I'm giving car seat advice at 6:30AM. Someone posted a picture of the Cosco Scenara for their kid (8ish months) and someone commented "as long as you know that seat is forward facing only". Umm, no.
Sean's birthday is tomorrow. We have no present for him. He doesn't need anything, so I doubt he will be getting anything from us. I feel bad.
Ethan is only getting one from us and one from Maya. He doesn't need anything either. I'm going to have to do a toy overhaul and get rid of things before December to justify Christmas toys too. Too much stuff.
Sean's birthday is tomorrow. We have no present for him. He doesn't need anything, so I doubt he will be getting anything from us. I feel bad.
Ethan is only getting one from us and one from Maya. He doesn't need anything either. I'm going to have to do a toy overhaul and get rid of things before December to justify Christmas toys too. Too much stuff.
DD is getting a balance bike and nothing else (although I am seriously considering the ski attachment). We also need to do a pre Christmas purge.
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Just after I left my house this morning, I had a moment of panic when I thought I forgot my phone. I'm embarrassed, because it took my breath away when I thought I didn't have it. What's even more embarrassing is pretty much no one texts me during the day.
I don't think it's wrong to not get gifts for your kids, especially when they likely have so much. As long as you acknowledge it in some way, I don't think it's bad.
I wash my bras WAY more often in the summer than the rest of the year.
I kind of want to buy a bitty baby off zulily for DD2, I can decide if my reason to not buy has more to do with the fact that I wouldn't let her have it for a year and a half or that I feel like I need to stand in solidarity with those of you who are having issues with them...either way it's saving me $50 for now.
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I never ever wash my bras. I usually just take them off and put them back in the drawer. It's gross.
I don't wash mine nearly enough either. Probably 1x a month.
I'm blaming my maxi dresses/skirts for making me fat over the summer. Not the consumption of too much of everything. I put on pants yesterday and holy jesus were they tight. When I wear a dress it stretches with me. I was in complete denial. Ugh!
I have one I'm sure I'll get flamed for: we are sending one of our dogs 'on vacation' to stay with my Mom for a few weeks.
She has been attacking the other dog and none of the trainers we like are available to come help us figure out what is going on for at least 6 more weeks. We decided it was better for everyone to get her out of the house (she's fine with adults, but doesn't like young kids) and then try to 'reset' her behavior with the trainer after everyone has had some time to mellow out.
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Colby's party is his gift. I would rather have a fun day to celebrate with him and friends/family than spend the money on a toy that he will outgrow or break, and right now I can't do both.
There's nothing "wrong" with a party but no gifts for kids. B has so much right now I debated on getting him anything. We got him a few small things. His party is tomorrow so he'll open up the firestation tent and firetruck at his party. We got him Toy Story 1 and 2 and some Playdoh that he'll open Monday on his actual birthday.
I got up at 6 to work out and I'm sitting on the sofa checking TB and email. It's 6:20 so now instead of 40 min of "workout", I'll have 20.
And by "workout" I mean a really sad performance on the elliptical. Trust me I need 50 minutes to even burn off a pasta noodle. Wha whaaa.
That's 20 more than I'm doing today. I did move a client from one apartment to another yesterday, do I'm counting that as excercise for the week.
I was going to run last night, but I went to get a pedicure instead. Yep, priorities aligned.
As much as I realize DD doesn't need anything, I still got her the Step 2 roller coaster for her bday, with the justification that she and DS can both use it together. It is partly my own fault that we have so much stuff, but I'd rather have one big toy than a bunch of little stuff I'm tripping over.
I got up at 6 to work out and I'm sitting on the sofa checking TB and email. It's 6:20 so now instead of 40 min of "workout", I'll have 20.
And by "workout" I mean a really sad performance on the elliptical. Trust me I need 50 minutes to even burn off a pasta noodle. Wha whaaa.
That's 20 more than I'm doing today. I did move a client from one apartment to another yesterday, do I'm counting that as excercise for the week.
I was going to run last night, but I went to get a pedicure instead. Yep, priorities aligned.
Me too. I put it off because my self eval for work is due today. I had a beer and fell asleep on the couch. No run, eval not done...I rock.
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Kid #2 - maybe???
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My mother is here and it's been 3 weeks. 4 more to go. The more often she comes here and the longer I have to be around her, the less I like her.
Ok, it's a confession. I don't like her. At all. She is not bring anything positive to the table - nothing. In fact, she stresses me beyond measure, makes the kids bratty and really is rude to my husband and my friends. She made a not even 3 year old cry the other day because she can't share her grandsons with their friends.
