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1. Using a laptop to type this is so much easier than using my phone.

2. The big girls started school today.

3. I haven't had coffee all summer, I'm going to need it now that I'm waking up early M-F.

4. I really should plan my Fall garden while Apple naps today, I feel like I'm behind already.

5. Our CSA box brought some delicious goodies this morning: grapes, pluots, and peaches among other things.

6. We really need to build a chicken coop, the chicks are getting their feathers quickly and will be ready to live outside fulltime before we know it.

7. We are looking for a lady goat(s?) to befriend our boys.

8. I picked up a color swatch for the bridesmaids dresses yesterday, the color is exactly what I was hoping it'd be.

9. Apple is such a daredevil these days, I'm always finding her suspended between the armchair and a tall toy or standing on the arms of the couch.

10. I'm not trying to lose weight for our wedding, I'm comfortable with where I am, a bit overweight but happy.

[2brides]

1. Thankfully, my head is feeling better. I thought it was going to explode this morning and I was contemplating leaving early.

2. Some days I just realize how much I love my job today is one of them.

3. The sun is finally beginning to peak out.

4. We didn't get to watch the last episode of Orange is the New Black last night since L got home from work so late. TONIGHT!

5. Just scheduled my segway birthday tour! L and I are going to have a great time!

6. I feel like this week has gone on forever. I can't believe today isn't Friday.

7. I wish people would come back to this board and post. Where did everyone go? Why is everyone a lurker?

8. Just ate yummy veggie stir fry. Might have to make that for dinner one night. Too bad, L won't eat rice.

9. The kids are so tired from camp that they go to bed without me asking. Last night they fell asleep with their reading lights on at 7:45.

10. Thinking about my kids growing up and moving out and becoming adults make me cry.

[never2amazing]

1. The Kiddos no longer sleep in our bed...it has been nice being able to snuggle with C.

2. We just got a strange email from our bosses boss stating she wanted to meet with us individually to discuss how we think things are going.

3. I had leftover lasagna for lunch and it was yummy. Sad part, that was the end of it.

4. The Kiddos and I are going to see my Mom in October; Peanut wants it to be October.

5. I found out yesterday that I will be getting my step increase in September...we sure do need it.

6. Tomorrow will be my first field trip with the Kiddos. I remember when I chaperoned my eldest daughter's class's trip to the zoo, she got jealous of a little girl who wanted to sit by me. (She still remembers that.)

7. I wonder what we will have for dinner. We have been doing pretty well. It has been figuring out lunch for the Kiddos where I have been failing.

8. C and I want to take the Kiddos on a short weekend jaunt. Maybe we can head to Philly and meet up with Meegs.

9. I find myself wondering how True is doing with the twins; I noticed she doesn't post much.

10. Fantasy football will be here soon...so looking forward to it!

[twotrue]

Aug 1, 2013 14:44:21 GMT -5 never2amazing said:

1. The Kiddos no longer sleep in our bed...it has been nice being able to snuggle with C.

2. We just got a strange email from our bosses boss stating she wanted to meet with us individually to discuss how we think things are going.

3. I had leftover lasagna for lunch and it was yummy. Sad part, that was the end of it.

4. The Kiddos and I are going to see my Mom in October; Peanut wants it to be October.

5. I found out yesterday that I will be getting my step increase in September...we sure do need it.

6. Tomorrow will be my first field trip with the Kiddos. I remember when I chaperoned my eldest daughter's class's trip to the zoo, she got jealous of a little girl who wanted to sit by me. (She still remembers that.)

7. I wonder what we will have for dinner. We have been doing pretty well. It has been figuring out lunch for the Kiddos where I have been failing.

8. C and I want to take the Kiddos on a short weekend jaunt. Maybe we can head to Philly and meet up with Meegs.

9. I find myself wondering how True is doing with the twins; I noticed she doesn't post much.

10. Fantasy football will be here soon...so looking forward to it!

Im here! I miss posting more. Im just swamped right now. Even now I'm typing one handed on my phone while pumping and cradling a baby.

sent by phone

[seattlekari]

1. It's been a busy day here and I'm finally back at my desk and settling in for a couple more hours.

2. I miss all the regulars around here too. Two is clearly busy with kiddos, but where is everyone else???

3. A's work situation is evolving a bit every day. It will probably get worse before it gets better, but I have hope now that she has better HR help on her side.

4. So glad it's almost the weekend, I need some sleep.

5. A's work schedule is probably going to be wonky until we go on vacation at the end of the month. Boo.

6. We had a thunderstorm yesterday. I love thunderstorms.

7. Trying to figure out what to get A for her birthday...

8. The woman has EVERYTHING...and then some.

9. A weekend away would be great, but I'm not sure she will be allowed time off beyond our vacation for a long time.

10. I need to book a couple of things we want to do on vacation. I think we are taking E on a guided horseback ride. She will be SO excited.

[kershnic]

1. My anxiety level is through the roof.

2. I went to lunch with a coworker and ordered a coffee without thinking about caffiene and freaked out. I did not used to be a crazy person....

3. I'm pretty much entirely eating Paleo and am not sure how that's going to work on vacation with my family the week after next.

4. We had a meeting at work this morning that really made me want to look for another job... but I keep reminding myself it's really not a good time.

5. I'm officially starting an MSW program in the fall. Lots of complicated feelings about this, but in the long term it will be the right decision I think.

6. I don't think my parents approve of social work.

7. Of course my parents also think we're still kids and that our household income is like 40k or something (two full time working adults with master's degrees in an expensive city!)

8. My photobook/memory book I made for my parents anniversary came yesterday and I love the way it came out. Major good daughter points for me.

