Ten things?

[eratmama]

It's nearly 9am on Thursday... Whatcha got today?

[rikkiandjulie]

1. Buckets of Snow
2. I'm not going out in this shit.
3. I hope we don't lose power.
4. The roads will be clear by tomorrow, the snow stops about 4p.
5. I'm getting ready to nap
6. DW visits tomorrow. T&Ps for safe travels.
7. The true colors if DWs family are showing through, and the are angry that things with her and I are getting better. They don't want her to be with me, regardless of how it makes her feel.
8. My dogs keep the bed warm
9. I want Chinese, do they deliver in snow storms? Probably not.
10. The cable here is out, so no trashy snow day TV.


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[rikkiandjulie]

11. SNOW DAY! WFs is closed.


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[eratmama]

1. I have needed to go to the grocery store for three days and have avoided it. Downside of a stocked freezer.

2. We are almost out of milk. It's gotta happen today.

3. L has parent teacher conferences tonight. I just want the girls to watch a movie but z is on no tv.

4. Ahhhhh morning nap time


5. We will go to the grocery store as soon as Pumpkin wakes up, so we can be home in time to see ct on Ricki Lake!!

6. I am excited for new Grey's tonight.

7. I was up from 2-4am with a migraine. Now, I just want to sleep

8. We have court next wed, I wasn't nervous, until the ADA called me yesterday. She was very nice, but the idea of testifying became so real

9. Everyone loved the enchiladas I made last night!?! The girls said I hadn't made them before. They used to be one of my staples, so that was surprising.

10. I am dreading bedtime with all three tonight. No, really just dreading the "I don't care" attitude of the oldest.

[eratmama]

11. I snuggled on the couch with our dog from 2-4am, watching law and order svu & smash. It was nice.

[Deleted]

1. I've been coming down with a cold and it hit me hard last night, I tossed and turned all night and ended up sleeping with a cough drop tucked in my cheek so my throat wouldn't feel like I'd swallowed shards of glass.

2. Due to #1, I canceled therapy this morning.

3. I'm tracking calories again and have gone over by a lot every day, I'm eating nearly 2000 calories each day. #fail

4. J goes back to work today (she was off Sat-Wed), I'm glad to be able to get back to my schedule but worried that she is going to get overstressed again.

5. I need to talk to someone who is raising a child similar to Owl. I don't quite fit in on the Special Needs board or the adoption board but I need someone to talk to. CT, I know our kids are different but I may need some of your sage advice if you are willing to hear me out.

6. Is there a way to train a dog to not dig?

7. My leg (right above the ankle with the torn ligament) has had a warm/hot burning pain off and on for the last few days, I need to take it more seriously and use my brace.

8. No word about a visit with bio mom yet, I really hope ASW arranges one.

9. I want a hammock for the backyard but can't because our dog eats everything. Is their training for that too?

10. I switched from fragrance free fabric softener to a scented one, I can't stop smelling the clothes when I fold them.

[2brides]

1. L sent me an e-mail that was sent to her by the president of her company that she wants to have a dinner party with all of the execs and their spouses so we can all meet. I always feel like a young dunce at these things.

2. I really really really could use a snow day.

3. I have figured out what I am getting L for completing the dissertation/birthday. A frame with PhD Mom 2013 (what she wanted on her license plate, but can't get) with pics of the kids and a Pandora bracelet with some meaningful charms (she mentioned she would like one.) And then for graduation, I am getting her dissertation professional bound in book form. Done.

4. The smokers outside my window, must be dedicated. It is f'ing freezing out there - and windy.

5. I can't get the temp in my office comfortable. With my space heater, it is 1001 degrees. Without it, it is freezing.

6. We have a shitload of work to do this weekend before the ILs come on Tuesday and we have 75 ppl descend on our house next weekend. I am thrilled that people want to celebrate with L, but NO idea what we are going to do with all of these people in our house.

7. I've brought lunch every day this week. Go me. Of course, I've also bought coffee...but at least I didn't do both.

8. Can't wait wait to watch CT and family on Ricki!

9. CT posts re: Sprout made me tear up. They have done such an awesome job and he is such an awesome kid.

10. I need spring. I really really really really need spring. My kids need to get the hell out of the house.

[mk]

1. I'm watching CT on TV right now! OMG!

[ct]

1. @butterflygrooves, of course I'd be happy to chat. Also, if you have a specific question and are interested in getting a "parenting expert"'s opinion on it, leave it on my blog post today and I will pass it along. (i swear that's not a plug - I just think its a great opportunity!)

2. DW and I had a lunch date at Cheesecake Factory and one of the servers recognized us from the Ricki Lake show today, lol!

