FFFC

cattuccino · July 2014

I'm glad LO is still too young to realize how much time I spend on my phone. It's a habit I'm trying to break, but not doing so well.

versed · July 2014

* I take too many pictures. I must photograph everything! My phone is constantly out to take said pictures. This morning, I was videoing DS1 jumping a good 3-4' off the couch, when he turned to me and said, "all done phone, mommy."

* I'm not ready for DS2 to grow out of the infant stage. He's my last baby and growing up too fast! He started crawling yesterday ... DS1 didn't until ten months. I thought I had more time!

* I think this morning was the first time I read DS2 a book 1:1. He always tags along for big brother's story time, but I've been neglecting "his" reading. Oops.

littlepig2 · July 2014

TyrannosaurusLex said:
OMFG you guise...99% of the problem here is that your screen name is too confusing to remember all the numbers and weird extra letters or gets mixed up when presented with the drop down list.

I can't even remember my own phone number, like I would ever get your screen name right.
THAT'S why I don't tag you in those threads or other posts.

liar! you're too busy hanging out with the kewl kids to care about numbers!!

inluv4life2 · July 2014

My FFFC is that I absolutely cannot make decisions when it comes to my personal life. For work, I make decisions all day. I analyze problems and make recommendations, sometimes decisions involving lots and lots of money – crap my title is “ANALYST”. But at home, I can’t make a freaking decision to save my life. It took me 6 weeks to decide on a diaper bag. Where to go on vacation? What TV to buy? ARGH! I seriously can’t choose. It’s like I am paralyzed by the idea of making the wrong choice. It’s crazy.

So many times I’ve missed out on opportunities because I just could not make a choice. It’s not like I’m risk averse. I moved to CA for a job without knowing ANYONE and did great. But, that was 11 years ago – now my decision making skills are the worst. What is wrong with me?

And now, out of the blue I’ve been tentatively offered a job which I am pretty sure I would love, has flexibility, would allow me to work from home sometimes and even let me bring LO with me to the office. I’d work with the public doing outreach and advocacy related to something I’m really passionate about. The starting pay is about 15% less than I currently make but the possible income is more. I currently work in government and have a pension and fantastic benefits. If I leave now, I still have a pension when I decide to retire but it would be significantly less than if I stayed in government until I’m 60. And seriously, the benefits are great. But, I work 7:30-5:30 and I miss my kids! And I feel like my job is slowly becoming more bureaucratic and less impactful on the community. I hate that part!

I know that when people die, they never say “I wish I made more money.” They say “I wish I’d been at my kids school party.” But, the difference in my pension would be about 1.5 million dollars over my lifetime (if I live to be 90) if I leave now versus when I’m 60. And my hubby is VERY risk adverse although he is supportive of me at least getting more information.

I meet with the possible boss in one week for lunch to discuss. Until then, I’ll probably have nervous poops and stress myself analyzing all the possibilities.

So, there’s my FFFC, verbal diarrhea, therapy vent, and ugh. I need a drink!

Sorry this is a P&R, I have a meeting to prep for. Check ya’ll when I pump in about in an hour.

PS I love everyone! Sometimes a less frequent poster really has something awesome to add. I know I don't post as often as some but I do read everything. Hugs to all!

cattuccino · July 2014

car seat said:

carissalynp said:

carissalynp said:

TyrannosaurusLex said:

@clb2196‌ apparently you can change your own screen name now if you log into the nest - Ive heard through the grape vine. Just keep your avatar the same and I think it would be easy to remember!

*scurries off to try*

Woohoo I was able to change it on The Knot! Thank you thank you.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH EASIER YOU JUST MADE MY LIFE.

I can't find where on the knot? Just usual privacy, avatar settings etc.....halp?

cattuccino · July 2014

StephCammie511 said:

car seat said:

carissalynp said:

carissalynp said:

TyrannosaurusLex said:

@clb2196‌ apparently you can change your own screen name now if you log into the nest - Ive heard through the grape vine. Just keep your avatar the same and I think it would be easy to remember!

