Yesterday was L birthday. Since her birthday party was over a week ago, she had moved on. The kids all told her she was 4 when they sang the song and we wanted her to do some 'now that you are 4 things' so we went with it. Yesterday she went to school and the teacher said happy birthday. She said 'that's done. It was a long time ago'. They sang happy birthday in class and I am afraid she wasn't very pleased or grateful -just confused. Oops. Parenting fail. I tried to explain that November 2 is her birthday and it was November 2. She said ' this is a different November 2'.
I'm so tired. I didn't go to bed until sometime after 11 since DH got home from a work thing so late. And then he wants to tell me all about it (and usually I do want to hear details) but I was so exhausted I couldn't even keep my eyes open. He finally made some comment that he'd shut up because he could tell I wasn't interested, and all I could think in my head was "about damn time!"
I'm up now nursing DD so I won't be able to go back to sleep. I'll get DS up, take him to school, and then either run or walk at a nearby park with DS. My throat is hurting from postnasal drip so we will see how it feels when we get to the park.
I guess DS decided to cut me a break after a couple of weeks of crappy sleep by STTN last night. Of course it was the one night I didn't use breast pads since I figured I'd be up at night nursing him, so I wouldn't need them. I woke up with rock hard boobs and a soaking wet shirt. Totally worth it though!
I'm meeting a friend for lunch today and taking DS with me. It'll be the first time I take him to a restaurant and I'm praying he doesn't have a meltdown.
DS and I had a rough night. He's got his first real fever (not caused by shots) and was up for 45min+ every time the tylenol wore off. Taking him to the pedi later this morning, since I actually suspect his fever started on Sunday (he felt a little warm, but I didn't take his temperature), and he's also got a bad cough. My poor baby.
The Target in my town is closing. I'm sad. I'm not a huge Target wanderer and the store is small but it was nice to have a quick place to buy the essentials. They also had a lot of housebrand snacks my kids LOVED. I'm not anti-walmart but the one here is TERRIBLE. We at least have Menard's for cleaning supplies and the grocery store for meds if need be. TAKE MORE OF MY MONEY AMAZON!!! apparently. Too bad Target's website is the most awful abomination to the hit the internet.
DS has been up since 430. Sister is now up and he's plotting murder against her for some reason. He's having a popsicle for breakfast apparently and I don't have it in me to care. I think he's teeth hurt. He's been chewing the remote for the last hour. It's going to be a long day.
my window washer comes at 10 though! Yay! I hate doing windows and for $125.00 I probably never will have to again...lol.
Happy birthday @simpledog and feistypants! Any fun plans?
DH and I are going to dinner tonight. We're also going to hit the cloth diaper store and I'm getting a pedi! We're going to celebrate this weekend at one of those drink and paint places with my BIL and SIL.
DH woke me up with wanting to tell me about his nightmares. NO. Stop it, I don't care!
Thankfully we all slept well last night, my middle child just woke up and it's nearly 8. I can't believe it.
I've been downing coffee and trying to decide who to vote for this morning. Our governors race is close. DH likes the independent guy but eh, there are several things I don't like about him and he's not going to win. I'm a bit conservative but the republican guy is no good. He's conservative to the extreme in the ways I'm not. Looks like I'm voting democrat. At least all of them publicly believe Kim Davis is wrong.
The only thing I really care about is the bridge that I take all the time that needs replacing. I don't want to pay a toll every time I try and escape Kentucky lol. Is that really too much to ask?!
Post by timorousbeastie on Nov 3, 2015 8:17:25 GMT -5
I have the doll bed that my great grandfather made for my mom when she was little. I've been repainting it, with the intention of giving it to DD for Christmas. She caught a glimpse of it yesterday, and kept pointing at it and saying "Dah! Dah!" (Dah=doll) Now I don't know if I can wait until Christmas to give it to her. I wanted to make some blankets and a pillow to go with it, but I might just give it to her now and give her the blankets later.
I can't wait to see her playing with something her great great grandfather made for her grandmother. My sentimental heart loves the idea!
@merida I've been experiencing the same exact symptoms. Maybe it's a bug.
