Wednesday Whathaveyous

MRoxy0628

Since some people said they would be sticking around, I thought I would start our usual daily thread.  What's going on? 

MrsKipper

We have ice here today, so Nola's preschool is closed. I wish it was snow so we could actually go out and play. The good news is it's supposed to be in the 50s and sunny this weekend!! I can't wait, I'm going to soak in all the sunshine!!

MRoxy0628

My hands are so dry, they are cracking and bleeding.  I am terrible about putting lotion on, but I really have to make a concerted effort. 

I had to turn around and go home after being only 5 minutes away from work, because I forgot my make-up bag and I had no make-up on.  I don't even wear that much make-up, but I would be uncomfortable without at least foundation.

I am taking a half day today, because our daycare lady had some family business to attend to. She hardly ever asks for days off, so it's not a big deal, but I thought it was funny given I was just talking about how she never takes days off.  My husband is home with my daughter this morning and I'll be with her this afternoon.

Pokedot

I'll be sticking around but joined the other board as well.

Well DH has what I had last weekend. Thankfully DS is at DC today. I'm bummed we can't go to lunch. I'm a horrible wife.

We took the cat in and the vet was very nice. It's the first time we've used him. He's reminded me of a short haired Captain Ron, ha! He did know what he was talking about though. PITA to drive 30 minutes into BFE but we'll use him again for sure. Apparently he thinks one of the other cats bit him in the mouth and it got infected. He's on meds and should be better soon.

Our hardware for the kitchen came last night. Of course I had to start putting it up. It looks really nice except I need 68 screws to fit out cabinets. The new ones don't fit through. Ugh.

MrsKipper

I'll go where the crowd is, like a good sheep! I made an account over there and now I really want to change this name to that name.

Stasi

MRoxy0628 said:

My hands are so dry, they are cracking and bleeding.  I am terrible about putting lotion on, but I really have to make a concerted effort. 

I had to turn around and go home after being only 5 minutes away from work, because I forgot my make-up bag and I had no make-up on.  I don't even wear that much make-up, but I would be uncomfortable without at least foundation.

I am taking a half day today, because our daycare lady had some family business to attend to. She hardly ever asks for days off, so it's not a big deal, but I thought it was funny given I was just talking about how she never takes days off.  My husband is home with my daughter this morning and I'll be with her this afternoon.

This is something I'm trying to change a little about myself. My morning usually consists of putting on a "full face" (foundation, bronzer/blush, brow pencil, eyeshadow, liner and mascara) along with blow drying my long ass hair and either straightening it, or doing a fast 5 minute curl on it....it's too much. I need to learn how to be confident without all the fuss. Plus, waking up at 5:15am so I can get all that done is for the birds.

 

PS: I have a friend who swears by lotion bars for dry and cracked hands...I'm not sure what kind she uses though.

BeebopandBuddy

I'm here but also trying to get some work accomplished today.

I'm way over winter and it's not even close to done.  We haven't even had any major weather or anything yet.  I'm being a major baby.

DH and I have a big convo the other night about switching the kids' bedrooms this summer, which mean moving Maya to the third floor, Ethan into Maya's room and creating an office space in Ethan's room.  We aren't supposed to be dealing with it until the Summer, but now redoing those rooms is all I can think about.  All of the decorating talk on here is not helping the situation.

PenelopePond

I don't want to start a SAHM vs WM thing, but man have we been spoiled. Yesterday was my second day of class, and I already had to scramble to find someone to watch Sean since he was sick. I have a whole new level of awe for you working ladies. I can't imagine how stressful sick kids must be.

kelbel527

MrsKipper said:

We have ice here today, so Nola's preschool is closed. I wish it was snow so we could actually go out and play. The good news is it's supposed to be in the 50s and sunny this weekend!! I can't wait, I'm going to soak in all the sunshine!!

It's supposed to warm up here too this weekend.  I can't believe how excited I am about 40 degree weather!

Pokedot

kelbel527 said:

MrsKipper said:

We have ice here today, so Nola's preschool is closed. I wish it was snow so we could actually go out and play. The good news is it's supposed to be in the 50s and sunny this weekend!! I can't wait, I'm going to soak in all the sunshine!!

It's supposed to warm up here too this weekend.  I can't believe how excited I am about 40 degree weather!

