yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Jun 9, 2017 7:07:23 GMT -6
I feel similarly, guster. I'm going to hang backstage w her as long as I can, but then what??
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guster
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Post by guster on Jun 9, 2017 7:08:13 GMT -6
@yummee, her dance teacher is back stage with her the whole time, and yesterday she told us to bring things to keep the kids occupied – dolls, blocks, stickers, coloring books. I'm sure it will be fine, but I stress about things like safety, obviously, but also about bathroom breaks and snacking.
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Post by tgrimes on Jun 9, 2017 7:09:11 GMT -6
I want to see all the dance recitals!
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Jun 9, 2017 7:10:46 GMT -6
That's such a cute picture guster!
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Jun 9, 2017 7:11:16 GMT -6
guster jeez Louise could she get any cuter?!
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chrisy01
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Post by chrisy01 on Jun 9, 2017 7:13:56 GMT -6
Morning ladies. I'm going to try and leave early today since I've worked OT everyday this week
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Post by vino on Jun 9, 2017 7:14:34 GMT -6
I felt the same about this never ending week nam2013. So glad it's Friday. I woke up hungry just before 6, so I got a snack and tried to go back to sleep. No such luck. I'm tired. Leaving for work in a bit. I can not wait until this day is over. Third trimester is really kicking my ass. Third really is the worst, it's purely just getting through the days at this point. You're sooooo close though, hang in there. Then the fun newborn sleep deprivation stage starts 😉
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vino
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Post by vino on Jun 9, 2017 7:15:09 GMT -6
Oh.My.Goodness guster, she is perfection
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Jun 9, 2017 7:16:05 GMT -6
yummeecookee gusterI'm sure everyone handles these things differently but I'll tell you how we do things. 1- We only allow 1-2 parents backstage per group. There is not enough room for all the parents and it's very distracting. 2-depending on how long the recital is, we allow parents to pick up their child at intermission, if they were in the first act. We have a few people at the stage door standing guard. The younger groups are brought down first and the parents tell the stage door person who they are picking up & they sign them out. 3- they will be fine backstage. Bring something to keep them occupied. We usually take them potty before the recital begins. 4- make sure they eat before hand. We don't allow them to eat once their costume is on. I think that's about it.
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Post by flamingo on Jun 9, 2017 7:34:40 GMT -6
flamingo... the never ending laundry pile. I'm also the nut that washes everything separately, ds' light, darks, coloured, dd's lights, darks etc. etc. I do try and combine the kids' stuff but I sort by colors/lights and the obvious (delicates, towels, etc). As guster said, easier to put away. All DH's stuff is separate, I do feel like his clothes are 'rougher' (esp. uniforms). DH could keep a full-time laundress gainfully employed; I joke about his 'wardrobe changes'...but seriously, he goes through more clothes than any of us. I've tried to teach him about wearing things more than once (assuming they're clean, smell ok, etc) but then I end up finding stuff with obvious (to me) spots hanging in his closet. 🤦🏻♀️I just don't think he notices/pays attention.
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Post by wedding on Jun 9, 2017 7:40:09 GMT -6
You guys are crazy with your laundry! I don't even separate whites and darks. I'm a rebel. We throw dirty clothes into the washer after they come off our bodies, when full we turn it on.
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Post by guster on Jun 9, 2017 7:41:09 GMT -6
tgrimes, This year, they actually split up the recital so instead of being a almost 3 or 4 hour ordeal, it should be about two hours for each. No intermission. The kids have to be there at 10:15; the recital starts at 11, and they're guessing it will be over by 1245. They, too, are following the one parent per class rule of being backstage. We didn't have any volunteers for our class so the teacher will be staying with them. One assistant told me pick up what happened from the stage after the finale, and the other assistant told me that the kids will go back to their dressing rooms to gather their things and parents were invited back shortly after that. No conversation about signing out or checking in with an adult as to who you're picking up. I might give one of the directors a call this afternoon to get a definitive answer. It's not something they reviewed at the dress rehearsal. I'm such a helicopter parent already. And thank you for the sweet words about Josie's picture. I hope getting dressed on Sunday is easier than it was that day. She gave me such a hard time about her hair being up. Her teachers at preschool always say her hair looks so stylish when it's down, and that's how she wants to wear it now.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jun 9, 2017 7:42:04 GMT -6
Morning! I'm laying in bed while the kids watch tv. Lucas doesn't have summer school on Friday so we do t have to rush to be anywhere today. Im thinking the gym and pool.
I slept like a rock last night, which was surprising. And I woke up this morning and was like "whoa, was that a dream?". Dh and I had a great talk last night where he reassured me that he's so happy and this feels right. He's always been on the fence about 4 so that's part of why I was freaking a little.
