Good Luck Steph96! MH and I went to get new mountain bikes yesterday, he ended up getting one and I didn't. Three different bike shops are out of women's bikes in my size. You can order them but the bike companies have no projected ship date. I told him I would take the old one to get fixed and ride that for now. Then I came home and ordered a Peloton!!! Yay!!
I used some birthday money to buy a KitchenAid mixer earlier this month, and I'm amazed at how well it works to mix stuff. I knew my old mixer sucked, but I didn't realize just how much, lol. I made pizza dough last night and it was fun to just dump everything in and watch the mixer do its magic. We are having pizza for dinner tonight, I was too impatient to wait for the dough to rise last night.
Now I need to learn how to make bread. I ordered a dutch oven, because I've never owned one. I'm considering buying a baking stone too, but probably don't need to go completely nuts. Other than an occasional batch of cookies or something like banana bread, I've never been much of a baker. I am hoping to change that, though.
Post by mrsukyankee on May 29, 2020 8:27:48 GMT -5
Having a puppy is exhausting! Two weeks in and I hope to one day catch up on sleep. Not sure when that will happen. We're trying to figure this all out to do the best by this pup and it's hard work!
Post by amandakisser on May 29, 2020 8:32:36 GMT -5
It's been a surprisingly productive morning so far - finishing up a presentation for work and my kids are actually playing nicely instead of watching tv. Fridays are a "catch up" day for my 1st grader, so when she's done playing I'm going to have her do some of her itinerant work (her library assignment is "typing" lol) and then read. It's kinda gloomy out, so we probably won't even get outside today.
Then, since it's Friday and we need to do SOMETHING to distinguish weekends from weekdays, we will all drive to a sushi place about 30 minutes away to get our weekly takeout dinner (we pick a different local place each week). Otherwise just a blah day.
I am picking up a new foster puppy today and I'm kind of meh about it. I'm sure the puppy will be really adorable and everything, but not really looking forward to all the training. I'm hoping she gets adopted quickly!
I am so happy and relieved that Rox doesn't have to have surgery today. The bump and nodule under the skin that were there a week and a half ago have pretty much completely disappeared (tiny external bump but no internal nodule anymore - it disappeared!) The vet thinks it may have been either a benign cyst that ruptured or an infected hair follicle. So we just need to watch to see if it comes back, but no surgery! I am ecstatic.
I am so tired. This pregnancy has made me a really light sleeper, H gets up really early for no reason and I always end up waking up when he does, I am already so tired. I think I am going to nap while DS naps.
The only benefit is that I am able to do a ride on the peloton, shower, have DS ready and be signed in for 8AM.
Today is also my last full day of work before maternity leave. I work only half days for the next 2 weeks an then am off.
ETA - OH also, yesterday evening DS (2) tried to just walk out the front door. He came up to H & I, gave us both kisses and said "see you later daddy", proceeded to open the front door and tried to just leave. Er what? LOL. He then lost his shit because we wouldnt just let him wander the streets by himself.
mrsukyankee, have you shared pictures of the puppy yet? Actually, it doesn't matter, you need to share them now
I'm hoping for a low key weekend. We bought a tandem bike the other day (used) and H currently has it in a million pieces, so hopefully he'll get it back together and we can go for a spin.
Having a puppy is exhausting! Two weeks in and I hope to one day catch up on sleep. Not sure when that will happen. We're trying to figure this all out to do the best by this pup and it's hard work!
Had a bit of a rough night last night. E couldn't fall asleep, so she ended up in our room until whenever. I have no idea when DH put her back in her bed.
I'm in the office today. They are slowly working toward some personnel coming back in, so I had to put up some signage around the office for all of the divisions. It's so quiet. I think I've seen 3 whole people.
I was thinking of heading home at lunch, but I may just stick it out the whole day. I have to go pick up a curbside order a Michael's on my way home.
Post by yourmother on May 29, 2020 10:48:01 GMT -5
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I'm so heartbroken after reading about the Youtube star that "rehomed" her 3 yr old adopted son with ASD. I read about it in People magazine and shocked that it hasn't gotten more press. I'm so disgusted and sad.
I have a DS on the spectrum and I can't IMAGINE WTF he would feel at 3 yrs old to go to a new home with new parents.
Post by Leeham Rimes on May 29, 2020 11:05:18 GMT -5
yourmother I saw that as well and she’s such a disgusting human being. She was fine and dandy making money off her children on her monetized YouTube channel.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I'm so heartbroken after reading about the Youtube star that "rehomed" her 3 yr old adopted son with ASD. I read about it in People magazine and shocked that it hasn't gotten more press. I'm so disgusted and sad.
I have a DS on the spectrum and I can't IMAGINE WTF he would feel at 3 yrs old to go to a new home with new parents.
Update: First interview was with the CEO of my dream location. He said that he felt like their location would be a good landing pad for me, but I felt iffy about my answers. He was extremely direct/open which I really appreciated.
Second interview ended up being with my boss’s boss. It wasn’t an interview. She just wanted to say that CEO said it went well and that I’m their top candidate. She still needs to get approval from her boss before she can make an offer (probably will have to interview with him) but they’re naming me interim and I’ll be doing it remotely until something official happens!!
Post by litskispeciality on May 29, 2020 12:18:11 GMT -5
Monofongo I"m jealous, but happy for you and hope this is a good move mental and physical health wise.
I'm also jealous of the puppies (minus the getting up every couple of hours and such), and the energy to ride a Peleton right before you give birth. I don't even walk around my neighborhood and I'm not pregnant lol.
It's so humid today. Not quite swass, but like your face feels hot and tight, two showers isn't enough etc.
Post by goldengirlz on May 29, 2020 12:40:57 GMT -5
Since it seems like today is pet day, perhaps this is a good time to share that I have completely shocked myself (and everyone around me!) by how much I stinkin’ love my cat.
My mom was always scared of animals so I never spent much time around them and never saw what the big deal was. Like, okay, they’re cute but a couple of pets and I’m good.
But! I am obsessed with my own little furball, who we adopted just a couple of months ago. DD and I are already arguing about whether she can bring her to college nine years from now. And I had a nightmare last night that DH gave her away and I was crushed (he would never). OMG I don’t even recognize myself.
yourmother, That is disgusting. I had not heard that and I refuse to google because I dont want to give nay more hits to that person! So heartbreaking for that 3yo
Since it seems like today is pet day, perhaps this is a good time to share that I have completely shocked myself (and everyone around me!) by how much I stinkin’ love my cat.
My mom was always scared of animals so I never spent much time around them and never saw what the big deal was. Like, okay, they’re cute but a couple of pets and I’m good.
But! I am obsessed with my own little furball, who we adopted just a couple of months ago. DD and I are already arguing about whether she can bring her to college nine years from now. And I had a nightmare last night that DH gave her away and I was crushed (he would never). OMG I don’t even recognize myself.
Aww, welcome to the other side! I'm so glad it has worked out well for you!
I've always been an animal person, and have had cats before, but I ALWAYS wanted a dog - it was like my biggest life goal for years. I finally got one when I was 22 and I was very much "I am a dog person! Dogs are the best!". Then my dogs passed away and we decided a cat was a better fit for our current lifestyle, so we got a cat. He has brought me back over to the cat side. I still love dogs but I no longer think I'm a dog person more than a cat person. I think I'm both. Cats are so funny and sweet and entertaining. I am obsessed with ours, too.
I'm pricing out an Alaskan cruise for next summer and it seems more expensive than I would have thought. It's been 8 years since we went to Alaska, so I'm sure prices have increased and we have a 3rd passenger now. Kids, so expensive!