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Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Slow Saturday

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

plane leaves for home in two hours. Fun week! I need rest now.

Divine Geek · Guru

I just finished a 5k. Time of 55:50. Going home to shower and then probably to work. Going out later with my cousin. 'Bout all I have planned.

Safe travels IKWTDS. Come back soon 😀

chef · Guru

DS is worn out from his 4 hour play area excursion yesterday. My parents needed a ride to the baseball game so DS, grandma, and I camped out at the McD's near the stadium. I'm really surprised they didn't boot us. We did buy something every so often though. The stadium did fireworks after the game, which we could see from the McD's so I called DS over to the window so he could watch. He loves fireworks.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Afternoon.

Safe travels, IKWTDS.
Good job, DG.
I hear ya, SB.
Your McD's still has a play place, Chef?

I'm going to have to find a dentist. Yay.

There is a disco in my kitchen.

chef · Guru

Lily - Most of the McD's here have play places. Some don't. Some have a bug up their butt about customers staying past a half hour or so. Some close their play places at 9p. I keep note of the ones that don't mind customers hanging out for awhile.

We actually keep a list in DH's phone on whether a fast food has a play area or not and if that location has a change table in the men's restroom or not. We also note if that location doesn't have a change table, period. I think it's asinine for a restaurant to have a play area and no change table. Some of the "play areas" in our area are those electronic projections on the ground vs an actual play structure.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

None of ours have play areas now.

Actually, the only place with a play area here is Chic-fil-a.

Our McD's have taken on a more mature look.

I don't like it.

When my kids were little, we loved the play areas, especially when on trips.

chef · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
None of ours have play areas now.

Actually, the only place with a play area here is Chic-fil-a.

Our McD's have taken on a more mature look.

I don't like it.

When my kids were little, we loved the play areas, especially when on trips.

I've grown a love for play areas. DS gets to burn off energy while DH and I eat. DS rarely will eat his food at the restaurant but that's fine as it just comes home with us. He does eat when we get home.

DS gets upset if a fast food doesn't have a play area. He also likes the play areas in malls, splash pads, and the trampoline/bounce house places.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We didn't go often during the year, but on vacation, we stopped at the ones with the play areas.

We ordered our food and ate while they played.

They'd come by and grab a fry or drink but that's about it.

After an hour, I'd get their food and wash their hands and faces and they'd eat in the van and usually go to sleep.

Made trips so much more pleasant.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

We had breakfast at a popular local place downtown. It was super packed due to a party of 30. They had filled the upstairs loft area with the large party and DD and I were at a table to the side closest to the kitchen. Right when we were getting ready to leave there was a horrible crashing sound that lasted quite a while. First thing I thought was that the loft had collapsed. Thankfully that wasn't what happened. The busboy had started down the stairs with a dishpan full of plates, coffee cups and silverware. The handle broke off the dishpan at the top of the stairs sending the contents crashing all the way down to the bottom! There was dead silence until someone sitting nearby shouted "OPA" and there was some giggles and everyone went back to their meals as the staff rushed to clean everything up. What a mess it made! The poor couple sitting at the table that butted up to the staircase was really shook up.

FNW · Guru

As a germophobe, I never let the boys play in those McD's play areas. Thankfully, they weren't that interested either.

I met a friend for lunch today. We had a nice visit. We need to get together more often. Our other friend who used to meet us passed away recently, so I felt like something was missing. We're going to try to get the kids together (my boys and her great grandtwins) and make a trip to Hershey Park in the Spring. I hope it works out.

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

Well, we had an exciting afternoon. We were in the Walmart and DH and Jojo were in the automotive section and Jojo was asking DH what the big batteries were. He picked one up to show it to her and it had a hole in it and spilled battery acid all down her side.

DH rushed her over to the counter, and told them and they just stared blankly at him, not knowing what to do, so he rushed her to the bathroom and rinsed her off. Then he came and found me and I took her to customer service and told them what happened and had them get me baking soda so I could go in the bathroom and scrub her down again. Then we had to get her new clothes to wear home.

They filled out an incident report - and she seems to be ok, we came home and she took another shower and cleaned everything really good. Her arms are a little red. But I am concerned that no one in the automotive department knew what to do. DH said when he went back there again to talk to them, there was a giant bag of baking soda so SOMEONE knew to have that there, and there was likely a hose somewhere, but all the people working were clueless to the fact that they needed to immediately wash her down in baking soda and water.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Wow! Glad Jojo is ok.

