Wednesday Whatevers

melody921 · August 2014

I'm exhausted today. I had yesterday off and spent it tracking down an appropriate baby shower venue for SIL. Even though I was out of the office, I received 4 phone calls and a slew of emails about "critical" matters. I'm over all of it. I really need a job with more flexibility. But the good news is we found some viable venue options.

I have to get invites out for DD's party. There's always some family drama. Right now, it centers on DH's grandma, who has dementia. FIL said not to invite her bc she doesn't have fun and makes mean comments to the kids. But not inviting her means not inviting her sister, who is completely lucid and enjoys parties but would most definitely rub it in that she was in attendance and Grandma was not. And that would of course be the one thing Grandma remembered accordingly.

27boo · August 2014

I'm in a debate on FB with 2 guys from HS who seem to think that parents whose children throw tantrums in public are bad parents. Um, no. Aria has thrown fits in Walmart because I won't let her stand in the cart. She has options like helping push, sitting in the seat, sitting in the basket, holding dad's hand, etc. If I tell her that she can't stand in the cart and she throws a fit, I'm not being a bad parent. She's a toddler. They do that. Is it fun? No. It happens.

BeebopandBuddy · August 2014

27boo said:
I'm in a debate on FB with 2 guys from HS who seem to think that parents whose children throw tantrums in public are bad parents. Um, no. Aria has thrown fits in Walmart because I won't let her stand in the cart. She has options like helping push, sitting in the seat, sitting in the basket, holding dad's hand, etc. If I tell her that she can't stand in the cart and she throws a fit, I'm not being a bad parent. She's a toddler. They do that. Is it fun? No. It happens.

Do these guys have children? If not, it's not worth debating. Just secretly wish satan's spawn upon them and move on.

jenndub · August 2014

@BPer It is exhausting to be on your own. My DH travels a lot so I feel you. At least you get booze soon! Also, you're so annoying that you already fit into your regular clothes.
=D>

@27boo I'm jenniechat on IG.

@Hyaline Throw yourself the party! 30 is a big birthday. Do something fun!

Flamingemu · August 2014

27boo said:

I just recently started using IG more and can't find the old IG post. Who all's on there? **can I follow you?** I'm KaylaJane27 on there.

That post was deleted long ago - personal info and all.

Just click through to someone's page that isn't private and request that way. I am the same on both places.

Pokedot · August 2014

27boo said:

I'm in a debate on FB with 2 guys from HS who seem to think that parents whose children throw tantrums in public are bad parents. Um, no. Aria has thrown fits in Walmart because I won't let her stand in the cart. She has options like helping push, sitting in the seat, sitting in the basket, holding dad's hand, etc. If I tell her that she can't stand in the cart and she throws a fit, I'm not being a bad parent. She's a toddler. They do that. Is it fun? No. It happens.

Do these guys have kids? If not, they are idiots.

ETA: Should have kept reading. I like @BeebopandBuddy 's response better haha

27boo · August 2014

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm in a debate on FB with 2 guys from HS who seem to think that parents whose children throw tantrums in public are bad parents. Um, no. Aria has thrown fits in Walmart because I won't let her stand in the cart. She has options like helping push, sitting in the seat, sitting in the basket, holding dad's hand, etc. If I tell her that she can't stand in the cart and she throws a fit, I'm not being a bad parent. She's a toddler. They do that. Is it fun? No. It happens.
Do these guys have children? If not, it's not worth debating. Just secretly wish satan's spawn upon them and move on.

One has a 6ish year old and the other has a baby. He actually said, "When my kid gets older, I won't let him throw fits." Ok. Let me know how that goes for ya. I think I won.

Flamingemu · August 2014

27boo said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm in a debate on FB with 2 guys from HS who seem to think that parents whose children throw tantrums in public are bad parents. Um, no. Aria has thrown fits in Walmart because I won't let her stand in the cart. She has options like helping push, sitting in the seat, sitting in the basket, holding dad's hand, etc. If I tell her that she can't stand in the cart and she throws a fit, I'm not being a bad parent. She's a toddler. They do that. Is it fun? No. It happens.
Do these guys have children? If not, it's not worth debating. Just secretly wish satan's spawn upon them and move on.

