Monday madness & weekly goals

[comicSans]

I'm just gonna start threads. How was your weekend? What's up for the week?

Inlaws were here for the weekend. They watched both kids while h and I went to a meeting half of Saturday, and apparently it went really well. They brought easter baskets and eggs for the kids and a hand-me down tricycle that sil got from someone but didn't need.

We had a little birthday party for dd yesterday and she was really excited about every aspect of it, so that was fun.

Grandparents left this morning, we had 8am well visits, and H is leaving in half an hour. I'm sure Dd will be a mess of feelings the rest of the day.

My only goals this week are to survive, not eat the leftover 3/4 of a cake, and be gracious with myself about the rest.

[jennyinheaven]

We had a super low key weekend. Sat. DH took DD to the Please Touch in the morning (we have a membership) while I cleaned and binged watched Girl Boss on Netflix. Sat. night we took DD to her kid's night out and we used a coupon at Olive Garden for dinner then walked around a mall until it was time to pick her up. Sunday DH went fishing and I took DD to ride her tricycle at a local state park. She rode over two miles while I walked so good for both of us. After she napped we went to Lowe's and got flowers for out back and I bought stuff to make an herb garden in my kitchen windowsill. Then we planted and played, had dinner then bed. This week my major goal is to keep up my diet, I'm doing awesome just need to keep sticking and am down 8 pounds in a week. I also really want to make it to the gym at least twice.

[kittyriot]

Weekend was nice, dinner and board games with friends on Friday. Spent the day Saturday doing house stuff and errands and then had my parents and brother over for a BBQ. Sunday we drove to another city to visit a friend and her son. Kids played, parents caught up.

This week is nuts, meetings for either me or my H every evening this week (2 nights we're double booked so my parents are helping out those nights).

My goal is to survive. Continue wrapping up my work in such a way that no one feels like I am leaving anyone dangling. Next Wednesday is my last day in this office.

[emmagk]

this weekend was good. I took DS to the bagel shop Saturday morning and after a little tantrum over cream cheese he was good. Then DS got a haircut and we went grocery shopping. After that he has a playdate with my friends DDs and her H watched them so we could go out for lunch. Yesterday I packed us up and moved to the lake house. Today the movers are here packing up.

My house is almost empty and i'm having a lot of feelings.

[comicSans]

kittyriot is your household still keto'ing? How's that going?

[comicSans]

emmagk I'm excited for you that this is all happening. It sounds like a lot, but it's all very positive, and you'll be reunited with your h and exploring your new home soon.

[kittyriot]

Apr 24, 2017 13:09:43 GMT -5 comicSans said:

kittyriot is your household still keto'ing? How's that going?

We are, thanks for asking. We're not tracking anything during the day, I'm too unfocused for that. So we've been doing what most people call lazy keto (and we're definitely lazy - some days we totally eat junk, or carbs - we both had a scoop of ice cream at my friends place yesterday - we're trying to stay close to the rules but we're not beating ourselves up about the occasional slip). It's been a little over a month, H has lost 14 pounds and you can totally see it. But I've been stalled at 7 pounds for about a week. I am working on getting more water into me to see if that helps move things along.

[footloose]

Saturday after work I rearranged some areas of the yard and set up kind of a play area for Peyton with her outside toys. I had bought sand and filled a sandbox and she played in that. All Sunday we cut the lawn and just did a bunch more of cleaning up the yard and weeds.

This week I need to finish the second coat of paint and then paint the trim white. Still working on the very back of the yard that needs landscape fabric and then covered in mulch to control weeds. It will rain tomorrow and that is my only day off so annoyed as I need this stuff done before her party. I put out a bunch of grass seed this morning and hope the rain tomorrow will help me out for that! Tired. As usual.

[lrmrtn]

This weekend was good. DH gave me a night in a hotel on Saturday night so I went shopping and then watched bad TV and got an awesome night's sleep. Other than that, just hung out with DS, did the usual errands and were able to get DS outside for a bike ride and playing in the yard.

This week is my first try at carb cycling. I'm modifying it a bit but giving it a shot. It looks to be a stressful week at work though so it'll be a challenge.

[emmygirl]

This weekend was good. Perfect weather both days which made it hard for me to be productive with house chores but still got some stuff done. Sunday we tried a new church, it was exhausting to try to keep DD quiet during service. Feeling defeated when looking for a church and keep thinking I should just wait until she's older. Then we had a birthday party. DD pulled it together but was a little touchy there for a bit and only threw two minor tantrums 🙄
Today just back at work and hoping the week goes fast. My MIL is on my last nerve and DD and I are in a fashion show Friday. Hoping she holds it together for that.

[bliz1712]

We spent almost all weekend outside. Had a picnic at the park and visited 2 other parks Saturday, then played outside later in the evening. Sunday we got some yard work done and then went to 2 more parks. It was a great weekend weather wise.

This week I need to swap out the clothes, I didn't accomplish it last weekend. DD1 has bball today and tomorrow, otherwise nothing major this week. Just trying to stay active with the kids.

