Thursday Thoughts

smb+jab

I have some random thoughts to share so I thought I would get a post started and maybe start your day off with a chuckle

Last night I had a dream that one of my molars fell out.  Like wiggled and just fell right out, the way they did when you were a little kid.  Do you think this means I have been eating too many Christmas cookies before bed?

Even if that is the case I do not plan on curbing my cookie intake - they are just so yummy! And I have a fresh batch of red and green snickerdoodles that i made last night.

Christmas cookies are my weakness at this time of year, what is yours?   or other random thoughts for day?

kelbel527

That husband I bragged about a couple days ago, really pissed me off this morning.  And I hate fighting with him in the morning, it starts my day off cranky.  Plus I have a headache.  So I splurged for the white chocolate mocha this morning.  Starbucks can solve any problems.

I'm so ready for Christmas, but DS1 has been having a rough week at school.  I finally told him that I was calling Santa if he doesn't start listening at school (which he thinks automatically means he won't get anything from Santa).  I'm worried I'll actually have to follow through on my threat and then get stuck making something up about Santa giving him another chance.  I can't not give my 4yo a Santa gift.  But I just want him to listen to his teachers!!  

I'm a bundle of joy this morning.  Happy Thursday!

PenelopePond

Mmm Christmas cookies.

Sorry about your morning kelbel. I keep threatening Ethan, too. I got a big awesome gift from Santa, so I really hope he cooperates and I can give it to them. Darn big kids.

AlinnJo

@smb+jab‌ Soft, frosted sugar cookies are my weakness. I could eat all of them. We haven't made any yet but will be as soon as we get to Florida. I can't wait but won't want to share with my family. 

@kelbel527‌ When I taught Kindergarten, this week before Christmas was so hard. The kids were so excited for Christmas but didn't really know how long they had to wait. I had kids come in every day asking if tomorrow was Christmas. It's a hard time! A Christmas countdown really seemed to help them visualize how much longer they had to wait. I hope he does well so you don't have to figure out how to give him another chance! 

 I can't stand potty training posts on Facebook. I really don't want to know how many times your kid pooped today. They gross me out and annoy me. 

 I have to get all of the lights off our tree tomorrow so my husband can put it outside before we leave. I knew I should have just done a few strands instead of 9. I have a feeling I'm going to be up really late tomorrow night. 

 Any good food ideas for the car? I'm trying to think of things that are semi healthy but fun to eat. We don't like any fast food burger restaurants so dinner is going to be tough to find. 

 My mind is going in 9000 directions this morning. Blah.

smb+jab

It seems like it might be the of year for the kiddo's to be acting up.  My friend has been having trouble with her two (ages 6 and 3) and is threatening the same thing.

And Grant has been acting up lately too but I am pretty sure molar number three is coming in and he is always Mr. Cranky pants when he is teething.  Oh and he bites me.  Oh joy!

Hopefully they all shape up very soon!

Newt69

AlinnJo said:

@smb+jab‌ Soft, frosted sugar cookies are my weakness. I could eat all of them. We haven't made any yet but will be as soon as we get to Florida. I can't wait but won't want to share with my family. 

@kelbel527‌ When I taught Kindergarten, this week before Christmas was so hard. The kids were so excited for Christmas but didn't really know how long they had to wait. I had kids come in every day asking if tomorrow was Christmas. It's a hard time! A Christmas countdown really seemed to help them visualize how much longer they had to wait. I hope he does well so you don't have to figure out how to give him another chance! 

 I can't stand potty training posts on Facebook. I really don't want to know how many times your kid pooped today. They gross me out and annoy me. 

 I have to get all of the lights off our tree tomorrow so my husband can put it outside before we leave. I knew I should have just done a few strands instead of 9. I have a feeling I'm going to be up really late tomorrow night. 

 Any good food ideas for the car? I'm trying to think of things that are semi healthy but fun to eat. We don't like any fast food burger restaurants so dinner is going to be tough to find. 

