Radley
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Post by Radley on Aug 13, 2017 9:24:35 GMT -6
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Plans for the week?
How are YOU doing?
Q's/Vent?
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH?
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cam
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Post by cam on Aug 13, 2017 10:21:34 GMT -6
Achievements:
Made some progress on arranging the storage room.
Challenges:
Dogs versus screen doors. Lol.
Plans for the week?
Playdate at least once. Meeting. Work. Family dropping by briefly.
How are YOU doing?
I would say maybe around 75% recovered from the dog crash. Other than that, things are good.
Q's/Vent?
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH?
On days we are actually home all day, I certainly take my time getting dressed, but once I do, I dress just as nice as I would if I were going somewhere (which is fairly dressy), exception being when I am doing something that dictates other attire (i.e. swimming suit for water play, working on a project that warrants old jeans and t-shirt such as fixing a pipe or tearing down a wall or whatever else, etc).
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Aug 13, 2017 14:01:29 GMT -6
Achievements: We had limited screen time this week as they were outside alot. I need to continue that trend.
Challenges: Trying to fit things in around the baby's nap. I hate the fact that I seem to be waking him up from naps all the time to go do stuff with the girls. I need to utilize our crappy backyard more. Maybe put more effort into cleaning it up and see if Dh can build them a swingset/playhouse.
Plans for the week? Top priority - I need to pack for vacation that includes packing for Dh as well as myself and kids. We leave on Saturday. There will be 8 adults and 5 kids in one house. Each year we normally have at least one fight were someone is in tears. Gotta love family. I am not much of a schedule follower so its hard to mesh with my sister who is very much a scheduler.
How are YOU doing? Good. Running/Zumbaing has helped me maintain most of my sanity. Dh is finally on board with making sure I get time to do it every day.
Q's/Vent?
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? If I am feeling really fancy, I put a a bra on. With 3u3, I don't have very high expectations for myself, or hell, even of the kids. Once everyone is walking/talking, I assume I will need to step up my game.
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auri
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Post by auri on Aug 13, 2017 20:27:46 GMT -6
Achievements: We made it home! Challenges: Poor DD came down with a fever on Sat and she's been telling me her throats hurts. She pretty much slept in the car during our two days of driving. She never gets sick, so I always find it challenging when she does. I think this is really the first time that she's been able to tell me she doesn't feel good though.  Plans for the week? We just got home today. DH called me this morning to tell me the power isn't working in part of the house. Tomorrow I get to wait for the electrician and take DD to the dr. How are YOU doing? Good. Just a little tired, and been trying to get fluids in DD. I've been letting her have sprite today and yesterday the only thing I could get her to drink was some lemonade. Q's/Vent? I'm a little annoyed at my mil (I know...what else is new?) DH told her that I was pregnant and told her not to say anything to DD. So instead she told DHs aunt...who can't keep a secret at all. I guess it's too late now, but I really wish she would have let us tell our news instead of doing it herself. But at least she didn't tell DD. QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? Not really. I've just recently started wearing sandals when going out with DD instead of running shoes. She's been getting a lot better at staying with me and not running off. |
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Post by dizzycooks on Aug 14, 2017 6:34:18 GMT -6
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Challenges: well I just found out I'm pregnant so I'm hoping I continue feeling ok. My last pregnancy was *rough* until 14 weeks.
Plans for the week? I have some volunteering to do today and then I work Friday afternoon. We have a lunch date and I'm hoping for a lot more outside time.
How are YOU doing?
I'm good. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried about how a 4th baby will effect our family. We need a car. I need to connect with some "larger" families so we have a support system and resources who understand the issues of multiple kids.
Q's/Vent?
Nothing ATM. Mark it in the history books, I have no complaints.
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? I dress up a bit if we are seeing people other than the neighbors. If we are around the house or running errands jeans a tshirt win every time and makeup is not likely. A shower does wonders to my appearance 😂.
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Post by elsiemae on Aug 14, 2017 10:20:16 GMT -6
Achievements: Not much. I did end up getting a lot of rest in this weekend, so I'm counting that as an achievement.
Challenges: Finding motivation.
