Mumblin' Monday

[poppy]

kmkd I was you last Thursday. So stressed about the first day. I had to wear the baby and it was my first big outing with both boys by myself. What did you decide to wear?

[adelbert]

Huge congrats! rachydc!

[kmkd]

Sept 10, 2018 10:07:01 GMT -6 McBenny said:

Sept 10, 2018 9:42:42 GMT -6 kmkd said:

Tomorrow is DS1’s first day of school and there’s a new parents thing going on after drop off. I’m awkwardly nervous and anxious about what to wear. I’m not cool enough for this.

don't over think it.

You will see casual. Moms dressed to go to work after. Athletic wear mom. Disheveled mom.

I would just not want to be disheveled mom.

My at home is disheveled mom. This school is Bougie Mom Central. I’m trying to get on that train without looking like I’m trying too hard.
I know I’m overthinking. It’s just that he’s going to be there for 3 years, and it’s a small place, so I’d like to make a good impression and maybe even a friend.

[kmkd]

Sept 10, 2018 10:11:48 GMT -6 poppy said:

kmkd I was you last Thursday. So stressed about the first day. I had to wear the baby and it was my first big outing with both boys by myself. What did you decide to wear?

It’s not until tomorrow! I still have like 20 hours of overthinking. 😉

[justbecause]

My kids went to school in hats and mittens today.

[beersandweirs]

DD gets m&ms for going on the potty. I went into her room this morning and saw pee in her potty thinking she had peed sometime overnight or this morning. I made a huge deal about how good she did and gave her an m&m.

After some investigation, I realized it was the pee from before bedtime. Oops, we forgot to flush it and she got an extra m&m. Oh well.

[poppy]

Sept 10, 2018 10:14:11 GMT -6 kmkd said:

Sept 10, 2018 10:11:48 GMT -6 poppy said:

kmkd I was you last Thursday. So stressed about the first day. I had to wear the baby and it was my first big outing with both boys by myself. What did you decide to wear?

It’s not until tomorrow! I still have like 20 hours of overthinking. 😉

What’s the weather there? Raining? I always feel so much more put together when I can decide my outfit ahead of time and get jewelry figured out.

[poppy]

adelbert that’s so cute.

[piratecat]

Sept 10, 2018 10:03:48 GMT -6 @rocknroll said:

It’s going to be 93 today, then cool down to high 70s later this week. Come on fall, you can do it!!

It was 46° this morning here. 

[goldenbird]

MH wants to get Whataburger for lunch. Twist my arm then.

[piratecat]

rachydc congratulations!!

[imapenguin]

I had planned a lazy day of recovery from the weekend today, but I have a surprising amount of energy and have been pretty productive. I walked both dogs (separately because they are the worst), did a workout for myself, started our weekend laundry, and made some chili for lunch. Should be smooth sailing until the babies wake up hungry at the same time I need to leave to go get A from preschool.

[ttcbabyj]

Sept 10, 2018 9:03:53 GMT -6 angelashly said:

I am at work. This cold is still hanging on and I want it to go away. Plus it is still raining.

How did your haircut go? Did you get a new style?
I’m so ready for something new!! I like living vicariously through others hairstyles. 😂😂

[angelashly]

Sept 10, 2018 10:03:48 GMT -6 @rocknroll said:

It’s going to be 93 today, then cool down to high 70s later this week. Come on fall, you can do it!!

Opposite here. yesterday and today it was in the 60s and it will be in the high 80s by Thursday

[longtrail]

I went to the dermatologist this morning to do an all over skin check. She had me strip down to just my underwear, no bra. No gown. And then she took photos of my body head to toe from all different positions. Then she went over everything on my body with a strong lens. I told her those had to be the most unflattering photos she has to look at, and she said no one looks good in those photos. I don't know if I would have been able to do that before I had kids, I'm pretty body self-conscious as it is. But I got the all clear so I'm relieved.

I met up with a friend who I was in Rwanda with a few years back and we brought our girls to a bird park here. It was actually kind of cool, until I saw that they had 2 Canada Geese. I HATE those birds and thought I had gotten away from them moving to South Africa!
rachydc congratulations! I know you said the market is insane where you are, I'm really glad this worked out.

[angelashly]

Sept 10, 2018 10:57:48 GMT -6 ttcbabyj said:

Sept 10, 2018 9:03:53 GMT -6 angelashly said:

I am at work. This cold is still hanging on and I want it to go away. Plus it is still raining.

How did your haircut go? Did you get a new style?
I’m so ready for something new!! I like living vicariously through others hairstyles. 😂😂

I did. I cut about 3-4 inches off. I didn't do color since they didn't have time, but with that cut they took off a lot of the highlights and I am semi digging my dark hair again. 

[angelashly]

ttcbabyj,

This was the inspiration for my cut

[footloose]

I have been awake for about an hour so about 4 1/2 hours of sleep as per on nights 😐

I just ate a fresh croissant with my strawberry jam and I would like another please. Sitting with a coffee watching some PLL until I pick up DD.

[angelashly]

My sister says that they have everything to prepare for the Hurricane, but I feel like I should send something. Although I would only be able to Prime something and I am afraid it wouldn't get to them in time. Plus I don't know what to send.

