Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

What @katiegummow said ^^. (((hugs))) @stace0616.

danamarie421 · January 2014

Stace0616 said:
Can I vent for a second? So I'm try not to get down about the job situation, but I feel like such a bad person today. Either I'm putting in applications for jobs that deserve a full-time employee who WON'T be leaving in 3 (or less) months or collecting unemployment for not working. I didn't get severance, so I need the money to pay for health insurance and groceries for our family.

I have been babysitting since I was 12, got my first real job at 14 at Culver's, worked retail while putting myself through college, and had a job within a month of graduation. I KNOW deep down I shouldn't feel guilty about my situation, but I can't help it. I've been overcompensating with housework to prove to myself that I'm not just sitting around all day, but then my sciatica kicks in and I'm sidelined for the rest of the day/night.

Any encouragement would be appreciated :-S I just feel like such a loser today.

I agree with PP! You are a rock star! I know you're not in the ideal situation right now, but things will turn around! I know that it's easier said than done, but try to stay positive and please don't over-exert yourself with all of the housework, etc. And please vent away when you need to!! Though we apparently have the reputation of being bitches, I think all the ladies on this thread are pretty supportive and generally kinda awesome!!

J&NL · January 2014

I'm that person that talks too loud on the phone. $:\$ ">

KatieGummow · January 2014

My DH just GBCGchatted me when I mentioned he ate the rest of my Chipotle last night after I went to bed and he finished all the beers in the fridge. Now I have to MAKE myself lunch? Aw man.

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

kseccomb17 said:
Ahhh! My dad's girlfriend, who drives me bat shit crazy, just asked if my kids can call her grandma via text. I don't want them to call her grandma, and DD doesn't think of her as grandma. I don't know what to say back. Help!

YEESH. I would probably have to suggest that you tell her you're not comfortable having your children calling anyone but blood relatives Grandma/Grandpa, and offer for her to be called by a different nickname. That is, if you're remotely close to her and she plans to be around for a while. If she's a new thing in your dad's life, I'd suggest mentioning that it's a little soon for you to have your children refer to her as anything but 'xyz' (whatever DD calls her now), and perhaps she can earn a nickname after she's been around for a few years. Obviously sugar coat the shit out of it, but there's no reason why you should have to cater to her.

snowbound · January 2014

toothpastechica said:
@hbell12 I already responded to what was said...but since that was conveniently ignored...I'll say it again...I am not talking about the people who are getting showers and their attitudes, I am very happy that most women have enough supportive people in their lives that want to be part of a shower. I am talking about the people FREAKING OUT and constantly posting about not getting stuff bought for them like its the end of the world and how to make sure people buy stuff for them. Look a page back and you will see what I am talking about.

Whoa. I saw your post and the replies, which is why I just responded to your original post. I didn't want some massive quote tree. Also, I was completely agreeing with you but maybe it didn't seem that way. I apologize if you got offended. Totally not my intention.

kseccomb17 · January 2014

jennypenny1014 said:

kseccomb17 said:
Ahhh! My dad's girlfriend, who drives me bat shit crazy, just asked if my kids can call her grandma via text. I don't want them to call her grandma, and DD doesn't think of her as grandma. I don't know what to say back. Help!
YEESH. I would probably have to suggest that you tell her you're not comfortable having your children calling anyone but blood relatives Grandma/Grandpa, and offer for her to be called by a different nickname. That is, if you're remotely close to her and she plans to be around for a while. If she's a new thing in your dad's life, I'd suggest mentioning that it's a little soon for you to have your children refer to her as anything but 'xyz' (whatever DD calls her now), and perhaps she can earn a nickname after she's been around for a few years. Obviously sugar coat the shit out of it, but there's no reason why you should have to cater to her.

I did exactly this! She has been around for a about a year. My daughter calls her by her name. I told her that if she plans on being around for a long time and she stays in good terms with my dad that she can certainly consider my kids family. I told her that we will continue to call her by her name because that's what DD knows her as. I ended by telling her that we appreciate all she does for us. I feel rather uncomfortable now, especially since I have to see her in 2 hours.

fourthnlast · January 2014

Do I really want to open the hardly use pacifier thread? I'm almost intrigued enough. :-?

