SPAMMY BUTT SECKS

ilovemyducks21

Ahhhhhh Keenan just slept all night long and it was glorious. Especially after the previous night when he was up from 12:30-4 just wide awake and I made the mistake of not going to sleep until 11:30.

I'm starting to feel Baby Sydnee kick. I had to pee yesterday and she decided then was a good time to kick me in the bladder. 3 times. I was excited for this to start, but now I realize I have like 19 more weeks of being beat up from the inside. Silly baby.

Today is a deadline at work for all of those people who didn't file their tax returns by April 15th. We have like 20 returns still in our office that have to be finished. Everything is on my bosses' desks, which means I won't have much to do, but I know I'll need to stay late in case they need any changes made. It's gonna be a long, boring day. But our Office Manager made us breakfast and they'll bring us lunch, so there's that.

sparkymcgeee

haddocky said:

@sparkymcgeee Haddock's alarm clock isn't always exact but I can usually count on him to be awake by 7:30. Sometimes earlier and sometimes later but usually only later if I snuggle him and pretend that I'm still asleep. 

It's weird though right? If I had no job and no kids to wake me I'm sure I would wake up at all different times. Maybe not. I don't know. I've never really been in a situation where I've been able to find out. 

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My SO should have had the payroll information to me by yesterday. He still doesn't have it to me and I'm slowly getting more irritated with every minute that passes. 

ilovemyducks21

Oh and two more...

DH got a raise yesterday! A pretty significant one too, like 20%. He's finally making about what he deserves. He had be talking about looking for a new job because he wasn't that happy with where the company is going, but this may change things.

My mom just used the word "whatevs". I told her she's a grandmother and too old to use that word. I guess with 2 teenagers in the house she's bound to pick that stuff up, but still.

sparkymcgeee

So you guys, I read that whole freaking fruit snack thread the other day and holy moly it was ridiculous. I'm still reading the parenting thread and the other AG is banned thread and geez a lou I don't know if I'll get through it all if I do my job. I haven't even read more than two or three pages of the baby butt thread. Too much is going on around here to keep up!

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BetsyD2010 said:

haddocky said:

My SO should have had the payroll information to me by yesterday. He still doesn't have it to me and I'm slowly getting more irritated with every minute that passes. 

Recycling: Strike 1

Payroll: Strike 2

Not looking good for Mr. Hoddocky today

I was thinking the same thing! I might change the locks

He just got the rest of the payroll to me because I called him and harassed him for it. I'm sure his guys would love for Friday to come and there to be no paychecks, grr. 

redrocksmama

@haddocky, I also had to be the one to take our recycling out this morning. I was annoyed and it's sunny and warm here today.

@cuterusaurus, I will say that some of the best money DH and I have ever spent was when we hired movers. It's so worth it to have them move everything instead of us dragging it on forever.

This might need its own thread, but at what point (if any) would you start getting concerned about how frequently your childcare provider gets sick? Our nanny told me today she thinks she has a cold coming on because she's getting a sore throat. Great. She just missed 2 days of work not even 2 weeks ago for strep throat. She's worked for us 11 months and has probably missed work 10-12 times because she's sick. And there have been more occasions on top of those missed days where she was sick but came in anyway. Jackson's only been sick once, and DH and I average 1-2 colds a year so this seems excessive to me. What do you guys think?

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DD had her first dentist appt. She got her three teeth cleaned. Cried the whole time. Everything looks good. I was concerned that she will not have enough room for all of her teeth. Dentist said that we won't know until she is about three. So now I don't have to worry so much. Oh no cavities don't have to go back for six months.

Happy hump day to everyone. Sounds like babies are sleeping better, but DD. She is waking up twice a night to eat. We were sttn for so long. Today she is refusing food.

redrocksmama

econmama said:

@redrocksmama What does your contract say about sick days?

Foolish DH & I didn't do a contract with her so we have nothing in writing about sick days. When I hired her I told her I'd give her sick time as needed, never thinking she'd be sick all the time. I want to address it with her, but have no idea what the norm is. What do you do with sick days for your nanny @econmama?

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Byjove03 said:

Audrey1787 said:

Byjove03 said:

yay @ilovemyducks21 that is great news!

Ok peeps, I just made a bunch of polls. It's someone else's turn to make things for @PickleX to click on 

L-)

OMG it's Wednesday? I know it was a 4 day week already but I thought it was Thursday :-S

I could be off! It is Wednesday, right?