3. DW was also stopped at preschool pick-up by another mom. Who knew so many people watch Ricki??

4. How long does it take to hear back from someone following an interview? I'm dying here.

5. 2 Oscar-nominated films left on my list before Sunday...I don't think I will make my goal, but am proud of how close I came. I've seen some really good movies this month!

6. I need to get back to the gym. for realz.

7. I have the day "off" on Saturday (after RB's dance class) - most of the time will be spent at a blogging conference, but I will still have some time before and after that...hmmm, mani/pedi? read a book? see a movie? I'm giddy at the possibilities!

8. Daisy has completely regressed on poop training and poops her pants daily. gah!

[kershnic]

1. I want to see CT's show but do not have DVR and must work during the daytime... is it going to be available online??

2. My car's heat is broken. Commuting 2+ hours a day in the cold is getting old, but I don't have time to get it to a shop.

3. Vermont last weekend was lovely. We went to a playground and nephew M was playing restaurant and declared it Wendy's. DW tried to order a Mr. Pibb (the soda) from him and he looked at her and very seriously said "No, auntie B, I'm Mr. M." DW then declared she was opening a rival restaurant named Bendy's. B, my sister, and I were all doubled over laughing.

4. My coworker has jolly ranchers I cant seem to stop eating.

5. It's going to be really really hot in Thailand.

6. We interviewed a new cat sitter because we were annoyed with the old one....she is sort of cat obsessed crazy. Is that a positive for other people? . I think we're more concerned about giving out our house keys than the cats (though we also want them to be well cared for.)

7. I wish my work didn't need to hire for our open position. It's easier to have it vacant.

8. Ingrid Michaelson's Keep Breathing keeps coming on my Pandora station. All we can do is keep breathing indeed.

9. 2brides, I can't believe L is really finally done! How amazing.

10. Reminds me, I need to write a six page essay to apply for school....when exactly that is going to happen is unclear.

[kershnic]

1. I want to see CT's show but do not have DVR and must work during the daytime... is it going to be available online??

2. My car's heat is broken. Commuting 2+ hours a day in the cold is getting old, but I don't have time to get it to a shop.

3. Vermont last weekend was lovely. We went to a playground and nephew M was playing restaurant and declared it Wendy's. DW tried to order a Mr. Pibb (the soda) from him and he looked at her and very seriously said "No, auntie B, I'm Mr. M." DW then declared she was opening a rival restaurant named Bendy's. B, my sister, and I were all doubled over laughing.

4. My coworker has jolly ranchers I cant seem to stop eating.

5. It's going to be really really hot in Thailand.

6. We interviewed a new cat sitter because we were annoyed with the old one....she is sort of cat obsessed crazy. Is that a positive for other people? . I think we're more concerned about giving out our house keys than the cats (though we also want them to be well cared for.)

7. I wish my work didn't need to hire for our open position. It's easier to have it vacant.

8. Ingrid Michaelson's Keep Breathing keeps coming on my Pandora station. All we can do is keep breathing indeed.

9. 2brides, I can't believe L is really finally done! How amazing.

10. Reminds me, I need to write a six page essay to apply for school....when exactly that is going to happen is unclear.

[ElsaVonM]

1. I'm going to a conference tomorrow that runs from 8a-5p and is a 2.5 hour drive each way (not counting traffic, which is guaranteed). It's going to be a long day.

2. Jen joined Toastmasters and wants me to join too. I think it's a great idea, but I wish we could go together instead of having to go on different nights so someone can stay home with sleeping babies.

3. I've been working on paper mobiles to hang over the cribs but tying them all together is a drag. They're all cut out and sitting piled up on the table. (We had to take down the musical ones after Mister Baby figured out how to stand up and grab the animals.)

4. I bought Kix for the babies to try since they loved Cheerios. They also loved the Kix, but the dogs didn't, which means I had to sweep up all the ones they pushed onto the floor. Hm. Back to Cheerios

5. One of my mom's oldest friends passed away this morning. I'm sad for her, and hope she comes over later for some baby hang-out time.

6. I spent all day yesterday deleting emails from stupid people who were replying-all to a listserve, asking to be removed. How can you look at your "TO" box and not realize that you are replying to every person on a 1000+ member list???

7. I chopped up all the veggies for stir-fry and then realized my chicken had gone off. I went ahead and made it with just the veggies, but it wasn't the same without tofu or anything. (Or rice, which I was too lazy to make.)

8. Mister Baby crawls on one knee and one foot. It's hilarious.

9. I'm wondering if we should have tried harder to find an overnight solution instead of switching to disposables at night, or if maybe we have some combination that would work. Maybe I will try a Flip with a prefold and a hemp insert tonight. (I don't use prefolds for diapering, but have some nice ones I picked up used to use as spit rags, etc.).

