Post by sarcaztic10 on Dec 31, 2016 11:11:52 GMT -5
We have to shop for groceries today and we will hopefully. E able to sign L up for karate as well. No fun plans after that. H will be driving for Lyft tonight and I hope he stays safe and makes some money. He has promised to text every couple hours so I know he is safe. Driving in this city is dangerous on a normal night but addding in hundreds of out of towners all getting drunk makes it worse.
My brother left yesterday and though I am glad he came to help watch L I was ready for him to go after him being here for a week. He is exhausting... constantly reminding us to save money by doing things his way, refusing to use modern conveniences like the dishwasher, turning off all of the lights in the house even when someone is using them.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Dec 31, 2016 11:33:12 GMT -5
It's our last mandatory family event for DH's side. I love them but I'm also tired of catered unhealthy food in grandma's cramped house. My BIL/SIL will leave town tomorrow I think.
My SIL announced she is pregnant with #3 due next July. I'm excited. She already has two girls who are one year older and one year younger than DD, so Mal can have a cousin around his age!
The plan is to meet up there and let the granddaughters (3,4,5) run wild and free, eat the candy and cookies literally set out everywhere by a woman who refuses to understand what unhealthy means and stop grandma as best we can from giving the kids Coke, huge bowls of ice cream, etc. champagne and sparkling grape juice around 7 and go home.
We're not up to much, spending the night at my parents. I'm hoping to have a few drinks and my sister was going to take care of J. She slept like crap the past 2 nights though so I'm so tired I don't even know if I'll make it to midnight. Might have to day drink instead!
Anyone have any New Year's resolutions? I usually never do but I really need to start eating healthier and working out more. I think it will help my mood.
Post by littlesthobo on Dec 31, 2016 14:10:49 GMT -5
I took DS1 sledding this morning and he loved it! Between shoveling with H, going to the post office and sledding with me, DS1 was outside for over 2.5 hours. Hoping for a great nap!
No big plans this evening, we invited friends over but they are sick. DH and I will take the boys to a "Christmas in the park" display and then pick up sushi. Regular bedtimes and then drinks for us!
My resolution is to get better with food. I've been pretty good with exercising. DH got me a Fitbit for Christmas and it's so motivating! I took the dog for a lengthy walk last night.
Post by Susan0utLoud on Dec 31, 2016 14:39:48 GMT -5
No plans for us. I'll be lucky to make it to midnight!
We got back from CA late last night and are getting everything put away. The one smart thing I did was 2 loads of laundry at the hotel before checking out. So nice to come home with clean laundry!
We are/were? Hosting a nye party. Except now it's just my parents and dh's buddy coming because 2 couple cancelled 5&3 hrs before the party :\ oh well. Looking forward to yummies, hockey on the tele, and cards.
My resolution.... is never really serious about them. I'd like to lose the last 4lbs of baby weight and then some but I don't see myself taking the time away from Flint to exercise. Maybe it will be to stop drinking pop.
I overhauled my wardrobe at the end of October (by with fall clothes which was silly) I'd like to keep up with the capsule wardrobing. I feel way more "fashionable" I guess even though most of the stuff I wear was already in there lol
Post by sarcaztic10 on Dec 31, 2016 15:58:36 GMT -5
I don't have New Years resolutions but I have a lot of thing I hope will happen. I hope I am able to loose the rest of the baby/IF weight. I hope I get to work from home full time this year.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Dec 31, 2016 16:04:07 GMT -5
Instead of a resolution, I'm challenging myself to buy no new clothes in 2017. It's a money/mindfulness/conservation thing. I can buy used clothes sparingly which I'm mostly allowing so I can peruse thrift stores when I get the shopping itch.. I am allowing exceptions for underwear and shoes but only if needed. And I mean need. I just donated my favorite chucks because the soles are worn to flat and I'm not replacing them. I hope to be more creative with what I have.
Sleep training. Last night was rougher than the first and I slept on the air mattress in her room. H and I are hoping to get a movie in but will probably go to bed early.
Instead of a resolution, I'm challenging myself to buy no new clothes in 2017. It's a money/mindfulness/conservation thing. I can buy used clothes sparingly which I'm mostly allowing so I can peruse thrift stores when I get the shopping itch.. I am allowing exceptions for underwear and shoes but only if needed. And I mean need. I just donated my favorite chucks because the soles are worn to flat and I'm not replacing them. I hope to be more creative with what I have.
This is why I like capsule wardrobe-ing lol I hadn't bought any new clothes for myself since university, so for me it was opposite. I went and invested in a few good quality staples. Those + what I already had and voila, new outfits in new ways.
I LOVE thrift shopping though I will probably fill out my spring stuff from Value Village.
We're with my inlaws, so low key. We're having a seafood feast, then putting the kids to bed. H got a movie to watch, but I'm gonna need a nap if I'm gonna see midnight, and feed a baby motn, and wake up at 6 or 7 with baby.
Susan0utLoud I'm doing laundry tomorrow so I can just unpack and put away clean clothes when we get home!
