I worked a twelve hour shift yesterday and came home to two awake boys, both who should have been in bed over an hour and a half before I got home. I guess mom less bedtime did not go well. Poor DH is pretty sleepy today, V of course seemed unaffected this morning.
I decided to go to the zoo for my birthday. Mostly due to dreemkin always posting fun zoo pictures. It's a bit away, so there won't really be a way to plan it around naps at home so hopefully car and stroller naps will suffice.
ETA oh and my first appointment is the day before my birthday. So if everything goes well at the appointment, V will be wearing a big brother shirt at the zoo!
Met some friends at the farmers market for breakfast, ran by the library to exchange books (and pay my late fee) then back home to babysit my nephew. Turns out my cousin & her son are driving in from Georgia today so we're scrambling to fit a visit in amidst all our weekend plans.
Checking in from our trip to Berlin. So far it's going really well. Night train was ok, DD was a bit excited for bed time so it took us a while, but she then slept soundly all night. Yesterday we spent at the zoo, which was nice. Today was rainy so we opted for indoors at the natural history museum, but DD mostly like the big halls where she could run around.
We have rented an apparment through Airbnb, which is good cause we can store and prep our own food, and we have a nice little balcony to sit on. Biggest downside is we only have one big room, so when DD goes to sleep we either have to do very quiet activities (like TCF ) or sit on the balcony until we want to sleep.
kartish that sounds fun! I'm so honored to have inspired you! My LO doesn't nap in her stroller but she does okay until the car ride. I suggest lots of snacks for "rough times" lol. @alyllyra glad to hear you're having a good time! lilyelayne I love busy weekends! Enjoy!
Not much going on today. Just grocery shopping for the 4th and chilling out. And I posted this on Friday's thread bc I didn't know there was a separate weekend thread. I'll post here too. Here's a pic of the baby doves I've names Blue and Spruce:
kartish my husband is freakishly tall and I was laughing so hard that he can just stand there and get this pic. I was trying to like stand on the deck and lean over to get a good pic. He just walks right up there and...bam!
So this afternoon we are going to my cousin's house to hang out until dinner time. Then my H and I have a tradition of getting subway and having a picnic while waiting for fireworks in a nearby town. I love our tradition and I love that we have kids running now
I just got home with DD from our church picnic. DD napped on the way home so unfortunately she isn't napping now. H went a different direction after church so he could help friends move some furniture so it's just the 2 of us. I am crossing my fingers I can convince her to take a nap in an hour or so so *I* can take a nap. Not to mention I have stuff I should be doing for our party tomorrow. Of course nap wins priority
dreemkin your tradition sounds so cute! I love it!
Having a fun day today! Our township has its celebration today so we're headed there soon. We went to the flea market this morning then out to lunch. C was so good and so funny all day. It was adorable. Until she decided to not nap. Oh well. She's usually fine if we're out and about. Not sure if she'll make it to fireworks though.
tortor4 omgosh those pics are so cute, especially the little purse!
Slept too late to go to church, but we still made it to my grandma's pretty early to hang out with my cousin & her son who are in town. He's 4 months older than G, and they have the best time together. Wish she lived closer!
Then we headed to my ILs for their Independence Day party. Lots more playing plus swimming, all after only a 30 minute nap. I predict a very early bedtime tonight.
DH and I started playing Minecraft on the PlayStation. I'm not sure I understand all the hype, and we typically like sandbox games. It's a nice break from just watched tv after G goes to bed tho.
We stayed for fireworks and C loved them. I was kind of surprised they kept her attention. But we didn't get home until close to 11. We were going to go to a big fair today but I don't know if that will be too much on Celia after no nap and a such a late bedtime yesterday. We'll see.
The start of fireworks startled DD2 and she cried for like two seconds with this look of panic trying to get to us (she tripped over the picnic blanket). That was sad but then she was okay and watched them content in daddy's arms. I had DD1 on my lap who was so cute and pointing out her favorite ones. I adore watching fireworks with my little family (it's my sappy little thing that I hold so dear). It's such a special tradition to me! Sigh!
Happy Independence Day to all of you who celebrate!
We were supposed to go over to my parents' this evening but instead they & my grandma are coming over here, so suddenly my day is a lot busier!
Thanks! The count is up to 22 people, the weather is looking terrible, our house is clean, 11 pounds of fajita meat marinating and I am taking a break at the moment . It should be fun no matter the weather, it will just be cozy in our townhome.
Traveling in France before we make our move back to the US. Like @alyllyra there is a lot of being quiet in the evening. DS has only maintained pushing bedtime by 30 minutes if he doesn't do like today and take a late second nap.
Had a great cookout with my side of family today. Saw the best (it is every year) fireworks show tonight with them too. DD2 sat with grandpa and I think DH felt a little bad about that but that's why we do our own on the 3rd. My dad won't be around forever so I'm glad they get to be with my parents so much.
Post by chickenhawke on Jul 5, 2016 9:11:04 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I saw via other social media that a few of the old regulars are expecting again and wanted to come say congratulations! I think about y'all often and hope everyone is doing well.
Specifically, MandyPandy and Boxer, but I'm not sure of their screen names here.
Hello everyone! I saw via other social media that a few of the old regulars are expecting again and wanted to come say congratulations! I think about y'all often and hope everyone is doing well.
Specifically, MandyPandy and Boxer, but I'm not sure of their screen names here.
Anyhow, I won't be a creeper.
With love from China! 🇨🇳
Neither of them post anymore.
China is a lot different from Chicago! I hope you are enjoying the adventure. How long are you over there?
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