inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 10, 2020 17:43:44 GMT -6
Sweet baby Jesus work has been relentless (we are so understaffed it's not funny).  |
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Post by lahdeedah on Dec 10, 2020 17:46:11 GMT -6
:::Whispers:::
I still haven’t finished Ozark. I think I’m either at the end of 2 or beginning of 3. I couldn’t give it my full focus and attention so I stopped and never went back.
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Post by lahdeedah on Dec 10, 2020 17:53:50 GMT -6
Sweet baby Jesus work has been relentless (we are so understaffed it's not funny). I’m sorry. Same for me because guess who went in today?? If I didn’t there would have been 1 tech there by herself, so I drug my butt out the door after 3 different people were trying to reach me. Maybe next week I’ll get to catch up and relax?🤷🏽♀️ I’ve decided I’m just going to suck it up and not complain because I should just be happy to be gainfully employed. The stress knots in my shoulders will just have to camp out until I can woosah. 😒 |
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Post by flamingo on Dec 10, 2020 17:56:54 GMT -6
Not much on here. Had a big blow up w B this morning over her horrible attitude and they way she talks to me and mh. Any of your kids like that? She really makes my blood boil and I just can’t even believe a 7yo has the audacity to talk to us the way she does sometimes. I mean I expect it from teenagers but not this age. I’m really thinking about taking back some of her Xmas gifts but idk if she will really be able to understand that correlation since it’s not an immediate consequence. Yup. I see it more when he's been hanging out with a certain friend here on our street, who is definitely a bit...impertinent (to put it nicely). I'll call B on it and say, "You sound like XYZ right now, and I don't like it." Maybe the wrong tact, but he usually reigns it in and I think he knows deep down it's not acceptable. I think part of it is the age/testing boundaries, or trying out sassy stuff they hear on TV, etc. eta: B's most annoying habit is dawdling. O.M.G. Painful. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Dec 10, 2020 17:57:39 GMT -6
Found out earlier that there will be a drive by Santa event not far from my house, so I’m taking the kids to wave at Santa and pick up dinner on the way back.
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Post by flamingo on Dec 10, 2020 18:06:19 GMT -6
lahdeedah , so much for "do not bend!" Apparently shredding and throwing are ok, though:/ Glad they were intact. Happy Hanukkah jewels ! We loved Ozark...no way they can leave it hanging like that, I will riot. If you haven't watched it and want something smart and funny wineallthetime , The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is great. I just watched Emily in Paris and it's light and fluffy and delightful but only 1 season. Goliath is really good if you like John Grisham/Lincoln Lawyer type stuff. Billy Bob Thornton redeemed himself for me in that one.
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Post by wedding on Dec 10, 2020 18:13:46 GMT -6
slenle , Breaking Bad is excellent but it was like American History X for me in that some scenes were so disturbing that it's a one-and-done for me. I'll never watch it again. Really? It takes a lot to disturb me and you too I thought. Now I need to know what bothered you? |
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Post by wedding on Dec 10, 2020 18:16:01 GMT -6
Not much on here. Had a big blow up w B this morning over her horrible attitude and they way she talks to me and mh. Any of your kids like that? She really makes my blood boil and I just can’t even believe a 7yo has the audacity to talk to us the way she does sometimes. I mean I expect it from teenagers but not this age. I’m really thinking about taking back some of her Xmas gifts but idk if she will really be able to understand that correlation since it’s not an immediate consequence. Yup. I see it more when he's been hanging out with a certain friend here on our street, who is definitely a bit...impertinent (to put it nicely). I'll call B on it and say, "You sound like XYZ right now, and I don't like it." Maybe the wrong tact, but he usually reigns it in and I think he knows deep down it's not acceptable. I think part of it is the age/testing boundaries, or trying out sassy stuff they hear on TV, etc. eta: B's most annoying habit is dawdling. O.M.G. Painful. FFTC I had to look up what impertinent means. |
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Post by wedding on Dec 10, 2020 18:17:27 GMT -6
Sweet baby Jesus work has been relentless (we are so understaffed it's not funny). I’m sorry. Same for me because guess who went in today?? If I didn’t there would have been 1 tech there by herself, so I drug my butt out the door after 3 different people were trying to reach me. Maybe next week I’ll get to catch up and relax?🤷🏽♀️ I’ve decided I’m just going to suck it up and not complain because I should just be happy to be gainfully employed. The stress knots in my shoulders will just have to camp out until I can woosah. 😒 What is a woosah? Give yourself a break before you burn out. You need a day to relax! |
