petrichor I think you have to use it by the 21st. Are there some things he's comfortable buying?
Thanks. We don't have much to buy at all since we saved everything from DS2. I was just going to get a new pack-n-play and the infant car seat. We were going to buy a crib, too, but someone offered us one this week.
I think I'll go price everything today and then show him how much we'd save. Although maybe I can get better prices elsewhere anyway.
Edited to actually answer the question: I know he specifically wants to wait on those two items.
The pack n play I bet you could find a good deal on whenever. The car seat is the one that you might find the savings substantial. Maybe since it's one you do plan to get a little in advance any way it's worth another conversation, but honestly I probably wouldn't push him. At the end of the day the savings would be less than 100 on those items and may not be worth compromising his emotional well being.
Me too. I saw "An Apology to Elephants" on HBO a few months ago, it was so heartbreaking. It changed my perspective. I figured the animals were mistreated but I didn't know to what extent. Next time I even go to the zoo, I will do research first on how their animals are treated.
Honestly, since I haven't been to a circus in years, there were not even a lot of animals. Out of the almost 3 hours, I think maybe 30 minutes featured animals. The rest was acrobatics, gymnasts and other entertainment.
That's a start. I won't go to the circus if there are animals. Even as a child I felt this over whelming sense of sadness. Sea World, even as a child majorly bummed me out. I've always felt a great compassion towards the treatment animals. I care for feral cats working with local TNR and volunteering. Wish I had the confidence when I was younger to stick with vet school. It's certainly a passion of mine.
My mom watches my son when we are working and we left his treasured blankey there on Wednesday. We didn't realize it until that night so we gave him a back up blanket and hoped it would work. Luckily it did. He was home with my husband Thursday and was reunited with blankey yesterday when I dropped him off. He now won't let either blanket out of his sight.
Honestly, since I haven't been to a circus in years, there were not even a lot of animals. Out of the almost 3 hours, I think maybe 30 minutes featured animals. The rest was acrobatics, gymnasts and other entertainment.
Did they just have elephants or tigers or something? Maybe they are cutting down on time with them now since so many people protest. I haven't been since I was a kid.
And camels. They didn't do a lot of tricks or anything really either. None if the adults had been in a while so we were all shocked to see how little animal interaction was. The couple that invited us has box seats at an arena and it includes all special events. We probably wouldn't have gone on our own otherwise.
I have property in Dominican Republic and my sister is going to do some additions in March. I am very nervous to the point that I might consider going with her and make sure it goes smoothly. She add I have different tastes and I just can just imagine her putting arched entry ways in my home.
Eta: of course DH doesn't care what the entry way looks like as long as it's done by the summer. So an extra trip in March seems like a waste to him. Cue hormonal crying.
SO went to town for some car parts and is stopping to get donuts. I'm practically drooling waiting for him to bring them home!
STOPPPP. I had donuts last Saturday and posted about them here...last night DH says "so tomorrow a real breakfast? No more of that donut crap!" Now I just want donuts again!!!
I finally had a good night of sleep--I woke up 3 times to pee but I kept my eyes closed the whole time and was able to fall right back to sleep. Now I have been awake for an hour but I can't go downstairs yet because DH is sleeping down there and he has been sick so he REALLY needs uninterrupted sleep...so I am just laying in bed starting to get hungry.
Post by SassyPants150 on Jan 31, 2015 9:33:15 GMT -5
Just ordered my double stroller! Only a small handful of other big ticket items remaining then I'm down to the $50 and under which I call "grab and go" when needed.
I let DH sleep in bed with me last night but then his snoring annoyed me so much I moved onto the twin bed in the baby's room...It's actually super comfy for my back/hips! I may need to sleep in here more often!
I have a mani/pedi at 10am today! I'm excited! I haven't had either done since March for my wedding (I do my own usually).
Oh a mani/pedi sounds heavenly! Also I know it is kind of out there but I have friends who swear by using young living valor oil on their husbands to stop snoring, my DH doesn't snore so I haven't needed to try it, but I would.
I have property in Dominican Republic and my sister is going to do some additions in March. I am very nervous to the point that I might consider going with her and make sure it goes smoothly. She add I have different tastes and I just can just imagine her putting arched entry ways in my home.
