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Post by 45thparallel on Aug 14, 2017 10:14:49 GMT -6
45thparallel we're in an apartment and space is an issue. The shopping carts are pretty big and take up room. I get having 2 to reduce fighting, but we simply do not have the space for 2 of everything... especially larger toys. I was mostly annoyed that she waited until I left the room, made an announcement about "not making mommy mad" and then opening/assembling it anyway. Yeah, that's what I meant at the end of my post that it wasn't ok she was so shady about it. We don't do two of everything, only a very select few favorites. But for sure, shopping carts are super bulky and don't "hide away" easily. I'd be annoyed with YMIL too, especially given it's not her first time.
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Post by amberlie on Aug 14, 2017 10:27:34 GMT -6
45thparallel we're in an apartment and space is an issue. The shopping carts are pretty big and take up room. I get having 2 to reduce fighting, but we simply do not have the space for 2 of everything... especially larger toys. I was mostly annoyed that she waited until I left the room, made an announcement about "not making mommy mad" and then opening/assembling it anyway. Yeah, that's what I meant at the end of my post that it wasn't ok she was so shady about it. We don't do two of everything, only a very select few favorites. But for sure, shopping carts are super bulky and don't "hide away" easily. I'd be annoyed with YMIL too, especially given it's not her first time. Thankfully, if it did come to fights over the shopping cart, we also have a little shopping basket (handheld). So I'd hope that one could use the push cart and the other the basket. I'm going to try to disassemble the cart, repackage and return. Not sure if I can accomplish that though lol
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 10:30:46 GMT -6
Also, my MIL pissed me off at E's birthday. E got a shopping cart from her uncle. We already have this shopping cart. MIL gave it to her for Christmas. So even though she KNOWS we already have it, she waited until I left the room, said "I hope this doesn't make mommy mad," opened and assembled it. So now we have 2 damn shopping carts instead of being able to exchange one for something else she doesn't already have. This is the second time she has done this - last time was at Christmas and she opened a toy that we already have TWO of after I specifically asked her not to. silver lining, now both girls can play with a shipping cart at the same time and there won't be fights over who gets it. Sometimes duplicate toys is a good thing.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 10:31:21 GMT -6
amberlie from my experience with kids close in age, having two of something saves lots of tears and fighting. We also have two shopping carts bc they are obsessed with them. But in general, yMIL didn't seem to buy it because she was being thoughtful of that... looks like i should rtmft.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 10:33:30 GMT -6
Thankfully, if it did come to fights over the shopping cart, we also have a little shopping basket (handheld). So I'd hope that one could use the push cart and the other the basket. I'm going to try to disassemble the cart, repackage and return. Not sure if I can accomplish that though lol sorry but i snorted. nope one must have exactly what the other has. we have a vacuum, a little hand held vacuum and a broom. 1 has the vacuum, the other has the broom but then see's his sister with the vacuum, which he now must have. and no, the little handheld one won't do.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 10:33:58 GMT -6
i think my motivation checked out at lunch time.
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 10:34:41 GMT -6
I just let my kids punch each other until the victor gets the coveted toy
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Post by coconutbacon on Aug 14, 2017 10:35:55 GMT -6
There is a girl dropping out of my nursing program because she refuses to get a flu shot... Probably for the best. Someone who doesn't believe in flu shots should not be a medical professional!
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 10:42:22 GMT -6
yay! my trial as head of this department just ended and I have it permanently. Whew.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 10:50:55 GMT -6
I just let my kids punch each other until the victor gets the coveted toy that's because you Canadians think fighting solves everything right? lol (runs off to find funny gif of himym robin and of canadians fighting. i got nothing. but the below gif. don't mind my fail at humor today. keep raising those kids right)
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 10:54:33 GMT -6
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Post by 45thparallel on Aug 14, 2017 11:21:58 GMT -6
amberlie from my experience with kids close in age, having two of something saves lots of tears and fighting. We also have two shopping carts bc they are obsessed with them. But in general, yMIL didn't seem to buy it because she was being thoughtful of that... looks like i should rtmft. Great minds...
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Post by 45thparallel on Aug 14, 2017 11:23:08 GMT -6
I just let my kids punch each other until the victor gets the coveted toy I turn a blind eye to it sometimes... nbd. Then act surprised when one of them gets "hurt" and comes crying to me to explain how bad the other one is.
