Post by dmorgendorffer on May 2, 2016 8:21:36 GMT -5
We picked our backsplash tile and the paint color for the kitchen this weekend. We don't have samples of the finishes for the cabinet doors (we're doing white perimeter cabinets with at dark wood island) so I am little nervous for when we actually see everything come together.
Work today, and I have more late meetings so I think I'm going to be continuing my streak of leaving early to wfh in the afternoon, which is fine by me because it is rainy, gloomy day.
lilyelayne I ready any day but I feel accomplished I got myself put the door and to the grocery store. That means I can chill the rest of the day right
dmorgendorffer that sounds cool. I think it could work. I have a two toned wood theme going in my kitchen but it's black and a kind of medium (not light, not dark) stain oak. The counter tops compliment it.
dreemkin aww how cute is she! lilyelayne busy day! aggiebug definitely means you can relax the rest of the day lol dmorgendorffer that sounds so pretty! I'm jealous
We were supposed to get family pictures taken tomorrow but it looks like rain so we're going to try for tonight! I hope they turn out how I'm picturing them in my head. I've spent the last two weeks putting out outfits together lol. lilyelayne have you been able to get G's 1 year pictures done yet?
Post by dmorgendorffer on May 2, 2016 9:20:37 GMT -5
Good luck with the pictures tortor4, I hope they turn out well.
We haven't had pictures taken since our engagement photos, unless you count the ones that were taken in the hospital when DD was born - I really should schedule some.
aggiebug I hope DD lets you chill for the rest of the day- I do consider getting the grocery shopping done a major accomplishment for the day, especially when you are dealing with pregnancy symptoms.
I'm really nervous today. We had to leave our dog with a friend so she could have outdoor access today since our fence is down. Last time we left her all day in the house she was a nervous wreck and the results were not pretty. So we had to find her another option. But our friends are in the city this the morning so she is all alone until they get back. Hope she does all right.
I think we need to schedule a family shoot/V's one year pictures, just took a look at our wedding photographers site and she does family shots as well. The package is not bad, but not sure we can swing it right now.
Pretty much the only reason we get pictures done as often as we do is because my SIL is a photographer. Otherwise I feel like it would be way too expensive!
tortor4 yay for pictures! Hope they go well! Still haven't managed G's one year photos, and now he's walking pretty much all the time which will be a big difference than when he actually turned one. Maybe I'll call them his toddler photos
I love having professional photos done, though they are pricey. I'm fortunate that the two photographers I work with in town include all the proofs on a cd so you can get your own prints done. We wouldn't have done every 3 months with G but it was a baby shower gift from my sister & SILs.
Every other year for Christmas I get a photo shoot for me & my two college BFFs as our presents to each other. It's absolutely priceless, especially as we're scattered over 3 states now.
Hey there! It's Monday again. Work has been crazy and it feels like there's not enough time in the evening for everything.
Anyway, I realized I forgot to come and update on toddler cougar. So last weekend we went oot and after I told SIL's mom about how we're worried that he can't sit up on his own, he started doing it! Just like that. Made me look like a fibber, that little stinker. He also started doing this army crawl/swimming combo. And now he looks like he's trying to pull up, and can get up on his knees.
It's crazy how fast it happened!
But this Thursday the therapist is coming over to do her assessment and come up with a plan for him. His sessions will take place at daycare so that he's in his normal environment, and they can work with his teachers too.
It looks like he will be moving up with this group to the 1 year old room in August, then he may skip up to the 2 year old room in Feb (they have the rooms split, so it's like 12-18 month and 18-24 month). I told the director that I really like the group he's with now, even if it means he's slightly behind, but I don't know. We'll see.
We don't have any professional pics of DS. We didn't order any from the hospital and just haven't booked any sessions. I'd like to do some soon, though.
