The Official New Mom Thread Part 2

[llij]

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry that I haven't been around for a few days. School this week has been insane and I am so exhausted that I can't even see straight. I've got a ton of work to do this week and not much time to do it. Somehow it will get done though. I've got to learn to not worry about it so much.

We still aren't recovered from the sleepover incident, but oh well....The moms of the infamous three were mortified and very apologetic. One little girl even came to our house Sunday evening with an apology letter for jumping on the furniture and keeping us awake. I will say that most of the girls were great and individually they are sweet kids. It was just the combination of a few that really made things interesting.


Robin - It looks like you could use a big ! I hope things work out with your neighbors!

Gems - Count me in for the exchange. I pm'd you.

Lissawynn - Did you find out the sex of your baby? I need to go back and see since I haven't had a chance to read all the posts!

Cabmom, Ryan840, Gems, Fabumouse and Lissawynn - I love your new pictures!!!!

I will catch up with the posts later....my bed is calling! I really miss all of you and hope that you all are doing well!

 

[lissawynn]

Alice - I really understand where you're coming from with your neighborhood drama. I really like our neighbors, with the exception of the white trash neighbors who are basically no class pigs. I found out the daughter is pregnant(not married, of course) and is on bedrest. ***? Guess whose tax dollars are going to pay for ALL of her medical expenses, etc? The burgandy car is STILL in front of my house and all the calls to the borough and police have done nothing to get it out of there. I could probably call the police every day and report the people down the street, but I've tried to take the high road and get on with my own buisness.
I hope your DH gives those neighbors heck and they get their act together. Have some chocolate and try to take it easy.
Btw, Molly is so beautiful!

cabmom - Good luck going back to work and with your nanny!

joats - Enjoy your Flipz! I just ate two Oreos and and contemplaing some ice cream, but I'm scared the indigestion will be terrible. That Peachy Paterno is calling my name, though...

dizagain - I hope your DH finds those flashlights to be all warm and cozy tonight.

fabumouse - It's the blonde hair and blue eyes that fools most people and my son can turn on the charm when he want something.

Gems - Don't let that photo fool you. Jimmy is still living dangerously. He's my little bull in the china shop. I'll have to catch him in one of his more daring moments and take a pic to post for you all.

justthat - I hope you had a nice dinner. All husbands, no matter how wonderful they are, have their butthead moments.

ryan - Hope you enjoyed your spag and meatballs.

I'm headed to bed soon. I hope you all have a good night.


ETA - Jill, It's a girl!

 

[llij]

Lissawynn - I had to go back about 6 pages, but I finally saw that you are having a girl! Congratulations!

 

[llij]

Hi again!

I'm going to try to do a little catch up before I hit the hay! I'm going on memory here so forgive me if I miss anyone!

DisKim - I'll be praying for your aunt that her surgery is successful.

Justhat - I hope that you can get a break and a chance to relax a bit. I'm sorry that your dh isn't helping out too much. BTW, did Madison get a new Nick?

Tamie - Cozumel sounds wonderful!!

SL - Gosh, your office situation sounds like it is getting worse by the day! How many people are left there? I bet you are so excited to get away to WDW.

Robin - I may have missed it, but are you all still going to go to Hawaii? I love the Hale Koa!

Hillbeans - Congrats for Liam walking! I still can't believe he is one! BTW, we didn't have the Leap Frog cash register. It sounds cute.

Tasha - I'm glad to hear that the daycare situation is working out well. How is studying going?

Lissawynn - The ladybug bedding is very cute!

J&D - Thanks for the well wishes on the demonstration! It went well. I totally forgot what I was going to say when I got in front of the class so I just 'winged it'. The professor seemed to like it so that is all that mattered. BTW, how is football going for your dh?

dizagain - Did you ever get a chance to go out today?

Fabumouse - Your dd's note to the Kindergarten teacher cracked me up!

Nucpharm - It sounds like you had a great time away! How is your sister's situation going? Still the same?

Ryan840 - How are your cute boys doing? How is the eating going? I love your pictures of them!

GLT - How are you? I'm sure you are so busy! We miss you!

BNBmom - I'm glad to hear that Celeste is enjoying preschool!

Joats - Sorry to hear that you are having a rough day too.

Gems - Do you have any special plans for Shelby's birthday?

Zalansky - How are you?

Bellacam - Hang in there! When I was pregnant with Katie and John I was miserable. It felt like they were going to fall out of me.

Ginamarie - I love the pictures of Olivia! How is class going for you?

