You may think I am crazy but......................... [Archive] - Page 11

newmami

12-06-2006, 11:28 AM

Thinking about your Aunt, Jess.

I am so ready to go home!! the office is pretty much empty, and I got my morning Grrr with the morons at the branch!! they are so rude it is unbelievable!! and we work for the same company!!! :roll:

I made a simple email about the coworker's Dad.... most people seem not to care... I am not surprised, she is tough to deal with (I am being nice here!!). Now I have to wait for the funeral arrangements so I can send flowers.... lovely day huh??

I wish I had a BK close to work, if I want to eat fast food, it would take me about 20 min just to get somewhere... the beauties of working Downtown where everybody eats at the same time!!

We are having our Christmas pictures done this weekend, woo hoo!!! I need to get Dani some thights... it is going to be COLD!!!

YellowRose

12-06-2006, 11:29 AM

We had our Christmas pictures taken the weekend before Thanksgiving, we get them back this weekend. I'm so excited!!!! :lol:

without

12-06-2006, 01:09 PM

I should have Morgans Christmas pictures back a week from tomorrow. Boy I hate waiting! :roll:

Bean

12-06-2006, 01:21 PM

All this BK talk has my craving french fries and a Hershey sundae pie! There are NO fast food restaurants around here (which is probably a good thing! LOL). I have to drive 30+ minutes South to go to BK or McDonalds and 40+ minutes North for a Subway or Taco Bell.

without

12-07-2006, 08:13 AM

OK girls it slipped to page 2!!!

I need you all to talk me down from doing some thing stupid!! I have 4 weeks of vacation saved up and well.........with my luck I need to save it incase a safe falls on my head and I have to be out for a month in the hospital. LOL I so bad want to tell my boss I am taking 2 weeks off before or after Christmas. I just feel like I need a break. I know I need to save the 4 weeks for the next bad thing to come along because bad things seem to fallow me this year but its hard not to take the time off when you know you have it.

tralynne75

12-07-2006, 08:29 AM

Pam, I would say take the time. You need a little vacation right now. Let's hope and pray next year will be better for you.

Katie had her 6 month check up yesterday. No shots since she is sick. The dr said she had drainage and he didn't ant to add to her feeling bad. She is 17#s and 12 ozs and 26 1/2 inches. She has been 17#s for a month now. Do you hit a growth spurt around 6 months?

Ok my child just threw up and is squealing in delight. :? She is one happy baby. I did luck up. We only cry when she is tired or hungry or I am not in sight.

Bean

12-07-2006, 08:39 AM

I'd say take a week for yourself.

haydensmom

12-07-2006, 08:59 AM

Pam, I would take some vacation time - even just a week! You deserve it!

I'm glad to hear that Katie's appt went well even though she's sick. I hope she gets better soon! I do believe there is a six-mo growth spurt, but what do I know :wink:

I got my BK yesterday! Yummy!

Also, dh got his plasma... He's so happy and he totally deserves it... to me it's just another bill, but it's worth it!

YellowRose

12-07-2006, 09:05 AM

Pam, I think you should take some time off too, even if it's just a week. If you take a week off, you'd still have 3 weeks left. Go for it! You definetly deserve it!

newmami

12-07-2006, 09:43 AM

Take the time off Pam!!! spend some time with your family and with Morgan, and take care of yourself

You will see, now that you are planning on saving vacations, NOTHING will happen next year!!! so you will end up taking days off here and there, just for the fun of it
OK, that was my Christmas wish for you, a WONDERFUL 2007!!!

No BK yet, DH wasn't in the mood for it... but we had steak n shake, and Dani LOVED the meat patties!!! I swear that child will eat ANYTHING!!

It is getting cold here in FL, the cold front is hitting us, woo hoo!!

MarchMommy

12-07-2006, 09:45 AM

Pam i say take some time for yourself too. you deserve it and need it!

i wish madi would eat "anything" she is already so picky!!

without

12-07-2006, 09:53 AM

I hope Katie gets to feeling better soon.

I may ask today if I can take some extra time off. Even if its just a few days. My secraray is taking 3 weeks off starting the 22 of Dec. So maybe I could take the week of the 18th off just for the fun of it.

Morgan will try any thing and there is very little she wont eat. I did find out last night she doesn't like spicey hot dogs. LOL She likes plane ol jane ol hot dogs but not the big $ spicey ones. :lol:

YellowRose

12-07-2006, 09:57 AM

Caleb will eat just about anything... there are only two things that he will NOT eat, spaghettio's and mac & cheese. I'm just glad he's not a picky eatter like me!!!!

newmami

12-07-2006, 10:00 AM

I am not a picky eater, but DH is, so I want Dani to try everything!!
LOL Aly, Dani tried Dh's son Mac& Cheese (kraft) and frowned, but we went to this southern restaurant with REAL M&C and she ate it happily!!

Dani LOVES hot dogs too!! and corn dogs!

Christi, don't give up yet!! it takes them a while to develop taste for food.

without

12-07-2006, 10:02 AM

he will NOT eat, spaghettio's and mac & cheese

Do we have the same child!! Morgan will not eat spaghettio's and she sucks the cheese off the mack and cheese and spits out the mack!! :shock: Some times she will refuse to eat some thing and then the next day she will eat it up like there is no tomorrow! :roll:

YellowRose

12-07-2006, 10:23 AM

LOL Pam, Caleb wouldn't even suck the cheese off. Just spit it out and made a face like "mom, WHAT are you trying to feed me?!!" It was funny!

:cry: Poor little guy just fell and hit his face on the floor, now he's stuck to me like a stick-tight. He wont let me put him down for anything! I don't even know what he did, was crawling towards me and just fell flat on his face. :cry:

sarahlynn

12-07-2006, 11:09 AM

ok i remember eating mac and cheese as a child and growing up ...what is it with kids today are they to good for mac and cheese... :lol: my DS wont touch it either...darn it is cheep and easy to make but no way he wont eat it..oh well

ok i was thinking last night as i lay in bed and talked to DH..waht if he never gets feeling below the waist..does that mean so hanky panky..i mean will he stil be able to function? it didnt hit me untill last night or i would have probubly asked the doc about it..OK That should be the last of my worries but i am srue its on his mind as well..we joked about it last night but man he has to be worried in a way? ya think? hmmm..

i just wish it would be Jan 3rd so we could get some answers..

newmami

12-07-2006, 11:22 AM

Sarah, try not to torture yourself with those things. I know with Therapy things can get working and fine (my Dad's face was paralyzed and the therapy put him back to normal)
As for sex, I know the girl who has MS does enjoy it... as much as you can when all you do it missionary with the lights off!! but you get my point!!

Will be praying and holding my breath until Jan 3, and hope you can get some positive answers!!

without

12-07-2006, 12:04 PM

I will be praying for you and your DH!! Its not a silly thought at all. Sex is one of those great gifts a husband and wife share and even though its not the only thing they share it is a great part and would be a great loss. I pray that this is not the case with you all and he gets better before you even have to see the DR in Jan!

sarahlynn

12-07-2006, 02:40 PM

i will have to talk more with DH tongiht and see whats going thorugh his mind...sex was naturally the farthest thing from our minds when we head the results but it is a big deal..its not like we are 90 and sleep in separate twin beds... :lol:

so ok i need to get back in the christmas spirit...it kind of went down the crapper this last week...i need to go out this weekend and get DS some heelies..those buggers are like 60-70$ for a pair of shoes with wheels..my i wish i had invented them..he also saw a commercial on tv for a rocket fishing reel..i guess it shoots out of the end of this rocked out into the water :shock: hmmm kid these days..what happened to color books and crayons.

MarchMommy

12-07-2006, 02:43 PM

Kids on those skate shoes scare me....they come flying out of nowhere and i think they are trying to run me over... :lol:

ive seen those fishing poles on TV too, now THEY look pretty neat!!!!!
:lol:

sarahlynn

12-07-2006, 02:45 PM

my kid must watch tv to much..he also saw the chocolate factory on tv and wants that...but i must admitt i would love some choco covered strawberries..mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

newmami

12-07-2006, 02:47 PM

Sarah, check the Sports Authority store, they sell those heelies for cheap! DH's son also wants some... that just smells like disaster to me!!

So I realized I was getting too ambitious about all I wanted to do for this Christmas, so I decided not to make the ornaments and ordered them from Personalizationmall... I feel better about it!. Now I just have to finish some frames I started (THANKS HOLLYJO FOR THE TIPS) and I would be done!!

Reading all this babies sick, in NICU, DH's sick and all that is making me sad.... I wish NO ONE had to endure all this things, specially during the holidays!!!

DIVADLX

12-07-2006, 02:55 PM

Mac N Cheese - Stella LOOOOOVES the Aunt Annie's Organic M&C! She also loves whatever they make their M&C with at The Outback.

I want a pair of those wheelie thingies! I think they look like so much fun.

Ok I am almost done with Stella's invitations! I wish some of you lived closer so that you could come too! That and her invitations are so darned cute!

Sarah - What I have heard is that a) men can often become aroused even without sensation in the actual area - it can become a conditioned reflex and b) once a person loses sensation in one area, it is often compensated for in another... I knew a woman who had lost sensation below her belly button and so her shoulders became very sensistive and well, a new erogenous zone for her. There is hope!!!

sarahlynn

12-07-2006, 03:11 PM

yeah call me dumb for buying a child heelies that cant even get out of bed without hurting himself :D but oh well i love seeing that little mans face light up..

DH is hell bent on getting him a motocross bike.. :shock: so i convinced him to wait till spring since he cannot use it in the winter anyways..

i wish i could get crafty this year..but darn it i need motivation..personalized ornaments sound so cool..

DIVADLX

12-07-2006, 04:48 PM

On a side note... on the occasions when you are on APA and baby is around, are there any babies that make her/him smile or get excited?

Lately for Stella is has been the Cy/Lucea siggy... she loves it. She also loves Dani eating the cake.

MarchMommy

12-07-2006, 05:59 PM

yea madison loves looking at the pics! she LOVES when my siggy pic pops up, i guess she recogonizes herself!

tralynne75

12-07-2006, 09:12 PM

Dylan wanted some heelies also but a friend of his got a pair and hated them so I am now of the hook. Yeah!!!

Katie loves looking at the other babies also. I can keep her busy for about 20 mins just playing my screen saver which is pics of her and family.

Jai

12-07-2006, 09:42 PM

Sarah, I really am so sorry you are dealing with all this at all, much less during the holidays. *hugs*

Christi, the thought of you being freaked out by those heelie things totally cracked me up. I could just see this suprised :shock: look on your face with 4 or 5 kids on them things coming down the street. :lol:

We got Marissa a kareoke machine that she will LOVE. And she wanted the 7-11 slurpee maker, so she got one of those. Im getting excited now that I have bought some stuff. :lol:

Oh yea, and we got Pey this leap frog table thingy. Got it home, and seen it was recalled. I was fuming. I called leap frog and got told it was the old model. They corrected the problem. Man, I felt like an arse.

