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Today's Rainy Day Poll

  • Favorite show on TV now?
  • Best thing you've eaten recently?
  • Something you're looking forward to today?
  • Something you're bummed about today?
  • Any vents, FFC's, comments?

Re: Today's Rainy Day Poll

    • Favorite show on TV now? modern family
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? hmmm halibut and salmon from AK at dh's birthday dinner on sunday
    • Something you're looking forward to today? picking up clara after work
    • Something you're bummed about today? the fact that i'm at work ;)
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? ok this is petty but i'm just going to say it and sound like a b!tch b/c it's flame-free, right? i hate my sil. dh's sister is super self-absorbed, slutty, rude, etc. she has owed us money for a looong time that we eventually gave up hopes of ever seeing again and in her mind, she has paid us back. pretty much everything about her bothers me including the fact that she knocked on our door about 2 hours after we got home from the hospital w/ clara. and yeah, she lives in AK and planned a trip to MD around the time i was due despite the fact that we told her not to. she ended up doing a huge east coast trip but the day she came to MD was the day we got home from the hospital...i was pissed but its not like we can shut the door in her face when she came from AK even if we did tell her to wait weeks or months or never come at all if i had it my way. also, we always buy her something small for her bday and for xmas and she never writes thank you notes or even shoots us a text to say she got it so i never know if it made it across the country but assume she did. she is not a mean person, but she drives me insane and we want to move back to AK eventually but between her and my FIL i am honestly scared to! gah.
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    • Favorite show on TV now? Modern Family. I cry (with laughter) every single episode.
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? Taco salad last week. It was nothing special but it hit the spot.
    • Something you're looking forward to today? An evening at home with DS tonight. And looking very forward to a double date this weekend at Melting Pot!
    • Something you're bummed about today? DS was stuffy and coughy this morning and I'm worried he's getting ANOTHER cold, boo.
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? 
    • After DS spit up twice this morning on 2 different pairs of pants, we ran out of clean pants for him to wear so DH had to put him in some dry pants from the hamper. I'm a laundry super star.
    • After CIO got off to a great start, it's kind of getting worse now. I'm worried we'll have to stop and start over.
    • I developed a candy addiction while I was on maternity leave and I can't kick it!
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    BFP#4: 07/12, M/C 5w3d -- BFP#5: 12/12, EDD 08/18/13
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    • Favorite show on TV now? NCIS, NCIS: LA
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? I haven't really had anything over the top recently. Although hopefully that changes this weekend.
    • Something you're looking forward to today? Going home and laying on the sofa.
    • Something you're bummed about today? Taking Annabelle to daycare. She didn't want me to leave. Days like today are really hard on me.
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? Nope
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    • Favorite show on TV now? Sons of Anarchy
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? Nothing since I have gotten back from Italy! haha
    • Something you're looking forward to today? bed time
    • Something you're bummed about today? the weather
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? I am excited that we are buying a house tomorrow, but the fact that I have to finish my Master's project during the same months that we move into/set up our new home is really putting a damper on both experiences. And I feel bad for complaining because these are what I like to call "first world problems."
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  • Favorite show on TV now? Tough Call: either Modern Family or Grey's.  I know Grey's hasn't been good, but I'm still hooked!

    Best thing you've eaten recently? I made pumpkin pancakes from Trader Joe's over the weekend and they were so yummy!

    Something you're looking forward to today? Leaving early! I didn't get home from a site visit until 11:30 last night and I was still here at 7:45am.  I'm a morning person, but I'm leaving early this afternoon before I fall asleep at my desk.

    Something you're bummed about today? The weather is not all that nice outside.

