Put your Monday randomness here!

[gingerygirl]

@missava387, eat all the chips! I'm so glad you guys are alright.

It's H's birthday today. My sister is swinging by tonight to pick up Jackson for a few hours so we can have dinner alone. I asked H what he wanted for dinner and he said spaghetti. Easiest dish ever, no problem babe! Also he wanted me to make more apple crisp so I'm making two pans of that because I know he will want to eat the entire thing if I only make one.

[motownthrowdown]

So my department consists of three people, including me. I'm working from home, another Co worker told me today that she's quitting soon (by the end of the year), and our busy season is starting in about 3 weeks. I think they're going to make me come in and I don't know what we are going to do with A. My mom is not an option. The in laws aren't available due to quarantine issues. She can't go to daycare. And I love spending time with her and the thought of being away from her makes me want to cry.

[packmomma]

Nov 2, 2015 10:49:10 GMT -5 kaeguri said:

Trying to go for a run if this creature ever stops eating. She's gone from nursing 8-12 min to 35-50 min at a time. How do some of you sit still for this long??? I'm going crazy. I've resorted to scraping ear wax out of her ear with my fingernail to keep myself entertained.

The forums, netflix, and youtube are the only way I function through the long feeds.

[packmomma]

Nov 2, 2015 10:52:35 GMT -5 ampaints said:

To the customer who pointed out I haven't lost all of my pregnancy weight. Fuck you. Fuck you straight in your stupid head. Also thank you to my co-worker who said something to him because I was too taken aback to do so myself. People are asshats.

What kind of BS is that!?!
What would even possess someone to comment. Asshat indeeds

[tmclawchick]

Nov 2, 2015 12:31:25 GMT -5 hiimjamie said:

Nov 2, 2015 12:30:20 GMT -5 lemon200 said:

hiimjamie, Has she tried going on a car ride? Sometimes that knocks E out.

That's a really good idea. Or a walk. His stroller has the same effect.

I was going to suggest a walk too, it always helps DD and it might help your wife to get some fresh air. Hang in there!

[elvenqueen]

@missava387, So glad you're okay!

[packmomma]

hiimjamie I haven't caught so someone might have already said this but has she tried giving him her pinky? W won't take a pacifier but he will suck on my pinky and it calms him down (usually to sleep). She might want to try that. Gl

[runningmommy519]

Nov 2, 2015 15:10:42 GMT -5 @missava387 said:

Thanks everybody. I keep playing it over in my mind. There are 3 ways to get back home from the gym. Why did life put me on that road today? Just so frustrated..

Don't think of it like that. Maybe one of those roads would have resulted in a worse accidents

[packmomma]

@missava387 holy cow. I am so glad you guys are safe and sound. Suck about your car. Just woah. Sending up good thoughts and thanks to the world at large.

[runningmommy519]

I'm sorry motownthrowdown. Hugs

[queenb]

Nov 2, 2015 12:46:08 GMT -5 mommabakes said:

hiimjamie when Henry gets like that, it helps to run the vacuum, he loves the noise, might be worth a shot? Also, babies can sense stress/frustration, if I were her, I'd set him down in his crib for 5-10 minutes and go to a different room/step outside to calm down.

Vacuum is magic for us too. Takes him from bawling to happy and talking. I do it when I need 10-15 mins in the kitchen. Or to put makeup on or something.

[queenb]

@missava387 I am so glad you and A are okay! So, so scary.

I know some seniors are still good drivers, but after a certain age they need to do road test yearly.

[layloo08]

motownthrowdown I'm so sorry..
Will they give you a pretty good heads up before they want you back?
Did you ever look at Care.com?

[motownthrowdown]

Nov 2, 2015 15:48:52 GMT -5 layloo08 said:

motownthrowdown I'm so sorry..
Will they give you a pretty good heads up before they want you back?
Did you ever look at Care.com?

I did. DH isn't too crazy about it because it's Internet strangers. Plus we were both trying to just not think about it. Ughhhhh.

[hiimjamie]

Apparently someone took "a huge shit" and is now feeling much better! That explains all the tears!

[wildermom]

motownthrowdown, I honestly wouldn't even think much about it now until it's an actual reality. A. Maybe it won't happen? And B. You'll miss out on spending time with her now. 

@missava387, So so glad you're okay!! I'm terrified of being in an accident with my kids. That's why I'm nuts about car seat safety. Poor sad Jeep. Eat all the chips for sure! 

[htuzzi324]

Screaming baby. Walk with screaming baby. Suddenly you hear splat.
Baby has spit up down your back and a good amount on the floor. At least he's happy now?

