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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 18, 2017 9:31:16 GMT -6
It's been a while! How is everyone??
How was your weekend? Any plans for this week?
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 18, 2017 9:32:23 GMT -6
Yesterday I did a Spartan race thing. It was a 5 mile obstacle course race. It was a ton of fun but I am so very sore today.
Tomorrow MH and I are going to a concert and I can't wait! I'm also taking Wednesday off, so I'm looking forward to a short work week.
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Post by billyhorrible on Sept 18, 2017 10:44:35 GMT -6
jubilantsquirrel, My friend is trying to get me on her team for one of those! I'm currently in the "no thanks" boat. Yesterday we spent the day cleaning and getting the house in order and I set out my table decs for Halloween. It makes me so happy. I'm in such a good mood today and I honestly think it's because there are pumpkins on my table. I'm simple. We got to see my family this weekend, and will for the next two weekends, which is nice. I love my kids getting to spend time with their cousins. DH is going out with our neighbor to see "It" tonight. I'm looking forward to having the house to myself tonight!
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 18, 2017 11:02:10 GMT -6
billyhorrible, lol! Do you know which one (sprint, super or beast)? They're a ton of fun but also really intense. And there's a 30 burpee penalties if you skip/can't complete and obstacle (although, on one is really paying to whether or not these are completed). Also you just made me want to set up some of my Halloween stuff! I love fall decor!
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Sept 18, 2017 11:09:21 GMT -6
We are in PTing hell today. Both girls are wearing panties. A (she's almost 3) hates sitting on the potty and screams/throws herself around. N (2 in Nov) will sit if A sits and has peed the floor 4 times already but might actually be starting to get it. Dh is running out of patience. Someone please tell me one day they will get. No kid willingly went to college in diapers right?
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Post by billyhorrible on Sept 18, 2017 12:31:27 GMT -6
jubilantsquirrel, They're doing the super. lildiamondeyes, the motto in my family, passed down through generations has always been "they won't be (spoon fed, rocked to sleep, wearing diapers) in college, so don't worry about doing it as long as they need." I promise they will get it. Remember 3 is average. That means just as many kids are potty trained after 3 as before.
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 18, 2017 13:05:37 GMT -6
billyhorrible, lol! Do you know which one (sprint, super or beast)? They're a ton of fun but also really intense. And there's a 30 burpee penalties if you skip/can't complete and obstacle (although, on one is really paying to whether or not these are completed). Also you just made me want to set up some of my Halloween stuff! I love fall decor! You and I have a very, very different definitions of the word "fun". Mine will never, ever, ever involve the word Burpees. My cousin has done a bunch and loves them. I am very much teto on them. So if it makes you happy I'm happy for you. Either way you should be super proud you did it as not everyone can.
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 18, 2017 13:09:08 GMT -6
We are in PTing hell today. Both girls are wearing panties. A (she's almost 3) hates sitting on the potty and screams/throws herself around. N (2 in Nov) will sit if A sits and has peed the floor 4 times already but might actually be starting to get it. Dh is running out of patience. Someone please tell me one day they will get. No kid willingly went to college in diapers right? At those ages, just getting them to sit on the potty is a big deal, especially for the 1 year old. Give your selves a break. You're doing fine. They'll get it, but not immediately. In the meantime you may want to remove any bath mats/rugs 😁
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 18, 2017 13:12:13 GMT -6
Yesterday we went to the children's museum and then to a pumpkin festival. What started out as a 60degree day ended with temps well into the 80s. It did not put me in the fall spirit. Work has been crazy with a bunch of new projects dumped in my lap. I'm going to do my best to stay up on things and at least post here on my lunch break.
I'm also counting calories so I fucking hate everyone and everything right now. Hangry Sheila is not fun.
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Post by littlelion on Sept 18, 2017 13:43:09 GMT -6
We are in PTing hell today. Both girls are wearing panties. A (she's almost 3) hates sitting on the potty and screams/throws herself around. N (2 in Nov) will sit if A sits and has peed the floor 4 times already but might actually be starting to get it. Dh is running out of patience. Someone please tell me one day they will get. No kid willingly went to college in diapers right? Yesterday at a bday party I was commiserating with another mom of a-soon-to-be-3yo about potty training. She's like "eventually" they get it, won't be in diapers always. I'm like yeah, you're right! Look over and find L hiding under the table pooping. It's annoying but they'll get it sooner or later!
