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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 7:35:59 GMT -6
Morning!
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 7:36:42 GMT -6
I'm meeting a friend for sushi & wine tonight.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 7:37:17 GMT -6
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Post by klong11 on Jul 6, 2021 7:47:56 GMT -6
PSA: if you see the great idea of tie dyeing tshirts with water guns....yeah, DON'T DO IT! You may end up with a rainbow child and returning a rainbow child who came over for a play date.... Thank you melaniesue for not killing me for dyeing your child! The shirts do look cute though.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 8:13:44 GMT -6
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Post by peachsmama on Jul 6, 2021 8:32:43 GMT -6
I have my extras today. It's supposed to be 90 by noon so we're outside now before it's to God awful hot. We baled hay last night and will finish tonight. Which sucks. We should of finished last night but it wasn't dry. Now I can't mow grass tonight. Hopefully tomorrow.
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Post by nam2013 on Jul 6, 2021 9:00:40 GMT -6
Morning. I’m at my wits end. Dd2 sleep is so bad and I don’t get time to recharge. Numbers have doubled since last week again. So is going to Norway is not happening and my sister coming here is hanging by a tread. So much shopping is happening. And also so much bad food 😔.
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Post by klong11 on Jul 6, 2021 9:03:39 GMT -6
I even told them, stand close to each other and ONLY spray the shirts. Yeah....didn't happen. Cadence has a weird red line on her arm that literally looks like she had stitches from a shark bite and a lovely blue goatee that we have gotten most of it off.
Google also did not help in the removal of said dye. We tried baking soda paste (ew gross!), nail polish remover (this stinks!), rubbing alcohol (omg, I can't breathe!) and just some good ole soap and water and scrubbing. Then I had them go out and play in the pool in hopes that just soaking in water would help. Nope.
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Post by inthekitty on Jul 6, 2021 9:05:56 GMT -6
tgrimes sounds like fun! I'm fine. I've actually never had a hangover. I just fell asleep around 10. klong11 lolz!!! nam2013 I'm sorry. That sucks. Are they still lagging on vaccines there?
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Post by inthekitty on Jul 6, 2021 9:06:57 GMT -6
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Post by nam2013 on Jul 6, 2021 9:10:32 GMT -6
nam2013 I'm sorry. That sucks. Are they still lagging on vaccines there? No they’re actually doing quite well, they just thought is was a smart idea to open up nightclubs and bars without masks our social distancing. You need a negative test or proof that you had been vaccinated. Only the vaccine could also be j&j and was valid immediately and the negative test was allowed to be 24 hours old… add in a flawed entry system and you get this 🤦🏼♀️.
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Post by nam2013 on Jul 6, 2021 9:11:01 GMT -6
klong11 you do such fun things with your girl! And we need picture proof!
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Post by klong11 on Jul 6, 2021 9:18:44 GMT -6
I think our front porch may be permanently dyed as well. 🤷
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Post by nam2013 on Jul 6, 2021 9:22:38 GMT -6
klong11 that looks like so much fun!
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 6, 2021 9:28:46 GMT -6
Lol! klong11 nam2013 I’m sorry for the sleep troubles and extra stress. Hope DD2 has a better night. tgrimes Have fun tonight!
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 6, 2021 9:33:43 GMT -6
Hi.
I’ve been in a drag lately. I know it’s from my lack of physical activity coupled with not great eating. I’m planning to reset this week. We joined a gym last week and I bought a ton of veggies and fruits. If I could just finish off the chips in my pantry, Which will probably happen today, I won’t be tempted to binge on unhealthy crap.
I have the boys’ patient establishment appointment at their new pedi’s office this afternoon. I need to write down some things so I don’t forget to ask her. Not much else happening today.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 9:47:39 GMT -6
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 9:56:14 GMT -6
I can't remember if I've told y'all about this yet or not, so if I did feel free to skip & ignore.
My mother called my sister last week and after a long conversation she's decided that her & my dad need to move. She seemed overwhelmed and had a breakdown on the phone so my sister flew out there Sunday to surprise them. Today she'll be talking to my dad about moving and apparently he's already told my mother that he won't be moving anywhere. We shall see how the conversation goes. It might be that my sister flies them back with her for a "visit" and just never buys him a return flight home.
