Weekend Chat 2/25 & 2/26

BeachMommy2B · February 2017

What's happening this weekend ladies?

BeachMommy2B · February 2017

We hope to get the wall in the nursery and the wall in DD room painted today. I was also hoping to get some furniture moved from my parents house, but a certain "Great American Race"

is making traffic a nightmare. I'll be lucky to make it to Home Depot and back for paint supplies.

I cant complain about the race as I work for one of the most prominent companies associated with it, HA, but the traffic is a nightmare when I live less than 2 miles from the track!

mcvgal · February 2017

Wish me luck ladies. We are taking the boys to their first Sesame Street live show. I know they will love it, but I hope I don't get to annoyed with all the singing

starphish18 · February 2017

@BeachMommy2B Yay, nesting!

@mcvgal Ooo, that sounds like fun, good luck!

I have a few projects I'd like to get done this weekend. One is hanging some art in the nursery. The other is refinishing a cheap laminate bookshelf so it matches the rest of the nursery colors.

kns1988 · February 2017

I don't know! I was supposed to visit a friend out of town, but her grandma is in the hospital so our plans got cancelled. I think we're going to stop over at the in laws to help them with a few things today. I wish I could start packing, but we don't close on our house until April 21st and we didn't have the inspections yet, so it's a little premature for that. Freebie weekend with nothing to do

We had a fire at our friends' house last night, which was really fun to be able to do in February, even though it's because of global warming.

0408Bear · February 2017

I'm off to the seamstress. My brother gets married April 22 so I'll be large and in charge. I bought two dresses and I suppose I'll see what she suggests to get me into one of them. After that, we are hanging some artwork and curtains and unpacking car seats. We also have a big baby expo tomorrow, so I'll go to that, too!

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · February 2017

@0408Bear I was in a wedding when I was pregnant with DD. I'd had the dress since before I got pregnant and it was a bit too small when I bought it. My seamstress worked serious magic and put a "lace up back" in it similar to what some people put in the bride's gown. For the life of me, I can't think of the right word. Anyway, it was expensive, but it worked great.

ShadeofGreen816 · February 2017

Some fun plans in here! MH and I are having a lazy morning lounging in bed and watching TV. I have my first shower this afternoon! It was a smaller shower to start and I've had 4 last-minute cancellations this week so I'm just hoping it doesn't feel awkwardly small. Plus the "host" is my friend who just had a baby on Wednesday. But I'm really excited to see the friends and family that we're able to make it. Also our dresser for the nursery is getting delivered this afternoon!! I'm excited!

Louise_Belcher · February 2017

@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot corset back?

Picking up some paint swatches, looking at a dresser at a local vintage shop, going to an rv show just for fun, and finishing the last step on the built in cabinets DH, my grandpa, and dad built. Might try to squeeze in cutting in trim and crawling paint in DS' new room in prep for painting the walls.

psherman42wwsa · February 2017

Sounds like you gals have some fun plans. I am sitting at the lab doing my 3 hour glucose test. The Wi-Fi is slow here so it's slowing down my internet shopping and the bump!

RedInLove · February 2017

Housework Housework Housework.
And grocery shopping.

bacorrea · February 2017

lrwardrop said:

Sounds like you gals have some fun plans. I am sitting at the lab doing my 3 hour glucose test. The Wi-Fi is slow here so it's slowing down my internet shopping and the bump!

Booo. FX you pass!

BabyMC517 · February 2017

Everyone seems to have some fun plans this weekend! H is working today. I've started laundry lol being a little lazy at the moment but I'll probably start packing. Still no news about the house even though I sent a text to the realtor and email to the loan officer...gotta pack regardless since we will either be moving into the house or an apartment if it doesn't go well. Yay...

