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kvruns · May 2021

How did the weekends go?

kvruns · May 2021

Weekend was decent here. B got too much TV time but balanced it with traipsing through the field behind our house, checking out a new park with a giant hill to run up and down, etc so all in all probably not terrible.

Planned to go into the office for a bit today but it was going to be rainy all day and I didn't feel like messing with it. I need to buckle down because May starts my busy season and once again I didn't get ahead of things in April so it's going to take some focus. I might start going into the office once a week because I think I can get a lot done there with a real office set up

MissKittyDanger · May 2021

Weekend went ok.

Saturday M woke up with a headache, so BK and I went to the park for a bit, but it was too cold to stay out long. Sun was nice but that wind $:\$
We only stayed out for maybe 1/2 hr? BK didn't wanna go in, but after the swings I think she felt cold lol

Sunday wasn't a huge thing. We did a Kiwi Co crate {look it up if you've never heard of it - super neat}

Both days, BK didn't nap but she did hang out in her crib. I tried to nap but couldn't .... guh. Ended up with a headache last night

Otherwise nada.
We have 2 tiny plants that we have to prep, and I think we'll give one to our daycare. She has a lovely garden and BK snapped the flower part of a daffodil off last week. She was very fine with it but we feel awful $:\$
For reference, BK was being really nice and then reached out and snapped it so quick *face palm*

banana468 · May 2021

Weekend was OK. Friday night I CRASHED and scooted out of work right at 5 to nap. The second vaccine wore me out.

Saturday I was recovered and we watched my niece (and also God daughter's) first communion stream. Then we started Saturday chores and the sideboard I ordered arrived. Unloaded the old stuff Saturday and cleaned bathrooms while DH assembled it. Saturday night we chilled out and Sunday I loaded it up. I need more storage but this was a solid dent and got many things off the floor so I'm pleased about that.

Just registered the kids for summer camp. It's through the town so I'm feeling good that they'll be taking the proper precautions but it ends at 1 every day so I think early work days are in store for us.

kvruns · May 2021

@banana468 is there something specific about first communion being this past weekend - I saw a bunch of people I know with pictures from their kid's. Is it always a certain # of weeks after Easter?

charlotte989875 · May 2021

Weekend was good, but exhausting. My best friend brought her twin girls out to the playground in our town and we met them there. Baby M was in awe of all the kids. He even tried a slide and the swing and was super pumped. H was at camp all day so we walked and played- I was falling into bed at 9. Yesterday was beautiful so got out for a run and took M for a long walk. He loves being outside so much.

So I’ve disliked my car since we got it- I wanted an SUV with 4-wheel drive and H and the dealer talked me out of it because we were in Ohio and didn’t need it. Of course we all know we moved to Buffalo one year later and I’ve wanted to trade it in since then. H has been against it because the car is in great condition and has a super low payment. Well he tells me yesterday how his boss just traded a car in through CarMax or Carvana and they got well over what the car is worth. So now H wants to sell my car and get a new one. And I’m happy because I do want a new car it irks me that we’re doing it because his boss said it was a good idea not because he really listened to me about what it was a good idea. It just frustrates me that he vetoed this idea many times this year and now is all like “it’s a great time to get a new car”.

Casadena · May 2021

I woke up Friday feeling horrible and G came home with a cold as well. Saturday I got my COVID test (negative, yay) and napped a lot while H took the babe to the park and played outside a lot. Yesterday I felt better and spent most ofthe day outside with them. It was 80+ degrees so we tried his new water table and he LOVED it!!! Homemade pizza last night and I think were going to make that a new Sunday night thing. So easy, good way to clean out random stuff from the fridge, and always tastes good!

Feeling about 90% today but since my COVID was negative I'm in the office. It is almost impossible to do this week at home.

kvruns · May 2021

@CharmedPam I tried to reply to your covid test question but it said my answer needed approved (eye roll). is it a job that can be done remotely? If yes then the best course of action would be allowing the person to work remotely as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. If the job cannot be done remotely and they won't let the person come back in then I could see that employee filing a law suit (if they wanted to) since they are willing and able to work and the CDC guidance says it is OK to return but the employer won't let them.

