Good morning, everyone! We are off to a very late start here. In fact, Josie is just sitting down to have breakfast.
I found a Big Lots about 30 minutes away from me, and I was about to stock up -- thanks for the tip.
In other news, MH and I used to teach together in the same department. My work wife and MH are in a bit of a fight. It's awkward, and I've avoided calling her all weekend. They are supposed to talk this afternoon.
Hope you and Doug are feeling better, kellykinns. That is not a vacation.
I understand the awkward position you are in. MH and I both work for the same agency and we share an office with 2-3 other people depending on the time of year. MH and one of our co-workers were into it ALL SUMMER LONG last year and it was difficult because i didn't want to "take sides" especially against MH but I felt like they were both being childish and I was stuck trying to be neutral and stay out of it. But its hard especially when you work together.
It can get so tense, right? The nice thing is then I don't work anymore, so I'm not there to be in the middle of it. I can really play neutral.
JoeLies do they actually say that to you, or do you just think that's their perception? My mom and SD smoke a ton. Not in the house, thank goodness, but they smoke so often it's hard to enjoy our time together because they are constantly hanging around outside.
My Dad thinks it anyway. He completely flipped out on me at Christmas just over 3 years ago for asking them not to smoke in the car on the way to my friends' house, because there are so many little kids (they REEKED the year before and my friend asked me to say something beforehand that next year). He never apologized and it super defensive about it being his right to smoke and no one else's business. Our relationship is still strained and I've always just pulled my Mom aside if we need to discuss logistics related to whether they are or are not smoking at the moment.
I messaged JEMandtheHolograms on fb. She hasn't responded yet but I let her know we're all thinking about her.
JoeLies 2nd hand smoke is the worst. My mom has started only smoking vape cigarettes in the house. I don't know if I ever told this story here, but one time my mom was babysitting my nieces and nephews. My nephew, who was 2 at the time, grabbed my mom's vape cig and took a puff. My mom thought it was hilarious. This is why she won't be babysitting my child.
JoeLies do they actually say that to you, or do you just think that's their perception? My mom and SD smoke a ton. Not in the house, thank goodness, but they smoke so often it's hard to enjoy our time together because they are constantly hanging around outside.
My Dad thinks it anyway. He completely flipped out on me at Christmas just over 3 years ago for asking them not to smoke in the car on the way to my friends' house, because there are so many little kids (they REEKED the year before and my friend asked me to say something beforehand that next year). He never apologized and it super defensive about it being his right to smoke and no one else's business. Our relationship is still strained and I've always just pulled my Mom aside if we need to discuss logistics related to whether they are or are not smoking at the moment.
Sorry he can't be more reasonable about it. I don't think my SD would react that way, but he would be kind of offended, so I just talk to my mom also. Not worth the fight when she can just discuss it with him and get a different result.
I messaged JEMandtheHolograms on fb. She hasn't responded yet but I let her know we're all thinking about her.
JoeLies 2nd hand smoke is the worst. My mom has started only smoking vape cigarettes in the house. I don't know if I ever told this story here, but one time my mom was babysitting my nieces and nephews. My nephew, who was 2 at the time, grabbed my mom's vape cig and took a puff. My mom thought it was hilarious. This is why she won't be babysitting my child.
Scary nanny story, my brother's idiot fiancée watches an infant and toddler M-F for a Jewish family that is kosher. She smokes while there, and brings food the parents specifically forbid. She is the biggest asshole.
Post by wineallthetime on Mar 2, 2015 13:43:47 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I made it to the gym even though I didn't want to go at all! Now I'm trying to motivate myself to clean before C wakes up... so far there is zero motivation.
Post by mamasoup030 on Mar 2, 2015 13:45:09 GMT -5
I watched my MIL give DH's cousins who are currently around the age of 5, soda over the last few years. Meanwhile MIL is a highly educated healthcare provider. Hayley is always reaching for soda when grandma is around (she always has one, kind of like a cigarette) and she hides it from her or "she wants it". I presume she is giving my kid soda when I'm not around and knows better than to let us know. Since I haven't caught her in the act and I don't plan on her babysitting anymore after the baby is born I've kept quiet. But , what is it with grandparents that can't change their behavior slightly for their grandchildren, I mean, come on!
wedding One of our greatest fears is being realized! A just started getting the idea to climb the crib the last handful of days. He doesn't do it unless I am in the room, it seems, like he wants to make sure to give me heart failure. More than to get out of the crib, I think it's just to get held, because he gets mad if I'm there putting away laundry but not carrying him at the same time.