MrsFox2008 · February 2017

No big plans here just going with the flow! Probably will go grocery shopping later. DD and I are currently relaxing on the couch. DH is off today, yay! So we'll probably get some major rearranging done in our room, and add the crib.

cclaineDC · February 2017

No big plans here either. I went on a long walk this morning (trying to enjoy the crazy nice weather before a cold front comes through). Otherwise, I'm just going to eat lunch, do some cleaning and laundry, try to line up movers for next month, and actively avoid a "soiree" my husband's coworker is throwing this evening. Who knows what I'll do tomorrow...

mrsrep123 · February 2017

Working later today... but hopefully we have minimal cases so I can get some personal stuff done. We leave for L.A. Friday and I need to get laundry done & pack tomorrow since I rearranged my schedule for the trip and work M-Th, UGH!

Would love to be nesting like most of you.

@lrwardrop good luck with the 3 hour test. Roam the halls and stairs if they let you.

Hansolosparka · February 2017

@lewaldrop good luck!! I take the 3 hour on Thursday

.

We we had a lazy morning and now we're getting ready for a birthday party for one of DSs friends. Feeling super proud I have a gift ready and wrapped!!

kns1988 · February 2017

@BabyMC517, I hope you hear back from the realtor soon! Waiting to hear if our offer was accepted last weekend was agonizing. I stared at my phone willing it to ring the whole day.

Jens_Hoes · February 2017

I'm visiting my sister in LA and today were going to go to UCLA to see the gymnastics team compete against Arizona, which is fun as my sister and I did gymnastics for years. Comedy club later tonight, and maybe a bike ride down the beach tomorrow. Only problem is I feel like I'm getting sick, my throat is scratchy and is worse than yesterday. On Wednesday before I left one of my clients came in with a scratchy threat and said she was exposed to steep, I'll be pretty pissed if that's what's going on.

vrj0522 · February 2017

We're going on our hospital tour this afternoon. I had an Apple appointment set up for this morning that I just rescheduled to Monday because I hadn't backed up our laptop and have some documents to scan that must be done today and I wouldn't have had time to do that and clean before the appointment. Plus I'm in the middle of Me Before You and I can't seem able to put the book down and the appointment would've cut into the little time I have to read today. You know, priorities.

MoshiMoshi7 · February 2017

MH is going on his annual Klondike trip, which is basically a camping trip in the freezing cold. So DS and I are going to lunch and to see a movie together. And then my mom and a few girlfriends are going to come over for dinner and a sappy movie. I love DH, but I also love when he's gone.

Kateriee · February 2017

I'm bathing my tortoises now. DH is playing army this weekend so I'm being otherwise lazy. Grocery shopping today and picking up a gift for my friends sons birthday party tomorrow.

0408Bear · February 2017

Seamstress worked miracles! Will go back in a month or so and re-fit! I actually want to be in the wedding now that it doesn't look terrible! My brother will be happy:)

good luck on your 3hr!!!

vrj0522 · February 2017

@Kateriee - how big is your tortoise? It looks huge!

mrsrep123 · February 2017

@Jens_Hoes Ooh sounds like fun. Hopefully the scratchy throat thing is due to allergies and not strep from your inconsiderate client. Cali seasons - all the new blooms are blooming now.

Kateriee · February 2017

vrj0522 said:

@Kateriee - how big is your tortoise? It looks huge!

She's 70lbs. My other one is 40lbs. They still have a lot to grow. My girl will probably top out at 150 lbs.

bacorrea · February 2017

Kateriee said:

vrj0522 said:

@Kateriee - how big is your tortoise? It looks huge!

She's 70lbs. My other one is 40lbs. They still have a lot to grow. My girl will probably top out at 150 lbs.

starphish18 · February 2017

Phew! Step 1 (hanging the nursery art), done. Next step is painting that dark bookshelf in the corner white. I also need to find a piece of wallpaper to stick along the back of the bookshelf on the inside. Any suggestions of stores that might sell single pieces like that?

starphish18 · February 2017

@Kateriee Oh my goodness! I love tortoises. They're such amazing creatures.

@Jens_Hoes Oh no! I hope it's not strep. Can you see any white spots on your tonsils?

