Check in 5/3

[bonzo2012]

Since the board has been slow lately, I'm thinking it might make more sense to do monthly check-ins now, rather than weekly, to give everyone time to see their tags and come in and play. Thoughts?

I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of May! I've had a hectic few weeks (crazy me, I booked myself to have 2 plays open within a week of each other! Luckily they were both props, not sets, but still, I was pretty sleep deprived by the end!) I'm looking forward to the warmer weather, and getting the chicken coop built so that the chickens can move outside. They're super cute, but as they grow their poop gets a bit smellier, and they make a lot of dust by flapping their wings. 

How is everyone doing?



missjenniebean toratoratori pittpurple kaeguri agpjt413 lecky11

[lecky11]

Things are going well here. Just so tired. DD1 has always been a great sleeper, DD2 not so much so it's been an adjustment. Hopefully, she gets on track before I go back to work.

I think a monthly check in sounds good.

I hope your plays went well bonzo2012!

[bonzo2012]

The plays did go well. One was awesome from the start, great cast and crew, really good communication. The other was...rough. The cast was great, some of the crew great, but the communication with the directors was severely lacking, which made the whole process very difficult. But both shows are open and I'm on to the next one, which is children's theater and feels like a breeze compared to the last couple months!

lecky11, I hope the baby starts sleeping better for you!

[missjenniebean]

Whatever works for the board!

Hope the babe starts sleeping better.

I'm glad the plays went well despite a few complications.

Nothing much going on here. V will be 1 here soon. Can't believe it, she's walking and I'm in awe of how much she has grown and learned in such a short time.

[bonzo2012]

Wow, missjenniebean, 1 already! Are you planning a birthday party, or keeping the birthday low-key?

[missjenniebean]

May 5, 2016 12:33:46 GMT -5 bonzo2012 said:

Wow, missjenniebean, 1 already! Are you planning a birthday party, or keeping the birthday low-key?

SO insists on a birthday party so that's what we are doing!

[bonzo2012]

May 5, 2016 12:54:07 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

May 5, 2016 12:33:46 GMT -5 bonzo2012 said:

Wow, missjenniebean , 1 already! Are you planning a birthday party, or keeping the birthday low-key?

SO insists on a birthday party so that's what we are doing!

Have fun! 1st birthday parties are adorable, but I've also watched some of DH's cousins stress themselves out over their kids' 1st party so try not to put too much pressure on yourself. 

[missjenniebean]

May 5, 2016 13:28:50 GMT -5 bonzo2012 said:

May 5, 2016 12:54:07 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

SO insists on a birthday party so that's what we are doing!

Have fun! 1st birthday parties are adorable, but I've also watched some of DH's cousins stress themselves out over their kids' 1st party so try not to put too much pressure on yourself. 

Oh I'm treating it like a family get together. Hopefully not too stressful!

[bonzo2012]

May 5, 2016 13:37:40 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

May 5, 2016 13:28:50 GMT -5 bonzo2012 said:

Have fun! 1st birthday parties are adorable, but I've also watched some of DH's cousins stress themselves out over their kids' 1st party so try not to put too much pressure on yourself. 

Oh I'm treating it like a family get together. Hopefully not too stressful!

That sounds like a good plan! Enjoy it!

[kaeguri]

missjenniebean, 1 already? Are you doing a smash cake? I think those are adorable! We'll be in a new area for E's 1st, so probably no party for her. Just planning on doing a photoshoot.

lecky11, hope your baby starts sleeping better soon! How's your DD1 adjusting?

So H got the job we really wanted in AZ! We move way earlier than we thought, mid July as opposed to October. So it's going to be pretty hectic here. We have to empty our storage unit, go back to my hometown and bring my parent's stuff in their storage down to ours and sort through it. Planning the logistics of driving cross country with an 11 month old and a dog and 2 cats. We're probably going to rehome the turtle. And hopefully there will be enough money to fly the animals over at least. Why hasn't teleportation been invented yet??

[missjenniebean]

No smash cake. Hehe she'll just enjoy a cupcake.

[missjenniebean]

Hit enter before I was ready!


Congrats kaeguri! Have fun moving! I don't have any advice unfortunately. but AZ IS BEAUTIFUL!

[lecky11]

DD1 has been great kaeguri. She gets the dipaers when it's time for changes, will rub DD2's head when she cries, and loves giving her kisses Congrats to your DH!

Have fun with the party missjenniebean! We did a big one year party, but I love planning parties.

[bonzo2012]

That's awesome that your DD is so helpful lecky11!

Congrats on the move, kaeguri! Moving with animals isn't fun, but I'm sure you'll figure out something that works well for you. I also posted in your thread on Parenting, and there were lots of other good ideas there too.

[bonzo2012]

I hope everyone is doing well this week! I just got back from a few days in CA for work and visiting family, and now that I'm home again it's really cold I'm glad we hadn't moved the chicks outside yet, I don't think they're ready for the high 30s.