Mid-week Randoms

[sabrinaml]

Happy Wednesday everyone. Half way through the week! What's on your mind? Big/exciting plans for the day?

[sabrinaml]

Listening to the radio last week (and reminded of it this morning on tv) that someone is building/built a Titanic 2. An exact replica of the original. Due to hit the waters in 2018. I'm trying to decide if this is going to be a hit or a flop. Thoughts? Would you book the voyage? The maiden voyage will be from Jiangsu in Eastern China to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

[heartofglass]

Running errands today: dog to the groomers ( I'm ashamed that he hasn't been since A was born), Doctor appt for A, target, etc. I've got a $25 gift card to target for buying diapers in bulk and I can't decide whether to use it for me or the baby......
I've got a craving for chicken tortilla soup so I might have to find some while I'm in town today.

And, there is no way I would ever get on Titanic 2. Ever.

[jillywilly]

sabrinaml,I saw the thing about the Titanic 2. I think it'd be cool to go on - but I wouldn't want to go on a long trip, maybe just a few days.

Anybody else notice that 90% of their fights with their SO now happen between about 10 p.m - 6 a.m.? Apparently we're cranky when we're not sleeping.

On a positive note, I weigh less than I have in a loooooong time - not pre-pregnancy weight, but getting closer!

[mrsmonogrammed]

heartofglass I vote to spend it on you!

Does anybody have any good lightweight/travel strollers they recommend? We have an UppaBaby Vista and while I loooooooove it, it's a bit on the large side to justify taking for travel:( I also would ideally not like to spend a fortune as we will mostly use the UBV.

[erbear]

mrsmonogrammed I hear lots of great things about the Chicco Echo and Liteway. I went with the Graco Breaze. I like it, but I haven't used it!

Morning! I'm teaching Spanish this afternoon. Fun!

[periwinkledaydreams]

mrsmonogrammed I think we can start doing umbrella type strollers at this point, which of course there's a HUGE range in type and quality depending on what you want but if it just for traveling, popping in and out the car, I think these are a great option especially as spring approaches. The are the really basic fabric on stroller base Ive seen for like 15-20 bucks and those are super lightweight, all the way to really fancy umbrellas with all the padding bells and whistles but still less bulk.

[Bluedaisy]

With periwinkledaydreams, on this one. A lightweight umbrella stroller is a great option for travel.

[Bluedaisy]

My mom is coming today!! So possibly some shopping, if now definitely visiting and relaxing without guilt because someone else is holding my baby.

[sabrinaml]

To answer my original post (since I just realized I never did.) I would love to tour the ship, but don't think I could do more than that.

Dinner at my moms tonight- I'm thinking C and I will head over as soon as she's done with work.
Other than that, I haven't figured out our plans for the day. We have to run to the bank and post office for sure, but that's about it.

heartofglass I second spending it on you.

[tiffbot]

Morning!

We are taking DD swimming for the first time today! I'm so excited! I tried my bathing suit on last night-not as exciting but it is the one I got PP DS and it fits so I guess close enough to a win ha.

[veggiemo]

Feb 17, 2016 8:35:47 GMT -5 mrsmonogrammed said:

heartofglass I vote to spend it on you!

Does anybody have any good lightweight/travel strollers they recommend? We have an UppaBaby Vista and while I loooooooove it, it's a bit on the large side to justify taking for travel:( I also would ideally not like to spend a fortune as we will mostly use the UBV.

I have an UBV, but also a Summer Infant 3D lite for travel or when I need something smaller. Love it, no complaints. It's about $89 on Amazon.

[periwinkledaydreams]

Yo @jemomma I think her profile said 2016... IJS. Hella weirdness.

[Bluedaisy]

@jemomma, I think she is saying that "someone's" grammar still sucks.
(and I hate possesives by the way...probably my greatest grammar weakness, I'm terrible at them).

sabrinaml, I definitely wouldn't be on the maiden voyage but after that maybe, it sounds gorgeous and I loved the looks of it but my superstitions would prevent me from being on the first run.

[littlemissgrump]

Good morning. I guess I can only post w-f because it's the unit time I'm up before LO. I have my nanny baby here but she falls asleep in my arms a little while after she gets here.

My guy has become more of a monster, still cute but crazy. I think there were some of you all talking about your babies diving head first and such. We're dealing with that too. He'll launch himself in whatever direction he wants to go. It's crazy! I've nannied for 13 years and have never had a baby as strong and determined as LO is.

I went to Target yesterday looking for a cute outfit for LO for Disneyland and they had a ton of adorable baby girl outfits and maybe 3 ugly outfits for baby boys. Poor form, Target. I was tempted to get him a girl outfit but it was a little too girly.

