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Post by loveswaffles on Jan 23, 2021 9:50:21 GMT -6
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Post by Pistol on Jan 23, 2021 9:51:10 GMT -6
Ugh sorry willow. How soon can they get you a new unit put in? Hope it's not too cold where you are! Right now they said Monday, which isn’t horrible but it’s also not today lol. It was 4 degrees overnight lol. January in MN is quite literally the worst time for the furnace to go out! Murphy’s law and all that. Thanks everyone. I am very grumpy right now even though we are fortunate to be able to do this without bankrupting ourselves unlike many others during this economy. I’m just marinating in my feelings. OMG BRRRR! Do you have any other way to heat the house until Monday? As a kid I remember my mom turning on the gas stove or turning on the oven and cracking the door, which looking back was maybe not the best idea...
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Post by loveswaffles on Jan 23, 2021 9:53:23 GMT -6
I was hoping a relaxing day but that didn’t happen. I went for a short run, then we took DD for a short mountainbike ride. Took DD to a friend’s house, did grocery shopping and now DD and friend are here, playing. Hopefully tomorrow is more chilled.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 9:55:54 GMT -6
Right now they said Monday, which isn’t horrible but it’s also not today lol. It was 4 degrees overnight lol. January in MN is quite literally the worst time for the furnace to go out! Murphy’s law and all that. Thanks everyone. I am very grumpy right now even though we are fortunate to be able to do this without bankrupting ourselves unlike many others during this economy. I’m just marinating in my feelings. OMG BRRRR! Do you have any other way to heat the house until Monday? As a kid I remember my mom turning on the gas stove or turning on the oven and cracking the door, which looking back was maybe not the best idea... Even heating the stove without cracking the door may help. willow can you run out and get some space heaters?
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Post by willow on Jan 23, 2021 9:56:28 GMT -6
Thanks all. The space heaters we had weren’t cutting it for the main spaces so I packed up the kids and a ton of their shit and now we are with my parents because they live super close. So we broke our quarantine bubble again but my parents are low risk compared to most people, so it’s not terrible. My H will be coming later but he’s staying to keep the space heaters and our gas fireplace running for a bit. I think I will go back home overnight with him. We have to have one of us there either way because of the dogs. They seem completely unbothered because they just want to curl up next to each other and sleep.
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Post by justbecause on Jan 23, 2021 9:56:29 GMT -6
My big kids are living their best lives, watching cartoons and eating wings in their pjs.
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Post by Dr. Grey on Jan 23, 2021 10:01:04 GMT -6
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Post by sudsy on Jan 23, 2021 10:02:38 GMT -6
DS fell today, and in a freak accident, hit the sharp edge of a wooden nightstand on the way down. He has about a 5-6 inch superficial laceration down his right side. He’s ok, but the cut is super ugly. It has been determined that DD will never be a trauma nurse/doctor. So we’ll go ahead and cross that off our list of career goals. My god, the second she sees blood, she loses her mind. She told me “it was the scariest moment of my life”.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 10:05:27 GMT -6
my goodness i need a new shower head. the previous owner of this home must not have had any nipples. this thing is painful
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Post by piratecat on Jan 23, 2021 10:05:53 GMT -6
Stay safe and warm willow. I’m sorry for the bug unexpected expense.
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Post by piratecat on Jan 23, 2021 10:06:04 GMT -6
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Post by addymac on Jan 23, 2021 10:07:55 GMT -6
Thanks all. The space heaters we had weren’t cutting it for the main spaces so I packed up the kids and a ton of their shit and now we are with my parents because they live super close. So we broke our quarantine bubble again but my parents are low risk compared to most people, so it’s not terrible. My H will be coming later but he’s staying to keep the space heaters and our gas fireplace running for a bit. I think I will go back home overnight with him. We have to have one of us there either way because of the dogs. They seem completely unbothered because they just want to curl up next to each other and sleep. I’m glad. I was going to suggest that this is a great reason to go to your parents house. Bonus- you may get a night of adults only?
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Post by Dr. Grey on Jan 23, 2021 10:12:15 GMT -6
DS fell today, and in a freak accident, hit the sharp edge of a wooden nightstand on the way down. He has about a 5-6 inch superficial laceration down his right side. He’s ok, but the cut is super ugly. It has been determined that DD will never be a trauma nurse/doctor. So we’ll go ahead and cross that off our list of career goals. My god, the second she sees blood, she loses her mind. She told me “it was the scariest moment of my life”. I am your DD. Blood? Hard pass, lol. I’m glad he’s okay ❤️
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Post by wildflower on Jan 23, 2021 10:12:16 GMT -6
angelashly I wish! They have already confirmed it’s a complete new furnace job. You know because that’s something we can totally just shell out for right now. It’s fine, everything’s fine. The worst. We had to do that right before Christmas 2019. You know, kicking off 2020 with a bang (little did we know). Ask the furnace company if they have space heaters you can borrow. They gave us like three, which we rotated throughout the house as needed. I also baked a lot of air in the oven. I went out and got heated blankets for the kid's beds (we already had one for ours). DS1 was old enough to just snuggle in and he slept really well. DS2 was not yet 3 and didn't do so great. I was way more comfortable with electric blankets on low overnight than any type of space heater.