9. I cannot concentrate on work at all.

10. A client who only speaks Spanish is requesting we buy her diapers....for the third time...my only Spanish speaker this week is my receptionist....I really want to say no, but then what if her kid truly has no diapers.....

[2brides]

kershnic I hear ya about Social Work. My dad thought (thinks) the same way. And while I make a fraction of what my wife makes, there are social work jobs that pull in a decent salary. I found out this week that I make the same as a PhD psychologist (who has a lot more schooling than I do!) Do what you love. congratulations about going back to school!

[kershnic]

Aug 2, 2013 13:25:57 GMT -5 2brides said:

kershnic I hear ya about Social Work. My dad thought (thinks) the same way. And while I make a fraction of what my wife makes, there are social work jobs that pull in a decent salary. I found out this week that I make the same as a PhD psychologist (who has a lot more schooling than I do!) Do what you love. congratulations about going back to school!

A big part of my frustration is that I have to take out a bunch of loans and spend a lot of time and effort to get a degree that will allow me to apply for jobs similar to the one I already have. I have gotten really excellent clinical mentorship and social work training in my current job despite my MA being in psychology. I wish a degree would at least allow me to step up! But I like my crazy at-risk poor families and I like mental health and I have no time or patience for a PhD at this point in my life. So here we go... Thanks!

[2brides]

I hear ya. that darn licensing thing....

[ballandchain]

Aug 1, 2013 16:49:23 GMT -5 seattlekari said:

2. I miss all the regulars around here too. Two is clearly busy with kiddos, but where is everyone else???

It HAS been quiet.  I'm posting on 3 Bump boards and things have been busy so I keep letting this one slide.  It isn't working right on my phone so I can't post until I get home and then I just feel posted out.

But I thought I'd do TTT, even though it's not Thursday anymore.

1. We had sort of a WTF appointment with my RE today.

2. My chromosomes are normal, which is good.  Going ahead with full repeat pregnancy loss testing and possibly a hysteroscopy to rule out uterine issues.

3. Odds are everything will be normal and we'll go ahead with a transfer in the fall -- 2 this time, eek! -- and hope at least one of them is normal.

4. I am officially on vacation and SO happy about it.  We need some time to relax together.

5. I am trying to clicker train the cat.  I am officially insane.

6. We've had beautiful weather lately and just enough rain to make my tomatoes and me happy.  Our first black cherry tomatoes and speckled Romans are finally getting ripe!

7. Did anyone see the documentary "First Comes Love" on HBO this week?  It's about a 41yo single woman who decided to get pregnant using IVF and her gay friend's sperm.  She got 30 eggs retrieved and was pregnant on the first try.  I liked it, but thought it made it look way easier than it is.

8. June and July sucked.  I'm glad it's August.  Vacation, wedding anniversary, and no EDD.

9. I could go for a cupcake.

10. I'm out of Things.

[quinny]

1. Induction scheduled for the 16th! Second induction scheduled for the 19th if my cervix is not favorable on the 16th. RCS scheduled for 10am on the 23 if both induction dates prove not favorable and I don't go into labor on my own. It's a little anxiety inducing but I'm keeping my eyes on the prize. Brand new baby in my arms in 19 days and 21 hours (and counting).

2. I'm tired and achy and have not an ounce of third tri nesting goodness. I'd rather jut nap and nap and nap. I think the second time around my body's like fuck no, you don't need to clean. Your house is going to look like a hell hole within 2 days of coming home. Sleep, idiot. Sleep.

3. N is the sun and the moon and the stars. He is so damn fun right now. I ache when I look at him and realize his world is going to be turned upside down in just a few short weeks.

4. I cried looking at a little boy N's age yesterday. I cannot believe I am going to have two little ones. I cannot believe I am going to love another individual as much as I love N. I had no idea this love existed. It's all consuming and so much. So very, very much. How is there room enough for two and how in the world can my heart handle keeping them safe?

5. I should be sleeping or cleaning

6. Water tastes like dog these days. It's really getting me down.

7. I am 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Come on baby!! let's get this show on the road so we don't need assistance!

8. K had a job interview Friday at a school 10 (TEN!!) miles from our house. She's been applying here and there since we moved up from the Cape 5 years ago, hoping for something closer but her position is such a specialty, there's not much to apply for, and she's had professional status for 13 years so no one wants to pay her what she makes now. The interview went so well, she got called for a second within 15 min. Andplusalso - my brother-in-law is a politician and knows the second interviewee - it's his golfing buddy. Everything is crossed that she likes the space and the job (it's a bit different and possibly not at all what she wants to get into). 9am Monday... and it pays more! how did I forget that?? yeah. Good juju this way, please.

9. Ug. my to-do list is miles long. If the baby comes before it's finished, I'm going to be a mess. But I need a babysitter and a crack pipe to muster the energy/drive to get it done.

10. Someone please come organize my life..please?

[ct]

1. 2 weeks at the new job. so far so good!
2. And after putting in a solid 2 weeks, I decided to take a week off. So we are now in the cape
3. Kidding, I let them know about the pre-scheduled vaca during interviews, but it still makes me feel like a badass/guilty.
4. the weather is supposed to be perfect this week. woot!
5. Our babysitter is with us, and she's great but its a little more professional/awkward. Our last sitter drank beers with us and played cards after the kids went to bed...this one immediately retreated to her room.
6. i cant wait to meet two's boys!
7. Yes Two, I totally just invited myself over
8. We've been having such trouble with Daisy's bed time lately. How exactly do you keep a 2 year old in their bed???!?!?!
9. and with all 3 kids sharing a room this week that is going to be a joy.