Definitely Wednesday. *click click click*

redrocksmama

Byjove03 said:

redrocksmama said:

econmama said:

@redrocksmama What does your contract say about sick days?

Foolish DH & I didn't do a contract with her so we have nothing in writing about sick days. When I hired her I told her I'd give her sick time as needed, never thinking she'd be sick all the time. I want to address it with her, but have no idea what the norm is. What do you do with sick days for your nanny @econmama?

Stuck in box!

We give our nanny 5 paid sick days during the year (saying we would buy her out of them at the end of contract year if she didn't use them all as an incentive not to be sick! we also pay for a flu shot for her). Above that she would have to use vacation time (2 weeks for the year, plus days we don't need her) or take unpaid time off. We have not had any issues and this seems pretty standard in our area.

I know there have been years that I have been really sick and seemingly constantly. This is hard. I would address this at your 1 year anniversary and make a contract- it can just be a page long word document. If she really has been sick, it could be to her credit for taking the time off so as not to get your LO sick. Does she have an underlying health condition? Do you think she is just saying she is sick?

I like that idea. I may run it by DH and see what he thinks. There have been a couple of times that I was very suspicious about if she was actually sick or not, particularly the incident 2 weeks ago. The other times it's been obvious she was sick and I was glad that she wasn't here to expose LO to it. I asked her a couple of months ago if getting sick a lot was normal for her and she said yes. I don't think she has an underlying health issue, but I don't think she takes care of herself very well so that is probably contributing to it. I've offered twice for to pay for a flu shot for her and she refuses because she "doesn't like needles".

sparkymcgeee

Encchanted said:

Rmnam1 said:

FFWC- Liney is in LOVE with Yo gabba gabba. She dances during the entire show. I know people hate it and think it is annoying, but I secretly like it, too. The songs are catchy and it's a quirky/weird show. I'd watch yo gabba gabba over Dora anytime.

Amen! Dora creeps me out staring at me while waiting for an answer.

I just don't like Nickelodeon for my kids. Except for Bubble Guppies and Backyardigans. Those two I'm okay with. Other than that we're Disney people. I'm okay with this. I secretly love the Disney shows too. 

KMRR86

sparkymcgeee said:

So you guys, I read that whole freaking fruit snack thread the other day and holy moly it was ridiculous. I'm still reading the parenting thread and the other AG is banned thread and geez a lou I don't know if I'll get through it all if I do my job. I haven't even read more than two or three pages of the baby butt thread. Too much is going on around here to keep up!

Omg, I've been over on pro boards reading all about it. Craziness.

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maryannespier said:

I'm very interested in the idea that you can't mention other pregnancy boards or message boards without the threat of immediate ban. Is anyone else also interested in that?

Are we only allowed to mention BabyCenter repeatedly because we make fun of it? 

KateJuly2013

This Ebola shit is pissing me off, for real.  On so many different levels.  I am ragey.  Not because I am worried about contracting it.  But because the healthcare system has dropped the ball so many times over this disease.  I am ragey for those two nurses who now have gotten sick from helping one patient.  Only two MSF workers have contracted the disease and MSF have treated thousands of people with disease, in field hospitals in Africa.  Stupid incompetence. 
X(

Kitten80

Between kids and pets, I only got 45 minutes sleep. (:| after skipping a nap because everyone has been sleeping decently. :-S go figure.

After science class, we are headed to MIL's. I need much patience and some energy. I got a SB hot chocolate. It was good, but I just want to nap now. :-<

I think the sick day thing is tough. On one hand, you don't want her exposing LO to illness. And, depending on how long she has been a nanny, there is often 1 -2 years of high illness when you start working with kids - even if they personally aren't sick a lot, you are around more kid/environments and pick more up. I also have a DH and DD that are prone to picking up lung things no matter how cautious we are and how many precautions we take. Flip side, of course, is if she isn't taking care of herself or calling off if she is just "tired sick" instead of sick sick. Depending on her vaca time, I would give a certain # of sick days for next year (5-7 depending on if she gets vacation time she could use if needed). Other choice would be after so many days, she needs to bring a doctors note (like if she has missed 5 days for the year and says she is sick again, then she needs a dr note). Like pp suggested, I would figure out what works well for you and go over it at your annual. Some of us, unfortunately, get sick more often than others. Also, I think how tolerant I would be would depend on how great or only sufficient she is when she is there.

Hopefully that makes sense. GL!

I desperately want to move. I just don't want to take anything with me besides the kids.

