Weekend Randoms Go Here

[redandblue]

@betweenthelines, sorry your LO is sick. That sounds scary, and I'm sorry that it's not the first time he has had croup. I remember when DS1 was little and he had it, it was horrible. Like an awful bark at night, and then take him out to the dr and of course it disappeared. I remember the Dr. saying it makes parents feel like they are going crazy because the cold air helps. Anyways, hopefully he gets better quick!

[redandblue]

packmomma Loving the new do. I think there is absolutely nothing better than getting my hair done to make me feel like the hottest badass bitch around!!!

[redandblue]

We had such a fun day today! After M's morning nap (apparently we are back to our regularly scheduled programming for naps the past couple of days...I swear I can't keep up!) we went to local Scottish festival and watched the bag pipe bands and dancers. Then we went to the splash pad to meet up with M's bio-sib's who were in town for the weekend. After that we went to a Beer and Rib festival. I love the idea of the festival, but it was SO busy and crowded. No my scene. I would much rather sit on my own deck with a mixer pack of local craft beers, refilling as I want, instead of standing in line for so long for sampler beers. Anyways, left DH there with his friend, picked DS1 up from work and relaxing with a beer!

AW: M and his bio-sibs. PDQ. What sweet little beings!!!


Poof

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Sounds awesome redandblue....but your pic didn't post...booooo

[redandblue]

Jul 16, 2016 20:26:51 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

Sounds awesome redandblue ....but your pic didn't post...booooo

Oh thanks for letting me know!  Will try again. 

[ampaints]

We ended up making it to our friends too swim. It was nice and relaxed. We also ordered pizza over there so I got out of cooking! Overall I've had a nice first day of vacation.

[aydee]

We made it to DH's family vacation. I have no cell reception here but can get wifi, thank god. This is the first time we've tried to stay in a hotel room with everyone sleeping in one room together. It's going to be an interesting week. Baby girl was totally exhausted and fell asleep right away despite it not being as dark or quiet as what she is used to. I think as long as she's tired and has her blankie and her bedtime routine, she'll go to sleep. The twins are another story. They can't fall asleep and it's loud as fuck here. So many people talking loudly in the hallways and the lobby. DS keeps asking, why are those people yelling, who's talking, why is there music on, etc., etc...There is a wedding that just ended so at least there's no more loud music to deal with.

Even though we brought the monitor, it will barely reach the room where DH's family is hanging out, and as soon as I walk out of this room my kids would be out of their beds. So I'm stuck here in a dark room by myself every night from bedtime onward and every afternoon at nap. I foresee a lot of TCF in my future this week!

[ampaints]

aydee thank goodness for good cell reception.

We are paying the price tonight for M going to sleep later. He's been fussing about every two hours to the point where I had to go in to sooth him a little. H is giving him a bottle now and I had to change his sheets since he peed through his diaper. FX he goes back down after the bottle.

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Heading to the gym and target. Then I think we will swim today.

And C is much better. He has even started tormenting his sister today. So far he's pulled her hair, slapped her face, hit her, and pushed her over. Where did my sweet boy go?

[ampaints]

@janetheconquerer I feel like M has turned into a toddler the last few days. He's fussier when eating. He'll be eating fine and then refuse to eat until he touches what's on the spoon, and then usually knocks it off the spoon.

[ampaints]

bibliothecary I've linked the advice thread, would you mind unpinning it when you have a second. Thanks ma'am.

[packmomma]

Thanks ladies!!
redandblue that sounds like an awesome day and that picture is so cute!

ampaints sounds like you guys had a great day! Glad you got out of cooking and so far your vacation sounds great!

aydee I was really surprised how well w slept when we were in a hotel room. Grab a couple beers and drink in the hallway (that's what ampaints and I did) or drink in bed. Glad you at least have access to tcf.

[packmomma]

I woke up with a headache but I slept like a rock for 9 hours so maybe it's from sleeping too much (which hasn't happened since before I was pregnant). I just ate brownies for breakfast and am thinking of doing some laundry. ...or not. We'll see.

[abominationsnowman]

My mother in law and sil insist on asking me probing financial questions. How do I politely tell them to mind their own fucking business?

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Jul 17, 2016 9:33:45 GMT -5 abominationsnowman said:

My mother in law and sil insist on asking me probing financial questions. How do I politely tell them to mind their own fucking business?

I'd prefer not to discuss that. And that's the end of this discussion.

Then change the subject.

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kaeguri, how's the drive going?! How's E handling it?

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@betweenthelines, how's DS doing? The meds helping?

[2dumbdogs]

Jul 17, 2016 9:33:45 GMT -5 abominationsnowman said:

My mother in law and sil insist on asking me probing financial questions. How do I politely tell them to mind their own fucking business?

