Post by teachermomtobe on Mar 18, 2017 9:53:12 GMT -5
Was up early and have already been to Costco. It's so much nicer to shop when it's empty there. ILs are coming to help us pick up the dresser and go to lunch then DH and I are going to a St. Patrick's Day party. Tomorrow we are putting the upstairs back together after having the bathroom and guest room painted this past week.
My kids are currently climbing on the couch in their underwear. Whatever, as long as they're not fighting or tearing the house apart. They came into our room together to wake me up his morning, and DD proudly told me how she got past the childproof doorknob lock on DS's door
DH's sister and her family (2 kids- 4 and 1) are visiting from MD for a week for a spring vacation. This past week almost killed me because DH went out of town the same day they flew in, and I was working, taking care of the kids, and hosting his family on my own while pregnant. Luckily he's back now.
Today is the botanic garden in the morning with them, then this afternoon I am going to a gender reveal party (I've never been to one of those) and DD is going to a bday party. Tomorrow we all do Disneyland. So no time for baby prep this weekend.
Post by violetrose on Mar 18, 2017 10:15:52 GMT -5
DH had to go into work this morning and I went to Sam's Club early with the kids. I've been putting all the dog gear away so DH doesn't have to see any of it once he gets back from the vet. I wish I knew what else I could do to help make this any easier on him. We are heading to MIL and FIL's house right after for some homemade pasta and I'm hoping that's a good distraction for him.
It's a "family weekend" with DHs parents and sister. So we're headed to the Dells shortly. I'm not looking forward to it. Between C not sleeping great at other locations (and refusing to sleep in a pack in play. Bed sharing is not my idea of fun) and me being an emotional pregnant person, it's going to be a long rest of the weekend. And of course all the rest of the adults will be enjoying cocktails while I get to stick with my waters.
Post by applemuffins on Mar 18, 2017 11:14:39 GMT -5
violetrose sorry for your loss We had to put our down dog just after Thanksgiving of last year. We were all upset, but it definitely hit DH the hardest. He actually doesn't want her stuff put away yet. It's all out still, including her empty food bowls.
DH and I took the day off yesterday and took DD to the Crayola Experience yesterday. It was a really, really nice day. We needed a nice little family day like that. DH has had to work so many weekends lately that we just never get time to do things together. Our days of being a family of 3 are limited! Today, DH took DD into work with him. She was so excited to go to work with daddy lol And I'm so excited to get an afternoon of peace and quiet. I have to work on lesson plans, but other than that, I'm pretty excited to watch tv/movies, or just nap, and eat whatever I want without a toddler reminding me of my bad food choices!
Post by trebletrouble13 on Mar 18, 2017 14:42:50 GMT -5
Just jogged/walked a 5K with DS in the jogging stroller. 50 degrees, but raining and windy. It wasn't the most fun, but overall it was a good experience. I hope we can do another one in better weather soon, before I get too much bigger.
Post by pinecone21 on Mar 18, 2017 17:45:45 GMT -5
We went out to breakfast this morning, and then DH flew out of town for a job interview. DD and I went shoe shopping. She was acting crazy, and I had to literally drag her to the car since I couldn't carry her and the bag at the same time. She fell asleep on the way home, but of course woke up when we got here and won't go back to sleep. I still need to get groceries today. My parents are flying in tomorrow, and DH said he would help clean the house before he left, but of course he didn't. So this is a fun day.
Yesterday DS and I went to visit my cousin and her two kids. It was nice, but it felt like we had a bunch of half-conversations because we kept getting interrupted by kids. I was driving home and realized there were a lot of things we started talking about and never finished.
Earlier today my mom called and asked if DS and I would like to go with her to visit my brother in BC in three weeks. I think I want to, but am a little terrified because I've never flown with him and my head spins thinking of the logistics with his stroller/car seat/staying in a hotel. I know this was discussed in a randoms thread recently, I should go reread it.
We had people over for cake and ice cream last night. I hate it because my nephew mauls this shit out of dd1. I feel like. Constantly correcting him because his parents ignore it. He's smoothing her face and get an inch from her face to yell to her. He tackels her and pins her down. Grabs her limbs and pulls so she can't get away. Not my idea of a fun evening. He's 7 btw so I feel like he should know better or not have to be told 29273927194 times.
We had people over for cake and ice cream last night. I hate it because my nephew mauls this shit out of dd1. I feel like. Constantly correcting him because his parents ignore it. He's smoothing her face and get an inch from her face to yell to her. He tackels her and pins her down. Grabs her limbs and pulls so she can't get away. Not my idea of a fun evening. He's 7 btw so I feel like he should know better or not have to be told 29273927194 times.
Totally not ok. One reminder, maybe, but nope to more than that. Sorry you had to deal with that.
We had people over for cake and ice cream last night. I hate it because my nephew mauls this shit out of dd1. I feel like. Constantly correcting him because his parents ignore it. He's smoothing her face and get an inch from her face to yell to her. He tackels her and pins her down. Grabs her limbs and pulls so she can't get away. Not my idea of a fun evening. He's 7 btw so I feel like he should know better or not have to be told 29273927194 times.
While reading this, I thought it seemed familiar. It's how DD and a friend's son "play" sometimes.....but uhhh, they're not quite 2 yet.
