Hump day, random day

[jillywilly]

Bring it, Wednesday. 

[jillywilly]

Today is off to an eventful start. DS pooped himself awake about 12:30, finally went back down a little after 1:00. Slept fine, but woke up with another poopy diaper, this one borderline diarrhea. He acts fine, so I started feeding him Cheerios, and I got treated to another diarrhea diaper about 10 minutes later.

He got his diaper changed again, and then his poopy little fanny went to day care. He's acting completely normal and actually eating, so now I'm playing the game between hoping the two diapers were some kind of fluke and it doesn't happen again, and just waiting for my phone to ring and having to pick him up. Luckily, I stopped at Starbucks this morning. Even if my frappachino is decaf, it was much needed this morning.

[mrsmonogrammed]

jillywilly FX LO can squeak through the whole day at daycare for you! Hopefully it was just a fluke.

[erbear]

Morning! My mil is coming this afternoon, but before that we have a play date with pghtruelove and J! Yay!

[billyhorrible]

Aug 3, 2016 7:40:28 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Any of you dog owners ever give your dogs marrow bones? We have a couple floating around the house.

I found Amelia sticking her little finger into the marrow and EATING it. I was horrified. No more marrow bones!

BTW she loved it.

Marrow's a big time human delicacy too.  Maybe she just has highly refined taste.  How does she do with foie gras and caviar?
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[jessila]

Currently I'm sitting on the porch drinking coffee. I think we're just going to the beach today. O wasn't a fan the other day. He cried when he saw the ocean and sand then wouldn't move when I put his feet on the sand. He screamed when the water touched his feet and panicked when I left him with H to go swim. Hopefully today is better! Tonight we're having a crab feast for dinner so I'm pretty excited for that.

My view. I can't really see my screen because of the sun so I hope the picture does it some justice.

[mrsmonogrammed]

Aug 3, 2016 7:40:28 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Any of you dog owners ever give your dogs marrow bones? We have a couple floating around the house.

I found Amelia sticking her little finger into the marrow and EATING it. I was horrified. No more marrow bones!

BTW she loved it.

Hork. DD loves to carry around our dog's toys too but I haven't seen her try and eat any of them yet:P

[billyhorrible]

Today is my Friday. Yay! Of course I've got a million things to do before we leave tomorrow morning, but that's a whole 'nother story.

[jillywilly]

jessila, I'm sorry O didn't like the ocean. When we went on vacation a couple months ago, DS also HATED the ocean. It broke my heart. What eventually got him a little more comfortable was parking him on a blanket on the sand far away from the ocean where he could watch H and I play in the sand. Hopefully he warms up to it soon!

[ashbash]

Aug 3, 2016 7:40:28 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Any of you dog owners ever give your dogs marrow bones? We have a couple floating around the house.

I found Amelia sticking her little finger into the marrow and EATING it. I was horrified. No more marrow bones!

BTW she loved it.

DH loves bone marrow - its a delicacy, A is fancyyyyy

[sugarkissed]

Kristykristyleelee B chows down on dog food any opportunity she gets. She also loves to open her mouth when he licks her. Babies are gross.

Back in February or something I went to sign A up for preschool. Apparently it's super competitive and people line up at 5 am to get a spot. It's like that with most of them here. I prefer sleep, so I put us on the wait list and yesterday I got an email saying that a spot had opened up! So now I have the option to start her in preschool next month, which I think would be great for her, but I'm so emotional about it. What do I do?!

[kemdupuis]

B has cut two new teeth this week. One of them is a molar. Needless to say, he has been pretty grouchy. Poor guy. He's up to 8 teeth now!

I'm having a really hard time this week- I start back to school on Friday, and I am having all the feels about my unlimited B time ending. Lots of random tears and definitely questioning myself constantly about why I am forcing myself to go hangout with teenagers all day instead of my sweet boy. It will be easier next week when the students are back, but I'm definitely struggling right now.

We had a great time with my BIL and SIL this weekend- went to Cirque Du Soleil and a few different outdoor hiking locations in our area. We get along so well with them- wish we could spend more time together. Definitely made me more homesick than I already am.

