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Post by vino on Aug 28, 2017 14:34:08 GMT -6
MH thinks he might be able to find a way to his parents' house. After Hayden wakes up from his nap he's going to make a break for it. I'll be thinking of them and sending all the positive vibes! Please keep us posted
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lfig
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Post by lfig on Aug 28, 2017 14:34:28 GMT -6
MH thinks he might be able to find a way to his parents' house. After Hayden wakes up from his nap he's going to make a break for it. Yay! I hope he's right!
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vino
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Post by vino on Aug 28, 2017 14:34:51 GMT -6
tgrimes Can we do anything for you?
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Post by snoopmommymom on Aug 28, 2017 15:09:40 GMT -6
trtlcrzy At first glance I thought that was an African-American woman.
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Aug 28, 2017 15:34:22 GMT -6
All my fingers and toes are crossed, tgrimes!!
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Post by melaniesue on Aug 28, 2017 15:51:42 GMT -6
I hope he makes it out tgrimes when are you expecting to get back?
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Post by lfig on Aug 28, 2017 16:07:24 GMT -6
Most days at work I sit behind my desk, handle visitor complaints, manage the budget, make purchases, jump through administrative hoops to get things accomplished, supervise my team of 8. It's not always the most satisfying job.
Today I decided I needed some fresh air and I just needed to get out of the office, so I jumped in my vehicle and headed to check on a few things out in the field. I hit up a few of our high visitation areas to check on some signs that need replacement. I met the sweetest older couple. They were in their 70's. They were sitting on a rock trying to take a selfie. So I stopped and asked if they'd like me to take their picture for them. They were so excited because they had just gotten iPhones and were trying to take a selfie but couldn't figure out how to flip the camera and asked if I could show them how. So I showed them, then took their picture. They were so sweet and we had a great conversation.
Sometimes it is the simple things, like stopping to take a photo for a visitor and having a sweet conversation with an older couple, that help bring me back to why I love my job....even if I don't always feel satisfied in the day to day. It also reminds me to step away from the desk every now and then get out and talk to people!
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Aug 28, 2017 16:16:25 GMT -6
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Post by snoopmommymom on Aug 28, 2017 16:17:13 GMT -6
Most days at work I sit behind my desk, handle visitor complaints, manage the budget, make purchases, jump through administrative hoops to get things accomplished, supervise my team of 8. It's not always the most satisfying job. Today I decided I needed some fresh air and I just needed to get out of the office, so I jumped in my vehicle and headed to check on a few things out in the field. I hit up a few of our high visitation areas to check on some signs that need replacement. I met the sweetest older couple. They were in their 70's. They were sitting on a rock trying to take a selfie. So I stopped and asked if they'd like me to take their picture for them. They were so excited because they had just gotten iPhones and were trying to take a selfie but couldn't figure out how to flip the camera and asked if I could show them how. So I showed them, then took their picture. They were so sweet and we had a great conversation. Sometimes it is the simple things, like stopping to take a photo for a visitor and having a sweet conversation with an older couple, that help bring me back to why I love my job....even if I don't always feel satisfied in the day to day. It also reminds me to step away from the desk every now and then get out and talk to people! I love that story.
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 16:17:29 GMT -6
tgrimes Can we do anything for you? Nah. I stopped and got baileys & more wine. I figure if I can stay in a constant state of inebriation I should be able to survive this trip.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 16:18:19 GMT -6
I hope he makes it out tgrimes when are you expecting to get back? My flight is Thursday. The airports are closed until further notice so we'll see if I make it home then.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Aug 28, 2017 16:35:25 GMT -6
I think the magazine did it. I just don't understand the wording of her being the new First Lady, mainly because....she isn't. I don't know for sure, since I didn't read the article, but maybe it's a play on being the new "First Lady" of hip hop.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Aug 28, 2017 16:36:19 GMT -6
I hope he makes it out tgrimes when are you expecting to get back? My flight is Thursday. The airports are closed until further notice so we'll see if I make it home then. For everyone's sake I hope they are. Would you be able to fly into a different airport and then drive down if it's still closed?
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Post by trtlcrzy on Aug 28, 2017 16:37:10 GMT -6
I just purged a bunch of stuff out of my closet that is either too small, isn't flattering or has holes. I can not believe the shorts I used to wear 😳 so short!
