Count me in the "so glad it's Friday" group. This has been a LONG busy week and even though the weekend is super busy I will be very glad when 5:00 (finally) rolls around.
We're having family over for my daughter's b-day tomorrow and she's so excited. It'll be the first time my mom sees our new house so I'm bracing myself to suck it up when she gets critical about stupid things.
I was coughing so hard this morning that I somehow messed my neck up. So that’s how my morning is going.
Ds3 is in 1st grade. The room moms send out a signup genius thing for all the parties for parent volunteers to either come in and help or send in food. A lot of times, by the time I see the email, most of the spots are taken, but sometimes I’ve sent in food. The one thing I’ve never wanted to sign up for is to be in charge of the craft (coming up with one, bringing supplies and leading the kids doing it) because I’m just not that good at crafts (or dealing with other people’s kids tbh).
One of the room moms texted me to see if I wanted to do the craft for the Christmas party. I responded that I’d rather not, that I’m just not that crafty, but if they couldn’t find anyone else, I could try to come up with something. Idk why I said that part. I guess I just didn’t want to sound like a jerk. And of course, it left her open to respond the way she did, that the craft spot is mine if I want it, to just let her know. She said she asked me because they kept having the same parents volunteer and they wanted to see some new faces. Someone else is already signed up for this online, so I’m hoping I will not come off horrible if I still decline.
I feel dumb stressing about this because it’s just a stupid craft, but it’s already a stressful time of year and I’ve never been a Pinterest kind of mom, and I hate talking in front of people, even if they’re only 6 year olds. Which is why I DIDNT SIGN UP for this! I think I might respond that I’m going to skip this time, but I’ll make sure to sign up for something the next party. Does that sound okay? Or is there a better way to respond? Or am I a horrible mom for not sucking it up and doing the darn craft?
Our PTO can attempt to shame people into signing up for things at times and I swear it makes it WORSE. People avoid them completely because of it.
Post by followyourarrow on Dec 6, 2019 14:37:15 GMT -5
I'm traveling with a guy to an archery tournament this weekend. We've been friends for years, but have obviously crossed the friends boundary. We've never spent this much time together so I'm slightly nervous.
. She said she asked me because they kept having the same parents volunteer and they wanted to see some new faces.
I’m a Room mom and I would never ever send a message like that to anyone, omg. “Hey, we feel you’re not doing enough, so we’re gonna make you feel bad”
No. Say no without guilt. You don’t wanna, don’t do it. I always send out a sign up and then a reminder a week out. If anything is not filled, I fill it in.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
Post by hbomdiggity on Dec 6, 2019 14:48:47 GMT -5
On Monday, my H told me about his company holiday party which is this evening (different departments host events so I think was also a last minute invite). Going would have required finding a last minute babysitter and cocktail attire for me. I was away all last weekend and haven’t had a chance to decorate. I just have no desire to go.
I have never attended his work parties for the 3 previous years he has been there. He will still go, but he seems bummed I’m not going. He is the social butterfly and will be fine. Let me have my night decorating and drinking wine in my pjs.
Post by Leeham Rimes on Dec 6, 2019 14:50:05 GMT -5
My random: I just spent $86 in gingerbread houses for xs class, ouch. I guess for 40 students that’s not too terrible but I was not expecting that big bill! Oh well. This eats into my Christmas present budget for teachers though.
And we’re moving next month so I’m gonna be broke for a while. Yaaaay.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
. She said she asked me because they kept having the same parents volunteer and they wanted to see some new faces.
I’m a Room mom and I would never ever send a message like that to anyone, omg. “Hey, we feel you’re not doing enough, so we’re gonna make you feel bad”
No. Say no without guilt. You don’t wanna, don’t do it. I always send out a sign up and then a reminder a week out. If anything is not filled, I fill it in.
Thank you! This is my 3rd kid and the first time something like this has ever happened. It even took me a day to respond and when I did I explained that I’ve been sick all week with a fever, etc. I just texted her again right now to please find someone else, that thanks to me and all the kids being sick I’m very far behind in getting things done right now and I’ll try to be more quick to sign up for the next party.
I know because I’m a SAHM, I’m expected to want to volunteer at the school all the time, but that’s really not my thing. I try to contribute in other ways. The poster above who said that the pressure to volunteer turns people off is so right...being made to feel guilty doesn’t make me want to help more (not that that was the room mom's intention, but it was the result).
