what are you doing right now?

[minnesotapaintlady]

Ugh.  I've accomplished very little today with this exploding head.  I need to work at least one day this weekend, but now my Ex is asking me to come to his son's birthday tomorrow.  I told him if I felt better I was going to go into work but he's offering me a 2 lb bag of Skittles as a bribe.  He knows my weakness.

[Opti]

Dec 8, 2023 15:16:47 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

Ugh.  I've accomplished very little today with this exploding head.  I need to work at least one day this weekend, but now my Ex is asking me to come to his son's birthday tomorrow.  I told him if I felt better I was going to go into work but he's offering me a 2 lb bag of Skittles as a bribe.  He knows my weakness.

Nothing wrong with good bribes. Is there something else you could ask for? 

[chiver78]

I'm irritated, although much better than I was doing about an hour ago. LD and I just got back from a loop around the nearby neighborhood, and then a quick grocery run to grab sushi for me and some popcorn chicken for him. the fresh air did us both some good, he's been pacing all day since Punk is at daycare. 

for me? I have a massive headache from a work problem. we got notified of a major deviation on my day off, for something that is minimal product quality impact but a huge compliance problem. it was discovered recently, and has been an issue since a computer system was validated FIVE YEARS AGO.   I've been doing lot tracking to see exactly how far this issue spreads, as this site makes bulk drug intermediates. so you've got further processing, vial filling, and ultimately packaging. the fun part starts where this product is processed after bulk by blending bulk lots using portions of full bulk lots. I need to report this to senior management, and will likely end up having to write an FDA notification filing. happy damn Friday. 

[anciana]

Dec 8, 2023 3:28:46 GMT -5 countrygirl2 said:

We are here, I'm tired, got DD's clothes changed and her jams on. Had to go in and get her glasses off her she was so tired.

Son was not feeling good, he got his second shingles shot and it got him like it did me. Hated for him to have to drive to Seatec today.

It was only 60 when we got here, it’s now up to 70, only been home a couple of hours. But it still feels cold in here, all the furnishings have to get warm too.

DD wasn't hungry but I was, so found a can of salmon and ate some and some canned oranges, so that was dinner for me.

I need to get the new shower heads on the showers maybe tomorrow, the chlorine in the water is rough on my skin, that's for sure and they will filter it out, so need to get them up.

About ready for bed, I'm tired.

Hope you all have wonderful time together!

[giramomma]

Had my hairbrained meeting. 

I was not laughed at. It was recognized that there could be some paths moving forward. 

I've got more discussions coming down the pipeline.

I also applied for another job (though it was not my best effort), and there's another job I need to apply for.

[soupandstew]

I finally got caught up on my recordings of 90 Day Fiancee.  I can now offer an absolute guarantee that telling the American woman who submitted an application for your K-1 visa in June that you continued having casual hookups until August when she arrived in your country and got an engagement ring, is NOT going to go well.  And attempting to brush it off by saying, "Well, it was better than masturbating" is not going to improve things either 

[jerseygirl]

FDA problems seem to often land on Friday afternoons, preferably during a snowstorm
Condolences!!

[NastyWoman]

So another food related question. What is a "good" boxed cake brand? DDIL limes American cakes better than the German ones so I plan to stuff a box in my suitcase for her. I have read up on it and there does seem to be a difference in the ingredients -> acknowledged by both American and German bakers in different FB groups. 

Now I don't agree with her regarding the taste but, having lived abroad for most of my adult life, I understand her. It is a bit of home, of not being so far away. In the same vein I take a big bag of Hershey's miniatures for her every year. In that case she acknowledges that the European chocolates are far superior but they are not "home*". So Hershey's stuff goes with and this year I would like to ad the cake mix so your input will be greatly appreciated

* my sister still brings me chocolate sprinkles every time she comes to visit and I have not lived in the Netherlands since 1988! Still she brings " home" for me

[Opti]

Dec 8, 2023 17:36:04 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

So another food related question. What is a "good" boxed cake brand? DDIL limes American cakes better than the German ones so I plan to stuff a box in my suitcase for her. I have read up on it and there does seem to be a difference in the ingredients -> acknowledged by both American and German bakers in different FB groups. 

