Outdoor Activity
So, SD12 enrolled in an "outdoor survival" course for one of her classes this semester (instead of PE). Cool. She's wanted to do it a while.
I told DH that she better not want out of it when it gets cold and difficult because it's a class, not an optional "extra" thing....
So what happens today? She gets stung by wasps. 6 times.
That really, really must have been scary and hurt like h@ll.
I feel bad for her.
Told DH I'd make some soda paste when I get home and meanwhile get her benadryl.
Well, now she's refusing to take the meds because it doesn't taste good.
DH asked me to get some pills instead (he just bought the stuff so it's a new bottle).
I told him I'd do it but also that dammit I'm getting tired of all these "exceptions" made because she "doesn't like it." You know what, I don't like taking meds either but that's LIFE.
We also have to let SDs know about the septic line issue tonight so now this will likely throw that whole discussion under the bus...because SD12 will be upset. Well, I'll be more upset if the line gets totally blocked/backed up!
I am remembering to breathe and just let it go...
Karma does exist..... ...
}:) Karma does exist..... ... licking my saucer of milk
Well if she wants to get better she better take the meds and she will get no sympathy from me is she groans about the stings and refuse to take anything, I do not care what it tastes like..
Ah the big septic talk tonight..... keep me posted, I bet DH is going to sugar coat it as soon as one of the girls starts pulling the "you are hurting my feefees" face...
haha Acrat! Well, I did
haha Acrat!
Well, I did buy the pills (they were super cheap and I had to pick up some wine anyway...).
We can use them and the liquid for colds this winter so not a total loss.
SD12 was very, very swollen. Her hand was about 2x the normal size and she had some on her knee as well. I took one look, told her to immediately get into her PJs.
She took a pill (DH ended up getting her to take little of the liquid so not all lost) and I showed her how to make a real poultice with the baking soda. She had tried on her own but made it so watery and put so little on it was worthless. After an hour I went to check on her and the swelling was rapidly going down and she felt better. Told her to take another pill in an hour and go to bed. She's staying home today because her hand and knee will likely be too sore to move much yet.
She was pretty darn stoic about the situation. So good on her.
While I'm there talking with her I told her about the septic situation and what she will need to do until the plumber gets to it. I think I saw a glimmer of worry there, but I ignored it. Told her the plumber will know what the issue is eventually. SD10 got the same talk with both DH and I later on.
Since I was in her room I mentioned that, you know, your floor needs to be picked up. She said yes, it does because she can't find her curling iron. I said, well, no one's been in here but you since before we left for AZ. So maybe clean it up and you'll find it. She agreed and said she wants to (and so the room can be vacuumed) but you know how THAT goes. I won't ask again but I will tell DH her room smells. AND I know where her curling iron is - in her cabinet in the bathroom. You know the appropriate place for it so she doesn't freaking drop it in her lap again or burn the house down propping it in sheets. (Seriously)
Another day down.
Believe it or not..... can't
Believe it or not..... can't wait for the verdict from the plumber .... licking milk again...
And after that you can simply take it up with DH alone, you already talked to the kids about the issue, now it's DH's responsibility to implement some rules...
I forgot to mention, raw onion mash on a stink. works wonders, you put it on and wrap in plastic... after 4 hours everything is normal again. That's now if you do not have anything at home that can help.
That curling iron will not be in the bathroom much longer, yes I'm evil... she said her room needs cleaning, she did not say she's going to do it, to me it sounded like she hoped you would say, Oh I will do it do not worry about it kiddo..... Now if she does not do it in a days time... guess it will be gone from the bathroom and hidden very well somewhere not to be found again.
Plumber will be over on
Plumber will be over on Saturday so I'll update then...LOL.
Raw onion? Oh, she'd never, ever go for that. And I dislike onion so nope, not in the house. Garlic?
Room = not holding out hope.
Septic line issue = tree
Septic line issue = tree root, partial blockage! Yay!
So not anyone's fault...going to have that sucker repaired tomorrow.
DH did in the end talk with SD about her feminine supply use so that was good.
Now I'm by myself in the bedroom because no one wanted to choose a movie so I chose ET. SDs were muttering under their breath less than 5 min in so I said, "that's it! If you don't want to watch, leave!" SD12 huffed out, SD10 didn't leave but turned from screen. DH asked, "do you want to watch?" Noooooooo.
I say fine. I'm going to watch what *I* want to watch...one of my British cop shows. I don't get two min into it when DH shuts it off, says "that's enough with the X-rated stuff. At least the violence." Me, "that's insane!" (It was just two cops talking about a case in a park). Fine, I'm going to leave now, read my book. DH says something about me unilaterally deciding the movie. I told him, you didn't want to look, the SDs didn't want to pick so yes, I chose. And if you don't like it, it's alllll yours from now on.
I also added that SD10 apparently had no problem watching two movies at her friends house the night before, on The Blue Lagoon so don't even bullsh!t me obout xrated.
He was already on edge with SDs somehow this weekend because earlier I asked him to please wipe down SD12s side of the table NOW. He didn't. Said that he doesn't understand why I don't ask as I can. Oh no, I can't because YOU think I'm too strict!
Yeah, exactly. This is why disengaged. I kind of wanted to watch the movie but did anyone else care? Nope!
Well interesting. DH and I
Well interesting. DH and I talked last night and he's pretty stressed over finances involving the SDs and that came out badly. So I'm just letting it go and letting him figure it out.
And the septic line is done, it was split in two places :jawdrop: and roots were growing in. Plumber thinks it was earthquake related due to how it split. So all is well and were more in debt and the purchase of a clothes dryer is put off another month...
pffft the ever fight about
pffft the ever fight about what to watch..... I do not care lol, I keep on saying, while I'm paying I have first option, the day you pay will be the day you can choose..... this upset a Aergia allot every time....
Hope you told DH - your finances will be better if you budget, if the kids wants something it does not mean they have to have it because all of their friends have it. SO is only starting to understand this... there's nothing wrong in saying, no I did not budget for that and we can't afford it at this time...
mmm so it's a tree roots causing the block, how un interesting lol, I was hoping for more... too much loo paper but at least you know that SD did not go against that simple rule of no sanitary products...
Yeah, I was mostly just
Yeah, I was mostly just annoyed with the decision thing. Both DH and I split the cost so it's a draw. I'm over it.
I've been working with DH on budgeting and he's come along. He's now reached the point where he HAS to make some difficult decisions. And I've offered to go over his expenses with him (paycheck vs. list expenses and viola your remaining budget after bill pay...) but he freezes up. I think he just doesn't have a handle on his expenses and he's embarrassed but I've got to let him get to the point he needs help. He knows I'm very good at it and the offer is open. Meanwhile Pay Your Bills DH!
Yeah, SD is actually minding that rule! I think DH was surprised too.
She still didn't clean her room (of course) and DH went and "talked loudly" with her about it again. Yeah, good luck with that. No consequences = why should she do it if she wants to sleep in filthy sheets in a smelly room? LOL.