I’m off today. It’s the kids’ field day. So I was supposed to be watching my kids do fun stuff. Instead, DS puked in the parking lot at school, so I’m at home on puke duty while DH is watching DD at field day.
We were planning on a fun outing this afternoon, to the zoo or aquarium. Instead, I’ll be hanging out holding a trash can since my 4 year old doesn’t really have the hang of not just puking wherever.
Oh that’s the worst mommyatty! Emesis bags from Amazon keep me sane - won’t help this time, but they rock for stomach bugs and the kids are self sufficient with them (I have a great pic of DS clutching one while he napped).
I did muffins with mom after GNO last night. We accidentally ordered four flights of shots instead of four shots (so sixteen shots instead of four). Thank god for danishes to absorb all that. Initially we were frustrated with the server because we wanted eight shots and she walked off but it was because we clearly didn’t understand the math.
Spring carnival tonight, volleyball and swimming then a zoo concert tomorrow night, then the MD insanity. Grateful SS bailed on Saturday in advance of just not showing up so we could make other plans - definite improvement in my MD weekend!
Post by supertrooper1 on May 11, 2018 9:39:53 GMT -5
Mother's day plans changed for me thanks to work. I ended up with mandatory OT on Sunday, so my parents and MIL are coming over Saturday instead. I have OT tonight too, and it will probably be a full 16 hours. I'm tired just thinking about working all of these hours.
Post by judyblume14 on May 11, 2018 9:45:29 GMT -5
Working from home today and preparing for a meeting with my boss and his boss next week. It's not overly-formal, but I'm basically trying to figure out where I fit in the weirdo re-org our department is going through. So, I'm basically pulling together a slide or two about why I am the best damn employee ever.
We've got lots of family time scheduled this weekend for both mother's day and for my H's birthday. So, it will be lovely, but likely super-hectic.
Also, I've been really infrequently posting here, but needed to give oldbaylover1024 a WAY overdue THANK YOU for the Becky/Martha/Shane twerk. God bless you.
And I'm super excited for @mae011 kids' acceptance into their choice school!
Post by librarychica on May 11, 2018 10:02:33 GMT -5
I took off today for kids’ Mothers Day school thing. It fell right in the middle of my shift. I missed my 6AM exercise class because DD2was in my bed kicking me half the night for the third night in a row. I should go to the noon one since I am off but I really don’t want to. I should also sign on to finish some work but I don’t want to do that either.
H got back in town late last night. This weekend he and I will be working on the to-be-sold rental all day Saturday while the kids are at my parents and I’ll have the kids Sunday while he finishes anything else up. We are both already exhausted. I just need to get to June.
This entire post is basically a whine that boils down to “I’m so tired.”
Tonight I need to drop some icecream by my BFF's house. She had surgery on her neck yesterday that resulted in a sore throat. Then home to grill and walk down to the neighbors that are having a bonfire.
Tomorrw, DH has asked for a chill weekend since we have been so busy. So hopefully he will take Ds fishing, I will get my run in and piddle around. They kids are supposed to be cleaning for Mother's day, so hopefully a Saturday night at home.
Sunday - I asked for a steak dinner at home. Dh's mom is coming over. I plan on sitting on my back porch drinking wine and doing nothing - just basic baked potatoes, salad and steak, by DH. I think SIL may be coming which I am not thrilled about. She is super judgey, especially about drinking. Oh well. Don't come. My day, my house, my plans. MIL will throw back a glass of wine in a heartbeat.
Post by HeartofCheese on May 11, 2018 10:33:20 GMT -5
I made arrangements to WFH today due to the settlement conference. Then X's atty's aunt got sick and it got canceled late yesterday afternoon. No news when said aunt will get better or atty will return, so I get to just keep on living with my ex who has completely moved on from household responsibilities, quits daddying after the designated 50%, eats my food and uses my toilet paper after dividing the finances, naps in my bed, talks a lot of shit, stays out all night 3-4 times a week, and sleeps with all the crazy desperate women who are willing to sleep with a man who is half a dad and living in his STBXW's house and sleeping on her couch.
I feel comfortable going to hell now, because I'm currently in hell bootcamp.
Today is DD's 5th birthday, so I'm leaving early to deliver cupcakes to school. I'm ready to get out of here now, but we're short staffed today so I'm stuck until the last possible minute.
HeartofCheese, I am so sorry that sucks so bad. I didn't realize that an "aunt" being sick was a legitimate excuse to put something off indefinitely. I wish you could kick him out. I know you can't, but my goodness what a jackass.