Now I don't agree with her regarding the taste but, having lived abroad for most of my adult life, I understand her. It is a bit of home, of not being so far away. In the same vein I take a big bag of Hershey's miniatures for her every year. In that case she acknowledges that the European chocolates are far superior but they are not "home". So Hershey's stuff goes with and this year I would like to ad the cake mix so your input will be greatly appreciated

Overall I prefer Duncan Hines but that might be because they have more mixes that are not dairy heavy or at least low enough dairy is not listed. I have used their yellow cake mix even for cookies and I prefer their brownies if you are not going for Ghiridelli. I sadly have extensive experience with boxed cake mix from all the years of needing and using food pantries. I also prefer one of their devil's food cakes to others.

I know Betty Crocker wins certain taste tests and they have some I like as well. Not sure who has the better pineapple upside down cake mix. MHO. 

[soupandstew]

DH is on for supper and making sandwiches as we had the bento box at our fav Japanese place for lunch.  Oddly, I think I'm in the mood tonight to scrub the shower, mop a few rooms and scrub down the kitchen sink.  

[Opti]

Dec 8, 2023 18:07:37 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

DH is on for supper and making sandwiches as we had the bento box at our fav Japanese place for lunch.  Oddly, I think I'm in the mood tonight to scrub the shower, mop a few rooms and scrub down the kitchen sink.  

Can you come here? There is much cleaning I need to do. 

[snapdragon]

Dec 8, 2023 17:36:04 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

So another food related question. What is a "good" boxed cake brand? DDIL limes American cakes better than the German ones so I plan to stuff a box in my suitcase for her. I have read up on it and there does seem to be a difference in the ingredients -> acknowledged by both American and German bakers in different FB groups. 

Now I don't agree with her regarding the taste but, having lived abroad for most of my adult life, I understand her. It is a bit of home, of not being so far away. In the same vein I take a big bag of Hershey's miniatures for her every year. In that case she acknowledges that the European chocolates are far superior but they are not "home*". So Hershey's stuff goes with and this year I would like to ad the cake mix so your input will be greatly appreciated

* my sister still brings me chocolate sprinkles every time she comes to visit and I have not lived in the Netherlands since 1988! Still she brings " home" for me

I do Duncan Hines mostly because of the Spice Cake mix and Ghiradelli for Brownies. If she has a favorite cake than buy 1 pkg of a couple different brands so you will know eventually which tastes best.

[snapdragon]

Went out and trimmed the ornamental grasses. Got several logs that were against the fence in the front yard moved. 

And I found out that my automatic garage door opener went kaput. I will using the emergency pull until Wednesday when they are coming out and fixing or replacing to machine. 

Got most of my X-mas cards into the mail today so only 4? left to do.

Still need to work on the boxes for the bath but I have to take a shower and get all the yard debris off of me. Pampas managed to get up my pant leg and was heading for a very sensitive area while I was walking to the brush pile I have going on. I almost had to strip out of my jeans to find the stringy leaves.   

Almost forgot - The paperwork is done and the condo is in new ownership! 

[Pink Cashmere]

So today was the 3rd day this week that either Kiddo’s Mom or his school called Mister because Kiddo was involved in some kind of physical alteration at school. Today, not only did he get into another fight, he also blatantly ignored his teacher telling the class to stop talking, and got out of his seat to go over to the person he wanted to talk to. 

Earlier this week, Mister had planned to get Kiddo this evening so they could play Mister’s new video game together. He’s still bringing him home, but the video game isn’t happening. 

The last time Kiddo got in serious trouble a month or so ago, he told Mister that he gets angry and it’s not good for him to hold his anger in, and better to let it out. Some shit he definitely heard from his Mom or somebody else in his house, that gives him an excuse to act out. That day, Mister and Kiddo called his Mom on speaker phone and his Mom heard with her own ears Kiddo say that he basically acts out at home and at school because there are no consequences. Which set Mister’s soul on fire, because that is what he’s been telling her, but for Kiddo to say it himself, WOW.

