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Post by mrscheese on Apr 27, 2022 20:56:05 GMT
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Post by springbeduk on Apr 27, 2022 22:51:17 GMT
Thanks springbeduk! We are in a similar situation. Our Civic is becoming too expensive to fix so it's on its way out. I put our name on a waitlist for a Rav 4. It came in earlier than expected and the sales guy is annoying me. DH isn't ready to make a decision even though he agrees we need a new car before the winter and with the shortages we may not get what we want. But I don't want to get in the situation where we have to buy a car immediately and take whatever we can get. Are there others your h wants to consider? My ex just got a Hyundai ioniq plug in; it seems nice (and civic size or teeny bit bigger) and then of course I had some FOMO for having just a hybrid, not a plug in hybrid. But really I don't have the bandwidth to deal with charging stuff right now so hybrid is better for me. You guys might do well with a plug in, though?
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Post by lrmrtn on Apr 27, 2022 23:00:03 GMT
Thanks springbeduk! We are in a similar situation. Our Civic is becoming too expensive to fix so it's on its way out. I put our name on a waitlist for a Rav 4. It came in earlier than expected and the sales guy is annoying me. DH isn't ready to make a decision even though he agrees we need a new car before the winter and with the shortages we may not get what we want. But I don't want to get in the situation where we have to buy a car immediately and take whatever we can get. Are there others your h wants to consider? My ex just got a Hyundai ioniq plug in; it seems nice (and civic size or teeny bit bigger) and then of course I had some FOMO for having just a hybrid, not a plug in hybrid. But really I don't have the bandwidth to deal with charging stuff right now so hybrid is better for me. You guys might do well with a plug in, though? I don't think we're considering a plug in. We're considering other hybrid SUVs. The other front runner is Honda CRV hybrid. We decided to pass on the car but the exact one is coming in in late May so we're on the list ftgat. Hopefully we'll have made a decision by then!
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Post by luvboston on Apr 28, 2022 2:46:42 GMT
I think this was extremely well written. Now I will walk around telling myself it’s all ok because I’m on a hero’a journey😀 Thanks for sharing
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Post by luvboston on Apr 28, 2022 2:47:53 GMT
We have flying squirrels in our attack please tell me I’m not alone? They have been ruining our blown in insulation. When the man told me this I imagined myself with a white jacket on.
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Post by mrscheese on Apr 28, 2022 13:59:40 GMT
We have flying squirrels in our attack please tell me I’m not alone? They have been ruining our blown in insulation. When the man told me this I imagined myself with a white jacket on. No. Way. Your house, man.
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Post by activebaby on Apr 28, 2022 16:07:04 GMT
We have flying squirrels in our attack please tell me I’m not alone? They have been ruining our blown in insulation. When the man told me this I imagined myself with a white jacket on. No flying squirrels but a pair of birds has tried to build 3 nests on my porch(there is a small ledge). I keep taking them down and putting something in the way (a fake birdhouse…oh the humor). Today they were yelling at me and I was yelling at them - go build your nest somewhere different. So I put putty on the bottom of the decorative birdhouse so they couldn’t knock it to the ground again.
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Post by springbeduk on Apr 28, 2022 22:26:42 GMT
Serenity now!!!!!!
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Post by mrscheese on Apr 29, 2022 6:31:32 GMT
I’ve noticed this year that all the bday parties the kids are invited to explicitly say “no gifts.” Is that a thing for you all, too? Pre pandemic I never saw it and now it’s every single invite.
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Post by lrmrtn on Apr 29, 2022 14:01:59 GMT
I'm on my 3rd cold since I went back to work 6 weeks ago.
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Post by activebaby on Apr 29, 2022 17:38:45 GMT
I’ve noticed this year that all the bday parties the kids are invited to explicitly say “no gifts.” Is that a thing for you all, too? Pre pandemic I never saw it and now it’s every single invite. I see it too. I saw it pre-pandemic as well. I always bring a gift anyway because I my experience everyone still brings one, but maybe I’ll do a target gift card or Roblox (that is popular with my kids/friends).
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Post by athena on Apr 29, 2022 19:37:54 GMT
I’ve noticed this year that all the bday parties the kids are invited to explicitly say “no gifts.” Is that a thing for you all, too? Pre pandemic I never saw it and now it’s every single invite. I think there's been a couple who have said that pre-pandemic, but we bring something small anyways. My kids love to give their friends presents.
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Post by mrscheese on Apr 29, 2022 19:41:53 GMT
I’ve noticed this year that all the bday parties the kids are invited to explicitly say “no gifts.” Is that a thing for you all, too? Pre pandemic I never saw it and now it’s every single invite. I think there's been a couple who have said that pre-pandemic, but we bring something small anyways. My kids love to give their friends presents. I’ve just not brought a gift. I have the kids make them a card if it’s a closer friend. Maybe I should be bringing something small? 😬
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Post by athena on Apr 29, 2022 19:46:09 GMT
I think there's been a couple who have said that pre-pandemic, but we bring something small anyways. My kids love to give their friends presents. I’ve just not brought a gift. I have the kids make them a card if it’s a closer friend. Maybe I should be bringing something small? 😬 I don't think there's anything wrong with not bringing a gift. My kids just have a gift giving love language, so will make something or give away one of their own toys to the birthday kid. I'm sure the parents appreciate those who don't bring gifts, since most of our kids have more than they need anyways.