Jenn, I would LOVE to go to Stellas party. :( Can we see her invites?

I dont think theres any particular baby that Pey likes the most. But she hits the keys when she sees the siggys. :D Marissa STILL loves sitting with me and looking at POTW.

newmami

12-08-2006, 08:27 AM

Dani likes when the computer is on... she goes and tries to steal the mouse and use the keyboard... and she smiles when she sees pictures!!

I want to see Stella's invitations too!!! I wish I could do an APA tour, and visit all moms and babies!!! :(

Has anyone else received APA CHristmas Cards? I got the one from Tawnia, it is ADORABLE!! Aiden is too cute, and PAM, your is beautiful!! that picture is lovely, Morgan is beautiful!! and she looks a lot like you... hence you are beautiful too!!

I am about to leave to my Dr's monthly appointment... hope my BP is back to normal, and that the weight gain is not too bad... I still fit on my regular work clothes, so I feel I haven't put that much weight, but you never know

And YAY it is Friday!! it is cold today, this morning was around 49, poor Dani, her nose gets all red when it is cold!!! (she is my little Rudolph)

without

12-08-2006, 08:30 AM

I made crafts with my brothers girls this week it was fun. I can't wait until Ms. M is old enough to join in. We made the Santa's that they show you how to make on disney play house. FYI its harder than they make it sound on the TV. LOL

YellowRose

12-08-2006, 08:45 AM

And YAY it is Friday!! it is cold today, this morning was around 49, poor Dani, her nose gets all red when it is cold!!! (she is my little Rudolph)

:lol: Sorry, I'm laughing at this!!! I think it's funny that you're complaining that it's cold at 49 degrees when it's 2 degrees, but feels like
-10 here!!! Needless to say I am NOT going any where today. I'm staying inside my toasty warm house!!!!!

Bells614

12-08-2006, 09:09 AM

Oh yea, and we got Pey this leap frog table thingy. Got it home, and seen it was recalled. I was fuming. I called leap frog and got told it was the old model. They corrected the problem. Man, I felt like an arse.
.

Hey Jai,
Do you have any other info on this? A family member just passed their old one down to Amanda. I'm horrible at finding this info!!!

MarchMommy

12-08-2006, 09:12 AM

Has anyone else received APA CHristmas Cards? I got the one from Tawnia, it is ADORABLE!! Aiden is too cute, and PAM, your is beautiful!! that picture is lovely, Morgan is beautiful!! and she looks a lot like you... hence you are beautiful too!!

I got about 5 so far (only two from NM&MIG)...and i agree tawnia's card was SO cute!
mine went out yesterday...so people should start getting mine this weekend.

Good Luck at your appt Claudia!

Bells614

12-08-2006, 09:13 AM

I am substitute teaching in high school science today. I just had a girl ask me for 50 cents and when I told her I didn't have it, she asked how I got the soda I was drinking (brought it from home) and what I was going to do about lunch. I told her I threw some fruit snack in my purse, SHE ASKED FOR MY FRUIT SNACKS!!!! I told her that was all I brought and I was going to EAT the MYSELF!

Geez....I so want to be home with DH and Manda. :(

MarchMommy

12-08-2006, 09:15 AM

WHAT? a student asked you this????

Bells614

12-08-2006, 09:19 AM

YUP. Gotta love it when the teacher's don't leave them enough work. Some of these kids are, well, interesting (to say the least).

without

12-08-2006, 09:30 AM

I got a card from Tawnia.

sarahlynn

12-08-2006, 09:36 AM

i jsut got a card yesterday ..i was gonna take a pic of it on my x-mas tree card stand but my cam was dead..

i havent gotten mine mailed yet..how many names are on the APA list? i am not sure if i ordered enough.

Bells614

12-08-2006, 09:38 AM

I got one from Tawnia and another from Claudia!!! They are SO cute!!!

I ordered mine, they have been shipped to me...hopefully I will get them soon.

newmami

12-08-2006, 10:45 AM

YAY for Christmas cards!!

Aly, I know 49 is probably warm for you, but last weekend it was 85, so we are making progress... Christmas is NOT fun when you have to wear shorts and flip flops...
Last year I went to NYC in Jan.. temp went down to -8 (without wind factor), so I know what cold is and I don't blame you for staying home!!!

My little girl is doing well, her HB was wonderful!! I have only gained 6 lb (darn proud of it) and I have the Drs OK to drink some wine on Christmas

Awwww!! crafts with little girls! I cannot wait until Dani and baby are old enough to make them!! I LOVE Christmas crafts!!

sarahlynn

12-08-2006, 11:13 AM

hmmm i just realized if i send X-mas cards to everyone on my apa list i will only have 10 cards left for relatives... :(

DIVADLX

12-08-2006, 01:01 PM

Yeah, I ordered 150 cards.... crazy, eh? I just finished the letter last night and was waiting for more ink for my printer to print them up. Now that I have finished Stella's invitations and they will go out today, I can work on the christmas cards!

I have gotten 2 cards and they have made me so happy!!!! I love getting christmas cards - especially the photo ones!

YellowRose

12-08-2006, 01:04 PM

I just got my second Christmas card today! I love getting them! I still haven't got mine yet! I'm really behind this year... but I'm going to go get them tomorrow!

MarchMommy

12-08-2006, 01:06 PM

i didnt get one from claudia...but have from about 5 others from the list that went around in the general area.

i sent about 30 to APA friends. i couldnt send EVERYONE one....sadly.

its just now down to 32 here, coming off of about 65 earlier in the week...
crazy weather..

sarahlynn

12-08-2006, 01:15 PM

OMG 150 cards....! your a rock star :wink:

we might get to a wholel 40 degres here today..YIPEEE sure beets the 9 degrees yesterday with crappy cold windchills

without

12-08-2006, 01:50 PM

Sorry I just had to share!!
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http://static.flickr.com/143/317286920_2dbd0dfa4f_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50217420@N00/317286920/)
http://static.flickr.com/123/317286918_5490f9e38c_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50217420@N00/317286918/)

http://static.flickr.com/138/317291215_ec1bf93018_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50217420@N00/317291215/)

Kimmie

12-08-2006, 01:53 PM

She is absolutely stunning!!! What a beauty!!! :D

without

12-08-2006, 01:54 PM

Thanks! :oops: Claudia thinks she takes after her mommy! :lol:

MarchMommy

12-08-2006, 01:58 PM

omg what awesome pics!!!!!!

newmami

12-08-2006, 02:07 PM

Awww Pam, Miss Morgan is just too cute!! LOVE ALL The pictures!! she is a natural model!!

My day has gone so bad it is not even funny!! problems and more problems :? Thank God it will be over in 1.5 hours!!!! I am SOOOOO ready for the weekend!!

without

12-08-2006, 02:13 PM

I am so sorry to hear you have had a bad day!! Do you need me to come kick some ones butt? I have some pint up anger I could get rid off! :x LOL

YellowRose

12-08-2006, 02:17 PM

Awwww Pam!! Those pictures of Morgan are absolutely adorable! I love the one you have in your siggy!!!

sarahlynn

12-08-2006, 02:17 PM

ILOVE THE PICS~ my favorite is the one of her and santa handing her the gift...they did awesome..

Bells614

12-08-2006, 02:20 PM

Those are great pics Pam! Would that be Penney's?

CandiceLeigh

12-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Wow, amazing pics of Morgan! She is so photogenic!! :D

without

12-08-2006, 02:44 PM

The santa hands in the pictures are my dad's hands. They had fun and yes they are JcPenny's

stephiegirl

12-08-2006, 03:28 PM

Love the picture! It is so sweet!

Jai

12-08-2006, 03:39 PM

Oh Pam. Miss M is SOOOOO beautiful! Those are ALL great pictures!

MarchMommy

12-08-2006, 04:15 PM

yay i got a card from claudia AND pam, and they are GOOD..thank you ladies....

ah the weekend...im so glad its friday!!

haydensmom

12-09-2006, 08:50 AM

I have three cards so far - Claudia, Pam, and Ali! I love getting cards! YAY!

Pam, Miss M is just gorgeous! I can't get over it! Just beautiful!

I think we have the best looking babies around, but I could just be biased! I love APA :lol:

Heather J

12-09-2006, 09:06 AM

Pam, those pictures are great!

YellowRose

12-09-2006, 11:35 AM

I'm so excited!! We finally got our professional pics back today!! They turned out pretty good, even though Caleb refused to smile!!!! :lol:

DIVADLX

12-10-2006, 01:45 AM

Miss Morgan is GORGEOUS!!!!

I love the santa one too - I was wondering if it was you on the other side of the hands... but I guess it was your dad!

I had a pampered chef party too. No one came! How embarassing... Oh well. Good practice I guess.

haydensmom

12-10-2006, 11:10 AM

That stinks that no one came! :x I love pampered chef... I would've come :wink:

DIVADLX

12-10-2006, 02:05 PM

I am just hoping to get enough outside orders at this point to be able to make $150 (um, Mom? Aunt Bonnie?) If not, oh well. Next time!

So I give myself 1 week to put together all the Christmas cards. Not only am I sending off 150 of them, but being the Emily Post that I am, I must hand write all addresses and personally sign each one.

I am LOVING the APA cards I have been getting! Stella sees them and gets so happy! Your babies are just so cute!

Hey - did I mention that our commute car got stolen? And my DH in all his wisdom for some totally random reason had Stella's handmade baby quilt made by my aunt (who had rheumatoid arthritis, so every stitch probably hurt) in the car. When I think about whomever stole it just throwing that quilt away, or using it as a rag or something I cry.

Whatever about the car. I want the quilt back!

BBKCD

12-10-2006, 06:45 PM

Aww...
That bites about the quilt Jenn...not to mention the car!
I sent out over 50 cards, and I'm not done yet. I wish I had had one of those photo cards printed--they look so nice! :wink:

tralynne75

12-10-2006, 07:57 PM

Claudia sorry you had a bad day. i hope Monday is a little better.

Pam, Morgan is a doll. i love your pics.

I have recieved several APA cards. Twania, Ali, Claudia, and Christi. I am trying to address mine now. Mine will be the one you get after Christmas because I am so lazy. LOL!!! I ordered 50 cards of the whle family and 50 of Katie. You all are getting katie. No need to scare Santa with my mug hanging around.

