August 2012 Moms — The Bump

Remember Rebecca Black's "Friday"? Similar "Thanksgiving"

abbyful — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:48:53 +0000

This came out last year, the same producer that did the Rebecca Black song.

And WTF is a 30-something man hanging out with all these junior high students?!

"It's Thanksgiving" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSBq8geuJk0

You're welcome!

Coffee?

BluepointToasted — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:10:03 +0000

So, since I totally assed out on the drinking thread last night and missed a conversation about Italian awesomeness (just look at my blond haired Luciano Salvatore!), I am now having coffee if anyone wants to join me. DS is sleeping in, and I can hear my poor congested baby snoring over the monitor! What is everyone up to today?

Today is my mothers birthday, so I was going to take her put to lunch, then probably drop DS off at her house so I can go do a big grocery shop, for the week and for thanksgiving. DH finally comes home tonight, but from the weather forecasts I am kind of worried he is going to get delayed.

gollywollypog

BatDaughter4Eva — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:13:34 +0000

I've always wondered how you pronounce Joaquin. A chef at my last job was named Joaquin, and I had refused to attempt the name before I heard it.

Decorate my window

AmySmolos — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:20:12 +0000

So I'm moving and the window in the living room is a bay window with no seat. The windows are thinner then normal windows. There are three of them... I bought curtains that are long plain blue and a heavier fabric. I think it's raw silk. I got them at Marshall's. I forgot there was the bay window so I'm wondering if I should have three long curtains? What would I do with the middle curtain when I open them? What else can I do for window treatments? Help!

I would like to thank you, my bump family.

gollywollypog — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:53:02 +0000

For peer pressuring me into doing Christmas cards this year.

But also, I was super lazy and just used an instagram pic of the kids and printed them from Prinstagram.

Eating at the table

Bemyselfandi — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:53:31 +0000

What is your baby sitting in now? We had issues with daxton early on so we switched him pretty quickly from high chair to booster to a kaboost on a regular chair. Adeline has been content in the high chair until recently. Shes been throwing food. I figured I'd try the booster see if that worked. Maybe she felt too seperated? Dh doesnt think she's ready for it. What's your kiddo sitting in?

WAYD?

rp-chicago-mom — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:40:40 +0000

I am cleaning the house while H and Howell are out and about and eventually bring FIL from the airport. I'm a little annoyed about his visit but I suppose having someone to Thanksgiving is better than no one. Tonight we will probably go to dinner with FIL at this place that has Swedish, Hungarian and Polish food. It's like I opened it because that's what I am but whatever. Gotta love somewhere with aquavit, pierogi and paprikash.

stocking stuffers

abbyful — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:05:07 +0000

There was a Christmas gifts thread earlier and a couple people said what was going in the stocking, but I think we need a dedicated thread! (Because I need to mooch ideas off people.)

What's going in LO's stocking?

So far, I have a holiday cup, holiday bath pouf, and cute snack container. Will probably also include a toothbrush, apple, and orange. Maybe a couple pieces of candy.

no new posts yet today??

BatDaughter4Eva — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:23:51 +0000

Don't you bitches slow down after 3 days of me not being able to keep up! Hmm, maybe a GTKY? I think we should have a rabdom GTKY post every day. Maybe not too private of questions because some ladies aren't into it. Anyway.... Rollerblades or ice skates? Or neither? Do you know how to ride a bike? Do you ride one often? Can you swim? Pool, lakes, or ocean?

what Thanksgiving dish do you pass on?

gollywollypog — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:49:11 +0000

@piphigirl doesn't like sweet potatoes.

blasphemy.

@Springmomv2, @medph00 and @batdaughter4eva don't like homemade cranberry sauce.

I like both the can and the homemade.

SO, what dish will you always pass on?

I don't care for green bean casserole. Also, at my sMILs family get together, a bunch of them bring this stuff called "meat dressing" and it basically looks like taco bell ground beef in a sick sauce. :::Shudder::: but it's their thing, whatever.

Indoctrinating LO's music taste

abbyful — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:35:17 +0000

What non-kiddo music do you play for LO?

We do a lot of Vampire Weekend and OK Go. Lyrics are [mostly] ok for kiddos, and it doesn't drive DH & insane.

Was I rude?

twinkletoes3126 — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:40:25 +0000

My friend and her daughter were supposed to come over today for a play date. She texted me this morning and told me her daughter has a cold, so I cancelled. I feel terrible for canceling but last time they came over her daughter had a cold and my son got sick for a week after. All of my mommy friends have kids in daycare and I feel like their kids are constantly sick. I don't know what to do because my son always gets sick a day or two after our visits. I don't mind him getting sick occasionally but it's getting ridiculous. Am I being overbearing? What would you do?

s/o tipping

CrazyDaisy8 — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:58:37 +0000

Who do you give a tip or Christmas present to that is a worker? I never grew up giving anything to the mailman or the trashman but apparently I am not the norm in my circle of friends.

So, so sad

Tapthathank — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:19:02 +0000

I drove by this on my way to work this morning...

https://www.kare11.com/news/article/1046597/391/Vehicle-plunges-into-pond-5-children-unresponsive-

5 kids in the car?? Ugh, I just feel sick.

