FFFCs (and vents)

mcurban · January 2012

Mine is a vent.

I knew that when we decided DH would be taking this exam, it would mean giving up some social gtgs. I was (am) fine with that.

But, my beloved Ben Folds is coming to Ft. Worth. I miss him. I love him. And he will be just three hours away on the same week that DH will be in Kansas for his study course. Sad face.

ali-1411 · January 2012

I'm questioning my child's intelligence and thinking I shouldn't have checked the Above Average option.

Three times this week, Jakob has been caught trying to sneak his iTouch to school. The first time, I let it slide with a warning. Second time, he was grounded for the day. Then he tries it again today. OMG seriously?!?! He's not even slick about it. I really thought he'd be smart enough to realize that I'm going to notice it sitting on the counter at 7am but then its not there fifteen minutes later.

"Jakob, where's the phone?"

"Uhhhh. I dunno. Didn't you put it in your room?"

Sigh.

mcurban · January 2012

ali-1411:
I'm questioning my child's intelligence and thinking I shouldn't have checked the Above Average option.
Three times this week, Jakob has been caught trying to sneak his iTouch to school. The first time, I let it slide with a warning. Second time, he was grounded for the day. Then he tries it again today. OMG seriously?!?! He's not even slick about it. I really thought he'd be smart enough to realize that I'm going to notice it sitting on the counter at 7am but then its not there fifteen minutes later.
"Jakob, where's the phone?"
"Uhhhh. I dunno. Didn't you put it in your room?"
Sigh.

When I was teaching, there was a very strict "no electronics" policy in place at our school.

A kid in my class brought in his something or other (some handheld game thing that was expensive/popular at the time) and showed it to a couple kids in the class by letting them peek into his backpack.

It was stolen by lunchtime. Unfortunately, he didn't tell me about it until the NEXT day so we had no idea who took it.

Nessia · January 2012

I have a couple.

1) I haven't gotten paid in SIX weeks!!!! Last paycheck was Dec. 15th. I normally get paid 1x a month and since we are closed over the holidays we always get December 31st paycheck on Dec 15. No matter how hard I try I always end up scraping by the last week of January. Jan. 31st cannot get here soon enough.

2) Yesterday I posted about DD having major anxiety. Well it turns out DD's school counselor happens to be really good friends with the ex's girlfriend. Annoying. So the ex loves her, the kids love her and now she can help get DD seen quicker. So yeah I want her help for DD but can this chick stop being so awesome with everything. Makes it harder to dislike her.

ali-1411 · January 2012

mcurban:
ali-1411:
I'm questioning my child's intelligence and thinking I shouldn't have checked the Above Average option.
Three times this week, Jakob has been caught trying to sneak his iTouch to school. The first time, I let it slide with a warning. Second time, he was grounded for the day. Then he tries it again today. OMG seriously?!?! He's not even slick about it. I really thought he'd be smart enough to realize that I'm going to notice it sitting on the counter at 7am but then its not there fifteen minutes later.
"Jakob, where's the phone?"
"Uhhhh. I dunno. Didn't you put it in your room?"
Sigh.
When I was teaching, there was a very strict "no electronics" policy in place at our school.
A kid in my class brought in his something or other (some handheld game thing that was expensive/popular at the time) and showed it to a couple kids in the class by letting them peek into his backpack.
It was stolen by lunchtime. Unfortunately, he didn't tell me about it until the NEXT day so we had no idea who took it.

Our school may have the same policy but the kids don't follow it. Last year, some kid had a freakin iPad on the bus. According to Jakob, we are the only mean, evil parents who won't let him bring it to school. We are ruining his life, apparently.

mcurban · January 2012

ali-1411:
Our school may have the same policy but the kids don't follow it. Last year, some kid had a freakin iPad on the bus. According to Jakob, we are the only mean, evil parents who won't let him bring it to school. We are ruining his life, apparently.

