Post by maudefindlay on Feb 23, 2023 8:38:23 GMT -5
American Girl's newest historical dolls are from the 90s.
Yesterday it got up to 73 degrees, tomorrow last high is 40s. I am liking that it is lighter earlier in the day, but spring approaching and all of the up and down temps and wet weather can suck it.
Schools are closed due to ice today, so DS is home. I was planning to WFH today anyway so that worked out well. I’m glad that now I don’t need to go out at all!
First article I saw on Instagram today was 9 people dead after reporting from a homicide scene that had occurred earlier in the day and the gunman came back and killed all these people hours later. If that’s not America in a nutshell, I’m not sure what is.
I can’t seem to make myself work the hours I normally do this week, so I’m feeling kind of behind. I also have meeting this morning with my team and I am not prepared for it. I kind of want to cancel it.
I got a bug up my ass to do something more than just working out on my spin bike in the basement. So, I signed up for a fencing class that starts in 2 weeks. I fenced in college, and was pretty good for club-level (team captain, placed 4th in state JOs, but I don’t think I was ever rated). But I quit 20 or so years ago, sold all my equipment, and that was it.
I signed up for the adult beginner class. I figure my body hasn’t moved like this in years, so starting from scratch would be good. However, my ego is telling me they will move me up quickly. And I need to temper than, because, I really need to start at basics. And I don’t want my ego to be pissed off when it doesn’t happen.
Not to mention, I have this issue with a joint in my pelvis, that probably would be conducive to lunging. I have an appointment with my PCP about it next week. So, you know, I’m actually consulting my doctor before beginning an exercise program. Is this the definition of middle age of what?! 🤣
Post by midwestmama on Feb 23, 2023 8:58:59 GMT -5
Schools are closed again today due to icy roads, so the kids are home again. They've been home for a week now (last Friday was a snow day, Monday and Tuesday were mid-winter break, and yesterday and today were snow/ice days), so hopefully they go back to school tomorrow.
DH showed me his pay range today, and I was shocked that his pay is at 93% of the midpoint of his pay range. He's been in the role almost 4 years, so he should be at least at the midpoint, if not higher. I'm mad for him and just in general, since compensation is my profession, and there is no reason why someone who gets "high" performance ratings years in a row is paid so low in their pay range. DH is going to talk with his upline about his pay when the merit increase conversation happens.
I feel like today should be Friday, I'm not sure why.
DD leaves tomorrow afternoon for a confirmation class retreat, and DH won't be back until late Sat night, so it's just DS and me Fri night and Sat. I'm looking forward to some one-on-one time with him. I've got a solid two hour block of time Sat morning while he's at art class to go to Trader Joe's for fun stuff and do a regular grocery order pick up too.
I got my hair done on Tuesday. I have naturally dirty blonde hair with highlights and I went brown. It’s also really long so I got a ton of layers and bangs. I low key love it. I really needed a big change. The only downside is that I have a middle part, so I’ve been sitting around the house the last two days with my bangs in a barette trying to re-train them.
I'm excited that my H is going to go out with workmates tonight because I'll get to make what I want to eat and have lots of cuddles with the pup along with a bourbon. (I'm making roast veg with quinoa and chickpeas cooked in chicken stock).
Post by gerberdaisy on Feb 23, 2023 9:27:01 GMT -5
Took the kids skiing by myself yesterday for the first time, and OMG I was whooped last night. The skiing part wasn't tiring, just the mental load of organizing, negotiating which trail will make us all happy, getting used to the three of us on the chair lift...Also doesn't help they have the whole week off and I'm just over it.
Glad we did it though, and next time will be that much easier!
Intersession camp cancelled again today - no big deal because it's my remote day anyway but they only held camp 2 of the 4 days so I'm hoping we'll get some sort of refund. I HAVE to go to campus tomorrow so I really need our care plan to not fall apart.
Campus closed at 1 yesterday and is not opening until 12 today and even though snow days are no longer a thing and people have to work remote I'm glad they made the call because the roads were really slippery.
