Randoms feb 5th

[awick14]

We got to spend a lot of the weekend with my sister at my nieces hockey games it was nice to see them.

I have 12 days off starting on Friday this week so I think we will go to our home town for 7-8 days.

Other then that just work going on.

[Deleted]

Tomorrow I go to the dentist for an intake appointment/have them look at my weird tooth issue (I think it's flaking enamel).
Sunday is my Mom's birthday so we're going to her place for lunch. Today is my grandmother's birthday so I'd like to try and see her this week too.

I want to get some sewing & repairs done this week as well as finish my first knitting project. I'm supposed to be making a one skein scarf, but the pattern I used was clearly not meant for that so it'll likely be used as a trivet or something.

[estrellita]

H is back to work. Boo. It was nice to have him home though! Not much going on this week, just going down to my parents this weekend. My sister has ride passes for Nickelodeon Universe so we're planning on going there!

[HoneySpider]

We're going up to my parents' house this weekend. I am hoping to get a pedicure while we're there, I really need one and it would be nice to treat myself.

Otherwise, pretty normal week.

[christy082]

I work W-F this week. After work Wednesday I'm meeting some friends from work for dinner at Applebees. I'm looking forward to seeing them (we all work from home)- we're having a mini shower for my coworker who is due with her first in March- and Applebees has $1 Bahama Mamas, lol.

Saturday we have music class and Sunday is my nephew's birthday party at an inflatables place- should be fun!

[amaranth]

Insane week here. Just hoping to get through without too much anxiety. I teach a class, host two huge parties (which will require a flawless house and lots of shopping and cooking prep), have to take my kids to my parents out of town, and still finish painting our first floor trim and finish a new dress test. Not in that order. *deep breaths*

[Deleted]

Ugh. I got the courage to email back that employer about the WFH job and he informed me that I'm one of multiple candidates. At least I know why he didn't get back to me right away, even if it's to find out it was an offer for consideration rather than offer for employment. 

[katespade]

Not too much going on for me this week. I think Thursday is the only day I really have anything happening.

Thursday:
Appt with my doctor about TTC.
Going to see a play in the evening with my step-mom.

Expecting AF to show up on Saturday, so it'll probably be a quiet weekend.
My mom and I are going to get together so she can help me make some snoods for Gus. The vet recommended that he wear one anytime he goes outside, so I bought a bunch of on sale fabric this weekend and we're going to experiment with making our own instead of buying some.

wanderingenough - Did your basset ever wear a snood?

[tacocat]

We're staying at my IL's this week so our kitchen can get painted. I'm so looking forward to it being done. I've been staring at bare drywall in there for over a year. This wraps up the painting we want to get done for a while.

On Saturday H and DS1 are going to a birthday party while I go to a baby shower with DS2. Then we're all going to a birthday party Saturday night.

[ewall]

Enjoy your time off, awick14.

Good luck on Thursday, katespade.

Quiet week. FB informed me that apparently I have a garden club meeting on Saturday - oops, I had the wrong date on my calendar. And dinner at my brother's house on Saturday.

[MrsMB]

I bought some new jeans yesterday from G A P. SO EXCITED. One of the perks of living close to an outlet mall. tacocat

We're finalizing a home refi this month. It's been pretty straightforward...knockonwood. Knocking several years off the loan and getting a smaller payment too.

[tacocat]

MrsMB I haven't been to that mall in forever. I'm kind of surprised it's still open. I used to pass it going back to school and there never seemed to be many people there.

[MrsMB]

Feb 5, 2018 12:45:36 GMT -5 tacocat said:

MrsMB I haven't been to that mall in forever. I'm kind of surprised it's still open. I used to pass it going back to school and there never seemed to be many people there.

Oh yeah. We love it. I'm able to get all of my jeans there and work clothes. I've probably kept them in business by the shopping we've done at C a r t e r's. DH has surprised me over the years with some things from C O A C H.


I'm not thrilled with some of the niche shops there, but overall, we've done well there. 

[katespade]

MrsMB, tacocat - We're about 45 minutes away from an outlet mall, and I loooooove it. We only go up there when we're serious about buying stuff, because the deals are so good that we always end up spending a ridiculous amount of money. LOL.

[luv2rn4fun]

Hope you have a wonderful time off awick14

amaranth- Prayers everything goes smoothly and as little anxiety as possible! Good luck!

katespade- prayers for your appointment on Thursday.

