Entertain me today!

Flamingemu

What's up this Thursday ladies? I am home on the couch, so entertain me.

Flamingemu

I started watching Masters of Sex on Showtime. My SIL recommended it. I was skeptical at first, but the storyline is interesting, the characters are great, and then there are some gratuitous sex scenes. Pretty much like every other HBO & Showtime series...

Flamingemu

One of my meds can't be taken with any Vitamin C, zinc (a whole bunch of other vitamins) rich foods. I have to take 3 hours before or after. SO, I need to plan my meals around shit food for the next couple weeks. I eat a yogurt & banana for breakfast every day. A spinach salad for lunch. Cheese for snacks. Not happy here folks.

kelbel527

Flamingemu said:

One of my meds can't be taken with any Vitamin C, zinc (a whole bunch of other vitamins) rich foods. I have to take 3 hours before or after. SO, I need to plan my meals around shit food for the next couple weeks. I eat a yogurt & banana for breakfast every day. A spinach salad for lunch. Cheese for snacks. Not happy here folks.

Sounds like the perfect opportunity to eat cookies for breakfast lunch and dinner!    Hope you get lots of rest today and recover quickly.

kelbel527

I have had a few moments this week where I've just had to laugh about how crazy parenting can be sometimes.  It's so stressful in the moment, but I tend to look back and how hilarious our life is.

The other night I had the dog pinned on the floor for medicine and ear cleaning because he has a double ear infection.  DH was cooking dinner.  The boys were playing together in Aedan's room.  All of a sudden I see Brody come out of the room and I yell at DH to go in there and stop them from what they're doing.  He of course yells back, I'm cooking!!  One word got him out of that kitchen:  "Glitter"  The boys got into the art box.  That was fun.

This morning we searched the house for at least 5 minutes looking for a hat we have that looks like a Minion.  Aedan is attached to it this week.  We couldn't find it, took the chance he would throw a tantrum and drove to school.  I got here, Aedan asked for minion hat.  I told him it was at home.  He got sad, I told him that we couldn't find it.  He responds, "Brody closet."  Duh.  We never thought to ask the 2 year old where he put the damn hat!

Nita2603

We've had very little snow so far this year. Well, for Canada, but yes, not much snow. DH is leaving for business today. Guess what, they are calling for 10-15cm. Fuck me.

Nita2603

Also, S12 had the tummy crud and gave it to me. Which is awesome, since I am already barfing all the time. Today is the first day I feel slightly better.
Boys better be good for me today, and tomorrow.

Flamingemu

kelbel527 said:

I have had a few moments this week where I've just had to laugh about how crazy parenting can be sometimes.  It's so stressful in the moment, but I tend to look back and how hilarious our life is.

The other night I had the dog pinned on the floor for medicine and ear cleaning because he has a double ear infection.  DH was cooking dinner.  The boys were playing together in Aedan's room.  All of a sudden I see Brody come out of the room and I yell at DH to go in there and stop them from what they're doing.  He of course yells back, I'm cooking!!  One word got him out of that kitchen:  "Glitter"  The boys got into the art box.  That was fun.

This morning we searched the house for at least 5 minutes looking for a hat we have that looks like a Minion.  Aedan is attached to it this week.  We couldn't find it, took the chance he would throw a tantrum and drove to school.  I got here, Aedan asked for minion hat.  I told him it was at home.  He got sad, I told him that we couldn't find it.  He responds, "Brody closet."  Duh.  We never thought to ask the 2 year old where he put the damn hat!

DH & L were searching to house top to bottom looking for one of her Minnie's the other night. When I got home L asked me where Minnie was. I asked her back and she said 'in you car mommy'. DH never asked her where it was and she knew the whole time!

Flamingemu

@nita2603 how far along are you? 

I quarantined DH last week when he thought he was getting sick. I told him if he got L sick he was on solo dad duty. ha!

Pokedot

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

Flamingemu

I started out taxes this morning and we owe a bunch of money this year. I have no idea why, we didn't change anything from last year...I need to pull up the brackets from the IRS and see if we are in a new bracket or something. I need to have DH look it over too. I never have issues doing our taxes and I feel like I missed something this year - or maybe I should try to do work while my brain is under the influence. 

kelbel527

Pokedot said:

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

We used to have weeks where we could wear jeans if you donate $5 to a charity (or bring in food for food pantry etc.).  I was always afraid I'd wear jeans on the wrong week.