I've been going to PT after exacerbating an old shoulder injury. Today is my last session. The shoulder feels fine now - not sure if it's the PT or the anti-inflammatories I've been on for a month. Either way, I'm glad PT is coming off the calendar. It hasn't been hard, but just adding one more thing to the regular schedule has been annoying.
We missed most of the severe weather yesterday, but just barely. For about an hour out county was under a Tornado Warning. That triggered a drill/lockdown in all of the schools. I'm glad they were proactive and had safety plans in place, even if the storms never materialized. My kids, however, didn't realize it wasn't just a drill and said sitting in the halls for an hour was boring. lol
Woke up to snow and ice this morning. It's February vacation week. Camp opened late so we had a lazy morning for the kids which was nice. I do not feel like working today (WFH today). I want to curl up on the couch with some hot chocolate and read a book or something. I wish adults got snow days.
American Girl's newest historical dolls are from the 90s.
Yesterday it got up to 73 degrees, tomorrow last high is 40s. I am liking that it is lighter earlier in the day, but spring approaching and all of the up and down temps and wet weather can suck it.
1999 even. That was like just 10 years ago right?! I can’t relate to that collection at all though I do love the Book It! set. Which is also an 80s thing.
It's been unseasonably warm for the entire winter. Saturday is the one day in the forecast that will be regular winter cold, and of course that is the day my dd is going to do a campout with her scout troop.
Which would be bad enough, but after a lot of tough talk for months about how she'd be fine on her own for a campout, now that there are firm plans she's decided that she is nervous and wants me to camp with her. It will be in the 20s overnight. I hate camping.
American Girl's newest historical dolls are from the 90s.
Yesterday it got up to 73 degrees, tomorrow last high is 40s. I am liking that it is lighter earlier in the day, but spring approaching and all of the up and down temps and wet weather can suck it.
DD12 is mad at me bc I told her no to this shirt. She said "EVERYONE WEARS IT MOM!!!"
And she wants to wear it to school
My 13 year old dresses like a vagabond nun about to head to the basketball court. I'm like "can you sometimes not wear stuff that, while clean, looks sloppy?" I guess I should be grateful I'm not fighting the opposite fight.
DD12 is mad at me bc I told her no to this shirt. She said "EVERYONE WEARS IT MOM!!!"
And she wants to wear it to school
My 13 year old dresses like a vagabond nun about to head to the basketball court. I'm like "can you sometimes not wear stuff that, while clean, looks sloppy?" I guess I should be grateful I'm not fighting the opposite fight.
My bulbs have been sprouting and it’s already 65° here today at 10 am but the low over the weekend is in the 20s. I hope they fare better than I expect. We really splurged on some fancy tulips and daffodils last fall and I’ve been eagerly awaiting seeing them.
The crazy weather gives me headaches too. Global warming is very inconsiderate.
It's my birthday, and I ended up with a birthday storm! Thankfully not bad enough to cancel plans, just enough to make it white and pretty (and icy) outside.
I had planned to take the morning off to get my nails done, but after dropping DD at daycare I just went on autopilot and drove to the office. Maybe I'll leave early and do them this afternoon before I have to pick her up.
I just want to write a litany of complaints about my child, but I'm trying really hard not to today. I'm just tired of her being a jerk to her little brother and then acting all surprised when he's mean back. She is so spiteful that she is making everything harder for everyone, especially herself, in order to be a jerk. Well, I guess I failed here.
DD12 is mad at me bc I told her no to this shirt. She said "EVERYONE WEARS IT MOM!!!"
And she wants to wear it to school
Going to be stuck in the quote box, but my 11 year old has recently discovered and fallen in love with cropped short sleeve shirts. Hers are not tight or low cut though (so finding the right ones is a huge pain) and she mostly wars them under sweat shirts on gym days because she hates when regular shirts hang down and can be seen, and hers also come to her pants unless she is raising her arms. Dh tried to tell her once that her shirts were too short and I shut that down right away. Her school does not have a dress code, and I am in the camp that he, and men in general, are not allowed to make rules for what women are 'allowed' to wear. But I get the urge to say no. But if you forbid it, what is she going to end up wearing underneath her clothes without you realizing it?