Potato and onion is a delicious combo, but I do not like sauerkraut. Not at all.
Survived the night, but this cough/runny nose ain’t gettin’ better, and I know it’s an alarming sound to my managers and coworkers. Sometimes both symptoms ease up, but when my chest starts rattling and a coughing fit takes over, oh boy, I sound like I’m dying.
The hospital called at 1AM - BIL is being transported at last, so they must have stabilized him. And that’s why I’m up. Dammit. Luckily, FCD was able to fall back to sleep. Hope I can, too.
Stoopit cough.
And the hospital called again around 3:30 of the AM - actually, it was the Dr attending BIL. (Did I mention they took him to Franklin Square in Baltimore instead of Georgetown in DC?) He wanted info from FCD - no biggie. I didn’t want to sleep anyway - I had gotten about 3 hours already… 
Anyways, for the time being, they’re keeping BIL unconscious. He’ll have a MRI (?) or some sort of head/brain scan to figure out what’s going on there. The doc wanted to know what meds he was on - one would think that would be in his record, right? Regardless, FCD talked to him for 20 minutes or so. He was able to fall back to sleep. I wasn’t. Shortly after 5, I gave up and showered. I foresee a long day with the kids, especially since Daughter has a prospective student and parent coming at 3-ish. Hope it doesn’t take too long.
Heck, I might try to snooze when Tobias naps. I might not have to try…
One more load of laundry when I get home. My sweetie and his folks will probably spend most of the day in the hospital again. I don’t know if I’ll be wrangling the kids again tomorrow or not. I kinda hope not - my house needs some serious vacuuming and there’s a load of unders to be laundered. And then there are the leaves that I didn’t get sucked up last weekend…
Send help. Send chocolate. Send something. A small miracle would be nice.
Happy Thursday, I guess… 
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 56 Amurrkin out with a DENSE FOG ADVISORY (three days in a row!) in effect with a predicted high of 81 and mostly N.O.S. for the day. I pulled an all nighter. That’s right I did not wake up and have to go pee! However, I awoke around five-thirty to the call of nature and decided I had slept enough. We have nowhere we need or want to go so we shall sloth the day away. Sup shall be ham 'n cheese sliders, sallit, and oven fries. Easy to make and nummy!
MOOOOOOM hope the doc(s) can figure out what’s goin’ on with BIL soonest.
Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, onward into the day! Rah,
Happy Thursday Y’all!
It was kinda foggy 'round these parts the last coupla mornings, too, swampy.
Having a toasted bagel w/P.B. and strawberry jam, and a hot cuppa, then hopefully getting more sleep.
Still have much crud rattlin’ around in my lungs, and I gotta go do it all again tonight.
Not this time around. We’ll be making Polish angel wing cookies (chrusciki) in the near future.
Roxy woke with a fever so I have both today. Gonna be a long day… adorbs pics on my FB.
Morning, all. Not feeling too great. I didn’t get good sleep and I’m crabby as hell.
MOOOOOOM, I hope BIL gets better soon.
FCM continued good wishes for all.
Just waking up. At least I slept. Nothing much on the agenda for today. Cleaning and laundry for sure.
Looks like it was a bad night for sleeping all around; up about 6am and never got back to sleep. At least I did get the garbage can out to the curb in time for pickup. Rain is still in the area, but it’s supposed to be in the 70’sF today, which is pretty good for December.
Feel better soon, shoe
Hang in there, FCM
Only thing on the schedule is some more gym time, need to do at least a little housecleaning, but otherwise a good day for sloth. Take care all.
Welcome, GAMEFOWL! We’re a nice bunch here; hope you’ll stick around! 
Mooom I know daughter and hubs aren’t made of money but can’t they send the kids to KinderCare or something for a few days so you can get some rest?
Unfortunately, with all the hours SIL has missed lately, they’re going to struggle to cover their bills this month.
FCD and his folks are just getting to the hospital. Apparently his dad didn’t want to get up or get dressed or get in the car. Then he was messing with the car radio and Bluetooth… he needs to be in a home, plain and simple. But MIL won’t even consider not doing it all herself.
We should have left them to stew in Fl…
Yeah, I’m a little bitter.
They were trhowing the bags on the belt faster than they could un them, and they didn;t hear me shouting, or ignored it. So I gave myslf a headasche and a sore throat.
I could see Angry Sumo Santa Guy doing this. He drives the irreg train like it’s a demolition derby.
Not me, I slept like a baby. I woke up every two hours, wet myself, and cried.
Welcome. And hope the day is better than last night.
Good morning everyone.
It’s currently a wet 42 degrees outside with an expected high of 44. It’s supposed to rain until early afternoon, and then we’ll have cloudy skies. The passes are expected to be pounded with snow, and Snoqualmie Pass (I-90) is closed yet again due to numerous spin-outs and accidents.
Another night of no sleep. After much internal debate, I decided to take another day off. I have so much leave to burn it’s ridiculous. This gives me a five-day weekend (including yesterday and tomorrow, which I had already scheduled as a leave day. I didn’t check my email at all yesterday and when I checked this morning, there was nothing important.
FCM, I continue to send my best wishes to you and your family. I can understand you feeling bitter; I would, too, if someone was not doing their part to accept the help offered and ASSIST in getting things squared away. If she loves her son, she should see what she’s doing to him. Do your state or county offer respite care services? In other words, help for the helpers. I know you mentioned she doesn’t want help from strangers, but what happens if you and FCD can’t do this? She going to have to learn to cope, and it might be rough. It might turn out great too. Your mental and physical health is important, and the two are tied closely together. This can’t go on.
nellie, that cat-lady is crazy. She is full of poo-poo.
