FFFC 5/22

[mary1217]

Me and my co-worker/attorney made plans to go to the beach tomorrow but are going to play it by ear. Her son is 3 months older than dd and only takes one nap a day at 1:30, dd doesn't get up from her first nap till 11ish. So we said we would play it by ear depending on when dd gets up from her nap to see if it is worth it to drive to the beach since by the time I got there she may have to leave soon to feed her son and put him down for his nap.

Well I've already made other plans. I feel bad but I have no interest in driving 40 minutes there and back just to be at the beach for 30-45 minutes.

[soon2bmrsn]

May 22, 2015 8:16:12 GMT -5 mary1217 said:

Me and my co-worker/attorney made plans to go to the beach tomorrow but are going to play it by ear. Her son is 3 months older than dd and only takes one nap a day at 1:30, dd doesn't get up from her first nap till 11ish. So we said we would play it by ear depending on when dd gets up from her nap to see if it is worth it to drive to the beach since by the time I got there she may have to leave soon to feed her son and put him down for his nap.

Well I've already made other plans. I feel bad but I have no interest in driving 40 minutes there and back just to be at the beach for 30-45 minutes.

WTH? Can't her kid sleep in the car? Mine used to take great car naps when they were 1-3ish years old.

[mary1217]

Well she actually lives walking distance from the beach so I would be going to her house and we would be walking to the beach. Her son doesn't normally sleep in the car (They just aren't in the car with him often). But he sleeps 2+ hours for his nap. I think once DH gets back we will be able to do it because even if they have to leave to go feed him and put him down we can stay at the beach, but I am not doing that alone.

[soon2bmrsn]

May 22, 2015 8:46:47 GMT -5 mary1217 said:

Well she actually lives walking distance from the beach so I would be going to her house and we would be walking to the beach. Her son doesn't normally sleep in the car (They just aren't in the car with him often). But he sleeps 2+ hours for his nap. I think once DH gets back we will be able to do it because even if they have to leave to go feed him and put him down we can stay at the beach, but I am not doing that alone.

Ahh, gotcha. Well, I hope you have fun! Our neighborhood pool opens today but it's not going to be warm enough to swim until at least Sunday.

[soon2bmrsn]

I slept like crap last night (wake ups from all three kids -- #notwinning) and DD just refused a morning nap. I'm on my 3rd cup of coffee and don't plan to get anything done today. It can all wait.

edit : wrong preposition/typo

[Liv]

May 22, 2015 7:21:19 GMT -5 @iheartmyshiba said:

As much as I love my pups, living in the city without them would be so much easier. That said, I would never give them up.

I was just thinking of you in an apt vs a house w/yard. So much more to handle! (I know, because I live it too!)

[Leapinglizards]

May 22, 2015 8:51:42 GMT -5 soon2bmrsn said:

I slept like crap last night (wake ups from all three kids -- #notwinning) and DD just refused a morning nap. I'm on my 3rd cup of coffee and don't plan to get anything done today. It can all wait.

edit : wrong preposition/typo

I'm sorry I hope she takes a good afternoon nap for you.

[hurricanerek]

Sometimes I think I would love to have twins.

Then I remember that means there's two of them.

But still...

[Leapinglizards]

I lost it at DD last night and walked away from her cursing. DH caught the end of it and wants me to get therpy.
This whole attached to me all the time and crying every time she is put down is starting to get to me.
Coupled with the fact that she doesn't want to go to sleep till 9pm or be put down for naps has made me crazier.
It's not an excuse and I feel really shitty about it but I need a break. TGIF

[Liv]

Are you on the ground floor, @iheartmyshiba? Or do you have an elevator at least? We moved from the fourth floor to a ground floor unit and gosh it's a game-changer. Although I did develop some good strength hauling groceries and a car seat baby up all 4 levels!

[ladytiffany24]

no FFFC here today, but we're leaving for vacation at 12:30pm! So I'm basically already in vacation mode and totally not wanting to be at work right now!

Wish us luck with the drive! I'll check in when i can.

