Gold star Thursday

[ruemorgan]

[babys2015]

Hey guys! Last few days have been hectic. I took in bffs son an extra day BC her day care lady was sick. The boys do good w him but are just all over him so its constant watch mode!

Halloween sensory bin for nanny girls today..

[babys2015]

Also is stupid cold today, high is 51! Where did fall go?

[ladymike]

I would like a gold star for hitting the snooze button once, not twice. Ha! It's so dark in the morning, I can't stand getting out of bed when it's so dark and cold :-(

My BFF is pregnant and I'm struggling to get excited. She's just been very distant / not making an effort for a long time, about 2 years .. and has made weird comments about how she needs friends without kids, blah blah. Our little group tries to plan hangouts and she always has an excuse (family, boy issue, car issues, whatever). I've just gotten to a point where I know what to expect.. and that's mostly nothing. I don't know.. I'm definitely happy for her because I know she's always been excited about having kids, I just don't know anything about her current relationship and if it's good or not or what's happening? I DON'T KNOW. SUCH WEIRD.

[ajacot924]

babys2015 Sounds like a good day! How are you feeling?

A local spa is celebrating its first anniversary so all services are 50% off! I'm having a massage and facial. I'm super excited.

I'm training for a half marathon in January so I've been running a lot. I've hit a weight loss plateau so I'm hoping this will help.

[malvo]

babys2015 Explain this sensory bin business. When would our LOs be old enough for something like that?

ajacot924 Enjoy your spa day! I'm in need of one of those. And GL with your marathon training!

[malvo]

I brought in chicken nuggets and sweet potatoes for M's lunch. Her teacher agrees with the pediatrician that M is playing us and knows that if she refuses, she'll eventually get what she wants.

Me: I'm not sure she can grasp the concept of "This is dinner, end of discussion" at 18 months.

Teacher: You don't think so? I don't know. I think she can.

Me: ...

Teacher: ...

Why must this be so hard? I'm trying, damnit. I refuse to let her starve and to let her scream and sob and snot for 30 minutes in her high chair. I'm not doing it.

[babys2015]

Oct 6, 2016 7:34:29 GMT -5 ajacot924 said:

babys2015 Sounds like a good day! How are you feeling?

A local spa is celebrating its first anniversary so all services are 50% off! I'm having a massage and facial. I'm super excited.

I'm training for a half marathon in January so I've been running a lot. I've hit a weight loss plateau so I'm hoping this will help.

Go girl! H bought a massage off Groupon and when I went to book she was booked until February! Birthday massage it is.

I'm feeling good! 9 weeks yesterday..

[babys2015]

Oct 6, 2016 7:45:56 GMT -5 malvo said:

babys2015 Explain this sensory bin business. When would our LOs be old enough for something like that?

ajacot924 Enjoy your spa day! I'm in need of one of those. And GL with your marathon training




!Pinterest  has a ton of sensory bin ideas if you're interested..our kiddos would prob do well with a food base like cheerios or something. I've held off on introducing to the boys BC I don't want yo encourage eating from the bins. I'll wait until they're not trying to eat everything..maybe 2.5/3 years? 

Bins are great for hand eye muscle control, sorting, etc. I'm sure ruemorgan knows benefits and m's school may even use them in bigger classes!

[ladymike]

ajacot924, enjoy your massage and facial!! I'm drooling at the thought of that. And good luck with your half marathon training!! I was in the midst of training for one and then got knocked up.. LOL. I should try again someday :-P

malvo, I mean.. I do agree that our kids are getting to age where they can play us. But, I'm with you in that I can't let my kid starve. She isn't playing you for cheese curls or chocolate, so everybody needs to chill. Do what you're doing, keep trying new things, and it'll be fiiiine.

[ajacot924]

Well I was going to the spa today. Until my car wouldn't start. Now I'm waiting for AAA. Damnit

[sjep922]

malvo +1 to what ladymike said. I definitely think they are getting to that age to play us, but I also don't think they will fully understand "eat this or you don't get anything". So I wouldn't worry about judgy people! A is somewhat picky, but she is alive and thriving. So I'll deal with those battles when she's a bit older.

[malvo]

Oct 6, 2016 8:29:43 GMT -5 sjep922 said:

malvo +1 to what ladymike said. I definitely think they are getting to that age to play us, but I also don't think they will fully understand "eat this or you don't get anything". So I wouldn't worry about judgy people! A is somewhat picky, but she is alive and thriving. So I'll deal with those battles when she's a bit older.

This. I'm not blind to the fact that these kids are sneaky and are learning to manipulate to get what they want. However, if I say, "Eat your dinner because this is all you're getting," she'll look at me like I have three heads. That level of comprehension isn't quite there.

[ladymike]

Oct 6, 2016 8:40:36 GMT -5 malvo said:

Oct 6, 2016 8:29:43 GMT -5 sjep922 said:

malvo +1 to what ladymike said. I definitely think they are getting to that age to play us, but I also don't think they will fully understand "eat this or you don't get anything". So I wouldn't worry about judgy people! A is somewhat picky, but she is alive and thriving. So I'll deal with those battles when she's a bit older.

This. I'm not blind to the fact that these kids are sneaky and are learning to manipulate to get what they want. However, if I say, "Eat your dinner because this is all you're getting," she'll look at me like I have three heads. That level of comprehension isn't quite there.

Right. I definitely don't agree with the whole "eat or go to bed hungry" threat until they are, like, A LOT older. Despite how quickly our kids are growing up, they are still very young and have only been eating real, solid food for .. geez, less than a YEAR! Come on. 