SKZW · February 2017

@starphish18: Really pretty nursery!!
My woodworking relatives would be shouting at you right now "don't you dare paint the wood!"

but I don't feel that way, and probably would paint it lighter too.

Hardware stores sell contact paper---it's not really wallpaper per se but might do the trick. I've used it to line kitchen cabinet shelves (makes them easier to clean). You could check the DIY home improvement stores. Here's a random one I just found:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Duck-20-in-x-6-ft-Taupe-Damask-Shelf-Liner/50252815

And Michael's or Jo-Ann Fabrics would be other places to check out. I know Michael's has a ton of pretty papers (single sheets) available for art projects like scrap-booking.

CherryBananas · February 2017

We've got a pretty lazy weekend planned. Visiting the ILs out if town this afternoon, and then shopping for the baby tomorrow. We had a bunch of cold weather and snow hit yesterday so I have no desire to do much of anything.

bacorrea · February 2017

Since a bunch of y'all seem to be nesting/working on nurseries this weekend, here is a friendly reminder to anchor your furniture to the wall!

Sure you won't need your furniture anchored the moment the baby is born, but it's nice to already have that done.

starphish18 · February 2017

@SKZW Thanks for the tips! My dad is a hardcore woodworker, too. Normally I don't paint wood, but this is a super cheap laminate bookshelf, so I don't feel bad about it.

Jens_Hoes · February 2017

@starphish18 no, not yet, I have been excessively checking though. I'm crossing my fingers it's just a bad cold.

SKZW · February 2017

@starphish18: For that type of shiny material, consider using a spray paint for application. Might adhere better. Or else a really good sanding first before brush/roller painting. But I'm sure you knew that!

SKZW · February 2017

Kateriee said:

vrj0522 said:

@Kateriee - how big is your tortoise? It looks huge!

She's 70lbs. My other one is 40lbs. They still have a lot to grow. My girl will probably top out at 150 lbs.

@Kateriee: She's cool! but how did you get her in the tub? Are you lifting more weight than a preg lady should?

starphish18 · February 2017

@Jens_Hoes That's good. Fingers crossed for you, too.

@SKZW Yeah, I had looked up some techniques online. My plan was to do a primer with good adhesion, followed by paint. Although now, looking on Amazon, I'm realizing I can buy a white bookshelf for only $10 more than the supplies would cost me to refinish this one. So now I'm torn between going through the effort of painting this one or just getting a new one that's already white.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · February 2017

@starphish18 You could also use chalk paint with a wax coat. I've had great luck with that on laminate. For the back of the shelf, you could use fabric or some cool paper like the Rifle Paper Co.

SKZW · February 2017

Yeah, the ol' time versus money debate. If you have a second wind going and you're geared up to do it yourself, it'll definitely give you that sense of a "job well done" every time you look at it. But a $10 difference for a white bookshelf that you can still personalize with a paper background... that's a tough one!

jayandaplus · February 2017

@Kateriee I'm glad you included a picture, otherwise I would have wondered if you meant a real tortoise. Awesome.

@starphish18 Love your nursery! You might try a paint store for wall paper samples? Otherwise a craft store or Target might have one panel you can cut to size.

We went to brunch, then took a two hour nap (DH loves a nap). Not productive, but very relaxing so far! We both have a lot on our lists, though. DH needs to paint a bathroom and do homework (MBA). I need to put Valentine's decorations away, finish laundry, and grocery shop. We have family and friends coming this week for our shower next weekend. I need to find something to wear!

Also, question: How big do swaddles need to be? DH got it in his head they need to be 40"x40" and all of our other (non square) blankets will not suffice. I'm of the opinion that most of them will still work. Thoughts? (Obviously I don't mind an excuse to buy new blankets, just wondering if the size of a blanket for swaddling is that important.)

starphish18 · February 2017

@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot Fabric is a good idea, too. Pretty unlimited options if I go that route.

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