Floridafam - I'm sorry to hear that you are in pain. I hope they figure out what is going on soon.

Cabmom - That is great that your niece is going to be your nanny! BTW, that drawing of your children is absolutely beautiful!!


I hope that Val is having a wonderful vacation at WDW!

My exchange package went off in the mail last week, so hopefully it will get to its destination soon!

I almost forgot to mention that I got another call from the nurses office yesterday. This time is was Meagan that needed to be picked up. The poor thing fell off of some playground equipment and cracked her head pretty badly. I literally ran out the door and brought her home. I hated the fact that I had to leave for school, but thankful that my mom was here to watch over her. It is never a dull moment around here.

Hi to all the moms! I hope that I didn't miss anyone!

 

[DisKim]

Oh, I just can't handle the cuteness of these pictures! These kids are too cute for words. We could start a DIS modeling agency.

Emmy's back to school night was FABULOUS. I am so freaking happy with her new school and with her teacher. She seemed a lot like me. She's a goofball who likes to have a good time with the kids. She just seems to really know what she is doing and she knows how to really teach the kids while having fun. The kids had posters up about themselves. All the kids picked parents as their heroes. Emmy picked Steve Irwin. I think she is a little obsessed.

It looks like DH might not get offered that job he interviewed for. Apparently, they are very torn between him and another candidate. It's kind of like Survivor. There is a vote for each and the dean is the swing vote. From what I can tell, I don't think it will go in Tom's favor. We're both okay with that though. I believe everything is meant to be. I think he is better off staying where he is, finishing his master's and getting his supervisor's certificate. His school has given him every job he applied for and I'm sure he can walk into a well-paying supervisory position once he has that certificate in hand. Then, he won't lose all his sick time, benefits, etc.

Robin - Your neighbors sound like a trip . My immediate neighbors are fantastic but we have some unsavory families on the cross street. We just stay away from them. There are only 2 kids in the neighborhood my kids are allowed to play with.

ryan - Those pictures are soooooo cute. I love how the boys are looking at each other.

Jill - Poor Meagan. I hope she is feeling better!

joats and robin - I'm right there with you....those pretzels sound good. I stole Alex's Hershey bar that my mom got him. I was desperate. I have to go to the store and replace it tomorrow before he notices it. Desperate times .

I ordered DH to bring a box home from work so I can mail out my exchange this week. I had a lot of fun shopping!!

OK, I better go find a tape for the Barbara Walters interview tonight. I really don't think Emmy should see it but she'll kill me if she misses Terri and Bindi. Did I mention that she drew a picture of Steve Irwin with angel wings last night. She surrounded him with the word "animals" with hearts around it. It hurts me that this is so hard on her. BTW, am I like the only person in the US without Tivo or a DVR? I really need to get with this century.

 

[Hillbeans]

Just a quick post so I can get back to getting ready for the 20/20 interview -
DisKim - We just posted at the same time talking about the same TV show. I am getting my DVR next week - too bad, because i'd tape this special for sure. I know i'll be crying my eyes out for Terri Irwin.

OhioMinnie - Thanks so much for thinking about us. I'll be sure to send your DH a question if one comes up - it shouldn't take too long because i'm always wondering about something as far as the kids go.

Fabumouse - TOO FUNNY!!!!
And yes, that has happened to me (never before I had kids, but even worse after having my 2nd). It's gotten better over the past year, but it's just one of those lovely side affects of having two children with ENORMOUS heads.

 

[justhat]

I have to get in bed very soon but since everyone is sleeping (yes, again, the whole family but me ) might as well enjoy the silence. Dinner was okay. Henry decided to be fussy right as my meal came so I ate a few bites then wrapped him up in a blanket and walked around a bit and he fell asleep. Unfortunately my meal was a salad so can't really take that home, but it was already boxed by the time I got back. I guess when I told my husband to save it he thought I meant for home. I told him to order my dessert and he looked at me like I was crazy since I was wasn't even sitting at the table, but I said "Look, we only come here for one reason and that is the dessert so I don't care if I have to eat it standing up, we're getting it." And we did. Those of you with a Champps near you try the Cookie Espress. Henry was asleep before it came out anyway so all was well. We got home and Joey gave Madison a bath and then she had a minor meltdown over not getting to wear the Minnie costume to bed (curse me for ever showing her) but my husband decided to be helpful and actually stood up and rocked her in his arms till she calmed down and then they both laid down together and fell asleep. I admit to some feelings of contempt watching him sleep while I was up folding clothes, but then I remembered last night and calmed down.

