1. It is Thursday right? 2. I'm home again with a sick kiddo. She seems better than yesterday but her fever is higher. 3. I really need to work. 4. Last night we had had 10+ of K's coworkers over for dinner. It was nice meeting more of the people she works with. 5. This would be a great sick day if I didn't have a sick child with me. I don't feel all that great and would love to just sleep and watch crappy tv. 6. Speaking of crappy tv - hensmum are you watching this season of RuPaul? I just caught up on the season but I just can't get into it like previous seasons. I don't have a clear favorite (or crush) yet. 7. What to make for breakfast? 8. Lunch and dinner are going to be left overs from last night's mexican food spread. Yum! 9. Bubble guppies are singing about working on a farm. What type of drugs are children's tv makers on? Seriously, a bunch of fish talking about farming? 10. I'm going to go wash my face now in an attempt to feel human and get the day moving.
Post by joymseattle on Feb 28, 2013 11:59:38 GMT -5
1. 30! 2. I'm still amazed by our baby's strong heartbeat and I felt movement for the first time yesterday! 3. I'm heading out to brunch with a friend in an hour! 4. Then the spa! 5. Then dinner with my love! 6. C got me a very thoughtful and $ gift (now I need to make sure I want it ). 7. I finished one last thing (a letter of reference for a colleague and friend) and I'm not doing any more work today. 8. Clothes are becoming increasingly harder to pick out each morning and the maternity clothes shopping hasn't been going as well as I need it to. 9. Adding #9 to the agenda for the weekend. 10. Off to eat a pre-brunch snack before I head out....
Post by rikkiandjulie on Feb 28, 2013 12:33:02 GMT -5
11. I can't get a hold of the family I'm house sitting for. I swear if they show up with no warning or anything ill freak. I'd like to pack my stuff, have my dogs back home, and all the sheets cleaned before they arrive. Ugh.
twotrue, yes! I am watching! I kind of love it I don't have a clear fave either, but I just think it's a fun group. I'm looking forward to getting to know them more as there are less there. Now it seems like some are kinda lost in the shuffle. But I do love Jinkx!! And Alaska?? I went to college with her!!! We didn't know one another personally, but we definitely attended meetings of the university's gay group together
1. My doorbell rang unexpectedly a bit ago. Flowers! From C, who is away on a work trip. Love.
2. Feeling like a real-live working mom as things are ramping up - I start teaching my class in a month! Location finalization, marketing, outreach, prep - yikes!
3. I did not have coffee today, and I. Am. Feeling. It.
4. Hen did NOT repeat his STTN performance last night. Boo. But, he did come in bed with me and end up sleeping in, which was nice.
5. This weekend is me and C's date into the city to see Janeane Garofalo! So excited!
6. I wonder what kind of mood Hen will be in post-nap.... Shall we play at home? Hit the children's museum? Hmmm....
7. C and I are planning our first two-night getaway without Hen for April. NYC here we come :-D
8. I had cold, leftover pizza for lunch.
9. Henry is so stinking cute.
10. I could also take him to the mall this afternoon... Play area and quarter rides... Hmm...
1. I finally reached mastery level in therapy today!
2. I talk about therapy every week but have never really explained what type of therapy we are doing, we are doing PCIT/PCAT. It's a two part therapy program for children with emotional and/or behavioral problems, Part 1 helps the child gain confidence and trust in their parents through child led play while the parents learn PRIDE skills (Praise, Reflection, Imitate, Describe, Enjoy), Part 2 focuses on parent led activities, setting limits and discipline. It has been a big help in getting Owl to open up to me and I highly recommend it for anyone needing help with behavior/emotional problems.
3. I need to set a decent bedtime for myself and stick to it.
4. I was nodding off on the couch last night so I told J that I was going to bed, she came to bed with me then got mad when she asked for sex and I turned her down because I was tired. She had all evening to make a move and was upset because she wanted it and I hadn't done anything about it... I didn't know I was a mind reader.
5. Ok seriously, is there a way to train a dog to not dig or is it something I'm going to have to live with?
6. My torn ligament has turned into a big hard knot at the front of my ankle. I'm giving my ankle the full 10 week healing period to resolve before going back to the Dr, four more weeks and I will be expecting that more attention is paid to my injury or I am going to make a fuss.