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Morning. I do think they can manipulate to get what they want. babys2015 glad you are doing good.

I am waiting for my mom to get here. I was playing a little xbox and 1 of hb's friends helped. E was eating her cheerios under the curtain then climbed up into my lap and fell asleep.

[LesleyEO]

Morning! Fall break is in full swing here and today I have my 4 year old at home. Hoping I can get some stuff done around here. V is at school since she's transitioning to the toddler room and I don't want to take her out in the middle of all that. It's hard enough for her as it is :/
I took a quick shower this morning and then realized after I got out and got ready that I really should have washed my hair. I don't have it in me to fight the dry shampoo battle today, so back into the shower I go. I guess there could be worse problems but I'm annoyed.

In other news, we are taking the kids to Disneyland. We're leaving on Saturday and will be there through Tuesday night. C will love it and did great last time, but I'm stressing about V. Hopefully she's good for us! Was hoping to rent a double stroller there (had a recommendation for a company that does that) but they are all booked and I know we need a stroller for both kids to use. Hmm. H is NOT into me buying a double since C is big now and usually would never ride in a stroller. Hoping a friend might have a stroller we could borrow in the next few days.

[sjep922]

A is refusing to nap. She's been a mess today, so that should make this evening fun. I had also planned to work out while she napped since I woke up late this morning and didn't get to.

No work out for me. Cranky toddler. Husband that's supposed to steam clean carpets this evening while I take care of toddler and keep her off the carpet.

Should be a fun evening...

[graciest719]

Mean mom checking in! As in, Oh, you don't want what is in front of you for dinner? Ok! No problem! Go play! I'm not going to stress about it, nor am I making more than 1 meal for her. Sometimes she eats, sometimes she doesn't. She's not going to starve. She gets her milk after dinner and that usually ties her over. I know she doesn't understand the words, but I don't want to build a habit I later have to break.

[ladymike]

Buhhh. N has a fever. That HFM shit is making its rounds again at DC, really hope that's not it!

[bekbek]

graciest719, +1 to the mean mom. We had chicken, sweet potatoes and green beans for supper plus blueberries for the girls. They are blueberries and green beans. Plus milk. That's it. I got asked for candy corn. Nope. You didn't eat supper. I don't want to be cooking 3 different meals everyday. I do have really good eaters so if they have an off night I'm ok.
ladymike, I hope N doesn't have hfm.
A is feeling much better today. I got sleep last night! Tomorrow is Friday and we're going to the fair! And Monday is a holiday! I think life is good.

[babys2015]

I also serve meals and that's that. They also get mil after dinner so theres that..

[malvo]

So, I'm a pushover? Cool.

#GrumpyPost

[ajacot924]

Oct 7, 2016 7:12:43 GMT -5 malvo said:

So, I'm a pushover? Cool.

#GrumpyPost

Not a pushover. I'm with you. I think everyone has to do whatever works best for them. You do you girl!

[jnow]

Oct 7, 2016 7:12:43 GMT -5 malvo said:

So, I'm a pushover? Cool.

#GrumpyPost

If you are, so am I.

But I don't have enough energy to care.

[sjep922]

Oct 7, 2016 7:43:53 GMT -5 jnow said:

Oct 7, 2016 7:12:43 GMT -5 malvo said:

So, I'm a pushover? Cool.

#GrumpyPost

If you are, so am I.

But I don't have enough energy to care.

I am in the pushover crew, too. At least you're not alone?

[malvo]

Oct 7, 2016 7:55:17 GMT -5 sjep922 said:

Oct 7, 2016 7:43:53 GMT -5 jnow said:

If you are, so am I.

But I don't have enough energy to care.

I am in the pushover crew, too. At least you're not alone?

Yes, I'm happy that I have friends in the "pushover" department.

My child is so easy going and we are blessed with her in many ways. Food is the only thing that doesn't come easy for her / us. Maybe I'd be more of a hard ass if she wasn't dropping in the percentile chart. Her 18-month appointment is next week. We will have a lengthy chat about all of this.

[sjep922]

Oct 7, 2016 8:32:59 GMT -5 malvo said:

Oct 7, 2016 7:55:17 GMT -5 sjep922 said:

I am in the pushover crew, too. At least you're not alone?

Yes, I'm happy that I have friends in the "pushover" department.

My child is so easy going and we are blessed with her in many ways. Food is the only thing that doesn't come easy for her / us. Maybe I'd be more of a hard ass if she wasn't dropping in the percentile chart. Her 18-month appointment is next week. We will have a lengthy chat about all of this.

FWIW I briefly spoke to my pedi about this at A's appointment last week. She said A is thriving and growing (she's in the 70-80 %tile) so whatever we're doing is working.

She said it's not uncommon for toddlers to be picky eaters at this age. She said since she's growing we can keep doing it until we are ready for the battle.

Also, my H and I did the same thing with R. Didn't fight her until she was a bit older. She turned out fine and eats what I cook every night.

[babys2015]

malvo, you're totally fine. My kids still get one bottle a day..people call me out on it too but its not a battle for now..they are small guys ams its important to me they get their evening milk..who cares how it comes. She's eating. Keep offering her new food and she'll catch on!

[rvamama]

malvo put me on the middle. I will find something else for f if she has tried but doesn't want what I made, however if a couple options are turned down then off she goes. I'm not wasting too much time to appease, but I definitely want to make sure she has something even if it's not what I made. Heck, we still do this with d sometimes. He didn't want dinner last night, so I made him a pbj.

[rvamama]

Hola. Dreary day today. TGIF. I shall return later