A Random April Friday

[dashook]

Hi.

[sophiegrace]

Coffee is good for the soul

[hangry]

I just cleaned snow off my car. Not cool April, not cool.

And add to that my chicken pox paranoia. Every minor red spot I see on E I think is heading towards full blown chicken pox. But then it's gone a couple hours later. I will be happy when the potential incubation peroid is over.

[hangry]

For fun, I have to go out and get E passport pictures today! Her Canadian pictures are god awful, so I'm hoping her US ones come out better.

[sophiegrace]

Apr 7, 2017 8:04:34 GMT -5 hangry said:

For fun, I have to go out and get E passport pictures today! Her Canadian pictures are god awful, so I'm hoping her US ones come out better.

Because you're an expat does being born in Canada automatically make her a dual citizen? I just realized that I have no idea how that works in that case.

[goldenlove3]

Morning. We also had a bit of snow this morning but it's going to get warmer this weekend luckily.

My mom asked us to come to church on Sunday so I need to stop at Kohl's after work and buy some cute church clothes for C. He needs a new outfit for Easter too.

And today is Tiger's Opening day which is pretty much a holiday around these parts. Here's a picture of C in his Tigers shirt!

[sophiegrace]

Today is not a good day to have family in the military. My brother got notice last night to get his affairs together and be ready to go at any time. This world is a scary place right now.

[hangry]

Apr 7, 2017 8:11:21 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Apr 7, 2017 8:04:34 GMT -5 hangry said:

For fun, I have to go out and get E passport pictures today! Her Canadian pictures are god awful, so I'm hoping her US ones come out better.

Because you're an expat does being born in Canada automatically make her a dual citizen? I just realized that I have no idea how that works in that case.

Yes. Because she (they) were born here they're automatically CA citizens. And then bc both H and I are US citizens we can register a birth abroad and get US citizenship.

[hangry]

Oh no sophiegrace. I'll keep him and the other military spouses in my thoughts.
LizInFL any concern for your H?
Isn't someone else's spouse in the military??

[ClassyMrsA]

Apr 7, 2017 8:42:02 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Today is not a good day to have family in the military. My brother got notice last night to get his affairs together and be ready to go at any time. This world is a scary place right now.

That's scary. DH said to me last night that he hasn't been scared until now, believing cooler heads will prevail. I've been scared for a while as I'm a highly anxious person. I'm sure a huge part of the country is oblivious, though, to how dangerous the world climate is right now. I hope your brother stays safe though this whole thing, whatever that turns out to be.

[goldenlove3]

Apr 7, 2017 8:42:02 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Today is not a good day to have family in the military. My brother got notice last night to get his affairs together and be ready to go at any time. This world is a scary place right now.

*HUG* It is really scary and unfortunately I don't have much faith in our government right now. I hope your brother and all our troops stay safe. 

[ClassyMrsA]

We are maybe having a playdate with one of my neighbors. Her 2 month old just had his shots and he's been a bit unhappy so she might want to keep him home. We'll see. Either way, I'm taking Lillian to the park to let her run around in the sun. It's not going to be too hot so that's good. I also really want to bake something. It's been a while.

After I pick up DH this afternoon, we are going to Home Depot to get the stuff we need for our gardening adventure tomorrow. I'm excited to get the front looking nice again and update the beds. I also discovered solar walkway lights are relatively inexpensive so I think we are adding those. We'll also be putting up our house star. So excited!

[sophiegrace]

I think I missed it ClassyMrsA, which bed idea did you decide on?

[ClassyMrsA]

Apr 7, 2017 9:27:20 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

I think I missed it ClassyMrsA, which bed idea did you decide on?

We decided on the curved bed. We think it'll be the best option and have the space for the fountain DH wants to add.

[sophiegrace]

Apr 7, 2017 9:29:56 GMT -5 ClassyMrsA said:

Apr 7, 2017 9:27:20 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

I think I missed it ClassyMrsA, which bed idea did you decide on?

We decided on the curved bed. We think it'll be the best option and have the space for the fountain DH wants to add.

Fountain?! So cool! Please share pics! It's going to be so gorgeous.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Apr 7, 2017 8:42:02 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Today is not a good day to have family in the military. My brother got notice last night to get his affairs together and be ready to go at any time. This world is a scary place right now.

