Vent: I'm reading an audit report from someone with an unusual last name. It happens to be the name of the man who was going to be my boss (but I quit before that happened). I'm 95% sure that the guy writing the report is the son of the boss. They're connected on LinkedIn, he worked as an intern for 4 months supporting the elder's region, and I know that the elder has a relationship with the owner of the audit firm.
Ahhhh.. Nepotism.
Why couldn't I have gotten advantages like this growing up?
We had a great weekend trip for our anniversary. This was after I discovered that DH had texted SD that he wanted her opinion on me because he is "ready for a change" but "has to wait until she's out of college first". WTF. I'm still freaked out despite the fact he says he sent it when he was really mad at me and apologized. I mean, just totally inappropriate. I let it go, but it's still very much front of mind. My move is $500/month in a 529 so my kids don't get effed in this scenario and he agreed. Also considering having our lawyer draw up a contract for voluntary alimony for four years (I would put it in a college fund) in the event we divorce. Not sure that holds water but it would make me feel sane.
I'm now just boarded on a flight to NY that was delayed four hours and my first meeting is at 7am. Thrilled. I'm going to die of sleep deprivation this week.
Upside - I just had the best quinoa and kale salad from the 7-eleven in the airport. No, seriously. Amazing.
L4/L5 is bulging but not herniated. I consider this the best of all possible scenarios given that I am still in pain and know *something* is wrong. Chiro suggests dose pack of oral steroids and possibly steroid injections.
Vent: Daycare clued us in that DS1 is really into puzzles and can do them above his age level. We then went and bought him a couple, which he loves. Problem is, DH has somehow let these puzzles become part of DS1's bedtime routine. So now every night before bed he has to put together both puzzles, then read a book, then say prayers. Our 15-20 minute bedtime routine is now more like 40 minutes.
Post by mustardseed2007 on May 2, 2017 10:07:36 GMT -5
Late Random: We have our first meeting with the psychologist that is going to be evaluating DS. I really hope we get what we're looking for and it's not a waste of time. I don't think it will be but I'm trying to tone down my expectations, KWIM.
My Monday included a customer deciding they really wanted me at a meeting on Wednesday in Seattle. So unexpected trip to Seattle for me! I'm in an airport lounge, downloading episodes of The Blacklist to watch on the 4 hour flight.
So fun fact, our new AmEx that came in the mail yesterday lets us get into their lounges. Their lounges have a spa, so I can have a free massage and a free manicure. Yippee! Just got the free massage. Skipping the manicure today. Considering how much I travel, the card will pay for itself in free massages.
akafred, its wonderful news that you don't have a herniated disk. Look into all the pros and cons on the steroid shots. My dad had them back in his 30s for his back and he went from being this skinny string bean to a beer belly in 5 years with no diet or exercise change and the shots only gave him relief for 3 months so then he was in pain until he was eligible for the next shot.
2chatter, WTF, I like your thinking of maxing out 529 plans and talking to a lawyer.
Tuesday vent: my leg cramped up last night in bed and I jumped out of bed to apply pressure and jerked wrong and my back is killing me. I just saw the chiro yesterday morning and don't see him until Friday.
We also have a t-ball game tonight and since all the dads won't help, me and another mom are left helping with dugout control and base coaching. There are 8 kids on the team, coach has her two girls, I have DD, and the other 5 are boys and it is 3 moms doing all the work. Why can't the dad's help out? They sit and play on their phones the entire time. Argh
Post by erinshelley21 on May 2, 2017 13:16:19 GMT -5
Its my last week of leave and I have an awful cold. Sore throat, snot, fever yesterday. I planned on going to work 2 days this week but I'm taking this as a sign that i shouldn't.
Idk wtf is up with DH. He was totally normal - nicer than normal - on the trip. I think he really was just mad but this is landmark but typical oversharing with SD. I'm somewhere between sad, furious and indifferent, leaning toward just protecting myself financially.
Vent: DS is still sick. STILL. This is day 5 of fevers ranging from 100-105.6. (100 being on the cool end when he's just been dosed, 103+ typically at night.) I'm taking him back in for another appointment and of course, he's already starting to seem a bit better. I'm happy he's seeming better, I'm annoyed about another day out of work and another trip to the doctor where they'll tell us it's just a virus.
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