Twas the Day Before Easter Randoms

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

Easter Eve. That's a thing, right?

I'm not usually big into Easter, but I am looking forward to two days away, not cooking or cleaning. Oh and quality time with the family. And wine. Lots of wine.

First, some errands, though.

[MapleMomma]

We are hoping to can 3-4 batches of syrup today. So it will be a busy day and I'll be making lunch for everyone. My MIL also wants me to do her nails today. And tonight I'm going with my bff to meet with her wedding decorator.

[mosdub]

I had a very vivid dream that my house was basically an Anthropologie store (huge, open, rustic) and I got all excited because I realized I had space for a studio! (I like to paint and make stuff but right now I clutter my computer desk with all my art shit).

I woke up all excited to make my designated studio space and am really bummed out I don't live in an Anthropologie IRL.

Now I'm wildly scheming to see if there is *something* I can do...

[mosdub]

Mar 26, 2016 6:49:38 GMT -5 MapleMomma said:

We are hoping to can 3-4 batches of syrup today. So it will be a busy day and I'll be making lunch for everyone. My MIL also wants me to do her nails today. And tonight I'm going with my bff to meet with her wedding decorator.

Your day sounds like so much fun!  

How much is 3-4 batches?  

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

mosdub I want to live in Anthropologie! Do you use the Houzz app? I keep spiraling on dream home pictures there.

[mosdub]

Mar 26, 2016 7:16:00 GMT -5 BurritosAtEveryMeal said:

mosdub I want to live in Anthropologie! Do you use the Houzz app? I keep spiraling on dream home pictures there.

UGH  I love my house and the style of my house but I need *one* more room.  I could sacrifice our guest room and turn it into a studio space but then we would have to have guests sleep on the couch.  The room is way too small to have both a bed and a work space in it.

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

Mar 26, 2016 7:18:01 GMT -5 mosdub said:

Mar 26, 2016 7:16:00 GMT -5 BurritosAtEveryMeal said:

mosdub I want to live in Anthropologie! Do you use the Houzz app? I keep spiraling on dream home pictures there.

UGH  I love my house and the style of my house but I need *one* more room.  I could sacrifice our guest room and turn it into a studio space but then we would have to have guests sleep on the couch.  The room is way too small to have both a bed and a work space in it.

Can you do a pull out couch instead of a bed? Or maybe a daybed/trundle?

[teachermomtobe]

A contractor was supposed to come this afternoon after he finished another job this morning. He showed up at 8:30am because he decided to switch things around without letting us know. DH is ready to kill me like it's my fault! UGH!

[icedtea]

Morning! We're heading to nearby town soon for a spa day and then spending the night downtown. No plans for Easter, we're not religious and our families are far away.

[MapleMomma]

Mar 26, 2016 7:09:39 GMT -5 mosdub said:

Mar 26, 2016 6:49:38 GMT -5 MapleMomma said:

We are hoping to can 3-4 batches of syrup today. So it will be a busy day and I'll be making lunch for everyone. My MIL also wants me to do her nails today. And tonight I'm going with my bff to meet with her wedding decorator.

Your day sounds like so much fun!  

How much is 3-4 batches?  

The batches are 40-45 gallons each. This is our fourth day of canning. J hates it because she's stuck in the pack n play because there's just way too much hot stuff. I love the thrill of finishing the product.

Lame complaint- I just peeled up one of my gel nails taking lids off.

[MapleMomma]

Mar 26, 2016 7:48:21 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Morning! We're heading to nearby town soon for a spa day and then spending the night downtown. No plans for Easter, we're not religious and our families are far away.

Spa Day! Enjoy!

[wilmaroo]

MH has been having a rough week sonic going shopping to try and pull together some sort of man Easter basket. I'm thinking candy, beer and a few tools/bbq stuff. Anyone have man basket experience?

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

Mar 26, 2016 7:52:43 GMT -5 wilmaroo said:

MH has been having a rough week sonic going shopping to try and pull together some sort of man Easter basket. I'm thinking candy, beer and a few tools/bbq stuff. Anyone have man basket experience?

