Back to Monday!

[mae0111]

How was the weekend?  What's up this week?

[rere]

Beautiful weekend weather wise. We had a barbecue Saturday and Sunday just puttered around doing odds and end chores and meal prepped.

Dd got to do all the big tail gate and football game festivities.

I've got training out of town this week. It's an hour away, so I'm driving it which makes for a couple of long days. Plus we have our big picnic fundraiser next weekend, so I have some prep a couple of nights for that.

[mae0111]

It was a tough weekend. Behaviors have been very erratic at our house and it's been very frustrating.

Friday evening we didn't do much. Lots of fighting about everything got DD2 grounded and she had to miss a really awesome birthday party. We did let her participate in her soccer games, but really nothing else. Such a bummer. But her attitude has improved greatly, so hopefully we won't have to do that again.

Saturday DH took DD2 to soccer and I took DD1 to a friend's house. DH and I went out to dinner later.

Sunday DD2 had a club soccer game. DH took her and I stayed home. DD1's meltdowns started at around 1:30pm, and lasted until around 9. It started with homework (why she should be able to do it in the family room while we're watching football, then screaming because I asked her if she had completed all of her assignments - claiming I was calling her stupid, claiming I didn't think she could manage her own stuff... turns out that she hadn't completed her assignments at all because she misread the instructions and missed that she needed to write a quick 2-page response to an article, and not just READ the article...); then moved on to clothes and how she has NOTHING to WEAR even though literally not one more thing can fit in her closet. So she raided my closet and tried to wear what is essentially a beach cover up to school today (Monday's are dress up days and it's going to be a little warm today). I tried to tell her it wasn't appropriate for dress code, she melted down, I said she could wear it (and hopefully realize that she looked silly and not do it again) and DH decided this was his hill to die on and refused to let her wear it.

Total Mess. And after everything, she ended up wearing the very first dress she tried on, that I told her looked very nice and it was a good choice before the meltdowns even started.

This week is standard fall busy. School sports start for both kids, which means 2 different pick-up times, and also need to work in club soccer drop off and pick up. My carpool buddy is out for the season because soccer conflicts with her DD's basketball practices, and she prefers basketball. It will all be fine - will just take some getting used to.

Work is getting busier because we're preparing for an offsite that I won't attend. But I kind of have to manage a lot of the pieces - swag, presentations, some logistics. So that will be the focus for the next few weeks...

[twinmomma]

We had a good weekend. Saturday was one of those magical relaxing days where the kids just occupied themselves and we barely had to parent. I got to sit on the couch and read my book a ton, which was a nice treat. As a reward, we went to the amusement park for a couple hours to enjoy the nice weather in the evening. (We have season passes so it makes it easy to pop over for a bit)

Sunday was a busier day. We all went to DS's soccer game in the morning. Then we headed to the city to see the symphony for a John Williams movie/Harry Potter concert. It was awesome! The kids really enjoyed it. It was a very casual, family friendly symphony show and a great way to introduce them to that kind of performance, especially since they recognized a lot of the music. After we grabbed dinner with SIL and BIL before heading home.

This will be a busy week. We have regular clubs and sports, plus a couple big events tacked on. Tomorrow a local tv show is filming at the restaurant, so we have to go prep for that. Then Thursday is a big event in honor of my late FIL. We'll definitely be ready for the weekend by the time it rolls around!

[mae0111]

Ugh - a monday for sure...

I've been planning an offsite for DH's company with his admin - it's in 3 weeks. We nailed down activities and dinner reservations like 6 weeks ago.

One of the restaurants called and cancelled our reservation today. Apparently someone rented out the whole restaurant and bumped our reservation. It sucks because this company owns like 5 similar restaurants in the area, and they made no effort to find us a spot at another location. So we're scrambling a bit because it's a group of 10... hopefully we'll find something...

[186momx]

Weekend was rough and it is all falls onto DH's shoulder. He woke me up 6amish both days and tried to be all romantic. I haven't been sleeping weel in general and he thought I should get up and he was being funny on his wake-up style. By Sunday I was so annoyed and pissed at him that DD and I took the dog and escaped to the coast. We spent 90 minutes on the beach walking and actually found a spot to sit and just chill. All 3 of us girls love the beach and consider it out happy place. DH of course was pissed we didn't take him with. The last time we went we did and he ruined the day by being a sourpuss the whole day.

Saturday while he went to work on his own time to switch trucks as his boss said he only needed an hour to do the shift and he didn't agree so he gave up most of his Saturday. DD and I adulted and did a bunch of errands running and Costco. Then we processed and canned 26 quarts and 14 pints of whole/diced tomatoes.

