H and I talked, and I’m working on our application for a foreign exchange student! We need five references, and I’m realizing how few friends we have, lol.
The sun is actually out today!! This has been the most depressing July, weather wise. I really need the sun out more to store it up so I can get through New England winters.
I’m meeting friends for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and sporty and run to the restaurant to meet them (it’s only about 2 miles). I’m already regretting this stupid choice and I haven’t even left yet.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Jul 20, 2021 7:06:47 GMT -5
My mom and I are taking the kids to the drive through safari at six flags today. It’s one of the few places we can go with her. She walks so slowly and loses her balance, so no zoo or aquarium, only short shopping trips. Ugh. On one hand I’m glad she retired, but I wish she still got out and moving every day. She is so weak, she needs to start working out to gain some strength back. Yesterday she came over to print something at my house and she needed David to help her get up from the sofa.
Post by Leeham Rimes on Jul 20, 2021 7:18:13 GMT -5
My friend and I are renting a beach house for a few days next month before the kids start school.
I’m really excited and if all goes well we are going to rent a house further away for probably about 10 days for next summer. I’ve always wanted a friend I could do stuff with and I’m excited I have one of my neighborhood now.
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
The sun is actually out today!! This has been the most depressing July, weather wise. I really need the sun out more to store it up so I can get through New England winters.
I’m meeting friends for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and sporty and run to the restaurant to meet them (it’s only about 2 miles). I’m already regretting this stupid choice and I haven’t even left yet.
OMG, yes. I’m so tired of the overcast weather and rain. So much rain. I want the ☀️
Post by maudefindlay on Jul 20, 2021 7:22:12 GMT -5
ProfessorArtNerd does she have hand weights and does she know how to start exercising in her weak state? If she needs help up from the sofa she may need modifications to basic exercises to begin and maybe doesn't know what to do. Just a random thought. You know her best of course. Sweet of you to find a way to get her out.
My mom and I are taking the kids to the drive through safari at six flags today. It’s one of the few places we can go with her. She walks so slowly and loses her balance, so no zoo or aquarium, only short shopping trips. Ugh. On one hand I’m glad she retired, but I wish she still got out and moving every day. She is so weak, she needs to start working out to gain some strength back. Yesterday she came over to print something at my house and she needed David to help her get up from the sofa.
Sorry, that was totally a downer!
Six Flags NJ? I loved that place as a kid! I live in MA so the drive was doable. We went several times. Have fun!
The sun is actually out today!! This has been the most depressing July, weather wise. I really need the sun out more to store it up so I can get through New England winters.
I’m meeting friends for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and sporty and run to the restaurant to meet them (it’s only about 2 miles). I’m already regretting this stupid choice and I haven’t even left yet.
I am so happy for sunshine! The rain has been terrible.
I am up and had breakfast.. going to go for a run soon since the sun is finally out. I have a flexible day at work, which is great.... but I tend to waste a lot of time when I have flexibility. I really need to settle down and get my shit done early. No fooling around like I usually end up doing.
ProfessorArtNerd does she have hand weights and does she know how to start exercising in her weak state? If she needs help up from the sofa she may need modifications to basic exercises to begin and maybe doesn't know what to do. Just a random thought. You know her best of course. Sweet of you to find a way to get her out.
I'd love it if she joined the Y or something, to get her out, away from my dad (who could also use exercise and socialization too, let's be real here.) I even suggested that they get a dog. Their last cat was just put down after 15 years. A smaller dog would need walks and training and playing. I'm trying to hold back, bc she just retired at the end of May, but I saw what happened to her mom when she retired. I don't want that for her.
I'll look up some easy videos to send her- that's a really good idea. Thanks!
H and I talked, and I’m working on our application for a foreign exchange student! We need five references, and I’m realizing how few friends we have, lol.
My mom and I are taking the kids to the drive through safari at six flags today. It’s one of the few places we can go with her. She walks so slowly and loses her balance, so no zoo or aquarium, only short shopping trips. Ugh. On one hand I’m glad she retired, but I wish she still got out and moving every day. She is so weak, she needs to start working out to gain some strength back. Yesterday she came over to print something at my house and she needed David to help her get up from the sofa.