Jen, that is awlful about losing your quilt. Maybe the car will turn up with the quilt in tack. We can hope right? I would order from you if it is still open. I love papmered chef, even though I don't cook. I know all about those stupid parties. I had a Premier Deigns jewelry party and had 3 people show up. My mom, pastors wife and pastors daughter. i also need 150.00 to get free stuff and I am sure I wil lack. I left the party open and am going to hassle my mom into buying something. LOL!!! If not oh well I did a good deed by throwing it.

haydensmom

12-10-2006, 09:26 PM

So sorry you lost your quilt Jen! And the car of course... but that really stinks!

Had a little scare... when I was pg, I could not STAND the scent of coffee - not anything resembling coffee... made me nauseated like WHOA! It was like this until I was about 7 months along and then it went away.

Three mornings ago, I came into the kitchen - coffee pot on - and I felt nauseated like that... :shock: I also had the dryer on, so it may have been a combo of the smells. I have a SUPER sensitive nose, so many things like that can set it off, but it was exactly like when I was pg.

I don't know how I could be. Dh and I have only done the deed twice and we haven't finished (Sorry tmi) because it hurt me so bad. The first time, though, we didnt' use a condom (on the mini-pill) but we stopped almost right after we started...

I've smelled the coffee every morning since then and it hasn't been as bad, but it's still there a little.

We also changed coffee types, so I'm really hoping that is it. I don't see how I possibly could be... unless of course a few little ones jumped the gun? :shock: :? I feel normal otherwise...

Just scared me! I'm tempted to take a test just to be sure. But I really don't think there's any way...

Do you?

MommaAvoidinDrama

12-10-2006, 10:11 PM

Pam- Morgan is just beautiful!!!!!!! She looks like a little model in those pics. :D

BBKCD

12-10-2006, 10:20 PM

Pam- Morgan is just beautiful!!!!!!! She looks like a little model in those pics. :D

I agree!

I need to go to bed. Miss Ciara has been napping most of the day! I hope it's just fall-out from the trip to my mom's, and that she isn't getting sick. I have the feeling I need to make sure I get some sleep because she's really off schedule.

DIVADLX

12-10-2006, 10:28 PM

Jess... it is always possible! Wouldn't that be great!!!! Hayden & Little Bean's mama!!!

Jai

12-11-2006, 01:17 AM

Always a possibility Jess. I hope you get the outcome that YOU want!! :D

Ive gotten so many Christmas cards from you lovely APA ladies. Marissa LOVED looking at all the pictures!! Peyton enjoyed them so much she tried to eat them! :lol:

I got my envelopes today, and will start addressing them tomorrow. Hopefully I can get them done while Missas at school. Im more excited to sending them to you guys than I am to send them to some of my family!! :shock:

Jenn, I am so sorry to hear your car was stolen, and even more sorry to hear about Stellas blanket. :cry: That really does suck. Some people are just horrible! When our car got stolen (the FIRST time) my wedding pics were in it. I was so sad. I cried for weeks. The fact that they took the car was bad enough, but to take something so important is even worse. I hope they find your car and her blanky is still in it!

I made a no sew fleece blanket tonight for my MIL for Christmas. Its so cute. Its a polar bear on one side and light blue on the other. It only took me an hour!! Im making one for my dad, brother and DH too. :D

DH and I agreed we wouldnt buy each other gifts this year, but I figure since I got the fleece for his from my mom Im not technically BUYING anything. :lol: I have to have something for him to open under the tree. :D

newmami

12-11-2006, 09:02 AM

Awww Jenn!! so sorry about the stolen car and the stolen quilt :( I hope they find both of them!!!

How was your weekend? we had our family Christmas pictures taken, it was FUN!!! and Dani did awesome (it helps when Mom is making a fool out of herself to make her smile :roll: )
Then we went to Disney and had pictures with Santa... Dani was NOT happy about it!!!. We ate at one of the hotels, and Dani eat same I did! chicken, green beans, carrots, spagetti squash!! it is amazing how she will not reject food!! on the other side DH's son is so picky he almost freaked when he saw the broccoli in his plate!!

2 more weeks and I am off to Mexico... woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!

DIVADLX

12-11-2006, 11:32 AM

I can't believe how fast Christmas is coming!

We agreed not to get each other presents this year too. We had talked about giving each other "a day" on our trip to Europe (plan the activities, etc.) but since we are postponing it most likely until next Christmas so that we can buy a house, we just decided to save our money. DH would really like a better TV and I love to shop, so we'll both actually be happier if we just save our money for those things.

So my mom has an Elmo TMX at her house and was so excited to show it to Stella yesterday... it scared the crapola out of her! She did not like it at all. I was secretly pleased because boy, I can't stand Elmo!

without

12-11-2006, 11:34 AM

Morgans Elmo is wrapped and under the tree (I was NEVER an elmo fan before this one :roll: ). I hope she isn't scared of it. She is scared to death of the dancing Santa my mom has.

Bells614

12-11-2006, 11:38 AM

I got my christmas cards. That, along with cleaning the entire house is my job today.

Jenn, so sorry to hear about the car. Hopefully they find it and the blanky!!!

DIVADLX

12-11-2006, 12:41 PM

Thanks ladies for all your well wishes about the car!

Pam - after Stella was scared by Elmo, she was newly afraid of all other stuffies that I made "talk" but this morning she seemed ok when her giant turtle "talked" to her.

The Elmo TMX is very loud and the movements are pretty sudden.

Oh man, so sad. I sent an invitation for Stella's birthday to my sister, and my nephew opened it up and said "I think they sent this to the wrong address, I don't know these people!" Sheesh!

YellowRose

12-11-2006, 12:46 PM

My mom bought Caleb a teady bear that plays music when he was maybe 3 months old and for the longest time it scared him so bad he'd cry! Any time the music played he'd wrap his arms around me as tight as he could and cry. But now, he loves it! I don't know why it scared him so much.. it's not loud or anything.

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear about your car and the blanket! I really hope they are able to find it with the blanket!

Dh bought Caleb his birthday present Saturday! It's the coolest thing! It's one of those riding toys... but instead of a car it's an airplane (Dh likes planes), it sings and talks. It's got Tigger on it. It's so cute! And the great thing about it is that is was only $22!!! I can't believe it's time to start planning for his birthday already!!!! This year has gone by WAY to fast!!!!

newmami

12-11-2006, 01:44 PM

Yay for birthday presents!! and I agree, I cannot believe all our babies are turning 1!!

We went to Toys R Us and DH went a little crazy buying stuff for Dani... he also got her some Legos on Saturday... he he he!! Daddy's little girl, totally!!

So today is one of my coworker's birthday... how pathetic it is that she pretty much begged her Account Manager (she is the assistant) to get her a birthday present??? :shock: come on!! that is something you do for someone, not something you request, right ??? I mean I don't even demand a present from DH!!!
Anyways, he was like whatever and got her flowers, and she was all excited like it was a big surprise.... some people are just too needy and weird!!
The only good thing is that we had chocolate & cheesecake cake... OH SOOOO GOOD!!!!

DIVADLX

12-11-2006, 03:52 PM

Oh my goodness, Stella is killin' me today! She avoided her nap for a whole extra hour - basically walking around getting into things and whining, crying at every infraction... finally I got her to sleep and I just heard her talking to her crib friends... arg!!!!!! Sleep you crazy little Norwegian monkey - SLEEP!

MarchMommy

12-11-2006, 07:28 PM

jen im sorry about your car and more about that quilt..
i hope they find it!!!!

sleep issues must be in the air, cause madi gave me a FIT this afternoon, not wanting to go to sleep....

DIVADLX

12-12-2006, 02:03 AM

She did finally go down for her nap.

Sooo... tonight at work someone came in with their son... and he was wearing the same pink fleece hat and mittens that I bought for Stella. He was cool - father didn't get mad when I assumed he was a she... but you know, we sell a blue and grey one that is exactly the same and I am curious why they chose the pink one for a boy?

Not that I think there's anything wrong with it at all. Its just... different.

newmami

12-12-2006, 08:12 AM

"Real men wear pink???" maybe the dad was trying to make a statement, or he really doesn't care about the pink=girls!!!

Sorry your little ones were terror yesterday... Dani has days like those, where she refuses to sleep and it is obvious she is exhausted!!

Can someone please send me some motivation to work?????

So I was looking at bedding for the new baby, and decided I will change Dani's bedding too, so both of them match (they will be on the same room)... is that a little too corny or what??????? I saw couple of sets at BRU that are lilac and white, and I LOVE THEM!!!

haydensmom

12-12-2006, 08:48 AM

It's cool when you're old enough to make decisions for yourself and decide to wear pink (if you're a guy)... but that's just weird on a baby. That kid is gonna look back someday and say, "What the H*LL were you thinking?"

YellowRose

12-12-2006, 10:56 AM

Caleb is sleeping on my chest right now!! He hasn't done this since he was a wee little thing! I'm actually quite shocked that he fell asleep. Lately he wont lay down until after lunch.. and he's not had lunch yet! I was chatting with my mom on Yahoo im and I was holding him and kinda rocking the chair. I thought he was just snuggling and I looked down at him and he's conked out! It looks sooo peacefull and sweet!

newmami

12-12-2006, 11:12 AM

Aww Aly!! that is adorable!!

Dani was not into cuddling, but she is getting better now. Last Saturday she did the same, fell asleep on my chest while we were watching fireworks in Disney..... LOVE IT!!!

without

12-12-2006, 11:22 AM

Aly,
How sweet!!

I agree the no sleep bug must be in the air Morgan isn't wanting to nap and keeps waking up about 2am and wont go back to sleep. :x

YellowRose

12-12-2006, 11:25 AM

Caleb isn't usually into cuddling either, but he was super tired. He woke up at 12:00 last night and didn't go back to sleep until 1:30 and woke up at 7:00 this morning. I have no idea why he woke up or wouldn't go back to sleep.

without

12-12-2006, 11:29 AM

For the last week and a half ever night Morgan wakes up around 2 ish and wont go back to sleep but will cry for over an hour as if some thing is hurting her. She will lay down on my chest for a few minutes let out a cry and push me away then want to lay back down on my chest we do this over and over. I don't know whats wrong with her I feel so bad for her. :cry:

YellowRose

12-12-2006, 11:32 AM

Caleb just wanted to be held last night, so I'd rock him until he was dosing off and as soon as I walked back into his room (the rocking chair is in the spare room) he'd wake back up. Finally, I just had to let him CIO because we were both soo tired. It didn't last long, maybe 5 minutes of crying and than another 10 of whining, but he eventually feel back to sleep.

newmami

12-12-2006, 01:17 PM

How sad it is that I know a coworker is here because I can smell his cologne in my office??? his office is like 30 feet from mine!!!! :shock:

About the sleep, Dani did the same thing couple months ago... she would wake up in the middle of the night whining.... I am not sure why, but it went away in no time. Hope your little ones are able to get a good sleep soon!!

without

12-12-2006, 01:40 PM

Have you ever sent out an email thinking it sounded all right and then go back and reread it hours later and your like crap she/he could sooooo take that in a bad way. :roll:

Ugh! I sent out an email to Grants family because they are all mad at me for sending them a Christmas card. Silly me for wanting to keep in touch for Morgans sake. Any way I emailed them to tell them why I sent out the card and then when I went to reread it this after noon it could be taken both ways. :shock:

newmami

12-12-2006, 02:18 PM

Poop on them Pam... you did it with the best intentions, if they think you are rubbing Morgan on them, that is their problem, not yours

If you went through life trying to make people happy, you would end up being very unhappy yourself!!!

