It was a chilly, rainy weekend, so not as productive as I would like. I did get some flowers planted when the sun came out, so the house looked pretty. Just basking in that until the backhoe arrives to dig our footer.
H picked up the illness DS had just gotten over on Saturday, and all day Sunday was completely useless. He was getting ready to leave for a trip today so I had to get his work stuff organized and bag packed on top of everything else. But do I get a thank you? No, rather, just him telling me that I yell at the kids too much. Excuse me, I don't get to escape every time I get mad, which is what he does.
Had a lovely albeit rainy weekend. Got to clean the house without my two little helpers and saw an old friend for lunch to celebrate her engagement. Short week this week for me bc girls weekend!
Celebration: I have a niece!!! Everyone is doing well and she's already adorable and I'm in love, just from seeing the pictures.
Vent: I have no idea when we will be allowed to meet the baby. They live nearby and don't want any hospital visitors, which I totally respect and get. But SIL's mom and BFF are showing up the day they come home from the hospital to spend a week helping out since BIL doesn't get to take any days off. And MIL and I were basically told "Oh ya, you'll get to meet her at some point." and they casually mentioned an event that's happening a month from now. MIL is totally broken-hearted that she hasn't been given a day she can plan on to go visit. I don't think SIL and BIL even realize how much they're hurting her feelings, they're just oblivious people who don't follow social cues. So I'm tempted to have DH reach out to his brother and be like "Um, mom is really upset. Can you please invite her on a specific day?" But I don't want to cause drama when they're dealing with a newborn. I'm really torn.
I had the brilliant idea to refinish our table and paint the chairs to go with our kitchen remodel. It took me way longer than I had originally thought but I finished it on Friday!
Post by CoverGirl82 on Apr 24, 2017 8:32:49 GMT -5
Vents: DS had a cold begin Friday night and developed a fever (100-ish) on Saturday morning. I had plans to leave at noon to go out of town with a friend, and DH was supposed to coach little league in the afternoon. I told DH he should just stay home with DS, and parents would understand. (Not to mention that he is an assistant coach; the head coach apparently had to work and I don't know the other assistant coach's conflict.) But he insisted on still planning to coach, so I had to call my parents and ask my dad to come stay with the kids which DH coached. Thankfully my parents are wonderful and my dad was happy to come. He even drove over two hours roundtrip to do it, on top of the driving he already planned to do to take my mom to visit a friend. My dad wouldn't take money for gas, so I'm going to send him a Panera gift card. DS's fever broke by Sunday morning, and I could tell he was feeling better, but still has congestion and a cough.
Celebrations: I had a great time on Saturday with my friend on our trip to the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. Lots of great conversation and we got some great deals. My favorite things I bought for myself are a small leather purse for $38 and pajamas for $13. I also got Mother's Day gifts for my mom and MIL, and a few things for DD.
I had a weird back spasm thing going on all weekend. I went to the Doc in the Box on Sunday morning and he prescribed muscle relaxers. I haven't filled them yet but I probably need to.
But even with that, I got all the stuff done for DS's birthday except for ordering the cake. Still need to do that. It's his first real birthday party, so yay!
Vent: after quick RSVPs the first 2 days kids had invitations, we've had nada. It'll be fine since there are already kids going, and he's 3 so what does he know? But I'm concerned a bunch of people will show up and we won't have enough room and food and treat bags.
Celebration: I'm taking off the next 2 Fridays for fun things at DD's school! Yay short weeks!
twinmomma - I would have DH say something - even just asking about when MIL is on the schedule...may not even have to say she's upset?
DD threw up in her sleep. So she's home sick.
I'm at the ortho and just had leg films done - waiting to see them for them to tell me why the heck my left leg doesn't work.
Work is blowing up in the way it can only do when I have no laptop and a stupid blackberry.
It's our anniversary and DH forgot to take his Zoloft all weekend. So he was ... pure joy to be around let me tell you.
I spent $200 on a blazer I didn't even like at Ann Taylor because none of mine fit. Hit Kohls because they were open and found exactly what I wanted for $39. I'm presenting to a group of 300 or so in NY. Nervous. But at least I won't be naked. I am in a size 2 jacket. What do truly skinny people wear???
