I am pining for a tea kettle. I don’t drink tea. But, you know, I might have friends over and invite them in for tea. FTR, I have less than 5 friends that live close enough to invite in for tea. And H doesn’t like people coming over. This makes no rational sense. But damn if I’m not craving middle age suburban friends and life.
This reminds me of the fit I had about 10 years ago, when family was coming for thanksgiving or Christmas and I had no fancy dishes. I went to every thrift store in the area and ended up with a set of pretty basic China for $35. But man do I love it.
There is a high probability I will own a tea kettle by the end of the weekend. And I’ll never use it. 🤣
I use ours for boiling water to make the kids instant oatmeal or when I want to soak baked on dishes. I don’t know the last time it was used for actual tea. It’s bright orange and beautifully ugly. My H adores it because my mom bought it for us with him in mind. It’s his favorite color. 😂
This is the first weekend all month our family hasn't been homebound due to Covid, and I'm just crossing everything that we can stay healthy through our trip to San Francisco later in the week. In addition to having a fun sightseeing vacation, I'm going to see one of my oldest friends for the first time in over 5 years and possibly also one of my favorite former students who's doing an internship out there right now.
Weekend plans include finalizing itineraries for said vacation, doing some yardwork, and reading the stack of books I brought home from the library yesterday. It's spring break! The librarian wants to read!
Post by arehopsveggies on Mar 18, 2023 10:57:26 GMT -5
I’m grumpy. End of spring break. We have all had a cold for most of it. Bummer to have plans cancelled and I haven’t caught up on any chores. It’s cold and rainy so we might just watch way too much tv. I should lock myself in my room and work on my online class homework. And we’ve been too sick to grocery shop all week so I have to go do that- except my cough is now the deep awful sounding type of cough that strangers will glare at me for but it will last for weeks.
My kid has terrible fine motor skills and is trying to watch origami videos on YouTube and sobbing because he can’t keep up. What he really wants is for me to swoop in and do it for him.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Mar 18, 2023 10:58:22 GMT -5
Every weekend morning when she wakes up, my darling 14 year old asks "what are we doing today?" And every weekend morning I get annoyed bc I am not your cruise director! Make plans if you want them, I have a house to clean and kids other than you to tend to. Damn. Your eyes aren't even open yet, and you're complaining about "needing to get out of THIS HOUSE"?!
I’m sorry everyone seems to be sick! Speedy recoveries all around!
I keep hoping it will be nice weather but it’s still cold and damp enough to make me question leaving the house.
We’ve been enjoying going to these niche shows (various arts/crafts, we went to the orchid show, daffodils and quilts are coming up, we missed the cat agility show) and I thought there was one about bottles this weekend but apparently it was last weekend.
So there goes that exciting plan lol They are fun though, I love enthusiasts of any kind and they are always happy that people attend these events. It’s like seeing a whole other very specific world you never knew existed that’s been running under yours this whole time.
I'm reading the news this morning... Is Trump really going to be arrested? Don't fuck with my emotions, universe.
I think so. But probably in a “he privately surrenders himself and then is quickly out on bail” kind of way so no exciting handcuffed perp walk or anything.
I'm reading the news this morning... Is Trump really going to be arrested? Don't fuck with my emotions, universe.
I think so. But probably in a “he privately surrenders himself and then is quickly out on bail” kind of way so no exciting handcuffed perp walk or anything.
He's calling for protests, I feel like he wants a crowd to see him in cuffs and since he will be enjoying it, it won't be as fun.
I'm reading the news this morning... Is Trump really going to be arrested? Don't fuck with my emotions, universe.
I think so. But probably in a “he privately surrenders himself and then is quickly out on bail” kind of way so no exciting handcuffed perp walk or anything.
Every weekend morning when she wakes up, my darling 14 year old asks "what are we doing today?" And every weekend morning I get annoyed bc I am not your cruise director! Make plans if you want them, I have a house to clean and kids other than you to tend to. Damn. Your eyes aren't even open yet, and you're complaining about "needing to get out of THIS HOUSE"?!
Do we have the same 14 year old? Maybe I just want to relax and read a book or watch TV before I spend tomorrow running errands and cleaning. I’ve started responding with “What do you want to do?” to which she never has a response.
We’re at the beach and I’m repainting our bedroom from construction. I went through a whole gallon of paint on just the first coat and only one wall was affected. Also the color is “slightly” different despite being the same color. At least I can better see where I have and have not painted.
I got suckered in to those TikTok ads for the rompers, except I bought a dup on Amazon so it would be easy to return if I hated it. Um, I freaking love it! I’m a size 18 and it does not make me feel frumpy at all and it’s super comfy. I’m going to need to order several more colors.
