Hot Tuesday

[Lakes]

I thought we'd beat the heat and go to the playground early. I forgot to check the humidity. Gross. We head home after a bit, I'm wearing dd, pushing ds up hill in his trike, drenched in sweat...obviously I run into new neighbor #2 again. 😂

But we had a great conversation and exchanged numbers!

[ellabee]

That's awesome Lakes ! I wish I had neighbors that I could connect with. We're in an uppity town and surrounded by older snobby couples.

It's hot and sticky out. My house is a disaster because DH has had his crew in and out working on windows and siding and electrical stuff. We have the new, yet-to-be-installed windows in each room just taking up space, and on top of all that we pushed our cleaners out because it didn't make sense for them to clean around everything. I can't wait to work from home tomorrow and get some stuff back in order. The clutter is making me feel out of control.

On the plus side, we filled up DHs new truck and dropped off a bunch of baby stuff to my brother over the weekend. I got rid of Bs swing, Rnp, bassinet and two trash bags full of newborn clothes and swaddles. It felt good to simultaneously purge and help them out at the same time.

[Lakes]

ellabee when we moved in three years ago our immediate block was mostly old people. They're all downsizing now and younger people are moving in. I'm torn because I wouldn't mind a couple extra mom friends, especially one right across the street with a kid almost ds' age but at the same time I hate being social and making new friends.

Does all the work and out/ins mean you don't have the AC on? Because that would be awful.

[Lakes]

heybulldog happy last day of school! I hope your talk with your immediate admin goes well ❤️

[ellabee]

Jun 13, 2017 7:45:37 GMT -6 Lakes said:

ellabee when we moved in three years ago our immediate block was mostly old people. They're all downsizing now and younger people are moving in. I'm torn because I wouldn't mind a couple extra mom friends, especially one right across the street with a kid almost ds' age but at the same time I hate being social and making new friends.

Does all the work and out/ins mean you don't have the AC on? Because that would be awful.

Oh I wish my neighbors across the street would downsize and move. They're awful. I think I shared this story here a while ago, but before we bought the house they had put a sign up on their yard during the open house that stated "any attempt to dormer the house will be denied by us in your special town permit hearing". They're so self-important and think they own the neighborhood. They also called the dept of public works on us when we put out our trash a day early because we'd be out of town. 

They have a boomerang son who is our age that has a music degree and no job. They can't fathom that we were able to buy into *their* neighborhood. They outright said to us "so your parents bought you this house". So rude. 

They've now also gotten another neighbor against us. She rang our doorbell at 9:30 last week because DH parked his truck on the street in front of her house. There is 2 hr on street parking where we are, but after 6 it's fair game. DH doesn't move his truck into the driveway until after our tenants come home. She legit was yelling at DH at 9:30 at night telling him she'd call the cops if he parked infront of her house again. 

Ugh. Thinking about them gets me heated. Sorry for the dear diary.

Good news is that A/C is on.

[heybulldog]

Thanks Lakes. She isn't at work yet because they didn't get home from the 8th grade field trip until late. Ill definitely be grabbing her as soon as she walks in.

[peaseblossom55]

I'm in a bad mood. I'm tired. H was up coughing a lot he is still sick. He went to sleep in the guest bedroom woke up E with his coughing so I was up from about 4:30 on and off getting E back to sleep. My allergies are awful.

I am looking forward to the ton of cake we have leftover from her baptism


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[heybulldog]

Sorry your in a bad mood peaseblossom55. Hope your day improves!

[carrots]

Wow ellabee that is an impressive level of asshole neighbor. Our block was awesome but since we moved in 4 years ago, 3 families have left and rented their houses rather than selling so we get rotating new neighbors annually which is kind of a bummer since they don't stick around long. The other half of our block that has been there long term is awesome and some of the renters have been great too and we hated to see them go.

Good luck heybulldog! I was lurking your story on parenting last night and hope your chat goes well.

[meeggaannw]

Jun 13, 2017 8:22:24 GMT -6 ellabee said:

Jun 13, 2017 7:45:37 GMT -6 Lakes said:

ellabee when we moved in three years ago our immediate block was mostly old people. They're all downsizing now and younger people are moving in. I'm torn because I wouldn't mind a couple extra mom friends, especially one right across the street with a kid almost ds' age but at the same time I hate being social and making new friends.

Does all the work and out/ins mean you don't have the AC on? Because that would be awful.

Oh I wish my neighbors across the street would downsize and move. They're awful. I think I shared this story here a while ago, but before we bought the house they had put a sign up on their yard during the open house that stated "any attempt to dormer the house will be denied by us in your special town permit hearing". They're so self-important and think they own the neighborhood. They also called the dept of public works on us when we put out our trash a day early because we'd be out of town. 

They have a boomerang son who is our age that has a music degree and no job. They can't fathom that we were able to buy into *their* neighborhood. They outright said to us "so your parents bought you this house". So rude. 

They've now also gotten another neighbor against us. She rang our doorbell at 9:30 last week because DH parked his truck on the street in front of her house. There is 2 hr on street parking where we are, but after 6 it's fair game. DH doesn't move his truck into the driveway until after our tenants come home. She legit was yelling at DH at 9:30 at night telling him she'd call the cops if he parked infront of her house again. 

