TGIF

[rere]

Getting an early start since I have been up since 3am. After a while I just gave up and started my day. I'm sitting at work at 7am. I've worked out, stopped by the store, and had breakfast.

Not sure what the weekend holds. Dhs sister and BIL, who live 8 hrs away showed up at the in-laws for a visit. We had no idea they were coming. I told Dh to head off any plans and try to make things at our house. His parent's house reeks of smoke and last time we were there FIL wanted everyone to watch some screen saver on the TV because a turkey walked out at some point? I really don't know.

I have a bridal shower tomorrow. One of my best friends daughter is getting married. We are supposed to drop by a friend's house Saturday night for chili and games and to see a friend who is in for a visit. But who knows with the in-laws situation, since we made these plans with no idea they would be here.

[campermom]

I am on my own this weekend. Boyfriend is traveling. Kids are at dads.

Little DS is really struggling right now. I posted about it in ML under DMDD/ Kids mental health thread. A few of you are over there too and TY for your posts.

I’m so tired.

[sdlaura]

I saw your post campermom and I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. I hope you can have a laid back weekend and recuperate on your own.

I felt like crap yesterday from my current COVID (luckily my virtual client presentation was quick), but then I slept well and woke up feeling a lot better today. Now I just feel like I have a cold/cough. DH has felt decent even though he's positive too - he had COVID relatively recently (last August) so maybe he's more immune. I don't know. This is only my second time, and the first time was two years ago. I had to cancel a bunch of appointments/commitments for yesterday and today and rescheduled them for next week, so next week will be a bit crazy.

Since this is the second week of my kids' spring break, sports are still lighter than normal. DD has a flag football game tonight and then softball both days this weekend, but otherwise the only thing we have going on is two birthday parties tomorrow afternoon - one for each of the younger boys' friends. Everything this weekend is outside, so I think we'll still do everything assuming we are feeling well, and just keep our distance a bit from others.

[librarychica]

TGIF, indeed. It’s been another busy week. Out CEO made a major announcement Monday (I thought April 1 was an interesting choice) and it was a good thing but did rather shake up everyone’s schedules. I’m traveling most of next week and it’s an intense sort of business trip so I have been working late to clear my to-do list as much as possible in advance while doing the same at home. DD2 has a school music performance tonight and two afternoon birthday parties at the same place two days in a row — seriously I think the first party invites all year and they’re the same weekend, lol. DD1 and have a paddling charity event Saturday 8AM until whenever we finish … except for the birthday party on Sunday I am going to pack my suit case and otherwise chill on the couch with whoever will join me there.

[polecat8]

I'm so glad it is Friday.
Last weekend was full of Easter activities and I am ready to relax. Tomorrow morning I will go to taekwondo for a few hours while DD goes to her gaming club at the library. Nothing else is planned although the boys need to get their science fair projects done.
On Monday we are heading to my alma mater to watch the solar eclipse in NW PA. I am excited to show the kids where I went to college and to see the eclipse. There are already warnings about traffic. I don't care how long it takes to get home, as long as we get there on time. Worst case scenario is that we hang out at my nephew's house for a few hours after the eclipse since he lives up there.

[mommyatty]

My husband’s asshole alcoholic brother is in our town, staying with my MIL. He brought his teenaged step-grandson to see the eclipse Monday since we are in the path of totality. Separately, his daughter, our niece that we adore, is also visiting. So I’m sure there will be a lot of family time, in between taking the kids to sports this weekend. I’m going to seriously consider taking a migraine to get out of said family time and stay home with DS, who likewise will not give a flying flip to be with these people.

[186momx]

Weekend is jam packed full. Starting tonight we are on setup duty for the meet DD's gym is hosting. This is a full weekend event on its own and having the added lead role means very long days for myself and DD. DH is only on setup and tear down as he can't deal with how boring meets are. Luckily my siblings are helping me out this weekend and being me for all the daytime shifts so I can do taxes at my office 10 minutes away. This leaves me with the very early morning stuff and the late-night stuff.

It is almost 2 and all I've had is coffee and a piece of pie. I told dad he had to break to grab us some form of lunch as we normal go out on Friday's because I wasn't going to make it. Hopefully Wendy's will make the headache and dizziness go away.