Alternatively the employer could continue to pay the employee either using FFCRA or other leave policy since it is the employer saying not to return. Not quite the same but this question came up a ton last year when employers had an employee with a spouse who had an exposure but who hadn't tested positive or shown symptoms but the employer didn't want the employee to go to work even though the employee wasn't subject to quarantine order. The conservative approach was to pay the employee for that period of time since the employer was the one saying to not come in

climbingsingle · May 2021

Guys, holy crap. I got my second vaccine shot on Wednesday (Moderna) and I was sick until yesterday! I had to take a sick day Thursday and then even had to WFH Friday. My symptoms were intense and almost changed each day. But super happy to be vaccinated!

So I pretty much spent all weekend in bed. I did go to a friend's birthday party for a few hours yesterday, and then came home and slept..lol.

banana468 · May 2021

kvruns said:

@banana468 is there something specific about first communion being this past weekend - I saw a bunch of people I know with pictures from their kid's. Is it always a certain # of weeks after Easter?

First Communions are generally a spring time occurrence. There's no rule that they have to be a # of weeks after Easter because in the Roman Catholic church, Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox.

Most schools and religious ed departments of parishes run their classes so the lessons for 2nd graders (usually the age they receive that Sacrament) end in April. The 2nd graders will have made their first Reconciliation sometime in the winter and then they go into the prep for 1st communion.

Making it in spring is often logistically easier since it's after the kids have completed their lessons and the instructions are fresh plus having it in spring is before summer activities and then no one has time.

banana468 · May 2021

charlotte989875 said:

Weekend was good, but exhausting. My best friend brought her twin girls out to the playground in our town and we met them there. Baby M was in awe of all the kids. He even tried a slide and the swing and was super pumped. H was at camp all day so we walked and played- I was falling into bed at 9. Yesterday was beautiful so got out for a run and took M for a long walk. He loves being outside so much.

So I’ve disliked my car since we got it- I wanted an SUV with 4-wheel drive and H and the dealer talked me out of it because we were in Ohio and didn’t need it. Of course we all know we moved to Buffalo one year later and I’ve wanted to trade it in since then. H has been against it because the car is in great condition and has a super low payment. Well he tells me yesterday how his boss just traded a car in through CarMax or Carvana and they got well over what the car is worth. So now H wants to sell my car and get a new one. And I’m happy because I do want a new car it irks me that we’re doing it because his boss said it was a good idea not because he really listened to me about what it was a good idea. It just frustrates me that he vetoed this idea many times this year and now is all like “it’s a great time to get a new car”.

Well, it's hard to get cars in right now. So before your H jumps to say "Heyyyy let's buy!" I'd also look that you can get what you want. The reason cars are selling high is because supply is low. I know if DH talked me out of what I want, then sold what I had only to get slim pickings I would be none too pleased.

kerbohl · May 2021

I had a very nice weekend. Hubby and I watched the Kentucky Derby, and the horses I picked did spectacularly bad. Meanwhile hubby's pick got second.

My rabbit saga took a turn for the better this weekend too. Last summer the three of them suddenly started not getting along - two are fine together, but the third couldn't get along with either of the others. I separated him from the other two, and he was inside all winter with the dog. Well, yesterday suddenly he decided to get along with his daughter. So it's a step in the right direction! I just need to get him to reconcile with his son. Complicated rabbit family politics.

Also, we played Yahtzee and hubby had two games where he got two Yahtzees. The dice love him!

CharmedPam · May 2021

So sorry to hear that @climbingsingle. Glad it’s all behind you now.
@charlotte989875 yes, 4wd in Buffalo always a good thing. I can see your frustrations though, about it being someone elses’ idea.
thanks @kvruns. She’s back, supposedly sporting a negative test. I don’t think we asked to show proof (and she’s a known liar and wanted back bad!) but it’s not my place to raise a stink about her showing it either. Shame on her if she is lying about it. And yeah our jobs can be done remote. We all did it in March 2020 - July 2020!

weekend was fab. I caved and turned on my a/c though. I hate turning it on in May. Saturday, I got the best facial of my life and signed up for the 6 pkg special since the discount was good. Then M and I walked around a quaint little town with some shops, overspent on junk, had dinner, then went home and crashed. Sunday we did lunch at Baker’s Square (the food is really improving there!) and walked around a really good used bookstore near me. All in all, a great weekend and we got to go outside for a bit too. Not a crazy amount of outdoorness, just the perfect amount.

