August W.I.S.H.Thread: Awesome August

[Summer2018]

WOO HOO!!! I got to hug my nephew and his family for the first time since Christmas 2019!!! When they pulled into our driveway, I burst into tears. The kids ran up to us and hugged us, and when my nephew embraced me, I couldn't let go. DD's party was so fun, and our little family reunion just filled my heart.

WOO HOO!!! DD got the job!!! All of her previous experience impressed them, and they hired her on the spot.

Now we just need the part for her car to arrive from whatever foreign country it is manufactured so that Ford can fix it, and she can drive it. Her car has been held hostage since May 1st. I will be driving her to and from work until she gets her car back. I know that Ford factories are being closed all over the country, and people are out of work, so DD being without her car would be considered a "first world problem."

 

[glss1/2fll]

Wahoo?: We stole an AC unit from another part of the building and the office only got to 78 today, instead of 86 like my house! Sitting at the computer now with fans blowing on me from two different directions! Just have to wait until Saturday when we're out of triple digits!

Our state is going back to wearing masks indoors. Doesn't affect me too much since we've always had to wear them at work. Will just have to remember to put it on when I pop into a store. I'm a bit worried about DS2's wedding in 5 weeks! Hope we're still allowed to gather!

I've been putting off having ice cream for several weeks now, but tonight is the night! One scoop of vanilla here I come!!

 

[PollyannaMom]

...and the office only got to 78 today, instead of 86 like my house!

Yikes!!

 

[MickeyMom76]

WOO HOO!!! DD got the job!!! All of her previous experience impressed them, and they hired her on the spot.

Congratulations! That is great news

 

[MickeyMom76]

It’s Thankful Thursday.
What are you grateful for today?

 

[MickeyMom76]

I’m thankful for my neighbors and that out kids are all such good friends! Our one neighbor just bought a lake front house only about an hour north of us. So it allowed us to drive up for the day and a few other neighbor kids to drive up as well. They are mostly 14-17 years only with one 10 year old. But they all had a great day together on the lake, jet skiing and tubing on the boat. But also simpler things like trying to play baseball with a beach ball and paddle and playing duck duck goose in the rain. They even packed a picnic lunch and took it in the kayak to eat out on the lake. I had a day that just filled my heart with joy watching those kids live life!

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm thankful that my lawn guys came this week to trim stuff! I hate this point of the summer when all the trees and buses suddenly look really overgrown. They cleaned up the big mess, and I've been slowly raking out the smaller spots a little each day. It looks so much better.

I'm thankful for AC! It was disgustingly hot and humid yesterday, and it's so nice to be able to get inside and out of that.

I'm thankful that we rescued the pool in time. - DH and I went to go in it yesterday after he finished work and realized DS and his friends had shut off the filter the other night (so they could hear their music) and forgot to turn the timer back on. We wiped the walls, ran the vacuum, threw in some shock, and it looks great this morning.

I'm thankful MIL brought her little dog over Tuesday evening. We haven't introduced him to the cats, so she didn't bring him indoors; she and I just took him for a walk around the neighborhood. He is so cute!!

 

[Summer2018]

I am thankful that DD got a full-time job with excellent pay and benefits which will support her while she builds her new business.
I am thankful that DD's job is only 10-15 minutes away on backroads. It will make driving her a lot easier until she gets her car back.
I am thankful that she and I have two more days left to enjoy the summer. She's an adult now, and we were blessed to have so much uninterrupted time together.

 

[Oneanne]

I'm going to thank myself for getting myself down to the beach for some sunshine this morning. I was thinking I would just go out in the yard and water, but made myself do it and am so glad I did. Work this morning has been a bit hectic, but I'm feeling better balanced than if I hadn't gone.

I really had the munchies yesterday, possibly due to some stress chewing, but managed to stay in my target calorie range and nothing showed on the scale this morning, so I am very thankful for that.

 

[glss1/2fll]

I'm thankful for fans. I'm also thankful for our school district's technology. They came and fixed my computer which kept deciding to shut down on me. Then they came back when a few little things didn't update!

 

[MickeyMom76]

It’s Free For All Friday!
What’s on your mind?

