Post by blondemoment123 on Jan 4, 2024 10:14:18 GMT -5
Back to work today. Boo. I actually really enjoyed staying home with DS. A few years ago I would have pulled my hair out. 6 is definitely my favorite age so far.
Back to work today. Boo. I actually really enjoyed staying home with DS. A few years ago I would have pulled my hair out. 6 is definitely my favorite age so far.
We felt this way too. Our girls are 5 and 7. Usually we pack the break full of activities because we all lose our minds staying home together for that long. We didn’t this year and it was so fun being home with them.
Back to work today. Boo. I actually really enjoyed staying home with DS. A few years ago I would have pulled my hair out. 6 is definitely my favorite age so far.
We felt this way too. Our girls are 5 and 7. Usually we pack the break full of activities because we all lose our minds staying home together for that long. We didn’t this year and it was so fun being home with them.
Same experience (mine are 4.5 & 7). We had a great break but they were also excited to go back to school yesterday. I'm less excited to be back at work, but it was time for the holiday overindulgences to stop so in that way I'm glad to back on a bit of a routine.
Back to work today. Boo. I actually really enjoyed staying home with DS. A few years ago I would have pulled my hair out. 6 is definitely my favorite age so far.
I said this the other day to H. DS (7) was home with me Tuesday while I went back to WFH and he wasn't back to school yet. I was actually glad to have a little buddy here while I transitioned back to work, and felt less lonely lol. A few years ago I would have said no effing way.
I'm happy to be getting back into our normal schedule. DD2 has cried "I don't want to go to school!!!" and been a PITA the last few mornings. Today was a little better. This kid needs routine! We had a little too much together time since she was sick for NYs and we were stuck home for 4 days.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Jan 4, 2024 10:33:22 GMT -5
I love hearing this. My 4 and 2.5 yr old drive me mental many days with their fighting. When they play nicely, it’s soooo good and peaceful. But when they fight 😮💨. It’s been a nice break because the grandparents are here and man do I wish we lived closer to grandparents.
It was also nice because I got Covid and so did DS3 😭. We’re on the mend now though!
I am SO annoyed by DD's HS right now. She's missed seven days this year, six due to illness, one because it was a half day right before a break, she had no work to do and teachers weren't introducing new material and we wanted to catch an earlier train for a weekend trip. We just got an email from the dean about them implementing attendance interventions with her- extra seminars, online courses, etc. I know they're just trying to make sure kids are getting the services they need, but maybe look at the bigger picture? She's on the honor roll, so it's clearly not impacting her academic success. Do they want us sending her sick? Because I guarantee they'd be calling us to come pick her up.
I've drafted a reply email, but sent it to DH first to make sure it isn't too bitchy.
Post by starburst604 on Jan 4, 2024 10:43:58 GMT -5
This morning I stripped the bed in our guest room to have the cleaners put on new sheets and imagine my surprise to find a pair of FIL's tighty whities (he stayed with us over Christmas) under the top sheet ? I made H come and get them lol. WFH today and by 10am the school nurse called to say DD isn't feeling well and her ears look inflamed, so I picked her up and will take her to my work in a little while to have her ears looked at. Sigh.
Also, I will be gone during Valentine's day, so I need to figure out what my kid wants to give out so that's all done before I go.
And then if this work trip goes through (waiting on funding), I will miss Easter, which is end of March this year. So I'm also trying to pre-buy some stuff to make it easier on DH (who would be fine on his own).
Back to work today. Boo. I actually really enjoyed staying home with DS. A few years ago I would have pulled my hair out. 6 is definitely my favorite age so far.
We felt this way too. Our girls are 5 and 7. Usually we pack the break full of activities because we all lose our minds staying home together for that long. We didn’t this year and it was so fun being home with them.
This is giving me hope for a couple of years from now! I can't wait for relaxing breaks. I'm WFH and contemplating finally taking down the rest of the Christmas decorations, hoping to get some motivation for that (and actual work...)
On the drive into work/school this AM DD said that she wished she could see Noah Kahan in concert again (we saw him at Boston Calling last May). So I checked his tour schedule and he'll be playing in Quebec when we are visiting there!!! It seemed like it was meant to be so I couldn't resist. Life is short, might as well enjoy it.