Sorry, that was totally a downer!
Six Flags NJ? I loved that place as a kid! I live in MA so the drive was doable. We went several times. Have fun!
Sorry about your Mom. Can she get OT?
Yes, Six Flags NJ! We went last year, it was one of the few activities open due to COVID and it was great!
That's a really good idea. I know she won't ask her doctor herself, but in a movement of self preservation, I've stopped going with her to doctors appointments. Maybe I'll ask my sister to ask. Thanks!
The sun is actually out today!! This has been the most depressing July, weather wise. I really need the sun out more to store it up so I can get through New England winters.
I’m meeting friends for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and sporty and run to the restaurant to meet them (it’s only about 2 miles). I’m already regretting this stupid choice and I haven’t even left yet.
Yea the weather has been dismal! Rain and clouds like 80% of the time 😞 Suns out so we are heading to my brothers pool before it gets rainy again. Enjoy your sunny day!
Post by Monica Geller on Jul 20, 2021 7:35:03 GMT -5
This morning started off with a lot of momlife WTF.
DS2 is so squirmy during diaper changes. I always keep my hand around his ankle if I’m turning away from him. This morning as I reached across to throw the dirty one away, he launched himself off the dresser. Since I had his ankle he was dangling upside down by one leg. 😳🥴
As I’m scooping him up and comforting him, DS1 comes running in stark naked. I asked where his clothes are. He spilled his plate all over himself including his undies. 😒 How? He tried balancing his plate on his head. 🤔🤦🏻♀️
My mom and I are taking the kids to the drive through safari at six flags today. It’s one of the few places we can go with her. She walks so slowly and loses her balance, so no zoo or aquarium, only short shopping trips. Ugh. On one hand I’m glad she retired, but I wish she still got out and moving every day. She is so weak, she needs to start working out to gain some strength back. Yesterday she came over to print something at my house and she needed David to help her get up from the sofa.
Sorry, that was totally a downer!
there’s an exercise series called “sit and be fit” specifically for seniors. It’s on YouTube or you can get dvds I’m sure. It can be a good starting point!
The sun is actually out today!! This has been the most depressing July, weather wise. I really need the sun out more to store it up so I can get through New England winters.
I’m meeting friends for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and sporty and run to the restaurant to meet them (it’s only about 2 miles). I’m already regretting this stupid choice and I haven’t even left yet.
OMG, yes. I’m so tired of the overcast weather and rain. So much rain. I want the ☀️
It's been the most depressing summer I can remember (weather wise). Nonstop rain and thunder. It looks like starting next week we hit triple digits for awhile and I don't even care because SUN. I am solar powered and need sunshine.
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
Post by seeyalater52 on Jul 20, 2021 7:51:09 GMT -5
I echo the weather complaints. We are on vacation in Maine and it’s been so wet and dreary which is not exactly the beach vacation I was hoping for. This morning we had a few hours of sun very early and the forecast looks crummy for the rest of the day so when the baby woke up we headed out to the beach to catch the sun. We had our breakfast there and baby J played in the sand and crawled around and it was amazingly fun. He’s such a good baby and it was nice to see him enjoying himself and exploring new things.
DS (8) came downstairs last night after bedtime while DH and I were watching TV, with the look on his face that something was bothering him. I asked if he was ok and he said yes, but then he curled up in my lap and bursts out with "I don't want to be an adult!" We reassured him that he's got another 20 years before he really needs to be fully an adult, but he seemed pretty onboard with living in the basement (since yes, he would be allowed to use the TV and come upstairs). I mean honestly, I don't really want to be an adult either, lol. He just kills me sometimes!
I went to the gym last night and attempted a half-assed work out. I haven't stepped foot in a gym in a VERY long time, and I am far from a healthy weight. I was very intimidated and sat in the parking lot for quite a while just trying to muster up the strength to go in. I just had a free guest pass, but I think I'm going to join. I've lost 35lbs but still need to lose 100 more and just don't think that I'm going to be able to do it walking the dog.
