Labor day weekend randoms

[ampaints]

[ampaints]

I started my long weekend by going to bed early. It was glorious. I'm now the first one up and enjoying some quiet time.

[flippinchica]

I am excited that we got our old house sold. Paying for rent on top of a mortgage was not enjoyable. DS woke up at 5 and is now back to sleep while I am here.

[ampaints]

flippinchica that's awesome! That must be so relieving!

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Hi!!!!



Sorry y'all. I was busy finishing a book yesterday and playing golden tee and having a few beers and then Mexican for dinner.

C has been waking up screaming and arching his back for past 2 nights. We are thinking it's whole milk.

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And we are safe. It was lots of rain and wind!!

[Deleted]

ampaints, damnit it's to early to cry. Just let me say you are amazing. Simply amazing. What an awesome selfless act of kindness. Bless you!

[tmclawchick]

Morning! DH has to work today (just about 2 more weeks left in this PITA project), so I'm taking the kids to Motown Jazzfest and then maybe swinging by Eastern Market. This afternoon DH is meeting us at Menards so we can get all of the lumber & supplies for the barn door. Please god let this go well. I have so many other things I want him to build if it does

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joi922, I have 2 more episodes

[abominationsnowman]

@janetheconquerer, A has joined the screamers club too. It looks like separation anxiety. I'm down to one nursing a day, so that is probably why.

Thisshallpass, thisshallpass, thisshallpass.

[gingerygirl]

I'm at work. We're completely dead. Also the rain has got me gloomy.

[ampaints]

Just got back from walking the dog to the groomers. I'm totally ready for fall now. It was so nice when we left and I was so sweaty when we got back.

[shellyr]

I'm at the salon getting a haircut. I hate my post partum hair you guys.

[ampaints]

shellyr enjoy the haircut! I hope it's one of the places that gives you an awesome head massage.

[ampaints]

Since I've been so incredibly productive this morning I've decided it's time for a drink. Bloody Maria over here!

[shellyr]

I had a credit at the salon so I bought Aveda damage control spray. Hoping it helps cut down on the post partum breakage and craziness around my face.

And yes, ampaints, the shampoo comes with head massage!

[th3stryck3r]

Happy Saturday! It's MH's birthday today. Just got back from Smorgasburg, which is a big foodie flea market near us. Had Japanese tacos and a zucchini sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit. All very delicious. Now he is going to meet up with his best friend so they can bro out, and then we'll all have dinner together tonight.

Tomorrow is my nephew's birthday party. He's 2. I've been tasked with making Mickey Mouse cupcakes, so I'll be going to the grocery store for supplies and hopefully I'll have some time to bake this afternoon.

[esgrunner]

I haven't been here in absolutely ages, just checking in to see who else is pregnant.
I got a very faint positive this morning. My E still doesn't sleep through the night so part of me thinks we're crazy, but we were trying. I got my first PP period Aug 1 and we decided to go for it if I thought I was ovulating.
So who else is with me?!
I guess I better mosey on over and join the May 2017 board or something. 

[tmclawchick]

Sept 3, 2016 12:49:17 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

I haven't been here in absolutely ages, just checking in to see who else is pregnant.
I got a very faint positive this morning. My E still doesn't sleep through the night so part of me thinks we're crazy, but we were trying. I got my first PP period Aug 1 and we decided to go for it if I thought I was ovulating.
So who else is with me?!
I guess I better mosey on over and join the May 2017 board or something. 

Due in January here CONGRATS!

[th3stryck3r]

Congrats, esgrunner!

[shellyr]

ampaints, I bought harpoon pumpkin cider today and thought of you. Is that weird?

[ampaints]

esgrunner congratulations!

shellyr not weird. You guys pop into my head randomly. I now can't go to Target without thinking of @janetheconquerer.

[arimaythea]

esgrunner Congratulations! As far as I know, there are two other A15 mamas that are pregnant in addition to tmclawchick. DH and I just started trying with my first PPP this month, so if it works out we may join you in May 2017.

[carabassa]

esgrunner Congrats!

th3stryck3r Biggest downside to leaving Brooklyn is leaving the huge range of delicious foods. I miss Smorgasburg!

I decided we should host a Labor Day BBQ on Monday. Having people over is our biggest motivator for getting the house clean and further unpacked.

Oh, and I just found out my best friend is moving back to the area we live in!! I'm beyond excited. We used to live together, then 7 years of long distance friendship, and now back in the same city! *throws confetti*

[tuscanlatte]

Went to Mall of America today! I wanted to see the hype and here's the verdict:

1.American Girl dolls- wut? I mean they're nice but yeah maybe I'm cheap but holy shit!!

2. Williams Sonoma- soooo many pretty things. Want it all- bought nothing. Also this spatula I found there really looks like my little brother hhaha


3. Disco fries. Ahhhhmazing. Buffalo sauce fried chicken and blue cheese all over fries? Yup!

[RandomName]

esgrunner Congrats!!

[RandomName]

Q:
How much do you / would you pay a babysitter?

We have a 14 yr old coming over to watch the kids tonight. They will both be in bed asleep by the time she arrives. We'll be out to supper and gone about 3 hours.

Do you pay flat rates? Hourly? This is my first babysitter ever so I have no idea. TIA!!

[tuscanlatte]

Sept 3, 2016 15:55:03 GMT -5 RandomName said:

Q:
How much do you / would you pay a babysitter?

We have a 14 yr old coming over to watch the kids tonight. They will both be in bed asleep by the time she arrives. We'll be out to supper and gone about 3 hours.

Do you pay flat rates? Hourly? This is my first babysitter ever so I have no idea. TIA!!

Ah babysitter pay is so hard. Our wing night amount is $25 for 2.5-3hours. $50 or 60 if we go out really late. It is so hard to figure out but I think I usually stick close to $10 an hour for 2 kids.

Our same babysitter keeps coming back s hopefully that's good enough?

[tuscanlatte]

Right now DH is in the pool with ds. I'm "watching DD".

In reality she's:

With a cookie

And I'm like:


Sucker!!

[RandomName]

tuscanlatte babysitters are so hard. I was thinking 25-30 for the 3 hrs we'll be gone so I'm glad to hear I'm not way off base.

I'm starting on my first drink of the night so CHEERS!