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Post by Sunny41 on Dec 14, 2017 8:07:13 GMT -6
Morning ladies! At work, after a few major project I can’t seem to find my mojo at the office, very frustrating. Question. if things are slow here and I’m bored I sometimes read some threads on parenting. One was about a hostess people charging per head for Christmas dinner. Most people agreed it was ludicrous. We’ve been doing this for years in my family. Is this that odd? I normally host (last year was the exception) Christmas dinner for between 16-22 people. I plan, rent tables, prep, cook and clean everything for everyone, so people just have to show up. I normally tally the total (subtract about €100) and than divide, this normally adds up to about €15.- pp. Is this that weird? ETA to add, I only do this at Christmas, the rest of the year when people come over for dinner it’s on me. I didn't read the thread in parenting so I can't comment on that. Honestly, if I knew I just had to bring $$ instead of a dish I would be happy. And if there are rental costs and a pre-arrangement I wouldn't think it odd. Like if the family had a conversation and said "hey, lets all have 1 big family dinner at x place. How about we chip in some $ for X for the party and they take care of all the details and we won't worry about who brings what app or dessert? everyone cool with that?" But if it was X saying "i'm throwing xmas party if you want to come bring $15" that is a little weird. ( i hope that distinction makes sense)
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 14, 2017 8:12:10 GMT -6
Sunny41 it’s like the first situation you pictured. The full extended family comes together no matter what. But I’m the only one who actually likes cooking and hosting and it’s nice that the kids can sleep in their own beds. I’m bringing desert to my inlaws, where everyone brings a dish.
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Post by Sunny41 on Dec 14, 2017 8:14:44 GMT -6
Oh and just a reminder, the Olaf movie is on tonight! ⛄️ I was just coming to post about this! jewels might be interested ( I see chrisy already liked the post) It is on ABC at 8e/7c Also it looks like you can watch a lot of these on the ABC site without a sign-in abc.go.com/shows?category=-days-of-christmas
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Post by kim22 on Dec 14, 2017 8:17:22 GMT -6
I'm snuggling a baby and waiting for the doctors to see if we are going home today. It snowed a decent amount but is suppose to stop now so hopefully the roads will be cleared by the time we leave.
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Post by Sunny41 on Dec 14, 2017 8:19:07 GMT -6
I'm snuggling a baby and waiting for the doctors to see if we are going home today. It snowed a decent amount but is suppose to stop now so hopefully the roads will be cleared by the time we leave. How is his bilirubin? Has he been under the light or is it just improving? I hope you get home to your other kids soon
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vino
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Post by vino on Dec 14, 2017 8:22:23 GMT -6
Oh crap, i’m sorry tgrimes. Hopefully she’s better now.
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Post by Sunny41 on Dec 14, 2017 8:22:26 GMT -6
I am on day4 of this 7day diet. I have a little holiday party today that I think I will skip so I am not tempted. I have decided that through the holiday season I am going to bring a ziploc bag or tupperware to work for tempting sweets. If someone brings a cookie that I really want to try I can put it away and save it for next week without FOMO. I'm down 2.5# already and easily put on my smaller size 14 pants.
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Post by Sunny41 on Dec 14, 2017 8:23:07 GMT -6
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vino
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Post by vino on Dec 14, 2017 8:23:39 GMT -6
Also, tonight MH are going on our annual date night to dinner and to see a local orchestra play Christmas music. I HATE IT, but MH looooves it. I feel bad saying this, but I find it to be extremely boring. A couple years ago I fell asleep and woke up when I snort snored really loud and it woke me up... I’m dying. Classic.
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Post by guster on Dec 14, 2017 8:25:34 GMT -6
I've got the start of a cold. I sound like a heavy smoker, and I've got one nostril that is entirely stuffed up and the other that is running. Everyone had a two hour delay this morning so I was able to ease into the day which was helpful. I have Josie's Christmas show tomorrow and I realized I have "running around all day" kind of clothes , and I have "nice go out to dinner/parties/a little more formal clothes," but I am really lacking in the in between. Going to try and run to marshals tonight to grab a few things.
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 14, 2017 8:29:52 GMT -6
tgrimes, how was the party? How many drinks did you end up having? The party sucked. I had 4 drinks, fake smiled the whole time and held my stomach in for 4 hours. My feet hurt so badly. Luckily I put a pair of flats in my purse so as soon as we stepped in the elevator I put them on to walk to my car.
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vino
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Post by vino on Dec 14, 2017 8:30:13 GMT -6
nam2013 I would never charge money nor accept from anyone offering. That’s a big nope octopus from me. With our family get togethers the host makes a menu and calls around to let everyone know what their contribution is. So although the ‘cost’ is split with everyone, for some reason it feels waaaay different than cash. Maybe another UO here but i think it would be just as ludicrous to expect the host to make everything, the stress of hosting would be awful. I would NEVER go anywhere empty handed.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Dec 14, 2017 8:31:06 GMT -6
Morning ladies! At work, after a few major project I can’t seem to find my mojo at the office, very frustrating. Question. if things are slow here and I’m bored I sometimes read some threads on parenting. One was about a hostess people charging per head for Christmas dinner. Most people agreed it was ludicrous. We’ve been doing this for years in my family. Is this that odd? I normally host (last year was the exception) Christmas dinner for between 16-22 people. I plan, rent tables, prep, cook and clean everything for everyone, so people just have to show up. I normally tally the total (subtract about €100) and than divide, this normally adds up to about €15.- pp. Is this that weird? ETA to add, I only do this at Christmas, the rest of the year when people come over for dinner it’s on me. If that’s what your family is used to and everyone seems to be happy with it I’d continue with it. Holiday meals can get expensive, especially with large families. In my family we do everything potluck style, so the hostess makes the main thing (Turkey) along with a couple other items and then everyone else brings sides and dessert.