:yuck: I can still smell that stupid cologne... when is he leaving again????

Bells614

12-12-2006, 02:31 PM

Aw Pam. I'm sorry they are being buts. All you can do is try. Yes, I send out email quite often and then do that. I also do that with posts on this forum quite often. Geeezzzz...I think they would have been jerks either way, if you did or didn't send them on.

DIVADLX

12-12-2006, 07:26 PM

OK... so I just looked into the kitchen and my husband was dancing the robot to the rhythm of the dishwasher.

Nerd.

:D

YellowRose

12-12-2006, 07:27 PM

:lol: That's too funny!!!!

newmami

12-13-2006, 08:40 AM

If you think that is funny Jenn, you should see my white husband "dancing" to Mexican music!!!! :roll:

I am getting very ticked off at work... I am getting this close to hating my job, and I cannot change things because of the PG... so I tell myself just suck it up, but ARGH!!!! I am tired of people treating me like I don't exis (beginning with my own boss!!!)

without

12-13-2006, 08:48 AM

Thats funny dancing to the dish washer. I wish I had a dish washer to dance to. :P I am the dish washer.

When you can't stand your job (or the smelly people you work with) thats the worst thing in the world! I mean you spend over 1/2 you life with those people. I hope it gets better or a new door opens for you soon. Just keep reminding yourself only a few more days and you will be leaving. Also only a two or three more days and your should be getting your package!!

newmami

12-13-2006, 08:50 AM

:lol: Thanks Pam!! yeah, I don't hate the people I work with, just the way I am being treated by couple of them... and I am also upset that they didn't even consider me for a position I applied :(

without

12-13-2006, 09:04 AM

Well hate is a strong word but at times I strongly dis-like my boss! It makes it hard to work for some one you don't respect. She makes 65,000 a year and tells me I should count myself lucky that I make 19,000 a year! :shock: I work twice as hard as she does and I put in more hours than her.

OK I need to vent and fess up about some thing really DUMB I did.

OK so H comes over to visit DD last night and we had to be at my Grandma's b-day party so I knew they wouldn't have long but said yes any ways. Mistake number 1! So H lays around on the sofa the whole time he doesn't play with DD he just flips through the TV looking for some thing to watch. So its getting about time to go and I put DD in her high chair for her sanck before her bath. I gave her some pairs out of the fridge. She hates her fruit cold and wouldn't eat it but I was in a rush and forgot to sit it out so that it would be room temp. by the time snack time rolled around. Well H says "She doesn't like pairs why do you keep trying to feed her things she doesn't like?" Ugh!! She loves pairs she just didn't want them so freaking cold! I don't say any thing I just get her out of her chair and take her for her bath. H goes back to the sofa to lay down and watch more tube. I have DD in her bath and the phone rings ( here is where I start piling on the mistakes) 1st I forgot to bring the cordless phone with me into the bath room 2nd I should have just let it ring and let the answering machine get it but nooooo. I yell for Grant to come sit by the tub for a sec. while I grab the phone mistake number 3. In the sec. it took me to get the phone and walk back into the bath room he had let her slip and go under the water head and all sucking in a lot of water. She was hacking and crying. I wasn't even gone a full minute. I pushed him aside and got her out of the tub. Soap still in her hair. I didn't want him touching her. Come on how hard is it to sit by a tub and watch a 10 month old take a bath. She has never slipped like that before and that got my mind to wondering what really went on in that room as soon as I turned away! I have heard stories about people who try to kill there children because they don't want the other spouce to have them. I feel bad for what I did it was stupid of me but its hard to get into the habit of not trusting him with any thing.

newmami

12-13-2006, 09:25 AM

Pam!! please don't beat yourself about it!! I am sure the visit was stressing enough, and you were not thinking clear... besides, you will think that Grant would have done a better job keeping an eye on Morgan!!

The good thing is that nothing happened and that Morgan is fine. Now, if his visits consist on him laying on the couch watching TV and avoiding contact with Morgan, maybe he should just drop them and leave you girls alone!! I know you want Morgan to have contact with him, but if he is not interested, why bother???

Again, I am glad Morgan is fine, and now you know what not to do when he is around!! Sorry he is being an arse!!!

DIVADLX

12-13-2006, 11:36 AM

Oh my goodness... you must have been so scared!

If it is any consolation, the one time I gave bath-time to my DH in the big bathtub, Stella slipped too and went under. I turned the corner, saw her going in and before he even noticed, I was pulling her out. I am thinking it might be more a daddy thing than neccessarily a homicidal thing... I am hoping! Otherwise it is a whole 'nother group of issues for you to have to deal with!

Claudia - I hate it that you hate your job. LIfe's too short to be miserable for 1/2 of it! Any way you can quit when you go out for maternity leave and then look for another one?

haydensmom

12-13-2006, 11:44 AM

Oh man Pam! That must have been so scary, but don't beat yourself up over it! So sorry you have to go through all of this stress! I agree that if he just sits around and watches tv, it's not worth it for you or DD! :(

Claudia, I'm so sorry you hate your job! Just think, only a few more months and you'll be on leave! :wink:

So our new tv is coming today between 3-5pm. Dh is beside himself! Although the stand doesn't come until Friday. Mwahaha.. The anticipation will kill him, I think :lol:

newmami

12-13-2006, 01:54 PM

^ I remember my DH waiting for his new TV to come.... like a little kid the night before Christmas!!! too funny!

My problem at work is that I took the place of another girl who was supposed to be the assistant to the FL manager, (I am the assistant to the Central FL Mngr), but her boss quit and he would not be replaced... so of course she is holding for dear life to her old position (my current one) and pretending that she is my boss's assistant, and the worst thing is that my boss lacks the balls to tell her stop it, now Claudia is my assistant

But hey! at least I have a job, right????

I also think the idea of having 2 kids on daycare is killing me... I wish I could work from home, but DH's insurance is crappy, so we are sticking with mine at least until next year, and in the meantime, I will see if I can find a nice stay at home job

DIVADLX

12-13-2006, 05:02 PM

My child is walking around the house with a pair of my clean underwear over her head and alternating between making the motorboat sound and giggling...

tralynne75

12-13-2006, 07:51 PM

Claudia, sorry things are not going well at your job. I had a job I was unhappy at and it was tough just to get up in the morning.

Pam, Sorry about H's visit.

Jenn, Dh and Stella crack me up. Drew dances to make Katie laugh and it is so funny.

Jess, did you test or are you going to wait it out? There is always that chance.

haydensmom

12-13-2006, 10:20 PM

I haven't tested yet... I'm definitely thinking about it! :roll: I don't know how I would feel if I was. We planned on trying again next summer, but I just want a little more time with Hayden before I start thinking about another one. He's just so little.

But today, I've been more thirsty than I have been in a looooong time. I'm bfing and you're supposed to drink lots of water, but I definitely don't drink enough. Maybe 4-5 glasses a day... but today? I've had two glasses of milk and probably eight glasses of water and I feel parched.

*sigh*

I think I'm going to buy a test while I'm out tomorrow. To ease my mind if nothing else... :roll: :? The thirst thing has me wondering/worried!

haydensmom

12-13-2006, 10:28 PM

Ok now I can't stop thinking about it... EEEP!

*talks to self* It'll all be fine... breathe!

Oh sheesh ladies, I really hope I'm not. I hate to say that with so many ttcers, but it's just too soon for us. We really wanted to get into a house first - in a 2-bedroom apt right now..

Please send some cyber hugs this way! I haven't talked to dh about it because I don't want him to freak out. :roll:

DIVADLX

12-14-2006, 12:50 AM

hug hug hug...

But you are a great mama and Hayden is so cute! YOu make good babies, so enjoy the thought!

Tomorrow you'll test and I'll bet you'll be surprised at your disappointment.

tralynne75

12-14-2006, 07:23 AM

Jess, Hugs to you, sorry I brought it up. I went through a think i am preggy stage. I felt just like i did when i was preggy for several weeks and I actually tested even though it would have been impossible.

YellowRose

12-14-2006, 08:09 AM

Good luck Jess! And Hugs! I hope you get the answer you want.

newmami

12-14-2006, 08:29 AM

Good luck Jess!! I also hope you get the answer you are looking for!
And hey! we understand about wanting to wait... as happy as I am with my second girl, I still wish there was a little more time to get ready!!

Stella is cracking me up!!!!

I may be going crazy, but my office smells like that guy's cologne!! :shock:

I broke down yesterday with DH about work, and he told me to contact HR and let them know the other person is creating a hostile environment for me to work on... I still want to talk to my boss first to get some clarification, but whenever I thing about it I just want to cry... DANG HORMONES!!
But DH is a sweetheart, he took me to Macaroni Grill to make me feel better!! and Dani really enjoyed the meatballs in my lasagna!!!

haydensmom

12-14-2006, 09:19 AM

Aww that's so nice that dh took you out for a nice dinner! That always makes a bad day better!

I'm going to get a test today, but I'm not freaking out as much as I was last night. It's highly unlikely, so I don't want to get too excited. I'll let you know, though!

Gosh does that mean I'm emotional :lol:

without

12-14-2006, 09:24 AM

I hope you get some answers at work. Its always easy for our DH's to tell us to do things like talk to HR but its harder than just going to talk to some one. I am not there and don't know how that kind of thing is looked at so I can't say if I would go or not. I know here where I work its frowned apon if you have not fallowed chain of comand. :roll:

Way to go with the nice dinner out. That was so nice of your DH!!

DIVADLX

12-14-2006, 11:30 AM

Mmmmm... I love Macaroni Grill!

Pam - are you ever going to feel like a thread killer again? :D

without

12-14-2006, 11:33 AM

nope but I keep wathing for the true thread killer !! :lol:

YellowRose

12-14-2006, 11:33 AM

I'm sorry you having such a hard time at work, Claudia! I hope things get worked out soon. And that was very nice of your Dh!! It's always nice going out to eat and not having to cook or clean up!!!

haydensmom

12-14-2006, 01:16 PM

BFN!! BFN!!! BFN!!!!!!!! :lol:

I have to say that I'm completely relieved! Although, it's weird to think that someday in the not very distant future, I'll be wishing for the opposite!

Thanks for the support ladies1

PHEW!

without

12-14-2006, 01:50 PM

Congrats!!