    Any vents, FFC's, comments? 
    I love winter, but I'm not ready for these snow flurries in the weekend forecast.  I have a 20 mile run to do on Sunday and I want it nice.  
    • Favorite show on TV now? Three way tie between American Horror Story, Dexter and Homeland
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? Pumpkin Spice Milkshake from a Roy Rogers - it's probably a good thing we don't have one close to us.
    • Something you're looking forward to today? Seeing how my crockpot concoction turns out.
    • Something you're bummed about today? We were originally supposed to close on our house yesterday and the stupid sellers screwed things up. I'm supposed to be off today ripping up carpet and painting darnit!
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? I don't see the appeal of Greek yogurt. I really want to like it but I just don't. I've tried Chobani and had Oikos for breakfast today. Bleh.
    • Favorite show on TV now? Modern Family (was bummed that it was a repeat showing of last year's Halloween episode, but it still made me laugh)
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? Nothing is tasting spectacular lately
    • Something you're looking forward to today? Going home and putting my feet up. They are swollen somethin' fierce!   Also I just learned my uncle is coming home today after almost a year in Afghanistan. Can't wait to see him!
    • Something you're bummed about today? The weather has me extra sleepy and I just wanted to stay in bed with Jade this morning. DH too but he was already gone by the time I had to get up.
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? Nothing that I can think of off the top of my head. May update later.
  • Favorite show on TV now? I don't really watch a ton of tv anymore and there isn't a show on right now that i MUST watch Best thing you've eaten recently? I haven't felt well but most definitely the Pumpkin Cheesecake muffins that a friend made for me Something you're looking forward to today? hearing how a meeting pans out and the direction of the meeting Something you're bummed about today? losing my babysitter, I hate the thought of leaving my dd with someone else when I need a babysitter...but i'm so excited for her and the reason I've "lost" her Any vents, FFC's, comments?
    • Favorite show on TV now? Parks and Rec
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? Ummm I dont know
    • Something you're looking forward to today? I'm getting Subway for lunch.
    • Something you're bummed about today? It's only Thursday!
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? I hate traffic.
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    • Favorite show on TV now? Modern Family and Happy Endings
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? hmmmm - I can't think of anything.
    • Something you're looking forward to today? My muffin and hot chocolate break shortly.
    • Something you're bummed about today? The rain
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? Long story, but I spent the whole time we were waiting to get DD flu shot judging the mom in front of me.
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  • Hi, I'm new, but I'm going to play along.

    Favorite show on TV now? Toughie!!! I'd say a tie between House, Parenthood and Glee.Best thing you've eaten recently? Girl scout cookies.Something you're looking forward to today? SLEEP. It's been a long week. I was jetlagged all last week coming back from Maui and going right back to work, and then we had a really busy weekend with our AHR... I feel sleep deprived.Something you're bummed about today? I have grading that I need to do, and I don't feel like doing it. The weather always gets me down... and I had to drive into work today, Reisterstown to Baltimore sucks because of 795, 695 AND 83 traffic. I hate days that I have to drive. I love taking the metro.Any vents, FFC's, comments? 
    • Favorite show on TV now? I still think it's HIMYM, but I am also trying out Ringer and Once Upon a Time.I haven't made any judgment on either of them
    • Best thing you've eaten recently?
    • Something you're looking forward to today? Going home and one more day until DH comes home.
    • Something you're bummed about today? The weather
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? I don't know how single parents do it. I've been the only one caring for DD this week and I am exhausted. I'm glad that she is a relatively happy baby and she goes to bed at the same time every night, but it is still tiring.
    My AW. I was dropping DD off at daycare and I noticed the one worker looking at my shirt. I apologized because I thought my shirt had come up a bit and I was flashing her, but she said "No, I was thinking about how skinny you are. You're in great shape.". HA! I couldn't even do 4 minutes of wii boxing last night without weezing and I haven't exercised since I had DD, but it made me feel great! And it gave me an excuse to eat more candy Wink
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  • Favorite show on TV now? Modern Familyand Real Housewives (all of the cities) 

    Best thing you've eaten recently? Pulled Pork I made for dinner on Sunday.  The Teddy Grahams I'm eating right now are pretty tasty.

    Something you're looking forward to today? Picking Anderson up from daycare

    Something you're bummed about today? The rain especially since I have a ton of errands to run today

    Any vents, FFC's, comments? Our internet connection has been off and on for several days.  We've had nothing but problems from Comcast.  I'm so sick of it and ready to switch to Direct TV.