If his parents don't do anything about it, I would have no problem taking it into my own hands. Any time he is over, I would give him clear behavior expectations as soon as he got there, give him 1 reminder, and then if it continues, he has to sit on the couch with books or something.
We had people over for cake and ice cream last night. I hate it because my nephew mauls this shit out of dd1. I feel like. Constantly correcting him because his parents ignore it. He's smoothing her face and get an inch from her face to yell to her. He tackels her and pins her down. Grabs her limbs and pulls so she can't get away. Not my idea of a fun evening. He's 7 btw so I feel like he should know better or not have to be told 29273927194 times.
While reading this, I thought it seemed familiar. It's how DD and a friend's son "play" sometimes.....but uhhh, they're not quite 2 yet.
If his parents don't do anything about it, I would have no problem taking it into my own hands. Any time he is over, I would give him clear behavior expectations as soon as he got there, give him 1 reminder, and then if it continues, he has to sit on the couch with books or something.
Yeah he's 7 and she'll be 2 in May. I limit interactions with them because I hate how he "plays" with dd. I'm going to have to do something. They already think I'm a bitch. I got a dirty Lok last night for telling DD we don't hit and if she does it again she's getting time out. Apparently that's really mean.
Post by wineoclock on Mar 19, 2017 11:18:30 GMT -5
pinecone21- can you do the bare minimum with the house since you're on your own? I've seriously chilled out on my expectations of cleaning the house as of late. I try to spread out the tasks instead of doing it all on one day and if something gets skipped oh well! The reality is with an older kiddo and work and a pregnancy things ain't the same as they used to be. I'm trying to finish grad school in 10 weeks myself so my priorities have dramatically changed. If DH doesn't like it he knows where we keep the mop. 😂
honda13 - I used to have a similar problem with my nephew rough housing my son and also not following the same rules. Like eating one bite then getting up from the table when my son is expected to sit and eat what's in front of him. I started laying down the rules at my house then consequences too. My sister and BIL referred to me as Auntie Time Out for awhile but sorry not sorry. It's so awkward correcting someone's kid in front of them because they don't do it themselves. 😒
Post by pinecone21 on Mar 19, 2017 13:51:11 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm going to have to be ok with some toy clutter on the floor and dust on the back of the counters. Usually when DH is out of town I do the minimum to keep DD and myself fed and clean, but my super judgy parents are coming to town this afternoon. This morning I already cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed the car, and got groceries. I still have to vacuum and mop the house and wash the towels. And marinate some pork chops for dinner. My parents are just going to have to deal with the porch not being hosed down.
Post by lotsoflotts on Mar 19, 2017 18:28:22 GMT -5
pinecone21 you could tell your super judgy parents that they need to hose down the porch since you're pregnant and dealing with pollen could give you an ear/sinus infection. (I'm currently dealing with pregnancy congestion+allergies=ear infections, so it's totally legit!)
AFM, DS spent the weekend with his grandparents so we could get some work done on the bathroom renovation. I was hoping to be further along than we are at this point, but since we're currently installing the tub and don't want any leaks down the line, slow and steady is the name of the game. Also, 7-month pregnant me is VERY thankful that 3-month pregnant me decided not to go with the cast-iron tub, because no way could I be moving one of those bad boys at this point.
Post by maggie6424 on Mar 19, 2017 18:42:50 GMT -5
Hello. I was around early on but fell off for a while. Then I remembered how nice it was to have internet friends who are at the same phase of pregnancy as me. My two and five year olds don't provide much conversation, and we now live off grid in the country. Side note.. my toes look like fat little sausages.
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
My other two random thoughts for the day: I think I finally have to put away my engagement ring. The early onset of stupid hot weather plus 3rd trimester means it's fitting a little too snug for comfort but I did get a lovely package today - my foot roller arrived!!!! Yay for halfway decent foot massages before bed!!!
My other two random thoughts for the day: I think I finally have to put away my engagement ring. The early onset of stupid hot weather plus 3rd trimester means it's fitting a little too snug for comfort but I did get a lovely package today - my foot roller arrived!!!! Yay for halfway decent foot massages before bed!!!
I got sweet silicone rings from Amazon. One even has sparkles. I wear them all the time, especially for the gym.
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
My other two random thoughts for the day: I think I finally have to put away my engagement ring. The early onset of stupid hot weather plus 3rd trimester means it's fitting a little too snug for comfort but I did get a lovely package today - my foot roller arrived!!!! Yay for halfway decent foot massages before bed!!!
I got sweet silicone rings from Amazon. One even has sparkles. I wear them all the time, especially for the gym.
This is my plan if I have to stop wearing mine! I love the pretty silicone ones! Which brand do you have?
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
I took a sick day today to get some stuff done and rest. I was already worn out, and tomorrow I have a day work trip to Seattle, so I have to be on planes for nearly 6 hours and it will be a 14-hour day. That's how I'm justifying my sick day
And....I managed to pull a muscle in my groin/upper thigh by jogging to get something at Target. Never mind that I had just been to the gym an hour earlier and felt fine after. There was a long line behind me and something wasn't scanning. Rather than waiting for the manager to come investigate I decided to jog back to the aisle to grab a different thing, and owww.....so now I'm waddling, even though it's not exactly because of the belly.
Also then I stopped at Chipotle for lunch. And the pregnant lady in line behind me and I are due the exact same day and delivering at the same hospital. So that was random.
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