Leap Day (Monday) Spam

[2dogs2kids]

shoogars I'm a prek teacher. There are a so many benefits to a 5 day a week schedule (routine, schedule, predictability, socialization, relationship building, curriculum content, etc).

Part time kids miss out on so much curriculum and many times there just is not enough time to help them catch up. Example we start a project on Monday and finish it on Tuesday but the part timer comes M,W,F, we don't always have time to go back and finish the project. We obviously try to plan accordingly, but it's not always possible. Or if we are doing science experiment and we start it on Monday and the part timer comes T,TH then they have no idea what the experiment is all about. Parties and special events are always difficult too. Kids get excited and then it happens to be on a day that they don't come, it's hard to explain to a 4 year old that they missed out on pajama day because they don't come on Fridays lol sounds silly but it's certainly not a laughing matter to a 4 year old.

I think it's especially important this year because it really prepares them for the expectations and demands of kindergarten. They are already used to going to school everyday and when they get to kindergarten they can really focus on learning.

If you are not ready for it, I would say sign her up for the 5 days and then just send her 3 days. After a few weeks send her 4 then after a few more weeks send her all 5.

[2dogs2kids]

nitecheese I hate hearing that. No matter how close or far from home it is, it is too close to home!

[titania]

Feb 29, 2016 12:46:24 GMT -5 nitecheese said:

There was a school shooting at the high school the next town over from us. I feel absolutely sick and scared. I just got off the phone with my parents to let them know that it wasn't my high school. This should not happen. Ever.

This makes me sick as well.  I'm so incredibly sad this appears to be our new reality.  

[Kevinmac]

Feb 29, 2016 12:46:24 GMT -5 nitecheese said:

There was a school shooting at the high school the next town over from us. I feel absolutely sick and scared. I just got off the phone with my parents to let them know that it wasn't my high school. This should not happen. Ever.

I just saw there was a shooting. How scary it is so close to you and had others worried.

[shoogars]

Thanks for the input nitecheese and 2dogs2kids. DD1 is super social so I know the socialization will be good for her. I know she is smart, but she's not a kid who will sit with me and work on anything educational...she will with a teacher. So I know there will be more learning going on. I just think that once she starts kindergarten she in school for sooo long. I just don't want to cut out the fun stuff too early (going to zoo, play dates, activities and outings). Another hesitation is that this year she is in a prek class and she puts up a fight every day, it's a big class and there are some problem kids. I just don't want the fight every day!

I do think it will be good for the girls and I to have to get ready and going every day and have somewhat of a schedule to keep. I had just never even thought of putting her in 5 days, but 3 day was full. Perhaps it is for the best. Plus her little best friend neighbor girl is in the 3 day class, and though I love her, maybe it's best they not be in class together.

[mladerri]

nitecheese I'm so sorry this is so close to home. It makes me sick that school shootings are becoming more and more common. I'm glad to hear no one died, but it doesn't make it any better.

Dreaming I wish I had an answer. I think I might do the summer infant dual monitor or the nest (depends if I have to buy or if it'll be a gift).

I passed! I passed! That was not enjoyable but glad it ended well. What a way to start the week. I did get to book my 32 week ultrasound while I was there and I'm excited to see baby boy again and crossing my fingers my placenta has moved up.

[2dogs2kids]

mladerri congrats on passing! Now to celebrate with some cookies?

[mladerri]

2dogs2kids I may have bought myself some carrot cake.

[txmommy14]

Yay on house hunting frecklesnbrains! I hope you guys are able to narrow down some options soon! So exciting, regardless!

We are sending DS to pre-k in the fall-he'll be 2.5 and will go Tues/Thursday from 9-1. I'm super excited, think he will love it and learn a lot, and am excited for some one on one time with the baby.

This morning we went and visited our old daycare provider (she's an in-home provider). We brought her coffee and DS got to play with all his old friends (all the same kids are still there). He was so happy to see her and chatted about it all morning. Then we met DH at a park during his lunch break and all ate lunch together on a picnic blanket-it was lovely.