Well, duh.

thethomps · January 2012

Each member of DH's family has pretty much decided that they're making a separate trip out here this year. His sister and her BF are coming when I'm 37-38 weeks pregnant, his parents are coming when baby 2 is (hopefully) 3-4 weeks old, his other sister wants to come when baby 2 is 7 weeks old, his grandpa wants to come when baby 2 is 8-10 weeks old. And I'm sure his brother and SIL will want to come see the baby, too. I finally had to put my foot down and say that if his family can't figure out a way to combine some trips, then he was going to have to tell some of them that they're not going to be able to come until later this year or early next year. His family is NOT helpful and holyhell (or holypeen) I cannot be taking care of a newborn and his family members, too! I mean, they don't even offer to hold the baby, change diapers, etc. They just sit there and critique while I'm caring for the child and expect me to cook for them, too. Sorry - ain't happening. Thankfully, DH is on board but I about blew a gasket when he was telling me all the trips they had planned. Oh, and also, it's not like a, "Hey, is it OK if we come out?" it's a, "We've decided to come out this date or this date, you just let us know which one is OK." Angry

thethomps · January 2012

Nessia:
I have a couple.
1) I haven't gotten paid in SIX weeks!!!! Last paycheck was Dec. 15th. I normally get paid 1x a month and since we are closed over the holidays we always get December 31st paycheck on Dec 15. No matter how hard I try I always end up scraping by the last week of January. Jan. 31st cannot get here soon enough.

Dude. That sucks! Hurry up, Jan. 31!

A&Jmom · January 2012

I'm so tired of waiting, and waiting and waiting. I need to know WTF is going on in my life, NOW! I don't want things to fall through, and I'm really excited about this opportunity but at this point I would rather hear a "no" rather than the "were working on it" that we keep getting. UGH! I basically quit my job and told them Feb 1st, and now that is 5 days away which clearly we won't be going then. My boss even started the hiring process for my replacement and everything. I had to go tell him at the end of last week that I had no idea what is going on at this point. Luckily he is being awesome about the whole thing and waiting things out with me. Not sure how much longer he is going to be this good about it though. Tongue Tied

SareBear30 · January 2012

Nessia:
Well it turns out DD's school counselor happens to be really good friends with the ex's girlfriend.

So, would she be the counselor or she is fast tracking her to see another counselor? Because I would not want her seeing my child. It could be a dual relationship and get sticky quickly if she either doesnt totally honor your DD's privacy or if things get sour between her friend and your ex.

sundot · January 2012

where, oh where, would I begin??? Crying

Nessia · January 2012

SareBear30:
Nessia:
Well it turns out DD's school counselor happens to be really good friends with the ex's girlfriend.

So, would she be the counselor or she is fast tracking her to see another counselor? Because I would not want her seeing my child. It could be a dual relationship and get sticky quickly if she either doesnt totally honor your DD's privacy or if things get sour between her friend and your ex.

I just want DD to see someone soon, like today not necessarily long term. I called the counselor she saw 1x last year yesterday and today and haven't heard back. If I don't hear from her today, I'm going to look for someone else.

MrsMillerTime · January 2012

sundot:
where, oh where, would I begin???

How ya doin? Are you back home? Need anything?

agran · January 2012

I'm super high on estrogen injections right now which can apparently cause pms like symptoms which would explain the world war III I've started with dh over his choice in placement of our registration sticker too high on the windshield. The fight lasted days.

I'm not proud. Embarrassed

A&Jmom · January 2012

MrsMillerTime:
sundot:
where, oh where, would I begin???
{{ hugs }}
How ya doin? Are you back home? Need anything?

ditto, let us know if you need anything!

el_twirpo · January 2012

i hate this 4 month wakeful crap. DH finally started hearing DS over the monitor last night to help with some of the wake-ups. but instead of just trying to calm the kid down and get him back to sleep, he always thinks DS is hungry. so i haul my butt out of bed to check. kid just wanted his paci to suck on.

i sooooo wish i wasn't a working mom right now. i'm miserable at work, just trying to keep my head up. i can't focus. i can't stay awake. i'm having a hard time with letdowns when i pump - turns out that's a problem associated with thyroid disease. oh, and my thyroid is on overdrive where i'm having hot flashes and a racing heartbeat. i see my endo next week. preparing to get back on antithyroid meds.

shanwalk2 · January 2012

Today is CD1 and I'm irrationally sad. Hormones haven't been kind this round. DH and I weren't trying, but haven't been as vigilant about avoiding, either. I need to get over myself. The time isn't right, and that's ok. In other ventful news, I'm going to be clocking at least 16 hrs over the weekend at work (12 Sat and 4 Sun). I'm tired already.