*scurries off to try*

Woohoo I was able to change it on The Knot! Thank you thank you.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH EASIER YOU JUST MADE MY LIFE.

I can't find where on the knot? Just usual privacy, avatar settings etc.....halp?

NEVERMIND I FOUND IT

courtls22 · July 2014

@inluv4life2 Sometimes outweighing the pros and cons of things can be difficult especially when they are about such a major thing in life. Just from listening to you here and how you described the new job possibility, it seems like something to definitely look into. You sound more passionate about it and I can tell how much you would love to spend more time with your kids from other things you've posted here. Clearly, I don't know any more details so my advice could be off but let us know how it goes either way. (Hugs!)

cattuccino · July 2014

TyrannosaurusLex said:

Rach521 said:

TyrannosaurusLex said:
OMFG you guise...99% of the problem here is that your screen name is too confusing to remember all the numbers and weird extra letters or gets mixed up when presented with the drop down list.

I can't even remember my own phone number, like I would ever get your screen name right.
THAT'S why I don't tag you in those threads or other posts.
liar! you're too busy hanging out with the kewl kids to care about numbers!!
Lol it's so, so true.

Btw I can remember 3 numbers and a 4 letter name like yours, I seem to max out there though.

Unless numbers are patterns (mathematical sequence, rhyme or make a shape on a traditional keyboard) I'm clueless.

Codypup · July 2014

Don't mind me, just clearing my box with underlines.

courtls22 · July 2014

@ChiaWombat My BFF took her family to that Cubs game today!

littlepig2 · July 2014

TyrannosaurusLex said:
I dispise Julia Styles.

I... but... what?!! 10 things I hate about you!!!!! that should be enough right there! plus I saw her on Ellen when she was promoting The Omen and she's hilarious. oh TLex, my heart is breaking.

spelling iz hard

TessyMessy · July 2014

I don't like Krispy Kreme donuts for several reasons:

1) I don't like the glaze

2) They use "K's" in their name and it bothers me

3) my ILs eat them by the dozen and it totally grosses me out!

cattuccino · July 2014

Fffc: I'm at the cottage but not enjoying it....(I thought the Company would be nice and I'd get help with LO - but everyone here wants to swim or go to the beach and be in the sun all the time, so I'm stuck inside and shade with napping or crying baby and doing everything by myself as if I was at home alone. )

hopefuldog · July 2014

Jumped on the name change bandwagon. Just got rid of the numbers and added dog instead. Same avatar. I know I don't post super often, but did make sense for an easy name.

I think I always add numbers because a lot of sites want so many uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, etc. And lots of plain usernames are already taken.

hopefuldog · July 2014

Nevermind, I'm technologically challenged. I thought I did. I'll try again when I have access to my laptop.

MissDemeanor · July 2014

It's LO's swim lesson today. SOO fun... But I'm tempted to skip because shaving my legs seems like SO much work

courtls22 · July 2014

ChiaWombat said:

courtls22 said:

@ChiaWombat My BFF took her family to that Cubs game today!

...are you in this area and my goldfish brain didn't retain that information?

I'm in rural NW IL about 2 hrs from Chicago. There was a bus trip to the game from my area today.

Codypup · July 2014

ChiaWombat said:

MissDemeanor said:

It's LO's swim lesson today. SOO fun... But I'm tempted to skip because shaving my legs seems like SO much work

I love you.

@missdemeanor, just go as a hairy swimmer mom. Hairy legs are the new black.

Codypup · July 2014

I don't know if this is a confession or just a vent.

I hate hashtags. HATE THEM with a fiery passion. I have unfriended people on FB for no other reason than their overuse of idiotic hashtags.

courtls22 · July 2014

ChiaWombat said:

courtls22 said:

I'm in rural NW IL about 2 hrs from Chicago. There was a bus trip to the game from my area today.