What's this BRU deal?! I need to look it up-I haven't heard of it!!

nitecheese, Ugh. So so sad.

[pbandj714]

txmommy14, it's the great trade-in! They run it every February (today is the last day for this year's event). You can trade-in old car seats (even expired/broken, etc.), cribs, bouncers, strollers, swings, entertainment things like jumparoos, high chairs (I think), or pack'n'plays for a 25% off coupon to use (in-store only) on any of those same items. You don't have to trade for like items. I traded an expired car seat and bought a bouncer for 25% off.

They recycle all the items traded in, which gets a lot of old, unsafe baby gear out of circulation.

Here's the link: www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4346706&sr=1&origkw=trade%20in

[txmommy14]

pbandj714, Wow!! I wish I knew about this earlier, I just looked it up before I read your post. I really want to buy my double stroller which is $299, that would save a lot. However, I'm not sure if I have any baby gear to trade in since I'll be reusing it all. Hmmmm. I'll do some brainstorming!!

[mymilkshake]

Feb 29, 2016 15:20:10 GMT -5 Dreaming said:

Feb 29, 2016 15:16:51 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

pbandj714, Wow!! I wish I knew about this earlier, I just looked it up before I read your post. I really want to buy my double stroller which is $299, that would save a lot. However, I'm not sure if I have any baby gear to trade in since I'll be reusing it all. Hmmmm. I'll do some brainstorming!!

You could always stop by a thrift store and pick up something to trade in too!

I picked up 2 items that were thrown out in the trash to trade in!
ETA: well they were left curbside in my neighborhood. I was not dumpster diving!!

[nymama917]

mladerri - Congrats on passing!! Go have a cupcake or ice cream to celebrate.....or maybe tomorrow because you might be done with sweets because of the drink.

[2dogs2kids]

Here's a random, Two of the moms in the class next door to me are due today. I knew they were due soon I just didn't realize it was leap day. I don't think I would want my baby born today. It would be too weird to have their actual birthday only every 4 years.

[bighair12]

I am not a huge fan of Mondays. That is really all... I didn't watch the Oscars. We are house hunting as well. I am waiting for an official job offer which is more than frustrating. I have heard from multiple people that I have the job. But, nothing from the manager or HR. So, I really don't believe it. We would like to get into another house sooner than later but, until I get an offer letter we can't get a loan.

[ArgyleEnigma]

bighair12 that sucks. I'm very sympathetic to slow, semi-dysfunctional hiring processes.

[frecklesnbrains]

bighair12, ugh, how annoying that they're dragging their feet! Congrats on the job though You get to be my house-hunting buddy.

[woodengirl07]

Feb 29, 2016 16:22:35 GMT -5 2dogs2kids said:

Here's a random, Two of the moms in the class next door to me are due today. I knew they were due soon I just didn't realize it was leap day. I don't think I would want my baby born today. It would be too weird to have their actual birthday only every 4 years.

Yeah, that'd be strange. I saw on my Facebook feed that a friend was making a cake for a leap day wedding. ??

[Andrea]

Feb 29, 2016 9:12:49 GMT -5 pbandj714 said:

ohiorideresq, sort of like this. I'm going to put it above the changing area to hold wipes, bottles of lotion/creams, a toy, possibly a clock or something else decorative.

I'm doing the same thing! Great minds think a like!!!

I had pegboard all over my classroom when I was teaching. It is magical!

