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Post by slenle on Nov 29, 2017 9:42:38 GMT -6
Morning! Both kids are at daycare. woohoo!
Today is MH's 30th birthday. I feel bad that I don't have some super awesome gift for him. I've been so consumed with throwing his party and then N's birthday coming up that I just didn't put a lot of thought into it. I got him a couple shirts and a nice whiskey. N picked out a batman tshirt and a fidget spinner to give him too. lol. And then told him about the shirt when I was gone last night.
Before his party he was giving me boring and expensive gift ideas. Then he said the party is all he needs as his gift so I'm sure he'll be happy with what I'm giving him. The only other thing is that he's wanted cowboy boots forever, but I just can't do it. I am not a fan and I just can't picture him wearing them. If he wants them, he can buy them but I can't support it by buying them for him! I'm such a mean wife.
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Post by jewels on Nov 29, 2017 9:46:13 GMT -6
Happy birthday flamingo! trtlcrzy glad S is on the mend! I didn't get to post yesterday, but that fever must have been terrifying!
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Post by Sunny41 on Nov 29, 2017 9:48:15 GMT -6
melaniesue thinking about you and your dad this morning
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Post by jewels on Nov 29, 2017 9:48:21 GMT -6
slenle the party is definitely gift enough! If MH threw me a party, I would not expect any additional gift! Although MH and I stink at gifts for each other. The last few holidays he's had me purchase something and he just pays for it.
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Post by wineallthetime on Nov 29, 2017 9:58:45 GMT -6
slenle, lol at N telling YH about his gift. C decided we needed to get MH a red water bottle for Christmas (random..). Of course he told him about it immediately when we ordered it. He also told us my in-laws are getting me a red tea pot and MH new beard trimmers.
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Post by yummeecookee on Nov 29, 2017 10:05:03 GMT -6
I’m Lol at kids spoiling surprises. I had my two work on cards for mh the Friday before Father’s Day. Mh was upstairs and I had them in the basement. I said to B like 5 times, ok this is a surprise, so don’t tell Daddy. Of course, the second he comes downstairs, she’s telling him about the card she made him!
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Post by flamingo on Nov 29, 2017 10:17:08 GMT -6
Sunny41 does anyone near you carry Best Home Furnishings brand chairs/recliners? That is the brand of rocker we have in B’s nursery and it’s so comfy. I remember we saw recliners they made when we bought it and they looked nice and were reasonably priced. Of the two options you mentioned I’d probably opt to keep looking.
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Post by Sunny41 on Nov 29, 2017 10:19:08 GMT -6
Sunny41 does anyone near you carry Best Home Furnishings brand chairs/recliners? That is the brand of rocker we have in B’s nursery and it’s so comfy. I remember we saw recliners they made when we bought it and they looked nice and were reasonably priced. Of the two options you mentioned I’d probably opt to keep looking. Thanks. I'll have to look for that brand
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Post by cagoldi on Nov 29, 2017 10:23:59 GMT -6
Beautiful ring, flamingo. Happy birthday!
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Post by cagoldi on Nov 29, 2017 10:29:31 GMT -6
My child is not delightful lately.
He has started screaming when he gets frustrated. What? How old are you?
Me: Atticus, please get your clothes on, it's time for school. Atticus: loud shrieking and throwing things.
This is at least 10 times a day. What the hell is the matter with this kid?
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Post by jewels on Nov 29, 2017 10:34:26 GMT -6
cagoldi S started sobbing this morning, first thing (while still on the potty after first waking up) saying he didn't want to go to school. And he wouldn't stop. He loves school, so it was really just him being difficult. It took me quite a while to calm him down, it was ridiculous, and I kept saying he was getting himself all worked up for nothing. But of course, he didn't understand that and just kept crying harder. Of course, when we got to school, he ran off playing and couldn't even be bothered to come kiss me goodbye, so I know it's not any issue with school.
