tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post5421132366567622223..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: Bring Out Your Whines: Dog Days of Summer EditionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-1059764395125575172008-07-17T16:45:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:45:00.000-04:00Old Skool vote for Gary and teh Pokemon cards.Old Skool vote for Gary and teh Pokemon cards.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-54173056438692535122008-07-17T16:44:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:44:00.000-04:00Ditto what Amy said, JenR. That is sucky, and the ...Ditto what Amy said, JenR. That is sucky, and the not knowing probably makes it worse, and then when he gives in you'll still be mad because he put you through all that trouble for nothing.<BR/><BR/>But, at least for the money side, I hope your mom does come through eventually.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-70533830084646368822008-07-17T14:00:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:00:00.000-04:00@JenRI don't think that's a paltry whine. You're r...@JenR<BR/>I don't think that's a paltry whine. You're really having a tough time, and that stinks. <BR/><BR/>I remember when my daughter was born and my mom made me a promise that she'd come three mornings a week to take care of my chronically non-sleeping baby so that I could grab a nap/shower/etc. She came all of twice, not even in the same week. Each time she was supposed to come, she bailed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-34194683399129913262008-07-17T13:22:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:22:00.000-04:00It is a day late, but the post is still open, so I...It is a day late, but the post is still open, so I am going to whine...<BR/><BR/>My mom thought she might be able to watch my baby this fall so we wouldn't have to send him to day care. Or at least for part of the week. But my dad doesn't want her to because he might want to travel. She thinks dad will give in eventually, but for now she can't watch him. That is maybe why I am having a hard dayJenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844348549568420529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-84318952167941089762008-07-17T02:28:00.000-04:002008-07-17T02:28:00.000-04:00Votes for Kathy A and Margalit. Sympathy to Klee a...Votes for Kathy A and Margalit. Sympathy to Klee and the other looking-for-punishment people, and everyone else.purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-35962779579671551732008-07-16T23:31:00.000-04:002008-07-16T23:31:00.000-04:00I just wanted to let everyone know that awards wil...I just wanted to let everyone know that awards will either go up really early or will be done really late. It's one of *those* days tomorrow.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-80487941601093387232008-07-16T22:06:00.000-04:002008-07-16T22:06:00.000-04:00Whine: iTunes nearly ate my computer -- took much ...Whine: iTunes nearly ate my computer -- took much of the weekend to get it working again.<BR/><BR/>Anti-whine: Now have cool games on my iPod.<BR/><BR/>Whine: Trism is *dangerously* addictive.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640027981607230423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-34516573448565507362008-07-16T21:24:00.000-04:002008-07-16T21:24:00.000-04:00Request: cluestick for my OB, please.This is, of c...Request: cluestick for my OB, please.<BR/><BR/>This is, of course, nowhere near the cluestick-need some of us have had with regards to doctors, especially lately, but I still think she needs one. She has no sense of humor.<BR/><BR/>Background: Every time an ultrasound wand or doppler microphone touches my belly, my in-belly baby punches or kicks it. My favorite OB in the office laughs every time Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-9847263422377948012008-07-16T20:47:00.000-04:002008-07-16T20:47:00.000-04:00Whine: My older son today traded a bunch of NBA ba...Whine: My older son today traded a bunch of NBA basketball cards for Pokemon cards. I was hoping to go my entire life knowing nothing of Pickachu and the rest of those annoying fireplacers.<BR/><BR/>Anti-whine: I just cut my toenails and lost 5 pounds and half a shoe size.<BR/><BR/>I'd like to nominate KLee for the Augean Stables award, which consists of a #10 can filled with either ibuprofen orGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060437136014976663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-80683973774570703452008-07-16T19:01:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:01:00.000-04:00My wonderful son just dropped me off at the airpor...My wonderful son just dropped me off at the airport hotel. I miss him already. My flight leaves at O Stupid O'Clock in the morning, so it makes more sense for me to stay out here and take the free shuttle in the wee hours of the a.m.<BR/><BR/>The trip has been great, but OMG does my head hurt. I'm off to lie down with some ice and gravol. <BR/><BR/>The trip has drained me completely, but I didn'tSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-53083164340519442592008-07-16T18:58:00.000-04:002008-07-16T18:58:00.000-04:00(((Liz)) sorry about the job. Way to look on the b...(((Liz)) sorry about the job. Way to look on the bright side though re: the commute situation. You definitely get the "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" award this week. <BR/><BR/>Aw rats, now I'll be whistling that tune all night.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-23392723291149396642008-07-16T18:01:00.000-04:002008-07-16T18:01:00.000-04:00Margalit, I need a live-in nanny/housekeeper. We c...Margalit, I need a live-in nanny/housekeeper. We can't afford to pay much, but we'd give you room and board. ;-)purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-41207033989160364502008-07-16T17:58:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:58:00.000-04:00My neighbor came weaving across the cul-de-sac dru...My neighbor came weaving across the cul-de-sac drunk at 10:30 in the morning yesterday, and proceeded to ramble without making much sense for a while about my daughters having--horrors--FALLEN DOWN riding their bikes yesterday (they were wearing helmets, and nobody got more than mild scrapes). <BR/><BR/>He then began hovering over my toddler, who was attempting to ride her tricycle, told her thatpurple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-56733431593626363752008-07-16T17:12:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:12:00.000-04:00Votes for madeleine for bringing the toilet woes a...Votes for madeleine for bringing the toilet woes and to kathy for pet body fluids. <BR/><BR/>Cat fur balls on the pillow - and your beloved is losing patience? I am puzzled. :)<BR/><BR/>margalit - I too am hooked on Big Brother. I try not to watch, but there is something appealing about knowing that some people are more fireplaced-up than I am.