Post by wanderingback on Feb 24, 2022 8:22:29 GMT -5
I’m in the Caribbean. I hate winter. Moving to California entices me often (I lived there when I was younger). I can’t imagine going through cold ass winter weather when I’m old :/
Also, we’re here working on my partners mum’s estate. She had 10 siblings and then my partner has 3 siblings. Hopefully I’ll still be alive when my parents die and I was always kinda dreading dealing with things as an only child (that’s the only real drawback I’ve thought about being an only child), but wow I’m definitely seeing the benefits cause dealing with all these personalities is A LOT. God bless large families.
Post by emilyinchile on Feb 24, 2022 8:44:48 GMT -5
wanderingback enjoy your trip, and hopefully it's not too stressful! I am also an only and agree that I really don't see downsides...I know so many people who say they worry about their kids having to deal with them alone as they age, but from what other people say I think I'd rather do it alone than have to fight with siblings.
My dad is visiting right now (yay!), and I was reminded of a recent post here because he brought me some random stuff that I really do not have an interest in even though to him it has memories. And I said "oh, thank you so much" and put it in a drawer instead of throwing it in his face and telling him to take it away.
I was our bedding on Thursdays. I am so looking forward to going to bed tonight.
I got nice new sheets and towels on Tuesday, so they were all washed and in play for the first time yesterday/last night. It was basically the best day ever. And I am officially "ooh, new linens!" years old.
wanderingback enjoy your trip, and hopefully it's not too stressful! I am also an only and agree that I really don't see downsides...I know so many people who say they worry about their kids having to deal with them alone as they age, but from what other people say I think I'd rather do it alone than have to fight with siblings.
My dad is visiting right now (yay!), and I was reminded of a recent post here because he brought me some random stuff that I really do not have an interest in even though to him it has memories. And I said "oh, thank you so much" and put it in a drawer instead of throwing it in his face and telling him to take it away.
Yeah, my mom is one of 4 kids and one of my aunts is awful to deal with in regards to my grandma (and grandpa before he died). She is super controlling and won't let my mom make any decisions or help with anything. The other two siblings are men and don't live locally so maybe they are grateful that my aunt does everything, but it causes my mom so much stress. My grandma was in the hospital last week (she's fine) and it was incredibly hard for my mom to even get any information. So, I think in some ways having no siblings would have been much easier!
My sisters are both pretty reasonable people so I hope that when we get to that point we will work together, but who knows.
I had a blood clot in my leg last January (so 13 months ago). Yesterday that same leg started bothering me for no apparent reason and I'm wondering if I should call the doctor. I did go hiking on Monday and had some sore muscles the next day, but they have gotten better and this was new 2 days after the hike so seems unrelated. It does sort of feel like a sore muscle, but that was my main symptom when I had the clot, too. I did have swelling last year and do not now. I don't know if I should call my doctor or what. I am sure if I do she'll send me to get an ultrasound, which is not the end of the world but sounds like a hassle if it ends up being nothing. I know you can have some damage after having a clot so it's possible that it's just that acting up. But, IDK. There is NO reason why I should have a clot right now, but there was little reason a year ago either (I assume it was because of birth control, which I stopped taking). WWYD?
Post by maudefindlay on Feb 24, 2022 8:56:30 GMT -5
Cold day and ice covered roads. DH wants to go out for lunch, I just want to sit in front of the fire.
I strongly dislike the state of youth sports. A friend posted a photo of her DD (who is same age and friends with my DD) of her at a bball practice at their school. I asked what league and if we could still sign up as DD would love to play. It's invitation only.....they are in 3rd grade. The coach if this team is also the coach of the girls' team at the middle school level. So he is hand picking these girls and training them and coaching them to his specifications.....hmmmm wonder who gets picked for the team in a few years?!
We got some freezing rain yesterday, then again overnight and into this morning. Which has messed up two things. Donny's daycare is canceled today and my friends and I decided to push back driving to the cabin from tonight to tomorrow mid-morning. Luckily we were able to get tonight refunded so at least we're saving some money.
wildrice - I'd call the doctor. I know it's likely to be a hassle and nothing will be wrong, but blood clots are scary.
I hate winter, too. I spent a lot of time doing my work outside last year and I'm longing to be able to do that again.
I was our bedding on Thursdays. I am so looking forward to going to bed tonight.