[Liv]

Sorry, Leapinglizards. Those moments are so disconcerting. You're not a bad mom. See if DH can help you find time to yourself on rough days! Also-- It helps me sometimes if DH isn't around to help if I can get out in public with my crabby or clingy baby. Sounds odd, like why would you want to go out on a bad day-- but when everyone smiles at you/baby and tells you how cute/sweet he/she is, it makes your mood lighten a little bit. *Hugs*

[ladytiffany24]

Hugs Leapinglizards! I've had many of those moments. You're doing a great job! DH should be stepping up and helping instead of telling you you need help. Sounds like you need a bit of time by yourself more than anything!

[liziz]

My grandma is in the hospital with some heart trouble that may lead to open heart surgery, which would be a big deal because she's 87. I'm really hoping she'll come out of it OK, because my dad doesn't have much family, etc.

The FFFC part of this: My sister and I are the only grand kids on that side, and stand to inherit a fairly large amount each. I started house shopping, just in case. Love you Grandma!

[Liv]

May 22, 2015 9:28:01 GMT -5 liziz said:

My grandma is in the hospital with some heart trouble that may lead to open heart surgery, which would be a big deal because she's 87. I'm really hoping she'll come out of it OK, because my dad doesn't have much family, etc.

The FFFC part of this: My sister and I are the only grand kids on that side, and stand to inherit a fairly large amount each. I started house shopping, just in case. Love you Grandma!

ooooh so flame-able...

but I'd probably do the same LOL

[jnnfrrose6]

May 22, 2015 9:28:01 GMT -5 liziz said:

My grandma is in the hospital with some heart trouble that may lead to open heart surgery, which would be a big deal because she's 87. I'm really hoping she'll come out of it OK, because my dad doesn't have much family, etc.

The FFFC part of this: My sister and I are the only grand kids on that side, and stand to inherit a fairly large amount each. I started house shopping, just in case. Love you Grandma!

Would she even want to/be able to have the surgery at that age?

[surfmama106]

I'm afraid of the new BMB... I lurk but it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new group and I'm afraid I'm going to say something in jest and get flamed for it.

Also all the new names make me confused. Like, where am I?

[liziz]

May 22, 2015 9:36:17 GMT -5 jnnfrrose6 said:

May 22, 2015 9:28:01 GMT -5 liziz said:

My grandma is in the hospital with some heart trouble that may lead to open heart surgery, which would be a big deal because she's 87. I'm really hoping she'll come out of it OK, because my dad doesn't have much family, etc.

The FFFC part of this: My sister and I are the only grand kids on that side, and stand to inherit a fairly large amount each. I started house shopping, just in case. Love you Grandma!

Would she even want to/be able to have the surgery at that age?

That's what they're trying to figure out. It sounds like she's trying to avoid the surgery, but not sure yet if that's doable.

(and this is totally flameable! I usually have nothing to confess, so it's a good one!)

[Lola]

May 22, 2015 9:46:37 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I'm afraid of the new BMB... I lurk but it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new group and I'm afraid I'm going to say something in jest and get flamed for it.

Also all the new names make me confused. Like, where am I?

This. I look at the december one occasionally, and it seems like they are forming a tight group. Its a lot of FTM's and the silly "can i eat lunch meat" questions get annoying. And then I wonder if I was like that last year. 

[Liv]

FFFC: I'd be all for piercing DD's ears... If I hadn't thought getting my own pierced at age 16 hurt like a b.

[Liv]

May 22, 2015 9:48:24 GMT -5 Lola said:

May 22, 2015 9:46:37 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I'm afraid of the new BMB... I lurk but it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new group and I'm afraid I'm going to say something in jest and get flamed for it.

Also all the new names make me confused. Like, where am I?

This. I look at the december one occasionally, and it seems like they are forming a tight group. Its a lot of FTM's and the silly "can i eat lunch meat" questions get annoying. And then I wonder if I was like that last year. 

SAME. Hence, I never go to the Aug15 BMB. 

[Lola]

My FFFC: I stopped and got my normal coffee this morning, it was delish. A drug rep just brought by my fav Starbucks. I dont think I can stomach any more dairy today so it is going in the trash. RIP fancy coffee.

[bullybutt]

May 22, 2015 9:49:46 GMT -5 Liv said:

FFFC: I'd be all for piercing DD's ears... If I hadn't thought getting my own pierced at age 16 hurt like a b.

