Tuesday tidbits

AKB090609 · June 2014

BPer said:

I just ordered the full-size mattress and foundation to convert Hannah's crib into a bed. I had thought about waiting, but overstock had such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up.

Now, onto bedding!

DD's big girl room is done, except for bedding. I can't find anything I like. It is bothering me far more than it should.

Holly_1007 · June 2014

I couldn't even imagine living that kind of life. Not being able to go anywhere without fear of being killed, having bodyguards all over me all the time. Everything planned and scheduled so that it could be secured and safe. Yikes.

Holly_1007 · June 2014

LoisLayn23 said:

hmp1 said:

LoisLayn23 said:

Holly_1007 said:

Im trying to figure out what to do with some of this baby stuff. We were given things like an excersaucer, bassinet, and stroller as gifts and I'm done with it. Is it tacky to post it to FB to see if other friends want it? I feel like if I gifted that to someone I would be offended if I saw them giving it away? Maybe? I'm not sure what the etiquette is.

I'd ask the giver if they want it back, otherwise you'd be happy to pay it forward to someone else.

I was assuming it was a gift not a hand-me-down. I wouldn't ask everyone at my baby shower if they wanted the gift back but if it was a hand-me-down I would ask if they wanted it back.

Oh true, I guess I figured it was a hand-me-down because I'd never think twice about consigning or giving away baby stuff that was bought for me at my shower before DD1.

excersaucer and Moses basket were gifts. Stroller was a hand me down. I just got the OK to do what I want with the stroller, I have a few friends I'm going to offer everything too, but then I will probably donate if no one wants.

AKB090609 · June 2014

jenndub said:

It feels like we are never going to name our baby. I am stuck on Lennon and DH is stuck on Elliott. We keep trying to find another name that we can both agree on and it isn't working. We still have Quinn, Finnegan, Julian, Lincoln and Ellison on our list. And my dad is mad at me because I keep picking "weird names that confuse people about the gender of the kids." Ugh, shut up. I am a whiny bitch today. You'd think I'd be happier since I'm currently eating a PopTart.

I hear you we are at 24 ish days. We can't even talk about it any more. I won't give my kid a name I hate and he only wants names that start with V or J... Every time I've come up with one I don't hate he makes up a nickname or relates it to a person I don't like and then insists on using it for days....baby no name it is!

hmp1 · June 2014

hmp1 said:

BPer said:

hmp1 said:

BPer said:

I just ordered the full-size mattress and foundation to convert Hannah's crib into a bed. I had thought about waiting, but overstock had such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up.

Now, onto bedding!

Don't wait on bedding you love. I'm in a funk over not being able to find the bedding I had wanted for the boys' shared room (still over a year away).

If anyone wants to take on the hunt for me. I'm looking for 2 twin size duvet sets of the DwellStudio Skyline bedding.

I'm in a similar situation. I've been looking for bedding for months. I'm so torn. Where's this from? I need to look outside of PBK and Land of Nod...

https://www.dwellstudio.com/
https://www.serenaandlily.com/

And RH

BeebopandBuddy · June 2014

Damn you guys with the RH. I never knew they have bedding and now I am obsessed with getting this duvet set for Maya's bed.

https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod407045&categoryId=rhbc_cat419187

melody921 · June 2014

hmp1 said:

LoisLayn23 said:

Holly_1007 said:

Im trying to figure out what to do with some of this baby stuff. We were given things like an excersaucer, bassinet, and stroller as gifts and I'm done with it. Is it tacky to post it to FB to see if other friends want it? I feel like if I gifted that to someone I would be offended if I saw them giving it away? Maybe? I'm not sure what the etiquette is.

I'd ask the giver if they want it back, otherwise you'd be happy to pay it forward to someone else.

I was assuming it was a gift not a hand-me-down. I wouldn't ask everyone at my baby shower if they wanted the gift back but if it was a hand-me-down I would ask if they wanted it back.

Yeah, I was thinking gift too. If it was a hand-me-down, I agree with asking.

OceanLover26 · June 2014

melody921 said:

DS has become the king of backtalk. I'm not being fair to him, I'm being rude to him, blah blah blah. Meanwhile, he just really doesn't want to do whatever I'm asking of him, such as get dressed, go to bed, let me brush his teeth. I'm exhausted, DH says I "engage" him too much (making me want to punch him right in his smug mouth too).

