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Post by armpants on Nov 28, 2017 4:30:22 GMT -6
I really can't do the thread justice. There's actually a really good discussion of MLMs, but there's also a good amount of digression, live blogs of live facebook sales, fantastic LLR fail prints, and so much more.
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Post by armpants on Nov 28, 2017 4:37:23 GMT -6
It's not even December and I'm seeing so many people posting and laughing about Santa pictures where their kid is scared, crying, and obviously upset. I just can't get behind these pictures, I don't think they're funny at all.
I'm not saying I've never giggled when M is having a toddler fit that is just silly, toddlers can be ridiculous. But thinking it's great when your kid is near someone who is freaking them the fuck out and taking a picture to remember how upset they are? I just don't get it.
Last year we almost didn't get a Santa picture because M didn't like Santa, but he was fine with his cousin there, so we did that. No picture of him being scared.
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Post by taketheshot on Nov 28, 2017 6:12:05 GMT -6
armpants .. for what it's worth, A's crying picture from last year was because I had to pry her away from the life size elf decoration and she was very pissed about that.. she has seen Santa at a few different things already this year and doesn't seem to mind him. The Easter Bunny though? That wasn't happening 😃 but you're right, we didn't force her
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Post by flippinchica on Nov 28, 2017 6:15:46 GMT -6
We are generally contrary and have no desire to do Santa pictures. DH mom asked the other day if M had seen Santa yet and we said no. She replied that it is still early. lol I don't think she can fathom that we have no plans for it.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Nov 28, 2017 6:20:27 GMT -6
I am in several pictures with A and Santa. I have a feeling C won't be down with it.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Nov 28, 2017 6:21:26 GMT -6
Yesterday, mid morning, I felt like i was hit by a truck. The dry cough that i have isn't so dry anymore. I am doing all the things to not get a cold right now. I have a concert on Saturday night and then we head to the beach for 3 days on Sunday. No time to be sick.
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Post by Betweenthelines on Nov 28, 2017 6:36:07 GMT -6
We don't and probably wont ever do Santa pics. It's more about me. I don't want to wait on those damn lines. Maybe... MAYBBBEEEE one day when they're old enough and can keep some chill, we will do the Santa at Macy's in NYC. You reserve your spot on line via phone app and it's supposedly this whole interactive experience while waiting on line and it goes quick. I've heard great things about it.
We also wont be doing Elf on the shelf. Ever. DD has one in her class and asked me last night why we haven't placed ours yet? "Because we don't have one, dd. You have a class elf, and that is all you need" I love the holidays, but that's a big ol no to all that extra work.
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Post by fierymama on Nov 28, 2017 6:59:05 GMT -6
Hey ladies! It's been a crazy week or so. Between Kaylee not feeling well and regressing on all the things we have worked hard on, the holidays and decorating. Fun times.
I'm hoping to try out my Instant Pot tonight. Does anyone have a good recipe for a vegetable soup that involves onions, potatoes and celery (fresh), and frozen mixed veggies?
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Post by coconutbacon on Nov 28, 2017 8:29:11 GMT -6
flippinchica, no plans for Santa here either, although apparently he’ll be making an appearance at P’s daycare in mid-December, so I guess she’ll see him then. Last year we went to my friend’s holiday party and a neighbor came in dressed as Santa and gave out fruit snacks to all the kids there. That was ok. But no to standing in line for a pic.
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Post by coconutbacon on Nov 28, 2017 8:33:00 GMT -6
Betweenthelines, my personal holiday tradition is to listen to David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries, where he recounts his time as an Elf at the NYC Macy’s. If you ever end up doing a Macy’s I highly recommend listening to it before. It’ll have you laughing.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Nov 28, 2017 8:40:02 GMT -6
i just bought H a 3 month subscription to a beer of the month club. first one arrives towards end of December.
big gift is now bought. boom!
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Post by CestLaVie on Nov 28, 2017 8:56:51 GMT -6
We got the kids tablets yesterday at Costco! and L pulls the cutest sad pout ever so I always take pics of it haha. It is so over the top dramatic we call it the kim kardashian cry. But that was because the internet was slow (LOL) not because she was made to sit with a stranger lol. She is so dramatic.
The funniest part about the whole thing is that she never makes any sounds so her mouth opens and closes in the most dramatic way and no sound comes out. It is so hard to not giggle when you see it.