DIVADLX

12-14-2006, 02:00 PM

Yay!!! Except you know you had a bunch of ladies who frequent a certain website hoping for a bfp...

:)

BBKCD

12-14-2006, 02:04 PM

Glad you got the result you wanted :wink:

YellowRose

12-14-2006, 02:09 PM

Yay! Glad you got the results you wanted!

haydensmom

12-14-2006, 02:22 PM

Yay!!! Except you know you had a bunch of ladies who frequent a certain website hoping for a bfp...

:)

Yea I kind of figured that, but I'd rather have one of them be first. :wink: In 6-7 months, it may be a different story, though!

newmami

12-14-2006, 02:38 PM

Yay Jess!! I am glad you got the results you wanted!!

I had leftover lasagna for lunch... YUMMM!!!!!!!! now I need some chocolate!!!

DIVADLX

12-14-2006, 02:43 PM

Isn't chocolate the best topper for an Italian meal? I swear - pizza was meant to be followed by chocolate!

haydensmom

12-14-2006, 02:45 PM

Mmmmm... lasagna....

Mmmmmmmmm.... chocolate... see, if I was prego, I'd have an excuse for cake! :lol: Darn!

sunshine

12-14-2006, 02:56 PM

Awwh, glad you got the answer you wanted (for now at least), hon.

Man, I miss out on A LOT by not keeping up with this thread....

haydensmom

12-14-2006, 07:34 PM

So is anyone getting excited for Christmas?

Who has a ton of shopping to do yet? I'm going to the outlets (yippee) tomorrow! I don't plan on buying a ton, but the Little Me outlet is closing for good and I want to shop there before it does. I love that store.

tralynne75

12-14-2006, 09:27 PM

YAY Jess! Glad it worked out for you.

I can't believe Christmas is almost here. Most of my shopping is done, thank goodness. I wish I lived closer, i would love to go to the Little me close out. My aunt just bought Katie an outfit by them and it is too small. She was so excited about giving it to her and I hate to tell her it will not fit but I would rather Katie get something she can wear then waste it.

without

12-15-2006, 08:38 AM

Girls I promise good things happen to me! I know I only post the bad but realy there is some good. LOL

Bad news.........I planed a trip (paid for by my mom and dad :oops: ) for Morgan and I to go to Silver Dollar City to see the Christmas lights and to stay the night in Branson. I asked for time off work and got it. Well I went on line to look at there hours today and.........THERE CLOSED ON THE DAYS I BOOKED. UGH!! What luck! We are going any way we can hang out at the pool and order pizza and go to outlet malls and look around. I really wanted to go to SDC one more time this year. :roll:

Good new........Morgan is say more and more words. Its great because now I can understand her more so there is less crying at my house!! Also she took two big steps to my mom all by herself this week! Of course she wont do it again but she did it that once! I have my family reunion/Christmas party on Saturday and I am looking forward to that. See there is some good in my life. LOL

haydensmom

12-15-2006, 08:41 AM

Aww Pam I'm so glad that Morgan is doing so well! Sorry about SDC! That really stinks, but at least it'll still be a vacation for you! That's much deserved!

Tracy, I have noticed that Little Me tends to run small in most of their clothing! I usually buy one size up!

newmami

12-15-2006, 08:58 AM

YAY Morgan for starting to walk!! don't worry, one of this days she will surprise you!!
Sorry about SDC... sucks that they are closed :?

I am doing my Christmas shopping tomorrow... we were waiting on payday (today)... We are done with things for Dani, I am getting something for me, and couple more for my family!!

So I was supposed to get a $3000 bonus today... after taxes and all that crap, I am getting $1900... GRRRR!!!

haydensmom

12-15-2006, 09:27 AM

That sucks that you're getting $1100 less than you thought you would! GRRR! Stupid taxes!! :x

without

12-15-2006, 10:10 AM

they shouldn't tax a bonus!

without

12-15-2006, 10:40 AM

Did I tell you girls my other good news???

Morgan is still in her carseat that we got with the stroller because she has yet to hit the weight limit on it. Well in a little over a month she will be a year so I needed to get her a car seat that would face forward. Anyways I was looking at them and the price on a covert. car seat is WOW to much $. I call my car insurance company to see what seat they suggest and guess what...They told me as a bouns to there customers they offer the seat they recomend for 25 dollars and that includes shipping and all!! Wahooo!!! I ordered it today!

YellowRose

12-15-2006, 11:05 AM

Wow! That's GREAT Pam!!!!

Speaking of carseats, I have a question. We're going to my grandparents for Christmas, they live about 5 hrs away, Caleb will be 2 weeks from turning a year old when we leave. Do you think it'd be okay if we turned his carseat around for our trip? It'd be so much easier if it was facing forward, I'd be able to reach back and give him paci, toys, or whatever. Of course I don't want to do it if it's not safe....I'm not really sure whether it is or not, so I wanted to ask you girls!

without

12-15-2006, 11:16 AM

Aly I don't know my mom has told me that when Morgan gets her new carseat I should start using it and just put it forward because she will be a few weeks from being one. I just don't think I can I would feel really bad if any thing like that ever happened

YellowRose

12-15-2006, 11:49 AM

I know what you mean. It would be much easier on our long trip to have him facing forward, but at the same time I'm terrified of facing him forward. Although it'd be easier, I don't want to risk my baby's safety for my convience, you know? I don't know what we'll do. Dh doesn't seem to think there would be a problem.... but he also thought it'd be okay to face him forward when he was 7 months old. :roll:

without

12-15-2006, 12:01 PM

I don't think it would be a problem and I think he would enjoy the trip more but... like I said I would always blame myself if any thing happened. Thats a hard one!

newmami

12-15-2006, 12:47 PM

I was a little too hesitant to turn the carseat even though Dani was already on the weight limit for Forward facing... but I don't think couple of weeks make a big difference, it would be more fun for Caleb to see the road, and we know Dante is a careful driver!!! :wink:

YAY Pam that the insurance company is helping with the seat!! I called mine and apparently I gave them a good laugh with my question :?

YellowRose

12-15-2006, 01:14 PM

and we know Dante is a careful driver!!! :wink:

Actually he is a VERY careful driver!!!!

newmami

12-15-2006, 01:18 PM

I am sure he is Aly, I wasn't implying anything else... sorry if it came out the wrong way!! :oops:

The main reason to keep babies rear facing has to do with neck development, in case of a crash, their necks are not strong enough to resist the impact from the front.... so if Daddy is a good and careful driver, you know the chances of getting into a crash are less, therefore it would be safe to put the seat face forwarding... that is what I was trying to say!!

Bells614

12-15-2006, 01:29 PM

Pam, that stinks about SDC being closed. If we had a little extra cash, I'd come down there a meet you while you are there. I'm just in Kansas City! Was that your car insurance or health? I so want to hit up my insurance, see if they have anything like that! We have one convertable seat, but could use another for my DH's pick-up...especially if I have to go back to work :(

Aly, that is a hard spot. I would probably turn him around, but, like you mentioned, I'd feel horrible if something happened.

YellowRose

12-15-2006, 02:06 PM

DIVADLX

12-16-2006, 02:56 PM

haydensmom

12-16-2006, 07:37 PM

Aly, I hope you get things figured out soon about your car seat. Whatever you decide, you're the mom and you know what's best!

So I feel like I need to vent a little.. or sob or something...

I keep hearing people talk about all the Christmas cards they're getting from APA people and I've only gotten four so far :cry: I feel like a total loser! Am I that annoying?

I keep telling myself that they're on the way.............

sandycheeks

12-16-2006, 10:16 PM

well I didnt get any..

But I didnt sign up, I muissed that whole thread somehow :cry:

sandycheeks

12-16-2006, 10:17 PM

I probably missed it while I was talking about God.. LOL LOL LOL

sandycheeks

12-16-2006, 10:19 PM

This is my 1st time posting in this thread..LOL

sandycheeks

12-16-2006, 10:20 PM

Back on page 1

Does any one else ever feel like a topic killer? Embarassed I don't post a whole lot but I do read a lot of the post and spend a good 3 hours a day on APA but it seems like when I do post I kill the topic and no one responds after me.

lets see if this thread finally ends when I post a reply..LOL

stash

12-16-2006, 10:24 PM

lets see if this thread finally ends when I post a reply..LOL

Well, since you're TRYING to see if you can kill it, I'll keep the thread going. :P

DIVADLX

12-16-2006, 10:54 PM

As long as at least a core of about 10 or so of us who post in this thread exists on APA, this thread is going nowhere. :)

Jai

12-16-2006, 10:58 PM

Jai

12-16-2006, 11:00 PM

I got my whole living room and dining done today. Vacummed, dusted, carpet cleaned, all decorations up. It looks so nice sitting here now by the pretty, glowing tree. :D

I was supposed to wrap some presents today while Marissa was gone, but all that took up all of my dad.

Oh yea, then I went and picked up Peyton from MILs and had to stop at Meijer on the way home for formula and diapers. 10pm mind you. She spit up (ALOT) all over her snowsuit, me and the floor. I was so embarassed. I decided no time to look around, just grab and go.

DIVADLX

12-16-2006, 11:12 PM

Mine were finished last night, but since we spent so much time at Costco we missed the post office.

Monday mine will go out! Yahoo!!!

:)

Bummer - because the power is still off at work, I missed a whole day's work today! Needed that cashola before Christmas darn it.

DIVADLX

12-17-2006, 01:21 AM

PS- Jai - I don't think that sounds bad...

So I thought I bought all these gifts for Stella for her birthday and Christmas, but we just separated which gift was going to be for what, and she is only getting four small things for Christmas and 3 for her birthday.

Does this sound like too little?

Unfortunately none of these comes in a box that she can play with for the next 4 weeks.

:)

Jai

12-17-2006, 09:16 AM

I think that sounds like a perfect amount!! :D I got Peyton 3 things for Christmas. I figure this year while shes still young, Id spend the most on Marissa. Since she comprehends whats going on, and next year will have to come up with a number to match their gifts on.

YellowRose

12-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Well, thing is... the longer they face backwards the safer they are... I know I have been been DYING to turn Stella around, and have from time to time been very tempted, but I guess what keeps me from doing it before her 1st birthday is that if I did get in an accident and she was hurt I could never forgive myself. BUT only you, his mama, knows what is right, and no one could judge you for turning it around 2 weeks early. Except if you got pulled over - the cop might judge you to the tune of a big fat ticket!

I cannot wait to turn her around! I am hoping all our car woes will melt away.

And by the way - my little turkey who hates the car did rather well on a long trip - we just left at nap time so she fell asleep and would sleep for very long legs of the trip.

Have a great time!

