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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

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lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I should be sleeping. Hurting and just generally uncomfortable though. Nights like this are can be really long.

Good news is, it stopped snowing and sleeting and whatever else it was doing. Just really cold now. I hope it stays above freezing.

Tuna casserole? Yuck! Probably my absolute least favorite thing in the world. LOL...

I am sure your hubs and SS will be just fine. It'll probably be really good for them. Car rides have a way of becoming great opportunities for conversations. Try not to worry.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We got a bunch of tuna on sale the other day. Since we're on a budget since DH is laid off our local store ran a big sale on canned goods. We went and stocked up. They also had ground chuck on sale. I prefer ground beef but that stuff is so high these days. When did that stuff get so high? We got it on sale for $2.99/lb. Usually it's $4.99 or higher. Outrageous.

tlc · Regular

I'd like to know why the hell I am still awake at 2 am. This is starting to be a regular occurrence. I am freakin' wide awake. This has been happening since I've been feeling so much better the last few weeks. I feel like my brain is "firing on all cylinders" so to speak. I guess before, the mass and my kidneys were making me extremely tired. Not tired anymore. But it's driving me nuts because then I will sleep until almost noon and I don't get anything done before work.

It might be caffeine but it has never affected my sleep before. I'd love to have these hours, but my job wouldn't love it.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

tlc wrote:
I'd like to know why the hell I am still awake at 2 am. This is starting to be a regular occurrence. I am freakin' wide awake. This has been happening since I've been feeling so much better the last few weeks. I feel like my brain is "firing on all cylinders" so to speak. I guess before, the mass and my kidneys were making me extremely tired. Not tired anymore. But it's driving me nuts because then I will sleep until almost noon and I don't get anything done before work.

It might be caffeine but it has never affected my sleep before. I'd love to have these hours, but my job wouldn't love it.

You are going to have to MAKE yourself get up earlier and suffer tired through a few days. You are changing your sleep habits into a night owl- you aren't tired because you are sleeping until noon.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Toothless has returned to work!

flan

TrudyML · Guru

How is the tooth?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
We got a bunch of tuna on sale the other day. Since we're on a budget since DH is laid off our local store ran a big sale on canned goods. We went and stocked up. They also had ground chuck on sale. I prefer ground beef but that stuff is so high these days. When did that stuff get so high? We got it on sale for $2.99/lb. Usually it's $4.99 or higher. Outrageous.

Ground beef is high now. Crazy high. I think all the over regulation has a lot to do with it.

And there are fewer cattle farms now and that drives the price up.

And when gas was high, everything went up. I promise it wont go back down.

As for tuna, I don't mind the occasional tuna salad with crackers. But I have to be starving. I just don't like it.

You ever use ground chicken? It is so easy to use in beef recipes. And it can be seasoned to what ever taste you like. I use it a lot.

If you can get chicken sausage, it's really good in spaghetti and soups and that kind of thing.

We eat it for breakfast a lot. I make gumbo with it.

I would love to find someone to split a cow with.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

TrudyML wrote:
How is the tooth?

Gone! biggrin

tlc · Regular

Lawyerlady wrote:
tlc wrote:
I'd like to know why the hell I am still awake at 2 am. This is starting to be a regular occurrence. I am freakin' wide awake. This has been happening since I've been feeling so much better the last few weeks. I feel like my brain is "firing on all cylinders" so to speak. I guess before, the mass and my kidneys were making me extremely tired. Not tired anymore. But it's driving me nuts because then I will sleep until almost noon and I don't get anything done before work.

It might be caffeine but it has never affected my sleep before. I'd love to have these hours, but my job wouldn't love it.
You are going to have to MAKE yourself get up earlier and suffer tired through a few days. You are changing your sleep habits into a night owl- you aren't tired because you are sleeping until noon.

It doesn't matter how early I get up. I can get up early and be tired all day long then hit a second wind at about 8 pm and not be able to fall asleep. I can also go to bed at 11 pm and still sleep til almost noon. I have always been a night person. My favorite shift to work is 2nd shift.

I'm going to try not to drink caffeine in the afternoon and see if that helps.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

When you were in the hospital, did they come in about 2 to do vitals and that kind of thing?

Have you tried melatonin? And the no caffeine after a certain time might help. Try no sugar too.

I wake up between 2 and 3 almost every night. I have found that if I play a monotonous game it helps keep my mind from fully waking up. I do 2048 or one of the match three games.

And sometimes I get up and do something. Might as well take advantage of the time.

Sorry this is happening to you.

I can stay up all night myself. I can easily get my days and nights turned around too. It's frustrating.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TrudyML wrote:
How is the tooth?