Now, we can wear jeans any day of the week, it's up to our discretion based on meetings etc.  I wear jeans a lot.  It's great. 

Flamingemu

Oh and I bit through my lip when coming out of anesthesia yesterday. I have a huge swollen lip and you can see the teeth marks on the inside and outside of my mouth. It make drinking out of an open cup a little difficult.

MRoxy0628

@kelbel527 Do you work for the store with the red logo that every spends a lot of money at?  I can delete this too if you don't want people to know.  From everything you've said, I just got a sense that's where you work. 

tinyhumantoe

Apparently I really need to give more bjs. I thought of when the last time I gave one and it was a really long time ago

kelbel527

MRoxy0628 said:

@kelbel527 Do you work for the store with the red logo that every spends a lot of money at?  I can delete this too if you don't want people to know.  From everything you've said, I just got a sense that's where you work. 

lol.  No.  They are in Minneapolis, I am in WI.  I have been pretty open though that I work at a retailer, so if anyone googled retailer in Milwaukee, they could probably figure it out.  I'll decide later if I want to delete this.  

I do have a really good friend who works there though.  And yes, we also adopted "dress for your day" after Target rolled that out.  

ETA:  My lol didn't have to do with working there either, I'm laughing at how open I've been on here about work.    I would love to work there and have considered moving to the twin cities many times, but I am here because of my family.  I couldn't convince anyone else to leave the state with me.  

smb+jab

Flamingemu said:

One of my meds can't be taken with any Vitamin C, zinc (a whole bunch of other vitamins) rich foods. I have to take 3 hours before or after. SO, I need to plan my meals around shit food for the next couple weeks. I eat a yogurt & banana for breakfast every day. A spinach salad for lunch. Cheese for snacks. Not happy here folks.

When I had my mess of sinus infection/bronchitis over Christmas my second antibiotic (because the first didn't work!) was one I had the restriction of no dairy 2 hours before or after (there were some other minerals too but dairy was the big one).  I love my yogurt and cheese and finding a time to take that damn pill was killing me!  Plus it was for two weeks.

I always sacrificed breakfast -  because the first few hours i was asleep and i could deal with changing up breakfast for week or two.

tinyhumantoe

@flamingemu was your surgery outpatient? Are you back at work today?

Flamingemu

Since I am a consultant for the feds they do jean days all the time. BUT, I can't. It is against my firms policy even if the environment allows it. Boo!

smb+jab

kelbel527 said:

Pokedot said:

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

We used to have weeks where we could wear jeans if you donate $5 to a charity (or bring in food for food pantry etc.).  I was always afraid I'd wear jeans on the wrong week.

Now, we can wear jeans any day of the week, it's up to our discretion based on meetings etc.  I wear jeans a lot.  It's great. 

Our company made the switch from business casual ( with jeans on Fridays only) to you can wear jean any day you want about four or five year back.  Our CEO at the time wanted our company to be like Apple.  

I have to admit its nice but some people go a bit overboard.  i usually wear nice jeans with heals and dress tops.  so at least you look polished.  others i have seen in sweatshirts and what i can only guess are their gardening shoes 

:-S

Pokedot

kelbel527 said:

Pokedot said:

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

We used to have weeks where we could wear jeans if you donate $5 to a charity (or bring in food for food pantry etc.).  I was always afraid I'd wear jeans on the wrong week.

Now, we can wear jeans any day of the week, it's up to our discretion based on meetings etc.  I wear jeans a lot.  It's great. 

My previous job I wore jeans and polo every day. Then I got hired here in an office and I couldn't wait to dress up. After 4.5 years I'm kind of over it but there's no escaping. I'd love to wear a combo of jeans or work attire a few times a week. Jeans are so much more comfy.

tinyhumantoe

I am at the OB for my checkup. I am thinking of @dimples12 and wondering how the F you are sane 5 days past your DD. I'm ready, man.

Flamingemu

tinyhumantoe said:

@flamingemu was your surgery outpatient? Are you back at work today?

Outpatient yes, but I am home on the couch today since I am still taking the Oxy. I will try to head in for a few hours tomorrow depending on if I need the meds or not.

MRoxy0628

@kelbel527 I'm in Minneapolis, so I know Target is here.  I just didn't know if they had any corporate offices elsewhere.   But you're right, the dress for your day is definitely what tipped me towards thinking that's where you work.