[sugarkissed]

I was up before the kids this morning, so I made myself an awesome breakfast and coffee. I now feel more equipped to deal with DD1's 7000 tantrums that she'll have before lunch time. Happy Wednesday!

[sabrinaml]

Feb 17, 2016 10:03:12 GMT -5 littlemissgrump said:

Good morning. I guess I can only post w-f because it's the unit time I'm up before LO. I have my nanny baby here but she falls asleep in my arms a little while after she gets here.

My guy has become more of a monster, still cute but crazy. I think there were some of you all talking about your babies diving head first and such. We're dealing with that too. He'll launch himself in whatever direction he wants to go. It's crazy! I've nannied for 13 years and have never had a baby as strong and determined as LO is.

I went to Target yesterday looking for a cute outfit for LO for Disneyland and they had a ton of adorable baby girl outfits and maybe 3 ugly outfits for baby boys. Poor form, Target. I was tempted to get him a girl outfit but it was a little too girly.

I was looking at Easter outfits for C at Target on Monday. They had 3 to choose from and none in his size, walk over to the baby girls clothing section (easily 2 times bigger than the boys) and they have like 10 different dresses and like 5 or 6 actual outfits to pick from.

[alayne926]

OK @bubbs119 & @jemomma, I'm so confused as to what you're talking about. I think I know WHO you're talking about, though.

Hanging out at work...no patients yet today, so I'm able to play a little bit more than the last couple of days.

[wegrowsheep]

@jemomma Your joke in the sex thread was funny.

Titanic 2 is tempting fate.

More later when T isn't trying to pull my shirt off.

[mrsdee1982]

This is my week:

[littlemissgrump]

Feb 17, 2016 10:27:29 GMT -5 sabrinaml said:

Feb 17, 2016 10:03:12 GMT -5 littlemissgrump said:

Good morning. I guess I can only post w-f because it's the unit time I'm up before LO. I have my nanny baby here but she falls asleep in my arms a little while after she gets here.

My guy has become more of a monster, still cute but crazy. I think there were some of you all talking about your babies diving head first and such. We're dealing with that too. He'll launch himself in whatever direction he wants to go. It's crazy! I've nannied for 13 years and have never had a baby as strong and determined as LO is.

I went to Target yesterday looking for a cute outfit for LO for Disneyland and they had a ton of adorable baby girl outfits and maybe 3 ugly outfits for baby boys. Poor form, Target. I was tempted to get him a girl outfit but it was a little too girly.

I was looking at Easter outfits for C at Target on Monday. They had 3 to choose from and none in his size, walk over to the baby girls clothing section (easily 2 times bigger than the boys) and they have like 10 different dresses and like 5 or 6 actual outfits to pick from.

For real. They should at least have more baby boy options for when the kids are small and aren't making decisions on what they wear!

[veggiemo]

So I think we might be heading to Florida this summer for a family vacation. Flying into Orlando area, renting a car, and then getting a VBRO on the coast. Anyone have suggestions about where to stay? Good beaches not too far of a drive from Orlando? I have no clue even which coast to go toward so any suggestions welcome!

[littlemissgrump]

mrsdee1982 that's what it looks like here too.

The kids club lady at the gym had to come get me after 15 min because they couldn't get him to settle down. I walk in and he stops crying and starts smiling immediately. It's a little sweet but I was just getting into my workout.

[pbubblegum]

Has anyone heard from @babybean9

[beersandweirs]

Not for a while. We asked about her last week but never heard back. hopefully things are okay.

[gilder40]

Feb 17, 2016 10:16:09 GMT -5 carrots said:

H is going to look at a car for me at lunch! Buying used so it's kind of a waiting game for good ones to come available. Fingers crossed! We have until April to find something when my current lease runs out but I'm ready to be done with it.

W cried when I left him at daycare for the first time. 5:00 please hurry up and get here!

What vehicles are you looking at? We will be in the market for a new one in the next few months. My Jeep isn't quite big enough to accommodate a convertible car seat, my 9-year old step daughter AND luggage when we travel.

[alayne926]

Has anyone heard from ombradellarosa? I've been thinking about her a lot since her last post.

[pbubblegum]

@babybean9 yay! So good to hear from you. Focus on the positives and tackle the negatives one day at a time. Congrats on the house and I hope everything goes smoothly with inspection and closing. Xo

[periwinkledaydreams]

Yea I guess I don't mean to harp on it if you don't really care, but the weirdest part to me at least is that its not like you talk about butt stuff all that often...

[erbear]

I'm glad there are some positive updates, @babybean9.