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Post by wineallthetime on Nov 29, 2017 10:38:17 GMT -6
cagoldi, C is an instant screamer when he is frustrated or doesn't get his way. It's... not delightful. Yesterday he was mad because he wanted some "new dinosaur video" and then would do a weird walk to show me which one. I had no idea and it turned into a huge scream fest with the dog howling. I was sure they were going to wake L up. I can't stand it the screaming.
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Post by cagoldi on Nov 29, 2017 10:43:42 GMT -6
cagoldi, C is an instant screamer when he is frustrated or doesn't get his way. It's... not delightful. Yesterday he was mad because he wanted some "new dinosaur video" and then would do a weird walk to show me which one. I had no idea and it turned into a huge scream fest with the dog howling. I was sure they were going to wake L up. I can't stand it the screaming. It's the weirdest. His vocabulary is fine, we do plenty of coaching about labeling feelings and using our words. I don't get it. @73jewels we are dealing with that everyday now but apparently since his two friends moved away he plays alone. He doesn't want to do anything with any of the other kids. So now I think he genuinely does hate school.
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Post by guster on Nov 29, 2017 10:45:01 GMT -6
cagoldi, that makes me so sad for him. He must miss his friends terribly
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Post by klong11 on Nov 29, 2017 10:45:32 GMT -6
cagoldi, +1. It is beyond ridiculous.
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Post by cagoldi on Nov 29, 2017 10:55:12 GMT -6
cagoldi, +1. It is beyond ridiculous. Well, I'm sorry you're dealing with this too but frankly relieved my kid isn't the only one acting up.
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Post by lahdeedah on Nov 29, 2017 10:58:19 GMT -6
You all are chatty this morning! flamingo Happy Birthday! The ring is beautiful. He did a great job! Sorry S didn't have a great night lfig. Poor girl. Hope everything goes well today. melaniesueyummeecookee Our elf is here, too. I already forgot to move him once. M was very aware and I told him that he was very tired from his trip from the north pole and was still asleep. LOL I had to look at my orders on Amazon yesterday to figure out what all I had. I'm pretty much done for M except for stocking stuffers. My boxes are all in our guest room hiding in the closet or under the bed.
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Post by lahdeedah on Nov 29, 2017 11:00:54 GMT -6
cagoldi , C is an instant screamer when he is frustrated or doesn't get his way. It's... not delightful. Yesterday he was mad because he wanted some "new dinosaur video" and then would do a weird walk to show me which one. I had no idea and it turned into a huge scream fest with the dog howling. I was sure they were going to wake L up. I can't stand it the screaming. It's the weirdest. His vocabulary is fine, we do plenty of coaching about labeling feelings and using our words. I don't get it. @73jewels we are dealing with that everyday now but apparently since his two friends moved away he plays alone. He doesn't want to do anything with any of the other kids. So now I think he genuinely does hate school. This breaks my heart. I saw M's bestie from his old school and his mom recently and she told me once M left, her son played alone and always pretended M was still there. Even at home, when he played, he would always pretend he was playing with M. It really made me sad, but we agreed to get the boys together for play dates often.
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Post by tallb on Nov 29, 2017 11:04:16 GMT -6
flamingo HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'm so happy that you didn't get a crappy big present. Is that ring David Yurman? Lol, thank you! me too. And yes, it is. ahhh love it! And is that the birth stone for both? That is like the one jewelry item I want, I've been eyeing yurman for years. Have a great day!!
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Post by jewels on Nov 29, 2017 11:07:47 GMT -6
cagoldi that breaks my heart for him! S tells me all the time that he doesn't play with anyone, but I don't really believe him. Although he has 2 very close boy friends and one just moved into the next class, and he had 2 very close girl friends and both left the school in September. So maybe he often does play alone? IDK, he does love his teacher though. He keeps asking me if she can come over and play with him...
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Post by tgrimes on Nov 29, 2017 11:18:05 GMT -6
Lol, thank you! me too. And yes, it is. ahhh love it! And is that the birth stone for both? That is like the one jewelry item I want, I've been eyeing yurman for years. Have a great day!! I think B was born in December. I have a lot of Yurman stuff. My ex husband gave it to me so I never wear it.
