Thursday, It's Only Thursday

[silverspoon]

I'm all fired up this morning over Facebook. 

There's a new copy and paste floating around about what's wrong with America and I've been formulating a rebuttal all morning. My default is always to ignore these things and I don't really post much on there, but I just can't let this one go. There's also a meme with a gorilla that I guess is supposed to be funny about killing the alligator. WTF is wrong with people? That's not funny. 

I should probably just step away from Facebook. 

[dizzycooks]

Times like these it's probably good to leave social media. People seem to have stronger filters in person than they do online.

[silverspoon]

dizzycooks That is so true. I need to stick to my usual posting a pic of my dog or kid every couple of weeks.

[crimsonandclover]

I really, really try to stay out of arguments on social media. You will never be able to convince anyone of anything and all it leads to are hard feelings. I have a couple of relatives who post memes about their political opinions making people who have the opposite opinions look like idiots. That ticks me off more than anything else. I assure you, my position is well thought out, but I'm not going to tell you that on Facebook because there's not enough room.

[crimsonandclover]

I just got notice of when a big project is going to come, and the timing couldn't possibily be any worse. It will come 2 days after our nanny leaves on vacation for 3 weeks, then she'll be back for 2.5 weeks when I can work on it like usual, and then we're on vacation for 3 weeks and the deadline is 2 days before our vacation ends. *sob*
I'm obviously going to be trying to find babysitters and working after the kids go to bed at night and when DD3 naps and the older DDs are at preschool, but seriously, it's 100 pages and of the 8 weeks I'm supposed to have to work on it, only 2 will be regular working weeks for me. And it's also very clear that I will be working through our time in the US.

[mysunshine0629]

Hate for my first participation in this thread be a complaint but.....

Since I was BFing up until 3 weeks ago, I did all the nite wakeups feedings. Even after going all formula, I still have been the one getting up. I asked DH to take care of wakeups last nite and he didnt even wakeup for the first one until I elbowed him in the back, and the second one he rolls over and says "Can he just cry it out?"

Ummm no. Get your ass out of bed.

P.s. by no means against CIO but didn't want to start on DHs first nite of having to wakeup.

[scorpioscuba]

Jun 16, 2016 7:47:44 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

dizzycooks That is so true. I need to stick to my usual posting a pic of my dog or kid every couple of weeks.

This. I like FB to share pictures & keep in touch with friends and family who live elsewhere and we don't see very often if ever. The rest of it can suck it.

[scorpioscuba]

Ugh crimsonandclover. I'm so sorry! Is this that big translation project?

No worries mysunshine0629. We often have similar complaints about our H's.

[scorpioscuba]

Today is DD's last day at my sisters. H and DS come home tomorrow. I hope they are still alive since I've heard nothing from them. It's very weird to not be able to be in contact with your child for multiple days in a row.

[lucanjo14]

scorpioscuba I would not handle this well. I'm sure everything is fine though, and I bet you can't wait to see them!

[lucanjo14]

My oldest had her fifth grade farewell yesterday. I remember her first day of kindergarten so vividly, it's weird that she's finished elementary school and will start middle school next year. I love her, but so much sass; she's growing up way to fast!
I should be doing laundry and cleaning while DD takes a nap but so far I'm just being lazy on the interwebs.

[valie]

I'm fairly certain MH gave DS a bath while I was at yoga last night. DS's clothes from yesterday and a pee diaper are on the bathroom floor. There is a wadded up washcloth on the side of the bath. The bath toys have water in them and there is a damp towel on the floor. And when I got home from yoga, MH told me that he gave DS a bath.

[silverspoon]

valie That sounds pretty similar to what I encounter on the few nights that H has given munchkin his bath. He typically feels pretty accomplished getting the kid clean and in his jammies so I just pick up the bathroom.

[14joa31]

Jun 16, 2016 8:43:37 GMT -5 valie said:

I'm fairly certain MH gave DS a bath while I was at yoga last night. DS's clothes from yesterday and a pee diaper are on the bathroom floor. There is a wadded up washcloth on the side of the bath. The bath toys have water in them and there is a damp towel on the floor. And when I got home from yoga, MH told me that he gave DS a bath.