 My mind is going in 9000 directions this morning. Blah.

they have plain goldfish (no cheddar) that are super yummy.

clementines are DS' favorite and easy to peel and will make your car smell yummy.

cheese stick ( string cheese)

baby carrots

celery sticks

I don't know if you will have a cooler, but those are some easy things to pack.

smb+jab

@AlinnJo what kind of food ideas are you looking for the car?  do you want to pack just snacks or a full meal?  My mom use to travel with my brother and I and we would not stop (yes she was a bit nuts!)  So we would pack a cooler with sandwiches, fruit (pre-cut slices), prezels, goldfish, juice boxes  and then we always had a bag of chocolate chip cookies (that might be where i get my cookie problem from )

but if our are looking for restaurants to stop at can you Google towns on your route to see who has a panera (they at least appear to have healthier options..) or a cozi  or another restaurant of this type.  they should be quick like a burger place but not as bad for you..   

MarisaKathleen

I have dreams about my teeth falling out all the time, or crumbling.  I believe when I looked it up last it has ties to not being in control, or feeling overwhelmed.  I could be wrong on that, but I thought that's what I remembered.

Nancy has been tough this whole week.  Last night she refused to eat dinner (homemade mac & cheese) because it was "too orange."  FFS.  I lost my f-ing mind and made her sit there for like 45 minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen and washed the dishes.  DH finally made her a peanut butter sandwich.  She ate the whole thing and then asked for another one.  I'm so over her dinner time shenanigans.

Also, WTF is with "The Interview" being cancelled?  Now a Seth Rogan movie is going to be like the most bootlegged/cult movie ever.  Dude.  It's Seth Rogan.  He's funny, but all his movies are the same.  

kelbel527

Thanks Ladies.  I know this time of year is tough, so I just really hope he gets it together.  It's not like he's perfect the rest of the year, so I am just trying to get him to understand that bad behavior has consequences.  Ugh.

@alinnjo - When we roadtrip we usually stop at a sandwich or sub place to avoid the fast-food burger drive thrus.  Applesauce pouches are good for the car.  We do many types of goldfish in our house.  Pretzel and non-cheddar ones are good.  Good luck with the drive!

I also hate many potty training posts on FB... but I do have to say when DS1 was 100% trained after 1 1/2 yrs of stress, I posted something on FB.  I was just so freaking happy.

But, the constant posts about it drive me crazy.  I'm also not a fan of pictures of your kid on the potty posted online.  That may be my UO since I've seen many people do it, but I wouldn't want someone taking a picture of me on the toilet, why is it okay if you're a toddler?

MRoxy0628

MarisaKathleen said:

I have dreams about my teeth falling out all the time, or crumbling.  I believe when I looked it up last it has ties to not being in control, or feeling overwhelmed.  I could be wrong on that, but I thought that's what I remembered.

Nancy has been tough this whole week.  Last night she refused to eat dinner (homemade mac & cheese) because it was "too orange."  FFS.  I lost my f-ing mind and made her sit there for like 45 minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen and washed the dishes.  DH finally made her a peanut butter sandwich.  She ate the whole thing and then asked for another one.  I'm so over her dinner time shenanigans.

Also, WTF is with "The Interview" being cancelled?  Now a Seth Rogan movie is going to be like the most bootlegged/cult movie ever.  Dude.  It's Seth Rogan.  He's funny, but all his movies are the same.  

I find this ironic, because of her hair color, which I guess is technically red.  Anyway, that was my first thought when I read that. 

AlinnJo

Thanks @Newt69‌ and @smb+jab‌ ! Clementines are on my list. Not only does she love them, but she likes to peel them ALL BY MYSELF and it takes her forever. Eat all the oranges kid. I am going to do sandwiches so lunch should be covered. Panera would be a good quicker option. I'll have to see how far we get and then search one out. That's a good idea. I was thinking about making some chocolate chip cookies. It's nice to have something home made when you are away from home.