I'm in awe of people who have good memories. I went to a dental appointment this morning and my hygienist, who I've seen one time and 6 months ago, remembered everything about me (my dental history but also where I work, that my sister is also an RDH, where I grew up, etc.). The computer system was down while I was there so I know she pulled this all from memory!
I spent a few days with my parents and it was nice. My dad has been really sick and it was hard to see him like that but we had a nice time catching up. Retelling old stories, laughing. It was very much needed.
I also just found out I have $1200 in a company HSA I didn't know about so that's great.
This is very timely since my daughter just took an ambulance ride after passing out at the mall (she's fine).
I'm in awe of people who have good memories. I went to a dental appointment this morning and my hygienist, who I've seen one time and 6 months ago, remembered everything about me (my dental history but also where I work, that my sister is also an RDH, where I grew up, etc.). The computer system was down while I was there so I know she pulled this all from memory!
This always shocks me too! I have trouble remembering some of that kind of stuff about people I genuinely care about, let alone people I have only a minor professional relationship with.
My H and I both have a cold that never ends, apparently. He came down with it on Christmas eve and I did a full 7 days later. I guess today is only day 6 for me, but my congestion is the worst today and while I've never felt terrible, I'm definitely feeling worn out. I think he feels better but is still coughing a lot (and whining a lot, lol). We have plans on Saturday - rescheduled from NYE - and at this rate I'm not sure we're even going to be able to keep them. I don't want to go over to someone's house and be coughing constantly!
Post by mcppalmbeach on Jan 4, 2024 11:28:03 GMT -5
Kids are back in school. I had to do a really fast Aldi run and now I am doing glorious nothing while the house falls apart around me. My toxic trait is watching haul videos on tik toks. If anyone wants to feed my addiction and tell me who they follow please do lol!
Post by followyourarrow on Jan 4, 2024 11:37:55 GMT -5
FI wants to go to Medieval Times for his birthday. I love him and I will take him, but sigh, I'm not excited. I just spent $200 on what I'm sure will be crappy food and a very cringy time for me. He humors me though and does things I want, so there's give and take. I made him promise to feed me real food either before or after.
January is always full of ennui. No holidays! No birthdays! Dreary weather. Nothing tastes good or is in season but oranges. What is the point?? Even the dogs seem sad.
FI wants to go to Medieval Times for his birthday. I love him and I will take him, but sigh, I'm not excited. I just spent $200 on what I'm sure will be crappy food and a very cringy time for me. He humors me though and does things I want, so there's give and take. I made him promise to feed me real food either before or after.
We did this for a friends milestone bday (it was her sister's idea and a surprise) and it was memorable! Make sure you tell them it is his birthday so they sufficiently embarrass him!
I am SO annoyed by DD's HS right now. She's missed seven days this year, six due to illness, one because it was a half day right before a break, she had no work to do and teachers weren't introducing new material and we wanted to catch an earlier train for a weekend trip. We just got an email from the dean about them implementing attendance interventions with her- extra seminars, online courses, etc. I know they're just trying to make sure kids are getting the services they need, but maybe look at the bigger picture? She's on the honor roll, so it's clearly not impacting her academic success. Do they want us sending her sick? Because I guarantee they'd be calling us to come pick her up.
I've drafted a reply email, but sent it to DH first to make sure it isn't too bitchy.
Maybe it’s a blanket policy that kicks in at 7 days? If it is, it’s odd they haven’t revised it for the Covid world we are living in and I’d push back on that.
I am SO annoyed by DD's HS right now. She's missed seven days this year, six due to illness, one because it was a half day right before a break, she had no work to do and teachers weren't introducing new material and we wanted to catch an earlier train for a weekend trip. We just got an email from the dean about them implementing attendance interventions with her- extra seminars, online courses, etc. I know they're just trying to make sure kids are getting the services they need, but maybe look at the bigger picture? She's on the honor roll, so it's clearly not impacting her academic success. Do they want us sending her sick? Because I guarantee they'd be calling us to come pick her up.
I've drafted a reply email, but sent it to DH first to make sure it isn't too bitchy.
Maybe it’s a blanket policy that kicks in at 7 days? If it is, it’s odd they haven’t revised it for the Covid world we are living in and I’d push back on that.
I think this IS the post-COVID policy, the email mentions "getting back in the habit of daily attendance matters more than ever." We got a previous mailer that was clearly an automated system output that probably isn't looking at excused vs unexcused absences, but this email was from an actual person. Depending on their response, I'm going to ask DD's counselor to step in since she's actually met with DD several times for course planning and general academic counseling, and told us to reach out to her as our first contact at school for any issues.