I usually call them out and make them uncomfortable. "Wow that's a really rude thing to ask" or "hmmm...I thought my finances are none of your business" or "Good question, you go first"

[abominationsnowman]

Jul 17, 2016 11:32:57 GMT -5 2dumbdogs said:

Jul 17, 2016 9:33:45 GMT -5 abominationsnowman said:

My mother in law and sil insist on asking me probing financial questions. How do I politely tell them to mind their own fucking business?

I usually call them out and make them uncomfortable. "Wow that's a really rude thing to ask" or "hmmm...I thought my finances are none of your business" or "Good question, you go first"

I told my mil it was between H and i. She said, "sorry, I didn't mean to pry." Yes you did,  you old bag. 

[2dumbdogs]

Jul 17, 2016 12:18:57 GMT -5 abominationsnowman said:

Jul 17, 2016 11:32:57 GMT -5 2dumbdogs said:

I usually call them out and make them uncomfortable. "Wow that's a really rude thing to ask" or "hmmm...I thought my finances are none of your business" or "Good question, you go first"

I told my mil it was between H and i. She said, "sorry, I didn't mean to pry." Yes you did,  you old bag. 

That is probably more polite and less awkward when you have to continue sitting there with them.....

[ampaints]

How is it only 1:30. I will soon have a shower cider. M still has bad diaper rash, the shits, and he's clingy. Add in his favorite way to soothe himself of pulling my hair. Fun times.

[runningmommy519]

Jul 17, 2016 12:32:30 GMT -5 ampaints said:

How is it only 1:30. I will soon have a shower cider. M still has bad diaper rash, the shits, and he's clingy. Add in his favorite way to soothe himself of pulling my hair. Fun times.

At least he's cute

[th3stryck3r]

@betweenthelines, I hope your DS is ok. A night at the ER sounds rough.

tuscanlatte, no leg room but your dog is beautiful!

packmomma, love your haircut— So hot! It looks like it will grow out really well too, which is a big plus in my book. So it might feel a little short but in a month it'll still look great!

redandblue, sounds like you had a great Saturday. What a cute pic!

@janetheconquerer, enjoy target!

aydee, drink in the hall!!!

ampaints, poor M and poor mama. Enjoy that shower cider.

I had an amazing day yesterday. Equinox has a flagship location with a full spa in NYC, and MH had coordinated with one of my besties and gotten me a gift certificate for there for my birthday so we could do a girls' spa day. We did an a kick ass spin class (the instructor had a German accent which for some reason made it seem even more tough), swam laps, hung out in the hot tub and sauna, then got massages, then smoothies (and then fun cocktails and food). The massage felt SO GOOD. And it was really nice to hang out with my friend.

Lazy Sunday. Been working on laundry this morning. Poppy is napping now. Once she gets up I am going to take her for a walk, see if there's any corn at the farmers market for dinner, and then swing on the swings and use the walker in the park. I need to finish her birthday invites too.

[packmomma]

@th3stryc3r that sounds like an amazing day!! Relaxing and social.

[skinandbones]

Both kids are napping. At the same time. And in their beds.

Mom level: expert.

[tuscanlatte]

That is expert skinandbones!

abominationsnowman my parents used to ask questions all the time too. How much did that cost? "Enough." How much do you make? "Enough."
Eventually they stopped asking, I hope your MIL does too.

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packmomma, you changed your avatar!! Lol

[runningmommy519]

Jul 17, 2016 14:02:12 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

packmomma, you changed your avatar!! Lol

Dude! I thought she did!!! But then I thought I was wrong.

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Jul 17, 2016 12:45:18 GMT -5 th3stryck3r said:

@betweenthelines, I hope your DS is ok. A night at the ER sounds rough.

tuscanlatte, no leg room but your dog is beautiful!

packmomma, love your haircut— So hot! It looks like it will grow out really well too, which is a big plus in my book. So it might feel a little short but in a month it'll still look great!

redandblue, sounds like you had a great Saturday. What a cute pic!

@janetheconquerer, enjoy target!

aydee, drink in the hall!!!

ampaints, poor M and poor mama. Enjoy that shower cider.

I had an amazing day yesterday. Equinox has a flagship location with a full spa in NYC, and MH had coordinated with one of my besties and gotten me a gift certificate for there for my birthday so we could do a girls' spa day. We did an a kick ass spin class (the instructor had a German accent which for some reason made it seem even more tough), swam laps, hung out in the hot tub and sauna, then got massages, then smoothies (and then fun cocktails and food). The massage felt SO GOOD. And it was really nice to hang out with my friend.

Lazy Sunday. Been working on laundry this morning. Poppy is napping now. Once she gets up I am going to take her for a walk, see if there's any corn at the farmers market for dinner, and then swing on the swings and use the walker in the park. I need to finish her birthday invites too.

I say you can cab it to the farmers market and anywhere else you might want to go.

Just saying.

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Thawing chicken all day to marinate and throw on grill. Planned on serving it with sauteed asparagus and mashed potatoes plus a broccoli slaw salad.

H is on his way to pick up pizza and bread sticks and then wants to go get ice cream.

There goes my healthy dinner.