Jstump2 · May 2021

Weekend was pretty good. H went to his parents house to help install an above ground pool. Everyone is really excited about it but me, I'm just meh about above ground pools. Saturday I took the kids to my parents Saturday and went shopping for an interview outfit. I got a basic pair of black dress pants and paired that with a blue blouse from my closet and greige blazer. Hopefully it looks okay I have not had to dress up for work in sooo long. I am going in Thursday for my interview.

My H's friend was helping with the pool install and his wife worked Sunday so I watched their two kids plus mine for the morning/afternoon. They all had a nice time playing together and we walked up to the park and had some popsicles - felt like summer!

STARMOON44 · May 2021

Amazing weekend! Had our dance recital and it was so much fun and everything went really well. Sunday I napped all day. And now today more job interviews. Haven’t had a weekend day when I’ve been exhausted from doing too much the day before in well over a year so it was kinda nice to just loaf on the couch.

banana468 · May 2021

Also, @charlotte989875 do you have winter tires on your current car or all seasons?

Even if you go w/ AWD or 4WD I'd recommend that for any car that will be driven in the winter.

MissKittyDanger · May 2021

Do you ever spend enough time in a room you hate it so much?

Me with bathrooms right now.

I had narrowed down to 3 paint colours, but the store has a new way for one-time use for it. Bagged instead of cans.
Anyways, they only had 1 colour in that brand so I think I've made my decision

Shit needs to open so I can also get BK a helmet

Casadena · May 2021

MissKittyDanger said:

Do you ever spend enough time in a room you hate it so much?

YES. That's why I took 2 days off a couple weeks ago to paint our family room. We've spent so much time in there over the last year I NEEDED something different.

STARMOON44 · May 2021

MissKittyDanger said:

Do you ever spend enough time in a room you hate it so much?

Me with bathrooms right now.

I had narrowed down to 3 paint colours, but the store has a new way for one-time use for it. Bagged instead of cans.
Anyways, they only had 1 colour in that brand so I think I've made my decision

Shit needs to open so I can also get BK a helmet

Yes, which is why I bought a new duvet cover last night:
https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/rebecca-atwood-lemon-duvet-shams/?pkey=clemon

And am contemplating getting this storage thing to replace one (hideous) nightstand (I desperately need dedicated sheets and towels storage):
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hauga-chest-of-3-drawers-with-shelf-white-30407296/

charlotte989875 · May 2021

banana468 said:

charlotte989875 said:

Weekend was good, but exhausting. My best friend brought her twin girls out to the playground in our town and we met them there. Baby M was in awe of all the kids. He even tried a slide and the swing and was super pumped. H was at camp all day so we walked and played- I was falling into bed at 9. Yesterday was beautiful so got out for a run and took M for a long walk. He loves being outside so much.

So I’ve disliked my car since we got it- I wanted an SUV with 4-wheel drive and H and the dealer talked me out of it because we were in Ohio and didn’t need it. Of course we all know we moved to Buffalo one year later and I’ve wanted to trade it in since then. H has been against it because the car is in great condition and has a super low payment. Well he tells me yesterday how his boss just traded a car in through CarMax or Carvana and they got well over what the car is worth. So now H wants to sell my car and get a new one. And I’m happy because I do want a new car it irks me that we’re doing it because his boss said it was a good idea not because he really listened to me about what it was a good idea. It just frustrates me that he vetoed this idea many times this year and now is all like “it’s a great time to get a new car”.

Well, it's hard to get cars in right now. So before your H jumps to say "Heyyyy let's buy!" I'd also look that you can get what you want. The reason cars are selling high is because supply is low. I know if DH talked me out of what I want, then sold what I had only to get slim pickings I would be none too pleased.

Yah there’s a few options we saw online at local dealers I like. I agree completely though. I’m fine with what I have- it’s not what I want but I don’t want to go through the hassle and expense for something I’m also ‘meh’ about.

