Is this all on desktop? My set up looks the same on mobile.
I have not checked mobile yet so I'm not sure. I'm usually on the computer. I have zero idea why it sometimes says I'm on Tapatalk - I don't even have that app.
I feel like I'm missing out being on mobile. I have to get on my laptop when I get home and check it all out. I don't use the app either.
I really wish I was off today like everyone else. UGh! I am so tired today. the boy slept like crap, so in turn I slept like crap. Oh and then I get to work and realized that I left my coffee creamer at work. Frack no coffee for me.
I'm Canadian, we dont get today off either. And since I'm also in Quebec, I dont get any holidays until Easter now. I am taking a long weekend this week by taking on days owed to me fri-monday.
I have a spa day booked this coming Sunday, I am so freaking in need of it! It was gifted to me too so I only have to pay massage and I skip the cost of the thermal baths Unfortunately that might have to wait, we just got word my Grandmother has the flu, which means this is it. She's 101. Her whole ward is quarantined for the flu, but she is the only one allowed visitors because they figure that she wont make it through and want her kids to be able to say goodbye. Major bummed here.
Hugs to you. How amazing that she is 101 though. Can't imagine all the things that she has seen in her life.
Is this all on desktop? My set up looks the same on mobile.
I have not checked mobile yet so I'm not sure. I'm usually on the computer. I have zero idea why it sometimes says I'm on Tapatalk - I don't even have that app.
On mobile in the web browser I don't have a thumbs up or heart. In the tapatalk app it's a heart but I think it was from the beginning.
I have not checked mobile yet so I'm not sure. I'm usually on the computer. I have zero idea why it sometimes says I'm on Tapatalk - I don't even have that app.
On mobile in the web browser I don't have a thumbs up or heart. In the tapatalk app it's a heart but I think it was from the beginning.
Never mind. It had logged me out. Still a thumbs up in web browser on mobile.
Exactly! I KNOW the dogs are being cute, the dogs are always fucking cute. Dont call me over to show me how cute they are being. This is NOT news Mr....
---- What do all you work-at-homers do? I've been recently looking for some work at home stuff and would love to hear about anyone's experiences...including all about the workplace distractions, lol.
I worked in an office for close to 2 years, then my H got a job transfer opportunity that he accepted. My company let me work remotely, but I had to fly back for 1 week a month for the first 5 or 6 months. I dont know about the true "work from home" opportunities, I just kind of finagled my way into mine. I can do everything on the computer and phone, so it was an easy enough transition. I like it, I mean the money is good and the commute is better! I was working in a SUPER high COL area and moved to a relatively low one and they didnt adjust my pay, which kicks ass.
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I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
That's really really tacky. Is the second the same gender (or do they know?). I can understand having a smaller shower for a different gender, if, and only if, someone else throws it. Even then, its really not done. I'd gift them with a bunch of carryout menus to places that deliver...
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
All of that stuff bothers me. I hate how people think etiquette is old fashioned or flat out don't care. If someone took the time to make me a meal you bet your ass I would invite them in and offer to share the meal with them. LOL at drop it off on the porch and leave. I would knock and ask if the note was because their doorbell didn't work.
I cannot kick this congestion and have been a disgusting snot factory since Christmas. I am sleeping like crap because I can't breathe through my nose at night, and I think it's also screwing with my temps. So frustrating!
Have you tried a netipot? They work well. If you really really need to sleep, use sinex -- but be careful and only use it for a day or two. I have been addicted to that stuff and it is not fun.
Also, like PPs, dreading the necessary clean up of the house. Maid service has come up a few times in the past few months in conversations and I think it is going to become a reality for us!
I'm Canadian, we dont get today off either. And since I'm also in Quebec, I dont get any holidays until Easter now. I am taking a long weekend this week by taking on days owed to me fri-monday.
I have a spa day booked this coming Sunday, I am so freaking in need of it! It was gifted to me too so I only have to pay massage and I skip the cost of the thermal baths Unfortunately that might have to wait, we just got word my Grandmother has the flu, which means this is it. She's 101. Her whole ward is quarantined for the flu, but she is the only one allowed visitors because they figure that she wont make it through and want her kids to be able to say goodbye. Major bummed here.
My work did not give me today off, my next holiday is memorial day.
Yeah, this is the worst part of the year! A solid 5 months of no free time off MH is a teacher so I know he's joking whenever he says things like "How will I ever survive the next 3 full weeks until my next holiday?!" but it still kills me. If we don't get KU by March, I'm taking a Spring Break trip.
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
There are so many things wrong with this I don't even know where to begin.
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
This is beyond tacky! I couldn't even imagine doing this!
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
That's really really tacky. Is the second the same gender (or do they know?). I can understand having a smaller shower for a different gender, if, and only if, someone else throws it. Even then, its really not done. I'd gift them with a bunch of carryout menus to places that deliver...
First part - agreed it's tacky
Bolded part - maybe it's where I live but pretty much everyone gets a shower for their second, especially if the second child is a different gender. Is this really not the norm everywhere? Once we get to a 3rd child it's less common to have one unless there's a huge age gap and they got rid of all baby stuff between. Edit: maybe bold didn't work but I mean the second shower and it's really not done thing.