[abvintage]

This is totally a first world problem but I interviewed with a company when I first moved to Utah. They couldn't meet my salary requirements at the time so I took a different position. The guy who interviewed me will email me every now and then asking if I'm interested in a position on his team. I responded this time with a ridiculous salary requirement and he's stating with the 10% bonus that they could be in my ballpark which means now I really need to fill out the application, which means updating my resume. Ugh. I hate updating my resume. I'm not even sure I want the job because it's clear across town but it's really stupid of me not to look into it if they are willing to increase my salary that much.

I know I'm going to get flames for this, but seriously just needed to vent about how lazy I am. It's not that I'm not grateful that I have opportunities I just hate putting in all the work and not knowing that they are really going to make it worth my while.

[layloo08]

Nov 2, 2015 15:51:06 GMT -5 motownthrowdown said:

Nov 2, 2015 15:48:52 GMT -5 layloo08 said:

motownthrowdown I'm so sorry..
Will they give you a pretty good heads up before they want you back?
Did you ever look at Care.com?

I did. DH isn't too crazy about it because it's Internet strangers. Plus we were both trying to just not think about it. Ughhhhh.

Yeah
Well when it's time just do insane interviewing and background checks!

[runningmommy519]

Nov 2, 2015 16:07:35 GMT -5 abvintage said:

This is totally a first world problem but I interviewed with a company when I first moved to Utah. They couldn't meet my salary requirements at the time so I took a different position. The guy who interviewed me will email me every now and then asking if I'm interested in a position on his team. I responded this time with a ridiculous salary requirement and he's stating with the 10% bonus that they could be in my ballpark which means now I really need to fill out the application, which means updating my resume. Ugh. I hate updating my resume. I'm not even sure I want the job because it's clear across town but it's really stupid of me not to look into it if they are willing to increase my salary that much.

I know I'm going to get flames for this, but seriously just needed to vent about how lazy I am. It's not that I'm not grateful that I have opportunities I just hate putting in all the work and not knowing that they are really going to make it worth my while.

No flames here. Updating a resume and doing a cover letter is a pain in the ass

[ampaints]

@missava387 so glad you guys are okay! How scary!

[cupcakecutiern]

hiimjamie those are much better texts to get!!!

[ars093s]

@missava387 so glad you both are ok!

[queenb]

Nov 2, 2015 16:07:35 GMT -5 abvintage said:

This is totally a first world problem but I interviewed with a company when I first moved to Utah. They couldn't meet my salary requirements at the time so I took a different position. The guy who interviewed me will email me every now and then asking if I'm interested in a position on his team. I responded this time with a ridiculous salary requirement and he's stating with the 10% bonus that they could be in my ballpark which means now I really need to fill out the application, which means updating my resume. Ugh. I hate updating my resume. I'm not even sure I want the job because it's clear across town but it's really stupid of me not to look into it if they are willing to increase my salary that much.

I know I'm going to get flames for this, but seriously just needed to vent about how lazy I am. It's not that I'm not grateful that I have opportunities I just hate putting in all the work and not knowing that they are really going to make it worth my while.

Know what will make you feel better... Money!! Get it, girl. Ladies in IT are a hot commodity.

[layloo08]

Nov 2, 2015 18:48:50 GMT -5 @greengirl09 said:

I just made acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and spinach. How foolish am I to think my boys will eat this?

Just send what they won't eat my way  

[motownthrowdown]

Told dh about my eventual return to work. He's all down and crabby. A is crabby. I'm crabby. Today sucks.

[cupcakecutiern]

Apparently hubby got invited to a charity event tomorrow. It's for the head partner, so not really sure saying no is an option. I now need to figure out an outfit and pump so baby has enough milk to cover two hours. I have one two oz bottle in the fridge-- I have a bunch of frozen milk but I don't really want to tap into that if I don't have to-- how much should I have available fresh.

[ampaints]

I just randomly decided today to ensure I could log in to my school sites for when registration comes up. Thank goodness I did since I can register starting tomorrow morning at 9! Of course my financial aid isn't in the system anymore so I have to call them tomorrow morning. I really hope that isn't screwed up!

[lemon200]

queenb, I just had a huge conversation with my sister about how I'm going to say "get it girl" more often. It's just so perfect!

cupcakecutiern, I would pump another bottle worth, it's only 2 hours. if you feed her right before you leave hopefully she will make it at least an hour if she needs to eat and then you'll be back an hour later and can feed her again.


ampaints, I'm starting back next semester too! How many courses are you taking?

[ampaints]

lemon200 I'm still trying to decide. I'm going to be a TA so I'm waiting to hear how many hours that will count for. I'm trying to decide if I'll take one or two online classes with it. How about you?