Anyways, DH and I have come to the conclusion that she cannot come anymore. She will get the offer of 2 weeks next time and if that's not enough she can't come at all. No endless visits any more, no guilt tripping, no saying the victim endlessly. I am over it. Can't do it anymore. Done.
I took a pregnancy test last night. There was a real possibility it could have been positive. It was negative, thankfully. As much as I would like a 3rd, we need to wait at least 12-18months. We need to be more careful.
I never ever wash my bras. I usually just take them off and put them back in the drawer. It's gross.
I don't wash mine nearly enough either. Probably 1x a month.
Add me to the guilty list. In my younger years I had the matching bra and panty sets that were thrown in the wash after each wear. not anymore - its' more like when they look dirty or 2x per month...
we are also not doing anything thing big for DS's birthday. I bought him a few small gifts that he will get to open on his birthday but i consider the party part of his fun. Hopefully he feels the same way!!
I have an interview with lib.erty mut.ual next week. I'm freaking out about the idea of the boys being in full time daycare. Im such a mess.
Good luck @holly_1007! I hope it's a good job offer. The boys will love daycare. Just think, they get to play all day. It will work out.
Thank you! I mean, I know they will be fine. I'm not even all that worried about keagan he loves school. I'm more worried about Colby and his naps, but he will adjust. And really, what did I think would happen when I asked my husband to leave? I know I need to get a job. *puts on big girl panties*
I have an interview with lib.erty mut.ual next week. I'm freaking out about the idea of the boys being in full time daycare. Im such a mess.
Good luck @holly_1007! I hope it's a good job offer. The boys will love daycare. Just think, they get to play all day. It will work out.
Thank you! I mean, I know they will be fine. I'm not even all that worried about keagan he loves school. I'm more worried about Colby and his naps, but he will adjust. And really, what did I think would happen when I asked my husband to leave? I know I need to get a job. *puts on big girl panties*
Good luck Holly! You are right, Colby will adjust. I always worry so much about stuff like that and my kids consistently surprise me with how well they do and how quickly they accept change.
I have really tried to simplify the menu for DD's party tomorrow, realizing I'm in work all day today and there's only so much time. Somehow, I still think we're going to have way too much food, and I'm going to be up at midnight positioning Good n Plenty candy pieces to look like antennae on butterfly cookies. I think I am just unable to really take it easy.
It's really hot today, but I wanted a white chocolate mocha. I'm currently sitting in my car in my driveway with the AC blasting, sipping my hot coffee and eating a scone. Sawyer is wrapped in a blanket in the backseat watching Beauty and the Beast. Also, I drove an extra 2 miles to go to the Starbucks with the drive thru so I wouldn't have to get my fat ass out of the car.
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
I have an interview with lib.erty mut.ual next week. I'm freaking out about the idea of the boys being in full time daycare. Im such a mess.
I was employed there right out of college, and they are a fantastic company to work for! Very family-friendly, great benefits, and very into promoting from within. Good luck!
My cleaning lady for today had to cancel. Her daughter woke up with the flu. Totally understand but now my night is shot. I have to finish shopping for his party food, pick up balloons, clean my bathrooms and prep food for tomorrow. It's going to be a long night.
Also I haven't even thought about actually moving DS to a new room yet I've already bought a bed, some props for it and I'm thinking about buying his bedding. Something is wrong with me. Does anyone have PBK sheets? Thinking of these but man are the expensive for a twin. Anyone have a coupon code? Are they good quality?
Also I haven't even thought about actually moving DS to a new room yet I've already bought a bed, some props for it and I'm thinking about buying his bedding. Something is wrong with me. Does anyone have PBK sheets? Thinking of these but man are the expensive for a twin. Anyone have a coupon code? Are they good quality?
James has PBK pillow case, sham, and duvet. His sheets and other pillowcases are from Target. I do like his PBK stuff, I got it because I liked the print, but I wouldn't say it is so much better quality.
Also I haven't even thought about actually moving DS to a new room yet I've already bought a bed, some props for it and I'm thinking about buying his bedding. Something is wrong with me. Does anyone have PBK sheets? Thinking of these but man are the expensive for a twin. Anyone have a coupon code? Are they good quality?
James has PBK pillow case, sham, and duvet. His sheets and other pillowcases are from Target. I do like his PBK stuff, I got it because I liked the print, but I wouldn't say it is so much better quality.
This is what I was thinking. I've been scowering the interweb for airplane sheets for his bid boy bed and I can't find any I like more than these. If anyone feels the need to spend my money, shop for me! I saw the 200 thread count and expected better than that for $59!