One has a 6ish year old and the other has a baby. He actually said, "When my kid gets older, I won't let him throw fits." Ok. Let me know how that goes for ya. I think I won.

It's all about how it is handled by the parents. You cannot judge based solely on the kid :P

Holly_1007 · August 2014

Im here. I want to play more but I feel like all I do is complain about the disaster that is my life right now. So I'm just keeping my mouth shut. Wish I had something more positive to contribute!

Pokedot · August 2014

Holly_1007 said:

Im here. I want to play more but I feel like all I do is complain about the disaster that is my life right now. So I'm just keeping my mouth shut. Wish I had something more positive to contribute!

I don't think anyone is annoyed with your responses lately and it sounds like you don't many IRL to talk to about these things. We've all been through a lot in the 3+ years we've "known" one another. I can't speak for others but I can for myself say I admire you for your strength. I say complain away. That's what we're here for!

Eastie156 · August 2014

I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed today. Like I want to burst out crying at work, which is obviously no bueno. I'm overwhelmed with the house, Ethan, being pregnant, now trying to turn #2 around in my belly, finding out we have to pay a huge co-pay for baby #2's delivery, H going back to school in a few weeks and just everything. Sorry, this is a total Debbie-downer.

Holly_1007 · August 2014

In other news. I'm babysitting an 11 year old and a 13 year old girl next week for a few days. Any suggestions on what to do with them? We can't go anywhere because I can't fit us all in the car

BeebopandBuddy · August 2014

Holly_1007 said:
In other news. I'm babysitting an 11 year old and a 13 year old girl next week for a few days. Any suggestions on what to do with them? We can't go anywhere because I can't fit us all in the car

From my experience with SD's, as long as you have electricity to charge their phones, you'll be alright. Maybe you can see if they want to rent some movies or order on demand.

Holly_1007 · August 2014

BeebopandBuddy said:

In other news. I'm babysitting an 11 year old and a 13 year old girl next week for a few days. Any suggestions on what to do with them? We can't go anywhere because I can't fit us all in the car
From my experience with SD's, as long as you have electricity to charge their phones, you'll be alright. Maybe you can see if they want to rent some movies or order on demand.

I was thinking (hoping. Crossing all body parts) that they bring stuff to entertain themselves.

Pokedot · August 2014

I was snooping around Zulily and came across this. Cute, not cute for Thanksgiving? Btw we don't really dress up:

melody921 · August 2014

Pokedot said:

Holly_1007 said:

Im here. I want to play more but I feel like all I do is complain about the disaster that is my life right now. So I'm just keeping my mouth shut. Wish I had something more positive to contribute!

I don't think anyone is annoyed with your responses lately and it sounds like you don't many IRL to talk to about these things. We've all been through a lot in the 3+ years we've "known" one another. I can't speak for others but I can for myself say I admire you for your strength. I say complain away. That's what we're here for!

Exactly. Everyone is going to experience different hardships of different levels of acuity at different times. I think it's really shitty for someone to downplay someone else's strife as just whining. If they don't want to hear it, or don't have anything supportive to say, they can keep scrolling.

Hyaline · August 2014

jenndub said:

@BPer It is exhausting to be on your own. My DH travels a lot so I feel you. At least you get booze soon! Also, you're so annoying that you already fit into your regular clothes.
=D>

@27boo I'm jenniechat on IG.

@Hyaline Throw yourself the party! 30 is a big birthday. Do something fun!

I would love to--I want to steal my friend's "1930s 30th" party and have lots of champagne cocktails, dressing up, and swing dancing, lol. But most of my friends have small kids and wouldn't be able to come if it was in the evening...wompwompirony.

elizabethwig · August 2014

harti09 said:

We were going to do something very small and relaxed for the twins' birthday. Well, one of our friends just did a big FB announcement that she's having her daughter's early birthday party the weekend we were planning.

