I just got AJ to bed, now I'm sitting out on the deck with an Oberon and a couple research articles for a thing I have to lead next week. I've got 1 1/3 articles read so far so that's not bad, I just have to fill out a critiquing form on each of them.
I do that to avoid helping with prep for the next day. Sorry DH!
E has picked up this point the finger thing. She will point her finger, wave it, and say things like "don't make a mess!" DH and I crack up every time. I know she got the don't make a mess from me, but we have no idea where the finger wagging came from. Oye is she a handful!
DS1 came home today obviously sad and upset about something. So I started questioning him, thinking maybe some kid was mean to him or something. Nope. He's just sad that school is over for the summer. He even started to cry a bit. Aww. Poor kid. He had been so excited that summer was coming and was counting down the days. I was wondering when it would dawn on him that it meant he wouldn't be seeing his classmates or learning something new every day anymore. He's still at that age where school is actually fun, you know? So we talked about all the neat things we're going to do this summer and how we'll set play dates up with his friends and that the same kids will be in his class next fall. I think it helped a bit but not fully. I guess the bright side is that he genuinely loves school?
Post by bananapancakes on Jun 24, 2015 19:01:33 GMT -5
I hate that my kid wakes up for the day at 4:00 but I do like that he goes down so easily at 7:00. Not even 8:00 and I've already cleaned up the dinner mess, loaded and ran the dishwasher, put a load of laundry in, and eaten a fudgesicle. Now I'm just relaxing although I should go to bed early tonight.
I'm watching the last episode of season 3 of OITNB before the boys get home. My mom stopped over with dinner, and $100 of birthday money with specific instructions to only spend it on myself. Sweet!
I'm sort of sad that I spent the whole day away from C, but I also enjoyed it. Weirdo mom guilt.
Post by whitepicketfence on Jun 24, 2015 19:10:53 GMT -5
We were supposed to meet up with a few of DD1's school friends at a playground tonight at 7. I really wanted to go but we ended up passing. The baby was done for and the older girls were insanely wound up. Factoring in my headache and that DH golfs in a league on Wednesday nights, I just couldn't muster up the energy for it. We've been swamped at work the past few nights thanks to all the crappy weather and I just need a night to veg out.
We got a fourth opinion today that thankfully agrees with the doctor we trust most who recommended surgery. It's a weird thing to be happy about I guess, but it is nice to have a little clarity and consensus finally, KWIM?
I am waiting in the pharmacy drive-through to pick up a prescription for Vistaril. My OB would not prescribe Xanax or Ativan because I'm BFing. I hope it helps.
Also tomorrow P is being seen jointly by the department heads of two departments at the children's hospital. I am nervous and feel sort of like I should dress up.
I hate that my kid wakes up for the day at 4:00 but I do like that he goes down so easily at 7:00. Not even 8:00 and I've already cleaned up the dinner mess, loaded and ran the dishwasher, put a load of laundry in, and eaten a fudgesicle. Now I'm just relaxing although I should go to bed early tonight.
It is the silver lining. I hope my next baby goes to bed this early too
Yes, the silver lining. I do wish I could get another hour or two out of him but c'est la vie!
It would be awful if #2 was a night owl who liked to sleep in. One up late and one up early would be brutal.
We witnessed a group of teenagers throw some McDonald's cups all over the parking lot this morning on our way to the library. My six year old was absolutely irate. She is captain environment, which is pretty cute. Well, we walked farther down the sidewalk, and one of the kids came up to me and said, "Hey! That man in the shop won't sell me a pack of cigarettes because I don't have my ID. I promise I'm 18. Will you please take my cash and buy me a pack?" I gave him a mom look and said, "Absolutely not." We started walking away and DD1 says under her breath, "Plus, you're a litterer! A LITTERER. NO, SIREE."
Post by cincodemayo on Jun 24, 2015 19:20:39 GMT -5
DS was a treat tonight so far, in a good way.
There is this guy who comes to the park by our house that loves the Packers like my DH does, and he has a 2 YO too. He started making nice conversation with me and I thought it was an in to making some new couple friends. I, in turn, said something really effing awkward about trying to labor DS down. Why am I so weird?
@mrsbecky Athleta is pricey, but it's good quality that lasts forever.
DH and I got into an argument this afternoon over who was going to pick up DS from daycare. He was insisting on doing it, but I was on my way home from an overnight and really wanted to see my baby ASAP, damnit! DH won only because I got stuck in traffic.
Post by bananapancakes on Jun 24, 2015 19:24:53 GMT -5
gravytrain225, is H napping once or twice these days? I'm hopeful that once L goes down to one nap he will sleep a bit later in the morning. He's been doing this 4:00am thing for about 2 weeks now. And to think, I used to complain about 5:00. Then he naps 9-10 or 10:30 and 2-3 or 3:30.
I love Athleta. Their stuff is kind of pricey IMO so I never buy it but I love looking at the catalog. I am sure this is not the intent, but so much of their stuff seems like the ultimate in "mom clothes" - casual but cute and definitely not the "f word" lol. I may have to start buying stuff soon lol.
My nieces are at Frozen camp this week. What the hell is that?
I bought 2 headbands from Athleta last week. They are amazing.
Post by teatimefor2 on Jun 24, 2015 19:35:08 GMT -5
I love summer! We go to our local pool which is a sanded pond almost daily and it always ends up being a play date with people we know. I love that we are actually making friends in town and I feel like have friends too! Settling in is difficult, but I feel like we are finally getting there.
Plus I'm such a better mom when we can be outdoors. I play better with the boys and engage more. I feel bad for my kids in the winter. Maybe next winter will be different because I won't have a newborn and we can go outdoors to play all bundled up.
Post by antoniamarchette on Jun 24, 2015 19:35:45 GMT -5
I bought some new bras today and now that I'm actually wearing one I don't know if I like it. I just want a bra that keeps me supported and gets rid of my back fat. Is that too much to ask?
My mil and gmil watched ds today. They all had a great time! Gmil is 90 and just loves Ds so much. I'm glad we live close so she can see him.
H and I went to dinner alone tonight. It was the best meal I've had since we were in Italy in November of 2011.
When we ordered dessert I also ordered a to go order for my mom. I brought it home as a bribe so she would watch the kids again tomorrow night so we can go back on our last night here. She happily agreed