J&NL · January 2014

I think I have the "weird kid" at the park. I just saw a mom make a weird face because of DD. DD is a very social and "in your face" kind of kid. She means well and just doesn't understand that people don't like that. I try to explain it to her but you know, she's 3 years old so god for fucking bid she doesn't get it. I seriously want to TP this lady for making a face..

deidremaria · January 2014

kseccomb17 said:

jennypenny1014 said:

kseccomb17 said:
Ahhh! My dad's girlfriend, who drives me bat shit crazy, just asked if my kids can call her grandma via text. I don't want them to call her grandma, and DD doesn't think of her as grandma. I don't know what to say back. Help!
YEESH. I would probably have to suggest that you tell her you're not comfortable having your children calling anyone but blood relatives Grandma/Grandpa, and offer for her to be called by a different nickname. That is, if you're remotely close to her and she plans to be around for a while. If she's a new thing in your dad's life, I'd suggest mentioning that it's a little soon for you to have your children refer to her as anything but 'xyz' (whatever DD calls her now), and perhaps she can earn a nickname after she's been around for a few years. Obviously sugar coat the shit out of it, but there's no reason why you should have to cater to her.

I did exactly this! She has been around for a about a year. My daughter calls her by her name. I told her that if she plans on being around for a long time and she stays in good terms with my dad that she can certainly consider my kids family. I told her that we will continue to call her by her name because that's what DD knows her as. I ended by telling her that we appreciate all she does for us. I feel rather uncomfortable now, especially since I have to see her in 2 hours.

AWWWKWAAARD. I'm sorry she put you in that position. We always called my mom's step father papa Gus. He was my mom's step father since she was about 11 though so by the time we were born he was soooo part of the family. I knew him before my bio grandfather whom I love as well.

edoliesmom · January 2014

I just wanted to leave this here because I think it's precious!

These are my MIL's dogs.

thomas930 · January 2014

@Stace0616 ((hugs))

@aviola329 T&P's stay safe

deidremaria · January 2014

SLSchuerg said:
I just wanted to leave this here because I think it's precious! These are my MIL's dogs.

OMG!!!!! This is so cute!!!

KatieGummow · January 2014

SLSchuerg said:

I just wanted to leave this here because I think it's precious! These are my MIL's dogs.

Very good decision. That is SO cute! I want to be in the middle of this cuteness/warmth/snuggles!!!!

Edit: to make me sound less stupid

edoliesmom · January 2014

@deidremaria Isn't it though!?

) I don't know if you can tell since it blends into the floor, but they're all snuggled together on one blanket.

kseccomb17 · January 2014

Thanks @deidremaria. I might be a little more comfortable if my dad had a better track record with women.

@vinny- I'm glad she asked, this time. For awhile before she would try to convince me DD was calling her grandma before she could even really decipher lol. I always just kinda shrugged it off.

It really put me off this time because she managed to misspell DD and DS names in every text.

edoliesmom · January 2014

KatieGummow said:

SLSchuerg said:

I just wanted to leave this here because I think it's precious! These are my MIL's dogs.

Very good decision. That is SO cute! I want to be in the middle of this cuteness/warmth/snuggles!!!!

Edit: to make me sound less stupid

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I would too if they weren't so smelly! :P

Serenla · January 2014

@Stace0616 pps have said it best ((((hugs)))).

deidremaria · January 2014

SLSchuerg said:
@deidremaria Isn't it though!? ) I don't know if you can tell since it blends into the floor, but they're all snuggled together on one blanket.

OMG the blanket!!! I went back to see the pic again after you mentioned it and I saw it. That just makes the pic that much cuter.

Serenla · January 2014

Can I say how badly I want mustard today?

MegJ17 · January 2014

@Stace0616 I know when I was unemployed I had to keep applying for jobs. I didn't stress myself out but applied for jobs I would like to have and if something good came of it then it was worth it. Enjoy your time off and keep searching the job boards and apply for your dream job. If they call awesome and if not you are showing you are looking. Good luck!

natpirt · January 2014

fourthnlast.... she has pacifiers 18 months old that's been used one or two times... can she sterilize and reuse?

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

I'm totally depressed after reading MaiTaiBeth's update. My heart breaks for her and I can't even begin to imagine what she's going through. I feel so helpless when people go through these sort of things.

snmetz7 · January 2014

GIRL SCOUTS COOKIIIIIEEEEESS!!!!!
I just preordered 5 boxes. Yup, 5.
I plan on ordering a bunch too! Is it bad that I'm only looking forward to the shortbread cookies? I'm one of the weirdos who isn't a huge thin mint fan.
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I love the shortbread ones! I dip them in milk because I'm weird. I also like the Somoas (coconut ones)

snmetz7 · January 2014

kateleestar said:

snmetz7 said:

kateleestar said:

fourthnlast said:

It's only 11, but I'm already thinking about lunch. Pretty sure it's going to be a Jimmy Johns kind of day today. #9 with extra hot peppers please. Yes.

WERE TWINS. That's all I get there, omg. No mayo on mine though... Mayo weirds me out.

