I got my heart rate monitor and put it on Thursday evening and it’s so annoying. It’s like a stick on one and it keeps pulling at my chest, especially when I lay down.
I just wore one for 2 weeks in October so I totally relate. My skin was so irritated and I was very happy to remove it. They got really good data from mine and I just had a cardiac ablation to hopefully cure my issue. I hope you also have a great outcome and get answers. Hang in there!
Post by mrsukyankee on Feb 25, 2023 11:05:03 GMT -5
My positive for Saturday is that I just started some cucumber, pumpkin, kale, spinach and lettuce inside. I put some carrots outside. And my tomatoes, which I planted 1 and 2 weeks ago are looking good. My bell pepper seeds haven't spouted (one of the 1 Hungarian hot chilli seeds did) so I think I'll have to grab more pepper seeds next weekend to try again (or just decide to buy some pre-sprouted at the garden centre later). I definitely need to buy some winter squash seeds of some sort to start next weekend.
DS got a gift card for Build A Bear for Christmas so we're going there today. He'll either love it or be traumatized. 😂
Last weekend my friend came up for brunch and brought her 9 year old, who wanted to go into the mall afterward, and we went to Build a Bear. *I* am traumatized 😂😂
Post by sunnysally on Feb 25, 2023 11:09:56 GMT -5
mrsukyankee, I'm sorry he acted like that. I would be upset, too.
I'm finishing our taxes today and we owe so much despite paying quarterly estimated payments. I believe we live in a society and should all do our part, but it pisses me off that my tax bill is more than the salary of my first professional job while billionaires continue to get tax breaks.
I think we need to get a new car. We live 5 minutes from my mom and since my dad died now take one car to go places. I have a small convertible and DH has a subcommittee SUV that is always a mess. I think we need a midsize SUV with a lot of legroom in the back because DS is already 5'6 and he's 12. We will keep the other two cars. Any suggestions?
Both of my sisters and my parents have Hyundai SUVs... I think my sisters both have the Santa Fe and my parents have the Tucson? My parents have whichever one is bigger. Anyway, I've ridden in the back of theirs several times with my H and found it comfortable. I'm 5'9 and he's an inch or two taller than me. I haven't been in the back of the Santa Fe but one of my sisters has (younger) kids and thought it was big enough for their family.
I finished reading Project Hail Mary last night and damn it was such a fun story that I couldn't wait to finish it but didn't want to finish it at the same time. My next book isn't nearly as engaging.
I loved this book so much. But ya it put me in a real rut afterwards because nothing else was living up to it.
My mom is officially moved into her studio at an assisted living center. Omg. I can’t believe how much work it took, but also how everything fell into place. She is a level 1 hoarder in that she kept everything but it was in boxes and bins stored in closets and any piece of furniture that had storage. Blank greeting cards, newspaper clippings, memorial service programs, photos, check stubs, bank statements, etc. It was a process. But now…my house is trashed with misc important things I need to go through and follow up with. Ugh. Not looking forward to it. I can’t wait to be back to some normalcy.
Let me start by saying I love my babysitter. She's super reliable, and a little older with two older teens so can handle all the bedtime drama my kids throw with a babysitter, and my kids love her. She also cleans at the end of the night like hand washes the dishes, cleans up toys, etc. But she never puts food away. It's so weird lol. Last night I had chicken and Mac and cheese and it was still in the middle of the counter when we got home like four hours later so I threw it out. Its not something I really want to bring up since I do love everything else about her, but it's befuddling lol.
H is OOT until late this afternoon. DS(6) is already standing at the front window watching for 'the red car'. He loves his daddy. and is missing their normal weekend morning routine. <3 Thankfully my twin sister is coming over in an hour or so and bringing a library hold for me (new movie for DS).
Tomorrow I have another Earth Day Planning Committee meeting. Next year I will only volunteer day of. None of this help with planning and co-chairing advertising & volunteers for the entire event. OMG what was I thinking? *sigh*
This morning I said I needed to clean my bathroom, but it was on the list after installing somthing in my home gym, baking bread, repotting plants (which includes mixing up soil), and doing some laundry.
It’s 1pm and I’ve done everything else. Whomp whomp. Bathroom cleaning time
I made DD set up her Girl Scout cookie booth in our driveway and sit outside since 10 am. She's done this the last 2 weekends but it’s much colder today. She had to go back inside 3 times to dress herself appropriately.
She's sold more than 4 cases in 3 hours so far! There has been lots of complaining from her this whole time, but tonight I'm going to shower her with praise for sticking with it and not giving up. This exercise is forcing my shy kid to make conversation with strangers and handle money, two things she has dreaded doing in the past. I'm really proud of her!
I really need to get going on laundry, but it's actually snowing for maybe the second time? this winter and it's really nice to sit here with my cute little lunch cheese plate and watch it.
Bought myself some gorgeous white and deep purple calla lilies too. Feeling very "I never want to leave my house."
H and I slept in and worked out this morning and then picked up DS from his sleepover with his cousin at his grandparents. He's all sleepy eyed so I'm hoping he will take a nap on the couch later lol. He had fun. We had a great time last night, met up with some friends at our favorite cocktail bar and had dinner/drinks and chatted for a few hours. I could've stayed out much later but my H was tired so we called it a night around 11. That's the trouble with us on Fridays sometimes, I have WFH for YEARS (and I get more sleep than he does) and by Friday I am absolutely itching to get out and socialize, but he works long hours in a school so he's tired from the week!
We're having friends & their kids over tonight for tacos and everyone's bringing something. Should be fun and low key.
