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Post by charlotte on Jul 25, 2021 7:45:10 GMT -6
Charlotte, how’s he feeling today? Thanks for asking! So far he’s doing much better today. He fell asleep for the night at 4pm yesterday and I bet all of that rest really helped.
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 25, 2021 8:36:24 GMT -6
Charlotte, how’s he feeling today? Thanks for asking! So far he’s doing much better today. He fell asleep for the night at 4pm yesterday and I bet all of that rest really helped. I'm so glad he's feeling better!
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 25, 2021 20:32:46 GMT -6
I got my first pair of glasses after 8 or more years of not wearing any. And I'm pretty sure the prescription is wrong on one side. Does anyone know if there's a transitional period in which eyes need to adjust? Is it normal for things to be less focused overall? I kind of want to call and ask them to recheck the prescription but during the eye exam it was really hard for me to say which options were the clearer, so maybe I just got it wrong 🤔
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Post by tj on Jul 25, 2021 21:04:27 GMT -6
I got my first pair of glasses after 8 or more years of not wearing any. And I'm pretty sure the prescription is wrong on one side. Does anyone know if there's a transitional period in which eyes need to adjust? Is it normal for things to be less focused overall? I kind of want to call and ask them to recheck the prescription but during the eye exam it was really hard for me to say which options were the clearer, so maybe I just got it wrong 🤔 I know it always took me a while to adjust to a new pair of glasses when I was young. But my vision got very bad very fast, so each new pair of glasses was a vastly stronger prescription. Maybe give it another day then call?
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Post by charlotte on Jul 26, 2021 6:15:33 GMT -6
I got my first pair of glasses after 8 or more years of not wearing any. And I'm pretty sure the prescription is wrong on one side. Does anyone know if there's a transitional period in which eyes need to adjust? Is it normal for things to be less focused overall? I kind of want to call and ask them to recheck the prescription but during the eye exam it was really hard for me to say which options were the clearer, so maybe I just got it wrong 🤔 I hate the “which is better? This..*click* .. or this.. *click*?” I second guess myself every single time 🤦🏻♀️. By the end of the exam I have no idea what I’m even saying.
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Post by pbandj714 on Jul 26, 2021 8:35:04 GMT -6
I got my first pair of glasses after 8 or more years of not wearing any. And I'm pretty sure the prescription is wrong on one side. Does anyone know if there's a transitional period in which eyes need to adjust? Is it normal for things to be less focused overall? I kind of want to call and ask them to recheck the prescription but during the eye exam it was really hard for me to say which options were the clearer, so maybe I just got it wrong 🤔 Yeah, I would give it a couple days and if you still haven't adjusted, ask for a recheck. They'll test your vision with the glasses and make adjustments to your prescription if needed. Most places will remake your lenses for no charge if it's within 30 days or something.
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Post by pbandj714 on Jul 26, 2021 8:35:38 GMT -6
charlotte, I'm so glad your kiddo is doing better. That high of a fever would have scared the shit out of me, too.
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 26, 2021 9:38:29 GMT -6
I got my first pair of glasses after 8 or more years of not wearing any. And I'm pretty sure the prescription is wrong on one side. Does anyone know if there's a transitional period in which eyes need to adjust? Is it normal for things to be less focused overall? I kind of want to call and ask them to recheck the prescription but during the eye exam it was really hard for me to say which options were the clearer, so maybe I just got it wrong 🤔 I hate the “which is better? This..*click* .. or this.. *click*?” I second guess myself every single time 🤦🏻♀️. By the end of the exam I have no idea what I’m even saying. Yes, it's very difficult to see a difference sometimes! I second guess every choice, too, but told myself to just go with my initial instinct. That's why I'm worried I got it wrong 😅
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 26, 2021 9:39:11 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice tj and pbandj714. I'll wear them all day today and call tomorrow if it's still not feeling right.
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Post by mapleme on Jul 26, 2021 9:46:07 GMT -6
Random thought of the moment: I remember hearing, when I was younger about the importance of showing up. I always took it to have some deeper meaning. Like emotionally showing up for your loved ones when they need you. But I've come to realize that just showing up, physically, like to a job, is huge. I have a so-so employee who has outlasted so many other initially great employees because he just simply shows up. It is amazing how far just showing up can get you in life.
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Post by sarenu on Jul 26, 2021 9:58:31 GMT -6
Random thought of the moment: I remember hearing, when I was younger about the importance of showing up. I always took it to have some deeper meaning. Like emotionally showing up for your loved ones when they need you. But I've come to realize that just showing up, physically, like to a job, is huge. I have a so-so employee who has outlasted so many other initially great employees because he just simply shows up. It is amazing how far just showing up can get you in life. We use the term “be present”. When you show up, you do so ready to pay attention and give your thoughts, not just another body in the room. My best meetings are when people interact and are involved.
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Post by mc13 on Jul 26, 2021 10:55:52 GMT -6
I've been a SAHM for 6.5 years now and have my first real job interview on Wednesday! I'm not trying to get my hopes up, but it would be perfect. It's in my field for 20 hours a week, can be done virtually although the woman is based in the next town over, and it pays well. She's expanding a business she's had for the last 4 years and is also a mom to kids the same ages as mine so I really hope we click and I'm what she's looking for.