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 29, 2017 11:30:03 GMT -6
flamingo, beautiful! YH did well. Have a happy birthday! Sunny41 team keep looking. If necessary, take off the memory foam topper in the interim. And sure it's the cat snoring. melaniesue, thinking of you and your dad today.
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 29, 2017 11:36:21 GMT -6
I have no clue what to do about hiding Christmas presents. I need to clean out our under-the-stairs closet more and get MH on cleaning the garage (it's all his crap that is clogging it up) because those are the only two options. We have no attic. For now I have a bunch of stuff piled up on my dresser in boxes and the kids know it's Christmas gifts and have just been really good about not looking. They even added their own "gifts" to the pile of some pictures they drew that I'm not supposed to look at yet. I know this foolishness won't fly when they're older. I was the worst about sneaking around looking for presents. Last year I hid it all behind my dresser which is angled, but we have a large piece of art back there now. We really don't have any space for it in the house but we got it for free.
I desperately need to get everything out and look through what I've got already so I know what I need to buy. I'm usually done shopping by now but this year I don't have my crap together.
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 29, 2017 11:37:57 GMT -6
+whatever to saying "use your words" on repeat. Cass has been a miserable whiner lately. I'm hoping and praying it's the initial 4 a-holishness and that she'll chill out soon.
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Post by klong11 on Nov 29, 2017 11:44:30 GMT -6
Cadence keeps asking if I still love her. It is usually after she has done something she isn't supposed to do.
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Post by slenle on Nov 29, 2017 11:52:30 GMT -6
Anyone else's kids ask a questions and answer it in the question but still expect you to answer it? Example:
N: "Mom, why does H have to stay home from daycare so he doesn't share germs and get his friends sick?" N: "Why can't we touch ChaCha (the elf) because he then he'll lose his magic and that will be bad?"
uhhhh you literally just answered it. What else do you want me to say? She's been doing this non stop lately
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Post by tallb on Nov 29, 2017 11:55:20 GMT -6
ahhh love it! And is that the birth stone for both? That is like the one jewelry item I want, I've been eyeing yurman for years. Have a great day!! I think B was born in December. I have a lot of Yurman stuff. My ex husband gave it to me so I never wear it. oh right, stones are by month..zodiac signs are slightly off.
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Post by flamingo on Nov 29, 2017 11:59:13 GMT -6
Lol, thank you! me too. And yes, it is. ahhh love it! And is that the birth stone for both? That is like the one jewelry item I want, I've been eyeing yurman for years. Have a great day!! Thanks! Yes, it's my and C's birthstone...B missed it by 4 days. I love their stuff, too. I have earrings, and had one of the bracelets...until it fell off in the mall. Still makes me ill to think about. The girl that helped me at JCrew the other day had on one of the thick cable bracelets, two different rings, and earrings. I was like, "uh, maybe I should get a job at JCrew?" LOL. eta: tgrimes can you trade it in or something? LOL. It's a shame not to wear it but I can see why you wouldn't. I always think of it as a Texas thing, I don't know why...maybe b/c the first couple people I ever knew who wore it were from Dallas, haha.
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Post by guster on Nov 29, 2017 12:05:36 GMT -6
Charlie cried and screamed the entire 15 minute drive to preschool, the 5 minutes it took to walk inside and get Josie settled, and the entire 15 minutes home. He is still currently screaming, but at least now it's at intervals and in his crib. In the silent moments, I still think I hear the screaming. I know he's overtired, but man that was a rough one. Also, the trip included Josie waiting until we got to the end of our development to tell me her shoes hurt her feet (of course, I tried to cajole her into a different pair at when she first put them on). So we had to drive back, run inside and grab new shoes.
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Post by klong11 on Nov 29, 2017 12:15:12 GMT -6
The runner just chopped up a hard boiled egg at her desk. DUDE! It smells like farts! Then she put it in a bowl with chopped up apples. I have no idea what she is making or why she is doing it at her desk, but it's gross. Now I'm wishing she would whip out some of her damn EOs just to mask the egg fart smell.
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