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Post by lecky on Apr 29, 2022 23:07:49 GMT
I’ve noticed this year that all the bday parties the kids are invited to explicitly say “no gifts.” Is that a thing for you all, too? Pre pandemic I never saw it and now it’s every single invite. I see it too. I saw it pre-pandemic as well. I always bring a gift anyway because I my experience everyone still brings one, but maybe I’ll do a target gift card or Roblox (that is popular with my kids/friends). I've started doing those 2 gift cards too. I know I don't want more toys so I just assume no one else does either. I've had people give us Dairy Queen or fast food gift cards which are also good options to me.
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Post by lecky on Apr 29, 2022 23:12:45 GMT
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Post by springbeduk on Apr 29, 2022 23:49:36 GMT
I'm on my 3rd cold since I went back to work 6 weeks ago. Ugh. I hope you can get rid of it soon! Would you be allowed to put a hepa filter in your cube/office?
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Post by springbeduk on Apr 30, 2022 1:05:40 GMT
rainbowsockmonkey - safety 1st Grand DxL booster seat (5 pt harness then belt positioning) - is it one you'd recommended? (As a backup/if babysitter needs a seat for ds who is now 3 years 8 months, but maybe for daily if good??)
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Post by rainbowsockmonkey on Apr 30, 2022 2:08:44 GMT
rainbowsockmonkey - safety 1st Grand DxL booster seat (5 pt harness then belt positioning) - is it one you'd recommended? (As a backup/if babysitter needs a seat for ds who is now 3 years 8 months, but maybe for daily if good??) It has a 30lbs minimum and can be a bit tricky to install. And Evenflo Maestro would be a similar priced seat with 22lb minimum, and is easier to install.
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Post by springbeduk on Apr 30, 2022 16:06:56 GMT
rainbowsockmonkey - safety 1st Grand DxL booster seat (5 pt harness then belt positioning) - is it one you'd recommended? (As a backup/if babysitter needs a seat for ds who is now 3 years 8 months, but maybe for daily if good??) It has a 30lbs minimum and can be a bit tricky to install. And Evenflo Maestro would be a similar priced seat with 22lb minimum, and is easier to install. Ok - that's very helpful - thank you! He's way over the minimum weight but tricky to install isn't good!
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Post by mrscheese on May 1, 2022 18:32:20 GMT
I see her on social so I know she’s alive, but she should check in here.
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Post by springbeduk on May 2, 2022 1:43:12 GMT
lulu please say something! Otherwise my imagination might run wild and I might start to think your MIL ate you and the signs of life mrscheese says she sees on social media are fakes.
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Post by activebaby on May 2, 2022 13:01:59 GMT
I told my boss today that I would be leaving mid-July. It went well. I feel guilty.
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Post by lecky on May 2, 2022 15:04:11 GMT
I see her on social so I know she’s alive, but she should check in here. I felt like it had been awhile since I saw her post there too, but maybe it hasn't been. Going to work 3 days a week now is really hampering my way of life 😜
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Post by mrscheese on May 2, 2022 15:26:02 GMT
I see her on social so I know she’s alive, but she should check in here. I felt like it had been awhile since I saw her post there too, but maybe it hasn't been. Going to work 3 days a week now is really hampering my way of life 😜 She was at a soccer match or something like that 2 days ago on IG. I am failing at remembering most things these days. Today was dress uniform at school and the kids were supposed to bring a flower for the crowning of Mary. Mine went not in dress uniform and had no flowers. 😬
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Post by lecky on May 2, 2022 16:36:05 GMT
Oops mrscheese. I'm right there with you though. I forgot hat day last week. And this morning I forgot to ask A if she had PE because she will put on sandals anyway knowing she has PE that day. She made sure we were in the drop off line and she says, you know I have PE today 😒 we only have 2 1/2 weeks left so I'm like whatever at this point.
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Post by springbeduk on May 3, 2022 1:35:41 GMT
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Post by springbeduk on May 3, 2022 1:38:45 GMT
Oops mrscheese. I'm right there with you though. I forgot hat day last week. And this morning I forgot to ask A if she had PE because she will put on sandals anyway knowing she has PE that day. She made sure we were in the drop off line and she says, you know I have PE today 😒 we only have 2 1/2 weeks left so I'm like whatever at this point. Having special dress days when we are all fried and exhausted is just mean! Though I don't really like them any time ... dd's school had 3 last week! 🤦♀️ One was vocabulary parade; we did that bevause its actually relayec to academics and at least we had had April vacation just before to start thinking about/working on it. The others - nope.
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Post by jennyinheaven on May 4, 2022 1:16:44 GMT
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Post by mrscheese on May 4, 2022 16:56:52 GMT
Anyone having behavior issues with their 8 year old? I’m reassured by my googling that it’s “normal” but my gosh. The whining, the lying, the throwing things, the talking back, the yelling NO, the kicking and hitting Cot. We have nothing left to take away. This is life now.
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