Welcome back! I was just wondering where you had "Gone off too" as I hadn't seen you post anything recently! Feel better soon. I am just getting over a nasty head cold that my LO's shared with me as well. Seems as though everyone is sick lately.
As for the screaming babes, mine has not woken up without screaming bloody murder for the last few months... It's really a startling way to wake up (for us). He used to wake up and burble and chat to himself. No more. It's a fury of sweat, screams, and limb flinging. Maybe one day...
So thanks to Hulu I've watched all of Parks and Recreation, and now I'm starting Arrested Development. Must.talk.about.it....
I've not watched P & R, but I ADORE arrested development (especially seasons 1 & 2; 3 is shaky). Buster is my favorite. But they're all so great. Lucille, Lucille 2, michael, George michael, Maeby...Tobias. Lindsay. Oh man. What a great show. I wish I was you, discovering it for the first time. Laughed until I cried when I first watched it. Enjoy!
I try not to post about people I know in real life, but man I am feeling ragey about this wedding I am in! The bride is a good friend of mine, but holy bridezilla!
She wants to "approve" the neutral shade of our shoes, told us we are not to have fancier hair than her, got snarky when we mentioned that her timeline was going to make us late the morning of, wanted us all in brand name expensive dresses that we can't afford and balked at our compromising suggestions, talks about how she "cries" over the things her fiancé does to help because he does them wrong...
It's all getting real old. I'm just ready for this wedding to be over. Oh, did I mention that she told me she slept with DH's friend days before accepting her finances proposal? Sigh.
@smushi I'd love to!!! But I'm the type that follows through when I commit to something. And I can't abandon my fellow bridesmaids, they're good friends too.
@smushi I'd love to!!! But I'm the type that follows through when I commit to something. And I can't abandon my fellow bridesmaids, they're good friends too.
I'm all about loyalty and following through, when it's worthwhile and the friendship is worthwhile. This does not, from your description, sound like that situation.
@smushi I'd love to!!! But I'm the type that follows through when I commit to something. And I can't abandon my fellow bridesmaids, they're good friends too.
I'm all about loyalty and following through, when it's worthwhile and the friendship is worthwhile. This does not, from your description, sound like that situation.
Re-reading it, I see what you mean. I'm worried about being a bad friend, but she's not exactly being a good friend either.
I've been watching the Mindy Project! I love it! Netflix in Canada just added season 3. This is a problem because I've been staying up until 1am watching it Last night DD woke up with a fever at about the time I was going to bed. After we got her some Tylenol, etc., she then proceeded to toss and turn in our bed all night. She actually kicked me in the face at one point. I guess at least she didn't puke...
Man - i have been doing so good using myfitnesspal tracking my calories and food intake and working out...and then someone had to bring in these amazing oatmeal cookie with gooey chocolate bars to the office! Man these things are amazing and I have no self control, lol! Tomorrow was supposed to be my cheat day as we are having DD's birthday party! I know its perfectly fine to over indulge once n a while, but my problem is that I have no self control once I start, then I just binge on a bunch of crap and regret it later and wonder why I can't get the rest of these baby pounds to come off! Seriously though these cookie bar things are sooo yum! And I was just patting myself on the back as I haven't broken into the girl scout cookies that were delivered earlier this week yet lol!
So completely off topic. LO got this vtech toy and one of the "yeahs" sounds dirty to me and then I think I'm a perv for thinking so...@yellowflower82 I love the mindy project! New girl too.
Just had a dumb fight with DH. started with me apologizing for being grumpy and took a wrong turn shortly after I tried to explain why I was grumpy. When the explanation produced grumpiness in him, I got hurt and there we go. Off into a logic vs emotion whirlwind of dumb fighting. Blergh. It'll settle out and be fine, but we definitely have different needs in terms of what resolution looks like. Mine are very emotional and his are very logical. Any tips for how to meet in the middle or something?
Sorry to hear it. It seems especially tough because both parties have legit needs and points. But there has to be a way that doesn't ask either partner to stop being who they are. Right?
Sorry to hear it. It seems especially tough because both parties have legit needs and points. But there has to be a way that doesn't ask either partner to stop being who they are. Right?
IDK how to solve it. DH's style of arguing is so different and has no sense, just lots of yelling and always cursing and blaming. I don't know how to enter those conversations and we both end up saying hurtful things.
Sorry to hear it. It seems especially tough because both parties have legit needs and points. But there has to be a way that doesn't ask either partner to stop being who they are. Right?
IDK how to solve it. DH's style of arguing is so different and has no sense, just lots of yelling and always cursing and blaming. I don't know how to enter those conversations and we both end up saying hurtful things.
Shoot. In the end, I know we love each other, and I'm sure that's the case for you and your DH too. But yeah. These different modes of arguing and different ideas about resolution are so hard. In my ideal world, arguments end with sincere apologies and hugs and kisses. In my DH's, they just end with having figured out the logical root of the disagreement. Wholly unsatisfying to me. So I keep seeking emotional reassurance. And that backfires almost every time. Anyway. I'm sorry you're struggling with this sort of thing too. I have to believe that it can (and will) get better if everyone is willing to try.... Hard to remember to try in the middle of it though!
