Post by mamanorris on Jan 11, 2016 10:23:29 GMT -5
I got my period, DS2 put a matchbox car in my coffee and then dumped it on me. That's all so far, but I'm sure the day will continue to suck and I'll have more.
Post by walterjenne on Jan 11, 2016 10:32:04 GMT -5
My clients are insane and I have no patience to deal with them. I want to build Lego towers with DS instead and aimlessly walk through Ikea. Also it's freezing here and we have snow on the ground.
My clients are insane and I have no patience to deal with them. I want to build Lego towers with DS instead and aimlessly walk through Ikea. Also it's freezing here and we have snow on the ground.
Yea... welcome to Michigan winters. At least you don't usually get as much snow on that side of the state
Feeling like 2° is not fun though. C and I will not be going anywhere this week...
Post by jnnfrrose6 on Jan 11, 2016 10:38:50 GMT -5
I don't want to adult today. Yesterday was rough. I didn't get enough sleep last night. I lost my patience with the kids trying to get them out the door this morning and broke down crying on DH who woke up not feeling well this morning (shortness of breath and felt like his heart was racing). DH told me to take a personal day, but dont even know where to start with that and what I would do. I'm actually looking forward to getting away on my own this weekend, even if it is for a funeral.
The baby slept through the night for the first time in ages and I slept like shit. I kept waking up, then our power kept flickering on and off around 3 am so I went and turned off/unplugged stuff in case of a surge, then DS1 climbed in our bed at like 5 am.
I so just want a weekend where I can sleep and not have to be responsible for anyone else.
I'm also a lot more disappointed than I should be about having to visit ILs instead of go on vacation. I know we have to do it for DHs sake but it would be nice to have something to look forward to this year. Instead I just dread the hassle of getting there and the logistics of what we do when we get there.
My clients are insane and I have no patience to deal with them. I want to build Lego towers with DS instead and aimlessly walk through Ikea. Also it's freezing here and we have snow on the ground.
Yea... welcome to Michigan winters. At least you don't usually get as much snow on that side of the state
Feeling like 2° is not fun though. C and I will not be going anywhere this week...
It's actually the same weather as my family back home got. Now that I've seen snow, I'm good and spring can come. I hate being cooped up inside.
Post by alwaysnc4me on Jan 11, 2016 11:36:12 GMT -5
End of pregnancy insomnia has hit hard. Literally laid in bed wide awake until my alarm finally went off at 6:30 and today is the first day of spring semester. Fuck me.
Also, David Bowie died and that makes me sad. I need to go get The Labyrinth to watch tonight.
End of pregnancy insomnia has hit hard. Literally laid in bed wide awake until my alarm finally went off at 6:30 and today is the first day of spring semester. Fuck me.
Also, David Bowie died and that makes me sad. I need to go get The Labyrinth to watch tonight.
So sorry I've been having luck with taking benadryl before bed. 1.5 tablets worked really well last night. I woke up once to go to the bathroom at 3 but then fell right back asleep till C woke up this morning
M is being a hellion today. Also did not sleep. She's boycotting her morning nap. I've already had two cups of coffee and it's just not enough.
I did however cut out fabric for tea towels and kid aprons. I've got enough to make 3 sets of towels and 2 aprons so I think I'm going to list a towel/apron set in my shop when I'm done. We shall see how today goes.... Bah.
Does M do pretty well playing independently when you sew?
Post by Leapinglizards on Jan 11, 2016 11:55:09 GMT -5
Just blah today. Going to doc because I can't kick this cold. DH's neice is coming in tomorrow for 6 days and I am really not looking forward to it. This weekend took it out of me and I don't feel like being holly hostess. I also don't want DH to be home all the time. I think we could really use some space.
Also what the hell do you do to entertain a teenager and a toddler?
Had to sit in traffic for a n hour this morning - usually only 25 minutes. Dept. of transportation get your crap together - do not make a major lane/route change effective on a Monday.
Dd left her jellycat in the car. fx that nap at daycare goes well.
Post by anotherdreamer on Jan 11, 2016 13:08:29 GMT -5
- obvs DH losing his job, as mentioned on FB.
- my left hand is still really messed up. Our good insurance is ending at the end of the month... and I won't be able to go back for another shot before then. I really hope he gets another job with good benefits soon, because DNW crappy insurance.
- need to make some phone calls, but I don't want to.
It's rained this past week and the dogs keep tracking their muddy paw prints...I've vacumed twice this weekend and steamed mop but it looks horrible the next day. I'm officially givig up until it drys out.
I only took down one of my christmas trees
DH had a guys night and I cheated and watched 2 Making a Murder episodes without him and now I'm waiting for him to catch up and it's killing me. I only have 2 episodes left.
