Friday! FFFC, Plans, Randoms?

[mommyatty]

I'm off today, thanks in part to DD's note. I figured the kids need some extra attention today. 

The OT is coming today, and I'm going to tell her that 1) she has 3 more weeks to work on DD's handwriting, and 2) if for some reason she thought she had our permission to share information with DD's school, she needs to consider that revoked. I'm dreading it. 

This weekend, we are going to a birthday party tomorrow at the Museum of Science and History. The birthday boy is the son of a former coworker. Former coworker was a single gay man who had the child through a surrogate in India after having tried to adopt for about 10 years. When the baby was a little over a year old, coworker got pancreatic cancer and died in a matter of weeks. I still miss the dad so much. He was my gay work husband. So I'm happy I get to still see his son, who now lives in Kentucky. The little boy comes to visit his godparents a couple of times a year. He is smack in between my two kids in age, and I'm still so mad and sad that we aren't raising our kids together like we planned. 

[ilovelucyvv]

I just tried to do a Skype call with a few people in the UK and failed miserably. Calling on person at a time and adding them in one by one worked though. I've had this voice over IP phone for over a month now and clearly I still don't know how to use it.

We don't have any specific plans this weekend yet. It is supposed to rain on Saturday and H was saying he wants to go to the mall because I left his sneakers out in the rain last night, oops. They can dry out but H says they will have a smell now, which is apparently worse than the smell of feet?

[waverly]

Good luck today. You got this mommyatty. Usually I go with the never call them back never see them again when I break up with doctors, but your way sounds more mature.

Sorry to hear about your co-worker.

[saraml13]

I gave notice this morning that we are taking the kids out of this daycare. I both emailed the owner and included a letter with the last tuition check. I really don't like conflict/awkwardness, so I'm having anxiety waiting for some type of response. So far, nothing.

Weekend plans:
Doing a low key dinner of quesadillas tonight.

Saturday - Maybe farmers market in the morning. DH's uncle is supposed to drop off their play house that they are giving us. We're going to a neighbor's house for a casual dinner. They have boys who are each a year older than our boys.

Sunday - Nothing much planned for the day. Going to my parents' house for dinner to celebrate BIL's birthday.

[saraml13]

A potential FFFC for once:
I'm over John McCain. I'm grateful that he voted "no" on this final bill, but all the show boating was not needed. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have stood firm as "nos" for awhile now, but McCain plays coy on what his final vote is going to be, makes a big speech, pulls the last minute surprise, and gets all the credit for killing the healthcare repeal.

[Covergirl82]

We actually have no solid plans this weekend! I'm hoping to catch up on some chores and organization.

Saturday - Taking the kids to a donut place they asked to go to, then to the farmer's market (blueberries!!), then grocery shopping.

I'm with you, waverly, about approach to breaking up with a doctor/medical professional. We just switched pedis, and the way the old pedi found out was the request for records that they received from the new pedi.

[mustardseed2007]

New fridge delivery today!!

Our street is supposed to be hosting a grill out at the neighborhood pool tonight. Except that the pool was closed all week long because a city inspector cited the pool for having a fence with pickets that are too far apart. The fence has been there for a few years now so why are we just now getting cited for this is beyond me. I'm on the HOA so I've been talking to city inspectors and the contractor and our management company and the life guard company (not to mention angry residents) all week long. It's been a hugely anxiety inducing thing b/c we keep running into obstacles.

I'm really really hoping we don't have to cancel this party. Not only do I feel terrible that the pool has been closed for a safety issue, and not only did I organize my neighbors for this grill out and they bought food and stuff to contribute to it, but I also have 2 gianormous cookie trays on my kitchen table that I do NOT want to have sitting there after this evening.

[justcheckingin73]

I had a last minute project come up this week that has taken up nearly all of my time plus extra hours so yesterday my boss said I could take today off. Of course, I have 2 meetings so I couldn't. But I'm taking next Friday off. I debated whether or not I wanted to save the day for late August when the kids are at school and I could really have some time alone but I've been really stressed and just need an extra day.

Tonight our favorite neighbors are coming over for some dinner and cocktails. Saturday, my dd has a dentist appt and then we're going back to school clothes shopping at the outlet mall. My dd (13) has big plans for what she wants and I fear some serious $$$ will be dropped. Someone hold me. DS needs jeans and shoes and he's content with that, although I'm sure he'll find something else to beg for.

At least dh will be out of town at a conference so he won't be able to see the damage first hand.

Sunday is wide open but ds has been wanting to go mini golfing so we may do that.

mommyatty, sorry to hear about your co-worker. It sounds like such a sad situation but glad you're able to stay in touch with his son.

[mustardseed2007]

mommyatty, that is so sad. But I'm so glad you're getting to see his little boy.

