Monday randoms (already!?)

[ivedonethisb4]

Good morning!!! I didn't see these up and I'm up super early for me 5am so I'll go ahead and start...

G slept with us again because she woke up freaked out in her crib around 10 and she just wouldn't go back down. I'm well rested at least since there were no MOTN wakeups.

How's everyone else this early morning? Anyone else up?

[ivedonethisb4]

Jan 26, 2015 5:26:46 GMT -5 kookiemonster said:

Good morning! I'm up here getting ready for work. Today officially begins our tax season hours (50 hours a week then I'm a few weeks we go to 55 hrs). I'm already dreading it. Poor DD will be dropped off at daycare at 6:30 and won't be picked up till around 5:30. I already hate this. I feel like I'm not going to see my kid for the next 3 months.

Aw I'm sorry..at least it's not year round but that schedule does suck. I know my schedule is hard and I drop her off at 7:30 and pick her up at 5. So, sending all my hugs your way..mine wants to be asleep by 8 so I'm sure it's going to be tough but you can do this...

[ivedonethisb4]

Jan 26, 2015 5:44:47 GMT -5 @elf828 said:

Good morning! Flakes are juuuuust starting to fall here. I haven't turned on the news yet to see updated snowfall predictions but I'm hoping they aren't too extreme.

If I don't hear about this job today I'm going to freak out.

Omg! You STILL haven't heard anything? I've had a rough time keeping up with the randoms.

[tec124]

Good morning! My H needed to leave at the @ss crack of dawn because of the coming snow so I'm up early to feed Emma before I get ready (it's usually Hs job).
I'm going to be honest, I'm super excited about snow and the prospect of one or two days off from work!
kookiemonster that schedule sucks, but at least it's for just a few months. I drop Emma off at 8-830 and try to pick her up by 6. It's hard but you can do it! :0)

[starfisher]

Good morning. I had exactly enough time to pump and get ready before E woke up. That's a win in my book.

Hope everyone stays safe in the bad weather you are expecting. We are expecting a high of 41 today which is pretty much unheard of for a MN January.

[blondemum]

Morning F14!

Up and getting ready for work. X had a good night again, I think after 11 months he's finally getting this sleeping thing down. Phew! He will stand up and cry for a minute then throw himself down and fall right back asleep. Not "through the night" but I'll take it.

@elf828 I hope they call today, that's crazy!

kookiemonster, that is rough with the hours, I'm sorry.

bookshelves, thank you! yes, I have all devices charging. I actually have two iPhones (b/c work phone) so I'll make sure both are full.

Hoping to get at least half a day work in before it starts. I'm sure DC will be closing early so I'll have to go get X.

Good luck to all the other northeast mamas, I know I'm not the only one getting hit!

Eta b/c weird grammar

[squirm]

Good morning. I'm grumpy and want to TP mh.
@elf828 keep us posted about the job!
kookiemonster sorry about the long hours! I hope it isn't too hectic for you.

[shellbell]

I've got to start sleeping better. My cat was a pita, DH rode the snooze button way too long (we'll be discussing that), so now I'm laying on the couch where I can't hear the monitor because I think LO is stirring. I can hear DH eating oatmeal and then sniffling after every bite. I might kill him.

[caer]

Good morning!
@elf828 - Fingers crossed you hear something today! Good luck!

Our predicted 7-9 inches of snow turned into maybe an inch? I'm not complaining. I hope our NY and New England ladies stay safe. It sounds like it could be bad up that way.

[tessymessy]

This is my first legit randoms posting AND my first time using the proboards website. This might be too much "new" in one day. I am so confused. Pardon me if I do some stupid shit trying to post on here.

School is closed. I am working from home with both boys alone. I am praying DH leaves work early today since he is an hour and a half away in good weather. Oh and he has to drive down a mountain to get home. Ugh.

@elf828 Good luck! I hope you get good news today! Also, if you wind up heading my way soon let me know! We can have some coffee.

[ciaomama]

I'm teleworking today and wondering if my coworkers think I'm a wimp for not coming in. The news is predicting up to 2"/hour starting whenever and all of the local schools have an early dismissal. I'm not all about trying to deal with crazies today driving in the snow.

kookiemonster ((hugs)) that's a tough schedule, but at least it's only temporary. I hope tax season flies by!

@elf828 I can't believe you haven't heard from them yet. That's so annoying and rude of them.

[5ofthem2ofus]

LO skipped his 3:30 wake up and waited til 5- great news - except I now he is in bed w me snoring in my face which means I have now been up since 5 :/... Is it bad I wanna get a Kleenex and pick what ever it is making his nose whistle out- but won't outta fear of waking the beast!

Hope you hear some thing @elf828 did you call to check on the status?

[bluedot]

Good morning! Just getting up for the day... typical wake ups, but slept til 7 so no compliants... I also fed one side vs both...

Nothing to report. .. stay safe if you're getting hit with major snow!

[ivedonethisb4]

I'm sitting at LabCorp waiting to get called for my bloodwork. I'm starving because fasting blood work is required..ugh!

I really wish sometimes I could just go back to normal and not have to deal with all these damn doctors and stuff all the time. I think maybe it's because G has to go so often too it really feels like I'm at some doctor ALL THE TIME! Maybe it won't be as bad when she doesn't have to go every 3 months..and it's just me that does.

[djtippietoes]

Good morning everyone. I hope you hear from the job today @elf828.

Speaking of jobs, I randomly have a phone interview with a potential new job. I wasn't actively looking but a recruiter called me and asked if I'd be interested in this particular job. I spoke to her twice and now I have this interview with the actual company.

