Monday

[mommyatty]

I still have whatever the hell this illness is, even after spending the past three days in bed or asleep on the couch. I went to urgent care on Saturday. They gave me antibiotics and told me to use Flonase. Not a lot of help, jerks!

[rere]

4 day week because Dh and I took Friday off. Dd was home and we had a chill weekend.

She was so looking forward to getting her hair done, but it turned out a disappointment. She wanted some gradual highlights. Apparently they had her roots dark brown and the rest of her hair bleach blonde. Then put a brown stain. So she basically had dull brown hair that looked damaged. She had really healthy hair and only gets it done every 6 months. She was there 4 hrs AND she charged full price. So now we have someone else who can hopefully fix this. For probably much$$$$. And drive back from school for a hair appointment. I so want to text the hairdresser, who I know, and be like WTH?? Did you actually think that was a good job? I think she's taking advantage. Dd wants me to stay out of it, but if I run into her, I will let her know. She works with my hairdresser and I will let her know ALLLLL about it.

[sdlaura]

I hope you’re better soon mommyatty and ugh, that sucks rere.

We flew from San Diego to Charleston SC yesterday to meet my sister at a resort for spring break. We really like the resort but the weather is not great. Our condo/suite is incredible. I had booked a 3-bedroom (because family of six) but they upgraded us to a 4-bedroom penthouse suite with its own elevator. And the view is incredible. The kids will go in the heated pool shortly while the adults shiver nearby 🤣

Then we fly to Maryland Thursday to see all the extended family for Easter. Flights keep getting easier and easier, which is great. Of course it’s all relative - it’s still not easy but way easier than when my two younger boys were 1 and 4 or 2 and 5 - they are now almost 4 and almost 7. Makes me optimistic for the international flights we have booked in December and January.

I have to do an annoying work call today but otherwise I’m really trying to just check emails but not do meetings.

[mommyatty]

rere- that makes me crazy. They have to know when something looks bad. And they should offer to FIX IT. But this is also why I’m so against the whole “Karen” thing. The purpose of that whole characterization is to discourage women from sticking up for themselves when they’re taken advantage of.

[librarychica]

We had a lovely weekend. The girls were at my parents and asked to stay and extra day. H and I spent some time with friends and alone together. It was lovely.

Everyone was full of “not enough sleep and structure” breakdowns last night though. DD2 insisted she was not tired until she was drooling and snoring. DD1 cried because I suggested she find a class to take over the summer (which isn’t for another 9 weeks!) and she just didn’t want to do anything or meet new people and why couldn’t we go to Hawaii like “everyone.” A) I seriously doubt everyone is going to Hawaii. B) No. and C) wtf? Why the meltdown?

Anyway all was well this morning and off to school they went.

Work is work. I am unenthused this morning. Much coffee.

[twinmomma]

Our weekend was busy but generally good. The girls did great in their play and The Prom was amazing yesterday! We're all hooked on the soundtrack now. On the way home from watching The Prom DD1 got car sick and complained of a sore throat. Checked her when we got home - fever. So today we're going to get tested for all the things. She just had strep and the flu a month ago!

[waverly]

librarychica, I was told by DD that ALL the families go to the Bahamas. OK, that is not happening. Most people go to Florida, but whatever.

I worked all weekend. DD had a dance and a birthday party Friday night. The kids and DH had a great Saturday. Sunday was DH's 8K race, which went fine. I'm taking tomorrow off for working the weekend.

[mae0111]

We had a quiet-ish weekend. I took DDs to get haircuts on Friday. They've been struggling with disrespect toward each other and toward me, so I kind of went on strike over the weekend. No rides anywhere. No friends in the house. I didn't go to DD2's soccer game. I told them both that if they continue to act this way, especially towards me, this shall be their lives going forward. DD2 seemed to get it and tried to be helpful and respectful on Sunday. DD1... has not caught on yet so we'll keep trying.

I had a meeting at the office today, but also had an appointment with our marriage counselor. So I ran in and attended the meeting, than ran out to get to the appointment, which I confirmed over text... and the counselor didn't show up.

On my way home, my whole body started hurting, my throat got scratchy, and I feel like someone is sitting on my chest. Now I'm home on the couch in my warmest clothes, under a blanket, in front of the fire with chills and aches. COVID? Flu? who knows!! But whatever it is, it happened so quickly. So much running around this afternoon, and no way DH can jump in. Poor guy is having a gout flare-up, never happened before, so he has to go to the dr to try to get some meds.

Apparently we are old and falling apart!

