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redneckmomma25 · December 2014

I'm afraid to like what jenndub posts now.

Also. Stop being so active today!

PenelopePond · December 2014

I feel like a crazy jenndub stalker, so it'd be pretty awkward/amusing if me, Miss Easily Annoyed, was her annoy-er.

kelbel527 · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

I laughed a lot reading this And I needed that!

I just don't think I could get along with other moms. It's sad. I have zero interest in a mom's group. Look, I did my first play date with W and now the biatch is trying to sell me supplements.

Everyone on here, on the other hand, I would hang out in a mom's group with in a heartbeat. And a wine-night group. And do any of you bitches play euchre? I'd also have a euchre club.

I definitely couldn't do a Mom's group that had people that hold office. That's just crazy.

My close Mom friends are honest & realistic. We offer advice only if asked, and dole out a lot of sympathy. I've also made an unofficial pact to be more "real" with one of my closest Mom friends. I always think she's got her shit together, she often thinks I'm better than I am. We're pretty open with how tough kids are. It helps to have friends that tell you that kids just sometimes suck - but we love them anyway.

Just like you guys keep it real.

tyrannasaurusjess · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

I laughed a lot reading this And I needed that!

I just don't think I could get along with other moms. It's sad. I have zero interest in a mom's group. Look, I did my first play date with W and now the biatch is trying to sell me supplements.

Everyone on here, on the other hand, I would hang out in a mom's group with in a heartbeat. And a wine-night group. And do any of you bitches play euchre? I'd also have a euchre club.

I LOVE euchre! Can I be VP of your euchre club?? I'll bring the wine!

watercolor5 · December 2014

@harti09 Those moms suck! You shouldn't have to try hard for people to be decent human beings to you, which includes not criticizing your parenting or play groups or whatever. I love my MOPS group, and yes there are leadership positions there, but only to organize get togethers and huge feasts and inspirational talking points. So much of what I love about it is that people are real and vulnerable and helpful about the difficulties of raising kids. Anyone who can't admit that raising kids is hard isn't worth talking to about kids. And other moms don't have to think/act/discipline/raise their kids the same way you would to be awesome, supportive friends. Rant over.

tyrannasaurusjess · December 2014

@PenelopePond, no joke H came home and suggested Pizza Hut for dinner.... it was delish!!

Hyaline · December 2014

I have a sad because I didn't have time to play today.

@harti09 , I quit the only mom's group I joined because they were all either shallow bitches or nutterbutters buttinskis. It's not your fault. I'd come to your playgroup.

I'm suddenly afraid that @Jenndub hates me...

@MelsaX , don't feel badly. There have been times I haven't gone to friends' events for zilch legit reason except I didn't feel like it and BAM this is why surprise weddings aren't the greatest idea. Don't beat yourself up--choosing to spring a wedding on people means you have to be prepared for the possibility that people won't be there because, well, they didn't know.

Our drama is so tame! I love it.

Hyaline · December 2014

tyrannasaurusjess said:

tinyhumantoe said:

I laughed a lot reading this And I needed that!

I just don't think I could get along with other moms. It's sad. I have zero interest in a mom's group. Look, I did my first play date with W and now the biatch is trying to sell me supplements.

Everyone on here, on the other hand, I would hang out in a mom's group with in a heartbeat. And a wine-night group. And do any of you bitches play euchre? I'd also have a euchre club.

I LOVE euchre! Can I be VP of your euchre club?? I'll bring the wine!

Euchre is the best. IN THE BARN!

PenelopePond · December 2014

tyrannasaurusjess said:
@PenelopePond, no joke H came home and suggested Pizza Hut for dinner.... it was delish!!

Yess! Good man.

linzeek44 · December 2014

@harti09 I would come to your cookie swap... and eat all your cookies.

Some moms groups are better than others. If they are sucktacular, and it sounds like they are, there's bound to be a better group of moms around. Or at least here on the internet!

PenelopePond · December 2014

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

redneckmomma25 · December 2014

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.

PenelopePond · December 2014

redneckmomma25 said:

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.

Bifold. Picture front, random saying inside, their first names right below that, and the date in the upper right corner. I don't know why it always strikes me as odd

redneckmomma25 · December 2014

PenelopePond said:

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.
Bifold. Picture front, random saying inside, their first names right below that, and the date in the upper right corner. I don't know why it always strikes me as odd

Stuck

I think it's totally normal. I sent those types before we had Grace. I didn't send a picture card until the first year we had Grace.