Today is Election Day. I'm going to drive by the polling place on my way home from work to see if it's crowded. I don't have it in me to stand around for a couple of hours. I'm a bad citizen.
@hannymaren - NO STRIKE THREAT ANYMORE! I am so happy they have a deal. It also means that by the time I get back to work I should have a new contract too, hopefully. And possibly something that approaches a COL increase, which would be nice.
I am in a surprisingly good mood. Lexapro maybe? lol, who cares, I am happier than I have been in months.
H and I didn't talk last night. He opted to sleep on the couch. He has a huge important meeting at work today, so I didn't want to stay up fighting. I'm thinking maybe I should just schedule a couples therapy appt and we can talk there.
We were out of pull-ups so we left DS1 (4.5) in underwear and he stayed dry all night!!! I did get him up for a sleepy pee right before I went to bed at midnight, which I think helped. He was really cute, he told me he stayed dry this morning and declared "there is NO NEED to buy more of those" pull-ups. Haha.
DS3's 2mo well visit is today. I hope the shots don't affect him too badly
I almost bought new underwear from Soma online last night. I got to choosing shipping and remembered there's a Soma across the street from the pedi. So I'm leaving early so I can buy new underwear before his appt.
I am so tired. I've had insomnia on and off throughout this pregnancy and the last few nights have been horrible... Awake from midnight until 4 or 5 am for no damn reason. So frustrating. I broke down and sobbed this morning after H left for work and I can't even tell you why. Stupid insomnia. Stupid hormones.
At least DD seems to be in a good mood today and it's not pouring down rain.
Also, I'm finalizing the thanksgiving menu and realizing just how much stuff is in storage. So my springform pan is in storage, so I told DH we'll have to adjust the desserts a bit.
We're supposed to start TTC next month, but...I'm scared. I have done nada to prepare. No OPKs have been purchased, no temping has occurred. I'm anxious about upending the groove we're in, anxious about being too tired and sick to be a good parent to DS or a good employee at work, anxious about having another boy, anxious about having a girl, scared of having complications, anxious about feeling financially strapped, and sad that it will be the last time we experience any pregnancy/baby milestones.
And yet, I see our family with two kids in it. I'm coming up on 36 soon so we can't sit around and think on this for an extended period of time. My H is much more sanguine about this, though he is worried about living in a permanent state of chaos. Anybody we know with two kids seems to be barely holding it together.
We're supposed to start TTC next month, but...I'm scared. I have done nada to prepare. No OPKs have been purchased, no temping has occurred. I'm anxious about upending the groove we're in, anxious about being too tired and sick to be a good parent to DS or a good employee at work, anxious about having another boy, anxious about having a girl, scared of having complications, anxious about feeling financially strapped, and sad that it will be the last time we experience any pregnancy/baby milestones.
And yet, I see our family with two kids in it. I'm coming up on 36 soon so we can't sit around and think on this for an extended period of time. My H is much more sanguine about this, though he is worried about living in a permanent state of chaos. Anybody we know with two kids seems to be barely holding it together.
Word vomit.
((Hugs)) I feel the same way. And I'm already KTFU and having a baby sometime in the next 17 days.
My Aunt called me on the way to work, just to chat. I love her and talk to her most days on my ride home from work. But on the way to work? NO. I am not chatty just for chatty sake. It's the only time in the day that I'm not dealing with a toddler/husband, or dealing with work drama, or figuring out what's for dinner. It's MY time to get a coffee in the drive thru and listen to the radio for 25 minutes.
I told the lady 3 times at least at dunkin donuts that I wanted a caramel latte with one pump of caramel. She kept asking if I wanted pumpkin. I said no. Caramel. I got a pumpkin latte that has the 5 pumps or whatever they put in it. It is so sweet.
Also I was distracted this morning because of the coffee and I am going to move a meeting that my bully comes to this afternoon because my boss isnt in. I drove 46 in a 25 and got pulled over. I know where the cop sits and its ridiculous. I totally deserved a horrible ticket but he just gave me one for unclear plates. I want to hug and kiss the guy. He was cute too.