The people who make fitted sheets need to sit down with the people who make mattresses and get on the same page. Making the bed should not be like putting a condom on a fridge.
Daughter went to ED Sunday night. 12 week pregnancy bleeding. 8 hours later discharged with no answer. Nobody available to do a scan? Got the referral yesterday for next Monday! I'm raging, 8 days to find out if her baby is dead or alive. Unacceptable.
Just saw something on a tv doco that said one public transport bus takes 35 private cars off the road. That's a very aggressive bus driver if you ask me.
Interesting fact I learned today. If your partner "accidentally" puts dishwashing liquid in the dishwasher, you can clean the entire kitchen in 10 minutes.
My son's 9 month old dog is in emergency vet care with kidney failure because he ate one grape. One grape. Thousands of $$$ and he'll probably have to be put down. I did not know grapes were so poisonous for dogs.
My husband and I can sit in silence and the moment I step foot into another room he will shout something inaudible to me. I will shout back that I can't hear him. He will shout back "Doesn't fucking matter". This is marriage.
Good news, puppy has survived. One more day of IV fluids plus $3,500 bill so far but, liver/kidney function has greatly improved. A diet of chicken and white rice for a while. We are so relieved. No more grapes coming into the house. Thank you to everyone who was concerned.
My son's 9 month old dog is in emergency vet care with kidney failure because he ate one grape. One grape. Thousands of $$$ and he'll probably have to be put down. I did not know grapes were so poisonous for dogs.
Just picked up 4yo gs from school coz Mum isn't well.
Me: I saw a kangaroo on the way to school.
4yo: Really Nan? How do you know he was going to school?
Me to 3yo grandson: Did you put the bead into your sister's ear.
3yo: yes
Me: Remember when I said we don't put anything smaller than our elbow in our ears?
3yo: yes.
Me: staring at 3 yo
3yo: I didn't put anything in my ear. I put it in her ear.
Me:
3yo: See, I listen
The Mum I grew up with is gone.I will pick her up today to spend the day with me and mine.Her great gks will never know how fiercely loving and kind she was. She was always so vibrant and full of life.I know she's still in there somewhere but jeez, some days are hard. I miss her.
A 16 yo male shockingly close to me stated to his mum after being pulled up by her for disrespecting her and his sisters “ it’s not my fault, domestic violence is in my genes “His mum left the “father “ for that reason. How has he got the idea that he can use this excuse?
Does everyone else have a drawer that contains random bits of plastic that may or may not be important, wire, cords, chargers and anything else that doesn't have a special drawer? I'm pretty sure there's something I need in there but it's jammed shut by a broken ruler.
Last year I shared that my daughter lost her much wanted baby. I'm quietly excited that she is now 6 weeks pregnant and has seen the heartbeat. Hoping against hope that all goes well this time for her and bub.
3yo grandson: What's that your putting on your face.
Me: It's cream for wrinkles
3yo: "peering closely at my face" It's working Nanny, I can see it's making lots.
Me:
3yo: "smiling"
Me: Yay
Bullshit end to a bullshit day. Swerved to miss a kid who shot out in front of me on a scooter. Hit the curb tyre burst. You would not believe how loud a tyre bursting is, or how loud I swore. Better the tyre bursting than the kid but Jeeezus!
After making a plea to GP, referral was sent. Scan done this afternoon. The baby is alive and appears well. This in no way excuses the treatment at the ED which is why I was raging. And 8 days wait for a scan is definitely inexcusable. Fingers crossed for noneventful 6 months
Daughter went to ED Sunday night. 12 week pregnancy bleeding. 8 hours later discharged with no answer. Nobody available to do a scan? Got the referral yesterday for next Monday! I'm raging, 8 days to find out if her baby is dead or alive. Unacceptable.
My 85 yo Mum with dementia watching Dutton on the news. "I'd smash his face in if he was close enough". She couldn't knock the skin off a custard but I like her spirit.
Contraceptive availability, equal pay for women, free university education, maternity leave, a withdrawal from Vietnam all made possible by Gough Whitlam. I don't think we'll ever see a Prime Minister with his courage (some might say arrogance) again. That's a shame.
No good deed goes unpunished. This little fellow was in the house last night. Asked Mr. McB to put him in the garden. This is where he was this morning.
On the next "Unexplained Mysteries" I investigate why there's not enough coat hangers for the clothes I just washed when they were on hangers before I wore them.
I'm usually tough but I find my eyes filling with tears frequently these last couple of weeks.Everything is just too much.Everything.Couldn't tell you why, I wish I knew. I also know this too shall pass.Maybe like a kidney stone, but it will pass. Sooner rather than later I hope
On the phone to 3 yo grandson
Me: How was your day?
3 yo: Good Nanny
Me: How is Mummy?
3 yo: Not good, she has the wet farts
Me:
3yo: I gave it to her. I had wet farts yesterday.
