Tuesday Randons (8/2)

[dandb925]

Today was my first day back at work and I came back to a shit-show. Basically nothing got done over the summer and I'm panicking. Even though I worked from home and saw J, I still cried. So much for easing back into things...

[jbeans27]

Aug 2, 2016 17:16:47 GMT -5 k3am said:

I have 12 ladies in total (self and guest of honor included) who will be at this shower... if I'm doing individual portioned brunch items - monkey bread and an egg casserole muffin - I need to do more than 12 portions, don't I? It would just be way too convenient to do 12. Would 18 work or should I just plan on two of each for everyone and lots of left overs?

I'm also thinking we'll do fresh fruit, yogurt with fruit, mimosas, virgin mimosas (OJ + cider), and waters. Do I need anything else?

I know I "need" coffee.. but can I skip it? We don't have a coffee maker since DH does cold brew, but that doesn't work well for a group. I can also go buy a carafe, but that's just adding to the budget.

Yummy menu! I would vote for 18 because you have so many other items and maybe beef up the yogurt and fruit to more of a granola bar with diced fruit so people could make their own. Someone else suggested store bought iced coffee which would be perfect especially if you could borrow or cheaply buy a carafe to serve it in.

[teraiin]

Aug 2, 2016 20:25:07 GMT -5 jbeans27 said:

Aug 2, 2016 15:32:55 GMT -5 babycaps said:

It is not We live in a loft, it's two bedrooms, but one bedroom (our current bedroom) has soft walls.  We moved DS1 into the master bedroom specifically so that when he goes to bed at 7pm we have use of the rest of our condo.  Otherwise we are confined to the master and can't even really use the kitchen!

Right now, once LO falls asleep, he's a good heavy sleeper and we can still use the living room/dining room and make dinner.  Once he is sleeping through the night, they can share a room.  My husband doesn't believe me that this will not be until DS2 is over 1, but I am NOT willing to put them together in the same room and have TWO non-sleeping children past 5am (5am seems to be when DS1 EASILY wakes up if disturbed). 

It's going to be a tricky year to say the least!!!! 

Do either of the rooms have a walk in closet big enough for a crib or pack and play? If so could you buy a few clothing racks to keep elsewhere so DS2 could sleep in there? Obviously far from ideal but could work...

That's what my friend ended up doing when they were in a small apartment!

[teraiin]

Aug 2, 2016 20:08:49 GMT -5 aaemommy said:

We went to the zoo this morning and had a lot of fun! A played super hard. This afternoon I took Cam to his chiropractor appointment, which he officially got released today! He's doing so much better and I'm just so thankful we went!
But with the busy day Cam didn't get a real nap at all. Lots of little catnaps so it's not like he was awake all day, but no real naps. So he crashed HARD about 4:30. He woke up about 7:30, are and went right back to sleep. I hope tonight goes okay. I may have a rough night ahead!
Also, this afternoon A threw a glass off the deck to the concrete below and it shattered into a billion pieces, over half of which went into the pool. Ugh. I was so upset. I'm just really hoping we got it all out and nothing catches the liner. We really can not afford to replace that thing.

Boo hope nothing catches the liner. My inlaws need to get a new liner next year and I about peed my pants when they told me how much it would cost.

[teraiin]

Aug 2, 2016 17:43:58 GMT -5 westiemom said:

My kid only slept an hour for her afternoon nap and is now screaming hysterically like she is in pain. I can't figure out how to help her. I'm so frustrated. We haven't dealt with this in ages!!!!

How's O doing westiemom?

[annarose]

Aug 2, 2016 17:16:47 GMT -5 k3am said:

I have 12 ladies in total (self and guest of honor included) who will be at this shower... if I'm doing individual portioned brunch items - monkey bread and an egg casserole muffin - I need to do more than 12 portions, don't I? It would just be way too convenient to do 12. Would 18 work or should I just plan on two of each for everyone and lots of left overs?

I'm also thinking we'll do fresh fruit, yogurt with fruit, mimosas, virgin mimosas (OJ + cider), and waters. Do I need anything else?

I know I "need" coffee.. but can I skip it? We don't have a coffee maker since DH does cold brew, but that doesn't work well for a group. I can also go buy a carafe, but that's just adding to the budget.

I would probably lean towards 18 - I always have to much food left over. As for coffee, you could always get like a DD Box of Joe or I'm sure something similar at Starbucks or other fancy CA coffee joint. Do you know all the ladies well - are they huge coffee drinker in general? If not I would skip it.

[k3am]

I only know 3-4 of the ladies. A few I have met a couple of times but no idea on preference.

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It's 8p and kid is still napping!!! I love it when this happens. It makes bedtime so much better time wise.

[babycaps]

Aug 2, 2016 20:25:07 GMT -5 jbeans27 said:

Aug 2, 2016 15:32:55 GMT -5 babycaps said:

It is not We live in a loft, it's two bedrooms, but one bedroom (our current bedroom) has soft walls.  We moved DS1 into the master bedroom specifically so that when he goes to bed at 7pm we have use of the rest of our condo.  Otherwise we are confined to the master and can't even really use the kitchen!

Right now, once LO falls asleep, he's a good heavy sleeper and we can still use the living room/dining room and make dinner.  Once he is sleeping through the night, they can share a room.  My husband doesn't believe me that this will not be until DS2 is over 1, but I am NOT willing to put them together in the same room and have TWO non-sleeping children past 5am (5am seems to be when DS1 EASILY wakes up if disturbed). 

It's going to be a tricky year to say the least!!!! 

Do either of the rooms have a walk in closet big enough for a crib or pack and play? If so could you buy a few clothing racks to keep elsewhere so DS2 could sleep in there? Obviously far from ideal but could work...

The walk-in closet in our master bedroom is giant and would easily fit a crib.  But it is open to the bedroom (it's a walk-through to the bathroom) and I would have to walk through the bedroom (waking up toddler) to get to baby! 

I appreciate ALL the suggestions....we have thought of every possible scenario!

[teraiin]

DS has been sleeping since 8:30 fx for a long first stretch and decent second stretch. No waking up every hour please lol

[aaemommy]

Aug 2, 2016 20:36:32 GMT -5 dandb925 said:

Today was my first day back at work and I came back to a shit-show. Basically nothing got done over the summer and I'm panicking. Even though I worked from home and saw J, I still cried. So much for easing back into things...

Oh no. so sorry! That's awful.

[teraiin]

4.5 hours. I'll take it lol