7. Apple cries for everything she wants instead of using her words or signs. Should I always give in to the crying or should I push her to communicate? I encourage her to use her words and signs, I do a lot of hand over hand for the signs but she flat out refuses and keeps crying.
8. What do you put in your kids Easter baskets? I'm trying to keep candy out of their baskets this year (except a handful of jelly beans) but I don't want a gazillion tiny cheap toys either.
9. I'm spluriging on a jar of Justin's Maple Almond Butter this weekend.
Post by seattlekari on Feb 28, 2013 15:04:02 GMT -5
1. A and I had a great date night last night. Good food, fantastic service, amazing view of the city, and as always great conversation...perfect.
2. Last night A told me she was told they need her to work Friday night (her Saturday). So we won't get to see each other this weekend like we initially thought.
3. On the one hand, that's probably good since I have a lot of chores to do at home...on the other hand, I miss her.
4. E's dad called me this morning and said E woke up with a runny nose and a cough and "doesn't look like she feels well". Since he has today off he is staying home with her. But I am like ^o). Guess I'm a hardass.
5. E's dad also told E she has to take a nap today. Ha! I said good luck with that one. I guess if she did it might prove (to me) that she is not feeling well.
6. Last night one of my coworkers text me that her son and husband are in desperate need of more thin mints. I told her I'd check my sources and get back to her. Then she said her husband asked if that means they will have them before the weekend. Ha!
7. They are cutting a hole in a wall down the hall from my office to put in a door. I keep waiting to see a saw poke through from the other side.
8. I need to call back the landscaper lady and tell her what I've decided. It's the expensive (but hopefully permanent) fix since after talking to neighbors, I'm not convinced anything else will do the trick. Good thing I'm getting a tax return.
9. In order for #8 to happen I have sell or tear down the play house/swingset in the back yard. I am sad that we didn't get much use out of it, but E is outgrowing it and is more into playing with the neighbor kids in the culdesac.
10. I think it will be a breakfast for dinner kinda night at our house.
5. Ok seriously, is there a way to train a dog to not dig or is it something I'm going to have to live with?
Is the digging everywhere, or is it an attempt to get under a fence? If, under a fence I've known people to dig down a bit and install a layer of chicken wire and gravel, then cover it back up with dirt. If it's all over the yard, I don't know. Is the dog burying things?
5. Ok seriously, is there a way to train a dog to not dig or is it something I'm going to have to live with?
Is the digging everywhere, or is it an attempt to get under a fence? If, under a fence I've known people to dig down a bit and install a layer of chicken wire and gravel, then cover it back up with dirt. If it's all over the yard, I don't know. Is the dog burying things?
Both. We have a 30' long fence that he digs under, I've thrown concrete chunks into the holes and put the dirt back in and so far he has only dig one of the holes again.
Our backyard is full of grapefruit size holes, he isn't burying anything and I never see him dig but he is the only animal in that area. The kids are always tripping and falling because of the holes so I need to stop the behavior.
Is the digging everywhere, or is it an attempt to get under a fence? If, under a fence I've known people to dig down a bit and install a layer of chicken wire and gravel, then cover it back up with dirt. If it's all over the yard, I don't know. Is the dog burying things?
Both. We have a 30' long fence that he digs under, I've thrown concrete chunks into the holes and put the dirt back in and so far he has only dig one of the holes again.
Our backyard is full of grapefruit size holes, he isn't burying anything and I never see him dig but he is the only animal in that area. The kids are always tripping and falling because of the holes so I need to stop the behavior.
And the rest of the holes are actually dog created holes and not something like a gopher? The part of CA I grew up in had lots of gophers and my dad had to spend a bit of time getting them out of the yard. I don't know. Maybe it's a nervous/energy thing. Have you tried the pets board? I don't know if this one is that active, but the Nest one always was/is.
2. I am ready to get off the job hunting roller coaster. I feel like I'm crumbling away at the edges.
3. I picked up The Imperfectionists two days ago thinking there was no way I'd finish it in time for it to count as my February fiction, but it's a great read and I'm almost done already.
4. My non-fiction pick for March is The Information Diet. I'm interested to see how and what it suggests cutting out or reducing.
5. I'm trying to figure out Easter baskets too. They certainly don't need anything. Maybe bubbles and a stuffed bunny each, some cute socks for Lady Baby and a bow tie for Mister Baby. And a new book?