It's in an envelope at home...LOL

My dentist was impressed by the severity of the break.

flan

p.s. Is there an age limit for the Tooth Fairy?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Morning everyone. I am so ready for the 3 day weekend. I got groceries last night & when I pulled a box of elbows out of the bag the bottom of the box came open & spewed elbows all over the kitchen. I was crawling around on the floor picking them up. Those little buggers went everywhere. I'm sure a few found a home under the refrigerator.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

tlc wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
tlc wrote:
I'd like to know why the hell I am still awake at 2 am. This is starting to be a regular occurrence. I am freakin' wide awake. This has been happening since I've been feeling so much better the last few weeks. I feel like my brain is "firing on all cylinders" so to speak. I guess before, the mass and my kidneys were making me extremely tired. Not tired anymore. But it's driving me nuts because then I will sleep until almost noon and I don't get anything done before work.

It might be caffeine but it has never affected my sleep before. I'd love to have these hours, but my job wouldn't love it.
You are going to have to MAKE yourself get up earlier and suffer tired through a few days. You are changing your sleep habits into a night owl- you aren't tired because you are sleeping until noon.
It doesn't matter how early I get up. I can get up early and be tired all day long then hit a second wind at about 8 pm and not be able to fall asleep. I can also go to bed at 11 pm and still sleep til almost noon. I have always been a night person. My favorite shift to work is 2nd shift.

I'm going to try not to drink caffeine in the afternoon and see if that helps.

This was me for years. It took me quite a while to train myself to a different sleep schedule. I still prefer to stay up late, but since I get up at 6:00 every day, I can go to sleep, although I have to shut off my mind by watching TV most of the time.

Divine Geek · Guru

There is a thing called circadian rhythm disorder. It's when your body is confused when to be awake and when to sleep. I honestly don't know what they do to treat it. I've just heard it mentioned when I've been researching my IH

ed11563 · Guru

Divine Geek wrote:
There is a thing called circadian rhythm disorder. It's when your body is confused when to be awake and when to sleep. I honestly don't know what they do to treat it. I've just heard it mentioned when I've been researching my IH

Sunlight or "daylight" lamps until just before bedtime, then total darkness and either complete quiet or a white-noise generator during sleep hours. Exercise and food before 7:00 p.m., then quiet relaxation only, until bed.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

ed11563 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
There is a thing called circadian rhythm disorder. It's when your body is confused when to be awake and when to sleep. I honestly don't know what they do to treat it. I've just heard it mentioned when I've been researching my IH
Sunlight or "daylight" lamps until just before bedtime, then total darkness and either complete quiet or a white-noise generator during sleep hours. Exercise and food before 7:00 p.m., then quiet relaxation only, until bed.

I fought something like this but I believe it was depression-related. I'm different than normal I suppose, because I switched my workout routine from the morning to early evening and it helped me to sleep better.

tlc · Regular

I keep my house basically dark. I have one light over the stove I keep on all the time and it is enough to light the house enough at night so I can see to get around and do things. I eat usually between 7pm - 8 pm because that's when I normally get home from work. I sit in front of the tv and play mindless games on the computer in the evenings. I tried coming home and cleaning and I just can't unwind after that. I do think it has something to do with caffeine and being in the hospital for so long. Now I'm feeling more awake and energetic to the point where I'm almost climbing the walls wanting to do something like exercise. I have to wait until my next dr appt to see when I can go back to the gym. Can't start walking outside until spring.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

flan327 wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
How is the tooth?
It's in an envelope at home...LOL
My dentist was impressed by the severity of the break.
flan
p.s. Is there an age limit for the Tooth Fairy?

Not that I know of! wink

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Good morning all!
We are ready to be inundated with company! The house is clean, despite my sprained thumb (which is killing me), the laundry is almost done. The weather is cooperating, it will get into the 40's today, woo hoo!!!
Our little family has plans for a night out, supper and then watching DGS#2 perform during halftime of the basketball games here tonight.
We get to enjoy new grandbaby for four days!!!
I am on a coffee high this morning!!!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

LOL, flan. Glad the tooth ordeal is over!

TrudyML · Guru

Have a blast, Czechie!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

So, Sheba came through surgery well yesterday. She was so groggy when she got home, though. She slept most of the evening and all night. Doc said everything should wear off by this evening and start giving her pain pills then.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Honeys_Mom wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
There is a thing called circadian rhythm disorder. It's when your body is confused when to be awake and when to sleep. I honestly don't know what they do to treat it. I've just heard it mentioned when I've been researching my IH
Sunlight or "daylight" lamps until just before bedtime, then total darkness and either complete quiet or a white-noise generator during sleep hours. Exercise and food before 7:00 p.m., then quiet relaxation only, until bed.
I fought something like this but I believe it was depression-related. I'm different than normal I suppose, because I switched my workout routine from the morning to early evening and it helped me to sleep better.

