We made it to friday

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Morning happy friday.

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I am sore from all the walking I did yesterday. I walked over 5.5 miles total my hips are feeling it today.

rvamama when hb and i go to DC we use the metro and not driving in DC. My dad is horrible and doesn't like letting people in front of him and pushes his limits sometimes. With e in the car and my moms car she was getting pissed with him.

[ladymike]

I would like a vacation. I'm glad it's Friday, but a weekend ain't gonna cut it. Sigh.

[malvo]

Olaf kid pushed M again this morning. I flat out asked one of her teachers, "Why does he insist on pushing M? It's like he's drawn to her!" Her teacher was like, "I don't know," but she said it in an exasperated tone. So, clearly she gets it and is annoyed with him, too. I'm ready to teach M some defense techniques because "We don't push our friends!" is not getting through to Olaf.

In other news, I'm doing my bridal registries tomorrow! Squeeeee! I'm meeting my two local bridesmaids at Applebee's for lunch, and then we'll hit up Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. We not fancy. M will hang with Nana for the afternoon and SO will be hunting (we interrupt this relationship for hunting season).

[bekbek]

malvo, just tell M to hit him. When LG kept getting bit at school I finally told her if someone bites you it's OK to hit them. After a few days the biting stopped. Maybe Olaf needs someone to push back.
It's friday!!! No big weekend plans but I'm ready to get away from work for a few days. I love my job but one of my coworkers is driving me crazy.

[ladymike]

My kid is a biter at DC. She's bit someone twice now, broke skin once. I'm not really disturbed by it just yet. She bites at home when being silly and I'm consistently telling her no. So, we'll see. As long as she's not 4 or 5 and biting, we'll be good. Haha.

[malvo]

Nov 4, 2016 7:49:06 GMT -5 ladymike said:

My kid is a biter at DC. She's bit someone twice now, broke skin once. I'm not really disturbed by it just yet. She bites at home when being silly and I'm consistently telling her no. So, we'll see. As long as she's not 4 or 5 and biting, we'll be good. Haha.

M was a hair puller for a bit, but I haven't gotten recent reports, thankfully!

M also likes to play bite at home. She latched onto my heel the other night. SO (while dying of laughter) had to help get her off.

[ladymike]

malvo, it all kind of amuses me. They are just little drunken toddlers who have no idea what they are doing. They'll shape up eventually! LOL.

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I applied for a place Wednesday night delayed bedtime as I was finishing the application. They contacted me yesterday for an interview Monday. I also hope I get a call from another place i applied for and would be a county job.

[ladymike]

I can't for the life of me understand people who welcome drama into their lives. A friend of mine is going to visit some dude in prison with this dude's ex-girlfriend, who is her cousin. She hasn't seen either of these people in years. He KILLED someone.

Girl, close that book. Not only is it history, when a dramatic situation arises, I ask myself, "Will this benefit me right now?" before I get involved. This does not sound like a beneficial activity for a grown pregnant woman with a family.

This is also the friend who constantly cancels plans with us, so our other friend said, "So, I guess this is how we get L to hang out us.. kill someone and go to prison!" High five.

[bekbek]

Well my H officially lost his job today.

Edit: autocorrect hates me

[malvo]

bekbek So sorry. *hugs*

[sjep922]

bekbek hugs. I'm so sorry. I hope he can find something quickly.

@megaugust10 gl at your interview!

ladymike umm no. That does not sounds like a good idea. What a way to get someone to hang out with you. 🙄

[sjep922]

The weather has finally cooled down to the low 80's and it's AMAZING!!

Perfect timing too. We are doing family photos this evening. Fx A cooperates, she hates when I take her picture these days.

[ladymike]

Sorry, bekbek

[malvo]

Anyone else see the need/want/read/wear thing for Christmas?

It's a total bummer, right?

Like, if that's all I got for Christmas as a child, I would have cried. Call me materialistic, but I love Christmas and thoughtful presents and the excitement and the family dinner -- ALL OF IT.

That thing going around FB makes me sad.

