Weekend Highlights?

[honeydew1894]

We were crazy busy, but we had a good weekend.  DS had T-Ball and a birthday party.  We had a play date with our cousins. It was great because we only live one town over but NEVER See them. The kids went to day care together, but they don't anymore so it was great. DD didn't have any plans, but she rolled along with us. Plus, the weather yesterday was finally great. We got time at the playground on both days. Maybe spring is finally here?

[librarychica]

honeydew1894, I hope you get to keep spring! I live in Florida so it’s been warm here but I’ve felt so bad hearing all of the stories of the winter that won’t end elsewhere in the country.

We had a mostly nice weekend but for some reason my kids were complete butts Saturday evening and I had no chill about it so there was much yelling and grumpiness. H left for a work trip at 5AM Sunday so I feel bad that he left on such a low note. Sunday they were back to normal and we had a nice day visiting my parents. Now I’m drinking coffee and trying to get myself going for a long workweek. I really could use another Sunday.

[twinmomma]

Saturday was great! Sunny warm weather, which meant we could adventure down to the park for my niece's birthday party. Lots of time hanging with family and snuggling a one year old, which is always nice!

And, we discovered the incredible magic of paying the laundromat to wash, dry, and fold our clothes for us. We weren't sure if the price would end up being worth it and were having a hard time gauging how much the laundry weighs, since you pay by the pound. Turns out, the price is really reasonable! And the clothes came back so nice, I think we'll be taking advantage of this more often. It was so, so nice to not feel the dread of that chore waiting for us to deal with all weekend. Generally speaking, my family lives out of piles of clean clothes in the basement. I'll struggle to find the time to wash and dry, and then never fold it. Or if I fold it, it doesn't get put away promptly. Picking up two perfectly folded, ready to go baskets of laundry that I just had to put in the drawers is amazing!

[waverly]

I guess it was going to our friends on Saturday or could have been the nice weather on Sunday. Unfortunately I had to work Sunday but it went by fast.

[kimberlybb]

The weekend was really busy but good. DS’s godfather got married on Friday evening . There were tons of kids there so both my kids had a blast. On Saturday friends came into town to stay with us. The guys took the little girls to a college spring football game. I got a babysitter for the boys so my friend and I could go out to lunch and to my favorite bar. They left Sunday morning so we were still able to get a lot done yesterday. After it being so cold it was actually nice yesterday and it felt great to be outside.

[covergirl82]

The weather was beautiful, and finally spring! The kids went outside and played quite a bit. DH starting tearing out landscaping (put in by the previous owners, and we've been in our house almost 7 years now) along our driveway. I don't like it at all, because it ends up being hours worth of weeding (we have a long driveway) every few weeks in the spring and summer.

Friday night DH took DS to a movie, so I took DD to a pottery-painting place and then for ice cream. It was a lot of fun!

DH took DS to his birthday party Saturday early evening and then took DD for a daddy-daughter date, so I had a few hours to myself. I got some take-out, drank some wine, and watched a movie (The Duchess) on Netflix. It was a pretty great evening!

DS had his first sleepover away from home on Saturday night. It sounds like they had a good time and must have been up pretty late because he was tired on Sunday. We went to the later morning service at church and he ended up sleeping through the whole service.

Today is a high of 70 degrees! I'm just bummed I have to be inside all day working.

[phdmomma]

I discovered the beauty of free grocery store child care. The new grocery store by us will let you drop off kids 18months through 7 year for up to 1 hour while you shop. And it's free. Best shopping trip ever. I got everything I needed on my list for once, and the kids had a blast playing with toys, and asked me when we are going back.

[rere]

I feel like I have been beat. We made burgoo for a fundraiser all weekend , which is a two day process. I had to set my alarm both weekend morning which I hate and rush out the door. I also had to stay up until 11 to pick up DS from a party, but he had a great time, so all is good.

DD did win both of her volleyball games Saturday which was great. We went for a nice walk together after, and I got my run in yesterday afternoon , even though I really did not feel like it.