[Susan0utLoud]

Apr 24, 2017 13:29:04 GMT -5 emmygirl said:

This weekend was good. Perfect weather both days which made it hard for me to be productive with house chores but still got some stuff done. Sunday we tried a new church, it was exhausting to try to keep DD quiet during service. Feeling defeated when looking for a church and keep thinking I should just wait until she's older. Then we had a birthday party. DD pulled it together but was a little touchy there for a bit and only threw two minor tantrums 🙄
Today just back at work and hoping the week goes fast. My MIL is on my last nerve and DD and I are in a fashion show Friday. Hoping she holds it together for that.

Don't wait to find a church. She will learn through repetition. Find a church, go regularly. It won't be bad forever.

Signed,
The mom who had to cover her toddlers mouth during the preparation of the gifts yesterday after he yelled, "big cup of milk!" as the priest poured the wine into the chalice.

[comicSans]

emmygirl are you Catholic or would a church with kid's church or Sunday school be an option? Dd does not like to be away from us and whenever we go anywhere she asks, you will be in the same room with me? But she actually really likes Sunday school at our church.

[emmagk]

my neighbour just came to introduce himself and welcome me to the block. I was like, yeah dude we've been here 6.5 years and are moving out. Awkward!!

[sstwinklinglites]

emmygirl - I agree not to wait to find a church. Have you tried any churches with Sunday school for the LO's? I drop DS off in the nursery every Sunday while DH & I attend service. The way my church has it set up, the LO's can start as early as six weeks old in the infant room, then they move to crawlers, then walkers, then 2 yo, 3 yo, up until preschool, then start at their grade level. By the time they're in the 2 yo room they start teaching some sort of Sunday School because DS often has a biblical page or something he colored for us.

[athn64]

Saturday I went to my local March for Science in the afternoon. Yesterday we had gaming. Fairly normal weekend otherwise.

Today has been a cluster already. With locking myself out of the truck with both kids for over an hour. DD1 wanted to run wild through the parking lot. So that was fun.


Goals for this week are:
Get everything tagged and prepped for this weekend's consignment sale.
Laundry
Try to go to bed early

Lofty dreams

[emmygirl]

Apr 24, 2017 14:00:26 GMT -5 comicSans said:

emmygirl are you Catholic or would a church with kid's church or Sunday school be an option? Dd does not like to be away from us and whenever we go anywhere she asks, you will be in the same room with me? But she actually really likes Sunday school at our church.

Were not catholic. I don't even know really what I am. Growing up I was Methodist/evangelical (but not the crazy kind that sometimes gets associated with that). DH is Lutheran so I've tried some of those but at this point he's not willing/interested in going to church so it's me and DD going. Trying to find the right fit and we live in a more rural area so a lot are further away. I'd like to find one with a Sunday school program for DD but the ones we've tried so far have either been her sitting with me or just a supervised play time, no teachings. I have two more I'd like to try. I'm really hoping that once I find somewhere I like that I can get DH to start going with us.
Thanks for the encouragement to keep trying though. I grew up with the church stuff and youth growth was a big part of my childhood so I really want to start DD off right with it.

[meggypoo1]

Friday my in laws came. We went to dinner. Saturday they came over and we went to lunch. It went long so when we got home Clara didn't nap and that wasn't fun. Then we just hung out. Sunday morning we went to the zoo and then home and had a BBQ and then they left.
This week my goal is to look at neighborhoods for a new place, call them if we like it, call a daycare we found, tour it, figure this damn short term situation, and get ready for my mom to visit

[athn64]

emmygirl, church shopping is hard. I'd probably start looking at the websites of ones you might be interested in to see what their strengths are and if they line up with what you're looking for.

DD1 goes to a toddler Sunday School class during our service and DD2 has stayed with us so far since she's still nursing.

We're just starting our lookiing process for a new one ourselves. We haven't tried any new ones yet. It's kind of daunting.

[becole]

Apr 24, 2017 15:12:26 GMT -5 emmygirl said:

Apr 24, 2017 14:00:26 GMT -5 comicSans said:

emmygirl are you Catholic or would a church with kid's church or Sunday school be an option? Dd does not like to be away from us and whenever we go anywhere she asks, you will be in the same room with me? But she actually really likes Sunday school at our church.

Were not catholic. I don't even know really what I am. Growing up I was Methodist/evangelical (but not the crazy kind that sometimes gets associated with that). DH is Lutheran so I've tried some of those but at this point he's not willing/interested in going to church so it's me and DD going. Trying to find the right fit and we live in a more rural area so a lot are further away. I'd like to find one with a Sunday school program for DD but the ones we've tried so far have either been her sitting with me or just a supervised play time, no teachings. I have two more I'd like to try. I'm really hoping that once I find somewhere I like that I can get DH to start going with us.
Thanks for the encouragement to keep trying though. I grew up with the church stuff and youth growth was a big part of my childhood so I really want to start DD off right with it.

Ours does childcare under 5 (with crafts and stickers) but really it's playtime until after 5. Which is fine with me. The church also has a family minister who focuses on helping families incorporate faith based practices into daily living. So ideas of how to make rituals, add in prayer, etc... That's been a much more helpful tool than "church" at this age.

