@randoms 4/23

[bk1]

I have done nothing about getting G in a preschool. I should be touring places but I haven't called and set anything up. Although I really want her to go, for her sake and mine, I'm having a hard time with the idea because she has always been with me, DH, my mom, or MIL. She has never had someone else watch her. I know I'm being overly worried about it all but I'm having a hard time with the idea of someone I don't know, and someone she doesn't know, taking care of her for several hours a week.

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ewall: I love that it's beautiful out but I looked out my window and all the neighbours' kids have left their bikes in the driveway. It left me wondering if it's possible to get kids to just put their bikes back in the (still open) garage or if it's just one of the "my kids would never do that" delusions.

[estrellita]

bk1 *hugs* it's definitely hard to hand your kid over to people you don't know. But I agree with ewall - it's so fun to hear what he's learned, whether it's a new song, word or phrase, shapes, letters, etc. I also love when he talks about his friends. He has a little crush on one of the little girls (he's said before that she's his best friend and apparently he called her pretty the other day to H!). It's also really obvious when we go to public places that he's really been learning how to interact with other kids because he is so great at waiting his turn for things.. so much so that he just ends up standing there while other kids push their way ahead.. lol. But anyways, she will love it! It'll be a hard transition at first but soon enough you'll both (hopefully) be really happy with it!

[ewall]

@opal In my experience, I think it's one of those habits or routines that has to be taught and enforced at a young age. I know my parents struggled with me picking up toys as a 3 year old (there are stories! that friends and family retell even to this day!) but a few years later, I wouldn't have dared leave toys laying around. I knew better - there would be consequences.

I know DS picks up his toys at school so he has no excuses for dragging his feet on it at home

[krystee]

bk1 if you have any preschool open houses in your area, it might be fun to take G to them. We brought J to open house for the preschool he'll be going to, and he LOVED it and keeps asking when he can go to school (not until August--this is going to be a long four months!). It made me feel good about sending him to see him so happy there.

I am just loving E, and I feel like his babyhood is flying by. He is 3.5 months, and I feel like he was just born. Slow down, time! He is STTN now and is just so content and sweet.

I am so happy it's getting warmer and we can be out and about now. We spent hours outside with the kids yesterday and had so much fun. And it helped wear J out. He has been staying awake until 9:20 no matter what time he goes to bed (we get him into bed no later than 8:15), and last night it was closer to 8:30. Yay!

[Blue Moon]

Our week is off to a rough start. Saturday night we had my dad's surprise birthday party, so we all went to spend the night at my parent's. G woke up in the MOTN with a high fever and he's still burning up today. H is home with him (and B) today and is hesitating on taking him to the dr. I wish he would just take him in now, because my gut says he has some kind of infection with how high his fever is. Needless to say it was a rough night last night and I am currently in zombie mode at work. G hasn't really been sick yet, outside of colds and his hosts of ear infections, so it was really upsetting to me to see his little body shaking with fever.

In the meantime, I'm also frustrated with my search for new childcare. There are so many options nearby, but none of the choices will willingly give up their pricing info. I complained about this on MM Moms, but it's so ridiculous. They all want you to come in for a tour before giving you pricing. I work full time and have two children to care for, so they are out of their minds to think parents can leisurely tour all these centers. Of course, the one place I toured last week I LOVED. But, it's nearly $600 more than our budget I found out at the end of the tour.

[ewall]

Blue Moon poor G! I hope his fever breaks soon.

krystee yes, the outside time is wonderful! DS went right to sleep last night. None of those hour plus bedtime shenanigans.

[luv2rn4fun]

bk1- ((Hugs)). I totally know how you feel. C has really only been with me (very rarely even DH and either set of grandparents...like only when I have been at the hospital with L). He LOVES preschool and is thriving! It’s been an awesome experience for us! And it has helped with how he treats and plays with L! So worth it!

Blue Moon- ((Hugs)) friend. Praying G feels better soon.

ewall- I make whoever goes to bed second (along with DH’s help) pick everything up while I am putting the first kid to bed (order depends on who napped well vs who didn’t...if they both nap well then L goes to bed first)

krystee- glad you are enjoying E! Jealous that he STTN already!

