Post by gibbinator on Nov 26, 2014 20:09:08 GMT -5
We're trying out ds2 sleeping in his own room tonight. I'm afraid to mess with a good thing, he's been sttn for a few weeks. But ds1 has been getting up between 4:30-5:30am for the day for a week now, and we're hoping bringing him to bed with us will encourage him to go back to sleep for a bit. Obviously ds2 won't sleep through that activity so he's getting the boot. Fingers crossed he doesn't hate it!
I feel like I am dragging half of a Thanksgiving dinner 2.5 hours in the car to my parents.
Fresh cranberry sauce, stuffing, shrimp cocktail, bacon wrapped dates, and potatoes. Because my mom was going to not make mashed potatoes. WTF MOM WHY DO YOU DO THIS EVERY YEAR? She got all huffy with me and was like FINE, if you kids want potatoes someone else needs to bring potatoes. Then "Ugh, I guess this means we need to make gravy."
I just said, "Oh, I'm sorry it's such an inconvenience to have us all over to your house for a holiday." which was probably bitchy but come on. She hates cooking, messes, and relinquishing control. My sister and I are both totally capable of cooking but she won't give anything up. (And we all live out of town so no one else can host because heaven forbid they travel.)
This is in addition to any drinks we want, all of DD's crap and food, and games, movies, and entertainment. Way to make it easy for us to travel, Mom and Dad. Oh, and H and I will be rooming with DD all weekend, meaning she will be up screaming because she can see us, and want to be in a queen size bed with us instead of the pack and play.
Post by yellowbrkrd on Nov 26, 2014 20:36:38 GMT -5
I am sitting on my ass because DH is out getting the items he didn't get at the grocery store earlier today, because he didn't use the list I made for him!
As soon as he gets back I will be cleaning and baking.
Today was our anniversary. DH loved the Year of Dates. We spent the day doing errands and started work on creating a play room. C powered through nap time because we were out. I cooked what i need to take tomorrow. All in all, a lovely day.
Turkey's in the brine. Our thanksgiving tomorrow is only us. My dad and his girlfriend are coming over and bringing dessert later in the afternoon. Easy peasy. DH is annoyed that Home Depot is closed because he's working on a house project.
Usually it's a whole crazy song and dance with my mom and going over there and lots of dramatics, but since we haven't spoken since June, zero drama, we're obviously not invited or going. Which is nice, really nice. But I'm starting to get all icky because, gah, wouldn't it be nice to have no drama and my mom? Wouldn't it be nice if that was even possible?
Then I think back to five years ago when we announced our first pregnancy to immediate family at thanksgiving and she couldn't even be happy for us. She made it about her, how she was too young to be a grandmother. She, who had me at 18, was pissed that her married, 27 yo DD was expecting her first child.
DD was super cute tonight…if I move really fast and sing dance song (think "I like to move it move it" and "can't touch this"), she giggles up a storm. It's like a little dance party before she goes to sleep. I can't believe she is already so big.
tulips…how is it going in general? Are you finding yourself a ton more exhausted this time around?
All the cousins are here and are watching Frozen. My niece and I aren't lol. They all leave for Disney on Saturday so that is all they are talking about. Ho hum.
DD usually STTN but the last few nights have been worse than normal. Last night I had to get up every couple of hours and replace her paci. She was so tired today. Hopefully tonight goes better.
I totally overdid it today and now have Braxton-Hicks contractions. They suck. I made & cleaned up a full breakfast, did 4 loads of laundry, played in the snow with DS and DH (I got everyone ready to go outside), cleaned up wet snow clothes, made hot chocolate and lunch. ::takes a breath:: Shopped the SKR sale, made several Tday items, cleaned up toys while DH did bedtime. I AM SPENT.
rugbywife K has been giving us a 6 hour stretch at night, so we are sleeping OK. Overall, we are doing good! It's just really tiring when I have both kids by myself. X is soooo active.
How are you feeling?
Oh I feel fine right now, lol. I mean, I am tired, but that is normal AFAIAC. I am way less stressed than the first time around.
I will be alone with both most of the time so that is what has been nervous, lol. I guess I should rest up now! 6 hours of sleep sounds great…how nice of K!
Our appraisal came back so shitty. $14,000 less than contracted amount. fuck fuck fuck. I just want a house and I want out of my parents' house.
I'm so sorry. Will the sellers come down at all? Can you bring a little more cash if the house is worth it?
We're waiting to hear from the realtor. Idk what the sellers will say since they flipped it and we already settled for less than they put into it. I love this house. I'm worried about paying more than it's worth, especially if we're going to sell it in the future. Idk what to do.
I'm so sorry. Will the sellers come down at all? Can you bring a little more cash if the house is worth it?
We're waiting to hear from the realtor. Idk what the sellers will say since they flipped it and we already settled for less than they put into it. I love this house. I'm worried about paying more than it's worth, especially if we're going to sell it in the future. Idk what to do.
So does that mean they flipped it but are still asking 14k more than it is worth?
Sorry holly116. I can't wait to see what shenanigans my mom pulls tomorrow. She called yesterday to insist I bring back a needlepoint my late grandma made, my favorite Christmas decoration, because it's her turn to enjoy it. Never mind that she'll be on a cruise for half of December.
Post by AlpineSlide on Nov 26, 2014 21:42:09 GMT -5
I survived. It was DS's birthday today and was super low key since we're seeing my family tomorrow and DH's on Friday. He was so cute opening his presents. I love that kid so much! My eyes leaked a few tears first thing this morning, but I've been fine since then.
I can't wait to mow down some good food tomorrow. I'm making the dressing and taking the rest of the birthday cake to my parent's house. Mom is making the turkey, potatoes, veggie, rolls, and cranberries. Grandma is bringing pies. Yum!
Post by teatimefor2 on Nov 26, 2014 21:45:19 GMT -5
My two year old is too adorable lately. Every time I bring him something at the table he looks up smiles and says 'thank you mommy' in the world's sweetest voice.