Post by notoriousmeg on Jul 2, 2022 8:43:10 GMT -5
We were supposed to head to my parents’ house at the beach today but mom tested positive this morning ☹️ Thankfully her symptoms are mild. Looks like we will spend the weekend packing for our upcoming move.
We are dog sitting my brother’s dog this weekend and he is a huge cuddle bug. The problem is his sister, my dog, it’s also a huge cuddle bug. This means that the two of them are constantly fighting for my attention. I’m already exhausted and he’s only been here one day.
My kids and I finished Stranger Things last night and my daughter literally sobbed. I also had tears streaming down my face. Damn.
We have nothing going on this weekend, so I tried to think of some fun things to do. everyone was on board, but now my H doesn't want to do them bc it's too expensive, or too late, or he doesn't want to leave the dog. So I told them all that I'm tired of making decisions and they could come up with something.
H just called me with an idea to ride bikes somewhere. As soon as I said yes, he said it's too hot.
We’re going to breakfast for my sisters’s bday. Should be fun. Then we’re going to spend a family 2-3 hours cleaning the house. We might go look at a house for sale near us. Then our contractor is coming over early afternoon to go over some work we need done here. Paint, gutters, changing the front porch, a drainage thing out front, and then discuss a possible remodel. We’re thinking of bumping out over the garage, and redoing the upstairs. Make the bedrooms larger, add a bathroom, move the laundry room up here. I keep looking at houses in case I find a perfect one and we don’t have to remodel. Hahaha
Post by mysteriouswife on Jul 2, 2022 10:09:06 GMT -5
We have my brother down for the cat’s emergency contact at the boarding place. He called me and asked what exactly he’s supposed to do. I told him to do whatever it is he would do if it were his dog. Then he started laughing. He said he’s been emergency contact for a lot of things in his life but never a cat. I have no idea why we both thought it was funny. But now I’m sad thinking about my kitty if he has to be called.
We have my brother down for the cat’s emergency contact at the boarding place. He called me and asked what exactly he’s supposed to do. I told him to do whatever it is he would do if it were his dog. Then he started laughing. He said he’s been emergency contact for a lot of things in his life but never a cat. I have no idea why we both thought it was funny. But now I’m sad thinking about my kitty if he has to be called.
We leave tomorrow and my house is a wreck
My coworker needed a reference when she was adopting her cat and she put my name down. I didn't know this until after the fact when she told me I was the cats godmother lol.
We went to the farmers' market early this morning and got lots of good fresh veggies, fresh apricots, baked goodies, etc. I stopped by a favorite local coffee joint downtown to get coffee after. Now we're waiting to head out to a winery that opens at noon. It's newish and a couple towns over. Their outdoor patio area looks lovely and I'm excited to try some wine and have a cheese plate.
Tonight we're going to grill out and take our dog to the park. It's a nice mix of relaxing and doing stuff today.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Jul 2, 2022 11:23:29 GMT -5
Right now it’s just the baby and myself at home. H took David on a drive to get Lucy from the barn. Joeys asleep and my hot neighbor is watering his garden shirtless. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Post by Monica Geller on Jul 2, 2022 11:36:36 GMT -5
DS2 was up screaming and crying all night. DH went and rocked him at 11pm. I was in at 1am; DH at 2; me again 3. He finally slept from 4-8:30. No idea what his issue was. But I’m dragging today. 🥱
DH took DS1 to his moms to do some handy work. So DS2 and I are just chilling at home. We already did some gardening, picked up groceries, and I have laundry started. I’m looking forward to a nap when DS2 takes his.
We got in late last night from vacation and I'm pretty sure I woke up sick. My throat feels raw. I'm not surprised, I knew it was a huge risk when I began traveling again. This is the first time I've been sick in two years, I knew it'd happen eventually. I guess it's fitting for the holiday.
