Yesterday I heard about a crash outside the city I'm closest to that killed an entire family-the parents, a 2 year old boy, and they just released that the 5 year old girl just died in hospital. Hit by an impaired driver. I don't even 'know' them, but once the names were released I found out the dad was part of the same local photography FB page I'm a part of, he was quite actively posting pictures. And the fact it was a 2 year old boy, just like mine, it's emotional hearing this news. How devastating for this family and their community.
Sorry to be a downer. I just needed a place to put this.
tiffbot, that is just awful. I find that since becoming a parent stories like this are so much harder to digest than when I was younger. It really makes you feel grateful for what you have and realize that any minute everything you know to be your life can change for the worse. I am tearing up just writing this. So horrible. Did the driver make it?
The drunk driver? Yep. She had her first court appearance today already.
And you're totally right. The moment I saw the page admin post on the photography page who it was and I could put a face to him, my DS was laughing so hard at the fact he accidentally dropped a crayon on the floor. And all I could think about was what an insignificant event that was and how lucky I was to be watching him.
This was the biggest thing I had to overcome after I had #2. Check out your local community centers. Here all of them have one or two days per week that they call "open play" for younger kids. It's basically a room filled with ride-on toys, balls, books, play mats, etc. Those are such a life-saver in the winter time, and it's a contained space so you don't have to worry about the older kid running away
Also local libraries. We have at least one class offered a day at various local branches. Dancing, movement, arts and crafts, etc. And free!
So far when I've looked in to even story time at our local library they require registration and book up fast and all the local (indoor) play areas are $$$. (If we were still living where we were until July/Aug this would all be a non issue)
tiffbot, that is just awful. I find that since becoming a parent stories like this are so much harder to digest than when I was younger. It really makes you feel grateful for what you have and realize that any minute everything you know to be your life can change for the worse. I am tearing up just writing this. So horrible. Did the driver make it?
Ditto. I can't stand to read/hear news stories involving children. Even watching Law & Order SVU is hard to swallow now that I'm a parent
tiffbot , that is just awful. I find that since becoming a parent stories like this are so much harder to digest than when I was younger. It really makes you feel grateful for what you have and realize that any minute everything you know to be your life can change for the worse. I am tearing up just writing this. So horrible. Did the driver make it?
Ditto. I can't stand to read/hear news stories involving children. Even watching Law & Order SVU is hard to swallow now that I'm a parent
+1. I can't watch any of the crime dramas (Law & Order, CSI, Criminal Minds, etc.) anymore because that's someone's baby that died.
Also local libraries. We have at least one class offered a day at various local branches. Dancing, movement, arts and crafts, etc. And free!
So far when I've looked in to even story time at our local library they require registration and book up fast and all the local (indoor) play areas are $$$. (If we were still living where we were until July/Aug this would all be a non issue)
Whaaa? That sucks! Ours you can just walk right in, no registration. There are always lots of other kids but I've never felt like it's been over-crowded or anything. The only other suggestion I have (which now, seems like a long shot) is check your gymnastics class places. The actual classes can be expensive but the 2 gyms around here offer a twice a week "free-play" where the kids can just do their own thing (no official instructor) and it only costs $5.
So far when I've looked in to even story time at our local library they require registration and book up fast and all the local (indoor) play areas are $$$. (If we were still living where we were until July/Aug this would all be a non issue)
Whaaa? That sucks! Ours you can just walk right in, no registration. There are always lots of other kids but I've never felt like it's been over-crowded or anything. The only other suggestion I have (which now, seems like a long shot) is check your gymnastics class places. The actual classes can be expensive but the 2 gyms around here offer a twice a week "free-play" where the kids can just do their own thing (no official instructor) and it only costs $5.
Already have. Seems like the open play or open gym times are only for memebers/enrolled classes. The closest one to us is $79/4 classes/month and that's not including the registration fee. Where we went before was $60/month unlimited classes and unlimited open gym. Even the indoor play places charge $10-$15 for a day of play. (I was paying $3-6 all day play where we lived before). We do have a RECcenter near us I may get a quick pass to since kids under 4 are free. I just need to confirm the kiddos can use the soft play area with it.
