Pour the wine, light the fire... Girl your wish is my com-spam

riansmommie

@NaChelleBeck‌ I know she is a cat but I think the only logical and fitting name for her would be Ghost

lioness13

@stargazer763‌ - Why haven't you had a date? Do you have an issue getting a babysitter?

DH and I don't go on dates often but we go out with friends, go to parties, weddings, etc. without the baby. Have you at least done that?

lioness13

I left work early today because I'm not feeling well. As soon as I left work, daycare called and said KJ hadn't slept, wasn't eating or drinking and was coughing a lot. I went to get her and she wouldn't even eat goldfish. That's when you know it's serious. But she fell asleep in the car and we both got a long nap at home. I had to wake her up after 2 hours. I gave her pedialyte and she would only eat goldfish for dinner. DH may stay home with her tomorrow. I may drag myself into work.

lioness13

Oh and KJ loves playing with the cork from my angry orchard. She pronounces it like "fock." Lots of giggles tonight because of that.

Lizzybizzy80

How about m'lady? @NaChelleBeck‌


It's from The League. I'm not crazy.

needanustart

Lizzybizzy80 said:

How about m'lady? @NaChelleBeck‌


It's from The League. I'm not crazy.

In my massage yesterday the spa people were super spacey and they kept calling me "my lady" and I almost died laughing because of this. I was like, "m'lady?!"

cynthia2007

how about cotton @nachellebeck?

@lioness13- hope KJ isn't coming down with anything and feel better

daffy2k

@Pitchslap‌ - Olivia (heroine of Scandal) calls herself and her employees gladiators. So I think that's why they have started using the term for watchers as well

WasNotWas

I have been in an airport since 3:00 pm EST...thank goodness for biscuits at the Atlanta airport

lioness13

WasNotWas said:

I have been in an airport since 3:00 pm EST...thank goodness for biscuits at the Atlanta airport

You meant 3am right? When is your flight? I could have met you for coffee

WasNotWas

@lioness13 said:

WasNotWas said:

I have been in an airport since 3:00 pm EST...thank goodness for biscuits at the Atlanta airport

You meant 3am right? When is your flight? I could have met you for coffee

Newp. I had a red-eye out of LAX yesterday and we got done with our meeting super early so they just dropped me off. I killed 9 hours before boarding. I get to Jax at 9:30 and then I fall asleep on the ride home

lioness13

@wasnotwas - so you didn't tell me you were in ATL and you spent the night in the airport when I would have totally rescued you?

lioness13

KJ and I are both feeling better today. She is going to daycare and I am going to work. She is still congested but not coughing as much. I just have a stuffy nose that seems like it's drying up. Thanks for the thoughts and love tits!

riansmommie

I forgot just how much it sucks to be pregnant and sick at the same time.

lioness13

I finally finished Dark Places last night. The ending was really good!

riansmommie

Thanks @34blondie‌ I wish I could take Benedryl and just pass out. But having to parent gets in the way of that plan .

TheTamedShrew

^speaking of that. Where do you ladies find those loose/long running tanks? I can't seem to find any that are long enough. I like my tanks to be longer than my hips and I'm only 5'6. Every time I try to get a bigger size they are just wider instead of longer.

WasNotWas

@lioness13 I wish I spent the night in ATL! They at least have those minute hotel things (which are totes used for sex, right?) but I was trapped in shitty LAX for 9 hrs. I would have hit you up if I could!!

daffy2k

@subliminalrabbit‌ and @riansmommie‌ Hope you both are on the mend soon!

daffy2k

M is having a tantrum in front of the fridge. I gave her a piece of my croissant with raspberry jam on it. She proceeded to suck all the jam off and started begging for more. When I said no she walked over to the fridge to show me because obviously I didn't seem to understand. She still got a no, so now she's banging on the door and trying to pull it open herself. All while crying/screaming. This is a great way to start the day

musicalsilver

I'm supposed to be going to lunch with MIL today.

My on-again-off-again-week-long-nausea bullshit is back again though.

If I didn't just finish my first PPAF, I'd be worried I'm pregnant.  As it stands - wtf???

needanustart

We just spent a lot of money on all new lighting fixtures and ceiling fans in our house last night. I am mildly freaking out this morning over some of the choices this morning. Please tell me your thoughts on if I have a crystal drum chandelier in the dining room if it is gray walls with a white chair rail and wainscoting. It's SO blingy, but even DH loved it.

lioness13

steamboat123 said:

@subliminalrabbit‌ I KNOW I sound like a dirty hippy, but pour a tablespoon or two of organic apple cider vinegar (I like Braggs) in a glass of water and drink. Do that a few times and I swear it helps. You can put honey in the water too if you can't handle the taste.

I do this remedy and it works! I did it last night and I'm mad I didn't do it sooner. I'm sure its one of the reasons I feel better today. I drank it again this morning too.

daffy2k

I like it @calikat80‌ ! Honestly, by your description it reminds me of something I recently saw in a showhome. I think it will look great!

musicalsilver

@calikat80 - I love it!  Especially if your furniture is more on the modern looking side.

needanustart

musicalsilver said:

@calikat80 - I love it!  Especially if your furniture is more on the modern looking side.

