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@TheHizzy I was at Staples recently and they had play doh near the register for $1. I bought one. Now I play with it sometimes as a stress relief or keep my hands occupied kind of thing. I love the smell.
The benefit of dark chocolate in my house is that no one other than me likes it so it’s alllll mine. 🙂
My mom started this when I grew up and I still do it. I keep something like the Dove chocolates or a Hershey’s I can snap off in the freezer and have one piece a night. Good way to feel like you had a little treat without overdoing it.
Woohoo. That’s awesome. I agree that I always wanted it to be private but then thought how I’d want pics. Of course, my husband proposed in the shower. Hahaha. So no pics.
Ha. Well he is a military brat so he is used to it. It’s so he can have in state tuition for college. Plus, frankly, this isn’t the best area and him moving away from the drug doing kids is not a bad thing. His friends aren’t, from what we know, the worst, but I know they smoke pot. Which is fine, for adults. But not for a 16 year old. If we thought he was doing well enough to stay and get into school here without living with us we would stay until he graduates.
His grades are good but he just isn’t likely to get enough scholorship money to cover being out of the house since living on campus is so expensive. It’s crazy because when I graduated good grades and SAT score pretty much paid for school. My bosses kids went to an insanely good private school (recent) , top of their classes, tons of volunteer work and extra ciriculars and they did get some scholarships but not close to what they used to dole out. So realistically he needs to go to school and live at home for at least a while and once my husband reaches GS12 he will need to find a job elsewhere as there just aren’t options here, and he needs to progress, for our future, his career, etc.
Went to Home Goods today. Have never been to the one here. Found where all the good stuff is. Mine in Tustin was way picked through compared to this. If only i needed more pots and pans. They had a ton of All Clad for half price. I have All Clad, from when Linens and Things was going out of business, got an insane deal I couldn’t pass up and still love them.
Poor husband will be dragged along regularly I can tell. It is just across the river in Iowa in an area where any decent stores are. Only about 20 mins but with snow and ice not a drive you’ll make if you don’t have to. Of course by decent stores there still are no places to buy clothes but lots of home stores so that was fun. Especially now that I’m unpacked and finding a few odds and ends I need for this house. Somehow my box of glasses and some other items went missing, hence why I went there to begin with. Of course if i was unsupervised I would’ve done way more damage.
Fun fact. Until I moved here I never had seen the Mississippi River. I find it fascinating after watching a show recently about how much ships through daily. Plus, water! Since I miss seeing the ocean.
All the unpacking is done. I am trying to sell a table and chairs since we both had one. Hoping that goes soon to give me some space back that it is currently taking. I just have to figure out storing my boots. Where to store them. I am out of room! I used to have them in boot clips hanging in my closet but now am out of hanging room. Thinking of just getting some of the inserts so they sit upright but, then where to put them.
So happy to be mostly settled in.
Ya that silent thing, drives me nuts. Tell me what’s up or knock it off. I know not everyone works that way but nonetheless i don’t deal with it well. I see his point but yours as well. I agree just a lack of communication. At the same time you are both still learning about the others desires for gift giving and such.
I’d talk to him. Tell him you thought you were on the same page and you feel awful. That your goal is always to make him happy and you regret that he’s bummed. Then I’d do something nice like a dinner on a night you had plans. Maybe even a stay in night. Make dinner, get him some sort of token. Does he stay at your house often? Maybe something practical but sweet for when he does like a basket with his favorite coffee or tea, a razor, body wash. So kind of a “for when you are here to feel at home” goody bag. Just an idea.
I would be a bit peeved he’s doing the silent crap while meeting my parents. Not the time.
2 days of unpacking. Two broken TVs. Ugh. And now husbands car is making some very concerning noises.
Happy to have all my stuff but good grief I have so many clothes. It’s insane. Four clothing racks worth, a full dresser (and not a small one) and my jeans and workout pants folded elsewhere. I knew I liked to shop but seeing it all after living without it for a while was a slap in the face. Fun though because it’s like having a whole new wardrobe.
We unpacked and ate pizza yesterday. I’m not super big on V day usually just cook sometimes yummy and cuddle, but it was pretty much blown off. We did exchange cards. I’ve been unpacking all day while husband has helped/ ran errands for me. I can tell he’s stressed right now and feel bad but when he is he just has to burn it off so letting him do that. It’s sucks not being able to help him with stress though. My ex really was different in how he handled it and i could talk him through it. Neither are better just learning how to be supportive since it’s different.
I can’t wait for a bath and a muscle relaxer. I really don’t ever take them but It is inevitable today. My back is screaming.
Ugh that’s the worst. When my husband and I were in different states before we married I’d book tickets for before or after my period was due. Of course sometimes she likes to surprise me.
So excited. Woke up today at 5 and popped out of bed. All of the rest of our furniture and such is arriving this morning. It’s like Xmas morning for me. Luckily the weather will be decent all day, in the 40s, for just one day! Happy dancing around the house currently.
Slightly anxious of anything being damaged in the move but nothing i can do now. I did make sure wine was in the house in case my massive glass for my coffee table i love was damaged. Ha
Ya I would for sure outsource hair and makeup myself just because while I can do both fine, I would just not want the stress that day, and then god knows it ends up being one of those hair days or I am rushed or sweating (I would be for sure) and just frustrated.
Oh how exciting! I am sure they will start to come pouring in.
My carpets are currently being cleaned. I slept about 3 hours so just want that to be done so I can lie down again. Why my stepson feels the need to set an alarm at 5 a.m., when he doesn’t wake up until 7, and sleeps through the 5 a.m. one anyway is beyond my comprehension. I told him that alarm will be in the middle of the street come tomorrow if it happens again. Good grief. Took me until 2:45 or later to fall asleep then wake up to that.
So after the carpet cleaning, and a nap, I hope to feel normal again.