Today, B and I are hanging out at home for a bit, and then hopefully going to the children's museum if he seems up to it. Just trying to enjoy my buddy as much as possible

[Widget123]

sugarkissed, preschool will be great for A. DD is supposed to be starting preschool at daycare at the end of the month and I am so excited for her. Is the preschool part time/ only a few days a week? If so, I think that might be a little easier on you getting used to it.

[Widget123]

Aug 3, 2016 7:54:58 GMT -5 jessila said:

Currently I'm sitting on the porch drinking coffee. I think we're just going to the beach today. O wasn't a fan the other day. He cried when he saw the ocean and sand then wouldn't move when I put his feet on the sand. He screamed when the water touched his feet and panicked when I left him with H to go swim. Hopefully today is better! Tonight we're having a crab feast for dinner so I'm pretty excited for that.

This is what I am worried about when we go to the beach.  They do "water play" at daycare every week and LO hates it, but enjoys playing with a water table at home or sitting in a baby pool.  We are bringing a baby pool to the beach with us so I hope he will at least sit in there if he doesn't like the sand or ocean water.  I hope O settles in more as he is hopefully feeling a little better towards the end of the week!

[sugarkissed]

Aug 3, 2016 8:56:12 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

sugarkissed , preschool will be great for A. DD is supposed to be starting preschool at daycare at the end of the month and I am so excited for her. Is the preschool part time/ only a few days a week? If so, I think that might be a little easier on you getting used to it.

It's only 2 days a week for a couple of hours, so that definitely makes it easier. I think she'll have a lot of fun, maybe come out of her shell a bit, and it will give B and I some one on one time! It's just all happening so fast! SaveSave

[bookninja]

Wow. Funny how a couple of weeks of decent sleep makes you want to cry when it goes away. J was completely awake from about 1:45 - 3:15 AM. I think it's teeth. She's been really cranky and clingy. Motrin for the win! Except it seems to only kind of help now... Is it possible we outgrew our dosage?

[pghtruelove]

When I woke up this morning SO took J and went out to breakfast so I could sleep in. I just woke up to breakfast in bed and a milkshake yum! I have a play date with erbear and A. Then tonight at 7 I have a massage. Today is going to be a great day!

[ashbash]

kemdupuis I was thinking of taking the kids downtown to the little splash pad and children's museum - impromptu meet up if B feels up to it? Ill pm you my number if you head that way you can let me know

[pghtruelove]

budders I'm so excited for you that you have cabinets!!!

[veggiemo]

jessila my LO was terrified of sand when we first started vacation too. I just introduced a little more each day and he was much better by the end. One thing he liked to do was sit on my lap near the shoreline. The waves would come up and I would say "wooooo!!!" and clap my hands. I also let him hold the tiny shells, which he really liked (obviously watching to make sure he wasn't putting them in his mouth) and I would hand them to him with more and more sand in my hand each day.

[musicfrk2002]

H left this morning to go to Indianapolis until Sunday night. J is already down for a nap because he is being super cranky. Maybe a nap will help my crankiness today too.

[kemdupuis]

Aug 3, 2016 9:45:16 GMT -5 ashbash said:

kemdupuis I was thinking of taking the kids downtown to the little splash pad and children's museum - impromptu meet up if B feels up to it? Ill pm you my number if you head that way you can let me know

Yes!! He's down for a nap now. I'm going to feed him lunch when he gets up and then try to head that way

[billyhorrible]

sugarkissed - my guys have been in full time care forever, but my SAHM friends have really loved their preschool experience. Both the social aspect for their kids and the time away, especially if they had another little at home. The hours go by so quickly.

kemdupuis - your thoughts sound so familiar. I think it's a curse of being a teacher because I've heard it echoed so often. It's a great sacrifice to give up time with your child to guide the children of others.

carrots - we're heading to Yosemite with the in-laws. There is not a single aspect of the trip I'm looking forward to.

[billyhorrible]

After the boys were in bed last night, DH and I were in the kitchen washing dishes/ making dinner for tonight. All of a sudden we can hear the dog come charging toward us, running so fast his feet were sliding out from under him. It was like something out of Scooby-Doo.

DH went to investigate what spooked him, and the dog was cowering as if to say "I am not going back there."

What DH found was LBB, curled up/hiding in a corner of the hallway so he could eavesdrop on what DH and I were doing instead of sleeping. Good to know that in a crisis our dog is going to head for the hills versus protect us.

