Post by halfahippy on Mar 13, 2017 10:18:02 GMT -5
We went to a memorial service for DH's best friend's sister Saturday. She passed away from breast cancer at 49 years old. Sad, but also good to see a lot of people I hadn't seen in a while. The service was more of a celebration of life party. Lots of booze and food. I was definitely hungover yesterday. Yesterday I rallied and went shopping for myself. I have been pregnant or nursing for the last 4 years and needed some non-maternity/nursing clothes. It was so amazing to go out for 2 hours with no kids and get myself some stuff! Then DH had to work last night so the kids and I went to my parents for smoked pork chops. Yum!
We spent most of the day deep cleaning the house. We just got the downstairs done for the most part, but I should probably still wash all of the blinds. My wood floors never come completely clean. I don't know what that's about, but it's a pita.
I went to the dentist this morning and then I went to the butterfly pavilion with J's daycare. It was fun, but it was super busy. I now have a massive headache going towards a full blown migraine.
We spent most of the day deep cleaning the house. We just got the downstairs done for the most part, but I should probably still wash all of the blinds. My wood floors never come completely clean. I don't know what that's about, but it's a pita.
I went to the dentist this morning and then I went to the butterfly pavilion with J's daycare. It was fun, but it was super busy. I now have a massive headache going towards a full blown migraine.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 14, 2017 12:17:34 GMT -5
We are snowed in. MH is outside plowing and K is entertaining herself by watching him go up and down the driveway.
I kinda hate days like this post kid. Pre kid I would play video games all day and relax. Now I pace the house wondering what I can get done in 10 minute increments.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 14, 2017 12:43:34 GMT -5
@pennycandy where are you again? I love the snow. Everyone here bitches about the winter and it annoys me to no end because a. It's new England; it snows. And b. It doesn't snow all that much and its pretty warm and nice half the winter.
I hope the day goes by fast for you and your head feels better.
@pennycandy where are you again? I love the snow. Everyone here bitches about the winter and it annoys me to no end because a. It's new England; it snows. And b. It doesn't snow all that much and its pretty warm and nice half the winter.
I hope the day goes by fast for you and your head feels better.
Northern Colorado. I like having four seasons. We missed winter and went straight into spring/summer. There are constantly brush fires popping up because it is so dry and windy. I'm worried about wild fire season.
@pennycandy where are you again? I love the snow. Everyone here bitches about the winter and it annoys me to no end because a. It's new England; it snows. And b. It doesn't snow all that much and its pretty warm and nice half the winter.
I hope the day goes by fast for you and your head feels better.
Northern Colorado. I like having four seasons. We missed winter and went straight into spring/summer. There are constantly brush fires popping up because it is so dry and windy. I'm worried about wild fire season.
I thought Colorado got snow almost everyday but then was nice out right after?
Northern Colorado. I like having four seasons. We missed winter and went straight into spring/summer. There are constantly brush fires popping up because it is so dry and windy. I'm worried about wild fire season.
I thought Colorado got snow almost everyday but then was nice out right after?
The mountains get a lot of snow, but not so much in the rest of the state. It usually snows and then will be warm enough to melt it off in a day or two so winters are generally pretty mild.
We are snowed in. MH is outside plowing and K is entertaining herself by watching him go up and down the driveway.
I kinda hate days like this post kid. Pre kid I would play video games all day and relax. Now I pace the house wondering what I can get done in 10 minute increments.
We're in the mid to high 80s here. I'm not ready for the hot weather!
We are snowed in. MH is outside plowing and K is entertaining herself by watching him go up and down the driveway.
I kinda hate days like this post kid. Pre kid I would play video games all day and relax. Now I pace the house wondering what I can get done in 10 minute increments.
We're in the mid to high 80s here. I'm not ready for the hot weather!
I love the hot weather! Today is perfect. I cleaned out the kids clothes and got rid of most of the long sleeves and pants. On to shorts and skirts!
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 14, 2017 18:55:34 GMT -5
Cut myself while making dinner because I was being stupid and was distracted. I should probably get a few stitches but I dont have the time or the ability because of the snow. I wrapped it up in a really tight band aid and am hoping for the best.
