All-SAIF Check-In 9/27

[mellyknu]

Hello, ladies! If you have a SAIF child of any age, this check-in is for you! If it’s your first time checking in here, please jump right in with all the check in questions, but be sure to tag me and include your LO's:

1. Name/nickname
2. Birth month/year

Everybody lay your week down for us! (Feel free to skip anything that doesn't apply to you!)

1. What hilarious thing(s) did your little do this week? (Give us a laugh!)
2. What made you go aww? (Happy things here!)
3. What had you cheering them on? (Milestones)
4. What made you want to crawl back into bed? (Challenges go here!)
5. How you doin?
6. Share a pic from the week, if you please!

QOTW: As an adult, what is your favorite kid's movie or show?


February, 2013
nelzie and E

March, 2013
mnj05 and Hudson

August, 2013
danib and C

July, 2015
mnj05 and Graham (G)
sharebear and DS
nutmeg and Molly
armpants and M

October, 2015
ketchup and Tiny Tomato (TT)
dyork and Gabe
buttmonkey and S
DrHooch and Nathan

January, 2016
mellyknu and Rowan
nikiswims and E (Little Goose)

February, 2016
megrae12 and William (Superman)

April, 2016
westiemom and Bean
shananagins and Meatball

May, 2016
LED and Ridley
nelzie and C
yellowcat and C

June, 2016
moto, K and H
madamewaffles and A

October, 2016
@peaseblossom and E
danib and H

November, 2016
dyork and Julie

February, 2017
dancerspose and Z

July, 2017
yoshijo and Alexa
yellowcat and J

August, 2017
ketchup and H (TT 2.0)

[mellyknu]

Hi, friends!!

1. She's started saying "Cookie! Cookie! Nomnomnom!!!" in a vaguely monstery voice.
2. She went to my friend's house today while we worked. She tends to be pretty shy in new situations and we only see these friends every few months, but she did so well! Even at drop off! AND she napped in a toddler bed while there!
3. She's counting two. Not to two. Only two. There are no other numbers as far as she is concerned. But if there's two of something she is sure to point it out!
4. It's actually been a really good week. I don't have anything to share here!
5. Things are good! I interviewed for a supervisor position yesterday and DH got a call to interview in his degree field. Fingers crossed for us both!

QOTW: I still love Lion King, but for current movies, probably Trolls, despite the Cinderella side story.

[LED]

1. What hilarious thing(s) did your little do this week? (Give us a laugh!) A friend brought her a pair of bright pink Ugg type boots and she is obsessed with them. Today it's hot af and we got home from a long walk. We were both burning up, but as soon as we got inside she changed her shoes from sandals to those boots so she could take a nap. Lol

2. What made you go aww? (Happy things here!) She's been really into babywearing with her stuffed animals recently and it's adorable.

3. What had you cheering them on? (Milestones) She's signing and saying new words all the time. It's so cool watching her learn.

4. What made you want to crawl back into bed? (Challenges go here!) Not getting enough sleep? I can't see past today, but it's been rough.

5. How you doin? Ugh. So tired.

6. Share a pic from the week, if you please!

[mnj05]

G is using so many words now! It's still lots of gibberish, but definitely more words and new ones daily! He's sleeping a ton (which isn't a problem per say) and I'm slightly concerned it could be something, but then again he could be my kid that sleeps all day. He's been saying love you back for a week or two and it's super cute. He's just the sweetest thing and I love hearing his little voice!

H is driving me up the wall though. He had two weeks of zero poop accidents and is starting to have some here and there. He had two at daycare yesterday and came home with a little in his underwear. Other than that, he's good. He's in a twin size bed (and has been for a while) and his toddler bed is still in his room (long story). He's been alternating between the two each night, but most of the time I find him wrapped up in blankets in his doorway. It's hilarious and I have no clue how his little body doesn't hurt.

I'm tired. I'm tired of work. I needed a summer break and didn't get one. Never will I ever do that again. House stress is easing up and we're just waiting for closing dates to roll around. Work is getting slightly better with two major events behind me. I'll make it.

QOTW - paw patrol isn't bad, bubble guppies is cute, and Mickey is always a favorite.

[grover]

mellyknu, Can you add me please? A was born 3/2017.

1. What hilarious thing(s) did your little do this week? (Give us a laugh!) She has started to growl and it is hysterical. H even managed to get it on video!
2. What made you go aww? (Happy things here!) We were able to get a 5 generation picture last night!!! My great-grandma is 99 years old.
3. What had you cheering them on? (Milestones) She's trying so hard to sit by herself.
4. What made you want to crawl back into bed? (Challenges go here!) Teething sucks ass.
5. How you doin? I am freaking exhausted. Work is overwhelming, my house is a mess, and I feel like I haven't hung out with my husband in way too long.

[danib]

1. What hilarious thing(s) did your little do this week? (Give us a laugh!)
H has started making more sounds that sound like words. The other day he took a napkin from the table, shoved it in my face, and said "ahhh dah" (all done).

2. What made you go aww? (Happy things here!)
This is kinda happy and sad. We asked C what he wants to be when he grows up. He said he wants to work on the oil rig so he can see Daddy every day.

3. What had you cheering them on? (Milestones)
H has started clapping his hands on his own. C is sounding out words (like "what letter does dog start with")

4. What made you want to crawl back into bed? (Challenges go here!)
It's been rough. H's 2 new teeth finally broke through. We had like 2 good days then he got a fever and started refusing solid food and wouldn't sleep unless in my arms. Turns out he's working on another tooth already. If he keeps going like this I may die of exhaustion.

5. How you doin?
Well other than dying from exhaustion... I'm good. I've been incredibly stressed about going back to work. H doesn't sleep well, doesn't take a bottle well, and doesn't like anyone other than me. Our childcare we had arranged suddenly became unavailable. AND I still have some health issues that are making returing to work pretty scary. I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday and she agreed it would be best for me to stay off work a bit longer. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

QOTW: As an adult, what is your favorite kid's movie or show?
Beautt And The Beast is my all time favourite.

[yoshijo]

2. What made you go aww? (Happy things here!) She has been obsessed with touching H's beard
3. What had you cheering them on? (Milestones) she lifts her head during tummy time. She sleeps 7 hrs overnight
eta prilosec is helping her reflux a lot!
4. What made you want to crawl back into bed? (Challenges go here!) Struggling w her getting more than catnaps during afternoon
5. How you doin? Anxiety is pretty bad. Some days I don't know what to do w her especially during crying fits. It's overwhelming. I love being home on leave w her but sometimes it makes me anxious