It's a YouTube Night!

abbyful — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:54:56 +0000

Gimme stuff to watch!

I'll start:

Rhythmic Gymnastics, just wow! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viu7U8_IhD4

Mashup of Justin Bieber & Slipknot "Psychosocial Baby" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kspPE9E1yGM

Lounge version of "Down with the Sickness" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xAN1_ChSi4

White People Problems - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MQrEwYxZW4

Pachelbel Rant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM

And related, Pachebel's Cannon on electric guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF6cnLnEARo

Outtakes

BluepointToasted — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:51:41 +0000

Here are some of the outtakes from our failure of a photo shoot last Saturday...hence the pro pics!

Got tissues handy?

CourtneyEeps — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:04:40 +0000

This is so beautiful, I ugly cried watching this. Mamas of preemies, especially, can probably relate. https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-films-premature-son-s-miraculous-first-year-185522631.html

Photos for Christmas cards?

BluepointToasted — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 01:33:47 +0000

So, I bowed to peer pressure and scheduled professional pics Saturday morning for DS and DSS. I feel like everyone I know is getting professional pictures done. It seems like not that long ago you *might* get a school pic tucked in your Christmas card. Then people slowly started with the photo cards, using candids. Now this. Is it like this in your circles? I feel sort of foolish, but then again I know I will love the pics and have them forever.

Blankey

Bemyselfandi — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:12:46 +0000

If you have a blankey kid...go get a spare. When your baby is three, like mine...and blankey gets a hole...it's not a big deal. Because you have a back up. I just spent $20 (which was near impossible to find the identical one because it was discontinued two anz a half years ago!) on a blankey because blankey has a hole. :( my heart broke when he told me....

Tipping ?

cedenton — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:44:39 +0000

Do you tip your paperboy/girl?

I was paying my newspaper bill online and noticed a place to tip and was wondering...

What toy does your LO take in the stroller?

JulieMarie21 — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:42:13 +0000

Just wondering. Mine still has babyish toys she's had linked to the straps for several months now.

Can we talk pie?

rp-chicago-mom — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:50:55 +0000

What pies do you want at Thanksgiving? I was thinking I'd make a winter fruit crumble pie with apples, pears, cranberries and maybe figs. Then I was thinking I would either make a pumpkin pie or make pumpkin profiteroles.

new job blues

abbyful — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:08:10 +0000

Well, I was going to post this anon (though it wouldn't be hard to figure out who I am), but apparently now there's a waiting period on TheBump to be able to start new threads.

I just started a new job about 2 weeks ago. It was a $10K raise! It's going okay, but I'm REALLY missing my old co-workers and the flexibility and culture/atmosphere of my old job.

Everyone is nice at my new job, but the culture is completely different.And weird rules, like we can't have any food at our desks. It will take some getting used to. I'm wondering if I made a mistake.

Maybe it's just all the craziness going on in my life, in the last month I switched jobs, had a miscarriage, and my grandma passed away. That's a lot of change all at once.

Just need to vent and a shoulder to cry on... I will give it a chance, but part of me wants to go beg for my old job back. I'm trying to focus on the positive that people are nice, I'm learning a lot, and getting paid more while doing so!

Gate Check Bags for Stroller and CarSeat?

Toni79 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:33:59 +0000

For those of you that have flown with your LOs ... did you get gate check bags for your stroller and carseat? Wondering it they are worth it or just a waist of money. I can get both on Amazon for less than $20 total.

I mean, how dirty can my stuff get?

I ordered a DivaCup today

millerhomelife — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:09:02 +0000

I recently heard about menstrual cups and decided that I want to try one! I am scared to death of getting TSS from tampons and refuse to wear big pads. It seems like people who use the DivaCup swear by it and say they wish they would have converted sooner. Any testimonies here?

Play Kitchen

Toni79 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:07:52 +0000

I want to get DD a play kitchen for Christmas. Some of the ones I see say 3+ years and caution due to small parts/chocking hazard. Ug!

And for some reason there are alot more choices (and alot more expensive) than I thought they'd be. I've got $50 Kohl's cash that I thought I could put towards one and spend very little out of pocket. But the one I origionally thought I wanted is kind of rinky-dink! The Step2 Cozy Kitchen is only $67 at Kohl's, so after my Kohl's cash it would be $17 ... BUT all the buttons are stickers and it doesn't make any sounds. I think I want something that she can use for a few year!

Anyone found a good one? At a decent price (less than $100).

UPDATED with stupid annoying questions! Critique my TG menu

rp-chicago-mom — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:36:26 +0000

We're just just having FIL but it looks like my friend may stop over for pie with her son.

Appetizers: Pub cheese with crackers and roasted grape chutney; spinach triangles.

Spatchcocked dry brined turkey with cider gravy

cornbread wild rice dressing with dried fruits and prosciutto

maple glazed root vegetables (sweet potatoes, parsnips and the like)

mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and chives

brussels sprouts braised in cream

Oh and cranberry sauce. I haven't decided if I want to do a cooked one or a relish.

pumpkin pie

winter fruit crumb pie

It looks like way too much food for three adults and one child but it still needs to be a feast. I tried cutting something else out but this is as bare bones as I can go.

