Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[Alex2kMommy]

Hey Washington ladies.

It is pouring rain here!!

Woo hoo!!!

The best part is it's NOT pouring rain here!!!

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Told my sis that he got yelled at

She said Good! I told him to leave the cat alone.

I'm not quite sure who to feel sorry for... Your nephew for fixating on the cat, the cat for being the object of the fixation, your DH and you for having to step in over and over again?

 

[Alex2kMommy]

DS4 woke up early this morning and crawled into bed with me. He said his head hurt, and he seemed to be cold, so I snuggled with him a bit, then got up to get him some Motrin. He wound up spilling most (maybe all?) of the medicine on the bed.

While I was emailing DH about DS not feeling well, ds4 ran into DS8's bedroom and flicked on the light, trying to wake him. DS8 wasn't feeling well (headache and sore throat), stumbled out to me all whimpery, so I sent him off to go potty, got him some Motrin, and sent him back to bed. I updated my email to DH.

They were both pretty quiet this morning (not a bad thing, just kind of a sad deviation from their usual behavior, clearly they were not feeling well at all) and gave DS4 some more Motrin.

I fed them some lunch (both ate pretty well considering), and DS4 fell asleep in my lap. He felt a bit warm, so I put him to bed. DH was calling every few hours to check on the boys. DS8 and I watched Star Wars IV. When I checked on DS4, he woke, so I gave him some more Motrin and took his temp: 103.3!

DH had a late meeting tonight, then went to dinner with friends and had planned to play a bit of poker afterward. He called every few hours, but was so worried that he couldn't eat dinner; he called afterward to say he was skipping poker and was on his way home. He called again just after exiting the freeway, asking if he should stop at the store and pick up more medication. He went to the grocery store for more Motrin as well as Tylenol, which we were totally out of.

By the time I got back downstairs from checking the medication volume, Ds4was happily munching on honey-nut cheerios and playing with DS8, as if he hadn't just spent the entire day imitating a wet noodle!

About half an hour ago he was actually hyper, it was kinda scary!

But he's calm now and still happy and alert. Thank goodness for good drugs!

 

[tinkermell]

Howdy Hyenas!!

Another quiet day!

I'm off to do some sewing and cleaning. Oh joy!!

Have a good Saturday!

 

[sameyeyam]

Hi Ladies,

Went to work this morning and going in for a bit tomorrow also. Need to get everything done before Wednesday. I just packed my suitcase!!! Easy to pack early, since it's mainly warm weather clothes that aren't really in use right now.

The new alternator that I got on my car this summer went out. So I need to return it to the auto parts store tomorrow and get a new one. Might snow here tomorrow.

 

[sameyeyam]

Is the DIS having another time warp thing going on? I just noticed Melodie's post from 11am in between our 6pm posts.

 

[sameyeyam]

NEVER MIND!! The prior post is from last night. I'm such an idiot!

 

[sameyeyam]

Thought I was going to have to buy a new dress for the formal dinner night. Then DD came to my rescue. I'm wearing her 8th grade graduation dress and shoes. I must say it looks quite nice on me.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

I just got back from Taco Time. DS4 is still feverish, so I gave him a round of Motrin about an hour ago. He still feels warm but has perked up a bit and asked for a Taco Time taco.

So DS4 and I went through the drive-thru and brought food home for him and his brother. (I'm not feeling that great, so didn't get anything...)

So, another rockin' Saturday night in the Alex2k house.

 

[funnygarcia]

Just an observation...

Went to our closest mall, it was BUSY! crazy busy and people were buying, not just walking around the mall.

Maybe people are feeling better about the economy or they are just hounding out all the good deals

Such a GINORMOUS change from our last mall adventure a few weeks ago (BEFORE Obama took office) , that weekend the mall was DEAD dead dead.

Which begs the question: Are people feeling better because of the change in presidency? Hopeful for the future with the promises made of the economic stimulus package.

Interesting.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Good Afternoon Hyenas! Wow, our thread has been quiet!

