I’m staying home sick. I got out of bed yesterday to go to the doctor (flu test negative, bad sinus infection moving to my lungs), and slept almost all day. DH was a freaking rock star. Kids were awesome. I’m very lucky, other than the whole puking my guts up, coughing up a lung, and being too weak to stand up. But you guys know what I mean.
Random: Hallmark Christmas movies on all day while I was in bed. For the 10 minute times I was conscious, I definitely learned to never, EVER make a wish while in line for Santa. And especially not to wish for a different life. Because if you do, you will be thrown into an alternate reality where you live how you would have if you just hadn’t got on the plane or just never met your husband or just.. you get the drift. I think this was the plot of half the movies. So heads up, ladies, no wishing in the Santa line.
mae0111, I hope you feel better soon! Sounds miserable.
Had a nice weekend. DD was wonderful! Only one meltdown all weekend, caused by not wanting to clean her playroom after her friends left. Got over it, cleaned . What a good week, after the last couple terrible ones!
I'm WFH this am until DD's audiologist appt. We are having her tested for APD, though I don't really think that is one of her problems. Worth checking it out though now that she is old enough (they usually wait to about age 8).
Post by covergirl82 on Nov 13, 2017 8:21:56 GMT -5
mommyatty, hope you're feeling better soon! What you have sounds awful.
So apparently MIL is now coming with us to visit SIL and her family for Thanksgiving. I feel like SIL should pay for a plane ticket for MIL, given the terrible way she treated MIL. But anyway, now that MIL is coming, we're going to rent an SUV (we wanted 4x4 or AWD in case we hit snow) to make sure we have enough room. MIL is going to help pay for the rental and gas. I'm happy that we're not taking my car.
Otherwise, we had a fairly good weekend. DS's team won their basketball game (20 to 8), and DS got two baskets. Dh and I went to an adult birthday party Saturday night that was lots of fun. (Vents:) DH had a hangover on Sunday, so the kids and I went to church without him. We also didn't make it to Frankenmuth to go to Bronner's to get ornaments. I don't think we'll get there before Christmas now, but I guess at least they have an online store.
I'm WFH today because I signed up to help in DD's class for an hour this morning.
Post by HeartofCheese on Nov 13, 2017 8:39:39 GMT -5
Vent: I spent half of last week home with the kids and half of the weekend at work. The time I spent at home was filled with STBXH complaining about what a huge favor he was doing me for letting me go into work to catch up, as well as him convincing me that I'm an awful person for everything he could think of.
E.g.: STBXH: Where am I taking the car? Me: East Oakridge in Purdee. STBXH: You're so obnoxious. Why don't you just tell me it's where we bought it? Me:
I had a great weekend. Almost finished with Dds list except one thing. I havery to wait on black Friday to get Ds game online for a deal, then Dh is in charge of the rest since it is outdoor sports related.
Vent: If I hear the word deer again, I am going to rip my own ears off or beat Dh with his hunting boots. He is taking this way over the top this year. His excuse is it is for Ds since he loves to go. But when I ask you to go to the store, don't tell me you don't have time, since I am working, picking up the kids, and making the meal. If you don't want me to bitch about something you love to do, don't make me hate it.
I spent the weekend PMSing hardcore. Today is just as bad. I'm hoping tomorrow is better because I am spending the day with my friend in the city. FFMC: I don't really want to go because H is traveling and I have to race all around to drop off kids and catch the train and then the train back and race around to pick kids up. I wish he was home tomorrow or that I had family nearby to help just once. I'm sure it will be fun once I am there.
DH was pretty good about it though and sent me out of the house to get a break.
DS’ team took second in his tournament and he really played hard and got in there. The downside is he now says his legs hurt. The walk to school was one nonstop whine.
DD fell asleep at 5:45 yesterday. For bed. I was super jealous.
I’m still exhausted and DH is still being jerky. The most recent was he’s mad that i couldn’t pick him up from the oil change place this morning - he moved his flight without consulting me. I started work at 6 so i could volunteer at the school as planned this morning. He should maybe plan things in advance, but instead, he now says he isn’t coming to the beach for Thanksgiving because his car needs an oil change. Whatever.
Post by erinshelley21 on Nov 13, 2017 9:54:33 GMT -5
covergirl82 , you guys should split the plane ticket cost, at the very least. I don't get to make my Bronner's trip this year either and it's very disappointing since I would love to get DD a My First Christmas ornament from there.
ETA: I do think SIL should pay for the whole ticket though. I just meant if she won't do that then she needs to at least split it.