The saga continues in middle school drama. While working the fundraiser, the girls who was once BFF with DD and now pretty much ignores her since she has a boyfriend in 6th grade told everyone her mom was mad at my DD for not talking to her. DD was upset, but I told her not to worry about it. You can treat everyone with respect, and be cordial and just move on and do your own thing. You can't just keep feeding the drama. I am not sweating if the mom was upset, because it may not even be true. This girl has been pretty mean to Dd and several other girls. If mom has an issue, she can ask me about it and I guarantee I will give her an answer. This is the lady that is syrupy nice to me one day and then acts like I have the plague the next time I talk to her. She's also the one that rearranged the Christmas decorations in the church right in front of me and two other ladies who spent about and hour putting them up, all the time giggling saying "Don't you all just hate me."

[erinshelley21]

phdmomma, that is genius. I don't know if I'd rather have that or ClickList.

We had a good weekend. The kids were both pretty good all weekend aside from being kind of crazy. Everyone in the family agrees DD is a wild child and exhausting so she provided most of the crazy. She was the kid in mass yesterday that made all the moms with kids over 6 that are firmly done having children feel confident in their decision to stop having babies. She wasn't screaming or anything, just constantly moving. And she's only 13 months old.

A lot of work around the house got done yesterday and I'm feeling so good about it. We moved a lot of things around to make the rooms in our house more functional and I can already tell a difference.

My brother passive aggressively sent me an invite for an "office clean-up" day after we got into it Thursday about how he said he wanted to clean all last week and was never here. He got here eventually every day, but is so f'ing distracted by his life right now that he didn't realize what he had going on every day. So then he got pissy when I pointed it out and then when he left the office to go home and do something, he sent me the invite for clean up from 9am-4pm today. It's 9:26 and guess who still isn't here? I know he has conference calls with the new agency every other Monday, which is another example of he has too much shit going on in his head and needs some help. I hope his therapy appointment went well on Friday because its going to be a long week otherwise. We moved up the last day in the office to this Thursday instead of 5/11 like we discussed in March to satisfy his need to stop "wasting money" here.

[akafred]

We had a really nice weekend. Saturday the weather was PERFECT and we took advantage of it. We had a private tour of a day/sleepaway camp in the morning, which was amazing, and then we went downtown for the carriage ride we promised DD a couple weeks ago, then walked around downtown for a while. I walked more than I have in a long while as my back has been really bothering me, so that is both good in that it is healthy but also bad in that I overdid it. But it was great. We went shopping at the $10 store we love, took pics all over downtown, and just acted like tourists. We were there late Sat afternoon (usually when we go it ends up being a Sunday, which is quieter), so DD got to see the buskers/street musicians, which she loved (and loved to tip). Not sure if her favorite was the teen girl standing on a small box stage stomping feet and twirling while playing the fiddle or the old black man who was doing a Louis Armstrong impersonation. Both were great. She had no interest in the typical Nashville 20-something man with a guitar, and we saw plenty of those.

Sunday was a washout, hockey was canceled, so I took her and 2 friends to the roller rink. That was fun; those boys crack me up so much. Then DH took DD to a concert. I was supposed to go but preferred to take it easy and recover from Saturday. They stayed after and she got to meet the singer, who is one of her favorites. She gave the singer her new CD so that was sweet.

[supertrooper1]

I feel like Debbie Downer compared to everyone's great weekends.
I worked all weekend. My office mate talked too much and drove me crazy. DH was a dick this weekend. DS was sick. I ended up going alone to my mom's birthday party. I wish DS could have gone, he would have had fun.

[mommyatty]

Saturday DS got to play tee ball and loved it. He did really well. Then the heavens opened up and DD’s game was cancelled. I ended up napping all afternoon, which I desperately needed. Miracle of miracles, even though I was asleep on the couch, everyone left me alone! Maybe the secret is to be in their sight line. Because if I nap in my bed, they come up every 20 minutes to talk to me.

Sunday was great. DD and I pulled weeds in our square foot garden, which we both enjoy. We talk and laugh and just bask in the sunshine. The kids rode bikes and trikes and scooters. We played and were just silly all day. Then I made bbq chicken, macaroni and cheese, and bbq beans for dinner which was so yum. Also, I bluntly told DH his mom wasn’t invited to dinner because I needed a break. So I actually had dinner with just our nuclear family. It was awesome.