Yesterday my bf and I watched Inkheart. It was really good and I liked it. It's mainly for ages 12 and up and may be scary for young children. Afterwards we grabbed a late lunch/dinner at Red Lobster. I tried their new woodfire shrimp, scallops and lobster tail. It was really good. Everything was grilled on a skewer and tasted delicious.

Today we are heading out to Fry's Electronics and maybe the mall (I need to exchange something). Not sure what else we are doing but tonight we are having a family dinner at my parents house for Chinese New Year. My bro couldn't make it down (due to his school schedule) but my older sister drove down from SD. Today is Chinese New Year's Eve and tomorrow is Chinese New Year.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. It finally stopped raining and is sunny out but still in the 60's. It should be a lovely day

 

[staley7580]

What a day!! Yesterday was the boys birthday, and we did big fat nothing. Just hung out at home, and ran and bought him cake. but today.. DANG. We got up early and spent the day organizing and cleaning and such. So much done. We are rearranging our whole place... should be done in the next couple of weekends. my poor husband...

 

[staley7580]

You guys wouldnt believe how much crap we had stored in our closets and stuff.. GEEZ. So far we have 3 or 4 bags for the goodwill, and quite a few that were rubbish. Not just from our closets.. but from all the stuff we have gone through so far. We are doing a massive overhaul on the place. That way when we move, there isnt so much crap. De-cluttering! Our place is starting to look more spacious.

Im sure im not making much sense... but I have been up since three this morning. It seems to be my new time to wake up.. But yesterday I was up at 1am. Lucky me! Who needs sleep, its totally over rated!

 

[sameyeyam]

It snowed at our house last night. But this time it was good ol' PNW snow, melted by noon.

 

[sameyeyam]

You guys wouldnt believe how much crap we had stored in our closets and stuff.. GEEZ. So far we have 3 or 4 bags for the goodwill, and quite a few that were rubbish. Not just from our closets.. but from all the stuff we have gone through so far. We are doing a massive overhaul on the place. That way when we move, there isnt so much crap. De-cluttering! Our place is starting to look more spacious.

Im sure im not making much sense... but I have been up since three this morning. It seems to be my new time to wake up.. But yesterday I was up at 1am. Lucky me! Who needs sleep, its totally over rated!

This is NOT a good sign, I repeat NOT a good sign! It's exactly what I did a few days before my kids were born! Quit nesting right now, go sit down on the couch and do not clean one more thing. It's the only way to keep those babies put for a couple more months.

 

[sameyeyam]

ru still here Staley Roo??

 

[dizzyami]

Just an observation...

Went to our closest mall, it was BUSY! crazy busy and people were buying, not just walking around the mall.

Maybe people are feeling better about the economy or they are just hounding out all the good deals

Such a GINORMOUS change from our last mall adventure a few weeks ago (BEFORE Obama took office) , that weekend the mall was DEAD dead dead.

Which begs the question: Are people feeling better because of the change in presidency? Hopeful for the future with the promises made of the economic stimulus package.

Interesting.

I have a somewhat different take on it, but I should probably keep it to myself

 

[sameyeyam]

I have a somewhat different take on it, but I should probably keep it to myself

DIZZY!! And since when have you ever kept anything to yourself?? It's why we love you.

I'm thinking maybe people are getting ready to declare bankruptcy and everybody is out charge, charge, charging??

 

[staley7580]

This is NOT a good sign, I repeat NOT a good sign! It's exactly what I did a few days before my kids were born! Quit nesting right now, go sit down on the couch and do not clean one more thing. It's the only way to keep those babies put for a couple more months.

I did NONE of it.. Just sitting in a chair yelling at everyone else for not moving fast enough. I have been wanting this crap done for so long.. I am afraid of what is going to happen if my husband doesnt get it done soon enough. He has already had to drag me out of the bathroom by my hair... I was trying to scrub the floors. I have NEVER gotten down on the floor and scrubbed it. if the mop doesnt hit it, oh well. Suddenly, I care if things are messy, and unorganized..

 

[staley7580]

ru still here Staley Roo??

I am!!

Hi Dizzy!