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Post by nellieoleson on Aug 29, 2017 15:08:13 GMT -6
Any updates from newmomma? Been thinking of her and her family. I can't even imagine how they are dealing with all this craziness.
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Post by dizzycooks on Aug 29, 2017 15:50:50 GMT -6
nellieoleson they are at her parents house I believe. They've got almost nothing with them. She's hoping the stuff she put up high at home is ok, but it's going to be a while before they can go back. She's looking for clothes bc they are moving to her ils and they'll go back to work from there I believe. I think that's mostly right. They are safe.
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Post by crimsonandclover on Aug 29, 2017 18:07:27 GMT -6
Staying with my mom, seeing family and friends, teaching dd1 to ride a bike, stocking up on us food we can't get (cheaply), eating all the texmex, etc
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Post by lollipop on Aug 30, 2017 11:48:55 GMT -6
I overslept again. Trying to change habits is hard.
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Post by dizzycooks on Aug 30, 2017 12:34:02 GMT -6
I'm babysitting a friends three kids today so I have 6 kids, 6 and under. So far it's going well. We have three hours left. Tonight we meet dd1s kindergarten teacher. I am overwhelmed by what I am seeing in the news about TX. I can't even imagine what would create that kind of damage around here. It makes me feel safe, but also incredible sad for everyone there.
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Post by nellieoleson on Aug 30, 2017 13:49:47 GMT -6
I overslept again. Trying to change habits is hard. I kind of wish I had that problem. My kids haven't let me oversleep in 3+ years at this point. 😭 Don't beat yourself up about it, though. Just try again tomorrow. Maybe you should try changing your nighttime habit so you can get to sleep earlier, and that will make the morning wake up easier? When does S's school start?
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Post by nellieoleson on Aug 30, 2017 13:52:27 GMT -6
I'm babysitting a friends three kids today so I have 6 kids, 6 and under. So far it's going well. We have three hours left. Tonight we meet dd1s kindergarten teacher. I am overwhelmed by what I am seeing in the news about TX. I can't even imagine what would create that kind of damage around here. It makes me feel safe, but also incredible sad for everyone there. I know. It's so scary. It is hard to imagine what it would be like to go through that. I guess that's why everyone lives in denial until crisis hits - it's too hard to think it will actually happen to you. We are supposedly due for "the big one" earthquake here any time... but I would say for the most part no one does any preparation for being ready for that possible eventuality. Even most portland public schools are not seismically safe.
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Post by dizzycooks on Aug 30, 2017 15:35:24 GMT -6
So dh called, he has a headache and chills and wants to go to bed. Fabulous, I have no problem taking all the kids to the open house alone. Nope, wasn't looking forward to help at all. Ugh.
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Post by kcrkcs on Aug 30, 2017 15:51:16 GMT -6
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Post by lollipop on Aug 30, 2017 17:59:10 GMT -6
I overslept again. Trying to change habits is hard. I kind of wish I had that problem. My kids haven't let me oversleep in 3+ years at this point. 😭 Don't beat yourself up about it, though. Just try again tomorrow. Maybe you should try changing your nighttime habit so you can get to sleep earlier, and that will make the morning wake up easier? When does S's school start? I probably would've been up with my alarm this morning, but I can't sleep when H isn't home, and he didn't get home until after 11 last night. He starts Tuesday
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Post by kcrkcs on Aug 30, 2017 18:22:03 GMT -6
In my half hearted attempt to wean I think I may have gotten myself a plugged duct... Or something. Whatever it is, it doesn't feel good. Also hi! Haven't had much time so far this week. New employee starts next week. I can't fucking wait. Maybe I will get some lyfe back. I remember a time when I worked 7 days for months (like 8 at a stretch) and no problem. I don't know if I am older or smarter but... no fucking thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 18:50:41 GMT -6
Hello! Thinking of newmomma and all those affected by the hurricane. I lived in Nola during Katrina. I evacuated before and came back four months later.
We are staying home for Labor Day and my parents are visiting with one of my nephews. Should be low key and fun.
Dd is really starting to show her independence in not so fun ways for me. She did not want to get dressed today and usually I give her choices and she'll get dressed. Didn't work today and there were lots of tears. Sucked.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:17:47 GMT -6
I still read rslh's blog and she had some pretty big news on it today...she shared that she is ten weeks pregnant!!! Read all about it: www.oursweetk.worpress.comThis is wonderful! I check in but hadn't seen that post.
