Weekly Thread 8/22 - 8/26

[14joa31]

We had a typical, parental evening last night. Took the kids to urgent care around 7:30pm for potential ear infections. DS had one; DD did not. We were home with antibiotics by 10pm. I am so grateful that we live in a developed nation that has urgent care and 24 hours pharmacies - so freaking grateful!! DH is home with DS today because is temperature is still too high to take him to daycare.

We have a rogue dude living in our basement for the next week and a half. One of DH's buddies from undergrad is starting grad school today near us, and the lease on his apartment doesn't start until Sept. 1st. I hope that he is ready for our toddler to inevitably start jumping on him to wake him up ...

What's the good word with you, lovely ladies??

[crimsonandclover]

The girls finally crashed at 9pm last night, and I woke them up at 10am this morning. Probably the last time I'll have to do that until they're teenagers

Going through the mail yesterday I found that I received my author's copy of my second book! It's a nice feeling to finally hold it in my hands after a year of work on it!

[silverspoon]

I found out this morning that I'm not invited to my step-dad's nephew's wedding. It's a huge wedding and my entire family is invited... but I'm not. I'm feeling some kind of way about that. I don't actually want to go and I haven't seen him in a long time because he doesn't really come around to family functions, but still, I'm feeling kind of slighted.

I don't know. I realize it's silly because I don't even want to go to it, but I've been in the family for over 20 years. Guess I'm actually not.

[newmomma8]

silverspoon, It's one thing if it was a small wedding and they invited only close people, but for your whole family to be invited and you not,...that's not cool. Even not wanting to go, I would still feel aggravated that I was the only one who wasn't included. Just doesn't make sense.

[14joa31]

crimsonandclover - glad you made it and that the girls slept in for you!
silverspoon - I would be pissed if I was the only person in the family who didn't get invited. Feel free to fart in his general direction.

[silverspoon]

I also would like to take the time today to AW 6 month pics. There was a ton of cuteness and it's hard to narrow it down to a couple, but I did my best.

[silverspoon]

Ok, so maybe I posted more than a few.

But he's so cute it's hard to narrow it down.

[14joa31]

silverspoon - I cannot see the pictures on my work computer - but I will drool over your LO when I get home tonight

[tinydancer]

silverspoon adorable! Those blue eyes...

[icequeen]

14joa31 sorry about the ear infection, that's no fun! The dude downstairs sounds lovely :/
crimsonandclover congrats on your book!! Im starting on another paper too.
silverspoon, I wonder why you're not invited. That's strange. Maybe you don't want to be associated with those kinds of people any way. Stay at home amd enjoy that sweet angel of yours!

[crimsonandclover]

Trying to insert a picture of DD3 at her baptism trying to grab the bulletin




Looks like it worked



ETA: Wut? I saw it in the preview and now it doesn't work. Going to try again.

Help! Why can I see it in the preview but it doesn't show up when I post???

ps- The actual pic is too big, so I downsized it with tinypic - then when I insert the [IMG*] code (w/o *) in the BBC Code window, I can see the pic in the preview window but not when I post...

[icequeen]

Im off to BRU with kids to buy a new umbrella stroller bc I cannot lug this carseat around anymore. Just stopped at dunkin for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Dd got a free munchkin lol.

[silverspoon]

Aug 22, 2016 10:17:28 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Trying to insert a picture of DD3 at her baptism trying to grab the bulletin




Looks like it worked



ETA: Wut? I saw it in the preview and now it doesn't work. Going to try again.

Help! Why can I see it in the preview but it doesn't show up when I post???

ps- The actual pic is too big, so I downsized it with tinypic - then when I insert the [IMG*] code (w/o *) in the BBC Code window, I can see the pic in the preview window but not when I post...

I think Tinypic is banned.

[crimsonandclover]

Aug 22, 2016 10:54:43 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Aug 22, 2016 10:17:28 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Trying to insert a picture of DD3 at her baptism trying to grab the bulletin




Looks like it worked



ETA: Wut? I saw it in the preview and now it doesn't work. Going to try again.

Help! Why can I see it in the preview but it doesn't show up when I post???

ps- The actual pic is too big, so I downsized it with tinypic - then when I insert the [IMG*] code (w/o *) in the BBC Code window, I can see the pic in the preview window but not when I post...

I think Tinypic is banned.

Oh. :/ What can I use instead? I only found out about tinypic from TB... I don't know of any others

[scorpioscuba]

Aug 22, 2016 12:32:09 GMT -5 crimsonandclover said:

Aug 22, 2016 10:54:43 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

I think Tinypic is banned.

Oh. :/ What can I use instead? I only found out about tinypic from TB... I don't know of any others

I think imgur still works? I only load pics from mobile though because it's easiest!SaveSave

[14joa31]

crimsonandclover - I think everyone is using imgur now.

