We will have a library run this morning and my aunt and uncle and cousins are coming in the afternoon for a visit and supper. I think the boys are also going to make banana bread this morning, yum
Last night DS and I were working away in the kitchen and in a complete mom fail brain fart moment he touched one of the hot burners. I felt so freaking stupid, he had 100% of my attention, H and DD were playing in another room. Anyway, he's fine, and only cried when H and I overwhelmed him with worried questions. I know accidents happen, but I was just feeling bad and when I gave him a tearful hug saying I was sorry I didn't stop him sooner, he said 'it's Otay mom'. Ughhhhh.
Anyway, in happier news, to get my mind off things I worked and caught up on the kids yearly Picaboo photo books I do for them last night, so that feels good! Only 2 more months left before DD's book is done whaaa!
veggiemo , yeah I imagine fabric pens, puff paint, or something like that.
Hmm. Are these coworkers creative people or are you likely to end up with dozens of squares of stick people, dodgy flowers & squiggly patterns? If so, I may retract my previous answer.
Well, let's put it this way, we sit at computers all day. Now you see my hesitation.
Post by beersandweirs on Mar 30, 2016 11:31:10 GMT -5
pbubblegum I had a dream with you in it last night You were wearing some shoes and I asked where you got them from, haha. I think they looked like this (but in my dream I knew I wanted different colors)
Widget123 I think it's a sweet idea but I'd be hesitant for two reasons:
1. I have a lot of ladies in our family who are expert sewers and quilters. So we ended up with tons of gorgeous quilts/ blankies that are from people who are a BIG part of our lives. We love them but we now probably have 15 for lo. Even just storing them is getting a little tricky and I would never consider getting rid of them because we love these people....which brings me to my second point: 2. Are people going to put their names on it? I would caution against that because ten years from now she may not even remember some of them since they were work friends.
Sorry that got so long, just some things to think about.
Yes, there is a specific baby Vick's that DH went to two different stores for at around 10 p.m. one night, and on the feet. The jar says put it on the chest/back, and I know the whole point of the baby Vick's is it doesn't have whatever regular Vick's has that's bad, but the paranoid first time mom in me went feet, because I read on the internet it worked. And for my baby, it did. Hope it does for yours, too!
pbubblegum I had a dream with you in it last night You were wearing some shoes and I asked where you got them from, haha. I think they looked like this (but in my dream I knew I wanted different colors)
Awwww that's so sweet that you're dreaming about me. But those shoes are effing hideous.
pbubblegum I had a dream with you in it last night You were wearing some shoes and I asked where you got them from, haha. I think they looked like this (but in my dream I knew I wanted different colors)
Awwww that's so sweet that you're dreaming about me. But those shoes are effing hideous.
Yeah... they're not great... When I woke up, I was like, I know she has better taste than that
veggiemo , yeah I imagine fabric pens, puff paint, or something like that.
Hmm. Are these coworkers creative people or are you likely to end up with dozens of squares of stick people, dodgy flowers & squiggly patterns? If so, I may retract my previous answer.
Post by billyhorrible on Mar 30, 2016 11:58:02 GMT -5
tjanca22, there is a 9 month growth spurt. But it could also be a supply dip because of the pregnancy. My guess is you're dealing with a combination of the two.
tiffbot, that sucks, but you'll remember it far longer than he will.
What do you think of Picaboo? I've used Blurb and Shutterfly but am ALWAYS looking for recommendations because I do our class yearbooks.
I personally like Picaboo's program works better than Shutterfly, and have WAY better luck with shipping (and much faster) than Shutterfly. I can still find really good deals with them and have even started ordering my Christmas cards through Picaboo too. I still use Shutterfly for some things or if I get free deals, but I order with the expectation I won't see it for a month or so.
I need hair pats..or booze... DD1 is having an epic meltdown...I can't even remember the last time we had one this bad. All over me asking to put her shoe on her when we were leaving preschool. She screamed and cried the whole car ride home (20 minutes) and is now screaming and crying in her room. She is ramming the door because she is so upset and wants out and I just don't know what to do. I am ugly crying in the bathroom.