I think we're supposed to hit 30! Woohoo. I plan on taking B outside for a while to wear him out and take down the Christmas decorations. I'm pretty sure this is the longest I've ever had them up.

Stasi

@beebopandbuddy - I may or may not have spent 3 hours searching for a navy and white rugby striped area rug for my living room the other night. Hint: I did. I feel your pain

kelbel527

Stasi said:

MRoxy0628 said:

My hands are so dry, they are cracking and bleeding.  I am terrible about putting lotion on, but I really have to make a concerted effort. 

I had to turn around and go home after being only 5 minutes away from work, because I forgot my make-up bag and I had no make-up on.  I don't even wear that much make-up, but I would be uncomfortable without at least foundation.

I am taking a half day today, because our daycare lady had some family business to attend to. She hardly ever asks for days off, so it's not a big deal, but I thought it was funny given I was just talking about how she never takes days off.  My husband is home with my daughter this morning and I'll be with her this afternoon.

This is something I'm trying to change a little about myself. My morning usually consists of putting on a "full face" (foundation, bronzer/blush, brow pencil, eyeshadow, liner and mascara) along with blow drying my long ass hair and either straightening it, or doing a fast 5 minute curl on it....it's too much. I need to learn how to be confident without all the fuss. Plus, waking up at 5:15am so I can get all that done is for the birds.

 

PS: I have a friend who swears by lotion bars for dry and cracked hands...I'm not sure what kind she uses though.

Ugh, we wake up at 5:15 and I don't even spend much time on my hair or make up.  That's why I can never workout in the morning, I can't even fathom waking up earlier than 5.

smb+jab

MRoxy0628 said:

My hands are so dry, they are cracking and bleeding.  I am terrible about putting lotion on, but I really have to make a concerted effort. 

Oh this is soo me - i had band-aids on yesterday because my left hand was so bad  all it takes i one really cold day and my skin goes from ok to mega dry.  I need a like a super moisturizer!!!

MRoxy0628

@kelbel527 and @stasi I also refuse to wake up any earlier than 5.  Currently I wake up at 5:45.  It doesn't take more than 15 minutes for me to dry my hair, straighten it and put on make-up, but I take a shower everyday (that's a non-negotiable for me) and it could be shorter.   I only have one child currently, I could definitely see my standards changing when I have another.

kelbel527

My boss appears to be in a cranky mood already this morning.  That usually makes for a fun day.  

Also - I'm so unmotivated at work lately (as evidenced by my time here).  I know I need to get my butt in gear, but I got to the comfortable point in my job and I'm kind of liking the lack of stress for the last few weeks.  

kelbel527

MRoxy0628 said:

@kelbel527 and @stasi I also refuse to wake up any earlier than 5.  Currently I wake up at 5:45.  It doesn't take more than 15 minutes for me to dry my hair, straighten it and put on make-up, but I take a shower everyday (that's a non-negotiable for me) and it could be shorter.   I only have one child currently, I could definitely see my standards changing when I have another.

That's about all it takes me as well.  But I'm with you, I need at least basic make up on, otherwise I would totally turn around and drive home to put it on.  

The biggest time suck of our morning is usually arguing with the kids.  I don't know how to get them out of the house any faster.  This morning included a 5 minute meltdown because Aedan wanted to take Brody's show and tell away from him.  It finally concluded with giving Aedan a backpack instead, which then just started a fight in the car because he had to take it off in the car seat.

Two year olds are fun!!

Pokedot

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm here but also trying to get some work accomplished today.

I'm way over winter and it's not even close to done.  We haven't even had any major weather or anything yet.  I'm being a major baby.

DH and I have a big convo the other night about switching the kids' bedrooms this summer, which mean moving Maya to the third floor, Ethan into Maya's room and creating an office space in Ethan's room.  We aren't supposed to be dealing with it until the Summer, but now redoing those rooms is all I can think about.  All of the decorating talk on here is not helping the situation.

I've been pinning and buying things like crazy for Bennett's big boy room. He's not moving out of the current one for quite a while but I'm buying as I go to lesson the wallet. Also getting good sales. @stasi rugs are SO hard to buy! I'm visual so polyvore has helped with that. Navy is a whole other beast because my definition of navy might not be the companies. (I'm doing navy in B's room too.)

kelbel527

Our builder finally gave us two important dates yesterday.  He said we'll be done building by March 27th so that we can be out of our apartment by April 1st.  I'm so excited!  (But also extremely nervous that there will be an unexpected delay and we'll be homeless).