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Post by theoprah on Aug 30, 2017 19:18:20 GMT -6
I am here too! So glad to hear you left NOLA @kelltothekell! DS had preschool orientation tomorrow. How did my baby get so big??? 😩 dizzycooks - I really hope that your orientation went ok! I am not joking when I say that you are my spirit animal!
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Post by scorpioscuba on Aug 30, 2017 20:33:55 GMT -6
dizzycooks, I hope you survived K orientation...in more ways than one! I can't wait for you to get a break kcrkcs! You seriously deserve one! lollipop, schedules are great for everyone! I think you'll all benefit once you get into the routine.
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Post by scorpioscuba on Aug 30, 2017 20:39:35 GMT -6
Tonight was horrible. My previously easy baby that went to sleep on her own decided she had a few tricks up her sleeve. She LOVES her muslin blankies ("kiki's") and sleeps cuddled up on them every night. I guess last night she decided she didn't like going to sleep by herself so she balled them all up and threw them over the side of her crib and said "uh oh!" Yes, I fell for it and went in and gave her her blankies. As soon as I left, she did it again. You can all see how this ends up right? I laid on the floor by her crib till she fell asleep. She woke up at 4am, rinse and repeat.
So tonight I put her to bed and she screamed at me and immediately threw her blankies overboard. I went in twice and told her I wasn't giving them to her again the 2nd time. She cried and screamed and said "uh oh" for an hour. The she succumbed to exhaustion, lined up all her stuffed animals along her dockatot where here blankies normally are and fell asleep. It was SO hard! I drank 2 glasses of wine listening to her. But based on some recent events I have realized how deliberately manipulative she can be. I also don't want to wake up at 4am anymore.
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Post by lollipop on Aug 30, 2017 20:53:01 GMT -6
dizzycooks, I hope you survived K orientation...in more ways than one! I can't wait for you to get a break kcrkcs! You seriously deserve one! lollipop, schedules are great for everyone! I think you'll all benefit once you get into the routine. We've always had a loose schedule. Meals, nap times, and bedtime have always been consistent, we've just never had a reason to get up before we naturally wake up. S was in afternoon preschool and kindergarten. But with him starting full days next week, we have to get up and off to school by 8:25. It would be earlier, but we only live about a 5 minutes drive from the school lol.
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Post by nellieoleson on Aug 30, 2017 21:38:18 GMT -6
scorpioscuba - that must have been so hard! Way to be strong, though, lady! 💪 I can just imagine the sound of those uh-ohs... these little stinkers have us wrapped around their cute little pudgy fingers.
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Post by scorpioscuba on Aug 31, 2017 14:20:58 GMT -6
Thanks nellie! I'm not a fan of CIO extinction for me personally, but I felt backed into a corner. She was clearly being manipulative and I know she can put herself to sleep. So I had to do it or else be trapped on her floor every night.
And on the manipulation front - last night she wanted me out of her rocking chair so she could sit there alone. I was trying to get her to sit in my lap so I could read to her. So she left the room, with her book, went around the corner and cried. It sounded like she got hurt. I followed her out and as soon as she saw me she got a big grin on her face and ran around me, into her room and scrambled onto her rocking chair. So, um, yeah. She fake cried to get me out of her room so she could have her chair all to herself. I'm in serious effing trouble with this one.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 22:41:44 GMT -6
I just finished reading the book club book for this month, the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It was really good! I'm happy to say that I've gotten back into reading. I hadn't read any books this year and then read six since June 1. I'm enjoying it. I should go to bed but kind of waiting for dd to wake up. Maybe I'll get some sleep in before she wakes up. Doubtful!
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Post by dizzycooks on Sept 1, 2017 5:07:41 GMT -6
scorpioscuba they are manipulative little buggers! She's definitely figuring out cause and effect huh? We have similar challenges over here in Fact I was going to ask earlier this week if I'm the only one with a very demanding and stubborn child. Not getting her way? Screams at the top of her lungs. Going in her car seat? Turns into a board. Skins her knee? Will not walk. The drama!! lollipop new habits take 21 days I think. Keep trying. You'll find the tweeks you need to make to be successful. How's the job situation? I've decided orientations are for the birds. We learned dd1s teachers name, that was about it. She did get a cute packet with a poem about the night before school jitters, but she hasn't been worried at all. Dd2s open house was all about your child being worried/sad/hesitant/ etc and what to do if they are sick. Idk maybe bc we've done years of daycare, but I'm not worried. They will be fine. If they aren't we will figure it out, school is not optional. I can honestly see why people don't go that stuff after a few years.