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Post by rachelilly23 on Mar 14, 2017 21:57:21 GMT -5
Happy birthday to my K! We didn't really celebrate at all because H has something at work tonight, so we'll wait until tomorrow to do a nice dinner and ice cream cake.
Cut myself while making dinner because I was being stupid and was distracted. I should probably get a few stitches but I dont have the time or the ability because of the snow. I wrapped it up in a really tight band aid and am hoping for the best.
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Post by rachelilly23 on Mar 14, 2017 22:00:01 GMT -5
It's mid 80s here for the next week. But that's Hawaii for probably until the fall when it goes to low 80s. Hah! I've been sweating every day though because the humidity is yuck and the AC in my house isn't very good.
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Post by rachelilly23 on Mar 14, 2017 22:02:29 GMT -5
My aunt (my mom's younger sister) was put on hospice today. She's been in and out of the hospital the past 2 weeks with pain from starting a new chemo drug. Sunday, mom told me she was going to be coming home the next day (Monday/yesterday.) Then yesterday she went completely backwards and can barely breathe. The new chemo drug was supposed to be her last shot. But it is basically killing her and she's too sick. She has all this fluid in her body pushing her organs to move around and a lot of pain. She's had lymphoma for several years and has been cancer free only to have it keep coming back. This is happening so fast and I'm having trouble accepting it, and not being with her, my mom, my cousins, and uncle.
This is the aunt who took in my grandpa after my gram died 2 years ago.... who made my niece's flower girl dress for my wedding, and altered dress after dress from formals all the way through my wedding dress. She and my mom are so close, and I spent so much of my childhood with her and my cousins. She just became a grandma when she had a new granddaughter this past November and won't get to see her grow. I'm so crushed and heartbroken for her, that cancer has finally consumed her.
Losing my gram gutted my mom... I'm not sure how she's going to make it through this... none of us are ready to lose her this fast.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 15, 2017 7:52:34 GMT -5
rachelilly23, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Fuck cancer. I watched it destroy my grandmother and it was one of the most painful and heartbreaking things to see and not be able to do anything about. The only advice and comforting words I have is to hold onto those memories you listed above. Write them down if you need to and keep them close. Those are the things she would want you to remember her by. When her granddaughter is older you can share those memories with her.
Cut myself while making dinner because I was being stupid and was distracted. I should probably get a few stitches but I dont have the time or the ability because of the snow. I wrapped it up in a really tight band aid and am hoping for the best.
Cut myself while making dinner because I was being stupid and was distracted. I should probably get a few stitches but I dont have the time or the ability because of the snow. I wrapped it up in a really tight band aid and am hoping for the best.
Oh no. Hope you're ok.
I'm fine. Bandaid is still on and my finger is intact. I'm just going to keep it clean and wrapped and it should heal. I think it just looked way worse then it actually was when it happened.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 15, 2017 9:43:04 GMT -5
The $100 craigslist snowblower we got to get us through this year broke for the third time. It was the last straw to convince mh that next year we have to bite the bullet and get a newer one. I'm trying not to think about the cost too much, but damn those things are $$$$$.
It never fails. I thought I was in the clear when Brady's birthday party was over and my mom said "Oh his family was nice today" but then she turns around and tells me "they only talked to me because I talked to them first" WTF. Grow up people. I honestly do not care if any of them talk to each other. Probably more than half of my family didn't talk to me, who really cares?? There were 50 people at the party. And why do you need to keep track of who talks to you? My mom isn't the easiest person to have a conversation with, but she doesn't understand that. She's negative about everything and doesn't realize it. So tired of dealing with it and defending people's actions. Goodness!
Post by halfahippy on Mar 15, 2017 10:42:46 GMT -5
rachelilly23 I'm so sorry. This sound a lot like what happened to DH's brother a few years ago. It was awful and heartbreaking and there are just no words. Melanoma went into his lymph system and he fought for 8 years before succumbing. Fuck cancer. I'm just so sorry.
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