See, this was my thought when people were discussing the painting baby toes.  I won't ever pierce DDs ears.  Sure, it's cute, but fuck no to hurting my baby for vanity sake.

[bullybutt]

FFFC: I'm a little disconnected with Bernadette. I probably bit off more than my share with getting a puppy. She is SO much work. I forgot how rambunctious and little assholes puppies are. She ate some of the wood on my house yesterday because I kept her outside while I was at work instead of the crate. I can't keep her in the same area with the kids because she jumps on them and nips at them and they freak out. I know she will be a wonderful dog for them one day, but right now it FUCKING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

I wish I had the $$ to ship her off for one on one training.

[Liv]

May 22, 2015 10:16:45 GMT -5 bullybutt said:

FFFC: I'm a little disconnected with Bernadette. I probably bit off more than my share with getting a puppy. She is SO much work. I forgot how rambunctious and little assholes puppies are. She ate some of the wood on my house yesterday because I kept her outside while I was at work instead of the crate. I can't keep her in the same area with the kids because she jumps on them and nips at them and they freak out. I know she will be a wonderful dog for them one day, but right now it FUCKING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

I wish I had the $$ to ship her off for one on one training.

Puppies are no joke. Do you have any older neighbor kids who could run her around and help her blow off some steam? 

[littlemissmarla]

Leapinglizards, Hugs! I have had those times where you are just done with that moment and then feel bad later.


FFFC: I feel like I haven't taught DD how to do anything and I'm also worried because half the time when I am trying to teach her something she laughs or stares at me. She is incredibly stubborn and I feel like she is falling behind. I have major mommy worry/guilt all. the. time.

[bullybutt]

May 22, 2015 10:20:07 GMT -5 Liv said:

May 22, 2015 10:16:45 GMT -5 bullybutt said:

FFFC: I'm a little disconnected with Bernadette. I probably bit off more than my share with getting a puppy. She is SO much work. I forgot how rambunctious and little assholes puppies are. She ate some of the wood on my house yesterday because I kept her outside while I was at work instead of the crate. I can't keep her in the same area with the kids because she jumps on them and nips at them and they freak out. I know she will be a wonderful dog for them one day, but right now it FUCKING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

I wish I had the $$ to ship her off for one on one training.

Puppies are no joke. Do you have any older neighbor kids who could run her around and help her blow off some steam? 

Not any that I know of?  I've been wearing DD in the KP and walking Bernadette on a leash (trying to train her on that) around the neighborhood.  My bulldog can be walked without a leash because he is my shadow and knows the rules.  I get a lot of stares with a kid on my back, a 2 year old, a bulldog and a maniac puppy wrestling a leash.

[dawnfire]

May 22, 2015 9:21:59 GMT -5 Leapinglizards said:

I lost it at DD last night and walked away from her cursing. DH caught the end of it and wants me to get therpy.
This whole attached to me all the time and crying every time she is put down is starting to get to me.
Coupled with the fact that she doesn't want to go to sleep till 9pm or be put down for naps has made me crazier.
It's not an excuse and I feel really shitty about it but I need a break. TGIF

No, you don't need therapy. Unless by therapy he means some chocolate, wine, and spiraling through Netflix.

I don't know how SAHM's do it.  I think you guys are badass for being able to keep a small human alive 24/7/365.  Today's my day off from work and I happily have parked LO at DC so that I can get stuff done!  Is there a mother's day out or something you could take advantage of?

[dawnfire]

FFFC: I may have left 3 tubs of donated books sent to us by other libraries (that are really too horribly crappy for us to accept) for my boss to deal with today. Because I dealt with about 20 tubs of that shit while she was on vacation. I was so sick of it by yesterday. And it was all sent anonymously! No, just no!

[lucanjo14]

May 22, 2015 9:46:37 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I'm afraid of the new BMB... I lurk but it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new group and I'm afraid I'm going to say something in jest and get flamed for it.

Also all the new names make me confused. Like, where am I?

Omg +1 this! I kind of think they're all crazy lol and I can't keep up with them. I've posted a few times but I don't think I'll post regularly there like I do here. They all keep talking about wearing maternity clothes already and I'm thinking seriously?