Hump Day...

[hbrockman01]

We've reached mid-point! Hope everyone is doing well!

[dogmama22]

How are you feeling today vlagroupie? Did you get meds yesterday?

[dogmama22]

Back to work for me today after being off for 4 days. Trying to figure out what to do today. I think as the weather gets cooler and we can't go outside as much, I'll do some loose lesson plans. I might get started on those at nap or I might read Harry Potter. We'll see how I feel.
I feel like I have all kinds of things to update on since I haven't been on much. My sister broke up with her boyfriend several weeks ago, so we were working on moving her out of their house and cleaning before the new tenants moved in for the past few days. He was...less than helpful so it took a lot longer than it should have.

[hbrockman01]

I'm leaving in about 20mins to head to an interview at children's... I am so nervous!

[sstwinklinglites]

Nov 2, 2016 8:27:15 GMT -5 hbrockman01 said:

I'm leaving in about 20mins to head to an interview at children's... I am so nervous!

GL!

[chrispy1122]

Nov 2, 2016 8:27:15 GMT -5 hbrockman01 said:

I'm leaving in about 20mins to head to an interview at children's... I am so nervous!

Good luck!

[dogmama22]

Nov 2, 2016 8:27:15 GMT -5 hbrockman01 said:

I'm leaving in about 20mins to head to an interview at children's... I am so nervous!

That's exciting!

[sstwinklinglites]

I'm here. There's a TWC Tech coming between 11AM & 12PM. I'm 98% sure they're not going to be able to resolve our issues, because I've been dealing with it since we moved in, so I'm ready to cancel service, but doesn't hurt to give them another chance.

dogmama22 - Sorry your sister is dealing with a breakup / move. You're a good sister helping her out.

hbrockman01 - GL on your interview. Is this the position you applied for a zillion months ago?

[hbrockman01]

sstwinklinglites - I guess so since I haven't really been searching lately... it'd be great if I got it and they met my salary requirement... a fresh start in all things would be welcomed!

[vlagroupie]

Nov 2, 2016 7:28:54 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

How are you feeling today vlagroupie? Did you get meds yesterday?

Got amoxicillin, helping a little bit. But still don't feel 100%. Thanks for asking.

[babylove518]

GL hbrockman01!!

I have had a sore neck for weeks... Heat and rubbing it seems to be doing nothing. It's super tender so I'm guessing there's a knot under there. Stress is making it worse.

But good news, I had one of those cinnamon apple donuts from Irons this morning. Super healthy and delicious

[becole]

Nov 2, 2016 8:53:15 GMT -5 vlagroupie said:

Nov 2, 2016 7:28:54 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

How are you feeling today vlagroupie? Did you get meds yesterday?

Got amoxicillin, helping a little bit. But still don't feel 100%. Thanks for asking.

H and DS both had a cough/ cold and got amoxicillin and the boogers were gone in just a couple days. It was cute, the pedi actually asked DS - do you have boogies? He said "yes right here" and pointed to his nose and head. He said "I cough too". Lol

[mrscatfarmer13]

Hi, I'm in a foul mood today. Sorries in advance. Maybe some comfort food for lunch will help.

GL with your invterview @hrbockman14

dogmama22 That sounds exhausting. Hopefully you can find some time to relax.

sstwinklinglites We ditched TWC (and cable all together) 1.5 years ago; I have no regrets.

[sstwinklinglites]

Nov 2, 2016 9:05:48 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

Hi, I'm in a foul mood today. Sorries in advance. Maybe some comfort food for lunch will help.

GL with your invterview @hrbockman14

dogmama22 That sounds exhausting. Hopefully you can find some time to relax.

sstwinklinglites We ditched TWC (and cable all together) 1.5 years ago; I have no regrets.

I only have them for internet service. When we moved here they were the only provider in the area. Now Cincinnati Bell is also available so I will probably be switching to them.

[mrscatfarmer13]

Nov 2, 2016 9:10:25 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

Nov 2, 2016 9:05:48 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

Hi, I'm in a foul mood today. Sorries in advance. Maybe some comfort food for lunch will help.

GL with your invterview @hrbockman14

dogmama22 That sounds exhausting. Hopefully you can find some time to relax.

sstwinklinglites We ditched TWC (and cable all together) 1.5 years ago; I have no regrets.

I only have them for internet service. When we moved here they were the only provider in the area. Now Cincinnati Bell is also available so I will probably be switching to them.

Gotcha. We have fioptics from C. bell and have better quality and speed than we did with TWC. 

[JoBub]

Nov 2, 2016 8:27:15 GMT -5 hbrockman01 said:

I'm leaving in about 20mins to head to an interview at children's... I am so nervous!

Good luck! Hope it's going well!

[sstwinklinglites]

Nov 2, 2016 9:19:45 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

Nov 2, 2016 9:10:25 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

I only have them for internet service. When we moved here they were the only provider in the area. Now Cincinnati Bell is also available so I will probably be switching to them.

Gotcha. We have fioptics from C. bell and have better quality and speed than we did with TWC. 

I had the same at our old apartment, but they weren't available here Can honestly say I had no complaints with CBell.