Eta: of course DH doesn't care what the entry way looks like as long as it's done by the summer. So an extra trip in March seems like a waste to him. Cue hormonal crying.
So jealous! I love the DR, it's so beautiful! DH proposed to me on the beach in Punta Cana. Hoping to renew our vows there some day
Oh that sounds so romantic. La Romana is very close to Punta Cana (about an hour). I got the property as a sweet 15 gift from my grandmother. It's kind of a pain to supervise from here and it's taking me forever to get it where I want to be. Eventually DH plan to retire there.
I was just there yesterday and did a trade, you have to use the 25%off by Feb 21.
Thank you.
Oh well. I think I'll still go price stuff and fawn over things.
petrichor I'm so sorry, I can only imagine how you and your DH feel. There are good sales all the time so I'd use the 25% off something else and then use a 20% BBB coupon or wait for one of the target 20% off coupon sales (((hugs)))
I cried myself to sleep last night and I am wondering if that's pregnancy hormones or normal emotions. DS had his last day at daycare yesterday and starts preschool on Monday. Saying goodbye was tough for me. One of the daycare workers gave me a gift of a framed photo of my son in a little graduation gown and I cried and cried all night every time I looked at it. I am happy he is growing up but I never imagined it would be so dang hard. I am hoping it's the pregnancy hormones.
Aww hugs! It's hard to realize your baby is growing up. When DD started Kindergarten this year I cried every time she got on the bus for a week straight (I wasn't pregnant yet...). It's hard!
ugh, I cried watching DD1 in her first dance class and I can only imagine what Kindy is going to do to me next year (and the bus!)
I'm with everyone mentioning feeling extra emotional lately. Yesterday one of the parents at my school came up to me and told me she has a crib she can't use anymore and wanted to see if I wanted to have it. I've actually never taught her kids before, but her DD is in my little after school ceramics club. I just thought that was the nicest thing for someone to think of me and couldn't help tearing up! Also, I watched the finale of Parenthood yesterday and...so many tears! Hopefully today will be a tear free day haha
Just ordered my double stroller! Only a small handful of other big ticket items remaining then I'm down to the $50 and under which I call "grab and go" when needed.
I am so impressed that you have so much done. How are you feeling?
Oh a mani/pedi sounds heavenly! Also I know it is kind of out there but I have friends who swear by using young living valor oil on their husbands to stop snoring, my DH doesn't snore so I haven't needed to try it, but I would.
DH has sleep apnea so he quits breathing at night hundreds of times. If it was just snoring I might try it! We are waiting for the doctor to call back with the results of his sleep test from two weeks ago & then he'll be getting a cpap machine.
Post by Starbuck128 on Jan 31, 2015 10:08:45 GMT -5
DH is out with friends most of the day. On Saturdays, I'm used to some kid free time to unwind and actually get chores done, so I'm cranky and unmotivated now. I was cooking and had my hands dirty, and DS came in whining and tugging on my pants. He wouldn't give me a minute to finish and I got really irritated, but when I knelt down it turned out he just wanted to give me a hug. Aww!
My mom watches my son when we are working and we left his treasured blankey there on Wednesday. We didn't realize it until that night so we gave him a back up blanket and hoped it would work. Luckily it did. He was home with my husband Thursday and was reunited with blankey yesterday when I dropped him off. He now won't let either blanket out of his sight.
Just ordered my double stroller! Only a small handful of other big ticket items remaining then I'm down to the $50 and under which I call "grab and go" when needed.
I am so impressed that you have so much done. How are you feeling?
Most days I feel really good. I was drinking about 70-80oz of water and bumped that to 100+ and it made a huge difference. I forgot my support belt to teach class yesterday and could really tell the difference through my back. It's hard enough having to continue to modify more and more each week due to just not being able to maintain the intensity for the entire class, I'm super dreading having to actually cut out classes soon. It gives me anxiety thinking about it!
DH is out with friends most of the day. On Saturdays, I'm used to some kid free time to unwind and actually get chores done, so I'm cranky and unmotivated now. I was cooking and had my hands dirty, and DS came in whining and tugging on my pants. He wouldn't give me a minute to finish and I got really irritated, but when I knelt down it turned out he just wanted to give me a hug. Aww!
aw that was sweet of him. DH is also going to be working most of the day, which is a bummer, I would have also liked some time to unwind.
I am so impressed that you have so much done. How are you feeling?