MarisaKathleen

@kelbel527, what kind of FB friends do you have that post this crap?

I don't want to talk about or read about anyone's bathroom habits--kid or otherwise.  The couple we finally successfully broke up with used to talk to me about their kids poop every single time we saw them and then were like "just wait til you have a baby--you'll do it all the time!"  I can say with 100% confidence, I have never talked about my kids' BMs with anyone other than DH, their sitter, or our pedi.  I just don't understand why anyone believes that other people care about such things.

kelbel527

MarisaKathleen said:

@kelbel527, what kind of FB friends do you have that post this crap?

I don't want to talk about or read about anyone's bathroom habits--kid or otherwise.  The couple we finally successfully broke up with used to talk to me about their kids poop every single time we saw them and then were like "just wait til you have a baby--you'll do it all the time!"  I can say with 100% confidence, I have never talked about my kids' BMs with anyone other than DH, their sitter, or our pedi.  I just don't understand why anyone believes that other people care about such things.

On FB - it's one "friend" in particular, and I think my step-sister did it once too.  The first friend I started blocking.  But the pictures have been on IG mostly.

I will have to say that I've talked with people about my child's BM.  ONLY because everyone always asks me how I knew my boys had a dairy allergy.  Well both of their biggest signs was when they had blood in their BM.  I always feel bad like I need to start with a warning, but, well, they asked!  

kelbel527

smb+jab said:

It seems like it might be the of year for the kiddo's to be acting up.  My friend has been having trouble with her two (ages 6 and 3) and is threatening the same thing.

And Grant has been acting up lately too but I am pretty sure molar number three is coming in and he is always Mr. Cranky pants when he is teething.  Oh and he bites me.  Oh joy!

Hopefully they all shape up very soon!

Aedan is still working on his molars too.  He's been cranky, not napping well and biting kids at school (which he hadn't done for a really long time).  I hate teething.

smb+jab

MarisaKathleen said:

Nancy has been tough this whole week.  Last night she refused to eat dinner (homemade mac & cheese) because it was "too orange."  FFS.  I lost my f-ing mind and made her sit there for like 45 minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen and washed the dishes.  DH finally made her a peanut butter sandwich.  She ate the whole thing and then asked for another one.  I'm so over her dinner time shenanigans.

My kid has definitely refused mac and cheese b/c it was orange.  apparently he only eats the white mac and cheese.  Really?!?!?!

watercolor5

Whoa, I just learned that the only difference between orange cheddar and white cheddar is a food coloring.  Mind. Blown.  I really thought they tasted different beyond just the aging.

BPer

smb+jab said:

I have some random thoughts to share so I thought I would get a post started and maybe start your day off with a chuckle

Last night I had a dream that one of my molars fell out.  Like wiggled and just fell right out, the way they did when you were a little kid.  Do you think this means I have been eating too many Christmas cookies before bed?

Even if that is the case I do not plan on curbing my cookie intake - they are just so yummy! And I have a fresh batch of red and green snickerdoodles that i made last night.

Christmas cookies are my weakness at this time of year, what is yours?   or other random thoughts for day?

I remember reading somewhere once that dreams that your teeth falling out have something to do with a fear of commitment or moving forward with something.

...but I could be making that up, it was awhile ago.

kdsmith43

Can someone recommend some wedgie proof undies? For some reason - I cannot find a pair that doesn't ride up my butt when I wear a skirt or dress. 

BPer

I am now meeting with our VP of Research to discuss the issues in my office today.

I am really hoping they can reassign me before any of this comes to a head.  I feel like they will.  But every time my boss comes and goes I have a panic attack.

Pokedot

@AlinnJo I'd go with prepacked stuff and bring a small cooler. Applesauce pouches are awesome or even the yogurt ones. Precut fruit, bananas, clementines which you already mentioned, crackers, raisins,fruit snacks etc.

