Does anyone else let their kid jump on the couch? It's the only way we got through winter and I never stopped M after that.
Get a mini trampoline. The one we got for A (bought last year on Amazon lightening deal but gave it to her a month ago) is not too big and perfect for her to jump in. If she starts jumping on the couch I tell her to go to the trampoline and she does. I don't stop her from jumping bc she's always been behind on gross motor so jumping is good for her.
Brought O to her swimming lessons. She's just doing them at a house 3 blocks from here, so we walked over there. The girl took her hand and she was excited to go with her. She didn't care if I was there, so I just left. No clue if she got her to go in the water. Now, I'm patiently waiting till I can go back and see how it went.
I find my kids do better if I'm not there watching. They seem to concentrate better and will actually do what's asked and no complaining
Does anyone else let their kid jump on the couch? It's the only way we got through winter and I never stopped M after that.
I mean, do you even need to ask me? I will say our kids don't jump on couches at other people's houses, nor do they jump on the couch in the formal living room, just the den where it is already beat up.
also thatblondie even with the bounce house set up the couch cushions from the den always wandered off the couch to build forts at the end of the bounce house or tunnels to the bounce house. So basically there is always going to be some level of couch destruction going on in my house no matter how many other options I give them.
I have a super nervous stomach right now. I just agreed that starting in September when L starts kindergarten, I'll take his little sister Mae the two days I'm home with the boys. She seems so little and fragile compared to what I'm used to (she's 17 months and a... a... girl!!!). I'm not sure how well she'll fit into the mix, but I left the choice up to G and Lo and G was an adamant yes and Lo said, "I like babies." Since they are our friends we always act with the assumption either one of us could put an end to it if it's not working (she is currently in daycare 5 days a week since I didn't want to watch 4 kids) but I am still anxious about it. I can handle a delicate baby girl, right?
I am so touched out right now and of course both kids are insisting on touching at least some part of me at all times right. I've been touched out for what feels like days now.
My cousin is going to be here on Thursday for a week. I'm so excited. I ahvemt seen her in a year. She lives in the ny state so it means a lot that she is coming all this way to see me.
Are you guys still planning to come out my way? Also, was your plan to come over the weekend? Because if it was I don't think you'll find a room. Kinsmen slo-pitch weekend and the town is always fully booked. But I have no company coming anymore so you are welcome to crash at our place if you are passing through and need somewhere to stay.
I have a super nervous stomach right now. I just agreed that starting in September when L starts kindergarten, I'll take his little sister Mae the two days I'm home with the boys. She seems so little and fragile compared to what I'm used to (she's 17 months and a... a... girl!!!). I'm not sure how well she'll fit into the mix, but I left the choice up to G and Lo and G was an adamant yes and Lo said, "I like babies." Since they are our friends we always act with the assumption either one of us could put an end to it if it's not working (she is currently in daycare 5 days a week since I didn't want to watch 4 kids) but I am still anxious about it. I can handle a delicate baby girl, right?
You've got this! Also, she's probably not as delicate as you think
I let my kid take the cushions off our living room chairs and use them to bounce on the floor. Like someone else on here said, I have hardwood floors and she has definitely beaned herself in the head too many times in attempts to bounce off the couch.
But I personally think I could use a trampoline or bounce house in my life. My gross motor could stand some improvement as well.
Everyone needs a bounce house. I'm starting a non-profit. (This was actually a line in Odd Mom Out, which is why I love that show).
I have a super nervous stomach right now. I just agreed that starting in September when L starts kindergarten, I'll take his little sister Mae the two days I'm home with the boys. She seems so little and fragile compared to what I'm used to (she's 17 months and a... a... girl!!!). I'm not sure how well she'll fit into the mix, but I left the choice up to G and Lo and G was an adamant yes and Lo said, "I like babies." Since they are our friends we always act with the assumption either one of us could put an end to it if it's not working (she is currently in daycare 5 days a week since I didn't want to watch 4 kids) but I am still anxious about it. I can handle a delicate baby girl, right?
If I can do it, you can do it. Also, if M is any indication, with an older brother she's probably not all that delicate. I think it will probably end up being very cool and the boys will enjoy teaching her all sorts of mischief. It'll definitely be a different dynamic!
Starting September he will be in "school" for 2 hours, 2 days a week. Right now my breaks are when hes sleeping.
2 hours 2 days a week isn't much but at least it will be a scheduled break. When do you get time to do fun stuff (or nothing at all/rest) for yourself? Does that happen on the weekends?
