Happy Tuesday

tawillers · March 2015

We're on a 2 hour delay because of freezing rain. I went to leave for the gym earlier - pulled out of the garage, saw two cars crawling down the street, noticed the ice falling on the windshield and pulled right back in the garage. I don't want to deal with that right now.

I got my hair done yesterday at a beauty school. I'm not sure I'll go back. I'm ok with how it turned out, though not as happy as with my regular girl, but it took 3 entire hours for highlights and a cut. I'm pretty patient, but I was ready to GTFO. Too much waiting for everything. I literally sat at the shampoo station for 20 minutes while the student went to find her instructor. I really appreciate my regular girl and will make the trip to her next time.

mrsconn23 · March 2015

Oh yes, beauty school takes for-ev-er. I have a hair appt on 03/14. I think. I cannot wait. My salon is 2 min from my house. It's no-tip and my stylist is awesome. She just got engaged the last time I was in, so I can't wait to hear how wedding plans are progressing.

DH got an unexpected bonus. w00t! It's mostly going into savings, but still...YAY!

My review went well (not that I was worried) and I did get a raise.

My boss loves me and this other guy on my team because we're low-maintenance. He was all, "I hadn't heard from you today. I wasn't even sure you were here!" Our monthly one on ones and reviews take about 10 min. We ended up talking about flooring and where to buy it.

My cousin's GF is pregnant with bad decision baby #2. (she lost the first pregnancy) I found out via FB. I have no words, but no one wants to know my thoughts on the matter.

tawillers · March 2015

@hmonkey - for the ultimate hair touching experience, go to a beauty school and put on a black cape. You will be able to touch all the hairs you want. I can't remember how many people touched me yesterday, but it did make my day when one student told me that my curls were beautiful. Most people just said "wow. you have enough hair for two people." Thanks?

GBCK · March 2015

I get an employee discount at our beauty school.

I really need to go hang out at the manicure station some time.

They do, however, take forever. Hence me not doing the manicure station.

I have a tour group today, of 100 kids, to show off our mammoth to. YAY Science.

and I haev a migraine. And I have a tale of mom to share

Heffalump · March 2015

w00t for bonuses and raises!

As step 1 toward getting an actual hairstyle, I blow dried my hair this morning. DS stood there, gobsmacked, watching me, and DD came in to see what all the noise was about. Maybe I should pull out the hairdryer a little more often, eh? When I was done, DD said my hair looked pretty, so I think I'm on the right track. I kind of wanted to junkpunch Mr. Heff, though. Last night, I showed him the haircut I want and he made appreciative noises, and then said "So you're taking both kids with you, right?" He was joking/not joking, and I'm like "Entertain your effing kids for 45 minutes--I know you can do it." Y'all, he gave me a gift card for a massage for Mother's Day, and I still haven't used it because god forbid I leave him alone with both kids for longer than it takes to get the mail.

I have a meeting at 10:00 that I'm really not feeling. I was voluntold to do it, it's some kind of employee satisfaction thing, and I'm facilitating one of the teams. We'll see. On the plus side, we were strongly urged to keep the meetings <30 minutes, and I'm like "Done!"

auntflo2point0 · March 2015

Heffalump said:
Last night, I showed him the haircut I want and he made appreciative noises, and then said "So you're taking both kids with you, right?" He was joking/not joking, and I'm like "Entertain your effing kids for 45 minutes--I know you can do it." Y'all, he gave me a gift card for a massage for Mother's Day, and I still haven't used it because god forbid I leave him alone with both kids for longer than it takes to get the mail.

What?!?! Heffa, you have to have known that you would get flamed for this! This is so fucking ridiculous. I.just.cannot.even. Why would you procreate with someone (twice!) who can't/won't watch his own kids?!?!

Heffalump · March 2015

auntflo2point0 said:

Heffalump said:
Last night, I showed him the haircut I want and he made appreciative noises, and then said "So you're taking both kids with you, right?" He was joking/not joking, and I'm like "Entertain your effing kids for 45 minutes--I know you can do it." Y'all, he gave me a gift card for a massage for Mother's Day, and I still haven't used it because god forbid I leave him alone with both kids for longer than it takes to get the mail.

What?!?! Heffa, you have to have known that you would get flamed for this! This is so fucking ridiculous. I.just.cannot.even. Why would you procreate with someone (twice!) who can't/won't watch his own kids?!?!

