GTKY: Stuff

[madameovary]

We haven't done this over here yet.  Humor me!

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)?  Is your partner aware of this preference?

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch?

3) Embarrassing story from junior high?

4)  Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!)

5) Something to brag about.

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc)

[madameovary]

Only fair that I answer, too.

1) Nothing in particular, I usually just eat the treats my husband brings home from work.

2) I've been watching How to Get Away with Murder, just caught up with Homeland, Walking Dead (what was up with this week's artsy episode?), waiting for GoT to come back, and just started recording the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Oh, and Grey's Anatomy reruns since I'd never watched.

3) My overall strap fell in the toilet. And the fact that I was wearing overalls. I LOVED those overalls, especially when combined with my lime green shirt. <cringe>

4) When BBQ's grandparents make references to keeping him as soon as he is weaned--like they are so desperate to have him alone. It just makes me uncomfortable.

5) I fit into my pre pregnancy shorts and pants over the weekend.

6) I recently tried blowing bubbles at him. It just confused him.

[wifey]

1) Favorite treat would be a tin of Quality street chocolates. Not in stores around here unfortunately.

2) We are also watching Walking Dead ( I know, weird cameos), waiting for Son's of Anarchy final season on DVD, we also like House of Cards.

3) in the 7th grade, I was talking to a boy I liked, and another boy that liked me was jealous, (oh the male suitors as a wee lassie!) so, the jealous little Dbag pulled my balloon pants down.

4) All 4 of DH's sisters are wonderful, but his brother rubs me the wrong way. His wife keeps making fat jokes about my 14 month old son. Tate is taller than 85% of his peers ( my side) and is perfectly healthy, but she keeps poking his belly and telling him he needs a trainer, or he could do with missing a meal. If she wasn't such a sweet person aside from that BS, I'd tell her to eff off.

5) IF totally sucks, but at least at age 41 I have 10 good quality 5 day embryos currently frozen. At age 39 they retrieved 24, and my nick name at the RE office is "rockstar" because of my response for AMA.

6) My family is living in Canada, and I REALLY want to get Tate in the snow!! Not this year unfortunately.

[oldbaylover1024]

1) I'm all about ice cream. My pregnancies ensured MH was very well aware.


2) We're into Downton Abbey, Scandal, Junior Chef (weird, right?), Vampire Diaries (judge away), and any baseball/football on tv.


3) Oh, God. How about when I was 12 with DD boobs and my bra strap broke in gym class. There's not enough duct tape in the world to fix that strap. Trust me. And everyone noticed.


4) My stupid body and how much I hate the way it looks right now. [Deep breaths] And MH bought me sunglasses for my birthday. Sunglasses?! Really?! It feels like a very lopsided gift and I know I should be glad he got me anything, but seriously?! I totally acted cool about it, but definitely wasn't as excited as he thought I'd be.


5) ... nothing comes to mind right now ...


6) Paint! But MH won't let me until spring so I can do it outside. MH is kinda lame these days LOL

[chknma]

Feb 10, 2015 12:32:03 GMT -5 madameovary said:

We haven't done this over here yet.  Humor me!

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)?  Is your partner aware of this preference?

Chocolate- doesn't matter this years because I'm doing the MSPI thing

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch?

I like the Thursday night lineup of Greys, Scandal and How to get away with murder. I go back and fourth about trying to catch Greys because it has lost so many characters over the years. I also like the voice when i remember

3) Embarrassing story from junior high? I kind of remember slipping and falling in the cafeteria, but I can't remember if that was middle or high school. Either way not good for a very shy person!

4)  Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!
New mandate to take a week of PTO before the fiscal year ends. I would be pissed anyway, but I barely have any after maternity leave and the holidays. Plus I would be trying to hoard it since we're starting to TTC again, makes my blood pressure rise just thinking about it!

5) Something to brag about.

I'm still BF at 9+ months. This is our second experience with MSPI and I was much more successful this go around!