6. I gave the babies BBQ chips yesterday. It's hard to feel bad about giving them "junk food" when you're giving each kid half a chip - and I love the expressions they make when they try new food.
7. On the (Bump) Multiples board the other day a woman posted about her twins, ostensibly asking about CIO, and said that neither of her twins has ever cried for more than 30 seconds because she goes to them immediately to soothe them. I don't . . . I mean, what? Do you not bathe? Have to pee on occasion? Do you have several arms tucked around your waist for emergencies? A clone you keep in the linen closet?
8. Suffice to say, my kids have cried for more than 30 seconds. Then again, I shower. And poop. And finish sending a text message if I've already half-typed it. Et cetera. I think they're fine. (To clarify, I am not criticizing. I am flabbergasted.)
9. I guess that nap only lasted an hour.
10. Lady Baby still isn't getting herself to a sitting position. I'm not worried, I'm just surprised it is taking her so much longer than him.
Both. We have a 30' long fence that he digs under, I've thrown concrete chunks into the holes and put the dirt back in and so far he has only dig one of the holes again.
Our backyard is full of grapefruit size holes, he isn't burying anything and I never see him dig but he is the only animal in that area. The kids are always tripping and falling because of the holes so I need to stop the behavior.
And the rest of the holes are actually dog created holes and not something like a gopher? The part of CA I grew up in had lots of gophers and my dad had to spend a bit of time getting them out of the yard. I don't know. Maybe it's a nervous/energy thing. Have you tried the pets board? I don't know if this one is that active, but the Nest one always was/is.
We have gophers but it's definitely dog created, there is a solid bottom to the holes and no mound of dirt above it
1. It is Thursday right? 2. I'm home again with a sick kiddo. She seems better than yesterday but her fever is higher. 3. I really need to work. 4. Last night we had had 10+ of K's coworkers over for dinner. It was nice meeting more of the people she works with. 5. This would be a great sick day if I didn't have a sick child with me. I don't feel all that great and would love to just sleep and watch crappy tv. 6. Speaking of crappy tv - hensmum are you watching this season of RuPaul? I just caught up on the season but I just can't get into it like previous seasons. I don't have a clear favorite (or crush) yet. 7. What to make for breakfast? 8. Lunch and dinner are going to be left overs from last night's mexican food spread. Yum! 9. Bubble guppies are singing about working on a farm. What type of drugs are children's tv makers on? Seriously, a bunch of fish talking about farming? 10. I'm going to go wash my face now in an attempt to feel human and get the day moving.
oh i feel same way about RUPAUL but I have to vote and like detox becuse she is a good friend roomate !!!!
2. I am ready to get off the job hunting roller coaster. I feel like I'm crumbling away at the edges.
3. I picked up The Imperfectionists two days ago thinking there was no way I'd finish it in time for it to count as my February fiction, but it's a great read and I'm almost done already.
4. My non-fiction pick for March is The Information Diet. I'm interested to see how and what it suggests cutting out or reducing.
5. I'm trying to figure out Easter baskets too. They certainly don't need anything. Maybe bubbles and a stuffed bunny each, some cute socks for Lady Baby and a bow tie for Mister Baby. And a new book?
6. I gave the babies BBQ chips yesterday. It's hard to feel bad about giving them "junk food" when you're giving each kid half a chip - and I love the expressions they make when they try new food.
7. On the (Bump) Multiples board the other day a woman posted about her twins, ostensibly asking about CIO, and said that neither of her twins has ever cried for more than 30 seconds because she goes to them immediately to soothe them. I don't . . . I mean, what? Do you not bathe? Have to pee on occasion? Do you have several arms tucked around your waist for emergencies? A clone you keep in the linen closet?
8. Suffice to say, my kids have cried for more than 30 seconds. Then again, I shower. And poop. And finish sending a text message if I've already half-typed it. Et cetera. I think they're fine. (To clarify, I am not criticizing. I am flabbergasted.)
9. I guess that nap only lasted an hour.
10. Lady Baby still isn't getting herself to a sitting position. I'm not worried, I'm just surprised it is taking her so much longer than him.
hahah I read your # 7 three times.... WHAT .. really more than 30 sec OMG ... My kids have cried for way more than 30 min eek ... and well when i shower and their door is closed and the water is so hot it impairs my ability to hear them through the shower noise does that time count hahaha ... CRAZY i am flabbergasted also !!!