I know that the longer they face backwards, the better. That's why I'm a bit hessitant to turn him around! I'm not worried about him being fussy or anything, he LOVES going on car rides, and usually goes to sleep. It's just that, his carseat is behind my seat, it wont fit behind Dh's, and it's such a hassle for me to try to give him his paci that way. If we turn it around, he'd be able to go behind Dh, making it easier for me to give him his paci. I just don't know. I haven't decided what we're going to do yet.

Jai

12-17-2006, 10:25 PM

Do you guys wanna know what I have to do tomorrow? I have to clean the dreaded toy room. I am soooooo not looking forward to that. Marissa has to get her toys ready to take to the donation center (we do this every Christmas) and then we have to clean clean clean. Its a disaster right now. We're having the New Years Eve Party this year, so it has to be spotless so the kids can dirty it back up again. :lol: And Ill be gone the day after Christmas until the day before New Years eve.

Heidi

12-17-2006, 10:28 PM

Ive sent out Christmas cards to everyone that I have recieved one from. Im working on them, slowly but surely. :lol: So I make sure to send out to everyone I got one from first, then get the others done a little each day. ..... Does that make me sound bad? I swear Im just so busy.

It makes you sound horrible, because I want one, but I can't seem to get a family photo taken so I can send one out. Will a sticky that says Merry Christmas do?

Heidi

12-17-2006, 10:29 PM

tralynne75

12-18-2006, 06:37 AM

Pam, sorry about SDC. I hope you have a great time though.

Claudia, i hate they took so much of your bouns for taxes.

Jes, was you on the Christmas list? If you were then mine should be on its way. I was late (as usual) in mailing mine.

Well i went over board on Katies Christmas. I was only going to buy 3 or 4 things but I think I have about 6. Not to mention what everyone else bought her. I just keep seeing things that I think she will ike and compared to Dylans list hers is soo cheap. (Dylan wants a pool table, PC, skateboard, etc.)

Aly, Several people in my church was turning the ca seat about amonth before the 1st bday. As long as the weight limit was met. I turned Katie once. It was such a nice ride but I was so scared since she is no where near her 1st bday.

newmami

12-18-2006, 08:46 AM

My last week at work, and then I am off for 10 days WOO HOO!!!!

I have tons of things to do, yesterday at 10:30 pm I was making a list of things to do, otherwise I just cannot sleep :roll:

Speaking of cleaning, I need to clean my house before we leave, so we can come home to a clean house, and do laundry... and come to work... ARGH!!!

On a fun note, Dani is officially walking, she has been giving couple steps before falling, but last Saturday she decided to show off at my work's party, and she was moving all over the place!! it was awesome!!
My parents are going to DIE when they see her walking!!

Christmas presents for the babies... Dani got a set of legos, a little piano, and a phone that teaches numbers and colors (Fisher Price)... my IL sent her barbies and something else... HELLO SHE IS ONE!!!

haydensmom

12-18-2006, 11:55 AM

Yay for walking!! That's so exciting! But barbies??? Come ON! All those will do for a few years is clutter up space!

I'm sending out my Christmas cards today. I was a slacker. Speaking of which, I need to go to the post office...

You know, I was just thinking about how old our babies are getting. I mean, it seems like just yesterday that they were itty bitty! I told dh yesterday that we're having babies forever! Seeing them grow up is such a bittersweet process!

Is there anything that your child used to do that he/she doesn't anymore that you miss?

DIVADLX

12-18-2006, 11:58 AM

Ok, so I am having kind of a bad phone day... I think I am just not going near it anymore today...

First call of the day:

Ok this requires back story. I have a side of my family that is... well... hmmm... Ok, I hope I don't hurt anyone's feelings here... imagine if you will the welfare poster family? The stereotype of white trash? And mix in there a gaggle of child molesters, a splash of drug addicts, and some alcoholics and there you have it. This is my sperm dad's family. Anyway, I invited my dad to Stella's 1st birthday party, and he called back to say he was working (he is hte most industrious of them all) but can Aunt Bootsie come. Um. Sure. Then this morning I get a call from an aunt (who's name I can't even remember right now) and they are visiting from Texas or something, and she wants to know "can yer uncle Wally and me come to Stella's birthday party?"

Oh. My. Goodness.

Sure. Of course. So now, when all I wanted was to include my sperm dad in this day, I am now having 4 people that I really really don't want there at all. And there are some people like my brother who aren't coming! I should have just taken her to Canada for the day...

Call #2:

Since DH has become a permanent employee of his company and we learned that his insurance won't kick in for 90 days, we applied for insurance through BRU. We finally got all the paperwork faxed to their insurance company on Friday. I called this morning just to make sure they got the fax and she tells me "I won't know if we got the fax for 7-10 business day." :shock: WHAT? So I explain that my concern is that I am going to wait for 7-10 business days, call back, only to have them tell me that they didn't get the fax and start the whole process over again... in the meantime, my daughter is uncovered. And that is a situation that makes me very uncomfortable. Grrrr..

Not to mention the fact that I really need to go to the Dr. because I suspect I may have PPD.

Oh my gosh. This was so long! Sorry ladies!!!!

haydensmom

12-18-2006, 12:01 PM

Oh my goodness! Both of those situations totally suck! I'm sorry you have to deal with icky people for the bday party and I'm waaaaaaaaay sorry about the insurance deal! That's a load of bull!

I'd call back and ask to speak to a manager. Waiting 7-10 days to find out if they even received your fax is absolutely ridiculous! :roll: I wish I could do something to make it better!

(((BIG HUGS)))

newmami

12-18-2006, 12:56 PM

Ugh Jenn for unwanted visitors!!!
And sorry about the insurance thing... 7-10 days with a fax??? do you work for the mexican government or something??? I don't understand why people are so oblivious to the urgency of medical insurance... GRRR I hope it gets resolved soon!!

Do you or DH have Employee Assistance Program? you can call and they may be able to help you with the PPD... I called mine and they paid for a psychologist for a while!! That usually kicks in immediately and it is free!!

Hope things get better!!! they HAVE to, it is Christmas!! :lol:

Is there anything that your child used to do that he/she doesn't anymore that you miss?
Be more dependent.... but she was never a cuddly baby, and now she wants to cuddle with me before she goes to sleep... we go to my room, with the lights off, and I talk to her or sing while she is sitting on my lap resting her head in my shoulders.... I LOVE IT!! makes me cry ever night, and be so thankful of being a mom!! (OK I have teary eyes just writing this!!)

YellowRose

12-18-2006, 01:00 PM

Is there anything that your child used to do that he/she doesn't anymore that you miss?

Cuddle. Caleb was such a cuddly baby..... he LOVED to be cuddled all the time, he'd sleep on my chest or in my arms. I loved it... and now, he rarely ever wants to cuddle. Forget about him sleeping on me. Although, occasionally he'll want to be rocked a little bit before going to bed. Like last night, I gave him his bottle and a snack and laid him down... normally he'd put himself to sleep, but he wanted mommy to rock him for a few minutes! It was so sweet! I love rocking and cuddling with my baby!

DIVADLX

12-18-2006, 01:05 PM

I can't quote so... this is in response to the "anything you miss?"

Breastfeeding.

Multiple naps.

YellowRose

12-18-2006, 01:08 PM

Multiple naps.

I miss that too!!!! LOL Caleb only takes one nap now.

haydensmom

12-18-2006, 08:48 PM

I have to say that I just realized that I'm excited for the day dh and I decide to ttc!! Not only because of another baby, but because I'll be on APA from the beginning. I didn't find the forums until the beginning of July (gave birth July 29) so I never got to experience all the advice from the beginning.

I think it'll be nice to have that the second time around.

without

12-19-2006, 09:10 AM

I was on the TTC boars for the last 6 months of my TTC (ttc for 3 years) then moved to the Jan board and then to new moms. Its been GREAT to have all the ladies here to help me with advice all along the way.

BTW I will be off the boards for a while. I am leaving the office at 10 today! I hope you all have a GREAT Christmas and I will see you all back here after New Years!

daylilies

12-19-2006, 09:38 AM

without, I just love your sig pic! I just had to say that.

without

12-19-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks!! I was so glad my Dad went with us. It wouldn't have turned out as well if it would have been my hands in that picture. Also I don't think she would have looked at me like that. :roll:

sarahlynn

12-19-2006, 09:43 AM

finally the x-mas cards are in the mail...sheesh i am so behind...

without

12-19-2006, 09:50 AM

I would have never got my cards out had I not done them while I was at work! :oops:

OK Girls............I am ...........OUT'a Here................

Have a great Christmas and I will be back after New Years!

Big Hugs for every one!!!

sarahlynn

12-19-2006, 10:17 AM

BYE GIRL! have a great christmas...try to relax and veg out.. :wink:

DIVADLX

12-19-2006, 12:38 PM

I got a ton of cards yesterday! It was really cool... Ours will be stamped and sealed tonight (?) hopefully!!! Missed the post office on Fri and Sat... Have the stamps now (except DH forgot the 3 canada ones).

Today my best friend from Hawaii and her fiance are coming to visit! I am so excited I could pee my pants...

But I won't.

newmami

12-19-2006, 12:54 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS PAM AND BEST WISHES FOR 2007!!!!

I am ready to go home too, I have tons of things to do, plus clean my house before we leave!! good thing I am off Friday, so I can play maid :?

YellowRose

12-19-2006, 12:56 PM

I'm so excited!!!! We're going to my grandparents' house for Christmas this year.... the WHOLE family will be there!!! This will the first time in probably 6 or 7 years that I get to spend Christmas at their house!!! I love Christmas at my grandparents! :lol: :lol: :lol:

sarahlynn

12-19-2006, 01:03 PM

feel free to pee your pants..we wont judge you :lol:

i got a bunch of cards as well yesterday..they are all up on my TV and wall i will have to take a pic of all the cute babies

newmami

12-20-2006, 08:58 AM

EEKS!! this was at the end of the page!!

Anyone else having a LOOOOONG week?? It should be Saturday by now!!

YellowRose

12-20-2006, 10:22 AM

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 12:33 PM

Anyone else having a LOOOOONG week?? It should be Saturday by now!!

Ugh! Yes, I keep thinking today is Thursday!!!! It's because Christmas is monday... the week before Christmas always seems to just drag!

Holy COW! I knew it was Monday, but seeing it in writing makes it seem so much closer than when I just thought about it! I can't wait to see what Hayden gets for Christmas.

I also can't wait to see where we're going to put it all when we get home :lol:

sarahlynn

12-20-2006, 12:37 PM

this week is draggin along...i am so ready for christmas and to get out of town for the weekend..

so whats everyone having for X-mas dinner...My way over hyper uncle is makin prime rib, ham, and turkey..he is actually going to the meat markey for a crash course in prime rib making...\who does stuff like that?