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Look what Haddock made for me out of magnets on the fridge. He's a genius but doesn't realize his name has two D's

Mom2bois85

Clearly something is wrong with my weather app. It's saying it's 27degrees F and feels like 75. F
:-/

Mom2bois85

Off to go lurk on parenting...

ashie624

Did I go to bed earlier last night like I said I would?


Nope. Ughh. (:|

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MF I'm trying to read through all this crap with Haddock trying to wrestle me.

Not easy.

andrea0418

econmama said:

The proboard is extra interesting reading.

And it all makes sense.

Yes! I've been reading it too.

ashie624

@Encchanted‌ Not sure what happened since I didn't look but hugs! >:D<

ashie624

Rmnam1 said:

@lizabethann06 and all the other FRIENDS fans:

Saw that! So excited! !

coco2787

Using the Diva cup for the first time today, woo hoo! Am I supposed to wear the little diva pin that came with it to celebrate the occasion?

sparkymcgeee

N0702 said:

My husband's little cousin is 17...well, I guess she isn't so little anymore, but she is so damn emotionally immature. She has been dating a guy for five months now, and he is leaving for the Marines. She is heartbroken and feels like nobody understands her because he is the love of her life. Ya, that would all be fine if she didn't already have five boyfriends in the last year alone. And each guy was "the one".

Sounds so much like my 16yo niece. And they don't realize in ten years they are going to look back and roll their eyes at themselves.

coco2787

Had my first pumpkin Reese's of the season. It was delicious and I'm glad I only bought one instead of a whole bag.

grapeskittles4lyfe

Cfreymc said:

Using the Diva cup for the first time today, woo hoo! Am I supposed to wear the little diva pin that came with it to celebrate the occasion?

pick of the pin, please.

@sparkymcgee - it took me a bit more than 10 years to roll my eyes at my adolescent shenanigans, but boy are they rolling now. Ah, to be young again and think you have it all figured out.

giraffeluvspi

Audrey1787 said:

I;m about to finish page 13 of the parenting bm thread. I'll move on to others next. It's actually a super busy day at work but I just fucking done with some of this IRL crap for awhile. Although this isn't exactly sunshine and happiness...

Ditto, @Audrey1787. I've been MIA a few days (I was home sick) but I think we just found Jackie May Earl... 

littlelegslo

Oh hi guys. 4 wakes up last night but actually not too bad. I did however wake up to an email from work about possible hurricane this weekend :-w no thanks hawaii, no thanks.

sparkymcgeee

ChrissieMeas said:

Audrey1787 said:

I;m about to finish page 13 of the parenting bm thread. I'll move on to others next. It's actually a super busy day at work but I just fucking done with some of this IRL crap for awhile. Although this isn't exactly sunshine and happiness...

Ditto, @Audrey1787. I've been MIA a few days (I was home sick) but I think we just found Jackie May Earl... 

I clicked the red X on page 12. Now I feel dumb!

EagleWife

Congrats, @Mom3bois!

Sorry about the sinus troubles @lizabethann06 and @econmama they are no fun Hope you guys feel better soon!

@Audrey1787 - so sorry you are dealing with the hitting. I hope today is better. Hugs!

@mermomo5 (6) 4:30 AM is Waaay to early to wake up. You have all the sorrys.

@fabk I hope you can beat the cold! Good luck with the pictures today!

@juliedave151 I'm not gonna lie, your teenager stories make me nervous for the future sometimes. ::biting nails::

@maryannespier How was music? Hopefully no babies took the bait of a coffee on the floor today! And good luck on Friday! Hibachi date night sounds great!

@new2011mommy I hope your DD is feeling better today. It is so heartbreaking when they are sick (

@Silv3rlining - Hooray for getting home AND a successful party. Dancing babies are so sweet! I'm sure he was the hit of the party!

@HannahAlex (I still always want to type "and" in your name :P ) Have fun at the children's museum with your friend! I hope it is fun. And congrats on becoming an Aunt again! The surprise trip for Christmas sounds great!!!

@MRads - yeah for those superwoman kind of days! Way to knock it all out!

@ramy3 (Beth!) - DOI sounds fun! I was wondering of it would be entertaining for our July babies... to go or not to go... I kind of want to!

@Altima80 Hump day is a weird kind of phrase.

@lancomchica - I hope Vinnie is feeling better today. A gala sounds exciting! Good luck shopping!

@Bmore721 - awesome that the H is getting more solo outing confidence congrats on the interview success! 

