I'm grumpy about dinner with the ILs tonight and need someone to tell me if I am being unreasonable. It's FIL's birthday and we (FIL, MIL, BIL and gf) are going out to eat. I am annoyed because:
1. We're going to a fancy steakhouse, so we can't bring DS. 2. My parents would have been more than happy to babysit on a Sunday, but like most weekends they are out of town at their vacation house today. MIL did not ask us about dates before making a reservation. 3. The reservation is at 7:30 a half hour away. DS normally goes to bed around 8:00. We lined up DH's younger cousin to babysit, but I'm worried she's going to have a rough time trying to get him to bed. I would much rather go to an early dinner so that we could be home close to his normal bedtime and just put him to bed then. MIL rejected the suggestion of an earlier time. 4. MIL and FIL have been out of town on vacation. They want to see DS so they (and BIL and gf) all want to come over tomorrow to visit. If everyone wants to see the baby, why don't we just have the birthday dinner someplace we can bring him (either more casual restaurant or someone's house)?
So, yesterday when I got my hair colored/cut, my stylist said my hair was super bizarre and she has never seen anything like it before.... The first inch of new growth in my hair was a different color than the rest. It was lighter! Until yesterday, I hadn't colored my hair in years...
With every pregnancy my hair has gotten darker. It's weird.
I'm grumpy about dinner with the ILs tonight and need someone to tell me if I am being unreasonable. It's FIL's birthday and we (FIL, MIL, BIL and gf) are going out to eat. I am annoyed because:
1. We're going to a fancy steakhouse, so we can't bring DS. 2. My parents would have been more than happy to babysit on a Sunday, but like most weekends they are out of town at their vacation house today. MIL did not ask us about dates before making a reservation. 3. The reservation is at 7:30 a half hour away. DS normally goes to bed around 8:00. We lined up DH's younger cousin to babysit, but I'm worried she's going to have a rough time trying to get him to bed. I would much rather go to an early dinner so that we could be home close to his normal bedtime and just put him to bed then. MIL rejected the suggestion of an earlier time. 4. MIL and FIL have been out of town on vacation. They want to see DS so they (and BIL and gf) all want to come over tomorrow to visit. If everyone wants to see the baby, why don't we just have the birthday dinner someplace we can bring him (either more casual restaurant or someone's house)?
You aren't being unreasonable. I'd bring LO. I'd maybe even let a meltdown happen at the restaurant and then express my displeasure of the circumstances to DH but loud enough for them to hear that next time they choose to completely ignore your families needs with no compromise that you just won't bother to attend. If I was pissed enough I may even call anf uninvite them in the morning because LO didn't sleep and is a fussy mess.
I'm grumpy about dinner with the ILs tonight and need someone to tell me if I am being unreasonable. It's FIL's birthday and we (FIL, MIL, BIL and gf) are going out to eat. I am annoyed because:
1. We're going to a fancy steakhouse, so we can't bring DS. 2. My parents would have been more than happy to babysit on a Sunday, but like most weekends they are out of town at their vacation house today. MIL did not ask us about dates before making a reservation. 3. The reservation is at 7:30 a half hour away. DS normally goes to bed around 8:00. We lined up DH's younger cousin to babysit, but I'm worried she's going to have a rough time trying to get him to bed. I would much rather go to an early dinner so that we could be home close to his normal bedtime and just put him to bed then. MIL rejected the suggestion of an earlier time. 4. MIL and FIL have been out of town on vacation. They want to see DS so they (and BIL and gf) all want to come over tomorrow to visit. If everyone wants to see the baby, why don't we just have the birthday dinner someplace we can bring him (either more casual restaurant or someone's house)?
Nope, you have every right to be grumpy about this. I probably wouldn't go at all. Not saying you shouldn't, I just get irrationally pissed off about this sort of thing.
Thanks for all the positive thoughts ladies! After his 5 am feed, Gray slept until almost 10! It was glorious because DH got up with the other 2 and let me sleep. Now I'm sending them out to run off some energy by stomping in puddles instead of on each other.
Sending healthy thoughts to all the other ladies with sick kiddos!
(Can I have some of the pancakes being thrown around?!)
MOTY: I somehow missed the fact that we did NOT have another package of daytime diapers in the closet, and DH didn't fill the diaper bag the last time he took the baby out. Thank god we have a ginormous supply of overnights. Looks like I'll be heading to the store later. Idiot.