H, DS6 and I are heading to see my extended family for 36ish hours after lunch. We have to drive 4+ hours. To say we're not looking forward to it is an understatement. This is a trial year. If it sucks we're busy every 4th of July hence forth. H and I have our pro science/pro equal right shirts on and more packed for tomorrow. We are not celebrating freedom this weekend.
Post by dancingirl21 on Jul 2, 2022 13:27:06 GMT -5
We were driving home (to IL) from South Carolina on Thursday night and got hit in traffic in Tennessee on the interstate. The guy said his brakes failed but he was in the right lane and we were in the left lane. He hit us on the right rear quarterpanel and bumper, so that indicated to us that he was trying to merge and didn't leave enough room. We motioned to get over to the shoulder, so DH pulled off then the guy pulled behind us and fucking hit us again on the shoulder. DH got out and screamed at him and I called 911. It was all very dramatic, but thankfully everyone was okay. Our kids were shaken up and my 8 year old cried for quite awhile
The cop said he has dealt with this guy before. He had a lot of stories and his car had obviously been in accidents before.
Unfortunately we were driving my new 2022 vehicle. Thankfully it is drivable otherwise I have no idea how we would have gotten home. But it sucks. The autobody shop said since it is a new vehicle they are having issues getting parts since the manufacturers are focused on building more new vehicles and not just sending out parts. It's a Telluride and they are in such high demand that I'm really hoping we can get parts quickly. I know it's a material thing but I'm so mad my pretty car is looking wrecked right now.
I got woken up by one of the neighbor's boarded dogs at 5:50 am. FFS. I sort of fell back asleep, but there are 2-3 over there that barked periodically all morning that kept waking me back up. I finally gave up, finished reading my book, and then got up and tried to nap on the couch, only to be woken up by a voicemail left by a spam call. Everything is conspiring against me sleeping today.
Well, it wasn't as crazy as I feared it might be, but the grocery store fucked up what they charged me. For some very stupid reason, this manager decided to have the guy checking me out go on break right as he was done ringing up my order, but before I paid. I hadn't put in my loyalty card yet, so the total was all the standard prices. She basically voided the order, then opened a new ticket with just the total. Since there was nothing left to scan, when I did put in my loyalty card, it didn't apply to anything the guy had rung up.
I went to customer service and the guy was like "short of ringing everything back up, there's nothing I can do. What do you think you would have saved?" How the fuck am I supposed to know? He tried to offer me $20, ended up giving me $40. I just plugged everything I think I bought in online and they definitely owe me another $20. I am so irritated.
I took a 90 minute nap this afternoon. It was amazing.
My mom went and got fish and shrimp for dinner. She told the person working 1/2 pound of shrimp and didn’t pay attention. We’re unpacking it for dinner and they gave her 5oz. 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ That’s not a 1/2 pound.
I took a 90 minute nap this afternoon. It was amazing.
My mom went and got fish and shrimp for dinner. She told the person working 1/2 pound of shrimp and didn’t pay attention. We’re unpacking it for dinner and they gave her 5oz. 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ That’s not a 1/2 pound.
I liked this for the nap. Sorry about your shrimps. I really hope something goes your way soon, because you seem to have been getting the short end of the stick lately.
We saw a few houses. They were…not good. One had remodeled and had a tiny kitchen, with a 2 foot entryway to get in on one side. LOL! Just close it off and add a shelf!
The other house was beyond horrid. They basically cut a hole in the floor and added “stairs” that were (per the posted sign) “loft style & a little taller than usual height”. I went down them begrudgingly, and the third to last step my head was at a wall. I had to duck like a foot to keep going down.
I told the kids that was the visual example of the phrase “delusions of grandeur”.
However, we are going to see 2 more house tonight. After that, I think I’m just done. Everything I see is just crap and I hate it. I should just do the remodel and make it how we like it. Sheesh!
Today we went to lunch and saw a movie. Now I’m on the couch with no plans to move. Tomorrow morning I’m having breakfast with my dad and Monday we will swim at my SIL’s.