You may think I am crazy but.........................

[mombeemer]

Mmmm, can't complain about my weather. Low 80s this weekend will be soooooo nice!!!!!

Going to Orlampa tomorrow! To visit my sis in Davenport and go to the parks! Yay! My birthday is Monday.

I love playing hooky!!!!!!

[YellowRose]

Mmmm, can't complain about my weather. Low 80s this weekend will be soooooo nice!!!!!

I'm soooo jealous! It's supposed to be in the low 50's this weekend here. BRRRR!!! Right now it's 41, but feels like 32! It's crazy! Last weekend was beautiful here, sunny and warm... 75 degrees. Now it feels like winter!

[mombeemer]

EEEEEK!!!! You ladies that live up north are so brave! I can't do the snow! :shock:

[HollyJo]

I'd rather have snow than humidity!!

[YellowRose]

I don't mind snow so much... it's just the icy, cold weather that I don't like. If it could be 75 degrees and snowing, that'd be fine. The snow is so pretty... just too cold!

[Bells614]

Thanks HollyJo, I really feel like I know some of you so well because I have been a lurker for SOOOOO long.

About weather, I even asked DH what I was supposed to do with Amanda this morning. It has always been so hot since she was born. I'm not used to dressing her warm. Socks? Ha! I'm getting better though. I had to pull out the hats and blankets this morning.

I'm looking forward to the snow. I can't wait to introduce it to Amanda.

I guess that means Christmas is just around the corner. I was in Wal-Mart yesterday...they have Christmas stuff out!!!! All the decorations looked so cool!

[CandiceLeigh]

Here I am over here in hot 'ole Texas, super duper jealous of ya'lls snow & cold weather! Today, it got a little chilly in the morning, but by the afternoon it'll be back in the mid 70's! :roll: Lame!! Do you know the last time I saw snow? Ummm...I can't even remember! It's like every once in a blue moon! :( Enjoy it ladies, or move to Texas & then we can all hang out in the heat! :D Now, that would be fun!

P.S. Just wanted to say I love all you girls & I hate drama & that's all! :D Oh, & I hope it's ok that I posted in here, 'cause I just like to pop in on this thread every now & then! It's hard work to keep up with it! :lol:

[HollyJo]

Haha Kelly... I was a lurker too. I watched for a couple months before finally signing up. I felt like I sort of knew everyone, though they had no idea who I was. Creepy. :P

My dad lived in Austin, TX a couple years ago and he had snow! It was a light dusting and melted that morning... but it was SNOW!

[DIVADLX]

I can't wait for snow!!!!! I lived in SOuthern California for 7 years then moved to Hawaii for 3... I am SO ready for a real winter!!!

This coming from someone likely to wear a sweater in July...

I just can't wait for Stella's FIRST christmas!!!!

Woo hoo!!!!

[HollyJo]

I am PUMPED for Christmas. Not for the gifts... but for the cookies, the decorations, and the MUSIC! I love Christmas songs!!

Over Christmas we're going to Big White up in Canada. I need to find C a snow suit. So he can play in the SNOW! YAY!

[YellowRose]

I am SOOO excited for Christmas too. This will be Caleb's first and I'm soo excited to see him with all his presents!! Oh... and the cookies. I think the cookies are my favorite part of Christmas!! Mmmmm!!! Yummy!!! And the decorations! Although... it'll be interesting this year... trying to keep Caleb away from the tree!! Ek! What fun!

[DIVADLX]

Christmas is the one time of year I wish I was more religious because I LOOOOVE Christmas songs SOOOO much - and not the secular ones - the real christmas songs. I would so love to sing in a church choir - but I don't belong to a church and it would probably be a little hypocritical too.

But oh my goodness I love to sing and I love Christmas songs!!!!

Fall on your knees
All hear the angel's voices

*chills*

[HollyJo]

I'm not a Celine fan... but when she sings that song... WOW!

[DIVADLX]

You shoudl hear ME on Karaoke singing it! Haha...

Honestly though, that was the last Karaoke song I sang. My show had closed, I was 9 months pregnant with Stella and we all went out (Karaoke is BIG in Hawaii) and we sang Christmas songs! It was so fantastic.

I wish Karaoke was hotter here. Instead of the joke it is. People in Hawaii are good... they Karaoke for real.

:)

[CandiceLeigh]

Fall on your knees
All hear the angel's voices

*chills*

I loooooooove that song! Oh, and Carol of the Bells!