Well, we're only a few short months away from our LO's first birthdays. You can fall down the rabbit hole of Pinterest and start planning the 1st birthday party!
I said something about his birthday party to DH the other day and he kind of just looked at me like I'm crazy. I was talking about making a 3D R2-D2 smash cake. *down the rabbit hole I go!*
I'm thinking of a cookie monster theme...
*joining everyone else who fell in the pinterest rabbit hole*
Whaaa? That sucks! Ours you can just walk right in, no registration. There are always lots of other kids but I've never felt like it's been over-crowded or anything. The only other suggestion I have (which now, seems like a long shot) is check your gymnastics class places. The actual classes can be expensive but the 2 gyms around here offer a twice a week "free-play" where the kids can just do their own thing (no official instructor) and it only costs $5.
Already have. Seems like the open play or open gym times are only for memebers/enrolled classes. The closest one to us is $79/4 classes/month and that's not including the registration fee. Where we went before was $60/month unlimited classes and unlimited open gym. Even the indoor play places charge $10-$15 for a day of play. (I was paying $3-6 all day play where we lived before). We do have a RECcenter near us I may get a quick pass to since kids under 4 are free. I just need to confirm the kiddos can use the soft play area with it.
Those prices are insane! I've never heard of having to register to go to things at the library. We are planning on getting out to things like that more next week, after MIL heads back home.
Already have. Seems like the open play or open gym times are only for memebers/enrolled classes. The closest one to us is $79/4 classes/month and that's not including the registration fee. Where we went before was $60/month unlimited classes and unlimited open gym. Even the indoor play places charge $10-$15 for a day of play. (I was paying $3-6 all day play where we lived before). We do have a RECcenter near us I may get a quick pass to since kids under 4 are free. I just need to confirm the kiddos can use the soft play area with it.
Those prices are insane! I've never heard of having to register to go to things at the library. We are planning on getting out to things like that more next week, after MIL heads back home.
Yep! It's crazy how moving just 2 hours away makes such a huge difference! DS is starting tap next week so we'll still be getting out of the house for that but LO will just be tagging along.
Post by musicfrk2002 on Jan 4, 2016 14:47:52 GMT -5
Apparently I'm going to be a post whore today.
MIL is here for the werk, so I have to wear pants. Which sucks. But, I got to go back to bed this morning because she wanted to spend time with J.
I'm actually glad to get back to work today. Mondays are always insanely busy, plus we are usually extra busy this week after being extremely slow last week.
I wish I had some suggestions for you silv3rlining, but other than work/daycare, we are total homebodies. DD is going to do ballet when she turns 3, but I haven't thought about anything beyond that.
I said something about his birthday party to DH the other day and he kind of just looked at me like I'm crazy. I was talking about making a 3D R2-D2 smash cake. *down the rabbit hole I go!*
I'm thinking of a cookie monster theme...
*joining everyone else who fell in the pinterest rabbit hole*
H&M has some cute Cookie Monster stuff right now, but not really summer weather friendly.
I wish I had some suggestions for you silv3rlining, but other than work/daycare, we are total homebodies. DD is going to do ballet when she turns 3, but I haven't thought about anything beyond that.
You're the one that local to me right? I was going to see if you had any suggestions. (I don't *mind* being a homebody, I just know LO benefits from getting out )
I wish I had some suggestions for you silv3rlining , but other than work/daycare, we are total homebodies. DD is going to do ballet when she turns 3, but I haven't thought about anything beyond that.
You're the one that local to me right? I was going to see if you had any suggestions. (I don't *mind* being a homebody, I just know LO benefits from getting out )
Yes SIL is a SAHM, if I remember the next time I see her I will ask her if she has any ideas from when her kids were younger. There are a lot of indoor bounce house places, but even that kind of stuff can get expensive.
That's awesome! There is a local mom here who keeps a blog of all the children's events in my city and surrounding areas. It's an amazing resource that I'm so glad I found, but I obviously didn't suggest it because it just included my area. This is perfect!
MIL is here for the werk, so I have to wear pants. Which sucks. But, I got to go back to bed this morning because she wanted to spend time with J.
I'm actually glad to get back to work today. Mondays are always insanely busy, plus we are usually extra busy this week after being extremely slow last week.