Flamingemu

tinyhumantoe said:

I am at the OB for my checkup. I am thinking of @dimples12 and wondering how the F you are sane 5 days past your DD. I'm ready, man.

The end sucks. Good luck with your check-up.

kelbel527

Pokedot said:

kelbel527 said:

Pokedot said:

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

We used to have weeks where we could wear jeans if you donate $5 to a charity (or bring in food for food pantry etc.).  I was always afraid I'd wear jeans on the wrong week.

Now, we can wear jeans any day of the week, it's up to our discretion based on meetings etc.  I wear jeans a lot.  It's great. 

My previous job I wore jeans and polo every day. Then I got hired here in an office and I couldn't wait to dress up. After 4.5 years I'm kind of over it but there's no escaping. I'd love to wear a combo of jeans or work attire a few times a week. Jeans are so much more comfy.

I like the combo.  I don't wear jeans everyday.  And in the summer I wear dresses more than jeans.  In the winter I've been lazier because it's cold out and I like the look of jeans and a nice sweater.  

@smb+jab - People go overboard here too.  But we still have rules in place that say you can't wear tennis shoes and you can't wear sweatshirts/t-shirts etc.  Most people stick within those guidelines but even with our old dress code people went outside the rules as well.

MarisaKathleen

Do any of you guys have Meijer's by you?  What's the deal?  Is it better than Target?  4 of them are opening in WI this summer and FB is all excited about it.  Between Target, & ShopKo, how different can it really be?  

Pokedot

smb+jab said:

kelbel527 said:

Pokedot said:

My boss is out of the office today. I have no idea why but I thought it was Friday so I'm in jeans. Oops. He wouldn't care but my internal calendar is off.

DH is bringing me lunch since I'm stuck here all day. I'm excited for a bit of a break in the day and getting to see him. I haven't seen him since Monday morning because of his work schedule, midnights.

We used to have weeks where we could wear jeans if you donate $5 to a charity (or bring in food for food pantry etc.).  I was always afraid I'd wear jeans on the wrong week.

Now, we can wear jeans any day of the week, it's up to our discretion based on meetings etc.  I wear jeans a lot.  It's great. 

Our company made the switch from business casual ( with jeans on Fridays only) to you can wear jean any day you want about four or five year back.  Our CEO at the time wanted our company to be like Apple.  

I have to admit its nice but some people go a bit overboard.  i usually wear nice jeans with heals and dress tops.  so at least you look polished.  others i have seen in sweatshirts and what i can only guess are their gardening shoes 

:-S

I'll never understand people dressing like shit for work. If it's jeans, you should wear an outfit like you are. I am today. I put on a dressy top that I would wear with dress pants and I'm wearing heels. I always look nice (at least I think) and wouldn't dress frumpy. I don't get some people. When I interviewed for this job the person before me wore a velour sweatsuit. I'm an assistant to a financial advisor. Yeah, that's not going to work out very well.

Pokedot

MarisaKathleen said:

Do any of you guys have Meijer's by you?  What's the deal?  Is it better than Target?  4 of them are opening in WI this summer and FB is all excited about it.  Between Target, & ShopKo, how different can it really be?  

I've heard we might be getting one here. I have no idea what it is though. Our town is pretty small. I've heard its like Walmart but with better produce. True? I'm sure it's a rumor though. We're finally getting a JJ's. We're so sheltered here.

 

smb+jab

@pokedotvelour sweatsuit just made giggle at my desk.  I suppose i imagine a woman wearing an inappropriately tight sweatsuit in some odd color like powder blue or maroon!

oh i am still laughing at the pictures in my own head

Pokedot

smb+jab said:

@pokedotvelour sweatsuit just made giggle at my desk.  I suppose i imagine a woman wearing an inappropriately tight sweatsuit in some odd color like powder blue or maroon!

oh i am still laughing at the pictures in my own head

It WAS maroon. Hahaha!

kelbel527

MarisaKathleen said:

Do any of you guys have Meijer's by you?  What's the deal?  Is it better than Target?  4 of them are opening in WI this summer and FB is all excited about it.  Between Target, & ShopKo, how different can it really be?  

