Post by wineandcake on May 16, 2017 5:38:54 GMT -5
Hunter just ran up to me crying and said 'Hunter coffee'. I feel like it's too early to be up if even my baby is asking for coffee.
Hitting the road again! We made it an hour and a half further then I planned for last night. The boys were so good in the car, I was not expecting that at all.
I'm off today. The weather looks like it will be nice again, which is great. I have an OB appointment today. I really am not wanting to go. They seem like such a waste of time at this point.
I made the mistake of giving the kids big yogurts this morning for breakfast and it is everywhere.
Post by lovemyirishtwins on May 16, 2017 6:53:36 GMT -5
Dh worked really late last night as he had a baseball game for county or sectionals.
I got up to run this morning and it was so hot. But I got new running capris that I loved. They kept me dry as I was pouring sweat. I think I want to get a new sports bra using the coupon they sent me.
DH and I have a big anniversary coming up. Would it be dumb to. It lingerie as his gift? He found some older, lacy undies a few weeks ago in my drawer and was like WHY DO YOU NEVER WEAR THESE?!? So I thought it would be a fun idea.
...I'm also on a time crunch. We were supposed to get a Nintendo switch for each other but they're sold out everywhere and apparently he got me something really nice. Or at least my mom hinted he did. So. HALP.
I think that sounds like a good idea.
Anecdote. I found a black lacy pair at the bottom of my drawer on Sunday, along with a cute black bra. So, I put them on and casually hung out in our bedroom until my husband got out of the shower.
Post by wineandcake on May 16, 2017 8:02:17 GMT -5
We got an offer on our house, but it's 20k lower then asking.... we listed it at 60k so it's a pretty awful offer. rachydc and any other Realtors in the group, how can I respond to this in a nice enough way but still say a big old hell no to this number? We want them to buy it since there's really limited buyers in town, but we also want a fair price. I would be willing to go to 53500, but any lower and it would just be a loss. I have no idea what to say.
We got an offer on our house, but it's 20k lower then asking.... we listed it at 60k so it's a pretty awful offer. rachydc and any other Realtors in the group, how can I respond to this in a nice enough way but still say a big old hell no to this number? We want them to buy it since there's really limited buyers in town, but we also want a fair price. I would be willing to go to 53500, but any lower and it would just be a loss. I have no idea what to say.
Wow, that's the definition of a lowball offer. How annoying. You technically dont have to say anything, your Realtor can speak to the Buyers Realtor for you. Just let your Realtor know that the lowest you're willing to go, at the moment, is $53,500. Maybe tell them if they meet you there, you can cover more closing costs (not sure how all that is done in CA). Make sure your Realtor stresses that any lower than $53,500 would be a big loss to you and your family and you're not willing to take that risk.
We got an offer on our house, but it's 20k lower then asking.... we listed it at 60k so it's a pretty awful offer. rachydc and any other Realtors in the group, how can I respond to this in a nice enough way but still say a big old hell no to this number? We want them to buy it since there's really limited buyers in town, but we also want a fair price. I would be willing to go to 53500, but any lower and it would just be a loss. I have no idea what to say.
Wow, that's the definition of a lowball offer. How annoying. You technically dont have to say anything, your Realtor can speak to the Buyers Realtor for you. Just let your Realtor know that the lowest you're willing to go, at the moment, is $53,500. Maybe tell them if they meet you there, you can cover more closing costs (not sure how all that is done in CA). Make sure your Realtor stresses that any lower than $53,500 would be a big loss to you and your family and you're not willing to take that risk.
We're doing it privately since there's only one realtor in town and she's awful, I didn't care for her at all when we bought the house so we chose to avoid her this time. It's seriously the worst offer, I can't believe they would even think to offer that.
Wow, that's the definition of a lowball offer. How annoying. You technically dont have to say anything, your Realtor can speak to the Buyers Realtor for you. Just let your Realtor know that the lowest you're willing to go, at the moment, is $53,500. Maybe tell them if they meet you there, you can cover more closing costs (not sure how all that is done in CA). Make sure your Realtor stresses that any lower than $53,500 would be a big loss to you and your family and you're not willing to take that risk.
We're doing it privately since there's only one realtor in town and she's awful, I didn't care for her at all when we bought the house so we chose to avoid her this time. It's seriously the worst offer, I can't believe they would even think to offer that.
