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jenna8984 · April 2016

jenjen047 · April 2016

Hi all!

@swazzle - DROOLING over all that food and drink!

@jenna8984 @minskat30 - Such gorgeous nurseries!

Also @jenna8984 - I secretly love when people cancel on me too, for the most part. I cancelled plans Sat night to fall asleep on the couch at 9:30 and it was so worth it.

@cocobellaf - Glad your BP is better, and those clothes are super cute!!

@pambeesly524 - This snow is bullshit. My office never closes and no one ever WFH on days like this, it's so annoying. Snow days are supposed to be the trade off for putting up with snow.

@caseface5 - Good for you for working out twice and bringing your own food to Wrestlemania!! You got this!

@untouchalbets - Awww you're such a good citizen!! Bandit is a doll! I hope his owners claim him soon.

@futurehmrshistorian - Congrats on getting accepted! What is the program?

Be back later for my own updates.

MissKittyDanger · April 2016

@futuremrshistorian congrats

@jenna8984 remind me later to get the company, my mum has talked about doing decals when Matt and I have a kid

untouchablets · April 2016

@minskat30 your nursery is BEAUTIFUL!
@jenna8984 your woodland creature setup is awesome!!
@beachyone15 I just ran on the treadmill because it was after work and i didn't have much more in me than that lol

eilis1228 · April 2016

@Swazzle What a fun weekend! I'm glad @GoldenPenguin had a fabulous birthday.
@southernpeach89 Aw, Callie was the belle of the ball. Sounds like a very fun and relaxing weekend! I hope work is better for you this week. I also hope the AC issue in your van is a quick, easy, and cheap fix!
@caseface5 Oh geez, I'm glad your arm is feeling better. No sleep and a pinched nerve make for a great Monday. I hope this week flies by for you!
@minskat30 UGH short weeks are the worst ever for that very reason. I hope it flies by for you! So jealous of all the LADIES that get to hang out with you and Ani this weekend! OMG YOUR NURSERY! I love everything about it. Those elephants are so cool. Ahhhhh!
@PamBeesly524 What a fun weekend! The pottery painting sounds so cool!
@untouchablets I'm so glad you saw that poor pup! You most definitely saved him. He's such a beautiful dog! I can't believe he's not chipped!
@CocoBellaF LOL at your friend telling you to get the epidural. I laughed out loud at that. I've had a few friends tell me that too. I'm sorry you had a panic attack! I'm really glad your BP readings were so great this weekend. I hope that trend continues!
@jenna8984 I can't love your post enough. SO CUTE!
@beachyone15 Oooooh private office?
@futuremrshistorian CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! That's so awesome! Where is the program located?
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This weekend was fun! On Friday I came home and developed a bad sinus headache, so we stayed in. I halfheartedly worked on my quilt while watching Arrested Development, and H played video games.

On Saturday I went to @audrewuh 's house for Sewapalooza. She helped me finangle my quilt, which was a beast. Essentially everything that I could have done incorrectly, I did. It was a huge lesson in sewing for me, and I was really frustrated because although I'm a beginner, I feel like my skills are better than what I've done with this quilt. *sigh* Anywho, we ate yummy BBQ that H brought home Friday, and then around 8pm we got on the train and headed to a trendy part of town for my BIL's art show. The whole place was PACKED! Shoulder to shoulder. It was great for him, but kind of overwhelming for us. We stayed for about an hour, and then we walked over to a well-known, local pizza place. We stood in line for about an hour and then ate a HUGE pizza:

Image: https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12512677_10107429573377270_7144250101715204430_n.jpg?oh=9c553775fbd8f4f04f3e3cb9b899327b&oe=57BBBD9B

We were going to grab drinks after, but by the time we finished we were all exhausted. We went back to the art show to say goodbye to BIL, and then we were on the train by 11:30. You can tell that H was very amused with our shenanigans on the train:

H and I got home around 1, and we both immediately started feeling sick. I don't know if it was the pizza or the pancakes, but I'm pretty sure we had food poisoning.

