DGM
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Post by DGM on Dec 5, 2022 8:13:43 GMT -6
It's Monday morning. Let's get some caffeine to wake ourselves and this board! What are you drinking? What's going on this week?
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DGM
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Post by DGM on Dec 5, 2022 8:18:30 GMT -6
I am drinking McCafe house blend with peppermint bark creamer. I don't know how I used to survive on decaf.
It's another week of homeschooling including a field trip on Wednesday to a sensory friendly Nutcracker. It'll hopefully be just right for the 5 year old. Santa on a Fire Truck happens on Wednesday too, and it's the last week of my current on-line college class. This current teacher really likes how I write so I'm KA in the class!
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sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Dec 5, 2022 8:47:09 GMT -6
Got all three to school/daycare on time. Got gas and air in my tires. And managed to make it to my desk before 9am.
I am in the office because they want me to scan my badge and be here.
Also, I got a promotion and I’m learning a brand new job. It is exciting and anxiety inducing at the same time.
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Post by pbandj714 on Dec 5, 2022 10:36:40 GMT -6
Had my usual caramel macchiato with Lavazza espresso and it hit the spot.
I just put down a deposit on dog boarding in January for our Disney trip! We usually have family help but there are a ton of health issues going on with my parents and in-laws so we figured this was our best bet.
J is finishing up phase 1 of our fireplace/built-in project and it look soooooo good. He built out and installed a gorgeous electric fireplace with shiplap surround and the barn beam mantel will be going up this week. I'm so excited to have a mantel for our stockings! Also not sure how I'm going to keep the toddler from yanking them down. The adjacent built in cabinet will have to wait until after the new year so that we can get our Christmas tree up finally, which is right in front of said future cabinet. I'll share some pics once it's more finished.
Oh, what else? Returning to the office 3 days/week is the pits. It's so unnecessary for my job and makes me miserable. But I also don't have the bandwidth to apply elsewhere.
Kids are good. 1st grade is proving to be a year of maturing. The toddler is 20 months and a climber with no fear. So we're busy!
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milano
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Post by milano on Dec 5, 2022 12:04:49 GMT -6
I had two cups of coffee this morning with honey and cream. Our coffee pot died recently so MH did a ton of research and now we have a Spinn. It is incredible and makes coffee on demand - including espresso & nitro cold brew. The brewed coffee tastes like a french press coffee or a pour-over, real smooth and strong. Life-changing! Starbucks can FRO, I will always prefer coffee at home from now on. Still trying to find that delicious seasonal peppermint creamer though...it is nowhere to be found around here.
Kids are good, dogs are good, Mr Milano is good. We are done with traveling and visitors for the rest of the holiday season so I am looking forward to lots of relaxing.
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Speedy
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Post by Speedy on Dec 5, 2022 15:34:45 GMT -6
Hubby bought me some peppermint mocha creamer and k cups (easier when you're sleep deprived to not eff up) so I had two cups this morning. I actually got almost 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night, so I'm tired but feeling more alert than usual. This week is just a long week of boring, broken up by our current weekly trip to the chiropractor on Thursday. We're trying to limit our chances of exposure for baby since everyone is just so sick this winter. Actually, since hubby has been home he's taken over the daily toy picking up, which has freed up my brain for some other around the house projects. I cleared off a cluttered kitchen counter yesterday (and baked some shortbread cookies), and today I've been working on paring down some of the kids clothes, since I could barely close the drawers, and, well, we don't need that many clothes since we never go anywhere lol. It's nice to make progress on things I've been meaning to do for AGES
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Post by grumpycakes on Dec 5, 2022 17:42:11 GMT -6
What’s in my cup you ask? A hot toddy. I’m into them ever since a fellow bakery owner made me one on a cold night a few weeks ago. But I make them with Grand Marnier instead of whiskey cause it’s even better. And sometimes tea instead of just hot water. Night night juice.
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mapleme
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Post by mapleme on Dec 5, 2022 19:09:18 GMT -6
I had 1/3 of my black coffee and ran out of time to drink the rest. I barely sat down today. But a good friend of mine dropped by the cannery today and I got to give her a tour, which was pretty great. She's coming over just to hang out now, which is also pretty great. I have missed just that easy hanging out that used to happen before the pandemic (and really, before babies).
We got our Christmas tree up and got these really cool smart lights that change color based on your programming. We have it set to a fading rainbow, which we all really enjoy. The girls are enjoying school and their classes. I love watching them becoming better readers.
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Dec 6, 2022 5:36:03 GMT -6
Well now its Tuesday at 630 am. I just spent a half hour finding a new spot for the GD elf. We've always had it as a toy and never did the magic. The kids insisted. Even though M knows its not real. She also stays up until like 10 pm so we have to do it in the morning. Not a fan. Now I'm having coffee. Peets drip with cream and splenda and a dash of cinnamon today. Nothing fancy. Though mayyyyybe I should tj it!
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sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Dec 8, 2022 11:31:00 GMT -6
I have 4 cups on my desk… 1. Travel coffee mug 2. Refill coffee at work 3. Protein shake (breakfast) 4. Water All the liquids today.
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milano
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Post by milano on Dec 8, 2022 12:42:10 GMT -6
Did not get a picture of my delicious lunch margarita but this bubble tea is also A+
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Dec 8, 2022 13:57:57 GMT -6
god a lunch margarita sounds fab.
though only if there is siesta time after
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Post by ovenrack on Dec 12, 2022 5:39:32 GMT -6
Good morning!
This week my cup has peppermint mocha oat milk creamer in my decaf. I couldn’t find the regular milk one, so I tried this and it doesn’t disappoint!
So seasonal!
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rugger
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Post by rugger on Dec 19, 2022 20:43:39 GMT -6
Happy Monday (night)!
I've been enjoying chobani peppermint mocha creamer in my coffee lately. I just finished it this morning, but hubs bought me some Target brand peppermint mocha creamer, so I'll try that tomorrow.
This is the kids' last week before a 2 week winter break. Going skiing on Friday, so just gotta make it through Thursday!
Hubs and I are good, kids are good, dog just turned 7 (but still acts like she's 3). All is well in the Rugger household
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