Post by UnderProtest on May 13, 2015 10:11:23 GMT -5
This update actually makes it worse to me. It isn't that she can't find a sitter, it is that she wants to interrupt the focus of the wedding shower so that people who can't be otherwise bothered to see her kid can see her kid.
Post by UnderProtest on May 12, 2015 10:16:58 GMT -5
Me: Planning vacations, big picture financial stuff, grilling
Him: Cleaning (anything), picking up after himself (or the kids) and not losing his stuff, detailed financial stuff (don't bother asking him to pay a bill or how much money we have in our checking account)
Post by UnderProtest on May 11, 2015 15:22:51 GMT -5
Glad to hear it is going pretty well. Just a word of caution, while my throat pain went away after about a week, I had awful inner ear pain for the next week. Keep those pain meds handy!
Good- Mr. P's birthday is today and it has been really nice so far. We spent wonderful times with friends and family this weekend. I made him breakfast, we've been laughing and I ordered him cake and got him this awesome card...Doctor Who and River Song inspired and he cried. He is awesome. Tonight, I am taking him to Ruth Chris' for a steak.
Bad- I am really worried about my mom and stepdad. They have some health issues that have us all really worried.
Hugs to everyone here about your bad stuff and I am so sorry @forcuatro, Susie and UnderProtest. Thinking of you all.
Thanks. As I suspected, his story might rival your FIL's story, but he has three kids and an ex-wife all mucking it up further (not trying to "win" this).
Post by UnderProtest on May 11, 2015 10:46:53 GMT -5
Good- It is sunny and warm here. And for the first time in FOREVER, it hasn't rained (yet).
Bad- My kid has pinkeye and an upper respiratory infection so is out of school for a couple days. I hope he doesn't pass any of it on to the rest of us.
Really bad- My FIL was diagnosed with Parkinson's in July of last year and was already admitted to a care center because of falling and limited movement. The idea is for him to do physical therapy and actually take his medications properly and get out of there. I don't see him being able to do this long term. Oh, and there is some really shady stuff going on with his finances and such.
I don't understand this. You know that the charity received your check and you know that money is no longer yours. Why does it matter when they cash the check? Is this a pitfall of only using online banking and never balancing your checkbook?
The money is there (in my checking out) and I know it's no longer mine but I want it gone. It's more of just an annoyance because checks are valid for six months and I really don't want to have that much just sitting there. I like to move money as much as possible so it is either 1) paying a bill/debt or 2) in savings and again, I know it's no longer my money but it bugs me just sitting there (fwp?)
I wouldn't call in this instance. You know they have the check and the charity may have a process or schedule for depositing checks. Your personal annoyance doesn't trump their process. You know it isn't your money so it doesn't matter if it isn't sitting in savings.
Post by UnderProtest on May 11, 2015 8:49:01 GMT -5
I don't understand this. You know that the charity received your check and you know that money is no longer yours. Why does it matter when they cash the check? Is this a pitfall of only using online banking and never balancing your checkbook?
Aawwwww, so cute. What made you decide to get a dog?
I've wanted one for a long time, but never could make the logistics work before. Now I know I've got a break from work travel and people to help with walks during tax season and committed dog sitters for when I travel so no more logistical issues. Plus I could use a hiking buddy. Many friends and coworkers told be I'd do should get a dog for a long time and now I finally felt ready.
That's awesome! I do miss our dog, they are great companions. I was wondering about the logistics with tax season.
Post by UnderProtest on May 5, 2015 16:01:24 GMT -5
I birthed two children? Oh wait, you mean a career where I actually got paid money instead of screams? I actually was an accounting major and fell into tax work. I hated it but then there ended up being an independence conflict with my job and my husband's job. I ended up having to leave that job and was able to use internal recruiting to find a new job within the same company (they wouldn't have otherwise helped me as they could never fill the tax jobs). It was just fate that I ended up in a role that suited me much better with people who actually acted like human beings. And then I left all that to stay home with kids. What is wrong with me??!!