I'm sorry but "so I have to wear pants, " is an amazing line! I totally get you though. Last week it me several hours to put pants on if I wasn't going somewhere. DH actually called me twice to make sure I was dressed before he brought a friend over on two separate occasions.
I know that I really can't judge my class by today's behavior, but what a breath of fresh air today was. I cross my fingers that it continues.
Cold day activity for toddler and babe. 2 trays of warm water with blue food coloring. Toddler tray with sea animals and containers. Baby tray with various balls. A win for 15-20 min/ eternity
Post by silv3rlining on Jan 4, 2016 18:29:13 GMT -5
stinybean my roommate during college (who I've known since I was in diapers) would come home and before entering with someone ask if I was decent. I was all about the sports bra/boots shorts or underwear back then. Pants...
Also, I wasn't going to mention this because of my fear of retribution, but I have a feeling it was only a one night thing anyway:
V SLEPT ALL NIGHT AND SO DID I!!!
Granted, he didn't go to bed until 10, but for once, he slept 8.5 hours straight and, more importantly, I didn't wake up listening for him. I feel like a different person today!
What a gift for your first day back!! I'm happy for y'all!!
Owen has been crying/fussing/screaming almost nonstop since I got home. I finally checked his temp and it's higher than normal so I gave him tylenol an hour and a half ago. I don't think it brought any relief. I'm anticipating a terrible night.
Widget123, your MIL sounds a lot more entertaining and "cooler" than mine
It was freezing cold today and DD is still under the weather so we skipped our Movie Monday. Every Monday, a local theater shows baby friendly movies at 10 am. They have a changing station in the back so you never miss anything. I look forward to my popcorn and movie every week. We have play group tomorrow so hopefully we can make it.
To all you mamas looking for something, I joined a new mamas group and made a ton of friends. Of course, I live in an area that offers new mom group classes and other mommy/ baby classes. It's going to be hard staying social this winter. I hibernate in the winter!!
So, I am returning to work in May. I was offered my dream job...the job you work jobs you don't want and get masters degree for.I have to go to a long training out of state , but just during the week. I have major anxiety about leaving DD. I've been looking at all childcare options while away at training,
On a different note: Bachelor is starting tonight! Wine, sweat pants and Bachelor!
Owen has been crying/fussing/screaming almost nonstop since I got home. I finally checked his temp and it's higher than normal so I gave him tylenol an hour and a half ago. I don't think it brought any relief. I'm anticipating a terrible night.
Please don't judge me for my choice of entertainment for the evening, but I'm watching re-runs of last season's Teen Mom (yes, I'm 31 years old) and I want to punch Farrah in the face. She is such a mega bitch!!!
carrots- what an amazing story. I am so happy for your friend!!! Hoping that she is able to fully eradicate her cancer.
Widget123 omg. I am dying. I can't believe any reasonable adult would ever consider wearing anything like that to a family function. I don't even know how I would be able to talk to her...
tiffbot, what a sad, sad story. +whatever for not being able to handle news or stories that involve children anymore. Cannot handle it. I hope they give that driver the max.
Sorry I've been pretty MIA lately. We've been in the Northeast visiting family for the last two weeks. Flew back to AL yesterday afternoon and back to work today.
DH fell down the stairs with B in his arms on Saturday morning. I was still in bed, but heard the thud and then B screaming. I ran out of the room yelling "NO! NO!" and rushed down to get B. I have never heard him cry like that before. He was ok, but very, very frightened. Falling with him in my arms has always been one of my worst fears, and I know DH feels awful about it. As I was comfort nursing B to try to calm him down, DH was tearing up. Such a terrible morning, and it's definitely made for a weird start to the week. I did NOT want to go back to school today. I just wanted to hang out with B. Our daycare provider sent pictures and videos all day to try to make me feel better, but it just made it worse. Seriously considering resigning at the end of this school year so I can SAH with B. Ugh
kemdupuis Im so sorry about the fall its the kind of thing that makes you feel sick the rest of the day. I did that once with DD and I can still get sick just thinking about it. Im so glad he is okay and your poor DH, I hope he knows it happens to the best of us
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