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Post by laurensc927 on Mar 4, 2019 13:34:11 GMT -6
Hey all, sorry I didn't check in this weekend. We had multiple birthday plans for MH and a kids bday party yesterday. I will never again go to a party at gymboree unless I know all the kids are within a smaller age range, it was pure chaos. I stayed up too late "prepping" things for the week. Had a mini meltdown this weekend because I've been feeling very overwhelmed lately. Gonna make an appt with the counselor but also spent my commute brainstorming how to take things off my plate and fit in more self care. So far I have ordering groceries, tasking MH with packing H's lunch, getting to at least one yoga class a week, working from home 1 day a week. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know (a cleaning person is out for now since we have no good place to put the dogs). Would fitting in a monthly mani/pedi or a blowout at Drybar work? Those are things I love treating myself with. Basically someone else to do my maintenance for me. 🤣 Would a cleaning person be able to come on the day you WFH and you could keep them in the room with you? Do you and your H split day care pickup and drop off already? If not, could you start? Most days, h drops the girls off and I pick them up. That gives me the early mornings to work out and shower at the gym and go straight to work. Plus I can get ready without kids needing anything. I do have to wake up early, but it really sets my day off to a good start. Of course, that may not work with your schedule. Mani/pedi is definitely a thought. I was thinking the same about if I could WFH would I be able to corral the dogs. We do split but it's not beneficial to me. He drops off and we leave the house at the same time. I pick up and that means I have to handle H while trying to start dinner waiting for MH to come home. I think I'm going to ask him to switch since if I can come straight home I'll have some solo time to pick up the house, start dinner, etc.
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Post by pootsen on Mar 4, 2019 14:41:51 GMT -6
I love Vegas but not for the Same reasons I did in my early 20s. No more nightclubs for me. But give me all the great restaurants and fun shows! Yeah we didn’t go to a single nightclub. But I’m still thinking about the French onion soup I had at a restaurant in the Paris hotel haha.
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Post by roloma on Mar 4, 2019 14:46:00 GMT -6
pootsen and laurensc927, I will definitely share pictures when it is done. I have two others already but this will be the biggest one so far. My left foot is completely done on the top and I have another on my upper back. I forget about the one on my back a lot since I don't see it It is going to be a long two month wait!
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 4, 2019 16:12:28 GMT -6
Ahhhh DD1 got into the elementary school with the Spanish immersion program!! Woo!
Now I keep all things crossed she gets into the before and after care program.
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Post by cnf on Mar 4, 2019 18:08:24 GMT -6
Hey all, sorry I didn't check in this weekend. We had multiple birthday plans for MH and a kids bday party yesterday. I will never again go to a party at gymboree unless I know all the kids are within a smaller age range, it was pure chaos. I stayed up too late "prepping" things for the week. Had a mini meltdown this weekend because I've been feeling very overwhelmed lately. Gonna make an appt with the counselor but also spent my commute brainstorming how to take things off my plate and fit in more self care. So far I have ordering groceries, tasking MH with packing H's lunch, getting to at least one yoga class a week, working from home 1 day a week. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know (a cleaning person is out for now since we have no good place to put the dogs). I've been listening to Jody Agard's book A Mommy Reboot which is all about how overworked and overstressed mom's can practice self care. It's been pretty eye opening. I got to do a free consultation call with her last week which lead me to her book. Its been immensely helpful. I cried every day last week and this weekend, so I get it. Over stressed and in shambles is basically the only way I can describe my current state of being right now. I'm sorry you're struggling. Hugs.
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Post by cnf on Mar 4, 2019 18:16:55 GMT -6
My big kid has a fever and a cough. I told H I thought I was getting sick yesterday and today I'm stuffy and boogery. Ugh. The big and I are snuggled in bed watching movies and until H got home the baby was being crazy around us and I was basically trying to keep her semi wrangled. H brought her downstairs with him while he made dinner then brought her back up intending for me to deal with both kids upstairs while he gets to watch the SU game downstairs alone. Lolno. My look must have said it all because he then fumbled his words and took DD2 back down with him. No dude, no. I'm not dealing with a crazy toddler and a sick kid while also not feeling great myself whole you lounge solo. ellohfuckingell.