I've been to them when visiting MI.  My impression is that they're way better than Walmart, not as nice as Target.  They're like a super-walmart (food & everything else), so that's why they're different than ShopKo (which I'm not a huge fan of honestly).  Since we don't have any super targets around here, I am thinking I'll like Meijers.  However, I'd really love to get a Super Target.

smb+jab

Pokedot said:

smb+jab said:

@pokedotvelour sweatsuit just made giggle at my desk.  I suppose i imagine a woman wearing an inappropriately tight sweatsuit in some odd color like powder blue or maroon!

oh i am still laughing at the pictures in my own head

It WAS maroon. Hahaha!

and now i am dying over here!  hahaha

kelbel527

MRoxy0628 said:

@kelbel527 I'm in Minneapolis, so I know Target is here.  I just didn't know if they had any corporate offices elsewhere.   But you're right, the dress for your day is definitely what tipped me towards thinking that's where you work.

I forgot you were out there @mroxy0628.  They have a distribution center here, but I don't think any corporate offices.  I can totally see how you thought I worked there though.  I'm happy that they rolled out dress for your day, so it caused us to rethink our dress code.  It's one of those times it was good to be a follower.

kdsmith43

You guys, SO CUTE!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuj2X2YeWn4

amandad715

MarisaKathleen said:

Do any of you guys have Meijer's by you?  What's the deal?  Is it better than Target?  4 of them are opening in WI this summer and FB is all excited about it.  Between Target, & ShopKo, how different can it really be?  

We are getting 2 in the next few weeks?months? I'll let you know! I've heard a "step-down" from Target but a huge "step-up" from Walmart..,.which I despise so im ok with it. Our only bummer is that one ofthe new Meijers is going on within a mile of Woodman's and I love me some Woodman's.

tinyhumantoe

Target >>>>>>>>>Meijer>>Walmart

For fresh produce?  Meijer wins over all grocery stores we have in our city.  Huge selection of weird things and always pristine.  But it's nothing like Target in terms of homegoods and clothing.

tinyhumantoe

We are pretty casual for dress.  I wear dark jeans with a dress top and nice flats, and only don black pants and a jacket when I have meetings (although I've looked like total shit for the last 6 mos).

Our CEO wears polos with nice jeans and tennis shoes.  He prides himself on "We're casual!  I wore suits for too many years!"  So everyone dresses like shit.  Our new engineer wears holey jeans and sloppy tshirts that are oddly short - I see his boxer band when he sits down or leans over.  I mean, at least try to match the CEO's attire.  I'm not going to complain though - at least this engineer showers!!!

amandad715

Would you guys consider a 2m old to be a "child" at a wedding?

DH's childhood friend is getting married in Charlottesville, VA in March. We thought we'd make a long weekend out of it and take Sam. We did not even consider taking Jack& Will, since it was just DH & I invited. The ceremony & reception are all at the same resort, so I could step away back to our room to nurse or put Sam to bed.

The groom told DH he had to check & then basically said we couldn't bring Sam bc they're not inviting many kids. I get it bc our wedding was pretty tight w/#s but I'm sure we would have made an exception for a 2m old baby who is nursing, who'd be sleeping in a car seat. Oh and he knew it was just Sam. So now I'm bummed DH might still go & bc my BIL (DH's twin) & SIL are going. Andplusalso, it sounds like a really cool wedding.

::Putting flame retardant suit on::

Flamingemu

tinyhumantoe said:

We are pretty casual for dress.  I wear dark jeans with a dress top and nice flats, and only don black pants and a jacket when I have meetings (although I've looked like total shit for the last 6 mos).

Our CEO wears polos with nice jeans and tennis shoes.  He prides himself on "We're casual!  I wore suits for too many years!"  So everyone dresses like shit.  Our new engineer wears holey jeans and sloppy tshirts that are oddly short - I see his boxer band when he sits down or leans over.  I mean, at least try to match the CEO's attire.  I'm not going to complain though - at least this engineer showers!!!

Your engineers don't all wear ill fitting kakis and short sleeve button ups? That seems to be the standard uniform.

tinyhumantoe

@amandad715 Wow, no, I would not consider a 2mo a "kid" in that situation.  The ONLY difference would be if there were zero kids going, period.  I think your DH should RSVP 0 for all of you, since they can't seem to understand the difference between kids and a 2mo old nursing baby.  Maybe they will come back and change their mind, maybe they won't. 

And I hope someone does that to them someday so they can look back and think, Whoops.