We went to get a quote on countertop last night. For our rinky dink kitchen it's $750 on sale for plan old laminate counters. The thought of our very light remodel being $1K went out the window. I'll be going to get more quotes but I'm scared of what I'll find. We were hoping it would be a 5-10 year at most bandaid.

kdsmith43

kdsmith43 said:

Can someone recommend some wedgie proof undies? For some reason - I cannot find a pair that doesn't ride up my butt when I wear a skirt or dress. 

Also, that comes across pretty un-ladylike.  8-}

BPer

H just had 7 pounds of cookies delivered to my office.

MarisaKathleen

BPer said:

H just had 7 pounds of cookies delivered to my office.

Are you going to share, or are you going to hoard them all? ;-)

BPer

MarisaKathleen said:

BPer said:

H just had 7 pounds of cookies delivered to my office.

Are you going to share, or are you going to hoard them all? ;-)

I put them out on the front desk.  I contemplated hiding them, storing them in the freezer, and bringing them to the cookie exchange and passing them off as my own.

...not really...

...yes I did.

MarisaKathleen

9:43am and I've already made 2 people cry today.  Sigh.  Thank God tomorrow is a training day and then we're closed until the 5th.

melody921

AlinnJo said:

@smb+jab‌ Soft, frosted sugar cookies are my weakness. I could eat all of them. We haven't made any yet but will be as soon as we get to Florida. I can't wait but won't want to share with my family. 

@kelbel527‌ When I taught Kindergarten, this week before Christmas was so hard. The kids were so excited for Christmas but didn't really know how long they had to wait. I had kids come in every day asking if tomorrow was Christmas. It's a hard time! A Christmas countdown really seemed to help them visualize how much longer they had to wait. I hope he does well so you don't have to figure out how to give him another chance! 

 I can't stand potty training posts on Facebook. I really don't want to know how many times your kid pooped today. They gross me out and annoy me. 

 I have to get all of the lights off our tree tomorrow so my husband can put it outside before we leave. I knew I should have just done a few strands instead of 9. I have a feeling I'm going to be up really late tomorrow night. 

 Any good food ideas for the car? I'm trying to think of things that are semi healthy but fun to eat. We don't like any fast food burger restaurants so dinner is going to be tough to find. 

 My mind is going in 9000 directions this morning. Blah.

Same. there is absolutely NO reason for them. Blech.

melody921

MarisaKathleen said:

I have dreams about my teeth falling out all the time, or crumbling.  I believe when I looked it up last it has ties to not being in control, or feeling overwhelmed.  I could be wrong on that, but I thought that's what I remembered.

Nancy has been tough this whole week.  Last night she refused to eat dinner (homemade mac & cheese) because it was "too orange."  FFS.  I lost my f-ing mind and made her sit there for like 45 minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen and washed the dishes.  DH finally made her a peanut butter sandwich.  She ate the whole thing and then asked for another one.  I'm so over her dinner time shenanigans.

Also, WTF is with "The Interview" being cancelled?  Now a Seth Rogan movie is going to be like the most bootlegged/cult movie ever.  Dude.  It's Seth Rogan.  He's funny, but all his movies are the same.  

Yep. I looked this up before too. It has to do with feeling like parts of your life are out of your control.

Newt69

I go tomorrow for an interview for a job I applied to before thanksgiving. My belly is so nervous I have spent the past 2 days in the BR ( sorry TMI). I really hope I can land this job, its $5k more a year for the 1st year then $13K more after my 1st anniversary. I am just nervous because it the opposite end of the spectrum for me....I work in K-12foodservice now....I'd be going to MEALS ON WHEELS.....and its a county level job, so there's always funding to worry about. But something has to give for sure.

oh yeah...I am so far behind in my class that I am taking to complete my degree. I need to get my keester in gear

melody921

MRoxy0628 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

I have dreams about my teeth falling out all the time, or crumbling.  I believe when I looked it up last it has ties to not being in control, or feeling overwhelmed.  I could be wrong on that, but I thought that's what I remembered.