Holly_1007 · December 2014

I MADE IT THROUGH THIS WHOLE THING! So many hugs. Hope everyone that isn't feeling well is on the mend soon. Thank you all for the giggles this evening. I wish I could participate more, but just know I'm here love titting all the things. ❤️

PenelopePond · December 2014

redneckmomma25 said:

PenelopePond said:

redneckmomma25 said:

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.
Bifold. Picture front, random saying inside, their first names right below that, and the date in the upper right corner. I don't know why it always strikes me as odd

Stuck

I think it's totally normal. I sent those types before we had Grace. I didn't send a picture card until the first year we had Grace.

So is it weird since they have two kids? Sorry. Should have said that. I'm just fishing for this to be weird

. My nephews are the same ages as my boys, one 4 months younger than E and the other 7 months older than S.

redneckmomma25 · December 2014

PenelopePond said:

redneckmomma25 said:

PenelopePond said:

redneckmomma25 said:

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.
Bifold. Picture front, random saying inside, their first names right below that, and the date in the upper right corner. I don't know why it always strikes me as odd

Stuck

I think it's totally normal. I sent those types before we had Grace. I didn't send a picture card until the first year we had Grace.

So is it weird since they have two kids? Sorry. Should have said that. I'm just fishing for this to be weird

. My nephews are the same ages as my boys, one 4 months younger than E and the other 7 months older than S.

I feel like picture cards are somewhat new. I always remember generic bifolds.

You can think it's weird if you want haha.

Holly_1007 · December 2014

Random: My parents are bringing my siblings and I to the nutcracker this weekend. I found a dress at kohls on sale. The only one left on the rack was an XS. I tried it on for kicks. I could get it on but its tight so I had the customer service rep look to see if any of the other stores in our area had it ina small, no dice. So I bought the XS. Im currently laying on the floor eating ice cream instead of working out. It is going to be a Christmas miracle if I make it through the entire day without busting open this dress!

willy_gert · December 2014

I read the rest of this thread and now I am also fearful that @jenndub doesn't like me....

LOL, we will all be stalking jenndub's posts from now on.

I didn't get to eat until like 5 this evening. I know you were all worried! 8-|

Anyway, my mouse won't work in the program that I need it to for working. So, I'm here instead!

AlinnJo · December 2014

@PenelopePond‌ I think it's weird when people that have kids don't include a picture or do a picture card. I think it takes a lot more effort to write on a paper card than send out a photo card!! Plus, I like looking at pictures!! But my mom has done a photo card of us kids since my sister was born. She has them all blown up and on a wall in chronological order. It's pretty neat!

PenelopePond · December 2014

AlinnJo said:
@PenelopePond‌ I think it's weird when people that have kids don't include a picture or do a picture card. I think it takes a lot more effort to write on a paper card than send out a photo card!! Plus, I like looking at pictures!! But my mom has done a photo card of us kids since my sister was born. She has them all blown up and on a wall in chronological order. It's pretty neat!

That is pretty neat! All of our past ones are shoved in my address book.

Flamingemu · December 2014

Too late to post? Maybe I should just wait until tomorrow. Miss you guys.

I was pulled into a meeting at 4pm that lasted 3 hours with a partner in my firm. They have decided to divorce my client who has been such a PITA for the past few months. I am happy and sad at the same time. I need to figure out what to do next, but so happy that this stress is over.

I am petrified of starting a new prjoject all over again. I am comfortable with the evil I know kwim? At least I know what to expect. Now I need to find a new project, close up my books, transition everything to the Fed on board, and still celebrate the holidays with my family.

Guys I am so stressed and sorry that I only ever post to complain these days. Forgive me. I will be back to normal after the new year.

kelbel527 · December 2014

Flamingemu said:

Too late to post? Maybe I should just wait until tomorrow. Miss you guys.

I was pulled into a meeting at 4pm that lasted 3 hours with a partner in my firm. They have decided to divorce my client who has been such a PITA for the past few months. I am happy and sad at the same time. I need to figure out what to do next, but so happy that this stress is over.

I am petrified of starting a new prjoject all over again. I am comfortable with the evil I know kwim? At least I know what to expect. Now I need to find a new project, close up my books, transition everything to the Fed on board, and still celebrate the holidays with my family.

Guys I am so stressed and sorry that I only ever post to complain these days. Forgive me. I will be back to normal after the new year.

I hope the new project ends up being a good one & much better than what you've been dealing with!

willy_gert · December 2014

kelbel527 said:

Flamingemu said:

Too late to post? Maybe I should just wait until tomorrow. Miss you guys.

I was pulled into a meeting at 4pm that lasted 3 hours with a partner in my firm. They have decided to divorce my client who has been such a PITA for the past few months. I am happy and sad at the same time. I need to figure out what to do next, but so happy that this stress is over.