I leave for France in 55 days and still don't have confirmed flights. I'm starting to get nervous.
H and I talked, and I’m working on our application for a foreign exchange student! We need five references, and I’m realizing how few friends we have, lol.
That's so cool! I've kicked around the idea of hosting before, but I thought it might be weird since we don't have kids. I can't wait to hear how it goes!
In the office today. I know so many enjoy working from home, but I really prefer a mix. Just seeing people, even if we only say good morning or hi just helps my mental state so much, which is funny because I am an introvert. I think I just get more from working with people than sitting at home behind a computer.
That said, one local base has already upped their status due to increased positivity rates, so we're all waiting to see how our base does and we may end up back home FT or 1 day in the office.
H and I talked, and I’m working on our application for a foreign exchange student! We need five references, and I’m realizing how few friends we have, lol.
when I was in high school, I was good friends with a foreign exchange student. About a month before the end of the year, my teacher approached me and asked if my family would be willing to host her for the last few weeks so she could stay in the country and graduate - I guess her host family wasn't the greatest and were tired of having her there and wanted to send her home early.
My family had met her a few times and we'd had her over for a day here and there, so the request wasn't completely out of nowhere. Anyway, my parents were delighted to have her stay with us for the month. It was such a great experience. A couple of my other friends were even a little jealous that my parents were willing to do it - they viewed it as a month long sleep over, haha.
It was such a good experience. This was long before facebook, so we kept in touch for years afterward with letters. Which was also fun. I hope it works out for you!
I had a really great night of sleep. A powerful workout. My car was just detailed so I enjoyed driving in with my clean car.
But now I am at work and certainly soon that good mood will go away.
Next week we are on vacation. It is a vacation that has like three different events. Also my sister and her young family are flying in today. I feel like I need to over compensate for her arrival to make things easier for her because my mom, who would normally do this, is dead. My dad is oblivious to preparing for logistics.
Anyways I have all of these packing lists and logistic lists. We asked our dad to hand over his online grocery order login. $350 later I think we are somewhat prepared for groceries lol. I am excited to spend time with everyone. We will go to the lake for a couple days. My H turns 40 so I am having to do extra special stuff to make sure his day goes well. I am unsure if this vacation will actually be relaxing. I think it is definitely a trip that I will need a vacation afterwards to recover from. :-)
I found out that my cousin's widower planned her celebration of life for July 31 and didn't invite any of our family. It's kind of a joint celebration of life and birthday parties for their two girls who have birthdays in July & August. So my aunt and uncle were invited because they were going up for the birthdays anyway, but none of the rest of us. He said at the funeral in April that they would be having one later once Covid was more under control so we were all there and heard that. And then to not even tell us about it being scheduled? I'm struggling with not being angry because I know he's grieving and of course I don't know his reasoning, but it hurts.
My mom told me this morning that my family may not be going to my cousin's wedding in October. My cousin is vaccinated, but her sister and BIL (who are hosting the wedding at their home) are not, and neither is her step mom. Her fiance apparently has different political views than her, so who knows if he or his family are. I was going to meet my parents and my sister there, and they were going to travel up there with my sister's kids (and leave them with a sitter for the actual wedding). Now because of this, they may stay home. I don't blame them one bit, but it also means I won't go to the wedding. I have to fly to Chicago and then drive to central IL to attend, and this was going to be possible because my parents could pick me up at the airport. I was also planning to leave my H at home. I do not want to do all these logistics just to attend a wedding by myself. I could potentially coordinate with some other family who will be there, but IDK. I'm so bummed though. I really wanted to be there to support my cousin, and I had planned to fly in a few days early to spend time with my family, including my niece and nephew. I guess I could just fly down to see them in TX instead.
It sounds like our planned family trip to Mexico is also in jeopardy due to Delta, which is just great since we already bought airfare and I don't think it can be refunded. I am guessing we'll just go on our own if that's the case? I was iffy about planning it so early because of this, but all my family seemed to think it was fine and that if we waited any longer to book airfare it was going to get any more outrageous. UGGGG. I am so tired of this fucking virus.