Nancy has been tough this whole week.  Last night she refused to eat dinner (homemade mac & cheese) because it was "too orange."  FFS.  I lost my f-ing mind and made her sit there for like 45 minutes while I cleaned up the kitchen and washed the dishes.  DH finally made her a peanut butter sandwich.  She ate the whole thing and then asked for another one.  I'm so over her dinner time shenanigans.

Also, WTF is with "The Interview" being cancelled?  Now a Seth Rogan movie is going to be like the most bootlegged/cult movie ever.  Dude.  It's Seth Rogan.  He's funny, but all his movies are the same.  

I find this ironic, because of her hair color, which I guess is technically red.  Anyway, that was my first thought when I read that. 

This made me laugh. And DD, another redhead, would probably eat mac n cheese every single day if I'd let her.

melody921

kdsmith43 said:

Can someone recommend some wedgie proof undies? For some reason - I cannot find a pair that doesn't ride up my butt when I wear a skirt or dress. 

Aerie thongs = the BEST.

melody921

loislayn said:

UO: Thongs are pointless. It's just a wedgie machine.

But how else do you circumvent lines? I hate visible lines!

willy_gert

Guys, there is a big meeting going on right now and I am pretty sure it concerns my team and I wasn't invited.  I am crazy nervous and trying to swallow down a panic attack.  Ugh....

Pokedot

melody921 said:

loislayn said:

UO: Thongs are pointless. It's just a wedgie machine.

But how else do you circumvent lines? I hate visible lines!

Butt naked I can't wear longs I hate them so I go without any.

melody921

@kdsmith43, I have an EO question for you -- DH's SM gave me lemon oil. What is that good for, and do I apply it to the skin or diffuse it?

Pokedot

Pokedot said:

melody921 said:

loislayn said:

UO: Thongs are pointless. It's just a wedgie machine.

But how else do you circumvent lines? I hate visible lines!

Butt naked I can't wear longs I hate them so I go without any.

So after typing too fast I realized I put "longs" instead of thongs. Awesome and it wouldn't let me edit it. I wear normal underwear or when my pants are tighter I don't wear underwear. Time of the month, I wear longer shirts since my pants are tight from bloat anyway.

AKB090609

Where do you all shop for nice work clothing for men? DH needs some nicer clothes for his new job and I've been getting him the same stuff for so long I don't know where to start.

melody921

loislayn said:

melody921 said:

loislayn said:

UO: Thongs are pointless. It's just a wedgie machine.

But how else do you circumvent lines? I hate visible lines!

Maternity underwear? Buy the right size? longer shirts? tuck in your shirt? Pants with pockets?

I never tuck!

BeebopandBuddy

AKB090609 said:

Where do you all shop for nice work clothing for men? DH needs some nicer clothes for his new job and I've been getting him the same stuff for so long I don't know where to start.

 

You mean business casual or suits?

Kohls, Macy's JC Penney

Flamingemu

BeebopandBuddy said:

AKB090609 said:

Where do you all shop for nice work clothing for men? DH needs some nicer clothes for his new job and I've been getting him the same stuff for so long I don't know where to start.

 

You mean business casual or suits?

Kohls, Macy's JC Penney

Ya, I need to know the dress code. DH only wears suits so he doesn't have any business casual clothes - I have no idea what he would even wear.

melody921

So tell me if anyone else thinks this is odd:

Our web consultant, who overall is lacking in professionalism and a bit of a drama queen, announced suddenly that her business is closed until Jan. 5 for illness. When I got her on the phone, she sounded horrible, said she was on the way to the ER and said last time she was admitted to the hospital, she was in intensive care for 7 days. So I got nervous, but we hung up bc she obviously didn't need to be on the phone right then.

Fast forward a few days, and my colleague, who is our main liaison with her, tells me her ailment: hemorrhoids. W.T.F. 1) Who goes to the ER for that? 2) Who lands in IC for that? 3) Who tells a business associate that? and 4) How on earth does she know she's going to feel better just in time for the first true working day after the new year?

I call BS.