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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2013 12:58:40 GMT -5
Do we have an ongoing board to post about the crazy ass day we are having? If so, feel free to put this there, if not, feel free to post about your crazy assed day here... So, co op is 40 minutes away and classes start at 9:15. I'm usually there at 8:45 to check people into the gym as they arrive for free play before classes. I woke up (by luck, no alarm and husband obviously missed it was co op day?) ... at 8:30. My feet hit the ground running with me shouting We Leave in 3 Minutes to my sleeping children. We actually were out the door in 5. Thank goodness I prepped last night. I arrived just in time to add my two announcements to morning announcements before running to my first class. I'd assigned 2-3 minute 'how to' speeches. Now, its not exactly a problem, but the three kids I had each talked for 5-10 minutes. I didn't fit in my lecture and just had enough time to demo next class's assignment... or so I thought, till I realized i'd missed the bell and kept them an extra 10 minutes so they were late to first aide. In screenprinting, I was showing the kids how to put on filler liquid and hadn't done it in awhile. I forgot.. one pass... I did three the drawing liquid started to dissolve... I said F@&* really, really loud. The older kids didn't say a word, but there is a 10 year old in there from a very religious family and I thought his eyes would pop out of his head. So then I had to confess to his mom, who thankfully thought it was hilarious. On a good note, I think I figured out what has been causing my residual rash... apparently the soap I was using to combat the itching from the hives was causing me contact dermatitis.... haven't used it in two days, and I really think its starting to fade... well, on my arms... I can't really see my back or my ass.. Your Turn
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Post by sheilaincali on Oct 3, 2013 13:22:18 GMT -5
I've been having a week like that:
Monday my car wouldn't go into reverse or park (after I had gotten to work). So it was stuck in neutral all am. My regular mechanic was blowing me off and I was running out every 20 minutes to restart the car so the battery wouldn't die. Got ahold of a different mechanic and made an appointment with them. I had to clear the way so I could drive forward (no reverse) to get out of the parking lot and to the shop. Had to track down three people to move their cars and unearth the key for the random side gate that we never open. So I could drive through it since the area was too tight for me to make the turn to get out the front gate without going in reverse a few feet. Made it there- they gave me a ride back to work. Used my mom's car to pick up DS and GK (German Kid- Exchange student) from school. Back to work. My mom drove us to the repair shop and they gave me a loaner to use. Made it home and quick mad dinner.
Tuesday- Rush GK out of the house since he is fashion obsessed and was worried his outfit wasn't up to Minneapolis standards. He forgot his wallet at home so I had to give him money for lunch. He forgot where the bus was supposed to pick him up so we run around for a few minutes to find that. Still using the loaner car I got DS after school. Brought him home and then rushed back to wait for the stupid bus that was 45 minutes late returning from the cities. DH made dinner and as we were sitting down for the night at 7:45 GK says "do you have the ingredients so I can make a cake for the American Teachers tomorrow?" Crap- run to Walmart which worked out fine since my tooth was killing me.
Wednesday- Nerd day for homecoming week and GK decided 5 minutes before we were set to leave that he wanted to dress up too. OMG- find him a bowtie, fake glasses, pocket protector, etc. Get them to school and he freaks out and asks if I will bring him home to change since he changed his mind. I said "Nope- sorry go to class". Get to work at 8, by 10:30 I have taken so many pills I assume my stomach lining is gone. Call the dentist and they get me in by 12:00. By 12:10 the dentist is stabbing me with needles and revving up the drill. One Emergency Root Canal later- I get back to work at 2:30. Pick up DS at 3 and come back out to work. At 3:45 one of my employees calls and says they need me to pick up some tools. Drive to the tool place to get the tools and load them in the car. As I'm leaving GK calls and says he needs a ride. Swing by school- move all the tools out of the way, pick up GK, run back out to work to drop off the Tools and head towards home. On the way DS reminds me "Tomorrow is class color day and we are purple". Quick stop at the University bookstore (school color are purple and gold) then finally on to home.
Today- Nothing bad has happened yet but my Car still isn't done because they "accidently drained the battery" so I am waiting for them to charge the damn thing up. GK has asked that I bring him to the Mall, DS has asked that I not Make him go to the Mall. Mom wants to have family dinner tonight too. So picking up car (fingers crossed), getting the kids, bringing DS home, taking GK to the mall, running back home to get DS, head over to mom's for dinner and then by 8pm we should be home. Have to pack up my car tonight for my ladies weekend. Will leave tomorrow right after I drop the boys off at school.
Then sweet, merciful freedom for 3 entire days!!!! Wine, scrapbooking and hanging with my ladies until Sunday afternoon.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 3, 2013 13:29:00 GMT -5
My 3 yr old cut his hair.....