Oh, cool! I used to have water ski tournaments in both Rockford and Moline. That's the extent of my Northern Illinois knowledge. I'm a transplant, and I have not explored this great state of ours very well.

We're going to Moline on a date tomorrow. Even if you did know the state well, you wouldn't have heard of my area because small.

Soap1 · July 2014

lowea1 said:

My FFFC: I vote a straight party line. I used to "vote for the candidate, not the party," then I started working in politics/government. It's SO, SO, important to have a majority (in any political body) to get things done. Even statewide office (treasurer, SOS, auditor, etc) have political implications - they may comprise if a group that decides an issue regarding the governor's office, re districting, etc. /soapbox

@lowea1 I totally get this. I am a political scientist by trade and the "vote for the candidate, not the party" attitude is occasionally infuriating to me. There is no way anyone can spend enough time learning about every candidate for every office and how they feel about every issue. You're always going to be taking a shortcut. Political party is just that: a shortcut. If I know nothing else about a candidate than their political party, I still have a good idea of which is more likely to represent my views.

And I agree with you on the power of coalition governments. And I just typed out a long, long reason why, but backspaced because boring soapbox

keags5496 · July 2014

I want to change my name now too! The only problem is that the only nickname I've ever had was kegels....imagine the avatar to go with that one!

Soap1 · July 2014

Codypup said:

I don't know if this is a confession or just a vent.

I hate hashtags. HATE THEM with a fiery passion. I have unfriended people on FB for no other reason than their overuse of idiotic hashtags.

@Codypup I can usually get behind sparing hashtags, or even a well-used ironic hashtag, but over-hashtagging drives me nuts.

shellbell3845 · July 2014

@Mevaroo‌ windows 8 sucks hard. I made DH remove it from my computers.

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Soap1 · July 2014

Mevaroo said:

I despise Windows 8. I'd go back to '98 if I could because it was easier to use.

@Mevaroo I kept using Windows 98 for so long that they stopped making viruses that affected it.

Soap1 · July 2014

WildFlower26 said:

@soap1- Oh my that is horrendous and I feel for you! I am going to offer a completely unscientific theory to help you feel better. Maybe you are just trying to wrap your mind around your H's role as both your H and as a Father. Still, ewwwww!

@WildFlower26 I like that interpretation. Anything that could explain these dreams helps. They're horrifying!!!

keags5496 · July 2014

DreamingBabies said:

keags5496 said:
I want to change my name now too! The only problem is that the only nickname I've ever had was kegels....imagine the avatar to go with that one!
FFFC - when we were pregnant, I would stop and do kegels whenever I saw one of your posts. My PP bladder control thanks you.

This might be the most amazing thing I have ever heard in the history of ever. I love you.

shellbell3845 · July 2014

Mevaroo said:

shellbell3845 said:
@Mevaroo‌ windows 8 sucks hard. I made DH remove it from my computers.
What OS do you use now? I need 8 gone so badly. I've almost punched my laptop out of frustration.

Windows 7.

tangerinemachine · July 2014

I actually have a real confession today! Ok so a lot of the time I don't finish medications that are prescribed to me and I often look into the medicine cabinet and think "damn I could make some good money here" obviously I wouldn't but it crosses my mind from time to time :-?

BB0214 · July 2014

carissalynp said:

TyrannosaurusLex said:

I dispise Julia Styles.

+1 I did not enjoy the whole season of Dexter she was on.

ITA. I quit watching that season halfway through because it was so bad!

inluv4life2 · July 2014

FFFC or AW? I haven't had to wear a pee pad all week! Go bladder, it's your birthday!! =D>

shellbell3845 · July 2014

This one is really scandalous, guise.

This morning before DH went to work, I asked what he took for lunch, which was my not-so-subtle way of reminding him we don't eat lunch out on Fridays.

Except I had Panera.

