High/lows

MeatballEsq · March 2014

What were your weekend high and lows?

High: DH took C to swim class on Saturday so I could workout and shower in peace.

Low: C was a disaster yesterday. I hate DST.

IForgotMyLogIn · March 2014

High: lots of good food I probably shouldn't have eaten, warm weather

Low: DS's sleep is going to hell. Short naps and up MOTN for the first time in who knows how long.

linzeek44 · March 2014

High: weather was great so we went for long walks and to the park.

Low: No real low. Just tired this morning.

AlinnJo · March 2014

High: We decided on what new car to get. H was actually more than helpful this weekend since I wasn't feeling well. Low: me being sick with sinus crap and not being able to take meds. DST is the WORST.

melody921 · March 2014

High: Took LOs to a kids' museum with a friend and her son. The kids had fun, and I got to catch up with a friend I don't get to see enough.

Lows: DS is in a bad phase right now -- yelling (actually more of a primal shriek), name-calling and basically throwing a fit anytime life doesn't go exactly his way. Since Saturday, I've been called "mean, evil and stupid" more times than I can count. He apparently hates me, hates bedtime, and thinks his sister is a punching bag (although he did make the distinction in one rant that the only one in the house who wasn't stupid was DD). I'm seriously starting to lose my shit.

melody921 · March 2014

AlinnJo said:

High: We decided on what new car to get. H was actually more than helpful this weekend since I wasn't feeling well. Low: me being sick with sinus crap and not being able to take meds. DST is the WORST.

Oooh, what did you choose?

PenelopePond · March 2014

Highs: I spent $250 on Saturday, and we now have an "entryway". Also, I made the Pioneer Woman's chicken and noodles last night. They were awesome!

Lows: yesterday the boys were maniacs. I was ready to give them away by 10am. We all survived though. Surprisingly, Sean is the bad one/the instigator.

MRoxy0628 · March 2014

High: We were able to take a walk as a family. Lily took good naps both days and was in a good mood overall/doing cute and funny things.

Low: Had a tiff with a friend, which left me feeling sad and it took over an hour to get Lily to sleep due to DST. I can't blame her and should have just let her stay up, but it was a frustrating hour.

AlinnJo · March 2014

@melody921 We are getting a 2015 Yukon XL or a Suburban. They are just starting to release them so we are waiting to see them in person! I can't WAIT!!

Pokedot · March 2014

Highs: We got some quality time in as a family. I found a couple new items of clothing which never seems to happen for me. We also got to see my brother, his g/f, her son and my niece. I snuggled the baby a few times over the weekend.

Low: We watched my niece and nephew for a couple hours on Saturday. My brother and his g/f were over an hour late to pic the kids up which threw B's nap schedule completely out of whack the rest of the weekend. B smacked his face on my brother's leg yesterday which resulted in a bloody nose and a cut on the top and bottom of his lip. Complete with a fat lip.

I'm tired! DST can suck it!

MarisaKathleen · March 2014

High: The whole weekend was really positive...It warmed up to a balmly 32 on Saturday so we all went to the zoo for Behind the Scenes day. We got to walk out into the elephant habitat, saw the elk habitat and went into the small mammal kitchen, which was really cool. Nancy cried when we left the big cat building because the big lion was napping literally right up on the glass and she wanted to give him loves. She kept saying "MAMA, MORE ROARS!" It was sad and adorable.

Low: Yesterday's laundry day. I don't know why my DH is incapable of helping with laundry lately, but it's driving me crazy.

AKB090609 · March 2014

High: Really the whole weekend was a high, it was sunny and warm (30's -40's) so we got to take the dogs for nice long walks and go to the zoo. It is amazing how a couple of nice days can totally change my perspective on everything.

Low: Stroller shopping is stressful. DH is convinced we can get by without a double and I disagree, I feel like I will need a safe place to strap both kids down if I ever want to leave the house alone.

Stasi · March 2014

High: Seeing some old friends and catching up with them Saturday night

Low: DH being pukey and sick all day on Sunday, it sucked, but he's fine today.

Stasi · March 2014

AKB090609 said:

Low: Stroller shopping is stressful. DH is convinced we can get by without a double and I disagree, I feel like I will need a safe place to strap both kids down if I ever want to leave the house alone.

DH and I are going through this. I've come to the conclusion that I want a double too. We've decided to get a double running stroller, so I can run and go on walks downtown with both kids.

For situations where a double running stroller would be too bulky, or not make sense (i.e. grocery store, indoor shopping, etc...) I'll wear the baby and push Kate in a single stroller or shopping cart.

