The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[DryerLintFan]

A made me sit through an entire Taylor Swift concert last night on Netflix. This is the first time she has expressed interest in wanting to be something when she grows up, and it's not at all practical.

Me: you want to be Taylor when you grow up??
A: No I want to be a princess rockstar and Taylor Smith is not dressed like a princess.
Me: You want to be a rockstar but dressed like a princess?
A: Yeah. But I want Taylor's boots. And her lipstick.

 

[MouseDreaming]

Shovel number one for today...done.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

She has excellent taste. Will the sewist be using French seams or pinking them?

Uhhhh. Actually my sil will be coming out this weekend because dh's bday (a big one. He is the same age as you), is Saturday. She will be managing the sewing. So whatever she decides.

 

[MouseDreaming]

I’ve been super stressed about about a bunch of stuff… New Med rules preventing DH from getting his meds, Jury Duty for right when I go to New Orleans next month, and a disability review for Scott.

2 out of 3 are resolved. Pharmacy was able to get insurance companies approval, assuring them that Scott has been on these opioids for years, and he’s not niave. Wrote a letter including my flight and hotel information, and Jury Duty deferred until April. Just the disability review left, and we probably won’t hear anything on that for month… it’s hard to lose disability once you have it. So fingers crossed.

Glad everything is starting to work out. Hope the hearing goes fine.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

@MySmallWorldof4 , did you ever ride on the 70 minute touristy train in Jim Thorpe PA? It is called the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. It caught my eye on Tripadvisor's PA forum.

No actually. Never been to Jim Thorpe. Passed by it while heading north once.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Paging @Mr Ferret 88

I use a TA so can't add a lot to that thread.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

A made me sit through an entire Taylor Swift concert last night on Netflix. This is the first time she has expressed interest in wanting to be something when she grows up, and it's not at all practical.

Me: you want to be Taylor when you grow up??
A: No I want to be a princess rockstar and Taylor Smith is not dressed like a princess.
Me: You want to be a rockstar but dressed like a princess?
A: Yeah. But I want Taylor's boots. And her lipstick.

Tell her it's ok to want Taylor's boots, but not her lipstick. Tell her to get her own lipstick. We don't share lipstick.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Shovel number one for today...done.

I don't like the sound of that.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I like the new Disney Parks shirts that are on ShopDisney right now. Here is one. I don't like the $34 price tag though.

 

[Songbird76]

A made me sit through an entire Taylor Swift concert last night on Netflix. This is the first time she has expressed interest in wanting to be something when she grows up, and it's not at all practical.

Me: you want to be Taylor when you grow up??
A: No I want to be a princess rockstar and Taylor Smith is not dressed like a princess.
Me: You want to be a rockstar but dressed like a princess?
A: Yeah. But I want Taylor's boots. And her lipstick.

Did she really say Taylor SMITH? omg she's so funny! Well, when I was in elementary school, I wanted to be just like Tiffany. I loved her songs, I loved her clothes, and she was dating Jonathan from NKOTB. (I actually would have chosen Jordan over Jonathan, but I would have taken either) She'll move onto something else eventually.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Did she really say Taylor SMITH? omg she's so funny! Well, when I was in elementary school, I wanted to be just like Tiffany. I loved her songs, I loved her clothes, and she was dating Jonathan from NKOTB. (I actually would have chosen Jordan over Jonathan, but I would have taken either) She'll move onto something else eventually.

I thought Joey was the cutest.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

How is the family feeling today @Songbird76 ?

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

No actually. Never been to Jim Thorpe. Passed by it while heading north once.

OK. Thanks anyway. If I take my family there in springtime, would you like a trip report here on this thread?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

OK. Thanks anyway. If I take my family there in springtime, would you like a trip report here on this thread?

Sure!