[scout251]

This weekend was good but entirely too busy and expensive. Had both of DDs birthday parties, quick trip to the ER for her first x ray (she's been totally fine today so we're assuming she just landed funny when jumping). This week I need to take advantage of the big being back at school and do all of the errands that I didn't get to last week.

[Susan0utLoud]

Way late, but whatever. Friday night we took the kids to the Locks. Wore ds out! Mission accomplished.

Saturday Dh worked. I took the kids to Sam's with my mom. She had a blast and they did, too.

Sunday was mass, lunch at the mall (a treat for us) and grocery shopping.

Looks like my parents are moving forward with having an architect draw plans for an addition. Selfishly, I'm hoping it includes an update to the kitchen.

My goal this week is to get our will done and join he gym.

[scotty138]

Saturday we took the boat out and had a picnic because the weather was perfect. On Sunday we worked on the house and tried to relax a bit. It was a pretty good weekend.

This coming weekend is the joint birthday party for the kids so I will spend most of the week cleaning and finishing projects around the house. We are so far behind on laundry, it's crazy.

[lecky11]

Saturday we went to the park and had Easter dinner at my parents. Sunday, I finally got all of A's birthday gifts put away and did some organizing and cleaning, including 7 loads of laundry.

My goal this week is to get all of those clothes folded and have a better week than last week- my boss' mom died and our dog ran away. She just left while we were at work (she can jump our fence, but usually doesn't leave the yard). I really hope nothing has happened to her and she's found a new home, but FFTC, I'm enjoying how much cleaner my floor is already. It's sad though because every now and then G will call her name and say, "Lucie is lost, she can't hear me."

[Doll15]

Apr 24, 2017 23:29:19 GMT -5 lecky11 said:

Saturday we went to the park and had Easter dinner at my parents. Sunday, I finally got all of A's birthday gifts put away and did some organizing and cleaning, including 7 loads of laundry.

My goal this week is to get all of those clothes folded and have a better week than last week- my boss' mom died and our dog ran away. She just left while we were at work (she can jump our fence, but usually doesn't leave the yard). I really hope nothing has happened to her and she's found a new home, but FFTC, I'm enjoying how much cleaner my floor is already. It's sad though because every now and then G will call her name and say, "Lucie is lost, she can't hear me."

I'm sorry about your dog. That is sad.

My best friend and I were pregnant together and our kids are super close. We are together multiple times a week. She had a jack russel who was almost 13 when he died suddenly. We didn't have he heart to tell the toddlers he died so she told her son he ran away to be with his parents and I followed suit. Anyways- they went from being really sad and calling his name all the time to now saying "Rusty with Mommy, he all happy". I know it's not fair to lie to them but at this age- it feels innocent.

[lecky11]

Apr 25, 2017 9:23:13 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

Apr 24, 2017 23:29:19 GMT -5 lecky11 said:

Saturday we went to the park and had Easter dinner at my parents. Sunday, I finally got all of A's birthday gifts put away and did some organizing and cleaning, including 7 loads of laundry.

My goal this week is to get all of those clothes folded and have a better week than last week- my boss' mom died and our dog ran away. She just left while we were at work (she can jump our fence, but usually doesn't leave the yard). I really hope nothing has happened to her and she's found a new home, but FFTC, I'm enjoying how much cleaner my floor is already. It's sad though because every now and then G will call her name and say, "Lucie is lost, she can't hear me."

I'm sorry about your dog. That is sad.

My best friend and I were pregnant together and our kids are super close. We are together multiple times a week. She had a jack russel who was almost 13 when he died suddenly. We didn't have he heart to tell the toddlers he died so she told her son he ran away to be with his parents and I followed suit. Anyways- they went from being really sad and calling his name all the time to now saying "Rusty with Mommy, he all happy". I know it's not fair to lie to them but at this age- it feels innocent.

She was already 9 and probably only had 2 or 3 years left being a bigger dog so I do feel a bit better that we won't have to have that conversation with her.

[britab]

Apr 25, 2017 10:43:29 GMT -5 lecky11 said:

Apr 25, 2017 9:23:13 GMT -5 Doll15 said:

I'm sorry about your dog. That is sad.

My best friend and I were pregnant together and our kids are super close. We are together multiple times a week. She had a jack russel who was almost 13 when he died suddenly. We didn't have he heart to tell the toddlers he died so she told her son he ran away to be with his parents and I followed suit. Anyways- they went from being really sad and calling his name all the time to now saying "Rusty with Mommy, he all happy". I know it's not fair to lie to them but at this age- it feels innocent.

She was already 9 and probably only had 2 or 3 years left being a bigger dog so I do feel a bit better that we won't have to have that conversation with her.

So hard! Our neighbor died of liver cancer a couple weeks ago. Their dog died a few months ago. We tried to explain both to DD.

A couple days ago she asked where our neighbor was. So sad!

She also has said she won't run in front of a car because she doesn't want to "get dead".

[lecky11]

I'm sorry you're also having to deal with explaining difficult things to your DD britab.