I could have wrote this. I'm getting so frustrated with the back talk and my 6 year old even said to his dad "but why do I have to listen to HER?" during one of their behavior talks. I just about jumped up out of my seat when I heard that but I kept my cool. I've been in tears over this a few times. It all started when I went back to work in March.

OceanLover26 · June 2014

jenndub said:

It feels like we are never going to name our baby. I am stuck on Lennon and DH is stuck on Elliott. We keep trying to find another name that we can both agree on and it isn't working. We still have Quinn, Finnegan, Julian, Lincoln and Ellison on our list. And my dad is mad at me because I keep picking "weird names that confuse people about the gender of the kids." Ugh, shut up. I am a whiny bitch today. You'd think I'd be happier since I'm currently eating a PopTart.

I vote Elliott. I think the NN Ellie is so cute!

BPer · June 2014

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

MississippiCatfish · June 2014

Holly_1007 said:

Im trying to figure out what to do with some of this baby stuff. We were given things like an excersaucer, bassinet, and stroller as gifts and I'm done with it. Is it tacky to post it to FB to see if other friends want it? I feel like if I gifted that to someone I would be offended if I saw them giving it away? Maybe? I'm not sure what the etiquette is.

If it was a shower gift or something that I received wrapped or in a gift bag, I feel no obligation. If it was a hand-me-down, I text the person to ask if they'd like it back (in case they have another friend who is about to have a baby, if I know they're done having kids) or if they'd rather I pass it along.

Holly_1007 · June 2014

My friend has been struggling with her child's behavior for years. He is her stepson but BM isn't in the picture. Her husband is a very private person and has refused all suggestion of counseling(even requests from the school) he is almost 8 and has started wetting the bed. He was sent home from school yesterday for fighting and making violent advances towards his teacher. He is already being required to stay back a year in school. I asked my friend if her husband is ready to consider a Behavioral therapist and she said "none in our area accept our insurance". they are on tricare and state insurance. I call BS. I hate that they aren't getting this kid the help he needs.

melody921 · June 2014

I think I need to get this swimsuit for DD, despite my frequent assertions that one-piece suits are a PITA:

OceanLover26 · June 2014

I went to the end of year parties this morning for my Kindergartener and 1st grader and it was so fun. I did however have those moments of worry because I thought I was "missing" one of the kids (that I left with the baby sitter). It was nice to have conversations with people and spend time with my older two. I feel like I miss out on so much with them. My oldest son kept coming up to me telling me he was glad i was there. Brought tears to my eyes.

watercolor5 · June 2014

Now that Sophia has please and thank you down (well, we still have to constantly remind her to use them, but when we do, she does,) DH has started to teach her to say "yes, sir" or "yes ma'am" when we ask her to do something. It really has nipped back talk in the bud because instead of saying a long-winded "don't talk back to mommy," we can just tell her to say "yes ma'am". It's a bit of an adjustment for me because it strikes me as super southern, and I was raised in New York, but it really does make for a very polite kid, so I'm liking it.

MarisaKathleen · June 2014

I would die if I did hot yoga. Seriously, I think anyone who can do that is hardcore. It's totally not for me. Yoga is not my thing. Pilates I find fun, I'm just not very bendy when it comes to yoga.

Last week I had an orientation and only 3 students showed up for. None of them are planning on coming here after our meeting was over due to transfer credits. The one had some weird diploma from some school in Ohio that we couldn't verify accreditation on until just before she left. Her sister filled out some feedback form on our website that gets routed directly to our VP (my boss to the 3rd power) complaining about me and how I wasn't being fair with the woman because she went to school out of state. Uh, what? So of course, I had to have a meeting. Thank God I document the shit out of EVERYTHING and there were 3 other people I had to bring on this due to her weird transcripts. I was so irritated.

This is the first student complaint I've ever gotten in 8 years of higher ed.

Eastie156 · June 2014

I think we might actually be close to purchasing a house. (holds breath) We looked at a couple of new, to-be built homes yesterday. It's weird looking at them, because you have to use a lot of imagination. We are going to look at a few more on Thursday. They are in sub-divisions, which H didn't want, but land is ridiculously expensive here in the area we are looking so I think building on our own lot is off the table right now.

