Weekly Thread (8/1 - 8/5)

[14joa31]

Thanks to everyone for the anti-rain dancing! Friday night was a perfect evening for DS' Third Birthday Backyard BBQ! Today is officially his birthday. I will AW some pics later this week - we took them all on our fancy camera.

I guess that the anti-rain dance deferred all inclement weather until Saturday, where my area saw a 1 in 1,000 year raining and flood event. Check it out:

www.washingtonpost.com/local/severe-flash-flood-strikes-ellicott-city-overturning-cars-and-destroying-businesses/2016/07/31/a8e50184-5720-11e6-831d-0324760ca856_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_flooding-nhp-1009am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

I hope that everyone else had a fabulous weekend!

[crimsonandclover]

Well, we made it. Some highlights of the trip:

- The night before, AF started. WTF. On what would have been CD14. I really thought it was going to be no issue.

- We couldn't all sit next to each other. They were first going to book 3 seats together with the bassinet seat and then one by itself. I mean, don't get me wrong, I totally would have taken that seat by myself So we got to 2 and 2, but several rows apart and on different aisles. DH sat with DDs 1 + 3 and the bassinet and I sat with DD2. It ended up being a good split because DD1 was really easy - she just watched the in-flight entertainment the whole time. DD2 was ok some of the time but after about 6 hours (of a 10.5 hour flight), she got really bored and obnoxious.

- We have never had a child that has napped on airplanes. Both DDs 1+2 napped a total of 30 minutes on 9-10 hour flights when we flew with them at this age. DD3 started off the flight napping 3 (!) hours and then took another 1.5 hour nap later.

- We were told at the beginning of the flight that there was a passenger on board with a severe peanut allergy and they were asking all passengers to refrain from opening anything with peanuts in it. Like 50% of the snacks I had packed for myself and about 25% of what I had packed for the DDs had peanuts... crap. We managed, but I ended up being *really* glad I had packed something last minute for the DDs that didn't have peanuts.

- We got a little "hotel" room in Atlanta for our 7 hour layover. I booked it for 4 hours, figuring on 2 hours for customs/immigration and then 1 hour to get to our connecting flight. It was definitely worth the money. The DDs slept for 3 solid hours and DH and I at least got to rest some.

- Then we went to the gate for our connecting flight. It was scheduled for 9:30pm, so 3:30 am German time. We got to the gate and saw there was a delay posted of almost 2 hours (!!). Thankfully it ended up being somewhat shortened, but we still didn't take off until 4:30 am German time.

- By the time we got to my mom's at 7 am German time, the girls had caught their second wind and we ended up staying up until about 1:30am (Central time) before we crashed. The DDs were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 5:30am. I let DH sleep and got up with them.

So we survived, and it was definitely better than the last time we flew.

[14joa31]

crimsonandclover - you get mad points in my back for flying across the Atlantic with three LOs!! Glad to hear you arrived safely - and packed extra snacks!!

[dizzycooks]

I'm glad you made it crimsonandclover!!

[dizzycooks]

We have a realtor coming to see our house today and make me a list of projects to do prior to listing. We aren't 100% on listing so I need to find a contractor too and hear about potentially adding on. Obviously I'm cleaning like mad so the house isn't a total wreck.
It's the first of the month so that means bills and an extra long week for Dh (and me by default).

[crimsonandclover]

dizzycooks, I forget - have you already found a house to buy or are you waiting to sell your first?

[dizzycooks]

Aug 1, 2016 9:28:23 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

dizzycooks, I forget - have you already found a house to buy or are you waiting to sell your first?

We will need to buy with a contingency that we can sell within 30 days. This is why I need the list of to dos now bc the house will need to be ready immediately to list. The market here is tight. Fortunately our current home is highly sought after due to size, location and price, but the price bracket we want is much harder to find and we aren't interested in compromising much.

[NellieOleson]

14joa31 - glad the party was a success!

crimsonandclover - phew! That must be a weight off your shoulders. I hope you can all catch up on some rest and enjoy your trip.

[scorpioscuba]

crimsonandclover, glad you made it here safely! Crazy about the peanut allergy but also so nice that it seems the whole plane complied. Note to self: always bring nut free snack options on the plane!

14joa31, we've actually been getting rain here too (AZ) but nothing like you. Glad the party went well though!

Good luck this week dizzycooks!

[scorpioscuba]

I'm irrationally bummed. So DS stopped attending his Montessori school before the summer. I needed to save money since we needed a nanny for 6 weeks and it didn't make sense to have DS there and DD at home with a nanny. But we've stayed in touch with all of DS's friends. Some he's known since he was 18 months old! His one friend had his birthday party this weekend and he was not invited. He has been invited to all his other birthday parties. He really likes this kid. I'm trying to rationalize by saying they probably just threw invitations in the folders at school and didn't put much thought into the fact that DS is no longer there.

But, I texted one of DS's friends Mom on Saturday to see about a play date on Sunday. She said they had a bday party to go to and didn't say whose. It was that birthday party because then she posted pictures on FB yesterday. It made me so sad. She obviously knew DS wasn't invited. She also NEVER posts on Facebook. I find it odd all of a sudden she posts these pictures.

I am being crazy right?! DS knows none of this. And also, I find it especially odd that all of our infant DD's will be going to that school together in the Spring so it's not like we'll never see each other again.

TL/DR - I'm stupidly upset about DS not getting invited to a Bday party and seeing stuff on FB about it.

[14joa31]

scorpioscuba - it's perfectly legit to feel bummed out about it. I'm glad that your DS doesn't know about it. Maybe the Montessori mom was weighing whether or not to invite your DS and discussed it with the other Montessori Moms.

