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Post by mrspiatt on Aug 19, 2017 13:11:23 GMT -6
So many birthdays! Our babies are so old! =0/
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Post by mrspiatt on Aug 19, 2017 13:17:08 GMT -6
Belize is happening, but it's a modified version that I'm excited about. It may still seem crazy and maybe is. So our move date to the apartment is 9/15, we'll do a 7 month lease with a move out date of 4/15. Then Belize will begin 5/1. We will take 2 weeks to drive there (we can do it in 5, but choosing not to). Our plan is 6 months to a year in Belize, what we do after that will be decided once we get there and settled. H would like to move after a year- the options would be, come back to the US, likely east coast. If we love it there and are living comfortably, we would stay. If he does well with freelance writing and whatever other work he does, we'll likely move somewhere else for 6 months to a year and continue that until A starts school or until we can't do it anymore. H is really good at what he does and will be able to easily find work if/when we move back here. We're both pretty confident he can make a decent living doing freelance work as well (maybe not decent for So Cal, but we'll be comfortable in Belize). So that's the plan. We'll only keep one of the cars. DD1 will get some of the furniture (as much as she wants) and we'll sell most of the rest.
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Post by armpants on Aug 19, 2017 13:41:25 GMT -6
Good luck mrspiatt, I hope it works out like you guys hope.
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Post by flippinchica on Aug 19, 2017 14:07:31 GMT -6
Yes, it was yesterday but we celebrated today. The little aquarium here is kinda lame but great for a toddler. They had a grocery store play area and animatronic dinosaurs as well as a few big fish tanks. He kept saying "whoa"
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Post by aydee on Aug 19, 2017 14:32:38 GMT -6
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Post by aydee on Aug 19, 2017 14:34:41 GMT -6
It's been a hectic day. I'm totally lacking energy right now but I still need to make cupcakes for Abigail's party tomorrow morning. I tried to talk her into mini cheesecakes that I could buy rather than make, but she was insistent on cupcakes. That surprised me a little since we let her try the cheesecake from our anniversary a few days ago and she just about licked the plate clean she loved it so much. But cupcakes it is. She pretty much only eats the frosting!
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Post by aydee on Aug 19, 2017 14:39:25 GMT -6
Is anyone else dealing with eclipse mania? We are in the path of totality and I feel like it's all anyone is talking about here. I fully expect life to come to a stop here on Monday afternoon while everyone is viewing it. I'm still trying to figure out where to watch from. DH wants to go to a park, but I'm not sure how dark it will be during the partial phase of the eclipse before the main event. I should probably go educate myself about what to expect since the partial phase begins more than an hour before the total eclipse.
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Post by layloo on Aug 19, 2017 15:23:45 GMT -6
layloo didn't you recently have to explain why you should keep your job? Did that turn out ok? We still haven't heard... it was the whole college doing it so they won't get the reports back until November. We are running bare bones so we all **should** be ok
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 19, 2017 16:38:58 GMT -6
I may or may not be intoxicated at the moment.
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 19, 2017 18:01:41 GMT -6
I signed up for the fall whole life challenge and I am super excited. I will be still recovering from my surgery when it starts so it will hopefully give me motivation to start over again! RunsforWineandCarbs, I want what you're having
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Post by Pizzaslut on Aug 19, 2017 18:31:48 GMT -6
Having some wine but not sure if that's smart. I was feeling nauseated earlier for some reason.
And it's too early to pee on a stick before it's even suggested.
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Post by jedi on Aug 19, 2017 18:41:34 GMT -6
Tell me if this is a good idea.
Ethan and I are going to a birthday party tomorrow for a friend of his. I want to forgo a toy gift and by one daily admission to the aquarium. The aquarium is free for kids 3 and under so her daughter wouldn't need to pay. The only downside is IF they want to go as a family they'd have to foot the bill for admission for the dad. But she stays home and it could be something the two (her daughter and her) of them do together. Good idea or bad?
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Post by Pizzaslut on Aug 19, 2017 18:54:56 GMT -6
Tell me if this is a good idea. Ethan and I are going to a birthday party tomorrow for a friend of his. I want to forgo a toy gift and by one daily admission to the aquarium. The aquarium is free for kids 3 and under so her daughter wouldn't need to pay. The only downside is IF they want to go as a family they'd have to foot the bill for admission for the dad. But she stays home and it could be something the two (her daughter and her) of them do together. Good idea or bad? I would probably buy one for the dad. Just to not leave him out.