Now I want Jimmy Johns, lol.
I had a super craving for JJ the other day and ugly cried at work with my door shut when I found out they don;t deliver to me at work

They dont deliver to my work OR to my house... its like, juuuuust in the middle and just out of area. It's the worst ever. I could totally eat them every day. That, sushi and mexican, and I'd be one happy pregnant lady, lol.

TWINS!

(they don't deliver to my work either. )

I've never had potbellys...but there is one near work maybe I'll try something new today

pineconey · January 2014

The queen of mucus (me) has a dentist appointment now. Um. This could get interesting. Taking bets- coughing? Gagging? Puking?

kateleestar · January 2014

I wish I could do something for MaiTaiBeth... Or we could. Ugh. Besides prayers and thoughts, and uplifting words for little Fiona tomorrow.

snmetz7 · January 2014

kseccomb17 said:

Ahhh! My dad's girlfriend, who drives me bat shit crazy, just asked if my kids can call her grandma via text. I don't want them to call her grandma, and DD doesn't think of her as grandma. I don't know what to say back. Hel

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I don't want my kids calling my mother's husband "grandpa" So we are going with "grandma and sacha" ...mom doesn't know yet..that will be a fun argument

snmetz7 · January 2014

I'm totally depressed after reading MaiTaiBeth's update. My heart breaks for her and I can't even begin to imagine what she's going through. I feel so helpless when people go through these sort of things.

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I know me too! I saw the sad face and my heart sank immediately.

Lindsay808 · January 2014

TallaB said:

KendraColeslaw said:

TallaB said:

I have never had Jimmy Johns...I might try something new today!!

Ew. Go have Potbelly. I know where you live - I KNOW YOU HAVE SOME.

Holy geez! They also sell milkshakes! You win!!

POTBELLY HAS MILKSHAKES?!!??

:x

J&NL · January 2014

pineconey said:

The queen of mucus (me) has a dentist appointment now. Um. This could get interesting. Taking bets- coughing? Gagging? Puking?

I vote gag, then puke. Extra points if you puke on the tech.

MegJ17 · January 2014

snmetz7 said:

fireflygirl12 said:
I'm totally depressed after reading MaiTaiBeth's update. My heart breaks for her and I can't even begin to imagine what she's going through. I feel so helpless when people go through these sort of things.

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I know me too! I saw the sad face and my heart sank immediately.

It's heartbreaking! From her last update it sounded like Isla was doing good. So sad!

Mamamonzo · January 2014

Everything seems so insignificant right now, my heart is breaking.

tamaraaaa · January 2014

I'm a sucker for adorable things in small sizes...

Medic99 · January 2014

Stace0616 said:

Yeah I think the posting on Facebook was the part that got under my skin. I had someone do that who I went to high school with and it baffled me. She even posted about "please help us by buying stuff--any gift counts". It was her fourth child by as many fathers and she doesn't work nor does the baby daddy. I wanted to get over it, but then it was re-posted like 6 times over the course of her pregnancy.

Wow....that is all I got. This is my third child and first boy. I have never had a baby shower. If you have already had one and your kids are close in age, I think that is horrible to ask or expect one. Maybe it is my jealousy speaking, but I would love to celebrate my baby with my family and friends without gifts. But it is not possible because they are all in another state. I am so tired of gift grabby people.

Eija3014 · January 2014

Wow, this RTT beast has gained some serious MOMENTUM! It always jumps up about 10 - 15 pages over night. I can't keep up!!!

eireyes · January 2014

You guys don't fail to disappoint when I'm gone from bumping for the day!

Field trip went well, although it was colder than hell walking around outside at the construction site for the 10 minutes I ventured out from the site trailer. The site crew grilled us brats, which was pretty awesome of them.

All the food posts make me want to eat all sorts of food, but then I realize I can't taste anything so what's the point - maybe this will be a blessing for my GTT tomorrow?

Also, I cried when I saw MaiTaiBeth's post. I hate that she and her family have to go through all this pain.

Medic99 · January 2014

Vinny424 said:

I wish I could do something for MaiTaiBeth... Or we could. Ugh. Besides prayers and thoughts, and uplifting words for little Fiona tomorrow.
The pgal board just did something in December for someone who had a later loss called the sunshine mission I don't see why we can't do it for her.

We should do something. We could get her a necklace from Etsy and maybe send in a meal. I love the idea of doing something for her. I would contribute.

Medic99 · January 2014

Maybe something like this https://thevintagepearl.com/dainty-drops-necklace.html. We could get a charm and engraving for both girls. Something she can wear always if she wanted to.

kateleestar · January 2014

Does anyone have her info? Did she participate in the onesie exchange? I don't even know. We could do a gift card for a meal or an actual meal, and the necklace!

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