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Post by laurensc927 on Mar 4, 2019 19:20:23 GMT -6
Hey all, sorry I didn't check in this weekend. We had multiple birthday plans for MH and a kids bday party yesterday. I will never again go to a party at gymboree unless I know all the kids are within a smaller age range, it was pure chaos. I stayed up too late "prepping" things for the week. Had a mini meltdown this weekend because I've been feeling very overwhelmed lately. Gonna make an appt with the counselor but also spent my commute brainstorming how to take things off my plate and fit in more self care. So far I have ordering groceries, tasking MH with packing H's lunch, getting to at least one yoga class a week, working from home 1 day a week. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know (a cleaning person is out for now since we have no good place to put the dogs). I've been listening to Jody Agard's book A Mommy Reboot which is all about how overworked and overstressed mom's can practice self care. It's been pretty eye opening. I got to do a free consultation call with her last week which lead me to her book. Its been immensely helpful. I cried every day last week and this weekend, so I get it. Over stressed and in shambles is basically the only way I can describe my current state of being right now. I'm sorry you're struggling. Hugs. I'm sorry you're struggling so much too. I'm definitely going to look into that book, thanks!
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:28:35 GMT -6
roloma that's awesome! I tried to get in with a girl here (who is actually going to be on next seasons Ink Master) but no dice. Lucky you! What are you thinking of getting? Definitely post pics. I'm hoping to get my full sleeve finished before summer. My usual artist doesnt charge me, it's just finding the time to go. She's an hour away
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:32:50 GMT -6
I haven't had the chance to read through the threads but I'm home and trying to catch up on the business and kids. The babies did so well! We had so much fun, it was nice to get away and get some sun, but... H and I are burnt to a crisp. I guess that's what happens when your skin hasn't seen sun in 5 months lol. My forehead is so red and swollen, I may need to give myself bangs until it heals. H actually has sun blisters 😬
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:39:09 GMT -6
That's so wonderful to hear about ds1 grumpycat ❤
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:40:37 GMT -6
Glad you had a great trip pootsen! The last time we went to Vegas my favorite part was the sex museum 😂 I was pregnant with ds3 at the time
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:42:24 GMT -6
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling laurensc927. I dont have much more advice than you've already been given, just want to offer hugs 💓
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Post by snuff9861 on Mar 4, 2019 19:43:36 GMT -6
Howdy! Hope everyone had a good weekend. I worked and that was pretty much it.
I’ve had it up to here with DS. we keep getting notes from school about his behaviour. He’s swearing and being difficult. Today he stepped on a kid’s sunglasses on purpose. I’m at a loss.
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 19:56:09 GMT -6
Howdy! Hope everyone had a good weekend. I worked and that was pretty much it. I’ve had it up to here with DS. we keep getting notes from school about his behaviour. He’s swearing and being difficult. Today he stepped on a kid’s sunglasses on purpose. I’m at a loss. that's rough, I wish I had advice to offer, I'm sorry.
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 20:02:10 GMT -6
Oh pootsen, I've been meaning to ask you, have you been watching the new season of seeking sister wife?
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Post by roloma on Mar 4, 2019 20:34:46 GMT -6
roloma that's awesome! I tried to get in with a girl here (who is actually going to be on next seasons Ink Master) but no dice. Lucky you! What are you thinking of getting? Definitely post pics. I'm hoping to get my full sleeve finished before summer. My usual artist doesnt charge me, it's just finding the time to go. She's an hour away I’m getting a mama bird with two baby birds surrounded by a variety of plants and flowers, each for specific important people in my life. She does awesome black and gray vintage work. I’m stoked.
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Post by pootsen on Mar 4, 2019 20:50:07 GMT -6
Glad you had a great trip pootsen! The last time we went to Vegas my favorite part was the sex museum 😂 I was pregnant with ds3 at the time Ha! Our cab driver pointed that out to us on our way to Fremont Street but we didn’t go- maybe next time! 😜
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Post by pootsen on Mar 4, 2019 20:52:35 GMT -6
Oh pootsen, I've been meaning to ask you, have you been watching the new season of seeking sister wife? No, I’ve never seen that show. Maybe you have me confused with someone else? Sorry!
