Friday...anyone there?

[samelly]

Good Morning?

how is everyone today?  Any plans for Father's Day?

[littleredfish]

DH's promotion ceremony was this morning so we went to that. Then to Walmart to print a picture for my dad's gift. I got him a Keychain that is a locket with 3 picture spots. I put the 2 girls pics in and the 3rd says February 2017 to surprise him. I made DH cupcakes and laid them out like this...

I have a card for him with a long personal message in it and a promise that we will get him behind the wheel of an Audi before he has to drive a mini van forever lol.

[sassypantzz]

littleredfish, that is so sweet!

[sassypantzz]

I need to get a plan together for fathers day because my whole gift went to shit.

[mtnmomma13]

That is so cute littleredfish!

We aren't doing much. We got a grill for me for mother's day, and "for" Father's Day we're putting in a new patio in our backyard. So um yeah, we're pretty awesome and romantic.

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 9:56:33 GMT -5 sassypantzz said:

I need to get a plan together for fathers day because my whole gift went to shit.

What was your gift?

[yummeecookee]

I'm still scrambling to get something for my dad. I haven't idea!! And we're doing a Father's Day cookout tmrw, um so I need something stat.

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 10:03:31 GMT -5 yummeecookee said:

I'm still scrambling to get something for my dad. I haven't idea!! And we're doing a Father's Day cookout tmrw, um so I need something stat.

What does he like? Food? Booze? Sports? Lawn care? Lol

[sassypantzz]

Jun 17, 2016 9:58:55 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

Jun 17, 2016 9:56:33 GMT -5 sassypantzz said:

I need to get a plan together for fathers day because my whole gift went to shit.

What was your gift?

It was a "rapid response" wall insert for a gun that was the declaration of independence framed.  I contacted the company in March because I know DH would LOVE it, but I wouldn't buy it if I couldn't lock it.  They said they could do that for me so I ordered.  I got it...no lock. I emailed and emailed and got run around in a circle to only be told Monday night that they couldn't do it so would have to cancel my order.  So my excellent idea that I had ready to go in plenty of time is not shot and once again I am scrambling.  I AM THE WORST GIFT GIVER ALIVE.

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 10:14:33 GMT -5 sassypantzz said:

Jun 17, 2016 9:58:55 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

What was your gift?

It was a "rapid response" wall insert for a gun that was the declaration of independence framed.  I contacted the company in March because I know DH would LOVE it, but I wouldn't buy it if I couldn't lock it.  They said they could do that for me so I ordered.  I got it...no lock. I emailed and emailed and got run around in a circle to only be told Monday night that they couldn't do it so would have to cancel my order.  So my excellent idea that I had ready to go in plenty of time is not shot and once again I am scrambling.  I AM THE WORST GIFT GIVER ALIVE.

Sounds like you're a great gift giver just got jerked by a shifty company. That sucks. There was no way you could have got another business to add a lock to it?

[sassypantzz]

Jun 17, 2016 10:17:36 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

Jun 17, 2016 10:14:33 GMT -5 sassypantzz said:

It was a "rapid response" wall insert for a gun that was the declaration of independence framed.  I contacted the company in March because I know DH would LOVE it, but I wouldn't buy it if I couldn't lock it.  They said they could do that for me so I ordered.  I got it...no lock. I emailed and emailed and got run around in a circle to only be told Monday night that they couldn't do it so would have to cancel my order.  So my excellent idea that I had ready to go in plenty of time is not shot and once again I am scrambling.  I AM THE WORST GIFT GIVER ALIVE.

Sounds like you're a great gift giver just got jerked by a shifty company. That sucks. There was no way you could have got another business to add a lock to it?

No this was a one off that I happened to stumble upon.  I really do suck and in general am shopping for MH like the morning of an event (he on the other hand is the most thoughtful and intuitive gift giver ever- like he knows what I need before I even realize it).  I actually told him and showed him the picture last night.  He thinks he can get a lock on it (the company is letting me keep the wrong one).  I just need a good idea.  I am doing breakfast in bed for him, then we are spending the day at the pool and taking DD to her first movie and out to dinner. (He spoils me rotten on mothers day- so I really want it to be good for him)

[ldubhawksfan]

TGIF!!

littleredfish so cute! I meant to ask the other day what your DH said when you told him about the bfp!!!

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 10:24:58 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

TGIF!!

littleredfish so cute! I meant to ask the other day what your DH said when you told him about the bfp!!!

Waiting for him to come home feeling like I'm going to vomit.

[ldubhawksfan]

Jun 17, 2016 10:25:27 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

Jun 17, 2016 10:24:58 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

TGIF!!

littleredfish so cute! I meant to ask the other day what your DH said when you told him about the bfp!!!

Waiting for him to come home feeling like I'm going to vomit.

Ahhhhh, I didn't realize you hadn't told him! I was wondering because the cupcake setup is so cute. I love it! I can't wait to hear how he reacts!!

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 10:26:36 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Jun 17, 2016 10:25:27 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

Waiting for him to come home feeling like I'm going to vomit.

Ahhhhh, I didn't realize you hadn't told him! I was wondering because the cupcake setup is so cute. I love it! I can't wait to hear how he reacts!!

He was so busy with his promotion stuff I didn't want to freak him out more. Surprising him today and the family this weekend.