Yesterday we hibernated. I finished the quilt top and prepped the back fabric, and I watched more Arrested Development. H worked on a Lego Star Wars ship I bought him for his birthday a couple of months ago, and then he made his own version of a flirt stick for Zoey. Here's a picture of the finished quilt top from hell:

Anywho, today will be a crazy busy day at work. I may end up working late. Tonight I need to go to the grocery store, go to the gym, do laundry, and baste the quilt. I think we're making a frozen Costco meal for dinner.

Oh! I noticed yesterday that Zoey looks A LOT bigger all of a sudden, so I had H weigh her... she's up 2 pounds from last month! She's now 18 lbs. My baby girl is not so little anymore.

[Deleted User] · April 2016

@eilis1228 Dying at your DH's face in that picture lol.

eilis1228 · April 2016

@southernpeach89 I definitely laughed so hard I cried when @audrewuh put it on snapchat.

jenjen047 · April 2016

@eilis1228 - That pizza makes me drool every time I see it.

H was off Friday night so we actually got to spend the evening together for the first time since our wedding. It was so nice! I had some wine and we just sat and talked about life, which I feel like we never do anymore. Then I made the most incredibly delicious burgers (RECIPE HERE) and we got fro-yo before I fell asleep around 10.

Saturday H had to work so I went for a run and then got a manicure and treated myself to foot reflexology. Normally it just feels like an incredible foot and leg massage but this time it was really painful. I was bummed and mad at myself because I should have spoken up for the guy to go lighter. I was supposed to meet H for a birthday party of a semi-acquaintance that night, but I was so tired and didn't feel like schlepping across the city by myself to meet H there, so I told him to go without me and I feel asleep at 10.

Yesterday we woke up to about 5" of snow. WTF?! H had to work again so I went to the gym and did a major grocery shopping trip. Then I made dinner and we watched Daddy's Home, which was actually surprisingly good.

We had therapy this morning. I said a lot of the same things to H that I've been saying, and the therapist backed me up. H also arranged for a 1:1 session on Wednesday. Even though I needed to get it all hour and I know I am in the right, I felt bad basically dumping on H for 45 minutes. After therapy he was really upset and didn't want to talk. I'm guessing he is feeling embarrassed and bad about himself. I'm letting him have his space to process his feelings, which is hard for me (I always want to talk things out RIGHTTHISSECOND) but I know it's important to him. I hope he can see that.

Also as @pambeesly524 mentioned, it is snowing here today and my office is still functioning normally. Bullshit. If it's going to snow (and in APRIL, no less) I would like to be on my couch in my PJs, thank you very much.

ETA burger recipe link.

Swazzle · April 2016

@eilis1228 - I NEED THAT PIZZA IN MY FACE RIGHT NOW. THE WHOLE THING. ALL OF IT. MINE.

untouchablets · April 2016

I'm super worried about this dog lol apparently someone came in asking for info about where to find her (I couldn't tell because of all the hair but the shelter told me Bandit is a she!) because she wants to adopt, but she's also rehoming her poodle mix because her daughter is allergic? But you want a husky? Ugh. I'm putting out feelers to find someone I know to adopt her because I don't trust that person at all!

wink0erin · April 2016

I AM SO JEALOUS OF EVERYONE GOING TO CHICAGO!

@southernpeach89 Shaving legs is my least favorite part of warm weather.
@Pambeesly524 What are you knitting? And EW SNOW! It is supposed to get way cold here tonight and I'm not happy about it. There's a snowflake in the forecast for Saturday too. OVER IT.
@untouchablets I hope the dog is reunited with its owner!
@CocobellaF Glad your BP was good over the weekend! Also, LOLing at your friend's "get the epidural" advice. Those outfits are Soooooo cute!
@jenna8984 Those decals are really cute!!
@minskat30 OMG I love the nursery!! Everything is so cute together! I want to see a picture of Raj on the rug, because I feel like he will be camouflaged
@futuremrshistorian Congrats!
@jenjen047 Glad you had an evening with H. Best wishes with the therapy! It's really good you are doing that.