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Post by flamingo on Dec 10, 2020 18:28:01 GMT -6
Hi! So my giant tree is completely dry  I noticed in the first couple days it wasn't taking up water as quickly as my trees have in the past, and I felt the branches today and they are decidedly crispy. Ugh. I just need it to hang on thru the 30th when my MIL leaves (don't get me started). Thankfully the needles haven't started dropping yet. My mom and C and I went to a jeweler today so I could make a Xmas wishlist for DH, then we went to lunch at a cute little restaurant nearby. Nice holiday outing, it's an older part of town and the homes and decorations over that way are worth the drive alone. This afternoon I stood in line at the post office for almost 40 minutes--with both kids--to mail a certified letter. Came home and poured a big glass of wine afterwards...my nerves were shot  Kids are brushing their teeth and once they're in bed I want to go soak in the tub. |
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yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Dec 10, 2020 18:36:28 GMT -6
I’m sorry. Same for me because guess who went in today?? If I didn’t there would have been 1 tech there by herself, so I drug my butt out the door after 3 different people were trying to reach me. Maybe next week I’ll get to catch up and relax?🤷🏽♀️ I’ve decided I’m just going to suck it up and not complain because I should just be happy to be gainfully employed. The stress knots in my shoulders will just have to camp out until I can woosah. 😒 What is a woosah? Give yourself a break before you burn out. You need a day to relax! Lol, I love a good “woosah.” In a previous job, me and my coworker always used to say it when we were annoyed. I believe it came from the movie Bad Boys. |
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Post by yummeecookee on Dec 10, 2020 18:38:07 GMT -6
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Post by chrisy01 on Dec 10, 2020 19:13:09 GMT -6
Gymboree just released their Valentines line. I may have bought some clothes.
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Post by klong11 on Dec 10, 2020 19:36:50 GMT -6
Cadence asked Santa to make sure all the animals in the shelters have happy Christmases.
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Dec 10, 2020 20:10:28 GMT -6
Happy Hanukkah jewels!! Glad the cards weren't destroyed lahdeedah. That package did not look good!! |
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 10, 2020 20:10:30 GMT -6
Yup. I see it more when he's been hanging out with a certain friend here on our street, who is definitely a bit...impertinent (to put it nicely). I'll call B on it and say, "You sound like XYZ right now, and I don't like it." Maybe the wrong tact, but he usually reigns it in and I think he knows deep down it's not acceptable. I think part of it is the age/testing boundaries, or trying out sassy stuff they hear on TV, etc. eta: B's most annoying habit is dawdling. O.M.G. Painful. FFTC I had to look up what impertinent means. Ha! Yes. Normally my limit is quite high. Also I guess it wasn't just the disturbing parts, the story was kind of an emotional drain. Spoiler!!!! Melting the kid and I just felt so damn bad for Jesse when he was hostage. He was the picture of one of those so depressed and hopeless you can feel it. |
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Post by guster on Dec 10, 2020 20:10:39 GMT -6
Amazed they weren’t in worse shape, lahdeedah! @klongoria, I’m so sorry about your moms dog. I think the stuffed animal idea is very sweet and thoughtful. jewels, Hapoy Hannukah! |
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Dec 10, 2020 20:11:39 GMT -6
Also DH and I started watching Ozarks together. We got through maybe 3 episodes and he couldn't get into it. But I did and I need to pick it back up!!
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Post by guster on Dec 10, 2020 20:14:19 GMT -6
I stopped Ozark, too. I don’t think I was in the right mind to pay attention when it was on. It’s on my “try again” list.
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Post by guster on Dec 10, 2020 20:19:02 GMT -6
Josie’s school pivoted to remote learning yesterday afternoon. Three cases in the 4th grade so to prevent any wider spread before the holiday, they closed.
I’m heartbroken but I know it’s inevitable and when I picked Josie up, she happily told me she gets to learn on zoom with her friend. Kids always have the right outlook!
Selfishly, I’m trying to figure out how I can wrap presents during the day so I don’t have to do it at night.
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Dec 10, 2020 20:32:24 GMT -6
Our school department made it official - after 2 weeks of full virtual, the kids won't be going back before the holiday break. No surprise really, even Col took it in stride.