I think maybe time has come for a pillow, too, because he is putting his head on top of his teddy bears like a pillow now. I wasn't going to use one until 2, since that's the recommendation, but I have to think lying on a stuffed animal is not great for spinal development, either.
Post by pinkaliphant on Mar 2, 2015 14:48:41 GMT -5
kellykinns so sorry you have had a rough time but glad you are out of the hospital and hopefully you both are on the mend. ke2009 That is so sad about your FIL. Keeping you and your family in my T's & P's. cagoldi I'm am soooo delighted to hear that A is feeling better! You've really had a hard time lately. JEMandtheHolograms WHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Congrats!!!
I need to catch up on the weekend on here I didn't even poke in to see what was going on.
Friday I ended up leaving work early and picking up E because she had a fever (and a head cold). We go in to the pedi and it was ruled just a virus and her fever hasn't been around since Friday night so that's good. She's much better now.
I have been searching for a new pair of sneakers that are not insanely expensive and finally found a pair of Under Armour's on sale for $50 at Macy's on my lunch hour. I had a gift card from Christmas for $50 so that worked out! WOOT!
I am also on Amazon right now about to buy a Liane Moriarty book because she was recommend by someone on here...whomever it was thanks for that!!
Apparently I don't want to work I just want to shop online all day too!!Sunny41
ke2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. I hope his doctors are able to come up with a good plan to take care of both his hip and his heart, as well as manage his pain. Thanks for asking and thinking about DH. It has been a very challenging past several days. He has had a lot of pain and side effects from all of his pain meds and has been pretty miserable and grumpy. However, his sister stopped by to visit this morning and now he seems to be happier and feeling better. So that is wonderful. I don't know how long this will last, but I am running with it. Also, he is very concerned about his scar. It is about four inches long down the back of his neck starting up above his hairline and looks a little gnarly. His sister and I joked that he could bring back his childhood mullet to hide it. Or grow a rat tail. I don't think he appreciated our trouble shooting.
Post by mamasoup030 on Mar 2, 2015 15:04:17 GMT -5
ggandlee hoping for a faster recovery on pain for DH! Hopefully he can find a way to embrace his scar with humor, it's a mark of survival! My grandfather used to tell us his port for his cancer meds was a gun shot wound. Idk why but that was cool to us as kids. Maybe he can come up with a fun "story" too. Just an idea.
kellykinns Hope you're both feeling better soon. Glad your mom went to the ER with you.
ke2009 Sorry about your FIL. How is your H handling it?
We had thunder and lightning last night, and I was worried it would wake A and scare him. Luckily, he slept right on through it. No coughing last night and minimal nasal discharge today, so maybe he's finally kicking this cold.
I worry about this every time we have thunder and lightening. I'm glad A slept through it and he's finally kicking that cold.
This will be the start of our second week with a cough and nasal discharge. I can't believe how much snot comes out of Emmett's nose.
I messaged JEMandtheHolograms on fb. She hasn't responded yet but I let her know we're all thinking about her.
JoeLies 2nd hand smoke is the worst. My mom has started only smoking vape cigarettes in the house. I don't know if I ever told this story here, but one time my mom was babysitting my nieces and nephews. My nephew, who was 2 at the time, grabbed my mom's vape cig and took a puff. My mom thought it was hilarious. This is why she won't be babysitting my child.
OMG! I would be mortified if I heard about this and it was my kid.
We will never let MH's aunt babysit E because of all stories we heard about her and babysitting her grandkids.
I got a mini bottle of champagne as a favor at a bridal shower, would it be inappropriate to bring it to the hospital for after the baby is born? I feel like I've earned it. (ggandlee is that even safe?, I can't bring myself to ask by MFM that question!)
mamasoup030 Absolutely you should enjoy your postpartum celebratory champagne!! No reason not to! After M was born I had DH bring me a Miller Lite to the hospital because I'm really classy like that. Champagne is way more appropriate. ETA tag
Just working today. MH is out of town on business for the week which I feel both happy and sad about. He doesn't go out of town often so, I miss him already.
E has started hitting/throwing things out of frustration this past week which I'm less than thrilled about. I tell him "hitting isn't nice" or something along the lines of "it hurts mommy when you hit her" or "I know your frustrated but use your words". If I'm holding him and he hits me, I tell him that hurts, don't hit and put him down. I'm not sure what to do about him throwing toys because he's upset (this has only happened once or twice). I'm sure it's just a phase but it still sucks since he's usually a really happy kid.
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