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Post by krr627 on Aug 22, 2017 17:09:17 GMT -5
Muttley Re: upset stomach. The last time my 3 year old has a stomach bug he threw up a few times the first day, seemed back to normal the next day. We let him eat what he wanted, then 2-3 days later he threw up again, shortly after a meal. The next day, it happened again, only once. And then I think one more time the next day. But he seemed fine during the day, and would go right back to playing after it happened. We went to the doctor and she said some people have trouble when dairy for a while after stomach bugs. She said we should eliminate dairy for a few days and slowly re-introduce it. We did just that and he didn't have any more incidents. After talking with the pediatrician we realized the incidents happened after he had milk or yogurt (2 of his favorite foods at the time). Hope this helps! You might also ask about probiotics. It seems to help my boys recover when taken regularly.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Aug 22, 2017 17:54:26 GMT -5
You could make him a therapy dog I can't be "that person". I found another one that has no weight limit. It's about $500/month more. So it would cut my $1,000/month savings in half, but it's in a way better neighborhood so my car insurance would go down. It's also close enough to both jobs that I could go home and let the pups out for lunch. I wouldn't have the commute from hell anymore. I also wouldn't "need" the PT job anymore, but I'd keep it for a while and stash a bunch of cash for a rainy day which I've never really been able to do because I've always been broke between the house and the kids. Once I have sufficient reserves and some other debt paid off, I could quit the 2nd job. At the last place where I rented with my two cats, the office people told me they "meet" the dogs to make sure they are the breed/size on the application. I had to provide pictures of my cats since it's very difficult to put them in a carrier and take them to the office to have a meet and greet.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 22, 2017 18:07:24 GMT -5
How much do your school lunches cost? M's school just added a lunch program this year (private school) and it is major sticker shock. We were hoping to skip packing lunches a couple days a week but I don't think we'll be buying macaroni and cheese and half a banana for $5. 🙄 I had to look, because my kid likes his peanut butter sandwich Every Single Day It was $2.75 last year. $.40 reduced rate (why even bother when it's that low??)
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 22, 2017 18:42:30 GMT -5
Andi - if you want to rent I Raytown I would let you know when our tenant leaves he just signed another year though. And it's on the other side of the world from where you are now
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Post by econstudent on Aug 22, 2017 19:03:10 GMT -5
How much do your school lunches cost? M's school just added a lunch program this year (private school) and it is major sticker shock. We were hoping to skip packing lunches a couple days a week but I don't think we'll be buying macaroni and cheese and half a banana for $5. 🙄 Private elementary school, $3 per meal. I've seen pictures of them, but not in person. They actually look pretty delicious and are healthy. Lots of whole grains and fruits and veggies. They do have the option for free and reduced meals so I think that means they are part of whatever government program helps with that. Yeah, that's what I was hoping for! I don't know why exactly they didn't go for the government program. There is a decent percentage of low income students in our school. Maybe I should actually attend a parent meeting so I can ask if that's the long term plan. 🙈 Actually, now that I think of it, as a parochial school, I don't know if they'd be eligible.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 22, 2017 19:38:24 GMT -5
We are going to NM with the kids. I managed to pack them plus me into one suitcase. Clothes for 7 days, toiletries, blankets, shoes. Feeling pretty dang accomplished! And if it turns out I forgot something, well, they have a Walgreens there too
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Post by dee27 on Aug 22, 2017 19:48:56 GMT -5
Sam,
Can you pack for my next trip?
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 22, 2017 19:53:17 GMT -5
Where in NM are you going? Some of it is pretty remote. Where I stayed, it felt like the last vestiges of the wild, wild west.
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Post by dee27 on Aug 22, 2017 19:53:42 GMT -5
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 22, 2017 20:00:18 GMT -5
Where in NM are you going? Some of it is pretty remote. Where I stayed, it felt like the last vestiges of the wild, wild west. It's kind of like that! Las Cruces/Mesilla. Taylor gets to meet his namesake
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 22, 2017 20:15:12 GMT -5
Where in NM are you going? Some of it is pretty remote. Where I stayed, it felt like the last vestiges of the wild, wild west. It's kind of like that! Las Cruces/Medulla. Taylor gets to meet his namesake Ah, I've always stuck to the northern half. Is the white sands national monument close? I've heard that's really cool.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 22, 2017 20:28:03 GMT -5
It Is! It's a pretty cool place. That's where DH is from. I always want to do the geeky tourist things like Roswell and White Sands and he say no
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Post by suesinfl on Aug 22, 2017 21:01:00 GMT -5
We are going to NM with the kids. I managed to pack them plus me into one suitcase. Clothes for 7 days, toiletries, blankets, shoes. Feeling pretty dang accomplished! And if it turns out I forgot something, well, they have a Walgreens there too You always amaze me, have a great trip!
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Post by tcu2003 on Aug 22, 2017 22:30:03 GMT -5
There's a Wally World in Las Cruces, so I'm betting there is a Walgreens or CVS. Have a great trip!
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 22, 2017 22:33:26 GMT -5
It Is! It's a pretty cool place. That's where DH is from. I always want to do the geeky tourist things like Roswell and White Sands and he say no Oh, I'd totally want to check out Roswell! There was a TV show called that on about a dozen years ago. Ever since then, I've wanted to check it out IRL.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 22, 2017 23:16:34 GMT -5
It Is! It's a pretty cool place. That's where DH is from. I always want to do the geeky tourist things like Roswell and White Sands and he say no Go yourself. I still regret being chicken to go myself to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon when I was in Vegas.