All the hugs and hair pats to you, I'm sorry you're dealing with this!
tiffbot thanks! I'm going to have to try Picaboo. Do you find the shutter fly freebies worth it once you have to pay shipping? I'm always tempted but haven't tried them.
Thanks billyhorrible, I've noticed my supply going down a little and didn't even link the two together. At least I still have a small stash of frozen milk and he takes formula without a problem either.
Post by prettymama36 on Mar 30, 2016 13:18:04 GMT -5
mrsdee1982 I'm so sorry you are dealing with so much going on right now. I totally think you should re do Easter when everything settles down. Hopefully your LO has a much better sleep for you. Three wake ups are our usual sad reality around here. We decided just to stay around home today and play games and bake with the girls. If anyone has older kids, I highly recommend "Pie Face". I paid $20 and they have been playing non stop with it since Easter.
jessila, we have this in the crib for DS: www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2401848&cp=&parentPage=search It's not really "fluffy," but it does help get him elevated a bit at least (to start - he's all over the crib at night). We put it under the crib sheet so there's not really any safety concern for us. When we transitioned from the rock 'n play, we also tried towels rolled under the sheet because I heard that worked well for some babies... it didn't for mine, but maybe it would for yours?
As for us... nothing exciting. Sleep was not awesome, but not horrible, now I'm at work trying to find my motivation.
We have the wedge in his crib. And a rolled up towel. With the swing insert over it. He just really likes being snuggly. He took an hour and a half nap in there this morning. I just keep reminding myself that this will pass.
@jemomma Glad you were able to get her to calm down, I can only imagine how frustrating and hard it must be to see her so worked up and upset. Pour yourself a glass of wine ASAP.
I've decided I'm going to take a vacation day on Friday. My sister is off of work for Spring Break and has been hanging out with G and my mom all week so I figured it'd be nice to take work off and do a day trip.
I'm trying to decide where we should go...beach, a children's museum, the city? I was thinking the Zoo would be good but I want to save G's first Zoo trip for when H can come. What are some activities/places you ladies take your LO's to do that they seem to really enjoy?
tiffbot thanks! I'm going to have to try Picaboo. Do you find the shutter fly freebies worth it once you have to pay shipping? I'm always tempted but haven't tried them.
I actually collect pampers reward points, so as long as I'm entering at least one code a month I get a free shutterfly gift every 3 months which includes shipping-even up here! 3 months is a set of address labels, 6 months is 25 photo cards, 9 months is a calendar, 12 months is a 20 page 12x12 photo book! And then restarts each year. It's a sweet deal.
budders I know me neither! When I started collecting they had one of those trikes with the push handle on it and now I have over 7000 points which was more than enough (after nearly 3 years and 2 babies lol) and they took that off the Canadian site! So now I might just save them if something like that comes up again. There's a bunch of little things that just feel like 3 years worth of collecting aren't worth it for.
I've decided I'm going to take a vacation day on Friday. My sister is off of work for Spring Break and has been hanging out with G and my mom all week so I figured it'd be nice to take work off and do a day trip.
I'm trying to decide where we should go...beach, a children's museum, the city? I was thinking the Zoo would be good but I want to save G's first Zoo trip for when H can come. What are some activities/places you ladies take your LO's to do that they seem to really enjoy?
As a Canadian who is anxious for summer, I say go to the beach
I actually collect pampers reward points, so as long as I'm entering at least one code a month I get a free shutterfly gift every 3 months which includes shipping-even up here! 3 months is a set of address labels, 6 months is 25 photo cards, 9 months is a calendar, 12 months is a 20 page 12x12 photo book! And then restarts each year. It's a sweet deal.
what!! The shipping is included in that?! I just assumed it isn't. I'm pretty sure I have enough points to make a couple calendars and books. I've been stockpiling since ds1!
I don't know about shipping on the Shutterfly products you can buy with your points, but the free gift they give you every 3 months is free shipping!
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