Post by wanderingback on Feb 25, 2023 14:16:36 GMT -5
I worked out this morning and did my PT exercises. Now I’m laying in bed under the covers with a glass of wine and about to watch a movie on Netflix. I think I’m going to make a cocktail too
DS is away at an all day program and it is so quiet in my house right now. I’m going to do some projects and then we’re going out with other couples before we pick him up tonight. This is a little treat I didn’t realize I needed today! It’s also the calm before the storm as we have a lot going on tomorrow and DH is going on a day trip.
Post by sofamonkey on Feb 25, 2023 14:28:56 GMT -5
I bought a bunch of tulip bulbs. I haven’t planted them. I think they’ll just go in planters at this point anyway. I think I may shop for some pretty ones for our new porch, and then plant them tomorrow. That is my happy thought for today. I should also look up when to actually plant them lol.
A friend is overwhelmed by her kid. Her ex is “not available this weekend or next” to watch her. Wtf. Anyway, I said I’d love to have her over for a sleepover. That should be fun, she’s a great kid. We’re also having one other kid stay over, because why have a little chaos when you can invite an entire riot. Haha. DH is golfing today, but tomorrow he’s building an animal zoo for/with them.
I also have to finish a paper today. I’ll feel accomplished when it is done. LOL! But overall, I think this weekend is going to be very nice!
Post by midwestmama on Feb 25, 2023 14:41:56 GMT -5
I spent a few hours yesterday afternoon with some of my dad's family - we had a gathering of those who could come, to support my aunt who's husband passed away last week. We had such a good time and laughed so much you would never have known the real reason why we gathered.
circa1978, we got a Hyundai Palisade last Fall and really like it. The Toyota Highlander also comes to mind as one to consider.
The power went out about 10pm last night and thankfully came back on 1/2 hour ago which is great because for a while we were not even on the outage map, and then they were saying they wouldn’t get to us until 11pm tonight. I had a hard time waking up this morning knowing that I couldn’t make coffee because I couldn’t grind beans. I ended up going to our local coffee shop and spending $30 on 2 large coffees and 4 pastries which I would normally balk at, but I was happy this morning to pay any price for coffee and good food.
I went into our emergency box this morning to see what kind of lighting we had in there and it turns out we have 3 lanterns and a hand crank radio with a charger and a flashlight. We also have candles, waterproof matches, and a 6 pack of disposable cell phone chargers. Thanks past me for doing a good prep job.
Meeting friends for an impromptu dinner at a local byob place. Their other plans fell through. I am happy not to cook.
My mom had a bunch of jewelry she wanted repaired in some way or sold for scrap. We took it all in a few weeks ago and picked up her stuff this morning. The stuff she sold covered a new great-grandson charm, engraving and all the repairs with a $3 balance owed her. She treated herself to an "important" sapphire and diamond ring that was on sale. Gotta use that $3 credit, I guess. Then on the way out, she saw a pretty vintage brooch she had to have as well.
I think we need to get a new car. We live 5 minutes from my mom and since my dad died now take one car to go places. I have a small convertible and DH has a subcommittee SUV that is always a mess. I think we need a midsize SUV with a lot of legroom in the back because DS is already 5'6 and he's 12. We will keep the other two cars. Any suggestions?
Both of my sisters and my parents have Hyundai SUVs... I think my sisters both have the Santa Fe and my parents have the Tucson? My parents have whichever one is bigger. Anyway, I've ridden in the back of theirs several times with my H and found it comfortable. I'm 5'9 and he's an inch or two taller than me. I haven't been in the back of the Santa Fe but one of my sisters has (younger) kids and thought it was big enough for their family.
It looks like the Tuscan compares closely to the Mazda I was thinking about. All SUVs look exactly alike to me 🤷♂️
I think we need to get a new car. We live 5 minutes from my mom and since my dad died now take one car to go places. I have a small convertible and DH has a subcommittee SUV that is always a mess. I think we need a midsize SUV with a lot of legroom in the back because DS is already 5'6 and he's 12. We will keep the other two cars. Any suggestions?
I love my VW Tiguan because it’s got a fold down 3rd row so when we have family in town or and driving extra kids we have a lot of room, but I can also keep the 3rd row down most of the time for extra trunk space.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Feb 25, 2023 15:17:01 GMT -5
I'm watching a Phillies spring training game and it's giving me so much joy. I have no idea who any of these guys are but who cares bc spring and then SUMMER are coming!
At 1:40 am our house alarm went off for no damn reason. We checked all of the doors, which were fine. The dog was prancing around the house, excited (but not particularly disturbed) and the kids slept through the whole thing.
I finished reading Project Hail Mary last night and damn it was such a fun story that I couldn't wait to finish it but didn't want to finish it at the same time. My next book isn't nearly as engaging.
We had the same thing happen with our backyard ring alarm last month. It went off in the middle of the night for no reason at all and scared the living hell out of me. I was sound asleep and so disoriented when I woke up to the noise. And then I was afraid to go downstairs and check it out lol. Luckily my husband was not afraid and it was nothing. The kids slept through the entire thing too!
Post by underwaterrhymes on Feb 25, 2023 16:17:56 GMT -5
We waited too long to order GS cookies because the only ones I desperately want are the new raspberry ones and evidently everyone else has the same sentiment because they’re sold out.
We waited too long to order GS cookies because the only ones I desperately want are the new raspberry ones and evidently everyone else has the same sentiment because they’re sold out.
These are unfortunately being sold online only. In our area they sold out online in like 2 days. They restocked and sold out again in a day. There is supposed to be one more restock. I placed an order during the second restock only to have it cancelled like 5 days later. It’s a huge mess.
It’s also dumb that they promoted them so much because we’ve had a lot of people ask for them. We were able to get just 1 package for us to try for ourselves from a cookie mom in another troop who ordered like the minute it opened the first time.