Me:
3 yo: I shared
Me: Well done.
@xskinn
You have no reason to say sorry Ian. I think I would struggle with a boisterous puppy and I have a large yard. You made the right decision for you and for Daisy. I'm sure there's a quiet little doggo out there just waiting for you, when you're ready.
DMV lady: Do you want me to retake your photo? you look mad.
Me: I am mad.
DMV lady: But you'll look mad on there for 5 years
Me: I will still be mad in 5 years.
@ShiannonC
Remember that time he promised to build a to scale copy of The Notre Dame Cathedral in Coolum? His cheese has definitely slipped off the cracker.
I shall have my revenge on the extremely loud, whingey, whiny, unwanted houseguest. Booked ferry tickets to Rottnest for Wednesday. It's going to be a rough crossing if the wind weather forecast is correct. Something real for her to complain about.
Mr McB coming back from shopping:
Oh, I thought you were out?
Me: Why?
Mr. McB: Because your car isn't in the driveway.
Me: *blinks*
Mr. McB: Where is it?
Me: You took it to the shops.
Mr. McB: *blinks*
Me: Sigh, it's going to be a lonnnnnnng day.
11.00 am already 36 degrees heading for 41. Very grumpy 80yo fella next door is currently mowing his sand pit. No hat, no shirt. Offered bottle of water, gently suggest perhaps not the best time to be outdoors. both rejected Reckon I'll be hearing an ambulance arriving shortly
It would have been my Dad’s 87th birthday today. 3 years since he left us. I wonder how different this day would be be if James Hardie had been honest about asbestos. I miss him so much.
@JulianAndrew63
Just hearing her name makes me angry. The woman who was a solicitor for James Hardy working hard to deny compensation for asbestos victims.
I used to talk to myself all the time. Then there was this big fight. Now I only talk to myself from time to time. I mean, if I'm not going to say that I'm sorry, then neither am I.
So, W.A. has activated a "Heat Plan". Heatwaves have the highest death rates of all natural disasters. I wonder if that plan includes reduced electricity costs because my elderly Mum refuses to put her a/c on due to the cost. I bet a reduction would actually save lives.
I love my garden. I have just surveyed the damage done by the heatwave. Figs have air dried on the tree, as have the chillies. The grass is hay. The tropical plants under the shade are holding up. All that work, fried.
The answer to our problems is having more children?? I watch my kids finding it harder and harder to afford their own children. I used to think that raising my 3 as a single parent was hard but my kids earn good money and still struggle. More kids is NOT the answer to anything
Off to a family bbq. Had serious words with Offspring
#2
yesterday about his jealousy issues with Offspring
#1
's partner. It's going to be awful isn't it?
@robynbryant33
My daughter is a primary school teacher. You would be surprised how much of her own money she spends to make sure kids have eaten and have school supplies.
I was not the same person when I did the shopping as I am right now. Not a single sweet thing in the house. Not even a bickie to go with my cup of tea. I hate it when I do that.
Me: (memorises number from website)
Brain: I know the number
Me: (closes browser and opens phone.) Ok brain, give it to me
Brain: I know a very similar number.
How I plan to give the doggo her tablet this morning.
1. Get a piece of cheese
2. Eat the cheese for energy
3. Get ready to wrestle Tully.
Wish me luck.
I just threw every microfiber item in this house in the bin. Life's too short to endure the awful sensation I feel every time it touches my finger tips.
Whooo Hoooo!! I've just discovered a wonder cream that everyone has in their bathroom. It erases all wrinkles immediately! How did I discover it you ask? I squeezed toothpaste on the mirror accidentally....voila, when I looked in the mirror I couldn't see a single wrinkle!
@EVERALDATLARGE
STOP! I watched my Dad die from mesothelioma. That's a death I would not wish on an enemy. Maybe you were lucky, others are not. What an irresponsible post. It's in school mulch! Not an acceptable risk. Shame on you.
Me: How was your day?
3yo: Bad Nan, the Dr said my toenail is going to fall off
Me: Oh no, that's not good.
3yo: But I think the toenail fairy will come.
Me: I don't think there's a toenail fairy
3yo: Really??? That's crap
Me: We don't say crap.
3yo:That's crap too.
I shall not be leaving the house today. Left eye swollen almost shut and stings like a bastard. Eye drops and Phenergan for me. Mr McB can take the uninvited guest anywhere he likes.....without me.
Me: Sorry to hear you're not well.
4yo: I have croup.
Me: That's not very nice for you.
4yo: Nanny, you were right
Me: What about?
4yo: You said if I keep eating boogies, it'll make me sick.
Me: Your finger is up your nose.
4yo: Yeah but I'm not going to eat it this time
@crackerscraigo
I will never understand why doona covers don't unzip on three sides so you can just lay the doona on top and zip it up. Seems simple to me.