[2chatter]

I survived back to school shopping (including bra shopping for the almost ten year old, which the five year old boy found utterly hilarious) yesterday.

My sister's mom passed. I haven't DONE anything because with DH out of town and work and changing DS' school and camp chaos - I just haven't. I'm going to the funeral on Monday. What is a good gift/gesture that isn't flowers? I am not related to this person and was not permitted near her as a child (she didn't have custody when the girls were young, my Dad did, which tells you something as this was the 70s). Since my Dad died it's been weird because she has come to things with my sister, and my mom. Weird. My sister is out of town until the funeral. But I want to do something for my sister and niece.

FFFC - I am such a snob. I could provide you maybe a dozen anecdotes from this week but will go with - I am worried about what to wear to the funeral because...Even my casual dresses are too nice.

My nephew is getting married this weekend and I am so grateful this float trip is happening so we "can't go". It's in an adjacent state, rural, at the bride's family reunion. The officiant is her aunt and is being paid with a bottle of (Cuervo?) 1600. Before I could stop myself I said something like "why don't they pay her with good tequila at least?"

[yummmy]

For the first weekend in what seems like forever we are staying home!!!
I scored free tickets to Day out with Thomas for Sunday Morning. DS is so excited but keeps thinking that we are going to Thomas Land and asks to see the Dino's first, I keep explaining to him that Thomas has come to NH and we aren't going to his house in MA but not sure that is sinking it. DH is ticked off that the free tickets are for the 9am train ride so we have to leave the house at 7am. Hope the day wont be a flop. Then I get to go pick up my Mom who is coming to DS's infusion on Tuesday with me so that I can leave DH at home! A nice break for everyone!
Today is the Nanny's last day and DS starts at preschool on Monday so we are hyping that up and going school shopping this weekend. DS has asked for a new backpack, sneakers, and water bottle but says "no no no" to a new nap blanket, he wants to take McQueen Blankie from Nursery School. Hey I'm all for not shelling out more money!
Otherwise should be a fairly quiet weekend!

[callmekd]

+1 saraml13. Collins and Murkowski should be getting more credit

[oldbaylover1024]

mommyatty - That's so sad. I'm really glad you get to be a part of his son's life. Sounds like you'll be a great person to tell him how great his dad was

Come on, weekend! The longer I'm here post-maternity leave, the more I hate this place. I seriously work for the money. The massive piles of garbage have not cleared from my desk and I'm taking on more and more because everyone that worked during busy season is taking off during the summer. They almost denied my vacation request for August. Like, no. Give me my time. Stop punishing me for having a baby, for f**ks sake.

I also had a 100 lb. battery delivered to my house today for the server I host. This was supposed to be delivered to the office, not my house, but they messed that up. So MH had to leave work, drag the thing inside, and now it's occupying my front hallway until, oh, who freakin' knows! I swear... this place is lucky they pay me well...

Annnnyyyywaaaayyyy, we have zero plans this weekend, so we're tackling some stuff around the house. We're also under a flash flood advisory all weekend. FX our basement is okay!

[k3am]

2chatter, a gift in her honor to a charity or foundation that she either supported or you think makes sense. For younger folks, I love the name a star option. I have one for my dad that someone (maybe my mom, maybe someone else, who knows?) bought for me, with the constellation chart and all. I don't think it's anything official or means anything, but yeah.

[k3am]

This should be a happily low key weekend. We're taking the kids to the mall play place on Saturday, "Thai" food for lunch in the food court, and making somthing nice for dinner. Sunday we have a potluck lunch with some friends we haven't seen in a while, which means there's basically no chance of DS napping. Ew. Then a couple days working, then vacation.

Random: DC did not apply the Google employee discount to our bill this month. DH is emailing to see what's up with that, so hopefully they fix it for us. I'm looking forward to saving big bucks.

[phdmomma]

We are taking the kids to the water park hopefully this weekend, we have some tickets that were a steal (like $8 each), instead of $40, but need to use them in the near future. DH has been out of town all week, so also trying to pick the house up from that. Also trying to finish his never-ending basement project before my folks come to visit next month, so that they can sleep down there.

[sandandsea]

This is a random but I need to write it out. My dad had prostate cancer a few years ago, had it removed, radiation, and has been fine. Well it's back. Not sure where yet but he's having a bone scan next week as it's usually bones or lymph nodes next. He also has been having heart arrhythmia and has had his heart shocked 4 times now (and meds) and it hasn't worked so he's having the ablation done early September. He turns 60 next week so he's pretty young for all of this still. He lives in the Midwest and I'm in CA. We are going there mid august (was already planned) and will see him but he said not to come back for the surgery. (I have work busy season, two LOs, and the start of kindergarten, etc.) I get it and agree it doesn't make sense but feel guilty about it. I mean there is really nothing I could do to help during that time (my stepmom has it all covered) and I'd just be sitting there waiting so I get it. But the guilt.
And I'm worried about my dad. I have a bad feeling about it but am trying to hold it together for everyone as that's my (self imposed) role. . Ugh. I really just try not to think about it. Denial works right?!