[ivedonethisb4]

Good luck...if you want it djtippietoes

[shellbell]

@elf828 they better not wait till 5pm to call you! 9am. Let's go. We need to know!

gl djtippietoes. It must feel good to be recruited! I think it also gives you a lot of power in the interview process. You have a job, you weren't looking, do they'll have to really impress you!

We're watching Thomas. I should have started learning all the names years ago. I feel really behind.

[desirrek]

@elf828 I really hope you hear something today!
djtippietoes Good luck with the interview! When is the interview?

We have a snow day today. I am trying to work from home but left my laptop at the office so am having to work from my personal desktop computer. It makes it harder since I can't just hang out in the playroom with DS while he plays and I work. (FWP?)
DS is playing wonderfully by himself in his playroom right now while I probe and work. I left my coffee in his playroom and really want it but if I go in to get it he will see me and cry so I stay. Should I risk it or drink cold coffee later? (It's put up on a shelf away from his reach so he is safe)

Have a good day everyone and stay safe if you are getting hit with snow!

[noethola]

I need to go through weekend randoms, since I was not on much. Hoping everyone stays safe today! @elf828 I hope they tell you early and don't make you wait all day!

carissalynp We got braids pine on Saturday and took it for a try yesterday.

[ivedonethisb4]

Jan 26, 2015 7:39:06 GMT -5 tLex said:

ivedonethisb4 all those appointments are exhausting, I'd be fed up too! Fx for good blood work today.

Thanks!

[junebugz1]

noethola pretty! I'm still having trouble with back carries. Seat popper here.

[shellbell]

mamosey wow! That's so wonderful, especially that he only nursed once! Yay R!!!

[rondackhiker]

Jan 26, 2015 5:26:46 GMT -5 kookiemonster said:

Good morning! I'm up here getting ready for work. Today officially begins our tax season hours (50 hours a week then I'm a few weeks we go to 55 hrs). I'm already dreading it. Poor DD will be dropped off at daycare at 6:30 and won't be picked up till around 5:30. I already hate this. I feel like I'm not going to see my kid for the next 3 months.

Can you try to think about this a different way?

Your daughter is loved and cared for at daycare. She is with people who care about her. What is "poor" about that? Plenty of people work longer hours all year and I don't feel bad for their children. I'm sure you don't either and so try not to feel bad for yours.

I am sorry you've got a rough schedule coming up!

[sakura0019]

Morning ladies!!
That makes me sound perkier than I actually am - don't be fooled.
@elf828 - ugghhh, don't they know F14 is not good at waiting?! I probably missed it, but have you decided whether or not you want the job if it's offered to you?
ivedonethisb4 - I hope the blood work results are good!
djtippietoes - good luck on your interview today!! Do you think you will accept the position if it's offered?
mamosey & karlamo - Yayyyyyyyyy!!!! I'll be keeping my FX for a repeat performance tonight!
noethola - you're so pretty, mama!!
Nothing new over here, just settling into the weekly routine after a busy, productive weekend. ILs arrive in T minus 5 days

[lalaprep]

everyone that may or will get hit by this storm...be safe!


Horrible night last night....me, not DD! The dog would not stop snoring and insists on being practically on top of me to sleep. It is really sweet, but he is a little heater and I get hot in my sleep anyway. So between my own personal heating device that also snores and DD having a cold so that she coughed everytime I started to fall asleep...It was not a pretty night for me. I'm sleeping in the guestroom tonight by myself! DH can be on monitor duty, I just need a night of quiet.

[laur]

@elf828 don't they know you have dozens of women waiting to hear about this job?
djtippietoes that is very flattering.
kookiemonster I leave the girls at 7am and they get home at 6. It sucks sometimes, but it's not the worst. I hope the 3 months fly by.

DD1 was sick and had a fever all weekend. I kept her home today and school will, in all likelihood, be closed Tuesday & Wednesday. She is extra upset because she is "Allstar of the Week" and you get to a special poster presentation and bring munchkins and toys to show the class. She has been waiting for this since September. I forget how hard it was to be 4 sometimes.

So LO had an awful night. Just awake. Giving kisses and slapping us. H had her from 11:30-1 and again from 2:30. At 3:45 he came in and put her in my arms and said "I can't hold her anymore". So I got up. I'm glad he handed her to me when he couldn't handle it anymore, but I resent that I don't have that. I parent alone often. There is no one for me to hand her too.

S/O parenting alone... H is headed to work and I will be alone with both girls for the blizzard. Expecting 30" in parts of Long Island. H probably won't get back out of the city until Wednesday morning. Good times.

[noethola]

junebugz1 Youtube the frankencarry. I have heard it is the indestructible back carry for seat poppers.

sakura0019 Where is the blushing emoticon? Seriously, thank you. That is so sweet.

djtippietoes Hope it goes well and you get the chance to really explore your options.

ivedonethisb4 FX the results are good!

[lalaprep]

laur I'm sorry DD1 is sick and I can only imagine how sad she is to miss her special week that she had been looking forward to. I kind of feel like that type of thing always happened to me growing up.

Be safe in the snow and fingers crossed you keep power.

[rondackhiker]

We are all stocked up on food and have our electronics charging and the heat bumped in case we lose power and I pulled out blankets...

I feel like I should yell at the storm BRING IT!

I do get more nervous about storms since I had DS. Being responsible for kids in the case of days or weeks without power is nerve wracking.

[lalaprep]

I just went over to the bump and my account is deleted. A little bit sad, despite feeling that it was the right thing to do.