[Jai]

I have never once Kareokied (sp). Ive been to a Kareoke bar once, but was too shy to get up there.

[Bells614]

I'm not big on the presents either, but I am so excited to have Amanda around to introduce to it all! The decorations (I absolutely love decorating for the holidays) and just the overall spirit of the holiday season. I LOVE it!

I secretly hope she is not crawling my then, she will be 6 months the beginning of December. I just don't really want to worry about her with the Christmas Tree.

[HollyJo]

I've never done Karaoke either... but for a good reason. My singing voice is pathetic. So is my husband's. We're hoping C doesn't end up like us. :) I could never sing Oh Holy Night... just singing Snuggle Puppy maxes out my range. :lol:

[YellowRose]

I secretly hope she is not crawling my then, she will be 6 months the beginning of December. I just don't really want to worry about her with the Christmas Tree.

Caleb didn't start crawling until 8 months... so you may get lucky and not have to worry about her with the Christmas tree. I'm certianly not looking forward to that. I'm sure Caleb will be walking by then. :shock:

[without]

Aly I am in the same boat as you and Caleb! She is getting pretty good at taking redirection. :lol:

[newmami]

Send me some cold weather please!!! it is upper 80 here!!

Christmas... I am excited because we are going to Mexico... and I am baking cookies again... decoration at home will be small, because we will be out... oh! and Christmas pictures, christmas cards... apple cider, and hopefully some cold weather!!

I want to see all your little ones playing in the snow!!!

[without]

It was 32 in our home when we got up this AM! *I loved it!*

Claudia,
When are you leaving? How is the address list going? Is there any thing you need me to help with? Do you mind if I send Dani a Christmas gift? I don't want to offend in any way! :)

[sarahlynn]

sounds like here..i woke up and it was 31...

we actually had a dusting of snow the other day..

now all the ladies with the cute halloween costumes are making me want to dress lucea up..i wasnt going ot because she is only 5 months..BUT NOW! thanks ladies.

[DIVADLX]

It was foggy this morning - and I LOVED it! Its burning off now though making way for a new bright sunny day!

So for my job at BRU, I have to go shopping today. The dress code requires slacks (don't own any - make my thighs look chunky) a belt (ha!), and a white collared or t-neck shirt (yeah, I'm a mom. I don't do white.) Oh yeah, and I donated all but my favorite 5 pairs of shoes (3 of which are fancy) so I have to get shoes too. Just when I had decided not to spend any more money shopping!

[sarahlynn]

WEll i hope you have some luck with the shopping..

i have to do the same thing this weekend..i have two seminars next week for work (i usualy dont do seminiars) and i need some suits or something of the such...we wear business casual at work so i have nothing to fancy..

[BBKCD]

I'm south of you, so no-can-do on cooler weather.
Maybe that storm up north will take a turn south..way south.
Just about the time I donate things, I suddenly have a need for them.
I got rid of some animal print scarves, and now it's in style.
I got rid of my scrubs, and now I may need them.
Too bad I'm not needing all those size 1 and 3's I finally parted with!!!

[CandiceLeigh]

Did that popularity poll get deleted? :roll: I posted that it made me uncomfortable & I believe it's gone now, so GOOD! Good job to the mod who got rid of it! :D

[without]

its gone I am glad but....................I hope it didn't hurt Beckys feelings.

I am a softie :cry:

[sarahlynn]

i want leggings and a big baggy sweater...

so 80's but darn they were comfy

[without]

I just got rid of my leggings a few weeks ago. :oops: :oops: :oops:


I am with you so comfy :waytogo:

[newmami]

I think the popularity post had good intentions, but was a time bomb... Hope Becky understands!!

Pam, we are leaving Dec 22... I will have that card list ready next week... we moved to new offices and have been unpacking all week!!!

Never liked leggins... I looked like a poorly packed sausage.... :shock:

[DIVADLX]

Poorly packed sausage! That image is priceless!

My child won't nap today... I need to take a shower and go shopping! Arg!

But she's being so darned cute!

Oh yeah, and I went to feed her and she took off the shield and went for it so I thought, what the heck - lets see how it goes.

Never let a child with 8 teeth suddenly try to nurse without a shield when its all she's ever known.

Owch.

[mombeemer]

yowie! I haven't used a shield, but just the teeth sound scary! What does a shield look like? how does it work? I guess I could go do my own research! :P

I have to say, and please forgive me for embedding it in this happy thread, that I am so relieved I am going away for my birthday this weekend. Maybe by the time I get back on APA next week, all this drama will have blown over. Not just the meeting thing, the popularity thing, the goodbyes, etc.

