That *SPAM* is poison, never trust a big butt and a smile.

ASmallWonder

@nursemommy13 hell no  I'm sorry

HeartLikeMine3

VASC said:

The Bump mobile app won't open on my iPad. Just crashes over and over.

Me too. I feel like I have been on bump time out. I finally got it working again on my iPhone. Had to delete and redowload and then figure out my password PITA.

HeartLikeMine3

And @NurseMommy13‌, those two have no class to get pregnant while still legally married. I am so sorry but really you are so much better without him.

ColieAnn31

I regret staying up so late. I can take a nap on the couch while Grayson plays right?? (Just kidding) it's going to be a long day. (:|

momofcatan

Ugh, 2 jobs blowing up in my face and its not even 10:00am yet. One was mostly my fault, but if the client weren't changing their information every 2 minutes I wouldn't be making so many mistakes. The other was because of my company's complete lack of communication between departments. Is it Friday yet?

riansmommie

araziza said:

Ugh, 2 jobs blowing up in my face and its not even 10:00am yet. One was mostly my fault, but if the client weren't changing their information every 2 minutes I wouldn't be making so many mistakes. The other was because of my company's complete lack of communication between departments. Is it Friday yet?

Wow I totally read the first sentence as blow jobs not jobs blowing. Took me way to long to read it correctly. Sorry your having a rough day at work, hope it smooths over soon

Lizzybizzy80

On the radio this morning a lady accidentally said she can take a ticking and keep on licking.

momofcatan

@riansmommie thank you for making me laugh!
)

musicalsilver

I just finished binge watching Pretty Little Liars.  I suppose this is a sign I should hold off starting anything new until my defense next Tuesday.

I guess it's a good thing I still have the book club book to read!

phishgirl29

Thanks @34blondie‌! I'm going to be attending my 100th phish concert tonight!!! I have to spend my birthday in 3 airports but tonight will be epic!! HBD to my younger birthday buddy @Pitchslap‌!!

momofcatan

@42butterflies Try not to freak until you have some conversations with DC, your little girl will be OK. You should ask DC about if/when she can move to the toddler room (and what the chances are that there won't be room for her). Maybe they can make an exception in a couple of months if she is still not walking? I can't imagine they would want to keep her in the infant room for another year (especially if they can move her to a room with a higher ratio).

WasNotWas

bumpuser7846882

@42butterflies Even if she doesn't walk until 18+ months, I think it's probably better for her to be playing with kids of similar mobility and developing baby leadership skills than being pushed around and trampled in the toddler room. What range is the toddler room at your DC? We have 2 toddler rooms, a 12-18 months, and an 18-24 months. Maybe if she's developing normally otherwise, she could skip a room? Our DC also does part-time days for kids transitioning between rooms. In the month before they move up, they have snacks and some play time in the older room. Maybe you could ask if that's a possibility for her to get some more advanced socialization. 

I think at this age, she'll catch up and it probably isn't going to ruin her life forever

ASmallWonder

@42butterflies definitely don't freak until you talk to your DCP.  Kids are constantly moving and changing rooms so even if they didn't immediate space for her when she begins to walk, they likely would within a month or two as kids shuffle and leave the program completely.  But I'd ask them if they have a policy for very delayed walkers.  I'm not at all trying to imply you might be facing an issue but if it's concerning you that she may have a struggle ahead of her, it's worth asking.  I mean I can't see them keeping a child in the infant room if, say, they NEVER walk (I'm trying to say this without freaking you out because I'm not saying I think this is what's going to happen, I hope you know that).  Just ask them if they've considered an exception policy in case it becomes necessary.

I will say though that I disagree that a child is better off in a room of physically similar kids.  A lot of times it's being with kids slightly more advanced that motivates kids to that next level.  It's one of the reasons I loved having Aiden at home daycares when he was super little. 

ASmallWonder

@42butterflies  Now I'd be concerned because you don't want her to be like @steamboat123  Maybe I'm just still worked up over our North Shore/South Shore battle royale *shrugs*

Jaykay steam - love ya!

bumpuser7846882

sctiger said:

Has anyone been to Gatlinburg? We are going next week with my husband's side of the family. There will be four kids- 6, 5, 2.5, & Amelia. I'm not sure if Dollywood is in the plan. If you have any suggestions or tips I'd love to hear it!

We stopped there on our cross-country trip when I was ~14, my sister was 12, and my brother was 4. We all really liked the Ripley's Believe it or Not. I don't remember any of the weird stuff, but I remember the aquarium being pretty good - https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg/

HeartLikeMine3

I agree with @elmoali, I would want your LO to be in a more advanced class so she will strive to walk. The motivation really helps being in a room with a bunch of squishes probably wont help. HUGS I know how stressful it is feeling like your LO is being we still aren't walking either @14 months!

GraceInCA

@NurseMommy13 I'm so, so sorry you're dealing with that.  I'm sure you have a custody and support order in place, but I'd still sit down with him and drill into his head the importance of him saving and budgeting, because pretty soon he's going to have two households to pay for. No more Starbucks, beer with guys, fishing trips, whatever he does. It's too bad this doofus didn't think to use a condom before he ended up with a second child he most likely won't raise.