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-40572976704365825952008-07-16T15:09:00.000-04:002008-07-16T15:09:00.000-04:00Hope you're feeling better soon Kathy. Summer cold...Hope you're feeling better soon Kathy. Summer colds *shudders*<BR/><BR/>margalit - *sigh* wish i could fix it all for you. <BR/><BR/>Klee - that's a lotta trash. <BR/><BR/>Anti-whine: visiting my son out west this week. Good for my soul.<BR/><BR/>Whine; Not so much good for my head, but I've done everything in my power not to whine or even mention it. except here, of course. So this is kind of Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-36929859370829428252008-07-16T15:06:00.000-04:002008-07-16T15:06:00.000-04:00Whine: I went for a job interview today for a job ...Whine: I went for a job interview today for a job I think I would have enjoyed and just heard that they do not think I am a good match.<BR/><BR/>Anti-whine: The job was inaccessible to mass transit and on a road that is often jammed tight. So at least I won't have a horrible commute, right?Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-20002632712606731132008-07-16T14:09:00.000-04:002008-07-16T14:09:00.000-04:00cheers to everyone tossing trash bags! hey, it's ...cheers to everyone tossing trash bags! hey, it's not glamorous, but progress is progress.<BR/><BR/>i cannot say how many ways i love madeliene's prize-worthy story! <BR/><BR/>yay, liz, for a wonderful trip! i lurve amtrak, too. even on commute for work type trips.<BR/><BR/>margalit, so with you on the waiting for calls back. ugh. <BR/><BR/>um, my cat decided to bring the bodily fluids and kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-31543871584148606542008-07-16T12:08:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:08:00.000-04:00((((((((Kathy A)))))))))Klee, I'm STILL tossing ou...((((((((Kathy A)))))))))<BR/><BR/>Klee, I'm STILL tossing out the huge pile of trash bags I got from my kid's rooms. The garbage company only takes a certain amount of trash per week. Mountain was almost to the ceiling. But it was for two kids. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Whine: My house has never ever been dirtier. Home Health Aide not here this week due to funeral, son has left such a mess it's just not margalithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782326504951603071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-75853238742998068072008-07-15T23:55:00.001-04:002008-07-15T23:55:00.001-04:00And many many many hugs for Kathy A and family.And many many many hugs for Kathy A and family.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-42387516641490705322008-07-15T23:55:00.000-04:002008-07-15T23:55:00.000-04:00Can I start with the anti-whines?AW1: Spent the we...Can I start with the anti-whines?<BR/><BR/>AW1: Spent the weekend with my sister and her family. Had the world's best time. EVER.<BR/><BR/>AW2: BIL took MM and my niece fishing and MM caught a fish!! First time out! Woot! It was a baby and they threw it back, but still! A fish!<BR/><BR/>AW3: My sister has two cats and a dog and doesn't vacuum much and I did not wheeze once all weekend. Nor did myLiz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-42346699705217271622008-07-15T22:44:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:44:00.000-04:00KLee - TWENTY SEVEN TRASH BAGS?!?!?!?!!!!!! You d...KLee - TWENTY SEVEN TRASH BAGS?!?!?!?!!!!!! You deserve Mom of the Year for that. <BR/><BR/>I've cleaned Zilla's room many times. He explained to his sister (my step-daughter), who asked why his room was so messy, that he hates when people clean up, he can't find his stuff.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-78108503273817611252008-07-15T22:07:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:07:00.000-04:00I've told y'all about my propensity to clog toilet...I've told y'all about my propensity to clog toilets, right? Well, we're at my MIL's this week. I broke her house. My Love helped a bit -- he did the last flush, and then walked away from a full toilet and forgot that it is also incessantly running because the floater doesn't quite float all the way up.<BR/><BR/>We'll be paying for installation of a square of drywall for the basement bathroom's Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-86037597523769983622008-07-15T21:58:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:58:00.000-04:00Ouch, Miranda. Skeeters *and* broiling in the hea...Ouch, Miranda. Skeeters *and* broiling in the heat with no hope of air-conditioned comfort for bedtime? You get the Glutton For Punishment award! :)<BR/><BR/>I'd like to nominate myself for second runner up for that award, because I, like a dumbass, decided it was high time that my daughter's room didn't look like hordes of shopping cart hobos were running a round of demolition derby in there.KLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432371404842970536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-49910696898243889792008-07-15T20:18:00.000-04:002008-07-15T20:18:00.000-04:00(((Kathy)))I hope for the best for your mom. Anyt...(((Kathy)))<BR/><BR/>I hope for the best for your mom. Anything I could do to help, I will.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-18966275578264384292008-07-15T19:33:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:33:00.000-04:00Thanks, Miranda, for taking over this week. Hope ...Thanks, Miranda, for taking over this week. Hope you have a great trip!<BR/><BR/>Old Skool: just shoot my head off, this cold is winning the battle.<BR/><BR/>AW: kleenex and stupid comedies on DVD.<BR/><BR/>Big fat whine: Mom is still in the hospital. Tensions running high. My husband stopped me at "colonoscopy" yesterday, so I'll spare the gory details, but the possibility of comfort care kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.com