I am in some form of motherhood hell. Both kids have a cold and diarrhea (the diarrhea has been going on for almost two weeks but seems worse, especially in C, the last couple days). C was up at 2:15 because he pooped his diaper. He had to finish pooping on the toilet and was really shaken up 🙁. I had a hard time going back to sleep (as did C) and was finally getting there when L woke up at 4 and then again at 5 and then DH’s alarm at 5:40. I am a zombie...and a little frustrated that’s DH is inflexible with his workout being done after nights like this (he only misses when he doesn’t feel well and needs the rest). Oh, and back to my vent...C keeps pooping his pants today. Not sure if it’s truly accidents or if he’s not trying hard to make it to the toilet. I am now resorting to bribing M&Ms to see if it helps.

[bk1]

luv2rn4fun How miserable for all of you!!! Sending all the healthy vibes your way.

Blue Moon GL with the continued search! What a waste of your time to tour without having an idea on the price. 


I'll check into open houses krystee! Thanks for the idea. G has been asking to go to school for a couple months already so I really think she will like it. 

[luv2rn4fun]

Thank you bk1! They both have it but it’s much worse with C because he doesn’t wear a diaper except for nap and bedtime. I am tempted to call the pediatrician but I think it’s just a waste of time since he doesn’t have a fever, isn’t dehydrated, etc. there really isn’t anything we can do...but 1.5 weeks (and 2 for L) seems like a long time.

Related, kind of...L keeps sitting on the toddler potty 😂. No, sorry kiddo...I am SO not ready to do potty training anytime soon. Maybe I will consider it when he’s 2 but I need a little bit of distance before I am ready to do this again (plus, he’s not ready and I want him a little more verbal before I would consider it).

Oh, and C literally had a pissing match with DH on Sat. They were battling over something and it was after bath so he was still naked. He looked at DH, smiled, and then proceeded to pee on our carpet. He went straight to bed after that (he was really overtired/not feeling well as is and it was totally an on purpose thing). He tried to do it again last night and DH caught him before he could. Tonight he’s going straight into a diaper after bath...he is only trying this after bath time so not sure what he’s trying to accomplish.

[bk1]

luv2rn4fun C constantly wants to sit on the little potty. If G is on the little potty C will put the potty ring for the toilet on the floor and sit on that instead. I keep joking I could train C before G.


Which G is back to pooping in the little potty so that's something. She still wants to wear a diaper to pee.

[luv2rn4fun]

Apr 23, 2018 16:20:06 GMT -5 bk1 said:

luv2rn4fun C constantly wants to sit on the little potty. If G is on the little potty C will put the potty ring for the toilet on the floor and sit on that instead. I keep joking I could train C before G.


Which G is back to pooping in the little potty so that's something. She still wants to wear a diaper to pee.

LOL 😂. Way to go C! I bet the younger siblings will be so much better at potty training because they are always wanting to be like their older sibling!

Glad to hear G is making progress! I wonder why pee is such an issue for her. I always thought it was usually the reverse (maybe for boys or maybe I am just incorrect in that?)?

[HoneySpider]

I'm sorry you're dealing with that luv2rn4fun - 2 weeks is a long time.

[pooh8402]

Hugs bk1. It's so hard to put your children in others' care, but I promise, you'll love it, and so will she! You don't have to do full time, I think 2 mornings a week is sufficient.

[estrellita]

Poor A is still miserable. Her fever had been under DC's threshold and she seemed better this morning so we sent her in. Got her home and fed her and she was falling asleep eating. H got her changed and she could barely keep her eyes open. Took her temp and it was 100.9. Gave her some Tylenol and put her to bed and H is going to keep her home tomorrow (he's going to work at home and MIL is going to come help watch her). I just get nervous when I don't know what's wrong and can't do much to help her!

[luv2rn4fun]

Apr 23, 2018 17:36:34 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Hugs bk1. It's so hard to put your children in others' care, but I promise, you'll love it, and so will she! You don't have to do full time, I think 2 mornings a week is sufficient.

Yes! C goes 2x/week this year. I thought he would go 3 days next year but they will keep him in a 3s class because of his age (which means he will only go 2 days).