I'm grumpy about dinner with the ILs tonight and need someone to tell me if I am being unreasonable. It's FIL's birthday and we (FIL, MIL, BIL and gf) are going out to eat. I am annoyed because:
1. We're going to a fancy steakhouse, so we can't bring DS. 2. My parents would have been more than happy to babysit on a Sunday, but like most weekends they are out of town at their vacation house today. MIL did not ask us about dates before making a reservation. 3. The reservation is at 7:30 a half hour away. DS normally goes to bed around 8:00. We lined up DH's younger cousin to babysit, but I'm worried she's going to have a rough time trying to get him to bed. I would much rather go to an early dinner so that we could be home close to his normal bedtime and just put him to bed then. MIL rejected the suggestion of an earlier time. 4. MIL and FIL have been out of town on vacation. They want to see DS so they (and BIL and gf) all want to come over tomorrow to visit. If everyone wants to see the baby, why don't we just have the birthday dinner someplace we can bring him (either more casual restaurant or someone's house)?
You aren't being unreasonable. I'd bring LO. I'd maybe even let a meltdown happen at the restaurant and then express my displeasure of the circumstances to DH but loud enough for them to hear that next time they choose to completely ignore your families needs with no compromise that you just won't bother to attend. If I was pissed enough I may even call anf uninvite them in the morning because LO didn't sleep and is a fussy mess.
So, yesterday when I got my hair colored/cut, my stylist said my hair was super bizarre and she has never seen anything like it before.... The first inch of new growth in my hair was a different color than the rest. It was lighter! Until yesterday, I hadn't colored my hair in years...
With every pregnancy my hair has gotten darker. It's weird.
After I had ds1 my hair went from being straight as can be to wavy and even a couple curly strands.
I'm grumpy about dinner with the ILs tonight and need someone to tell me if I am being unreasonable. It's FIL's birthday and we (FIL, MIL, BIL and gf) are going out to eat. I am annoyed because:
1. We're going to a fancy steakhouse, so we can't bring DS. 2. My parents would have been more than happy to babysit on a Sunday, but like most weekends they are out of town at their vacation house today. MIL did not ask us about dates before making a reservation. 3. The reservation is at 7:30 a half hour away. DS normally goes to bed around 8:00. We lined up DH's younger cousin to babysit, but I'm worried she's going to have a rough time trying to get him to bed. I would much rather go to an early dinner so that we could be home close to his normal bedtime and just put him to bed then. MIL rejected the suggestion of an earlier time. 4. MIL and FIL have been out of town on vacation. They want to see DS so they (and BIL and gf) all want to come over tomorrow to visit. If everyone wants to see the baby, why don't we just have the birthday dinner someplace we can bring him (either more casual restaurant or someone's house)?
I would be SO pissed. And would not go to dinner. I'm sure "something" could come up.
MOTY: I somehow missed the fact that we did NOT have another package of daytime diapers in the closet, and DH didn't fill the diaper bag the last time he took the baby out. Thank god we have a ginormous supply of overnights. Looks like I'll be heading to the store later. Idiot.
That would annoy me, but hey, now you can skip a diaper change and have extra protection!
I've been to BRU more than I care to admit because they have been sold out of ready-to-feed similac sensitive foreverrr. I finally started calling and it arrived today, so I bought all the cases of 8oz bottles.
My rainbow arrived 10/15/14.
5 cycles of "TTC" - 3 intentional, 2 not so intentional. 5 BFPs.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
MOTY: I somehow missed the fact that we did NOT have another package of daytime diapers in the closet, and DH didn't fill the diaper bag the last time he took the baby out. Thank god we have a ginormous supply of overnights. Looks like I'll be heading to the store later. Idiot.
So frustrating! We got a note from daycare this week saying "we need more diapers and wipes TOMORROW." I was annoyed because it gave me no time to actually go and get them after a long day of work. I need to start stashing extra just in case.
MOTY: I somehow missed the fact that we did NOT have another package of daytime diapers in the closet, and DH didn't fill the diaper bag the last time he took the baby out. Thank god we have a ginormous supply of overnights. Looks like I'll be heading to the store later. Idiot.
BF keeps leaving the house without the diaper bag or leaving his moms house after picking up K and not bringing it home.
I can't find these pacifiers ANYWHERE, it's making me crazy! A friend sent them to me from England and they're Tommee Tippee brand but they just don't exist. I've tried two Targets and BRU.
