I was just a royal bitch to my parents, who stopped by unannounced while I was doing bedtime with C. The dog was losing his shit, I was already in a funky mood and then C got all riled up again. My mom was really apologetic, but just wanted to drop off a chair my H had asked for since they got a new one. When I told my dad (who I have a terrible relationship with) I was already having a crappy night and that's why I was crabby, he told me it would be fine and tried to hug me. I refused and told him I didn't want to be touched.
Sigh.
C luckily still went down fine and now I'm sitting alone in silence trying to figure out if ice cream is an acceptable adult dinner.
Im being used as an alibi for one of my BF's first post-divorce dates and I'm tickled pink about this given our age. She doesn't want her mom to know she's sleeping over at this guy's house, so she told her we're having a big girls' night out and that she'll be sleeping here after. (Mom is babysitting her child.)
They'll understand. Everyone gets to have a moment.
We had a rough day overall. Somehow I think I find it HARDER to do this when DH is around because I presume that with two adults around we will be more productive. Then we never get as much done as I want, and I get bitchy. It goes down hill from there.
I have a piece of pumpkin praline cake waiting for me upstairs!!
Post by redheadbaker on Oct 10, 2015 19:14:34 GMT -5
We just spent four hours in the ER. DS fell off the swings at the playground and landed on his left hip/leg. He was screaming and wouldn't stand on his leg. No broken bones, so they wrapped it and said to keep him off his feet for two days.
My girls got in so much trouble today they did chores from like 10am-3pm. My house is looking fabulous now though...well aside from the holes in the wall. My mom left today too after being here a week. And...we just got cable after about 3yrs of not having any.
My dh is delusional. We are headed out for date night. I was wearing skinnys with a nice top, red lipstick, and heels. He waltzed out in a Hawaiian shirt, jeans, and slip on sneakers. Wtaf. We live in Houston, not Hawaii.
I changed into boot cut jeans, a more casual top, and flats. Sigh. We were supposed to go to dinner in the city but everyone bailed due to hangovers so we are sticking with a nice restaurant in our burb then a movie. I'm picking the damn movie.
My four year old was a HUGE jerk all day. Seriously had me seeing red. Outright rude, ungrateful, disobedient. My in laws made so many excuses for him. Said I was being too hard on him. RAGE. I finally left him with them and took the baby for a looooong walk. If they think his behavior is a-ok, they can deal with it.
My girls got in so much trouble today they did chores from like 10am-3pm. My house is looking fabulous now though...well aside from the holes in the wall. My mom left today too after being here a week. And...we just got cable after about 3yrs of not having any.
I cannot wait until DS1 is old enough to do extra chores as a punishment. How old does he have to be?? He's 4.5. Today he laughed in my face when I said his punishment for being disobedient and rude was going to bed early. Clearly I need some new tricks up my sleeve.
Ugh, why am I the default parent all the freaking time? Even worse, why am I the default parent when there are 5 adults? WTF are the other 4 doing?
DH is grating on my nerves and we're supposed to be having a relaxing weekend away. Except he's doing no parenting and I'm doing all of it, except I'm staying here longer so I'll have 2 nights solo. DUDE, she's 2.5, you should be able to anticipate shit at this point.
Tonight at dinner E spent the whole meal on my lap or looking out the window at the water. Which is fine, but DH didn't offer once to take her. This was after the whole shopping ordeal this morning. Ugh.
Ugh, why am I the default parent all the freaking time? Even worse, why am I the default parent when there are 5 adults? WTF are the other 4 doing?
DH is grating on my nerves and we're supposed to be having a relaxing weekend away. Except he's doing no parenting and I'm doing all of it, except I'm staying here longer so I'll have 2 nights solo. DUDE, she's 2.5, you should be able to anticipate shit at this point.
Tonight at dinner E spent the whole meal on my lap or looking out the window at the water. Which is fine, but DH didn't offer once to take her. This was after the whole shopping ordeal this morning. Ugh.
You are a nice person. Can you just move E to your husband's lap so you can get some free time. Tell him tomorrow you need some alone time and he has kid patrol.
My girls got in so much trouble today they did chores from like 10am-3pm. My house is looking fabulous now though...well aside from the holes in the wall. My mom left today too after being here a week. And...we just got cable after about 3yrs of not having any.
I cannot wait until DS1 is old enough to do extra chores as a punishment. How old does he have to be?? He's 4.5. Today he laughed in my face when I said his punishment for being disobedient and rude was going to bed early. Clearly I need some new tricks up my sleeve.
. Today it was my 8 & 11yr old but my 6yr old gets chore punishment too.