Keribells · January 2012

A&Jmom:
MrsMillerTime:

sundot:
where, oh where, would I begin???

{{ hugs }}

How ya doin? Are you back home? Need anything?

ditto, let us know if you need anything!

ditto again...I can come by tomorrow or Sunday if you need me to...of course, Laci in tow but I can stop by.

YellowUmbrella · January 2012

I'm a crazy dog lady. We're leaving tomorrow morning for a 6-day trip to Hawaii and I have been on the verge of tears all day thinking about leaving my pups.

MrsMillerTime · January 2012

A&Jmom:
I'm so tired of waiting, and waiting and waiting. I need to know WTF is going on in my life, NOW! I don't want things to fall through, and I'm really excited about this opportunity but at this point I would rather hear a "no" rather than the "were working on it" that we keep getting. UGH! I basically quit my job and told them Feb 1st, and now that is 5 days away which clearly we won't be going then. My boss even started the hiring process for my replacement and everything. I had to go tell him at the end of last week that I had no idea what is going on at this point. Luckily he is being awesome about the whole thing and waiting things out with me. Not sure how much longer he is going to be this good about it though.

I'm kinda tired of the waiting, too. Wink

A&Jmom · January 2012

MrsMillerTime:
A&Jmom:
I'm so tired of waiting, and waiting and waiting. I need to know WTF is going on in my life, NOW! I don't want things to fall through, and I'm really excited about this opportunity but at this point I would rather hear a "no" rather than the "were working on it" that we keep getting. UGH! I basically quit my job and told them Feb 1st, and now that is 5 days away which clearly we won't be going then. My boss even started the hiring process for my replacement and everything. I had to go tell him at the end of last week that I had no idea what is going on at this point. Luckily he is being awesome about the whole thing and waiting things out with me. Not sure how much longer he is going to be this good about it though.
I'm kinda tired of the waiting, too.

I know! The whole thing is such a mess. I feel bad about that situation too. Sad

OrangeFelt · January 2012

A&Jmom:
MrsMillerTime:
A&Jmom:
I'm so tired of waiting, and waiting and waiting. I need to know WTF is going on in my life, NOW! I don't want things to fall through, and I'm really excited about this opportunity but at this point I would rather hear a "no" rather than the "were working on it" that we keep getting. UGH! I basically quit my job and told them Feb 1st, and now that is 5 days away which clearly we won't be going then. My boss even started the hiring process for my replacement and everything. I had to go tell him at the end of last week that I had no idea what is going on at this point. Luckily he is being awesome about the whole thing and waiting things out with me. Not sure how much longer he is going to be this good about it though.
I'm kinda tired of the waiting, too.

I know! The whole thing is such a mess. I feel bad about that situation too.

Classic delay tactics. I literally build this in to my program timelines - I bet you won't hear anything until after Q1 starts, honestly (which is next Wednesday). Why? Budget for the year starts over and then they're comfortable spending again.

A&Jmom · January 2012

OrangeFelt:
A&Jmom:
MrsMillerTime:
A&Jmom:
I'm so tired of waiting, and waiting and waiting. I need to know WTF is going on in my life, NOW! I don't want things to fall through, and I'm really excited about this opportunity but at this point I would rather hear a "no" rather than the "were working on it" that we keep getting. UGH! I basically quit my job and told them Feb 1st, and now that is 5 days away which clearly we won't be going then. My boss even started the hiring process for my replacement and everything. I had to go tell him at the end of last week that I had no idea what is going on at this point. Luckily he is being awesome about the whole thing and waiting things out with me. Not sure how much longer he is going to be this good about it though.
I'm kinda tired of the waiting, too.

I know! The whole thing is such a mess. I feel bad about that situation too.
Classic delay tactics. I literally build this in to my program timelines - I bet you won't hear anything until after Q1 starts, honestly (which is next Wednesday). Why? Budget for the year starts over and then they're comfortable spending again.

