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Post by pootsen on Jan 29, 2019 3:18:42 GMT -6
He texted me that the boys are “stir crazy” and he “needs a break”. Lol k. I told him to throw them in the bathtub. Always a good time! I said the exact same thing. My mom went to visit them, so that was nice for him to have some company at least. Omg same! My parents usually watch the boys on Mondays but because of the snow day, they didn’t have to. They still came over for a couple of hours so DH could snow blow the driveway and my mom even took a nap with C lol. So he definitely got his break. |
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Post by cnf on Jan 29, 2019 4:59:24 GMT -6
cakewench ds3 didnt like pasta for the longest time. I was like, you're Italian, you have to like pasta! Lol but at age 3 he's finally trying some but it's still not his favorite I'm sorry your kids are broken. |
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Post by cnf on Jan 29, 2019 5:00:54 GMT -6
sarahandben108 having a cleaning service has much such a positive difference in our lives. That and the gardening service. Those are tasks H and I both dislike and it is so nice just paying someone else to do it. Cleaning service is on my someday list. Every year for Christmas my parents prepay for a deep clean for us. I'd love to have it done even a few times a year but I just can't justify it. |
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Post by cakewench on Jan 29, 2019 7:47:37 GMT -6
Good morning! We are supposed to be getting weather later today/tomorrow and (I think) the southern end of that polar vortex. Not looking forward to it. Hope everyone, especially you guys in the upper midwest, are staying safe and warm!!!
N seems to really like drinking milk out of the take n' toss cups they have at daycare, so I ordered some. I'm fine with this, because the straw sippy he likes for water is super hard to get clean so if he wants an easier to clean cup for milk, be my guest! Knock on wood, he'll be off daytime bottles by next week. Now we just need to wean in the early AM and bedtime... that bedtime one's going to be a bitch, I think.
My ILs once got us a whole-house cleaning as a Christmas present. I'd love to have regular housekeeping come, but it's totally out of the budget. Maybe when N moves up into the next room at DC I can talk H into doing one big deep clean again. God knows with N mobile we need it lol.
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Post by doxiemama on Jan 29, 2019 8:48:37 GMT -6
Glad everything went well, roloma! |
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Post by grumpycat on Jan 29, 2019 10:30:02 GMT -6
Ds2 is 24 lb 9.8 oz and 31.5" long. He haaaaaated his exam 🤷 now he's running around the house like a crazy kid and I'm going to enforce naptime in a moment. He fell asleep in the car so his schedule is a little off.
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Post by jules1614 on Jan 29, 2019 11:13:38 GMT -6
Apparently the hwys we're covered in ice because my commute took so much longer than yesterday when we had snow... Ugh.
I'm bracing for the cold tomorrow, but at least Saturday and Sunday we should warm up a ton!
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 12:20:40 GMT -6
Apparently the hwys we're covered in ice because my commute took so much longer than yesterday when we had snow... Ugh. I'm bracing for the cold tomorrow, but at least Saturday and Sunday we should warm up a ton! drive safe! |
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 12:21:18 GMT -6
Ds2 is 24 lb 9.8 oz and 31.5" long. He haaaaaated his exam 🤷 now he's running around the house like a crazy kid and I'm going to enforce naptime in a moment. He fell asleep in the car so his schedule is a little off. did he get any shots? |
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Post by grumpycat on Jan 29, 2019 12:22:55 GMT -6
Ds2 is 24 lb 9.8 oz and 31.5" long. He haaaaaated his exam 🤷 now he's running around the house like a crazy kid and I'm going to enforce naptime in a moment. He fell asleep in the car so his schedule is a little off. did he get any shots? Just two boosters. Hib and prevnar. |
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 12:26:08 GMT -6
Just two boosters. Hib and prevnar. ok thanks. Good to know. I couldn't remember if they got shots at the 15mo appt and we're leaving for FL the day after AJ's. Wanted to make sure he wouldn't be feeling icky when I'm gone |
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Post by grumpycat on Jan 29, 2019 12:28:06 GMT -6
Just two boosters. Hib and prevnar. ok thanks. Good to know. I couldn't remember if they got shots at the 15mo appt and we're leaving for FL the day after AJ's. Wanted to make sure he wouldn't be feeling icky when I'm gone Shots don't usually slow my kiddos down, but ds2 was running around and laughing when we got home. 🤷 Hopefully your little guy will react similarly! |
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 12:29:22 GMT -6
ok thanks. Good to know. I couldn't remember if they got shots at the 15mo appt and we're leaving for FL the day after AJ's. Wanted to make sure he wouldn't be feeling icky when I'm gone Shots don't usually slow my kiddos down, but ds2 was running around and laughing when we got home. 🤷 Hopefully your little guy will react similarly! He usually does well too, especially if it's just the boosters |
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Post by pootsen on Jan 29, 2019 12:46:54 GMT -6
Apparently the hwys we're covered in ice because my commute took so much longer than yesterday when we had snow... Ugh. I'm bracing for the cold tomorrow, but at least Saturday and Sunday we should warm up a ton! I can’t believe it’s going to be an 80 degree swing in just a few days! I’m looking forward to getting outside with the boys this weekend and DH already has grilling/smoker plans. Drive safe home! I’ve heard there’s a lot of black ice and they even closed part of a highway by us. |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 29, 2019 12:50:25 GMT -6
My students were at the local ski mountain today and boy was it cold. We are expecting the winter storm tonight into tomorrow. I'm wondering if it will another snow day tomorrow or a delay.