UPDATE:: So I was talking to H last night and he said that as an ice breaker at his work retreat, he had to say what he looked forward to at thanksgiving every year and he said my roasted brussels sprouts with prosciutto and shallots. I love my husband so much, so very much (you'd have to to put up with him!) but, really? Brussels sprouts is what you look forward to? Whatever, dude. So, do I have to make those now? I feel obligated and if so, do I keep the prosciutto in the stuffing or cut it out because that's too redundant? Should I swap it? The charcuterie down the street from which we are getting our turkey has duck prosciutto. Maybe that in one and pork in the other?

Also, here's the recipe I'm loosely using for the pie (I am terrible at following recipes!) https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Deep-Dish-Winter-Fruit-Pie-with-Walnut-Crumb-354977

It has you soak the figs in water but I thought I would use liqueur instead to add a flavor oomph and then boil that down and add to the filling (and reduce the sugar by a tablespoon or two). What liqueur should I use? Calvados, rum and brandy come to mind but I could see one of the whiskey family working too. Thanks! Sorry I am so annoying!

No 15 Month Appointment?

piphigirl — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:21:31 +0000

I called our pediatrician today to schedule a 15 month appointment, and the response was "Oh, we don't do that." She said they'd see us at 18 months. I don't mind at all, but I was surprised.

Anyone else?

Underweight/ Pediasure

Megispreg — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:05:50 +0000

Does anyone have a LO drinking Pediasure? DD had her appointment yesterday, and she fell off the growth curve for weight. :( She is just not interested in eating. I put food on her plate, and she'll take two bites and start playing with it. Or yell DONE. It's frustrating. We have a weight check in January, when we'll discuss starting Pediasure. Anyone else have experience with this?

OK BUT THE TURKEY THOUGH

gollywollypog — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:43:14 +0000

Do you cook your turkey on LOW for a LOOOONG time,

or HIGH for a SHORT time?

My mom is usually turkey-mom but I am turkey-girl this year. She usually does low and long but ALTON BROWN.

I am so conflicted.

What Baby Memory Book, Baby Journal, Feeding-Sleeping Trackers?

aeshubit — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:50:22 +0000

I was wondering if anyone picked out their baby memory books or received one they like from their baby shower. If so, can you post a link to where it's for sale?

There's a lot more to choose from in terms of memory books than actual "baby journals". I've been looking for either a blank journal that has a baby themed cover, or a journal that is more about filling in the blanks, but still has room to write a little. I don't know if these even exist, though..

And I'm also looking for a good baby "feeding/sleeping" tracker/logbook.

If anyone has any advice of which memory book, baby journal, and/or logbook to buy, I'd appreciate it!

GTKY - Being Royal

CrazyDaisy8 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:53:26 +0000

Would you ever want to be royal? If so, what level of royalty?

What Christmas carols can you not stand?

rp-chicago-mom — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:18:16 +0000

I can't stand

Christmas Cannon

So This is Christmas

That Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney

There are more and I am sure I will remember when you add yours!

Nephew!

piphigirl — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 20:30:05 +0000

I am told (via text from DH) that my SIL had her baby today! She was due on November 11, poor woman. Anyway, it is a boy! I am waiting to see if it was a successful home birth (as planned, and I am assuming it was) and to hear details on length and weight.

Oh, and I believe they named him William James after both DH's grandfathers, which are also DH's middle name and BIL's middle name. It's all in the family with us, I guess, because DD's middle name is MIL's first name (Mary).

Thanksgiving debate

CRey13 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:11:45 +0000

Dressing or stuffing? What's in yours?

NHIE: The Sequel

jodegaard — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:29:51 +0000

Ok, guys, the original Never Have I Ever was a smashing success. I want to know more! Remember, post something you've never done and if you see someone post about something that you have done, then you have to 'love it' it. And GO!

UO!

britvahok — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:59:25 +0000

Let's here them!

I need opinions!

chefnicole22 — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:15:21 +0000

This is a weird/random question... If you had to get a 3-4 inch circle of hair shaved off the side of your head, would you rather have long or short hair? I have long hair now, but I'm having surgery and don't know if it will get in the way of my stitches, or if short hair would be better/worse. Any thoughts?

You asked for it.

PurrCrasher — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:01:26 +0000

So, I'm a little slow. I was going to post "what the frick is this 'new rule' you're all talking about" and then I remembered that I am terrible at keeping up with the happenings on this board so I decided to do a little digging. Anyway, here is my post. Isn't it just so beautiful? The real point of this post is to inform you that this site is slowly sucking me back in and like it or not you're all going to be the reason I flunk at least one class this semester. I hope you're happy.

Edited because I can't spell and drink wine at the same time.

dentist

zbeesma86 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:39:14 +0000

Have your LO's been yet?

DD has 11 teeth and more breaking through as we speak!

Also I brush her teeth every night and 2 of her bottom teeth get stained?

I plan on talking to pedi at 15 month apt next week- but wanted to see if any of you have gone/experienced it yet?