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc)

I can't wait for warmer weather and DD2 being able to be a little more involved with outside activities

[dragonfly1809]

1. I have zero resistance to chocolate anything and DH knows this too well. He's constantly bringing me treats, apparently oblivious to how they collect on my thighs. I know he's just trying to be sweet, but it's a bit much. I hope he brings me a salad for Valentine's! LOL

2. When Oliver and I got home I started re watching Glee on Netflix. Light, funny, and musical - it has been perfect for watching while I sit here nursing hour after hour.
Grey's, of course, ...and food documentaries.
;D

3. Junior high ...poofy pants, pastel brand sweat shirts, long beaded necklaces, hairspray and ice pink lipstick. Need I say more?

4. Omg my own body. I feel so gross. My c-section incision opened on day five, so I've had to wear extra pads and let it drain, still bleeding below, breasts leaking. I stink. I'm fat. I'm still bloated with water weight. It's winter so I can't even easily go for stroller walks. I just want to feel myself again!!!

5. We got three consecutive hours of sleep last night. I can brag about that right?

6. Oliver (3 weeks tomorrow)
is starting to have much longer awake periods, he's looking at things, has a curious face.. I'm looking forward to some play time with toys soon.

[madameovary]

wifey, don't hate, that's the only way he was ever going to get inside your pants. Did anything come of your crush on the other dude? LOL at balloon pants. You're always a rockstar in my book.

oldbaylover1024 we also watch the CW vampire shows, just haven't watched any of this season. They are accumulating on the dvr. Elana is so annoying! I am sometimes attracted to Klaus.

I hope your husband redeems himself at Valentine's day.

DoesItComeInPink, why do all the chefs on Hell's Kitchen smoke? Drives me crazy? What about their palates? Also, I am also sometimes attracted to Gordon Ramsey. He's fugly handsome, don't you think?



@boxerific Did you get your blood work done? Lemon bars, eh?

chknma, sorry you are dealing with MSPI again. Hopefully the 2nd time around it is easier? The chocolate almond milk is quite good and dairy free! Excellent work with 9 mo + of breastfeeding!

dragonfly1809, be kind to yourself and your body. Your LO is only 3 weeks old!

[wifey]

madameovary, nope, no hand holding or slow dancing with the other dude, lol! I also wore neon sweatshirts, jelly shoes, frilly ankle socks from zz top video, and Madona rubber bracelets up my arm. :::: I love the 80's:::: ( in robotic voice)

[mmheartspb]

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)? Is your partner aware of this preference? Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite treat DH knows this and always buys them for me as a surprise. We don't celebrate valentine's day but we are thinking about starting to set a good example for Olivia.

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch? Walking dead, grimm, big bang theory

3) Embarrassing story from junior high? Too many to count. I had fussy red hair and glasses and I tend to be uncoordinated lol.

4) Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!) I'm so tired of this thrush on my nipples and Baby Olivia. It's pissing me of that I have been doing everything- obsessive cleaning, creaming myself, giving her meds 4 times a day, using special meds on her bum, and dealing with this pain for almost a week and it isn't gone! Dear lord my patience is being tested. I just want to feed her without pain and I feel so bad that she is sick (but doesn't seem to bother her).

5) Something to brag about. I showered today, ate lunch, and made DH his valentine's card from the girls. It's love spelled out but the o is Allie's paw and the v is Olivia's footprints (yes paint on feet and paws is a traumatizing event).This is the most productive I've been in a month.

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc) We are starting to read a story every night before bed to her

[mmheartspb]

dragonfly1809 I hear ya on the body blues! Soon it will warm up so we can go out side and it will help! We have awesome mommy bodies *hugs*

[lindsayanne14]

1. Chocolate and flowers that aren't roses. Even though I've told DH I'm not a fan of roses in general, he always gets them for me for valentines day!

2. The Walking Dead, Scandal and the Vampire Diaries.

3. This is actually from elementary school, but I remember raising my hand to answer a question and instead of words coming out of my mouth, a huge burp came out instead!

4. Some of the kids in my school have such crappy families/lives...it makes me sad for them and furious at the parents at the same time.

5. More my DH than me, but he just got a big promotion at work and I'm really proud of him.

6. His new brother! Only about 8 weeks left...eek!

[MoreThanSparrows]

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)?  Is your partner aware of this preference?

Anything chocolate!

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch?