We recently got some Land of Nod sheets (because of the pattern) and they are surprisingly thick/rough. I know they will most likely wear well, and soften with every wash, but right now the t-shirt sheets from bed bath and beyond that he has seem much more comfortable (and MUCH cheaper!)
We recently got some Land of Nod sheets (because of the pattern) and they are surprisingly thick/rough. I know they will most likely wear well, and soften with every wash, but right now the t-shirt sheets from bed bath and beyond that he has seem much more comfortable (and MUCH cheaper!)
James has Target t-shirt sheets. They are so soft and snuggly.
Keagan has jersey sheets from target. They aren't even 6 months old and coming apart at the seams. I love some of the PBK patterns but the material is very rough. He is definitely going to need new sheets soon so I need to explore some more options.
I have an interview with lib.erty mut.ual next week. I'm freaking out about the idea of the boys being in full time daycare. Im such a mess.
I was employed there right out of college, and they are a fantastic company to work for! Very family-friendly, great benefits, and very into promoting from within. Good luck!
My mom paid for the boys to start taking swimming lessons again. Their first class is tomorrow. I really hope Keagan does better this time around. I think he has different teachers so that should help. I can't handle him dropping the F bomb in public again.
Nola has been throwing these awful screaming tantrums the past two days. She earned herself a timeout yesterday because she was just benign out if control and we both needed to take 2 minutes to calm down. She screamed the whole two minutes and when I went in to get her she had scratched her face in 2 places. I felt awful.
The first thing she said to me before I even prompted her was "I'm sorry!" Then I about cried. I had no idea she actually knew when to apologize. It was a break through moment for both of us.
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And by "workout" I mean a really sad performance on the elliptical. Trust me I need 50 minutes to even burn off a pasta noodle. Wha whaaa.
I don't think it's wrong to not get gifts for your kids, especially when they likely have so much. As long as you acknowledge it in some way, I don't think it's bad.
I wash my bras WAY more often in the summer than the rest of the year.
I don't wash mine nearly enough either. Probably 1x a month.
I'm blaming my maxi dresses/skirts for making me fat over the summer. Not the consumption of too much of everything. I put on pants yesterday and holy jesus were they tight. When I wear a dress it stretches with me. I was in complete denial. Ugh!
Kid #1 - 09/03/12
Hysteroscopy #10 - scar tissue grew back reblocking my right tube
#11 or IVF with scarring still inside?
1 lone embryo from September 2016 retreival, dx with Trisomy 16, starting fresh
Ok, it's a confession. I don't like her. At all. She is not bring anything positive to the table - nothing. In fact, she stresses me beyond measure, makes the kids bratty and really is rude to my husband and my friends. She made a not even 3 year old cry the other day because she can't share her grandsons with their friends.
Anyways, DH and I have come to the conclusion that she cannot come anymore. She will get the offer of 2 weeks next time and if that's not enough she can't come at all. No endless visits any more, no guilt tripping, no saying the victim endlessly. I am over it. Can't do it anymore. Done.
BFP 8/23/11 natural m/c 9/7/11 @ 6w BFP 1/16/2012 C-section 9/16/2012 Health baby boy!
Thank you! I mean, I know they will be fine. I'm not even all that worried about keagan he loves school. I'm more worried about Colby and his naps, but he will adjust. And really, what did I think would happen when I asked my husband to leave? I know I need to get a job. *puts on big girl panties*
Thank you! I mean, I know they will be fine. I'm not even all that worried about keagan he loves school. I'm more worried about Colby and his naps, but he will adjust. And really, what did I think would happen when I asked my husband to leave? I know I need to get a job. *puts on big girl panties*
Good luck Holly! You are right, Colby will adjust. I always worry so much about stuff like that and my kids consistently surprise me with how well they do and how quickly they accept change.
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
I was employed there right out of college, and they are a fantastic company to work for! Very family-friendly, great benefits, and very into promoting from within. Good luck!
My cleaning lady for today had to cancel. Her daughter woke up with the flu. Totally understand but now my night is shot. I have to finish shopping for his party food, pick up balloons, clean my bathrooms and prep food for tomorrow. It's going to be a long night.
Also I haven't even thought about actually moving DS to a new room yet I've already bought a bed, some props for it and I'm thinking about buying his bedding. Something is wrong with me. Does anyone have PBK sheets? Thinking of these but man are the expensive for a twin. Anyone have a coupon code? Are they good quality?
this makes me really happy, thank you!
The first thing she said to me before I even prompted her was "I'm sorry!" Then I about cried. I had no idea she actually knew when to apologize. It was a break through moment for both of us.