I had the brilliant idea to refinish our table and paint the chairs to go with our kitchen remodel. It took me way longer than I had originally thought but I finished it on Friday!
How long did it actually take? I have been flirting with this idea as well..
We had a good trip down to see my mom for her birthday this weekend. DD's favorite part, as always? The "hoe-tell."
I actually really liked the hotel also... We got a reasonably priced suite that was modern, clean, had a great pool, and was 10 miles from my mom's house. Now to talk DH into the fact that spending money on this hotel in the future would be better than staying with family for free for holidays... (This trip was unusual - my sister sold her house and is staying with my mom until they can move into the new house. We usually stay with my mom or my sister.)
I had the brilliant idea to refinish our table and paint the chairs to go with our kitchen remodel. It took me way longer than I had originally thought but I finished it on Friday!
How long did it actually take? I have been flirting with this idea as well..
Did you follow a specific tutorial? We got a new (free) hutch from some neighbors this weekend, and I need to figure out how to paint it!
2chatter, That's what I'm leaning towards. We want to try to stop in this weekend, since we'll be driving right by where they live for another trip, so I'm hoping DH can work it into the conversation about that.
Mammogram normal! One of my BFF'S is the nurse at my OBGYN. It's good to know people so I don't have to wait! Off to get a full caffeine coke ! I had a benign tumor removed two yrs ago, but not knowing if it was benign for several weeks was nerve-wracking. Mammograms always sent me over the edge, especially with all of our medical stuff this year.
mommyatty, I have 2 weeks to the party, haven't sent out invitations yet, and am swinging wildly between "what if no one comes?" and "what if everyone comes?" LOL. What's worse, for his 3yo party last year, we only had 4 RSVPs, and then we had to cancel. One person RSVP'd the night before the party - who does that?
Sigh. I'll be writing lots of invites out tonight. Wish H hadn't already ordered them, I had intended to get printables off Etsy and just go the lazy route.
But, we had a great weekend, and Bud played with his old tricycle a lot so I think our decision to buy a bike for this b-day was a good call. And good thing we'd already bought a helmet, because when I saw how good he was on the trike this year, I brought it out and made him start wearing it.
k3am , I spent about 20 hours total. 12 of them were on the chairs though. They were black and I painted them white so I had to do a million coats. The worst thing about the table was sanding it. I have an electric sander but it still took forever to get all the finish off. For what’s it is worth, I would recommend using liquid stain. I used gel stain for the first coat on the table and had to sand it all back off because I didn’t apply it evenly. The liquid stain was a lot easier to work with.
liziz , I probably should have followed a tutorial but I just winged it. I sanded the finish completely off, used liquid stain on the top and sides, and then painted and primed the legs white. After the stain was dry I did three coats of polyurethane to protect the table from the kids. It isn’t perfect but it looks a lot better than it did before.
I would just paint your hutch rather than refinish it. You don't have to do as much sanding I have painted several pieces of furniture and they all took a fraction of the time the table did.
If I wasn't so tech illiterate I would post a picture of the finished product but I can't figure out how to do pics.
Post by judyblume14 on Apr 24, 2017 10:50:29 GMT -5
Celebrations: -Replaced the front of the 2.5 yo's crib with a toddler rail Friday night. Nights and nap times have gone smoothly so far! -Went out to dinner with 2.5yo and 3mo Saturday night and everyone made it out alive! And we actually had fun.
Vents: Toddler might have an ear infection. Poor baby. She has a doc appt tomorrow at 10am. Which means, I have to switch my work from home day this week. And the first couple of hours I'm working tomorrow, she;ll be there. Which is very frowned upon. Especially since I just got approval last week to officially WFH one day a week.And I signed a paper saying I'd have child care. Gah. And last week, I had a doc appt on my WFH day. The doctor was already running AN HOUR behind at 9.
I am going to lose my WFH privileges sooner that I can actually enjoy the arrangement!
Started DD on Prozac this weekend. I kinda need to start taking Prozac to process this.
DD's party is 2 weeks away and I haven't done shit. Need to get on that.
