4:45 thunderstorm woke the damn dog, who woke the damn baby, who won't go back to sleep. Damn damn damn.
Am I the only one who thinks the Peppa Pig cast looks like penises?
How did people survive before television? Farm chores. Kid gets up early - stick her outside milking a cow or something.
If only she'd watch it. Instead she just keeps screaming "da" which means both up and down, trying to nurse and running toward his sister's door. I am not at all amused.
My almost 4 year old was up from 12:30 to 4 last night. It started because of a nightmare but then he was just wide awake and wouldn't sleep. If I go into labor today and that was my last night of sleep before baby I will be super sad (and so will DH)...but then again, I really need to go into labor soon or I'm going to lose it. It's a no-win situation.
Ds ate 15 mini waffles for breakfast and might not be done yet. Oh. My.
I woke up last night in a lot of a pain, it was reminiscent of transition level contraction pain. At the same time my back was killing me. Also, reminiscent of labour. It lasted over an hour. I was definitely on the dehydrated side so I'm hoping that was the cause.
So I'm taking it easy today, drinking water, and hoping it was random. My back is still killing me this morning.
Post by karinothing on Jul 21, 2014 6:58:09 GMT -5
We are keeping DS home from daycare today to hopefully avoid him catching the stomach flu since we leave for vacation on Friday. Pray for us that our quarantine works.
The baby has figured out the roomba. Is nothing sacred around here?
Right now I'm making a list so I can prioritize what needs to be done while my babysitter is here with the kids. I need to do the following:
- Cut the grass. I'd like to pull weeds too but not a huge priority. Except maybe for my neighbors. - Clean out the fridge/freezer - mop, scooba won't cut it - Declutter, meaning, take large amounts of stuff I don't have time to deal with down to the basement and shut the door - Pack. Gah. And put away a load or two of kid laundry - wipe down the bathrooms, change the kids sheets, vacuum the upstairs - pull all the art supplies out of the playroom so the friends watching the older two have fun things to do this week - um. Straighten the playroom so someone can actually walk in there
After she leaves, probably a last minute trip to the grocery, pick up dry cleaning and chipotle for dinner . I'd love to get to the gym but I think if I do anything it'll be running on the treadmill after the kids are in bed.
E has another cold. It started Saturday. I feel like we must be doing something wrong for her to keep getting these colds so often. It was barely a month ago she was congested before. I can't tell if it's b/c new kids started in her room or what. I hate hearing her cough at night trying to sleep.
On the same "I'm a crappy mom" note, E's 15m appointment is August 1 and I can't say for sure she has 1-3 words. I know you all say not to worry, but I feel like the pedi is going to pressure us into EI for language. She no joke knows at least 20 words and responds to commands, but she just doesn't say more than "ma, bah, dah, this."
I'm happy to report that DD was happy to see me this morning, despite yesterday's events. She was all "mommy's here!" when I went in to get her from her crib. Now we're snuggling on the couch watching Sesame while I browse Nordstrom's anniversary sale.
I'm off today and I need to really maximize my time at home preparing for vacation (we leave Friday afternoon). I need to run a few errands this morning and then I will try to use naptime to get mostly packed.
Happy Monday! I have 2 more days (realistically more like 1.75) at my stupid job before I leave! Then I'm going on a solo vacation before starting my new job one week from today.
congratulations I the new job! and solo vaca! I shouldn't go on vacation... I miss too much.
bragplaint? I've been on vacation for almost two weeks now, touring the east coast to show off the kid to all his adoring fans... I mean, slightly overbearing, but well-meaning family. h only had a week off so he flew out and met us this weekend. it's only day two of his vacation and I'm so ready to go home. I need to keep my attitude in check and not ruin his time here :/
The ILs close on their new house (in our town) today. I have so many feelings about this. First, I know this week is going to be crazy because moving is always crazy. Then, factor in an older couple moving for the first time in 40 years and it's just insane! It's going to be a adjustment. DH & I have lived together for 10 years and we've never had local family. We've always been on our own. This adds a whole new dimension to our relationship, too. We've always had to depend just on the other person. I'm glad DS will grow up with his doting grandparents right around the corner.
Post by catsarecute on Jul 21, 2014 7:18:53 GMT -5
Grrrrrr. I'm off today. I heard my husband leave for work and minutes later, hear my bedroom door open so I basically jump out of bed. He says "have you seen my wallet? I put it in the diaper bag but it's not in there." I get out of bed, open the diaper bag, take everything out and then reach in the inside pocket-there's the wallet.
Seriously. He is the WORST at looking for stuff. "I didn't know there was a pocket there." Which means, "I reached my hand inside the bag for a second and when I couldn't find my wallet, I decided to wake you up."
Post by cincodemayo on Jul 21, 2014 7:22:49 GMT -5
Woop woop Monday!
My DS STTN again. I don't know what to do with myself. Then my hair looked really nice with minimal styling, i.e. none. My H offered to drive DS to daycare so I could get to work early. What a great start to the week, seriously.
Until same H decided at 615 AM we needed to clean out the Tupperware cabinet and "THROW SOME OF THIS AWAY!!" No, dude. not right now.