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Post by rugger on Jul 26, 2021 13:55:58 GMT -6
I've been a SAHM for 6.5 years now and have my first real job interview on Wednesday! I'm not trying to get my hopes up, but it would be perfect. It's in my field for 20 hours a week, can be done virtually although the woman is based in the next town over, and it pays well. She's expanding a business she's had for the last 4 years and is also a mom to kids the same ages as mine so I really hope we click and I'm what she's looking for. How exciting! I hope it all pans out for you
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Post by mapleme on Jul 28, 2021 21:08:14 GMT -6
A friend of M's invited us to his 7th birthday party next Saturday 5-7pm. Wha? What 7 year old has a birthday party 5-7pm??? Like is this a dinner party? Does this kid go to bed at 9pm? I really like this family, but oof. I do not want to bring home to birthday hyped children (with/without dinner???) and put them straight to bed. I REALLY want to say no (M doesn't know about the invite), but again, I like the family and M's soul is built on friendships and birthday parties.
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Post by DGM on Jul 28, 2021 21:57:10 GMT -6
A friend of M's invited us to his 7th birthday party next Saturday 5-7pm. Wha? What 7 year old has a birthday party 5-7pm??? Like is this a dinner party? Does this kid go to bed at 9pm? I really like this family, but oof. I do not want to bring home to birthday hyped children (with/without dinner???) and put them straight to bed. I REALLY want to say no (M doesn't know about the invite), but again, I like the family and M's soul is built on friendships and birthday parties. The last birthday party we went to pre-pandemic was a 5pm dinner party for a 1 year old. It was so different than the family's usual afternoon parties for the older siblings. Like I literally texted the mom to double check the time LOL.
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Post by charlotte on Jul 29, 2021 5:20:47 GMT -6
mc13 how did the interview go?
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Post by mc13 on Jul 29, 2021 6:17:31 GMT -6
mc13 how did the interview go? It went well! She said it’s between me and 1 other person. I’m local to her and they are not, so it sounded like that played into my favor a bit. She’s sending us both a “practice project” (it’s a marketing position within her business) and we’ll go from there.
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Post by rugger on Jul 29, 2021 7:30:23 GMT -6
Anyone else a big fan of watching Caeleb Dressel swimming in the Olympics?
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Post by tj on Jul 29, 2021 8:36:53 GMT -6
I have something really ugly and gossipy to say. So I’m gonna spoil it in case you don’t want to be messy with me. (It isn’t about anyone here, it’s about my personal life.) Remember that home-wrecking whore? Rumor (from the horse’s mouth) has it that they are having marriage troubles. Golly gee, you don’t say? I’m shocked! Maybe that is what happens when act like a ho. Maybe what goes around comes around. Maybe you kinda deserve it. And back to being a kind, loving, and respectful person. Just had to get that out.
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Post by charlotte on Jul 29, 2021 11:26:55 GMT -6
tj I support you in your feelings!
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Post by charlotte on Jul 29, 2021 11:30:41 GMT -6
Woke up to watch the women’s individual all around finals this morning. the first Hmong-American to compete on an Olympic team WON GOLD! So proud of Suni. She is a strong girl. In 2019 she competed a huge meet (Nationals, maybe?) the day after her dad had an accident that has paralyzed him. She lost an aunt and uncle to COVID over the last year as well. Can’t wait to watch her kick ass in the beam and bars finals.
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 30, 2021 13:54:38 GMT -6
L's school supply list (for K) includes "FULL SIZE backpack". Should I take that to mean adult size, or kid size (as opposed to the little toddler ones)? What size of backpack do you guys get for your little kids?
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Post by rugger on Jul 30, 2021 13:59:08 GMT -6
L's school supply list (for K) includes "FULL SIZE backpack". Should I take that to mean adult size, or kid size (as opposed to the little toddler ones)? What size of backpack do you guys get for your little kids? That means not a tiny toddler back pack. Just make sure a full sized folder can fit in, and you're good
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Post by sarenu on Jul 30, 2021 14:23:33 GMT -6
L's school supply list (for K) includes "FULL SIZE backpack". Should I take that to mean adult size, or kid size (as opposed to the little toddler ones)? What size of backpack do you guys get for your little kids? That means not a tiny toddler back pack. Just make sure a full sized folder can fit in, and you're good Agreed. We upped our game this year and got both a Jane Sport back pack. I’ve had so many problems with zippers.
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Post by mintyblueair on Jul 30, 2021 14:45:09 GMT -6
L's school supply list (for K) includes "FULL SIZE backpack". Should I take that to mean adult size, or kid size (as opposed to the little toddler ones)? What size of backpack do you guys get for your little kids? That means not a tiny toddler back pack. Just make sure a full sized folder can fit in, and you're good Ok that's what I thought, but the capitalized "FULL SIZE" made me wonder if they meant REALLY big lol.
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Post by charlotte on Jul 30, 2021 14:48:04 GMT -6
That means not a tiny toddler back pack. Just make sure a full sized folder can fit in, and you're good Ok that's what I thought, but the capitalized "FULL SIZE" made me wonder if they meant REALLY big lol. I sent DS1 to Kindergarten with one of Pottery Barn’s “preschool” backpacks last year (he already had it). We had to go out and get a bigger backpack after week 1. 😅
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Post by mapleme on Jul 30, 2021 17:14:20 GMT -6
I really love the Lands End backpacks. Both girls have a medium and it has plenty of room for folders, lunch boxes and winter gear.
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Post by snowmoon on Aug 1, 2021 7:54:20 GMT -6
Oh charlotte! That’s scary! I hope he’s right as rain now.
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Post by mc13 on Aug 8, 2021 8:35:49 GMT -6
mc13 how did the interview go? It went well! She said it’s between me and 1 other person. I’m local to her and they are not, so it sounded like that played into my favor a bit. She’s sending us both a “practice project” (it’s a marketing position within her business) and we’ll go from there. I didn’t get the exact job I interviewed for but she offered me another position that she had planned to hire for in the Fall. So yay! We’re meeting next week to talk about it more. The timing works out even better for me too since the girls don’t start school until September 9th.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 8, 2021 10:20:32 GMT -6
Congratulations mc13… so exciting!!
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