It's Friiiiiday Randoms!

[lgsdesigner]

We made it! How is everyone?

[lgsdesigner]

As a side sleeper, it's awkward being forced to sleep on your back for the next couple weeks. Wish these stitches came out sooner!

Also-- I must brag about DH. This man has not allowed me to lift one finger. He has made me meals, cleaned the house and cared for the kids. I think I've fallen for him a little deeper.

[robotpcr]

Jinx lgsdesigner. I'll change mine.

[robotpcr]

We had a big storm and a long blackout last night which sucked because my phone was almost dead before that but at least we have power this morning. In a little while M and I have to go help my MIL return her rental car, then we're going to play group. This afternoon we're shopping.

[lgsdesigner]

robotpcr - Boo to the blackout, but yay to shopping!

[marygracerich]

Good morning!
I didn't sleep much last night. My insomnia strikes again. MH just told me he is working late today. Normally that's fine but we are going to his sisters tonight for dinner and now it will be just me and G. I think my exhaustion is making that seem like a monumental task to get her in the car and drive over there. It's really not but I'm just so tired. Hopefully tonight I will sleep good because I have plans for tomorrow.

[hotcoconuts82]

Why must these playdoh eggs be double taped and shrink wrapped? I almost lost a finger trying to open them.

[lgsdesigner]

Haha! Yep.

[lgsdesigner]

Apr 21, 2017 10:17:22 GMT -5 hotcoconuts82 said:

Why must these playdoh eggs be double taped and shrink wrapped? I almost lost a finger trying to open them.

Agreed!

[smilesp]

DS and I went to the Y this morning then hiking with the Little Explorers Club. The hike was longer than I expected so I ended up carrying DS most of the way. And I had already worked out so now I'm pooped!

[robotpcr]

Blah. I'm exhausted. DH managed to get the LATCH connectors for our carseat all twisted inside the tightening parts when he moved it to MIL's rental car yesterday so I had a huge fight with it when we were already running late this morning and messed up all my nails and ended up having to install it with the seatbelt, which I've never done, and by then we were too late to return the car before play group. So we went to return it after and traffic was so so bad everywhere. It took so long and M went down late and we're still supposed to shop this afternoon and I've just felt stressed all day. I need a nap.

[bethypoo83]

Apr 21, 2017 15:32:34 GMT -5 bwisco123 said:

Is it against the rules to ask for something for Mother's Day??

I dropped all the hints last year that I wanted a bike and...no bike.

I figure this year I may just say ' let's go buy me a bike. And a seat for C'. And helmets.

I feel like that's ok. My DH would be happy if I asked for something specifically. He says I am impossible to buy for.

[marygracerich]

I just did two loads of laundry, ate so much dinner, swept all of downstairs, mopped the kitchen and now I am watching Teen mom.
G is in her bed partying like she has been for almost an hour and a half now.

[marygracerich]

Apr 21, 2017 19:46:18 GMT -5 bwisco123 said:

Apr 21, 2017 19:26:31 GMT -5 marygracerich said:

I just did two loads of laundry, ate so much dinner, swept all of downstairs, mopped the kitchen and now I am watching Teen mom.
G is in her bed partying like she has been for almost an hour and a half now.

I'm impressed she stays in there so long!!!
My kid would be screaming her head off and want me to amuse her.

She just bounces around and babbles to herself. She throws her lovey just out of the crib and then complains while she reaches for it. She is particularly good at amusing herself but it's no fun when she is supposed to be sleeping. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[robotpcr]

We went shopping, M soaked through her diaper twice, we got stuck in more horrible traffic. Then we had Chipotle for dinner and put her to bed late. Now DH is attempting to fix our car seat and rolling his eyes at me that I say the LATCH straps can't be twisted because they haven't been safety tested that way. "It's just a strap." 🙄🙄🙄

[robotpcr]

Apr 21, 2017 19:47:48 GMT -5 marygracerich said:

Apr 21, 2017 19:46:18 GMT -5 bwisco123 said:

I'm impressed she stays in there so long!!!
My kid would be screaming her head off and want me to amuse her.

She just bounces around and babbles to herself. She throws her lovey just out of the crib and then complains while she reaches for it. She is particularly good at amusing herself but it's no fun when she is supposed to be sleeping. 🤷🏻‍♀️

This is exactly what M does too. I'm glad she doesn't cry but it's still like omg, go the fuck to sleep.

[smilesp]

Apr 21, 2017 18:56:21 GMT -5 bwisco123 said:

Remember how H spends HOURS.... HOURS HOURS HOURS each weekend 'cleaning up'? Shaving and all the things essentially being more girly than me?

No joke. I bet he spends 3 hours Friday evenings and then another 2 hours Saturday morning doing that shit.

When do I get a 5 hour pampering session each week?

Never. Mine is a rushed 15 minute shower in the morning.

I'm intrigued by this. What exactly does he do? Does he shave his whole body?

[bethypoo83]

bwisco123 Yeah, I feel like you should interrupt this routine and go do something for yourself. He can take care of C for a while.

I am going to a bridal shower tomorrow and will likely be gone from about 10:45 until 6. I am legit worried that DH will be totally spent and need to check out when I get home because he rarely has J by himself for this long. By rarely I mean like 2 or 3 times in 2 years.

BUT... I know he can do it. And he needs to because we are equally responsible for our child. And I need time for myself. Plus, I go to Vancouver for two days next month on business and then away for a bachelorette in June. He needs to know that he can handle it by himself.

Get yourself some me time, mama. You need it and deserve it.

[bethypoo83]

Apr 21, 2017 20:35:01 GMT -5 bwisco123 said:

Thanks bethypoo83
I did get a night out a few weeks ago but he doesn't realize I don't want to have to go OUT at night to get my me time. And naptime doesn't count for me time.

I'd like it on a Saturday morning or something ya know?!?

For sure. It's only fair.

I used to get up with j every Saturday and Sunday. Now we swap. I don't always sleep in on my days "off" but I do something for me. That might be reading or TCF or just enjoying quiet time alone.

It's important to have some time for yourself.