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Post by littlelion on Sept 18, 2017 13:49:11 GMT -6
Our weekend was busy. We deep cleaned the kitchen on Saturday, and I ran errands every couple hours. Sunday was our block party, I had Leo out with his bike early in the morning. And he bounced in the bouncy house until he could bounce no more. Getting him down for an early nap was easy. Which was the plan in order to make it to his 1st friend bday party. It was also in a jumping place. It had some really big jumping obstacles, in one he got stuck and had to be helped out. I could hear him crying "help me mami", poor kiddo. Now it's funny but at the time I was sufficiently panicked (I couldn't see him in there).
This week is all about prepping for baby's baptism Saturday. I found the outfit L wore and the shoes. I need to figure out what L is wearing too. We're having a dinner at a restaurant to celebrate so it'll be nice and easy.
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 18, 2017 14:08:17 GMT -6
billyhorrible , lol! Do you know which one (sprint, super or beast)? They're a ton of fun but also really intense. And there's a 30 burpee penalties if you skip/can't complete and obstacle (although, on one is really paying to whether or not these are completed). Also you just made me want to set up some of my Halloween stuff! I love fall decor! You and I have a very, very different definitions of the word "fun". Mine will never, ever, ever involve the word Burpees. My cousin has done a bunch and loves them. I am very much teto on them. So if it makes you happy I'm happy for you. Either way you should be super proud you did it as not everyone can. Well, the burpees certainly aren't fun. And I guess I should have said it's fun if you're into that sort of thing.
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Post by Radley on Sept 18, 2017 19:07:51 GMT -6
Tomorrow is day one of homeschooling and I'm already wondering if I've lost my mind. I probably have.
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Post by Bluebird on Sept 18, 2017 21:21:24 GMT -6
My sister and her family were in town staying with us for a long weekend, and I already miss them. It was so fun watching DS play with his cousins. I also miss telling them to go outside and play while my sister and I drank wine together!
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Post by Bluebird on Sept 18, 2017 21:26:26 GMT -6
The real reason I came though - what are your toddlers eating lately? I'm in a food rut, especially because I pack DS's lunch every day. He is 22 months and not terribly picky, but definitely prefers his familiar rotation.
He loves pasta in all forms, cheese, yogurt, most fruit, olives, cucumbers, meatballs, and bean & cheese quesadillas, so his lunches are usually a combo of those items. He's not really into sandwiches or dips, so I'm feeling limited and would love ideas!
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Post by letthewookieewin on Sept 19, 2017 5:50:20 GMT -6
Morning! I took today off from work because it's our anniversary. MIL is going to watch DS later so we can do dinner.
I spent most of my weekend dealing with a poop cleanout for DS. I honestly had no idea a 3-year-old could have so much inside of him. His celiac test came back positive, so I have to schedule a biopsy for him to confirm it and then learn how to cook all over again.
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Post by letthewookieewin on Sept 19, 2017 5:55:32 GMT -6
We are in PTing hell today. Both girls are wearing panties. A (she's almost 3) hates sitting on the potty and screams/throws herself around. N (2 in Nov) will sit if A sits and has peed the floor 4 times already but might actually be starting to get it. Dh is running out of patience. Someone please tell me one day they will get. No kid willingly went to college in diapers right?The bolded has been my mantra through this whole PTing thing. DS will sit on the potty, but he's starting to refuse to actually pee. FX it clicks soon for all of our kids!