DH Is a gold fish and he prefers to end arguments in the nastiest way possible (he 'wins') because he suddenly forgets that he's actually seriously hurt my feelings and that things are totally back to normal. I'm not a fan. Considering counseling on how to talk to talk to each other. We've needed it for years.
So LO is sure fire teething or some such. It's awful. He has not slept since 9am this morning, and he's still refusing sleep for bedtime. I'm beyond, DH is beyond. We're both at a loss. Bedtime boob has failed, snack time has failed, tylenol time has failed, and extra bottle time has failed.
Lordy we're in for it. I thought tubes would make sleeping better...
Good luck tonight, @smushi! We have teething here too and it has been awful. It certainly doesn't make any communication issues easier either! I've actually been spending a lot of nights sleeping on a mat on the floor with LO in his room. Sometimes I can transfer him back to his crib and sometimes not. It's not something I want to do for the long term, but if it gets us through these molars with at least some sleep for everyone, I'll take it. Hope you find something that works for you!
We have LO upstairs in his nursery, so when he wakes up mid transition, I usually take him to the guest room bed with me for more bedtime boob. It's a half and half situation lately. Hopefully we all make it through unscathed!
Sitting in the driveway with a sleeping LO after a really fun Sunday with the fam. Went to church and then all of us (DH, LO, me, and my parents) explored a nearby area we might want to move to in a few years, had lunch a local (if mediocre) bar and grill, and stumbled across a really interesting park/museum. I love days like this. Also getting really excited for LO's bday on Thursday and his party next weekend. We let him have the 4-in-1 trike my parents got him early and he loved riding in it for a walk yesterday. So fun.
I took LO to his swimming lesson today. For once I was early and had plenty of time... Until I realized I'd left my wallet at home and couldn't pay for parking. I ended up getting back in the car and just going home. I give up
Busy weekend, catching up now! Stayed over at the ILs and went to a stag and doe for one of DH's friends. Totally woke LO up when we came in at 2am! Tired momma today.
@mommyofmac thanks for your response and perspective, stress probably has a lot to do with her behaviour.
Just dealt with the nastiest poopsplosion since newborn days. and LO had a fever of 102. Really hope he didn't catch the stomach bug DH and my mom have had...
In other news......How is it possible that my baby girl will be a whole YEAR old tomorrow??? Seriously, this year has just flown by and I am sad that my baby is no longer a baby! How are you ladies handling the fact that you LO's are about to become toddlers?
@Sporty1216 I hope your LO is feeling better! When the stomach flu went through my house, LO ended up with diarrhea for a week. Not fun!
Yeah. We definitely have diarrhea now. Ugh. He has had a fever, but it seems to be coming down. No real appetite, but he has nursed and has snacked a little. Had some more energy this afternoon, so hopefully he turns the corner soon. Poor little fella. He can't be sick on his birthday on Thursday!
@Sporty1216 I hope your LO is feeling much better soon and his poor lil bum doesn't get too sore!
Thanks @LolaX2 ! Bum seems to be holding up well so far. I just wish I could get him to drink more fluids. But you really can't force them! I guess I just have to trust him on some level to do what he needs to do, so long as I'm offering it frequently. We are so lucky. This is really the first time he has been sick. But it's making me a nervous nelly!
In other news......How is it possible that my baby girl will be a whole YEAR old tomorrow??? Seriously, this year has just flown by and I am sad that my baby is no longer a baby! How are you ladies handling the fact that you LO's are about to become toddlers?
It really hit me today. I went up the really long steep stairs to my shop's accountant today and realized that a year and 2 days ago I walked up the same stairs and started my contractions 15 minutes later. That really drove it home to me. She just looks entirely too little to be one!!
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Sending healthy vibes to all the sick babies and mamas. My LO is on antibiotics for an infection. Hoping for a good night's sleep!
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She wants to "approve" the neutral shade of our shoes, told us we are not to have fancier hair than her, got snarky when we mentioned that her timeline was going to make us late the morning of, wanted us all in brand name expensive dresses that we can't afford and balked at our compromising suggestions, talks about how she "cries" over the things her fiancé does to help because he does them wrong...
It's all getting real old. I'm just ready for this wedding to be over. Oh, did I mention that she told me she slept with DH's friend days before accepting her finances proposal? Sigh.
March siggy challenge: Dream job = Playing with wolves
@mommyofmac thanks for your response and perspective, stress probably has a lot to do with her behaviour.
It really hit me today. I went up the really long steep stairs to my shop's accountant today and realized that a year and 2 days ago I walked up the same stairs and started my contractions 15 minutes later. That really drove it home to me. She just looks entirely too little to be one!!
March siggy challenge: Dream job = Playing with wolves