Lissawynn, that exact problem you state with your neighbor's kid is what my husband complains about literally everyday. All, well almost all, of his patients do not have insurance, but they demand every medical procedure, test, medication, etc. that they can think of. And he has to do them all, all the while going insane at the thought that we're paying for it. To top it off, many of them are terminal due to things they do to themselves and he'll tell them this, they know they have X amount of time left because of their own doing, have no intentions of changing their lifestyles, but they demand everything possible. One even demanded a new lunch yesterday cause one of hte drs touched his tray and he said he would not eat it now. But when I had Henry and he had to stay an extra night for the jaundice, and my insurance approved me to stay another night too, the hospital was trying to kick me out! A case manager literally came into my bathroom while I was showering to tell me to go home. We were paying and they wanted to get rid of me, but my husband's free patients stay forever! One stayed cause he couldn't get a taxi to go home and the hospital let him stay another night, no medical reason at all. Ridiculous!

And fwiw, I think you should eat the ice cream! I ate an entire pint for lunch once this summer. Oh, and my husband's reply when I told him you were having a girl was "Good for her. I like having girls. Henry doesn't do anything." As though that's related to him being a boy and not the fact that he's a month old. I love your bedding choice too. With Madison I had a blue set that probably wasn't all that girly, but I liked it. It was a moon and stars theme. Henry has sheep. I'm not one for pink and frilly either so I can understand that. I think the ladybugs has a very classic look.

Alice28, I hope at least the headache is gone for you. I would be annoyed with neighbors constantly acting like that too. I think our neighborhood is pretty similar, but I only know one neighbor so I don't get involved in much. Good luck with that-maybe it would be nice to move just for the change of pace.

Dizagain, I have another one to add to your list when you call CPS. My friend's kid (the ones I was watching when I took the metro last week) rolled out of her bathtub on the kitchen table onto the tile floor, hitting a chair on the way down. She's just under 4 months old. And no, she wasn't getting a bath, she just likes to sit in her bathtub for some reason. And her son (21 months) rolled off the couch and broke his collarbone this summer. She's an inmate waiting to be found! I hope your husband is in better spirits tonight. I definitely think it's something in the air. Mine would have picked up the older kid and left me with the baby too-he never wants to stay alone with Henry.

Jill, sorry you've got so much going on. If you weren't so busy I'd suggest we meet at Champps in Pentagon Row cause Wednesday is Ladies Night and you can get $5 margaritas and $5 manicures. Of course I spent my time there holding Henry so the manicure was out, but the idea would be nice. Right now though it would be more of a chore for you than a relaxation. I hope you can get some rest this weekend. I just read your post about New Nick. We have 3 Nicks actually, Old Nick (pictured below), New Nick (from a Gymbo line around February), and Nick Three, or Nick Fee in Madisonspeak. Nick Fee was made a month ago in Myrtle Beach. New Nick was the one who got peed on today and spent his night in the washing machine. Apparently what happened was that she decided to move him (he went to the potty with her) while she was on the toilet, so she got off but I guess "leaked" on him. Hard to understand, but something like that. ANd so sorry to hear about Meagan. Did she need stitches or anything like that? I hope she's feeling better.

Hillbeans, I meant to say earlier that Liam looked so cute at his party. I loved the cake, as did Madison who was looking at the pictures with me. Congrats to Liam for walking too! He timed that right-the excitment of his birthday passed so he had to rekindle the flame!

Tkyes, your Cozumel trip sounds like fun. You've inspired me cause we never really had a "honeymoon" and recently I have been longing for a trip without my kids. We did go on a honeymoon trip to WDW and a Disney cruise, but we had 3 month old Madison with us so not quite the same. Very exciting for you that baby #2 might be on its way soon after your trip! Enjoy Mexico cause the opportunity for a trip like that doesn't present itself as readily once you've got 2 young ones. Well in my case it didn't with just one either, we only took one trip without her and it was to Nashville and I was pregnant and sick.

My husband's got that man-disease of holding the remote, even when he's sleeping and I am not kidding when I say this but every night he drops it on the floor when he's sleeping. Since we moved here in May. You'd think by now he'd learn and put the stupid thing on the bed or his nighttable, but nope, it just crashed to the floor again! Well, I've been on here much longer than I planned, but I think I've finally caught up. As much as possible anyway cause I think I'll be perpetually behind for a couple of months! Night all!