I'm watching Law and Order:SVU, Grey's Anatomy, Switched at Birth, Downton Abbey, and Call the Midwife. DH and I are currently watching Breaking Bad. We also enjoy Diners, Drive-in and Dives, Doomsday Preppers, and a few other random shows. We don't have cable, but we love GoT and Walking Dead, as well as Falling Skies. Obviously, we're TV junkies... lol

3) Embarrassing story from junior high?

I don't remember much from junior high, but I remember my Junior year of high school I climbed over a chair and slipped on the way down, rolling my ankle just two days before prom...

4)  Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!) DH consistently doesn't take out the trash when I tell him to. Plus, I shouldn't have to tell him to take out the trash - he has eyes to see when it's full and a working nose to smell when it stinks. Last week, I had four bags of trash in my kitchen before he finally took them all out. I realize the easy solution is for me to just take it out, but it's the principle of the thing. .. take the freaking trash out!

5) Something to brag about.

I'm almost caught up on laundry and dishes! I've also managed to keep the house from becoming too cluttered, which is a big plus for me.

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc).

I tried putting him in my ring sling the other day, but he got hungry so I took him out to feed him. I'd like to get him used to that. I'm also still waiting to buy a stroller so I can go running with him.

[lilmizsunshine68]

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)? Is your partner aware of this preference? Hmm, I'm honestly not picky. I love anything chocolate usually. I love cadbury chocolate in particular. DH is usually good at bringing home little things. Like today he brought me home a tiny apple pie.

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch? Pretty Little Liars and Revenge

3) Embarrassing story from junior high? Oh man...I can't remember specifically junior high but as a junior or senior in high school, I had to give a short speech during assembly and I was so nervous. Well, I made it through fine until I climbed up the bleachers, and SMACK just fell down. Everyone stood up, pointed and laughed. I fought back the tears for as long as I could and the worst part was not only was my pride hurt, but I had bruises all over.

4) Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!) It's my loss anniversary. I'll let you figure that out.

5) Something to brag about. Umm, my kid slept through the night AND took her first steps this week. My sweet little miss A

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc) Hmmm..I dunno about next thing. I can't wait until it's spring though so we can do some fun things outside.

[mamato4]

Feb 10, 2015 12:32:03 GMT -5 madameovary said:

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)?  Is your partner aware of this preference?  Chocolate covered strawberries! Yup.

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch?  We don't have cable, but I've been watching About a Boy on Netflix. Really cute. My guilty pleasure it The Bachelor.

3) Embarrassing story from junior high?  My first day starting at a new school middle of the year. The whole class was quiet and I had to walk up front to introduce myself and I farted. Easily my most embarressing moment ever. I lied and insisted my shoes just rubbed together, but no one was buying it.

4)  Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!) Ok really petty...this morning after telling DH to not forget the recycling like 5 times he forgot it. Might not sound like a big deal, but it only goes every two weeks and he forgot last week. We have a 1/4 mile lane and it is 15 degrees out. If I take it down I have to take A out with me to gather it up and go down the lane. So now it will sit and overflow for 2 more weeks.

 

5) Something to brag about. I've been doing a load of wash each morning. I put it away right away. I'm actually staying caught up for once.


6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc)  Now that she doesn't put every single thing in her mouth I want to try some of the sensory bins you see all over Pinterest.

[ClassyMrsA]

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)? Is your partner aware of this preference?
Yes, but I won't get the cupcakes because sugar. 


2) What are your current favorite shows to watch?
Grey's, Glee, The Mindy Project, Gilmore Girls, Friends, Community, and....Degrassi.


3) Embarrassing story from junior high?
That time I got my period in the middle of science class unexpectedly and had blood drip down my leg.  Gross and so embarrassing.  Or maybe the time I hugged my new bf and I had gotten all sweaty from being nervous around him.  Also gross and embarrassing.


4) Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!)
Honestly?  Nothing right now.  I feel really good today, emotionally and physically.  Maybe something will piss me off later?


5) Something to brag about.
Today is day 4 of keeping my kitchen perfectly clean.


6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc)
The zoo!  My mom wants to take her down to San Antonio for a zoo trip soon.  I think it'll be fun.

