Just Monday.

[waitwhat]

Hi. It’s monday. Talk to me.

[waitwhat]

I can’t believe Christmas Eve is one week from today!

I caught J’s cold. I woke up yesterday and had chest congestion, mucous, and a gross cough. And I also sound like a guy so there’s that. I’m just glad I’m getting it now versus next weekend. We have like 4 christmases to attend and I’m exhausted thinking about it and DNW to be sick on top of it.

I finished up all my shopping yesterday so now I just have to wrap everything. And my elf should be getting their gift today so be on be lookout for those who haven’t received a gift yet!

[danib]

Im a little hung over. And I need to go to Costco.

[goldenlove]

Morning. I'm at work today. We have our department holiday gathering today at 11:30 so it'll be a quick day. Then tomorrow is my last full day of work for the year! I actually have quite a bit to do because someone thought it was a good idea to have a deliverable on 12/31.. even though we are shut down.

I got my Christmas cards out this morning! Feels good to have that done. I still need to finish shopping this week. I have no idea what to get anyone.

[tjanca22]

Morning! I’m WFH this morning and have a dentist appointment just before lunch, then I’ll go in for the afternoon. It was so nice hitting snooze a few extra times this morning and not having to rush to get the kids to dc! I only have to wake up at the ass crack of dawn 3 more times this year! I mean the kids will still wake me up at the ass crack of dawn, just not my phone.

[starbuck]

I got my butt to the doctor this morning and they confirmed I have a sinus infection. So I called out of work and I'm waiting for the pharmacy to fill my antibiotics. I'm sure I'll spend most of the day catching up on laundry but at least I can be at home alone, with Netflix on, with antibiotics dancing thru my system.

[goldenlove]

Boo.. hope you feel better starbuck!

[goldenlove]

Yesterday H convinced me to buy a KitchenAid stand mixer after I made a comment about how much easier cookies would be. After coupons and Kohl's cash, it was $215. But we also had a $40 credit on our Kohl's card AND I get $40 in Kohl's cash from the purchase so it was like I got it for $135. Hopefully I get some use out of it besides cookies!

[tgrimes]

Dec 17, 2018 8:46:48 GMT -6 goldenlove said:

Yesterday H convinced me to buy a KitchenAid stand mixer after I made a comment about how much easier cookies would be. After coupons and Kohl's cash, it was $215. But we also had a $40 credit on our Kohl's card AND I get $40 in Kohl's cash from the purchase so it was like I got it for $135. Hopefully I get some use out of it besides cookies!

Amazing!  

[tgrimes]

Yesterday I took M to the science museum where she complained about being bored the ENTIRE time. We were supposed to go to a light display last night but my MIL had to fly out to AL at the last minute because both of her parents were hospitalized with the flu. Not sure when she'll be back.

[waitwhat]

I’m sorry starbuck! But atleast you have Netflix and no kids!

[goldenlove]

Dec 17, 2018 9:06:36 GMT -6 tgrimes said:

Dec 17, 2018 8:46:48 GMT -6 goldenlove said:

Yesterday H convinced me to buy a KitchenAid stand mixer after I made a comment about how much easier cookies would be. After coupons and Kohl's cash, it was $215. But we also had a $40 credit on our Kohl's card AND I get $40 in Kohl's cash from the purchase so it was like I got it for $135. Hopefully I get some use out of it besides cookies!

Amazing!  

We don't have a working vacuum yet but at least I can make cookies faster. #priorities

[goldenlove]

Hope they recover quickly tgrimes!

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 9:07:11 GMT -6 tgrimes said:

Yesterday I took M to the science museum where she complained about being bored the ENTIRE time. We were supposed to go to a light display last night but my MIL had to fly out to AL at the last minute because both of her parents were hospitalized with the flu. Not sure when she'll be back.

Oh no! I hope her parents are ok and than she's able to come back soon.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 9:18:24 GMT -6 goldenlove said:

Dec 17, 2018 9:06:36 GMT -6 tgrimes said:

Amazing!  

We don't have a working vacuum yet but at least I can make cookies faster. #priorities

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I like your priorities! Cookies are way more important than a dumb vacuum.

[jubilantsquirrel]

You guys.

I really need to step up my Christmas shopping game. The kids are good, it's everyone else I have absolutely nothing for and this week is going to be busy.

Wednesday we have DS1's winter concert at his school. Thursday we are finally going to see Santa and Friday is zoo lights. So I need to try and get out someone either today or tomorrow. I think I've ordered everything I can from Amazon.

[waitwhat]

Dec 17, 2018 10:08:39 GMT -6 jubilantsquirrel said:

You guys.

I really need to step up my Christmas shopping game. The kids are good, it's everyone else I have absolutely nothing for and this week is going to be busy.

Wednesday we have DS1's winter concert at his school. Thursday we are finally going to see Santa and Friday is zoo lights. So I need to try and get out someone either today or tomorrow. I think I've ordered everything I can from Amazon.

I felt the same way. I did a lot more gift cards than I wanted to this year but I know they are appreciated. Can we help give you any ideas?

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 10:12:06 GMT -6 waitwhat said:

Dec 17, 2018 10:08:39 GMT -6 jubilantsquirrel said:

You guys.

I really need to step up my Christmas shopping game. The kids are good, it's everyone else I have absolutely nothing for and this week is going to be busy.

Wednesday we have DS1's winter concert at his school. Thursday we are finally going to see Santa and Friday is zoo lights. So I need to try and get out someone either today or tomorrow. I think I've ordered everything I can from Amazon.

I felt the same way. I did a lot more gift cards than I wanted to this year but I know they are appreciated. Can we help give you any ideas?