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Post by quinn on Mar 4, 2019 20:55:33 GMT -6
Oh pootsen, I've been meaning to ask you, have you been watching the new season of seeking sister wife? No, I’ve never seen that show. Maybe you have me confused with someone else? Sorry! oh sorry! Who am I thinking of? I know it was someone on N17
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Post by grumpycat on Mar 4, 2019 22:24:43 GMT -6
cnf I hope you are all feeling better soon ❤️ snuff9861 I'm sorry. I know how you feel. Is he in a school that has some resources to work with him? Like a school counselor? I'm not sure how preK works there. Therapy has been really good for ds1 who has some similar behaviours. Hugs, girl.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 4, 2019 22:44:11 GMT -6
I haven't had the chance to read through the threads but I'm home and trying to catch up on the business and kids. The babies did so well! We had so much fun, it was nice to get away and get some sun, but... H and I are burnt to a crisp. I guess that's what happens when your skin hasn't seen sun in 5 months lol. My forehead is so red and swollen, I may need to give myself bangs until it heals. H actually has sun blisters 😬 Oh nooooooo. Well, you looked 🔥🔥🔥🔥 in your IG pics so now you really are 🔥. Haha
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 4, 2019 22:44:36 GMT -6
I’m laughing at my own joke, not at you being sunburnt quinn!
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Post by sarahandben108 on Mar 5, 2019 6:59:06 GMT -6
Good to "see" you mrspiattUgh. That sucks about the fridge cdnfarmgirlEnjoy your trip pootsen. I've never been to Vegas but it is on my bucket list. It sounds like you had a great time quinn. Florida sounds awfully nice right now (as it is only 11 degrees out here) We had a snow day too yesterday bethkate but didn't nearly get as much as Mass. That's ok though because we have plenty! I totally understand what you are going through laurensc927. One of the things I have been working on is making sure I get some time to myself. I have taken some responsibilities off my plate and basically handed them off. For example, my H makes N's lunch now instead of me. We have hired someone to come in a clean once a month. I have decided that if I need to sit and do nothing for 10 minutes it's ok. The laundry will still be there.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Mar 5, 2019 7:07:31 GMT -6
I'm here. Not much happening with me. Yesterday we had another snow day so that means we get to have another extended day AND a school day added at the end. Based on the roads when I brought my boys to daycare we could've had a delay.
My diet has gone to shit. I really need to get back into WW. Unfortunately, it's girl scout cookie time and as a teacher, I have bought more than enough cookies. I should give them away but.....
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Post by cnf on Mar 5, 2019 7:12:12 GMT -6
E has been up since midnight, which means I've been up since midnight. She puked in our bed around 1am and cracked a fever in the high 104 range around 3am. I took the day off and I need to call her pediatrician when they open and see if I can get her in and make sure it's not the flu. My mom took C so we can try to keep them separated as much as possible but by now the damage is done. I suspect we'll all fall to it as some point. I told H over the weekend I felt like I was getting sick and I'm still snuffly and boogery, so we'll see.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Mar 5, 2019 7:20:14 GMT -6
Uh oh. FInger crossed it's not the flu cnf,
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Post by quinn on Mar 5, 2019 7:40:05 GMT -6
I haven't had the chance to read through the threads but I'm home and trying to catch up on the business and kids. The babies did so well! We had so much fun, it was nice to get away and get some sun, but... H and I are burnt to a crisp. I guess that's what happens when your skin hasn't seen sun in 5 months lol. My forehead is so red and swollen, I may need to give myself bangs until it heals. H actually has sun blisters 😬 Oh nooooooo. Well, you looked 🔥🔥🔥🔥 in your IG pics so now you really are 🔥. Haha Lol yeah it's literally only my forehead. And it happened in the car stuck in traffic, not very glamorous. And thank you, it took all the courage (and a margarita) to post that 😂
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Post by quinn on Mar 5, 2019 7:40:43 GMT -6
E has been up since midnight, which means I've been up since midnight. She puked in our bed around 1am and cracked a fever in the high 104 range around 3am. I took the day off and I need to call her pediatrician when they open and see if I can get her in and make sure it's not the flu. My mom took C so we can try to keep them separated as much as possible but by now the damage is done. I suspect we'll all fall to it as some point. I told H over the weekend I felt like I was getting sick and I'm still snuffly and boogery, so we'll see. oh no. Fx it isn't the flu and no one else catches it
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Post by cakewench on Mar 5, 2019 8:03:10 GMT -6
Keeping FX it's not the flu, cnf ! Hope you are all feeling better soon! And boo to another snow day and extra extended time, sarahandben108!!!
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Post by jules1614 on Mar 5, 2019 8:50:56 GMT -6
Sorry for all the sicknesses! I got hit with a stomach bug last night but thankfully it seemed to be a short one because I feel better today and since it's Mardi Gras I needed to get a paczki (jelly donut) 😁
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