It's Monday, Folks!

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Good morning! 😎 What are you up to on this fine Monday? How was your weekend?

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I'm starting out the morning with a positive attitude, hoping my kids don't drive me nuts today. Well, mainly my 4 year old.

Yesterday we had a good day. H took DS fishing after lunch so I was able to sit and relax during DD's nap time. After she woke we ran to get some diapers. I decided to bump her up to a size 4. Then after the boys got back from fishing, my mom and I went to the driving range.

I'm getting excited to buy flowers and get my yard under control.

[rivers and roads]

Morning! We got home last night. X was so excited to be with his toys and out of the car. He surprisingly STTN, too!

We have music class this morning and I need to go to the grocery store because we have no food. I haven't bought anything for a few weeks since I knew we'd be gone, but that makes for a very empty kitchen upon arrival.

I think I'm supposed to work tonight grading state tests. It's really boring, but I can do it from home, so whatevs.

[trtlcrzy]

Morning. Look at this bullshit


My period started this morning also so that's how my day is going.

[swivelchair5]

Daycare is closed today (pre-arranged) so it is just me and the kid all day. I realize that I haven't done all day with just her for a few months and 1-on-1 with a toddler is exhausting. It's been a little over three hours and we have played with all the things and read all the books and went to the park for a bit and when is nap time?

[trtlcrzy]

A girl on my other bmb lives in MO. Her town is literally under water. All that flooding is so scary.

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trtlcrzy oh no! How terrible, especially for May 1st!!!

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I ended up rearranging and cleaning DD's room. Basically flip flopped her crib and dresser and dusted and vacuumed. Got the baseboards and stuff too. Also cleaned out her dresser (finished from starting a few weeks ago.) I need to get stuff moved down into the basement in totes but our basement is a pit from all the work going on down there so it's not exactly easy and accessible right now.

Yesterday my mom and I decided on a garage sale date, June 10th, so I'm going to have to get ready for that soon. Sell all the things!!

[trtlcrzy]

Good news, the snow is already melting quite a bit. Such a weird day. My sump pump has been running non stop.

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May 1, 2017 16:26:57 GMT -5 trtlcrzy said:

Good news, the snow is already melting quite a bit. Such a weird day. My sump pump has been running non stop.

That's good. It was just about 60 and sunny here today. Weather is so weird. It's so nice to be able to go outside without putting layers on.

[eyelashedviper]

We've had pouring rain all day (I think we're up to 40-50 mm and it's still coming). Made it easier to be stuck in the house all day anyways.

H and L are still covered in rash but all fever is gone. Poor little ones are uncomfortable and seemed to have a bit of diarrhea this afternoon/evening. *Fingers crossed* for a decent night's sleep for them.

[rivers and roads]

eyelashedviper, hope everyone is on the mend soon! Sick babies are so sad.


I would legit be very angry if I woke up to snow at this point.
It went back and forth from sunny and beautiful to heavy rain every 10-15 minutes today. Weird day.

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eyelashedviper God bless you twin moms. Double bless you with 2 sick kids. I can't even imagine. Actually, I don't even want to imagine.

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So, I have an issue. A first world issue. I need a new paper towel holder. My current one has the stick thing that comes up, where you can tear the paper towel off. Well, the damn paper towel rolls are GIANT now, like double rolls, and it's what I have to buy because I like the select-a-size and that's all I get. Giant ass rolls. So I have to use half the roll before I can put it on the holder, because with the stick it doesn't fit.

My problem is, my paper towel holder matches a whole slew of things in my kitchen. The spoon rest, utensil holder, cook book holder, etc. And they kind of go along with my canister set. I feel like when I get a new paper towel holder I'm going to want to change them all up.

That's my dilemma on this fine Monday night.

[leahks77]

Ugh sick kiddos here too. I thought they were allergies for all because SO's are killing him, but L woke up from nap and spiked a fever of 102. Poor girl. But also, I'm having a little pity party for myself because I had SO MUCH on my list for tomorrow and now she can't go to daycare. Boo hoo.

[eyelashedviper]

Thank you, ladies! It's just hard to interpret the whining in a situation like this. Are you itching? Sore? Tired? Where is it bothering you? I just want to keep them comfy! I hope it will subside soon!

[eyelashedviper]

May 1, 2017 20:29:09 GMT -5 leahks77 said:

Ugh sick kiddos here too. I thought they were allergies for all because SO's are killing him, but L woke up from nap and spiked a fever of 102. Poor girl. But also, I'm having a little pity party for myself because I had SO MUCH on my list for tomorrow and now she can't go to daycare. Boo hoo.