Plans for the week? We have a couple of play dates. The kids are going out of town with DH next week, so I'll be getting everything ready for that.
How are YOU doing? I'm okay. Feeling good since my surgery on Thursday. Since the kids are leaving with DH next week, I'll have a kid free household for 5 days. I'll miss them, but I am really looking forward to the alone time too.
Q's/Vent?
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? Not much recently. Before everything got chaotic, I would at least try to throw on a little make up, and spray a little texturizing spray in my hair. I'll start doing that again when the kids are in school again and we are back on a routine.
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Post by elsiemae on Aug 14, 2017 10:22:42 GMT -6
auri, hope your DD feels better soon.
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Post by elsiemae on Aug 14, 2017 10:23:01 GMT -6
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cam
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Post by cam on Aug 14, 2017 19:42:58 GMT -6
auri, hope your LO feels better soon. Glad she didn't find out your news from someone else. dizzycooks, congrats!
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dyork
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Post by dyork on Aug 15, 2017 6:02:41 GMT -6
Achievements: I'm trying hard to plan this week out, so we're not stuck laying around all week.
Challenges: trying to plan stuff this week 😂
Plans for the week? My parents came up yesterday. Today I'm going to try and get to the gym so the kids can get used to the playroom more, Wednesday DD has a doctor appointment, Thursday I'm meeting another SAHM at the library. Nothing for Friday, and it'll probably stay that way.
How are YOU doing? Pretty good. Therapy seems to be helping, I just need more motivation right now.
Q's/Vent? My SIL let me know she wishes she could be a SAHM. After she asked me what was going on in my life that made it so busy 🙄. Well I wish I got free daycare so FU.
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dyork
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Post by dyork on Aug 15, 2017 6:03:27 GMT -6
Oh QOTW! No, and it's really awful. I need to be better about taking care of myself and doing something to make myself feel better.
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on Aug 15, 2017 9:34:17 GMT -6
Achievements: it's the last full week of summer, we made it!
Challenges: getting caught up on organizing this house. I've seriously been slacking, I just can't get it up to care.
Plans for the week? DS is at his final camp of the summer, another go at art camp (he did a week of it the week after school ended.) I'd say it's been one of his favorites out of all the camps he's had. He's so excited to get going in the morning. Only other thing is soccer practice Thursday night & then art show on Friday to conclude camp.
How are YOU doing? okay, just lazy. I started watching Ozark & it's distracting me from chores.
Q's/Vent? This week was supposed to start up speech & OT back up after this whole transition to a new building (long story) from the developmental center DS did therapy at & they were supposed to call by now. Haven't gotten a phone call. I called them yesterday & they took my info but still nothing. They claimed "there's a lot of kids." Well, no shit. This transition has been in the works for months now so who knows when he's gonna start back up.
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? no, not really. Sometimes I'll put my nicer clothes on if I have a day of errands on the agenda but my version of "nicer" clothes is still probably super casual compared to most folks. Lol I just don't care about that kind of stuff. I'm all about comfort.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Aug 15, 2017 9:36:07 GMT -6
Hope your DD feels better soon auri |
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Post by NamasteBirches on Aug 15, 2017 9:37:07 GMT -6
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auri
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Post by auri on Aug 15, 2017 18:55:40 GMT -6
Thanks. I hope she'll feel better soon. Today, her voice was really squeaky and she was really cranky.
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jnetx
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Post by jnetx on Aug 16, 2017 14:02:39 GMT -6
Achievements: Worked out a few times. Did some chores. Did some prep for school.
Challenges: Feeling blah about starting to work two days a week.
Plans for the week? Shopping for boys' outfits for a wedding, home visits for my students, D's birthday party on Saturday
How are YOU doing? See challenges. Logically I know the extra money will go a long way and that two days a week is not going to change my life that much and that I will enjoy myself. I'm still nervous.
Q's/Vent?
QOTW- do you do anything to make yourself feel a little dressier throughout the day even though you SAH? I feel better when I put on makeup fix my hair. I always wear something comfortable, but for me, that's a sundress or shorts and a cute tee or something similar.
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