I just thought "It's so nice out, I want to go day drinking." It took a few more (milli)seconds than it should have for me to remember that option is out...
Related: March Madness is more fun when you can drink. At least I'll be allowed by CFB season.
@indulgentgypsy That is amazing! I don't know the history there and I don't assume for a second that this gesture "makes up" for that history, but what a wonderful gift! Certainly a huge help in knowing the major stuff is taken care of!
@cindler the history has to do with leaving me out of the planning and decisions on how to spread my mom's ashes. And it certainly does not make up for it, but it still a hugely sweet gesture and olive branch I am willing to take.
@leendenny Pilates is great for diastasis recti! And you can do it now to strengthen your abdominals while you're pregnant. I've been practicing for 2+ years now and it is making a huge difference in this pregnancy vs last.
@asupernovablizzardstorm clearwater beach isn’t rough on the feet. Bring your own beach bag since it will be easier to fill with snacks. There should be a local rental place too for toys or other things you might need for the kiddo and they usually drop off to the hotel and you can schedule a pick up. That way you won’t have to fill your luggage with crap.
Ugh. Still can’t get my name back (motherofdogs here 🙄)
woo! I’m back. Been lurking while we got our vacation rental up and going! Yay! We had the house as a long term rental for the past few years but we just switched it over since we are close to the beach. It’s turned out amazing and I’m exhausted.
Also if you are looking for a babymoon here in Florida lmk since we just listed it there is the 20% off intro rate.
@greeneyedgirl12 I walked out of work yesterday and texted my husband that it was a perfect day for day drinking by the pool 😂. But yes to being able to drink for college football! If FSU has a season like that last one, it’ll be much needed!
@asupernovablizzardstorm how fun! I would say actually don’t wear flip flops if you’re going to be walking on the sand—they really kick sand up around everywhere (back of your legs, in your shorts, on the person behind you...). Personally, I prefer sandals that attach to my feet. And they won’t fall off in the water. I hope you have a great time!
Question for those of you with older kiddos... Has anyone had to break the thumb-sucking habit? DS is 3.5, and I painted his nail with the yucky stuff for the first time on Wednesday. He hasn't complained about it once, BUT he is having such a hard time falling asleep for naps and at night. He isn't usually a big staller, but he's trying everything and I know it's because he doesn't have his thumb to help him settle down.
@nerdtoyourmother Have you talked to him about it? DS used to suck on and chew his blankies. He'd try to stuff the whole thing in his mouth. When he was 3 I told him he needed to stop for x & y reasons and he stopped immediately. It did make bedtime tricky for a while because age 3 is a hard age to settle down in general, but he figured things out eventually.
Super off topic, but I'm so happy that I get to watch Hockey tonight. We don't have cable, so it is always hard to watch when my team is playing "away" but I figured out how to stream. Go Pioneers! It was a hard week for me, so I'm glad that I have this to finish off my week.
@nerdtoyourmother we have a 4yo who actually still uses a paci to sleep at night and I just let her. I figure it's what she needs to soothe and frankly I have bigger fish to fry. It's not hurting anyone. The dentist says it's affecting her teeth but they are baby teeth. She'll stop when she's ready.
If he's not complaining about the nail flavor, it might work and just take a few days before he learns to sleep without it. Good luck, I know those nights are hard to relearn going to sleep.
@missbmarie1687 we love heading down to that area! We usually go to Anna Maria island every summer! The Sarasota area is such a great beach spot, and I like that it isn’t as crowded as Clearwater beach typically!
Random Rave... I found a babytrend double Sit and Stand stroller that looked barely used at a pop-up consignment shop yesterday - for $25 !!! Such a blessing as I was seriously considering spending $200 on a new one and finances are tight now that I’m staying home. AND it works with my Graco infant seat. Crying happy/relief tears!
I've finally started potty training my 2yr old. We do the naked method and I'm already tired of little boy balls all over my furniture. I did put him in underwear to go outside to play and he legit through a 30min tantrum because he didn't believe me when I told him that the wiener hole on the underwear went on his wiener aka the front. So that's been... fun.
But on a better note, I found this little guy by our pond today and had a fun little photoshoot. A red eared slider.
Wife. Boy mom x6. Expecting #7. Wannabe homesteader. , 💙💙💙💙💙💙
I feel like I finally am noticeably pregnant now, as in just in the past few days! To the point where two strangers have asked me about being pregnant. 😑 We went for dinner last night and our waiter of all people asked how far along I was. I was kind of like, wtf...but then it turned out his girlfriend had just found out she was pregnant the day before and he was super excited about it. I was glad I hadn’t been a bitch to him for asking because it was actually pretty cute to see him that enthused about being a dad.
Anyone weird like me and have a weird thing they tell their SO when baby is moving? I’ve started telling DH “baby has opinions,” even if I’m lying still. My parents are coming to town to help us clean and organize and move stuff around this weekend, and I’m sure they’ll initially think I’m weird (if they don’t already know), but they’ll catch on.
