Update to yesterday's vent... DH pulled out a lovely birthday in the bottom of the 9th. He called my parents and invited them over for dinner, got a cake, and picked out a really thoughtful gift. I mean, he did it all yesterday (shopping, inviting, etc.), but he did it. And I made a big deal about how much I appreciated it. Because I really, really did.
My mom is loving her new place. It looks really cute and will improve more when I can get her a table and art on the walls (hopefully this weekend).
I will be home this evening for the first time in over two weeks. I was going to start cleaning her condo and try to move furniture to the garage but decided I really need an evening at home. Last night I replaced my turn signal and it took 1.5 hours because the socket set is missing and DH used my drill kit and lost the right size for the hex. I was so mad!! But it cemented my desire to catch up at home tonight. DD and DS asked for a reading night - I seriously cannot wait to lay in my bed and read with them for an hour.
Post by mustardseed2007 on Oct 4, 2018 8:59:36 GMT -5
DS has been doing so well at his new school in every area. Although he's still behind on reading, he's catching up. And he's doing REALLY well with spelling. His tutor was commenting to me about it today about how very well he's doing. DS is in a good place right now.
Also, I gave up on 1st classmate after his mom didn't respond to a text I sent. It made me wonder if her number is correct on the class list but I'm not brave enough to email again after first emailing and then texting. So I emailed another classmate and his mom IMMEDIATELY responded and suggested an outing, which I really appreciate b/c I feel like our house is always so cluttered. We're still working on where and when but it looks like we'll have something firmly set for Saturday.
DD had a melt down at soccer yesterday and it was just the worst. Every little thing was making her break down. I don't think I handled it that well. I basically just left her alone and stood under a tree. It was 95 degrees and I was in my work clothes (my fall work clothes, so not temperature appropriate) and I was sweating through my shirt in a really gross way, and not even other kids going over to DD could get her to play until the last 5 minutes.
On the other hand, the coach invited DS to practice with her team. So. That was something I guess. He's their same size even though he's 2 years older, so I guess it wasn't a problem. He had a blast at least.
DDOT - I'm turning into my mother. Meaning as I was walking into the garage, I totally managed to miss the step rolled my foot, and instead of stepping with the bottom of my foot touching the ground, the TOP did. (I blame the fact that (a) we don't have a light in the garage and (b) I had children underfoot pulling on me.) There was a pop or crack and it's definitely not feeling good. Sitting, standing, and flexing my foot really hurts. I'm crossing my fingers that it's just a sprain, but for now I'm hobbling around debating whether to go get it x-rayed.
Post by covergirl82 on Oct 4, 2018 11:13:16 GMT -5
TWERK - Due to my upcoming benefits changes, I'm meeting with a potential new pediatrician next week. It's actually a family practice, so I would be switching to it too, but they do have a dedicated pediatrician for patients who are children. This office would only be 10-15 minutes away instead of the 30+ minutes away our current pediatrician's office. (My current doctor's office is only about 10 minutes away, so no difference really for me.) I really want to like this office. It gets excellent reviews, so that is promising.
librarychica FX the lice stays away. We’ve been told we should be combing once a week regardless of lice exposure or not. Because we have so much time.
librarychica FX the lice stays away. We’ve been told we should be combing once a week regardless of lice exposure or not. Because we have so much time.
Yeah, it is sadly part of our routine right now. DD1 has sooo much hair.
k3am, as someone who has been dealing with foot problems for over 6 months I can feel your pain. RICE if it's a sprain. DH sprained his knee a few weeks ago and he's still not 100%. Annnd don't wait as long as I did to see a doctor.
We had a family counseling session with my in-laws at the rehab facility for my BIL. It was very difficult but I feel a lot better getting everything out in the open in a safe place. His brother didn't say much at all so we aren't sure how committed he is to recovery. My FIL didn't say one word. DH said what needed to be said but left it to me to lay down the law that we will slam the door in his face if he's ever drinking or we will leave with our kids. Counselor was very pro-me on this approach and told his parents that they are an alcoholic's dream and their son can NEVER live under their roof again. BIL agreed with everything that it's time for tough love but it killed my MIL. I think it will be up to us to box up his brother's stuff if she lets us. The counselor was adamant that it's done soon so it's not an option for him. I'm afraid for the future and causing a rift if she refuses to change her behavior towards him and I totally get where she's coming from as a parent.
So after finally getting a call back from the grant manager, I told her that if this is the way things are going to be done and with little notice, I may not be managing this grant any more. She fixed the glitch in the grant and rolled back the date so that I could make the cut off.
DH was in his prosecutor mode again. DD complained about DS coming into her room and demanding candy and beating on her head with a balloon. Well I guess DH was so thrilled that she actually told him something, he went all federal offence and was drilling them both about, DS said he didn't want candy but admitted to beating with a balloon. I really tried to stay out of it, but after 15 minutes of intense questions, DD was no longer sure what happened, DS was mad and clammed, so I kind of said, don't you think this is enough. Then I am not on his side. I am on his side, but he was being ridiculous. Now he say that DS will probably lie about big things, and DD will never tell us anything. She will never tell him anything ever again. She said that if she knew he would make it such a deal, she wouldn't have told. Personally, I think he should have told DS to knock it off and stay out of her room without an invitation and been done.
mellym- your MIL needs Alanon. She’s at least as sick as your BIL. It sounds like her whole identity is wrapped up in protecting him from his bad decisions. Basically if he gets better, she loses her life’s work.
k3am, Ugh. Well, good thing you got it checked out now, rather than waiting and finding out it was broken in a week... maybe?? looking for a silver lining for you...
k3am oh no!! Since I spent a ton of time researching — Dry Pro (confirmed by ortho, I asked when we went as DS is going camping and will be fishing and canoeing with his arm in the cast) is the best waterproof cover option - and from looking at our local speciality pharmacy, they have traction options for boots and leg/foot casts. I hope it heals quickly!!
DDOT: I want to chop off all my hair. I've done it before, gotten a ton of compliments and loved it myself. STBXH loathed it. So I grew it back out. I want to chop it all off again because he no longer gets a vote.
My hairdresser is super booked up. If I leave work 30 minutes early tomorrow, she could cut it before I go away for a long weekend and then a work trip. But, I have so many stupid appointments that I have to pop in and out 30-60 minutes early/late lately, that I feel major guilt using PTO for this.
I am being dumb, right? I should just bail a half hour early and do my hair thing?
twinmomma - I had the exact same dilemma. I ended up booking a Sunday appointment with a new stylist. I need better scheduling options and this new woman is highly recommended and works Sundays.
2chatter, I can't switch. She's too good. Plus, we went to high school together and have known each other forever. And she's not a million dollars like most salons around here.
Usually I pre-book 2 or 3 appointments out, since I know she's busy and I cut my hair regularly to keep up with the layers and bangs. But I totally dropped the ball since my last haircut was basically the week we decided to divorce and I had no business planning out any kind of future schedule at the time.
I think I'm just going to do it. And make up a ton of time and work on Monday, since it's a holiday and I don't have the kids.