I do have winter tires- we live in the snow belt of the Buffalo snow belt. My town is the pictures that make the national news when we get lake effect snow. Which is a big reason I want 4-wheel drive. H leaves for camp so much during the winter, if I need to get out of need to take the baby to a doctor or an emergency I’m not messing around with front wheel drive anymore.

short+sassy · May 2021

@climbingsingle, I'm sorry to hear your second shot was so rough! But at least it's done and you are feeling better.

@CharmedPam, Baker's Square!!! What a blast form the past! I didn't know they still existed. We had one in San Clemente, CA when I was growing up. I loved that place and have so many fond memories. When I was little, my family and I would go there for brunch after church every couple months. When I was a teenager, it was a good date spot because it was inexpensive. But that location closed down while I was still in college, which was over 25 years ago, and I haven't seen one since then. I looked up their locations, but there are only a couple dozen spanning a few Midwest states.

My weekend was great! Usually I'm busy running errands or completing gas station audits on Friday afternoons. But, blissfully Friday was a rare exception and I had none of that. I went straight home from work and relaxed. I had a fun day on Saturday. It was the first meeting of the Krewe of Conus. It's new parade walking group and I got in on the ground floor. We met in a popular outdoor area near Bayou St. John (close to where I live). We discussed a little bit of the future of our krewe, but it was mainly a social meet and greet.

For a little background, krewes are Mardi Gras clubs that typically have a parade with floats during the MG season. They also have formal balls and do charitable work throughout the year. Then there are more casual, walking krewes. This is/will be one of those.

It started out partially in jest on Reddit. But it's been growing like wildfire and has become a real group. It all started with an 8' high traffic cone (Mega Cone) that was in one of the city's longstanding and numerous potholes. Mega Cone became a local sensation. Then someone stole the Cone on Good Friday. Good Friday, no less, smh!! The true Mega Cone is still missing. But, on Easter Sunday, someone put a normal-sized all white traffic cone with angel wings and a halo, in Mega Cone's place. A few days later, someone created a Krewe of Conus sub-Reddit to gauge interest. There was a lot and in this short time, they have already incorporated it and done the paperwork to file for a 501c3 (charitable organization).

ei34 · May 2021

Sorry about the strong reaction @climbingsingle
Yay for the amazing facial @CharmedPam

My first grader and i finished her religious Ed on Friday (it was remote this year), glad for one less thing. My parish is so big that second graders make Communion over five Saturday’s (4/24-5/22 this year, 11am and 1pm services) but concur with banana on it being a spring thing.

Weekend was a mix of gardening, ball games, and a walk through the local botanic garden with my sister and baby nephew where she told me she’s pregnant again 🤗 due in January. So the baby news is giving me some extra pep in my step today.

charlotte989875 · May 2021

ei34 said:

Sorry about the strong reaction @climbingsingle
Yay for the amazing facial @CharmedPam

My first grader and i finished her religious Ed on Friday (it was remote this year), glad for one less thing. My parish is so big that second graders make Communion over five Saturday’s (4/24-5/22 this year, 11am and 1pm services) but concur with banana on it being a spring thing.
Weekend was a mix of gardening, ball games, and a walk through the local botanic garden with my sister and baby nephew where she told me she’s pregnant again 🤗 due in January. So the baby news is giving me some extra pep in my step today.

That’s amazing!! But also your sister must be Wonder Woman because I cannot imagine being pregnant again right now!

ei34 · May 2021

@charlotte989875 she really is. But...I think we all are 😉

mrsconn23 · May 2021

Weekend was a lot for many reasons.

Friday night, the kiddo had a 'crisis' and we had to work him through it. DH was tired and went to bed early. I ended up on the phone with a friend for about an hour.

Saturday, I got up and did some OT. I started getting ready for the day and kind of ran out of steam due to all the feelings. Family dinner celebrating mom was nice. The kiddo was there and he was still kind of a hot mess from Friday's fallout. He got a lot of love and a little life advice from everyone.