Also, we're painting the house ourselves (with the help of two family members that do this for a living), and we finally got the date that we'll be able to do it.  But we only have about a 4 day window to get it all done.  And I just found out that at least two people I thought could help are unavailable.  And, you know, someone has to watch the kids.  

In April I'm going to be so much less stressed.  

smb+jab

I shower at night and dry my hair then (its very thick) - my morning routine is very short wash face, put on makeup get dressed.  

I very much treasure every minute of sleep that buys me - as i have since i was in high school.

melody921

Yesterday at work, I had to review a bunch of data from last year for our annual report. It made me realize it was the most depressing, crisis-filled year. No wonder I felt perpetually stressed! This has made me vow to myself that no matter what happens in 2015, I'm not internalizing it or letting it bleed into my personal life. This crap is so not worth it.

tinyhumantoe

I got a hashbrown from McDs for breakfast and just ate it all smothered in ketchup as high as I could pile it.  Then I ran out of hashbrown and sheepishly ate a pack of ketchup solo.  Yah.

My sitter decided to be closed on MLK day.  At this point I am just laughing.

Eastie156

@MRoxy0628 my hands are the same way. I'm currently using aquaphor healing ointment for them, but it's not doing much.

Here today. I do have some work to do, but wanted to check in. I decided one of my resolutions is to complain less about work and complain less at work. Man, it's hard! It makes me realize what a Debbie downer I must be.

I'm really trying hard to give our new town a chance. I desperately miss the city, even though I hated our neighborhood when I lived there. I think it's all the changes at once that are making me feel overwhelmed.

jenndub

I wear headphones almost all of the time. This does not deter people from talking to me. A lot of the time I'm not even listening to anything, I just want to be left alone. It's not working.

Also, where are people leaving to? I'm too lazy to investigate this right now.
ETA: Nevermind, saw the other thread.

Eastie156

kelbel527 said:

Our builder finally gave us two important dates yesterday.  He said we'll be done building by March 27th so that we can be out of our apartment by April 1st.  I'm so excited!  (But also extremely nervous that there will be an unexpected delay and we'll be homeless).

Also, we're painting the house ourselves (with the help of two family members that do this for a living), and we finally got the date that we'll be able to do it.  But we only have about a 4 day window to get it all done.  And I just found out that at least two people I thought could help are unavailable.  And, you know, someone has to watch the kids.  

In April I'm going to be so much less stressed.  

@kelbel527 the months leading up to our move in and the builder completing our house were some of the most stressful months of my entire life. I can't tell you how relieved I was once the house was finished and we no longer had to deal with all the decisions. Now we are just dealing with builder issues and problems that come along with a new house.

Eastie156

@melody921 I keep mistaking your siggy for mine. I just scrolled past one of your responses and did a double take. I was trying to figure out how I'd responded to something that I didn't remember responding to!

tyrannasaurusjess

EVERYONE EVERYONE EVERYONE!

Stop what you're doing right meow! Go to the store and get the following ingredients. Are you hurrying?!? And bigger pants... you'll need bigger pants.

White cake mix

ingredients to make white cake mix

strawbelly jello

vanilla pudding

Cool whip (don't buy the store brand... cmon)

Now! Make this cake!

Strawberry Poke Cake

If you don't die after you eat it, then continue posting on this board afterward. It's seriously the most delicious thing I've ever had. 

amandad715

jenndub said:

I wear headphones almost all of the time. This does not deter people from talking to me. A lot of the time I'm not even listening to anything, I just want to be left alone. It's not working.

Also, where are people leaving to? I'm too lazy to investigate this right now.
ETA: Nevermind, saw the other thread.

Me too. I saw some reference early this morning about new rules and mods. But now we're leaving too? I should probably read up.

kelbel527

Eastie156 said:

kelbel527 said:

Our builder finally gave us two important dates yesterday.  He said we'll be done building by March 27th so that we can be out of our apartment by April 1st.  I'm so excited!  (But also extremely nervous that there will be an unexpected delay and we'll be homeless).