C's first birthday party yesterday went really well, but H and I started and ended the day arguing. He was annoying me just with his presence last night, so I ended up sleeping out on the couch (because I'm so mature, apparently). Now I'm exhausted and my back hurts. Boo.
In other news, C is definitely walking now! I've seen him take as many as 6 steps so far. My baby!
Grrrrrr. I'm off today. I heard my husband leave for work and minutes later, hear my bedroom door open so I basically jump out of bed. He says "have you seen my wallet? I put it in the diaper bag but it's not in there." I get out of bed, open the diaper bag, take everything out and then reach in the inside pocket-there's the wallet.
Seriously. He is the WORST at looking for stuff. "I didn't know there was a pocket there." Which means, "I reached my hand inside the bag for a second and when I couldn't find my wallet, I decided to wake you up."
We are still away with my inlaws. I am currently drinking coffee in bed and no one but my husband knows I am awake. I am loving the bathroom in the bedroom concept.
We went to a craft fair and my husband bought my mermaid obsessed four year old a creepy hand crafted mermaid doll. I don't think it was actually meant to be played with, and it makes me twitchy, but she loves it.
I didn't post the picture, because the doll is creepy and topless, and I wasn't sure she would be safe for work. I may post another thread.
Post by MadamePresident on Jul 21, 2014 8:44:40 GMT -5
Yesterday Nods spent the day at my parents house. She had a blast and came home talking about Tatos (they had tacos for lunch) and puppies and laughing. Today my SIL came over to play with Nods so my husband can run into work to pick up some things and I can rest with the baby. They are painting and having lots of fun. Poor Nods is going to be so sad when it's just me and her and the baby. I should try to do more fun things with her.
Yesterday Nods spent the day at my parents house. She had a blast and came home talking about Tatos (they had tacos for lunch) and puppies and laughing. Today my SIL came over to play with Nods so my husband can run into work to pick up some things and I can rest with the baby. They are painting and having lots of fun. Poor Nods is going to be so sad when it's just me and her and the baby. I should try to do more fun things with her.
Post by hilwithonelary on Jul 21, 2014 8:51:33 GMT -5
Yesterday, I woke up to discover that I'd started my period. I was very confused about it because the only time I start early is if I've used too many Nuvarings consecutively and my body revolts. We were at my ILs, but luckily I had some pads in my emergency kit in the car.
Last night, I went to remove my Nuvaring as scheduled, and it wasn't there. I've used Nuvaring for a total of 6 years and that has never happened to me. I'm guessing that since I'm having a full fledged period, I'm not pregnant, but it still freaked me out. I have no idea when it came out.
It's only 9:45 and I am SO TIRED already. Since I woke up (to DS yelling MAMA!) at 7:15, I have:
-changed DS's diaper and clothes -made him a snack -let out the chickens, gave them food & water, went into the coop to get the eggs (laid in the nasty back corner, gross) -emptied & refilled the dishwasher -made a fancy breakfast of sausage, omelet with chives & blue cheese, peeled & quartered peaches -done all the breakfast dishes including hand washing the cast iron pan
I am now hiding in the bathroom for a break, before I have to do laundry and call nursing homes for DH's grandmother. I want a nap!!!
Is the time between 12 months and ~2 years really rough? We spent the weekend adjacent to a baby that age and it seemed rough. Not sure it's baby specific or the norm.
ETA - and are babies usually very clingy to mom at that age? Like super clingy?
Yesterday Nods spent the day at my parents house. She had a blast and came home talking about Tatos (they had tacos for lunch) and puppies and laughing. Today my SIL came over to play with Nods so my husband can run into work to pick up some things and I can rest with the baby. They are painting and having lots of fun. Poor Nods is going to be so sad when it's just me and her and the baby. I should try to do more fun things with her.
Does baby boy have a name yet?
He does. We finally decided last night. C.hase M.atthew. My husband loves the name.
Is the time between 12 months and ~2 years really rough? We spent the weekend adjacent to a baby that age and it seemed rough. Not sure it's baby specific or the norm.
It was for DS. 15-20 months was the worst, peaking at 18 months. Hitting, biting, throwing food and toys, general willful disobedience. But there are some super cute moments too, like walking and early words.
Is the time between 12 months and ~2 years really rough? We spent the weekend adjacent to a baby that age and it seemed rough. Not sure it's baby specific or the norm.
I don't think so because B has started taking awesome 3.5 hour naps on the weekends but when he's awake he wants to be entertained. I am dreading winter when it will be less easy to just throw him in the stroller and go for a walk. My H and I tag out if we get burnt out because the go go go is tiring. Tantrums have started but we do our best to redirect. I think it's a fun age so far but I'm only a few weeks in.
Is the time between 12 months and ~2 years really rough? We spent the weekend adjacent to a baby that age and it seemed rough. Not sure it's baby specific or the norm.
I actually think it's been pretty good so far. They learn so much and get so fun and interactive. But there are rough days, toddlers demand attention.
DS was up a lot last night, but I'm not as tired as I should be. Our first floor is finally (sort of) organized, only one week after getting back from vacation. I'm meeting a friend for lunch and walking at the park, then hopefully a few errands.