I will not tell Mister again that he needs to look into getting custody of Kiddo, because I don’t even know what I’m going to do myself. I very seriously doubt I would be allowed to remain in his life if I’m not here. But I’m seriously concerned about him. I hate to say it, being a Mom myself, but I really do believe that his Mom is his biggest problem. If she doesn’t get her head out of her ass, and soon, Kiddo is going to pay the price for her being stupid. I’m not even sure Mister could actually get custody if he tried, because it seems like the fact that she is on disability and doesn’t work, while Mister does work, and sometimes long hours, would play heavily in her favor. But dammit, hold him accountable for his bad behavior! She doesn’t have shit else to do. She lives with a house full of female relatives, so it’s not like the household will fall apart if she focuses her attention on Kiddo and makes sure he does what she tells him to do. He doesn’t respect any of the adults in that household, which is why he has temper tantrums, yelling at them and turning tables over. 

If he acted like that at our house too, I’d be telling Mister Kiddo needs to be evaluated to see if something is wrong with his brain. But he doesn’t act like that here, and he never acted like that at his grandparents’ home. He doesn’t even act like that with OD and YD. He tried me for a while, trying to ignore me when I would tell him to do something, but I was consistent in letting him know that I don’t like repeating myself, and there were consequences each and every time he tried to ignore me, and we eventually got an understanding. The consequences were simple…. if you refuse to be stop being loud and talking while we are watching a movie, go in the back to your bedroom, where you can talk as loudly and as much as you want. If you refuse to put a jacket on like I asked you to, you can’t go outside with me. If you insist on aggravating the dogs, go sit in your bedroom by yourself, away from the dogs. If you refuse to stop running through the house like a maniac, you can either sit on the sofa or go outside and run around until your heart is content, even if it’s dark outside. I have always threatened to lock children outside in the backyard, and he is not sure whether I’ll really lock him out or not lol. Just simple things like that taught him that I’m not going to beg him to behave or ignore him ignoring me.

He has most definitely never yelled at me. I don’t do well with adults yelling at me, I can’t imagine accepting a child yelling at me. 

I don’t see this weekend with him being a happy occasion. He will be sulking because he’s in trouble, and probably going crazy if Mister takes his phone that he doesn’t know how to live without.

[Opti]

Waiting for someone to stop by and maybe get romaine for Moon Shadow and hair dye for me. I think he's probably going to sleep instead and pop by the complex tomorrow. Moon shadow is quiet for the moment, but I noticed he has another issue.    I added a drop of olive leaf extract to his water. And will up it tomorrow and the next day. I got rid of his head tilting back then, hopefully this will fix his hopefully temporary issue. 

Not sure he has embraced the new fleece yet. Its brighter and the pocket is a pattern not a solid color. Maybe I'll go look for safe dandelion greens so Moon Shadow has something healthy to eat. 

[soupandstew]

Dec 8, 2023 18:32:15 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

So today was the 3rd day this week that either Kiddo’s Mom or his school called Mister because Kiddo was involved in some kind of physical alteration at school. Today, not only did he get into another fight, he also blatantly ignored his teacher telling the class to stop talking, and got out of his seat to go over to the person he wanted to talk to. 

Earlier this week, Mister had planned to get Kiddo this evening so they could play Mister’s new video game together. He’s still bringing him home, but the video game isn’t happening. 

The last time Kiddo got in serious trouble a month or so ago, he told Mister that he gets angry and it’s not good for him to hold his anger in, and better to let it out. Some shit he definitely heard from his Mom or somebody else in his house, that gives him an excuse to act out. That day, Mister and Kiddo called his Mom on speaker phone and his Mom heard with her own ears Kiddo say that he basically acts out at home and at school because there are no consequences. Which set Mister’s soul on fire, because that is what he’s been telling her, but for Kiddo to say it himself, WOW.