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Post by emma on Jan 23, 2021 10:13:50 GMT -6
We all slept in until 7 and that felt great. Now I’m sitting in the warm car at DS ski lesson. It’s -17 and windy so I don’t envy him out there on the hill.
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Post by wildflower on Jan 23, 2021 10:17:29 GMT -6
I need to take Christmas down outside (just lights, no blowups). I'm debating leaving up just the icicle lights along the roof. Half out of laziness, half out of bringing a bit of joy to the darkness. Should I leave them?
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 23, 2021 10:23:30 GMT -6
I need to take Christmas down outside (just lights, no blowups). I'm debating leaving up just the icicle lights along the roof. Half out of laziness, half out of bringing a bit of joy to the darkness. Should I leave them? Some of my neighbors left up snowflake lights in their windows and it brings me joy. I actually just ordered some fairy lights to put on my fire place mantle.
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Post by sunnysideup on Jan 23, 2021 10:33:06 GMT -6
Eeek, that’s scary sudsy. Hope he’s doing okay and it heals quickly.
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Post by Tlex on Jan 23, 2021 10:41:12 GMT -6
My grocery order is in and I’m stunned by how much prices have gone up. I didn’t even get exciting shit.
DH is teasingly giving me a hard time about buying the kids comforters and I’m like sir we live where the cold hurts your face, we do not need to be minimalists about blankets.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 10:45:00 GMT -6
dd2 just handed me a drawing and i couldn’t figure out what it was. she told me it’s my headstone because she already picked it out.
ohoh
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Post by sweptaway on Jan 23, 2021 10:45:41 GMT -6
My grocery order is in and I’m stunned by how much prices have gone up. I didn’t even get exciting shit. DH is teasingly giving me a hard time about buying the kids comforters and I’m like sir we live where the cold hurts your face, we do not need to be minimalists about blankets. I get so mad every time I do the grocery shopping. What used to cost me $175/week costs me closer to $250 now. It's nuts.
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Post by justbecause on Jan 23, 2021 10:47:55 GMT -6
My grocery bill went up at least $50 from last year and the store is always out of at least one thing on my list.
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Post by Dr. Grey on Jan 23, 2021 10:49:16 GMT -6
dd2 just handed me a drawing and i couldn’t figure out what it was. she told me it’s my headstone because she already picked it out. ohoh 😬😬😬
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Post by pobre on Jan 23, 2021 10:53:21 GMT -6
I think I’m buying an elliptical today.
I’m so tired of not being able to go to the gym.
Never thought I’d say that.
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Post by greykitty on Jan 23, 2021 10:53:31 GMT -6
willow , I'm sorry about the furnace and the rush replacement. At least I hope they're able to install asap. I replaced my 15 year old HVAC system last spring and after I got over the pain to the wallet, realized it had been a good decision. Technology has moved along, to my benefit. After I do taxes, a new water heater is on the agenda - it's hanging in there, but is getting to the end of its expected life. And I keep staring at my patio doors and other windows. I really need to just take a deep breath and get that replacement started as well. Home ownership - it will be great, they told me! ETA - I see they said Monday, which is actually pretty fast for a replacement in my experience - but too long in this weather! I'm sure you noted there are children in the home, right? My HVAC place will always prioritize homes with young children and/or the elderly if there's need.
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Post by jorkzy on Jan 23, 2021 10:56:49 GMT -6
I’m at work this weekend but the first night of toddler bed went great! Went down easy then not a peep all night. I heard him stirring as I was heading out the door just before 7. He’s so easy-going (most of the time), it’s a dramatic difference to DS1 at that age lol.
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Post by willow on Jan 23, 2021 10:58:32 GMT -6
Wow another reason to say fuck this pandemic...the babies—who are normally angelic unicorn babies—have been melting down at the mere sight of my brother (also lives here) because they have intense stranger danger and it’s been months since they’ve seen him. Ugh. Lord you are testing me today.
I know it’s necessary for one of us to be home but I’m not gonna lie I’m envious of my H just snuggling in bed alone with the dogs at home right now. 😒
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Post by jorkzy on Jan 23, 2021 10:58:59 GMT -6
Also dropped the “are we headed to divorce? Or what?” bomb on H yesterday. He’s not taking it well, as can be expected when you’re completely clueless about your wife’s needs and feelings over a 10 year period. I feel bad but also like - I’m not sure I want to fix this. So.
eta PDQ
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Post by Dr. Grey on Jan 23, 2021 11:02:16 GMT -6
I think I’m buying an elliptical today. I’m so tired of not being able to go to the gym. Never thought I’d say that. I really want an elliptical, but I don’t know where I’d put it. Unless I stick it in the middle of my living room.
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Post by filingjointly on Jan 23, 2021 11:02:26 GMT -6
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