OK here's the thing- it's not really. BUT I feel like I have perfected the antique + modern vibe with my stuff. I just have almost all antique "big" furniture but I have managed to add a lot of modern accents and pieces over the years to balance it out. The whole dining room will be such a huge change- it's all pastel floral wall paper and lace curtains now that makes me want to hurl, so I have to envision this piece with the walls re-done (and no drapery).

I think it will look nice but then I see G throw a football in the house and I get nervous it is a stupid purchase!

daffy2k

I actually love a mix of antique and modern, and I would probably choose the same chandelier. My SIL and I love to go check out showhomes when we have time to kill and last month we went to the hospital lottery showhome. The chandelier in the dining room is not exactly like this, but it is still sparkly with a certain amount of bling. They paired it traditional looking upholstered chairs,the 2 head chairs had more modern accent prints, and the table was a very rustic wood table. It was a strange mix if you were to see it all separate, but together it looked amazing! So I'm sure you can pull off the antique/modern look with this one.

needanustart

I am a little ragey lately over dumb stuff so I'm sure this is nothing, but it really, really gets under my skin when a couple of the slutbags that DH was with when we were on a break back like 10 years ago "like" his FB picture when it's just him. Like, seriously, he has posted pictures of our kids and even pictures of both boys just announcing their births and they couldn't like the fact that he became a father, yet 10 minutes after he changes his profile picture to him playing guitar on stage (mid life crisis time for DH!) 3 of those hoochies like it?

I am WATCHING you. There is a reason I collect elephants- I forgive, but this girl NEVER forgets.  

needanustart

DH has been talking and talking and talking about what his "stage persona" name was going to be for his album since he doesn't want to use his name but he wants it to be original and kind of a play on words. He likes sea-faring stuff and kept coming back to stuff with Captain in it. Since I am convinced he's doing this mainly to have an outlet to feel like he's still a childless young rock star I suggested Captain Von Trapped.

The subsequent conversation about him not feeling trapped at all and how that comment concerned him lasted way longer than I expected. Sheesh, can't a girl make a funny?

needanustart

huckleberry08 said:

@calikat80 I'm actually kind of glad he called you on it, honestly, given your concern about the photos. It seems like it reflects a willingness on his part to openly engage with you about things he senses as being a concern of yours, which is what I'd expect a good partner to do.

I am definitely OK! We have always functioned like this- I am very, very sarcastic and he can be very sensitive and serious. And I'm not even really concerned about him making the album or truly feeling trapped at all, I know he loves the boys but he's also very clearly going through a bit of a phase where he wants something to be all about him. Which I 100% understand.

The pictures on FB thing doesn't in anyway make me concerned about our relationship. It just makes me think the women are holding on to some weird feelings based on their actions. After two years apart he still chose me so I'm pretty confident I've got him around my finger

ETA: And I agree, he definitely is a good partner. I just have to remember to watch my words because he takes things to heart.

needanustart

But seriously, wouldn't you click on and possibly buy an album called "Mid Life Crisis" by Captain Von Trapped just out of laughable curiosity? I was more thinking getting hits and going viral as a marketing tactic.

Another album title by the Captain would be, "See Linda! I told you I could follow through on something!"

needanustart

@huckleberry08 make no mistake, DH will be hearing my thoughts on these "ladies" and their actions tonight. It will probably make him feel like a stud while simultaneously noticing I care about these things still. I mean I'm a tiny bit jealous but in no way mad at him, so that is like the perfect combo for testosterone. I do usually clearly communicate when I'm riled up for the most part and I try not to joke about it!

lioness13

After reading Dark Places, my spot for Sharp Objects came up on my e-library list. I just can't read another dark book right now so I declined the download. I'm glad I pre-ordered  Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella. I'm looking forward to reading another light and fluffy story about Becky and the messes she gets herself into

needanustart

steamboat123 said:

So my new boss still hasn't called my current boss back. That is 5 days and at least 3 voicemails! I'm really wondering if I should unaccept the offer.

That is odd. Now it just seems like something happened with your new boss. This happened with DH once and he found out that he was still hired for the position but the "new boss" was terminated and replaced, and somehow he fell through the cracks in communication. Obviously not the best sign if it's something like that in terms of infrastructure!

daffy2k

@megsw85‌ I'd be beyond irritated! Going through the Tims drive thru is ridiculous as it is, add a couple kids to the mix and no way I'd want to be sitting there waiting while everyone else gets through. Hope they were super fast after you ordered at least

daffy2k

@Michelin82‌ that's weird. I've never worked anywhere like that either. At my last job we would occasionally take turns making a run to Walmart for supplies, but either got petty cash from the manager ahead of time or she reimbursed our receipt. It was a really small office so we sort of shared little responsibilities like that

Cricket81

I work in a school and they have a water cooler in the teacher's room. If you want to drink the water you're supposed to contribute $15. They hang a list on damn water cooler so that you can feel ashamed of yourself if you are taking water but haven't contributed. Not quite as bad as hand soap, but pretty close.

GraceInCA

@Michelin82, yes, it's real life.  Zuckerberg has donated millions of his own money, and he's raising more. 

momofcatan

Michelin82 said:

Is this real life?

The first thing I thought was, I wonder how much of the money donated stays in FB's pocket. I'm not usually such a cynic.

GraceInCA

He donated $25 million out of his own money, and the company itself is spending tons of money making sure they have widespread internet connectivity in the region, so in this area Facebook is doing lots of good. I'm not the world's biggest facebook fan, but this thing is cool.