ETA: I was in bed and realized we forgot to set the alarm so I went downstairs and stepped on that purple ghost toy that Madison got in the exchange and almost had a heart attack! I thought it was an animal or something. Not sure how to describe it, but those plastic tube things filled with some kind of gel/liquid, and you hold it and it slips through your hand. Very funny to me now that I know what it was, but gosh, Robin, you really had me freaked out for a minute!

 

[ryan840]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on the boys! I am loving seeing everyones new pics, it's crazy how much they change in even just a month! I found out some lovely news today about our house- the lady we bought from was a widow (we knew that) and her husband died on our front porch on HALLOWEEN night! I don't actually believe in ghosts or anything, but the only kind of horror movies that actually freak me out are ghost stories, just because it's the "unknown". I feel for the family though, it was a heart attack, so unexpected, and on a holiday that was supposed to be fun and games and now probably holds bad memories for all of them. DH came in and told me after my Dr. appt and I thought he was kidding, so I laughed it off and he said "no, I'm serious, the neighbor just told me". Then I asked if he was sure he wasn't joking and he said he was pretty sure.

Robin- I'm sorry you're having such a rough time right now, come here and vent anytime. It sucks being so hormonal, I hope AF comes soon and the depo is gone once and for all!


Bellacam- I remember that pain all too well, I swear from about four months on I thought Jack had one foot hanging out! My pelvic bones also rubbed together with every movement I made below the waste, which made it extra special fun! I was watching my friends two kids at the time and had to tell her I couldn't do it anymore because of the pain. I hope it lets up for you soon- it helped me to rest as often as possible (which I know first hand isn't often with a little one of your own and someone elses to watch too).

Jill- They boys are doing well, giving me a run for my money lately... Jack is the poster child for that Sharpie commercial where the mom dangles the baby over the floor and the second his toe touches it he starts to scream- he literally does that and the best part is he only wants me, so I can't just hand him off. Alex is very much into power struggles purely for the struggle so we are trying to deal with that, which is near impossible. He has my strong will Poor Meagan, how is her head? You aren't kidding about never a dull moment! Keep us posted when you can but don't stress out too much about it, I'm sure we'll all still be here posting when you graduate I think you're doing a wonderful thing for yourself and your family, and you're so dedecated to it all.

Justine- I had to laugh at your comment about ordering Henry's nursery photos so late- I didn't order Alex's until Jack was born! We have Champs out here but I've never eaten at one, I need to get out more...

GEM- That photo of Shelby is so cute, it's from your Jersey vacation, right? After tonights recap and the previews, I'm dying to see lOST next week! I hope they don't pull the same crap they pulled in the first three episodes of Season 2 this year, if I have to watch that eye open one more time I think I'll scream!

dizagain- Wow, you have restraint if your DH is still alive after that comment! Men just don't think.

joats- Hope the pretzels did the trick, YUMMY!

cabmom- I love the sketch of your kids, that's the one you had done in WDW, isn't it? Or am I confused

lissawynn- How'd the oreo's sit? You know that ice cold, smooth, creamy ice cream will quench the indegestion, so go ahead and have some- trust me

DisKim- I'm glad to hear Emmy's back to school night went well but sad to hear she's still having a tough time with Steve Irwin's death. Maybe it will inspire her to go for her dreams the way he did. I don't have a DVR either, I used to and I'm having such a hard time without it but we don't have the extra $ right now. If you can do it, I HIGHLY recommend it- it's total mommy sanity because you can watch your shows on your (very limited) time and not stress about missing them.

OhioMinnie- thanks for the link!

Hi Hillbeans, GLT, BnB, Ginamarie, tykes, J&D, SL, Zalansky, floridafam, nucpharm, fabumouse and Tasha, and anyone I missed!

 

[gottalovethem]

Morning everyone. I have a whole 30 seconds before getting everyone dressed, feeding them and taking dd to school, dropping Leif off at a friends and taking DS on a field trip.

I've been doing lots of freelance writing lately, and selling (and buying LOL) lots on ebay lately and haven't had proper time to dis.

Robin - I cannot believe the drama on your street. I am so sorry you have to deal with all that garbage. Unbelievable.

Ryan -- absolutely love those pics, adorable! eeks about the former owners!

lissawynn- don't think I realized you were having a girl either, congrats! Love the bedding!

justhat - no chammps, but the idea of a cookie express has me drooling!

Jill - Hi! Miss you gals too. Hopefully I'll be able to get back on regularly again.

OK, none of the kids are getting dressed, gotta go chase them around and get them moving. Havea great day all! Hugs and kisses to you gals and munchkins. Have a fabulous day.

 

[Ginamarie]

Just a quick post, since I have so much to do today!