He fell last night putting his pajamas on and couldn't get up. My mother tried to help him and she couldn't do it either. Hopefully, my sister can use that scenario to convince him to move.
He's also not eating very well and is down to 120lbs. My mother told my sister that this will probably be the last time she sees him, unless they move.
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Post by nam2013 on Jul 6, 2021 10:22:49 GMT -6
tgrimes I’m so sorry. That must be so hard.
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Post by klong11 on Jul 6, 2021 10:23:43 GMT -6
tgrimes, that's so heartbreaking. I hope he agrees to at least look into moving. Maybe she needs to put it in his head that it's either move or go into an assisted living facility.
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 6, 2021 10:38:55 GMT -6
tgrimes I’m glad your mom is finally realizing they need help. I hope your dad is easy to convince, too. How are you feeling about it? Do you and your sister have a longer term idea/plan for if they do decide to move closer? Like a facility or to get a place for them with a caregiver? It must be a lot weighing on the both of you.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 10:58:35 GMT -6
We looked into independent/assisted living facilities last winter, so we have some ideas of where they could go. My mom decided OK would be better since my sister has 3 kids that can drive. We discussed whether they should buy a cheap house by my sister or go to independent/assisted living. It will probably be up to my parents, for now, but we're already looking at some facilities. I have a feeling that would be best for them. That way they can meet other people and depending on the place, they usually offer meals, etc.
My sister and I will need to pack up and sell their house. I think my half sister would be willing to help, too.
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Post by tallb on Jul 6, 2021 11:07:32 GMT -6
tgrimes glad your mom is realizing a move is necessary, I hope your dad gets on board. Maybe an independent living apt situation that has levels that can support as things change? That's what I think my mom needs, but the whole process (and prices) are overwhelming.
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Post by guster on Jul 6, 2021 11:19:27 GMT -6
What a good first step for them, tgrimes. I hope they find something to fit their needs.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 11:21:26 GMT -6
tgrimes glad your mom is realizing a move is necessary, I hope your dad gets on board. Maybe an independent living apt situation that has levels that can support as things change? That's what I think my mom needs, but the whole process (and prices) are overwhelming. I know, and there are so many add on features when looking at these, too! Something else I heard was about a place here in housotn. Since you aren't signing a contract, like you would for an apartment, they just kept raising the price every 2-3 months.
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Post by jewels on Jul 6, 2021 12:00:15 GMT -6
PSA: if you see the great idea of tie dyeing tshirts with water guns....yeah, DON'T DO IT! You may end up with a rainbow child and returning a rainbow child who came over for a play date.... Thank you melaniesue for not killing me for dyeing your child! The shirts do look cute though. haha this is amazing. I bet the girls had a blast though
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Post by jewels on Jul 6, 2021 12:06:28 GMT -6
I hope they (you) find something good for them tgrimes. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of it. I remember when my grandfather started getting sicker, and my grandmother was still 100% fine, he convinced her to move into an independent living facility that also had assisted living & nursing home sections. He knew he only had a few years left and really wanted them to be settled and my grandmother to have support/social scene for when he died. Sh e fought him for a bit on it but it ended up being the best thing. She lived another 13 years after he died and stayed in the same apartment till she moved into nursing care about a month before she died.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 6, 2021 12:18:08 GMT -6
Welp, my sister talked to my dad and he said he'd think about it and then walked out of the room. He doesn't think they need help and he doesn't want to move because he likes the weather.
We might just have to make the "visit" and only buy a one way ticket.
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Post by jewels on Jul 6, 2021 13:04:56 GMT -6
Welp, my sister talked to my dad and he said he'd think about it and then walked out of the room. He doesn't think they need help and he doesn't want to move because he likes the weather. We might just have to make the "visit" and only buy a one way ticket. ugh sorry. Do you think presenting it to him like how I said my grandparents did it would work? Or is he in denial about how much time he might have left. Maybe if it's framed as doing it for your mom he'll listen?
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 6, 2021 13:14:35 GMT -6
She's doing well! 3 weeks old now and she's getting more and more alert. And she's almost 10 lbs now! Glad to hear she is well. Hope postpartum stuff is going well, too.
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