H wants everything custom and I'm having a hard time not getting annoyed with him. Our budget isn't really allowing for a custom built home in the area we want and it's slowing our house search.

OceanLover26 · June 2014

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

I vote quilt!

melody921 · June 2014

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

BPer · June 2014

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

watercolor5 · June 2014

OceanLover26 said:

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

I vote quilt!

Depends on your weather- we did quilt because it doesn't get cold enough here to justify duvets. If you get really cold, I think duvet is the way to go- just get some of the clips from bed bath and beyond that clip the duvet to the cover- they make all the difference!

MarisaKathleen · June 2014

BPer said:

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

You goofs. The Book of Mormon is a musical that makes fun of Mormons. Essentially. :-) It's by the guys who created South Park. You're probably seeing the ad because the Tony's were just on and I believe the cast performed.

Flamingemu · June 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

BPer said:

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

You goofs. The Book of Mormon is a musical that makes fun of Mormons. Essentially. :-) It's by the guys who created South Park. You're probably seeing the ad because the Tony's were just on and I believe the cast performed.

Beat me to it. I was just typing that out.

BPer · June 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

BPer said:

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

You goofs. The Book of Mormon is a musical that makes fun of Mormons. Essentially. :-) It's by the guys who created South Park. You're probably seeing the ad because the Tony's were just on and I believe the cast performed.

Bwahaha. I didn't even bother to read it, I just saw "Book of Mormon" out of the corner of my eye, and I was all "You're such an asshole, TB".

BPer · June 2014

watercolor5 said:

OceanLover26 said:

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

I vote quilt!

Depends on your weather- we did quilt because it doesn't get cold enough here to justify duvets. If you get really cold, I think duvet is the way to go- just get some of the clips from bed bath and beyond that clip the duvet to the cover- they make all the difference!

Hmm...it gets awfully cold here, but DD tends to run a little on the warm side. So many decisions. Ugh.

melody921 · June 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

BPer said:

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

You goofs. The Book of Mormon is a musical that makes fun of Mormons. Essentially. :-) It's by the guys who created South Park. You're probably seeing the ad because the Tony's were just on and I believe the cast performed.

Really? Bc the ad has a serious-looking girl with some comment about how the book helps her life.

BPer · June 2014

I feel gigantic today. And so sweaty.

MarisaKathleen · June 2014

melody921 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

BPer said:

melody921 said:

Why the heck am I getting an ad for the Book of Mormon on TB? So random.

I am too! Apparently TB thinks we need some religion in our lives.

You goofs. The Book of Mormon is a musical that makes fun of Mormons. Essentially. :-) It's by the guys who created South Park. You're probably seeing the ad because the Tony's were just on and I believe the cast performed.

Really? Bc the ad has a serious-looking girl with some comment about how the book helps her life.

Yea. It's touted as completely hilarious, but wildly inappropriate. I haven't seen it yet.

I don't see ads on TB, so I don't know what you're seeing.

It's probably because being Mormon gets brought up a lot when Juli's around.

hmp1 · June 2014

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

James has a PBK duvet right now. I like it because it is easy to wash often and I won't feel guilty about getting a new duvet when I change out the bedding soon since I will still be using the same down comforter. Then he will just have a back up cover in the drawer if needed. I don't have a problem with it bunching up. I wash the cover once a week when I do his sheets.

I have a quilt on my bed though so I don't really have a preference. I just went with what I liked at the time.

OceanLover26 · June 2014

watercolor5 said:

OceanLover26 said:

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

I vote quilt!

Depends on your weather- we did quilt because it doesn't get cold enough here to justify duvets. If you get really cold, I think duvet is the way to go- just get some of the clips from bed bath and beyond that clip the duvet to the cover- they make all the difference!

Yes for sure! My kids are all on the warm side too, and a quilt tends to keep them cool in the summer and warm enough in the winter. Plus I keep a wicker basket full of extra blankets to cover them up with in the middle of the night if necessary.

MarisaKathleen · June 2014

I started my pinwheels last night for my basement wall. I'm so excited by how cute they look! I brought the rest of my paper with me to work today so I could cut them with a paper cutter. I was hoping that by having so many made it would motivate me to finish painting the basement.

that is not actually the case. Instead I just want to make 5 million more pinwheels....