Pretty typical week here. Bagels and groceries this morning. Need to run a few times. Trip to Costco. I do have an ultrasound in lieu of a mammogram on Friday so anxious for that to be over with. Weather is going to be amazing so we will get out for a lot of walks!

Other possibilities...Yogurtland deal they have tomorrow evening (free 5oz), goodwill donation, and taking in our recycling.

[tacocat]

katespade MrsMB I haven't been to any mall to shop in a really long time. I usually just go in to return the things I bought online. The closest mall to us is 45 minutes away, so it's just a lot more convenient to order online.

[bk1]

DH starts his new job in 2 weeks. That better come fast. He just got another package in the mail. I'm gonna flip my shit when I add up what he's put on the credit card in the last month.

[krystee]

H and I are in a rough patch and I don't know how to fix it. I feel like we talk to each other with such irritation and contempt, and I hate it. I haaaaaaated marriage counseling when we went once years ago, but I am thinking of getting some couples therapy workbooks to do together on our own. Sometimes I think we are just the wrong personality fits for a marriage, but we'd be awesome best friends if we didn't live together. But things aren't bad enough for a divorce...they could be better, but I can't quite figure out how to get there. Ugh.

[pooh8402]

Embryo transfer is tomorrow! Other than that, nothing much. Did some shopping today, and about to go to the grocery store for dinner stuff for the week. I work Th-Sa.

[estrellita]

I'm sorry krystee I'm sure having 2 little ones doesn't help matters. I know H and I have been more frustrated than usual with each other but it's been getting better! I hope things get better for you!

pooh8402 GL! FX for you!

[katespade]

bk1 - Is he at least buying stuff for work, or is he just spending frivolously?

krystee - I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. Did you have the same issues when DS1 was teeny tiny, too? I'm not a parent, but I feel like I've seen a lot of posts around here about how rough patches are pretty common with new babies. I know that doesn't make it any easier when you're in the middle of it, though.

pooh8402 - Yay!! Good luck tomorrow!!

[katespade]

tacocat - I'm an online shopper, too. That can be dangerous for me, though, because I tend to get lazy about returns and it ends up being too late by the time I remember that I need to send something back.

[bk1]

krystee I echo all of that. I'm sorry it's rough for you as well. If you find a good workbook let me know please.

katespade Nothing that needed to be purchased. When he has free time he starts new projects. He wanted to spend now to do stuff while he has the time. I don't want to spend money we don't have.

[MrsMB]

pooh8402 EEEK! GL!!! FX!!!

tacocat The ONLY thing I don't automatically buy online is jeans. I do prefer to try those on. Everything else, I get online. DH likes to shop (rare, I know)...so that's been our go to since it's local. He doesn't like to shop online very much.

[bk1]

pooh8402 Good luck tomorrow!

[luv2rn4fun]

pooh8402- praying transfer goes well tomorrow!

[tacocat]

I'm sorry krystee. I hope it doesn't last too long.

Good luck tomorrow pooh8402!

[krystee]

Good luck, pooh8402!! I will send prayers your way!

I feel silly for complaining because it is not nearly all bad. He just offered to get only three hours of sleep tonight so I can get six, for example. And we just got our newborn photos back and he sent me a text saying I look gorgeous. But when we're annoyed, we don't just calmly address something--he gets loud and I get mean. It's not productive.

[luv2rn4fun]

Feb 5, 2018 17:51:54 GMT -5 krystee said:

Good luck, pooh8402!! I will send prayers your way!

I feel silly for complaining because it is not near Lyn all bad. He just offered to get only three hours of sleep tonight so I can get six, for example. And we just got our newborn photos back and he sent me a text saying I look gorgeous. But when we're snnoyed, we don't just calmly address something--he gets loud and I get mean. It's not productive.

((Hugs)) krystee. DH and I are the same way...except I get loud and he gets mean 🙁. It’s horrible on our marriage. He tends to instigate a lot of it with his overall unhappiness (taking it out on me) and I just need to learn to not engage (while also not accepting the behavior). So hard in the moment though. And you guys having DS2 being so young...I have a feeling things will improve as everyone starts to get more sleep, which will hopefully be sooner than later (L still doesn’t sleep all that great and I am sure things would be a little better if he were sleeping like C was from 4 months on). Hang in there...sounds like things are rough but also so very normal for your season of life right now.

[ewall]

Good luck pooh8402!