We're with my inlaws, so low key. We're having a seafood feast, then putting the kids to bed. H got a movie to watch, but I'm gonna need a nap if I'm gonna see midnight, and feed a baby motn, and wake up at 6 or 7 with baby.
Susan0utLoud I'm doing laundry tomorrow so I can just unpack and put away clean clothes when we get home!
Hi guys. Just got done eating dinner (steak and shrimp for DH, chicken fries and French fries for DD, and rice for me). I'm feeling much better from yesterday's stomach bug but I'm still not 100%. Planning to get the kids down, maybe play a game (Yahtzee or cards), and celebrate east coast new year (10:00 local time), then bed. New Years with two LO's looks muuuuch different than it used to. 😉
Post by sarcaztic10 on Dec 31, 2016 22:08:20 GMT -5
Happy New Year everyone! I am going to take a bath and then go to bed. I am sure S will wake me up shortly after the New Year and he will be my first kiss. My heart is pretty happy thinking about it.
Post by littlesthobo on Jan 1, 2017 0:04:54 GMT -5
Happy New year! I'd say 2016 was pretty good to us, bringing all our sweet babies.
I rang in the new year wearing jammies, drinking wine, and taking selfies with my dog on the kitchen floor. Times have changed! (And I wouldn't change anything!)
Um guys I'm drunk. One more hourish till New year's here. Happy New year! I'm so happy to have "met" you all and brought our beautiful babes into this world this year together! I really love this group and it's nice, I don't feel so alone with you all around!
Fifteen minutes to go for me and we're in bed after spending the evening watching The Office. I found this wine I've been wanting to try for months and had a few glasses, it was a nice night! Happy new year ladies! I can't believe it's going to be 2017 and how this time last year we were only a couple months pregnant and dreaming of our babies 😊
As for resolutions, I usually never do them but this year I have three I'm really hoping to stick with. 1) lose 10-15 lbs. I'd really like to get closer to the weight I was when He and I first started dating. 2) each night put our phones away for at least half an hour before Sam goes to bed to be together as a family and play, read a couple books, etc. 3) Have at least one date night a month with H.
I crashed early last night because I had to work today. I feel like I have been so MIA lately.
No real "resolutions" but I need to start working out or watching my intake. We reevaluated our finances and we have paid off our car, IVF, and credit card, so the only debt we have is medical bills to finish off and student loans so I am excited to head into the next year much better off financially.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jan 1, 2017 8:47:19 GMT -5
Happy 2017, mamas! I didn't make it to midnight. I wasn't even close but I managed to get drunk anyway. I'm having pajama time and snuggles with both kids over coffee. I'm off to a good start this year.
I hope this year turns out to be a wonderful time for all of us. This time next year, we will have walkers and talkers!
Happy 2017, mamas! I didn't make it to midnight. I wasn't even close but I managed to get drunk anyway. I'm having pajama time and snuggles with both kids over coffee. I'm off to a good start this year.
I hope this year turns out to be a wonderful time for all of us. This time next year, we will have walkers and talkers!
Sorry, housecarder. I love my baby but toddlers are the best. I can't wait!
+1! I admit I'm not a baby person - I can't wait to get out of this phase and into toddlerhood. I know there will be challenges, but thinking about life in a couple of years with a 2 and 5 year old makes me really excited!
Sorry, housecarder . I love my baby but toddlers are the best. I can't wait!
+1! I admit I'm not a baby person - I can't wait to get out of this phase and into toddlerhood. I know there will be challenges, but thinking about life in a couple of years with a 2 and 5 year old makes me really excited!
I'm not a little baby person either, but I kinda like the snuggly 6-10 months before they are into everything and crazy. Plus they are my last kids and I want it to last as long as possible. I don't love toddlers, I prefer preschoolers.
I love babies. I love toddlers too, but I am so sad at how fast babyhood is going.
I'm not sure if I like preschoolers haha. DD1 was exhausting as s toddler because she was so busy, but at least she was always happy, never had tantrums. Everything since 3.5 has been DRAMADRAMADRAMA.
Post by littlesthobo on Jan 1, 2017 20:26:36 GMT -5
I didn't love the baby stage with DS1, but I'm really enjoying L as a baby and I kind of feel guilty. I think it was because DS1 was our first and completely changed our lives. With L I know that the tough phases won't last forever and I'm more laid back.
Post by madamewaffles on Jan 1, 2017 21:50:32 GMT -5
I find myself wishing time away and then I get totally upset that I'm not basking in the now. Cue Mama Guilt. I'm 98.7% sure A will be our one and only so it makes me feel even worse. Even though it's my choice, I do envy those who plan to have more. I had a realization of it at my OB's office this week. There was a shiny new newborn there and I heard him/her cry that very distinctive newborn cry and thought to myself how I'd never have that again. My body was a warrior champion and took the pregnancy well but a piece of my strength and body did leave, and I don't think I'll get it back. And I don't think I can do it again without sacrificing some more of my health, health that I need to take care of my family.
That's right, digging in deep already on Day 1 of 2017...
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