Ryan, Fabumouse, Gems- I love the new siggy pics!

Alice- That picture of Molly looks both adorable and mischievous at the same time. My DH also hates lawn work. We had the gardener come a few days ago to cut the grass, and I think that should get us through until the spring, but I’m not sure how things will go next year. DH keeps pointing at the flower beds and saying how much he hates them because “who’s going to take care of them??” Sorry you’ve been feeling so down!

jill- Class is going really well. I was exhausted last night, but it was interesting enough to keep me from passing out. Just one more week to go and then I have to see if I can convert this into some business.

I’m having a really crappy week, but catching up with you girls always seems to help.

 

[nucpharm29]

Hello all!

Emma woke me up at 1:30 last night--just freakishly standing next to our bed not saying anything--then she got up for good at 5:15--and she is supposed to be my good sleeper! Oh well! So needless to say, I'm a little tired this am--but at least DH was already up this am getting ready for work, so he got her fed and occupied, so I could grab at least a cup of coffee before mommy duty!

All the new siggie pics are adorable! I need to upload and post some new ones--the kids change so quickly!

GLT--good to hear from you--sounds like you're extremely busy!

alice--sorry to hear the drama on your street keeps happening--maybe the price on that other house will drop dramatically and you can leave "white trash central"

diskim--glad to hear that Emmy's back to school night went so well

justhat--my dh also has the remote control man-disease

Well, I know I didn't even get close to responding to everyone, but both kids are already needing me. Going to try to head to the gym this morning and then enjoy our nice weather today--our high isn't supposed to get over 70!! Fall is finally here--at least for 2 days or so!

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

Hi all!

Just checking in. I'm still around but I have a ton of stuff to do - cleaning, laundry, packing, shopping - for the trip. I have to work tomorrow, then we're going to a fair and Saturday is a friend's wedding. We leave Monday! I'm nowhere near ready.

I love everyone's new signature pics!

My DH does all the yard work. I've never even turned the mower on once. He also takes care of the trash and washes the dishes if there are any left after I go to bed. He gives Lucas his bath a couple times a week, puts him to bed almost every night, and takes him to my IL's house twice a week. I guess I can't complain about him. He just has a habit of picking fights at bedtime.

The laundry needs to be put in the dryer so I've got to go. I need to go to BRU and Target later on. Maybe I'll see some of those Coach bags there! Hope to check in again later!

 

[Alice28]

Hi everyone-

Jill- good to see you! Poor Meagan! Is she OK now? Do you have any days off from school in October so you can have a breather?

Justhat- LOL about the water thing! That would have freaked me out too, or worse, I would have slipped and hurt my knee again!

SL- Lucky girl to have such a helpful DH! I can't complain too much- DH also likes to help with the kids at night, help with dinner, and doesn't expect me to do much of anything on the weekends. He also likes to help wtih the grocery shopping. We talked about the yard stuff last night and his answer was, "Tell me the Friday before what your expectations are, write a list and then I will do them." I guess it's that classic man/woman thing where I just don't understand why he doesn't SEE it needs to be done in the first place, but he reminded me we have different expectations on what looks 'nice.'

Cabmom- that is the coolest picture of your kids! I really like that a lot! Glad you are going to do the Christmas exchange with us.

Ryan- odd about the man dying on Halloween, but I guess things like that happen all the time.

Kim- so glad the open house went well and that Emmy's teacher is great! I'm sorry she is still grieving so much for Steve. I don't have TiVo or DVR either and our VCR broke awhile back and we didn't replace it (just have DVD players). So I am totally out of luck if there is something I want to record!

lissawynn- hope your observation went well today!

Well, I have completely calmed down. Sorry for the spaz attack yesterday. DH went and talked to the neighbors- it was just a misunderstanding. They said they knew I called the police and didn't have any problem with it- I guess when their grandson lived with his mother (who was a psycho), the police were called a lot on her, so he associates the police with taking away his family. Kinda sad. Dh made a point of saying, "you know whenever we have a problem with you guys, we come and talk to you- we are direct, and we don't like game playing of alienating neighbors when you are mad at them." (these are the neighbors who went OFF on nosy neighbor and her husband several months ago). So, while I still am irritated with a few things, I feel much better about it. If that house is meant to be, it will stay on the market 6 months and go down 50K in price. Otherwise, we're staying put and I'm getting my cobalt blue countertops and pretty white cabinets next summer.

