Welcome to Wednesday!

[mirage86]

What do you have today?

[mirage86]

I decided to do a theme for E's birthday/pictures even though we aren't doing a real party, so we'll be going out to pick up a few craft supplies. I started painting yesterday and I'd forgotten how fun it is to have projects like this. I kept putting it off, but then realized that he will be one TWO WEEKS from tomorrow. I'm not ready for this at all!

[pghtruelove]

May 18, 2016 6:23:26 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

I decided to do a theme for E's birthday/pictures even though we aren't doing a real party, so we'll be going out to pick up a few craft supplies. I started painting yesterday and I'd forgotten how fun it is to have projects like this. I kept putting it off, but then realized that he will be one TWO WEEKS from tomorrow. I'm not ready for this at all!

What is your theme!!!!?

[mirage86]

May 18, 2016 6:27:17 GMT -5 pghtruelove said:

May 18, 2016 6:23:26 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

I decided to do a theme for E's birthday/pictures even though we aren't doing a real party, so we'll be going out to pick up a few craft supplies. I started painting yesterday and I'd forgotten how fun it is to have projects like this. I kept putting it off, but then realized that he will be one TWO WEEKS from tomorrow. I'm not ready for this at all!

What is your theme!!!!?

Kind of a nautical one. This is literally all I have so far, and I'll get a 1 that is the same size as the anchor once the store has them back in stock. The white ring will be a life preserver and go around his smash cake. I wouldn't say no to any suggestions of what else might make a good prop!

[jillywilly]

mirage86, I almost bought that same t-shirt for DS! We're also doing a nautical theme, I just ordered a bunch of decorations yesterday from Oriental Trading - paper plates, napkins, a personalized banner, and just a few little odds and ends to set out around the food. I'm not going too crazy with decorations since it's a pool party/BBQ, so most people will just be outside and we're trying to keep it really casual. Also, I have zero crafting ability.

As for me, I did the impossible. I left a 100% immaculate house this morning. Our real estate agent is coming later today to do photos for our listing, so H and I hustled last night making everything pristine. DS picked the same night to decide he was not tired - I'm not sure if he's making up for lost time on eating, or if it's teeth related, but he was not a happy camper. Hopefully our hard work pays off and our house blows buyers out of the water while we're relaxing next week on vacation!

[mirage86]

budders, I'm going to be sad to go to the convertible seat for the same reason. It's so nice to just click him into the stroller and carry on without worrying about him getting cranky for being woken up too early.

[mbjune13]

I was up way too early today and B is still sleeping. Yesterday I took a new SVU for a test drive and brought it home over night so DH could drive it too. Today I have to take it back and start all the financing paperwork. Not looking forward to spending a long time at a dealership by myself with B. We really need a new vehicle but I love not having a payment so this sucks.
I also got the tulle to make a tutu for B's birthday. I hope it works!

[erbear]

Morning! I'm working a half day today and it should be pretty easy!

I have my OB/gyn appointment this afternoon and I so hope she has an answer for my period issues!

[sabrinaml]

Good luck erbear!! Hopefully you can get some answers.

[purple]

May 18, 2016 7:42:45 GMT -5 erbear said:

Morning! I'm working a half day today and it should be pretty easy!

I have my OB/gyn appointment this afternoon and I so hope she has an answer for my period issues!

I'm glad you're seeing a doctor. Your ongoing issues sound like the stuff of nightmares.

@wwprestige, good luck! I'm sure it'll be fine. It sounds like tasty food and you're not in control of the weather.

[purple]

My mum is taking care of L today. She came after breakfast, played with her, took her to music class, came back, played some more, and then took her home for lunch. L has never had a meal without H or I there so I'm sure she enjoyed herself! Mum and Dad are going to keep her as long as they can this afternoon.

The hospital said that my physical symptoms should get easier after another day or so, so hopefully I'll be able to start taking proper care of L again soon. She's getting cross with me because I'm not getting down on the floor to play. She has no concept that I can't!

[mrsmonogrammed]

I have an appointment with my thyroid dr this afternoon, hoping he bumps up my mess because j don't think they are working as well as they should:(

good luck at your appt erbear!

[mrsmonogrammed]

May 18, 2016 6:32:59 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

May 18, 2016 6:27:17 GMT -5 pghtruelove said:

What is your theme!!!!?

Kind of a nautical one. This is literally all I have so far, and I'll get a 1 that is the same size as the anchor once the store has them back in stock. The white ring will be a life preserver and go around his smash cake. I wouldn't say no to any suggestions of what else might make a good prop!

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Love what you have! Maybe throw in some balloons and call it a day? Just those few extra touches are going to make his pictures amazing!

[Bluedaisy]

Still. ..at...the...in-laws.

[tiffbot]

Hi!

It's supposed to be so nice out the next couple days. I plan to paint as much as I can once H gets home from work!

I can't think of any particularly exciting thoughts so just, have a good day!