Yeah, that is what we are thinking/hoping. I just wish they would tell us that even. "Hey were stalling because Q1 starts soon." Or anything, we just keep getting excuses at this point. :::sigh::: I just wish they hadn't original given us a leaving on Feb 1 date, which I then in turn told my employer because I didn't want to leave them high and dry.

chargermama · January 2012

el_twirpo:
i hate this 4 month wakeful crap. DH finally started hearing DS over the monitor last night to help with some of the wake-ups. but instead of just trying to calm the kid down and get him back to sleep, he always thinks DS is hungry. so i haul my butt out of bed to check. kid just wanted his paci to suck on.
i sooooo wish i wasn't a working mom right now. i'm miserable at work, just trying to keep my head up. i can't focus. i can't stay awake. i'm having a hard time with letdowns when i pump - turns out that's a problem associated with thyroid disease. oh, and my thyroid is on overdrive where i'm having hot flashes and a racing heartbeat. i see my endo next week. preparing to get back on antithyroid meds.

I feel your pain. So sorry you are going thru this too. I can't imagine having to work thru all this.

el_twirpo · January 2012

chargermama:
el_twirpo:
i hate this 4 month wakeful crap. DH finally started hearing DS over the monitor last night to help with some of the wake-ups. but instead of just trying to calm the kid down and get him back to sleep, he always thinks DS is hungry. so i haul my butt out of bed to check. kid just wanted his paci to suck on.
i sooooo wish i wasn't a working mom right now. i'm miserable at work, just trying to keep my head up. i can't focus. i can't stay awake. i'm having a hard time with letdowns when i pump - turns out that's a problem associated with thyroid disease. oh, and my thyroid is on overdrive where i'm having hot flashes and a racing heartbeat. i see my endo next week. preparing to get back on antithyroid meds.
I feel your pain. So sorry you are going thru this too. I can't imagine having to work thru all this.

i peeked at the september 2011 board, hoping to find some tips. looks like a few of the moms are already sleep training. i don't think i'm ready for that yet. i'm reeeeally hoping DS grows out of this on his own. and it seems a little early for that, right?

mcgee · January 2012

I'm thrilled with the results (so far) of the home renovation we've been doing, but I am so sick of DH wanting me to get the kids out of the house on the weekends. I need a break too, you know? We've been doing this since mid-December, and I'm so tired of it. I'm thinking about telling him that he needs to take a break from construction so we can caulk the woodwork he's already done, and then HE can take the kids for hours on end this weekend while I paint.

Oh, and the last time we painted the walls in the common areas of the house was when we bought it in spring 2007, so that + the construction means that we have tons of places that got dinged, etc., and we really need to repaint. I am tired of the light beige color we did, and I want to repaint, but I haven't brought that up yet because 1) he hates painting and 2) all of the colors I'm considering are very close to what's already on the wall, and he doesn't grasp the difference a very subtle color change can make. He'd prefer I just get another gallon of what's already on the wall and do touch ups. 3) I'm also considering repainting the kitchen a different color, but I need to decide what we're going to eventually do in there in terms of counters and backsplash because I don't want to have to repaint it when we do upgrade. I could wait on that, BUT we tore out a built-in desk that was in the kitchen, so I have this blank wall that is going to have to be painted now, so I don't see the point of repainting the kitchen the same color if I'm going to change it in another year or two.

Nikison · January 2012

1) I took an order at work for a customer ordering her a "turquioze" gown. This morning my boss looked at it, mocked me (politely) and questioned my spelling choices. I plan to redeem myself today looking for spelling errors made by others. I really can spell...sometimes.

2) Everyday this week when I drop DD off at the sitter to head to work, as I'm walking to my car she runs up the door calls my name leans against the glass and kisses it for me. So I go back to the door and also 'kiss' the outside of the door. Then she waves and smiles at me. It really melts my heart and makes me want to run inside, scoop her up and call in sick.

MrsAJL · January 2012

#1 - I am starving and crazing pizza! I just ordered one for myself right now and I can't wait to eat it.

