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Say It Again...Say Anything.
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SIX DAYS. DH came home from a week long visit to the deer lease sick and was sick for SIX DAYS. I was over him being sick on day 2. If he hadn't gone back to work today, I might have beat him. I need some serious "me" time! (hence all the running I've done this week! even though it was after the kids were in bed)
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He is so effing cranky that I just want to stab him. He went to a clinic last night and there was an issue with our insurance (that ended up being user error on the clinic's part) that somehow turned into my fault. Then he couldn't get his meds last night and, again, it was my fault. Because I like it when he's sick and crabby, so I called CVS and told them to hide the meds he would need?? Ugh. I was worried that he was going to stay home today, but he just went in a little late.
I'm sorry. I'm having one of those weeks, too. And if I didn't have so much stuff to do, I'd be trying very hard to margarita it all away
Those of you having a hard week need to look up the YouTube video of the southwest flight attendant, I think it's "most awesome flight attendant ever" or something. It is awesome, feel good, and highly entertaining.
My mom's cancer has spread to her spine. This scares me a lot, but her doc told her they will do radiation and that it is treatable. Mom seems upbeat and happy to know what's been causing her severe back pain... And why her CEA (cancer indicating metabolic products in her blood) is up.
I sort of want to ask my mom if she's really telling me everything. I have never heard a case of "the cancer has sprad to my spine" where it isn't kind of a big deal.
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Oh Kasey, I am so sorry to hear that. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Oh these kids have been plenty sick, just never been to a doctor. Her 2 youngest were home births too. I'm not sure if she has a thing against doctors or if their insurance is bad/non-existent, I just don't know.
You mean never like not even for check ups or shots
Nope. I told ya, crazy.
the cupcake secret commercial cracks me up. "an end to boring cupcakes" That's what I think when I see a cupcake at a birthday party, dang it another boring cupcake.
I read that baby Tripp had passed away yesterday. Then I read her blog post last night before going to sleep. I think my heart stopped beating for a few moments. It felt like someone was crushing down on my chest. I sobbed so freaking hard. I can not even begin to imagine everything he and his mother have gone through. I really don't know how she finds the strength. I don't think I'd ever be able to get out of bed again.
I couldn't sleep at all last night because my heart was so heavy. My heart is broken in a million pieces for this family I've never met.
I read it too and I know what you mean. I don't know how I would make it.
like a million times. The first time when I was in high school! The key is lots of blue tape, extra care along the ceiling, and paint in Ws like you saw on Trading Spaces. Make sure you get the right type of roller for your walls (more or less texture). Second coats are good but not necessary if you're not painting over dark colors. I just go back over it closely and do touch ups where I can see the old paint.
Oh girl, you are NOT alone. I literally did the exact same thing and had the EXACT same feelings. Chest crushing is the perfect way to describe it. I sobbed myself red-eyed while reading the blog, and then cried myself to sleep. I also had so much trouble sleeping. I kept looking at his precious little face in those pictures, and every time I re-read her post from the day he passed, I started bawling all over again. My husband kept asking me why I was reading that blog and doing that to myself, and I couldn't explain it. All I could muster was that it's a mom thing and that any mom reading that blog would totally, 100% understand, and I had no answer for why i was still reading it. I prayed hard for them last night. I don't know Courtney from Eve, but she's a sister in Christ, and my heart aches so hard for her.
So Star, you're not alone.
why i let my Mother talk me into one of those danged Sleep number beds, I will never know. I guess, being in two weeks out in severe grief didn't help. Now I am paying for it. I cannot get a good nights sleep. I can't seem to find that right "number".My neck and shoulders are so tight and hurting that I am sitting here with a heating pad draped around my neck at work. I look like a fool. After what I paid for it, I just can't ditch it. UGH. I am going to, I guess, invest in one of the memory foam toppers they have for the stupid things and see if that helps out. Something's got to give.
oh no! I am sorry you can't get comfortable. We bought a sleep number almost 2 years ago and are absolutely in love with it. I have not slept better in my life. I hope you can find the magic number soon and you can rest.
i like the green frog tape a lot better than the blue tape!
i also tape dropcloth to the baseboard. near the ceiling, if it's high, i use one of those edge-rollers. it doesn't go all the way exactly to the ceiling joint, but it gets close enough for my standards.
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We are DIY painting experts, I actually really enjoy painting. Other than what has already been recommended. I recommend you don't scrimp on the paint, be willing to spend money on good paint, my favorite is Behr paint + primer. I have never needed a second coat with that paint. I also highly recommend buying an 18 inch roller, that thing saves crazy amounts of time & rolling energy.
Though I Hate to paint.. I will ditto this recommendation on paint. Used it in my office and loved how it went on without needing a second coat!
I usually take parenting advice and roll with it. Everyone has an opinion - sometimes they are crappy, so I let it go. Other times I may actually learn something. Even if the advice giver isn't a parent.
But right now, I may strangle my sister. I love her, and she loves my son to death. But I don't need her giving me grief about his sleeping issues. I have thought from day 1 that if we continue to sleep in there, it is going to be harder to break the habit. I've given in but we're not making progress. I'm going back to my way - and that means he may cry for a while. I can live with that. She's not here hearing it, so I need her to support my decision OR freaking just move in and SHE can sleep on his floor every night. Either way, I finally told her today that until she's doing this with her own kid, she needs to shut it.
Also, I made a baked potato for lunch. I love baked potatoes with just a little light sour cream & light cheese. But for some oomph today I thought I'd add a green onion.
The onion turned out to be so strong, it was all I could taste & smell. And now I'm just disappointed with my lunch.
I agree with you. Sometimes you can learn something from other parents. But it's hella annoying when someone doesn't know when to shut up and stand back and let you do your job.
I hope C's sleeping issues get better. When you find a trick that works, let me know. We're having a really hard time too and it sucks.
I could slap someone through the computer right now.
There will be wine tonight.