[krystee]

I finally had a girls' night out tonight and H was supposed to pick up the kids at 8 (he had to work late). At 8, I get a text that he hasn't even left and won't be home until 9:30. At this point I had just ordered dinner. So I scarf my food down, drive like a bat out of hell to my parents' house and get the kids at 9:15 pm. I am so pissed. If he had texted me earlier, I wouldn't have gone and wasted $40 on dinner I couldn't enjoy and our kids wouldn't be up until 10 pm. His ridiculous argument is I should have assumed he was running late if he hadn't texted me and just not gone. What?! No, I assumed all was going according to plan and he was trying not to bother me on my night out. I am so irritated. No one is so important they can't take three seconds to text. (PDQ.)

[awick14]

((bk1)) that’s tough. DD loves her daycare. She learns new things daily and likes to show us what she’s learned all the time. It’s so cute.

I hope both boys feel better soon luv2rn4fun

krystee- I’m sorry that sucks.

DD is growing up so fast I can’t stand it. It just makes me want another, but we are not even discussing this until the fall. Lol

[estrellita]

krystee I'd be pissed too. There's no reason you should have assumed anything if he couldn't call or text you! Sorry you didn't get to enjoy your time out

[bk1]

krystee I would be pissed too. Sorry your night was cut short.

[HoneySpider]

I'm sorry krystee that would make me really upset. He needs to make it up to you.

[pooh8402]

Ugh I would be so mad krystee. I hopehe makes it up to you!

[luv2rn4fun]

krystee- I would be so upset if that happened. DH will end up having to work late sometimes and not let me know. I find out as I am doing bath time with the boys and wondering where he is so I call (you uses a BS excuse that he couldn’t call/text). Then I have to scramble to get C set up while I nurse L at bedtime. He doesn’t get why this irritates me so much...because I assume you will be home to help, if that changes let me know! I hope you get a redo soon!

[bk1]

DH didn't get home until 8:40 last night. I kept the girls awake when they are usually in bed by 8 at the absolute latest. It was a shit show but DH was very thankful to see them.

We have a play date this morning so hoping the girls don't have a complete meltdown. I'm sure I'll be driving them for a nap late because it's the only way I can be sure G will sleep.

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Blue Moon : Oh no! Hope G's fever calmed down.
It is ridiculous that they want you to tour first. I guess they want you to like the place and think "well this is worth $X." But yeah, people have budgets!

krystee : I'd be upset too. DH once asked me why I assumed the worst when he didn't confirm our car repairs were done, he said I should have assumed all was normal. So I think both of us would side with you.

awick14 : Yeah we're NTNP because this happens to us every single time we see a baby. C is running around, although not talking, and seems so grown up.

My hormones have been all out of whack and I blame C's excessive nursing. I thought it was PMS but still no period. DH thought I was overwhelmed with parenting since he'd come home and I'd just lie down since he was there to take care of C. But I was just depressed & overwhelmed with other things.
He keeps saying "we don't need to have another kid if you're struggling." I am not struggling with C, I'm struggling with the fact that my brain won't let me be happy! 

[christy082]

krystee Your H is totally in the wrong. I would strangle mine if he pulled that crap lol

[luv2rn4fun]

((Hugs)) @opal. I am sorry you are struggling 🙁

[Blue Moon]

Thank you everyone. G is doing much better today. Turns out he had tonsillitis so 2 days on antibiotics have made a big difference. He’s still a snotty mess but actually slept some today and ate some soup and yogurt.

luv2rn4fun how are C and L today? Did you call the pedi? Prayers for them (and you!). It must be very frustrating to have to deal with that for as long as you have. I use the Culturelle kids probiotics with my kids when they have some kind of virus. Might be worth a shot.

I’m sorry @opal. Emotions are so tough. ((Hugs))

[Blue Moon]

estrellita how is A feeling today?

[estrellita]

Apr 24, 2018 18:46:11 GMT -5 Blue Moon said:

estrellita how is A feeling today?

Thanks for asking! She's had a really mild fever (99.whatever) most of the day and she's still cranky but since I've been home the cough seems a little better. Hopefully it's going away! She just coughed as I was writing this and it seems more dry now as opposed to junk stuck in there. I have a slightly dry cough too (well, we all do, lol). I wish there was baby cough medicine!