Too tired to gif properly this morning. We've reached the breaking point of going to do CIO because DS has decided night sleep is for losers. Do not know how this is going to work as he is sharing a room with us until he's basically a year.
And we're traveling for 6 weeks starting next month. Brilliant parents we are.
That is frustrating seamonster! When will you know where you are staying?
DD has always liked her crib, but since we lowered the mattress last week she refuses to nap in it unless I nurse her completely to sleep before putting her down. I'm just hoping it gets better with time...
In other news, I convinced my parents to come down for the weekend and take DD for the night, while DH and I went out to eat and stayed in a hotel for the night. It was awesome to get a few hours of (uninterrupted) adult conversation. And sex. And sleep! And DD thrived with grandma and grandpa. So def doing that again soon!
If when we leave for our bonding leave we aren't coming back here and neither of us has secured a new position, we'll go back to our original jobs. Luckily I have family in 2 of the places that can help us out.
@alyllyra Something about the crib matress being lowered set DS off as well. But it needed to be done. He can pull himself up and when he was sitting in the crib the top of his head was above the top rail.
@alyllyra Something about the crib matress being lowered set DS off as well. But it needed to be done. He can pull himself up and when he was sitting in the crib the top of his head was above the top rail.
Yeah, it was the same for us. They'll just have to adjust, because safety.
Home from work until Friday! Unfortunately my H wfh this week. Normally I'd be glad to have him around more but with kids it just kind of messes up our schedule. He's home but can't help or play and DD1 doesn't understand. Hopefully it will be doable and not ruin my nice stretch of being home.
Also I'm starting to plan a Disney World trip for next year. We are thinking mid December (before Christmas (break)) or early Jan (after the new year). We are aiming for least crowded and I think these are both pretty low times. Which do you think is better?
dreemkin, early January. My parents live in Orlando and two of my siblings used to work at Disney. The parks are PACKED between Thanksgiving and Christmas. January is always a safe bet.
We're taking DS to Disney the week of Thanksgiving. DH and I went last Thanksgiving as well and it was a mad house. We're clearly insane for going, this time with a baby, again this year.
We have family pictures Saturday so I have to coordinate outfits this week. I also have to start thinking about what to pack for Florida. The weather there is always so all over the place and it's hard to pack. My mom did warn me that they are about to have a cool front come in and it's going to be in the low 80's. Meanwhile, it's in the 50s/60s here. Thanks for the concern mom, but I think we'll live!
dreemkin I think pre Thanksgiving November and January are the best times. December is insanely crowded.
kaydee0402 it was good. Being with my family was wonderful and relaxing. Being with his was not, but that's the way things roll. DD was so happy to be home this morning it's kind of cute. I am sad we have errands to run I want to just let her play and nap.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Nov 9, 2015 9:26:40 GMT -5
seamonster I'm with you on reaching the CIO breaking point, it seems like lately we either have great sleep or barely any at all. Last night DD seemed to sense that Monday was coming and decided it should be a barely any at all night. She's been ending up in bed with us on the bad nights and I am worried about creating a bad habit, but I just can't get her to sleep any other way. Once we hit the 2+ hour mark of a wake up I get desperate.
We've also got some kind of bizarre form of separation anxiety going on. She isn't upset when I leave the room - but if I walk into the room where she is I have to pick her up and she just wants to be held. She was hanging out with DH yesterday and whenever I came into the room she would get upset until I picked her up but be totally fine for him if I left. It's becoming a serious stage five clinger situation.
We've also got some kind of bizarre form of separation anxiety going on. She isn't upset when I leave the room - but if I walk into the room where she is I have to pick her up and she just wants to be held. She was hanging out with DH yesterday and whenever I came into the room she would get upset until I picked her up but be totally fine for him if I left. It's becoming a serious stage five clinger situation.
We have the same situation going on over here. It's definitely bizarre. I hope it stops soon.
So this hoopla over the damn Starbucks cups is starting to irritate me. As a Christian I find it ludicrous to think Starbucks is anti Christian because they changed the design of their cup. Ya know like they, and every major company, does every few years. And when did snowflakes and a snowman ever represent our faith? Just shut up about it already.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Nov 9, 2015 10:01:30 GMT -5
aggiebug are your dogs not yet conditioned to come running when they hear the sound of a puff hitting the floor? Mine like to hang out under the highchair and now they come running when they hear me pouring some puffs onto her tray.
aggiebug are your dogs not yet conditioned to come running when they hear the sound of a puff hitting the floor? Mine like to hang out under the highchair and now they come running when they hear me pouring some puffs onto her tray.