I'll look like a dick if I still go with our original plan. Most of our invite list are mutual friends. This girl will throw a hissy fit too.

I'm annoyed because her kid doesn't actually turn 2 until January.

i hate hate hate when people throw birthdays nowhere closer to the date.

tell her she'll get the present when her kid actually turns 2. or give them a tobaggan.

OceanLover26 · August 2014

I just threw dinner in the crockpot an it felt so liberating. Must use the crockpot more often.

Flamingemu · August 2014

harti09 said:

We were going to do something very small and relaxed for the twins' birthday. Well, one of our friends just did a big FB announcement that she's having her daughter's early birthday party the weekend we were planning.

I'll look like a dick if I still go with our original plan. Most of our invite list are mutual friends. This girl will throw a hissy fit too.

I'm annoyed because her kid doesn't actually turn 2 until January.

WTF is she having a birthday party 4 months early?

melody921 · August 2014

I ate a healthy lunch and then chased it with a snack that consisted of six pretzels (the regular kind, not the mini), a few handfuls of sour, gummy watermelon candy, a fun-sized Twix bar and a cup of hot chocolate. And I wonder why I can't lose weight. WTF self.

Holly_1007 · August 2014

melody921 said:

I ate a healthy lunch and then chased it with a snack that consisted of six pretzels (the regular kind, not the mini), a few handfuls of sour, gummy watermelon candy, a fun-sized Twix bar and a cup of hot chocolate. And I wonder why I can't lose weight. WTF self.

this is me every day. I can totally commiserate

AKB090609 · August 2014

We attempted shoe shopping today...DD needs 6.5/7s her current shoes are 4.5s. I feel like a jerk because her shoes must be bugging her and it never occurred to me that the reason she wants to wear her slippers all the time is because they are the only shoes that are not too small.

MommaP12 · August 2014

OceanLover26 said:

I just threw dinner in the crockpot an it felt so liberating. Must use the crockpot more often.

I live for the Crockpot all winter. Seriously, we would be eating take out or cereal for dinner if I didn't use that 3-4 times during the work week.

willy_gert · August 2014

AKB090609 said:

We attempted shoe shopping today...DD needs 6.5/7s her current shoes are 4.5s. I feel like a jerk because her shoes must be bugging her and it never occurred to me that the reason she wants to wear her slippers all the time is because they are the only shoes that are not too small.

Don't feel like a jerk! It is hard to keep up with that stuff and especially with a baby and a toddler. The good news is that she had something she was comfortable wearing and now you can get her new fun shoes!

MommaP12 · August 2014

Holly_1007 said:

melody921 said:

I ate a healthy lunch and then chased it with a snack that consisted of six pretzels (the regular kind, not the mini), a few handfuls of sour, gummy watermelon candy, a fun-sized Twix bar and a cup of hot chocolate. And I wonder why I can't lose weight. WTF self.

this is me every day. I can totally commiserate

Me too. I am the queen of 2/3 good meals meaning, I eat a decently healthy breakfast and lunch and then at dinner time I'm shoving massive portions in my mouth and eating ice cream on the couch after the kids go to bed. Weight loss fail.

Flamingemu · August 2014

harti09 said:

Flamingemu said:

harti09 said:

We were going to do something very small and relaxed for the twins' birthday. Well, one of our friends just did a big FB announcement that she's having her daughter's early birthday party the weekend we were planning.

I'll look like a dick if I still go with our original plan. Most of our invite list are mutual friends. This girl will throw a hissy fit too.

I'm annoyed because her kid doesn't actually turn 2 until January.

WTF is she having a birthday party 4 months early?

Her husband is going away for training and won't be home for the real birthday. She's a big ole attention whore and wants everyone to come over so she can complain the whole time about how he'll be gone. She likes to play the pain olympics. Typical move on her part.

