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Post by peachsmama on Dec 5, 2020 7:48:20 GMT -6
Woot woot! Whats everyone have going on?
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 5, 2020 7:55:02 GMT -6
I'm taking my sil for her 1st tattoo. She turned 18 a few weeks ago and I cleared it with my ils first but I wanted to get her her first tattoo. I'm also getting a new one. When my grandma died we all wanted to get something in honor of her. my mom and cousin got it right away. But Mallory was little and I wasn't ready to leave her. So I'm getting the same thing today. Its a carnation. We all got different colors. Grandma loved carnations because in her words "they last forever" expensive flowers wilt and die in a week. But she could make carnations last 3 weeks on her table. This is what I'm getting. Idk what color though. She loved all colors. My mom got yellow. My cousin got pink.  |
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Post by mwhip on Dec 5, 2020 8:01:49 GMT -6
We have moved from the floor to laying on the sofa and she ate a bunch of crackers. Not sure what the day will bring.
We are supposed to go to a housewarming. My middle nephew bought a fixer upper earlier this year and gutted it. We saw it when they were putting sheet rock up, so I'm sure the transformation will be amazing. They created a sign up genius and are only letting so many people in a time slot, we are at 1115 and going with my mom and step-dad. Probably grab lunch after, depending on how evie is doing.
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Post by joelies on Dec 5, 2020 8:04:04 GMT -6
I love that idea peachsmama! Can't wait to see it. |
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 5, 2020 8:05:41 GMT -6
We have moved from the floor to laying on the sofa and she ate a bunch of crackers. Not sure what the day will bring. We are supposed to go to a housewarming. My middle nephew bought a fixer upper earlier this year and gutted it. We saw it when they were putting sheet rock up, so I'm sure the transformation will be amazing. They created a sign up genius and are only letting so many people in a time slot, we are at 1115 and going with my mom and step-dad. Probably grab lunch after, depending on how evie is doing. That's a neat idea with the sign up genius. |
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Post by joelies on Dec 5, 2020 8:09:02 GMT -6
Morning!
It's raining and I am pretty sure it's not stopping, so we're going to keep the boys are busy/occupied as possible so they don't fight all day and/or destroy the house. Wish us luck. DH is baking muffins with them now and I promised to play Don't Break the Ice afterwards. That should hold us to... 10am? Haha.
The rain was falling so hard when I woke up that I stuck to the treadmill. I watched the Christmas Contract on prime video and it helped keep me running despite feeling kinda gross. It's one of my favorites. Not a bad way to start the day.
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Post by joelies on Dec 5, 2020 8:09:37 GMT -6
I hope she's feeling better soon mwhip. Poor girl. |
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 5, 2020 8:27:43 GMT -6
Morning! MH is at work. We are getting our tree later and I think I'm going to make a white chocolate raspberry bundt cake.
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 5, 2020 8:36:07 GMT -6
Morning! MH is at work. We are getting our tree later and I think I'm going to make a white chocolate raspberry bundt cake. That sounds amazing!!! |
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 5, 2020 9:00:02 GMT -6
Morning! MH is at work. We are getting our tree later and I think I'm going to make a white chocolate raspberry bundt cake. That sounds amazing!!! I'm hoping! |
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 9:08:41 GMT -6
Morning! MH is at work. We are getting our tree later and I think I'm going to make a white chocolate raspberry bundt cake. What time shall I come over? |
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 9:10:14 GMT -6
We talked to my parents last night about moving. It did not go well. All my dad would say is, "We'll think about it." My mother kept coming up with excuses.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 5, 2020 9:12:10 GMT -6
We talked to my parents last night about moving. It did not go well. All my dad would say is, "We'll think about it." My mother kept coming up with excuses. I'm sorry. I hope they really do think about it. |
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Post by flamingo on Dec 5, 2020 9:13:40 GMT -6
Morning! B had a great birthday...loved all his gifts (the electric scooter was a huge hit, and I captured his reaction on video for all time  ) and we had a nice dinner out. This morning I managed to get our Xmas card photo taken--kids were surprisingly cooperative!-- and I've been tidying up; we're picking up his cake and balloons in a bit then I need to get back here and tidy up. It's just family so I'm sure they do not expect a lot of fuss but my perfectionist tendencies kick in  |
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 9:13:51 GMT -6
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Post by flamingo on Dec 5, 2020 9:15:42 GMT -6
tgrimes I'm sorry. I can see pros and cons...would this be a move to where you or your sister are located, or just elsewhere in your parents' current city? I can see why they may resist a cross-country move, but obviously would make it easier for you and your sister to help/supervise his care. Are there any 'intermediate' measures y'all can put in place--home-health aids or similar--to help out?
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 9:37:31 GMT -6
flamingo We'd obviously prefer that they move closer to us so the kids could see them more often and if something happens we'd be closer. Mom doesn't want to leave the ocean. Ummm, when was the last time your ass went to the ocean? Besides, Galveston is 30 min from me. what about their doctors? We have doctors in OK & TX. what about the sailboat? Your asses haven't been on the boat in 3 years. Everything we mention is immediately shot down. Dad is getting home health currently but he will eventually be discharged from it. They wouldn't qualify unless my dad's dementia gets much worse.
