Then yesterday the kids come home, and make a giant mess (as alway) w/ their new shit from IL's. [yet another vent] After dinner I told DH to manage them while they cleaned up. I told them (in DH's hearing) that EVERYTHING needed to be off the floor, and I wanted the LR to look like it did before they got home. They all went up to get ready for bed and I went in... Shit everywhere.
I got a plastic bin (clear, so they could SEE what they lost) and put it all in there and up on a shelf for "time out". I'm not sure when I'm going to let it out. I'm so pissed that DH does not emphasize the TIME AND EFFORT I spend on keeping the house picked up, and how DISRESPECTFUL it is that they do not clean up after themselves w/ lots of prodding from me and DH. When he "helps" this always happens. He lets them leave shit everywhere. Then he was all "why was Nora upset" when she was bawling that I took away all their new toys.
Rage.
I have this same issue with my kids and my husband. Even better is that he makes a mess himself (like dropping food on the impossible to clean floor and refusing to take his shoes off in the house) and doesn't bother to help clean it up. It is completely disrespectful of our time and efforts.
QOTD: I miss my garbage disposal. I don't mind composting the big stuff but I still hate cleaning the gunk out of the catcher in the sink. But with 4 people in the house a washing machine gets top priority. I do laundry every other day. And ditto that combo dryers suck.
We are so on the same page. People here think I'm crazy for missing a garbage disposal. It makes such a difference in meal cleanup!!!
Well, first of all, DS thinks he knows everything. I had to tell him earlier to watch his tone with me and he kept insisting he didn't have a tone. I said, "Are you annoyed with me right now?" He said, "Can I be honest?" Me: He said, "In a way, because I feel like every other time we've talked this week, you're telling me what I should be doing without even giving me a chance to do it." I said, "That proves my point. You're annoyed with me, I know you're annoyed with me, and the reason I know is because you have a tone." I'm the queen of tone! Don't tell me about tone!
Also, I am starting to think my boss is losing it. That's a longer story, but the short version is, it's not easy working for a maniac!
What's up with you?
Sorry, I went to bed. I had enough. My bitch was about the kids too, but mine are 4 and refuse to do anything. After a MONTH of school break, I was at my wits end. And my husband told them that we would have a "special" day before going back to school. Quit promising things you aren't around to follow through on!!!!!
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 4, 2016 15:14:18 GMT -5
Boring, but more active than a lot lately. A play date for the kids where they destroyed the family room and a long visit from an electrician to fix various issues. And a couple of loads of laundry in between. Not folded or put away, that never happens.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 4, 2016 13:32:21 GMT -5
LOVE our Dyson cordless vac. We had one before we moved and I thought I could do without one (we moved overseas and the outlets are different). I lasted about 7-8 months before I had to buy another one. I can do almost half the house on one charge and it recharges pretty quickly. It is so much easier than hauling a regular vacuum up and down the stairs.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 4, 2016 7:26:45 GMT -5
Another Dyson fan here. I like that you can empty the container without too much mess and you don't have to have bags. We have had several and all of them have served us well. I think you can buy refurbished ones off the Dyson site. Our first one was refurbished and was still going strong after almost 10 years. It is in storage for when we get back to the States.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 4, 2016 7:02:09 GMT -5
I got one as an unexpected (and unrequested) birthday present. I have the same issues with small wrists, but have adjusted to the size. I do have the smaller version and have found that the bigger wrist strap tightened to the smallest setting actually works better. It is more useful now than when I first got it (due to app and software updates). I think I would like it more if I drove more. I find it really awkward to walk down the street talking to my wrist, but could see doing that in a car. I don't like that it only will show the screen if you hold your wrist at a certain angle. That is frustrating when I'm holding little kids' hands and can't turn my wrist properly. The map function is nice while walking (haven't tried it in a car), but everything has to be set up on the phone first. I don't run, so I can't really comment about that part of it. It is a bit obsessive about telling you how much you are standing and exercising. I think its supposed to be a motivator, but it doesn't work on me. I wish there were more apps on it. Hopefully with time, that will happen.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 3, 2016 16:43:45 GMT -5
I cannot wait until school starts again. I don't think I (or my son) do well without a defined schedule. Well, that and the gray, rainy weather. I long for some sun!!! It really affects my mood.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 3, 2016 6:29:05 GMT -5
Another Sleep Number fan. I so miss our mattress. It was one of the few things we didn't bring here as it would require a converter/transformer. I regret that decision daily.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 2, 2016 16:51:56 GMT -5
Had it years ago and wasn't told this. Maybe take some isopropyl alcohol to the eyeliner and/or cut off a good chunk of the tip? I'd still throw away the mascara. Not worth risking any issues with the procedure for a tube of mascara.
Happy new year! H and I are staying in and playing Scrabble. This is not any different than what we'd be doing if we were in London because we never wanted to brave the crowds down by the river.
Ha. Me neither. My H wanted to take the kids out to see the fireworks.....uhm, no.
I have this one from a couple years ago. It works for us and there are different sizes too.
No way! This is perfect! There is one that holds 72 ornaments, too . Thank you SO much, ordering now. I am much happier with this one, too, because I don't really like red but I was going to get over it, especially since it was for Christmas storage. Now I don't need to do so lol.
Well, since this thread is putting my life together so nicely, anyone care to recommend their laptop?
spunkarella , the deal at Belk is better even with the BB&B 20% off coupon, right?
Glad to help. This website has a ton of practical and useful things. I need them right now. I need to buy lots of toy storage!
I have these passive-aggressive fantasies of taking all the stuff that DH leaves out and piling it all on his side of the bed one day. Most immature thing ever, but I like to dream about it.
I had a friend who did this to his wife. Needless to say, there were issues.
My MIL sent the kids' christmas presents......90% are ugly clothes. The kids were disappointed that it wasn't mostly toys and I was disappointed that it is all ugly. I think she believes I don't buy clothes or coats for my kids. I can't believe she wasted money on any of it.
MIL got underwear for DS, he was so pissed. "WHY WOULD YOU GET ME UNDERWEAR GRANDMA?!"
Ha. I love it when they say what we are thinking but are too polite to say!
Post by UnderProtest on Dec 30, 2015 12:20:57 GMT -5
My MIL sent the kids' christmas presents......90% are ugly clothes. The kids were disappointed that it wasn't mostly toys and I was disappointed that it is all ugly. I think she believes I don't buy clothes or coats for my kids. I can't believe she wasted money on any of it.
Sorry to have been the bearer of bad news. I'm sad the shop isn't open anymore too. I never do well with online shopping....especially clothes.
Agree - I far prefer browsing. I can't believe they are shuttering the store! It was such a cute little locale. My work friend who recently relo'd to london emailed me and said she was so happy we went a little nuts there last time I was in town - since now she has enough from them that she feels more confident ordering online - but for her, she'd only have to pay for London shipping - far more reasonable than back to the US!
Thanks for the update - I would have wandered over there expecting them to be open next time I visited
Maybe this just means I now have more $$ to spend in the scarf hall at Liberty?
I can't get their sizing figured out. The couple things I have were samples and don't have size labels.