I had all the plans to clean my floors and get things done around the house yesterday but I ended up spending the majority of the day underneath sick kiddos. Someday my floors will get washed... :-P

[trtlcrzy]

May 1, 2017 20:13:53 GMT -5 chocolate said:

So, I have an issue. A first world issue. I need a new paper towel holder. My current one has the stick thing that comes up, where you can tear the paper towel off. Well, the damn paper towel rolls are GIANT now, like double rolls, and it's what I have to buy because I like the select-a-size and that's all I get. Giant ass rolls. So I have to use half the roll before I can put it on the holder, because with the stick it doesn't fit.

My problem is, my paper towel holder matches a whole slew of things in my kitchen. The spoon rest, utensil holder, cook book holder, etc. And they kind of go along with my canister set. I feel like when I get a new paper towel holder I'm going to want to change them all up.

That's my dilemma on this fine Monday night.

Can you unscrew the stick thing and take it off?

[trtlcrzy]

I hope all the sick babes are feeling better soon.

[trtlcrzy]

The snow is gone, like 100% gone. Such a weird day. A friend of ours dropped by our house to bring us a May Day basket. Our house is a giant mess, I never changed out of my pjs...so I was a bit embarrassed. Luckily I had a bra on. My sister is going with her twins on their field trip tomorrow so her youngest, who is 5, is having a slumber party tonight. H loves it when her cousins stay over.

[musicalsilver]

May 1, 2017 20:13:53 GMT -5 chocolate said:

So, I have an issue. A first world issue. I need a new paper towel holder. My current one has the stick thing that comes up, where you can tear the paper towel off. Well, the damn paper towel rolls are GIANT now, like double rolls, and it's what I have to buy because I like the select-a-size and that's all I get. Giant ass rolls. So I have to use half the roll before I can put it on the holder, because with the stick it doesn't fit.

My problem is, my paper towel holder matches a whole slew of things in my kitchen. The spoon rest, utensil holder, cook book holder, etc. And they kind of go along with my canister set. I feel like when I get a new paper towel holder I'm going to want to change them all up.

That's my dilemma on this fine Monday night.

What finish are you looking for? We got a kind of generic looking stainless steel one (with the stick thing) from bed, bath, and beyond and it fits today's large rolls well. Let me know if you'd like me to track down exactly what it is.

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May 2, 2017 6:51:42 GMT -5 musicalsilver said:

May 1, 2017 20:13:53 GMT -5 chocolate said:

So, I have an issue. A first world issue. I need a new paper towel holder. My current one has the stick thing that comes up, where you can tear the paper towel off. Well, the damn paper towel rolls are GIANT now, like double rolls, and it's what I have to buy because I like the select-a-size and that's all I get. Giant ass rolls. So I have to use half the roll before I can put it on the holder, because with the stick it doesn't fit.

My problem is, my paper towel holder matches a whole slew of things in my kitchen. The spoon rest, utensil holder, cook book holder, etc. And they kind of go along with my canister set. I feel like when I get a new paper towel holder I'm going to want to change them all up.

That's my dilemma on this fine Monday night.

What finish are you looking for? We got a kind of generic looking stainless steel one (with the stick thing) from bed, bath, and beyond and it fits today's large rolls well. Let me know if you'd like me to track down exactly what it is.

Everything we have is oil rubbed bronze finish. I will look online at BBB though! Thanks!

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May 1, 2017 22:12:44 GMT -5 trtlcrzy said:

May 1, 2017 20:13:53 GMT -5 chocolate said:

So, I have an issue. A first world issue. I need a new paper towel holder. My current one has the stick thing that comes up, where you can tear the paper towel off. Well, the damn paper towel rolls are GIANT now, like double rolls, and it's what I have to buy because I like the select-a-size and that's all I get. Giant ass rolls. So I have to use half the roll before I can put it on the holder, because with the stick it doesn't fit.

My problem is, my paper towel holder matches a whole slew of things in my kitchen. The spoon rest, utensil holder, cook book holder, etc. And they kind of go along with my canister set. I feel like when I get a new paper towel holder I'm going to want to change them all up.

That's my dilemma on this fine Monday night.

Can you unscrew the stick thing and take it off?

No, it's all formed together.

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May 1, 2017 22:15:51 GMT -5 trtlcrzy said:

The snow is gone, like 100% gone. Such a weird day. A friend of ours dropped by our house to bring us a May Day basket. Our house is a giant mess, I never changed out of my pjs...so I was a bit embarrassed. Luckily I had a bra on. My sister is going with her twins on their field trip tomorrow so her youngest, who is 5, is having a slumber party tonight. H loves it when her cousins stay over.

Ugh, I hate that. When I'm at home with the kids and know I don't have anywhere to go, I'm the worst. I basically roll out of bed and put big baggy sweats on and that's it. I keep telling myself I need to dress a little cuter and prepare myself enough for unexpected visitors. Or at least for the sake of my husband, lol.