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Post by joelies on Dec 5, 2020 9:43:54 GMT -6
I'm sorry tgrimes, that's so hard. I hope they'll actually start thinking about it, now that you've brought it up. |
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 5, 2020 10:04:23 GMT -6
Morning! MH is at work. We are getting our tree later and I think I'm going to make a white chocolate raspberry bundt cake. What time shall I come over? Hop on a plane immediately. I'll get the wine ready! |
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 5, 2020 10:05:03 GMT -6
We talked to my parents last night about moving. It did not go well. All my dad would say is, "We'll think about it." My mother kept coming up with excuses. Ugh, I'm sorry. I hope they come around. |
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 5, 2020 10:19:59 GMT -6
tgrimes ugh. That's so frustrating. Remind me, is your mom about the same age as your dad or is she younger? I hope they come around. And I wish needed care access wasn't so crappy that your dad will be discharged from home care soon. :/ wineallthetime that sounds amazing. peachsmama pretty. Carnations are my favorite too. That's a nice way to honor her.
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Post by chrisy01 on Dec 5, 2020 10:20:36 GMT -6
We are currently writing letters to Santa because we won’t go see him this year. E really got into it.
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Post by chrisy01 on Dec 5, 2020 10:23:56 GMT -6
[mention]tgrimes [/mention] would they consider a retirement community with care team? That way they can live independently our here but have care if needed. The one next to L’s school even has chauffeurs to take them to stores as needed. Pre-covid L’s school would do shows for them.
Some of apartments are super nice. Just an option if they are digging their heels in.
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 5, 2020 10:24:57 GMT -6
I'm at my other job and as usual the case manager didn't do anything she was supposed to do this month to get our cases ready. I wish she would finally be fired. She's worthless. I'm really happy that I only have to be in person 1 day this month and can work remotely tomorrow, but that's no thanks to our new commander. He made it clear he'd rather have everyone here risking getting covid.  It was a decision from someone above him to spread out the in-person coverage. It gets really old to see people not give a shit about you and spreading a virus. In other covid related news, as you might recall I'm fairly certain I had it in the spring. I never could get tested then. Even though I've kept up with my exercise routine and never lapsed in my workouts, when I do cardio now I get out of breath so easily. Eventually I need to get in and get my lungs checked out but I'd imagine the clinics are too busy right now for non-acute care. |
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 10:36:40 GMT -6
[mention]tgrimes [/mention] would they consider a retirement community with care team? That way they can live independently our here but have care if needed. The one next to L’s school even has chauffeurs to take them to stores as needed. Pre-covid L’s school would do shows for them. Some of apartments are super nice. Just an option if they are digging their heels in. My sister and I were talking about that this morning. But they could just as easily to do that by us too and it would probably be less expensive. At least they wouldn’t have to change doctors though. |
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Post by jewels on Dec 5, 2020 11:48:51 GMT -6
Morning! Happy weekend everybody!
S was supposed to go to a masked video game birthday party for an hour this afternoon. But one of the boys has a cold so now they are doing it online. Should be interesting
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Post by jewels on Dec 5, 2020 11:52:40 GMT -6
Question for the moms that have experience with interventions and what not:
B has been having a ton of difficulty listening at school. He often misses his art project or whatever because he refuses to line up/ throw away snack/ clean up, etc. He does the same at home. It's getting to the point that I get a negative report every day. They are trying hard with him, but I truly believe his social/emotional development is lagging and he just can't listen/transition etc.
I have a conference scheduled w/ his teacher on Monday to discuss. But in emails I brought up the idea of an intervention. I think he might need OT but it's hard for me to find what I am looking for. What should I be searching, exactly, to help him mature?
As a reminder, he is 4 and should be starting K next fall. As of right now, there is no way he could succeed in a K classroom
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 5, 2020 12:13:35 GMT -6
jewels, I would ask his PCM for a OT/psychological assessment (or if his teacher knows if he has early access in your area for a school psychologist to evaluate him). They could help develop a plan to best meet his needs and know the best providers in the area for referrals. Good luck. I'm sorry he's still having these issues and hope he gets in a program that helps him progress.
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 5, 2020 12:17:18 GMT -6
tgrimes ugh. That's so frustrating. Remind me, is your mom about the same age as your dad or is she younger? I hope they come around. And I wish needed care access wasn't so crappy that your dad will be discharged from home care soon. :/ wineallthetime that sounds amazing. peachsmama pretty. Carnations are my favorite too. That's a nice way to honor her. My mother is 72 and my dad is 87. |
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Post by vino on Dec 5, 2020 12:30:07 GMT -6
I hope they come around to some sort of compromise for care tgrimes. Being the ‘sandwich’ generation sucks so bad. I hope she’s feeling better mwhip, and neat idea with signing up for the party |
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) and we had a nice dinner out. This morning I managed to get our Xmas card photo taken--kids were surprisingly cooperative!-- and I've been tidying up; we're picking up his cake and balloons in a bit then I need to get back here and tidy up. It's just family so I'm sure they do not expect a lot of fuss but my perfectionist tendencies kick in 
It was a decision from someone above him to spread out the in-person coverage. It gets really old to see people not give a shit about you and spreading a virus. 