I will not tell Mister again that he needs to look into getting custody of Kiddo, because I don’t even know what I’m going to do myself. I very seriously doubt I would be allowed to remain in his life if I’m not here. But I’m seriously concerned about him. I hate to say it, being a Mom myself, but I really do believe that his Mom is his biggest problem. If she doesn’t get her head out of her ass, and soon, Kiddo is going to pay the price for her being stupid. I’m not even sure Mister could actually get custody if he tried, because it seems like the fact that she is on disability and doesn’t work, while Mister does work, and sometimes long hours, would play heavily in her favor. But dammit, hold him accountable for his bad behavior! She doesn’t have shit else to do. She lives with a house full of female relatives, so it’s not like the household will fall apart if she focuses her attention on Kiddo and makes sure he does what she tells him to do. He doesn’t respect any of the adults in that household, which is why he has temper tantrums, yelling at them and turning tables over. 

If he acted like that at our house too, I’d be telling Mister Kiddo needs to be evaluated to see if something is wrong with his brain. But he doesn’t act like that here, and he never acted like that at his grandparents’ home. He doesn’t even act like that with OD and YD. He tried me for a while, trying to ignore me when I would tell him to do something, but I was consistent in letting him know that I don’t like repeating myself, and there were consequences each and every time he tried to ignore me, and we eventually got an understanding. The consequences were simple…. if you refuse to be stop being loud and talking while we are watching a movie, go in the back to your bedroom, where you can talk as loudly and as much as you want. If you refuse to put a jacket on like I asked you to, you can’t go outside with me. If you insist on aggravating the dogs, go sit in your bedroom by yourself, away from the dogs. If you refuse to stop running through the house like a maniac, you can either sit on the sofa or go outside and run around until your heart is content, even if it’s dark outside. I have always threatened to lock children outside in the backyard, and he is not sure whether I’ll really lock him out or not lol. Just simple things like that taught him that I’m not going to beg him to behave or ignore him ignoring me.

He has most definitely never yelled at me. I don’t do well with adults yelling at me, I can’t imagine accepting a child yelling at me. 

I don’t see this weekend with him being a happy occasion. He will be sulking because he’s in trouble, and probably going crazy if Mister takes his phone that he doesn’t know how to live without.

I'm sorry that there will be another bit of chaos introduced into your home this weekend.  And I am even more sorry that this child doesn't have a fit mother.  Everyone's world will be worse off if Kiddo's relationship with those around him doesn't improve.  

[soupandstew]

I may have to get a pro level slingshot and some steel BB's because my neighbor's motion-sensing light is on my last nerve AGAIN.  That thing is about 5000 watts and lights up the planet every single time I walk down the central hallway in our house or enter any of the 3 bedrooms.  I can't even take a middle-of-the-night potty break without it looking like Clark Griswald finally got all his Christmas lights to work 

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 8, 2023 19:17:36 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Dec 8, 2023 18:32:15 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

So today was the 3rd day this week that either Kiddo’s Mom or his school called Mister because Kiddo was involved in some kind of physical alteration at school. Today, not only did he get into another fight, he also blatantly ignored his teacher telling the class to stop talking, and got out of his seat to go over to the person he wanted to talk to. 

Earlier this week, Mister had planned to get Kiddo this evening so they could play Mister’s new video game together. He’s still bringing him home, but the video game isn’t happening. 

The last time Kiddo got in serious trouble a month or so ago, he told Mister that he gets angry and it’s not good for him to hold his anger in, and better to let it out. Some shit he definitely heard from his Mom or somebody else in his house, that gives him an excuse to act out. That day, Mister and Kiddo called his Mom on speaker phone and his Mom heard with her own ears Kiddo say that he basically acts out at home and at school because there are no consequences. Which set Mister’s soul on fire, because that is what he’s been telling her, but for Kiddo to say it himself, WOW.