LMAO!!! Did you do the whole "I'm not worthy" bow from Wayne's World? I really hope that you did!

[valie]

Jun 16, 2016 10:46:57 GMT -5 14joa31 said:

Jun 16, 2016 8:43:37 GMT -5 valie said:

I'm fairly certain MH gave DS a bath while I was at yoga last night. DS's clothes from yesterday and a pee diaper are on the bathroom floor. There is a wadded up washcloth on the side of the bath. The bath toys have water in them and there is a damp towel on the floor. And when I got home from yoga, MH told me that he gave DS a bath.

LMAO!!! Did you do the whole "I'm not worthy" bow from Wayne's World? I really hope that you did!

Shoulda

[14joa31]

I am a little bit bummed today about how much weight I still have to lose post-baby. I tried to put on my regular rain coat today, and it was just too tight. Ugh!

Although this is the first day that I have actually felt bummed about it. I've been doing a low carb thing RELIGIOUSLY now for several weeks. It's just I would like to speed up this shizzle! I may need to rejoin the YMCA - they now offer my favorite class - Body Pump - at a time when I can actually attend ..5:40am on wed/fri.

I will talk to DH about it tonight.

[NellieOleson]

Both my kids slept until 8am this morning. I'm sure this won't happen again for another 3 years, but YAAAAAYYYYY!

The baby was up at 1, 4, and 6. Dd1 was up once at 4:30. But still - YAAAAAY! Sleeping until 8 felt damn good.

[valie]

I'm sorry you're feeling bummed 14joa31. I think the exercise class is a great idea, but 5:40am is yuck.

[silverspoon]

14joa31 That is very early. I hope the class is fun! But my goodness that's early.

[14joa31]

On the three days that I commute into work in DC, I wake up at 4:45am. But I also go to bed at 9:30pm. So unfortunately ... waking up early has just become a regular part of my life!

DH works in downtown Baltimore and I work in downtown DC. The cost of living is so much cheaper near Baltimore and I get to telework two days a week - so it just made sense to live closer to Baltimore. Hence my long annoying commute and my epically early mornings :/

[14joa31]

Plus also - I am now mysteriously a gold member? Is that like an Austin Powers movie? Yesterday I was bronze - what's up with that? Did the trophies change?

[valie]

Jun 16, 2016 12:18:01 GMT -5 14joa31 said:

Plus also - I am now mysteriously a gold member? Is that like an Austin Powers movie? Yesterday I was bronze - what's up with that? Did the trophies change?

Yup. A whole bunch of gemstones have been added. I have no clue the order of them though... Not that it really matters to me.

[14joa31]

I now see the whole thread about changing trophies pinned at the top...the highest level being Morgan Freeman. I completely agree that 50,000 posts warrants Morgan Freeman status.

But maybe The Oprah should be a level?? I am just sayin' ...

[scorpioscuba]

Jun 16, 2016 12:42:53 GMT -5 14joa31 said:

I now see the whole thread about changing trophies pinned at the top...the highest level being Morgan Freeman. I completely agree that 50,000 posts warrants Morgan Freeman status.

But maybe The Oprah should be a level?? I am just sayin' ...

I Morgan Freeman. I have a new life goal. To attain Morgan Freeman status!

[crimsonandclover]

gizmo, did you get to talk to your pedi yesterday about your DD1?

[dizzycooks]

crimsonandclover that sounds very stressful! May I ask where you are visiting in the US? I hope you don't have to spend too much time on work while you're visiting !

[crimsonandclover]

Jun 16, 2016 14:07:10 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

crimsonandclover that sounds very stressful! May I ask where you are visiting in the US? I hope you don't have to spend too much time on work while you're visiting !

I'm from the Midwest - if you need any more specific then let's go to PM

[dizzycooks]

Jun 16, 2016 14:09:35 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Jun 16, 2016 14:07:10 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

crimsonandclover that sounds very stressful! May I ask where you are visiting in the US? I hope you don't have to spend too much time on work while you're visiting !

I'm from the Midwest - if you need any more specific then let's go to PM

Pm sent.