[Minerva]

DD is officially a crazy toddler. I took her to an indoor play place so that could climb to her heart’s content this morning and she went wild. Now she’s napping and I’m recovering.

[Minerva]

I am not looking forward to the grocery store tomorrow. We don’t need much this week, but people will be raiding the shelves for perishables, even in the DMV where we will just be getting wind and rain.

I’m planning to raid the wine section of Wegman’s instead.

[footloose]

I don't know how to help DD. She still hates school so much and is completely hysterical crying at drop off and saying no one loves her.

This is really unlike her and she doesn't seem to enjoy most aspects of her day.

I just have no idea how to make this transition better as everything I say hasn't made a difference.

[gimmeaQ]

Sept 10, 2018 11:04:48 GMT -6 longtrail said:

I went to the dermatologist this morning to do an all over skin check. She had me strip down to just my underwear, no bra. No gown. And then she took photos of my body head to toe from all different positions. Then she went over everything on my body with a strong lens. I told her those had to be the most unflattering photos she has to look at, and she said no one looks good in those photos. I don't know if I would have been able to do that before I had kids, I'm pretty body self-conscious as it is. But I got the all clear so I'm relieved.

I met up with a friend who I was in Rwanda with a few years back and we brought our girls to a bird park here. It was actually kind of cool, until I saw that they had 2 Canada Geese. I HATE those birds and thought I had gotten away from them moving to South Africa!
rachydc congratulations! I know you said the market is insane where you are, I'm really glad this worked out.

I've done those incredibly... invasive? Not the right word, but it feels like it... skin checks frequently. The photos are super uncomfortable, but could save your life! I know you know this, but for me that takes away the self-consciousness of the whole thing.

[prontopup]

Sept 10, 2018 11:18:27 GMT -6 angelashly said:

My sister says that they have everything to prepare for the Hurricane, but I feel like I should send something. Although I would only be able to Prime something and I am afraid it wouldn't get to them in time. Plus I don't know what to send.

Would it make more sense to wait until after the storm and see what she needs?  She might not need anything, but she might also need basics.  You could always text her and see what she wasn't able to get and what she thinks she might need and have it ready.

[ladybrienne]

Sept 10, 2018 9:40:00 GMT -6 rachydc said:

WE GOT THE HOUSE!! We won a frickin bidding war for once. I'm still in disbelief!! Waiting on them to ratify the contract so everything will be officially official.

This was the most accurate depiction of me upon finding out:

TEXT ME PLEASE K THANKS BYE

[gimmeaQ]

Sept 10, 2018 11:31:00 GMT -6 footloose said:

I don't know how to help DD. She still hates school so much and is completely hysterical crying at drop off and saying no one loves her.

This is really unlike her and she doesn't seem to enjoy most aspects of her day.

I just have no idea how to make this transition better as everything I say hasn't made a difference.

oh i'm sorry... this would break my heart. have you talked to her teacher? does she calm down at all during the day?

I don't know how old your daughter is, but would shows or books help her understand what school really is and that grownups come back?

[angelashly]

Sept 10, 2018 11:32:22 GMT -6 prontopup said:

Sept 10, 2018 11:18:27 GMT -6 angelashly said:

My sister says that they have everything to prepare for the Hurricane, but I feel like I should send something. Although I would only be able to Prime something and I am afraid it wouldn't get to them in time. Plus I don't know what to send.

Would it make more sense to wait until after the storm and see what she needs?  She might not need anything, but she might also need basics.  You could always text her and see what she wasn't able to get and what she thinks she might need and have it ready.

I was thinking of this. I asked her yesterday if she needed anything and she said no. Gift giving is my love language so I feel like I need to do something even though she doesn't need me to

[footloose]

Sept 10, 2018 11:32:42 GMT -6 gimmeaQ said:

Sept 10, 2018 11:31:00 GMT -6 footloose said:

I don't know how to help DD. She still hates school so much and is completely hysterical crying at drop off and saying no one loves her.

This is really unlike her and she doesn't seem to enjoy most aspects of her day.

I just have no idea how to make this transition better as everything I say hasn't made a difference.

oh i'm sorry... this would break my heart. have you talked to her teacher? does she calm down at all during the day?

I don't know how old your daughter is, but would shows or books help her understand what school really is and that grownups come back?

Yeah, it is to the point that I am going to have to make an appointment to talk to her teacher. They are too busy at the end of the day.

She doesn't keep crying during the day but is unhappy. She is 4 and in Ontario they start school then so this is her first year. She knows we come back to get her but just doesn't get why she has to go every day all day long.

It is a long day for little kids to sit and do school work with very little playing so that plays a part I believe.

[prontopup]

Sept 10, 2018 11:35:20 GMT -6 angelashly said:

Sept 10, 2018 11:32:22 GMT -6 prontopup said:

Would it make more sense to wait until after the storm and see what she needs?  She might not need anything, but she might also need basics.  You could always text her and see what she wasn't able to get and what she thinks she might need and have it ready.

I was thinking of this. I asked her yesterday if she needed anything and she said no. Gift giving is my love language so I feel like I need to do something even though she doesn't need me to

What about sending a "thinking of you" card with cash in it?

[fikafairy]

I have no updates from my sister yet, and just got word that DS' soccer is cancelled again tonight. HE WAS FINALLY EXCITED TO GO.