This is my last weekend with DH before baby comes. I am solo for the next for weekends and solo starting the 19 until the baby gets here. My husband doesn't seem to understand why I am not happy about this. He has the option of coming home the 25-27, but he doesn't want to make the drive again. (3.5 hours) I am so over it. I am going to be 35-39 weeks pregnant with a toddler on my own, but he can't make a 3.5 hour drive to see us before he leaves the state.
Tonight, I just want to do nothing. I'm so exhausted from the kids waking me at least once every night for the past 5 nights. DH has no idea what I am talking about because he just sleeps through it all... Tomorrow, I'll hit the gym in the morning and then we'll visit MIL at the nursing home. SIL is coming in too with her family. I have no idea how we'll keep 5 kids under the age of 8 entertained in a tiny nursing home room that MIL keeps at 80 degrees. I'm hoping we can find a corner somewhere so the kids can have some room to entertain themselves. On Sunday, we'll meet my mom for brunch. One of my brothers and his kids will be there too. Beyond that, I have no idea what else we'll be doing on Sunday.
My kids have their school play tonight. It's becoming a whole thing - grandparents, aunts, etc... all attending. But the kids are pumped and will be so happy to have such a big audience for them.
Tomorrow we have a casual birthday party to attend but it's an hour away so I keep going back and forth on attending or bailing. I don't want to be a jerk and bail and I know we'll have fun visiting, but the thought of the car ride is not enticing. I need to get in the right headspace for it.
So looking forward to a sunny Sunday at home! Screen house likely won't be up yet, since tomorrow it's supposed to rain and we have a party to attend. But I can at least sit on the porch and relax. DH slipped into conversation that he might have to swing by school for a project on Sunday and I think I put the fear of God into him on behalf of all the mothers (including myself) who would be pissed that a teacher called kids into school on Mother's Day.
Everything at work is blowing up with one of my clients. I wish I could explain it to you guys because it's juicy. But it's definitely headline news, and even if I retracted names, I'm pretty sure everyone here is good enough to figure out all the players involved.
The frustrating part is that my credit officer keeps rehashing the same downfalls to me. CONSTANTLY. Sitting in my office and telling me that something that happened two years ago (that we just found out about this month) is an embarrassment to the division is not helpful. Yes, we've acknowledged that something should have been done differently. We actually have an entire company wide policy that's gone into effect TODAY that should prevent it from happening again. Now STFU about it before I start throwing paperclips at you.
In the last 48 hours I have driven over 700 miles with a 3 year old and my mom to go to two different (and pointless) doctors appointments for DS at two different hospitals. I am exhausted! I wish I could say that my weekend was going to be relaxing but it's not. Our house goes on the market in 2 weeks and we have so much work to do before then, that we will be swamped.
Mother's day will be spent with the in-laws this year (we alternate). DH's grandmother is "hosting" and she gave up cancer treatments two weeks ago and hospice has been called in, so it's going to be an interesting get together. I am not sure how I will keep a 3 year old entertained, but I'll figure something out. I think it will be a short trip for DS and I and DH can stay longer.
I am so ready for it to be May 26th and the house to be listed, then I can sit and relax!
HeartofCheese I’m sorry to hear that. I’m curious if the STBX’s lawyers aunt story was one that was communicated from that atty directly to your atty, or was it through your STBX? It just sounds....Hmm. I hope this moves quickly for you so you can start moving forward.
It’s camping time. I took a half day. Let the weekend begin.
Post by erinshelley21 on May 11, 2018 13:38:31 GMT -5
Feeling very much like a lady of leisure today. Took the kids shopping for mother's day for the grandmas and then dropped them off at MIL's for a bit so I could get some things done and workout. Trying to keep them on some sort of routine even though my life is anything but at the moment. Tball game tonight and DH is working.
Tomorrow we'll make the rounds for mothers day, prep for camping and then go to dinner with my mom, bro and SIL.
Sunday we will probably go to church before we take off for OH to camp for 3 nights. We are headed to Sandusky, mostly for Kalahari.
Post by erinshelley21 on May 11, 2018 13:40:25 GMT -5
@rainbowpie I am so sorry things keep getting delayed. It would be very hard for me to do what you're doing. It would also be hard for me to not send him a freaking bill for rent and half the expenses.
