Thursday Shmursday

[rivers and roads]

[rivers and roads]

We had a eaaaarrly morning here. Yawn.
Just some errands today. I signed up for a fitness membership through our insurance. It gives me access to a plethora of gyms. One of them just opened and I know it has child care. I think we're going to try it out this morning after his first nap. I'm so nervous, ha. Also nervous for me because I haven't stepped foot in a gym in 2+ years (running and working out at home).


I've been waiting for a book on hold at the library for WEEKS and it's finally in, so I'm excited to pick that up!

(Gym and library excitement... have I officially become my mom?)

[swim]

rivers and roads What book?

And yay for the gym!

[swim]

Busy day today!

I had my weekly therapy appointment this morning. But since H works Thursdays, I had to get someone to babysit the kids. So I asked MIL. Eeek. But it's a big step for me and I'm proud of myself for taking it.

I also have plans later with a friend to grab a late lunch from Pita Pit and then get fro-yo after. I'm sure DD will love getting fro-yo.

I'm also hoping to get to the gym later. I feel a lot better today. Yesterday I could barely eat.

[piperhalliwell]

I'm feeling very "ugh" today. My thighs and back are so sore from getting back on the workout train that I wince every time I move. I also started my period and leaked through my damn pants, so thank goodness I'm wearing a long sweater that covers my ass. I feel like I'm in middle school again. T-minus 2 hours until I get to go home, change clothes, and do as little as possible this evening.

On the brighter side of things, DH and I booked a short anniversary trip last night! We're taking off work next Thursday and Friday to going to Richmond, VA for a Minus the Bear concert and a couple days of hanging out just the two of us. We saw MTB the day before he proposed, so its a "thing" for us and we have much excitement. My level of excitement is nearly the same as my level of apprehension at leaving my baby in the care of my MIL for two and a half days. Not that I don't trust my MIL, just that it will be the first time we've left her overnight with both of us gone. I know it will be fine, it's just the nervousness that comes with this milestone.

[rivers and roads]

piperhalliwell , I love MTB! That's awesome! L will be fine and you'll be happier parents for it. (I say this, but I also 100% get the anxiety). Plus, Richmond is such a cool city! I'm jealous of your trip.
Sorry for the period nonsense. So embarrassing.

A similar thing happened to me once while teaching. I was wearing a dress and sitting on a chair while doing a read aloud. After we all got up, a kid noticed blood on the chair and said "Miss, I think your butt is bleeding" as innocently as possible.

swim, glad you're feeling better! I'm proud of you for going to your appointments!
The book that's in is called "Tranny," it's a memoir by a transgender singer in a band I like.

[piperhalliwell]

Thanks rivers and roads. Being a woman can really suck at times.

[musicalsilver]

Have any of you all considered thinx period underwear? Once my PP cycle comes back I'm definitely investing in some. The woman behind them prettyich said she designed them so that women don't have to deal with this nonsense with added stress of leakage.

[tkford216]

I got my application in and approved for rev transcription. And I applied for two jobs. Already had a phone interview with one. Should hear back from the other soon if they want to meet me. I'm nervous and also want to cry. Money can suck it.

[eyelashedviper]

DD1 emerged from the washroom and declared "I did one pee and two poos. That makes 3." At least her math is on point!

[swivelchair5]

Mar 16, 2017 16:55:30 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

I got my application in and approved for rev transcription. And I applied for two jobs. Already had a phone interview with one. Should hear back from the other soon if they want to meet me. I'm nervous and also want to cry. Money can suck it.

Good luck!

[swim]

tkford216, good luck!

[swim]

So that 12 hour stomach bug seems to be lingering for H.
He woke up this morning with an uneasy stomach, but decided to take a swig of chocolate milk. Straight from the carton.
Then later, still feeling uneasy, he decided to have a boston cream donut.

This is me right now:

[tkford216]

Thanks swivelchair5 and swim. The one I had the phone interview with just called back asking for an in person interview with the manager Monday. Yay! And then it dawned on me.. I have no dress pants. None. I gave them to my sister after I quit my job. Whoops..

[trtlcrzy]

Hey ladies! I had a busy day. Dropped H at preschool, then barre class. Ran to the mall to return a pair of jeans and then to pick up H. After that we came home for lunch and then to a local place that was having a st paddy's day activity for kids. Barre was cardio heavy and I was sweating buckets. Also my hip flexor is killing me. We just finished dinner and I'm going to take H to my sister's house for a slumber party.