Seriously, what an ass.  As if it's not difficult enough to give your time and resources to one child, but to throw a second in there? He's really an idiot and it sounds like you were lucky to get out when you did.  I hope he doesn't end up bailing on his obligations.

cynthia2007

@42Butterflies‌, I have been exactly in your shoes with LO. You have to be patient. I had several cry sessions after our weekly appts bc I thought we weren't making progress and it took a few months. We started PT once a week back in April. Lo couldn't get into sitting from laying down, rolling over, crawl, cruise or pull to stand. I was so panicked. But she's 13mo now and she's doing all the above. No walking but everything else. I did lots of exercises that we learned at PT everyday and it paid off. Shes still in infant room at daycare bc she has to at least crawl before they transition so other babies that were with her moved on but she's transitioning next month! And she made new friends regardless. For me, it was about determined to do her exercises daily (very exhausting and DH did not help) even when she didn't want to but she's much happier now that she can move. I'm here if you want to chat or ask questions from someone who's been down this long road.

needanustart

Late to the party but what a dick wad @NurseMommy13‌. They are both trash bags. Alcohol IV sent your way.

@42Butterflies‌ DC told me Arlo wasn't moving up yet either but the "stronger walkers" were and since we are friends with the other families I know their kids are both younger than Lo. When I heard that I cried at work. I was really surprised at my response since I'm pretty easy going in terms of development and I have cried at work like twice ever. I told my sisters and they said my response was totally normal and that my nephew (who is awesome and normal and 13 now) didn't walk until 17 months and 28 days. My sister was about to call the ped because they said call us if he isn't walking by 18 months. It was reassuring. That being said I know how you feel. Hang in there, even if logic says to relax you can't always force that to happen.

needanustart

Also until very recently I thought the lyrics to Poison were "never trust a big button smile" like, cute as a button and button smile was some adorable slang. Yeah, I'm pretty cool.

momofcatan

I am dealing with the most unorganized customer ever and it is making my job 100x more difficult than it needs to be. The irony: they are a store that sells all sorts of organizational household stuff.

pkp2

sctiger said:

Has anyone been to Gatlinburg? We are going next week with my husband's side of the family. There will be four kids- 6, 5, 2.5, & Amelia. I'm not sure if Dollywood is in the plan. If you have any suggestions or tips I'd love to hear it!

The mountains are beautiful. It is a very touristy place but there are still fun things to do. Lots of mini golf places. Gatlinburg is a place you park then get out and walk. It's not big, but packed with stuff. Pigeon Forge is more spread out. They just opened a large farris wheel 'The Eye' (or something like that lol) it is neat with lots of shops around it. There's a Tanger outlet in Sevierville and I love the aquarium in Gatlinburg. They recently added penguins. And Dollywood is fun. It's more of walking around and looking at stuff than wild rides. There are tons of dinner shows and restaurants. The Dixie Stampede is the classic and they don't give you utensils. :-) The kids would probably all like Wonder Works. It's a hands on place. They recently opened a Titanic attraction that was pretty interesting.

WasNotWas

Bradley did terrible with the preschool transition today. He cried and his favorite teacher came and got him and brought him to his old class. He has never had an issue with transitions, so now I'm freaking out that I've babied him too much...Tyler is being angsty too, so it will be a wine night for sure

WasNotWas

Thank you @itsStackie‌ for my Florida Rosé

itsStackie

WasNotWas said:

Thank you @itsStackie‌ for my Florida Rosé

you tried it??

WasNotWas

@itsStackie said:

WasNotWas said:

Thank you @itsStackie‌ for my Florida Rosé

you tried it??

WasNotWas

This is why I'm drinking...he threw his plate on the floor and then started crying when he signed "more" and I said no

itsStackie

Aww. @WasNotWas‌ wish I was there to help this week. With the kids, but also the wine.

WasNotWas

@itsStackie said:

Aww. @WasNotWas‌ wish I was there to help this week. With the kids, but also the wine.

Yesterday went so well I should have known better. They are both so tired and are fighting it. Thank dog for Frozen. We are watching until Let It Go then bedtime starts

WasNotWas

The kids can put themselves to bed, mommy needs a minute...
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/absolutely-wonderful-moments-of-zac-efron-on-running-wild

WasNotWas

@42Butterflies said:

@WasNotWas‌ That's when I just put DD on the floor and let her have the buffet she made.

MOTY?

I tried!! He got even more mad and actual tears started flowing. He's passed out already without much of a fight. Big brother on the other hand has decided he wants to have a second dinner to delay going to bed

needanustart

42Butterflies said:

@WasNotWas‌ That's when I just put DD on the floor and let her have the buffet she made.

MOTY?

We do the same. We actually just called the meatballs he threw "floor meat." I sanitize the floors everyday?

Cricket81

Just had to share this idea from Pinterest: "sandbox" full of rice crispies! We have no outdoor play space and I always feel bad tht he doesn't have a sandbox or water table to play in. This is brilliant and it is perfect for his "I put everything in my mouth" tendencies!

HeartLikeMine3

@Cricket81‌ you are MOTY how big of a mess did that make?

needanustart

You know it's a good milkshake when you have to remind your three year old to stop and breathe.

Cricket81

@HeartLikeMine3 said:

@Cricket81‌ you are MOTY how big of a mess did that make?

Not that bad really! I just used the brush and dustpan and it took less than a minute.

needanustart

@WasNotWas‌ don't blame yourself for him having a rough transition. Blaming yourself is babying him more! Tell him to man up. Haha, jk. There is always some transition that strikes them the wrong way at the wrong time. G has separation anxiety from 20 months - 23 months. It came out of no where. You never know what is going through kids minds, but it usually isn't something you did wrong as a parent.
But I'll have some wine now in solidarity.

WasNotWas

Thanks @calikat80‌ I can't get him to tell me why he was upset, just that he was scared. I told him that if he gets scared tomorrow to be brave like spiderman and tell the teacher (I guess today he was just crying yelling for me). I'm going to tell him tomorrow that his "mission" is to tell me the names of 3 of his new friends. AND we watched the new school episode of Daniel Tiger I'm not going to be able to handle kindergarten!!

Cricket81

@WasNotWas‌
I have a feeling Daniel Tiger is where I am going to get most of my parenting advice/strategies.