The next 11 days are crazy, and I know I'm running purely on adrenaline and the thought process of I have to get all this done.
Also, if you haven't started your taxes it's time to deal with them. If you take them to an accountant please be nice to them and be 100% okay with an extension because we are humans not robots. I've had 2 clients drop off today and throw temper tantrums because I said they would be on extension this year.

[sdlaura]

186momx good luck with the next week and a half! I just got my K-1 from my firm today - we file an extension every year.

[186momx]

sdlaura, I've been filing an extension the last few years. Just can't carve time out to do my own and they aren't the easiest taxes to do in the first place.

I'm annoyed at DD's gym right now. Last year when we ran this meet families that worked all day got feed by the hospitality room after all the coaches/judges were done, which is how I expected it to happen this year. We just got notified that due to lack of donations we won't be able to feed working families from hospitality so please pack yourself food or be able to pay full price at concessions. I sent my mom and SOS asking if she could make goulash which is easy to microwave up and my mom is turning it into this huge deal with my siblings so now I have both of my sibs calling me freaking out because of mom. Not that I need anything else added to my stress level. I should have just ordered them pizza and left my mom out but she keeps asking what she can do to help. UGH

[sandandsea]

TGIF is right! It’s been a week. I’m exhausted. Dh and DS1 are out of state at a race so it’s just me and ds2 this weekend. His soccer game tomorrow just got cancelled for a “unqualified” reason but we’d rather let them reschedule than force them to forfeit. And it means we get to sleep in tomorrow which sounds heavenly.

I have some work this weekend, laundry, and other random stuff but plan to relax for most of it if possible.

[librarychica]

I am so proud of DD2. She played the theme from Jurassic Park for her school talent show. She’s only been playing piano since January but she could already read some music from learning ukulele so she picked it up quickly. She did so well and I am so proud.

She also wore a Dino costume. It was the cutest thing. She bolted off the stage afterward but said that she very much liked to perform.

Also her sister organized some other middle schoolers with signs cheering her and the other younger kids on. It was a great night.

[dglvrk2]

186momx, good luck to your DD this weekend! And hopefully you and she can both come up for some air next week.

rere, your post made me laugh because your FIL and my mom's siblings have the same taste in entertainment!

campermom, hugs! I'm so sorry your DS and you are going through so much. I hope you can find some peaceful moments this weekend.

It's my kids' sprint break. We've been in Mexico since Sunday. In general, it's been great! Time at the beach, time with friends and time with MIL and FIL. It's a big trip: five days at a friend's home near Puerto Vallarta and five days in the Durango mountains for the eclipse. While I've definitely got my vacation on, I feel like I've mitigated a lot between DD1 being emotional and FIL being....FIL. He can really perseverate about miniscule details. I definitely say TGIF for me as we all made it through a seven hour car ride to the mountains today!!!

[mae0111]

TGIF!! It was a weird week for sure. I’ve found out about a lot of sad and tragic things about people in my past - it was strange that it happened all at once and I’m having feelings about all of it.

But lots of good things this week too! DD1 had her first school softball game and she did well! She had the chance to play 1st base - which I have felt is a really good spot for her since she doesn’t want to focus on catching - and she did really well! She went 1-2 at the plate with one RBI. And she was all smiles at the end of the game, which I loved.

poof

The weekend will be quieter than I thought. One of DD2’s soccer games was cancelled due to poor field conditions. DH and I are having a date night tonight. It’s been ages since we got out on our own. We’ve been trying to schedule a weekend away and our old nanny has been unavailable, so at least we can get out for a couple of hours for an uninterrupted conversation!

Edited - just got nervous and removed

[rere]

mae0111 1st base was always my position. Probably because I was tall and had a long wingspan. It's a great spot and you get a lot of action. Good for her!

[k3am]

Spring break vacation is starting off with a bang. DH went from feeling fine to feeling like ass in the amount of time it took me to hit up the local Walmart for forgotten necessities.

Amusingly enough, it was DD’s first time in a Walmart, so I guess we accomplished something new this trip at least?