I will not tell Mister again that he needs to look into getting custody of Kiddo, because I don’t even know what I’m going to do myself. I very seriously doubt I would be allowed to remain in his life if I’m not here. But I’m seriously concerned about him. I hate to say it, being a Mom myself, but I really do believe that his Mom is his biggest problem. If she doesn’t get her head out of her ass, and soon, Kiddo is going to pay the price for her being stupid. I’m not even sure Mister could actually get custody if he tried, because it seems like the fact that she is on disability and doesn’t work, while Mister does work, and sometimes long hours, would play heavily in her favor. But dammit, hold him accountable for his bad behavior! She doesn’t have shit else to do. She lives with a house full of female relatives, so it’s not like the household will fall apart if she focuses her attention on Kiddo and makes sure he does what she tells him to do. He doesn’t respect any of the adults in that household, which is why he has temper tantrums, yelling at them and turning tables over. 

If he acted like that at our house too, I’d be telling Mister Kiddo needs to be evaluated to see if something is wrong with his brain. But he doesn’t act like that here, and he never acted like that at his grandparents’ home. He doesn’t even act like that with OD and YD. He tried me for a while, trying to ignore me when I would tell him to do something, but I was consistent in letting him know that I don’t like repeating myself, and there were consequences each and every time he tried to ignore me, and we eventually got an understanding. The consequences were simple…. if you refuse to be stop being loud and talking while we are watching a movie, go in the back to your bedroom, where you can talk as loudly and as much as you want. If you refuse to put a jacket on like I asked you to, you can’t go outside with me. If you insist on aggravating the dogs, go sit in your bedroom by yourself, away from the dogs. If you refuse to stop running through the house like a maniac, you can either sit on the sofa or go outside and run around until your heart is content, even if it’s dark outside. I have always threatened to lock children outside in the backyard, and he is not sure whether I’ll really lock him out or not lol. Just simple things like that taught him that I’m not going to beg him to behave or ignore him ignoring me.

He has most definitely never yelled at me. I don’t do well with adults yelling at me, I can’t imagine accepting a child yelling at me. 

I don’t see this weekend with him being a happy occasion. He will be sulking because he’s in trouble, and probably going crazy if Mister takes his phone that he doesn’t know how to live without.

I'm sorry that there will be another bit of chaos introduced into your home this weekend.  And I am even more sorry that this child doesn't have a fit mother.  Everyone's world will be worse off if Kiddo's relationship with those around him doesn't improve.  

We are all home now. I don’t see the weekend being chaotic, just not much fun. And I need to check with Mister to see what the rules are for Kiddo this weekend…. If he has no access to electronics, I might end up throwing my ears away before the weekend is over, from all the talking lol. 

[Peace77]

Dec 8, 2023 19:21:10 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

I may have to get a pro level slingshot and some steel BB's because my neighbor's motion-sensing light is on my last nerve AGAIN.  That thing is about 5000 watts and lights up the planet every single time I walk down the central hallway in our house or enter any of the 3 bedrooms.  I can't even take a middle-of-the-night potty break without it looking like Clark Griswald finally got all his Christmas lights to work 

Can you put up blinds or curtains so the motion sensor doesn’t pick up on your movements?

[TheOtherMe]

Pink, it does sound like Kiddo needs and wants someone who will discipline him.  I think all kids need rules and he knows he can push them at his mother's house with no pushback.  He doesn't do it with you or Mister.  Wonder why he thinks he can do it at school?

I feel for this young man.  He deserves good parenting.

[soupandstew]

Dec 8, 2023 19:36:48 GMT -5 Peace77 said:

Dec 8, 2023 19:21:10 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

I may have to get a pro level slingshot and some steel BB's because my neighbor's motion-sensing light is on my last nerve AGAIN.  That thing is about 5000 watts and lights up the planet every single time I walk down the central hallway in our house or enter any of the 3 bedrooms.  I can't even take a middle-of-the-night potty break without it looking like Clark Griswald finally got all his Christmas lights to work 

Can you put up blinds or curtains so the motion sensor doesn’t pick up on your movements?

I have blinds but like to leave them partially open-the sensor still picks up any movement inside the house

[Peace77]

Dec 8, 2023 19:43:28 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Dec 8, 2023 19:36:48 GMT -5 Peace77 said:

Can you put up blinds or curtains so the motion sensor doesn’t pick up on your movements?