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Post by Pants on Aug 22, 2017 23:59:03 GMT -5
It Is! It's a pretty cool place. That's where DH is from. I always want to do the geeky tourist things like Roswell and White Sands and he say no Go yourself. I still regret being chicken to go myself to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon when I was in Vegas. Serious question: why were you scared?
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 23, 2017 5:33:46 GMT -5
Andi - if you want to rent I Raytown I would let you know when our tenant leaves he just signed another year though. And it's on the other side of the world from where you are now Thanks. With me working in OP and Thing 2 working at the legends, that would be a crazy commute. Plus Thing 2 plans on going to JCCC for a couple of years before moving on to a university. This place I was looking at is in Lenexa and makes a lot of sense. I just hope they don't say my dogs are savages and can't stay there.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 23, 2017 5:35:54 GMT -5
We are going to NM with the kids. I managed to pack them plus me into one suitcase. Clothes for 7 days, toiletries, blankets, shoes. Feeling pretty dang accomplished! And if it turns out I forgot something, well, they have a Walgreens there too That must be one big suitcase. I can't even pack for just myself for 7 days in one suitcase.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 23, 2017 8:50:07 GMT -5
Go yourself. I still regret being chicken to go myself to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon when I was in Vegas. Serious question: why were you scared? Just doing something alone. It was many years ago.
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Post by cktc on Aug 23, 2017 8:51:25 GMT -5
It Is! It's a pretty cool place. That's where DH is from. I always want to do the geeky tourist things like Roswell and White Sands and he say no Go yourself. I still regret being chicken to go myself to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon when I was in Vegas. Yes! I regret not making the time for Alcatraz and a few museums when I was in San Fran. You'll always think you'll be back someday, but why wait?
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 23, 2017 8:53:22 GMT -5
Alcatraz was very cool. The kids and I loved it. My mom was having a snit about something so wouldn't go inside and a bird pooped on her. My son told her it was punishment for not going inside!
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Aug 23, 2017 9:28:53 GMT -5
Damage control with my boss this morning went well. He had already heard about the meeting where I was reprimanded yesterday (I was told to know my audience before speaking - which did nothing to make me LESS pissed, lol). Long story short - after about 3 weeks of being thrown under the bus and pretty much told that we've done nothing for the last year, my co-worker and I were done. She yelled at them and walked out. A couple hours later I did almost the same thing. GAHHHHHH!
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Post by taz157 on Aug 23, 2017 9:42:01 GMT -5
((((Hugs)))) Sam
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Post by chen35 on Aug 23, 2017 9:56:56 GMT -5
Damage control with my boss this morning went well. He had already heard about the meeting where I was reprimanded yesterday (I was told to know my audience before speaking - which did nothing to make me LESS pissed, lol). Long story short - after about 3 weeks of being thrown under the bus and pretty much told that we've done nothing for the last year, my co-worker and I were done. She yelled at them and walked out. A couple hours later I did almost the same thing. GAHHHHHH! Sounds like they deserved it. Did it at least feel good to tell them off (or almost tell them off?) I hate when people at work schedule meetings without looking at my calendar, then get all pissy when I have a conflict. Outlook is magical, people. You can already tell I'm not going to be able to make your meeting if you would just look!
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Post by muttleynfelix on Aug 23, 2017 12:00:27 GMT -5
OMG! A disgruntled employee went into my City's public works office with a gun this morning. I had a coworker in the building at the time and of course everyone I work with at the city sits there. My adrenalin is going and I am freaked out!
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 23, 2017 12:10:36 GMT -5
OMG! A disgruntled employee went into my City's public works office with a gun this morning. I had a coworker in the building at the time and of course everyone I work with at the city sits there. My adrenalin is going and I am freaked out! Of course your adrenaline is going. Sheesh. People are crazy
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Post by taz157 on Aug 23, 2017 12:14:48 GMT -5
OMG! A disgruntled employee went into my City's public works office with a gun this morning. I had a coworker in the building at the time and of course everyone I work with at the city sits there. My adrenalin is going and I am freaked out! Of course your adrenaline is going. Sheesh. People are crazy Yeah that.
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Post by cael on Aug 23, 2017 12:15:56 GMT -5
Holy crap mutt
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Post by emma1420 on Aug 23, 2017 12:41:12 GMT -5
Andi - if you want to rent I Raytown I would let you know when our tenant leaves he just signed another year though. And it's on the other side of the world from where you are now Thanks. With me working in OP and Thing 2 working at the legends, that would be a crazy commute. Plus Thing 2 plans on going to JCCC for a couple of years before moving on to a university. This place I was looking at is in Lenexa and makes a lot of sense. I just hope they don't say my dogs are savages and can't stay there. You might want to have a realtor at least come and give you an estimate of what they think they could sell your house for (if you haven't already). The market is crazy right now (my mom just bought in KCK because she's been priced out of JoCo, and she was in a multiple bid situation), so you might get more than you think for your house. At least enough that you would break even and you wouldn't take a hit on your credit. And when I went to rent last year when I thought I was going to be between houses, they never even met my dog. They just wanted a copy of her vet records to make sure she didn't exceed the weight limit and that she was current on her shots.
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