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Post by danib on Dec 8, 2018 6:47:19 GMT -6
It's the weekend! What's on the agenda? I have some shoveling to do after breakfast, and we have a birthday party this afternoon. Aside from that I need to do some serious cleaning before work tomorrow. I still haven't found a new babysitter. The only people who have inquired either didn't read the ad or are completely out to lunch. One lady was adamant she could do it, then when she mentioned that she takes the bus I had to point out that the bus doesn't run early enough to get her here on time. Another lady said she doesn't have transportation but I could just pay for her cab here (would be 30+ one way) HA. Another lady messaged me "Hi remember me. C was in my dayhome before I closed it. Blah blah". Yes he was. For 3 weeks. Of which you called in sick 1/3 of the time he was there and then closed down with zero notice, but SUUUUUURRREEE I'll hire you again.
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Post by starbuck on Dec 8, 2018 7:16:04 GMT -6
It's H's bday. I made French toast and bacon for breakfast, we have a lunch date then we'll go look at houses. Big dinner planned.
J developed a fever last night and it's still going, so he'll probably come out with us to lunch and look at houses while K and W hang with my parents. He's fine other than the fever.
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Post by waitwhat on Dec 8, 2018 7:38:54 GMT -6
Of course my kids slept until 7 today but I was wide awake at 6. They are being perfect little angels right now singing blippi songs together while I clean up the kitchen from breakfast.
Today is cookie day! I am trying to make this an annual thing where my mom and SIL come over and we bake and drink mimosas all day. My SIL flaked as I knew she would but my mom is coming over so it will be fun.
Tomorrow I NEED to finish up my gift for my elf. I have a few things already but need some more stuff. Itβs probably going to be late. Sorry, elf!
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kleigh
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Post by kleigh on Dec 8, 2018 7:59:03 GMT -6
Morning!!! Much better start to today, kids STTN except for a 2:00am wake up for AB to ask for water, he never does so I complied and then went back to sleep. Instead of going downstairs w MH after they fell asleep I high tailed it to bed myself and got a glorious 10hrs from 8 to 6. Now that theyβre well rested theyβre playing well this morning and Iβm trying to wrap my head around last minute Xmas shopping and waitwhat βs cookie baking day sounds like something I need to do with my sisters so Iβm going o reach out to them. I also have to hit the grocery store, meal planned and write out my list yesterday during their nap.
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Post by waitwhat on Dec 8, 2018 8:02:06 GMT -6
I need to learn to keep my mouth shut. As soon as I hit βpostβ my kids starting acting like wild animals.
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Post by kleigh on Dec 8, 2018 8:25:06 GMT -6
AV has a hard time sharing. Weβre really working on it.
This morning she was repeatedly saying βsharing is caringβ and picking things up and throwing them at AB.
A win?
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Post by goldenlove on Dec 8, 2018 8:32:30 GMT -6
AV has a hard time sharing. Weβre really working on it. This morning she was repeatedly saying βsharing is caringβ and picking things up and throwing them at AB. A win? π
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Post by danib on Dec 8, 2018 8:37:53 GMT -6
I was out shovelling for just over an hour. I came back in and the couch cushions were in the kitchen. Boots and gloves from one end of the house to the other. And my pool noodles I keep in my tall boots were being used as swords. Clearly my kids are feeling better today.
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Post by goldenlove on Dec 8, 2018 8:53:18 GMT -6
I made a coffee 2 hours ago and just remembered to drink it. We attempted to take some cute pictures by the tree but my dog and kid are assholes who can't look at me and smile at the same time. Seriously one picture is Gracie smiling perfectly and C is making a weird face then the next pic is opposite. They're killing me but I think we got decent ones. I really need to order cards today.
C has soccer this morning then we're going to Lowe's to pick up our backsplash tile and bathroom stuff. I told H exactly what I'm expecting to be done this weekend so hopefully that helps keep us on track.
I also bought stuff to make cookies this weekend! I'm hoping C gets it and has fun decorating.
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Post by hangry on Dec 8, 2018 14:42:08 GMT -6
Just sitting at a car dealership to test drive a minivan. It was really nice so I asked what kind of flexibility he had in pricing. He acted all generous when he offered $700 off a $36000 car (disclaimer: Canadian prices are ridiculous, this is for a 2016?!) Thanks but no thanks buddy. Call me if you have a real offer.
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Post by danib on Dec 8, 2018 15:04:58 GMT -6
Just sitting at a car dealership to test drive a minivan. It was really nice so I asked what kind of flexibility he had in pricing. He acted all generous when he offered $700 off a $36000 car (disclaimer: Canadian prices are ridiculous, this is for a 2016?!) Thanks but no thanks buddy. Call me if you have a real offer. lol one guy told me he could throw in mats. LolNo. So I went elsewhere and they knocked off like 1500 (and the mats were comimentary for everyone).
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Post by starbuck on Dec 8, 2018 15:36:12 GMT -6
My parents didn't nap the kids. Despite me asking specifically to nap at least J since he's a sicko.
Everyone is in a delicate mood so we're just letting them binge Christmas movies.