Post by mrsukyankee on Jan 4, 2024 12:04:17 GMT -5
What a good day of therapy today (did a bunch of assessments and had supervision). I did it while also dealing with a new cleaner who doesn't really speak English (thank goodness for google translate as I don't know Turkish at all). And my dog was home today as his daycare is closed this week. Compared to others, it's nothing, but I'm happy with myself.
On top of this, I also got an email from a client from 2 years ago letting me know that things have gone really well for him and therapy was the best thing to happen. It's notes like that which keep me going when doing therapy is tough (so if you have a therapist who is helping/has helped, a word of kindness will be magical for them).
Maybe it’s a blanket policy that kicks in at 7 days? If it is, it’s odd they haven’t revised it for the Covid world we are living in and I’d push back on that.
I think this IS the post-COVID policy, the email mentions "getting back in the habit of daily attendance matters more than ever." We got a previous mailer that was clearly an automated system output that probably isn't looking at excused vs unexcused absences, but this email was from an actual person. Depending on their response, I'm going to ask DD's counselor to step in since she's actually met with DD several times for course planning and general academic counseling, and told us to reach out to her as our first contact at school for any issues.
Aren’t you in Texas? Or am I making that up? They give hautomatic letters that go out starting at 5 absences. Also funding is based on attendance and they DO want your kid there sick or not. In elementary they were quick to send home but not now in junior high. Last year DD went to the nurse feeling weak and with a headache. Her temperature was “only” 99.5 so they wouldn’t send her home. By the time school ended she could barely walk, her friends carried her things to my car, and she had a 103 temperature and tested positive for the flu. I was so mad. The post Covid policies are even more strict to make up for learning loss it seems.
Post by litskispeciality on Jan 4, 2024 12:16:16 GMT -5
A positive post after my long, sad rant. I got a weighted blanket for Christmas, and holy smokes that thing is magic. DH is working on Saturday so I'm looking forward to curling up under said blanket after seeing my dad and/or brother depending on how things are.
FI wants to go to Medieval Times for his birthday. I love him and I will take him, but sigh, I'm not excited. I just spent $200 on what I'm sure will be crappy food and a very cringy time for me. He humors me though and does things I want, so there's give and take. I made him promise to feed me real food either before or after.
We did this for a friends milestone bday (it was her sister's idea and a surprise) and it was memorable! Make sure you tell them it is his birthday so they sufficiently embarrass him!
followyourarrow,I love Medieval Times! The food is honestly not that crappy and they have a bar with yummy drinks. My biggest complaint is that it is a Pepsi establishment and not Coke. LOL.
I think this IS the post-COVID policy, the email mentions "getting back in the habit of daily attendance matters more than ever." We got a previous mailer that was clearly an automated system output that probably isn't looking at excused vs unexcused absences, but this email was from an actual person. Depending on their response, I'm going to ask DD's counselor to step in since she's actually met with DD several times for course planning and general academic counseling, and told us to reach out to her as our first contact at school for any issues.
Aren’t you in Texas? Or am I making that up? They give hautomatic letters that go out starting at 5 absences. Also funding is based on attendance and they DO want your kid there sick or not. In elementary they were quick to send home but not now in junior high. Last year DD went to the nurse feeling weak and with a headache. Her temperature was “only” 99.5 so they wouldn’t send her home. By the time school ended she could barely walk, her friends carried her things to my car, and she had a 103 temperature and tested positive for the flu. I was so mad. The post Covid policies are even more strict to make up for learning loss it seems.
Anyways I would just not really worry about it.
No, I'm in northern VA; we did ignore an automated mailer though and this email was from an actual person, not a system. I don't disagree that truancy is a problem, but I'm not here for making DD do extra classes or "student success seminars" because she kept her germs to herself.
FI wants to go to Medieval Times for his birthday. I love him and I will take him, but sigh, I'm not excited. I just spent $200 on what I'm sure will be crappy food and a very cringy time for me. He humors me though and does things I want, so there's give and take. I made him promise to feed me real food either before or after.
My H and I went a few years ago and had a great time! It is definitely cheesy but if you lean into the silliness I am sure you'll have a fun night. The food isn't the best I've had but it's not horrible either. I wouldn't eat in advance!