Post by ballandchain on Feb 28, 2013 19:59:31 GMT -5
1. I am actually feeling motivated to go to the gym tonight. This is novel. 2. Can't decide if I want us to have a fun weekend or a productive weekend. We need both. 3. I have had insomnia most of this week and yesterday I slept like a baby for 8+ hours. It was amazing. 4. If I don't start some seeds soon, we are not going to have tomatoes this summer. 5. I hate that I've gained back almost half of the weight I lost. Thanks anxiety/IF/pregnancy/miscarriage/depression/delicious food. 6. I might be able to shave 20-45 minutes off my commute (each way!) by changing my schedule and the type of transportation I'm taking. I really hope it works out. 7. I'm hungry. I ate 20 minutes ago. Brussels sprout pasta is delicious but not filling. 8. We have tulips and daffodils coming up in our yard. It's February people. In Massachusetts. So wrong. 9. I was setting aside a block of vacation time for maternity leave and now I have to figure out what to do with it or I will lose it at the end of the year. My wife has less time off so I think it's going to just be lots of random 3-day weekends. 10. I'm reading Bleak House right now and I'm surprisingly into it.
1. Our upstairs bathroom floor is always wet. I am not sure if this is a plumbing problem or a kindergartener problem.
2. It's still wet after z has bern gone. Ruling her out.
3. So many random things broken, missing, or hidden that are bring found.
4. Seriously, you want to feel like two kids are easy? Get a high needs third for awhile
5. I am sarcastic, but sad. Heartbreakingly sad.
6. An (appropriate duet) snoop dogg song was on. Carrot asked me if snoopy was real. Thanks iPhone for letting me bring up pics of snoopy and snoop dogg to clarify the situation. Hystericsl
7. 3 baby showers within two weeks! I must get sewing!
8. I want to see what the downtown abbey fuss is about. Must check Netflix
2. N is unbelievably cute an fun to be with these days. I'm waiting for the tantrums and whining to start. I'm going to miss this cuddly bundle of fun lovin'
3. He's super helpful, too. He has his (self-appointed) chores every morning. I want to bottle up this age and bring it back out when the baby is born!
4. I gained 4.5 pounds in 4 weeks! Hell yeah! I've lost weight so far (with no teal morning sickness) and my OB was threatening me with aggressively advising against continuing to breastfeed N, if I didn't gain 4 pounds. Today is my appointment, I'm psyched.
5. I work Saturday and Sunday. I'm actually looking forward to it!
6. I hope we can cram in a walk today, it looks beautiful out!
7. I'm trying to decide between tumbling and swimming for N.
8. We have a play date with a friend who was due a week before me, but miscarried at 11 weeks. My stomach is in knots. I feel guilty and feel like I'm going to be an ass and apologize or do something weird. I'm the queen of sticking my foot in mouth with the very best intentions
9. Things already feel different with K. A few thoughtful conversations and meaningful actions and things feel better! We're cutting the chord and moving back to our room starting tonight! Wish us luck!
10. Erat- I'm sorry things are so hard. I hope biomom comes to her senses and you can get her help sooner than you expect.
7. On the (Bump) Multiples board the other day a woman posted about her twins, ostensibly asking about CIO, and said that neither of her twins has ever cried for more than 30 seconds because she goes to them immediately to soothe them. I don't . . . I mean, what? Do you not bathe? Have to pee on occasion? Do you have several arms tucked around your waist for emergencies? A clone you keep in the linen closet?
I read that one and was like "Well that's clearly a helicopter mom in the making." :-p
2. We tried to get pedicures last night and found out after walking to the local place we've gone a few times that they closed. Boo.
3. My insurance changed the way the advanced infertility benefit works. Sigh. IVF 2.0 is still on, but probably puts the nail in the coffin on this being the very last chance.
4. Pad Thai better be yummier in Thailand.
5. The fan on my car heater stopped working 2 weeks ago. I can handle the cold, but the lack of defrost is a little scary.
6. Somebody else who works for me resigned. I'm not actually sad to see her go, but not looking forward to hiring/training a new person.
7. I snoozed for almost 2 hours this morning....oops.
8. Sorry you're having such a tough time with Bio mom/Z, Erat.