truthbound
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Post by truthbound on May 12, 2014 4:29:57 GMT -5
Thank you I will. She is going to call any minute now I just know it. I hope so. She didn't.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 7:41:57 GMT -5
I hope so. She didn't. Um...shouldn't you have called HER? I guess I wouldn't call my kids and invite myself to dinner.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on May 12, 2014 8:15:46 GMT -5
So, our Spring sports season is in full swing now (it's New England, we can't see the fields for all of the snow until the end of April). There are ALWAYS games of one sport or another on Mother's Day. But, since the season winds up in early June, there are NEVER any games on Father's Day (the cynic in me thinks some fathers designed this schedule). So, feeling slighted, last year I started a tradition so that I could still enjoy Mother's Day and I followed that tradition yesterday for YDS's soccer game: I pack up mimosas, seltzer, a fruit platter, hummus and crackers, some candy, plastic cups, napkins, a pretty table cloth, my little folding camp table, and a cooler with ice and head to the game. There, I lay out the spread and invite all of the mothers at the game to come and have a drink and a snack in honor of our day. I might not get to relax in the backyard with the mimosa, but sitting in a camp chair on a sunny, 80 degree day, with a mimosa in my hand and chatting and cheering with other mothers was still a nice way to spend an afternoon. Oh, and YDS's team won!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 8:36:04 GMT -5
So, our Spring sports season is in full swing now (it's New England, we can't see the fields for all of the snow until the end of April). There are ALWAYS games of one sport or another on Mother's Day. But, since the season winds up in early June, there are NEVER any games on Father's Day (the cynic in me thinks some fathers designed this schedule). So, feeling slighted, last year I started a tradition so that I could still enjoy Mother's Day and I followed that tradition yesterday for YDS's soccer game: I pack up mimosas, seltzer, a fruit platter, hummus and crackers, some candy, plastic cups, napkins, a pretty table cloth, my little folding camp table, and a cooler with ice and head to the game. There, I lay out the spread and invite all of the mothers at the game to come and have a drink and a snack in honor of our day. I might not get to relax in the backyard with the mimosa, but sitting in a camp chair on a sunny, 80 degree day, with a mimosa in my hand and chatting and cheering with other mothers was still a nice way to spend an afternoon. Oh, and YDS's team won! It's nice that you can do this. At our fields, no outside concessions are allowed. Alcohol would get you thrown in jail. I like your fields better.
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HoneyBBQ
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Post by HoneyBBQ on May 12, 2014 10:37:52 GMT -5
I posted in the other thread, I'm running my first half marathon! So.... if you don't hear from me after Sunday, you'll know I've died. Half joking. Good luck. You won't die ! You'll succeed !!! Thanks! I lived. It was a lot of fun. And I met my goal time despite being sick with a cold all the week before. So yay!
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Post by HoneyBBQ on May 12, 2014 10:38:30 GMT -5
So my Mother's Day trip to Seattle was awesome, but expensive as usual. About $800 spent in just over24 hours. Dining out, motel and museums. The Chihuly Glass exhibit was amazing. You didn't come see me?? Glad you had fun at Chihuly. It is really a great museum.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on May 12, 2014 10:40:25 GMT -5
I didn't even get a card. Noah was Noah. He doesn't do holidays; he just isn't conscious of that. Sad day, not any different than any other day. Happy Mother's day, les. You deserve about 100 cards.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 10:46:48 GMT -5
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Post by milee on May 12, 2014 10:49:52 GMT -5
That kid never forgets anything. The 9 year old who we didn't let dig in the sand yesterday asked me this morning when it was "Happy Nine Year Old Day" so we could spend the day digging.
He also takes me way too literally apparently. We should have known this from his questions, though. Like just a few days ago he was asking about our upcoming anniversary celebration. Things like: Wait, so this year is the Steak Anniversary, too? Wasn't it the steak year last year? When does it become silver or gold and why is it always steak?"
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on May 12, 2014 10:53:24 GMT -5
I didn't even get a card. Noah was Noah. He doesn't do holidays; he just isn't conscious of that. Sad day, not any different than any other day. Happy Mother's day, les. You deserve about 100 cards.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 10:53:52 GMT -5
Everyone knows steak day is March 14th.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 11:21:25 GMT -5
My mom is visiting this week from 2000 miles away. I took her and my wife to one of the Native American Casinos. Bought them the buffet and handed them $100 each to gamble with. Aren't you the good son/husband!! I hope they came out ahead after playing the slots (or whatever game of their choice). My mom turned her $100 into $220. My wife turned her $100 into $0.
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Post by taz157 on May 12, 2014 11:52:31 GMT -5
I didn't even get a card. Noah was Noah. He doesn't do holidays; he just isn't conscious of that. Sad day, not any different than any other day. Happy Mother's day, les. You deserve about 100 cards. Sooooooooooooooooo yeah that!
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Post by HoneyBBQ on May 12, 2014 12:12:58 GMT -5
That kid never forgets anything. The 9 year old who we didn't let dig in the sand yesterday asked me this morning when it was "Happy Nine Year Old Day" so we could spend the day digging.
He also takes me way too literally apparently. We should have known this from his questions, though. Like just a few days ago he was asking about our upcoming anniversary celebration. Things like: Wait, so this year is the Steak Anniversary, too? Wasn't it the steak year last year? When does it become silver or gold and why is it always steak?"
As my mother used to say, "EVERY DAY is KID'S day!"
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Post by milee on May 12, 2014 12:16:11 GMT -5
That kid never forgets anything. The 9 year old who we didn't let dig in the sand yesterday asked me this morning when it was "Happy Nine Year Old Day" so we could spend the day digging.
He also takes me way too literally apparently. We should have known this from his questions, though. Like just a few days ago he was asking about our upcoming anniversary celebration. Things like: Wait, so this year is the Steak Anniversary, too? Wasn't it the steak year last year? When does it become silver or gold and why is it always steak?"
As my mother used to say, "EVERY DAY is KID'S day!" Your mom and I think alike. That was my first thought - sheesh, I get one stinkin' day a year! STFU and start walking! If I have to wait patiently for another 20 minutes while you dig a damn hole or sing the freakin' multiplication song one more time I am gonna lose it!!!
But it seemed a little heavy to lay on a nine year old.
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Post by lynnerself on May 12, 2014 12:47:23 GMT -5
So my Mother's Day trip to Seattle was awesome, but expensive as usual. About $800 spent in just over24 hours. Dining out, motel and museums. The Chihuly Glass exhibit was amazing. You didn't come see me?? Glad you had fun at Chihuly. It is really a great museum. Sorry to miss you The weekend was packed. 4 hour dive up. Lunch at café near Boeing field, History of Flight museum, dinner at Ivars Salmon House, drinks in Fremont. Chihuly museum at 10 am Sunday, stroll to Olympic sculpture park (weather was great!), lunch in Capitol Hill and 4 hour drive home.
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