Post by justcheckingin73 on Nov 13, 2017 10:18:15 GMT -5
mommyatty , staying in bed all day sounds glorious. Being sick - not so great. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Had a pretty good weekend. DH ended up going to his coworkers party on Friday so I took DD to basketball practice and stayed there with DS since it was only an hour. Saturday was DS’ dentist appt which is always stressful because he doesn’t like not knowing what’s going on and hates the fluoride treatment. Thankfully even though he was really nervous about the pano X-ray (because it was new to him), he did it without me having to drag him in there and I talked him into the fluoride by promising 2 cake pops from Starbucks. DD had her basketball game and did really well - scored 6 points! Then I went grocery shopping and started laundry. Had dinner and took DD to a sleepover.
Sunday I was supposed to run but the forecast looked like pouring rain that was going to start at 8ish so I didn’t go. Damn rain didn’t start until way later but DH had his meat raffle so I didn’t go at all. He won some pork (yay!) and a Mike Singletary jersey and got home before I thought he would so it worked out well. DS played at a friends house so I was able to get all of the laundry done and put away and got started on my Christmas organization. Then, DS and his friend came here to play so my nice, quiet house was no more.
rere , I feel for you on the deer hunting. Fortunately for me, DH travels to his hometown (6 hours away) so at least I don’t have to hear about it. But I will be solo parenting from Wednesday night through Sunday.
ETA: Here’s a really dumb question. Is it better to go to the ped’s office to get my kids flu shots or is Target/CVS/Walgreens OK? It’s the same vaccine, correct? DS is not good at the doctor or with shots, even at 7 years old, so I thought I’d be able to convince him if we all went and did it together. I mentioned it to him and he seemed amenable so I want to take advantage but I’m worried if we do it at different times, he’ll chicken out.
Vent: Our dishwasher saga continues. Our existing one broke, so I took a WFH day for the service guy to come out, who said it needed to be replaced. Took a WFH day to replace it. That dishwasher broke, took a WFH day for the service guy, who let us know that the installation was bad which was what caused the door to break, so we ordered a replacement, took a WFH day to get the 2nd one installed, and the dishwasher was broken when they arrived, so it didn't get installed. So now I'm taking yet another WFH day (at least just a half day this time - because it was their fault, we got a more narrow delivery window) and hoping that the 3rd time is a charm.
Happy: I saw a rainbow for most of my drive into work. It was directly in front of me, so I just got to sit and stare. I called DH to make sure he showed DD (since the chances of them looking north are slim to none) and made her day. THEN when I got close to work, it turned into a double rainbow. The universe is pretty darned cool.
Post by supertrooper1 on Nov 13, 2017 10:40:49 GMT -5
It was a mixed bag this weekend. I had tickets to a concert for someone I've wanted to see for years and it was an awesome concert. But it was stressful getting there. Our babysitter came down with strep but didn't cancel until the morning of the concert. Luckily our back up was available on short notice. DH worked on report cards all day, so by the time it was time to go, he was stressed. Then he kept shooting down my ideas for dinner before. He agreed to one place, but it was packed by the time we got there. Traffic was horrible so we decided to eat at the casino where the concert was, which I didn't want to do because the food is mediocre. Their restaurant and buffet had too much of a wait, so we ended up at the quick service place which is no better than fast food. At least by the end of the night, DH had chilled out some and the concert was great.
Saturday I drove almost 2 hours to a huge mall because I wanted to start Christmas shopping. Traffic was horrible, the stores I wanted to shop at were crowded and out of what I was looking for. So I didn't get any Christmas shopping done. The highlight of my day was eating at Chick Fil A, since that is the closest one to me. Then yesterday DH was pissy part of the day, which just sets a bad tone for the day.
Today will just be errand running and hoping our power doesn't go out in this wind storm. Normally I'd be looking forward to work tomorrow after a somewhat disappointing weekend, but I know I have a pile of shit waiting for me.
Vent: Yesterday was DD1's 8th birthday party and it was full of drama. It seemed like there was always 1 girl sitting off by herself crying or pouting. It was at our dance studio with DD1's favorite instructor (and the owner) who is fantastic, but half of the girls just would not pay attention. She told me she had planned to teach them a cute little dance, but they just wouldn't cooperate so she moved on and had them do some different dance stuff instead. I think she and I were both so surprised. Some of the girls bordered on being rude. One in particular I would prefer not to have at parties in the future. She tends to create drama and makes everything about her. She is also incredibly spoiled and pouts if she doesn't get her way. Needless to say this was not the party I planned on. But DD1 did not seem to notice all the drama (or care) and loved her party. So I guess there is that. Now we get to move on to planning DD2's party, which I hope will be drama free.