I feel dumb stressing about this because it’s just a stupid craft, but it’s already a stressful time of year and I’ve never been a Pinterest kind of mom, and I hate talking in front of people, even if they’re only 6 year olds. Which is why I DIDNT SIGN UP for this! I think I might respond that I’m going to skip this time, but I’ll make sure to sign up for something the next party. Does that sound okay? Or is there a better way to respond? Or am I a horrible mom for not sucking it up and doing the darn craft?
Here's a suggestion--if you're not crafty, but think you'll eventually cave and do it, you could do "Disguise the Snowman". You get a template of a snowman on a sheet of paper and bring paint, markers, construction paper, patterned paper, etc. and the kids have to "disguise him"--come up with some cute story as to why he has to be hidden. Perhaps if he's disguised, he won't melt?
I got the idea from a Thanksgiving one that my son did in both 1st and 2nd grade w/ a turkey (he was desperately trying not to get eaten--the turkey, not my son). In 1st we dressed him as pizza--with the explanation that no one wants to eat pizza on Thanksgiving, and in 2nd, we dressed him as a Ninja--with the explanation that nobody messes with ninjas. They both turned out AWESOME, so simple to put together, and we had so much fun doing them.
My random: I just spent $86 in gingerbread houses for xs class, ouch. I guess for 40 students that’s not too terrible but I was not expecting that big bill! Oh well. This eats into my Christmas present budget for teachers though.
And we’re moving next month so I’m gonna be broke for a while. Yaaaay.
Actually $86 for 40 gingerbread houses sounds like a great deal to me! But it is a big amount to spend when you’re not expecting it.
I am ready for the weekend! This whole week was weird; I was sick, my husband was sick, he had various things after work that threw off evenings. Tomorrow assuming we are both well, we are going to a holiday garden display and an exhibit at the local art museum.
Sunday my husband is supposed to be in a parade but it seems like a mess so maybe not? We don’t know how he is supposed to get back to the starting point at the end of the parade. It’s all few miles apart. I hate parades so I’m not watching. We also don’t know what exactly he is supposed to be doing while in the parade. Better him than me but it’s tying up the whole day.
Ok this is weird. I went to find my mobile tickets for Dear Evan Hansen tomorrow night. Found my e-mail confirmation showing I purchased 2 tickets. Go to my account and there are EIGHT tickets there. WTF. So now I'm on hold trying to figure out what's up. I'll have to have H check the credit card statement too. But I think he would have noticed an extra $600 charge.
Oh no. I love Moe's. Was planning on going there tonight for AYCE Tacos. What happened?
I had a salad (no romaine) with chicken, beans, guac, and ranch and it just went right through me. Like, I almost needed a pants person in the library. I can't even remember the last time I had it (or any other quick service tex mex) so I think my system was just like WTF.
I’m a Room mom and I would never ever send a message like that to anyone, omg. “Hey, we feel you’re not doing enough, so we’re gonna make you feel bad”
No. Say no without guilt. You don’t wanna, don’t do it. I always send out a sign up and then a reminder a week out. If anything is not filled, I fill it in.
Thank you! This is my 3rd kid and the first time something like this has ever happened. It even took me a day to respond and when I did I explained that I’ve been sick all week with a fever, etc. I just texted her again right now to please find someone else, that thanks to me and all the kids being sick I’m very far behind in getting things done right now and I’ll try to be more quick to sign up for the next party.
I know because I’m a SAHM, I’m expected to want to volunteer at the school all the time, but that’s really not my thing. I try to contribute in other ways. The poster above who said that the pressure to volunteer turns people off is so right...being made to feel guilty doesn’t make me want to help more (not that that was the room mom's intention, but it was the result).
I hate the assumption that SAHPs are free and willing to be at school all the time. I don’t particularly like other people’s kids and never did. Groups of kids annoy me and stress me out. There’s nothing I want to do less than be in a classroom, which is why I’m not a teacher.
I’m happy to send money in or send in a snack for the class party, but that’s the limit of my involvement at school.
This is not my day. I ordered a personalized stamp from Etsy for our Christmas cards and it came with an apostrophe in our last name instead of just plural. I checked and there's no apostrophe in any of the sample photos and I didn't type one in my note to the seller. I messaged the seller so hopefully they'll just send me a correct one.
This is not my day. I ordered a personalized stamp from Etsy for our Christmas cards and it came with an apostrophe in our last name instead of just plural. I checked and there's no apostrophe in any of the sample photos and I didn't type one in my note to the seller. I messaged the seller so hopefully they'll just send me a correct one.
I’m sure they’ll fix it, but if not, StampByMeStudio is great. I bought one for us and one for a friend. He was easy to work with and both are perfect.