Well, I need to get Joshua down to the bus stop. We had a night from h*ll again last night with Molly. She has decided that she wants to sleep with us again. We broke her of this habit right after DH got home in January and she did GREAT! Since Feb she goes down usually without a peep between 8-9 and then sleeps 10-12 hours. The last two nights she had a FIT and we ended up putting her in bed with us. Then at 3:30 she started shoving me, kicking me, sitting up, laying down, so I put her in her crib at 4. She cried until 5:30! We kept going in there, talking to her, about every 25 minutes, handing her her bottle back and she would throw it in defiance. I got her at 5:30 and she fell asleep in 30 seconds. DH and I got up at 7 to get Sam ready, at 7:30 I say, "I'm going back to bed" and DH joined me. He went into work at 9:30. If she does this again tonight I am going to not be happy! I know she's congested, but come on! She is one stubborn little girl. I have NO IDEA where she gets that from!

 

[dizagain]

Hi! Carson is still asleep in the carseat as we just got home from my postpartum apt. Glad that's done! I am feeling a little stressed because all of a sudden the girls are so BUSY and I am forgetting things which is very "not me". I forgot Hannah has scouts today after school and should stay there for the meeting...didn't remind her and I'm pretty sure she'll show up at home on the bus. Hoping a friend mentions it. Hayley is auditioning for her school musical today and so I have to pick her up "sometime"...this middle school thing is hard to get used to. Then I have to go to Hannah's school tonight and get her signed up for band and discuss her instrument, etc. Don't know why I can't seem to handle this stuff - I guess it's still baby induced memory loss - how long do I get to keep that excuse going? I'm just usually so super responsible and on the ball and I hate this! I read Hannah's application for student council and for one of her reasons she should be chosen she put, "I'm never late for things." Yeah, right...once upon a time.

At least DH is being nice. We went out to eat last night at Ruby Tuesday's (salad bar, yum) and Hannah summed it up on the way home. She said, "I needed that."

strawberrylemonade - my DH does the yard too...I've NEVER touched a lawn mower in my life and feel very fortunate. We don't do fancy flower beds or anything as they would just die, but he keeps everything neat and tidy and he did do a veggie garden over the summer for the first time. Let me know if there are really D&B and Coach bags at Target - I'm curious!

alice28 - sorry about the neighborhood drama, how frustrating! I can't say I've ever had an experience like that. We've always lived in suburbia and even though we worry about keeping the girls in a "glass box", I think it's best for us right now. DH's dream is to live in downtown Chicago or Boston...I'm up for that once the girls are out of school, I guess.

ryan840 - That's so super creepy about the poor man who used to live in your house!!! I'm sure you would have been quite happy to never hear that story.

ginamarie - hope your week improves! Glad class was somewhat enjoyable!

glt - Hope everyone got out the door this morning! I need to start e-baying again soon to get some Christmas$$, but I keep putting it off just like everything else around here!

nucpharm - Enjoy the fall weather!! It's supposed to get into the 30's tonight here - brrr. I'd prefer to keep it in the 60's!

justhat - glad your dessert was yummy! You deserve it! DH has the same "remote disease"...it ends up getting buried under the covers half of the time and I make the bed only to find a nice bump!

diskim - glad you made it through another back-to-school night and glad it was a good one! Hope Emily handled 20/20 ok - I only saw a little of it. And also want to let you know our family has two regular old tv's with dvd players on the side...no plans for anything else anytime soon! Glad you are positive about DH's job situation!

llij - Is Meagan ok? How scary those phone calls from the nurse can be!

Hi to everyone else! Think someone is waking up!

 

[dizagain]

Oohh...quick question for all you experienced cold weather moms. I have only been "up north" for one winter and I did manage to get us all outfitted with proper attire. However, how does one dress a baby? I mean I can hardly fit him in his car seat in clothes, much less a coat. I have a fleece full-body suit thing for when we carry him outside in the snow or go for a walk. A neighbor gave me this thing that goes over the carseat...does that actually keep him warm enough? I will get him a hat and mittens as soon as I find a cute enough set that I like. Any tips? Also, how do I keep him warm in bed? We don't keep our house super warm because 1) I can't breathe well when the heat is running and 2) $$. Anyway, thanks so much..the girls were southern-born and I never used more than blankets and maybe a car coat now and then.

 

[llij]

Hi everyone!


Yes, I should be studying but I am too tired at the moment. John has decided to revert to poor sleeper again and it is killing me! I end up rocking him for a bit at night and then he sleeps, but he has been waking up screaming off and on for the past two weeks. Last night was tough b/c my dh wanted him to CIO but I just couldn't do it. Frankly, it is easier to hold him for 5-10 minutes and then put him back down then to let him cry for hours.