Well, I need to clean up the kitchen. After that, we shall see what the day brings.
Take care, everyone.
I have numerous errands to walk. They’ll take up most of the day. I should also make some phone calls.
FCM, I can’t help thinking if the in-laws had stayed in Florida, you’d be without your sweetie 24/7, as he’d be making numerous trips down there. It’s unreal how many medical issues that family has developed. I hope you get some rest. We don’t want you getting sick!
taters, time off seems like a good idea. Also, Snoqualmie is scary in winter, and I don’t think any employer should send workers over it.
shoe, you’ve had a Covid test, right? Also are you sure you don’t have bronchitis or walking pneumonia?
doggio (Or should I call you Sherlock?), it must be pretty loud in there if [Vincent Prive voice] nobody can hear you scream.
I haz a confused. Someone posted and then .. disappeared? I don’t see this gamefowl’s post, just references to it.
Uh, if you’re still out there … hi?
I mentally snipped out the word “all” on initial read, which … changes the meaning considerably.
These are both very understandable emotions.
You know this is not a sustainable situation, even if MIL doesn’t want to accept that. Between your FIL, BIL, SIL, and wrangling a toddler and babby (plus, y’know, maybe your own life?) you’re burning the candle at ALL the ends.
I wish I knew the exact right solution, or the magic spell to say to your MIL to get her to see reality and cooperate … I really do.
But I do know that I don’t want to see our favorite MumperMoooom burn out completely on us. Then who’d fuss about the coasters, huh? (Sure as shit ain’t gonna be me.)
That sounds terrifying, and also hilarious to watch from a safe distance. (Any chance you can surreptitiously video, so the broader Internet world can be entertained? Or possibly give OSHA something to do … )
Well, there ya go. The world didn’t end … so burn, burn, BURN that leave! You’ve earned it, ferchrissakes. Get yourself some rest. Hang with Polar.
Not … really. Please don’t stomp all over me for that, but the reality is, I can’t afford a Dr. out of pocket, let alone Urget Care, and I likewise can’t afford to miss an entire week or two of work. (I’ve already called out twice in two weeks, which - while not a financial disaster - still makes a rather unpleasant dent.)
I’ll be wearing masks, and I make an effort to stay out of other people’s space; lotsa cough syrup to tamp down yucky symptoms; wash/disinfect hands often.
Look, y’all, it’s not ideal, but it’s the best I can do for others without totally screwing myself over.
I am feeling faintly better today, FWIW. Got an additional four hours sleep after my bio-break, and still have half a bagel to nibble on.
… and most of a (now cool) cup of tea. I crashed back out shortly after sipping a bit, I guess.
Well, two more hours till I do it all again. Monkey is rolling in some catnip on the driveway, I tossed out more corn (SOMEbody is chowing down, though whether it’s squirrels, blue jays, turkeys, or who-knows-what is TBD) and some trash has been pitched into the big bin.
Oh, a teensy bright note: when I get home in the 11-1 am range (as opposed to after 2 am) there is now rather consistently a bun-bun 
in my backyard. Often in a similar spot; never runs away from me. (I just coo, “Bun-bun!” at it and move as non-threateningly as I can towards my door) but it gives me a smile at the end of the night, every time I see it.
God, I…I miss her so much. It hurts…so bad…
Day-um, the gum soreness and swelling is back, so I’m going to need to see the dentist. Last time it was a very expensive root canal. I’m not happy about this and am hoping they can get me in soon. Last time I had to wait a week, which didn’t do the tooth any good.
shoe, ol’ chum, no criticism, just concern. It’s a good sign that you’re a little better today! You really should get a COVID test, though. They’re free, as you probably know, and you can take one in the privacy of your own. Also, in Michigan you may qualify for paid sick leave if you have COVID. You can check it out here. If nothing else, I hope you’re masking up at work. I’m most concerned about YOU: if you’re already fighting off one infection, you’re more vulnerable to others. Also, knowing you, albeit virtually, I’m pretty sure you’d feel horrible at the thought you could be passing around something icky.
I’m so sorry. It’s always painful to lose contact with a dear friend, but it’s especially difficult in your phase of life. I hope she decides to make contact with you again, but if she doesn’t, trust the grieving process, and if your pain doesn’t lift after a bit, talk to a guidance counselor or some trusted adult at school.
FCM, I echo shoe’s and nellie’s sentiments. You have every right to be bitter and what you are going through is draining as hell. I’m so very sorry. I hope your MIL can see reason and understand she can’t do this alone and she has to let a professional take over. I wish I could hug you, but all I’ve got are virtual hugs and good wishes.
shoe, I’m glad you’re feeling a little better, but dang, lady - take care of yourself!
I’m sorry to hear about the gums, nellie. Hopefully no root canals required.
Other than that I’ve got little - it rained this morning, so no waddlage ensued. I had a virtual work party for almost three hours today and ate a quesadilla from Savage Burrito, which turned out to be a shockingly delicious choice. My son stole my churros and said he’d ascended. They were indeed delicious.
Overlyhusband and I are at odds. He’s having trouble recovering from his surgery. So he calls the nurse. Nurse chews him out for not carefully following doctor’s orders. He’s embarrassed because doctor’s orders are embarrassing (the issue had to do with his bum), so still does not follow doctor’s orders, then is shocked and mad when he’s still not feeling better. I try to talk to him about it. Nope, too embarrassing. I swear I want to drag him to the tub and hold him down in it. My old cat used to be more chill when sitting in water. Anyway, he’s promised me to follow doctor’s orders for 36 hours. We’ll see.