[chrispy1122]

sstwinklinglites def switch to Cincinnati bell. I love how fast and reliable the Internet is. I can't tell a difference when I'm at home or work.

Random thought: would you side-eye me if I put clip in extensions on my three year old? Not for an occasion or anything, but just because. I probably won't because I'm worried she is going to want to wear them all the time (and it's not good for your hair). I feel like I'm already sliding down the slippery slope by painting her nails and letting her try my lipstick (she now wants to wear it all the time.). Am I getting dangerously close to toddlers and tiaras territory?

[JoBub]

Nov 2, 2016 9:54:43 GMT -5 chrispy1122 said:

sstwinklinglites def switch to Cincinnati bell. I love how fast and reliable the Internet is. I can't tell a difference when I'm at home or work.

Random thought: would you side-eye me if I put clip in extensions on my three year old? Not for an occasion or anything, but just because. I probably won't because I'm worried she is going to want to wear them all the time (and it's not good for your hair). I feel like I'm already sliding down the slippery slope by painting her nails and letting her try my lipstick (she now wants to wear it all the time.). Am I getting dangerously close to toddlers and tiaras territory?

TBH if I didn't know that you're actually a very normal level-headed person, I would probably side-eye the clip in extensions. 

Are we talking playing dress-up just because? Or just literally for no reason? Playing dress-up is ok on any day. And I think playing with makeup and extensions is fine. And even if you end up leaving the house with it still on, whatever. But if you're like getting up on a random Tuesday morning like "ok honey, lets put your extensions in to go to school!" Then I'm judging you. LOL j/k. ... actually not j/k. That's ridic. 

[chrispy1122]

JoBub good response. I don't think I'd by choice do clip ins and makeup for school (not just because it'd be a little weird for a 3 year old but also who has the time?). But I could envision a situation where E begs and begs me to put them in for school and in a moment of weakness i do. And then I'm the weird mom no one at school wants to be friends with.

Edited for really egregious grammar. Left in the less egregious.

[JoBub]

Girl mom probs. That's a tough one. I know lots of parents set age limits for things like that. Like you're not allowed to get your ears pierced until you're X. You're not allowed to wear makeup to school until you're X. You're not allowed to have a boyfriend until you're X.

If you don't want to let her wear them to school, you could set those rules before she even asks, and then just keep repeating it. But if you don't care, then go ahead and let her. I just think it could be opening a can of worms if all her school friends are not allowed to wear makeup/extensions yet, and then not only are you "that mom," but E is "that girl." And you need to figure out if that's a good or bad thing for her.

It's like when I was in school, the kids who were allowed to get their ears double pierced or their cartilage (sp?) pierced were seen as super rebellious and like their parents were the cool ones.

[mrscatfarmer13]

chrispy1122 walks into DC:

[mrscatfarmer13]

and it's Wednesday, how appropriate for a Mean Girls gif.

[becole]

I would just set the rule- we don't play dress up for school so no makeup or hair.

[hbrockman01]

A loves having her toes painted... she would want her fingers done too but she can't keep them out of her mouth (nail biter)... she plays with my makeup but she's never requested to go to school or out with it... GL on the hair clip though, can't say I'd do it... but then again my kiddo won't wear a pony tail or headband so I doubt I'd worry about her wanting to wear a hair clip.

[mom2boxers]

Running through - hi ladies!

[chrispy1122]

Nov 2, 2016 10:46:06 GMT -5 hbrockman01 said:

A loves having her toes painted... she would want her fingers done too but she can't keep them out of her mouth (nail biter)... she plays with my makeup but she's never requested to go to school or out with it... GL on the hair clip though, can't say I'd do it... but then again my kiddo won't wear a pony tail or headband so I doubt I'd worry about her wanting to wear a hair clip.

Oh god, E would wear lipstick to bed if I let her. I'm semi-hoping that she will realize long hair isn't all that it's cracked up to be if I put a clip-in ind. also, the clip in extensions aren't super comfortable, so I think she'll get sick of it. I'm hoping this is just a stage. She gets so upset when she is brushing her hair that it's short not long (like there's anything anyone can do about that), or if I get her clothes on her before she is fully awake and she realizes she is wearing pants not a dress. I can do girly-girl, I just can't do unreasonable or irrational.

[hbrockman01]

Guise...

I feel pretty good about my interview. He discussed salary and that it would be a quick hire. He liked that I not only had customer service experience and scheduling experience but that I was also a "customer/patient" of children's because he said its important for his employees to understand what its like from a parent's perspective...

fingers crossed, as this would be a great opportunity for a complete fresh start!

[sstwinklinglites]

chrispy1122 - Maybe I missed it, but why are you even experimenting with the clip ins if you feel it could be a potential problem?

FFWC - I majorly side - eye when I see toddlers with nail polish or MU on. A one off thing for dress up is ok, but I wouldn't want to start the expectation that it's allowed, so I personally wouldn't even allow it for dress up. I think there's an appropriate age for nail polish and MU, and toddler hood is not it. But, I don't care enough that I would say anything to a parent. I personally just wouldn't do it.

[sstwinklinglites]

I'm glad to hear it went well hbrockman01!