Sunday, I was a little hungover. I had to get up early and help my friend L move from her apartment to our friend M's place. I did sweat out a lot of my hangover, lol. But it was a long day. DH stayed back home because he had a ton of projects he had to work on. We also got a log splitter from our neighbor, so he and DefConn started working on splitting the tree we had taken down a few weeks ago. There's still a lot to do, but we're finally getting all the wood out of our front yard. I was pretty much worthless when I got home. I went and picked up food for dinner and then crashed on the couch.

I'm still tired, and some BS this morning didn't help that either. Now I'm tired and emotionally wrung out to boot.

banana468 · May 2021

charlotte989875 said:

banana468 said:

charlotte989875 said:

Weekend was good, but exhausting. My best friend brought her twin girls out to the playground in our town and we met them there. Baby M was in awe of all the kids. He even tried a slide and the swing and was super pumped. H was at camp all day so we walked and played- I was falling into bed at 9. Yesterday was beautiful so got out for a run and took M for a long walk. He loves being outside so much.

So I’ve disliked my car since we got it- I wanted an SUV with 4-wheel drive and H and the dealer talked me out of it because we were in Ohio and didn’t need it. Of course we all know we moved to Buffalo one year later and I’ve wanted to trade it in since then. H has been against it because the car is in great condition and has a super low payment. Well he tells me yesterday how his boss just traded a car in through CarMax or Carvana and they got well over what the car is worth. So now H wants to sell my car and get a new one. And I’m happy because I do want a new car it irks me that we’re doing it because his boss said it was a good idea not because he really listened to me about what it was a good idea. It just frustrates me that he vetoed this idea many times this year and now is all like “it’s a great time to get a new car”.

Well, it's hard to get cars in right now. So before your H jumps to say "Heyyyy let's buy!" I'd also look that you can get what you want. The reason cars are selling high is because supply is low. I know if DH talked me out of what I want, then sold what I had only to get slim pickings I would be none too pleased.

Yah there’s a few options we saw online at local dealers I like. I agree completely though. I’m fine with what I have- it’s not what I want but I don’t want to go through the hassle and expense for something I’m also ‘meh’ about.

I do have winter tires- we live in the snow belt of the Buffalo snow belt. My town is the pictures that make the national news when we get lake effect snow. Which is a big reason I want 4-wheel drive. H leaves for camp so much during the winter, if I need to get out of need to take the baby to a doctor or an emergency I’m not messing around with front wheel drive anymore.

That's true - you guys get DUMPED on. You need the ground clearance in addition to the AWD and winter tires.

We get so few of those storms but it came in handy one year when DH was asked to drive across town in the Outback to do a welfare check on the grandfather of a friend. Some roads weren't plowed and we had well over a foot. It did a tremendous job that a front wheel drive would not have managed.

I'm glad you guys have winter tires too. There are so many people we know including older relatives who have forgotten that winter tires are a safety investment and worth it if your area gets snow and you intend to need to drive in it. Our ILs and parents now use all seasons but they generally have the luxury of deciding that they're not going to drive in inclement weather. It's not something that we often can avoid.

Jstump2 · May 2021

Interesting development from H at work. He works in the police department for a hospital and they are considering taking on a therapy/bomb sniffing dog for the hospital. They are looking for applicants in his department and we are considering applying. It would be a huge commitment so we have to have some long conversations but exciting to think about!

kvruns · May 2021

how interesting @Jstump2 does that mean the dog would live with you in that scenario?

Jstump2 · May 2021

@kvruns Yes, it does! It would be a lab and would be housed by the officer.

short+sassy · May 2021

Jstump2 said:

Interesting development from H at work. He works in the police department for a hospital and they are considering taking on a therapy/bomb sniffing dog for the hospital. They are looking for applicants in his department and we are considering applying. It would be a huge commitment so we have to have some long conversations but exciting to think about!

This was before the pandemic, so I don't know if they are still there. But the NOLA airport (MSY) had official "airport emotional support animals". They wore specially colored vests that said something like, "Pet Me." Their handlers would walk them around the airport to help calm people before their flights.

Jstump2 · May 2021

@short+sassy Yes it sounds like the dog would be dual -trained as a therapy dog but also bomb-sniffing if there were ever an immediate threat to the hospital.There is another hospital nearby that has a similar program. I am curious to hear more about it. We currently have a lab and she is a good girl but nowhere near that level of trained. Lol

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