At the end of the day we listed priorities and being able to get outside and get exersice with both kids in tow when DH isn't around was far and away #1 on my list, so that's why we are going with a double runner. Have you made a list or through of common circumstances that would warrant needing a double? I would write them down and go over the senarios with DH, maybe he'll see how important it is for you.

AKB090609 · March 2014

Stasi said:

AKB090609 said:

Low: Stroller shopping is stressful. DH is convinced we can get by without a double and I disagree, I feel like I will need a safe place to strap both kids down if I ever want to leave the house alone.

DH and I are going through this. I've come to the conclusion that I want a double too. We've decided to get a double running stroller, so I can run and go on walks downtown with both kids.
For situations where a double running stroller would be too bulky, or not make sense (i.e. grocery store, indoor shopping, etc...) I'll wear the baby and push Kate in a single stroller or shopping cart.
At the end of the day we listed priorities and being able to get outside and get exersice with both kids in tow when DH isn't around was far and away #1 on my list, so that's why we are going with a double runner. Have you made a list or through of common circumstances that would warrant needing a double? I would write them down and go over the senarios with DH, maybe he'll see how important it is for you.

He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

PenelopePond · March 2014

AKB090609 said:
High: Really the whole weekend was a high, it was sunny and warm (30's -40's) so we got to take the dogs for nice long walks and go to the zoo. It is amazing how a couple of nice days can totally change my perspective on everything.

Low: Stroller shopping is stressful. DH is convinced we can get by without a double and I disagree, I feel like I will need a safe place to strap both kids down if I ever want to leave the house alone.

I definitely vote for needing a double stroller. I would not have been able to leave the house by myself without one. We still use it now even though ds1 (who is 4.5!) walks a lot. If we are at the mall I can do more faster with them in the double. Plus, if Ethan wants to walk, I have a place to put my bags. We also have passes to Disney, Busch Gardens, and the zoo. We really do use it all the time.

tinyhumantoe · March 2014

High: Went on a long walk with W and the dog. COME ON SPRING!!!!! The fresh air is so nice!

Low: I forgot to put the harness on the dog. He slipped out of his leash as two pits walked by. I was so flustered, trying to park W so she wasn't in front of a driveway, blah....It sounded like a mauling but was all voice, no contact. I apologized profusely. The guy was so nice about it and I was very thankful. Those dogs almost ate my face off, I'm not kidding. I retrieved my 14lb jackass dog by kicking him away and then picking him up. I felt....sick? and stupid afterwards, and and walked the 7 blocks home carrying him and the blanket/hat/animal/cup W threw on the ground, while pushing the stroller with a screaming thrashing kid. And I cried when I got home. And the carbon monoxide detector went off at 3am this morning. I want DH to come home.

Stasi · March 2014

AKB090609 said:
He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

I've narrowed it down to the following two, they aren't super high end like a BOB, but they are both under $300 so it won't be such a big hit to our wallet:

Baby Trend Expedition

Schwinn Turismo

If my parents ask to help out with buying something for the new baby (I'd never ask, but I have a feeling they will offer), I will ask for $$ towards:

BOB Ironman Duallie

Pokedot · March 2014

Stasi said:

AKB090609 said:
He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

I've narrowed it down to the following two, they aren't super high end like a BOB, but they are both under $300 so it won't be such a big hit to our wallet:
Baby Trend Expedition
Schwinn Turismo
If my parents ask to help out with buying something for the new baby (I'd never ask, but I have a feeling they will offer), I will ask for $$ towards:
BOB Ironman Duallie

We have the single Schwinn. I love it! I'm tall and the handle can adjust nicely for both DH and I. It's a smooth ride and the basket is a nice size. It folds up fairly easy and compact for a jogger too. We'll probably get the double when #2 comes along. I wouldn't recommend it for full on running though. A light job once in a while, sure.

BeebopandBuddy · March 2014

High was Maya's birthday party Saturday. Low is still happening; Ethan has an ear infection, cold and a rash. He is so pitiful.

Flamingemu · March 2014

High - My grandmother was in town for a visit and we had a great time in the warmish weather.

Low - Our kitchen sink is backing up into our basement sink and a plumber can't get out until tomorrow morning. Looks like we will be eating out tonight since I can't really use my sink.

miss50 · March 2014

High: I had no concrete plans and it was glorious. Picked out our bathroom supplies and bought them. And, Sage used the potty on request. I almost cried.

Low: Ate like shit. No self control.

tinyhumantoe · March 2014

Flamingemu said:

High - My grandmother was in town for a visit and we had a great time in the warmish weather.
Low - Our kitchen sink is backing up into our basement sink and a plumber can't get out until tomorrow morning. Looks like we will be eating out tonight since I can't really use my sink.