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 12:39 PM

We're having turkey and all the trimmings. My dad makes the best turkey, so even though we just had it, we're eating it again!

A crash course in prime rib, eh? Apparently your uncle wants everything to be awesome. I would never even think of getting a lesson at a meat market!

Since we're going away, dh and I are opening our presents to each other on Friday and I'm soooooo excited!

YellowRose

12-20-2006, 12:55 PM

I have no idea what we're having for Christmas dinner this year because I'm NOT COOKING!!!! We're going to my grandparents. My grandma usually does the traditional Christmas dinner.... turkey and all the trimmings, I don't know if she's also making a ham or not.

Since we're going away, dh and I are opening our presents to each other on Friday and I'm soooooo excited!

We're going away too... but I'm making my Dh wait till we go home to open our presents together!!!!! :twisted: He's worse than a little kid when it comes to Christmas, so making him wait is like torture for him, but sooo much fun for me!!!!!! :twisted: :lol:

newmami

12-20-2006, 01:03 PM

Crash course on prime rib... I LOVE IT!!!!

We are going to be away, so we are opening presents before we leave... and we are taking one of Dani's new toys to the airplane, I am determined to annoy the other passengers with a talking cellphone!!! :twisted:

As for dinner, I know we are having turkey and I am having a glass of wine... that is all I know!! We are having dinner at my parents on the 24 (the Mexican tradition), then going to my uncle's house on the 25th... and apparently my parents have an extended family get together on the 23... God I hope they cancel it!! I am in NO MOOD to see the extended family!! makes me feel like the freak show :shock:

sarahlynn

12-20-2006, 01:24 PM

I am having a glass of wine... that is all I know!!:

I LOVE IT!

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 02:36 PM

I am having a glass of wine... that is all I know!!:

I LOVE IT!

Me too! Good for you dear!

Aly, you're so mean :wink: I think if Brett made me wait, I'd die too! I love surprises but I hate waiting for them!

So I told dh to buy Hayden a present and not tell me what it is. I've been the person who has bought him everything, so I want to see what dh will pick out on his own.

Plus a present for baby is like a present for mommy! I love getting baby stuff.

sarahlynn

12-20-2006, 03:06 PM

OH man i am so gettin a massage tonight...thats all there is to it...

my coworker just came up and rubbed my shoulders..UGh i wanted to pass out it felt so good..so thanks to him my DH now has to give me a massage tonight..YIPEEEEEEEEEEE the kids better get to bed early..

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 03:27 PM

Sarah, that's so great you're getting a massage tonight! Tell your dh to work it!

Speaking of massages, my mom has a hot stone massage scheduled for tomorrow at a spa near my house (same place I had the facial done)... well last night she says to me, "I might just give you my massage so I can babysit Hayden!"

I felt bad so I was like, You deserve a massage.... but man! That's some crazy grandma love. :lol:

YellowRose

12-20-2006, 03:29 PM

Aly, you're so mean :wink:

:D

I love surprises too, but I don't mind waiting too long.. especially at Christmas time, I love the anticipation!! Besides.... it's sooo much fun watching Dh beg to know what I got him!!!! :twisted:

Bean

12-20-2006, 03:30 PM

Speaking of massages, my mom has a hot stone massage scheduled for tomorrow at a spa near my house (same place I had the facial done)... well last night she says to me, "I might just give you my massage so I can babysit Hayden!"

:shock: That's what I'm talking about!

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 03:51 PM

BBKCD

12-20-2006, 04:01 PM

I think we're having ham for Christmas...not entirely sure, b/c Christmas is at my mom's house, but it's usually ham :wink: She said that she is making chocolate chip cookies and gingerbread cookies, and Death by Chocolate. Notice I have all the details on dessert! :lol:

We got kicked out of story-time today! :shock: I didn't know it was "16 months and above"....Anyways, the lady was coming around and passing out flyers, and she was telling my friend Sue (who was next to me) that we needed an apple (a pass), so Sue went to go get them at the front desk while I minded Ciara and her little boy, Nathan, who's about a week older than Ciara...Meanwhile, the lady says to me, "How old is she? It's 16 months and older". I sort of hesitated and said, "She's almost that age"--it's not really a lie, is it? What's 2 months? The lady gives me the evil eye, and says, "She looks young", and I replied, "She's really little for her age"(100 % true). The witch then says, "Well, how old is he?", and I say, "He's about the same age". Sue comes back with our passes, and we're busted b/c she didn't know I was fudging the truth in her absence, and the lady asked her how old Nathan was. Sue answered, and the witch says, "They really need to be 16 months". Of course I was bent, b/c it shouldn't have been a big deal. I said to Sue, "I guess I'm going to have to bring her birth certificate for proof of her age when she IS 16 months". And I really don't see the big deal with the 2 month age difference. So, then, sarcastically, I had to say that maybe they should segregate girls and boys b/c girls develop verbal skills sooner, and boy develop motor skills sooner. :?

OK, vent over.

Jai

12-20-2006, 04:03 PM

Sherry, that really sucks! I cant believe actually getting kicked out of story time. Who cares if there is a little bit of an age difference. As long as your taking care of your kid and he/she's enjoying youd think they would be happy! I would have been POd. :evil:

YellowRose

12-20-2006, 04:17 PM

They kicked you out of story time??? :shock: Shesh! What are two months? If she was behaving and listening to the story, what difference did it make??? Some people are dumb! :roll:

BBKCD

12-20-2006, 04:23 PM

They kicked you out of story time??? :shock: Shesh! What are two months? If she was behaving and listening to the story, what difference did it make??? Some people are dumb! :roll:

I guess it's just a case of a librarian on a power trip :wink: Sue says she's been to others, and they let her sit in on it. They have a Mother Goose story time that's 3-15 months, but most of the classes and activities are geared to toddlers...the age for the class we went to isn't even specified on the website(I later checked), so I could have started a war :twisted:

haydensmom

12-20-2006, 05:41 PM

Oh my gosh, Sherry, I would've been po-ed! That's so ridiculous. I can see if your child is running around crazily, but COME ON! I think I would complain to a higher authority, but that's just me! :evil:

<3.Mel.<3

12-20-2006, 06:06 PM

OMG I would have been so mad. Hell Ethan is 2 months old and he LOVES being read to. I don't see what the big deal is. Stupid librarian on a power trip :roll:

daylilies

12-20-2006, 06:48 PM

Well, I guess it's a case of if you make one exception you have to make an exception for everyone.
They should get rid of the age rule and say "Well behaved children of any age".
What if a child isn't the right age number-wise, but has developed mentally slower or faster than normal and the story time is appropriate for them?

newmami

12-21-2006, 07:40 AM

Ugh!! I hate people on power trips!!
I would have been too upset to go and complain... I don't see what difference it makes when kid behaves well...... GRRRRR

Today is my last day at work... woo hoo!! then off for 10 days!!!

Oh, as I am getting fed up with my current "job"... if that is what I have... I am opening new doors inside the bank, I offered myself for a position that probably will be available next year, and I LOVE the idea (Financial analysis). I spoke with the person who will be the manager, and he is happy I am interested... we worked together on a progect, so he knows how I work!!!
YEAH!!!!!!

BBKCD

12-21-2006, 08:09 AM

Oh, as I am getting fed up with my current "job"... if that is what I have... I am opening new doors inside the bank, I offered myself for a position that probably will be available next year, and I LOVE the idea (Financial analysis). I spoke with the person who will be the manager, and he is happy I am interested... we worked together on a progect, so he knows how I work!!!
YEAH!!!!!!

Good deal---hope you get it! :wink:

stephiegirl

12-21-2006, 08:09 AM

RIDICULOUS! Imagine telling a child they can't listen to a story!

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 09:36 AM

GOOD LUCK with the job....

Will someone take my car to get the oil changes, gased up and washed...please? ?

we are having our office x-mas party today at 12:00..yay free pizza..we are exchanging gifts..they gave a $20 minimum..but there is always that one person who spends a ton and makes eveyrone else go UGH i only spent $15..HA!

YellowRose

12-21-2006, 10:26 AM

Good luck, Claudia, on your new job!!!!

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 11:33 AM

Ooh Claudia, a new job would be so awesome for you! My fingers are crossed!

4 days until Christmas.... Holy Cow! I need to wrap presents!

YellowRose

12-21-2006, 12:42 PM

Is it just me or is today going by REALLY SLOW???? Maybe it's because I've been up since 6:30, but it feels like it should be 3:30 not 12:40!!!!

EvandAl

12-21-2006, 12:47 PM

I've seen this post for a while now and was wondering what it was about....is this kind of a "random" section for the mommies?

DIVADLX

12-21-2006, 12:57 PM

Evandal - I guess you could kind of think of it that way - the big difference between this post and any post over in General is that no one here is going to flame anyone else, cause trouble, or be generally stinky.

Oh Claudia - I hope you get it!!! I almost asked if he knew you were pg, but then remembered HOW pg you are... :)

Storytime - that is SO lame. Honestly. If your baby is being good, I don't see any reason to reject them. Or to be so rude to you. A reminder would have been ok, like "this storytime is intended for 16 months and above, but if you babies are as good as they look, they are more than welcome. We just ask that you..." A librarian of ALL people should have been happy to see little ones there!!!

Christmas is coming! Yahoo!!!

newmami

12-21-2006, 01:04 PM

Not sure if the day is slow or fast... I just spent an hour on the twillight zone... I was on a conference call!!
How useful are those things when all I hear is BLAH BLAH BLAH?????

I am soooo ready to get out of here!! I have to go home and vaccum, do laundry and get clothes out to pack, we are leaving tomorrow!!!!

DIVADLX

12-21-2006, 01:18 PM

I find December to be the fastest month of the year... and January always seems soooooo long...

So the more and more I think about my relationship with DH, the more and more I resent his mother for being such a horrible woman. I mean, my mother had her share of mistakes, but the more and more I learn the more I realize this woman had no right to be so selfish. So not only was DH an only child, but apparently she never talked to him. And I totally believe him too. Becuase I have tried talking to this woman and she is impossible to talk to.

It is going to take all control in my body to not go off on her next time I see her.

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 01:24 PM

ITS FRIDAY! (well for me)

are you all ready for the holiday weekend?

What are the big new years eve plans.

newmami

12-21-2006, 01:31 PM

Aww Jenn, I am so sorry your DH had such a horrible relationship with his mom... I don't get it either, why on earth do you have kids if you don't want to be a mother???

Thank God DH had a wonderful relationship with his mom, but his ex is the worst egg donor ever!! so bad I refuse to put her on the mother category!!

No big plans for New Years, we don't do much anyways... we are flying back from Mexico on the 31, so maybe something quick for dinner, and a quiet evening at home!!

YellowRose

12-21-2006, 01:33 PM

ITS FRIDAY! (well for me)

are you all ready for the holiday weekend?