My weekend will consist of unpacking from our vacation, and keeping the house from becoming completely inhabitable. I leave Sunday at noon for 18 hours of travel to get to the final destination. And all on economy because all business class seats have been sold out due to the last-minute nature of the trip.
Meanwhile, I've spent the past 4 hours reviewing condo docs to ensure that our townhouse sale doesn't fall apart because our realtor is useless. So now I'd have to work late tonight to finish up. I have to also somehow arrange dinner to be provided to DH's parents (who are in town to help out while our nanny is away) and the kids tonight so that we can eat before 9:30 (which is what happened last night when MIL insisted on cooking).
Post by mustardseed2007 on May 11, 2018 14:49:13 GMT -5
We have a workday tomorrow at our neighborhood pool. H's mother's day present to me was to attend and not complain because I am stuck organizing it. Unwillingly but I am organizing it.
I don't think many people will show up to help so my big plan is to just do as much as we can do and then stop when we get to a good stopping place. We are not taking on anything huge that we can't tie up quickly once we start. Even if it's not done, if it's just slightly better than it was before, then it's a win.
After that I'm getting my hair done. I want to cut my hair short for the summer but I'm not sure how that will work out with exercising. The age old issue of head bands never staying in place, plus I can't braid, so normally I like a pony tail.
Today is my Friday off. I took the kids to school, ran a few errands, went back to school for the Mother's Day celebration in DD's class, then checked the kids out of school and went to meet my parents for a quick lunch. Then we drove to visit my aunt (who has cancer) for a little while. I wanted the kids to be able to visit while she's feeling well.
Tonight is the school carnival. Should be a fun time for the kids and hopefully they'll burn off a lot of energy and be ready for bed when we get home.
Tomorrow DS is supposed to have a baseball game in the morning, but we'll see how the weather goes. The Friday night games were cancelled due to lots of rain. DD has a friend's birthday party in the morning, so I'm taking her to that. I'm going to drop her off and then stop at Panera and then go shopping.
Sunday we're going to church and then my parents and sister are coming over to celebrate Mother's Day. I'm still hoping for DH to do bedtime so I can actually relax on Mother's Day.
mustardseed2007 have you tried Brady Bands? They have never slipped on my head and I could never find a headband that wouldn't during sports.
No I never have. I’m looking at them now. Which style works best? I’m leaning towards trying sweat sucking cause...tmi but I sweat a lot.
I didn't even know there was sweat wicking lol. I've just used the non-slip ones. I'm a sweater too and have washed mine a few times. Still work just fine.
Mother's Day guilt kicking in... MIL wants me to go paint pottery with her and SIL today. Pretty sure SIL is only doing it to be nice. Do I:
A. Play nice and join them B. Ignore the invite and spend my day enjoying my yard like I wanted C. Invite the two of them over to enjoy the yard with me (which then means I need to clean up before company comes over.)
Post by mustardseed2007 on May 13, 2018 10:55:49 GMT -5
twinmomma, you do you. My SIL always does that on mothers day. She does not join us if we all stupidly go out to eat or anything else. She always says - thanks so much for thinking of me. I love you all. I'm going to the pool to lay in the sun and read a book. Have a happy mother's day!
My SIL is a crazy person, but when she does that I can't contain my respect for her.
No I never have. I’m looking at them now. Which style works best? I’m leaning towards trying sweat sucking cause...tmi but I sweat a lot.
I didn't even know there was sweat wicking lol. I've just used the non-slip ones. I'm a sweater too and have washed mine a few times. Still work just fine.
They are a wider band and look really cute.
But I did end up getting a shorter cut but I can put it up into a tiny pony tail with just a few strands hanging down and I started off with a wide band that did not come off. However about 5 miles in I took it off because I couldn't stand having something on my hand a moment longer. On the bright side, by then I was so sweaty that my hair just stayed back....yeah I'm really gross when I run.
I didn't even know there was sweat wicking lol. I've just used the non-slip ones. I'm a sweater too and have washed mine a few times. Still work just fine.
They are a wider band and look really cute.
But I did end up getting a shorter cut but I can put it up into a tiny pony tail with just a few strands hanging down and I started off with a wide band that did not come off. However about 5 miles in I took it off because I couldn't stand having something on my hand a moment longer. On the bright side, by then I was so sweaty that my hair just stayed back....yeah I'm really gross when I run.
Although it was also 80+ degrees so...
Lol. I was just coming in to tell you that the Brady band I have stayed put on my oily and sweaty hair for 2 miles yesterday. I'm also gross.