Post by chickens987 on Oct 10, 2015 19:34:39 GMT -5
I loaded 3 new books on my kindle and downloaded the second half of outlander to the iPad. I am ready for three and a half days lounging by the pool and on the beach with drinks!
When I told dd that Oma and Opa were coming to stay with her while we were away, she said "how 'bout (her new negotiating technique)...grandma and da-da?" LOFL. We are NOT Telling my parents but H can't wait to tell his.
Ugh, why am I the default parent all the freaking time? Even worse, why am I the default parent when there are 5 adults? WTF are the other 4 doing?
DH is grating on my nerves and we're supposed to be having a relaxing weekend away. Except he's doing no parenting and I'm doing all of it, except I'm staying here longer so I'll have 2 nights solo. DUDE, she's 2.5, you should be able to anticipate shit at this point.
Tonight at dinner E spent the whole meal on my lap or looking out the window at the water. Which is fine, but DH didn't offer once to take her. This was after the whole shopping ordeal this morning. Ugh.
You are a nice person. Can you just move E to your husband's lap so you can get some free time. Tell him tomorrow you need some alone time and he has kid patrol.
I tried, but 1-E is going through a big mommy phase and 2-whenever I suggested it, it fell on deaf ears. Oh well. He's leaving tomorrow at lunch and I already told E we would do the playground in the am.
I'm 99% sure J has conjunctivitis. When I got home from my hair appts this afternoon his upper we lid was swollen. Swelling has increased and now it's itchy and I saw the first bit of discharge. Ugh!!! Guess we are going to the Dr. Tomorrow rather than the farm.
Also, if I get this I will be so pissed. Last time I got it I wanted to claw my eye out!
Post by water*drop on Oct 10, 2015 19:43:29 GMT -5
We went on a fall train ride with DD's BFF and her family. They got in the most dramatic 3-year-old fight halfway through about trading seats. DD threw the loudest, most embarrassing fit ever. Luckily the train itself is super old and loud, so it wasn't as bad as it could have been, but yeah. Drinking now. :drink:
I'm 99% sure J has conjunctivitis. When I got home from my hair appts this afternoon his upper we lid was swollen. Swelling has increased and now it's itchy and I saw the first bit of discharge. Ugh!!! Guess we are going to the Dr. Tomorrow rather than the farm.
Also, if I get this I will be so pissed. Last time I got it I wanted to claw my eye out!
Are you lactating? Because breast milk works faster than the abx IME. A few drops a few times a day and the go to the pedi if it doesn't improve.
I'm 99% sure J has conjunctivitis. When I got home from my hair appts this afternoon his upper we lid was swollen. Swelling has increased and now it's itchy and I saw the first bit of discharge. Ugh!!! Guess we are going to the Dr. Tomorrow rather than the farm.
Also, if I get this I will be so pissed. Last time I got it I wanted to claw my eye out!
Are you lactating? Because breast milk works faster than the abx IME. A few drops a few times a day and the go to the pedi if it doesn't improve.
Ahh good thinking! The girls are still nursing but not sure if I could actually express anything. I'll try tomorrow morning though.
I wish DD was here, but it's also a relief she isn't here. It's so hot at this wedding that I am back in my air conditioned room listening to the night bugs. I fly back tomorrow but I will get home so late, I won't get to see DD until Monday morning.
ETA - Let me vent a little about how I really feel. My colleague is here with his kid who is very close to DD's age. His mom (who I also know) won't shut up about how their kid is such a great traveler because he's been on so many plane rides since he was born. Yeah, I'm sure that's where I screwed up, I didn't take DD on enough plane rides and that's why she a terrible travel buddy. No, I observed her kid for 2 days now. His temperament is very different from DD's. The kid naps in his stroller! He sits still in his dad's lap! "Oh because the nanny has him on the go." Yeah. It's been a mompetition with her all weekend and I've just decided to let her win. One of our other friends here with us is a MOOK and said her younger one was always a puker. I was like "omg that's DD!" She let me have that one.
Are you lactating? Because breast milk works faster than the abx IME. A few drops a few times a day and the go to the pedi if it doesn't improve.
Ahh good thinking! The girls are still nursing but not sure if I could actually express anything. I'll try tomorrow morning though.
I hate conjunctivitis so much that I'd be pumping now and squirting milk in his eye while he sleeps. Probably because my kids passed it to me and I had to wear my glasses for days, which I hate. I'm impressed with your patience!
We are visiting relatives out in the exurbs. The a 3yo here and she & V are entertaining themselves.
Hanging out with slightly older kids is awesome! I love when there are four or five year olds around. DD loves playing with them and they can "watch" her.
It is 9pm and I'm not completely exhausted, despite a busy day. I'm also notably less nauseated. Not back to normal, but improvement for sure. Yay 2nd tri!