It's rained this past week and the dogs keep tracking their muddy paw prints...I've vacumed twice this weekend and steamed mop but it looks horrible the next day. I'm officially givig up until it drys out.
I only took down one of my christmas trees
DH had a guys night and I cheated and watched 2 Making a Murder episodes without him and now I'm waiting for him to catch up and it's killing me. I only have 2 episodes left.
We tried to watch the 6th episode Saturday night but our internet was acting up so we turned it off. Hopefully we won't have the same issue tonight.
Just blah today. Going to doc because I can't kick this cold. DH's neice is coming in tomorrow for 6 days and I am really not looking forward to it. This weekend took it out of me and I don't feel like being holly hostess. I also don't want DH to be home all the time. I think we could really use some space.
Also what the hell do you do to entertain a teenager and a toddler?
Could she babysit while you go out for some personal time or couple time with DH? I know he's not exactly your favorite person but something fun outside your normal routine and obligations might be good thing.
If your niece likes kids she might be a great help with LO and be willing to do kid stuff like a children's museum. You could also maybe take her to get a pedicure or to a movie and get away from DH. Leave him on baby duty and have some girl time.
Post by surfmama106 on Jan 11, 2016 17:59:11 GMT -5
I'm so sick of people besides me watching DD. And now I'm going to have a new baby and actually need help. Everyone has a new complaint/critique.
For example I just spent $40 on stride rite shoes for L. I bought size 6 and when I put them on they are a little snug but fit and have room in the toe. Well both mom and DH are telling me they are too small and they can't get them on her feet. Well I don't have a fucking problem getting them on, just bc you're an idiot doesn't mean I need to buy the next size. Grr.
Post by jnnfrrose6 on Jan 11, 2016 18:14:54 GMT -5
I'm done with today. Kids are getting a hot pocket for dinner (one cut up and split for them) with green beans and black beans. That's about all I've got in me at this point.
ETA and my dinner after they were in bed consisted of 2 ghiradelli squares of peppermint bark, goldfish, and some juice.
Post by anotherdreamer on Jan 11, 2016 19:09:33 GMT -5
I spent an hour making homemade yeast rolls and spaghetti (loaded with veggies, less meat) and... DS has been sitting here for half an hour refusing to eat. Yay. DD1 only ate her noodles. DD2 ate some noodles, but mostly just the meat (which there wasn't much of).
Post by mamanorris on Jan 11, 2016 20:57:36 GMT -5
DH has been an ass ever since he got home. My niece is here so he thinks that relieves him of doing anything. Nope. You are still a dad. Get the fuck up and help. He was pissy about putty DS1 to bed and came down after just to bitch about how long it took and then went to bed. He made comments today about how I get to stay home and he has to work and if he is going to have to come home and "do everything" I should go back to work and he should stay home". Go home DH, your drunk. You couldn't handle the kids and the house. Sometimes he is such a douche.
Post by mamanorris on Jan 11, 2016 21:29:38 GMT -5
He's an idiot today. 90% of the time he's awesome and freely acknowledges how hard it is. Sometimes he's an ass and gets a bee under his bonnet and acts like an ass. Like I said, when either my niece or brother is here he takes it as its his day off. Nope. They are here to visit and play with the kids, not so you can stare at your phone.
DH has been an ass ever since he got home. My niece is here so he thinks that relieves him of doing anything. Nope. You are still a dad. Get the fuck up and help. He was pissy about putty DS1 to bed and came down after just to bitch about how long it took and then went to bed. He made comments today about how I get to stay home and he has to work and if he is going to have to come home and "do everything" I should go back to work and he should stay home". Go home DH, your drunk. You couldn't handle the kids and the house. Sometimes he is such a douche.
I swear this is a guy thing. DH pulls this all the time and I work full time. It's like he really thinks just because I'm the mom and I will naturally do 90% of the work for DD that he is off the hook for anything extra I ask him to do. I can usually get him to do one thing an evening (this evening it was read bedtime books.) if I ask him to do more than one thing, all of a sudden he is doing everything. No, you aren't doing everything. I do 100% of her shopping and stocking of baby items, clothes, food, everything she needs, I get home and make sure she has a snack or water, I check her diaper every hour or two to make sure she didn't poop, I make sure she's entertained with toys, I make sure she eats dinner at a normal time and make sure it's decent, I clean her up after dinner and make her bath, I sit there while she takes her bath, get her out of the tub, lotion her up, put her PJ's on, get her evening milk, brush her teeth, read books to her and get her ready for bed by rocking/cuddling her for a few minutes before putting her in her crib.. If you do more than one thing on that long list you are NOT doing "everything." Ugh. Men.