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Post by flamingo on Dec 10, 2020 21:14:56 GMT -6
Ugh, so depressing about the school situation up there. Glad the kiddos are taking it well joelies guster . We are still in down here. The state will continue funding virtual school in the spring semester so the option is there for those that need it, but our governor has said he won't shut the schools down again like back in spring so I'm cautiously optimistic we can KOKO. |
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 10, 2020 21:20:33 GMT -6
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Post by slenle on Dec 10, 2020 21:22:14 GMT -6
flamingo, how has your pup been doing lately?
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Post by lahdeedah on Dec 10, 2020 22:11:55 GMT -6
I’m sorry. Same for me because guess who went in today?? If I didn’t there would have been 1 tech there by herself, so I drug my butt out the door after 3 different people were trying to reach me. Maybe next week I’ll get to catch up and relax?🤷🏽♀️ I’ve decided I’m just going to suck it up and not complain because I should just be happy to be gainfully employed. The stress knots in my shoulders will just have to camp out until I can woosah. 😒 What is a woosah? Give yourself a break before you burn out. You need a day to relax! Lol. It’s from a movie... I looked it up to make sure it is an actual word and it is! But I spelled it wrong... From dictionary.com.... Thanks to the popular reach of Bad Boys II, whoosah, commonly spelled woosah, has become used as an actual form of soothing self-talk or admonition. It can be used as an interjection (You're getting stressed. Take a deep breath. Whoosah!) and a verb (I had to whoosah all morning). I promise, I’m trying to give myself a break. As of right now, I only work Thursday-Friday next week, but This time last week I was only scheduled for two days, too, so 🤷🏽♀️. |
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Post by lahdeedah on Dec 10, 2020 22:13:14 GMT -6
Hi! So my giant tree is completely dry I noticed in the first couple days it wasn't taking up water as quickly as my trees have in the past, and I felt the branches today and they are decidedly crispy. Ugh. I just need it to hang on thru the 30th when my MIL leaves (don't get me started). Thankfully the needles haven't started dropping yet. My mom and C and I went to a jeweler today so I could make a Xmas wishlist for DH, then we went to lunch at a cute little restaurant nearby. Nice holiday outing, it's an older part of town and the homes and decorations over that way are worth the drive alone. This afternoon I stood in line at the post office for almost 40 minutes--with both kids--to mail a certified letter. Came home and poured a big glass of wine afterwards...my nerves were shot Kids are brushing their teeth and once they're in bed I want to go soak in the tub. Thank you for reminding me to water my tree. Whoops! Don’t know how that slipped my mind. 🤦🏽♀️ |
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Post by flamingo on Dec 10, 2020 22:31:43 GMT -6
flamingo , how has your pup been doing lately? Thanks for thinking of her. So far, so good? I'm supposed to be watching for signs of pain, problems eating, etc. but she's been her normal active self, is eating fine, and doesn't seem bothered or 'off' yet. We are just loving on her and spoiling her as much as we can. She's up in our bed with me right now...9 years of training and good manners, undone in a couple months  |
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Dec 10, 2020 23:22:34 GMT -6
My kids haven't been to in-person school since mid-March. It still catches me off guard when I hear people mention taking their kids to school. It'll be nice to be normal again someday.
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Post by tallb on Dec 11, 2020 4:05:44 GMT -6
My kids haven't been to in-person school since mid-March. It still catches me off guard when I hear people mention taking their kids to school. It'll be nice to be normal again someday. +1 only private schools were in session here for about 2 months, and they are mostly back to virtual. They may open ours in mid Jan for some populations, but 60% that just did a survey want to stay virtual once the hybrid plan goes into effect. The "you could be sent to different school" disclaimer definitely threw a lot of people off, us included. My workplace had a presentation today and said cases in our area are mostly tied to work and indoor dining..I meant to comment on your post yesterday, but thought of you when they said this. |
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 11, 2020 5:45:38 GMT -6
My kids haven't been to in-person school since mid-March. It still catches me off guard when I hear people mention taking their kids to school. It'll be nice to be normal again someday. I so hope this day will come quickly for all you girls... |
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I noticed in the first couple days it wasn't taking up water as quickly as my trees have in the past, and I felt the branches today and they are decidedly crispy. Ugh. I just need it to hang on thru the 30th when my MIL leaves (don't get me started). Thankfully the needles haven't started dropping yet. 