Celebration: We leave for San Diego on Friday. I can't wait spend time at the beach with good friends!
supertrooper1, What we have found with a babysitter is that we have time for dinner and drinks or a show, but not really both. If we chose a show, we end up getting some kind of fast casual.
Props to you for attempting a mall 2 hours away. I won't step foot in a mall, and am addicted to my Amazon Prime especially because as you say you go through all that effort and then you don't know what is at stock at the store.
Glad the concert was good. We had one this summer. The concert was amazing, but DH had a problem with his boss that day so he was sad, but eventually cheered up about half way through the concert.
Post by erinshelley21 on Nov 13, 2017 11:41:37 GMT -5
We had a pretty good weekend. DS stayed all night with MIL on Friday so I got the chance to go through and get rid of some of his toys. I feel so much better about his room now. I also enjoyed the few hours to myself after DD went to sleep since DH was at work. Saturday I did some organizing and then we went with MIL to a gift and hobby show. It was not that impressive which was a disappointment. She treated us to dinner though! Yesterday DH got my laundry shelf done! I just have to paint it and find a new home for the craft totes that are currently where it will go!
Vent: I started my period yesterday. First one since giving birth. I'm not thrilled with the timing since I'm starting crossfit tonight. Thankfully tylenol and ibuprofen are keeping the cramps pretty mild.
We actually stayed home over the weekend. We got the leaves picked up and the garden pulled and winterized. We also watched the 2nd and 3rd Harry Potter movies with DD which renewed her interest in the books. She got confused during the movie and I told her the book explained it better so I am back to reading the 2nd book!
I started wrapping gifts while watching the movies.
Post by covergirl82 on Nov 13, 2017 14:00:11 GMT -5
erinshelley21, I told DH and MIL the same thing, that SIL should buy MIL a plane ticket (and pay for the whole thing). But DH thought it was "mean"/"not our place" to suggest that to SIL. Really, I thought it was the least SIL could do as part of an apology.
DH knows I'm really not excited about this trip, but I want to be with him and our kids over the holiday. Plus, I worry about my oldest niece (I think SIL is mean to her/overly critical of her on a regular basis), and I just want to be able to show her some love and caring.
Vent: This newest dishwasher is going to break too. Apparently when they remodeled the kitchen, they didn't leave enough room for the dishwasher. The guy said their should be a gap, but there's no gap. The door closes, but it rubs when we close/open the door, so the same thing will happen.
Weekend was good. Thurs we had a bunch of 8 year olds here for a movie night. They watched the movie for 5.3 seconds then setvabout destroying the house. They had fun, and DH and I got on the same page about finishing part of the basement for the kids.
Fri both kids had neighborhood kids over all day, then we had friends over. Sat I got to the gym, then our old nanny came for a visit before DD1 had a play date. Sun we just did stuff around the house (deep cleaning and outside work) and dinner at my parents' house.
I felt my introvert-ness hard this weekend. By DD1's play date, I could not face the prospect of making small talk with a mom that seems nice but also seems super competitive. The idea exhausted me. I dropped her off and chatted for a few mins, but then begged DH to pick her up so that I could avoid another chatting session while trying to wrestle DD out the door. I barely spoke to anyone on Sunday.
I need to vent! DH's brother and DH don't talk. I reached out to BIL and his soon to be wife before they married 3 years ago and crickets. SIL finally reached out about 8 months after the wedding and we met for lunch and we have become good friends. SIL had my nephew 2 years ago and now to meet up and do anything it is this huge deal. We used to meet up just for lunch but can't do that with a baby. We live about 2.5 hours apart and I normally give a shout out if we are going to be in their town. Well SIL wants DD and I come up Saturday to check out their new house and go to the kids museum. Ok, sounds great but she doesn't want us up there until after 1 so the 2 year old can nap and then we can go to the museum and dinner before we go back home. So I need to leave about 10, stop and grab DD and I lunch visit in the afternoon and then leave after dinner to get home late. I really don't like driving in the dark especially I5. I remember nap time being sacred but I would much rather be up super early than drive home after dark but I will suck it up since we haven't seen them since April.
I'm out of town at a conference, and I'm tired. I'm just here for a day and a half, because I need to go back and teach. Which is somewhat of a relief....because my work is piling up while I am gone.