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Post by 45thparallel on Aug 14, 2017 11:24:42 GMT -6
I thought Canadians were supposed to be so nice they'd just give everything away? *Disclaimer: my knowledge of Canadians is solely based on HIMYM I'm sorry, I meant my kids fight over who gets the toy next. They are both so generous neither want to play with it first... lol
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 11:27:51 GMT -6
amichelle723 , that made me laugh. I do get real road ragey at the "you go first" "no you go first" at 4 way stops lol. And by road rage I mean I will wave my hand extra hard like "JUST GO" This is not how 4 way stops were designed to work.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 11:48:28 GMT -6
amichelle723 , that made me laugh. I do get real road ragey at the "you go first" "no you go first" at 4 way stops lol. And by road rage I mean I will wave my hand extra hard like "JUST GO" This is not how 4 way stops were designed to work. and then there's me - fine if you all won't go then i'm going and speeds thru....
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Post by librarylady on Aug 14, 2017 11:56:06 GMT -6
A has kicked my ass today...She requested that we walk to the indoor playground, which is a longer walk than our normal one. I obliged, thinking I would sit on the bench and watch her play so I would get a breather in between the walks. Nope. The place was slammed and there were so many kids I didn't feel comfortable just chilling so I walked around the whole time with her. Then we went outside to play a little bit, but left because bees kept harassing us. And I full on sprinted for a small bit while pushing her in the stroller to get away from a bee that wouldn't leave us alone. I'm not allergic to bees, just a weirdo. Walked home, then she wouldn't go inside and she wanted to walk up and down our driveway (we have the steepest driveway you have probably seen in your life) and then walk all around our neighborhood. Actual conversation between us: LL: Let's go inside, Mommy's sweaty A: I not sweaty LL: yeah, that's because you just enjoyed a nice stroller ride while I pushed you. A: I not sweaty.
Ok....
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 12:43:05 GMT -6
librarylady, that's so classic!! DS constantly says stuff like that to me too. His line is usually "well I'm not tired!!" lol ok.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -6
librarylady, that's when i start bribing. oh want a piece of chocolate? well we have to go inside to eat it so it won't melt in this heat!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 13:10:19 GMT -6
Betweenthelines, did the grease treat you right? hope you're feeling better by now!
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Post by girlonabike on Aug 14, 2017 13:16:46 GMT -6
Hi!
Got the results back from the second NIPT, and this time they were able to get results--low risk for everything! I am so relieved and can finally breathe and enjoy this pregnancy.
Also, it's a girl!
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Post by librarylady on Aug 14, 2017 13:26:09 GMT -6
librarylady, that's when i start bribing. oh want a piece of chocolate? well we have to go inside to eat it so it won't melt in this heat! Haha that's funny. I actually did that with milk. Then we get inside and I realize we are out of milk. So we went to CFA for lunch...
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Post by Betweenthelines on Aug 14, 2017 13:29:50 GMT -6
Betweenthelines, did the grease treat you right? hope you're feeling better by now! I'm here lurking. It helped but I'm so damn tired. I sat through a 3 hour pilot training and fell asleep at the end. Whoops. I'm on my way now to get drinks and apps with some coworkers now!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 13:43:33 GMT -6
girlonabike, congrats! that's so exciting! I'm happy you are able to relax a bit now!
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 13:43:55 GMT -6
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 14, 2017 13:44:13 GMT -6
Betweenthelines, lucky you. i get to leave just a bit early to run by the doctors to pick up shot records, home to make dinner, and work out. i'd rather be going with you.
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Post by jedi on Aug 14, 2017 14:45:09 GMT -6
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 14:55:42 GMT -6
holy hell I'm restless! If I didn't have to stay until the bitter end to meet with some guy who is going to buy my guitar, I'd already be gone. Taking the kids to the beach again tonight haha.
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Post by abominationsnowman on Aug 14, 2017 14:55:45 GMT -6
I lost some of my mp today (sorry), and have strong contractions any time I am on my feet. My big butt is staying glued to the furniture today. I'm trying not to stress.
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 14, 2017 15:07:51 GMT -6
abominationsnowman can you get the contractions checked out? I know the MP can regenerate so that may be nothing. Are they timeable? I hope they calm right down with some rest.
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