What are the big new years eve plans.

YES!!!! I'm SO excited about Christmas and seeing Caleb opening all his presents!!! I'm also excited about spending Christmas with family this year..... and I don't have to cook!!! wooo hooo!!!

No new year's eve plans for us. We'll probably buy a bottle of sparkling grape juice and some munchies and sit up and watch movies. Than we're having some friends over for a BBQ on new years day... hopefully it doesn't snow! But, Dh has already said he'll grill even if it's snowing! :lol:

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 01:41 PM

oh man we grill all year round..its the best to start the grill up in 3 feet of snow :lol:

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 01:48 PM

I can't wait for this weekend. We're going home either tomorrow night or Saturday morning. My dad has a big day of baking planned (which was a tradition when I lived at home)... I can't wait!

No New Year's plans for us. We'll probably just watch some tv/movies, drink some wine and relax.

So, do you remember me talking about my mom giving me her massage? Well she decided to... I get to have a hot stone massage at 4:30. I'm so excited. I've never had a hot stone before. Should be pretty nice! :)

I think each of you should have dh give you nice long massages after the kids are in bed! Can I just make that a mandatory plan for the evening? :wink:

YellowRose

12-21-2006, 01:54 PM

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 01:58 PM

I think each of you should have dh give you nice long massages after the kids are in bed! Can I just make that a mandatory plan for the evening? :wink:

I would LOVE that, especially since my DH gives really good massages, but he hates doing it so I never get one. :roll: In fact.... he still owes me one from months ago!!!!

Well tell him that it's high time you cash in your rain check!!! Santa says so :wink: and if he doesn't do it, no presents for him when you get back from your trip!! :lol: Or tell him he can open ONE if he gives you a massage! There's your motivation! :D

YellowRose

12-21-2006, 02:02 PM

Bean

12-21-2006, 02:04 PM

My DH gives AWESOME massages, but they're only about a minute long. :roll: :lol:

newmami

12-21-2006, 02:07 PM

I think each of you should have dh give you nice long massages after the kids are in bed! Can I just make that a mandatory plan for the evening?
Can I be excused from this one?? I don't like massages!! my skin is too sensitive for those

oh man we grill all year round..its the best to start the grill up in 3 feet of snow
I thought we were the only crazy people grilling when there was a hurricane coming!!! :lol:

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 02:08 PM

Bean

12-21-2006, 02:12 PM

My DH gives AWESOME massages, but they're only about a minute long. :roll: :lol:

Well tell him that if he gives you a longer one, you'll return the favor :wink: :lol: Minute for minute.. hahahah...

Well then again, that may come back on you :lol:

I suck at giving massages. I just don't have the hand strength or something. And I'm really selfish. :shock: :D

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 02:13 PM

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 02:15 PM

that is the one thing i do to reat myself i go to an awesome massage therapist...she rocks...DH on the other hand..hmmm massages last about 2 minutes and he is distracted and off in la la land.. :?

DIVADLX

12-21-2006, 03:49 PM

I am a total and complete massage whore. No ifs ands or buts. A perfect stranger comes up and starts massaging me? Cool. As long as its good! :)

Ok, so I exaggerate... but really. Sometimes when Stella is feeling violent, I'll just sit with my back to her and let her beat on me. Ahhhh... shiatsu!

My DH is a reeeeally good massager. And he does it for a really long time too - mostly because I ask him while we are watching tv or something so he forgets he's doing it. About 4 years ago he told me my massages were "pinchy" so I have used that as my get-out-of-massaging-free card since then.

Girls. I loooooove me a massage! I'll take it anywhere, anytime...

Bells614

12-21-2006, 04:04 PM

Oooo, massages.....if only my DH would do that. I just had to ask when pregnant, now...HA!

I have been sending out my resume for different jobs lately. I really DON'T want to go back to work, but finances are starting to force it. I don't want to put Manda in day care, so thought about either nights or weekends (DH works Sun-Tuesday and every other Wednesday). I have had no return calls or anything until yesterday. Lady emailed me, asking a number that I could be reached on in the late afternoon. I told her the number and that I'd be available anytime after 2. She emailed me back, saying it would be closer to 4. I had my parents watch DD and I sat around the house until a quarter to 6. NO CALL. UGH! I'm starting to take this as a sign. I know many businesses are looking at my resume and thinking I'm over qualified (I have a college degree, but the jobs I'm applying for generally don't require it), but geeezzzz.

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 04:13 PM

HA! a massage whore....

I have good news...DH short term disability went through...we were kind of in a panic the last week wondering what the heck we woudl do on one income :shock: i even had a dream we lost our house and were living in a one room apartment..

DIVADLX

12-21-2006, 04:16 PM

I am so glad. Sarah - will he be able to work again? Or is there another job he would enjoy doing?

I just applied for a pet-sitter job!

sarahlynn

12-21-2006, 04:24 PM

He says he is gaining a little strength in his legs and some feeling is coming back...so that is a good sign..he is going stir crazy at home and just wants to get back to work...he was thinking of looking for anohter job but i know he wouldnt be able to find one that paid as well and heck we paid for this disability insurance so why not use it so he can work on getting better...i know he wont be able to sit to long so he needs to decide what he wants to do..go back to school..look for other work..in my heart i just dont think he can do really relaly physical labor anymore or later in life..

A PET SITTER...why dont you live here..we were lookin for one for this weekend to come let our puppy out...

haydensmom

12-21-2006, 06:10 PM

Aw, Sarah, I'm glad he is starting to feel a little bit better. And I'm also glad you have short term disability! I'm still praying for you all!

Speaking of you all - how is Cy feeling? I hope all better!!!

DIVADLX

12-24-2006, 12:59 AM

Ladies ladies! Not only was this on page 2, but it was half-way down it! Haydensmom was almost the thread killer!

Happy holidays to my favorite mommies!

Tomorrow will be the first Christmas I have gotten to spend with my family in over 3 years. I am pretty excited. Oh yeah, and cause my mom is making buffalo wings (she does an open house with appetizers.)

What are you ladies up to?

Bean

12-24-2006, 08:34 AM

We're just hanging out today. My mom asked if we had anywhere to go and I said "well, we weren't invited anywhere and she started crying. It was so sad!! This is our first Christmas apart and I think she's really feeling it. My mom and I are really close, I miss her a lot.

BBKCD

12-24-2006, 09:44 AM

Happy Christmas Eve Day :lol:
I'm lazy...still lounging in my PJ's. The havoc will begin soon enough.
My mom's making Prime Rib....now there's a new twist on Christmas dinner.
As if any 'massage' given by a significant other ever qualifies as a massage (in my experience, anyways). The massage end of it lasts 5 minutes, top out (and most of that's below the waist).... :wink:

DIVADLX

12-24-2006, 03:25 PM

Michael - I get looooong massages without, er, payment for them. My DH is the best about that!

My mom actually always makes Prime Rib. Her theory is that we just had Turkey and Ham is for Easter in 3 months so that leaves red meat.

I just got home from work - let the holiday begin!

:)

MarchMommy

12-25-2006, 10:17 PM

woo hoo!! hope everyone had a good christmas!! ive had so much HAM i feel like im gonna turn pink and grow a curly tail

and PSSST......tomorrows my BDAY!!! (the 26th) :lol:

Jai

12-26-2006, 12:13 AM

woo hoo!! hope everyone had a good christmas!! ive had so much HAM i feel like im gonna turn pink and grow a curly tail

HaHa~!! Too funny!! :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTI!! I hope you have a great day!! :D

<3.Mel.<3

12-26-2006, 12:43 AM

Christi I hope you have an AWESOME BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!!!! 2 woots for the Capricorns!! WOOT WOOT

DIVADLX

12-26-2006, 02:05 PM

I feel so bad... my grandmother is about 82 years old, and everytime she comes near Stella, Stella cries. She doesn't make loud noises or anything obnoxious, but Stella cries anyway. I can see how much my grandmother wants to hold her and I feel so bad!

Well, apparently Stella is not allergic to chocolate... yeah... I come into the living room on Christmas eve, she is surrounded by adults and walking around munching on a chocolate covered marshmallow santa. Yeah. Good thing I fed the kid only organic foods for her first 3 months of solids. :roll:

Oh well. Sometimes they get the bad stuff.

sarahlynn

12-26-2006, 02:57 PM

I FEEL LIKE CRAP my whole body aches and i am frozen solid..someone please make this day end... :(

and to boot me and DH had a huge blow out in front of DS last night (which i never do) and i feel like i am not worthy of being a mama anymore..i feel rotten and on christmas to boot.. :cry:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL..have a party for me..a BIG party

gotta love the relaticks giving baby food they shouldnt have..in one breath i tell my aunt NO pumpkin pie for lucea..oh what two seconds later she has a mouth full.. :? whatever..

DIVADLX

12-26-2006, 05:31 PM

Oh Sarah - its not like Cy is growing up in a household when it happens all the time. I think that kids need to see that even people in good relationships sometimes have heated arguments. As long as he understands that you've worked it out, in the long run it could be beneficial.

I grew up in a household where my parents never fought in front of us - my mom just always acquiesced or left. So I felt ill-prepared for dealing with conflict in my relationship.

I got sick too! What is with this holiday season and folks getting sick!

I hope Stella doesn't get it! 5 days until her Luau!

tralynne75

12-26-2006, 05:34 PM

Sarah I hope you feel better. And you are one of the most worthy moms I know. Fighting in front of the kids is not something i like to do either but sometimes it happens.

I hope everyone had a great and safe Christmas!

Boy did Katie and Dylan rack up. I need a new house just for all the gifts. LOL!!! I also got a laptop (which I wanted when I was preggy and too sick to leave my room) and a beautiful necklace with the kids birthsones and names on it. I will take a pic and post later. Bought DH a WII game system and satillite radio. Did anyone else get baby first Christmas clothes for Christmas? Katie got a dress and 2 sleepers on Christmas day. :? uummm she can't wear them now. It seems like a waste of money.

DIVADLX

12-26-2006, 05:38 PM

It seems so weird to me to give a kid Christmas clothes on Christmas... they expire that night! Silly silly gift givers...

We got a few outfits, but they are every-day outfits and are super cute! I can't wait until she fits into them!

tralynne75

12-26-2006, 06:00 PM

I just came across something weird. My cousin is a missionary in Turky and the first Christmas away from us. So they sent us pics of the kids opening gifts, etc. Well I had to download them to see them well and I wanted to save them, so i download the first pic and it had an arrow to go to the next pic so I did and guess whos picture it was. It was a baby from here. So I kept going through the pics and I saw at least 10 pics from this site, some pics i never seen before (a naked man saying merry christmas) and then finally i got the other pics from my cousin. That is so strange. I have never saved a pic from here or even downloaded a pic from here. So why was I able to pull them from my email?