I am having a crap ass morning. My first three outfits looked bad, and then the skirt I switched to had a broken clasp. I forgot my running shoes and had to go back for them so that I can go to the gym later. My nylons have a run in them and I'm PMS-ey and overall cranky. I need to snap out of it, as my day is just starting.
I am going to take a GBCN break. I feel like it is a time suck here. I want to be more productive at work. I want to be more productive at home. I complain about how I am so busy in both areas, yet here I am. I need to get out of the habit of checking in here so much. I am still going to check in a couple times a day. But i am giving myself a time limit.
I started using my phone timer to take breaks. Otherwise it's too easy to get sucked in!
@lazerus24, I'm glad you got some time with your DS and that talking to your friend made you feel better!
Also, because I suck, I haven't sent out that box of stuff to you yet, but I promise I'm doing it this week! I got some things together for you last night.
I was laughing to myself that I wish I had more time to check in here because this would my main social outlet while beig confined at home these first few weeks. But alas, it's almost impossible for me to find time to be here while C is so young. But I think part of my problem is not talking to my friends. I feel isolated! But I am meeting up with my other SAHM friends tomorrow at a park and plan on letting DS run for at least and hour or two. Poor kid needs it.
No worries about sending the stuff! I'm excited to see it, but right now she is sporting the footed sleeper look all day Some of which I think Puddle sent me. Lol.
My dad has been in town and staying with us for three weeks for medical necessity. I like having him around, but A) he and I haven't spent this much time together in over ten years and we're starting to run out of things to discuss; and B) he is throwing off our household routine like crazy. He is going home Saturday and I feel slightly relieved.
There was an opossum outside our fence last night so my dog had to go outside three times in the middle of the night to check and see if it was still there. My dogs contribute to my sleep issues more than my kid does.
I am going to take a GBCN break. I feel like it is a time suck here. I want to be more productive at work. I want to be more productive at home. I complain about how I am so busy in both areas, yet here I am. I need to get out of the habit of checking in here so much. I am still going to check in a couple times a day. But i am giving myself a time limit.
I started using my phone timer to take breaks. Otherwise it's too easy to get sucked in!
All this sick going around sucks. H was sick last week and I'm super congested this week.
I ordered groceries online for the first time this week. It was dreamy. They delivered them this afternoon after trying two previous times. I got a bottle of Bailey's for about $12 which is dirt cheap here in Shanghai (usually over $20). I might have to buy another bottle just because it is such a good deal. That would mean I had 3 bottles of Bailey's at home haha.
I am having a crap ass morning. My first three outfits looked bad, and then the skirt I switched to had a broken clasp. I forgot my running shoes and had to go back for them so that I can go to the gym later. My nylons have a run in them and I'm PMS-ey and overall cranky. I need to snap out of it, as my day is just starting.
Post by chedominique on Feb 6, 2013 9:32:02 GMT -5
@stellasmom - We got our Federal refund back last Friday! I'm so glad we filed early.
-Two weeks ago, my co-workers and I had a presentation for a community meeting. Because of that meeting, the Commissioner asked me for my business card because his niece was in Architecture and he wanted me to talk to her. Well she contacted me yesterday, and we are going out next week. I'm only a year older than her but it pretty awesome to meet other people my age in the field.
-I loooove you ladies. I don't get to say that enough. You all helped me with my makeup and my hair for Saturday's dance. (heart)
1. I'm getting ready to have a nap, as soon as J falls asleep. He's fussing in his crib right now.
2. I've been doing pretty well on MFP but I need to go to the gym to weigh myself on the scale I always use. I need to do more cardio too.
3. I've been browsing online for clothes for work and I'm getting excited to go shopping! I think I've dropped a size, so I'm well on my way to my goal. It's just taken longer than I expected. I'm trying hard to keep going and not give up! I put my old dresses up in my closet as motivation to get back into them.
4. I think J and I will go out somewhere today. Even if its just to get a coffee. I wish it were warmer so we could go for a walk. It's so cold! It would be fun to take him to the park to go on the swings.
lhc, you've convinced me. i'm going to get a print of the photo of my husband in his soccer uniform circa 4th grade. his socks are pulled ALL THE WAY up.
Oh I forgot a random from last night. Bonnie (dog) brought a dead mouse in the house last night. She ran straight into the bedroom and starting playing with it.
I just watched that father/daughter dance video. I cried at her brother- how sweet!