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 14, 2017 8:32:08 GMT -6
Oh crap, i’m sorry tgrimes. Hopefully she’s better now. Still vomiting. This fucking sucks.
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lfig
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Post by lfig on Dec 14, 2017 8:32:59 GMT -6
Oh no tgrimes!! I’m so sorry! Poor girl.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Dec 14, 2017 8:33:30 GMT -6
We all went to a lice salon on Monday. There were 3 bugs on O’s head that day. No bugs since but i still need to comb out everyone’s hair to get any remaining nits. I took yesterday off from combing because I’m so tired of it. But i will resume tonight and this weekend to make sure we get the last of it. Then I’ll probably need to comb Z’s hair every once in a while to make sure she isn’t getting it again from school. Not fun.
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Post by lfig on Dec 14, 2017 8:34:24 GMT -6
I’m going to the dentist this morning for some fillings. I HATE going to the dentist. My anxiety shoots through the roof and my stomach gets upset.
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 14, 2017 8:34:54 GMT -6
I’m going to the dentist this morning for some fillings. I HATE going to the dentist. My anxiety shoots through the roof and my stomach gets upset. I hope it’s over quickly.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Dec 14, 2017 8:35:20 GMT -6
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 14, 2017 8:35:46 GMT -6
nam2013 I would never charge money nor accept from anyone offering. That’s a big nope octopus from me. With our family get togethers the host makes a menu and calls around to let everyone know what their contribution is. So although the ‘cost’ is split with everyone, for some reason it feels waaaay different than cash. Maybe another UO here but i think it would be just as ludicrous to expect the host to make everything, the stress of hosting would be awful. I would NEVER go anywhere empty handed. My grandma showed up to every party with either brownies, her homemade macaroni and cheese or both.
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 14, 2017 8:36:00 GMT -6
We all went to a lice salon on Monday. There were 3 bugs on O’s head that day. No bugs since but i still need to comb out everyone’s hair to get any remaining nits. I took yesterday off from combing because I’m so tired of it. But i will resume tonight and this weekend to make sure we get the last of it. Then I’ll probably need to comb Z’s hair every once in a while to make sure she isn’t getting it again from school. Not fun. Did you look into that lavender oil shampoo stuff? Might be worth it to use for awhile, just in case.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Dec 14, 2017 8:36:51 GMT -6
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 14, 2017 8:37:07 GMT -6
Oh no tgrimes!! I’m so sorry! Poor girl. With S’s shunt related vomiting, was it non stop vomiting or just a few times? I’m starting to spiral over here.
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 14, 2017 8:37:10 GMT -6
Hahaha apparently I’m a unicorn when it comes to hosting Christmas 🙄. Maybe it’s the Dutch practical side coming out. I mean the saying ‘going Dutch’ exists for a reason .
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Post by trtlcrzy on Dec 14, 2017 8:37:15 GMT -6
I’m going to the dentist this morning for some fillings. I HATE going to the dentist. My anxiety shoots through the roof and my stomach gets upset. I’m sorry. I’m sure there’s none in BFE, but have you looked into sedation dentistry?
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 14, 2017 8:38:19 GMT -6
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Post by snoopmommymom on Dec 14, 2017 8:38:24 GMT -6
We all went to a lice salon on Monday. There were 3 bugs on O’s head that day. No bugs since but i still need to comb out everyone’s hair to get any remaining nits. I took yesterday off from combing because I’m so tired of it. But i will resume tonight and this weekend to make sure we get the last of it. Then I’ll probably need to comb Z’s hair every once in a while to make sure she isn’t getting it again from school. Not fun. Did you look into that lavender oil shampoo stuff? Might be worth it to use for awhile, just in case. Yes i bought everything that the Fairytales brand and HappyHeads brand has to offer. Both are all natural. One has a spray to ward them away and of course i forgot to spray Z’s hair before she went to school today.
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vino
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Post by vino on Dec 14, 2017 8:38:36 GMT -6
Oh crap, i’m sorry tgrimes. Hopefully she’s better now. Still vomiting. This fucking sucks. Nooooooo. I’m sorry. What a frustrating situation
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Post by trtlcrzy on Dec 14, 2017 8:39:27 GMT -6
Morning. Last night was much better in terms of sleep. H has been crabby and mean to her sister since she got up this morning so that’s fun. It’s supposed to snow here today, but I don’t think much. School for H this afternoon.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Dec 14, 2017 8:42:23 GMT -6
lfig I get a lot of anxiety about the dentist. I’ve been avoiding going for a year but need to make an appointment. I was thinking maybe i could take a portion of a Xanax next time i go but I’d need to figure out where to even get that.
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