[madameovary]

mmheartspb, you should PIP that valentine, I bet it's cute!

lindsayanne14, congratulations to you and your husband! Just in time for the new arrival! I feel you on working with an underprivileged population--incredibly humbling.

unringthebell, a weekend away sounds wonderful. So let's hear your college stories

MoreThanSparrows, boo to stinky trash. You are about to graduate from noob status!

lilmizsunshine68, I'm sorry about your loss anniversary Do you find the anticipation is worse than the actual day? Congrats on first steps! Hopefully that put a smile on your face.

DoesItComeInPink, why do you think most chefs smoke?

mamato4, I LOL'ed at your fart. I can't help it. I hope that now you find farts funny, especially since you have 3 boys . Confession: I had one sneak out in the computer lab. I had earbuds in and just pretended I didn't notice.

ClassyMrsA, What do you think of this season of Glee?

[mmheartspb]

Here is the card we made for Daddy

[madameovary]

mmheartspb, yaaaaaay. Thank you for sharing! That's adorable!

[mmheartspb]

madameovary I started a new thread so we can share valentine's day art made by our kids

[ClassyMrsA]

madameovary Honestly? I think it's a bit disjointed and I'm not sure where it's going. Like, one week Rachel is saying how she won't leave until Glee club is safe forever and the next she's auditioning in NY? What? And I totally am not into the who Sam-Rachel-Mercedes + Sue's hypnotizing Sam thing. Plus, they haven't been singing as much and the songs they do sing I am not familiar with for the most part. I'm not even sure what I'm hoping for at this point. I'll be really sad if they don't end with some kind of major closure. It seems most of my favorite shows end poorly (like HIMYM). But it can be done to end with a bang, like Buffy did. We'll see...

[honeylemon]

Hi! Kind of new here.

1) What is your favorite treat to receive on Valentine's Day (or in general)? Is your partner aware of this preference? Hmm, chocolate and wine? Or cupcakes. I learned a long time ago to tell him straight up what I like. Hinting does not work.

2) What are your current favorite shows to watch? Right now I have Top Chef, The Walking Dead, Downton Abbey, and Project Runway set on my DVR. Although two of them are ending this week I believe. I'm excited for Survivor to start back.

3) Embarrassing story from junior high? Can't think of anything right now. We lived in Ireland during my junior/high school stage and my parents were teachers and they homeschooled us. So I didn't have the typical American school experience.

4) Something that is downright pissing you off right now (however petty, let it out!) Heh. A lot. I'll go with the business of DH's work right now (He's an active duty Air Force recruiter). It will die down in a few weeks, but sometimes it sucks and makes me mad. Not at him, just at his superiors.

5) Something to brag about. My 4 year old's preschool teacher told me his biggest issue in school is that he's ahead of the rest of the class and gets bored easily. Little smarty.

6) Next thing you want to introduce to your LO (activity, food, person, etc) We're taking them to one of the local mountain trails this weekend to go "hiking" I'm so excited to see how they do. I know my son will love it, but I'm curious to see how long my 18 month old will last before getting too tired. We're bringing the Ergo as a backup but I want to let her walk part of it too.

[madameovary]

honeylemon, Hi there! Your parents were working as teachers at the same time they homeschooled you, or used to be teachers and felt qualified to do so? Interesting either way! Any tips from the preschool teacher on how to keep your son interested/on task/challenged?

[honeylemon]

Feb 12, 2015 14:44:09 GMT -5 madameovary said:

honeylemon, Hi there! Your parents were working as teachers at the same time they homeschooled you, or used to be teachers and felt qualified to do so? Interesting either way! Any tips from the preschool teacher on how to keep your son interested/on task/challenged?

Hi! They were teachers prior to moving to Ireland.

His teacher had some techniques in place to help him stay challenged and she's said they seem to be working so far, thankfully!

[lilmizsunshine68]

madameovary, probably yes, but honestly I feel crummy usually the whole week because finding out and then the loss was so close together that I pretty much just hate that entire first part of February. And then AF had to start the next day so that was a lovely reminder of how it all came about. Oh well. It's over now. And I just tried to focus on fun things with A