in bed. One of the moms told Dh when she picked up that she would never leave them up and go to bed. An I missing something? We live rural. So basically, they are surrounded by trusted neighbors, goats, corn, and woods. When I was that age, we would camp in tents on the very back of probably 60 acres. This same mom likes to proclaim her various rules, no child of hers is allowed to play sports unless straight As, no toys allowed on the main floor. Her kids are also the ones who terrorize the other kids at school and make fart noises in class.

Also, tropical storm Cindy is going to make a grand time of our camping and swimming trip.

[k3am]

rere, that mom is just being extra.

I have a hard time sleeping when my kids are awake, but that doesn't me I don't try. That wouldn't change during a sleepover. Especially for 12/13 year olds.

[xctsclrx]

I think my DH and I have decided to take our house off the market for awhile. In august it will have been a year of trying to sell with different realtors, and it is not happening. I am a little sad we won't be moving, but there is about to be a purge at our house and repainting projects, plus replacing our carpet with hard wood. Yay!

I have 6 more months of student loan payments left. I am so excited that this loan is almost over, and in 3 years the only debt we are looking at having is the house we live in and child support.

My new housekeeper is coming on Tuesday for the first time. We will see how it goes. fingers crossed.


rere , that mom sounds like a nightmare.

[saraml13]

rere, I agree that mom was just being crazy. It would be one thing if they were 5, but 12/13 year olds definitely don't need constant supervision.

Of course, the other extreme is my neighbor who let his 10-ish year old daughter and her friends climb up and play on the roof of his ranch style house. DH and I were sitting in our backyard watching like wtf?

[justcheckingin73]

rere, honestly I would have a harder time sleeping if there were multiple kids and they were outside but then again, dh usually stays up later so I would assume he was keeping an eye on them. However, during the summer, I always go to bed before dd (13) and can easily go to bed before her if she has only 1-2 friends over for a sleepover. 

[supertrooper1]

rere, I never remember sleeping much at sleepovers when I was a kid, whether they were indoors or outdoors. Parents just expected their kids to be tired the next day.

I talked DH out of having his school's end of the year party at our house. It's tonight and he thinks since we're not hosting that we need to bring a ton of food. I'm making a casserole that he asked for, but he can deal with the drinks, chips and dessert that he wants to bring too.

[erinshelley21]

rere she needs to tone it down.

We just closed on the sale of our last rental. We walked away with a whopping $11,000. My brother and I don't even get any of it because our business accounts are drained. We'll have commission for this year starting to come in next month so we just have to hold on for another month.

MIL said we can buy 5 acres off of her to build a house on. We are for sure building if my brother and I sell the agency. Even though there is some uncertainty we are still meeting with a builder next week to talk and see how much it will cost.

[mustardseed2007]

rere, she sounds like a peach. That sleepover sounds awesome though.

DS is doing well with his tutor, I think. She gave me the most adorable update recently and it almost made me cry. He also read a few words out of a book, so that was very cool.

I also scheduled DS for his growth hormone stimulation test yesterday. It's not until next month and it'll be after our next endocrinologist appointment so I can talk to them one last time before we do it. I'm anxious about it though. I kind of feel like either way the test could come out, there's not a win-win.

[akafred]

When I was 13 I had a sleepover and some of us "snuck out." We literally just walked around the neighborhood and came home, high with the thrill of (not) getting caught. So in a way I get it. But she still should have kept her mouth shut. If it was an expectation of hers she should have asked first.

[erinshelley21]

And I can't find the key to the house we just sold. Luckily the buyers are really cool about it. I think DS was in my purse and it fell out. That's the only thing that could have happened besides me just simply misplacing it.

[Covergirl82]

The new furniture (master bedroom set, couch and two chairs for the living room) we bought last Saturday is being delivered tomorrow (minus the dresser, which is on order)! It has been a chore finding an organization that takes donations to come pick up our old couch, loveseat, and headboard/footboard (apparently less than a week is short notice), but Goodwill was able to fit us in the schedule tomorrow at 3:00.

[rere]

Jun 22, 2017 12:38:55 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

rere, she sounds like a peach. That sleepover sounds awesome though.

DS is doing well with his tutor, I think. She gave me the most adorable update recently and it almost made me cry. He also read a few words out of a book, so that was very cool.

I also scheduled DS for his growth hormone stimulation test yesterday. It's not until next month and it'll be after our next endocrinologist appointment so I can talk to them one last time before we do it. I'm anxious about it though. I kind of feel like either way the test could come out, there's not a win-win.