Ugh. Thinking about them gets me heated. Sorry for the dear diary.

Good news is that A/C is
that sounds awful. Most of our neighbors are quiet keep to yourself types and we are the only ones with children under 14 on our street. Not ideal.

[meeggaannw]

heybulldog I just did some reading to see what you need to talk to her about and that's crazy. I'm frustrated for you.
peaseblossom55 I hate days like that, I'm sorry. Please enjoy some cake for me too!

[neekoneeko]

Lakes, yay for friends! I struggle with finding other stay at home parents that I fit in the same demographic. I'm finding in our new city most stay at home moms are doing so for religious reasons and I can't tell how they feel about me.

ellabee, I can't handle those neighbor stories what's wrong with people!?


Today is our library day, it's really cute how my toddler learned to check out her own books. I really love taking her because she gets so excited.

[meeggaannw]

Mh is off today, the only day this week, so he took dd to the beach. She didn't love it last summer but she is loving to pool already so maybe the beach will be better. I'm home drinking coffee and folding laundry while R naps. His morning nap is his best so we didn't want to mess with it and I'm not great with the beach anyway.

[inomniaparatus]

We've only met two of our new neighbors, but the woman directly next to us actually used to teach at the college where I earned both of my degrees. We have a neighborhood pool that we've gone to a few times but I haven't had any luck meeting other moms. We did have a playdate with a mom and her son on Sunday, he will be in the same class with my 4yo in the fall at school and that one went well. I'm hoping to expand through her into other moms. It feels kind of like pokemon, I gotta catch 'em all

More studying on the schedule for today, in-person class tonight towards my real estate license. Other than that, some more tidying and shopping for some new jeans and/or shorts. DH and I have been low carb for a few months now and we are both needing to get some new bottoms that actually fit!

[heybulldog]

Thanks ladies. It's crazy bullshit. Sexism is real.

[rinny]

heybulldog, I just stalked your history since I missed what happened and WTAF? That is some bullshit.

[rinny]

On a semi-related note, more people in my department at work are pregnant. So by the end of this year, every single married woman in their 30s, including our director, except one (who had a baby LY) will have had a baby. INSANE.

[Lakes]

ellabee no thank to those grouchy neighbors. I'm so confused about the street parking thing. One does not own the street in front of your house. Yikes crazy people. Simmer. I'd never ask someone to move their parked car unless it blocked access to my driveway or maybe if we had a big delivery truck scheduled to come. Insane.

peaseblossom55 sorry for the rough night. Enjoy that cake!

neekoneeko All the friends I hang out with were pre-baby friends, some have kids. I haven't taken any of my postkid mom friends to the next level. We meet up at Circle Time or the playground but I haven't schedule any house play dates or hanging out. It make me anxious to think about that next step.

meeggaannw I hope dd loves the beach and it tires her out!

inomniaparatus great job one the weight loss! I'm just starting to get back on the healthy train after a few weeks off.

rinny don't drink the water.

[peaseblossom55]

We gave E some watermelon in a mesh feeder she loved it. Relaxing and eating a big slice of cake.


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[pibblemom]

Lakes, that's wonderful you're meeting your neighbors. We have a few on our street we talk to, it's nice to feel the community vibe. Also, it was a scorcher today here too.

ellabee, yikes! I couldn't imagine living by awful neighbors like that!

peaseblossom55, I hope cake improves your day!

neekoneeko, that's so awesome your toddler likes the library! I love books and plan to beat it.. errr.. strongly encourage reading with C

I spent all day today getting my Father's Day gift for H done. I have one more piece, and will do that tomorrow. Michaels had paintable coffee mugs for like $2, so I'm planning to put her handprints on it and Happy First Fathers Day on it. Here is the rest, I'm kind of #humblebragging because I'm very happy how the pictures came out. Thank you Pinterest.

[bazinga]

So much for checking in more than once at the weekend. Stomach bug attacked 3 of us by Saturday afternoon, sparing only H...


heybulldog, I hope your meeting went well?

pibblemom , such cute gifts. Love the pictures!

[Lakes]

pibblemom I love it! It came out great.

bazinga That's awful. I hope everyone is on the mend.

[heybulldog]

bazinga, thanks for thinking of me. I met with my assistant principal and she was amazing. She is what a true leader should be. She basically said everything I thought she would and made me feel much better. I won't go into details but I am not going to pursue any crazy legal shit. I am going to email my principal and tell him that our conversation was off putting and made me uncomfortable. My AP gave me good advice and I'll be following. Next school year will definitely be my last one at this school.

[ellabee]

Jun 14, 2017 7:48:37 GMT -6 heybulldog said:

bazinga , thanks for thinking of me. I met with my assistant principal and she was amazing. She is what a true leader should be. She basically said everything I thought she would and made me feel much better. I won't go into details but I am not going to pursue any crazy legal shit. I am going to email my principal and tell him that our conversation was off putting and made me uncomfortable. My AP gave me good advice and I'll be following. Next school year will definitely be my last one at this school.

I'm glad your AP was supportive and had good advice. I'm sorry you were put in the situation to begin with. Hopefully your email will give the principal the perspective he needs.