I am petrified of starting a new prjoject all over again. I am comfortable with the evil I know kwim? At least I know what to expect. Now I need to find a new project, close up my books, transition everything to the Fed on board, and still celebrate the holidays with my family.

Guys I am so stressed and sorry that I only ever post to complain these days. Forgive me. I will be back to normal after the new year.

I hope the new project ends up being a good one & much better than what you've been dealing with!

This and I wouldn't worry about complaining to us, that is what we are here for!

I so hope that you are able to close up shop without anymore shenanigans from those people! You deserve a break and an awesome new project!

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danabsd · December 2014

That took forever to get through. I started before dinner and just finished.
I was making dinner and thinking oh, man. It's me, isn't it. Then I started thinking if not it might be x because this x thing or x because this x. So I guess I have a list too.

danabsd · December 2014

What a C U next Tuesday Harti. Who tries to correct someone's parenting in their house. Ew.
I'd defienly come to your play group. And join the commune. Unless it's me. Then that would get awkward.

danabsd · December 2014

I forgot about this gem from this weekend. We were at a Christmas pagent type thing at church and a women gets up and starts singing 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'. Beb stops what she's doing turns to the stage and says "I need better music." I had to hold back my laughter while I explained that wasn't nice.

danabsd · December 2014

I ordered a new bathing suit for our cruise. It's a two piece with high wasted bottoms, just plain black, so I was all 'oh maybe I have some old tops I could pair with it to change things up'. OMJ. Those suckers barley even covered a nipple. And as far as support. Oh lawd. I'll give you a visual, two half full bags of pancake batter shoved into string bikini top. :-&

eshee8198 · December 2014

PenelopePond said:

harti09 said:

I think I'm being shunned or something by the MoMs club I'm a part of. I hosted a cookie exchange and decorating playgroup this morning. Only one person came (it's very rare to have less than 4 participants). She's part of the club leadership and asked a lot of questions, like odd, researching about me questions. She didn't even want to exchange cookies with me! I stayed up late last night making 3 different kinds!

The holiday party was last week and I didn't attend (not what how I wanted to spend my Friday night). She referenced everyone talking about my playgroup during it.

I'm so weirded out. She gave a lot of unsolicited advice on the kids too. Ugh, so not a good time.
I'm really trying with this group, but I'm pretty sure we're not clicking.

You guys would totally come to my playgroup right? Who turns down cookies?

Um, that breaks my heart a little. You know we'd all be there. Cookies or no cookies. I'd kill for some mom friends by me to hang out with and have fun. You're doing an awesome job with your two. I'm not sure what kind of advice you'd need, unless you specifically asked for some. If there were other groups in your area I'd start looking. Chances are there are some other perfectly normal, cool people that this group didn't click with either.

This, seriously. I would die to be invited to a playgroup by you. Especially with cookies.

eshee8198 · December 2014

jenndub said:
@PenelopePond‌ Thanks!

I ran into our trash can a few weeks ago. I saw it behind the car when I got in, wondered why it was there when I started backing up and then was surprised when I hit it with my car. I'm so tired.

Not the same thing, but DH and I went out in light snow to pick up Penny from daycare the other day. I started my usual spiel about the dangers of a dusting of snow (I'm a super paranoid passenger), and freaked out at his driving speed (to be fair, he was going slow, just not slow enough) until he asked me to please stop. A few minutes later he rear-ended a stopped car. With our 4-month-old SUV. It took everything in my power to not say I told you so.

eshee8198 · December 2014

kelbel527 said:

melody921 said:

kelbel527 said:

@melody921 - When we switched Brody (for 4K), I put him in earlier that the official school year because I knew it would take him some time to adjust. If you think E will need an adjustment period, I would do it earlier and just bit the bullet. If he's more go with the flow, I'd do it mid-summer, leaving you enough time to switch if needed, but not too much earlier. I know how it feels to leave a daycare comfort zone - it's hard!

I know we all put different degrees of importance around nutrition and lunch menus, but meals were the one thing I had to bend a little more on at Brody's new school. The old one had an amazing menu. I never had to bring lunch, but it was very nutritious and they were even trying new things that we didn't make at home. At his new school, he could bring lunch everyday, but we have a hard time finding time to make lunches everyday. And he loves hot lunch. So we let him have chicken nuggets and "macho nachos." It's not as bad as it sounds (things aren't fried, all white chicken, turkey meat in the nachos), but it's still not as great as the last place. And when he comes home telling me about the dessert that came with his lunch (usually fruit snacks), I just give him more veggies at dinner.