Post by blondemoment123 on Mar 18, 2023 12:06:29 GMT -5
After a shitty week, H was going to watch DS so I could get my brows done and just have some alone time. Instead DS woke up at 2am with an upset stomach and he only wants mommy. So guess who's home with a sick kid?
What did I do to the universe? Who can I atone to?
DH encountered two pit bulls in the park on his run. They circled, barked, and jumped (while he stood still) but luckily didn't break skin or pant.
This is why DH hates dogs. He's been bitten twice. I'm having a revenge fantasy I won't describe here and I'm an animal lover. Damn loose dangerous dogs!
I got two cabbages last weekend at the parade, and a few carrots and potatoes. We made smothered cabbage with chicken sausage and then cabbage lasagna. I have eaten more cabbage this week than I have in the past 2yrs. It, um, keeps you very regular!
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I’m annoyed. I was supposed to go to Amsterdam next week for work. The trip meant I was going to have to cancel a personal weekend trip but I had gotten to a place where I was ok with that and even excited about Amsterdam. I put off booking a flight until yesterday around 4:30 because the itinerary kept changing. Woke up this morning to a note saying they are pushing the meeting to the first week of May. When I have a trip booked with my sister to go see one of our brothers.
I’m not moving the trip with my sister. The work trip is either going to have to happen the week following or I’m just not going to be there. Hopefully I can get most if not all of my part of the work done prior to the meeting so I don’t have to worry about it one way or the other.
I got suckered in to those TikTok ads for the rompers, except I bought a dup on Amazon so it would be easy to return if I hated it. Um, I freaking love it! I’m a size 18 and it does not make me feel frumpy at all and it’s super comfy. I’m going to need to order several more colors.
Can you link? I’m a 16/18.
Absolutely! I love that it is t-shirt material so it’s stretchy and flowy.
After a shitty week, H was going to watch DS so I could get my brows done and just have some alone time. Instead DS woke up at 2am with an upset stomach and he only wants mommy. So guess who's home with a sick kid?
What did I do to the universe? Who can I atone to?
I’m sorry you are having a rough time. Can your husband still watch him so you can leave? I know you are having troubles at drop off. I think I’d still take this opportunity to leave. I don’t want to sound hard but your son needs to learn he can be cared for by dad too.
I took a ~2.5 mile walk yesterday because the weather was gorgeous, and even though I've been doing tai chi, yoga, riding my spin bike, etc, that hour outside has totally wrecked me. My legs are so sore today. I need to get out and keep doing it or I'm going to be so screwed when we got to Europe next month.
I'm going to do a Peloton stack in a little bit that is going to involve a lot of stretching and foam rolling, in addition to the regular bike riding and Saturday strength.
Woke up this morning to find out that C’s first soccer game this afternoon was cancelled because it rained overnight and the field was wet. Then it was bright and sunny all morning so it probably would have been fine by this afternoon…but it’s not like they could un-cancel it.
So instead of soccer, we ended up cleaning out C’s toy room. We got rid of SO much stuff (or will, once people get it from my porch). When we do clean outs like this, we usually let him keep the money. I think he’s going to walk away with like $100, and the highest priced item was like $5 (most were $1-2).
Watching March Madness now and hoping for some more upsets!
After a shitty week, H was going to watch DS so I could get my brows done and just have some alone time. Instead DS woke up at 2am with an upset stomach and he only wants mommy. So guess who's home with a sick kid?
What did I do to the universe? Who can I atone to?
I’m sorry you are having a rough time. Can your husband still watch him so you can leave? I know you are having troubles at drop off. I think I’d still take this opportunity to leave. I don’t want to sound hard but your son needs to learn he can be cared for by dad too.
I should have, but I felt guilty leaving when he was sick.
Post by mcppalmbeach on Mar 18, 2023 16:00:32 GMT -5
Pray for me. We’ve been on a tarmac for an hour with a plane that cannot fuel. I just want to go home. Kids are tired and starting to get hungry and it’s a four hour flight to get home to Florida 😢 we had a horrible flight here with turbulence and a cancelled flight. I need a break.
Pray for me. We’ve been on a tarmac for an hour with a plane that cannot fuel. I just want to go home. Kids are tired and starting to get hungry and it’s a four hour flight to get home to Florida 😢 we had a horrible flight here with turbulence and a cancelled flight. I need a break.
oh no! I really hope you are able to take off very soon! Best wishes for a smooth and safe flight!
Post by litskispeciality on Mar 18, 2023 16:47:53 GMT -5
Is it possible to have a sinus infection without having a completely stuffed up nose? I've had raging headaches for a few days, but I can still breath and taste. Dr. Google is leading me toward sinus. I may hit Urgent Care in another day or two if this doesn't let up with OTC meds.
*DH and I keep testing neg for COVID
I hope everyone on the sick bus feels better asap.