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 16:49:41 GMT -6
My flight is Thursday. The airports are closed until further notice so we'll see if I make it home then. For everyone's sake I hope they are. Would you be able to fly into a different airport and then drive down if it's still closed? I don't know. Right now they're not letting anyone into the city, except emergency personnel, but maybe things will be different then.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 16:59:37 GMT -6
I've brought treats for the nurses, therapists & staff a few days. I now have several BFFs.
Some people call it bribery & others call it appreciation. I call it supplemental income for putting up with my mother.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 17:01:35 GMT -6
MH is leaving for his parents' house now. Please cross everything that he makes it there safely.
All I can think about is him running into water and not being able to unstrap both kids in time...
Fuck.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Aug 28, 2017 17:34:57 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely.
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Post by Sunny41 on Aug 28, 2017 17:46:51 GMT -6
tgrimes all fx that he made it without incident
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 17:50:30 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it!
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Post by melaniesue on Aug 28, 2017 17:52:45 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it! I can't like this enough times.
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Post by ladystrat on Aug 28, 2017 17:57:27 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it! Awesome news!!! So glad they're out!
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Post by lahdeedah on Aug 28, 2017 18:01:26 GMT -6
I got most things done around the house. In the middle of it all, my top choice for daycare for M2 called with an opening. This would be great had I not already signed him up to start elsewhere. They both seem great so I'm not sure what to do. They both have pros and cons that's hard to choose which is more important. Ugh. Clearly you need to list them here and we will help! Sorry I went MIA this afternoon. The last 5 hours has been crazy. Daycare 1: cheaper (saving $800+\year), closer to home and M's school, open until 545, smaller scale room (I think 2:8 ratio.), Wipes not provided, church affiliated, goes to K-4, but less enrichment activities. Daycare 2: cost a little more (average to other daycares), close to my job ( downside is on days I have to get M first because extended day is until 530, I will have to back track to get the baby adding 20+ minutes to my evening commute), open until 6pm, larger room (3:12), wipes provided, church affiliated, but more like a learning center going to K-4, more enrichment activities. After talking to my husband, I think we will stick with the first and put him back on the waiting list for the other so if it doesn't work out, we can switch him hopefully by the new year if needed. My concern is my work schedule is until 530. On days that MH can't pick up M, I can leave 15 min early to get him by 530. If I went with daycare 2, I would have to go back in 530 traffic to get the baby by 6pm. If I stick with the current, it's 5 min or less from M's school. We also think we may move him to the Montessori school once he turns 1, so the enrichment activities may not matter. I may need to tour each place again because I can't remember much from April. My life was so hectic when I toured and I didn't write much down.:/
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Post by lahdeedah on Aug 28, 2017 18:08:18 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it! I need a gif for how relieved this makes me. Glad they are on safer grounds!
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Post by lfig on Aug 28, 2017 18:11:43 GMT -6
tgrimes I just let out a huge sigh of relief hearing they are now with your in-laws! Just knowing they are safe with extra hands in case it continues to get dicey there. Is your in-laws place having any flooding concerns yet? Or are they located in a higher area?
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 28, 2017 18:15:03 GMT -6
tgrimes I just let out a huge sigh of relief hearing they are now with your in-laws! Just knowing they are safe with extra hands in case it continues to get dicey there. Is your in-laws place having any flooding concerns yet? Or are they located in a higher area? They've only had minor street flooding so far. They live 2 blocks from where SweetPotato used to live. As long as buffalo bayou behaves, they should be okay. It's a two story house though so they can go upstairs, if need be.
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Post by peachsmama on Aug 28, 2017 18:15:09 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it! My favorite post all day. I'm so glad.
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Post by slenle on Aug 28, 2017 18:17:09 GMT -6
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Post by lahdeedah on Aug 28, 2017 18:17:51 GMT -6
M2's appointment went well. He spits up so much that she wants us to try a few things to see if it improves so we can make sure it's not pyloric stenosis. I don't think it is, so I'm not worried, but better safe than sorry. After that I had to pick M up, meet MH at the muffler shop so we could drop off my car to get fixed, and then we went to Chipotle to get dinner with the BOGO coupon before it expired. I also managed to place my Walmart order at the wrong location, but come to find out, it's the only location here that does it. It's not close to my house and way out of the way. That blows because I hoping to make that my future in grocery shopping. I was still planning to shop Publix for meat and produce, but whatever. I'm thinking about trying their delivery depending on the price.
How much is delivery in your area if you have used this service from your local grocer?
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Post by guster on Aug 28, 2017 19:06:57 GMT -6
tgrimes Please update us when he makes it there safely. He made it! Best news of the day!
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