Ugh. :?

[newmami]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I am starting to think the cold weather made things bad... or was it the Friday 13??????????????????????

[Krissy456]

Yay for being at work! I missed all the drama and have no idea what you guys are talking about (and I don't really need to know). :wink:

I think everyone should post fresh baby pictures so that the "drama" posts will be pushed towards the bottom of page!

[YellowRose]

Caleb is in bed and soooooo tired, but is refusing to go to sleep. I don't know why. I thought he was asleep already until he just started fussing. Hm. Silly boy.

I need to post some new pictures of him. It's been a really long time. I think I'll do that now. :lol: If you all want to see them...... do ya???

[mombeemer]

Hi-zell yeah we wanna see pictures!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[tralynne75]

I'm especially excited about this weekend. Since Christi is passing through this area on Saturday Jennifer and I get to go have lunch w/ her and her family. Then Jen & I are going to the aquarium. Should be SO fun! Is it Saturday yet??

On Sunday it's just church and a family day at home. Nice and chill.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!!

oh i am soo jealous!! Take pics so we can enjoy also!!


popularity poll?? I missed that one. It would make me uncomfortable too. I love everyone on here and I feel if i don't post to all the threads it might hurt someones feeling. And i am having a hard time keeping up as it is. LOL!!

plans for the weekend....I am going to a UNC football game. My church is taking the youth so I am going to help out. I hope it is not too cold for Katie. I am packing 3 big quilts and about 5 of her quilts. Think i have enough?? LOL!!

[BBKCD]

A popularity poll? For real? I thought that was a joke.
Was it the "not feeling the love" thread?--I don't see it now.

[DIVADLX]

No it was one that might have been easily passed in 7th period chemistry back in junior high... really better left deleted.

I am so looking forward to tomorrow! I wish that there was a play area or something at the restaurant we are going to so that we could get pics of the three babies playing together. Oh yeah, then the cat-fight between Stella and Maddie over Caiden. What a funny image that is.

:D

[BBKCD]

Have a great time!

[Jai]

Oh Jenn, that image of Stella and Madi fighting over Caiden is tooo cute! Have a great time. I cant wait to hear all about it. :)

[HollyJo]

It's a shame C has already outgrown his "Chick Magnet" onesie. :P

[preahd]

Um ladies...this was on page 2!!! :lol:

Anywho, popularity poll...totally missed that. Don't know what you're even talking about.

HollyJo, Caiden does not need that onesie...one look at the kid and you can tell he IS a chick magnet :lol:

[Jai]

Oh goodness, I forgot all about this thread. Bad Jai!! :)

We went to a restraunt to watch the Tigers Playoff game on Fri. I took the girls because MIL was meeting us there to pick them up. Well, I took the Bumbo for Pey to sit in and I walked out without it. We left before our friends who were coming to our house ( i had to rush home to clean :P ) and I think they thought it was the restraunts so they didnt grab it. Well, thankfully I remembered last night and DH called. They do have it. So I have to go pick it up tomorrow. :)

[tralynne75]

computer fart, it posted 3 times. :shock: Sorry

[tralynne75]

:shock:

[tralynne75]

Holly Jo and Diva, was yesterday your day with MM? Wondering how it went. Hope you had a great time.


I took Katie to her first football game. Our Youth group went to the UNC game Saturday. We got tixs for 10.00, so we all crammed into 4 cars and headed down. It didn't turn out so well. Katie hates to ride and it was almost a 2hr drive, UNC lost and through the game katie wanted to wiggle and fuss. She kept kicking the people in front of us. It was funny but having to say sorry a hundred times got old. I guess we will wait on taking her to another game. we can try basketball next, we have this cute Wake Forest cheerleading outfit.

Oh no Jai, gald the restraunt saved Bumbo. I take my everywhere also and i am sure one day I will leave it.


so are you taking your kids trick or treating? Katie will be 5 months and can't eat candy but I want to do something for Halloween. I got her a costume and it fit pretty good about a month ago. :shock: I am just hoping she will not hit a groth spurt. Here is pics. If any of you have any ideas that I can do with her let me know.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/tracypell75/Picture366.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/tracypell75/Picture368.jpg
butt shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/tracypell75/Picture367.jpg

[DIVADLX]

Oh she looks beatiful! You can just go to doors, knock, and when they answer hold her up and say "treat! And its yours!" then walk away.