[tiffbot]

mirage86 we are having DS's birthday on the beach at the lake near us this year. I'm going to make a Rice Krispie cake sandcastle, if that helps for any ideas

[holliberry28]

Good luck with your appointments today erbear and mrsmonogrammed!

Hope you get some substitute 1:1s today budders. That doesn't sound fun.

[Widget123]

FIL is watching LO today because its his regular day off and DH and I have missed too much work lately from sick kids. I am kind of worried it is going to be a disaster, but H seems fairly confident.

My week from hell at work is almost over?

Also I really need to buckle down and get some stuff done for LO's birthday party. Today at least I plan on making a list of everything I have to do.

[musicfrk2002]

May 18, 2016 9:19:06 GMT -5 @scoop said:

Just stopping in the ask a serious question.

Where the F does all the dust come from? Every week I am baffled at the new layer of dust on everything. Just me?
Moving on.

I had this thought yesterday after I saw J's handprints all over the dust on our coffee table. I KNOW I just dusted it Thursday...

[sugarkissed]

My DH actually enjoy shopping, so last night after work he went to Target and called me on FaceTime so that I could join. Haha. There are some perks to him working away... like all of the new baby clothes we now own.

Heading to the gym with the girls this morning, and then maybe the farmers market tonight. I'm running out of ways to entertain us all with DH gone. I probably need more IRL friends.

[veggiemo]

May 18, 2016 9:19:06 GMT -5 @scoop said:

Just stopping in to ask a serious question.

Where the F does all the dust come from? Every week I am baffled at the new layer of dust on everything. Just me?
Moving on.

Dude, for real. I have mostly black furniture which looks great...for about 10 minutes after I pledge it.

But seriously? We need to have our ducts cleaned and I've been meaning to get that done. Pretty sure that's the majority of the problem. Have you ever had yours cleaned?

[Widget123]

Gahh looking at HDBD I just remembered that I have some long sleeve tee's in LO's current size that I bought on clearance a long time ago. These would be perfect for the never ending rain.

[billyhorrible]

mirage86, I love it! It's going to be so cute.

[veggiemo]

Happy Wednesday! My boss is out of the office today so I'm procrastinating like a mo-fo.

H works late tonight (until 11:30pm) so I'll be with the kids on my own. That's not usually an issue but in addition to the normal routine, I have to deep clean the house because we have a new babysitter coming over tomorrow. I think to prepare myself for the busy night I'll stop for taco bell on the way home from work

[bookninja]

May 18, 2016 6:32:59 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

May 18, 2016 6:27:17 GMT -5 pghtruelove said:

What is your theme!!!!?

Kind of a nautical one. This is literally all I have so far, and I'll get a 1 that is the same size as the anchor once the store has them back in stock. The white ring will be a life preserver and go around his smash cake. I wouldn't say no to any suggestions of what else might make a good prop!

Construction paper nautical flags? Looks like you could make names or even spell out happy birthday...

[mirage86]

mrsmonogrammed, I can't believe I never thought about balloons. That's a great idea, and I know E will love playing with them after!
tiffbot, that sounds really cool. My MIL doesn't eat chocolate, so that might be nice to bring when we come up to their place for that side of the family to celebrate with E.
bookninja, I have a burlap banner I will be painting Happy Birthday onto, but if it doesn't work I might be going out to get construction paper for those flags!
Thank you ladies for the suggestions!

[veggiemo]

May 18, 2016 10:26:17 GMT -5 @scoop said:

May 18, 2016 9:59:59 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

Dude, for real. I have mostly black furniture which looks great...for about 10 minutes after I pledge it.

But seriously? We need to have our ducts cleaned and I've been meaning to get that done. Pretty sure that's the majority of the problem. Have you ever had yours cleaned?

I didn't even know that having ducts cleaned was a thing. I should probably look into that. Coincidentally, the HVAC guy is coming today for an AC check/maintenance so I'll have to ask him about it. 

Perfect timing! He'll probably know exactly who to call.

[mirage86]

Joolschweets, our nearest IKEA is about an hour away. I need to find a time to go alone with E (hoping that isn't a bad idea) because DH seems to have sworn never to set foot in one again. I'm always very interested and a little jealous when I see things on here that have been found there.

[veggiemo]

I guess I'm throwing out an UO on Wednesday: I don't find IKEA to be a bad place to shop. Actually, I enjoy shopping there. I find it well organized and fully stocked, and I always walk out with what I was looking for (and more) for a great price. What's the issue with it?

[mirage86]

May 18, 2016 10:46:08 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

I guess I'm throwing out an UO on Wednesday: I don't find IKEA to be a bad place to shop. Actually, I enjoy shopping there. I find it well organized and fully stocked, and I always walk out with what I was looking for (and more) for a great price. What's the issue with it?

I think for my DH it's the amount of people. Every time I've ever seen it, our IKEA is packed to the point that you sort of have to shuffle yourself through the crowd through the entire store. Using a cart or stroller would be even worse. I'm sure weekdays are better, but that isn't an option for him. I'm more willing to deal with crowds if it means finding something great for a good price, which is why I'll probably have to go alone.