Again.

djtippietoes · July 2014

@codypup we have an intern at work who says hashtag everything all the time. Like literally says the word hashtag.

ras26 · July 2014

MamaAllison said:

@CiaoMama‌ @vshumway‌ @njb750‌ @keags5496‌ @AngieV84‌ I was feeling rather left out too. Thanks for voicing your opinions. It was kind of hard to scroll through that whole long thread and not see my name mentioned once. Yes, I have a lot of stuff going on, but I still feel like I post a decent amount. I've been here since the very beginning. I know I'm not the most eloquent, but I try. I guess it is just human nature to want to feel included, even though I did try to convince myself it really didn't matter. @Bookshelves‌ that was uncharacteristically unsympathetic of you to say. It's not necessary to kick someone while they are feeling down.

Ah, @mamaAllison I almost mentioned you too, since our girls are almost all the same age. I feel like I can identify with most of what you say when it comes to STM questions.

Codypup · July 2014

Can I make a request?

People who've changed their screen names to something completely different, can you put a "formerly known as" in your siggy?

I'm having interwebz identity crises.

MissDemeanor · July 2014

@keags5496‌ I don't think you're one of those with a confusing name. I see you, I think Keags. Away from TB I couldn't tell anyone the # after your name! but Keags I know.

DreamingBabies said:

ChiaWombat said:

MissDemeanor said:

It's LO's swim lesson today. SOO fun... But I'm tempted to skip because shaving my legs seems like SO much work

I love you.

@missdemeanor, just go as a hairy swimmer mom. Hairy legs are the new black.
@MissDemeanor‌ just go whether you shave or not. It is a good excuse to get out of the house and meet people. Plus everyone will be too busy looking at Reese (I hope I picked the right spelling) to notice your legs. Sometimes I have to remind myself that getting out of the house is 90% of the battle for meeting new people. 10% is remembering to smile and learn new names.

I ended up shaving my legs anyway, and since I had time I got out the weed wacker and trimmed the bushes too. I'm thinking now that I'm all ready, I just volunteer and get DTD out of the way too.

PS my child is an adorable little swimmer, and the bravest in the class. I've never been so proud

MissDemeanor · July 2014

tri4fun said:

MamaAllison said:

@CiaoMama‌ @vshumway‌ @njb750‌ @keags5496‌ @AngieV84‌ I was feeling rather left out too. Thanks for voicing your opinions. It was kind of hard to scroll through that whole long thread and not see my name mentioned once. Yes, I have a lot of stuff going on, but I still feel like I post a decent amount. I've been here since the very beginning. I know I'm not the most eloquent, but I try. I guess it is just human nature to want to feel included, even though I did try to convince myself it really didn't matter. @Bookshelves‌ that was uncharacteristically unsympathetic of you to say. It's not necessary to kick someone while they are feeling down.

Ah, @mamaAllison I almost mentioned you too, since our girls are almost all the same age. I feel like I can identify with most of what you say when it comes to STM questions.

I'm really sad that people are feeling left out. I was nervous to even open that thread, because I knew if no one mentioned me at all I'd be sad. I'm so thankful to those that did, it means a lot to me.

I think it's ok to say you're feeling bad, if you are. You deserve to be able to voice that. Each person on here is valuable, and adds something to our community, and it stinks to feel like you're on the outside. I'm trying get get over that feeling too, and just be ok with my place in the group.

I've always had just a few friends IRL, and feel uncomfortable in big groups. I get intimidated easily. There are people I've had great PM conversations with here, that I don't interact with much in the threads. For those that aren't always comfortable posting a ton, maybe reach out and PM a person you'd like to get to know.

littlepig2 · July 2014

I went to Target with LO today and when I was leaving, realized that I hadn't eaten and it was getting late. I decided to drive thru McDonald's and by the time I got there, LO was asleep. I knew that if I waited to get home, she'd wake up the second we got inside and I'd never have a change to eat or unpack anything so I drove around and ate in silence. that had led me to the conclusion that anything eaten in the car to keep the baby asleep is zero calories/fat/sugar. because exhausted, hungry, exhausted, busy, exhausted.

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