Maybe they're investors? Again, no idea how the market is up there! Anyway, just say what you wrote here. You dont have to be nice to them after that dumb offer. I'm hoping they just submitted with the mentality "Ah, what the heck, let's just try it and see!" In the long run, if $40k is all they can afford and they're looking at $60k houses, the financial obligations/liabilities down the line (financing approval and other Lender hoops, etc...) will likely ruin the sale anyway.
JR and I are solo Friday afternoon and evening since H is going out with some friends and then I am out of town for work Sunday evening through Friday, so I wanted to have a special girls' night with her. Any recommendations of fun, toddler-friendly girls-night activities?
amch8, I have nothing. Each cute thing I think of I think of how Dylan will behave and it wouldn't be pretty. Maybe a dinner date just you two? And get dessert to go and watch a movie she likes at home while eating it?
I can't wait until Dylan is not such a terror in public because it would be fun to do a mommy daughter mani pedi and a little shopping. That probably won't happen for us for a few years though.
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amch8 , I have nothing. Each cute thing I think of I think of how Dylan will behave and it wouldn't be pretty. Maybe a dinner date just you two? And get dessert to go and watch a movie she likes at home while eating it?
I can't wait until Dylan is not such a terror in public because it would be fun to do a mommy daughter mani pedi and a little shopping. That probably won't happen for us for a few years though.
amch8, I would suggest ice cream and a movie as well. A sounds the same as Dylan sarahh so that's about all I can do with her nowdays. I've seen a few moms paint their kids nails/toes at this age but I just laugh/cry because A would never be able to sit still long enough not to ruin it. JR seems much more adjusted to public life than A, so I think maybe a dinner out, dessert, book store to buy a special book and then home to read, etc... may be nice!
amch8, I took DD2 for a kids' mani/pedi right around 2. She was SO GOOD for it. AB loves getting her nails done at home, but I can't see her behaving if she had to wait for me.
I usually take AB to a park or play area and then go get dessert. That's actually a pretty great formula regardless of kids' ages!
amch8, I took DD2 for a kids' mani/pedi right around 2. She was SO GOOD for it. AB loves getting her nails done at home, but I can't see her behaving if she had to wait for me.
I usually take AB to a park or play area and then go get dessert. That's actually a pretty great formula regardless of kids' ages!
I think nails are going to be a no-go... kid is too squirmy! sarahhrachydc I love the ice cream and movie idea and I'll definitely throw in a trip to the book store!
Post by lovemyirishtwins on May 16, 2017 9:15:30 GMT -5
amch8 I would do a walk, park, and ice cream after. I often do this with my kids. There is a fun park that is about 5/10 minutes away in town. Then we can walk to an old fashion ice cream parlor. My kids love that!
DH and I have a big anniversary coming up. Would it be dumb to. It lingerie as his gift? He found some older, lacy undies a few weeks ago in my drawer and was like WHY DO YOU NEVER WEAR THESE?!? So I thought it would be a fun idea.
...I'm also on a time crunch. We were supposed to get a Nintendo switch for each other but they're sold out everywhere and apparently he got me something really nice. Or at least my mom hinted he did. So. HALP.
that's been a big fat win at my house in the past. Maybe a bottle of champagne, some strawberries and some lingerie?
amch8, I'd do dinner and desert, with a toy/book store trip. L also LOVED bowling when we took her around Christmas (the place has the ramps so they just push it down) but I think bowling is better with more people. L also seems to love clothing shopping, so if JR does as well, you could just go to the mall for a girl's night?
Well, I almost made it 6 months without being called for jury duty. Got a text & email this morning to report next Wednesday morning. Obviously, I don't know what yet but we had a couple of nasty child abuse/sexual abuse cases coming up so I'm praying it's not that. If it is, they will dismiss a pregnant mother who also teachers parenting & child development classes, right??
DH told me to start dry heaving when they pass the coffee around to get dismissed. Not funny, H, that might happen naturally. I can't even look at a coffee cup the past couple days.
Post by lovemyirishtwins on May 16, 2017 11:06:27 GMT -5
My dad is out of town and my mom mentioned that she would have to mow the lawn when she got home from work this evening. Their yard is not small by any means. So this morning I asked H if he would mind going to mow it or I would. He left for their house about 25 minutes away. He called me to say their garage door would not open and he didn't grab my keys with their house key. So he came back home and went back over there.