[dizzycooks]

I post pics from the app and it's super easy. I always choose "small". I realize this isn't helpful.
We are having a super chill, at home day. The weather is my favorite, just about 80 and sun with a cool breeze. I'm slightly motivated to do some general pick up around here so maybe I'll get some housework done. The girls did not want to nap, but tough luck, mommy wants a break.
Now I just have to decide if we are going to yoga this afternoon or if I want to leave them to their own devices and stay home...

[dizzycooks]

Welcome back icequeen!!

[scorpioscuba]

What's with all these ear infections?? Poor kids and mama's!

silverspoon, such adorable pictures!!! I'd be irritated about the non-invite too even if I didn't want to go. If they are going to invite all the family, they need to actually invite ALL the family.

newmomma8, chiming in here from yesterday's post - yes, your mom is over reacting. It's your body, your decision. She doesn't have to like it but it should not be an issue to the point she won't talk to you. Sounds like she is working to move past it and I hope she keeps it up!

[scorpioscuba]

Yesterday turned to crap! During/after my massage a major allergy attack came on and I was a sneezing mess the better part of the day. I was miserable at the party and by the time we got home the sinus pressure was unbearable. H was in charge of getting DS to bed and I got DD to bed, made DS's lunch for school, took some meds and passed out. Worst night of sleep ever. I need a weekend do over! /end rant

[Lollipop]

I've been sitting here wondering why no one was posting today. I was in the wrong thread. 

[Lollipop]

We had friends over for games and dinner last night. H made chill. S was a miserable butt all day, so he got sent to bed early. Today we're just hanging out at home, It's cold and rainy out. I'm a little groggy from taking a sleeping pill last night.

[pinktartan9]

silverspoon oh my goodness! Your DS is such a cutie!!

I have been lost in the parenting fall fashion thread. I have realized I do not like anything I own and desperately need to go shopping I should not have opened the thread :::wahhhh:::

[dizzycooks]

@pinktarten9 that thread was a rabbit hole!! I read about half and determined I will never be fashionable. What does one wear booties with? How do your skinnies fit to make the booties work? I'm clueless.
Today my big girls are going to daycare and the baby and I are having lunch with my coworkers after I work out. After that i have no plans, but I brought a book so I may find a bench and do some reading if baby girl sleeps in her bucket.

[14joa31]

silverspoon - so your DS is off the charts adorable! And that gorgeous blonde hair - future lady killer for sure!

I took a peek at the fall fashion thread - and I too am clueless. I still need to drop some major lbs before I go on a shopping spree.

Also, my job is making me think extra hard today - boo!

[14joa31]

kelltothekell - when I got back from vacation, I just sat in my cubicle for two days and drooled on myself. I think that forgetting your tubing is totally forgivable and understandable, and that you are light years ahead of where I was

[dizzycooks]

kelltothekell be glad you can go home. I've done it, I think we all have, but I instead leaked and thought I was going to explode. in sorry that's how your day started.

[pinktartan9]

dizzycooks 14joa31 I hear ya girls! I have a hard enough time dressing myself. My go to is leggings, a cardigan and H&M long tank tops.. And everything is black, white and grey...
I too have been reluctant to buy booties in fear I can't pull them off. That said, my coworker wears hers with everything!!

I went to old navy today. Got 2 pairs of skinny jeans (they were 30% off each) two flowy tops (in green and burgundy - not black!) and a long burgundy sweater with side pockets.
I also went to Costco and got a pair of Kirkland brand ugg style boots! The salt on the sidewalks and roads here in the winter is sooooo bad that I refuse to pay for real uggs. So I buy a cheap pair of knockoffs each year. 36 dollars at Costco for anyone interested!

[icequeen]

newmomma8, i know im a little late to this but WTF to your mom?! That tattoo sounds like absolutely nothing to get bent out of shape about. I am really considering getting lettering that wraps from the base of my neck along my shoulder blade.
scorpioscuba, those allergies sound awful. I hope you can take something to ease the discomfort.
kelltothekell, how awesome that you can work from home.
pinktartan9, i have such a hard time with fashion and im REALLY not looking forward to more layers and the extra time it takes to get dressed in the winter. It legit makes me want to cry. I live in my comfy tees and running shorts/capris and gym shoes most of the time. The only time I really have to get dressed up is for church and I have such limited options right now because i cleaned out my closet at the beginning of the summer. Not happy about spending more $ to get new stuff. I'll make a trip to Old Navy and H&M soon, though. I would much rather go to Walmart and get their cheap stuff :/

[icequeen]

I think I am coming down with a bad cold. My throat starting hurting this afternoon and I've been getting chills. WHHHYYYYYYYY?! I'm hoping I can sleep it off tonight. Do y'all think wine would make this better? I really want some of this amazing pinot that MH bought at TJ's but i should probably have some mint tea with lemon and call it a night. I had a dr's appt this morning and then the kids and i went to the library and out to lunch. We went over to my mom's in the afternoon bc my sister is over there just for today bc she and my mom are flying out for a vacay tomorrow.