My weekend was a bit weird. Friday evening was just awful due to a communication issue with BF. I had walked downtown to hang out with him for a friend's party and our "month-iversary" and he spent the whole time talking to one of his other friends, so I felt ignored. I ended up leaving after an hour and a half. I thought maybe he was just clueless, so later (after he said he was home) I texted why I left and how I felt, expecting an "I'm sorry, I didn't realize" kind of response, but instead he got SUPER defensive. Instead of going down that rabbit hole I said I wasn't going to discuss it over text like that and that I would call the next day to talk.

I felt terrible all that night and all Saturday morning as a result. Later in the day I finally called him and we talked it through, which went well. He said it took me saying "we will talk tomorrow" and ending the conversation for it to click in his head. I worried that method had been a bit passive aggressive, but I really didn't want to get into a big stupid fight or say something I didn't mean, so I'm glad I did that. We ended up having a really good evening, took a long walk and got food at a place near where we live then watched some tv.

Sunday I chilled on the couch for a while, then wandered Lowe's and Home Depot. Bought a weed whacker. Whacked some weeds. Mowed my grass. Yay adulting.

This week I have to prepare for being out of office next week on audit, and tomorrow morning I'm having a dead tree cut down. I'm really glad to get the tree down because we've had some crazy spring winds and I REALLY don't want that thing to end up in my kitchen.

I think I'm going to go to the gym for lunch. I've noticed it wakes me up!

[Deleted User] · April 2016

@jenjen047 and @eilis1228 - It's basically a reading seminar called "Problems in the Study of Religion". It's going to be at the University of Virginia. I'll spend 3 weeks in Nerd Heaven, reading and discussing ideas with other scholars. SO MUCH EXCITE SO NERDY YES!

@untouchablets - That sounds super shady to me. If the poodle mix had serious behavior problems that she couldn't/wasn't willing to handle, that might be one thing. But daughter's allergies...daughter is going to be allergic to any dog that sheds, I would assume.

MissKittyDanger · April 2016

@untouchablets that does sound sketch $:\$
*raises hand* I want to adopt the pup!!

[Deleted User] · April 2016

@TwoDimes - Poor Indy!

jenjen047 · April 2016

@twodimes - Feel better Indy!!!!

@wink0erin - I'm glad you and BF were able to resolve things. It was probably a good call to discuss it the next day. I need to work on that.

wink0erin · April 2016

@jenjen047 I think sleeping on it really helped. It helped me calm down so I wouldn't be like "You were being an ass!" and it helped him realize he had been an ass.
@TwoDimes I hope Indy gets better fast!

I went to the gym for lunch and did the treadmill and worked my arms a bit. I've only been a couple times but I'm already noticing small changes, primarily with my energy level. Just knowing that it energizes me and improves my mood makes me want to go regularly. I'm glad I got past my fear and just WENT.

500days · April 2016

Hey everyone! I can't believe it finally the week of the GTG and that it snowed this morning. Crazy. I actually found my carry on luggage last night and started packing...but will probably change my mind on a few things within the next few days. I leave immediately after school ends on Thursday. And I really cannot wait to fly in first class for the first time ever. Lots of firsts happening this week- first GTG...and it's going to be epic!

I have to run to a meeting but I will be back in a little bit to chat and read about everyone's day/weekend.

jenjen047 · April 2016

@wink0erin - Glad you are already feeling more positive about the gym!!

@500days - Woah first class? Fancy!

500days · April 2016

@jenjen047 yes, I lucked out and it was cheaper by 5k points for first class. I will drink a couple glasses of bubbly and enjoy my beef filet with lobster mac and cheese...I really can't wait.

I will admit that I am starting to get a lil nervous/anxious about meeting everyone. It's not like I have low self esteem, but it's hard to anticipate how things are going to go especially when some girls know each other very well. BUT I know it's going to be awesome...I'm just overthinking it.

