Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

Teresa1896

Ah toddler problems. My DD's perpetual problem is that she's apparently starving to death yet won't eat. Then demands Halloween Oreos. Those are mine, child.

Emily041285

OG's new thing is sticking something (her fingers, the toothbrush she had to have while I was getting ready this morning, the ring on her moose) so far into her mouth she gags and spits up. Super fun.

Emily041285

Also, topic of conversation at dinner last night and I'd like to pose it to RTT: if you had to live with only one condiment for the rest of your life what would it be?

Dahlia414

BBQ sauce

J&NL

Hot sauce

eireyes

Emily041285 said:

Also, topic of conversation at dinner last night and I'd like to pose it to RTT: if you had to live with only one condiment for the rest of your life what would it be?

Honey Mustard

Emily041285

I said ketchup. But sour cream is a good one!

stgeist

@Biggerinreallife That is so frustrating! I have been in that situation, too! DSs well checks/vaccines are so screwed up right now. I applied for insurance for him through the state the same day I got his SS care in the mail which was about 2 weeks after he was born. It took the state over 2 months to process it! I had to reschedule his 1 month check TWICE! Finally, I caved and took him when he was about 6 weeks old because I wanted to make sure he got his vaccines and weight checked. With his sister being in daycare, I wanted to make sure he was as protected as possible from all of the super germs she brings home on a daily basis. It cost me $160 out of pocket. Now all of his appointments are off by about 2 weeks. Then, at his 4 month appointment they didn't have all of the vaccines and I had to come back the following week. So I was late to work twice for something that should have only required one visit. I really hope that this doesn't screw up his vaccines next time. I was super pissed and it only happened once to me. I couldn't imagine having it happen more than that! 

@lia619 Daycare germs are the worst! Especially at this time of year. From my experience with DD and from working at daycares in the past, their noses pretty much run like faucets from now until late spring. It's a fun time. We have only now just gotten to the point where DD (2.5) isn't always sick. 

:-w

@dahlia414 2.5 and 3 year olds are so much more challenging than young two year olds, at least in my experience. DD has been driving me crazy lately. Her attitude is out of this world and she just doesn't listen. She won't stay in time out and laughs when we are trying to discipline her. I don't even know what to do anymore! Ughh... 

J&NL

Or ranch

AcaAwkward

Emily041285 said:

Also, topic of conversation at dinner last night and I'd like to pose it to RTT: if you had to live with only one condiment for the rest of your life what would it be?

Mustard. The expensive legit grainy Maille kind.

(ETA: fuck commas)

RedDawnsRevenge

Mayonnaise because as a mother sauce it's the most versatile?

J&NL

Sometimes I hate reading what things I eat and drink are made of. For example, I read liquid creamer is made of high fructose corn syrup and a bunch of other shit so now when I drink it I just get an icky feeling. I just don't want to waste it so I'm finishing what I have left.

However, this explains why I always feel gross when I drink my coffee instead of feeling more energized. So I tried it with milk, sugar and a little bit of CO and I actually felt alive afterwards. It's a love hate thing, I guess.

Emily041285

This question, btw, was brought up when DH and I were trying to decide if we should do whole 30 or clean eating or something else. I had a picture taken of me last night at an event and I was embarrassed. But it's hard to eat right when you have a needy kid and a needy job.

Tferr02

Why can I never go to a place and just get my oil changed? They always tell me I need to fix 8 million things. Today my air filter is dirty and I need new windshield wipers. Seriously? Windshield wipers? Nope I'll buy new ones at Walmart that are rain-x and put them in my self, but thanks for trying to get me to spend a ton on them! Air filter, DH will fix when he gets here next week.

tamaraaaa

Emily041285 said:

This question, btw, was brought up when DH and I were trying to decide if we should do whole 30 or clean eating or something else. I had a picture taken of me last night at an event and I was embarrassed. But it's hard to eat right when you have a needy kid and a needy job.

We tried whole 30 and condiments were the deal breaker... Nope, couldn't do it.

Dahlia414

@stgeist‌ now that I am asking people "wtf is up with 2.5?!", everyone is saying 3 is worse ( my dream is to win the lottery and put DS1 in FT daycare and just stay home with DS2.

Emily041285

@joytomylifex‌ I think that's going to be the deal breaker for us too. I did pretty good on clean eating. I just need to get my ass moving and workout again. And be as cool as @RedDawnsRevenge‌ and kick the soda habit.

AcaAwkward

It takes DS about 20 minutes to settle down for a nap (that isn't in the car or stroller) now that he is not in the RNP. It requires just the right balance of nursing, white noise, breathable blanket, nipple removal at just the right time, etc. In other words: Toddler needs to be TOTALLY occupied and elsewhere. She's at preschool 3 days a week and he also takes a nap during her nap...but the mornings she's here and I'm alone, the morning nap dance is miserable. I've tried everything to keep her occupied: stickers, water colors, playdo, crayons, setting a huge circle with all her puzzles and the pieces in the middle, etc. She'll be fine for 10 min and then she'll burst in our room, thwarting the nap.,

She usually does her screen time right before dinner when we're both worn out. Got desperate today and turned on PBS. I am pretty sure she's been just standing here like a zombie for the last 15 min. I fear she will be none too pleased when I turn it off.

Upside: napping baby!

KatieGummow

@Emily041285‌, alioli sauce!

@LuckySquare‌ that's so adorable.