I dont really do much on my own. I need to try to schedule more stuff. The weekends are usually spent all together. Theres usually a mix of fun and errands. I went to brunch yesterday with two of my friends. We are hoping to get together more often. Its really hard bc the bulk of my friends also have kids and we are all off schedule. I need to fit in a haircut soon. I almost went saturday but to be honest ive been pretty down the last couple of days and just didnt have the umph to make myself go. : /
thatblondie, I love the necklace in your avatar. I hadn't noticed it before. When I was looking at mother's jewelry, I realized that I can't get anything with just their first initials without giggling. At least Benjamin isn't a Samuel.
Post by momofcatan on Jul 27, 2015 12:13:13 GMT -5
No job. "We are perusing other candidates for this role... After your maternity leave is completed please feel free to contact us again..." blah blah standard bullshit. I'm a little pissed that they wouldn't make any effort to find something that works.
I'm really upset right now. It's not the end of the world, I've got a job, I've got leave coming up anyways, but I am still really upset. I'm tempted to just call and make her say it to 'my face'. Either way I'm going to try to come up with the most professional way to say fuck you in an e-mail.
Lilly doesn't jump as much as she runs laps along the couch. Drives me a little bonkers, but we only stop her if she gets really reckless. She also likes to take her blanket, stuffed animals, and milk and stand behind the cushions.
No job. "We are perusing other candidates for this role... After your maternity leave is completed please feel free to contact us again..." blah blah standard bullshit. I'm a little pissed that they wouldn't make any effort to find something that works.
I'm really upset right now. It's not the end of the world, I've got a job, I've got leave coming up anyways, but I am still really upset. I'm tempted to just call and make her say it to 'my face'. Either way I'm going to try to come up with the most professional way to say fuck you in an e-mail.
So basically not hiring you bc youre currently pregnant. Thats bull. Im sorry.
My anti baby wearing baby let me wear him today (when I lied and told him my ring sling was a coat). It's not quite on right, but we had so much fun running around the house during N's nap. He cried when I put him down.
Re: plans during the week. J and i usually have things scheduled. Camp one day, zumbini, the library etc. When we dont have anything like that scheduled we usually pack up, walk to get coffee and then spend some time at the park. Sometimes we even spend time at the park twice a day. Once for sprinkler time and once for dry time. We go on lunch dates. We spent 2 days in sesame and we also go spend time at my moms beach house.
I think lately things have been harder bc of the hormones that im taking on and off. When im taking them they make me crash pretty hard and i need to nap. Since ive been napping again when im on the hormones its causing me to go back to needing naps daily which i havent needed in quite some time. I usually have more energy if i get in the habit of not napping. Unfortunately it hasnt been easy the last few months.
That coupled with still not being able to get pregnant just gets me extra down in the dumps i guess.
No job. "We are perusing other candidates for this role... After your maternity leave is completed please feel free to contact us again..." blah blah standard bullshit. I'm a little pissed that they wouldn't make any effort to find something that works.
I'm really upset right now. It's not the end of the world, I've got a job, I've got leave coming up anyways, but I am still really upset. I'm tempted to just call and make her say it to 'my face'. Either way I'm going to try to come up with the most professional way to say fuck you in an e-mail.
Post by 42butterflies on Jul 27, 2015 12:29:37 GMT -5
And here I thought all Canadiens were sticky sweet and nice. That just straight up sucks momofcatan. Not to mention how horribly illegal it is (at least in the states).
Post by momofcatan on Jul 27, 2015 12:30:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the support ladies, I appreciate all of it. I'm not shocked I'm not getting the job, but I was expecting some sort of effort or back and forth. Even a "if anything comes up in the next couple months you will obviously be the first on our list". But they didn't even do that???
Lilly doesn't jump as much as she runs laps along the couch. Drives me a little bonkers, but we only stop her if she gets really reckless. She also likes to take her blanket, stuffed animals, and milk and stand behind the cushions.
That sounds so cute!
Haha thanks. She'll just stand back there and watch tv with all of her things. I don't mind so much when I just want to lay on the couch like a lump.
anustart1 Another mom of a little girl who is the opposite of delicate and fragile. She has her girly moments but would much rather run around naked and throw things. I think you'll be fine. It may be fun to have a girl around. Plus, like someone else said, the boys will have fun teaching her all of the mischievous things she can get into.
And here I thought all Canadiens were sticky sweet and nice. That just straight up sucks momofcatan. Not to mention how horribly illegal it is (at least in the states).
We better start looking for the polite Canadian goose that resulted from this.
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