Week of 8/21

[luv2rn4fun]

What's everyone up to this week? Plans, goals, to-dos, etc

Wishing everyone an amazing week!!!

[katespade]

Probably staying inside during the eclipse today. We get almost two full minutes of totality, but I don't trust the free glasses we got now that I'm starting to see a bunch of the local stores recalling theirs at the last minute for safety concerns. I'm just working today, and hoping that I don't lose internet or phone service at any point.

I'm meeting up with some friends on Thursday evening.

Therapy appointment on Friday.

MCGREGOR VS MAYWEATHER on Saturday! Still trying to figure out where we're going to watch the fight, because we really don't want to spend $90 to order the PPV ourselves.

H works Sat/Sun, so no other weekend plans at this point.

[amaranth]

Another crazy busy week here. I'm starting to miss my H between all the coming and going opposite directions. We can't really afford a babysitter right now so I think I'll suggest a 1st and 3rd Friday at home date schedule for the school year to make sure we stay connected.

I didn't finish last week's to do list so unfortunately I'll have to carry that over. Gonna be a coffee week.

[katespade]

amaranth - I've been thinking about getting a coffee maker. We don't have one, but I feel like I've had a lot of mornings lately where I've thought that some caffeine would be reeeeeeally nice. lol.

[tacocat]

If I can get DS down for his nap in time, I'll probably try to catch the eclipse. We're not in the path of totality, but we should be at like 98% or something close to 100.

I have a dryer repair person coming Thursday. Of course last week after we got home from staying at the IL's while painting was going on, our dryer didn't work. I just hope it's a fairly inexpensive fix.

[krystee]

I am home with my sick kiddo...and my eclipse glasses are at work. Bummer.

We don't really have plans this week, but have a long to-do list to keep us busy!

[katespade]

ewall - My boss was absolutely appalled when I told her we don't own one. "But what do you do when you need coffee???" LOL.

[wineandcheese]

katespade get a coffee maker! I have a Ninja coffee maker that makes a cup, travel cup, 1/2 pot or whole pot. Best $150 we spent!

krystee hope he feels better soon!

[wineandcheese]

I'm being lazy today. I caught a head cold so I'm just taking it easy.

I have my normal work schedule this week then I may be doing fireworks Friday and/or Saturday. I know one of those day is a definite.

So it's a boring and busy week.

[katespade]

wineandcheese - My boss is convinced that I need a Nespresso. I'm keeping an eye out for sales, though. Maybe I'll try to get one on Black Friday or something.

[tacocat]

katespade We don't have a coffee maker either. Neither H or I drink coffee, so it would never get used.

ewall Thanks! I went to my parents' house on Saturday to do a load of underwear stuff, and we've been managing the rest of our stuff with the drying rack. It's kind of made me want a clothesline outside, lol.

[katespade]

ewall - Amazon seems to have pretty good deals on them! $99 for the single serving version.

[HoneySpider]

We love our Ninja!

Another hectic week here. R is not feeling well today and it's making it really hard to get anything done.

[katespade]

Okay, I will admit, the eclipse was pretty cool. We went ahead and used our glasses while we sat outside for around 10 minutes, including the two minutes of 100% totality.

And now a bunch of idiots are setting off fireworks, even though we currently have a complete fire ban. As in, it's so dry that lawn mowers have been starting brush fires here. But sure, fireworks sound like a GREAT idea. Ugh.

[pooh8402]

Aug 21, 2017 10:41:33 GMT -5 wineandcheese said:

katespade get a coffee maker! I have a Ninja coffee maker that makes a cup, travel cup, 1/2 pot or whole pot. Best $150 we spent!

krystee hope he feels better soon!

Ditto! I love my Ninja coffee maker!

E is better. No fever since he woke up yesterday morning, but still hoarse with a cough. Other than that, I'm working and life is going on.

[luv2rn4fun]

Prayers for all the sick babies krystee suzv HoneySpider

amaranth- sorry you and your DH are so busy and not having enough time together. I like your idea of at home dates being scheduled...I might use that here as well. Good luck accomplishing your to do list- you've got this!

suzv- good luck to you as wel!

ewall- hope the remodel goes wel!!!

katespade- I don't know how you survive without a coffee maker! We have a keurig now but have always had some sort of coffee maker. It's the first thing I do in the mornings and my main motivation to get out of bed! I am a much better person once I have had my coffee! Oh, and glad you enjoyed the eclipse!!

pooh8402- glad E is feeling better!!

No rea plans this week, which is nice! We went on a long walk before naps today and my dad came over to drop off a Starbucks! It's been a hard day here (L up early and C being a toddler mess) so he is basically a godsend today (well every day but even more so today!)!!

