Sleep is for suckers (randoms)

[dc2london]

Aug 15, 2016 8:17:56 GMT -5 footloose said:

unheardof I have used it in the past but it doesn't seem strong enough to turn my brain off to just go to sleep.

It does help me fall asleep a little easier just not stay asleep the whole night.

Half of a Unisom does the trick for me. 6-7 hrs of sleep and no grogginess

[Deleted]

I did not take my son to college; he didn't really want me to and I remember my mom taking me and driving me crazy- I just wanted her gone! We did however pack all his clothes/things in diaper boxes so I'm sure if anyone noticed that was strange.

[msdrdg]

shemarie82, I am so sorry that in 2016 this is even a thing you have to think about. :-(
This world just sucks sometimes.

[risscaboobs]

So many hugs shemarie82. I hate that that is something you have to worry about. 😔

[veganontuesdays]

Hugs shemarie82. I am so sorry that this is something that you have to go through and think about.

[shemarie82]

Silver lining of the shitty/scary situation is that it is drawing attention to the reason that BLM is a thing. My MIL/FIL are the kind of people that will not accept that privilege exists. My community is 98% white and the majority say that race is no longer an issue.

[bibliothecary]

Someone motivate me to make my chicken vindaloo. It means turning on the stove.

[dc2london]

I'm sorry McBenny. I hope, at least, your loved ones stay safe. The property loss is devastating.

[dc2london]

Aug 15, 2016 10:03:13 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Someone motivate me to make my chicken vindaloo. It means turning on the stove.

It will be worth it

[cp3]

I'm sorry McBenny. I hope things ease up soon in Baton Rouge. If we can help in any way please let us know.

[shemarie82]

Aug 15, 2016 8:14:03 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

I wrote the schedule for the next 3 Weeks out on a white board in the kitchen because I'm still sort of confused by it.

B starts officiating volleyball in 2 weeks. I created a calendar for all M's visits, her games, and the foster closet stuff. We each have a copy, so does daycare. We are a mess!

[cp3]

I am dragging today and have no motivation to get any of my work done. DD slept awful because she is so congested. I forgot to give her allergy medicine this weekend and being outside yesterday flared them up. Poor thing. I feel so bad.

[bibliothecary]

Aug 15, 2016 10:04:40 GMT -5 rvasc said:

Aug 15, 2016 10:03:13 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Someone motivate me to make my chicken vindaloo. It means turning on the stove.

What's the temp? I might not be good at motivating you depending on your answer.

85 right now.

[McBenny]

Aug 15, 2016 9:26:00 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

My BIL's Black Lives Matter yard sign was stolen and he has been targeted publically by a white supremacy group in the area. It is freaking me out. I cannot decide if I should take mine down. I am a black woman in a same sex marriage, I hate that both of those things in 2016 make me fearful for my life.

I would take it down if it were me.

You can still be active in the movement and do all you want to do without calling attention to your home.

[seadragon2013]

((Hugs)) shemarie82

That is scary and awful.

[Sparkly]

We went in the pool for a bit then to the beach for an hour. DD1 had a blast. We met another family with a little girl her age, from the DC area. They were nice. The girls were so cute together. We will hopefully see them at the other beach tomorrow. DD2 are sand and loved sitting in the water with me.

Came back to the cottage, made sandwiches, and 1 out of 2 down for nap. FX the little one follows suit soon. I poured a dark 'n stormy.

[Deleted]

Sending love to you and your family McBenny.

[Deleted]

shemarie82 I'm so sorry you're dealing with that. It's unfair and so scary. Some people are truly vile.

[dc2london]

Aug 15, 2016 10:26:31 GMT -5 tLex said:

My neighbour mom friend is really badly hurt and solo with her 3 kids today. I am trying to think of ways to help her out without making her feel like she is accepting help, she's a tough cookie. I invited them all over for a movie afternoon and I was thinking of cooking us both frozen lasagnas for dinner and sending them home with one and a bagged salad I have. I will have to force it on her. Idk what else I can do. She's even having a hard time doing diaper changes on her little baby, it's her whole hand out of commission.

You are a good friend. Just don't take no for an answer. Something that works on me is, "If you don't take this I will have to throw it away"

[dc2london]

First errand alone with 3 kids. There will be a latte.

[dc2london]

Aug 15, 2016 10:34:10 GMT -5 tLex said:

Aug 15, 2016 10:32:31 GMT -5 dc2london said:

You are a good friend. Just don't take no for an answer. Something that works on me is, "If you don't take this I will have to throw it away"

That's what it would take to get me to accept it too. I will pretty much March it into her house I think.

LOL yes, exactly. I don't like accepting help bc I feel guilty, but I HATE wasting stuff. So that line always works on me.

[Deleted]

The vacation/grandparent hangover is real in the Ruby house today. I can't adult. It's not going to happen. Excessive screen time for everyone. Also coffee and snacks.

[risscaboobs]

Yikes. So sorry McBenny. I'd be anxious too. Love to you and your family.

[woodwork]

Aug 15, 2016 5:34:06 GMT -5 jbm said:

Baby went to bed at 730. Woke up at 1030 (until 1130), 215, 350, 5 and then 615 for the day. This same baby one week ago slept from 730-4 and then 4-830.

Today is my first day back at work. I might not make it, guys.

You have all my sorries and support. It is just such a ridiculously hard phase with that age. You make it through because no choice but darn if it doesn't try to kill you. Fingers crossed it is a hiccup and you get your good sleeper back. 

[Deleted]

Aug 15, 2016 10:37:39 GMT -5 tLex said:

My grandma is the queen of making people accept help without realizing they are letting her. If I could pick a super power that would be mine.

This was one of my mom's gifts. I didn't inherit it. I'm heavy handed when offering help. I'm too eager. I want to help! I really do! Let me! It's off putting.

[cp3]

How scary shemarie82. People are awful. I would take it down just to be safe. I'm sorry.

[risscaboobs]

I have zero fucking motivation to do anything at work today. I've managed to send a few emails in the three hours I've been here. I didn't do anything Friday, either, though; so I should really probably get something accomplished today.....

[Sparkly]

DD2 down! Success! Now I shall drink and nap too.

[Deleted]

Aug 15, 2016 10:41:37 GMT -5 tLex said:

Aug 15, 2016 10:40:03 GMT -5 @rubysue said:

This was one of my mom's gifts. I didn't inherit it. I'm heavy handed when offering help. I'm too eager. I want to help! I really do! Let me! It's off putting.

Hopefully it's something we grow into? Your mom sounds like she was the best kind of people.

She really was. Your grandma too.

[adm11]

Hi all. Hugs to all struggling today.

I'm still struggling with the deaths in my hometown this past week. Trying not to spiral on it too much.

Also, my neighbor BFF peed on a stick Thursday bc they had an "oops" moment two weeks ago and she's pregnant with her third! She's flipping out so I've been talking her off the ledge and on top of that her gma passed that evening. She's a mess and I feel terrible. Trying to think of things to do for her. I've already bought us a TON of chocolate for when she gets home and another neighbor and I just sent her a gift basket from Zingermans.

She's slowly accepting having a third kid, but I just can't imagine the emotions of that plus the death of her gma all in one day. I feel so bad for her