I'm very grumpy today because....

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I couldn't get the plastic wrapping off a cucumber, I actually stamped my feet in frustration

In the last 24hrs I've been
shafted by a seller on vinted
had a refund refused in M&S (computer says no)
a customer was very rude
drove several miles to post an item via Evri, got stuck in a huge traffic jam and then that computer was also saying no

But it was the cucumber that was the last straw!

I am normally very even tempered but Christ alive, not today.

Is anyone else feeling particularly out of sorts today?

I am mid divorce, with stbxh and kids all living under the same roof still. That's rubbish to start, as stbxh appears to have found a copy of The Script and is following it to the letter. It's our wedding anniversary today and massively awkward.

DS1 has ASD and is knackered and highly emotional and explosive after being back at school for 3 days so has been fighting non stop with stbxh and winding up his poor little brother. DS2 has himself just started preschool and is knackered after 2 full days on the trot which he has never done before, and is cycling wildly between neeeeding his beloved brother and trying to beat the crap out of him. Both DC have sleep issues so have only just gone to sleep- little one was first put to bed at 7 but has woken frequently since. Stbxh took himself off for a nice peaceful solo swim after winding up DS1 into an absolute frenzy at 7:30.

Aaaand the Cat My Cat Hates is parading in front of the patio doors so my foolish old tired wimpy cat is now throwing herself at said doors (from the safety of the living room) yowling like a banshee.

A plastic wrapped cucumber would send me doolally right now.

The train home was absolutely heaving and a top that I’d ordered arrived and didn’t fit properly. I made a quick cheese on toast dinner, but the loaf had gone mouldy and the frozen replacement was less than brilliant. I’m now drinking wine

DC2 developed a vomiting bug at the weekend, just in time for me going back to work (teacher), after being absolutely fine for the full six weeks. Felt myself getting ill too so had an early night last night, only for both DC to be awake twice. Was determined to make the most of today, despite feeling queasy and feeling run down due to my period. Dragged the kids into town and managed to get separated from DC1 in the supermarket. Proper running around, horror scenarios flashing through my mind, lost-lost and I couldn't articulate myself well enough to get people to help. Found him after an eternity (2 minutes probably), screaming, me crying etc. Walk home, bump into friend so stop for a chat. DC 2 was fed up and grizzling and a guy sitting in a doorway starts mocking his cries and calling me a fat fucking cunt in front of my kids. Called the police whilst waiting for my husband to collect the kids. Almost home when he messages me to say he's trapped DC1's finger in the door of the boot. I am done with today!

I had a pig of a drive to work this morning. Traffic moving into town like setting caramel, roadworks everywhere and every route jammed solid. Took 3 times as long as it usually does.

Had a rubbish review at work last week. Am pretty sure it’s because one particular individual doesn’t like me and is undermining me behind my back. However I’ve just been offered a new job so ner-ner. 😝No more walking on eggshells around colleagues or dealing with micromanaging culture. But till I get the paperwork through I need to plaster on my fake smile and helpful demeanour for all the stupid, arrogant and/or entitled prats I have to deal with and needing to explain in detail something I am not even paid to understand

I had an email from the police to say they're very sorry but they're not perusing the uninsured driver who hit my car in February anymore because they've left it too long (their fault) by law to prosecute.

Grumpy is not the word.

I've woken up in a better mood today so although tired, don't feel so grumpy yet

Hope everyone has a better day today.

I have £77 in the bank rest of the month and I've been asked for £15 from my team at work toward a gift for a colleague wedding. I already declined the invitation because I can't afford to go in any way.
I've replied saying £15 is totally unrealistic for me (lone parent etc) but I know they will be offended.
I had planned to make small contribution to the honeymoon which is what the bride specifically asked for.

I resent being press ganged into giving money. It's a v sore subject.

I fell over yesterday and really hurt my knee. I'm in a fair amount of pain and not able to do everything I normally do.

"D"H is already laying the groundwork for him "coming down with something", presumably so he has an excuse not to step up. 😡

I'm grumpy today because it is the third day of the new term and Ds15 has the mother of all panic attacks at school yesterday and was violently sick every where. Spoke to his form tutor who said "let's try again tomorrow" rather breezily. Er no we won't. Ds is at home on google class room doing his work.

It is going to be a long year and I wish I had pulled him out of school two years ago to home school. Grumpy with myself fir making bad decisions.

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and the baby has wedged himself under my ribs,

..... it's my birthday and I have a streaming cold and cough and feel like shit!

I've got tin foil mouth and it's driving me mental!

I have anxiety and feel like my body is full of static, specifically my mouth which feels full of tin foil.

Hard to explain and a new anxiety symptom for me. yey.

@Mischance sorry to hear your birthday today wasn’t the best 💐

I'm pmsing and eating a load of crap I don't need, but want, and then hate myself for eating.
I'm also very grumpy because I can't go on a waterslide. I haven't particularly wanted to go on a waterslide in the past 12 years or so, but now, for no reason, I do, and I'm pissed off because at my local waterpark they're all up steps with no lift or hoist for wheelchair users. I even had a little cry about it. Disabled grief is peculiar.

I've had to work until 11pm (usually finish around 5) because of the news, I have a health problem that is undergoing investigation and gives me terrible bowel issues, and my DP was out with his DD and not available to call for a debrief when I was really stressed. He's said he will call me after my covid jab tomorrow morning (once my meetings about the Queen are over) and was very apologetic, they were at the cinema so I understand. But I'm still a sour puss about it.

Discovered an exiting member of staff committed a data breach. Furious is not the word.