There are protocall and training for these things at Walmart.

But it's a computer program.

You read a paragraph and then answer a few multiple choice questions.

Does your walmart have a clinic in it now?

I'm really surprised they didn't send you to the ER.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Home! And the dog is so happy to see us. I am not unpacked totally, that will have to wait. I just want to relax. The house was so hot when I got home. So happy the central a/c is being installed Monday.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

LL did you have to pay for the clothes? I'm happy Jojo is ok, at least DH knew what to do.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lawyerlady wrote:
Well, we had an exciting afternoon. We were in the Walmart and DH and Jojo were in the automotive section and Jojo was asking DH what the big batteries were. He picked one up to show it to her and it had a hole in it and spilled battery acid all down her side.

DH rushed her over to the counter, and told them and they just stared blankly at him, not knowing what to do, so he rushed her to the bathroom and rinsed her off. Then he came and found me and I took her to customer service and told them what happened and had them get me baking soda so I could go in the bathroom and scrub her down again. Then we had to get her new clothes to wear home.

They filled out an incident report - and she seems to be ok, we came home and she took another shower and cleaned everything really good. Her arms are a little red. But I am concerned that no one in the automotive department knew what to do. DH said when he went back there again to talk to them, there was a giant bag of baking soda so SOMEONE knew to have that there, and there was likely a hose somewhere, but all the people working were clueless to the fact that they needed to immediately wash her down in baking soda and water.

They should have had some type of a spill kit in the area. I'd report them to DHEC or whatever it's called in your state.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Wow. I'm glad she's ok. That is alarming that they didn't know what to do. Honestly, I didn't know that about the baking soda, so it's scary that if it had happened to me, they wouldn't have been able to help.

Ohfour · Hooker

Poor Jojo! Give her hugs from me...

We are going to Nashville to a Brazilian Steakhouse. We are meeting by best friend and her husband. Im so looking forward to this. I need to get out of the house tonight...

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

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
LL did you have to pay for the clothes? I'm happy Jojo is ok, at least DH knew what to do.

They knew I went to get them, and yes, I paid for them. But I will make sure they reimburse me. They had to submit the report and said we'd here from them tomorrow.

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

Southern_Belle wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Well, we had an exciting afternoon. We were in the Walmart and DH and Jojo were in the automotive section and Jojo was asking DH what the big batteries were. He picked one up to show it to her and it had a hole in it and spilled battery acid all down her side.

DH rushed her over to the counter, and told them and they just stared blankly at him, not knowing what to do, so he rushed her to the bathroom and rinsed her off. Then he came and found me and I took her to customer service and told them what happened and had them get me baking soda so I could go in the bathroom and scrub her down again. Then we had to get her new clothes to wear home.

They filled out an incident report - and she seems to be ok, we came home and she took another shower and cleaned everything really good. Her arms are a little red. But I am concerned that no one in the automotive department knew what to do. DH said when he went back there again to talk to them, there was a giant bag of baking soda so SOMEONE knew to have that there, and there was likely a hose somewhere, but all the people working were clueless to the fact that they needed to immediately wash her down in baking soda and water.
They should have had some type of a spill kit in the area. I'd report them to DHEC or whatever it's called in your state.

I'm sure they will want me to sign some kind of release, and I will make them address that lack of training.

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

Ohfour wrote:
Poor Jojo! Give her hugs from me...

We are going to Nashville to a Brazilian Steakhouse. We are meeting by best friend and her husband. Im so looking forward to this. I need to get out of the house tonight...

She was crying - said it burned and itched. But once we scrubbed it with the baking soda it stopped.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
Poor Jojo! Give her hugs from me...

We are going to Nashville to a Brazilian Steakhouse. We are meeting by best friend and her husband. Im so looking forward to this. I need to get out of the house tonight...

We did the Brazilian thing Monday, waste of money to pay for the meat. The salad bar was to die for, I would have been extremely happy with that and no meet. Have fun, you could use some normal conversation right about now.

chef · Guru

We have one of those Brazilian steakhouses here - Fogo de Chao. DH and I went a few months back with DS for lunch. Salad bar is yummy. Meat was bland and burnt. Whole thing was overpriced. We won't be back.