I am so sorry! I'll be keeping your brother and your family in my thoughts.

Is this the brother that just got engaged?

[jubilantsquirrel]

No thank you to snow in April.

C is so cute goldenlove3!

ClassyMrsA, post pics of your yard when it's finished! A fountain would look awesome!

I'm sorry danib. I would be frustrated too.

[goldenlove3]

MIL just sent me a picture of C and his cousins all in their Tigers gear. It's the cutest thing I've ever seen!

[goldenlove3]

danib I'm sorry. It always seems like YH has a big learning curve when he gets back but that sucks for you when you should be getting some sleep and alone time! I hope it gets better.

[goldenlove3]

I must be seriously losing it. I JUST noticed that C's shirt is a lion, not a tiger. That shirt was a hand-me-down from SIL and I always just assumed it was a Tigers shirt. I'm dying right now!

[sophiegrace]

Apr 7, 2017 9:41:00 GMT -5 jubilantsquirrel said:

Apr 7, 2017 8:42:02 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Today is not a good day to have family in the military. My brother got notice last night to get his affairs together and be ready to go at any time. This world is a scary place right now.

I am so sorry! I'll be keeping your brother and your family in my thoughts.

Is this the brother that just got engaged?

Yup. I've been talking to his fiancé all morning. I would like to send them something to enjoy together in case he has to leave soon, but I'm at a loss for the moment. They like to do outdoor stuff with their dogs and drink wine so I should be able to come up with something.

[sophiegrace]

Oh danib I would have lost it. I'm so sorry.

Coffee. So much coffee waitwhat.

I'm loling goldenlove3. I read tiger so I totally thought it was a tiger on there too. I had to double check after you posted this last update because I could have sworn I saw stripes.

[goldenlove3]

Apr 7, 2017 10:16:56 GMT -5 waitwhat said:

Apr 7, 2017 9:57:33 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

I must be seriously losing it. I JUST noticed that C's shirt is a lion, not a tiger. That shirt was a hand-me-down from SIL and I always just assumed it was a Tigers shirt. I'm dying right now!

Is this where I admit I had to google the difference between lions and tigers?

Hahaha.. it was the mane. I was like "why does this tiger have a mane.. oh".

[hangry]

I took your word for it goldenlove3. I mean, I've never been to Motown. Maybe they do tigers differently there?

[dashook]

Hugs sophiegrace. How could that not put a pit in your stomach right now?
goldenlove3, I'm dying at the lion vs. tiger!! I mean, Lions are also a Detroit thing so what's the difference really?? Lol 😂
danib I'm so sorry YH wasn't more helpful. I know that struggle all too well. MH doesn't work offshore but he is never, ever around during the week and even when he is there on the occasional weekend night he has no clue what he's doing. It isn't fair to you for him to take that out on you (i.e., with the bottle thing).

[dashook]

D was a nightmare last night. Up from 1:30-4:30. It's reminiscent of my days with infant DS and it's got me completely freaked out this morning over how I'm going to function going back to work in less than a week.

I'm praying desperately that it was just a reaction to being in a brand new place (my folks' house) and that tonight will be better. I have to believe this.

[cheshie6]

sophiegrace, what about a wine and cheese picnic? +1 to waitwhat
danib, was yh like this with ds1?

I survived the dentist yesterday... that totally messes with everything because I have such anxiety about going! I take xanax, have noise canceling headphones, etc and I still am a mess! Right now DH is trying to make sofa bed perfect, I'm napping with L and dogs, trying to catch up! Was scared by the other Friday thread at 6+ pages! I thought something bad happened. Glad it was good stuff!

[cheshie6]

So DH just tried to tag in for a nap... nope! L wasn't having it! I had to use the bathroom and am now back in bed so this kid will nap... plus side he slept 4 hours on his own last night

[sophiegrace]

McDonald's hotcakes with butter and syrup. That is the very first thing that I NEED when I can start eating whatever I want again. I can't get the thought out of my mind even though I'm partially disgusted by it.

Oh, and a tray of gooey brownies. Still warm with ice cream might put me over the edge.

[sophiegrace]

waitwhat and cheshie6 love that idea. I *think* there are some wineries within driving distance. I imagine I can have them mail/email a gift certificate to their house.