10. We need a longer baby gate so I can block off the kitchen.

[never2amazing]

1. I am all set for my trip to the Big Apple!
2. My fortune cookie today: "Friends long absent are coming back to you." ... OH HELL!
3. Today has been a roller coaster of emotions. I just got off the phone with my Mom and it took everything in me not to cry. (my Mom always uses speaker phone) Oddly, a long-time friend of the family was visiting and kept asking if I was okay...I got off the phone asap.
4. Sequestration has many a folk worried on this end of the world.
5. I am so hooked on MSNBC...I forget that life exists beyond politics.
6. Based on our pup's paws when she comes in the house, she is digging at something. Now we have to figure out what.
7. I love that my son loves to help me with the trash and recycling, and that he is big/strong enough to roll the recycling bin to the curb all by himself. It makes him so proud.
8. A little more than a week and the Kiddos and I will be at Grandma's!
9. My daughter turns 24 on Saturday...where has the time gone?
10. Don't know what's for dinner...I fed the Kiddos the last of the leftovers last night and I had eggs..........

[seattlekari]

1. I got another bid on my landscaping work. She gave me a couple options, one which is a less expensive more patient method of addressing the issue. I'm just wondering if it will be enough to fix the problem. I don't want to do this twice.

2. I liked her better than the guy who came Monday. She was much more informational and shared more ideas. Maybe it's just because she's a woman?

3. Windy and rainy weather expected here this weekend. Looks like A and I will have to stay indoors and snuggle. Oh darn!

4. Rumor is we might get our 3% COL pay increase this year. First time in a few years.

5. I hope I have time tonight to watch CT's family on Ricki!

6. Speaking of CT...the pics on your blog of Sprout from 3.5 to now.  What happened to that little boy? Dang they grow up fast.

7. Yep, I see pics of E from even 6 months ago and she has outgrown her little kid features.

8. I must get more sleep tonight. It's been a tiring week.

9. Is it Friday yet???

10. Kershnic, I can't wait to hear about your trip to Thailand. I am living vicariously through you and thus expecting a big huge post about it when you get back!

[ssg73]

1. It was so fun to watch E on Riki today. I felt very proud.
2. I went for a me day today it was great. There is a reflexology place down the street that does 60 min for$35. It is heaven. The rub your back arms head and feet and legs. I then went for Vietnamese for lunch. All by myself.
3. Sue took Ella to breakfast and a movie this morning, It was bliss.
4. We are thinking of stopping therapy. We don't love our therapist and feel like we can handle the rest from here. We are still talking about it.
5. I am sad my vacation is almost over. March sucks with no days off. Booo
6. I am going to visit my friend tomorrow who had the baby with the heart problem. She is having her second treatment at Children's today. I am both excited and scared to see her. There is no way of knowing right now if the treatments are working I can not imagine how my friend is functioning.
7. I can not shake my fatigue this week. I need a break that involves a break from my child. I love her but an interrupted nights sleep where I sleep in would make my day. Why the hell did my parents go on vacation the week I was on vacation?
8. I think I can finally say that Ella is completely potty trained (days and nights). I swear I was looking into the poop clinic at Children's hospital because we were making no progress and then it just clicked and she was going poop on the potty no problem.
9. Next time my kid is months "behind" on a milestone will someone remind me that E does things on her own schedule. I freaked out in the nicu because she was way past when preemies have apnea spells and then she stopped, same with eating by mouth in the nicu, rolling, crawling and walking. She does things late deal with it Mama.
10.Sue's birthday is next week. I am trying to decide whether to get her beats headphones or a getaway at a hotel.

[rikkiandjulie]

Feb 21, 2013 16:53:47 GMT -5 never2amazing said:

1. I am all set for my trip to the Big Apple!
2. My fortune cookie today: "Friends long absent are coming back to you." ... OH HELL!
3. Today has been a roller coaster of emotions. I just got off the phone with my Mom and it took everything in me not to cry. (my Mom always uses speaker phone) Oddly, a long-time friend of the family was visiting and kept asking if I was okay...I got off the phone asap.
4. Sequestration has many a folk worried on this end of the world.
5. I am so hooked on MSNBC...I forget that life exists beyond politics.
6. Based on our pup's paws when she comes in the house, she is digging at something. Now we have to figure out what.
7. I love that my son loves to help me with the trash and recycling, and that he is big/strong enough to roll the recycling bin to the curb all by himself. It makes him so proud.
8. A little more than a week and the Kiddos and I will be at Grandma's!
9. My daughter turns 24 on Saturday...where has the time gone?
10. Don't know what's for dinner...I fed the Kiddos the last of the leftovers last night and I had eggs..........

That's crazy. My birthday us Saturday too, and I'm turning 24.


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