Pretty good. Had a late night for the gala on Saturday and DH got up with the kids and let me sleep in. He really just took over all kid duty for the day so I could recover/enjoy Mother's Day.
Post by isolemnlyswear on May 9, 2016 8:08:14 GMT -5
We celebrated my mother's day on Friday. Hubby made a yummy steak dinner. Saturday I went shopping all by myself for 2 hours. It was amazing! We went to my parent's Saturday afternoon and celebrates my grandpa's 89th birthday. Sunday we all went to church then had a yummy dinner. My sister and I got my mom a kate spade watch that she really liked. We then had to drive 2hrs from my parents to DH'S mom's. We spend 3hrs there and then came home. It was a whirlwind of a weekend and both kids were great about being in the car so much.
Meh it was ok. My oldest made a card and coupons for chores, etc. She then proceeded to throw a prepubescent fit over us not letting her have Instagram. We went to the zoo but headed out too late and DS was tired and threw multiple tantrums every time we put him back in the stroller. Grilled out for dinner. It was nice being with my kiddos of course but didn't feel special, and I didn't get a good picture of all of us so I was grumpy about that. Eta: I don't mean to sound ungrateful, I was just hoping for one day without tantrums, and had hoped DH would do more than just get a card.
Post by Leapinglizards on May 9, 2016 8:49:51 GMT -5
Mine was okay. Hubby and I had a CTJ talk which went okay. He did all the cooking and cleaning. Not much down time but I told him today at nap I am not going to anything but veg since she napped during church in the Tula yesterday I really didn't get a break except a bath which was nice.
Ours was ok. We were at my ILs... P barely slept and was up super early. I ended up going back to bed and sleeping in but then DH got sick. It culminated with DH and his mother getting in a gigantic fight because the big boys were doing things to purposely scare/irritate Q. DH yelled at them, and then MIL went over and told them it was ok and not a big deal. DH was livid with her that she always goes behind him and tells them its ok, rather than saying what they did was wrong. THen she told him that he was overreacting (which he prob was) and that he needed help, which really made things peachy.
We left without DH saying goodbye to his mom. She was crying. It was a nightmare. On top of it DH had a 103 fever last night and still decided to go to work today.
We had a good day. Not super focused on me, but I was with my mom and her mom (and DD) so that was great.
I reminded H to put dinner in the crock pot before we left for family time, I ate cake with every meal, and didn't do any dishes, so not a terrible day. Also DD saying "Happy Mother's Day" was the cutest.
Mine was okay. Hubby and I had a CTJ talk which went okay. He did all the cooking and cleaning. Not much down time but I told him today at nap I am not going to anything but veg since she napped during church in the Tula yesterday I really didn't get a break except a bath which was nice.
My morning was annoying, DH purchased his riding mower on Saturday but they couldn't deliver it till June 1st so he HAD to go pick it up yesterday morning with his buddy's trailer. Then Dd pitched a fit getting in the car to go to the park to meet up with my mom and brother. After that the day was fine. I went shopping by myself after dd went down for her nap (which was 2 hrs and 15 min which NEVER happens). I got some clothes, scored these sandals for dd for only $10 at Marshalls, I'm a sucker, she also got a small soccer ball because she loves balls and a new Sandra Boyton book.
My day was really good. I got the option to sleep in but of course I couldn't, so I laid in bed and watched tv while drinking coffee. Dh was the primary parent for the day, I just got to hang back and relax. L colored a picture for me and J made me a braclet. We got down on some carbs and sugar since we started low carb today. The best part was when Dh told me at the end of the day that he doesn't know how I do it everyday. he was overwhelmed by J's meltdowns, cleaning and cooking. It's nice to hear genuine appreciation.
DH got me a really nice necklace which was a pleasant surprise (he almost always does Mother's Day gifts but this was from Tiffany's -- a first!) plus I received all kinds of homemade cards and things that the kids had worked on at school all week. We met my parents for brunch yesterday and then went to visit my ILs/extended family for lunch, so it was a bit of a busy day but at least I didn't have to cook. The low point was DS2 having a poop accident and DD having a poop blowout within minutes of each other last night. Into the bath they went and it was a wrap.
DH surprised me with a night away to Boston for a Red Sox game. He even set up a babysitter. We go later this month!
Mother's Day was ok for me. We told the family we are having a girl. Spent the day with my mom and DH's grandmother. I wish I had more time to myself but that's ok! It was still a good day!
Post by pregsmcsnooznomore on May 11, 2016 13:32:44 GMT -5
Mine started at 3am with a fevery (102) baby. He was inexplicably better by morning, though, so it ended up being a nice day after all. We went to brunch at a waterfont restaurant at a nearby marina where I actually worked many moons ago when DH and I were just dating, so it was a nice trip down memory lane, and fun to go back with our offspring. I shared my lobster bisque with my boy and he liked it almost as much as I did! The baby (is it bad that we still call him "the baby"?) made me a mother's day card at school with little stamps of his feet making the wings of a butterfly. Really his teacher made it, but it was still sweet DH got me roses and a sweet card. Overall, a nice day!
Mother's Day was with my ILs. We drove an hour to get there, and the kids were exhausted and throwing fits. So while everyone (DH's parents, brothers, grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousins) sat down to eat a super leisurely lunch, I was out in the living room with my kids. Didn't get a bite to eat because NO ONE offered to help me for even a minute, even after they were all done eating HOURS later. DH didn't even relieve me. He said He assumed I would ask for help if I wanted it. Um no, not with that side of the family. I'll hand a child to them and then 60 seconds later they tell me that the kid is too heavy and they don't want to drop them. Not even kidding. I was pissed and just feeling down because they ALWAYS find a way to make Mother's Day suck. We've been with his family every single Mother's Day since we got married/I was pregnant with Junie. DH did get me a card and flowers that day, so that part was better than previous years.
Liv I definitely agree next year tell DH you're not going anywhere!
My day was good. We celebrated with my parents, my sister, and her ILs. The Moms did all the work as far as food and stuff of course, but at least my kids were kept occupied by other people. I did have to have a little talk with DH about gifts. He told DS1 they were going to get me flowers for MD and then he never got around to taking him so DS got upset. I reminded him that these celebrations now aren't just for me, but for the kids. I don't care if I get gifts or have cake or whatever for special occasions, but I know it's as much about letting my kids be part of it than just about me. So even though I don't care that I didn't get flowers, it was something that DS1 wanted to do for me and I'm more upset that he was let down than anything. I've told DH before that he can take kids to the Dollar store to pick out a gift for me and I'd be happy as a pig in poop because they chose it and would be proud/excited to give it to me.
He grew up in a family that really down played celebrations and special occasions so it's hard to get him to actually have much forethought on it. It's been so hard to get him to grasp that it's not what he does or buys or whatever that matters, it's the fact that he actually put thought into it that I care about.
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