I get my US taxes done online since nobody around here is capable of doing them (and I certainly can't). I tried to explain my change in jobs by saying my new one was as a "contract employee" meaning that I'm a real employee of the school.
The poor woman sent me my draft return and all my income is listed as self-employed. I somehow forgot that "contract employee" refers to an independent contractor/self-employed person. I feel so stupid and so bad that she has to go back and do the whole thing over.
Post by lonegalathome on May 16, 2017 11:18:33 GMT -5
amch8, do you have a paint your pottery place? fun and could knock out father's day.
I agree with the ice cream and park part too - maybe find new park she hasn't been to? O already likes to shop - so ....maybe let her get a new toy then go home and have special play time with it?
@wafflesfriendswork, I did this for our 5th anniv. we went to nyc and I got 2 outfits? pieces? who knows. I had him go ask the front desk a question and when he got back - boom. lol. its so out of my comfort zone it was crazy.
wineandcake - you could also respond saying thank you for your offer. At this point that is not a price we are willing to consider. We would like to make a counter offer of $57,250k. Come down a smidge but let them know you aren't budging much.
Post by lonegalathome on May 16, 2017 11:27:54 GMT -5
@officedronette, O LOVES bowling. We went this weekend. But - he's obsessed with balls in general. The ramp and he danced every time a pin went down. He didn't really like waiting his turn to go again, so maybe fewer people would be better
Well, I almost made it 6 months without being called for jury duty. Got a text & email this morning to report next Wednesday morning. Obviously, I don't know what yet but we had a couple of nasty child abuse/sexual abuse cases coming up so I'm praying it's not that. If it is, they will dismiss a pregnant mother who also teachers parenting & child development classes, right??
DH told me to start dry heaving when they pass the coffee around to get dismissed. Not funny, H, that might happen naturally. I can't even look at a coffee cup the past couple days.
Could be interesting, though.
i got called for jury duty when i was 6 months pregnant with DS1. i showed up, and we got divided into jury pools. it was for a murder case (ugh) and they did the voir dire in the courtroom with the lawyers and judge present. the judge had me confirm that i was pregnant and basically offered to excuse me if i wanted to- asked the lawyers if they objected, they said no- and i was outta there. i was SO RELIEVED.
if they don't immediately offer to excuse you, i would definitely remind them about any physical symptoms you may have (needing to use the bathroom, feeling nauseous, needing to stretch often, needing drinks/snacks) and ask if you would be able to take frequent breaks. and yes, if you say you can't be impartial on a case-- either bc of your job or bc you are an emotional pregnant lady-- they would excuse you. oh, and don't forget any potential trial might not start until several weeks in the future-- if it was a couple weeks away and expected to be a couple weeks long, there is the risk that you might go into labor before you can finish your case, so be sure to mention that possibility.
amch8 , do you have a paint your pottery place? fun and could knock out father's day.
I agree with the ice cream and park part too - maybe find new park she hasn't been to? O already likes to shop - so ....maybe let her get a new toy then go home and have special play time with it?
Oooo painting pottery is a great idea! I'll look into that.
amch8 , do you have a paint your pottery place? fun and could knock out father's day.
I agree with the ice cream and park part too - maybe find new park she hasn't been to? O already likes to shop - so ....maybe let her get a new toy then go home and have special play time with it?
Oooo painting pottery is a great idea! I'll look into that.
I definitely just went to check out the studio near me to see if it would be appropriate because I liked this idea so much, lonegalathome!
Post by trebletrouble13 on May 16, 2017 15:18:25 GMT -5
DS successfully climbed out of the crib last night. MH was solo parenting and said he didn't hear a thud or anything, just suddenly DS was knocking on his bedroom door and saying "Knock knock, daddy coming? Knock knock, daddy coming?" O.O MH put him back in the crib, and he climbed out again, again with no injuries. I think learning how to "safety slide" at swim lessons taught him (too) useful skills. He struggled with not wanting to sleep in his big boy bed, only settling once I got home and snuggled him down. He stayed asleep for almost 5 hours on his own after I snuck out of his room and back to my bed. I did go back in a snuggle him down again, but I count this as a success. Now I am hoping DH can duplicate my success tonight, as I have another evening commitment. Wish us luck.
If I even sit down while sam is awake he immediately comes over and rubs a storm trooper toy all over my face. He can't just show it to me. It has to touch my actual face.
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