DS is sound asleep on the couch next to me. Sometimes, he starts moving his mouth as if he's talking. He's probably dreaming. He'd be more comfy in his bed but rejected the offer to be moved to his bed. Ah well. Won't be the first time he's slept in a weird position.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

There is a Brazilian steakhouse on HHI. They always have a groupon out. That's probably the only way I'd go. It's really hard to chew meat right now so I'll wait for the braces to come off.

Divine Geek · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Poor Jojo! Give her hugs from me...

We are going to Nashville to a Brazilian Steakhouse. We are meeting by best friend and her husband. Im so looking forward to this. I need to get out of the house tonight...
We did the Brazilian thing Monday, waste of money to pay for the meat. The salad bar was to die for, I would have been extremely happy with that and no meet. Have fun, you could use some normal conversation right about now.

You're weird. The meat was amazing. Next time I'm skipping the salad.

Divine Geek · Guru

Waiting at the mall for time to go to the movie. We decided on Bad Moms. I could use a laugh

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It's barely 8:30 on a Saturday night and I want to go to bed.

God, I'm old!

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

Made an amazing dinner that DD would have hated! DH and I are calling it the Empty Nest Special. Today we had a lazy morning, went to brunch, took the dog for a nice leisurely walk and came home to watch some of the Olympics. Our first weekend as empty nesters has been great. I hardly miss her! Ok...I do miss her a lot. But not as much as I thought I would.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Oh my goodness, LL! I'm glad Jojo is OK, but the incident shows a serious lack of training on Walmart's part. At our local WM automotive section, there is an eye-wash station right behind the cash registers. I even saw them stage a mock "incident", to see how well the employees reacted. Obviously, your WM didn't do any practice sessions.

Sorry Jojo got hurt. If she says it still hurts, aloe is a friend, and so is Vitamin E capsules. Puncture the vitamin E capsule with a pin, and gently spread the oil over the burned area. It helps prevent scarring.

Lindley · Guru

Wow! LL, I'm glad Jojo is ok. How scary for her and you. Thankfully your husband knew what to do.

Celebrated dear granddaughters 4th birthday today with all her family. She is growing up so fast! Yesterday my dd, ddil, granddaughter and I went for tea. She loved wearing a hat and drinking hot chocolate from a pretty teacup.

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

So, DH also told me that when he went back there again to talk to the manager - they still had not cleaned up the battery acid on the floor and DH had to tell him to do it. The supervisor that had gotten me the baking soda then walked up with a big bag of baking soda and handed it to the employee and told him that he would need to use that. He was like "what for?" and the supervisor was like "you just need to". At this point DH was like, "the baking soda neutralizes the acid so you don't get burned when you clean it up". They both just stared at him with blank looks and DH just walked away at that point.

Now, most people probably don't know about the baking soda and battery acid - but the people working with it should.

vtveggie · Member

DD8 and I just got home from a friend's house, where we spent most of our day. I received a text from my friend (the mom of the kids we were visiting) telling me to check DD's hair for nits because she found some in her DD's hair. They had played together all day and hugged goodbye. I didn't see anything in DD's hair. Is this something I should sweat or is it unlikely the friend passed the nits along?

We have never had lice before so I don't know what to expect. I looked at her scalp and there isn't anything there. I looked at my hair, too, because I hugged everyone but my hair is mostly grey so I can't really see if there are nits there. It looks like there is nothing. I'm freaking out a bit. DW gets back tomorrow night and, as a kindergarten teacher, she is the resident expert on head checks... but I hope to not worry until then.

NAOW · Vette's SS

vtveggie wrote:
DD8 and I just got home from a friend's house, where we spent most of our day. I received a text from my friend (the mom of the kids we were visiting) telling me to check DD's hair for nits because she found some in her DD's hair. They had played together all day and hugged goodbye. I didn't see anything in DD's hair. Is this something I should sweat or is it unlikely the friend passed the nits along?

We have never had lice before so I don't know what to expect. I looked at her scalp and there isn't anything there. I looked at my hair, too, because I hugged everyone but my hair is mostly grey so I can't really see if there are nits there. It looks like there is nothing. I'm freaking out a bit. DW gets back tomorrow night and, as a kindergarten teacher, she is the resident expert on head checks... but I hope to not worry until then.