Post by UnderProtest on May 1, 2015 10:52:07 GMT -5
FWIW when we were looking at washers years ago, the sales guy said that is an issue with top load non-agitator washers.....they just can't get stuff as clean as ones with agitators or front loaders. I would see if you can use your deposit on a different set.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 29, 2015 10:54:17 GMT -5
Ha. We are taking the kids on the Disney Mediterranean cruise this August. I'll let you know how it is. London will be crazy that time of year with tourists, but then again, it is always crazy. Edinburgh is a 4.5 hour train ride away from London and is a lovely city. It is quite doable with kids. We took our 3 year old twins there in February. Summer will be much nicer weather. I wasn't impressed with Dublin, but I liked the other parts of Ireland.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 26, 2015 4:52:10 GMT -5
I had one before I moved and honestly, I wasn't impressed. Part of it was the dealership, but part of it was the car. I will say that I don't like big cars and the only reason we bought it was because we were having twins and wanted the cargo space. It was heavy and didn't have the pick up that I wanted/was used to having. I did have a loaner station wagon and it was much better. It didn't feel like it was as nicely built as other cars we had in the past. I had an issue with one of the windows sliding down a bit and the dealer couldn't figure it out. Stupid little things seemed to come loose or started to wiggle. The blind spot indicator system went all wonky (basically worked backwards, only indicating when something was not there) and the dealer people were idiots about it. I had to go there three times (with two infants, switching their carseats in and out without help) and only then did they figure out that the camera had fallen back in the holder and shadows were causing it to go off. One of the dealer guys said his wife turned her system off because it kept doing that. Nothing major happened, it was just all the little stuff. No problems with the heated seats, but we lived in the south. We sold the car right at 3 years, but it was because we moved overseas.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 24, 2015 9:26:55 GMT -5
Not that anyone really cares, but I bought the Radley today (and the matching wallet)! It was sold out online on both the Radley site and the store site. There was ONE in store yesterday and it was still there today so now it is MINE. Of course, I may still get the Longchamp, but I think I need to go see the color in person. Their website showed navy, black, and grey as all the same color so I don't trust it.
I just found out that you can personalize the Longchamp! I've told you before that I'm a horrible online shopper because I can't ever make a decision???
Oh, and an acceptable answer is both. I'm still waiting for the thank you gift from my husband. His boss sent one, but nothing from him.
Oh hell, for that BBQ I'd go big and ask for a designer bag! These you can just buy for yourself any day of the week.
Eeeehhh, I'd rather have another trip to the Maldives.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 23, 2015 10:15:57 GMT -5
My kids started back at school today!!!!! The whole month off between terms SUCKS! So happy to have them back at school. And I had a yummy breakfast (and shopping) with a friend while they were at school.
BUT YOU CAN GET IT WITH STRIPES AND PERSONALIZED!!!!! SOOOO MANY CHOICES!!!!
But that's not what you posted! Girl, go take a nap and try again
It seems like you want to be convinced to get the Longchamp, in which case could you compromise and get a navy and white striped one? I am S-M-R-T.
I just found out that you can personalize the Longchamp! I've told you before that I'm a horrible online shopper because I can't ever make a decision???
Oh, and an acceptable answer is both. I'm still waiting for the thank you gift from my husband. His boss sent one, but nothing from him.
Have you been to the Musee D'Orsay? It is my favorite! That and Pierre Marcolini chocolates.
Nope. I don't think I want to spend the few hours I have in an art museum though. Don't get me wrong, normally I'd definitely check it out but with only maybe six hours to play with I think I'd rather find something else to do than look at paintings.
Blah.....but maybe that is where we should go for our girls' weekend then!
OMG, can you tell I've had a long day? The green Longchamp is soooo pretty too. It feels like a spring bag and since it is finally spring-ish here, it is appropriate.
But you already have a Longchamp! Get something new!
BUT YOU CAN GET IT WITH STRIPES AND PERSONALIZED!!!!! SOOOO MANY CHOICES!!!!
But the Radley is soooo pretty. I love navy and white!
That's what I said, get the Radley! The navy & white better is definitely better than the red & white in the OP, and you know I love red.
OMG, can you tell I've had a long day? The green Longchamp is soooo pretty too. It feels like a spring bag and since it is finally spring-ish here, it is appropriate.