I have spent all the money in my checking account this month. Seriously, we have $29 in there right now.
That would give me heart palpitations regardless of money being in other accounts. I think it's why I have problems saving. I need to see actual money in my checking account for some reason.
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Post by TrudyCampbell on Aug 25, 2014 11:25:40 GMT -5
I feel kind of blue about all my friends lately, but I have zero motivation to go out and meet new people. Sometimes I feel like it could be depression related but then I think it's just situational and I'm choosing not to do anything about it due to laziness. I wish I lived closer to my friends with kids that I talk to all the time.
I feel kind of blue about all my friends lately, but I have zero motivation to go out and meet new people. Sometimes I feel like it could be depression related but then I think it's just situational and I'm choosing not to do anything about it due to laziness. I wish I lived closer to my friends with kids that I talk to all the time.
I have zero friends with kids here. It makes me sad but also the thought of making and maintaining a friendship sounds exhausting too.
H calls me every day on his way home from work. I really don't mind this, and like to hear from him because it is an hour drive. HOWEVER.... All I want is "hey babe, on my way home. See you in a bit. Love you!" He will sit on the phone for the majority of the commute and be completely silent. Uhhhh no. Lol. We talk all the time at home but he doesn't talk much on the phone, which is fine, but don't torture me by making me sit here on the other end of the line for no reason whatsoever.
H and I do this to each other all the time on my 45 min commute home. I make him stay on the phone with me but we end up not talking much because he likes to surf on his phone or do emails on his work phone.
S/o my Canadian treats...I straight up told DH he was not allowed to have the second Caramilk bar. That's right, I ate one, and told him he wasn't allowed to have the second one (which I assume was supposed to be) for him. I didn't even share one bite.
How did they get the caramel in the chocolate? Dun dun dun!
I guess I shouldn't take all the responsibility for the lack of $$ upon myself. H had that dumb PT going on, my stomach revolted, and then J had the nerve to go and get yeast at the end of the month. lol
Oh and please know I wasn't judging! It was just commentary on my lack of financial smarts.
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I can't stand football. The thing that irritates me the most is how emotionally invested people get. Seriously? You're depressed because your team lost?? Fuck off.
I wouldn't mind if DH took a weekend away, but he genuinely doesn't want to. He complains when he has any social obligation that doesn't include us. But he used to do an annual snowboard trip with friends, and I think he should do it next year, if baby #2 is at all manageable.
Both of us periodically take work trips, and even though they're not "fun," I do think the time away helps us recharge.
Mine: I think carpets are the worst idea ever. Putting fabric all over your floor? Sounds like a great idea!! Lol. I have a hard enough time keeping hardwood clean, I don't need a lint/dust/hair/dirt magnet covering my floor.
In theory I would love to trade off a weekend away here and there. I do most things M related so I feel like he gets lots of down time at home. I take her to the park, shopping, open gym, etc. He stays at home and enjoys the quiet. If I get a pedi/facial it's usually around her nap time so he gets more quiet time or naps with her. I get up w/her on the weekends and let him sleep in.
My confession I guess is that I feel I deserve a weekend away more than he does. Selfish of me? Maybe.
I can't stand football. The thing that irritates me the most is how emotionally invested people get. Seriously? You're depressed because your team lost?? Fuck off.
I wouldn't mind if DH took a weekend away, but he genuinely doesn't want to. He complains when he has any social obligation that doesn't include us. But he used to do an annual snowboard trip with friends, and I think he should do it next year, if baby #2 is at all manageable.
Both of us periodically take work trips, and even though they're not "fun," I do think the time away helps us recharge.
Mine: I think carpets are the worst idea ever. Putting fabric all over your floor? Sounds like a great idea!! Lol. I have a hard enough time keeping hardwood clean, I don't need a lint/dust/hair/dirt magnet covering my floor.
Agree. When I clean the tile/wood floors and see how disgusting they get I can't help but think that carpet is even more gross, I don't care how much you vacuum it.
My h acts all annoyed if I want to take her to my moms for a few days, he's all I don't want to be alone! I'm like dude I would love to be alone for a couple days!!
I have more random confessions. I'm SLIGHTLY judging my nanny family. They've been living in this apt 8 months and literally have zero things on their walls. Every single weekend they talk about how they are going to put up all this artwork they have and they don't. It's kind of depressing being surround by stark walls all the time.
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And what about carpet in the bathroom? Whose idea was that? If you're cold when you get out of the shower, buy some a damn space heater and some slippers!