He's fine with one or the other, but the thought of both now that DS is mobile seems to freak him out. He says he's outnumbered. I'm sure he'll figure it out, because I'm getting my hair cut. Alone.

Heffalump · March 2015

auntflo2point0 said:

Heffalump said:
Last night, I showed him the haircut I want and he made appreciative noises, and then said "So you're taking both kids with you, right?" He was joking/not joking, and I'm like "Entertain your effing kids for 45 minutes--I know you can do it." Y'all, he gave me a gift card for a massage for Mother's Day, and I still haven't used it because god forbid I leave him alone with both kids for longer than it takes to get the mail.

What?!?! Heffa, you have to have known that you would get flamed for this! This is so fucking ridiculous. I.just.cannot.even. Why would you procreate with someone (twice!) who can't/won't watch his own kids?!?!

Also, I think you need to take a deep breath and maybe make some tea or something, AF. Between DD's friend and DH, you're getting more hysterical over this than anyone. Just breathe deeply and tell yourself "It will be okay."
Worst case scenario: my life implodes? You'll still be okay, I promise.

VarunaTT · March 2015

I thought AF was being sarcastic w/melodrama.

I also haven't had any coffee and had to drag myself out of bed by sheer willpower alone. On mornings like this, I always remember Wonderw1fe saying, I showered, I have on clean clothes, and I think she powdered her ass, and that is all the world was getting today.

6fsn · March 2015

I have to agree that it's ridiculous he hasn't been alone with them yet. Sure it's scary the first time you're outnumbered but he'll figure it out quick enough.

I had "moments with mom" donuts at 6let's school this morning. I had to drag all 3 kids, then hightail to M2's preschool on the other side of "town." She was 15 minutes late and covered in sugar, but oh well.

I'm getting some new work which will up my hours and there will be potential for more. Apparently, it's been 6 months and I'm getting a quarter raise.

mrsconn23 · March 2015

I was reading sarcasm from AF too.

auntflo2point0 · March 2015

I am a very sarcastic person, however, I was not being sarcastic there. I seriously don't get it. I don't need to take any deep breaths, as I'm not all that upset - - I just feel like someone needed to call you out on that ridiculousness. I just don't get it. Did I mention that I don't get it? I don't. I don't get it AT.ALL.

NOLABridesmaid · March 2015

This reminds me that I so miss our confession and pop offs.

VarunaTT · March 2015

I guess I didn't see Heffa's thing as, "OMG I NEVER GET TIME ALONE B/C HE CAN'T BE ALONE WITH THE KIDS". More a *le sigh* @ partner antics.

Heffalump · March 2015

VarunaTT said:
I guess I didn't see Heffa's thing as, "OMG I NEVER GET TIME ALONE B/C HE CAN'T BE ALONE WITH THE KIDS". More a *le sigh* @ partner antics.

That was how it was intended, maybe it did not come across that way. It wasn't so much "H refuses to take both kids at the same time!!!1!!1!" as "I can't believe he's even jokingly balking at this (and not 100% joking), but I don't want to hear it 'cause it's happening, regardless."

Heffalump · March 2015

VarunaTT said:
I thought AF was being sarcastic w/melodrama.

I also haven't had any coffee and had to drag myself out of bed by sheer willpower alone. On mornings like this, I always remember Wonderw1fe saying, I showered, I have on clean clothes, and I think she powdered her ass, and that is all the world was getting today.

Two Wonderw1fe references in one day! That makes me smile.

mrsconn23 · March 2015

I agree with @varunatt. I think it was more of an eyeroll thing than Mr. Heffa 'not wanting to "babysit" the kids.' (babysit is sarcastic...if you are a parent, you're parenting...duh)

Confession: I don't like being out in public alone with both my kids (shopping, eating out, etc.). It just stresses me out a bit more than it may for other people. DH knows this and doesn't get it. If I verbalize it somehow, he rolls his eyes, sighs, and tells me not to 'be soft'.

Same with me when he has to...IDK, cook dinner all on his own. He doesn't like it and it stresses him out. He doesn't have the art of getting everything done at the same time down.

Heffalump · March 2015

mrs.conn23 said:

Same with me when he has to...IDK, cook dinner all on his own. He doesn't like it and it stresses him out. He doesn't have the art of getting everything done at the same time down.

