Weekend plans/randoms

[bk1]

I was planning on going to a wedding today but I'm about 90% sure I won't now. I suck at following through with social engagements. The bride is my friend's sister. I'm not really friends with the bride, just see her once in a while. The wedding is out of town (40ish minutes away), during nap time, and I would have both girls with me. If I would have planned earlier I might have found someone to watch C but I can't now. I still kind of want to go but it seems like such a hassle. Plus I didn't rsvp so I would only stay for the ceremony (outdoor, plenty of room) and leave before meal and whatnot.

But now I don't know what to do today.

[estrellita]

bk1 I probably wouldn't go if it were just me and 2 little ones!

Today started off awesome. E went potty, flushed, then for some reason got really pissed and threw a huge tantrum over nothing. Stressed H and I out and we've been snapping at each other all morning. Awesome. He has to go to his parents to change his oil this weekend so maybe today would be a good day. Sitting at home catching up on shows and going through boxes of E's baby clothes alone sounds pretty good right about now. I'm so sick of these tantrums and can NOT figure out how to keep myself calm, let alone trying to calm E down.

[bk1]

estrellita I'm sorry the tantrums are starting already. G has been doing the same thing. Collapsing on the floor crying over nothing multiple times a day. I told DH the other day that I regret not getting G in preschool so I could have a break. I'm 100% putting her in next fall... and I might enroll her in the summer program. Toddlers are hard!

[katespade]

I have a pretty busy weekend, and I'm currently regretting the number of things I have to do. And I have to find time to get some extra work done during my down time, too.

[estrellita]

bk1 Ugh they've been going on for months, if not a year. They've gotten worse over the last couple months. I'm just drained and so tired of this. We put him in his room and he just screamed and screamed, kicked/hit the door, etc. This is of course after trying to figure out what's wrong multiple times, him just melting down, us trying to calmly talk to him, etc. Nothing seems to be working. I feel like I've tried every tip. I'm going to try a Daniel Tiger episode today and see if we can get ideas from that. I feel like it won't help either but I'm willing to try just about anything right now

ETA I should also mention he was also such a laid back, happy baby. He was so flexible and easy going for so long. I don't know where that kid went and wish I knew how to fix it!

[wineandcheese]

I’m currently in the back of the engine going to a standby at another fire company. I forgot how female unfriendly this vehicle is lol. I’m wishing I wore a sports bra.

Tomorrow we are going to the winery for their 10th anniversary. I’m looking forward to relaxing with H.

[krystee]

Happy weekend!

We are going to a fall fest today that has a train, petting zoo, pumpkins and other fun stuff.

Tomorrow I need to study a ton for my certification exam. I am sooooo behind.

[estrellita]

ewall Omg, yes, I say that daily too! Ugh!

[estrellita]

H didn't go to his parents today and he's whining about wanting to get something done while sitting on the couch. So.. go do something? He wants to go to the store today with E so he doesn't have to go tomorrow with E.. what's the difference? He also wants to go to the grocery store. And do stuff in the garage. And also nap when E naps (because he was up late playing video games). I just wanted to relax today and he's driving me nuts!

[krystee]

ewall your morning is impressive! That's more than I accomplish in a week!

[bk1]

So we skipped the wedding. I ended up taking the girls to the pumpkin patch and to TJ MAXX to get a few new board books. It was a nice outing especially since I just wanted out of the house because I was feeling trapped and the baby wouldn't nap. 

[luv2rn4fun]

Add me to the "DH is driving me crazy" club. He's home and so not helpful. My days are much more peaceful when he's not around. We are fighting a lot (for no good reason) and it's getting old.

So far I have done two loads of laundry, took C to the park while L napped, took both boys to the grocery store by myself (because DH needed to call about a car he wants to buy and can't do that with either kid around 😲), cooked dinner, and made progress on my sewing project. On top of normal feeding kids, doing naps, etc.

Not sure what we are doing with the rest of our day but excited for the Oktoberfest beers in the fridge for when the boys go to bed!

Tomorrow i am taking C to my dads to walk their dog while L naps and then church.

[estrellita]

Today turned out better than it started so that was good. H and I apologized for snapping at each other and had a small talk. H's meds have helped with his depression which is great but they've also made him more irritable. And I'm just irritable in general right now, lol. I told him that maybe he should see if he can get his meds adjusted or try something else to help balance things out better. And I'm trying to stay off meds right now but am probably going to ask about going on something after baby gets here. I'm nervous about PPD plus my temper has been pretty short lately.