Right! AND the kitchen?! My BIL's house in MI has that. Umm, no. Yuck.
Post by musiclover on Aug 25, 2014 11:45:10 GMT -5
My kids seriously need baths.....like.... Nolan's hair is looking pretty unfortunate right now. The motel room did not have a bath tub and we were busy all day anyways. Maybe I'll wash off the filth tonight.
I have more random confessions. I'm SLIGHTLY judging my nanny family. They've been living in this apt 8 months and literally have zero things on their walls. Every single weekend they talk about how they are going to put up all this artwork they have and they don't. It's kind of depressing being surround by stark walls all the time.
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I have the girls' room all done up but I've done nothing else to my apt. I have a few frames on a shelf but that's it.
Post by dixeedeluxe on Aug 25, 2014 11:47:37 GMT -5
I don't have much on the walls because I SUCK AT IT!
I used to really love football. But I can't enjoy it like I used to. Plus, now H is into baseball which is on CONSTANTLY and it's pretty much soiled all sports for me.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
Post by creamsiclechica on Aug 25, 2014 11:48:33 GMT -5
My husband does not get to sleep in on weekends, ever. I sleep in every Saturday and Sunday. I get to have my hobbies, I run/go to the gym 5 to 6 days a week for at least two hours. He uses all his vacation time to visit my family or cater to my hobbies/desires. He comes to every kid doctor appointment or keeps one of them so I can go. And if I am tired when he gets home, I take a nap and I never let him.
I give zero fucks and have no guilt about any of this. It's my trade off for sacrificing so much for his career and being a SAHM with no help. I would kill my husband if he refused to get up with the kids on weekends.
My husband does not get to sleep in on weekends, ever. I sleep in every Saturday and Sunday. I get to have my hobbies, I run/go to the gym 5 to 6 days a week for at least two hours. He uses all his vacation time to visit my family or cater to my hobbies/desires. He comes to every kid doctor appointment or keeps one of them so I can go. And if I am tired when he gets home, I take a nap and I never let him.
I give zero fucks and have no guilt about any of this. It's my trade off for sacrificing so much for his career and being a SAHM with no help. I would kill my husband if he refused to get up with the kids on weekends.
Post by rainbowchip on Aug 25, 2014 11:49:52 GMT -5
I boycotted football the year they brought back Michael Vick. Football is like a religion around here. They literally schedule church services around packer games.
I have more random confessions. I'm SLIGHTLY judging my nanny family. They've been living in this apt 8 months and literally have zero things on their walls. Every single weekend they talk about how they are going to put up all this artwork they have and they don't. It's kind of depressing being surround by stark walls all the time.
Sent from my right hand while my left wrangles a toddler.
I have the girls' room all done up but I've done nothing else to my apt. I have a few frames on a shelf but that's it.
ETA and a big mirror over the fireplace
They don't even have that. Plus since they don't have any rugs and it's just linoleum type floor it's very echo-y.
Sent from my right hand while my left wrangles a toddler.
I have more random confessions. I'm SLIGHTLY judging my nanny family. They've been living in this apt 8 months and literally have zero things on their walls. Every single weekend they talk about how they are going to put up all this artwork they have and they don't. It's kind of depressing being surround by stark walls all the time.
Sent from my right hand while my left wrangles a toddler.
I didn't hang anything up in my house for maybe a year or two because I was taking wallpaper off for that long and needed of off everywhere before I painted.
Post by dixeedeluxe on Aug 25, 2014 11:52:35 GMT -5
My H and I switch off weekend mornings. It's a great arrangmenet. The girls are TERRIBLE for him on Sunday mornings, but he does what he needs to do to keep them out of my room. Then they go to the grocery store for doughnuts and get me coffee from DD. Every sunday.
But then when I wake up at 8:30, he does whatever he wants. Like he was babysitting for those 2 hours while I slept. I don't like that, but I could do whatever I wanted too, it's just not a thing that I ever pick. I pick to do something with them. Which is WHY they are so terrible for him on Sundays but so great for me on Saturdays. Mommy wake up means a fun day ahead.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
This is random, but - I really don't understand the concept of one parent sleeping in. We both hear K when he wakes up. Neither of us can fall back asleep at that time of morning. If one of us is sick or hardly slept the night before, maybe we can do it. But other than that, if the kid is up, everyone is up. I wish I could sleep in, but I guess it avoids the problem of figuring out whose turn it is.