#2 - I am stupidly excited about all the cardinals that are coming to eat at my bird feeder. I changed the feed mix to black oil sunflower seeds and it's like I put out a "Buffet OPEN! All you can eat sign!"

carlinlp · January 2012

Nessia:
I have a couple.
1) I haven't gotten paid in SIX weeks!!!! Last paycheck was Dec. 15th. I normally get paid 1x a month and since we are closed over the holidays we always get December 31st paycheck on Dec 15. No matter how hard I try I always end up scraping by the last week of January. Jan. 31st cannot get here soon enough.
2) Yesterday I posted about DD having major anxiety. Well it turns out DD's school counselor happens to be really good friends with the ex's girlfriend. Annoying. So the ex loves her, the kids love her and now she can help get DD seen quicker. So yeah I want her help for DD but can this chick stop being so awesome with everything. Makes it harder to dislike her.

I can pay you for the month today. I know it's not much but it's totally fine. Update the spreadsheet and I'll get it done.

joyco · January 2012

nothing against anyone or the person who came up w/ the terms, but I hate:

prego

preggo

preggers

douchecanoe

fairy cork

holypeen

I'm sure there are more, I just hate these words at this very moment, they make me cringe.

austxgrl · January 2012

Last week my coirker that told me I'm fat before Christmas gave her 2 weeks. Yeeehaaaww!! Then Monday she took back her resignation. WTF? Then she told the office manager that she will let him know next week. Who does that?? That is batshitcrazy! She is a mean girl and I am hoping beyond hope that she leaves.

My house is on the market as well and poor Finley has blown out her knee. We have showings all day Saturday and Sunday and DH is working all weekend so that means I have to Xanax Fin up and load her and Bax into the car and drive around during each showing. I would take them to a park but Finley isn't supposed be doing much of anything at all right now and if she as much as thinks she sees another dog, she will go nuts. I foresee this being a nightmare 2 days off for me. Meanwhile, DH has been golfing, disc golfing or throwing, and fishing the last two days (his days off). He's also been doing laundry and cleaning house but I'm still bitter.

I've been missing my niece like crazy so this morning I cranked up Justin Bieber and totally rocked out a la Nerriah style all the way to work.

MrsAJL · January 2012

joyco:
nothing against anyone or the person who came up w/ the terms, but I hate:
prego
preggo
preggers
douchecanoe
fairy cork
holypeen

I'm sure there are more, I just hate these words at this very moment, they make me cringe.

So if you read a post like this, you might throw up in your mouth a little?

"Holypeen! I was just at lunch and this preggo (who was having spaghetti with Prego) was talking so loudly to her friend. I clearly heard her say, 'My husband can be such a douchecanoe! I totally lost my fairy cork last night and he didn't think it was a big deal at all.'"

Thank you, thank you! *takes a bow* You're too kind. Big Smile

kiarox2002 · January 2012

agran:
I'm super high on estrogen injections right now which can apparently cause pms like symptoms which would explain the world war III I've started with dh over his choice in placement of our registration sticker too high on the windshield. The fight lasted days.

I'm not proud.

I once started screaming at DH in Target over whether we should get blue plates or brown plates. Then I burst into tears. Estrogen injections suck! Hang in there.

joyco · January 2012

MrsAJL:
joyco:
nothing against anyone or the person who came up w/ the terms, but I hate:
prego
preggo
preggers
douchecanoe
fairy cork
holypeen

I'm sure there are more, I just hate these words at this very moment, they make me cringe.
So if you read a post like this, you might throw up in your mouth a little?

"Holypeen! I was just at lunch and this preggo (who was having spaghetti with Prego) was talking so loudly to her friend. I clearly heard her say, 'My husband can be such a douchecanoe! I totally lost my fairy cork last night and he didn't think it was a big deal at all.'"
Thank you, thank you! *takes a bow* You're too kind.

It's a defriendable offense. Butthead. Here, I know a word that someone on this board doesn't like...

Man, it sure is moist out there.

Mainer-in-Texas · January 2012

I am furious at my MIL. Our travel fund comes from DH's Christmas bonus. Well, he got a crap bonus this year and we can only afford to take one trip, and this year it's my family's turn for Christmas, so that's our trip.