H wants to sit down tonight and decide if we offer on that house. If we don't, we may wait until the new year to look more.
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Post by sophiegrace on Dec 8, 2018 16:00:36 GMT -6
Of course my kids slept until 7 today but I was wide awake at 6. They are being perfect little angels right now singing blippi songs together while I clean up the kitchen from breakfast. Today is cookie day! I am trying to make this an annual thing where my mom and SIL come over and we bake and drink mimosas all day. My SIL flaked as I knew she would but my mom is coming over so it will be fun. Tomorrow I NEED to finish up my gift for my elf. I have a few things already but need some more stuff. Itβs probably going to be late. Sorry, elf! Omg please keep sharing to your IG feed. I died and Iβm 100% coming next year.
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Post by starbuck on Dec 8, 2018 18:32:58 GMT -6
Skillet cookie in the oven. I will report back.
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Post by tjanca22 on Dec 8, 2018 18:57:03 GMT -6
Skillet cookie in the oven. I will report back. Iβll be over in 5
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Post by starbuck on Dec 8, 2018 18:58:19 GMT -6
Skillet cookie in the oven. I will report back. Iβll be over in 5 Girl it's huge. We could use the help.
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Post by tjanca22 on Dec 8, 2018 19:00:21 GMT -6
Today was busy. We had my work Christmas party this morning, which is the performance they put on for the kids is always about 30 mins too long, but it was fun! Kids came home with some very neat gifts.
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Post by tjanca22 on Dec 8, 2018 19:05:57 GMT -6
Girl it's huge. We could use the help.
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Post by starbuck on Dec 8, 2018 19:39:18 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Dec 8, 2018 20:10:25 GMT -6
Today wasn't nearly as productive as I had hoped. Last night was H's company Christmas party. I didn't go (sitter issues) so we ended up staying up late talking and drinking wine once he got home. So stupid. Morning me did not appreciate Friday night me's poor decisions. And my H was super hung over and even more useless than I was. Hopefully tomorrow we can cram in all the things we wanted to accomplish this weekend.
My H is out grabbing takeout lomo saltado and I'm really excited. I've been craving that like woah. Gimme all the green aji sauce.
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kleigh
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Post by kleigh on Dec 8, 2018 20:11:10 GMT -6
Bookmarking ! Thank you!!!
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Post by sophiegrace on Dec 8, 2018 22:31:34 GMT -6
You know how to speak to my soul
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Post by sophiegrace on Dec 8, 2018 22:33:39 GMT -6
elle hope you enjoyed your lomo saltado!! One of my faves. kleigh and I discuss variations of it and their amazingness about every six months or so. ETF tag....my autocorrect is being fun lately
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Post by danib on Dec 9, 2018 5:31:27 GMT -6
It snowed again last night. Only a few inches at least. But I still have to shovel this morning. π’π’π’π’π’ At least I'm getting my workouts in?
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Post by hangry on Dec 9, 2018 6:58:00 GMT -6
danib I have a patient visiting her boyfriends family over Christmas 12 hours north of st johnβs!? They tell her how much snow they already have is silly. Sheβs in a wheelchair so Iβm a bit nervous for her. But we at least know the Newfieβs are taking care of her. They built her ramps and a sled(?) to help her get around.
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Post by danib on Dec 9, 2018 8:03:38 GMT -6
hangry is she going to Labrador? Or somewhere on the tip top of Newfoundland? I wouldn't worry either way, we're used to the snow here, and even more so up North. I feel confident they have stuff in place to get her around safely. Just tell her to pack warm clothes lol.
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Post by goldenlove on Dec 9, 2018 8:44:41 GMT -6
Ranting ahead..
I seriously think I need a personal assistant to get me through the next month. The second mirror I bought for our powder looks awful when mounted so I need to return yet another mirror. The other bathrooms still don't have mirrors. Our vacuum that we bought last summer crapped out on us mid cleaning the house so we have to either contact Shark or take the thing back to Costco. I ordered Christmas cards last night at 1am and when I signed into the account this morning to look at what I did, it's giving me resolution issues. We bought a ton of Christmas lights last night to put up today but we just realized that they're not LED so now we need to return them to get new ones. We "fired" the handyman who did the kitchen pulls and decided to do the bathrooms cabinets ourselves and now also need to find someone to do the backsplash which we want done by the end of the year. Annnd I barely started Christmas shopping.
Someone send help!
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Post by danib on Dec 9, 2018 8:44:51 GMT -6
The plow just went by again π¨π¨π¨ all my hard work πππ
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Post by goldenlove on Dec 9, 2018 8:45:54 GMT -6
The plow just went by again π¨π¨π¨ all my hard work πππ THE WORST!! I'm sorry.
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Post by danib on Dec 9, 2018 8:50:57 GMT -6
Ouch goldenlove. Make a list. Rate things in order of importance and how quickly they need to be done. So things that can't wait are all listed as 1s, important but not an immediate need are 2s, stuff that you want but can live without for a few weeks are 3s. Focus on your 1s and don't stress about the others until you've crossed off enough 1s to feel comfortable.
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