Xxlilies

Emily041285 said:

Also, topic of conversation at dinner last night and I'd like to pose it to RTT: if you had to live with only one condiment for the rest of your life what would it be?

ooh !

Mayonnaise I guess.. 

I actually am having a hard time choosing . Im not much for condiments . Like , I'll have ketchup with my fries or ranch on a salad but Im not over here fiening for ketchup and putting it on pancakes and what not . 

Also slightly related : I think mashed potatoes with ketchup is disgusting.

Tferr02

I got them to include free oil changes with my car. Oh and they messed some stuff when I bought it so I got them to add a DVD player for the backseats

Xxlilies

lia619 said:

Ketchup on mashed potatoes. I just threw up in my mouth a little. 

my step brother puts it on his mashed potatoes AND his pancakes !!

Mashed potatoes i think tastes gross with ketchup but I can wrap my mind around it . Pancakes however that is just a no . Might as well throw some HP on there while you're at it .

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Xxlilies

I'm not sure who was asking a few pages back about diapers when feeding cereal and pureed veg/fruit . 

they are scary and smelly and huge.

edoliesmom

NoLaLinz said:

@Emily041285‌ Cane's Sauce from Raising Cane's. But that's a primarily southern fast food place.

My husband would agree with you 100%, but me, eh. It's good, but I'm not addicted or anything.

For me, I'll say milk gravy! Yum!

Emily041285

@NoLaLinz‌ raising cane's is awesome!!! I love cane sauce. Love it. May even need to stop there for lunch today...

Also, straight up mayo is gross. Mixed with something so I can't tell it's mayo? Ok. But plain mayo grosses me out.

RocksInTheWater

Xxlilies said:

lia619 said:

Ketchup on mashed potatoes. I just threw up in my mouth a little. 

my step brother puts it on his mashed potatoes AND his pancakes !!

Mashed potatoes i think tastes gross with ketchup but I can wrap my mind around it . Pancakes however that is just a no . Might as well throw some HP on there while you're at it .

)

Ketchup and hash browns?  Sure, yum.  Ketchup and mashed potatoes?  Same food, different form, but gross.  

RocksInTheWater

Fire drill at work in the middle of a pumping session.  Not cool.  I made sure to take my time to combine the milk from both bottles and put a lid on it.  No way was I going to risk spilling one drop!  

stgeist

@lia619 At least the bright side is that by the time they hit kindergarten they will have immune systems of steel! (Well, at least that's what I have heard. Only time will tell, I guess! Haha!) 

@Dahlia414 When I was on maternity leave, DD went to daycare while I stayed home with DS. I felt bad at times, but I think it was the best thing for us. She got to get all of her energy out with her friends at school and I got to bond with DS. It was awesome! It made the time we got to spend together at night and on the weekends that much better because I didn't have to keep correcting her or telling her to be quiet all day  

As for the condiment question...ranch hands down! I love that stuff! 

deidremaria

FFWC: we finally applied for Dylan's birth certificate today.

Emily041285

Just had what could've been my best pumping session ever and I spilled most of it. ( to make it worse, I pump in my car so it went down between the seat and center console. My car is going to smell like nasty milk! I'm so pissed at myself!

BiggerinRealLife

AprilMay9 said:

@biggerinreal life I would be livid. Are you doing any alternative vax schedule? But what she said re thinking they would have so many extras.

@AprilMay9 I guess I am now, whether I like it or not! But no. I wanted all the shots, when they were recommended. Shoot.

eireyes

NoLaLinz said:

@Emily041285‌ Cane's Sauce from Raising Cane's. But that's a primarily southern fast food place.

I love that stuff!!! There's one five minutes from my house - so dangerous because I have to drive by it every day.

Also, I had no idea it was a southern thing - we have them here in Columbus!

RedBird11

I think I'm going to finally jump in and join you all. Hope you don't mind. I always think of things I want to say on the bump but sometimes don't feel like starting a whole thread on it.

Anyway, I am feeling sad today for whatever reason. Most days I am looking at DS getting excited at the little milestones he is hitting but today I am suddenly depressed and thinking about the day he was born. I don't know why I keep replaying that day in my head wishing he was that small again and realizing its all just a blur. Blah. I don't like feeling like this.

Sorry to start off in this thread with a downer. So here is a cute picture of Eli.
Dr. Baby, M.D.

Dahlia414

deidremaria said:

FFWC: we finally applied for Dylan's birth certificate today.

Oops I forgot about this too.

ambarnett1

I can't choose what condiment. Probably honey mustard or mayonnaise!

I need to stop. I'm a POAS addict because I still can't believe it. Hunter thinks I'm crazy too.

janellemj928

Definitely BBQ sauce!

RedBird11

Thanks @MrsStanton87‌ Glad to know I'm not alone. I was in the hospital 4 nights after the csection and the whole thing is like a distant memory! I can barely remember it.

BiggerinRealLife

Welcome @Redbird11! Every day I think my baby is growing up too fast! Apparently this is the norm. I love watching her grow, but want her to stay little forever!

Ashleypixie

Jalapeño ranch.

RedDawnsRevenge

To explain my GTKY post:
One of Ryver's rivers. This was a Mist Falls in the dry season. The noise of the water is deafening and even screaming you cannot hear the person next to you. And standing even this far away you get soaked.

Meadow's meadow is on the lakes trail just below eagle lake. And yes that's snow in July. The meadow is at a 11-12k ft elevation I believe.