[k3am]

mae0111, I am also in the old and falling apart camp. I don't know what I did to my back, but it's not pleasant. I spent the weekend on a heating pad, bath, pressure gun, deep blue rub, doing yoga/light stretching, and on the shatki mat of death drying to improve things with sub par results. Pretty sure the knot was caused by my pillow position and nothing impressive.

DS got his second assist of the season (which is great, since the team doesn't score much!) and his first goal. Bad news, he scored the goal against the wrong team. But will still gladly announce that he scored. I guess that's all that matters when you're casually playing soccer.

Remember my skating costume dilemma? I thought I had until June to get it figured out. April. I have until APRIL. Most things that you order now won't come until late April, early May. And DD's sizing is... very weird, apparently? I'm using her sync measurements that were professionally taken. If I order based on girth (crotch to shoulders), she needs a 12-14. Bust, hips, or waist? 6x or 7/8. I ordered her a 12-14 from a reputable brand that will arrive Thursday and can be returned but still needs to be stoned. I have feelers out to a couple of dress makers/dress shops, but they all ghosted me after great initial contact. Fingers crossed.

[supertrooper1]

We had a great weekend. Saturday, we slept in and went out to a late breakfast/early lunch. We lounged around for a few hours before meeting my parents for my birthday dinner. After dinner, Beau and I decided to check out a pinball bar. It was a lot of fun and we would have stayed longer if the place hadn't been so warm. We weren't ready to call it a night so we ended up at the mini-golf place for a drink that I had taken DS to a week prior.

Sunday ended up being sunny so we went riding with Beau's brother. Even though the weather was great, it had rained a lot over the past week and everything was very muddy and lots of puddles. It was a fun ride, but my feet were soaked even with "waterproof" riding boots. Beau's brother had never been to our favorite Chinese dumpling spot, we ended up there after and soaked up the sun sitting outside. After we got home, I was pretty sore and tired from riding and crawled into bed early. I'm still sore today.

Our kitten is being neutered today. Beau dropped him off this morning and I'll pick him up this afternoon. I feel bad because he's probably scared and will be in pain after the meds wear off and will have no idea why. Tomorrow is Beau's son's birthday so we'll probably go out to dinner to celebrate. Other than that, this week should be pretty quiet with just the gym after work.

[mommyatty]

mae0111- that’s kind of how my never ending flu started. I did an interview Tuesday and then was like “I think I need to go lie down for like… all afternoon.” DH was over it in about 3 days. Mine has decided to take up a permanent residency.

[186momx]

Can I go crawl in a hole and ugly cry?

I've been cussed and ranted at over the phone now twice. I was shaking so bad after the last one. He told me his wife's divorce lawyer needed the taxes. We printed 2 returns one for each spouse and mentioned getting a paper check for the refunds so the lawyers can handle. Guess wife called husband screaming at him and he calls me and now they aren't getting divorced. I'm over this client as they have been pestering us for weeks about their stupid taxes. Also today is the unofficial get your crap in today to get it done by the due date.

Also, I entered so many stock sales with wash sales over the weekend that my ten key hand is swollen and aches. I'm hoping the acupuncturist can help relieve the ouch this afternoon.

DD is making Mary Berry's lemon drizzle cake today. I can't wait to try it tonight.

[mommyatty]

186momx, tell him to come pick up his shit and handle it himself. Screw that guy. I’m sure his business isn’t going to make or break you.

[186momx]

mommyatty, he apologized when he came in this afternoon. But yeah, once a client gets divorced, we won't do either spouse's return due to conflict of interest.

[dglvrk2]

mae0111 Good for you for giving the girls a natural consequence of not taking them anywhere and not having friends over.
I've done this a couple of times with my kids when they've been butts. The quietness/ staying home was really what they needed. Unfortunately, sometimes when they are being just total turds, I don't take away friend dates because I need them out of my hair!

[mommyatty]

mae0111, another kudos for putting up a boundary with your girls. We have a rule in our family that we treat each other with at least the same level of respect we would give a stranger in the street. I know that sounds weird, but if you think about it, you wouldn’t randomly yell at a stranger in the street or be rude for no reason. So… why would you think you can treat your loved ones that way?

[macmars45]

It's conference week so half days all week for the kids. Thankfully for me because my voice is slipping away due to the cold DS shared with me. I'm crossing everything I can keep my voice, however I'm doing the 'horrible sounding cough that hurts my throat every time I cough' cough so I'm not optimistic. I'm also so tired of drinking water and tea. Le sigh

[mustardseed2007]

186momx, I have been thinking about you because we have 3 parents who died last year and getting all their taxes done is not my job but somehow is my job.
We had to hunt and find my parents' tax person because my mom didn't know who she was since of course my dad handled that. Luckily one of his friends uses the same tax person so I tracked her down, found what I HOPE is all the things that need to go into his return, and told my mom: here is your tax person, here are the tax things, please call and make an appointment. As of yesterday she hadn't done it. Woman! April 15 is around the corner and your tax person needs your stuff. You cannot hand it to her last minute!