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
What. The. Fuck.
I have been to "sprinkles" mostly without the mother to be knowing. We bring small gifts and overeat, thats fine. But a sign up sheet for food? thats strange. I mean if people want to bring me food, go for it, but to leave a cooler by the front door? Fucking weiiiiiiird.
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Bolded part - maybe it's where I live but pretty much everyone gets a shower for their second, especially if the second child is a different gender. Is this really not the norm everywhere? Once we get to a 3rd child it's less common to have one unless there's a huge age gap and they got rid of all baby stuff between.
No, it's definitely not the norm everywhere.
Where I'm from, it's showers for first kids only.
I bristle at the "well, I'm having a different sex child" or "I gave all my baby things away!" reasons.
There really is no good reason to ask your friends and family to buy you things AGAIN.
Post by mustloveerica on Jan 19, 2015 11:37:42 GMT -5
A girl I know just had her third shower for her third Daughter. Her other girls are only 3 and 2 years old. She threw it for herself and even had a registry full of ridiculously priced things. And she sent out a mass text after about how clearly she didn't have any true friends because no one came.
I have been to "sprinkles" mostly without the mother to be knowing. We bring small gifts and overeat, thats fine. But a sign up sheet for food? thats strange. I mean if people want to bring me food, go for it, but to leave a cooler by the front door? Fucking weiiiiiiird.
Sounds like a drug deal more than a gesture of kindness. Also this whole thing stinks of entitlement and snobbishness.
I work from home, too and dread H's days off. Why the hell are they so incapable of entertaining themselves? Read a book. Watch TV. Do some housework. Work in the garage. Leave me alone. It's like babysitting. UGH.
Exactly! I KNOW the dogs are being cute, the dogs are always fucking cute. Dont call me over to show me how cute they are being. This is NOT news Mr....
Mine does, "So...what do you want to do today?" "Um...I don't know. I have work to do." "But you said you could put some off since I have a day off today." We decide on something to do. 10 minutes later, "So what do you want to do today?"
A girl I know just had her third shower for her third Daughter. Her other girls are only 3 and 2 years old. She threw it for herself and even had a registry full of ridiculously priced things. And she sent out a mass text after about how clearly she didn't have any true friends because no one came.
Bolded part - maybe it's where I live but pretty much everyone gets a shower for their second, especially if the second child is a different gender. Is this really not the norm everywhere? Once we get to a 3rd child it's less common to have one unless there's a huge age gap and they got rid of all baby stuff between.
No, it's definitely not the norm everywhere.
Where I'm from, it's showers for first kids only.
I bristle at the "well, I'm having a different sex child" or "I gave all my baby things away!" reasons.
There really is no good reason to ask your friends and family to buy you things AGAIN.
None of my friends/family have asked for one but we just always throw them. I'm going to a second shower next week actually but it is a different gender this time.
This was my second marriage and I had to tell at least 10-15 of our friends and family [on separate occasions] that we didn't want a shower or gifts. Then when we bought our house they all insisted we have a house warming party because we didn't have a wedding shower. Maybe we just like excuses to hang out and eat here. Edit: I also declined the house warming party.
I don't have the day off today and my H does and he's rubbing it in a little, and AF is here so I feel shitty. Ugh.
My big one though; My BIL and SIL are having their second and we were invited to a "sprinkle" (second baby shower) that they threw for themselves, and the invitation included a wishlist. When we got to the party SIL's mom brought around a sign-up sheet for people to bring them meals, and if you signed up you got a little slip to write your date on. The slip had instructions which were not to ring the doorbell, and just leave the meal in a cooler on the porch (am I dropping off a meal or a black market kidney!?). I understand if people offer to bring you a meal, but having a sign-up for it... The whole thing seemed so tacky and present grabby to me , and really just rubbed me the wrong way.
That's ridiculous!!
If someone wants to throw a second shower for someone having their second baby, fine. If I didn't like it, I just wouldn't go. But to throw yourself a shower?!?! WTF??
I can't believe the meals thing. With the instructions like that it basically tells the person, "we don't want to see you, we just want the food". So rude!
Exactly! I KNOW the dogs are being cute, the dogs are always fucking cute. Dont call me over to show me how cute they are being. This is NOT news Mr....
Mine does, "So...what do you want to do today?" "Um...I don't know. I have work to do." "But you said you could put some off since I have a day off today." We decide on something to do. 10 minutes later, "So what do you want to do today?"
That's really really tacky. Is the second the same gender (or do they know?). I can understand having a smaller shower for a different gender, if, and only if, someone else throws it. Even then, its really not done. I'd gift them with a bunch of carryout menus to places that deliver...
It is a girl this time and the first is boy, and I agree if someone else threw it I wouldn't be so annoyed about it.
That and doing the planning for the meal drop offs at the "sprinkle" is fucking annoying. Do that shit on your own time lady.
And actually the rest of their plan is nice if they don't want a daily visitor, but if they don't then they should decline people bringing them food that often.
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