E took a pretty good face plant right on our coffee table last night. I hate how unstable they are when they are starting to walk.
Everyone who is being affected by the polar vortex, I'm sending warm vibes your way.
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Post by rooskie on Jan 29, 2019 13:28:35 GMT -6
cakewench - we use the take and toss straw cups for B for milk but I might grab some sippy ones too. I feel like they are more likely to leak, but he can get milk out easier since there is less suction. He’s dropped then from the high chair and they didn’t explode so I’ll take it. And they are easy to wash. Does anyone use 2% vs whole milk? We gave B 2% and I felt like he did way better. It’s suppose to be high of like 10 tomorrow but I’ll take it compared to N Midwest. H is leaving for Memphis again tomorrow and I’m excited to have the bed to myself again.
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 13:32:07 GMT -6
My students were at the local ski mountain today and boy was it cold. We are expecting the winter storm tonight into tomorrow. I'm wondering if it will another snow day tomorrow or a delay. E took a pretty good face plant right on our coffee table last night. I hate how unstable they are when they are starting to walk. Everyone who is being affected by the polar vortex, I'm sending warm vibes your way. AJ fell at the library today and he was fine but cried like he was hurt cause he was an overtired mess. I just brushed it off and was like "you're ok, move on". I'm sure the other parents thought I was a monster, but this kid falls constantly! I'm not coddling every trip 🤷♀️ I hope E is ok though! We are getting 25 below wind chills. Not as bad as a lot of people are seeing, but I'm guessing they will close schools here. Trapped inside with 4 kids... nightmare |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 29, 2019 13:33:53 GMT -6
cakewench - we use the take and toss straw cups for B for milk but I might grab some sippy ones too. I feel like they are more likely to leak, but he can get milk out easier since there is less suction. He’s dropped then from the high chair and they didn’t explode so I’ll take it. And they are easy to wash. Does anyone use 2% vs whole milk? We gave B 2% and I felt like he did way better.
It’s suppose to be high of like 10 tomorrow but I’ll take it compared to N Midwest. H is leaving for Memphis again tomorrow and I’m excited to have the bed to myself again. They recommend whole milk until 2 years old because of the fat content. They need healthy fat in whole milk and other whole dairy products for their brain development. |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 29, 2019 13:36:04 GMT -6
We have never ever closed school due to negative temperatures. Indoor recess yes, but never closed school.