It would be more AWey to throw a going away party for him now, and a birthday party later - to complain about how her husband isn't home to see it. The sympathy vote will be much greater then. She is totally missing out - haha

Half my family is military and deals with deployed spouses all the time. I hated dealing with the AWey ones.

Hyaline · August 2014

harti09 said:

Flamingemu said:

harti09 said:

We were going to do something very small and relaxed for the twins' birthday. Well, one of our friends just did a big FB announcement that she's having her daughter's early birthday party the weekend we were planning.

I'll look like a dick if I still go with our original plan. Most of our invite list are mutual friends. This girl will throw a hissy fit too.

I'm annoyed because her kid doesn't actually turn 2 until January.

WTF is she having a birthday party 4 months early?

Her husband is going away for training and won't be home for the real birthday. She's a big ole attention whore and wants everyone to come over so she can complain the whole time about how he'll be gone. She likes to play the pain olympics. Typical move on her part.

I can understand wanting your H to be around for birthday parties, or him feeling sad about missing one. But if you throw your kid a birthday party half a year in advance...expect some WTF in response and don't monopolize the timeframe--understand that other kids have birthdays, too. Real ones, not months-early-ones.

Frankly, if DH is ever deployed, I'd rather have parties and other crap WHILE he's gone to distract me and keep me busy.

Eastie156 · August 2014

harti09 said:

Flamingemu said:

harti09 said:

We were going to do something very small and relaxed for the twins' birthday. Well, one of our friends just did a big FB announcement that she's having her daughter's early birthday party the weekend we were planning.

I'll look like a dick if I still go with our original plan. Most of our invite list are mutual friends. This girl will throw a hissy fit too.

I'm annoyed because her kid doesn't actually turn 2 until January.

WTF is she having a birthday party 4 months early?

Her husband is going away for training and won't be home for the real birthday. She's a big ole attention whore and wants everyone to come over so she can complain the whole time about how he'll be gone. She likes to play the pain olympics. Typical move on her part.

That's annoying that she'll complain the whole time, but I can understand wanting to have her H around for her kids birthday party. I'm not from a military family, but I bet it's really hard to do it on your own for long periods of time. H was gone for 4 days last week and I complained about it. I can't imagine doing it for months or a year plus by myself.

hmp1 · August 2014

27boo said:

I just recently started using IG more and can't find the old IG post. Who all's on there? **can I follow you?** I'm KaylaJane27 on there.

Requested. I'm open so you can follow me back.

jenmbott · August 2014

Pokedot said:

DS was up at 7:15 this morning which isn't too early but early when he went to bed FINALLY at 10:45 last night? He's been fighting sleep lately, no matter if it's nap or bedtime. I'm kind of over it. DH and I can't get 5 minutes without him around before we're in bed too.
We're heading down the big park tonight for the city band concert. We actually happened to come upon a band down there the other night and had a blast! I'm excited to get out for a night as a family and see people we know. My parents are coming too so it should be fun!
This is the first full week I've worked since June. It's Wednesday and I need a day off.

So is DD. I'm wondering if she just needs less sleep. She hasn't been bad, but some nights I can hear her talking to herself for 2 hours, despite no other changes during the day. Same with naps, sometimes it takes her an hour just to fall asleep. I'm not sure if I should just give in to a later bedtime or what.

jenmbott · August 2014

BPer said:

H has been out of town all week for work. I'm pretty fucking exhausted.

I feel your pain. I thanked my lucky stars that DD was still going to daycare for the first 6 weeks of DS's life. The time from when I picked DD up from daycare to when DH got home from work each day was tough.

Flamingemu · August 2014

AKB090609 said:

We attempted shoe shopping today...DD needs 6.5/7s her current shoes are 4.5s. I feel like a jerk because her shoes must be bugging her and it never occurred to me that the reason she wants to wear her slippers all the time is because they are the only shoes that are not too small.