[xctsclrx]

My 3 year old is finally trustworthy enough to play unsupervised and I know he will go to the potty!!! And on Sunday when I was at my wits end and told him no he couldn't watch another cartoon he said. okay mommy you watch your show I am going to go play upstairs with my race track. And then he was up there for about an hour!!!

[rere]

erinshelley21, I have that feeling every week at mass. I have sympathy for those parents, and look at my two kids and think, man, I am glad that is over. I used to come out of mass feeling like I was in a wrestling match, and looked it.

[mustardseed2007]

WE had a good weekend. Saturday we had baseball (our team won), gymnastics (DD did GREAT!!! Stayed with the group, attempted all the tricks or whatever they call it, it was awesome), then I had my bike ride which went well. Then DH went to a card game and I went to my mom's for my birthday dinner.

Then sunday we had that birthday party of a kid of a friend of mine...it was a 3 year old's party at a bowling alley and that may not have been the best choice. I felt so bad for her b/c she was just really stressed the whole time. Kids all over the place but not really playing with each other...fighting over turns....not much space (we weren't in the party area of the bowling alley for some reason, so all we had were 3 tiny tables. I dunno why).

It was one of those situations where the kids had a blast but it just wasn't what my friend had in mind, so she didn't enjoy herself.

After that I napped hard. Like I think I took two naps. Followed by making really good enchiladas for dinner. And now I have left overs so all that's great.

[186momx]

I slept a lot all weekend. Friday, DH took DD to before care. I got up about 10. Got dressed and went to the bank and Fred Meyer. Put my strawberries and steaks away before going over to the school to have my post tax season lunch with DD. Came home and packed, did laundry, and planted some flower bulbs in my planter out front in the sunshine. Dh got home and we loaded up, picked DD up from after care, and then headed off to our friends. The drive killed me and I actually rolling head nodded off 2 or 3 times. Got over about 7, ate some dinner, put DD to bed, and then I sat in the hot tub for an hour all alone before coming in and crashing. Saturday morning every left me alone and I slept till 10. Came out to a plate of pancakes, bacon, and coffee to just heat up when ever I was ready. Every time I went out to wander around I was told to go sit in the sun. I ended up taking a 3 hour nap Saturday afternoon then took DD into the hot tub. So I really did sleep most of the weekend.

DH was in a good mood even when we got home Sunday late afternoon. He talked on the drive home and told me he goes back to therapy on Tuesday. He needs it I just wish it wasn't with the same lady.

DD also lost another tooth on the drive home while eating a strawberry. "Mommy I lost a tooth here it is"

I'm still tired and my entire body aches but I don't feel like I am going to nod off at my desk this morning.

[vavavictoria]

Another fun weekend here. Saturday I went on a run and then worked on my grocery list while the kids were napping. I’m really going to miss the 2-3 hour break in the middle of the day when naps go away. Then we drove out to our friend’s house who cooked burgers and lots of yummy stuff for dinner. Came home, put the kids to bed, and spent some nice time actually talking to H.
Sunday had a nice morning with the girls (we split who gets up on each weekend day. I usually spend my morning going running but H sleeps in on his), took the big to pick up my grocery order and then came back to put the girls down to nap. Spent all of naptime prepping food for the week and then had a play date in the afternoon. Basically a routine easy going weekend with no stress. Loved it.

[waverly]

Nice friends 186momx

[2chatter]

Soccer cancelled for rain, fun volleyball. DH took SS to a sober living interview Sunday at 8am (this is four hours driving between drop offs and pick ups). DS and I had breakfast (he ate four eggs) and then he put himself down for a two hour nap. Lunch out, library, two grocery stores and I took SS to a sober living interview while DH picked up the big grocery order and got the kids to bed.

SS got into and really liked the second house! Made a cinco de mayo reservation, finalized private swim lessons, caught up on laundry, went to a rainy baseball game with college friends - super productive and fun weekend.

[k3am]

We had a busy, boring weekend.

