Early week randoms...

[downtoearth]

So this past weekend was really great. My person and I hung out in my sister's town to watch 2 of my sister's kids while she and her H ran a conference.  The kids ditched us for sleepovers on Saturday night, so we ended up downtown having drinks and then went to a concert and danced. So fun. The next day we were able to take one kid to coffee/breakfast, then both on a chilly fall hike. Then I relaxed while my person worked with my sister on their theatre production, and also I got to hang out with my sister before heading back to my town.  Then I let the kids stay up until 9:30 on Sunday b/c I was having fun talking with them and having time with them after being away from them for 4+ days. I really appreciate that I get the kids back on Sunday evening each week - it gives me just time to be with them and grounded for the new week. 

Yesterday I worked and then took kids to my former ILs house - their dad still isn't getting together with his parents and the kids much (if at all, I can't really tell), and as much as I want to know what their relationship is right now and also if either party wants it to change, I'm also realizing that is just a gossipy-want and I am more focused on redefining my relationship with my former ILs.  I don't mind having a quick weeknight dinner with them and having the kids stay connected. It's just weird, right? I told XH that it's his responsibility to coordinate with his own parents, and it still is, but he just isn't that connected with his parents and I was really close with them, so I appreciate that we're figuring out a new relationship for just us. 

This week is going by super fast. Tomorrow my youngest turns 7 and then the kids have fall-break (two days off) and we're going to adventure around to some little towns and hot springs around us. 

[neonpink]

downtoearth, It sounds like you had a good weekend. I'm glad you are still letting your kids see their grandparents, it sounds like the kids and grandparents want to see each other.

I had a good weekend. Went to a birthday party on Saturday that had a bonfire. It was fun to meet people I've hung out with at soccer games/tailgates but in another setting.
Sunday was our city's pride celebration and I went to the parade with my brother and his BF. It was fun to celebrate and be happy with them.
I also ran into another friend on Sunday that invited me to a VIP food tasting event this coming weekend. I am so excited. I've never been to it before and have always wanted to go.

[doglove]

That sounds nice downtoearth!

Not much for me, getting my hair done tonight for the last time by my stylist. She’s changing careers and I’m going to miss her! She’s sending me on to another person at the same salon that I hope with work out okay. I’ve seen some of her work and it looks good and she cuts A’s hair!

Scheduled our 3D ultrasound and maternity photos for next month. Looking forward to both of those things plus a casual shower we will have at the house.

[bullygirl979]

downtoearth, that sounds like a nice weekend!

[bullygirl979]

I have zero motivation for work lately. I do need to take 6 days off between now and the end of the year. As much as I want to take it now, I think I'll wait for a bit when I can unpack my kitchen and enjoy the new space. They put the island base together today and HOLY SMOKES it is HUGE! I am getting SOOOOO excited!

[chalupa]

Well, it's midweek now, but I'm here. It's raining and I just want to go back to bed.

Work is kicking my ass, as usual. I do have a couple interviews in the works - one I am excited about, and one I might not waste the time going, LOL.

I checked on my vacation days yesterday, and I have 10 days to use up before the end of the year, plus I've only used a half day of my 5 sick days this year. I'm going to knock out 4 of those days by taking all of the week of Christmas off, but I guess I either have some long weekends to plan or some days to sleep in to be planned. (or I could interview somewhere, accept an offer, and take the payout of remaining PTO days as an extra paycheck - which is why I haven't rushed to use my days off this year!).