Taco Tuesday Talk

[seamonster]

[seamonster]

I'm making tacos tonight. Debating fish versus beef. Considering fish since it's so warm outside. Plus I have a mango that needs using.

[seamonster]

MOTY, I dropped DS off earlier at daycare than I planned to today because I just could not deal anymore this morning with the tantrums about him wanting to climb on the dining room table and play with all the stuff up there. Way earlier is an hour earlier and I have the day off. The love seat that is by the table and what he uses to access the table is getting turned around until we move.

No tables by the couch in the new place.

[seamonster]

Took a 90 minute nap. It was glorious. Doing a bit of cleaning and load of toddler clothes, then going for lunch and a walk.

I need to assess the amount of clothes I bought DS recently in the next size up. His onsies are getting hard to button although his pants still hit well in the leg. My kid seems to be mostly torso. Also need some summer sleep sacks and a neoprene swim vest in the next size since he's outgrowing the ones he has.

[aggiebug]

Morning. I am headed to see a friend and her newborn soon. H is home and will keep DD with him so it's just me, friend and the babe .

He has a lot to get done with a child in tow, should be interesting.

seamonster for the life of me I cannot keep track of your current and future locations. I know you have told us, heck I know I have asked! Yet my brain cannot retain it apparently.

And sounds like daycare is a good place for LO today! Get that energy out!

[dmorgendorffer]

[lilyelayne]

Trying to decide if I want to drive to town today. I've got swimsuits that need returning and I've only got this week left in the return window, so my options are limited.

DS did great yesterday with our two parties. He loves swimming so I'm extra excited about starting swim lessons next week. Some of my parents' friends got to interact with him for the first time since he was an infant, which was fun.

seamonster no shame! Sounds like daycare was a great option for both of you.
aggiebug enjoy the newborn snuggles!

[dmorgendorffer]

seamonster I've been thoroughly confused about what size clothing to buy for DD lately. It's been a mixture of 18months, 24 months and 2T and I have a real internal debate about what size to get every time I get her something.

Anyone have a brand suggestion for a good waterproof shoe for a chubby foot? DD love playing with her water table but it takes forever for her shoes to dry. We tried some flip flops on her yesterday and she HATES having something between her toes so those were a big no.

[seamonster]

dmorgendorffer DS has strap sandals for water time. No particular brand. "Boy" sandals would probably have something that would work. Crocs would also be good.

[kartish]

Last night I passed out after V went to bed, I didn't even feed my animals. I just fell asleep. Poor DH had to wake up and take care of them. After working a 12 hour shift and having to go to work early this morning.

This morning I'm cleaning and thinking about taking V to the nature park today. Maybe after his nap. I think he is finally ready to start moving to a single nap.

[seamonster]

Definitely time to go up a half size on diapers. The ranges on anything size 4 and up are nuts.

[dreemkin]

Yestersay we discovered that DD2 gets a pretty strong allergic reaction to mosquitoe bites 24hr after the bite. We actually called our pediatrician because she had a couple swell up into hard, grape size, lumps. He said unfortunately that can happen and that we'll probably always have to medicate her with benadryl when at risk for mosquito bites. Grrr, this kid loves it outside. Mosquitoes are pretty unavoidable in my area no matter how many precautions we take

Today we took gatsby for a much needed grooming. He looks like a new dog! Unfortunately they cut his beard pretty short (my fault for letting it get so matted). I like him cut like a schnauzer but this time he really doesn't look schnauzer or poodle.. This morning we went on a walk and Norah played at the park for a little bit. Now it is storming so they are playing in the basement while I get some phone/Internet time!

[dreemkin]

lilyelayne yay for swim class! DD1 loves swimming (and her class). DD2 doesn't like swimming (but she loves baths..shrugs). So I'm not sure if we'll be attempting classes with her for a while.

[seamonster]

May 31, 2016 15:59:46 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

Yestersay we discovered that DD2 gets a pretty strong allergic reaction to mosquitoe bites 24hr after the bite. We actually called our pediatrician because she had a couple swell up into hard, grape size, lumps. He said unfortunately that can happen and that we'll probably always have to medicate her with benadryl when at risk for mosquito bites. Grrr, this kid loves it outside. Mosquitoes are pretty unavoidable in my area no matter how many precautions we take

I get this reaction to mosquito bites. Ask when you can use hydrocortisone cream on them. I found that was the best for controlling the reaction.

[seamonster]

Ended up not making tacos because my sunshine enjoyment meant I didn't make it to the store. H made Swedish meatballs instead. Bonus is we used a bunch of stuff we already had. Making a dint in the pantry supplies.