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 3, 2013 13:32:13 GMT -5
But that wasn't the worst of it.
the worst of it was when I realized that he and his brother got into my chocolate stash and cleaned it out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2013 13:33:54 GMT -5
Oh God NO... Not the chocolate
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Oct 3, 2013 13:38:38 GMT -5
I found out Gwen knows the phrase "aww dammit" and use it in proper context. DH found a lice egg on her head and when he told her she yelled "aww dammit!"
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 3, 2013 13:38:58 GMT -5
Last week, we stayed at a hotel in Seattle so we could party with my friends who were visiting. I forgot my moisturizer, so used the Aveda that the hotel provided.
I'm now nursing a nice crop of hives on my legs that are driving me NUTS! I forgot that there is something in Aveda moisturizing products that my skin doesn't like. I found this out many years ago when I was looking for something to repair my lab damaged hands. I bought their hand repair and the backs of my hands and wrists broke out in hives back then.....so I gave the tube away.
I itch.
ETA: The hand repair product works really REALLY good though.....
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Oct 3, 2013 14:01:13 GMT -5
DH broke his foot two weeks ago. The night before I came back to work from maternity leave. So now I am working FT, taking care of everything around the house by myself, taking care of the kid, and having to help DH with all the things he can't do. Frustrating, to say the least. Last night at dinner DD tipped her plate over and everything landed on the rug. That was kind of my last-straw. I yelled "g-d dammit!" as I got up from the table to clean it up. Of course DD starts parroting "dog dammit! dog dammit!" But I am totally saying "dog dammit" from now on. LOL!
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 3, 2013 14:05:09 GMT -5
<<Wonders if all this bad juju is contagious>> Sam, I was up on my crutches cooking dinner after a couple of days. He may require a little engineering for some jobs but I bet there's lots he can do. And most people can fold clothes sitting down
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 3, 2013 14:07:18 GMT -5
DH broke his foot two weeks ago. The night before I came back to work from maternity leave. So now I am working FT, taking care of everything around the house by myself, taking care of the kid, and having to help DH with all the things he can't do. Frustrating, to say the least. Last night at dinner DD tipped her plate over and everything landed on the rug. That was kind of my last-straw. I yelled "g-d dammit!" as I got up from the table to clean it up. Of course DD starts parroting "dog dammit! dog dammit!" But I am totally saying "dog dammit" from now on. LOL! I kind of like that one Sam. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. I hope your DH heals quickly. I stole a new phrase from a Yahoo article this morning. I'm liking cray cray instead of crazy.
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Post by greeniis10 on Oct 3, 2013 14:09:14 GMT -5
Oh, boy! I'm so sorry to hear of everyone's troubles!
Sheila, hope your tooth pain is gone and your car is fixed!
Sam, is your DH on crutches? In a cast? I know it's tough, but there ARE things you can do on crutches (I know from experience). Just hope he's not being a baby and expecting you to do everything. Can he drive?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 3, 2013 14:11:34 GMT -5
I did get "lucky" and break the left foot so I could still drive. Although, knowing me, I'd have figured out how to drive left footed. I don't like being stuck without my OWN transportation.
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Post by greeniis10 on Oct 3, 2013 14:17:37 GMT -5
My "one of those days" was yesterday, but it's really wimpy compared to everyone else! I have a terrible bug phobia and was greeted by a "Scutigera coleoptrata" (Google if you're brave!) as soon as I walked in the office. Knowing my fears and the gigantor bug colonies we have around here (my office is in a historical district near a river) I am always armed with an industrial sized can of Raid so I killed that sucker right away. Hauled out the vacuum to dispose of the body. Went into the other room to make coffee and there was a daddy-long-leg frantically running around in the drawer I keep my coffee supplies in . I already put the Raid away so I beat it to death with a metal arm from another filing cabinet. Had another bug encounter in the hallway on my way to the restroom. I put a large box over it with a warning sign on it. Don't know what happened to it but I'm sure it will be coming back to haunt me any moment now! I just hope I've met my "bug quota" for the month because I'm all creeped out!!!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 3, 2013 14:21:08 GMT -5
<<Wonders if all this bad juju is contagious>> Sam, I was up on my crutches cooking dinner after a couple of days. He may require a little engineering for some jobs but I bet there's lots he can do. And most people can fold clothes sitting down I used a rolling chair from my home office to get around after I had foot surgery. Great on hard floors, not so much on carpet. Oh, and there was a tiny bit of an issue when it came to being able to reach important things, like the kitchen countertop and the stove, but hey... As for your stories, they are all snort-wothy.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 3, 2013 14:23:07 GMT -5
<<Wonders if all this bad juju is contagious>> Sam, I was up on my crutches cooking dinner after a couple of days. He may require a little engineering for some jobs but I bet there's lots he can do. And most people can fold clothes sitting down I used a rolling chair from my home office to get around after I had foot surgery. Great on hard floors, not so much on carpet. Oh, and there was a tiny bit of an issue when it came to being able to reach important things, like the kitchen countertop and the stove, but hey... As for your stories, they are all snort-wothy. Kitchen table (it's usually lower) and barstool. Problem solved
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Post by steph08 on Oct 3, 2013 14:29:54 GMT -5
I had to put one of our dogs to sleep today. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in March, went into remission, but went downhill fast this week. He was only 6.