Most days I feel really good. I was drinking about 70-80oz of water and bumped that to 100+ and it made a huge difference. I forgot my support belt to teach class yesterday and could really tell the difference through my back. It's hard enough having to continue to modify more and more each week due to just not being able to maintain the intensity for the entire class, I'm super dreading having to actually cut out classes soon. It gives me anxiety thinking about it!
ugh I bet! I'm so impressed that you are continuing, can you teach something else in zumba's stead? I really need to drink more water too, I just hate it!
I'm still playing volleyball each week but I'm guessing I'll have to stop soon and that makes me sad, I'm still teaching spin and plan to do that till the end, but I only have one baby in there!
Count me in on the no sleep club. Woke up at like 3:30 trying to force myself back to sleep. Finally fell asleep around 5am.
Woke up this morning to finding piss spots from my dog. I am at a loss on what to do with him. I used to crate him while we aren't home or at night but he is older (10) and his anxiety separation is getting worse with age and he chews on his crate and has almost lost or broken all teeth on one side of his mouth. So I hate to crate him now but now he pisses on the floor. At least it's hardwood and easier to clean up rather than carpet but it's so frustrating. Btw, he has always been the type of dog to pee if he has to go- he will not hold it like most dogs. He is a mini dachshund (wiener dog) and they are notorious for bad behavior. I'm also nervous about bringing baby home with him. He is fiercely protective of me and can be aggressive.
I am so impressed that you have so much done. How are you feeling?
Most days I feel really good. I was drinking about 70-80oz of water and bumped that to 100+ and it made a huge difference. I forgot my support belt to teach class yesterday and could really tell the difference through my back. It's hard enough having to continue to modify more and more each week due to just not being able to maintain the intensity for the entire class, I'm super dreading having to actually cut out classes soon. It gives me anxiety thinking about it!
Wow I am impressed with your water intake. I'm lucky to get my goal of 64 ounces on. I have noticed I am more thirsty these days but it's still hard.
Count me in on the no sleep club. Woke up at like 3:30 trying to force myself back to sleep. Finally fell asleep around 5am.
Woke up this morning to finding piss spots from my dog. I am at a loss on what to do with him. I used to crate him while we aren't home or at night but he is older (10) and his anxiety separation is getting worse with age and he chews on his crate and has almost lost or broken all teeth on one side of his mouth. So I hate to crate him now but now he pisses on the floor. At least it's hardwood and easier to clean up rather than carpet but it's so frustrating. Btw, he has always been the type of dog to pee if he has to go- he will not hold it like most dogs. He is a mini dachshund (wiener dog) and they are notorious for bad behavior. I'm also nervous about bringing baby home with him. He is fiercely protective of me and can be aggressive.
can you speak with a dog trainer now to see if you guys can do something to prepare before baby gets here, not gonna lie it would scare me to think of him being aggressive towards baby
Most days I feel really good. I was drinking about 70-80oz of water and bumped that to 100+ and it made a huge difference. I forgot my support belt to teach class yesterday and could really tell the difference through my back. It's hard enough having to continue to modify more and more each week due to just not being able to maintain the intensity for the entire class, I'm super dreading having to actually cut out classes soon. It gives me anxiety thinking about it!
Wow I am impressed with your water intake. I'm lucky to get my goal of 64 ounces on. I have noticed I am more thirsty these days but it's still hard.
yeah I'd say I get about 80 right now, and sometimes that is hard enough
I hate my Chicco travel system!! I purchased the Cortina set and love the car seat & bases.. but the stroller sucks!! It is so heavy and so bulky!
I'm thinking screw the travel systems all together. Back to square one!
I hated the travel system. I wish I had listened to the 5373835738 million people who said they wouldn't get one if they could do it over again.
What is the deal with travel systems? The stroller/car seat system we got doesn't seem to be bad. It's fairly lightweight and the stroller can be used with an infant carrier through older years. It doesn't seem like it's bulkier than other strollers so I just couldn't figure out what the deal was.
We have a free on site clinic at my work. I was talking to a coworker yesterday who mentioned she had her glucose test done there, then she mentioned she actually had all her lab work done there her entire pregnancy. I had no idea they could do lab work and have already spent over $400 on lab work this pregnancy. And it all went against 2014's deductible. I'm pissed at myself!
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