Aaaah! I'm losing it

[erniebufflo]

We are at the inlaws. Etta has had a cold and has been sleeping for shit all week. We have just been letting her sleep with us because it's easier to deal with since she is getting up a zillion times per night. Also the time zone difference means they are getting up an hour earlier, and naps and bedtimes have been a mess thanks to family plans. Now Claire is sick and puking constantly and probably has a UTI again, so she's on antibiotics. And no one but us comforts them when they are sick. I am losing my mind. I wish I could run away for an afternoon or at the very least say some cuss words, but I can't do that around the religious right inlaws. AAAHHHH!

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Is there a "let's go home" option?

[dojo]

Cuss here! Let loose, sailor!

I hope everyone feels better quickly!

[erniebufflo]

Jan 4, 2013 16:23:38 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

Is there a "let's go home" option?

Unfortunately, no, thanks to plane tickets and whatnot

[TrudyCampbell]

Oh, gosh. You need some wine and a nap. I'm sorry!!

[erniebufflo]

Also: to the CO ladies, Etta has been sick since we got here, so I figured we shouldn't meet up to avoid germ spreading. Womp womp.

[EnchantedSoul]

That sounds downright miserable! Sorry, hope the kiddos feel better and you and the hubbs get some rest.

[charlielove]

Oh nooooo. Well fuck, that fucking sucks. I'm cussing for you. Seriously, let it fly here!

[erniebufflo]

Oh! And they are making the whole family (us, SILs x's 2, BILs x's 2, 1 yo nephew, 7 yo niece) do outdoor family photos in FUCKING FREEZING COLORADO tomorrow. I may be pitching a fit and saying no. I have sick babies. Just, no.

[Dorothy Zbornak]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck :beer:

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Jan 4, 2013 16:24:31 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Jan 4, 2013 16:23:38 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

Is there a "let's go home" option?

Unfortunately, no, thanks to plane tickets and whatnot

Oh, I forget they're a plane away. You could lose your mind and scream and cry and poop in the middle of the living room. ;D

[thedahliharpa]

You poor things! I can't believe they would insist on the photo shoot with sick babies :-(.
I hope you are home with sleepy happy babies soon.

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Jan 4, 2013 16:29:02 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

Jan 4, 2013 16:24:31 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Unfortunately, no, thanks to plane tickets and whatnot

Oh, I forget they're a plane away. You could lose your mind and scream and cry and poop in the middle of the living room. ;D

*takes note for next visit from the ILs*

Sent from the future.

[nilex0102]

Being with family who is not helpful and sick kids is the worst - sorry there is no go home option!

[cat19]

When are you going home? That sucks. And out door pics? WTF???

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Jan 4, 2013 16:53:50 GMT -5 Dorothy Zbornak said:

Jan 4, 2013 16:29:02 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

Oh, I forget they're a plane away. You could lose your mind and scream and cry and poop in the middle of the living room. ;D

*takes note for next visit from the ILs*

Sent from the future.

I'd like to see your FIL place that photo in his little "agenda book".

[kdrake8]

Jan 4, 2013 16:29:02 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

Jan 4, 2013 16:24:31 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Unfortunately, no, thanks to plane tickets and whatnot

Oh, I forget they're a plane away. You could lose your mind and scream and cry and poop in the middle of the living room. ;D

Best. Idea. Ever.

[rxbeth]

That sucks. I hope the girls are feeling better soon.

[musiclover]

Fuck that :@
Sorry Ernie, that sounds terrible. How much longer is this trip?

[browneyedhunni85]

Having sick babies suck especially when you are traveling and not at home. Hope they feel better.

[ruby412]

Hang in there, Ernie! I hope the girls are feeling better soon!

[claralou]

Ugh....
Listen: we'll risk a few germs if it gives you even a little sanity. H is traveling and C and I are solo, so we have the whole house to ourselves and plenty of room for a tired mama and the cutest little sickies this side of the Mississippi:) Let me know. If not, please use as many cuss words here as you need!

[erniebufflo]

Maybe I can work something out to get away, Clara! I think tomorrow is stupid photoshoot and Sunday is our Christmas with the fam.

Currently SIL is obsessing over how we all need to coordinate outfits for tomorrow. But since no one consulted me before we packed to come here, my family will just be wearing what we've got, sorry folks.

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Jan 4, 2013 22:04:54 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Maybe I can work something out to get away, Clara! I think tomorrow is stupid photoshoot and Sunday is our Christmas with the fam.

Currently SIL is obsessing over how we all need to coordinate outfits for tomorrow. But since no one consulted me before we packed to come here, my family will just be wearing what we've got, sorry folks.

You could suggest ordering family outfits from the websites suggested in PC's lingerie thread. Perhaps that will shut them up?

Sent from the future.

[creamsiclechica]

Oh my dear, I feel so much for you. This was the majority of my visit to my family, and I felt insane. Sending healthy, sleepy, and tolerant vibes (for the IL's) to you. I also second the pooping on the floor option. That usually does the trick I've heard.

[claralou]

Jan 4, 2013 22:14:37 GMT -5 Dorothy Zbornak said:

You could suggest ordering family outfits from the websites suggested in PC's lingerie thread. Perhaps that will shut them up?

Sent from the future.

Because nothing says "family" like coordinated crotchless lingerie in 30* weather, amiright? You're killing me tonight, Dorothy.

Ernie, if it works, awesome. We're here and super chill for the next week, and I'd love to meet those babies!

Cream- squee! Are you back, lovah? We've missed you!

[creamsiclechica]

I am back!!! Thank goodness/babyjesus/tom cruise/oprah!!! Also, I had no chance whatsoever to post what I wanted to, but I saw C in those tiger baby legs and almost died of absolute CUTENESS. I'm not a usual fan of animal prints on babies (despite my most recent facebook picture update), but people keep buying it for A too, and man, our sweet babes can really rock it better than I expected. But her chubby little legs in those, and her looking like SUCH a big girl, I honestly looked at it like 20 times. I'm so in love with her, J. Truly.