We had the option of wait and reevaluate or test. We chose wait. I really hate this. I'll feel horrible if we don't do any and maybe should but I don't want to put him through this. I feel like this is new territory. I really just wish I had a time machine to see when he is 20 and hopefully normal sized. Their worst predictions for him is 5 ft 7, which isn't really small, just shorter than us.

[mustardseed2007]

Jun 22, 2017 13:28:30 GMT -5 rere said:

Jun 22, 2017 12:38:55 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

rere , she sounds like a peach. That sleepover sounds awesome though.

DS is doing well with his tutor, I think. She gave me the most adorable update recently and it almost made me cry. He also read a few words out of a book, so that was very cool.

I also scheduled DS for his growth hormone stimulation test yesterday. It's not until next month and it'll be after our next endocrinologist appointment so I can talk to them one last time before we do it. I'm anxious about it though. I kind of feel like either way the test could come out, there's not a win-win.

We had the option of wait and reevaluate or test. We chose wait. I really hate this. I'll feel horrible if we don't do any and maybe should but I don't want to put him through this. I feel like this is new territory. I really just wish I had a time machine to see when he is 20 and hopefully normal sized. Their worst predictions for him is 5 ft 7, which isn't really small, just shorter than us.

We're looking at 5ft to 5ft 3. But I'm concerned it could be shorter b/c of my nephew who is 4ft 9. I'm with you on not wanting to put him through stuff though. And he was already not feeling great b/c of the reading thing, which we are making a little progress on. We might wait another year and then go but...I hesitate b/c if we are going to do something, we should start early. 

ETA: And if it makes you feel any better, I can't imagine doing anything if the worst prediction was 5ft 7. That's sort of short for a guy but it shouldn't impede his ability to drive or anything. I feel like it's a very functional height. But I come from a short family so take my opinion with a grain of salt. 

[traveltheworld]

rere , that would have sounded like the perfect sleepover! I wish my kids would have an opportunity to do something like that. That mom is just crazy, I would ignore her.

[2chatter]

rere - I recently landed in a conversation like that - and was shocked to be in the decided minority - I settle the kids and provide parameters - "get in bed by midnight, no more food" and go to bed. Apparently other parents stay up?

Oddly, these are ALL parents whose kids sleep over here. Maybe they don't know I like to sleep? Awkward.

I'm terrified to run after being cleared yesterday to try. I aqua jogged again last night. It's in the 80s here. If I get up early I could go a mile out and back before it hits 80. I'm nervous. Ugh.

[rere]

Jun 22, 2017 14:46:06 GMT -5 2chatter said:

rere - I recently landed in a conversation like that - and was shocked to be in the decided minority - I settle the kids and provide parameters - "get in bed by midnight, no more food" and go to bed. Apparently other parents stay up?

Oddly, these are ALL parents whose kids sleep over here. Maybe they don't know I like to sleep? Awkward.

I'm terrified to run after being cleared yesterday to try. I aqua jogged again last night. It's in the 80s here. If I get up early I could go a mile out and back before it hits 80. I'm nervous. Ugh.

I told Dh if I have to stay up till 3+ I doubt there will be more sleeovers. I don't even know if that is physically possible for me. I need sleep.

[erinshelley21]

Jun 22, 2017 15:31:16 GMT -5 rere said:

Jun 22, 2017 14:46:06 GMT -5 2chatter said:

rere - I recently landed in a conversation like that - and was shocked to be in the decided minority - I settle the kids and provide parameters - "get in bed by midnight, no more food" and go to bed. Apparently other parents stay up?

Oddly, these are ALL parents whose kids sleep over here. Maybe they don't know I like to sleep? Awkward.

I'm terrified to run after being cleared yesterday to try. I aqua jogged again last night. It's in the 80s here. If I get up early I could go a mile out and back before it hits 80. I'm nervous. Ugh.

I told Dh if I have to stay up till 3+ I doubt there will be more sleeovers. I don't even know if that is physically possible for me. I need sleep.

It took everything I had when I was sleepover age to stay up that late. I can't imagine doing it now.

[2chatter]

rere - your house, your rules - go to sleep if these are well behaved kids who might hit the ice cream without permission at 2AM....but you aren't worried about liquor, etc.

[shakinros]

Last day of DH's current employment is July 14. Sigh. At least they gave him the longest anticipated time frame.

Send happy job-getting vibes this way. He is working with internal placement at this corporation and with his external staffing agency, and he's feeling quite positive about his prospects right now. You & I know though that things take so much longer than expected.