Re pics: we did them every 3 months the first year and now every year at birthdays after that. We get them done at JCpenny portraits. They are a bit pricey for what you get but they have a plan for one year that gives you specials and coupons. They don't have as many cute props and the shoots are indoor but it was good enough for us. For reference (if you have a coupon) the digital download of the entire session in high resolution is usually between $69 and $99. Then we print from shutterfly or Walgreens (again usually with a good coupon).
cougarette that is a great update. He seems to be having a gross motor explosion! Yay. And yay for getting his therapy started. It will only help him hopefully he will be doing so awesome transitioning with this group won't even be a concern.
Did I tell y'all about FIL's reaction when we told them I was pregnant? Ha a look of incredible disappointment. I wish I could have gotten a screen shot of his face it was ridiculous. I really had to work not to laugh at him and his selfishness.
aggiebug no you didn't! Disappointment? Really? Hopefully everyone else was excited for you.
Yup everyone else is thrilled! Tears of joy, my niece and nephews were dancing around their house, and his mom has texted me a few times since. We not only told him on video chat but then he sat there while we talked to MIL about it in stoic silence. You could tell he wanted to escape but couldn't. Ha!
I am pretty certain he would pout unless he could be in the room during labor (just the thought of that makes me want to vomit) and be the first person to hold our child. So I laugh because really his reaction is just plain ridiculous.
Because he has no control over his son any more, we live a plane ride away instead of in the next town over, we requested they talk to us before booking trips to see us (note we have never told them no), how dare we have his grandkids a plane ride away. This is the same guy who would not talk to us, refused to answer text messages and would not be in the picture of a video chat for several days after DD was born - 3 weeks early to surprise us all mind you- because he wasn't here. So it's par for the course. Thankfully he has no bearing on our happiness so I just laugh and share because it's totally ridiculous.
Wow. I remembered the inconvenient trips and whatnot, but didn't know it spanned this much. That reminds me of how my FIL has been lately.
So in late January BIL and SIL announced they're moving to her hometown, about 9 hours drive away.
FIL emails SIL (so his DIL) that he has never experienced sadness like this before and going on and on (this man has lost both of his parents mind you). I mean, you'd think his son died instead of just freaking moved, and not even that far. Then he said "can you just leave <granddaughter> here?" Oh by the way, they had a son last April. But they are all about their granddaughter. They act like my nephew doesn't exist and they constantly compare DS to her too.
Anyway, FIL has not looked well and mentioned that at his dr appt last week he found out he's lost 40 pounds since January. Unfortunately no one is telling him that he needs to be seeing a therapist.
Appointment went well and was a quick visit. DD2 "no breathing" cried a few times. She's was nervous to even sit on the scale. She knew what was coming - 2 vax.
aggiebug, what a drama queen. Parents can be weird about grown children. My sister moved one hour further (now a total of three hours away) to live closer to her inlaws and for her husband to have a better paying job and my mom practically disowned her for a bit. Things are getting better but she's still really butt hurt over it. Congrats on announcing though! How exciting!
cougarette wow that is actually sad on so many levels. I hope your BIL and his wife are able to ignore the guilt trip I know it can be hard!
tortor4 Oh believe me I have fumed at his behavior before, but I think I am in a place where I realize I can't change him, H can let it go, and we are OK with standing our ground that I can just laugh. He is doing the damage not us ya know? I just am concerned it will effect MIL's relationship with all of us more and more and that isn't fair.
dreemkin Yeah the can be so weird. My mom pouts but she can realize her emotions are selfish and move on quickly. It's not like she is happy we are an airplane ride away! But she knows it's good for us so she is happy for us.
I have stories to tell about my bff's mil. She's a piece of work but here's the latest from the weekend...
When they arrived she rang the doorbell twice and woke up the baby. Then commented a number of times how cranky he was.
She brought Tim bits and so my friend gave him one. Mil says is that going to fill him up until dinner? So kiddo signs for another so she gives it to him. Mil says won't that ruin his dinner? Lol
She brought a bunch of clothes from when her son was a baby and had bought a few things. She asked over and over again when my friend thought the kid would fit into it. When she pointed out that something wouldn't work she said would give her the receipt and she could return them herself. Then commented that she bought him more pants bc he always seems to be wearing the same pair in photos so he must only have the one pair
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