Back hurts a lot. I had to stand with an arm stretched upward holding part of a light fixture for like 5 min yesterday as DH took down the old ugly flurescent box light and installed a nice new light in the kitchen. My back is very unhappy about that. I am annoyed that something so tiny can screw me up so bad. Still waiting for the MRI to get scheduled.
Post by supertrooper1 on Apr 24, 2017 11:11:52 GMT -5
DH called to tell me this morning that his school had never paid for his conference tomorrow and the conference was now full. Since we were supposed to check into the hotel we booked tonight, it was too late to cancel so he was either going to take his last personal day, which meant no dumplings for me, or try to get the school to reimburse us for the hotel, which meant no trip at all. His principal was able to pull some strings to get him into the conference, so the trip is on as planned.
Now I'm waiting for the tv installation guy to show up. I'm hoping he's on time and is able to finish quickly so he doesn't mess up our plan to leave early this afternoon.
I'm also dealing with DS' birthday party. I've only had 2 RSVPs and one verbal which would be 4 kids total. Not too bad compared to last year. And someone just reminded me about the treat bags. Guess I'd better add that to the list.
Had a pretty good weekend. Tax season is over so DH was home all weekend. It's good and bad and I always forget about the transition back. We have our routine and he "gets in the way" sometimes. Plus, he'll say things like "things are going to change now"...as if now that the man is home, the real parenting will begin. I know he doesn't mean it that way but that's how it comes out and it enrages me.
Friday we had DS' elementary school Variety Show which was 3 HOURS LONG! OMG. I swear everything at that school is so long. PTA meetings go for 2+ hours. And they wonder why no one participates?? It was cute though and the teacher performance at the end was fun. Just wish it was 1 1/2 hours max.
Saturday we got out for a casual dinner for our 15th anniversary. Had a long talk about an opportunity DH has with an old frat brother in Houston (we currently live in IL). Growing up in the military, the thought of moving is so exciting to me and I'm long overdue considering we've been in this house for 13 years. I should have moved 4 times over already.
However, thinking about moving my kids is making me want throw up. DD has life long friends and DS is an anxious kid. Sometimes I wonder if I should get him checked out. But it's not like he shows daily anxiety, it's only with new experiences and transitions. Ugh - I wish my fairy godmother would tell me what to do.
Sunday, we had a good day. DD has a friend over and I took them out for lunch and little shopping while DH took DS to get new baseball shoes. We ended the night with a cookout since it was so nice out.
T-ball went okay Saturday. DD started at catcher, had no idea what the position was and couldn't move in full gear. I don't blame her as the gear probably weighed 1/2 her body weight. She finished the game at pitcher and actually moved to field the ball and then threw it to 1st about 4 times. The rain also held off until after we finished playing. How did everyone else's ball games go?
DH got his new to him truck on Sunday. DD and I were bored out of our minds and I have no idea why it took so long as we were the only buyers at the dealership Sunday morning. I really hope this puts him in a much better mood.
I totally over did it Friday/Saturday and can barely move. Yesterday all the sitting was hell and I'm trying really hard to move around today.
Updated vent: it's 12:17 and I am still waiting for my noon MRI. To see if I have a stress fracture in my femur. This day keeps getting worse knock on wood.
There's a baby in the office today! Yay! I get baby snuggles, and then to hand her back for diaper changes
Snuggles have been had, and she's a cutie. She woke up while he was running to pick up his lunch, and just gurgled and laughed and stared at us, and then she found her thumb! Man, though, my shoulder is killing me after only holding her for 20 minutes while her dad ate. I think I just had a OAD booster shot Save
akafred, NO restrooms. Well, if someone wants to hop on the trail and go half a mile, there's restrooms at the staging area (aka a random parking lot).
It's DS's 1st birthday. 98% of kids invited will either be in diapers or at least 4.
akafred , NO restrooms. Well, if someone wants to hop on the trail and go half a mile, there's restrooms at the staging area (aka a random parking lot).
It's DS's 1st birthday. 98% of kids invited will either be in diapers or at least 4.
Nope. I feel like that's just inviting disaster. But I might be skewed because of DD2 - she still struggles with accidents at almost 5 some days.
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