@andrea0418 - that's pretty funny! And sounds like a great SPAM thread title! MAGNIFICENT SPAAAAAAM!!! Da-da-da!!!

@mrshudson618 - sorry the day is looking crappy. I hope it gets better soon! Hugs!

@BetsyD2010 - Sorry about the molar mess ( That's really no fun at all. But hooray for FALL!!!!

@casey78 - Hiiiiii Hope you are having a great day!

@econmama - too funny about staying up late reading. I kind of miss doing that with fun reading. Sorry about the spin instructor. Your spin workouts are inspirational. One of these days I'm going to work out before work, too.

@LauraC122 - can we fast forward? I'm ready for the weekend too!

@KikiCohen - hope you might still get the BFP this cycle. FX for you!

@PickleX - Sorry you threw up That's a bummer, but hopefully LO liked the stew!

@Lelo2006 - that's too early!! I hope he takes good naps and has an easy bedtime for you tonight. 

@missymr - a cold AND laryngitis!?! That's so unfair. I hope you feel better soon!

@atlvol - I've said it before, but HOOORAY for FALL!! I'm loving cooler weather around here, too.

@cuterusaurus - Congrats on the move! Junk buildup is the worst! I'm horrible about getting rid of packaging. What if we need to return it!? I have a problem.

Hiii @somerandomchick - did you tell at work yet?

@haddocky - Hooray for sleeping through the night. Hopefully both the dog and the baby STTN tonight!! I'd have sent him a selfie with dripping hair and a not so happy face. It would be hard to resist including a "No shit!" with that. 

Also, I will be looking for Polar Express rides around here. That sounds awesome!

@sparkymcgee - that would be a win win situation! The Cards might win though, I hear they are the team to beat Also, if you want to summarize the drama, that would be fun I can't keep up!

@jamis1284 - sorry about the molars. They really should come with coffee delivery each day.

@amparo1981 - sorry about the hitting. Is she teething? Hope it passes soon.

Thanks for all the love, everyone @lancomechica @KikiCohen @Ennchanted

@ilovemyducks21 - How exciting to feel the kicks!!! Hiii Baby Sydnee :h Good luck with the deadline work. Hopefully there aren't many changes that need to be made.

Hooray for lunch and breakfast getting served! And congrats to MrDucks on the raise. That's awesome!

Yeah, polls @Byjove03! I can't wait to post this one and get out and start clicking!! And my brain read your statement as you peed on @PickleX... This post might be getting too long now...

@squirmworms - sorry about the dentist. We had screaming the whole time at ours, too. Hope the food strike ends soon.

@redrocksmama - the sick time sounds stressful. That seems like a lot of time off for sick, but I don't 

@LadyBlue07 - pot roast sounds amazing. I needed to put chili on this morning and didn't, so I guess I'll making it now. I hear you about the growing up part. Lilly is understanding so much of what we say, it blows my mind.

@lwrightenator - good luck with studying for your boards. I agree, it is so hard to understand how and why people can do that. (

Ok, stopping now. I made it to the end page 3... I need to wrap this up and go work on dinner.

Hope the day is wrapping up great for everyone! I'll be back later

coco2787

Here she is! @amparo1981‌

sparkymcgeee

@eaglewife holy crap! The Cards aren't doing as well as the Royals so even though they've had more success in the previous seasons I am not expecting an all out dominance or anything. Royals are doing an amazing job in this postseason. They are a force to be reckoned with. I still really want to make my "I bleed purple" shirt though.

I don't understand all of the drama. Soooooo much. Bannings, Non-BJ BJ, pissed off mods, I can't keep up. I need someone who is completely in the know to lay it all out for me in bullet points because there is just too much to keep up with now. 

mrshudson618

@EagleWife‌ =D>

KateJuly2013

@cfreymc I think we are cycle buddies
:x

Stacey099

maryannespier said:

Do you guys think maybe BumpMay is @nalFTW?

That would be epic

fabk

Alex has a fever, is teething (molar I think), cranky, cuddling and stage five clingy. I hope its just teething causing this and he isn't getting sick.

Stacey099

fabk said:

Alex has a fever, is teething (molar I think), cranky, cuddling and stage five clingy. I hope its just teething causing this and he isn't getting sick.

Same here. Just kept crying and crying. Even at dinner. My good eater disappeared on me a few weeks ago. I'm assuming it's because he hasn't been feeling the best but it's terrible I never know what to feed him.
Hope Alex feels better soon!

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Someone replaced my baby with a monster