For many people - they need to disconnect from electronic screens to be able to sleep. I'm the opposite, b/c if I lay there without distraction, I will think about work and not sleep, so I have to turn my mind off by distracting it. I can read, too.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I just finished lunch: kinda nasty Chinese leftovers.

flan

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

flan327 wrote:
I just finished lunch: kinda nasty Chinese leftovers.

flan

I am awaiting my foot long hot dog with chili, cheese & onions. It should be here in the next 15 minutes.

Sorry your leftovers were kinda nasty.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lunch for me is home made simple chicken salad, a couple hard boiled eggs and some toast.

I would like some Chinese but all our Chinese places have poor scores. Except Panda Express. But it is on the far other side of town and I don't really care for it.

Awww.... We had a Sheba. I loved that dog.

I hope your Sheba feels back to her old self soon. Bet she gets all the cuddles she wants and then some.

Flan, I think the cut off for the Tooth Fairy is when the last real tooth comes out. So I am thinking this one might be worth dinner at you favorite place or a pair of sparkly earrings.

Czech, it sounds like a lot of fun coming your way. I hope you enjoy every second of it. Give that little GB a squeeze for me please?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I just finished lunch: kinda nasty Chinese leftovers.

flan
I am awaiting my foot long hot dog with chili, cheese & onions. It should be here in the next 15 minutes.
Sorry your leftovers were kinda nasty.

Okay...(something else I would never eat...)

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
Lunch for me is home made simple chicken salad, a couple hard boiled eggs and some toast.

I would like some Chinese but all our Chinese places have poor scores. Except Panda Express. But it is on the far other side of town and I don't really care for it.

Awww.... We had a Sheba. I loved that dog.

I hope your Sheba feels back to her old self soon. Bet she gets all the cuddles she wants and then some.

Flan, I think the cut off for the Tooth Fairy is when the last real tooth comes out. So I am thinking this one might be worth dinner at you favorite place or a pair of sparkly earrings.

Czech, it sounds like a lot of fun coming your way. I hope you enjoy every second of it. Give that little GB a squeeze for me please?

We are actually going out to dinner tomorrow...not sure where!

flan

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

flan327 wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I just finished lunch: kinda nasty Chinese leftovers.

flan
I am awaiting my foot long hot dog with chili, cheese & onions. It should be here in the next 15 minutes.
Sorry your leftovers were kinda nasty.

Okay...(something else I would never eat...)
flan

OMG, so delicious!! I couldn't finish all of it sadly.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

My little brother arrives today. I haven't seen him since baby boy was 8 weeks old. He's taking a cab from LAX to my office. I hope he finds it ok.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Bonny22Pye wrote:
My little brother arrives today. I haven't seen him since baby boy was 8 weeks old. He's taking a cab from LAX to my office. I hope he finds it ok.

Bonny that is so exciting! Enjoy your time with your brother! Glad your family got over the flu in time for his visit.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Bonny, I hope you enjoy the time with your brother. I hope it's a special time for the two of you.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Enjoy Bonny. I'm sure the cabbie will be able to find your building just fine.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lunch for me is home made simple chicken salad, a couple hard boiled eggs and some toast.

I would like some Chinese but all our Chinese places have poor scores. Except Panda Express. But it is on the far other side of town and I don't really care for it.

Awww.... We had a Sheba. I loved that dog.

I hope your Sheba feels back to her old self soon. Bet she gets all the cuddles she wants and then some.

Flan, I think the cut off for the Tooth Fairy is when the last real tooth comes out. So I am thinking this one might be worth dinner at you favorite place or a pair of sparkly earrings.

Czech, it sounds like a lot of fun coming your way. I hope you enjoy every second of it. Give that little GB a squeeze for me please?

We are actually going out to dinner tomorrow...not sure where!
flan

Sah-weet!

Enjoy!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Bonny22Pye wrote:
My little brother arrives today. I haven't seen him since baby boy was 8 weeks old. He's taking a cab from LAX to my office. I hope he finds it ok.

YAY!!!

Enjoy your time.

It's a cab. I bet that driver knows ten different ways to you.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Lawyerlady wrote:
So, Sheba came through surgery well yesterday. She was so groggy when she got home, though. She slept most of the evening and all night. Doc said everything should wear off by this evening and start giving her pain pills then.

I am glad your dog is doing well. It's a trial when they aren't feeling well.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

My vet has been having problems with their deliveries & they are once again out of Dez's cat food. I found it online but before they will ship it they have to call my vet to verify he needs it. Somehow I feel like I've been caught cheating! But I am almost out & can't keep waiting.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lexxy wrote:
My vet has been having problems with their deliveries & they are once again out of Dez's cat food. I found it online but before they will ship it they have to call my vet to verify he needs it. Somehow I feel like I've been caught cheating! But I am almost out & can't keep waiting.