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Post by CestLaVie on Nov 28, 2017 8:58:14 GMT -6
Oh and this time, we ordered the kid proof cases from amazon. Last time we got B a really cheap tablet and there were no available cases, so that didn't work out in the end lol. 1 Cracked screen later.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Nov 28, 2017 11:20:58 GMT -6
I cannot wait until my assistant is back to work. I'm sure she is less excited about it, but I'm drowning over here. At least I have Chicago to look forward to with my mom and sister this weekend!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Nov 28, 2017 12:13:54 GMT -6
Pizzaslut, I am jealous you are going to Chicago. so jealous! I hope you have a fabulous time!
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Post by CestLaVie on Nov 28, 2017 12:44:30 GMT -6
Went and got myself a salad for lunch.
I'll be patting myself on the back all day now haha
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Post by Pizzaslut on Nov 28, 2017 12:47:35 GMT -6
Pizzaslut , I am jealous you are going to Chicago. so jealous! I hope you have a fabulous time! I've been waiting for almost two months to go! I can't wait.
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Post by mrspiatt on Nov 28, 2017 14:00:15 GMT -6
Betweenthelines- I got my IP yesterday! Can you please provide your IP crispy carnitas recipe? I really want to use this thing today.
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Post by Betweenthelines on Nov 28, 2017 14:01:12 GMT -6
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Post by mrspiatt on Nov 28, 2017 14:04:21 GMT -6
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Post by jedi on Nov 28, 2017 17:22:18 GMT -6
Isaac lost 5 pounds.
Trying a different med that will take up to 3 weeks to work
It’s a pill that can be crushed.
The form his spec ed teacher filled out was more surprising than his primary and I didn’t think that was possible.
I almost started crying several times since I picked him up and took him.
We are being referred to children’s because his pedi feels like she’s wants an additional resource to help him. She’s out of ideas
She’s is going to attempt OT under a SPD diagnosis. I have my doubts
As I typed this out she called and decided against the meds. She wants to talk to a few collages and other resources first. So no medication at all.
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Post by jedi on Nov 28, 2017 17:29:08 GMT -6
At least I’ll be proven right about the appetite. While the meds might be playing a small part it’s something else.
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Post by armpants on Nov 28, 2017 17:44:48 GMT -6
We don't do mall Santa. We've gone to one that's been at an event we were array at both times, waited less than 5 minutes and didn't pay extra for it either.
Saturday my company is having our kids carnival at a place that is a bowling alley, arcade, and laser tag. Each kid gets a $20 card for the games. Santa will also be there and HR called earlier this month to get gift ideas. So that's going to be our Santa picture this year.
But I've actually seen three pictures already where the kid is so upset and people are taking about how great it is 😒 I'll just be over here judging them.
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Post by armpants on Nov 28, 2017 17:46:44 GMT -6
I'm sorry jedi, that's got to be so hard. I hope you can get in at children's soon and get someone who is a good partner for you in getting I the right meds and therapy. Hugs.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Nov 28, 2017 18:04:25 GMT -6
Last year's visit with Santa will forever go down in our family history. We go to the fire house since children and grandchildren of members get thrown an awesome party each year. My sister and I went when we were kids, as guests of our grandfather and so now his great-grandkids go too. It is actually really awesome. So last year, E didn't want to sit on Santa's lap so I sort of held him near Santa...but Santa kept telling me in a really pervy way (so I felt): "no, YOU sit on my lap." I wasn't sure if I should crack up or be horrified...so sort of both?! Anyway, I'll hold him near Santa again if that is what works but we won't have any crying pics of him with Santa.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Nov 28, 2017 19:20:29 GMT -6
Ugh, my mom just called with some not great news. She had a brain MRI because she didn't really have much of a sense of taste or smell since a bad sinus infection last winter. Well, apparently she has a cyst on her brain (or near her brain?) and she will have to have it drained. She has an appointment with a neurosurgeon on Friday so any T&P's you guys could send her way would be appreciated.
This year can get fucked. This pregnancy is literally the only good thing that happened in 2017.
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Post by redandblue on Nov 28, 2017 19:26:13 GMT -6
Oh Pizzaslut sending your Mom many healing and healthy thoughts. And big hugs to you. I hope this won't cloud your trip to Chicago. Did you way you were going with your sister and Mom?
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Post by Pizzaslut on Nov 28, 2017 19:30:15 GMT -6
Oh Pizzaslut sending your Mom many healing and healthy thoughts. And big hugs to you. I hope this won't cloud your trip to Chicago. Did you way you were going with your sister and Mom? Yes we are supposed to leave Saturday. Unless the doctor says she shouldn't fly, then we'll still go.
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Post by jedi on Nov 28, 2017 20:06:28 GMT -6
Pizzaslut hopefully 2018 will rock Thinking of your family
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Post by mrspiatt on Nov 28, 2017 20:08:39 GMT -6
IP crispy carnitas currently cooking!
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