Hope it isn't too expensive! After routine $500/pop, we now own a roto rooter. Stuff backs up in our basement floor drain a couple times a year. Like poop. So we just tear through the pipes 4x/yr with the roto to prevent the situation. Everything else in the house is draining ok? Must be just downstream of the basement sink, which should be an ok fix for the plumber.

Flamingemu · March 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

Flamingemu said:

High - My grandmother was in town for a visit and we had a great time in the warmish weather.
Low - Our kitchen sink is backing up into our basement sink and a plumber can't get out until tomorrow morning. Looks like we will be eating out tonight since I can't really use my sink.

Hope it isn't too expensive! After routine $500/pop, we now own a roto rooter. Stuff backs up in our basement floor drain a couple times a year. Like poop. So we just tear through the pipes 4x/yr with the roto to prevent the situation. Everything else in the house is draining ok? Must be just downstream of the basement sink, which should be an ok fix for the plumber.

Everything else is fine - except when DH has too much fiber - ha.

The basement sink was clearly an 'add-on' when they redid the kitchen in the early 90s. I think they just tied the basement sink into the same lines as the kitchen sink and something is blocking the way.

Nita2603 · March 2014

High:
Daylight savings gets the kids to sleep til 7ish, which is the most amazing thing ever.
I finally gave both boys a bath by myself in the big tub. It was much easier than I thought.

Low:
I took the boys for a walk in 'mild' weather and they hated it and I ended up rushing home and they were in a shot mood for hours after.
I still have the same damn cold from Christmas.
More snow. Over it.
DH worked all weekend. And today. Kinda over that too.

MississippiCatfish · March 2014

High: Great date at a delicious Brazilian steakhouse!

Low: I'm having lots of back pain with this pregnancy and it's getting frustrating:/

tyrannasaurusjess · March 2014

Stasi said:

AKB090609 said:
He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

I've narrowed it down to the following two, they aren't super high end like a BOB, but they are both under $300 so it won't be such a big hit to our wallet:
Baby Trend Expedition
Schwinn Turismo
If my parents ask to help out with buying something for the new baby (I'd never ask, but I have a feeling they will offer), I will ask for $$ towards:
BOB Ironman Duallie

We are going with the BOB Duallie SE. We have friends who originally had the ironman, but exchanged it for the SE because the front wheel of the SE swivels-- they're both active runners and said that was huge for them. The wheel can lock into place if need be, but they said having the option is really nice. Just something to consider

bosha711 · March 2014

Highs: Had fun both days on our family outings. Weather was finally mild, too.

Low: #1 DS headbutted my jaw by accident & I think I pulled a muscle in my neck. It hurts!

#2 *Debbie downer alert.* Going to bed last night, I was thinking about how much fun DS had at a model train show we went to earlier in the day. Then that snowballed into thinking how bad it sucks that my dad isn't here to share in DS's loves for trains. My dad loved trains & it breaks my heart thinking about how my son will miss out on such a bond. I kept picturing my dad being there with us, holding up DS so he could see the trains go by, teaching him all he knows about them...

Holly_1007 · March 2014

High: got to spend the weekend with my parents, they watched Colby so DH and I could take keagan and SD snow tubing, it was so much fun! They both loved it. Colby had fun with my parents while we were gone too which is a good thing. Low: we came home and found a dead bird in our basement, so I'm kind of freaking out about that. DH got hurt at work this morning and got in a fight with his ex wife, so I'm anxious and frustrated about that.

melody921 · March 2014

jessk86 said:

Stasi said:

AKB090609 said:
He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

I've narrowed it down to the following two, they aren't super high end like a BOB, but they are both under $300 so it won't be such a big hit to our wallet:
Baby Trend Expedition
Schwinn Turismo
If my parents ask to help out with buying something for the new baby (I'd never ask, but I have a feeling they will offer), I will ask for $$ towards:
BOB Ironman Duallie

We are going with the BOB Duallie SE. We have friends who originally had the ironman, but exchanged it for the SE because the front wheel of the SE swivels-- they're both active runners and said that was huge for them. The wheel can lock into place if need be, but they said having the option is really nice. Just something to consider

This is what we have and I LOVE it.

MommaP12 · March 2014

High: We sold our condo!

Low: Nothing really. Pretty good weekend and wish it didn't go by so fast.

hmp1 · March 2014

All good. Great weather, great food because we ate out a few times, James' first soccer practice, just lots of fun.

