littlelion hope you got Leo down max has been fighting bed time lately too. ashlantic we are doing Christmas crafts tomorrow, so I hope they turn out because I don't have a back up. ourcrazynavylife I need to do this because DH also puts Max in too small clothes all of the time. sgio7485 DD went through this stage and I agree with lion and we started to take privileges away and she learn that if she did things like that she lost those things. It took awhile. raven late to the party but congrats on team pink! kcrus I am also going through toys to donate since xmas and birthdays fall so close to each other. laceysbryan that sucks mama, hope you had a giant glass of your chosen booze and I hope things got better.
nemomof2 and ashlantic thanks. This is by far the most challenging stage for us. He's so fresh! He's definitely looking for a reaction of any kind so we are trying hard to give zero attention other than a prompt time out. Speech is going really well. He now has a ton of words, but his articulation is still pretty poor. He has his re-Eval 2/9 to see if he still qualifies, which hopefully, he will! littlelion I hope leo ended up going down! My leo has been awful to get down lately. I can't imagine also having a newborn!!
Post by littlelion on Dec 21, 2016 15:16:31 GMT -5
I feel accomplished. Leo is bathed, napping, and I managed to trim his nails. I'm trying to get as much done before dh gets home.
My grandmother passed away last week. I'm sad I didn't get to say goodbye (i was at hospital for the wake). But relieved to know she's no longer suffering. She had alzheimers. Their doing rosary prayers each night for her and I'd like to go to at least one hopefully tonight.
nemomof2 how did your crafts turn out today? ourcrazynavylife she looks so big in that 1st pic! Have a great trip. littlelion I'm so sorry for your loss. Alzheimers is so rough. My grandpa had it too. Hugs. I hope your night goes more smoothly tonight.
Post by ourcrazynavylife on Dec 21, 2016 21:58:22 GMT -5
Fuck. I'm so tired. My MIL decided to drag us from Boston to New Hampshire for a get together with her friends. We're just now starting the 2 hour drive to Maine.
Sitting here drinking my coffee while lo plays. Dh is leaving work to work from home since he feels like crap. Thankfully he has tomorrow through after New Year's off. At least lo seems to be mostly feeling better.
We spent yesterday morning playing outside and will likely do the same thing again today.
Lo has started singing the alphabet song in the last couple days at it is the cutest thing ever. He'll even compliment himself at the end and say "Good singing!" It's hilarious.
ourcrazynavylife that sucks. Hope you got some rest last night and can maybe squeeze a nap in today. nemomof2 glad your crafts went well!
I am so frustrated with DH this morning. He woke up late, then took over an hour in the bathroom. This after he told me he would "hurry" so I could shower before LO woke up. Then when I tried to explain to him that my shower is my "me" time, he said, "well, now she gets to shower with you." Do you not understand "me" time, dude? ARG!!!!!
Nothing much going on today. I still have last minute shopping to do, but no car today. One stop at Michael's would take of it, thank goodness. Going to try salt dough ornaments today. Hoping it works out or I'm adding plaster of Paris to my list.
I am so frustrated with DH this morning. He woke up late, then took over an hour in the bathroom. This after he told me he would "hurry" so I could shower before LO woke up. Then when I tried to explain to him that my shower is my "me" time, he said, "well, now she gets to shower with you." Do you not understand "me" time, dude? ARG!!!!!
My dh has no clue what "me" time means. If I make a big deal about (i.e. breakdown) then he makes it seem like I'm saying I don't like being a mom. :rolleyes:
Post by ourcrazynavylife on Dec 22, 2016 12:35:35 GMT -5
You guys I love my FIL sometimes. My MIL was acting like a crazy person this morning and wanted to take Em out for the first time in the snow without us (mind you We haven't gone to get her snow boots yet). I was getting so frustrated. FIL totally got my back and told her to chill her ish. Baby is happily napping and was not dragged outside.
raven this same thing happened last week w MH, except he doesn't get why when he is home I run down to my sewing room and lock the door. Dude started a new job and didn't want to quit his other one so now he is working 50 hours during the week and then still doing gigs on the weekends. That leaves me with the kids all the time. I need some sanity time as I call it. Tl;Dr I feel ya sister.
Oh Lord, dh is shuffling around the house looking like death. Dude, if you feel that bad, go to the doctor to make sure it isn't strep/bronchitis/whatever. Ugh. Man colds.
Handprint ornaments are done! They turned out cute, but they were way more work than pinterest suggested.
Made a snowman with lo this morning. It's pretty warm here today, so he's already melting and looking pretty haggard.
raven that's so frustrating! Good luck with your salt dough ornaments. littlelion that's obnoxious (about YH and me time.) How do you feel about the toddler bed? 😮 ourcrazynavylife oooh I'd be pissed! I'm glad your FIL stepped in.
raven that's so frustrating! Good luck with your salt dough ornaments. littlelion that's obnoxious (about YH and me time.) How do you feel about the toddler bed? 😮 ourcrazynavylife oooh I'd be pissed! I'm glad your FIL stepped in.
It's not that logical of a choice that's for sure. They outgrow it & I won't fit in there with him. But it's Cars themed which he loves so might help. And its smaller which should leave more space open in the room. I prob wouldn't have bought a toddler bed myself but it's free so we'll take it and try it out.
I'm super impressed with all of you and your hand made ornaments! We are on zero fucks mode over here. Break started for my kids less than 30 minutes ago and my boys are already in a fight. Merry. Freaking. Christmas.
Post by laceysbryan on Dec 22, 2016 21:42:41 GMT -5
Washing machine still not working even though pipes seem to be mostly thawed and thankfully/hopefully not busted per the plumber. Buuuuuuuuut - a full weeks worth of laundry and not enough courage to spend hours in a laundromat with LO = sure did get desperate and pay $100 for a laundry place to wash and dry and fold it ALL for me today. Every single shred of dirty clothes/sheets/towels in my house. Seriously ladies, I would request this as a gift for every Christmas and birthday for the rest of my life. It was amazing. AH.MAZE.BALLS. Now I'm drinking wine and watching Harry Potter and wrapping gifts. Yay for Christmas break! Today was a day off and I don't go back to work until next Wednesday. *happy dance*
Post by laceysbryan on Dec 22, 2016 21:48:10 GMT -5
ourcrazynavylife Enjoy your Christmas trip! kcrus Hopefully your kiddos will give you a break over their break. Hang in there mama. littlelion Sorry about your gma. Big hugs. ashlantic Cute ornaments!!! raven How did yours turn out? sgio7485 I feel you on these strong willed toddlers acting crazy lately. Give me a break dude - esp in public! nemomof2 Hope that baby quits with the punching! Almost done though! BabyStandish Yay for being done with Christmas shopping!
I ended up not doing the ornaments today. I'm hoping to get to it tomorrow. I have to make a Michael's run tomorrow, so maybe they have a clay or plaster there that's easier? I believe nesting has set in. I spent 3 hours looking for my booklight charger, and ended up cleaning everything. Put all if LO's outgrown clothes in boxes and away, organized papers in the office, organized our "living room", and did the laundry. (even put it all away!) I am exhausted. I know I told DH I would "be ready" for him when he got home but now I'm not so sure. A cup of sleepytime tea and the great American baking show sounds absolutely wonderful right now.
Post by littlelion on Dec 22, 2016 22:21:07 GMT -5
raven I'm watching the Great American Baking show too! It's my me time. Even though dh is not following thru with putting leo to bed. He's fast asleep and I'm up with both kids. Trying to decide if I should call it a night before I regret it.
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