It sucked donkey balls.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 3, 2013 14:33:42 GMT -5
Aww steph that is an awful day! Was it one of the boxers or one of the beagles?
Cancer just sucks big donkey balls.
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Post by sheilaincali on Oct 3, 2013 14:34:29 GMT -5
Tooth pain is much better. Car not so much. Called at 11:30 (was supposed to be done at noon) to find out they drained the battery and we charging it back up. Called here a minute ago at 2:30 and he said "they were charging the battery" I said "for the past 3 freaking hours?' yeah he didn't have an answer to that/
I said "I'll be by at 3;15 with too impatient teenagers so I'm picking up my car then- have it ready"
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Post by sheilaincali on Oct 3, 2013 14:35:13 GMT -5
steph- your week was way worse than mine. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
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Post by shanendoah on Oct 3, 2013 14:36:31 GMT -5
*hugs* steph08. Sadly, you are the third person I know of who has had to make that decision this week
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Oct 3, 2013 14:41:56 GMT -5
He can still drive, so he does drop-off for daycare (MIL or SIL so they come get Aly out of the car). He's in a boot so he can still shower, and he's starting to figure a lot of things out. But still a lot that I have to do. Just got an email from Payroll. They weren't withholding city taxes even though they knew I moved work locations in January. There's a $80 hit for the next 5 checks (would have been $400 this check - thankfully they offered the option to spread it out so I took it). Today my friend that was due right with me is having her little guy. And Aly was wanting to talk about Aubree this morning. She kept patting my tummy and saying "Hi, Aubree!!". And just now DH came to work to surprise me for our anniversary. He brought a cake and flowers.
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Post by steph08 on Oct 3, 2013 14:43:25 GMT -5
Aww steph that is an awful day! Was it one of the boxers or one of the beagles? Cancer just sucks big donkey balls. One of our boxers. He was our oldest. I knew the day would come eventually, but remission fooled me into thinking he would make it to his birthday (beginning of December). I know it was the right decision, but I just wish it was one I didn't have to make. Other bad things today - got a promo code for a stay at Disney - however, it seems like our trip will be too expensive (if we stay where we really want to) and will need to postpone. Why didn't I look at the seasons (value, peak, etc.) before signing up for a runDisney race the weekend after President's Day?! It is freaking peak season at the end of February! Gah!
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Oct 3, 2013 14:43:35 GMT -5
So sorry, steph
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Post by steph08 on Oct 3, 2013 14:45:23 GMT -5
Sam - you've had a rough few months. I hope things start looking up for you guys soon!
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Post by greeniis10 on Oct 3, 2013 14:45:29 GMT -5
Oh, steph, I'm SO sorry! Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 3, 2013 14:50:00 GMT -5
steph- I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. Ditto. I'm sorry Steph. (((((hugs)))))
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 3, 2013 14:52:22 GMT -5
I used a rolling chair from my home office to get around after I had foot surgery. Great on hard floors, not so much on carpet. Oh, and there was a tiny bit of an issue when it came to being able to reach important things, like the kitchen countertop and the stove, but hey... As for your stories, they are all snort-wothy. Kitchen table (it's usually lower) and barstool. Problem solved I don't own a kitchen table. Or a barstool. So there.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Oct 3, 2013 14:55:46 GMT -5
Awe Steph. I'm sorry.
I had the revelation this morning that the project I am working that is suppose to have a 95% submittal on Monday doesn't work. I have to finish making it work and then call the Architect and grovel to him that I raised the elevation of the building 2' on one end and a foot on the other end (had differential finished floors) ... just 1 working day before plans are due. I'm just going to have to apologize profusely and bend over and take it.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 3, 2013 14:56:07 GMT -5
I'm sure you made the right decision steph but it doesn't make it easier.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 3, 2013 14:59:10 GMT -5
Kitchen table (it's usually lower) and barstool. Problem solved I don't own a kitchen table. Or a barstool. So there. Jack up that office chair and DINING room table then
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