Pretty sure I actually saw them at our local grocery store. I'm going shopping now and will check to see!
Ok, glad to know I am reasonably grumpy. I don't really get along with MIL, so sometimes it's hard for me to tell if I am just annoyed because it's her.
I was very tempted to click "decline" when we got the OpenTable invite for dinner out of the blue. Unfortunately, DH is Mr. It-Will-All-Be-Fine, so he doesn't really see the issue.
Ok, glad to know I am reasonably grumpy. I don't really get along with MIL, so sometimes it's hard for me to tell if I am just annoyed because it's her.
I was very tempted to click "decline" when we got the OpenTable invite for dinner out of the blue. Unfortunately, DH is Mr. It-Will-All-Be-Fine, so he doesn't really see the issue.
FX that it really will "all be fine." I totally relate on the in-law tension.
Post by crawford411 on Feb 7, 2015 14:40:14 GMT -5
My kid is super sick and miserable and it's breaking my heart. She is stuffy, coughing, and has a hoarse voice. MIL is coming in a few hours and I really don't see it going well. Baby is fussy and only wants me.
I can't find these pacifiers ANYWHERE, it's making me crazy! A friend sent them to me from England and they're Tommee Tippee brand but they just don't exist. I've tried two Targets and BRU.
Pretty sure I actually saw them at our local grocery store. I'm going shopping now and will check to see!
Omg that would be amazing. Thank you for checking!
DD can't roll over from back to front yet, but she can rotate 360 degrees on her playmat while on her back. During a MOtN wake up, I found her 180 degrees from where I placed her in the crib. I guess that's something...
My kid is super sick and miserable and it's breaking my heart. She is stuffy, coughing, and has a hoarse voice. MIL is coming in a few hours and I really don't see it going well. Baby is fussy and only wants me.
Ok, glad to know I am reasonably grumpy. I don't really get along with MIL, so sometimes it's hard for me to tell if I am just annoyed because it's her.
I was very tempted to click "decline" when we got the OpenTable invite for dinner out of the blue. Unfortunately, DH is Mr. It-Will-All-Be-Fine, so he doesn't really see the issue.
FX that it really will "all be fine." I totally relate on the in-law tension.
Yeah, I'm sure the world won't end. I mostly feel bad for DH's cousin. I'm not sure she really knows what she's getting into. I'm going to feel very bad if DS refuses to stay asleep and is a fussy mess for her.
The recent creepiness around here indirectly inspired me to shred a bunch of old papers. I put this off for too long, apparently. I just killed my shredder.
So, DD was never a big fan of the RNP. Up until now we've really only used it as a baby holder from time to time.
Anyway, today, after working on settling her down for an HOUR, DD decided to take a 13 minute nap. I just could not today, so I put her in the RNP in her room on a whim. She fell asleep again ON HER OWN, in less than 5 minutes. Then, she woke up after 20 minutes (per usual), and then just FELL BACK ASLEEP.
I don't care if she goes to college in the RNP, it is my new favorite thing.
You guise, I just feel so stupidly stressed over the silliest things today. Went out to run some errands with LO and cried in the car. And now all of a sudden I'm over it and want to do absolutely nothing but sit here on the couch and be Ms. Sulkypants. My poor husband is asking how he can help but there's nothing I can think of to tell him. Guess I'm just angry at the world today.
Labor must be imminent.
That sounds like how I felt for the whole first three months after birth. I hope you feel better tomorrow!
Post by theresat858 on Feb 7, 2015 15:15:08 GMT -5
saraml13, why can't you bring ds to a fancy place? Particularly if he is likely to sleep... C went to Donovan's with us two months ago and I would do it again. Annoying that your ILs can't be more accommodating.
After I had ds1 my hair went from being straight as can be to wavy and even a couple curly strands.
I wish the opposite had happened for me. Nope, still curly.
I always wanted curly thicker hair when I was growing up. I hate my thin pin straight can't do jack shit to without using a can of hairspray hair. It's still just wavy and I have a ringlet or 2 behind each ear.
Pretty sure I actually saw them at our local grocery store. I'm going shopping now and will check to see!
Omg that would be amazing. Thank you for checking!
Yeah, no. Sorry. The ones I was thinking of look similar (similar designs & air holes) but are different. I literally stood in front of the baby accessory section for ten minutes saying, "I could have sworn..."
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