Then the song came on. WTF, I have never heard that song but it is AWFUL. I couldn't shed any more emotion through the whole thing. I gather (from reading wedding magazines and stuff) that it's a popular song for this dance to. EW.
There was a wig in the middle of the road on the way home from taking DD to preschool. How's that for random?
I was taking DD to preschool because of course this week her sitter is sick, DH is OOT and my mom is OOT. The OB I saw yesterday was also not thrilled with my BP despite the fact that it's lower than previous appointments and my labs consistently come back clean, plus I've got no headaches, swelling, etc. So I have to do another 24-hour urine collection sometime this week, which was the last straw on my fuck-it pile. I just took the day off so I'm not trying to juggle DD and work at the same time, and can get the pee test over with.
I've been trying to suck it up about how stressed I am at this point when we talk to DH, but last night I finally told him that he has to be back by Saturday afternoon as planned or earlier, or I am going to lose it. He decided that was a good time to tell me that his boss had offered to snd him on-site for the project he's working on, but that he had turned it down after thinking about it. Good fucking thing dude, or I'm flying out there to kill you.
Sleep training is not going well with the dogs. I am exhaused.
H and I finally booked our vacation to Italy and Greece for this September. I'm so excited! We'll be going to Rome (I have been, H hasn't), Sorrento, Pompei, Capri, Athens, Mykonos and Crete.
I can't get sick before my trip or else I won't have enough vacation days.
I am ridiculously jealous of this trip!! Throw Tuscany in there and that is my dream vacation. It won't happen for me until the kids are grown
My randoms:
H and I are going to look at a house tomorrow. He is super excited about the process, I'm feeling nauseous.
M is just about fully potty trained. I'm still putting diapers on her at night and she's not waking up dry so I have no intention of putting her in panties at bed time yet but she is on day 5 of panties all day with only 1 accident.
I bought H tickets to a Phillies game in NY in April as part of his Christmas gift. He keeps teasing me that he won Christmas because my gift to him was really for the whole family. I'm excited to get away for a weekend and the girls are excited to go to NYC. Now I have to make plans of what we're going to do/see while we're there.
Post by cheeseandcrackers on Feb 6, 2013 10:07:55 GMT -5
I have a co worker who gets under my skin like crazy. He is very rude, nosy, sarcastic, and a smart ass.. mostly to me. I don't know what his deal is, argh.
Post by melodramatic26 on Feb 6, 2013 10:09:05 GMT -5
I'm parenting by myself this week while dh is in Wyoming on a "work" trip. He went skiing yesterday.
Meanwhile, I'm suffering through the 4 month wakeful (which, btw, when does this shitty time end???) and last night the toddler vomitted in her bed. Awesome. Please dh, send me another picture of the moose you saw when you woke up this morning.
For 100's day this year, Ds is suppose to dress up as what he would look like at 100 years old. How do I do this? Just throw some clothes an old man would wear, on him? What ever happened to bringing in a hundred macaroni noodles, or pennies or something?
Ds2 slept wonderfully last night. Didn't wake up once. Thank the good lord lol.
He needs one of those coin thingies, a large key ring, slicked back hair, suspenders, pants up over his navel, diapers (lol) and a little blazer.
Ha, you just described H's grandfather. I should have thought to use him as inspiration. I don't have suspenders, but I've got a mean sweater vest he could wear. I should cover him in moth balls, cheap aftershave, and rub A535 for added effect lol.
Post by chickadee77 on Feb 6, 2013 11:04:47 GMT -5
I rarely get sick. But I have a cold. Which means the one pregnancy symptom I had (increased sense of smell) is now gone, because I'm so plugged up. I can't wait to go to the OB next week - I really want to see that heartbeat!
Also, colds suck. I was up every hour to blow my nose, and I'm tired. And why do my cough drops say to consult a doctor if I'm pregnant? Really? For cough drops? They're gonna think I'm nuts if I call for that.
Blarg -- the nanny has a mega migraine (and she has sounded ill for the past 2 days) and I'm wondering if I should go home early and postpone the interview.
puddleofgrace, N is so sweet! I love that she did that for you. I'm really sad to hear that you are so exhasuted. Sending you a big hug.
Yesterday when I went to pick up DD from preschool, a little boy was laying on the carpet, motionless, looking sick. Awesome. I asked him what was wrong and he said that his stomach hurt. I patted his head, and then swooped DD over to wash her hands (and mine) and took her home for a clothing change. Ugh - we all just got over massive colds - if we catch a stomach bug, I'm going to be PISSED.