DH and I were originally going to split the cooking--I did some days, he did others. But the thing about the timing was so frustrating for him, and somehow impossible. I never understood it, but we rejiggered it so I do all the cooking and he does all the cleanup, which seems to be both of our sweet spots.

Also, when he cooked I was stuck with cleanup, and cleaning up after him was 10x worse than cleaning up after me. No lie, I found marinara on the ceiling once. The ceiling! He burned his hand, reflexively jerked it away, and was still holding a spoon or ladle or something.

6fsn · March 2015

I make DH clean up when he cooks. He doesn't clean as he goes and it drives me nuts. You're standing there waiting for water to boil, wash a knife, put the cutting board in the dishwasher, put away the veggies, get milk in a cup. ANYTHING.

I'm ok that he doesn't cook often. as long as he gives me ideas for the menu we're cool.

NOLABridesmaid · March 2015

6, my newly married sister had the same convo with me this weekend. Her husband loves to cook, but tears up the kitchen in the process and gets mad when she is washing the pot that he planned on using again. Sounds like this is married life, yo.

tawillers · March 2015

I cook every meal and he cleans it all up. Rarely we'll switch if something is going on, but we're both very happy with the arrangement.

mrsconn23 · March 2015

DH *rarely* cooks. The only time he may put a full meal together is in the summer when we're grilling. But when he does, you'd think he was asked to run a marathon. He definitely thinks he deserves a cookie.

auntflo2point0 · March 2015

I guess I'm just seeing a pattern of passive behavior from Heffa and it bothers me - even though it obviously none of my business - because she's a smart person. I expect stupid women to put up with not being able to use their Mother's Day massage. But not a smart woman. I tell you, I don't get it.

Heffalump · March 2015

auntflo2point0 said:
I guess I'm just seeing a pattern of passive behavior from Heffa and it bothers me - even though it obviously none of my business - because she's a smart person. I expect stupid women to put up with not being able to use their Mother's Day massage. But not a smart woman. I tell you, I don't get it.

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VarunaTT · March 2015

Oh Heffa, you can't break your gif boycott to become the queen of gifs. I took that from E when she left!

thejucheidea · March 2015

I am still full of fetus. That's pretty much it.

DixieNormous330 · March 2015

Me too, @thejuchediea

I have to go to the DMV - hopefully tomorrow if the weather isn't complete shit.

I made home made chili cheese fries for dinner last night. I might have that again tonight. but maybe not.

Heffalump · March 2015

VarunaTT said:
Oh Heffa, you can't break your gif boycott to become the queen of gifs. I took that from E when she left!

But no, I'm done now. Let this henceforth be known as "that one time Heff randomly started doing gifs and randomly stopped again." It's all you, V.

DixieNormous330 · March 2015

Oh and last Friday I had my first ever belly molester. Someone I'd never met before. I was so surprised that I didn't know how to react.

My MOTHER asks before she touches my tummy. My HUSBAND makes sure it's ok before he goes for it. WTF?!

0Face · March 2015

I'm still without child and without convo regarding (without)child. Meh. At this point I know H is just overreacting like a Diva, and he was projecting his stress---still not fair. But I said "WTF"-ever and I'mma do me.

Which means---I'll shelve it until another time---and then bust it out randomly and still get all kinds of side-eye for it. Don't care...nope. I also think that he assumes getting pregnants is actually plan(able) as in down to the minute or something. NO. That's not how it works, and honestly I want to send him some studies about stress and conception, because I feel like he'll stress me the FUCK out.

Also ALSO, I had Starbucks twice today. Don't give a flying flark.

Also x3 (too lazy) I do all of the cooking...and cleaning...and H does all of the other stuffs, like home maintenance, home improvements, bill paying, etc.

thejucheidea · March 2015

DixieNormous330 said:
Oh and last Friday I had my first ever belly molester. Someone I'd never met before. I was so surprised that I didn't know how to react.

My MOTHER asks before she touches my tummy. My HUSBAND makes sure it's ok before he goes for it. WTF?!

I had a patient's daughter who was in her 40s just walk up to me on the elevator and silently pat my stomach the entire ride. I also had a patient stand way across the room from me staring and when her daughter asked what she was doing, she just said 'I'm looking at how pregnant she is' -- she never spoke to me directly, just stared.

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