 

[Songbird76]

I’m planing that, shhhhhh

It's a good idea to consider it, but remember when it comes to choosing where you go, you each need to decide for yourselves as individuals. There are so many things to factor in and you don't want to end up resenting the each other for what you gave up. For example, one person might be able to get a better scholarship at a different school....or might be torn between 2 different programs and one of the schools doesn't offer the other option. Those are huge things to consider and you don't want the other to have to give up one career choice so that they can go to the same school, or choose an inferior program for the same reason. If it all works out best for each of you, great, but try not to plan it to the point that either of you feel obligated to go along with something that doesn't actually work for you. I thought for sure I was going to marry my boyfriend....we talked about marriage and everything. (It was also a long distance relationship) I was so excited to hear that he was going to the same school I was so we would FINALLY be in the same place and we'd be able to see each other and go on dates. And then we broke up right after graduation and it ended up being really awkward because we were both music majors and had all our classes together and had to see each other every day. If I had chosen my school just based on the fact that he was going to go there, I would have been so upset and it could have affected my entire future for something that didn't pan out. So do what's right for YOU, and make sure she does the same. If you love each other, you will be motivated to work it out, no matter where you are.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

It's a good idea to consider it, but remember when it comes to choosing where you go, you each need to decide for yourselves as individuals. There are so many things to factor in and you don't want to end up resenting the each other for what you gave up. For example, one person might be able to get a better scholarship at a different school....or might be torn between 2 different programs and one of the schools doesn't offer the other option. Those are huge things to consider and you don't want the other to have to give up one career choice so that they can go to the same school, or choose an inferior program for the same reason. If it all works out best for each of you, great, but try not to plan it to the point that either of you feel obligated to go along with something that doesn't actually work for you. I thought for sure I was going to marry my boyfriend....we talked about marriage and everything. (It was also a long distance relationship) I was so excited to hear that he was going to the same school I was so we would FINALLY be in the same place and we'd be able to see each other and go on dates. And then we broke up right after graduation and it ended up being really awkward because we were both music majors and had all our classes together and had to see each other every day. If I had chosen my school just based on the fact that he was going to go there, I would have been so upset and it could have affected my entire future for something that didn't pan out. So do what's right for YOU, and make sure she does the same. If you love each other, you will be motivated to work it out, no matter where you are.

Great advice. It sure is awkward when you are dating someone, break up, and then end up seeing each other every day.

 

[Songbird76]

How is the family feeling today @Songbird76 ?

Fever was down a bit since yesterday, but climbing. DD didn't have a fever at all anymore, but I haven't checked since she got up. We called in sick for DS's physical therapy, and I'm debating calling work and asking to change my shift to evening for tomorrow just in case DS is still out. He's sure sniffling and coughing, so I am not sure I should send him to school tomorrow even if he doesn't have a fever anymore. Plus, he usually DOESN'T have a fever in the morning....it gets worse throughout the day. I don't want to send him to school, and go to work, and then have the school call that I have to come and get him....by bike.
In other words, a bit better, but still not great. Thanks for asking, though!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Fever was down a bit since yesterday, but climbing. DD didn't have a fever at all anymore, but I haven't checked since she got up. We called in sick for DS's physical therapy, and I'm debating calling work and asking to change my shift to evening for tomorrow just in case DS is still out. He's sure sniffling and coughing, so I am not sure I should send him to school tomorrow even if he doesn't have a fever anymore. Plus, he usually DOESN'T have a fever in the morning....it gets worse throughout the day. I don't want to send him to school, and go to work, and then have the school call that I have to come and get him....by bike.
In other words, a bit better, but still not great. Thanks for asking, though!

They should be 24 hours without a fever before they go back to school. I would keep him home.

 

[Songbird76]

Great advice. It sure is awkward when you are dating someone, break up, and then end up seeing each other every day.

Yeah, I was sort of relieved that he ended up leaving for his mission after our first year...until he came back early....on the day of one of my finals and I had overslept and had 10 minutes to get to said final so I had to go in my PJs, and that was the day he showed back up. I never did find out why his mission ended early, but I was still hopelessly in love with him and the last thing I wanted was for him to see me in my pajamas with bed hair, rushing frantically to get to my final. I don't even know why he was there as it was the end of semester and he couldn't join in the classes anyway. AWKWARD!!!

 

[Songbird76]

They should be 24 hours without a fever before they go back to school. I would keep him home.

Yeah, that's what I've always done before. It worked out this time that he had today free anyway for the inservice day...the only reason I'm debating is because I'm scheduled to work and I already had to take today off because he had today free. So I didn't want to call in for tomorrow. But maybe if I offer to work the evening instead, it will be better.