I bought DS1 new sheets as part of this refresh I’m doing on his room. His were awful and scratchy and I bought him the same ones DS2 has, which are amazing (I’ve slept on them). He didn’t even say anything! I thought for sure he would notice, but apparently not. Clean, soft sheets on a well made bed is heaven, don’t you know that!? Kids, man.
I’m in the Caribbean. I hate winter. Moving to California entices me often (I lived there when I was younger). I can’t imagine going through cold ass winter weather when I’m old :/
Also, we’re here working on my partners mum’s estate. She had 10 siblings and then my partner has 3 siblings. Hopefully I’ll still be alive when my parents die and I was always kinda dreading dealing with things as an only child (that’s the only real drawback I’ve thought about being an only child), but wow I’m definitely seeing the benefits cause dealing with all these personalities is A LOT. God bless large families.
Every February I Google teaching positions in CA, but I’m always dissuaded by salary. Lol
wildrice, I'd at least call your doctor. Since you had a clot in the past I wouldn't ignore it. I have no idea if history comes in to play with clots but I wouldn't chance it personally.
The sun is shining really bright now and it's lightly snowing and the sun makes it look all pretty and glittery but I'm over snow and ready for warmer weather!
I had a work event last night and I really didn't want to go because I'm actually on vacation this week but went anyway. Well - directions for this event were sketchy at best and I ended up being there an hour before I actually needed to be so I was pretty annoyed. At least I wasn't the only one early and I had folks to chat with but still - annoyed. This office provides a lot of support for my work so going was the right thing to do but dang - get your stuff together and communicate!
I had a weird day yesterday with work stuff. Hoping today is a little more even.
DH started his new job yesterday. He said it’s what he was expecting, but that it was really hard to be there. He didn’t want to leave his last company, but they had made it kind of impossible to stay. I feel sad for him. I know it will get better with time, but still.
Between the trans kid stuff in Texas and Russia invading the Ukraine, I feel like I’m back in a weird doom and gloom kind of headspace. I guess the world has always been this fucked up, but it seems worse now somehow.
Anyway, that’s not very uplifting. Good things… we took the kids to a new game place by us on Tuesday and tried duck pin bowling. They both had a good time and the whole thing was really cute. I’m looking forward to doing that again.
And DS2 had ski lessons last night and did a great job stopping himself on his final run. I’m so excited to get him through this series and hopeful that he’ll be able to ski in a controlled manner by the end of the season.
Cold day and ice covered roads. DH wants to go out for lunch, I just want to sit in front of the fire.
I strongly dislike the state of youth sports. A friend posted a photo of her DD (who is same age and friends with my DD) of her at a bball practice at their school. I asked what league and if we could still sign up as DD would love to play. It's invitation only.....they are in 3rd grade. The coach if this team is also the coach of the girls' team at the middle school level. So he is hand picking these girls and training them and coaching them to his specifications.....hmmmm wonder who gets picked for the team in a few years?!
Ugh, adults have ruined youth sports. Invite only in 3rd grade is just nuts. I hate what sports have become, exclusive and all about money.
Cold day and ice covered roads. DH wants to go out for lunch, I just want to sit in front of the fire.
I strongly dislike the state of youth sports. A friend posted a photo of her DD (who is same age and friends with my DD) of her at a bball practice at their school. I asked what league and if we could still sign up as DD would love to play. It's invitation only.....they are in 3rd grade. The coach if this team is also the coach of the girls' team at the middle school level. So he is hand picking these girls and training them and coaching them to his specifications.....hmmmm wonder who gets picked for the team in a few years?!
Thank the parents who start paying thousands and thousands for personal trainers before their kids can even tie their shoes.
I went to the first PTA meeting at my son's new school. The people on the PTO at his last school were so awful, both as people and an organization, that I wouldn't have anything to do with them after the 1st year of trying. These women were amazing. Very welcoming and they are open to new things as well as their tried and true events and fundraisers. They raise so much money and it's a TON of work. They mentioned that they are happy about adding events and things because they have had no trouble getting volunteers this year. I think everyone is happy to be able to do things again this year and want to help get whatever fun activities are possible back for the kids. Such a positive experience. There is currently no lunch available and they were brainstorming ways to get some things going for that. This year if a kid forgets his/her lunch they're SOL.