[freezorburn]

Going camping. Currently running around like crazy to get ready.

[sandandsea]

Jul 28, 2017 11:34:55 GMT -5 freezorburn said:

Going camping. Currently running around like crazy to get ready.

Have so much fun!

[k3am]

Oh yeah, here's a random for you.

Anyone seen the news about the Alaska cruise that had a domestic dispute turned into murder? My sister and her family are on the cruise. 3 doors down. Apparently her boys (15/17 year olds) and their friends were witnesses (overheard portions), and spent some time on Wednesday being interviewed by the FBI. I don't have much in the way of details other than that, but scary stuff right there.

[mae0111]

yummmy, we went to Thomas' "house" in MA yesterday. My 4 year old was beside herself - she just about tackled Sir Topham Hatt, and thought all of the dino's were real. 7 year old was a big shot because she got to ride all the big kid rides herself. If you go back, take a day off and go during the week if you can. Not only did we not wait in any lines, but we would just stay on rides for 3-4 runs because no one was waiting to get on. Same thing happened last year. Totally worth burning a vacation day.

No real plans this weekend. All of the sitters on our list are out of town, so we're not getting the date night we'd hoped for. Probably have pizza by the pool tonight. Tomorrow I need to hit the grocery store with DD2 while DD1 has a piano lesson, then off to the playground for a bit. Then who knows? Sunday, no plans. It's the last non-busy weekend we'll have until the end of August, so I'm looking forward to it.

[erinshelley21]

Jul 28, 2017 11:34:55 GMT -5 freezorburn said:

Going camping. Currently running around like crazy to get ready.

This will be me tomorrow. We are leaving Sunday morning and coming back Tuesday.

[ilovelucyvv]

sorry for your dad sandandsea. T&P for him.

[erinshelley21]

Not much going on tonight or tomorrow other than prepping for our camping trip. DH's 4 days off starts Sunday, so we are going camping at a Jellystone park Sunday until Tuesday. We were going to stay until Wednesday but DS has preschool orientation Tuesday.

Random: my life has gotten so much easier since my husband got a pinterest account lol. especailly convenient right now when I forgot to throw dinner in the crock pot when I went home for lunch and I just have to send him the pin. There is a surprising amount of manly stuff on pinterest. Its incredible really.

[Covergirl82]

sandandsea, T&P for your dad. Honestly, if you feel like you should be there for the surgery, then try and go if at all possible. I'm one of those people that believes in "trusting your gut."

2chatter, I can't get over a wedding at a family reunion...

k3am, oh. my. goodness. That is super scary. I don't think I'd ever go on a cruise again if I was your sister and her family.

[akafred]

I solved a math problem that had been plaguing me for a year. I literally had to prove the theorem to get it.i am so stoked!

Weather is supposed to be great this weekend. I'm hoping my back will be up for something like a trip to a state park or two near my new house, but it has been bad this week.

[sandandsea]

Jul 28, 2017 11:46:07 GMT -5 k3am said:

Oh yeah, here's a random for you.

Anyone seen the news about the Alaska cruise that had a domestic dispute turned into murder? My sister and her family are on the cruise. 3 doors down. Apparently her boys (15/17 year olds) and their friends were witnesses (overheard portions), and spent some time on Wednesday being interviewed by the FBI. I don't have much in the way of details other than that, but scary stuff right there.

Whoa that's nuts!!!

[k3am]

sandandsea, sorry to hear about your dad. Sometimes the most helpful we can be for a person is by putting aside our feelings letting them and those closest to them trudge on through a crappy situation. If he calls and wants/needs you there, I'm sure you'll be able to drop everything and get there. The world is little for such a big place.

[mustardseed2007]

k3am, woah.

sandandsea, I'm so sorry. That is really hard.

[campermom]

sandandsea I'm so sorry, that's got to be hard to be far away. T and P for your dad.

k3am woah. That's scary.

erinshelley21 I've been trying to talk my DH into getting onto Pinterest for patio ideas! He's laying it himself and wants to build a pergola thanks to some pins I showed him.

Today I am packing the camper before DS goes to fencing. Im
Very excited about this trip.
We head to Williamsburg for 6 days and will hit the historic area, Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown, and my husband wants to go to Virginia Beach (I kind of hope we run out of steam...)

Then we pack up to go to a different campground and meet up with friends and coworkers to run the Warrior Dash, then back to the campground for one more night before heading home.