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Post by Taitai on Sept 19, 2017 6:43:29 GMT -6
@letthewookiewin Happy Anniversary! I hope you and Your DH have a great time at dinner tonight 😀 Bluebird Here are some things that DS (2.5) likes eating for lunch. Since yours doesn't like dips, I'm not sure if some would work, but maybe worth a try? -thai fried rice with lots of veggies (peas, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers) -couscous with chopped up veggies -pita and hunmus -pad see ew or pad Thai (we eat a lot of asian because we live in Southeast Asia, so ignore if this is not practical for you) -bananas and peanut butter -French toast with berries (just a slight dusting of powdered sugar - no syrup) -mini hot dogs in croissant buns -roasted squash/Japanese pumpkin -udon noodles with an tiny bit of broth just to keep them moist...but not like in a soup. He also loves sloppy joes, burgers, peanut butter & banana, and shredded BBQ pork/chicken sandwiches, but I know you said yours doesn't go for that.
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Post by Taitai on Sept 19, 2017 7:10:28 GMT -6
Things are same old same old here for us. I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy and starting to kind of freak out about how much things will change with DS after the baby is here. I am able to give him so much one-on-one time, and I know it's going to be a lot different once I have a newborn to take care of.
We've been talking about the new baby quite a bit with DS, but I'm sure he doesn't realize how much things are going to change. I just hope I can balance everything and make sure to have special time with him, so he doesn't feel replaced or left out.
We have the present wrapped from his little brother, which we plan to give to DS at the hospital. Hoping that will start things off on the right foot at least?
Any moms have advice on the transition from 1 to 2 kids with a toddler?
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 19, 2017 8:04:48 GMT -6
Happy anniversary letthewookieewin! Bluebird, I have a picky eater, so I'm not much help. Does he like snap peas? DS1 loves those and they would be easy to pack in a lunch. Taitai, I remember those feelings well. My best advice is that it's ok for someone to cry for a minute while you tend to the other. Be it DS while you are getting the baby settled, or the baby while you are getting DS settled, or even both of them while you go to the bathroom.
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 19, 2017 8:06:27 GMT -6
I'm getting fried chicken for lunch today and then MH and I are going to see my favorite band tonight and I have tomorrow off. This is probably the most exciting Tuesday I've ever had!
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Post by Bluebird on Sept 19, 2017 8:43:53 GMT -6
jubilantsquirrel, I haven't tried snap peas, so I will pick some up! Taitai, thanks for the ideas! DS loves rice, so I'll try the fried rice this week and french toast for breakfast this weekend. I think he would also really like the couscous.
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Post by billyhorrible on Sept 19, 2017 10:28:12 GMT -6
Bluebird, This is what I packed for LBB at that age (BH's preschool prepares lunch for them) I did an entree, a fruit, and a snack: Entrees: Sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly, coldcuts, egg salad or tuna fish) wraps (like a sandwich, but on lavash instead, or a cold version of a burrito with rice, beans, sour cream, and veggies) quinoa cooked with your favorite veggies fried rice pizza slices cheese and crackers pasta or pasta salad macaroni and cheese salads with chicken or black beans yogurt grilled chicken slices quesadillas stiry fry Asian noodles (pad thai, soba, peanut noodles) falafel, hummus, and pita Chicken tenders Sausage and peppers stromboli breakfast for lunch (bagel, eggs, or pancakes) Fruit: apple slices kiwi banana orange slices plums berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries grapes applesauce pear slices pineapple watermelon Snacky: edamame crackers dried cranberries raisins nuts- almonds, pecans, macademia nuts, cashews green beans carrots and hummus pita chips and yogurt dip broccoli frozen peas and corn applesauce fruit leather granola bars dried cherries trail mix quick breads (pumpkin, banana, zucchini)
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Post by billyhorrible on Sept 19, 2017 10:40:22 GMT -6