Also, we're painting the house ourselves (with the help of two family members that do this for a living), and we finally got the date that we'll be able to do it.  But we only have about a 4 day window to get it all done.  And I just found out that at least two people I thought could help are unavailable.  And, you know, someone has to watch the kids.  

In April I'm going to be so much less stressed.  

@kelbel527 the months leading up to our move in and the builder completing our house were some of the most stressful months of my entire life. I can't tell you how relieved I was once the house was finished and we no longer had to deal with all the decisions. Now we are just dealing with builder issues and problems that come along with a new house.

Yeah, I can imagine that will be fun when the time comes.  

Our builder had us pick everything out ahead of time (before the build even started), which made me feel a lot less stressed when we started the build.  We made most decisions in a short period of time and I couldn't dwell on them.

Now, it's actually the really little stuff that's getting to me.  I've been stressing about paint colors and types of paint for weeks.  I know I just need to go with my gut and let it go.  DH also called yesterday about the placement about a column in our dining room and I've been stressing about it ever since.  I'm too indecisive for this stuff!

amandad715

Dealing with a baby who sleeps and eats wonderfully during the day who turns into a no-sleep-in-my-RNP-or-anywhere-else-but-someone's-arms-baby after 10pm.
Waaaahhhh! I'm tired and DH and I are both sleepy and bicker through the whole thing. Sam ended up sleeping on me after I fell asleep nursing him around 2:30. He was full, happy, and content so I did not move him.
That resulted in DH being mad this morning in regards to co-sleeping. We are pro-bassinet or RNP or crib for safety but honestly I made the decision hastily and after hearing DH snoring away, I was jealous.
He was up for most of the past 2 nights but it's different when I'm the only food source and he says, wake me up when you need me (diaper change, rock, etc).
We know all the stuff (RNP, 5 Ss, dark room, no interaction, etc) but don't have a nighttime plan and then everything goes out the window.

tinyhumantoe

I finally just read the other thread.  What the what. 

We found out yesterday that tonight we have a legislative committee coming at 630pm for a presentation and appetizers.  So I had to scramble for a sitter, pack W a bag, and dig out/iron my dress clothes (the pants are TIGHT btw).  Then I found out I had a fucking dentist appt at 8am by our office.  I had to leave at 620 and was still 5 min late because the roads were full of grannies.  Now I have to write the presentation and go buy appetizers.  I am so tired and just want to cry.  I am giving myself 10 minutes on here before hitting the grindstone.  I feel too pregnant to work   I mean, I pretty much spent the last 2 days on TB if we're being honest.  My brain is so TIRED.

tinyhumantoe

LOOK GUYS, I'M STILL STUCK IN WEEK 35.

And today I told the dentist I'm 36w, so you know what that means..... 100 days of week 36!

tyrannasaurusjess

@stasi I'm intrigued by the lotion bars. I use coconut oil and it seems to work fairly well. 

I'm in the market for new deodorant. I think I am someone who is considered a sweaty person? Ugh, thats gross to say out loud lol. Normal deodorants don't cut it for me, and after a few hours I feel like I smell skunky. Any suggestions?? 

Eastie156

amandad715 said:

Dealing with a baby who sleeps and eats wonderfully during the day who turns into a no-sleep-in-my-RNP-or-anywhere-else-but-someone's-arms-baby after 10pm. Waaaahhhh! I'm tired and DH and I are both sleepy and bicker through the whole thing. Sam ended up sleeping on me after I fell asleep nursing him around 2:30. He was full, happy, and content so I did not move him. That resulted in DH being mad this morning in regards to co-sleeping. We are pro-bassinet or RNP or crib for safety but honestly I made the decision hastily and after hearing DH snoring away, I was jealous. He was up for most of the past 2 nights but it's different when I'm the only food source and he says, wake me up when you need me (diaper change, rock, etc). We know all the stuff (RNP, 5 Ss, dark room, no interaction, etc) but don't have a nighttime plan and then everything goes out the window.

@amandad715 we went through this with Abby for about 6 weeks. yep, 6 weeks. She wanted to be held and stare at me all.night.long. It was exhausting.

tinyhumantoe

I think I have really been underestimating how much of a time suck TB is for me [it's 1215 and I said I'd be off by 12, which seemed like 30 seconds ago].  I kind of don't care at this point, but when I get back from ML I have to get control of my addiction.