Also, based on yesterday, baby is a big March Madness fan. Holy crap he/she was moving.
@greeneyedgirl12 depending on what is going on, I say different things. If music is on, I say “Baby Dance party!” If im eating, “Baby likes this food.” If im lounging around, “I’m getting beat up over here.” Yesterday was the first day I could see it on the outside! And DH was having fun feeling it. He reached for my bump like 10 times yesterday. I can tell he’s getting more used to the idea.
@pizzaplz that’s really sweet. I don’t take it personally. I mean. I’ve had worse comments with broken limbs and such, so I’m just like, people wanna make small talk. Thankfully most people are pretty kind about it here. No big comments on me being huge or anything... yet.
@erynpdx could you hire someone to help you pack and unpack? Or just need to do slow and steady? I hate moving. We are still unpacking from 2 years ago. I just want someone to come organize my house.
I decided “hey, I want to look like a decent human being today for the first time since November” and now I’m completely exhausted and want to go to sleep 😂
Feeling absolutely exhausted today and so sore. After my husband was in the hospital for a week, and then went back for a day after only being home 2, I've been running on stress and adrenaline for almost two weeks. I guess things have finally caught up to me.
We are getting another flock of chickens! Bought some new gear today, and now I'm internet browsing the breeds of chicks I want to get. We loved our Ameraucanas, I'm thinking of tossing in a Maran or olive egger for fun! I am filled with joy at the moment!!!
@GreenEyedGal - I play in a league and it was playoffs today, which is tournament style where you play until you lose. I’m still not showing much yet so it hasn’t gotten in the way, other than not being able to dive anymore.
@finnflan I'm jealous! I love VB! I play on a fall league. Right at tournament time I found out I was KO and experienced some bleeding, turned out to be NBD, but I skipped the playoffs to be safe. I'm hoping I'm feeling well enough to play again this fall!
Just laying here at midnight... got a craving for a M&Ms McFlurry. Hubby is all, wow, that’s specific. He asked if a DQ blizzard would be acceptable, and I’m not really sure...
@hakele DH brought home food I asked for last night, but forgot some of it. He offered to go get it cuz he knew not to eff with my cravings. I ended up full from what he did bring, but sometimes they're smarter about it than others...
Re: Randoms week 3/18
Related: March Madness is more fun when you can drink. At least I'll be allowed by CFB season.
@indulgentgypsy That is so wonderfully heartwarming
clearwater beach isn’t rough on the feet. Bring your own beach bag since it will be easier to fill with snacks. There should be a local rental place too for toys or other things you might need for the kiddo and they usually drop off to the hotel and you can schedule a pick up. That way you won’t have to fill your luggage with crap.
woo! I’m back. Been lurking while we got our vacation rental up and going! Yay!
We had the house as a long term rental for the past few years but we just switched it over since we are close to the beach. It’s turned out amazing and I’m exhausted.
Also if you are looking for a babymoon here in Florida lmk since we just listed it there is the 20% off intro rate.
@greeneyedgirl12 I walked out of work yesterday and texted my husband that it was a perfect day for day drinking by the pool 😂. But yes to being able to drink for college football! If FSU has a season like that last one, it’ll be much needed!
Any tips?
It was a hard week for me, so I'm glad that I have this to finish off my week.
If he's not complaining about the nail flavor, it might work and just take a few days before he learns to sleep without it. Good luck, I know those nights are hard to relearn going to sleep.
@jenniferjoy37 Aww! That age is probably my all time favorite! ❤️ ❤️
I've finally started potty training my 2yr old. We do the naked method and I'm already tired of little boy balls all over my furniture. I did put him in underwear to go outside to play and he legit through a 30min tantrum because he didn't believe me when I told him that the wiener hole on the underwear went on his wiener aka the front. So that's been... fun.
But on a better note, I found this little guy by our pond today and had a fun little photoshoot. A red eared slider.
, 💙💙💙💙💙💙
this was a lot of randoms to get through!
I want to go go on a Florida vacay! We just got around to booking baby moon weekend, but it’s just the chilly Oregon coast for us this time.
Also, based on yesterday, baby is a big March Madness fan. Holy crap he/she was moving.
If im lounging around, “I’m getting beat up over here.”
Yesterday was the first day I could see it on the outside! And DH was having fun feeling it. He reached for my bump like 10 times yesterday. I can tell he’s getting more used to the idea.
@pizzaplz that’s really sweet. I don’t take it personally. I mean. I’ve had worse comments with broken limbs and such, so I’m just like, people wanna make small talk. Thankfully most people are pretty kind about it here. No big comments on me being huge or anything... yet.
@erynpdx could you hire someone to help you pack and unpack? Or just need to do slow and steady? I hate moving. We are still unpacking from 2 years ago. I just want someone to come organize my house.