I have blinds but like to leave them partially open-the sensor still picks up any movement inside the house

What if you close them at night?

[soupandstew]

Dec 8, 2023 19:56:03 GMT -5 Peace77 said:

Dec 8, 2023 19:43:28 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

I have blinds but like to leave them partially open-the sensor still picks up any movement inside the house

What if you close them at night?

Could, but should not have to and the piercing light comes through them anyway - it's very high intensity and strobes on and off all night with passing cats, possums, mice and anything else that moves including tree branches in the wind.  Even the shadows of wind-whipped branches crossing the sensors trip them.  He needs to adjust the sensitivity and the angle.  The neighbor across the street already got in his grill about the front lights for the same reasons - any car, bicycle or pedestrian on the street trips those.  

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 8, 2023 19:40:05 GMT -5 TheOtherMe said:

Pink, it does sound like Kiddo needs and wants someone who will discipline him.  I think all kids need rules and he knows he can push them at his mother's house with no pushback.  He doesn't do it with you or Mister.  Wonder why he thinks he can do it at school?

I feel for this young man.  He deserves good parenting.

I think he does it at school because there are no consequences when he gets home from school. His Mom has admitted that she’ll tell him he can’t play with his tablet or phone or watch tv, or whatever she comes up with, but he does it anyway because she doesn’t follow through. She has actually said that. So it’s no surprise that a child as smart as Kiddo has figured it out himself, that he can do whatever he wants, with no consequences at home.

He is not a happy camper right now. He is in his bedroom, with a book to read for entertainment. Some months ago, Mister started buying him actual books, when he was trying to find alternatives to having his face in a screen all the time. He is obsessed with screens, when we play games and stuff, we have to make him put his tablet or phone in another room. Kiddo enjoyed reading the first books, so Mister bought more.

He’s only 8yo and this past summer we learned that he’d willingly read one of Barack Obama’s books, when he told us all about it. He is very, very smart. He knows all kinds of facts and stats about sports and other things he is interested in. He has a lot of potential and even though the adults at his school might think so at this point, because he acts like he can just do whatever he wants, he’s really not a “bad” child. I really want to see him do well in life and just be a happy kid for now.

I have no problem bashing his Mom over how silly she is as a woman, but I don’t like bashing her for her parenting, even when I’m just telling the truth. I do not doubt at all that she loves Kiddo, I know she does. But part of loving and raising a child, is addressing their bad behavior, whether we like it and feel like it or not. It’s not all just kisses and cuddles. Kiddo basically runs the house where he lives, and I am not exaggerating when I say that. Besides it making life challenging for everyone in their household, it is not good for him or his future.

[Pink Cashmere]

I am indulging in an adult beverage and listening to Bobby Womack.

[andi9899]

Dec 8, 2023 18:07:37 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

DH is on for supper and making sandwiches as we had the bento box at our fav Japanese place for lunch.  Oddly, I think I'm in the mood tonight to scrub the shower, mop a few rooms and scrub down the kitchen sink.  

I feel like you're constantly mopping the floor. Feel free to come here and do it. I have food/booze.

[countrygirl2]

I am pooped and my feet and hip are killing me. We went everywhere looking for a Christmas tree, they were sold out or only had a few green ones. I want a white and not a flocked one with lights. I could get a flocked one at Big Lots for $142, they had the same at Fred Meyers but $189 something. I think I will just end up ordering one from Amazon, it will deliver quickly here.

Little guy is coming over to stay tonight, his mom and dad took him to a pediatrician for a check and evaluation. They decided he is ADHD, checked for autism, had I think 2 items in the spectrum but son said nothing to worry about. They likely will medicate him, they told him if they didn't he would end up getting kicked out of school or in trouble if he hurt someone with a tantrum. I think he is also to go to a psychiatrist, I hate to hear that. And they also said discipline, well surprise surprise I could have told them that, but the right kind of course. They all agreed he is smart so that's not an issue. She and son seem so much happier together, I'm not sure why but glad to see it. He sounds a lot like Misters kid, he is 8 also. I told them when he was little they would be sorry letting him get by with things he was doing and they didn't listen. He needs the same thing consistent discipline. I let son delete utube over here and he took his phone. He gets into that stuff and sits and stares at it till he gets antsy, he needs to be a little boy running and playing, that is no good for him.

