Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

edoliesmom

Lovetit this comment if you want to do an RTT-only onesie or ornament exchange.



I think we should make a group on TB like we did for the contraband exchange for likes/dislikes and preferences etc. and use Elfster. Then after we're all exchanged we can use either the group to AW our gifts, or use A14 to make everyone else feel bad again.

Jessimax

dani+california said:

Jessimax said:

Driving to Toronto today, have already stopped 4 times and we haven't even hit the 401 yet! ( about 2.5 hours of driving) going to be a long day.

Um HELLO I'm on the way to Toronto!! STOP IN WHITBY

Could be midnight before we hit Whitby. Just had a 20 minute screaming match with a pre-schooler in a Tim Hortons washroom, insisted we stop to poop immediatly 30 minutes after finishing lunch, was then unable to poop. I anticipate stop number 7 anytime now. All of DH'S family is in the toronto-hamilton coridore, we are scheduled to see about 30 people in the next 3 days.

ETA Maybe lunch Thursday for the return trip?

ETA again- or you can join us at the aquarium tomorrow

Jessimax

edoliesmom said:

Lovetit this comment if you want to do an RTT-only onesie or ornament exchange.



I think we should make a group on TB like we did for the contraband exchange for likes/dislikes and preferences etc. and use Elfster. Then after we're all exchanged we can use either the group to AW our gifts, or use A14 to make everyone else feel bad again.

With all the random people we have making appearances lately it will have to stay on the DL.

janellemj928

DH and I have been trying for an hour to get DD to nap. She falls asleep being rocked and then immediately pops her head up when put in her crib. Went through the same thing at 3:00 this morning (and she's been STTN for a couple weeks). She's been sleeping in there since coming home from the hospital. What gives, kid?!

deidremaria

lia619 said:

Love the ornament and/or onesie exchange idea! Cost efficient and fun!

I also vote to limit the randos. Last year I was one of the people with a person who never sent anything and that was disappointing. At least there were people willing to send another gift and be an angel or whatever it was called.

This is why I think randos shouldn't be allowed. I hate when people take advantage of others. Lemme sign up for a gift exchange, get a gift and not send one. Bitches

edoliesmom

I think we should just make the group of everyone who wants to participate, and then make a poll there about what we want to do and how it hooks be organized and all that. That way it's kept private.

edoliesmom

mamrotu73 said:

Can we just use the old group and add anyone who needs adding?

Works for me!

Jessimax

I'm new to RTT, I'd like to be added please

snowbound

What is this other group? I've heard it mentioned one other time but never really heard of it before then...

Shelbysteffens

An ornament exchange would be fun, I'm one of those weird people who collect ornaments from places I've been or whatever.

I think who ever organizes should participate

Teresa1896

So... We've been giving LO Greek yogurt for a few weeks, and he loves it. He eats a ton. But he is a barfy mess a few hours later.

Sensitivity? Or just maybe overfull? I bf and he's never had an issue with dairy in my diet.

ETA: aww shit, apparently adding a pic makes it your avatar!

deidremaria

dani+california said:

I like @AprilMay9‌ 's poll idea...should we do ornaments? Christmas onesies? Both? Something else? Throw out some ideas and we can poll and decide.

Can we add cookies to the poll options?

chichi589

I'm in for an ornament or onesie exchange! I didn't do the other ones but I would love to do this one!

deidremaria

dani+california said:

deidremaria said:

dani+california said:

I like @AprilMay9‌ 's poll idea...should we do ornaments? Christmas onesies? Both? Something else? Throw out some ideas and we can poll and decide.

Can we add cookies to the poll options?

LOL if that's what you want to send, we'll poll it! Haha

It's not necessarily what I want to send but people seem to really be into Christmas cookies I'd much rather onesies, ornaments or both. Just helping to add variety :-)

lokimau

DD doesnt want to nap at all!!!! she falls asleep and then wakes up 15 minutes later.ugh!!!!

SoulTermination

deidremaria said:

FTR if there is an ornament or onesie exchange I'm down. Just in case shut gets coordinated and I'm MIA or something.

Ditto here! I have lots of ideas for neat things in clear ornaments and stuff!

Jessimax

dani+california said:

Jessimax said:

dani+california said:

Jessimax said:

Driving to Toronto today, have already stopped 4 times and we haven't even hit the 401 yet! ( about 2.5 hours of driving) going to be a long day.

Um HELLO I'm on the way to Toronto!! STOP IN WHITBY

Could be midnight before we hit Whitby. Just had a 20 minute screaming match with a pre-schooler in a Tim Hortons washroom, insisted we stop to poop immediatly 30 minutes after finishing lunch, was then unable to poop. I anticipate stop number 7 anytime now. All of DH'S family is in the toronto-hamilton coridore, we are scheduled to see about 30 people in the next 3 days.

ETA Maybe lunch Thursday for the return trip?

ETA again- or you can join us at the aquarium tomorrow

Sure!

ETA - to lunch not the aquarium, lol

I'll pm you my number when I get a computer later, we can text.

edoliesmom

mamrotu73 said:

You could add a recipe card for cookies to a onesie or ornament package of cookies are your thing.

Or do cookies in a jar where you add all the dry ingredients in a nice little glass jar and tie some cute little bow around the top along with the recipe.