I will take any ideas!

I do have a couple things. I got some cute ceramic pots for my MIL that I am going to put succulents in. And I got some air plants and running socks for my mom. I also grabbed a couple things off my mom's Amazon wish list. I have an xbox one for MH but he already knows about it.

I have a couple more small things I can get for my mom and then I think I can cross her off my list.

I have nothing for GMIL, FIL, MH, my dad and my uncle.

I can figure out GMIL easy enough, she's not too difficult to shop for. It's all the dudes I need help with.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Oh, tgrimes and dashook I got your cards this weekend!! I love them! Tgrimes, that Santa is A+!

[elle]

jubilantsquirrel I don't know your budget but man crates has some fun options for hard to buy for men. And right now it looks like they're doing a buy one get one 50% off promo.

[elle]

Dec 17, 2018 6:55:09 GMT -6 waitwhat said:

I can’t believe Christmas Eve is one week from today!

I had this exact same thought when I woke up this morning. This month is absolutely flying by! 

starbuck I hope those antibiotics have you feeling better in no time. 

[dashook]

Hi ladies!

Checking in while I’m laying here for a NST. They just made me drink apple juice because baby is “sleepy.” I should suggest that next time they do the test at 9 pm or 1 am when the kid will not settle the eff down 😆

DH is here at the hospital with D while I do this, then once I’m done he’s headed into work so I will have her with me when I see the OB in an hour. Fortunately MIL was able to pick DS up from school today so I only have to deal with one of them here. I’m telling you, SAH has been great but all these doctors appointments make it complicated!

I still need to buy teacher gifts for DS’s teachers. It’s actually his last week at this school (we’re switching him to the integrated preschool in January) but I haven’t told them yet and I feel like a dick 😕

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 10:59:22 GMT -6 elle said:

jubilantsquirrel I don't know your budget but man crates has some fun options for hard to buy for men. And right now it looks like they're doing a buy one get one 50% off promo.

Thank you! I think I can find something for my dad and uncle in there!

[waitwhat]

jubilantsquirrel I have a problem with the men in my family also. Lol. I got my H some cologne, some hoodies/zip ups of sports teams he likes, an electric toothbrush... and I’m blanking on the rest.

We used to do a gift basket for my FIL. He likes to cook so we would put some utensils in there, a cookbook, pot holders, seasonings, maybe a gift card or two, or a pizza stone etc.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 11:30:50 GMT -6 waitwhat said:

jubilantsquirrel I have a problem with the men in my family also. Lol. I got my H some cologne, some hoodies/zip ups of sports teams he likes, an electric toothbrush... and I’m blanking on the rest.

We used to do a gift basket for my FIL. He likes to cook so we would put some utensils in there, a cookbook, pot holders, seasonings, maybe a gift card or two, or a pizza stone etc.

That's good idea, I might do something like that for MH. My FIL doesn't cook. He'll grill sometimes, but I don't think I've ever seen that man in the kitchen.

[goldenlove]

jubilantsquirrel I'm in the same boat. I pulled my brother and BIL for secret Santa and both are harder to shop for than I expected. Still have parents on both sides too. I got them each a canvas print of C but I need something else too. I'm thinking some lounge wear for my parents. I just have to actually go shopping which I don't wanna do lol

[classymrsa]

Hello! I'm about to address my Christmas cards FINALLY. They turned out pretty cute! I hosted a playdate this morning. It was ok. Not many people came, but the kids had fun and made puffy paint pictures (shaving cream + glue). Everyone was gone by 11:45 which is a bit on the early side, but I think that kids having meltdowns and everyone getting ready for the holidays is at play. Shrug. My kids are both passed out and that's really all that matters currently. I have some shopping left and I'm making mini quick breads for my mom friends. DH and I are getting a present for ourselves but I'm not sure what would be good. We were going to to dna testing, but my dad's gf got it for us. No trips because we have SIX before July. Suggestions?

[waitwhat]

I got a bunch of cards today! sophiegrace kleigh dashook they all are so beautiful!

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 17, 2018 14:02:45 GMT -6 classymrsa said:

Hello! I'm about to address my Christmas cards FINALLY. They turned out pretty cute! I hosted a playdate this morning. It was ok. Not many people came, but the kids had fun and made puffy paint pictures (shaving cream + glue). Everyone was gone by 11:45 which is a bit on the early side, but I think that kids having meltdowns and everyone getting ready for the holidays is at play. Shrug. My kids are both passed out and that's really all that matters currently. I have some shopping left and I'm making mini quick breads for my mom friends. DH and I are getting a present for ourselves but I'm not sure what would be good. We were going to to dna testing, but my dad's gf got it for us. No trips because we have SIX before July. Suggestions?

Is there a show or a concert you guys want to go to?

[tgrimes]

Dec 17, 2018 14:02:45 GMT -6 classymrsa said:

Hello! I'm about to address my Christmas cards FINALLY. They turned out pretty cute! I hosted a playdate this morning. It was ok. Not many people came, but the kids had fun and made puffy paint pictures (shaving cream + glue). Everyone was gone by 11:45 which is a bit on the early side, but I think that kids having meltdowns and everyone getting ready for the holidays is at play. Shrug. My kids are both passed out and that's really all that matters currently. I have some shopping left and I'm making mini quick breads for my mom friends. DH and I are getting a present for ourselves but I'm not sure what would be good. We were going to to dna testing, but my dad's gf got it for us. No trips because we have SIX before July. Suggestions?

I always tell people gift cards to a restaurant, open table (so you can pick your own restaurant) or the movie theater.  That way when we actually get a date night, we don't have to pay too much to go out.