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Post by scorpioscuba on Sept 1, 2017 10:15:42 GMT -6
Yes, dizzycooks, same here. The screaming is over the top. I just walk away. She usually goes and hides and pouts till she gets over it and then we move on. That's too bad there wasn't more to the orientation. When DS started K last year the school held a Kindergarten Boot Camp for a couple hours on a Saturday morning. They got to see the classroom, meet their classmates and teacher. She read them a story and they did a little activity and got a little tour of the school. It went a long way to making the first day not so scary for many kids. DS was so ready so he had no fears but it's definitely an issue for some kiddos.
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Post by crimsonandclover on Sept 1, 2017 11:34:44 GMT -6
Dd1 will meet her teacher for that special pre-1st grade program she'll go to. The first meeting is 1-on-1 and I think that makes a lot of sense since all of these kids are being held back for different reasons. Dd1 is really shy and timid, so for her it will be great to meet the teacher on her own in advance. It will be on Sept 11, one week before she'll actually start.
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Post by lollipop on Sept 1, 2017 12:12:22 GMT -6
S's kindergarten orientation was not that thrilling. We met his teacher, decided if we wanted him in morning or afternoon (I said either worked) and then the parents went home. They spent the day learning about the classroom, getting a tour of the school, and meeting the music teacher. They don't do an official meet the teacher night for parents until after the first report card comes out in October. This year there's nothing in advance of the first day of school. I don't even know his teacher's name. The website they use to communicate with parents (field trip forms, class news, and school announcements) has no new information until the first day. And I don't remember how the first day of school worked when I went there lol dizzycooks I'm still looking. I've been applying to places online, but nothing has come of it so far. Apparently I'm under qualified to be a hotel maid though, so there's that.
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Post by nellieoleson on Sept 1, 2017 13:24:38 GMT -6
My H just worked 10 days straight. The shortest of those days was 12 hours... the last two days were 18 hours. We haven't seen him in forever it feels like! Anyway. He's finally off work today and I am leaving him with the kids and going to get my haircut this afternoon. CANNOT WAIT for some kid-free moments.
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Post by kcrkcs on Sept 1, 2017 18:08:03 GMT -6
New employee starting Tuesday and I can't wait. I have been doing double duty to fill in until I could actually get someone hired. It will feel like a vacation to just do my normal tasks! ETA my kid is a manipulative sneaky screaming willful screaming beast. Thank god she is cute.
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Post by dizzycooks on Sept 1, 2017 19:35:39 GMT -6
www.ninahendrick.com/pumpkin-spice-cupcakes/I'm making these tonight for our family BBQ tomorrow. I would send you each one if I could! kcrkcs I am so glad you found some help. Does anyone else feel like there are help wanted signs everywhere recently? I'm surprised. It's also bringing to light how low the wage is that I'm making teaching swimming lessons. I guess having childcare included helps, but geez. I want $15/hr to scoop ice cream. 😳 nellieoleson I do t know how you do it. That sporadic routine would make me crazy. I'm glad you're getting some alone time.
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Post by kcrkcs on Sept 1, 2017 20:02:59 GMT -6
Nomnom pumpkin stuff is coming! And soups and stews and sweaters and boots. 😍😍😍 I mean I love summer really. But fall... swoon
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Post by nellieoleson on Sept 1, 2017 20:12:47 GMT -6
dizzycooks - it's definitely really difficult, but I'm so used to it - and it's the only thing I've known since having kids - so I guess it doesn't bother me as much as it might otherwise? It makes it reaaaaaalllly hard to plan anything for myself because I never know when or if he'll be around. And it could all change with a moments notice. Sometimes I beat myself up for being burnt out at times or not doing enough "cool" adult stuff, but I try to keep the craziness of our schedule in mind and go easy on myself when I can. I keep saying I'm going to get a nanny for one day a week, but then I keep putting it off. I think it would be good for me, though!
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Post by nellieoleson on Sept 1, 2017 20:13:09 GMT -6
Nomnom pumpkin stuff is coming! And soups and stews and sweaters and boots. 😍😍😍 I mean I love summer really. But fall... swoon +1!
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