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 13:43:44 GMT -6
cakewench - we use the take and toss straw cups for B for milk but I might grab some sippy ones too. I feel like they are more likely to leak, but he can get milk out easier since there is less suction. He’s dropped then from the high chair and they didn’t explode so I’ll take it. And they are easy to wash. Does anyone use 2% vs whole milk? We gave B 2% and I felt like he did way better. It’s suppose to be high of like 10 tomorrow but I’ll take it compared to N Midwest. H is leaving for Memphis again tomorrow and I’m excited to have the bed to myself again. We use whole milk but have given him 2% if we run out of whole |
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 13:44:10 GMT -6
We have never ever closed school due to negative temperatures. Indoor recess yes, but never closed school. we have a lot of students who walk to school |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 29, 2019 14:31:17 GMT -6
We have never ever closed school due to negative temperatures. Indoor recess yes, but never closed school. we have a lot of students who walk to school Got it. We are large geographically so we mostly bus. Kids do wait outside for the bus though. |
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Post by grumpycat on Jan 29, 2019 14:58:00 GMT -6
My students were at the local ski mountain today and boy was it cold. We are expecting the winter storm tonight into tomorrow. I'm wondering if it will another snow day tomorrow or a delay. E took a pretty good face plant right on our coffee table last night. I hate how unstable they are when they are starting to walk. Everyone who is being affected by the polar vortex, I'm sending warm vibes your way. AJ fell at the library today and he was fine but cried like he was hurt cause he was an overtired mess. I just brushed it off and was like "you're ok, move on". I'm sure the other parents thought I was a monster, but this kid falls constantly! I'm not coddling every trip 🤷♀️ I hope E is ok though! We are getting 25 below wind chills. Not as bad as a lot of people are seeing, but I'm guessing they will close schools here. Trapped inside with 4 kids... nightmare Hi! I'm a monster too. We have always done "it's ok. You are fine. Stand back up" with both of the kids. On the bright side, ds1 is unfazed by falling but I can never tell if he's actually hurt himself unless there is blood. And even if there's blood, he usually doesn't care. I do the same thing with ds2. 🤷 I'll offer both kids snuggles and kisses for boo boos though. |
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Post by pootsen on Jan 29, 2019 17:23:34 GMT -6
We have never ever closed school due to negative temperatures. Indoor recess yes, but never closed school. How low do your temps get? Here, schools consider closing if the wind chill gets to -30. It usually only happens once, maybe twice a year. |
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Jan 29, 2019 17:27:44 GMT -6
cakewench - we use the take and toss straw cups for B for milk but I might grab some sippy ones too. I feel like they are more likely to leak, but he can get milk out easier since there is less suction. He’s dropped then from the high chair and they didn’t explode so I’ll take it. And they are easy to wash. Does anyone use 2% vs whole milk? We gave B 2% and I felt like he did way better. It’s suppose to be high of like 10 tomorrow but I’ll take it compared to N Midwest. H is leaving for Memphis again tomorrow and I’m excited to have the bed to myself again. We gave DS 2% quite a bit at xmas because many family members and the hotel breakfast didn’t have WCM for his bottles. He drank it fine but we try to give him only WCM at home. DC actually told me today that licensing requires that over 12 mo aren’t supposed to have bottles so I have to transition him strictly to sippy there. |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jan 29, 2019 17:59:47 GMT -6
We have never ever closed school due to negative temperatures. Indoor recess yes, but never closed school. How low do your temps get? Here, schools consider closing if the wind chill gets to -30. It usually only happens once, maybe twice a year. Where I am it can get about -20. Northern Maine it can be -40. These are common temperatures that can happen a couple of times a year. This morning in my town it was -9 and we are not in the polar vortex. |
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Post by quinn on Jan 29, 2019 18:28:39 GMT -6
How low do your temps get? Here, schools consider closing if the wind chill gets to -30. It usually only happens once, maybe twice a year. Where I am it can get about -20. Northern Maine it can be -40. These are common temperatures that can happen a couple of times a year. This morning in my town it was -9 and we are not in the polar vortex. Being from Maine I imagine you all like "20 below!? Bitch please" 😂  |
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Post by jules1614 on Jan 29, 2019 18:55:57 GMT -6
Ds1 got sent home from school with pink eye. I took him in because I had a sneaking suspicion it was caused by an ear infection and I was right. So now I'm trying to force him to take augmentin but at least I don't have to hold him down for eye drops too.
Daycare is closed tomorrow due to the wind chills, luckily my mom can take both boys so I'll be heading into work. I found out that the pediatrician and urgent cares are closed tomorrow too so I'm glad I took him tonight and avoided an ER bill!!
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Post by pootsen on Jan 29, 2019 19:04:13 GMT -6
Like for avoiding the ER jules1614, not for the EI. And good instincts, nurse momma! I hope he feels better soon. |
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Post by cnf on Jan 29, 2019 19:24:48 GMT -6
My students were at the local ski mountain today and boy was it cold. We are expecting the winter storm tonight into tomorrow. I'm wondering if it will another snow day tomorrow or a delay. E took a pretty good face plant right on our coffee table last night. I hate how unstable they are when they are starting to walk. Everyone who is being affected by the polar vortex, I'm sending warm vibes your way. AJ fell at the library today and he was fine but cried like he was hurt cause he was an overtired mess. I just brushed it off and was like "you're ok, move on". I'm sure the other parents thought I was a monster, but this kid falls constantly! I'm not coddling every trip 🤷♀️ I hope E is ok though! We are getting 25 below wind chills. Not as bad as a lot of people are seeing, but I'm guessing they will close schools here. Trapped inside with 4 kids... nightmare Looks like a lot in your area already is closing. We were sent some vague and scathing emails about Thursday so we'll definitely be closed... And by we I mean the kids. Staff is apparently going to have PD from 8-5, so that's a giant load of shit. No clue about tomorrow. They won't call anything tonight, because it's just too considerate. |
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