Weekly Randoms go here...

MamaNicoleof3

This may be because I'm utterly exhausted, but I was driving to work and was thinking randomness....a snippet:

"men don't know what labor is like. MEN DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO GET A PERIOD EVERY MONTH. Why can't I be a dude? They'll never know the emotional roller coaster that it is to be a woman."

seriously. so. very. tired. 

Sydvicious08

I think this size chart should be what is always used...

MsBeachNJ

I get that logistically the romper is a bad idea, but I can't help but think its cute!!!

CourtJack

I think the Duggars have a closet full of those rompers!

DeePaddy24

I've seen Samuel L Jackson's version before, but I think this one is my favourite. Playing this on a loop for my little guy is considered good parenting, right?! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U08XWOx3XYM

totsabounding

Wearing maternity leggings for the first time ever today. They are a blinding, brilliant light from heaven. 

Emztron500

parsonsperson said:

Wearing maternity leggings for the first time ever today. They are a blinding, brilliant light from heaven. 

Omg they're the best. The hard part is giving them up after the baby comes. But then, why bother? Maternity leggings forever!

MsBeachNJ

Random rave of the day... just scored a (lightly used) Uppa Baby Vista including Bassinet off a Facebook trade site for $175!!!!! Its a 2013, the 2015 retails for $875 - I'm considering this a steal. 

amangels2

I just finished reading the book Clementine to my second graders.  She has all sorts of misadventures throughout the book, each time with good intentions but it never quite works the way she planned.  Think Ramona Quimby.  By the end of the book she's convinced that her parents are going to give her away because she's been so bad.  She over hears them talking about some things.  As I was reading it to my kids, I totally started to tear up and couldn't seem to stop them from falling.  After I finished the story, a few of my kids were like, you look like you are crying, are you okay?  I was like yes, I'm fine, I just found the end of the story touching.  Pregnancy hormones...sigh.

BabyboyS2016

Well, I got fed up enough that I just put in a job application at one of or competitors. This new position is exactly what I'm doing but would be working from home. Not sure they'll accept a start date 6 months from now, but here goes...

MsBeachNJ

@shannonrnbsn GOOD LUCK!! 

splsmama2016

I'm on the struggle bus today.... Up late rhinestoning the last dress I made for this weekends skating competition, up about 4 times to pee, now I have a migraine and I'm all sorts of stuffy. I'm hoping it's just allergies and not a cold from one of the little kids I teach.

mkemommy

I should really stop responding to someone in the Parenting board/thread about dog training.  We clearly have differences of opinion on how to train dogs and how to offer advice to internet strangers on training dogs.  It just ends up making me sad or angry (posting) but somewhere deep down I keep responding thinking maybe it will impact someone to not pick up a shock collar as a first line of defense for training.  

dennyandlee

Small victory report: The other school psychologist in our district just called to tell me she's accepted a position in a district closer to where she lives and I DIDN'T CRY. We've been the only two school psychs here for the last 6 years and I am sad she's leaving but surprisingly, emotions did not get the best of me this time. Which is good, because I wouldn't have wanted to make her feel bad for leaving.

hollywoodave531

Omg I'm laughing so hard from yesterday's posts which I just caught up on: Claws, Grooming, Carmel de lites, Kit Kats; I'm laughing at them all! You ladies are too funny!

splsmama2016

mkemommy said:

I should really stop responding to someone in the Parenting board/thread about dog training.  We clearly have differences of opinion on how to train dogs and how to offer advice to internet strangers on training dogs.  It just ends up making me sad or angry (posting) but somewhere deep down I keep responding thinking maybe it will impact someone to not pick up a shock collar as a first line of defense for training.  

With our golden, we used the squirt collar. Similar to the shock, but it would spray a mist of bitter Apple when she barked. Didn't work, but we tried. She's a good dog otherwise, just barks at everything lol

VikingGirl12

PSA: for moms of toddlers. They have a stride rite store on Zulily today! I just got DS a pair of crock-like sandals for $12.99 in a size wide!

egirl1025

I just have to say that the March siggy challenge is making it super hard to bump on the DL at work...I know others have mentioned, but I did not minimize correctly and I am pretty sure my contract employee got an interesting view....I could just switch to mobile, but we all know mobile truly sucks when you actually want to participate.  On a side note...they are all uncomfortably awesome in their own way.

mkemommy

sdLindenberg said:

mkemommy said:

I should really stop responding to someone in the Parenting board/thread about dog training.  We clearly have differences of opinion on how to train dogs and how to offer advice to internet strangers on training dogs.  It just ends up making me sad or angry (posting) but somewhere deep down I keep responding thinking maybe it will impact someone to not pick up a shock collar as a first line of defense for training.  

With our golden, we used the squirt collar. Similar to the shock, but it would spray a mist of bitter Apple when she barked. Didn't work, but we tried. She's a good dog otherwise, just barks at everything lol

Ha!  I hear you (literally) on the barking.  Our current dog barks a lot but I really complain about it just in a good-natured way and would be concerned if he didn't...it is his job to bark and protect.  Of course, his judgment at 2 am barking at something I can't see/hear is questionable but then I remind myself that he has better eyes and ears than I do.    

HBamama2B

mkemommy said:

I should really stop responding to someone in the Parenting board/thread about dog training.  We clearly have differences of opinion on how to train dogs and how to offer advice to internet strangers on training dogs.  It just ends up making me sad or angry (posting) but somewhere deep down I keep responding thinking maybe it will impact someone to not pick up a shock collar as a first line of defense for training.  