I always know it is time for new shoes because L throws a tantrum when you have to put them on her. Is she not in sandals right now? I can see L's toes getting close to the front which is my indicator she needs new shoes and is not just being a brat.

BPer · August 2014

jenmbott said:

BPer said:

H has been out of town all week for work. I'm pretty fucking exhausted.

I feel your pain. I thanked my lucky stars that DD was still going to daycare for the first 6 weeks of DS's life. The time from when I picked DD up from daycare to when DH got home from work each day was tough.
DD is back in DC this week thank god, but last week she was home all week with HFM. Blah.

hmp1 · August 2014

AKB090609 said:

We attempted shoe shopping today...DD needs 6.5/7s her current shoes are 4.5s. I feel like a jerk because her shoes must be bugging her and it never occurred to me that the reason she wants to wear her slippers all the time is because they are the only shoes that are not too small.

Don't feel bad. First, kids shoes stretch so I doubt they have been uncomfortable for long. And second, it is really common to skip entire sizes with a growth spurt. James went straight from a 5 to a 7. I felt bad too though at the time. I promise I didn't screw up his feet!

elizabethwig · August 2014

AKB090609 said:

We attempted shoe shopping today...DD needs 6.5/7s her current shoes are 4.5s. I feel like a jerk because her shoes must be bugging her and it never occurred to me that the reason she wants to wear her slippers all the time is because they are the only shoes that are not too small.

this is exactly what happened to us. kid was in size 4s for at least half a year and then suddenly, WHAM, size 6.5. crazy kids.

melody921 · August 2014

MommaP12 said:

OceanLover26 said:

I just threw dinner in the crockpot an it felt so liberating. Must use the crockpot more often.

I live for the Crockpot all winter. Seriously, we would be eating take out or cereal for dinner if I didn't use that 3-4 times during the work week.

Am I married to the only person who's anti-Crockpot? So annoying, but I'm hoping if I find some new recipes he will get on board. And does anyone have a good Crockpot chicken recipe that can cook for a long time. We're out of the house for easily 10 hours each day and don't want to eat something dried out.

jenmbott · August 2014

@melody921 I just made a Santa Fe crock pot chicken recipe. As long as it's on low it can stay in for 10 hours. Plus it was healthy! link is here

ETA: DH isn't anti-crock pot but he is a really good cook and he approved. However he also added cheese, sour cream, raw red onions, raw green onions and cilantro after it had cooked.

Pokedot · August 2014

jenmbott said:

Pokedot said:

DS was up at 7:15 this morning which isn't too early but early when he went to bed FINALLY at 10:45 last night? He's been fighting sleep lately, no matter if it's nap or bedtime. I'm kind of over it. DH and I can't get 5 minutes without him around before we're in bed too.
We're heading down the big park tonight for the city band concert. We actually happened to come upon a band down there the other night and had a blast! I'm excited to get out for a night as a family and see people we know. My parents are coming too so it should be fun!
This is the first full week I've worked since June. It's Wednesday and I need a day off.

So is DD. I'm wondering if she just needs less sleep. She hasn't been bad, but some nights I can hear her talking to herself for 2 hours, despite no other changes during the day. Same with naps, sometimes it takes her an hour just to fall asleep. I'm not sure if I should just give in to a later bedtime or what.

Well DS was in bed at 8 then it went to 8:30, then with summer it got pushed back again. 10:30 is not acceptable in my book. He was just not having it last night. I think he doesn't need as much sleep as previously but seriously not even 9 hours from his normal 11/12. Not ok haha

melody921 · August 2014

jenmbott said:

@melody921 I just made a Santa Fe crock pot chicken recipe. As long as it's on low it can stay in for 10 hours. Plus it was healthy! link is here

ETA: DH isn't anti-crock pot but he is a really good cook and he approved. However he also added cheese, sour cream, raw red onions, raw green onions and cilantro after it had cooked.

Thanks! We both enjoy cooking but time is really tight, so I think we need to embrace the Crockpot more.

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