[mcp6286]

Aww jessila I hope O learns to love the beach quickly! Is the water really cold? Hayley loves to be carried out and floated around on the waves when the ocean is calm and warm.

I'm really really glad that DH's best friend from high school is coming for dinner tonight with his girlfriend. I need some happy adult time. He's a state trooper in VA so between the crazy schedule and long drive, we hardly see him anymore. He and his girlfriend have been together 6 years and I'm dying for him to propose to her! I love her, particularly right now; she's one of my few teacher friends that I still want to talk to. It seems like ever since I found out that I didn't get the job I expected to get, everyone I know is full of back to school woes. Of course I realize that it is just normal for the the time of year and not some huge conspiracy to make me feel worse, but still...K is one of those teachers who is always super excited to get back to her kids, which I love. It should be a good time, especially since H LOVES playing with them, and bonus points because they are bringing the booze (which means there will be lots lol).
ETA: kemdupuis not aimed at you! I typed this a couple hours ago and got distracted. After I got back and posted what I typed, I read the new posts and realized you mentioned school. I totally get how you're feeling; I'd have the same feels in your shoes!

I start my nanny job tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the sweet 4-month-old baby snuggles I'll be getting! The family is really nice and it will be something low-key to do while I keep interviewing for a teaching job.

[jessila]

Thanks for all your words of encouragement about the beach veggiemo and mcp6286. O did much better today. He really enjoyed playing in the sand and being held near the water. I, on the other hand, got my ass handed to me by 4 waves in a row. I'm not quite as good in the water as I once was. Luckily, I kept my suit on and only cut up my shins. It was slightly terrifying but mostly embarrassing because H's entire daily was there to watch.

[kemdupuis]

Aug 3, 2016 11:02:17 GMT -5 mcp6286 said:

Aww jessila I hope O learns to love the beach quickly! Is the water really cold? Hayley loves to be carried out and floated around on the waves when the ocean is calm and warm.

I'm really really glad that DH's best friend from high school is coming for dinner tonight with his girlfriend. I need some happy adult time. He's a state trooper in VA so between the crazy schedule and long drive, we hardly see him anymore. He and his girlfriend have been together 6 years and I'm dying for him to propose to her! I love her, particularly right now; she's one of my few teacher friends that I still want to talk to. It seems like ever since I found out that I didn't get the job I expected to get, everyone I know is full of back to school woes. Of course I realize that it is just normal for the the time of year and not some huge conspiracy to make me feel worse, but still...K is one of those teachers who is always super excited to get back to her kids, which I love. It should be a good time, especially since H LOVES playing with them, and bonus points because they are bringing the booze (which means there will be lots lol).
ETA: kemdupuis not aimed at you! I typed this a couple hours ago and got distracted. After I got back and posted what I typed, I read the new posts and realized you mentioned school. I totally get how you're feeling; I'd have the same feels in your shoes!

I start my nanny job tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the sweet 4-month-old baby snuggles I'll be getting! The family is really nice and it will be something low-key to do while I keep interviewing for a teaching job.

No worries. I can understand why you'd be frustrated hearing those kind of comments from other teachers. TBH, it's not a matter of me not loving my job- I really do love it. I love my kids, and I am truly excited to see them next week. I haven't really dreaded the beginning of school before- but these past two years, it has been really difficult to say goodbye to my little guy. It's a catch 22, really. Hoping you end up finding something soon- any school would be lucky to have you!

[jillywilly]

I got to have an impromptu lunch date with H! He's working from home today, and since we didn't hear from day care this morning we decided to meet up for lunch. I work really close to our house, he works really far, so it's a rare treat we get to see each other during the work day. It was especially nice since it's been forever since we've gone on any kind of date, so just simply sitting in a restaurant together not having to worry about feeding/placating a toddler was really nice.

[beersandweirs]

I found the zoo coupon that I had lost, but we went to the zoo last Friday, so I guess we will just have to go again, aw schucks.

These 5:15 wakeups to go to the gym are rough, but it really is the best time I can go, so hopefully I will get more used to it.

[jessila]

bookninja, O takes 2.5 mL of infant motrin and I know the last dosage listed on the box is 1.875 mL. Give your pediatrician a call and ask for the dosage based on your LO's weight.