  • Favorite show on TV now?  American Horror Story--it is the best show EVER

    Best thing you've eaten recently?  Wasn't healthy at all, but one of my students brought in these cupcakes for her birthday and they were just wonderful :)

    Something you are looking forward to today?  Wegmans dinner and ALL of my DVR shows!! 

    Something you're bummed about today?  Not seeing DS tonight (I am at school late for an event, and my mom offered to keep him overnight)

    I am actually pretty happy with things right now!!  No vents--maybe a Confession:  My mom cancelled thanksgiving at her house and I am kind of bummed that I am going to have to cook--I kind of like feeling homey and going to my moms for that day...I guess it's just me being selfish.

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  • Favorite show on TV now? Modern Family, Glee, Homeland, and Ringer - I can't pick just one

    Best thing you've eaten recently? The garlic mashed potatoes and Cheddar Bay Biscuits I made on Monday were pretty much awesome. Oh, and the spinach salad I had last night. I could eat it every night.

    Something you're looking forward to today? Getting out of the house for a bit. I have a few errands to run and I'm leaving shortly.

    Something you're bummed about today? Not bummed about it, but I'm not looking forward to Body Pump tonight. In fact, I kinda want to cry just thinking about it.

    Any vents, FFC's, comments? I'm annoyed with DD's school. Her classroom has two teachers and the primary teacher is out this week, so a teacher from another classroom is substituting. Each day I've gotten a My Day report in her folder that tells me what they did that day and, most importantly to me, how my DD behaved. She's not a bad kid, but if she acts up in school, we talk about it at home and there are consequences - so I need to know how her day goes.

    The other day her My Day report said that she had, and I quote, "screamed" at the assistant teacher. When I talked to the assistant teacher about it, she said that the primary teacher (the substitute) tends to exaggerate. DD was troublesome at the start of nap time, but she settled down and all was well. 

    Yesterday her My Day report said that she was pretty much horrible at naptime, kept other kids awake, had to be removed from the room. I went to talk to the assistant teacher and she gave me a thumbs-up about DD's day (she was across the room and stuck under a pile of kids). She's giving me a thumbs-up but the primary teacher is telling me that my kid was pretty much a total brat??

    WTF would you exaggerate a child's poor behavior? Yes, TELL ME when she misbehaves. I want to be involved and informed and when she's acting up, I want to correct it at home to help drive home the point that her behavior wasn't acceptable. I want to talk to her about it and have the chance to teach her... 'cause, y'know, that's my job. But I can't do that well if you're exaggerating her behavior. Why would someone do that?!

    I'm grateful for the assistant teacher, who I know doesn't hold back, is honest with me, and is good with my kid. At least I know I can get the straight story from her. And I'm thrilled that the regular teacher comes back next week and I can quit worrying whether I'm getting the truth or not.

    That was long. Sorry!

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    • Favorite show on TV now? I can't pick just one, I'm going to be that girl. I like Gossip Girl, RHoBH, and Criminal Minds are tied.
    • Best thing you've eaten recently? My lunch I just had. Spinach leaves with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, goat cheese, dried mango, almonds, and craisins. So good.
    • Something you're looking forward to today? Ra tonight!!
    • Something you're bummed about today? It's so crappy outside and I overslept so I missed bootcamp this morning.
    • Any vents, FFC's, comments? I've been in a workout funk. I can't seem to make the scale budge at all and I know it's because of the horrendous eating habits I have at work. We have people bring in baked goods all of the time and I cannot find it in me to just turn them down. It's really frustrating and gets me in such a bad mood. Oh and the endless supply of Halloween candy here? Not cool either.

  • Favorite show on TV now?  Favorite new show is Revenge, otherwise I don't really have a favorite at the moment.
     
    Best thing you've eaten recently?  Not really eaten, but my fountain Coke was delicious today.
     
    Something you're looking forward to today?  Working with Keefe in a bit.
     
    Something you're bummed about today?  How tired I am.
     
    Any vents, FFC's, comments? I wish I had no commute, like if I could just be there in a snap.  I could get more sleep and not waste time sitting in the car every day.  I just want the added time at home.
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