Same thing with my husband. Both his parents died and so I did more easily find and speak to his parents' tax person. Got what I am more confident is all their stuff together. My husband, who is the actual executor of their estates, is finally dropping off the necessary info today.

Jesus take the wheel with these people.

[186momx]

mustardseed2007, I much rather deal with grieving spouses who have no clue or adult kids trying to help out mom/dad with taxes. Those clients are normally so appreciative and willing to help. I still remember the one guy whose wife always did the taxes and after she passed, he would come in every day of the week starting in January with his pile of mail asking if we needed anything. He did get better afer a couple years.

We are no longer accepting new clients for this tax year. And telling our existing clients that are dropping off today and forward that we will try but more than likely they will be on extension. We have about 70 returns in waiting to be done and I expect another 60ish returns to be dropped off before April 15 and it is just the two of us.

[twinmomma]

DD1 has strep throat again. She just had it a month ago. This morning I woke up with a headache and sore throat, went to the doctor, and she shared her germs with me. Ugh.

[mae0111]

twinmomma - ugh - we used to have issues with abx not knocking out the strep. If you can, throw out toothbrushes, use new ones until the abx are gone, then throw those out too. Change/wash pillowcases as often as possible. I even go so far as to toss toothpaste and use a travel size until abx are done. I don’t know if that helps or not.

[mae0111]

I was feeling better last night and I was hopeful that it was just a 24 hour bug. It is decidedly… not.

DH is going to the beach house tomorrow to meet with a contractor. DD2 has soccer practice tomorrow night. I don’t have anyone I can ask to take her. I found someone yesterday but they can’t do it tomorrow. I don’t know if I can muster up the energy to drop her off AND pick her up. So… probably no soccer tomorrow.

[twinmomma]

mae0111, We were so good about all of that! But it dawned on me yesterday - we never threw out DD1's reed on her clarinet and didn't disinfect that at all. I completely forgot about it as something she puts in her mouth because she's almost 12 and it's not like a toddler that puts everything in their mouth. I'm blaming the instrument as the re-infection point.

[mae0111]

twinmomma omg I NEVER would have thought about a clarinet reed! Ugh - I hope you’re both feeling better soon!!

[k3am]

twinmomma, we figured out that my high school boyfriend was my reinfection point even though he never showed symptoms and it went on for MONTHS. Finally got him a course of antibiotics and we were back to making out and me not getting strep for a 7th time. It is crazy how things can work.

[sandandsea]

I’m in Seattle for a conference for work and had food poisoning all night. I was dying for 12 hours and thankfully it seems to have passed though I’m only having ginger ale at the moment. So I showed up today at 1 instead of 8:30 and totally ruined my nice family free hotel night. Hopefully the do over tonight goes better.

[k3am]

We just got notice that a student at school passed away suddenly last night. It sounds like the child wasn't in either of my kid's classes, but that's all the info I have to go off. I'm not prepared to pick the kids up and find out whatever (likely limited and potentially incorrect) details they have. I hope they're prepared for mom wanting to squeeze them and never let them go.

[erbear]

I’m flying home from Denver. It was so nice to see my family but the altitude…we went up to the mountains last night and I feel like crap. I’m looking forward to being all the way to sea level tonight.

[waverly]

Mar 26, 2024 17:10:30 GMT -5 k3am said:

We just got notice that a student at school passed away suddenly last night. It sounds like the child wasn't in either of my kid's classes, but that's all the info I have to go off. I'm not prepared to pick the kids up and find out whatever (likely limited and potentially incorrect) details they have. I hope they're prepared for mom wanting to squeeze them and never let them go.

This happened about 3 weeks ago for us. Absolutely devastating. DS wasn’t close to him but they played on a team together and were in the same grade.

[erbear]

Mar 26, 2024 17:10:30 GMT -5 k3am said:

We just got notice that a student at school passed away suddenly last night. It sounds like the child wasn't in either of my kid's classes, but that's all the info I have to go off. I'm not prepared to pick the kids up and find out whatever (likely limited and potentially incorrect) details they have. I hope they're prepared for mom wanting to squeeze them and never let them go.

That’s awful. I’m sorry