[estrellita]

No plans really this week!

Eclipse was nothing here, lol. It's cloudy so I don't think we could see anything at all (I didn't try).

[Blue Moon]

Just as I suspected, I'm finally getting the hang of parenting my two kids and not lose my shit on a daily basis and it's time to go back to work. DS is really getting a personality and is such a happy baby. Trying to make the most of these last few weeks!

We are stuck home tomorrow waiting for a fencing estimate, but B and I might swim while we wait. It's supposed to be beautiful the rest of the week so I hope to hit up the park at least once.

Friday we are going to my parents because my family from North Carolina is visiting. We only see them once every few years so it's a big deal. I'm anxious about the sleeping arrangements while we're there (all 4 of us in one room) but I'll just expect the worst lol.

Saturday and Sunday we have a lot of yard work and little house projects to do in preparation for B's third birthday party next weekend.

[melsamoony]

H has been working 8 am-midnight durung the week for the past 2 weeks and has had to put in weekend time too. This leaves me to solo parent all evening and make our now low carb dinners (H started a low carb diet 4 weeks ago). I.am.tired.

Today I decided to go to my dance class on a different day than I had been. I ended up staying for a second class. It was such a needed break. DS was still up when I got home because H was on a phone call he couldnt get off of. DS went down easily and I have laundry being washed for tomorrow and will shower and go to bed.

DS has his check up this week but otherwise we dont have big plans.

[rockinrobyn]

katespade no coffee maker?!? How do you survive?!?

Sending lots of healing vibes to all the sick babies.

Watched the eclipse today, I made my own pinhole projector so that was fun.

No big plans the rest of the week except work stuff. Going on a float trip down the local river on Saturday and the going to try and find someplace to watch the fight.

[katespade]

rockinrobyn , luv2rn4fun - I just don't drink coffee very often! And when I do, it's something like a latte or a mocha. I've always gotten my caffeine from soda. Now that I'm not drinking soda and I'm working out so much more, I'm thinking I may need to start figuring out a new caffeine source. lol.

[amaranth]

My husband wants to get an espresso machine for our home to make latte's, etc. Does the Ninja do that, or do any of you have one you recommend that does? There are so many!

[katespade]

amaranth - I think the Ninja does that! It says it has a built in milk foamer, which I would guess is used for espresso drinks.

[awick14]

katespade- DH and I always went to a pub for appies and drinks to watch the fights when we first started dating. We don't watch much anymore though. I thought it was neat too. DH called me and he sounded like a kid in a candy store it was cute.

amaranth- date nights in is a great idea. DH an I need something like that.

tacocat- I hope your dryer isn't too expensive to fix.

Feel better soon wineandcheese.

I hope he feels better soon suzv and HoneySpider.

Blue Moon- enjoy these last few days.

Well DH and I decided to put in the offer on the place we liked. (The one that we knew would have multiple offers) They only ended up with one other offer as 2 people backed out at the last minute, but they ACCEPTED our offer!! I am so excited, but now we have to figure out the last few things for financing as the mortgage broker basically did all the paper work for it and then left us to fend for our selves. (Basically we are porting our mortgage and we did not know that we had to go through our bank for this, we thought we could us our broker and he told us at the last minute that we have to go through the bank so we have to start all over again. So hopefully it works out.

[MrsMB]

Just said a prayer for all the kiddos under the weather!!!

We ended up watching the eclipse today. It was neat. It really meant a lot to DH that I we you yo watch it together too.

Not much going on this week here. Just trying to make a few appointments.

DH and I watched a show and enjoyed some conversation last night. That might be our "date night" for a while!!! LOL

We've always had a coffee maker then moved to the Keurig. DH uses the traditional maker in the garage for the instances he wants a full or half pot.

tacocat sorry about the dryer! Hope it isn't much to fix!!!

((Blue Moon))

[wineandcheese]

amaranth yes it does! I make caramel macchiatos and they come out pretty good. It came with a full recipe book of coffees when we bought ours.

awick14 congratulations on the house! FX it works out for you!

[MrsMB]

awick14 congrats on the house!!!! FX everything goes perfectly!!!

[bk1]

awick14 congrats on the house!!! I hope you can get the financing figured out quickly. Would you tell us about the house?

[katespade]

awick14 - That's so exciting!! Congrats!!

[awick14]

Aug 22, 2017 8:11:36 GMT -5 bk1 said:

awick14 congrats on the house!!! I hope you can get the financing figured out quickly. Would you tell us about the house?

It's a 3 bed 1 bath single level town house. (1150 sq ft) Small fenced yard. The strata has a gym with some newer treadmills and such, a pool and a hot tub as well.

Link on Facebook.