@Week of 10/1

[HoneySpider]

How are the kids and moms-to-be?

Despite EPing, my period came back at 2.5 month pp. Ugh. Boo to my body!

On the upside, TJ's smiles are THE BEST. He loves just being held and smiling at you.

[estrellita]

I'm having minor panic attacks about H being gone next week. I took off the whole week because I had PTO to use anyway but I'm still panicking a bit! Just trying to get them both up and ready and dealing with both of their whining alone makes me nervous. I'm excited for H but not for me. Lol.

I can't remember what my last update was on the new daycare owner situation. Things are ok I guess. They seem to be having issues with ratios (3 teachers left so...), getting food ready on time, and apparently it's just crazy in the preschool room at breakfast time now. Huh, weird. Also E told me owner was there yesterday. We asked if he said anything to E and apparently the only thing he said was not to spill food. I mean, I know this is a 3 year old and maybe he was spilling food, but it made me laugh that this is supposedly the only thing he said to my child. Idk, hopefully things start dying down but who knows. I still feel like no one is happy but they're sticking it out because what other choice do they have?

[luv2rn4fun]

((Hugs)) estrellita

HoneySpider- Huge boo to AF but yay to TJ giving you the best smiles! So cute and fun!!

We met with an old coworker today- went to the regional park and we walked/talked while the boys rode their bikes and played at the playground! So much fun!

L LOVES his new bike- he’s pretty obsessed and is riding multiple hours per day! It’s pretty cute! It has also helped C to want to ride his bike so my plan worked out beautifully LOL

[bk1]

((estrellita))

G said her tummy hurt earlier. No fever, she just didn't eat much today. She ran and played a lot but was whiny and cried a LOT throughout the day. C had them both awake extra early so I'm sure that contributed as well.

Plus side had them both asleep before 8 when it's been between 8:30-9 bedtimes since they started sharing a room. I gained so much time!

[Blue Moon]

HoneySpider, how frustrating!
estrellita, good luck next week! Does that mean once the kids are off to daycare you will be ALONE IN YOUR HOUSE?!
luv2rn4fun, what kind of bike did you get for L? Glad to hear he likes it!

We survived a miserable week here. Both kids had HFM, but of course they didn't get it at the same time. It was super stressful trying to juggle who was going to be home with them, but luckily they both seem a lot better today. Everyone slept last night and everyone is where they are supposed to be today!

Yesterday H took B out on a "secret mission" which I'm pretty sure means they went to Target to buy my birthday present. H and I usually only do token gifts for each other "from the kids" so I'm curious to see what she picked out. Tomorrow is my birthday and my parents are coming to spend the day. They haven't seen the kids since August so it's been a while. I'm hoping they will take the kids for a nice long walk so I get a moment of peace after a week of chaos!

[estrellita]

Blue Moon Yup! I'm going to bring them in and go home! Haha. I just have a dentist appointment Mon and bringing A to the allergist on Tue but nothing else planned as of right now! Hopefully I can get some things done around the house or just relax a bit!

[estrellita]

H found a good deal on a combo seat for E. I'm debating if we should just buy 2 right now or buy one, then another later. Then we would switch A to the convertible seats. $99 for a Graco Nautilus at Burlington. I hate spending so much money at once but I'm also not able to justify waiting on it, lol. It's way cheaper than I've been seeing other places.

Update: there was only 1 in stock. H is going to get it on lunch. I figure we could always return it if we find a better deal if we hang on to it for a bit. But I don't think we will find it much cheaper before we'd need it!

[luv2rn4fun]

Blue Moon- happy birthday!! I hope you get some time to yourself and have an awesome day! Sorry this week has been so rough 🙁. My parents got L a balance bike! C also got one from them when he turned 2 but never really got into it...probably my fault since it was so hard to do that with both boys for the longest time. Now he rides independently and is loving his bike too!

estrellita- have a blast next week having solo time at home! So jealous!

Really enjoyed my time with L today! We went to the park to ride his bike but he ended up riding a little, walking a little, and then wanting to go down the slide and swing a lot! Stopped at starbucks on the way home for a PSL! We read books and then went for another bike ride before walking to pick C up from school. Walked home...my dad met is for a few minutes since he was nearby for work! He got to see the boys ride their bikes and then he left and they went to bed for nap!

Talked to DH and my brother, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, folded two loads of laundry and am now relaxing (also vacuumed this morning).

We might go ride bikes again after nap of theu are feeling up for it. C’s teacher said he was tired today so we might just relax.

[estrellita]

I feel so sad. A couple more of E's friends from preschool are leaving. I don't know why I feel upset about it.. I knew eventually they'd all go their separate ways when they started school. I guess I wasn't ready for it yet. E still talks about his friend C and the other E that already left. At least he will be the only E now? Ugh. Why am I so sad about this?

[krystee]

estrellita if you need a second Nautilus, the mint one here is 15% off and there is a code FLASH20 for another 20%, so i think it becomes $95.

www.gracobaby.com/en-US/Car-Seats/nautilus-65-3in1-harness-booster-car-seat-115850

[estrellita]

Oct 7, 2018 9:41:54 GMT -5 krystee said:

estrellita if you need a second Nautilus, the mint one here is 15% off and there is a code FLASH20 for another 20%, so i think it becomes $95.

www.gracobaby.com/en-US/Car-Seats/nautilus-65-3in1-harness-booster-car-seat-115850

Thanks! H ended up finding another when he went back so we got both