Taitai, LBB was 3.5 when BH was born, and I can't remember how old your son is, so tailor accordingly, but for me, I was prepared for the worst with the transtition, and it was so so so so so easy. Like unbelievably smooth. (Maybe because I was preparing for the worst?) 1) LBB got to decide what of his was going to the baby. I didn't want him to feel like we were taking his stuff and giving it to someone else. So toys, even crib were "do you want to give this to the baby?" 2) We did a "big brother gift" from the baby, but also my mom got him a "big brother gift" - a playset for the backyard. The playset was something he could do without my supervision, something he could do the baby couldn't, and kept him occupied when he wanted to do something. 3) I bought SO many crafts for him to do when the baby arrived. Like pony beads, shrinky dinks, new coloring books, etc. 4) "Snack buckets" - I made a space in the pantry for snacks for him, preportioned in little bags, that he could get whenever he wanted. Same with the bottom shelf in the fridge. The pantry had raisins, veggie sticks, pirate booty, pretzels, applesauce, etc. The fridge had string cheese, yogurt, and cut up fruit/berries. 5) I catered a lot to him. He was in preschool 3 days a week, and I let him stay home with me 2 days, so he wouldn't feel like we were trying to get rid of him. Or be jealous that the baby got to stay home from me. Those 2 days I planned activities for him. We went strawberry picking, to museums, to splash pads, paint your own pottery, even just the library. The baby was portable and got dragged along, and that time was special for him to feel like the center of attention. 6) One of my friends taught me this trick which I recommend to every mom of a second child. They need to hear you tell the baby to wait. Chances are, you're going to tell your son "I'll be with you in one second, I'm (changing a diaper, feeding the baby, putting the baby to sleep, etc.)" but you wouldn't automatically say that to the baby, because s/he wouldn't understand. BUT get into the habit of saying it anyway so your son hears it. "I'll be with you in one second baby, I'm (helping your brother, reading a book with your brother, getting your brother milk, etc.)" That way he knows that he's not always the one being put on the back burner, sometimes he comes first. 7) Speaking of coming first, we had a deal. LBB's needs always came first. I would always put down the baby and help him/take care of him EXCEPT when I was feeding the baby. And we talked about that. I think it helped to let him know he wasn't always going to be brushed aside. And it made those period where I needed to focus on the baby easier. I would also give him a warning that I was about to feed the baby and ask if he needed anything first.
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Post by butlerfan on Sept 19, 2017 15:43:31 GMT -6
Life has been crazy in our house lately. H and I are getting over colds. BP are pulling some crap and there is a meeting on Thursday to address stuff so FX that visits get reduced and they maybe start the process of TPR (terminating parental rights).
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Post by billmurray on Sept 20, 2017 3:55:14 GMT -6
I haven't been here in a while because life had just gotten so busy. H and I are both busy at work, but we're into a groove at home that's allowing us to spend quality time with the kids every evening. I'm just exhausted once the kids are in bed. Being an adult is tiring. I have an offsite meeting I'm looking forward to today and I'm hoping to pick the kids up a bit earlier from DC and take them to the playground.
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Post by Taitai on Sept 20, 2017 4:17:02 GMT -6
billyhorrible Those tips are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I am going to copy you and implement all of them...except the playset (because we don't have a back yard 😅😅). DS is 2.5, but he is very verbally advanced and has great comprehension, so I think he will understand a lot of what you did - especially me telling the baby to wait a minute. Thanks again - reading that makes me feel a lot better and less anxious about what will happen. jubilantsquirrel Thanks so much for your comments too. I always get so sad when the littles cry, but you're right - I need to tell myself it will be okay and we'll all get through it 😀.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 20, 2017 20:02:43 GMT -6
billyhorrible I'm also stealing those tips! I'll be 34 weeks on Sunday and am starting to get concerned about how to handle it all! DS will be 3 in January and is also verbally advanced. I love the snack bucket idea so he can just help himself if I'm doing something with the baby. Thank you for sharing them and thank you Taitai for asking!
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 21, 2017 13:03:01 GMT -6
Is the week over yet? Mh just texted me that he may have to be at work all night. I think I'm going to spend my calories on wine.
I need to make a sleep thread. I realized that K has cried herself to sleep practically every night for the last 6 months. This can't be normal right?
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 21, 2017 17:03:24 GMT -6
Is the week over yet? Mh just texted me that he may have to be at work all night. I think I'm going to spend my calories on wine. I need to make a sleep thread. I realized that K has cried herself to sleep practically every night for the last 6 months. This can't be normal right? Is she still napping? Could a later bedtime be appropriate? DS still naps for 1.5-2 hours and is in bed by 8:15 (he's 2.5, wakes up around 7am). I want to say we bumped it back around his 2nd birthday because he just cried and didn't go to sleep until around then for a couple weeks.
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