LizzyTish88 · April 2016

500days said:

@jenjen047 yes, I lucked out and it was cheaper by 5k points for first class. I will drink a couple glasses of bubbly and enjoy my beef filet with lobster mac and cheese...I really can't wait.

I will admit that I am starting to get a lil nervous/anxious about meeting everyone. It's not like I have low self esteem, but it's hard to anticipate how things are going to go especially when some girls know each other very well. BUT I know it's going to be awesome...I'm just overthinking it.

All. Of. This.

500days · April 2016

@caseface5 I feel you! Part of it is also because I feel like I miss a lot on here during the day too. But, I'm all in baby. It's going to be fun!

beanbot2002 · April 2016

Afternoon, all
@minskat30 I am so overjoyed that the prints found a home in the nursery!!! I love what you've done!!! xoxo

We had a decent weekend. Saturday, Bean and I got up extra early to head to Dick's for new cleats and shin guards, and I ended up finding some comfy walking shoes so that I can keep walking with the other mom's during practice. We typically walk between 2.5-3.5 miles depending on the length of practice. I had a doc appt this morning, and I've dropped over 5 lbs since my last check up at the doctor. I was feeling super stoked about that.

Sunday, Bean had his first game of the spring season. They moved up a division, so we knew it was gonna be a tough start. The boys lost 5-0 which they took really hard since they never allowed more than 2 GAs in any game last season. On our way home, not half a mile from the house, some punk teenager pulled out (making a right hand turn), into my lane when I was already in the middle of the intersection. I really don't know how we didn't all die, but by some great miracle, I was able to swerve into the left lane without running off the road. I wanted to yank him out of his car at the next light and knock some sense into him. He seriously almost killed 5 people. I was going 50-55 mph!

Tonight, Bean and I start grief therapy. This is supposed to be really more for Bean, but I have been struggling incredibly hard, especially the last couple of weeks. I spend most of my days talking myself through making each next step, literally. I have this overwhelming feeling of just wanting to give up, and then the desperate need for someone to talk to, someone to cry to. It's strange how grief works, creeping back in on you when you think you're doing pretty well and making progress. If possible, I might be feeling worse today, than the day mom died. It's hard seeing friends and family have fun and go on with their lives, when you struggle to take each breath. I said to another soccer mom who lost her mom, "I never knew that pain like this existed. Its hard to comprehend it, myself." Ugh...anyhow, sorry for unloading that on all of you. I've distanced myself as I've been feeling this way, because I don't want to burden anyone.

[Deleted User] · April 2016

Big hugs @beanbot2002. I'm so glad you're going to grief therapy. You are not a burden to any of us... come here and talk away. We love you!

[Deleted User] · April 2016

Aww hugs @beanbot2002 I can't imagine what that must feel like. I hope that this therapy helps you both and gives you some peace.

MissKittyDanger · April 2016

@beanbot2002 *big hugs* I somewhat know how you feel, I lost my dad suddenly 2yrs ago. It's not easy. Good for you for seeking grief counselling though! Hopefully it works for you and Bean

LizzyTish88 · April 2016

@beanbot2002 So many hugs

I hope the therapy is helpful.

beachyone15 · April 2016

@beanbot2002 - So sorry you're feeling that way. I hope talking it out will help you, and you can always vent here anytime! Everyone here is going through something and we are all here to help each other!

Swazzle · April 2016

@beanbot2002 - ALL the hugs. I love you

minskat30 · April 2016

I'm still swamped and can't post too much right now but I did want to say I

you @beanbot2002 - I understand how grief can sneak up on you when you think you've gotten your life back to some sense of normal and I'm here for you anytime you want to talk or vent. I'm glad you guys are doing grief counseling. I waited to do counseling when my grandmother who did the bulk of raising me passed and suppressing all that emotion for years took its toll in more ways than one. Hugs to you....any support you need, please know you can find it here.

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