Oh man. That made my blood boil. Wow. Hands down good response though. Yeesh. "Only need to shock them 2-3 times" what horseshit! Clearly that person has never trained a dog and has zero clue.

goldie987

mkemommy said:

I should really stop responding to someone in the Parenting board/thread about dog training.  We clearly have differences of opinion on how to train dogs and how to offer advice to internet strangers on training dogs.  It just ends up making me sad or angry (posting) but somewhere deep down I keep responding thinking maybe it will impact someone to not pick up a shock collar as a first line of defense for training.  

That person is totally clueless....she has no idea what she is talking about whatsoever, ugh. 

Emztron500

good luck with the job @shannonrnbsn ! 

On a related note, I've been looking for casual/contract work and I am having the hardest time getting anyone to email me back. Even shit from craigslist that I'm 90% sure is a scam. I'm so unemployable, no one even wants to involve me in their pyramid schemes  

Sydvicious08

@hollywoodave531 I still don't know where to get that kitkat from..

totsabounding

@egirl1025 --if you want, you can change your settings so the signature photos don't show up: go to account options (the top right of the screen, little icon of a head/shoulders), preferences, signature settings, and check the box at the bottom "strip images out of signatures." 

egirl1025

parsonsperson said:

@egirl1025 --if you want, you can change your settings so the signature photos don't show up: go to account options (the top right of the screen, little icon of a head/shoulders), preferences, signature settings, and check the box at the bottom "strip images out of signatures." 

Thanks!!  It will help keep me bumping while I should be working...

NicknShan

PSA: Everything (including clearance) at The Children's Place is 30% off and free shipping.

fishwife799

NicknShan said:

PSA: Everything (including clearance) at The Children's Place is 30% off and free shipping.

Don't you tell me this! I have a serious problem buying clothes from there...

SweetMamaJune

@shannonrnbsn FX that you get it!! I currently work for a company with more drama than real housewives. Which I've never watched, but I did watch Honey Booboo and I have no regrets. 

Another note, I finally went to Whole Foods and got the rest of my vitamins...I'm starting to wonder when I will turn into the bionic woman...

DeePaddy24

H brought me home a Cadbury Cream Egg McFlurry. Yes! A giant Kit-Kat yesterday...the McFlurry today...I'm going to gain a million pounds, but, damnit, I'll be happy!

ahernandez16

So, I took my mom to Buy Buy Baby with me today to buy a shower gift for a friend. We happened upon some mini cribs and there was a super cute one that didn't have wheels (which was my main reason for not buying one. I thought it looked tacky.) and I said that I wanted to buy it even though I swore we'd make due with the pack n play until we move in January... annnnnd I walked away with my nephew to look at toys and she snuck away and bought it!

I am incredibly grateful but I feel bad that she's spending so much money (she bought our travel system, is throwing me a baby shower and now the crib, plus tons and tons of clothes) and I feel like I'm not doing my part which is dumb because I know I'll spend the next 18 years providing for him. Hormones...
BUT I'm glad we have an actual crib now and it converts into a toddler bed which is awesome! And now I can decorate a little nook for baby in our bedroom. 

MamaNicoleof3

@ahernandez16- so great! Don't feel bad. Part of a grandparents' job is to spoil their grandkids rotten.

NicknShan

My DH came home with two tubs of Edys ice cream and flowers. We have some winners today.

MamaNicoleof3

NicknShan said:

My DH came home with two tubs of Edys ice cream and flowers. We have some winners today.

He's gonna get laaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiid. 

PBear93

NicknShan said:

My DH came home with two tubs of Edys ice cream and flowers. We have some winners today.

Mine came home late and without the item I asked him to stop by the store to pick up that I needed to make dinner. 

MamaNicoleof3

PBear93 said:

NicknShan said:

My DH came home with two tubs of Edys ice cream and flowers. We have some winners today.

Mine came home late and without the item I asked him to stop by the store to pick up that I needed to make dinner. 

He's not gonna get laaaaaiiiiiiiid

hollywoodave531

@sdnybrk I'm guessing based on @DeePaddy24 the answer to finding everything good food related is: Canada

catherinekate

hollywoodave531 said:

@sdnybrk I'm guessing based on @DeePaddy24 the answer to finding everything good food related is: Canada

This is true!

hollywoodave531

catherinekate said:

hollywoodave531 said:

@sdnybrk I'm guessing based on @DeePaddy24 the answer to finding everything good food related is: Canada

This is true!

Love times 100! My only question though, do you have Girl Scout Cookies? This might be one thing I couldn't live without. I.e. Carmel delights/Samoas. 

mrsb8244

Speaking of cravings I had a doctor's appointment today and I gained 9 lbs since my last appointment (4 weeks ago)...oops!! Too many sweets. I need to try and be a little better up until the next appointment because it's my glucose test. Also I scheduled it for the morning hoping my weight wouldn't seem so bad lol

Sydvicious08

MamaNicoleof3 said:

NicknShan said:

My DH came home with two tubs of Edys ice cream and flowers. We have some winners today.

He's gonna get laaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiid. 

Mine brought me lunch the other day because he had a call near put house. This happens maybe once a month...we made it a "fun lunch"


I'll pay someone to send me a giant kitkat from Canada....I have money...! I also have access to girl scout cookies!