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Post by jedi on Aug 19, 2017 19:13:57 GMT -6
Tell me if this is a good idea. Ethan and I are going to a birthday party tomorrow for a friend of his. I want to forgo a toy gift and by one daily admission to the aquarium. The aquarium is free for kids 3 and under so her daughter wouldn't need to pay. The only downside is IF they want to go as a family they'd have to foot the bill for admission for the dad. But she stays home and it could be something the two (her daughter and her) of them do together. Good idea or bad? I would probably buy one for the dad. Just to not leave him out. That's over what I want to spend . 😞
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Post by taketheshot on Aug 19, 2017 19:34:16 GMT -6
jedi .. Does the aquarium have a gift shop? You could get a gift card for your desired amount and when they go (either the whole family or just mom&child) you are still treating the birthday girl to something
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Post by mrspiatt on Aug 19, 2017 19:47:29 GMT -6
The last 24 hours
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Post by taketheshot on Aug 20, 2017 4:31:13 GMT -6
I'm up and have been wide awake since 4:30. I'm thinking about A's party and just want to make sure we have everything we need. We had a lot of fun yesterday at the zoo with both sets of grandparents, my sister, and my H's youngest brother. Amelia was so excited over every animal. Then we had a little party at my parents house. We had brownie sundaes and opened presents. I asked my sister to pick out a baby doll with some accessories for her present and she went above and beyond. This baby doll is going to need it's own room! 😄😄 but A loves it and literally would not put it down the rest of the night
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Post by Pizzaslut on Aug 20, 2017 4:45:14 GMT -6
I'm up and trying to get motivated to go for a run. We are planning on going to the zoo today. J's never been so I'm excited to see him see all the animals.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Aug 20, 2017 5:00:38 GMT -6
Up. Wish I wasnt. All the water.
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Post by 45thparallel on Aug 20, 2017 5:05:09 GMT -6
Up. Wish I wasnt. All the water. Greasy breakfast for allllllll
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Post by flippinchica on Aug 20, 2017 6:01:42 GMT -6
DS woke up screaming at 6:45 he finally calmed down with juice and tv so we are watching nursery rhyme videos. I'm planning to go to a prenatal yoga class at 9 and we will probably do some errands today.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Aug 20, 2017 6:04:46 GMT -6
Update: I didn't go on that run. My sister is coming to the zoo with us so I have convinced her to drive J back to my moms house to stay the night since she has him tomorrow anyway. UNEXPECTED DATE NIGHT!! There is a new restaurant that just opened up by us that specializes in BBQ, bourbon and beer that we will be trying!
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Post by flippinchica on Aug 20, 2017 6:12:08 GMT -6
I'm getting really antsy for it to cool down so we can do fun outdoor (non-water) things. High is 97 today.
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Post by armpants on Aug 20, 2017 6:12:43 GMT -6
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Post by armpants on Aug 20, 2017 6:16:12 GMT -6
I had so many calories last night. A friend came over and I made French onion soup in the IP with grilled cheese sandwiches on French bread. Then I masse lava cakes in the IP for dessert. So good.
Today we're going to a friend's house to swim. Ill just have to watch that M doesn't get splashed too much, guess I'll put a bandaid back on his cut. He pulled it off yesterday, but hasn't messed with it otherwise.
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Post by layloo on Aug 20, 2017 6:17:13 GMT -6
I'm getting really antsy for it to cool down so we can do fun outdoor (non-water) things. High is 97 today. Same. I'd love to go to the zoo but hell to the no until late October haha. Happy late birthday to M!
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Post by layloo on Aug 20, 2017 6:17:30 GMT -6
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Post by armpants on Aug 20, 2017 6:18:33 GMT -6
aydee I hear lots of charter about the eclipse here. I'm not letting M see it. I don't trust that he would keep the glasses on and is rather him not get life long vision issues. But I feel like I'm in the minority around here. I'll find any online stream to watch. Good luck tomorrow, I hope you guys find a good spot to watch it.
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Post by layloo on Aug 20, 2017 6:18:37 GMT -6
We had a great day yesterday! I have SO much cleaning to do today though. Must find my motivation..... Happy birthday, Betweenthelines!
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Post by armpants on Aug 20, 2017 6:19:39 GMT -6
layloo we said the same thing, no zoo until it cold off. Although in my pictures from last year I see that we went a year ago. And sweated like crazy!
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