[tortor4]

dmorgendorffer +1 for crocs!

I always have so much cleaning to catch up on after a long weekend. So that's what I did all day. Just living the dream over here!

[aggiebug]

YOU GUYS. We just bought a city select double stroller for $250 off CL. Practically new With a 'console' and a car seat adapter that works with our seat. Omg was almost in tears over blasted strollers yesterday, not kidding.

[dreemkin]

seamonster thank you. My pedi said I can apply a 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day. And hopefully that is helping too. I'm sorry you get this type of reaction. I'm sure it's painful or if nothing else irritating as hell. I hope your LO won't inherit that
ETA: Swedish meatballs sound better than tacos to me! Yum!

[dreemkin]

aggiebug congrats on a good find (I'm assuming that's a good price based on your reaction but honestly I have know idea lol)!!

[aggiebug]

May 31, 2016 20:21:59 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

aggiebug congrats on a good find (I'm assuming that's a good price based on your reaction but honestly I have know idea lol)!!

The stroller is $700 new plus $57 for an adapter +30 for the console. A descent price used is $450-500 for the stroller alone. And that doesn't touch the struggle I have had with H about spending money on a stroller. So yes I am thrilled.

[dreemkin]

May 31, 2016 20:40:25 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

May 31, 2016 20:21:59 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

aggiebug congrats on a good find (I'm assuming that's a good price based on your reaction but honestly I have know idea lol)!!

The stroller is $700 new plus $57 for an adapter +30 for the console. A descent price used is $450-500 for the stroller alone. And that doesn't touch the struggle I have had with H about spending money on a stroller. So yes I am thrilled.

Shitski. That's a lotta moolah. Good job!

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What do you eat with your Swedish meatballs? Curious to see if it's the same as here in Sweden... Probably not.

Our router has steadily gone downhill since we moved in but is now freaking unbearable to use. It constantly disconnects and restarting only work about 50 % of the time. Gah!
Being the modern techie woman that I am, I've bought a new one that will get delivered today. So excited for configuration time tonight! And before you say anything, yes, I know I'm a nerd

[seamonster]

Jun 1, 2016 4:47:26 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

What do you eat with your Swedish meatballs? Curious to see if it's the same as here in Sweden... Probably not.

Our router has steadily gone downhill since we moved in but is now freaking unbearable to use. It constantly disconnects and restarting only work about 50 % of the time. Gah!
Being the modern techie woman that I am, I've bought a new one that will get delivered today. So excited for configuration time tonight! And before you say anything, yes, I know I'm a nerd

I eat them with egg noodles usually, but last night we used farfalle since that's what we had on hand. What do you serve with meatballs in Sweden?

Also, Yay for a new modem. I need to order one for the new place.

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Jun 1, 2016 6:41:42 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Jun 1, 2016 4:47:26 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

What do you eat with your Swedish meatballs? Curious to see if it's the same as here in Sweden... Probably not.

Our router has steadily gone downhill since we moved in but is now freaking unbearable to use. It constantly disconnects and restarting only work about 50 % of the time. Gah!
Being the modern techie woman that I am, I've bought a new one that will get delivered today. So excited for configuration time tonight! And before you say anything, yes, I know I'm a nerd

I eat them with egg noodles usually, but last night we used farfalle since that's what we had on hand. What do you serve with meatballs in Sweden?

Also, Yay for a new modem. I need to order one for the new place.

Most common is macaroni (sometimes "stewed" in a milk sauce) or spagetti. But the more classic option is with boiled potatoes, brown sauce and lingonberry jam.

[dreemkin]

I'm surprised to hear it's most common with boiled potatoes. I always thought it was served with noodles *shrugs*

ETA: mmm, lingonberries! Door County, Wisconsin has some swedish history and you can find many products with lingonberries. But I don't see them anywhere else around me (in Chicago burbs).

[seamonster]

I'm not surprised by the boiled potatoes. I think Ikea sells them with mashed potatoes. I might switch to potatoes for authenticity and to get in an extra vegetable.

[seamonster]

And must get lingonberry jam. Love the stuff.

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Jun 1, 2016 13:27:20 GMT -5 seamonster said:

And must get lingonberry jam. Love the stuff.

Yes!!! Me too! But I guess that happen when you're born and raised on them

Mashed potatoes is another option, so I'm not surprised IKEA serves them that way. I think you can choose between the two at my closes IKEA. I love mashed but I always end up eating too much...