Anyways, while E napped I caught up on a couple shows and H went to get a few groceries. I've been doing almost nothing all day which has been nice. My brain just didn't want to think at all today. Tomorrow I'm not sure yet what I'll do while H takes E over to ILs. Probably laundry, some organizing or cleaning. It's so much easier to do that stuff when I'm home alone!

[Blue Moon]

I’m excited for a long weekend to finally catch up on life. Yesterday was my birthday and we just had a low key dinner at home- just the 4 of us. I requested sleep for my present lol. I slept until 8:30 this morning which was the latest in years!

Today I ran to Kohl’s with B and took her to McDonalds to blow off some energy at the play place. During nap H and I tag teamed with G and cleaning. Tomorrow is our first date night since G had been born. MIL is babysitting and we’re going to the fancy sushi place. Monday will be house projects but I’m trying to convince H to take the kids apple picking.

[estrellita]

Blue Moon happy birthday! Glad you got to sleep in!

[MrsMB]

Blue Moon Happy Birthday!!!!!

ewall you are seriously my "get things done" hero. I need you to mentor me.

I visited a local church today and it was amazing. L even liked it. It scares me so bad to keep going to church at our current one after the church not far from us was shot up two weeks ago. I'm just afraid more will continue to be targeted there in that area...

My team is sucking it up right now....which stinks.

[bk1]

Happy Birthday Blue Moon So glad you got sleep! That sounds wonderful!

estrellita Glad your day got better.

[luv2rn4fun]

Happy birthday Blue Moon! Sounds like a great weekend!! Hope you have a lovely date with your DH!

bk1- glad you ended up having a fun outing!

estrellita- glad your day got better!

MrsMB- ((hugs)). I would have anxiety about that too. Hard decision because I know you love your church and it seems like you have decent support there.


Our day got better too. DH's BFF cane over and we all went out for a drink. The boys were mostly great until the end. Came home and out the boys to bed. We are just relaxing now and will go to bed soon (DH is asleep in the recliner...LOL, it's 8p here).

[MrsMB]

luv2rn4fun my church has been amazing....they were instrumental in getting me through 2014, my PPD, and helping with a variety of things when we started having babies. But They are located so far from where I live now. I'm worried about the kids being so far away from a community. The crime so close by is also so alarming. We had slurs written on our door when we moved in our home over there back in 2008...then had a string of crimes committed against us when our neighbors were always spared. Makes me feel like we were targeted. The fact that the shootings have increased there makes me nervous for the kids ((

[wineandcheese]

Blue Moon happy birthday!

Our day ended up being awesome yesterday. After the standby we stopped at a neighboring county’s parade and had a few beers. Then we “crashed” a friend’s birthday party. The kids loved that a fire truck showed up lights and sirens to the party then got to sit in it. It was a long but awesome day!

H had to work this morning so I made an early trip to Walmart to get the little premade salad bowls they have for lunch at work and ice cream lol. I may make a pumpkin pie later since I’m craving it. Hopefully H is home early enough to go to the winery with me.

[estrellita]

Grrr I have my 3 hour glucose test tomorrow and all I want right now is some ice cream or something sweet. Probably not the best idea, lol.

[krystee]

I'm another one with an irritable H this weekend! Fortunately he redeemed himself today, we had a nice family afternoon, and he did the sink full of dishes plus three loads of laundry. He also told me to leave J with him next weekend to go on a relaxing girls' weekend (I was going to bring J since the "girls" are my mom and her friend, who adore him, but it will be very nice and relaxing to have a getaway!).

[krystee]

Happy birthday, Blue Moon! Hope you had a great day.

Good luck tomorrow, estrellita! Those three-hour tests are so gross.

[luv2rn4fun]

Oct 7, 2017 22:19:59 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

luv2rn4fun my church has been amazing....they were instrumental in getting me through 2014, my PPD, and helping with a variety of things when we started having babies. But They are located so far from where I live now. I'm worried about the kids being so far away from a community. The crime so close by is also so alarming. We had slurs written on our door when we moved in our home over there back in 2008...then had a string of crimes committed against us when our neighbors were always spared. Makes me feel like we were targeted. The fact that the shootings have increased there makes me nervous for the kids ((

Makes sense. I would probably make the same decision. When I was single, I had no problem traveling far for church but it isn't the most ideal with kids etc. we are lucky to have some really good options within 10 min though (our church is 5 min away). And with the attacks I would be very anxious...not worth the risk 🙁 Prayers you find a good fit soon and it ends up being a good change for you.