After doing some research last night we're planning on canceling the Mexico trip. Well wait to make a final decision until after my dr app Monday. I feel horrible because it's my best friend from high schools wedding.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jun 9, 2017 7:42:41 GMT -6
You guys are crazy with your laundry! I don't even separate whites and darks. I'm a rebel. We throw dirty clothes into the washer after they come off our bodies, when full we turn it on. #1
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Post by wedding on Jun 9, 2017 7:50:13 GMT -6
My boss has been gone all week so I am the only one here that knows anything about HR. It's been fine, until today. I have had numerous challenging inquiries this morning that I don't know how to answer. My boss is at a conference in CA but I am hoping I can reach her so I don't look like an idiot.
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Post by flamingo on Jun 9, 2017 7:52:26 GMT -6
These recitals sound adorable, I love seeing the pictures on FB this time of year. Can't wait to do all this with C someday!
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Post by mwhip on Jun 9, 2017 7:55:35 GMT -6
You guys are crazy with your laundry! I don't even separate whites and darks. I'm a rebel. We throw dirty clothes into the washer after they come off our bodies, when full we turn it on. I could do this with most of my clothes, but what about your bras? Do you just toss them in with everything else?
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Post by nam2013 on Jun 9, 2017 7:56:49 GMT -6
You guys are crazy with your laundry! I don't even separate whites and darks. I'm a rebel. We throw dirty clothes into the washer after they come off our bodies, when full we turn it on. I could do this with most of my clothes, but what about your bras? Do you just toss them in with everything else? Hand wash.
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Post by jewels on Jun 9, 2017 7:59:09 GMT -6
We have warm loads and cold loads. All the kids' clothes are warm since I feel like it gets them cleaner. But I'll throw the whole family's in together. Most mornings S gets dressed in our room (he likes to snuggle in our bed in his Jammie's while I shower and get dressed) so his pajamas will often just get thrown in our laundry basket.
It never really occurred to me to separate by person.
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Post by jewels on Jun 9, 2017 8:00:55 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo that's the risk she took by choosing to get married in a place that is known for Zika. If you are inviting people of child bearing age, there's always the possibility someone will be pregnant.
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Post by calimocho on Jun 9, 2017 8:04:04 GMT -6
Unicorn, if she's your best friend she will understand (and wouldn't want you to take the risk just for her wedding). +1 to everything getting washed together, cold, except sheets and towels on hot. guster she's so cute!
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yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Jun 9, 2017 8:05:15 GMT -6
I throw my bras in a delicate cycle. Do not have time for hand washing.
@unicorn, I think you are making a smart decision. Your friend will understand.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jun 9, 2017 8:06:12 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo that's the risk she took by choosing to get married in a place that is known for Zika. If you are inviting people of child bearing age, there's always the possibility someone will be pregnant. This is true. And I even told her that when she first started to talk about doing a destination wedding. I mean, we are all either in the midst of having kids or planning on it soon. I'm bummed, it would have been amazingly fun to be with all my hs friends, and dh and I were so excited to go kid free back to Mexico, but we are talking about rescheduling it for after the baby turns one.
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Post by peachsmama on Jun 9, 2017 8:06:27 GMT -6
flamingo can you tell me how long it takes to golf 18 holes? Or ask your H. I know he golfs. Dh has been wanting to go so I was going to send him and his brother and dad for fathers day. But I'm trying to plan brunch/lunch around it and Idk how long they'll be.
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Post by flamingo on Jun 9, 2017 8:09:26 GMT -6
Aww, it's hard, but don't beat yourself up too much xolastunicornxo. Anytime someone plans a destination wedding, there's a big chance people won't be able to attend for various reasons. I'm sure your friend will be disappointed but will understand. If it makes you feel any better, one of my best friends from college (who was in my wedding) is getting married elsewhere in FL in the fall and I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it. I feel terrible, but the timing and logistics are making it really difficult. I'm still hoping to figure it out, we'll see.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jun 9, 2017 8:18:22 GMT -6
We separate lo's clothes from ours. Then for DH's and mine we do darks, whites, delicates, and jeans. All hand washing items go in the delicate cycle and air dry.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jun 9, 2017 8:19:17 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo your friend will understand. Destination weddings are hard and the bride and groom should understand.
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Post by csho on Jun 9, 2017 8:24:08 GMT -6
Good morning everyone. V is at preschool after being in a bad mood because he work up at 2:00 am and then was up for the day before 6:00 am.
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Post by peachsmama on Jun 9, 2017 8:29:07 GMT -6
The thought of coordinating with my MIL for Father's Day is making me anxious. She's so flaky and hard to nail down plans with.
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Post by guster on Jun 9, 2017 8:34:33 GMT -6
My children will not give me a minute alone today. Every other sentence out of my mouth feels like it starts with " I just need a moment to..." I'll happily eat my hard-boiled egg in only two bites, but please let me do it alone.
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