His mom took him to an art class so coming over afterward to have some crab legs and for little guy sushi. Got the same for DD and macaroni salad but she said she wasn't hungry and went to bed. We had her out walking in the stores today and pooped her out too.

I feel good as everyone was happy to see us. Little guy could hardly contain himself and DIL was thrilled too. It makes you feel good to know people really are welcome to see you. You can tell when people are faking it. The best gift my son can give me is a hug. They al wanted hubs to come but know why he can't. We don't say a whole lot in front of grandson about hubs. DIL is planning 2 months in Russia this summer, she hasn't been home in 10 years. They are going to try to go right when school is out and than him come down home to stay a month when he comes back if they can work their schedule out. I hope so, might be our last summer down there and he needs to visit with grandpa. He also really likes the cats.

Hubs said Smokey was in sleeping on DD's bed, so he is already missing us. He is going to be lost poor baby.

Last night I couldn't get warm, it was ok I guess but not warm enough for me.  I got up this morning and it said 68 in here, what? I thought something was wrong with the system. I got into the Smart Thermostat and found its much smarter than me. It took me about 2 hours to figure out how to reconfigure and set it. There is all kinds of settings I can do and I finally got it set for the week and the right temperatures without triggering the AC. But what a chore, I found I can hook it up to the internet too but I decided to not tackle that for now. I have it comfortable in here and think I finally got it right. It says its 71 in the living room and its ok in here. DIL wanted to know why I closed the curtains, to keep the heat in. These windows are vinyl and dual pane but I think they let cold air in, the are very big. One wall is windows almost to the ceiling and halfway down across the room. I bought 6 patio curtains to cover them, 2 are stretched out, the other set of windows not quite as wide. At night it would be cold in here with them open. I also bought an insulated curtain for the patio door and a rod today, son will need to put it up.

I was going to have crab tonight but decided on 2 croissants and some cranberry salad, was pretty darn good. Stuff sells so fast up here its good and fresh, down home some is not.

Even DIL said she never saw as much traffic as here today, nobody must be working, LOL!

Yes, I am in a great mood, but I already miss and worry about hubs and I miss my kitties too. I think they knew we were leaving as they were getting clingy.

Think I will get a shower while waiting for them. DIL is going to see if they can take DD to the art class next week. She is asking the instructor.

DD bought her something she has wanted for some time, a musical merry go round. It wasn't a bad price and is so cute.

[soupandstew]

Dec 8, 2023 20:38:58 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Dec 8, 2023 18:07:37 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

DH is on for supper and making sandwiches as we had the bento box at our fav Japanese place for lunch.  Oddly, I think I'm in the mood tonight to scrub the shower, mop a few rooms and scrub down the kitchen sink.  

I feel like you're constantly mopping the floor. Feel free to come here and do it. I have food/booze.

I only mop once a week but require daily food/booze so maybe not that good a deal 

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

The universe decided I had a rough week and decided to smile on me.

I found my holy grail of blazers. A 60s vintage floral pattern.

Im fairly sure its actual 1960s based on the cut, buttons, fabric and pattern but I need to dig a little.

Still pretty happy with it regardless.

ETA I cant find any tags not even one with washing instructions. Looking at the liner and buttons I think someone made it.

[soupandstew]

We are going to be on a weather roller coaster - high of 78 tomorrow, front blowing in late day, and 30 mph gusts on Sunday with a low of 36.  Despite the chill we need to head to Home Depot Sunday afternoon for gift cards, drain enzyme, bulbs for the landscape lights, and some new Command hooks.  Things will definitely heat up Monday night with our board meeting which promises to be epic, even by our standards.