The only bad I can think of is that Leo is going through a big throwing phase. I did a mock timeout with him for throwing a monster truck square at James' head. I don't feel like he is ready for time out but I feel bad when Leo does something James would get time out for.

cmarie520 · March 2014

We had an overall weekend. It was warm, around 60, so I took DS on a 4 mile walk in the stroller. We also took him golfing which he loved! We brought his tiny golf club and gave him a ball and he played the whole time!

Stasi · March 2014

jessk86 said:

Stasi said:

AKB090609 said:
He hates the stroller talk, and it seems much harder to choose a double than a single for me. He also thinks that DD is going to want to walk all the time rather than ride I tried to explain that even now she doesn't always get to decide that she wants to walk.

It would be so much easier if the strollers that I think I would like the most were less expensive. Hopefully, what I want will show up on Craig's list this spring.

I've narrowed it down to the following two, they aren't super high end like a BOB, but they are both under $300 so it won't be such a big hit to our wallet:
Baby Trend Expedition
Schwinn Turismo
If my parents ask to help out with buying something for the new baby (I'd never ask, but I have a feeling they will offer), I will ask for $$ towards:
BOB Ironman Duallie

We are going with the BOB Duallie SE. We have friends who originally had the ironman, but exchanged it for the SE because the front wheel of the SE swivels-- they're both active runners and said that was huge for them. The wheel can lock into place if need be, but they said having the option is really nice. Just something to consider

Oh, this is great advice @jessk86. We like to have our current stroller locked for running, swiveled for regular walking around (or else you can't turn corners and stuff!). Thank you!

Stasi · March 2014

bosha711 said:

Highs: Had fun both days on our family outings. Weather was finally mild, too.

Low: #1 DS headbutted my jaw by accident & I think I pulled a muscle in my neck. It hurts!

#2 *Debbie downer alert.* Going to bed last night, I was thinking about how much fun DS had at a model train show we went to earlier in the day. Then that snowballed into thinking how bad it sucks that my dad isn't here to share in DS's loves for trains. My dad loved trains & it breaks my heart thinking about how my son will miss out on such a bond. I kept picturing my dad being there with us, holding up DS so he could see the trains go by, teaching him all he knows about them...

Hugs to you @bosha711. It must be so hard not being able to share those experiences with your father.

LyndseylovesHugh · March 2014

High: had my a/s and baby boy is perfectly healthy! My mom was in town and watched DD while I went to it and I had the rest of the afternoon to myself! After my appointment I went downtown, had a delicious crepe, got some cupcakes and just walked around the cute shops. It was magical.

Low: my mom left :-( I hate that we don't live closer but I'm thankful that she has the means to visit often.

Pokedot · March 2014

bosha711 said:

Highs: Had fun both days on our family outings. Weather was finally mild, too.

Low: #1 DS headbutted my jaw by accident & I think I pulled a muscle in my neck. It hurts!

#2 *Debbie downer alert.* Going to bed last night, I was thinking about how much fun DS had at a model train show we went to earlier in the day. Then that snowballed into thinking how bad it sucks that my dad isn't here to share in DS's loves for trains. My dad loved trains & it breaks my heart thinking about how my son will miss out on such a bond. I kept picturing my dad being there with us, holding up DS so he could see the trains go by, teaching him all he knows about them...

I think DH goes through the same emotions some times. Especially since my parents are so involved in DS's life and his mother isn't. He knew his dad would be there for everything. He lost him at 14. I'm so sorry you're going through that but know that he is looking down on you and your children. We talk about DH's dad often, even though I never met him. It's a comfort both to DH and myself really.

ellebee2 · March 2014

High: S learned how to sing 'twinkle, twinkle, little star' and it melts my heart. (binko, binko, ninno staaaaaaah, ow i wunnna ah you are).

Low: She was up from 2-530 coughing last night and nothing I did helped. So now we are all effing EXHAUSTED. ~O)

BeebopandBuddy · March 2014

Just chiming on and putting in another vote for the double stroller. Sometimes DD walks, sometimes not but a place to put the diaper bag, a place to contain DS when DD has to pee at the mall and a way to safely get both from the car into the store when I'm alone are all reasons to have one. We have a Graco DuoGlider. I know it was less than $200.

Bluebird2318 · March 2014

High: DD started making more progress toward walking this weekend. She's starting to choose to stand without support more often, and she took a few steps back and forth between DH and I without us holding her hand.

Low: Baby #2 is head down which is awesome but it also means my pelvis feels like it's going to split in two when I roll over in bed. Fatigue was killer this weekend also.

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