[bekbek]

malvo, I've seen the Christmas thing. I think it's a great idea, just not for me. I love Christmas and I love giving gifts. It has made me think more about the gifts I am giving and focus more on the things we need.

[maddisonrose]

Nov 4, 2016 10:24:15 GMT -5 malvo said:

Anyone else see the need/want/read/wear thing for Christmas?

It's a total bummer, right?

Like, if that's all I got for Christmas as a child, I would have cried. Call me materialistic, but I love Christmas and thoughtful presents and the excitement and the family dinner -- ALL OF IT.

That thing going around FB makes me sad.

This makes me happy that i'm not the only one sad about this trend. I am so looking forward to giving D awesome Christmas's. I have the best memories from that growing up

[maddisonrose]

I'm sorry bekbek, I hope your H finds something very soon

ladymike, I legit have panic attacks in any sort of dramatic or tense situation so there is no possible explanation as to why someone would put themselves in that place.

malvo have fun registry shopping! That was one of the best parts for me

[ladymike]

I was just reading opinions on that in Parenting.

If my kid needs socks, I buy them. If it's Christmas, I spoil all the people.

Christmas is already very first world, we can't change it, so I let it be what it is and have fun with it. Same with birthdays. But, I also don't go buying all the things all year 'round. Buy socks and pants when you need 'em, save the fun stuff for the holidays.

[maddisonrose]

Well MH and I are playing hooky today! A whole day to just cuddle on the couch and maybe do some stuff around the house.

D also did great with the vaccines, I wish I wasn't such a mess about it but it just kills me to see him in pain.

Hope everyone has a good friday!

[malvo]

Yes, totally agree on thoughtful gifts and not going overboard. I have so many happy Christmas memories. That concept floating around seems like such a buzzkill.

As long as my child stays grateful and enjoys spending time with family just as much, if not more, than the presents... I'm going to KOKO with my materialistic Christmas!

[sjep922]

malvo what is the Christmas thing?

[malvo]

Nov 4, 2016 11:16:34 GMT -5 sjep922 said:

malvo what is the Christmas thing?

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bekbek I am sorry for your h. I hope he can find something soon.

For Christmas nope my il's for my hb growing up it was always limited to $100. Then my mom would spend a couple hundred on me alone.

[maddisonrose]

Just found out my raise proposal was accepted today.....the day I decided to play hooky. OOPS. sorrynotsorry

[graciest719]

Scrooge McDuck checking in here to say that I love the want/need/wear/read thing for Christmas. Maybe it is because I was pretty poor growing up and we didn't get a lot for Christmas, maybe it's because I have spent my adult life working with families that cannot afford a big Christmas, maybe it is because we have a tiny house that cannot handle much stuff. I think it is great. I am not saying that is what I am going to strictly abide by, but I know what Jo is getting for Christmas and it pretty much falls along those lines. I think you can do it without being a total buzzkill-I will not be buying my daughter socks for Christmas lol. I don't think it is meant to be a way to take the fun out of Christmas or not be thoughtful, I think it is a way to keep things reasonable. For me, I want the emphasis to be on family and giving, not stuff and receiving.

[graciest719]

bekbek, I am so sorry. Didn't you asy he had a lead on some temporary work?

maddisonrose, Yay for a raise!

PDQ- So, I got accused of hitting a student today. It is over and done, but it has ruined my day and made me not want to be here anymore.

[ruemorgan]

bekbek im so sorry ):

Re:xmas trend. I wont follow it. Not gonna buy my kid clothes unless hes totally obsessed with some clothing item. Like one of my two year olds in class only likes to wear Trex shirts. And books...if my kid LOVES to read and he would be **thrilled**, cool. But if i know he wouldnt be thrilled then no, im not gonna "treat" him to it unless it may follow a theme he really loves. Growing up I had to fake smiles on xmas morning because EVERY year I got clothes, a dictionary, and thesaurus. Lolol, noo! I was much more excited for my stocking full of reeses. DNW another damn dictionary.

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graciest719 i am sorry you are dealing with that at work. I hope your day gets better. Hugs