I ordered some stuff from a retailer I loathe but needed some additional options. There were like 10 things and they came in 4 different packages and one was cancelled. I then returned 2 items. The total refund was $58 for the 2 returned items and the 1 cancelled item. They keep refunding 2 things and then removing the other refund and different combos of the three. I called twice now and I swear they need to buy them a damn calculator and show them how to use it because its a challenge.
Good: I think my interview yesterday went well. It was a phone screening and those are always hard to gauge.
Bad: my body is falling apart. I am in a lot of pain and every extremity is numb (like when your foot falls asleep, but everywhere except my trunk. Even my butt/crotch and neck feel it.) it’s not constant - it comes and goes every few minutes or when I move. I can’t walk very well. I don’t know what to do. I sent a message to my neurosurgeon. (This isn’t out of nowhere, it is expected with my condition, but it’s scary and sucks)
Ugly: the crumbling of everything - Covid, ww3, climate change, white nationalists, local/state/national/international politics, instability in every single area. It’s all overwhelming. Too many terrible things all at once.
Cold day and ice covered roads. DH wants to go out for lunch, I just want to sit in front of the fire.
I strongly dislike the state of youth sports. A friend posted a photo of her DD (who is same age and friends with my DD) of her at a bball practice at their school. I asked what league and if we could still sign up as DD would love to play. It's invitation only.....they are in 3rd grade. The coach if this team is also the coach of the girls' team at the middle school level. So he is hand picking these girls and training them and coaching them to his specifications.....hmmmm wonder who gets picked for the team in a few years?!
Ugh, adults have ruined youth sports. Invite only in 3rd grade is just nuts. I hate what sports have become, exclusive and all about money.
Agree. The high school soccer coach in my city has a son my DS’s age and they were on the same team last year. His kid starts every game, never plays goalie, plays up when your not suppose to and the coach makes sure he’s in when the team stars are in. So it will be no surprise when he’s “the best” for the high school team. The kid is mediocre and basically gets credit for being there when good things happen. I don’t even think the kid actually wants to play either which is really sad.
I had a blood clot in my leg last January (so 13 months ago). Yesterday that same leg started bothering me for no apparent reason and I'm wondering if I should call the doctor. I did go hiking on Monday and had some sore muscles the next day, but they have gotten better and this was new 2 days after the hike so seems unrelated. It does sort of feel like a sore muscle, but that was my main symptom when I had the clot, too. I did have swelling last year and do not now. I don't know if I should call my doctor or what. I am sure if I do she'll send me to get an ultrasound, which is not the end of the world but sounds like a hassle if it ends up being nothing. I know you can have some damage after having a clot so it's possible that it's just that acting up. But, IDK. There is NO reason why I should have a clot right now, but there was little reason a year ago either (I assume it was because of birth control, which I stopped taking). WWYD?
I would call my doctor, it sounds like it feels the same and you have a history of clots. Better safe than sorry.
Post by seeyalater52 on Feb 24, 2022 9:58:53 GMT -5
I’m anxious as fuck this week and it’s starting to affect me at work. Being off time zone from some work I’m supporting even by 2 hours is messing up my sleep rhythm and I have clients texting me at all hours of the day and night and I’m exhausted.
My mom was supposed to come visit this weekend but we are getting some snow tonight. It’s supposed to be a small amount of snow and more than 24 hours before she is supposed to drive (1.5 hours) but she is already setting up to cancel and I’m so disappointed. I suggested she come next weekend instead and she told me she can’t because she has to do childcare for my sister. She’s always doing childcare for my sister because my toddler niece has two full time working parents and no formal childcare so the neighbor who watches her (for free) is out of town and instead of hiring a babysitter she has my parents coming in shifts. They are in the process of buying a $1 million house and make mid 6 figures, there’s no reason they have to be so cheap about childcare and hog all my parents’ attention and energy so they have nothing left for me and my family.
I'm sorry. I am in a similar situation with my sister and parents and it sucks. My parents didn't see my daughter until she was almost 3, but would spend ~2 months out of the year at my sister's house with her two kids. I felt like they were rewarding her for marrying a worthless sack of shit and making bad financial decisions. I had to unfriend all my family on Facebook because I got so upset seeing everyone's pictures and comments. I hope your mom is able to make it this weekend.
My 2 year old was combative this morning. Good thing she isn't strong because her goal was to destroy the house. She tried to remove all the bed sheets off my bed and she tried to overturn the coffee table.