Good news is DD didn't ask to not go to school this morning. Supplies and Chromebooks arrived Friday and she gets a new working locker today. I also bribed her with another trip to the coast Saturday.

[sdlaura]

I worked for several hours yesterday but somehow still woke up today with a big list of stuff I forgot to do in my head. I’m flying to Monterey midday for work for a dinner tonight and meeting tomorrow. Monday-Wednesday this week are crazy for us and then our calendar is wide open Thursday and Friday as of now - so just need to make it to Wednesday night logistics-wise.

Weekend was good but hot here - we had highs of 90ish at the coast and inland it hit some records. We’re not used to heat like that here. Not sure how those of you in super hot summer climates deal! It’s supposed to cool off a ton in a couple days.

[supertrooper1]

The weekend was pretty good. We lounged around on Saturday and ended up trying a new burger place before getting groceries. Sunday was Beau's oldest son's birthday party and we were gone most of the day for that. By the time we left, I was getting a pretty nasty migraine so we picked up dinner on the way home and I took it easy the rest of the evening.

It will be a fairly normal week for me with work and the gym. I'll probably end up going to the gym by myself today since Beau and his son are off and went riding and will be too tired to go with me. Wednesday I have my once a month in office day that I dread.

[librarychica]

I have had the most cursed attempt to leave town. H claims he is going to work on my car while I’m gone so I take an Uber. Uber is rear ended. I dash into airport and I have missed baggage collection so I dump $45 unopened hair product I bought yesterday into the garbage and sprint to security. TSA Pre’s new cameras don’t recognize me as me, caused a slow down, but I make it to my gate only to find my flight delayed by weather.

We’ll see if I make my connection. I don’t think there are a ton of connecting flights where I am going. Fingers crossed!

[186momx]

I emailed DD's pediatrician this morning and already got a response back. She has never heard of the allergist diagnosis and is sending us a referral to a dietician. I responded back asking if they could find us one that specializes in teenage athletes. All my google searching has led me to are dieticians that specialize in diabetic, eating disorder, or weight loss which isn't anything DD has going on.

[waverly]

We had a bad weekend. Both kids got injured playing soccer and neither have been injured before.

DD got kicked in the head (goalie), and coaches are filing a complaint.

DS twisted his ankle. He can walk but it is swollen.

I had an interview today. It went great but I don’t think I want the job. I think ultimately it will be boring. But I’m really glad to hear more about the organization because they are super cool andd so close by. Bummer the role isn’t more interesting.

[sdlaura]

OMG librarychica that's nuts. Hope you make it OK.

186momx a friend of mine in Ohio has a daughter who is an athlete (cross country and soccer) who has exercise-induced food allergies. Let me know if you want me to ask her anything or put you in touch. She's very integrated into medical communities because her younger daughter has epilepsy and special needs.

waverly, I'm so sorry your kids got injured. Hopefully a more interesting role will come up with the organization you're talking to.

[mommyatty]

waverly, oh wow. There’s no excuse for a goalie getting kicked in the head. How is your DD?

Weekend was fine. Work is crazy. This is Week 2 of 4 weeks in a row of travel. And I’m so frustrated at work that I’m starting to just bluntly speak my mind. Because we are really fucked up right now.

[dglvrk2]

mae0111,I hope the off site planning is smooth aside from the restaurant cancellations and that your girls find some calm this week. Hugs!

waverly, I've had a few "good" interviews during which I decided it was not the job for me. It's always good to walk away knowing you've had the interview practice and that you can make an informed decision about your next steps.

Our weekend was pretty good. The girls had volleyball and soccer on Saturday. DD2 hung out with friends a bit after her game. DD1 went to a movie with a friend and I met the friend's mom for a glass of wine while the girls were at the theater. Sunday H, a friend of mine and I did a biggish mountain bike ride.

H is gone all week, so solo parenting is my game. I think it will go fine. I feel I'm asking a lot of friends to help with getting the d's to school/jazz band practices in the mornings when he's gone as I have to be at work usually before or right when they need to be at their respective places. That being said, the house stays cleaner and the evenings are quieter once we're home.

[186momx]

sdlaura, I'll let you know after we meet with the dietician. Her pediatrician sent a referral to the only local dietician that deals with kids and her specialty is infant feeding and picky eaters. I have a feeling this is going to be a bust.

One of the gym moms told me her BIL (marathon runner) got the same diagnosis about a dozen years ago and just went 100% wheat and dairy free. It was easier for him to deal with it with 100% cut than trying to time things. She says now the only time she notices that he has issues is at the holidays.