On the flip side, he knows more words than ever before, is reading so many more letters and loves coming home telling us what he learned each day.

Ack, I am so anti-fruit snack. :-S

But I get what you're saying. And I know I need to loosen up a bit. DS can be a little shy at first, but he is generally a kid who adjusts well in new situations. It's more that I might need an adjustment, lol.

I know what you mean.

I don't know when I started to loosen up, but it was sometime in the last year. I gave up on the fruit snack thing. I figure it's better than giving him a cookie with his lunch? Everyone IRL thinks I'm crazy though.

We've been giving Penny fiber gummies to combat pooping issues. She freaks out over them. Everyday it's, "I NEED two gummies." Now we use them as bribery to get her to get her ass in gear when we're trying to leave daycare.

eshee8198 · December 2014

@MelsaX You are an amazing person. And your boys are incredibly lucky to have such an awesome, caring mom. I'm sorry you're feeling badly about the whole thing. It does NOT make you a bad friend. Who does a surprise wedding anyway? Was she worried about paparazzi???

melody921 · December 2014

PenelopePond said:

PenelopePond said:

My SIL sends out Christmas cards every year. It's just a generic card with their names and the year. Nothing else. I always find it weird. It seems kind of like a waste is stamps. What does anyone else think? Is that weird?

Like a post card? Or a bifold?

I feel guilty getting so many cards in the mail and I didn't send any.
Bifold. Picture front, random saying inside, their first names right below that, and the date in the upper right corner. I don't know why it always strikes me as odd

I get a lot of non-picture cards. I kind of hear you on the weird part. I think if you have kids to photograph, put them on the card. Otherwise, your card doesn't stand out at all. If I were skipping photo cards one year, I'd skip the cards altogether.

Pokedot · December 2014

harti09 said:

I think I'm being shunned or something by the MoMs club I'm a part of. I hosted a cookie exchange and decorating playgroup this morning. Only one person came (it's very rare to have less than 4 participants). She's part of the club leadership and asked a lot of questions, like odd, researching about me questions. She didn't even want to exchange cookies with me! I stayed up late last night making 3 different kinds!

The holiday party was last week and I didn't attend (not what how I wanted to spend my Friday night). She referenced everyone talking about my playgroup during it.

I'm so weirded out. She gave a lot of unsolicited advice on the kids too. Ugh, so not a good time.

I'm really trying with this group, but I'm pretty sure we're not clicking.

You guys would totally come to my playgroup right? Who turns down cookies?

I'd come if you didn't live so far away! Our kids would have a blast! B wouldn't know what do with 2 kids his own age. He'd be overwhelmed with happiness! They're just jealous of how awesome you are!

^So I posted that yesterday afternoon and somehow it never posted. Just wanted to let you know @harti09 I'd join

Hyaline · December 2014

danabsd said:

I forgot about this gem from this weekend. We were at a Christmas pagent type thing at church and a women gets up and starts singing 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'. Beb stops what she's doing turns to the stage and says "I need better music." I had to hold back my laughter while I explained that wasn't nice.

I used to volunteer in the nursery in church. It had a speaker from the sanctuary, which was usually off. One time a woman who was notorious for believing she had a better voice than she does started singing, and the speaker came on. Half a dozen two and three year olds started crying "Turn if off! Turn it off!' I was dying.

Flamingemu · December 2014

Thanks guys. I am pretty much doing the bare minimum today. Come on weekend! haha

Pokedot · December 2014

Flamingemu said:

Thanks guys. I am pretty much doing the bare minimum today. Come on weekend! haha

I hope things slow down for you! When I realized you were my match I was so impressed that you had time! I know you've been so busy with work/life. I really appreciated the socks! Btw I wore the snowflakes last night. Heaven on my feet!

amandad715 · December 2014

I know it's Wednesday but I started reading this thread last night, then fell asleep at 8:30, then read some more this Morning. Thx to an impromptu visit to L&D after my 35w appt today, I am now caught up. Whew. Totally had to find the drama too.

@harti09‌ ::echoing everyone:: I'd love to be in a play group with you and your two kiddos. Henry and Maggie are too adorable for words.

@mnkate‌ The story about "he-man" totally made me giggle! My boys love super heroes and Jack is always correcting me. Will knows who a bunch are too bc of Jack. But we've recently evolved to Star Wars. Lord help me!

@danabsd‌ We always sing a song with Will after his book before bed. Not something Jack was ever into. But lately, Will has gotten more picky. He'll interrupt and say, "no Mommy, not DAT song." Then we try another one. I am a terrible singer so I'm sure the day will come when he'll say, "night-night" and just want to go to sleep.

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