 

[ShannyMcB]

First off I know a few posters have mentioned some health and insurance situations. Hope things start looking up for you soon! It is amazing to me the things insurance won't cover sometimes UGH. Before DD was born she needed an MRI (yes I wrote that right) and insurance didn't approve it until like an hour before it was scheduled...way to make a stressful situation worse. So hoping for good developments for you all!

My mind is very cluttered, we leave for wdw tomorrow! We have never done a big trip with the kids before so logistics especially around the airport is kind of freaking me out. Big difference between a long weekend in NH (about a 4 hour car ride) and a week in wdw. And DD seems to be getting molars so there is a lot of stuffed animal chewing and diaper situations.

Can't believe it is mid-August already this summer is flying by!

 

[Summer2018]

I'm thankful for fans. I'm also thankful for our school district's technology. They came and fixed my computer which kept deciding to shut down on me. Then they came back when a few little things didn't update!

The trials and tribulations of a new school year that occur before the kids even arrive:
1. HOT classrooms with no air circulation. I work in a newish air conditioned building...except that the A/C only seems to work in the administrative wing...hmmm...so I am also thankful for fans.
2. When the custodians empty our classrooms to strip and wax the floors, they always screw up disconnecting our technology, lose crucial parts and cords, and then nothing works when we start the school year. I get so excited when I see I.T. walk into my classroom!

 

[Summer2018]

First off I know a few posters have mentioned some health and insurance situations. Hope things start looking up for you soon! It is amazing to me the things insurance won't cover sometimes UGH. Before DD was born she needed an MRI (yes I wrote that right) and insurance didn't approve it until like an hour before it was scheduled...way to make a stressful situation worse. So hoping for good developments for you all!

My mind is very cluttered, we leave for wdw tomorrow! We have never done a big trip with the kids before so logistics especially around the airport is kind of freaking me out. Big difference between a long weekend in NH (about a 4 hour car ride) and a week in wdw. And DD seems to be getting molars so there is a lot of stuffed animal chewing and diaper situations.

Can't believe it is mid-August already this summer is flying by!

Safe travels!

 

[piglet1979]

Things for me this week have been very stressful. I am very thankful that I get so much PTO time. Not having to worry about making up time this week has been great. DD and I got into it last night. She wanted to go with me to pick up DS but I wouldn't let her. She had already been out with me to drop him off and to her therapy appointment, then to get dinner. I felt she need to stay home and rest. I know she is bored and all of this sucks for her but she is just not understanding how serious this is. DH wasn't backing me or her up either last night. He just sat there and ignored the whole thing and kept reading his book. I am feeling like I am the only one being the bad guy and it sucks. The days that I am in the office he does take the kids to their activities but the rest has been on me. When I work from home I take the kids and I do all of the afternoon running around. On top of this I have been the one to deal with all of DD's medical stuff. Wednesday I got home at 9ish and he was sound asleep. He said he feel asleep at 8. I wish I had this quiet time in the afternoons. I am in a very odd mental state right now. I need time away from the kids. I feel that they have been at my side constantly, especially DD but I don't have the energy to go out with friends and have me time. I feel like I can cry at any moment everyday. I just so over stressed.

I am sorry for the rant.

 

[Oneanne]

First off I know a few posters have mentioned some health and insurance situations. Hope things start looking up for you soon! It is amazing to me the things insurance won't cover sometimes UGH. Before DD was born she needed an MRI (yes I wrote that right) and insurance didn't approve it until like an hour before it was scheduled...way to make a stressful situation worse. So hoping for good developments for you all!

My mind is very cluttered, we leave for wdw tomorrow! We have never done a big trip with the kids before so logistics especially around the airport is kind of freaking me out. Big difference between a long weekend in NH (about a 4 hour car ride) and a week in wdw. And DD seems to be getting molars so there is a lot of stuffed animal chewing and diaper situations.

Can't believe it is mid-August already this summer is flying by!

Hope you and you family have a wonderful trip.