[leahks77]

Hi all! So, I got up this morning at 630 and helped SO get the kids out the door. They left at 7 and I said "hmmmm I don't have Zumba until 915 so I'll take a little nap" and opened my eyes AT 11:30!?? I guess I needed extra sleep...
Then I got to meet my bff for a much needed lunch date. Her husband is deployed, and she has and almost 2 and almost 4yo. Kid free time (and a cocktail, yay!) was much appreciated.
Now chores and then bed. Clearly I'm not sleeping enough...

[morwen]

My mom came out today to help with DS while I got organized for going back to work tomorrow. I made energy bites and rice Krispy squares and packed my lunch, got my work purse packed etc.

We tried giving DS a toddler fork with dinner and when I helped spear a piece of chicken he yelled, took it off the fork and ate it with his fingers.

[rivers and roads]

Mar 16, 2017 19:22:32 GMT -5 morwen said:

My mom came out today to help with DS while I got organized for going back to work tomorrow. I made energy bites and rice Krispy squares and packed my lunch, got my work purse packed etc.

We tried giving DS a toddler fork with dinner and when I helped spear a piece of chicken he yelled, took it off the fork and ate it with his fingers.

Good luck tomorrow! Where is DS going when you work? Did you tell them about #2 yet?

[rivers and roads]

Mar 16, 2017 18:48:35 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

Thanks swivelchair5 and swim. The one I had the phone interview with just called back asking for an in person interview with the manager Monday. Yay! And then it dawned on me.. I have no dress pants. None. I gave them to my sister after I quit my job. Whoops..

Good luck! Are these both part time? Do you have care set up for B (or an option?)

[morwen]

Mar 16, 2017 20:14:14 GMT -5 rivers and roads said:

Mar 16, 2017 19:22:32 GMT -5 morwen said:

My mom came out today to help with DS while I got organized for going back to work tomorrow. I made energy bites and rice Krispy squares and packed my lunch, got my work purse packed etc.

We tried giving DS a toddler fork with dinner and when I helped spear a piece of chicken he yelled, took it off the fork and ate it with his fingers.

Good luck tomorrow! Where is DS going when you work? Did you tell them about #2 yet?

My MIL will come over and watch him, plus H WFH 2 days a week so if she has any issues he can help.

Lol I told my Manager a couple weeks ago, I assume she told the Director, but I haven't told my co-workers yet.

I'm looking forward to having the weekend to cuddle with DS

[eyelashedviper]

We went to play in my mom's backyard in what will hopefully be the last snow for the year. Poor DS does not like this winter business and cries every time we go out to play since snow and snowsuits arrived. My mom headed in with the babies and DD1 and I got to have one on one time outside: we made snow angels, did some sliding, drew in the snow etc. I really enjoyed it.

My mom bought them all St. Patty's Day shirts for tomorrow. They are going to be adorable in them.

She also made me an adult version of a dress the girls have and she plans to take us for a photo shoot where we're all dressed as fairies and leprechauns. Hahaha. I'm pretty sure the outcome is going to be WTF family portrait-worthy but you only live once! It's making memories for sure!

[tkford216]

Mar 16, 2017 20:15:58 GMT -5 rivers and roads said:

Mar 16, 2017 18:48:35 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

Thanks swivelchair5 and swim. The one I had the phone interview with just called back asking for an in person interview with the manager Monday. Yay! And then it dawned on me.. I have no dress pants. None. I gave them to my sister after I quit my job. Whoops..

Good luck! Are these both part time? Do you have care set up for B (or an option?)

Both part time. One is 10 hours/week, permanent. One is 16 hours/week, temporary (this is the one with the interview). And I have nothing set for B yet. This all just kind of happened over the last few days. I'll wait to look for care until I get an offer though.

[lilrubberduckie]

Hey all. We have been having a pretty rough week with sickness and general ugh feelings. DD has fallen and bumped her mouth/chin a bunch each time reopening the cut on her gum and bleeding everywhere. and just has been feeling so miserable otherwise.

i inquired about the prices of Mat,birth, and newborn with our photographer (who we love and used last time and since for all of G's shoots) and the package has more than DOUBLED in price, like 2000+ now. I loved our photos last time and so think that they are worth it and she was undercharging us a little but it was a bit of sticker shock. we will go with her again this time, but i am not sure if she keep increasing them like this if we can stick with her for the long run. We hoped she would be our photographer for life, capturing our family as it grows. just a little sad about it.

tkford216, yay for interviews!

morwen, good luck going back to work

swim, Fx the sickness leaves and doesn't do too much damage on its way out.

[trtlcrzy]

lilrubberduckie I checked with the photographer we had for our wedding and H's baby pics to do S's pics and she jacked up her prices quite a bit so we ended up switching photographers. I actually like the new photographer better, she does a better job with the kids. Maybe next time if you do end up changing photographers it could be a good change.