My dogs are not allowed near the table when we eat. I have never tolerated that even pre kiddo. They are usually staring intently from the safety of the living room waiting to be released.
So this hoopla over the damn Starbucks cups is starting to irritate me. As a Christian I find it ludicrous to think Starbucks is anti Christian because they changed the design of their cup. Ya know like they, and every major company, does every few years. And when did snowflakes and a snowman ever represent our faith? Just shut up about it already.
Why is it Monday again? I'm not done with weekend yet.
We had to rush DS to the pedi on Saturday after he had an episode of egg allergy. He broke out with a rash where ever he touched himself and started to wheeze all within 15-20mins. That shit's too real, never expected it since no one from both sides of the family was allergic. All these pedi appts are wearing me out. I've been to the pedi 5 times in the last 14 days. Cmon LO, be healthy!
Sunday we hung with our friends who just terminated the pregnancy at 17 weeks due to confirmed Trisomy 18. So heartbreaking. We were all just celebrating the news of the pregnacy a couple weeks ago. Poor girl was struggling so hard to not think about the loss.
Post by hollydfromtn on Nov 9, 2015 10:39:48 GMT -5
We spent the weekend with the ILs at their cabin and it was wonderful. I love spending time down there. There is zero cell service, Internet, or tv. It's so refreshing to unplug and just hang out with everybody. That being said, I'm so glad to be back in the land of technology. I've missed you ladies.
Post by jensoprano82 on Nov 9, 2015 11:17:31 GMT -5
Hi all! Its so nice to be settling into a fall routine. seamonster,your life sounds so crazy (but kind of exciting!) I hope your LO starts sleeping better soon.
Had to take DS to the ER Saturday night because the cold he has had for two weeks turned into severe bronchitis and a double ear infection. My poor little guy. Nothing is sadder than a sick baby.
So this week will be a lot of working from home and keeping an eye on him, which I am certainly fine with!
dreemkin, early January. My parents live in Orlando and two of my siblings used to work at Disney. The parks are PACKED between Thanksgiving and Christmas. January is always a safe bet.
We're taking DS to Disney the week of Thanksgiving. DH and I went last Thanksgiving as well and it was a mad house. We're clearly insane for going, this time with a baby, again this year.
I second that. ( I have been more times than i can count, and did the college program there)
We did Jan 22-28 one year -- it was not crowded at all. It is one of the best times to go.
the general answer on that is -- if kids are out of school -- it is BUSY. if they are not -- it's not so bad.
Here are a few sites to check out for crowd calendars.
DH is picking up his dry cleaning since he's got his in person tomorrow morning, so G and I are chilling. I'm doing some clothes shopping tomorrow and maybe buying DH's birthday present.
This kid seriously does not like anything other than Classical or modernist abstract art. Today he cried through Raphael and St. Perer's and slept through the Sistine Chapel.
So this hoopla over the damn Starbucks cups is starting to irritate me. As a Christian I find it ludicrous to think Starbucks is anti Christian because they changed the design of their cup. Ya know like they, and every major company, does every few years. And when did snowflakes and a snowman ever represent our faith? Just shut up about it already.
I'll add a big AMEN to that!
Ditto.
And I'm even more over hearing about it. Be offended, don't be offended, but if I see another status about it on my news feed I'm going to lose my damn mind.
seamonster looking at rentals & daycares in four places seems crazy overwhelming. Good luck. aggiebug it drives me crazy when a dog is allowed to be all over people during a meal. My grandma's dog is that way. As my dog got older I've allowed her to lay quietly under the table, but she touches one of us and loses the privilege. Now she just hangs out under the high chair and waits for the mess PikoPiko I was thinking about you this weekend. Sorry to hear L is still having a rough time of it. Sending prayers of peace for your friend & her family. jensoprano82 yikes! hope LO recovers quickly. pitdigger your updates from Italy are cracking me up. I keep picturing your little solemnly contemplating art and architecture.
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