We did meet one set of new neighbors. They have a 6-year-old, and while it's not a girl, DD seemed to have a good time playing with him. They gave us a brand new set of security cameras since the husband "works in the IT department" at one of the larger companies. We're also returning the mesh router system we bought since they offered to get us a better one from his company for half off using his discount. (I find it highly amusing that he described himself as "working in the IT department" - DH looked him up on LinkedIn and he's the CIO.)

[mustardseed2007]

k3am, - ha, that's funny

186momx, is he resisting getting a new therapist?

[186momx]

mustardseed2007, he doesn't like changes. I wasn't extremely happy when he said he had an appointment with her Tuesday but didn't say anything. He has dog class Monday night, therapy Tuesday night, and is traveling after work Wednesday to play paintball an hour away in prep for the big tournament in 2 weeks. He has been acting like a moody teenager since his bout of flu so it is obvious he needs to talk with someone but I wish it wasn't with this lady. Guess I will have a TWERK on Thursday.

[polecat8]

On Saturday, I woke up feeling like crap - horrible sinus pain and nasty cough. Headed to urgent care to learn I have another sinus infection. I spent the rest of the day lounging and DH and the kids played outside.
On Sunday, I felt so much better. I took DD to a birthday party and DH went to visit his mom in the hospital while the boys hung out with my parents. After I picked up the boys, we went to Target to do some summer clothes shopping. Then we ate dinner at Target and headed home to relax.

[covergirl82]

k3am, I like your new neighbor guy already. The ability to for a C-level exec to be humble like that is not something you see everyday.

[katrine05]

Saturday morning we were outside by 930am. DH and I started doing some yard cleanup while the kids ran around playing. Laundry while the kids napped then we headed to a birthday party. They invited us back to their place after (they live across the street) and DH didn't want to come along, but then got butt hurt that we didn't hang out with him all evening. Stop being so anti-social! I like these neighbors, and their kids are the same age as ours, I want to be friends! I'm sure all the neighbors think I'm either a single mom or my husband is a weirdo since he never comes out and talks to anyone. I don't get why either, because all our neighbors are blue collar rednecks, they all have a million toys just like us, and young kids. DH talks to me about his cars and bikes all day long, go talk to guys who are just as obsessed as you! (rant over...)

Sunday morning was more yard work. DD had skating after lunch. We played outside a bit then my mom and sister came over. They watched the kids while DH and I went out for a motorcycle ride. (this was after another fight about the outdoor talking to neighbors issue).

Overall a decent weekend but DH needs to get his mood swings under control. It's annoying.

[mae0111]

Fri we went bowling with the kids, then out to dinner. Saturday DD1 had a play date, and DH and I spread 8 yards of mulch. And we ran out. We need to order more. So that's the plan for next weekend. Many of my muscles are displeased with my decision to shovel and rake. Sunday I took the kids to my parents' for a visit while DH dug a ditch and installed chicken wire under our screened porch to keep skunks and other things out from under there. Last year a skunk got stuck under there and died. It was horrendous.

UPS found my package, and I received 2 checks from my old company this morning as compensation for years of underpaying me and other women. It's going directly into my New Master Closet fund. I'm so excited!!!

[2chatter]

Can I share a Monday confession?

I have a menstruating ten year old who will have to eat shirtless one night this week so she doesn’t spill food on her lacy white blouse. She hates robes, aprons and changing clothes. So I still let her eat without a shirt on. Maybe I need to age her out of this but....it’s hard. There are big windows in our kitchen. Oh well.

[k3am]

2chatter, can she wear a hoodie or is that too much like a robe? A former coworker used to keep a black hoodie in his office so that he could wear it when we went for pho because the man cannot manage not to splatter and grease stains are a pain to get out of dress shirts.

[2chatter]

She totally can but she won’t. Then it becomes a “I won’t spill” battle and the pristine shirt won’t come off. It’s like it’s too much work even though it’s the same amount of work. She will wear a towel clipped around her but that’s a PITA and also allows some mess. This is probably my only bizarre parenting concession for this child. I just can’t die on this hill - it’s weird.

[waverly]

I have to change my shirt before dinner if I am wearing white or a light color, and we are having spaghetti.