[ldubhawksfan]

Jun 17, 2016 10:27:24 GMT -5 littleredfish said:

Jun 17, 2016 10:26:36 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Ahhhhh, I didn't realize you hadn't told him! I was wondering because the cupcake setup is so cute. I love it! I can't wait to hear how he reacts!!

He was so busy with his promotion stuff I didn't want to freak him out more. Surprising him today and the family this weekend.

Squeeeee!!!!!

[younglove316]

We are having a cookout at our house with my parents and his as well as his sister and fiance. I have done no planning for it other than come up with a time so if anyone wants to help me plan a menu that would be swell

Today we are meeting my cousin and her son at the zoo and then I'm having a friend and her kids over afterwards for a playdate. My husband works today and tomorrow and then is off for almost 2 weeks, I'm so excited!!!

[colinsfebmommy]

littleredfish, so exciting, I can't wait to hear how it goes! How are you feeling?

We are taking family pictures tomorrow then taking my dad to a movie and then grilling. Sunday we are going to a water park with my father in law, shold be a busy weekend.

I am getting over food poisoning from Tuesday night still, I really hope I can eat actual food this weekend. I can't take any more soup and bread.

[littleredfish]

Jun 17, 2016 11:27:38 GMT -5 colinsfebmommy said:

littleredfish, so exciting, I can't wait to hear how it goes! How are you feeling?

We are taking family pictures tomorrow then taking my dad to a movie and then grilling. Sunday we are going to a water park with my father in law, shold be a busy weekend.

I am getting over food poisoning from Tuesday night still, I really hope I can eat actual food this weekend. I can't take any more soup and bread.

Feeling good. Some cramping which is messing with me but glad that so far no morning sickness. I never had it with the other 2 so it would be wonderful if we could keep thar going.

So nervous to tell DH though. I was freaking out at first and he's been more adamant about being done at 2 than I have. I know he'll be happy but flipping out first is what I'm thinking. Even if it's only internally.

[proceedwithcaution]

Working today (and this weekend--BOO!). I told my H we'd have a make up Father's Day next weekend. I did a photo thing with the kiddos hold a DAD letters and printed more pictures for his work.

I want to get him a leather messenger bag but I know that he will want to pick out his own.

[ldubhawksfan]

Jun 17, 2016 11:38:40 GMT -5 proceedwithcaution said:

Working today (and this weekend--BOO!). I told my H we'd have a make up Father's Day next weekend. I did a photo thing with the kiddos hold a DAD letters and printed more pictures for his work.

I want to get him a leather messenger bag but I know that he will want to pick out his own.

I did the DAD photos too and it was so much harder than I anticipated! Lol

[kensie5226]

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

[proceedwithcaution]

Jun 17, 2016 11:40:13 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Jun 17, 2016 11:38:40 GMT -5 proceedwithcaution said:

Working today (and this weekend--BOO!). I told my H we'd have a make up Father's Day next weekend. I did a photo thing with the kiddos hold a DAD letters and printed more pictures for his work.

I want to get him a leather messenger bag but I know that he will want to pick out his own.

I did the DAD photos too and it was so much harder than I anticipated! Lol

Me too! I wanted to do 1 of each of them and 1 with both of them.  COuld NOT get both of them in a picture. so there are 2 of the baby, cause thats waaaayyyy easier than the toddler..

[sunfrogger88]

Jun 17, 2016 12:20:44 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

We have, too. It's hard to keep track.

[sunfrogger88]

Please to report back littleredfish !!!

[mtnmomma13]

Jun 17, 2016 12:20:44 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

We use mint.com for this exact reason. easy to see where money is going. Sad at times...so very sad. 

[winogirl]

Jun 17, 2016 13:24:48 GMT -5 mtnmomma13 said:

Jun 17, 2016 12:20:44 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

We use mint.com for this exact reason. easy to see where money is going. Sad at times...so very sad. 

we should REALLY do this - especially since I'm the only one working right now and I know for a fact we haven't changed any of our spending habits. Not that we are crazy spenders - most of our $$ pre-baby would be for travel which hasn't happened since pre-baby. but, i don't wanna budget. boooooo

[ldubhawksfan]

Jun 17, 2016 12:20:44 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

Wow, I should really check our food amounts. I have admittedly been terrible about eating out since being back to work. I used to get frozen lunches or fresh & easy ones (it closed near my work, boo), but since BFing, I'm straight up hangry every day and need a big lunch.

[kensie5226]

ldubhawksfan, yeah I know that is some of it. Plus she started eating solids and I think we went a little overboard. We cut back on eating out and seemed to completely make it up in groceries. MH's keeps making this theoretical budget based on hopes and dreams and we're getting nowhere near it. I think having actual amounts can help us see where it's realistic to cut back and where it's not. I mean it's nice if he wants to spend 500 bucks on food, but if we're eating more food than that, well then too bad. Also daycare is the same amount as our mortgage........

[yummeecookee]

Jun 17, 2016 14:10:55 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Jun 17, 2016 12:20:44 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

We've been hemorrhaging money since LO was born so I'm putting the last few months expenses into a spreadsheet. $900 in May for groceries. How is that even possible?!?!

Wow, I should really check our food amounts. I have admittedly been terrible about eating out since being back to work. I used to get frozen lunches or fresh & easy ones (it closed near my work, boo), but since BFing, I'm straight up hangry every day and need a big lunch.

Same, plus soooo many snacks. All day.