 

[Oneanne]

Things for me this week have been very stressful. I am very thankful that I get so much PTO time. Not having to worry about making up time this week has been great. DD and I got into it last night. She wanted to go with me to pick up DS but I wouldn't let her. She had already been out with me to drop him off and to her therapy appointment, then to get dinner. I felt she need to stay home and rest. I know she is bored and all of this sucks for her but she is just not understanding how serious this is. DH wasn't backing me or her up either last night. He just sat there and ignored the whole thing and kept reading his book. I am feeling like I am the only one being the bad guy and it sucks. The days that I am in the office he does take the kids to their activities but the rest has been on me. When I work from home I take the kids and I do all of the afternoon running around. On top of this I have been the one to deal with all of DD's medical stuff. Wednesday I got home at 9ish and he was sound asleep. He said he feel asleep at 8. I wish I had this quiet time in the afternoons. I am in a very odd mental state right now. I need time away from the kids. I feel that they have been at my side constantly, especially DD but I don't have the energy to go out with friends and have me time. I feel like I can cry at any moment everyday. I just so over stressed.

I am sorry for the rant.

Sending virtual hugs... and take that time away, even if it is just to go to a park and sit quietly by yourself for a while.

 

[Summer2018]

Things for me this week have been very stressful. I am very thankful that I get so much PTO time. Not having to worry about making up time this week has been great. DD and I got into it last night. She wanted to go with me to pick up DS but I wouldn't let her. She had already been out with me to drop him off and to her therapy appointment, then to get dinner. I felt she need to stay home and rest. I know she is bored and all of this sucks for her but she is just not understanding how serious this is. DH wasn't backing me or her up either last night. He just sat there and ignored the whole thing and kept reading his book. I am feeling like I am the only one being the bad guy and it sucks. The days that I am in the office he does take the kids to their activities but the rest has been on me. When I work from home I take the kids and I do all of the afternoon running around. On top of this I have been the one to deal with all of DD's medical stuff. Wednesday I got home at 9ish and he was sound asleep. He said he feel asleep at 8. I wish I had this quiet time in the afternoons. I am in a very odd mental state right now. I need time away from the kids. I feel that they have been at my side constantly, especially DD but I don't have the energy to go out with friends and have me time. I feel like I can cry at any moment everyday. I just so over stressed.

I am sorry for the rant.

Don't be sorry...this is a safe place for you to "let it all out." I certainly take advantage of it. Being a woman/mother/professional in this day in age is A LOT. We have so much to juggle, and unfortunately, even if you have a supportive spouse/partner, women tend to take the brunt of it all. When you are able, maybe you can carve out time to get a massage, mani-pedi, or even just get in the car and drive to a quiet place where you can have a moment to recharge. This is when self-care is most important.

And, don't forget to breathe...

 

[Summer2018]

Well...
As usual, no matter how many things change, there are some things that remain the same. School starts for me in 10 days. I planned on going into school to set up my classroom with my DH on Monday the 16th...one week before we begin which I don't think is a big ask.

However, when I checked in with my principal to make sure DH would be permitted in the building (Covid kept out visitors last year), she told me to call and double-check before I come in on Monday. I called today, and the earliest that anyone can enter the building is next Wednesday, and that is a big maybe. Most likely, I will only have Thursday and Friday to set up my classroom. There's no going in early or staying late on those days.

I am trying not to get frustrated because there's already enough stressors in a normal school year, and since this one is on track to be as bad or worse than last year, I'm trying to calm down and "go with the flow." This is not my usual go-to attitude being the type A personality that I am. Getting upset isn't going to make things any better, so cool and calm is going to be my focus.

 

[Oneanne]

Temps are back up the past few days and over the weekend and a layer of forest fire smoke is settling in... makes for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, but is not healthy. We can't exactly close up our houses since we need fans and air conditioners going because of the heat, so it is going to be challenging.

I slept a little later this morning, so got my morning sun-on-my-head by watering the garden. Then I realized I didn't have anything in the house for breakfast so I ran to the closest Starbucks, which is not the drive thru one. It was a bit of a shock to the system to be inside with other people - who were all happy. The energy was a bit overwhelming.

No big plans for the weekend, just getting somethings done early and late then chilling in front of the air conditioner during the day.