But on a positive note, I'm changing my vm and email autoresponse to say that I'm on ML.  I have three manuals due during my ML which means I need 2-3 weeks of uninterrupted time

tinyhumantoe

@amandad715 You are scaring me!   I forgot how bad having a NB is, ahhh.

@nita2603 Congratulations!!! (from yesterday's thread).  I didn't think you announced, but I wasn't sure!  I am so happy for you!  Sorry you are dealing with one sick and one rowdy kid. 

MrsKipper

Camden just ate two jars of food. I'm afraid he may pop anytime.

MarisaKathleen

tyrannasaurusjess said:

@stasi I'm intrigued by the lotion bars. I use coconut oil and it seems to work fairly well. 

I'm in the market for new deodorant. I think I am someone who is considered a sweaty person? Ugh, thats gross to say out loud lol. Normal deodorants don't cut it for me, and after a few hours I feel like I smell skunky. Any suggestions?? 

https://olivu426.com/shower-butter-bar/

I hate lotion bars.  I feel like I have to use 20x the amount throughout the day to actually notice a difference.

And then I went to this store and bought this shower butter bar.  I forget what her old bump name was, but she lives around an hour away from me and I asked her if there was anything fun to do when I took my Mom there for lunch over Christmas break.  She recommended this Olivu 426 store.  The ladies that own it had products in the Emmy bags last year so they've gotten all this national attention.

This shower bar.  Seriously.  It's stupid amazing.  I use it right after I shut the water off as I'm toweling off.  I use it on Cal & Nancy while they're actually in the tub playing.  Not only do I not need to put another moisturizer on afterwards, at 9pm when I'm going to bed, my skin still feels hydrated and soft.  It's one of the best products I've tried this year.

I also bought their emu oil lotion because I wasn't convinced a shower bar would be good and that's ridiculous.  You need like a teaspoon for your whole entire body because it's so thick and amazing.

This was a really big review.  All in all, you should totally try it.  It's incredible.  My sisters/moms and I are going to a cooking class in the same vicinity on the 31st and I'm making a pitstop to buy another one. :-) 

Stasi

@marisakathleen - I'm going to try it! Kate and Ryan have been suffering from some pretty dry skin lately too...

MarisaKathleen

I hope you like it @Stasi!  I've loved everything I've tried from there.  The shower butter bar is my favorite.  I also have the emu oil lotion and the avocado oil lotion.  My Mom has the rice bran one. :-) Usually I'm a firm L'Bri user, but I actually like this body care better.

Stasi

@marisakathleen I ordered the bar and the emu oil lotion...I decided to try Lily of the Valley fragrance, we'll see

hmp1

kelbel527 said:

Eastie156 said:

kelbel527 said:

Our builder finally gave us two important dates yesterday.  He said we'll be done building by March 27th so that we can be out of our apartment by April 1st.  I'm so excited!  (But also extremely nervous that there will be an unexpected delay and we'll be homeless).

Also, we're painting the house ourselves (with the help of two family members that do this for a living), and we finally got the date that we'll be able to do it.  But we only have about a 4 day window to get it all done.  And I just found out that at least two people I thought could help are unavailable.  And, you know, someone has to watch the kids.  

In April I'm going to be so much less stressed.  

@kelbel527 the months leading up to our move in and the builder completing our house were some of the most stressful months of my entire life. I can't tell you how relieved I was once the house was finished and we no longer had to deal with all the decisions. Now we are just dealing with builder issues and problems that come along with a new house.

Yeah, I can imagine that will be fun when the time comes.  

Our builder had us pick everything out ahead of time (before the build even started), which made me feel a lot less stressed when we started the build.  We made most decisions in a short period of time and I couldn't dwell on them.

Now, it's actually the really little stuff that's getting to me.  I've been stressing about paint colors and types of paint for weeks.  I know I just need to go with my gut and let it go.  DH also called yesterday about the placement about a column in our dining room and I've been stressing about it ever since.  I'm too indecisive for this stuff!

Does the builder have homes you can walk through (or any model homes in your area) and just ask for the name of the paint that you like. Fresh out of college I worked for a home builder and people asked for the model paint colors all the time.