Monday

ei34

How was everyone’s weekend?
Sending all of the quick / painless work week vibes!

ei34

My weekend was busy, definitely wish I was off today.  My throat is scratchy but not enough to call out, it’s just irritated in an allergic kind of way. 

Palm Sunday dinner was really nice and everyone enjoyed the carrot cake and cookies.

levioosa

Weekend was really nice. We were debating going to Vegas yesterday since it was on the way home but decided against it. We stayed another night at the B&B which was so nice. It snowed (very exciting for us, lol) and it was beautiful. We got to go to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and while both were beautiful I have to say Sedona was the winner. Looking forward to coming again sometime and doing some great hikes. Unfortunately H sprained his knee the day before the trip so long hikes were out for this trip. Otherwise the trip went pretty smoothly, and hopefully traffic isn’t terrible on the way back. 

banana468

Weekend was busy but decent.

Chiquita came home Friday and I swear I felt like Judy Gellar when she had so much to process in 30 seconds.  She hurt her foot, her phone was breaking, she thinks she might be a lesbian and she was frustrated with kids in her class.    Gave her ice, hugs, said whatever she is she is and we just want her happy and healthy and also no pressure to pick anything.

Eased into cooking that night served dinner and then watched the first half of Poor Things with DH.  Saturday she was MUCH better.  She had service hours to help with the local 2nd graders making 1st Communion and then she and Chiquito served at the 5:30 mass that night for Palm Sunday.  We had dinner, pushed kids to bed and finished Poor Things.  It's definitely well done and a movie for those who are into a more artsy sci fi approach to cinema.  I appreciated some of the coming of age undertones and assertion but it's definitely not one I will want to rewatch.   Also, there's a LOT LOT LOT of nudity and sex.  Waist up for Emma Stone and several flaccid men - do not watch this with those who shouldn't see it!  It's definitely a film the kids aren't allowed to view for years.

Yesterday we were on the hamster wheel again.  Chiquita's good friend had a birthday party and we could literally only stay for 30 minutes but she's close with him so we headed out to buy a gift, attended the party and then headed to indoor soccer.  The team lost but hear coach gave her a medal which was awesome and made me cry a bit inside.  Chiquita and I spent the rest of the day before dinner making HUGE progress in her room.  ADHD paralysis hit hard and she didn't know where to start.  So we dove in together and started to assess her space and you guys: we have hardwood floors in that room!  

I had insomnia last night and am traveling this week so I need to up my sleep tonight in prep for a busy few days. 

CharmedPam

I bet that area was nice @levioosa.  Glad you enjoyed it!
I saw like 45 minutes of poor things too.  I’ll probably continue it but it’s very WTH am I watching for sure!

Friday was a board and brush craft project.  Sign making.  My first time going and I choose a very intricate piece with a lot of parts.  It was a wooden block calendar for my brother.  I felt like I was rushed and my project looks sloppy because of time. They had me peel the stencils way too soon and the paint was still wet. I was going to have my friend take some pictures of me making it so I can be “I made that!” when he opens it, but it’s very apparent it’s homemade (and not well) lol. 

Saturday was a comedy show with the new meetup (my old one is slowly disbanding) and the guy was NOT funny. Matt CcCluster or something like that. I mean, he wasn’t horrible, but I gave him more pitty laughs than real ones. After it, we decided to go to a boba tea/dessert place that was open late and not a bar for more drinks.  These are my peeps.
Sunday was a house clean and Ghostbusters.  I enjoyed it. I liked it better than Afterlife. 

VarunaTT

@banana468 I'm glad you're helping her learn the skills to deal with the ADHD.  I still get caught up in things now that I can recognize, but it's still hard to get through.  She'll be much better off and that makes me happy for you guys.

Weekend was great.  I put together my vanity.  It' svery well made and I do like the look.  I think I jwas just so focused on making sure the width of the piece would fit into the space I had, I didn't really look at the other measurements.  I wish it was just overall bigger in height and depth.  However, I have some ideas on how to continue to make it work for me.  My bathroom already feels so much better and more organized and spacious.  Also realistically, even with the dimensions it has now, I probably would've bought it because it ticked off a lot of other wants/needs.

I had so much fun at the photographer's party and then we went out to the anniversary party at our local hangout bar.  I ended up staying until bar close (who even am I) because I was just vibing and having a great time seeing the show and so many friends who just don't come out unless it's for something special.  Sunday was a lot of recovery sleep and household chores.  I did skip working out, but I'm forgiving myself.  My calves had enough of a workout in the heels i was wearing.

Woke up this morning with some allergy issues. Oh and my period finally showed up (it's been at least 8 weeks and I think it's closer to 12 weeks really).  I immediately felt emotionally better.  However, it has chosen to loose the cramps of hell on me, so I also got sick this morning.  So I kinda look at hot mess at work, but there's not much I can do about it, this is how my body feels/looks right now.

banana468

@VarunaTT I think she likely needs a behavioral therapist who can help her.  Right now we're contending with anxiety and ADHD issues and I need to find one that is a good fit.  

She's bright, full of enthusiasm and really loving.  But we need to harness the energy, know when to stop (like...sometimes kid you need to know when to quit it because it stopped being funny) and as the rigors of HS hit, we need to be organized and self sufficient.  I'm in there and helping her but it's not a sustainable approach.   

charlotte989875

Weekend was pretty good. Went out to dinner with my bff for her birthday on Saturday then Sunday was swim and H’s sisters house. Pretty uneventful but that’s good. J is sleeping better- getting up once at night up for 1.5 to 2 hours. Not bad. 

charlotte989875

We just got a note from daycare that M finally, FINALLY peed on the potty at school. This has been MONTHS in the making!

kerbohl

I have been busy with my new job, so I have not been as responsive lately - I will try to catch up with past posts!  My new job seems great so far - much more employee friendly but also a lot of the same "problems" from my other job - as in problems I enjoy solving.  So a challenge for sure, but one that they encourage me to not work overtime and if I do I record it and actually get paid for working more than required.  What a novel concept ... Also, today I met more people since it was our in office day, and two other people have rottweilers.  What are the odds?  We shared pictures of our puppies.  Also also, the person who I am going to be working the closest with has a LOT in common with me, so we are getting along well.

CharmedPam

Breakthrough for M, @charlotte989875! Yay
so glad the new job is panning out @kerbohl.  Worker friends make or break the day

short+sassy

@charlotte989875, yay M!

@kerbohl, I'm so glad to hear how well your job is going!  Congrats again on the new and better position.