DH has been an ass ever since he got home. My niece is here so he thinks that relieves him of doing anything. Nope. You are still a dad. Get the fuck up and help. He was pissy about putty DS1 to bed and came down after just to bitch about how long it took and then went to bed. He made comments today about how I get to stay home and he has to work and if he is going to have to come home and "do everything" I should go back to work and he should stay home". Go home DH, your drunk. You couldn't handle the kids and the house. Sometimes he is such a douche.
DH pulls the then get a job card sometimes... And I lose my fucking shit on him. He doesn't get that I followed him around the freakin country to be with him and was never able to get a degree. Now I have a kid and one on the way and I can't just get a job. I can get a job but it won't cover the costs of day care. You asshole. End rant. I'm really angry about this apparently and he hasn't been rude in a while hahaha. I hope he smartens up soon!!
DH has been an ass ever since he got home. My niece is here so he thinks that relieves him of doing anything. Nope. You are still a dad. Get the fuck up and help. He was pissy about putty DS1 to bed and came down after just to bitch about how long it took and then went to bed. He made comments today about how I get to stay home and he has to work and if he is going to have to come home and "do everything" I should go back to work and he should stay home". Go home DH, your drunk. You couldn't handle the kids and the house. Sometimes he is such a douche.
I swear this is a guy thing. DH pulls this all the time and I work full time. It's like he really thinks just because I'm the mom and I will naturally do 90% of the work for DD that he is off the hook for anything extra I ask him to do. I can usually get him to do one thing an evening (this evening it was read bedtime books.) if I ask him to do more than one thing, all of a sudden he is doing everything. No, you aren't doing everything. I do 100% of her shopping and stocking of baby items, clothes, food, everything she needs, I get home and make sure she has a snack or water, I check her diaper every hour or two to make sure she didn't poop, I make sure she's entertained with toys, I make sure she eats dinner at a normal time and make sure it's decent, I clean her up after dinner and make her bath, I sit there while she takes her bath, get her out of the tub, lotion her up, put her PJ's on, get her evening milk, brush her teeth, read books to her and get her ready for bed by rocking/cuddling her for a few minutes before putting her in her crib.. If you do more than one thing on that long list you are NOT doing "everything." Ugh. Men.
You should totally save this list and ask him every night which tasks he'd prefer to do.
DH has been an ass ever since he got home. My niece is here so he thinks that relieves him of doing anything. Nope. You are still a dad. Get the fuck up and help. He was pissy about putty DS1 to bed and came down after just to bitch about how long it took and then went to bed. He made comments today about how I get to stay home and he has to work and if he is going to have to come home and "do everything" I should go back to work and he should stay home". Go home DH, your drunk. You couldn't handle the kids and the house. Sometimes he is such a douche.
DH pulls the then get a job card sometimes... And I lose my fucking shit on him. He doesn't get that I followed him around the freakin country to be with him and was never able to get a degree. Now I have a kid and one on the way and I can't just get a job. I can get a job but it won't cover the costs of day care. You asshole. End rant. I'm really angry about this apparently and he hasn't been rude in a while hahaha. I hope he smartens up soon!!
This so much this. Much love to everyone! Sorry your DH had a jerky night mamanorris
Post by honeybee434 on Jan 12, 2016 9:28:50 GMT -5
Lola That's not a bad idea, actually. I think I'm going to save that for when LO #2 is here and I really can't do it all. So he can see it all on paper and pick his options
Lola That's not a bad idea, actually. I think I'm going to save that for when LO #2 is here and I really can't do it all. So he can see it all on paper and pick his options
I wouldn't let it get to that point because knowing me it'd be when I was having a down moment and breakdown over the burden of it all. DH for the most part is good about helping out when he gets home (99% of the time after us), but a few times he's gotten pissy about me asking him to do something when he's "just walked in the door and hasn't had a chance to even take his shoes off." Screw you. I come home laden with 2 kids, all our stuff from the day, have to let the dogs out, make sure the 3 year old uses the potty, and get something together for dinner before I can consider sitting down for a minute.
Weve got a decent routine that he's at least usually home for bedtime, so he gets DD ready for bed so he has some daddy/daughter time and we split the work with DS since he takes a bit more effort (yes, you have to use the potty, yes, you have to wash your hands after using said potty, yes, you need to brush your teeth, no, don't use that much toothpaste, yes it's almost bedtime and you have to put your pajamas on, no, we aren't reading multiple books, just pick one, yes, you need to give good night kisses, no you can't lay with me before bed, yes, it is bedtime now, go to sleep, I love you-every night).
I've stopped asking Dh to do things. Instead I say "why dont you start bath time while I clean up the toys" or things like that. In general Dh goes with the flow and do whatever I ask or he will offer to do something else.
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