Birthday parties for little kids can be so political!!

[Lollipop]

I just got invited to a Barbie themed bachelorette party. I have no idea how I'm supposed to dress up as a Barbie. It'd be easier if I was blonde.

[14joa31]

Aug 1, 2016 11:56:23 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

I just got invited to a Barbie themed bachelorette party. I have no idea how I'm supposed to dress up as a Barbie. It'd be easier if I was blonde.

Wut? Is this a thing? Sounds crazy-town to me!

You should hire a eunuch stripper in honor of the Ken doll.

[Lollipop]

Aug 1, 2016 12:25:45 GMT -5 14joa31 said:

Aug 1, 2016 11:56:23 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

I just got invited to a Barbie themed bachelorette party. I have no idea how I'm supposed to dress up as a Barbie. It'd be easier if I was blonde.

Wut? Is this a thing? Sounds crazy-town to me!

You should hire a eunuch stripper in honor of the Ken doll.

Themes are big here. At least in this circle of friends. The last one was Moulin Rouge themed. That was easier. It's supposed to be your favourite Barbie. I don't have one. I think I'll go as Rock star Barbie. The brunette version of that one wore purple, which is like 85% of my wardrobe anyway. Plus I have purple lipstick floating around here somewhere

[crimsonandclover]

Wait, people our age have favorite barbies?

[Lsquared]

crimsonandclover you made it!! Enjoy your trip

scorpioscuba I wouldn't worry too much about it. I'm sure it was an oversight and you're overthinking things.

Just getting back from the beach an caught up on life. The baby hates to sleep anywhere but his own crib so it made for a sleep free weekend. I'm making fried chicken for dinner to make me feel better.

[kcrkcs]

Survived 6mos shots and got my August billing done. I am calling today a win.

[Lollipop]

Aug 1, 2016 14:42:32 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Wait, people our age have favorite barbies?

Apparently. Either that or we're supposed to pick the one that was our favourite when we were kids. I'm not sure. 

[dizzycooks]

Aug 1, 2016 21:31:28 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

Aug 1, 2016 14:42:32 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Wait, people our age have favorite barbies?

Apparently. Either that or we're supposed to pick the one that was our favourite when we were kids. I'm not sure. 

Nope. Didn't like them as a kid, I like them less now.

[dizzycooks]

Anyone else finding that diapering their baby is like diapering a snake lately? So much movement!! Dd3 just wants to flip over and scoot away. I've never had mobile baby and it's adorable, but kind of scary how fast she is!

[kcrkcs]

dizzycooks more like an octopus there are limbs kicking and grabbing anything within reach and I swear she has more than two hands. Then she flips and tries to get away! It's not an experience for the faint of heart

[14joa31]

Lollipop - you should just wear a pin that says "Math is Hard. Let's Go Shopping!" Remember when this Barbie came out? It still makes me rage-y to think about:

www.nytimes.com/1992/10/21/business/company-news-mattel-says-it-erred-teen-talk-barbie-turns-silent-on-math.html

[lucanjo14]

Yes, DD wants to roll every time I change her! That or grab her legs and cooch which is especially fun when there's been a poopsplosion.

[scorpioscuba]

DD is definitely wriggly during diaper changes. But her changing table is in front of her window and I have a sensory toy hanging from the blinds within her reach. She only plays with it there so that keeps her hands pretty busy. Might be worth a try! Though I do remember when they become more mobile and crawling it seems to get infinitely harder!!

[tinydancer]

crimsonandclover, whew, I'm glad you made it safely!
scorpioscuba, I would be upset too. But like you said, it may have been something that they didn't put a lot of thought into.

My baby is super wriggly on the changing table too! He seems to hate laying down on his back right now.

[14joa31]

Does anyone else get annoyed by their SO when trying to relax and watch a show? I'll be watching a show at 9pm at night (finally!) and DH will wander in and ask if we can talk about something ... and I give him the death stare.

Is it just me? Or is 9pm show-watching supposed to be sacred time?

[dizzycooks]

14joa31 not sacred time, but so get really annoyed when I'm still washing dishes/folding laundry/putting kids back to bed and he is watching tv. I can honestly say the number of times I am the one being interrupted is slim. It's more me asking him to get off his butt and help. I'd LOVE to watch a show. OMG.

[14joa31]

dizzycooks - he is lucky to be alive ...

Also, does anyone else find herself washing dishes at 10pm at night and you're like .. wtf? Why am I doing dishes at 10pm at night??!!

I often watch my tablet and drink a glass of wine while doing dishes - multitasking beast that I am.

[scorpioscuba]

Aug 2, 2016 11:27:05 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

14joa31 not sacred time, but so get really annoyed when I'm still washing dishes/folding laundry/putting kids back to bed and he is watching tv. I can honestly say the number of times I am the one being interrupted is slim. It's more me asking him to get off his butt and help. I'd LOVE to watch a show. OMG.

This, this, so much this! H is the one trying to relax and wind down while I'm trying to get a million things done. Seriously f'ing annoying.

[scorpioscuba]

Aug 2, 2016 11:44:50 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

In other news, my freezer stash is running low low low. I think I need to add a pumping session in sometime but I don't wannaaaaaa. Whine.

Is she taking in more than you are pumping? Captain obvious here, I guess. So sorry. I hate when I feel like I don't have enough stored milk in case of emergency. 

I have the opposite problem. DD just sips on her bottle while I'm away and maybe takes in a few ounces. So most of what I pump goes in the freezer. I've been wasting lots of milk too so I need to start leaving bottles with only a 2-3 ounces instead of 4-5.

Pumping is the devil.