DD has Pre-K graduation tomorrow and she's getting a bike! I'm excited for both. Been making fun of DH that he will cry, but it's definitely going to be me. I'm about to cry right now typing this. 😭

[freezorburn]

I am furiously trying to complete an extensive questionnaire about my work history and how I feel about all of it, in preparation for my first meeting with a career counselor on Monday. I work on Saturday and then I know on Sunday DS will expect to be entertained for all of his waking hours, so I just have the next 15 minutes and most of tomorrow morning to get it done.

Otherwise things are chugging along nicely. Finally some nice weather this afternoon, maybe we will get out for some fresh air.

[itsme]

rere that mom is so extra (as my kid would say and I see that was covered here). I let mine stay up and I pass out. As long as they aren't loud I don't mind them staying up. I however, was sneaking out as a teen when the parents went to bed. My kid knows I can check the alarm system for alerts though.

Nothing big going on in my life except that I really need to get moving on planning my kid's bday party and my sister's bridal shower. I have a CrossFit competition on Saturday and then hitting the spa with friends on Sunday. I won't see much of H or the kids this weekend since I'll be gone most of the time.

[sdlaura]

shakinros we have pre-k 'graduation' tomorrow too

[akafred]

We close on our new house tomorrow!!! We had the walk through this evening. No surprises so we spent the time talking about decor. They (as expected) removed two really cool light fixtures and replaced them with what was there and they are HIDEOUS. They told us they would do that and we are ok with it but honestly thought we would have a little time before we HAD to replace them, but they will have to be replaced soon so I will start a shopping thread soon, once I can get some pictures. The one in the kitchen nook, ironically, is the exact same one we are leaving behind. It's not my favorite but it is not horrible. The one in the foyer and dining room are just atrocious. Like, fake candles atrocious. Good news DH seems ok with my plans for where to put everything. We'll see.

Things are progressing with the buyers of our house. They literally asked for EVERYTHING on the inspection report and won't budge much. Grrrr... But it was nothing too major so we will cover it. The inspector returned to get in the attic today. He was there 5 minutes max. Hopefully he didn't find anything scary. Appraisal will come back soon (they came Tuesday). Fingers crossed there!

My dad's Altzheimers is bad, but I am Scarlett O'Hara'ing it until we get the house moved. Which will be next weekend! We'll move stuff over the next week in small increments and maybe get the mobile storage delivered, but the movers will do the furniture next Sat.

[k3am]

akafred, you'll be happy to know that I'm leaving in 15 mins to take DS to the pedi. I'll update later with what he tells us. Also, I love the fact that you're so much easier to tag over here.

[k3am]

He suspects at minimum enlarged adenoids. We have a prescription for steroids and an ENT referral.

He mentioned the squeaky thing you talked about akafred, but said they usually outgrow it by 6 months.

[akafred]

Jun 23, 2017 18:30:46 GMT -5 k3am said:

He suspects at minimum enlarged adenoids. We have a prescription for steroids and an ENT referral.

He mentioned the squeaky thing you talked about akafred, but said they usually outgrow it by 6 months.

A referral is good. Ask the ENT about a swallow study to check for laryngo. Since kids can stop breathing or aspirate with laryngo (though it usually is not a big deal), you should get it diagnoses. Plus he may need meds for reflux if it is exacerbating the laryngo.

Also C was a solid 18 months before she outgrew it and she still had it occasionally as late as age 5 when sick or after high exertion.

[frozenpeas]

Oh my gosh. I know it isn't Thursday anymore & you may not remember my previous post, but the neighbor down the street now owes my H a total of $50. We have to stop answering the door in the evenings, or at least go upstairs so he can't see us though the window.

Tell me again, this is weird, right? Because my husband is much less scandalized by this than I am and I'm starting to wonder if I'm just cold-hearted.

[k3am]

frozenpeas - it's weird. YH should start asking HIM for money.

[k3am]

akafred - they're going to do a scope in two weeks to check out the adenoids and look for laryngo. He said the noises seem to be coming from higher out, but he still wants to rule it out.

[librarychica]

k3am, I'm so glad you finally got a referral!

frozenpeas, still weird.

Here we are dealing with the annual renewing of the leases (we have two rental properties). H went ahead and verbally okayed our difficult renters and I am annoyed because I wanted to increase the rent. (For the record, we are solid landlords who don't up the rent annually but I think it is justified this time).

Other renter is renewing again. I think we should try and sell the house to her. We don't intend to keep it as a rental long term, they've lived there 4 years now and seem to really love the area. H thinks I am nuts but I figure it can't hurt to ask.