Meagan is doing better, thanks everyone for asking. She still has a nice bump on the back of her head but she is back to her old active self. She also found out that she made the all star soccer team again so that cheered her up!

Robin - I've got a fall break on the 9th and 10th, but that is when my in-laws will be here. I feel for you with Molly not sleeping well either. I hope she sleeps on her own tonight! BTW, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you for the house to go down in price too!

SL - Gosh, it is already almost time for your trip! Have a wonderful time! I'm so jealous! It was a year ago today that we went to WDW for Katie's birthday.

Dizagain - I had one of those cozy covers that you put over the car seat for John. It worked very well and kept him nice and warm. I rarely had to use a jacket with him b/c of that cover. Oh and you are not alone in the 'forgetful mom category.' I forgot that Meagan had chorus this week and never took her to it. I think becoming a mother kills a few brain cells. Know that you are in good company!

DisKim - I'm sorry that Emmy is still having a hard time over Steve Irwin's death. You aren't alone in not having a DVR or TiVo. We don't have those here either.

GLT - It is great to hear from you and I'm glad that E-bay is going well as well as your freelance work.

Nucpharm - How was the workout today?

Justhat - Oh how I would love to take you up on that offer to meet at Champs! Maybe when my semester ends I can meet you sometime. That is too cute about Madison and all her "Nicks" especially "Nick fee"!

Ginamarie - That is great that class is going well! I hope some new business comes your way b/c of it!

Ryan840 - Holy Moly about the owner's dh dying on your front porch on Halloween! That is so sad and you are right that the holiday will hold some sad memories for the family. That is funny about the sharpie commericial being you and Jack. I sometimes think that is me and John at times. Oh and power struggles....I remember those days with power struggles and the girls. Good luck to you!

Hillbeans - I thought of you this morning after John's crazy sleep night. I was wondering how Liam has been with his sleeping lately.

Well, I better get back to the books. Since tomorrow is Katie's birthday, I'm going to visit with her at lunchtime at school and then we are going to the Japanese steakhouse for dinner. Yum Yum!! I'm so glad she picked that restaurant to go to! Saturday night is my 20 year reunion which should be fun. Another busy weekend ahead and not much time to work.

Hi to everyone!!

 

[gottalovethem]

dizagain - shucks, I just sold my infant carseat cover -- it was a JJ Cole wool thing that sits inside the carseat and has a zipper that attaches a cover. It worked well to keep Leif warm. And then I had a thinner bunting that I put him in as well. I loved both items lots!

nucpharm - I had to laugh about you dipping into the 70's, amazing how quickly you can get used to the warm southern air! We are in the 50's here.

dizagain - you forgetting sounds like me last year! I had to write our activities down for each day of the week and taped it just below the calendar to help keep me on track. I blame in on baby brain. Hang in there, it gets a little better. And lists really help! I've been using the ebay $ to buy tights and clothes for dd, shoes for Leif and a winter coat for ds (oh, and paying some bills). Now I need a winter coat for DD, but am thinking I may be better off hitting a sale at the store, as coats for her keep going really high. Good idea about xmas money though. May have to consider that!

hillbeans - I totally missed the interview, I never even turned the tv on last night. How was it?

robin - glad you are feeling better today, I do hope that house works out for you. Love the pic of Molly, and that dress is too cute, must be a gymbo?

lissawynn, was it you who was getting the addition to the home? How is that going? Or do I have the wrong person?

ginamarie - sorry you are having a bad week, you are right, reading and posting here does help. Though I'm going through a bout of unhappiness, misery stress adn frustration lately and didn't even have the chance to read/post here. I missed it.

sl - what a great dh you must have! That's great. I do pretty much 99 percent of everything, from inside to outside the house, taking care of kids and such. Luckily it doesn't all have to be perfect, cause I'd never get there. Speaking of, I have REALLY got to vacuum! That's my personal pet peeve, I have to vacuum daily, we have a dog who sheds everywhere and it drives me crazy.

jill - sounds like life has been crazy foryou, hope you got some studying done.

gems - all in your house feeling better? I hope so.

fabumouse - ironically, dd peed in her clothes at school yesterday! I couldn't believe it, she never has accidents. Of course, I had NO extra clothes at school so she came home wearing somethign they had in the office needless to say, today the other clothes have been returned and she has her own change of clothes in her locker!