Holly_1007 · June 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

I started my pinwheels last night for my basement wall. I'm so excited by how cute they look! I brought the rest of my paper with me to work today so I could cut them with a paper cutter. I was hoping that by having so many made it would motivate me to finish painting the basement.

that is not actually the case. Instead I just want to make 5 million more pinwheels....

painting sucks. Show us the pinwheels!

Holly_1007 · June 2014

Who is making all the paper flowers on IG for their wedding? I'm impressed

AKB090609 · June 2014

BPer said:

watercolor5 said:

OceanLover26 said:

BPer said:

Thoughts on a duvet cover vs a quilt for DD's bedding?

I get so annoyed with duvet covers because it seems like the comforter always gets bunched up in them.

I vote quilt!

Depends on your weather- we did quilt because it doesn't get cold enough here to justify duvets. If you get really cold, I think duvet is the way to go- just get some of the clips from bed bath and beyond that clip the duvet to the cover- they make all the difference!

Hmm...it gets awfully cold here, but DD tends to run a little on the warm side. So many decisions. Ugh.

You can do both, a solid comforter for winter with a quilt on top.

hmp1 · June 2014

watercolor5 said:

Now that Sophia has please and thank you down (well, we still have to constantly remind her to use them, but when we do, she does,) DH has started to teach her to say "yes, sir" or "yes ma'am" when we ask her to do something. It really has nipped back talk in the bud because instead of saying a long-winded "don't talk back to mommy," we can just tell her to say "yes ma'am". It's a bit of an adjustment for me because it strikes me as super southern, and I was raised in New York, but it really does make for a very polite kid, so I'm liking it.

Not to be all "just wait" but back talk from a 3-4 year old is very different than a 1.5 year old. James has been saying sir and ma'am for a long time (we live in the South) but it hasn't stopped the attitude challenges.

PenelopePond · June 2014

I'm so crabby. It's sad that vacation: a) isn't really a vacation because I'll still be taking care of the boys, and b) becoming stressful because of all of the long lost relatives I have to see. Growl grumble grumble.

MarisaKathleen · June 2014

Holly_1007 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

I started my pinwheels last night for my basement wall. I'm so excited by how cute they look! I brought the rest of my paper with me to work today so I could cut them with a paper cutter. I was hoping that by having so many made it would motivate me to finish painting the basement.

that is not actually the case. Instead I just want to make 5 million more pinwheels....

painting sucks. Show us the pinwheels!

https://www.viewalongtheway.com/2012/04/pinwheel-art-tutorial/

This is what I'm trying to do, only I don't have double sided paper, so I said screw it. I have a ton of paper from a scrap book pack, so that's what I'm using!

hmp1 · June 2014

We keep our house the same temp at night regardless of the season. And even though it is hot here, I like it cold when I sleep. James does have the lightest weight down insert though, not that it matters because he hardly ever stays under it.

Flamingemu · June 2014

PenelopePond said:

I'm so crabby. It's sad that vacation: a) isn't really a vacation because I'll still be taking care of the boys, and b) becoming stressful because of all of the long lost relatives I have to see. Growl grumble grumble.

DH just requested that we go somewhere that we don't have to see any family or friends.

melody921 · June 2014

hmp1 said:

watercolor5 said:

Now that Sophia has please and thank you down (well, we still have to constantly remind her to use them, but when we do, she does,) DH has started to teach her to say "yes, sir" or "yes ma'am" when we ask her to do something. It really has nipped back talk in the bud because instead of saying a long-winded "don't talk back to mommy," we can just tell her to say "yes ma'am". It's a bit of an adjustment for me because it strikes me as super southern, and I was raised in New York, but it really does make for a very polite kid, so I'm liking it.

Not to be all "just wait" but back talk from a 3-4 year old is very different than a 1.5 year old. James has been saying sir and ma'am for a long time (we live in the South) but it hasn't stopped the attitude challenges.

DD doesn't have enough words to talk back. The extent of her defiance right now is "NO!" followed by crying. DS, however, is a shrewd, sharp 4-year-old, who often seems to be outwitting me.

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