I'm just gonna say it... I hate the idea of ornaments. I would not want to send one because I'm not creative enough to make one, and I don't really want one from someone else because I'm probably going to have a bunch of cheesy ornaments from Edolie and possible future children once she starts school that I'll feel obligated to put on the tree. Maybe they can be cute? I dunno. I received a couple of ornaments of like "Our First Christmas!" and other stuff for when Brent and I first got married. I've never hung them up.

edoliesmom

I tried making a poll in the exchange group, but every time I would click save poll, it would take me to a page that said "Discussion Not Found" and then just not post it.

lokimau

onesies, food, ornaments, i am down for whatever

RedDawnsRevenge

AprilMay9 said:

Would anyone be interested in doing some sort of diet bet? I know weight is a very sensitive issue so we could make a separate group if anyone thinks that would be better. I need some motivation and maybe some cash would help me.

I fat, and I'm game

ambarnett1

I'm in for whatever the exchange may be!

Bluebird2318

mamrotu73 said:

Tiiiired. I don't know how to say no so I have all the shit going on. Youse guise though, how goes it? Any new dramz?

A couple bannings that got reversed. A GBCG who came back... So basically the same.

Who came back? 411 please.

avidkeo

Hi all, Im here (thanks for asking after me @Dani+california!) 

become a dirty lurker who only checks in once a day - been absolutely crazy with DD getting her first tooth, and learning how to roll over in one weekend. 

Miss you all.

ladygali

I'm in for the onesie/ornament exchange. Bibs are good, too, considering we go through about 3 a day here. Are we setting a spending limit?

avidkeo

celticlullaby said:

My baby is currently taking a bottle FROM ME!! \:D/ Super awesome news because my nipple is wrecked on one side, and I want to give it a break and pump for a bit. Busy day, now I have to go find the drama!

Please report back. I see we are relatively drama free atm but would love to read some!

avidkeo

Just curious, did any Chicago Mummas (Mommas???) watch the Rugby match on Saturday night? or did anyother US ladies see it? It was the USA vs the All Blacks, and I was just curious as to what you thought if you saw it?

Bluebird2318

celticlullaby said:

It wasn't very dramatic. The GBCBer who was mad at her husband came back. The only drama was old and with a lurker. The is there a man who understands thread. I'm so disappointed!

Damn. I was thinking it would be some poor unfortunate soul and that I'd have to be prepared for some serous drama. The reality didn't go the distance. Ah well, hakuna matata.

hlm184

Skipping again, but we're home now!  I can start keeping up with things again!

DS had a blast at the football game, even though it was 40 degrees.  I think he was the warmest one!  The long drive home got a bit rough after the first six hours.  Not really looking forward to this cross country move in a few months.  Also, I need to figure out how to keep him sleeping okay while we travel.  That was awful!

I finally saw Frozen and now I get all the hype.  That was a pretty good movie.

For your time, a cute football baby.  @swerbtastic3351

hlm184

hlm184 said:

Skipping again, but we're home now!  I can start keeping up with things again!

DS had a blast at the football game, even though it was 40 degrees.  I think he was the warmest one!  The long drive home got a bit rough after the first six hours.  Not really looking forward to this cross country move in a few months.  Also, I need to figure out how to keep him sleeping okay while we travel.  That was awful!

I finally saw Frozen and now I get all the hype.  That was a pretty good movie.

For your time, a cute football baby.

What, no picture!  C'mon, bump!   :-t

LizChad09

Shelbysteffens said:

An ornament exchange would be fun, I'm one of those weird people who collect ornaments from places I've been or whatever.

I think who ever organizes should participate

This is me too! My travel tree is 6' tall and getting full. My other tree is a 7' tree and it is full.

Obsessed with Christmas!

I would love to participate too, if y'all will have me!

OliveOyl2014

mamrotu73 said:

The TV schedule here is weird. I have to stay up later for Jeopardy than for The Walking Dead. 7:30 vs 6:00.

I love Jeopardy! They are messing with it here too. It's usually on at 7:30 but they randomly air it 7:00. I think it may have to do with football season. Have you ever tried out to be a contestant?

Tferr02

My amazing sleep unicorn toddler isn't sleeping tonight. Who is this child?!? He normally puts himself to bed around 630pm, but tonight he is crying hysterically unless he is in his daddy's arms

avidkeo

I started playing the Sims 4 yesterday... that is one great game to waste time playing

OliveOyl2014

mamrotu73 said:

OliveOyl2014 said:

mamrotu73 said:

The TV schedule here is weird. I have to stay up later for Jeopardy than for The Walking Dead. 7:30 vs 6:00.

I love Jeopardy! They are messing with it here too. It's usually on at 7:30 but they randomly air it 7:00. I think it may have to do with football season. Have you ever tried out to be a contestant?

I've done the online test. But never got a call. I've never been near their bus stops.

I love playing at home, but I feel like I would freeze and look like a total idiot if I ever managed to make it on the show.

Shelbysteffens

How do you get added to and/or find the exchange group? I'd love to participate I like buying things.

smushi

Testing new siggy.

Also, I'm in for any sending of the gifts.  I heart exchanges.  I think an ornament would be very sweet and personal.

ETA: Homemade cookies would be awesome too.  I've got some excellent vintage recipes that I love to make!

SoulTermination

Shelbysteffens said:

How do you get added to and/or find the exchange group? I'd love to participate I like buying things.

Ditto this. I think my DH will be amenable to me gifting an ornament (or small set, depending on how creative I get) and/or onesie. I knew the contraband exchange would be a no, though, because I would go nuts. XD

edoliesmom

dani+california said:

Okay so who's organizing? I'm down but if anyone else would rather/isn't comfortable with me doing it throw some names out. We should also pick a deadline for mailing them out.

You're doing iiiit!

smushi

Insert Drew Carrey meme...

RTT; Where everything is made up and the points don't matter.