Well, it turns out DH's cousin announced his engagement over Christmas, and they are getting married in Madison in June. We can't afford to go. MIL is not having it. She is PISSED and she blames me. Every.single.time DH talks to her she nags and nags and nags about it and tells him we just need to "save up." Um, I have every single dollar DH takes home budgeted in a spreadsheet, and the only way we can afford to go is if we cut back on retirement contributions, stop taking DD to Gymboree for a year, and never go out with our friends (which we only do about once a month). Or we could dip into our e-fund. We are not willing to do that to spend two days at the wedding of someone MH saw twice a year growing up. We explained all of this to MIL, and she just gets pissed and says, "He went to YOUR wedding! And your Aunt doesn't have any money and she's still going! You just need to save up!" Ugh, I don't give twoshits about what other people did/are doing! We can't make money come out of our freaking asses. Grrrrrr.

el_twirpo · January 2012

MrsAJL:

"Holypeen! I was just at lunch and this preggo (who was having spaghetti with Prego) was talking so loudly to her friend. I clearly heard her say, 'My husband can be such a douchecanoe! I totally lost my fairy cork last night and he didn't think it was a big deal at all.'"
Thank you, thank you! *takes a bow* You're too kind.

ha!

MrsAJL · January 2012

joyco:
MrsAJL:
joyco:
nothing against anyone or the person who came up w/ the terms, but I hate:
prego
preggo
preggers
douchecanoe
fairy cork
holypeen

I'm sure there are more, I just hate these words at this very moment, they make me cringe.
So if you read a post like this, you might throw up in your mouth a little?

"Holypeen! I was just at lunch and this preggo (who was having spaghetti with Prego) was talking so loudly to her friend. I clearly heard her say, 'My husband can be such a douchecanoe! I totally lost my fairy cork last night and he didn't think it was a big deal at all.'"
Thank you, thank you! *takes a bow* You're too kind.
It's a defriendable offense. Butthead. Here, I know a word that someone on this board doesn't like...

Man, it sure is moist out there.

One of my favorite insults of all time.

mcurban · January 2012

Mainer-in-Texas:
I am furious at my MIL. Our travel fund comes from DH's Christmas bonus. Well, he got a crap bonus this year and we can only afford to take one trip, and this year it's my family's turn for Christmas, so that's our trip.
Well, it turns out DH's cousin announced his engagement over Christmas, and they are getting married in Madison in June. We can't afford to go. MIL is not having it. She is PISSED and she blames me. Every.single.time DH talks to her she nags and nags and nags about it and tells him we just need to "save up." Um, I have every single dollar DH takes home budgeted in a spreadsheet, and the only way we can afford to go is if we cut back on retirement contributions, stop taking DD to Gymboree for a year, and never go out with our friends (which we only do about once a month). Or we could dip into our e-fund. We are not willing to do that to spend two days at the wedding of someone MH saw twice a year growing up. We explained all of this to MIL, and she just gets pissed and says, "He went to YOUR wedding! And your Aunt doesn't have any money and she's still going! You just need to save up!" Ugh, I don't give twoshits about what other people did/are doing! We can't make money come out of our freaking asses. Grrrrrr.

If it is THAT important to her that you all be there, she can pay for your travel expenses.

end of story.

Xtina712 · January 2012

I know this makes a total nerd butI hate that the history channel has absolutely nothing to do with history. I used to love watching documentaries on WWII or Elizabeth Caddy Stanton. Instead I get such classic as "Ice Road Truckers, Top Shot, and Pawn Stars" I really lost it today when I saw they have a new show called "Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy." Seriously history channel? The history channel is the new mtv. Just call it something else please.

Taytee · January 2012

I'm still trying to decide if I should leave my current job for a different hospital. Part of me is angry for being forced to leave what was essentially my dream job. Another part of me is left feeling like I'm in high school again. Not quite popular enough to pass for perfect

And I feel like everyone is watching me. Waiting for me to screw up. Then I wonder if maybe I AM a lousy nurse and I'm just delusional in thinking I'm not. Self doubt sucks.

Noisemaker · January 2012

I lent the $500 to my cousin last month against my better judgment and the advice of most bumpies. She, of course, hasn't paid it back though she told me she would have it here early last week. What's worse is that it's created a huge chasm between us--we haven't spoken at all since I sent her the money and now it's just all kinds of awkward.

I hate when I make bad decisions, especially when I know better. Sigh.

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