Lexxy, when my Vet runs out of Huey's food, they write me a prescription for it, and I can pick it up at Petsmart.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
My vet has been having problems with their deliveries & they are once again out of Dez's cat food. I found it online but before they will ship it they have to call my vet to verify he needs it. Somehow I feel like I've been caught cheating! But I am almost out & can't keep waiting.
Lexxy, when my Vet runs out of Huey's food, they write me a prescription for it, and I can pick it up at Petsmart.

I don't know if Petsmart sells the veterinary diet. Last time they ran out I bought a bag of what I think is Huey's brand, Royal Canin. They are also out of that one this time.

I found his Hills on Amazon & they wanted $85 a bag plus charged shipping. I usually pay $47 at the vet. This place called Chewy charges $57 but free two day shipping so I figure $10 is no big deal. If I don't get a shipping confirmation I'll check back in with the vet & see what my options are. I was thinking abut checking other local vets.

Tangerine · Guru

Hey, y'all. I am so glad it is Friday. Not much rest for us this weekend, though. Tomorrow is the big moving day for Nana and Grandpa. They finally accepted that they have to give up the house and move to a community home. Nana just can't manage everything, she's not strong enough to really help Grandpa get in and out of his chair.
Plus she hates cooking. I think they have been living mostly off of take out since Grandpa came home from the hospital.

Wish us luck, please. It won't be easy getting everything they want from the house into a two bedroom apartment.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Good luck Tangerine. I'm glad they decided it was time to make the move.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Tangerine wrote:
Hey, y'all. I am so glad it is Friday. Not much rest for us this weekend, though. Tomorrow is the big moving day for Nana and Grandpa. They finally accepted that they have to give up the house and move to a community home. Nana just can't manage everything, she's not strong enough to really help Grandpa get in and out of his chair.
Plus she hates cooking. I think they have been living mostly off of take out since Grandpa came home from the hospital.

Wish us luck, please. It won't be easy getting everything they want from the house into a two bedroom apartment.

If they have anything valuable or really sentimental try to ensure it finds a good home now and doesn't go with them. Even in the very best homes, things have a way of getting "lost" one by one.

I hope they like the place they are in and enjoy the other people there. It could end up being a real blessing for them!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Had telecons all afternoon. Done!

Tonight is a Japanese Steakhouse to celebrate DS's bday. I missed lunch but don't want to eat because I do not want to ruin dinner.

Flan, the tooth fairy is forever, tell DH that

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Had telecons all afternoon. Done!

Tonight is a Japanese Steakhouse to celebrate DS's bday. I missed lunch but don't want to eat because I do not want to ruin dinner.

Flan, the tooth fairy is forever, tell DH that

So jealous. Love the Japanese Steakhouse. Last time we went to ours they were a little skimpy on the veggies.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Tangerine wrote:
Hey, y'all. I am so glad it is Friday. Not much rest for us this weekend, though. Tomorrow is the big moving day for Nana and Grandpa. They finally accepted that they have to give up the house and move to a community home. Nana just can't manage everything, she's not strong enough to really help Grandpa get in and out of his chair.
Plus she hates cooking. I think they have been living mostly off of take out since Grandpa came home from the hospital.

Wish us luck, please. It won't be easy getting everything they want from the house into a two bedroom apartment.

Sending prayers your way, Tang. Have they (and their helpers) been prepping for this by packing, and also deciding what they can and cannot fit in their new apartment?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Another hour & 15 minutes; I didn't know if I would last 8 hours today.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

DH is on his way to pick up SS from school. Alone. I have encouraged him, given him pointers, and shared my input. The rest is up to him. I pray it goes well for DH and not so well for SS. SS is a master manipulator. I am hoping DH doesn't give in.

Last night we went to see his ex's oldest daughter that now has the baby. The baby is adorable btw. B is 22 now. She is not biologically related to DH but he helped raise her when he was married to ex. She is in the hospital having her gallbladder out. She told DH she taught SS how to lie about not doing his homework. She said she also taught him to cry right away when he got in trouble because then DH and his ex backed right off. So maybe that helped clear things up for him. We will see.

NAOW · Vette's SS

No school today, so four day weekend. DD stayed the night with a friend last night and got up super early, so she is taking a nap now.

Dh and I are thinking of going to a movie tonight. I need to figure out what's playing.

Good luck with your grandparents Tang!

Flan, DD lost a tooth at her friends house last night, but she didn't tell anyone and just put it under her pillow. She was pretty put out that the tooth fairy didn't come. If you want the tooth fairy to come, you have to let someone know you expect her to show up.. :)

Bube · Newbie

Woo hoo! I am having an unexpected "Get a Life Day"! Just did one job, couldn't get into the next job.... so decided to call it a day! I called my last customer of the day, and he is happy that we will be doing him this Monday instead!!!
The sun is shining, the driveway is already shovelled, and now I just might make some bread!!!!