[bgkc4]

nitecheese I'm glad it wasn't your school. I can't believe that our kids will learn how to "shelter in place" and prepare for an active shooter situation in school. When I was a kid we only had fire drills. That was the greatest danger we ever needed to prepare for.

mymilkshake I also traded in an old item (given to me for that purpose by a family friend) and got a 25% off coupon. I used it on the crib. My mom is decorating the nursery, but I wanted to save her money because I know how much of a sacrifice it is to take on such a monumental task. She's buying everything from the crib to the paint for the walls.

frecklesnbrains I laughed out loud at your post. You are not elderly! If you're elderly so am I (or at least late middle aged since I'm only a few years behind you. But I def get wanting to find a forever home. DH and I looked at 40-50 houses because we also felt like we were too old to look for a starter house. We will likely be in this house until we retire.

[frecklesnbrains]

Haha bgkc4, the comment was in reference to the obstetrics term "elderly primagravida". But in all seriousness, I'm worried that having my first at 38 (almost 39) might make me one-and-done despite really wanting more. I know it's silly to obsess about it while #1 is still cooking, but DH and I are already planning on getting right back on the TTC train as soon as possible after delivery.

I hope we're lucky with our house-hunting and can find a forever home like you guys!

[lakecountrygal]

Pregnancy and a sick dog don't mix :-( the dog has thrown up 10 times tonight and I'm so over cleaning it up.

Monday's Suck!!!!

[mladerri]

2dogs2kids a friend of mine scheduled her c section for leap day. She thought it'd make her kid feel special. I agree with you I feel like it'd be weird to not have their day to celebrate every year.

[2dogs2kids]

lakecountrygal hope your dog feels better soon.

[ohiorideresq]

Feb 29, 2016 22:11:05 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Haha bgkc4 , the comment was in reference to the obstetrics term "elderly primagravida". But in all seriousness, I'm worried that having my first at 38 (almost 39) might make me one-and-done despite really wanting more. I know it's silly to obsess about it while #1 is still cooking, but DH and I are already planning on getting right back on the TTC train as soon as possible after delivery.

I hope we're lucky with our house-hunting and can find a forever home like you guys!

My old boss had her first at 39.  Got pregnant 6 months later and had her second at 40.  Both of her pregnancies were a breeze, and her kids are perfect.  There's no reason to be one and done just because of your age.  

[amiet79]

Mar 1, 2016 6:27:11 GMT -5 mladerri said:

2dogs2kids a friend of mine scheduled her c section for leap day. She thought it'd make her kid feel special. I agree with you I feel like it'd be weird to not have their day to celebrate every year.

A friend of ours just had her baby yesterday on the 29th. They didn't plan it that way, but they're so excited about her being born on leap day. I think I would feel bad for my kid to not be able to celebrate on their actual birthday every year, too.

[frecklesnbrains]

Mar 1, 2016 8:34:52 GMT -5 ohiorideresq said:

Feb 29, 2016 22:11:05 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Haha bgkc4 , the comment was in reference to the obstetrics term "elderly primagravida". But in all seriousness, I'm worried that having my first at 38 (almost 39) might make me one-and-done despite really wanting more. I know it's silly to obsess about it while #1 is still cooking, but DH and I are already planning on getting right back on the TTC train as soon as possible after delivery.

I hope we're lucky with our house-hunting and can find a forever home like you guys!

My old boss had her first at 39.  Got pregnant 6 months later and had her second at 40.  Both of her pregnancies were a breeze, and her kids are perfect.  There's no reason to be one and done just because of your age.  

I love this story! Thanks for sharing. I feel very blessed that #1 has been easy for us so far (both the conception and the pregnancy), so I'm really hopeful, but it's tough because I know that there are a lot of women who struggle, and the negative outcomes tend to get emphasized over the positive ones. I'm just trying to keep my expectations realistic.

[ArgyleEnigma]

frecklesnbrains, the unknown is scary, I am sorry you have to deal with the limbo and so glad this little guy had been cooperative. As you may already know, a previous pregnancy and birth does increase fertility at 40+.

ETA: Interestingly, there is evidence that it's a causal relationship. I don't have it saved but lemme know if you want me to try and dig up the paper(s).

[frecklesnbrains]

ArgyleEnigma, that's cool! I'd definitely be interested.