That's such a good idea! I have no man basket experience but I love it. You can use a small cooler as a basket.

[butlerfan]

Mar 26, 2016 7:52:43 GMT -5 wilmaroo said:

MH has been having a rough week sonic going shopping to try and pull together some sort of man Easter basket. I'm thinking candy, beer and a few tools/bbq stuff. Anyone have man basket experience?

Ive done those 1-2 oz sample of alcohol for what he drinks (i.e. captain morgan to use for rum and cokes)

Or also any small gadget/tool/small hobby item.

[wildflower810]

We're sick here. Ugh. Kid had it last week, now H and I have it. I've managed to feel okay so far... but the manflu is in full style. It doesn't help that we have church tomorrow, and H is supposed to be singing. He sounds like a frog... there's an extra extra bass line for every song, right?

[onesweetworld]

I'm still drunk.

[wannabmama]

Everyone has such fun days planned, I'm jealous. We are not doing much. I'm still not feeling perfect...better though. I'm going to the barn in a bit and then we'll probably do something crazy like clean the house, maybe take the dogs for a walk.

[bex15]

Good Morning!! I'm sending H out for breakfast tacos. We're doing Easter at MIL's this afternoon

[bex15]

onesweetworld what did you do last night??

[onesweetworld]

I am not 21 anymore. I shouldn't drink as if I am.

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:40:08 GMT -5 bex15 said:

onesweetworld what did you do last night??

I had 2 glasses of wine at dinner.
Went to target.
My mother dropped me off downtown and I had 2 glasses of wine and a chocolate chip oatmeal raisin cookie shot. Then we went to the sports bar and I had 2 more glasses of wine. Then we went to the bar with dancing and I had a Hawaiian Punch (all liquor) and then I forgot how I got into my bed.

I mean I know that I got in my bed myself and got my mastiff in too but I don't remember if I was sloppy or if I was still faking sober.

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:42:59 GMT -5 @samrs22 said:

This Easter I'm avoiding my mom by telling her I'm in another state. I'll be home from vacation in a few hours but I can't do holidays with her anymore. Not even low key ones like Easter. H and I were just going to have a down day. But now his parents know we will be home and they asked us to join for Lunch. It would normally be nice to see them. But they are super religious and I think Easter is not a good day to go over. Also his stepmom keeps bringing up my loss. So I have been avoiding a bit. I just want a family free holiday. I am terrible sorry.

Hugs to you! Do your own thing.

[onesweetworld]

Oh I should have also specified that these glasses of wine were all filled to the rim.

[bex15]

Where are my crazy cat people?? Has anyone made their cat a birthday cake?

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:48:21 GMT -5 bex15 said:

Where are my crazy cat people?? Has anyone made their cat a birthday cake?

Nope. But I would.

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:47:57 GMT -5 W said:

I remember why I don't drink. Hangovers.

Can you remind me of this next time I try to act 21? Also any time I stay at my parents house without H.

[bex15]

Mar 26, 2016 9:48:49 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

Mar 26, 2016 9:48:21 GMT -5 bex15 said:

Where are my crazy cat people?? Has anyone made their cat a birthday cake?

Nope. But I would.

My cats 1st bday is on Friday...I'm seriously considering

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:49:51 GMT -5 bex15 said:

Mar 26, 2016 9:48:49 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

Nope. But I would.

My cats 1st bday is on Friday...I'm seriously considering

Your cat will love it!

[onesweetworld]

My mom brought me ritz crackers, Advil, and an allergy pill. She also set me up with 5 waters last night so I'm doing okay right now. If only she could turn the sun down.

[onesweetworld]

Mar 26, 2016 9:53:03 GMT -5 W said:

Mar 26, 2016 9:51:45 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

My mom brought me ritz crackers, Advil, and an allergy pill. She also set me up with 5 waters last night so I'm doing okay right now. If only she could turn the sun down.

you have my address. Send her my way now please

My mom is the most amazing person in the whole world. I wouldn't trade her for anything. She is getting ready to go get me Dunkin donuts and I'm going to ask for a gingerale before she goes.