Ryan, those photos are wonderful, where did you get them done? We have a lot of 3 year olds on this thread!

justhat, bellacam, J&D, bnb, diskim, and all the other moms I'm missing, hello. Gotta go do mommy work.

 

[Alice28]

GLT & Diz- I too get really scatterbrained and forgetful about activities, etc. I write everything on the calendar the minute it comes up, or I forget! I seriously think it comes from having more than 2 children, because I was fine until I got pregnant with Molly!

GLT- good for your with the ebay selling and making some dough! That's such a good feeling. I have 1-2 things I need to list but am procrastinating. I hate the post office so much that sometimes I don't ebay cause I don't want to go to the PO! I got a free Coldwater Creek necklace at the open house last week and it's so not my style....I'm wondering if it would go for $15-20 on ebay since it was $59 retail.

Yes, the squirrel dress was a Gymbo. She has another cute one on today that I tried taking pics of her in, but my camera is starting to go on the fritz and the flash was screwy, so they're not great pics. I'm debating buying a new camera soon.

I have to give my DH one more props- he ENCOURAGES me to go out with friends, by myself, do nice things for myself, buy the kids nice things. A lot of DHs aren't like that and I appreciate that. I keep whining about wanting to go back to the spa, but it's so expensive and he's like JUST GO!

Jill- the Japanese steakhouse sounds delicious! Love that kind of food, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Katie!

Diz- I don't have much advice on cold weather clothes- it gets cool in Portland, but not COLD except for a couple days in the winter...we get snow maybe once if we're lucky. I do find it frustrating to buy big bulky jackets for the kids, but when they're in carseats, I have to take the jackets off cause they don't fit properly in the seats. In bed, I love those fleecy blanket sleepers by Carters- for babies up to 6-9 months, they have those sleeping bag bottom ones, and then the footies for older babies. They hardly need a blankie with those sleepers!

 

[J&D]

Love all the new pics, everyone!

I finished shopping for my exchange pal last night. I hope my pal isn't disappointed in her package. I really tried to shop for the items she listed as her favorites, so I got her and her family a lot of small things instead of a few big things.

Jill- Glad Meagan is OK. Happy b-day to Katie. My DH and sis b-days were yesterday. We went out to eat at Cheescake Factory. Have fun at the reunion. My DH's football team is doing OK- they are 2-2. He is having to work 7 hours on Sat. and Sun. under this new coach, so that is the pits. Thanks for asking.

ryan- Jack looks just like Jack Jack in that highchair picture.

lissawynn- Can't wait to see pics of Annabel's room. I love that ladybug set. Glad I could help you out. I just love shopping for baby stuff. Hope your observation went well today. I'm sure it did.

Tasha- Even though I don't watch DH, I had to go and check out that thread. Can't believe that woman! Loved your replies. Glad that your daycare situation is resolved.

DisKim- Saying more prayers for your aunt. We don't have Tivo, a DVR, or cable!

dizagain- We live in TX, so we don't really have to worry about cold weather. I would suggest layers during the day and blanket sleepers at night.

Alice- Sorry about all of your neighborhood drama. Glad you are feeling better.

SL- Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned. Have fun at the fair and your friend's wedding. Have a great trip to WDW!

Hillbeans- I have ordered a lot of stuff from Overstock, and I've always been pleased. Give it a try.

fabumouse- I'll have to check out your new thread. Sound hilarious.

nucpharm- Hope you get some sleep tonight.

Ginamarie- Glad school is going well for you.

GLT- Congrats on your writing and e-bay sales.

justhat- Your post about having 3 Nicks made me laugh. It reminded me of my nephew. His comfort object was a stuffed lamb named Lambo. He also had 3- Old Lambo, New Lambo, and Baby Lambo.

Gems- How is work now that most of your co-workers were moved to another building?

Hi to all other DIS Moms! I'm not feeling well today, and I think I'll go and lay down. Hope I didn't get food poisoning from CF last night.

 

[J&D]

I just posted this on the budget board and thought I would post it here as well for the CSC fans.

To cap off this special month, please join us for the 5th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social at participating Cold Stone Creamery locations nationwide, a special night to join together and share the simple pleasures of life with a FREE ice cream, family activities and good-natured fun. Search our site for a location near you. On September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00PM, guests will be treated to a serving of Cole’s Creation*. In exchange for the free Creation, customers are encouraged to make donations to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

* Free Creation refers to a 3-oz portion of Cole’s Creation served in a cup. Offer is valid only during published date and time. While supplies last. No substitutions. Limit one per customer. 100% of all donations will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.


Make sure and join their birthday club for free ice cream on your birthday.
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