As far as I know, nits are the eggs and they won't switch from one head to another.but where there's nits there are lice, so I'd be combing her hair looking for live bugs. If she did get one or more you could get them out before they leave any nits (that would hatch in a week or two, giving you lots more work in the meantime trying to pick them out)

Personally, I would take the time tonight to thoroughly comb through her hair. And again tomorrow just in case.

NAOW · Vette's SS

It's un likely that more than oen or two lice got in her hair (hopefully none) but if you wait until tomorrow night for your DW, they could lay a lot of eggs by then.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Get the lice combs, slather the hair in conditioner, section of and start combing.

Better safe than sorry.

And check every day for 10 days.

Those little buggers hide.

And if the other kid has nits, she has bugs.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

vegetable oil, just put some in their hair and let it sit for a day JIC.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

That's oily and makes a mess.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

yeah but if it works it works. Better a little messy preventative maintenance than a full blown lice attack

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

How do you sleep? In a shower cap?

Can't go any where or get against anything.

And the oil won't kill an egg.

The eggs have to be removed.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I just know that's what my parents did when we were kids and it worked like a charm. Yeah you lay a garbage bag over your pillow or whatever, and you still have to comb but you have to comb no matter what you do

Vette · Owl drink to that!

My older brother was the only one to never get lice and my mom swore it was because he never showered so his hair was always greasy anyway lol

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

When Caitlyn got it, on vacation, can you believe that, I loaded her hair down with a good thick conditioner and combed and combed and combed.

DI'd that every day for 5 days.

Stopped getting anything after day 2 but I continued for another 3 just in case.

The conditioner made it so much easier to comb.

Plus side, after 5 days, she had the softest, fullest and easy to manage hair of her life.

chef · Guru

I'm glad I have a son. If DS ever gets lice, I can just shave his head.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
When Caitlyn got it, on vacation, can you believe that, I loaded her hair down with a good thick conditioner and combed and combed and combed.

DI'd that every day for 5 days.

Stopped getting anything after day 2 but I continued for another 3 just in case.

The conditioner made it so much easier to comb.

Plus side, after 5 days, she had the softest, fullest and easy to manage hair of her life.

The conditioner does the same thing as the oil vette suggested.

vtveggie · Member

We had her checked and rechecked and couldn't find anything. So we were advised to wash her hair with a shampoo that has rosemary essential oil in it just as a prevention. The friend she was playing with only has the nits and none of her siblings have them. So nobody knows what they are (not sure if they really are lice) but her mom called them nits because they appeared to be similar. I have never had to deal with this sort of thing before (no bugs of any kind). So I was feeling pretty squeamish and crawly all night. Thanks for your suggestions! I might go get one of those combs just to have on hand.

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

lilyofcourse wrote:
How do you sleep? In a shower cap?

Can't go any where or get against anything.

And the oil won't kill an egg.

The eggs have to be removed.

Mayonnaise is what I always heard. It suffocates everything, especially the bugs. Put a shower cap on and leave it. It also conditions the hair. Win - win.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

I also remember a vinegar rinse. Now THAT made for great hair!!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
When Caitlyn got it, on vacation, can you believe that, I loaded her hair down with a good thick conditioner and combed and combed and combed.

DI'd that every day for 5 days.

Stopped getting anything after day 2 but I continued for another 3 just in case.

The conditioner made it so much easier to comb.

Plus side, after 5 days, she had the softest, fullest and easy to manage hair of her life.

The conditioner does the same thing as the oil vette suggested.

But you don't leave it in.

You wash it out.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

But the eggs are attached to the hair folical.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
When Caitlyn got it, on vacation, can you believe that, I loaded her hair down with a good thick conditioner and combed and combed and combed.

DI'd that every day for 5 days.

Stopped getting anything after day 2 but I continued for another 3 just in case.

The conditioner made it so much easier to comb.

Plus side, after 5 days, she had the softest, fullest and easy to manage hair of her life.

The conditioner does the same thing as the oil vette suggested.
But you don't leave it in.
You wash it out.

I think you have to leave it in for it to do it's smothering work.