Everyone can rest easy. Ariel has been procured. I didn't have to fight off other crazy parents at TRU, just had to drive to a Target that's half an hour away. I'm so happy! I did jog out in slow motion while my h and kids cheered me on and tossed water on me to cool me off, just for @quesera. lol.
I got a nice break from parenting on Saturday. I really needed it because I'm wound a little too tight
Then this morning Henry woke up screaming and screamed while I was trying to get ready then screamed when I was trying to stop off at daycare. He didnt eat dinner last night so woke up at 1 crying. Well hello there square 1.
I feel like shit because I didn't get Christmas cards out. Second year I haven't. I know its not something to stress about but I really love Christmas cards and honestly the thought of missing out on this tradition makes me really upset.
People are annoying me with their reactions to me quitting my job to stay home with my son. Several women at work have come up to me and commented on how I get to "be a mom." I was a mom before. People also keep asking about our finances and how much shopping I'm going to do.
Speaking of shopping, I still have way too much Christmas shopping to do. I haven't bought a single gift for H and I have no idea what to get him.
I'm so frustrated with work and my supposed "time off". I was just told that its highly likely I'll have to come in at least a couple of days over the holiday. The plant is CLOSED and we were all given the 23rd - 1st as a holiday. Normally coming in wouldn't bother me but... I have 4 vacation days left. That I won't be able to use, because I have to work this week. I've tried to take these days before - and I either get flat out denied or something comes up last minute. I don't get paid enough for this. If you want me to work these types of hours then I need a laptop and the ability to remote in from home. Then I can do what needs to get done a lot faster.
Completely random - there's a 3'6" pink panther sitting in the backseat of my car. DH buckled him up to be funny. I forgot to take him out and now I think I'll leave him for a bit. I find it hilarious.
I am stressed about packing to travel this weekend. We have a small SUV (lol) and it has no space. We are bringing the dog with her hard crate because she breaks through the soft crate. Then the two kids. Our stuff, presents and then I realized we probably need to pack our winter gear as my parents live on the farm and have fantastic hill for sledding. We are not going to fit. I just know it. HALP
I feel like shit because I didn't get Christmas cards out. Second year I haven't. I know its not something to stress about but I really love Christmas cards and honestly the thought of missing out on this tradition makes me really upset.
NYE cards?
My mom has sent valentines cards before.
We didn't do them either this year. I feel a bit guilty as well.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Dec 16, 2013 8:35:41 GMT -5
A couple years ago, I jokingly told my students that they should put candy in their case study folders, to put me in a good mood when i grade them. Word traveled. This year I have a target bag FULL OF BUTTERFINGERS. Score!
I am stressed about packing to travel this weekend. We have a small SUV (lol) and it has no space. We are bringing the dog with her hard crate because she breaks through the soft crate. Then the two kids. Our stuff, presents and then I realized we probably need to pack our winter gear as my parents live on the farm and have fantastic hill for sledding. We are not going to fit. I just know it. HALP
Should I go buy a minivan lol?
Can you ship your gifts to where you're going to free up some space. Might be $20 well spent.
I don't have faith they will get there in time with all the shipping delays that have been going on. That is what an organized person would have done though lol.
I am enjoying some good old holiday debate on facebook right now re: elf on a shelf.
I'm cool with people not doing it (we do it in our home) but I'm seriously eye rolling at some of the responses on why they are not doing it. Oh and it also jumped to the "I will not lie to my children" debate lol
And the rage. There is some full blown rage on elf hatred on this post. I think my morning will be full of entertainment
If you guys haven't already, you should "like" Raining Hot Coupons on FB. They have posted some insane Amazon deals. I've ordered probably 10 gifts from her updates.
I got new skinny cords at the Banana Republic outlet over the weekend. So glad I got them- it is COLD today but my legs are warm.
I feel like a jerk but I am feeling so much relief knowing that I will have this coming weekend to finish things up before Xmas. We were supposed to go to a wedding but yesterday H received an email that it has been canceled.
Post by 2boys2danes on Dec 16, 2013 8:46:35 GMT -5
Hospital couches are the worst... my H was right, I should have gone on home and gotten some good rest. On another note, makes me love him that much more because of all the nights he slept there when I had my double total knee replacements
I got someone to cover my trip to Dallas tonight so I'm very relieved
What are those things called that you put on top of your vehicle for storage? We have a rack so maybe that is the solution.
Man, the renting of the minvan sounds really tempting. That sounds like pure luxury.
Check Sears for them. Cargo bags or something like that I think. They make a soft kind which is relatively inexpensive, or a hard kind, which I think costs a little more.
But I still think you should seriously consider a mom mini van. I love mine!
I have an interview Thursday and I'm beginning to get very nervous. I have tons of work to do and still have to put together a sample of my work into a portfolio. Eek!
I am enjoying some good old holiday debate on facebook right now re: elf on a shelf.
I'm cool with people not doing it (we do it in our home) but I'm seriously eye rolling at some of the responses on why they are not doing it. Oh and it also jumped to the "I will not lie to my children" debate lol
And the rage. There is some full blown rage on elf hatred on this post. I think my morning will be full of entertainment
I just saw an EoaS picture on faceboom where the elf has a list of things to bring the kids from santa. Coal and switches are checked off and none of the good things. I'm a little