:)

[Kimmeh]

lmao I love how this post is STILL going...I remember when it first started a zillion and one years ago.

tralynne she looks ADORABLE!

[KCM0430]

This has to be the longest post in APA history!!!


yay!!!!!

:D :D :D

[without]

Its funny that it keeps going. I keep waiting to see who will be the "Real" topic Killer! :wink:

[YellowRose]

It's like the energizer bunny... it just keeps going and going and going and going....... :lol:

[BBKCD]

Its funny that it keeps going. I keep waiting to see who will be the "Real" topic Killer! :wink:

Me, me, me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[newmami]

Sorry Sherry, not you!!!
Wanna hear how pathetic Florida is in Fall?? we don't have changing color leaves, or falling leaves for that matter... so there is this place called Celebration, and they do fake leaves and make them fall!! :roll:

And yes we went there, but SK was being a pain, so it wasn't a nice day... but we had a nice dinner, and Dani tried fish and liked it!! poor thing, she eats ANYTHING except peas (like DH)!! she eat little dices of tomato and rice!!

[sarahlynn]

are you serious ..fake leaves?

wow ... i never would have thought..

i was kind of pissed this weekend...me and DH only see each other on the weekends cause we work opposite shifts..

but friday night i went as far as to shave my legs because i knew he would be home early..i went up to bed really expecting him to follow..

you know where i found him at 3:00 in the morn..all dressed up in his camo hunting geer passed out on the living room floor with his dog waiting for 6:00 am to go get some birds..

can you imagine..good lord..last time i shave for anyone.

[newmami]

Ha Sarah!! maybe I should find DH a hobbie like that, so he can leave me alone one night!!! and I don't even shave every day :lol:

BTW, love your new siggy pic!!

[sunshine]

:lol: Poor Sara!

have to say I have a new found love...Kraft Light Done Right Zesty Italian dressing! Ahhhhh...it's SOOOOOO good.

[Jai]

Aww, Sarah that SUCKs!!!!

Debbie, I love that dressing. I cant tell a difference either between that and regular.

[DIVADLX]

Hey Sarah - make him wait for 9 months and you won't have to shave ANYTHING.

:)

[sarahlynn]

Hey Sarah - make him wait for 9 months and you won't have to shave ANYTHING.

:)

OMG hilarious....HEY HONEY HERE COMES YOUR AMAZON QUEEN :shock:

i miss my little tiny lucea thats in my siggy :(

[DIVADLX]

Oh yeah, and fake leaves? oh my goodness...

Although I have to say how much I was admiring the real ones the other day. Its been almost 10 years since I've actually been able to enjoy fall. But the best was when I was living on Long Island - they would pile the leaves in the parks and I would take the kids I was a nanny for and we would go and jump in them.

The worst part was me wading through the pile first making sure no one had put anything dangerous under the leaves. Ew. SO much dirt.

[newmami]

Yup, they are made out of this plastic paper... sad....
At least in Mexico we had seasons... no snow, but we had real leavs falling... oh I remember having to rack them... :shock:

Another thing I hate about this side of the world.... it is snowing in the north, it is 90F here!!! oh yeah, we cooled down to low 80 this last weekend... yippee :?

[HollyJo]

I don't think I could handle living in Florida... I would miss the seasons way too much! I really love Fall and Winter. I enjoy skiing, sledding, playing in the snow... and Christmas just wouldn't be the same! I don't know how you do it. :)

I think C has a hollow leg. Tonight he had 3 ounces of baby food another ounce of diced pears. He was still hungry, so I fed him some yogurt. He ended up eating the entire 4 oz container. :shock: Geez. I tried feeding him lunch and he didn't want any... guess he didn't want to spoil his dinner!

[tralynne75]

Sarah wrote..i miss my little tiny lucea thats in my siggy

This is why i have a pic of DD when she was a month old. I can't believe how fast kids grow.



I love Fall. I am going to have pics done of DD and DS outside hopefully next week and try to get the pretty fall trees.

Oh man Hollyjo, he was putting the food away tonight. Maybe he wasn't getting satisfied until the yogurt.

[DIVADLX]

If only Stella would eat that much! What a good meal he had.

Today Stella had Kiwi for the first time and LOVED it!!! I think pears have been bumped from favorite status!

[YellowRose]

I love fall too, but this year some of the leaves are just falling off rather than changing colors first. There's quite a few trees with no leaves, some with colored leaves and some still green! It's been unusually cold too lately, feels more like winter than fall.

Wow, Holly! Caiden must have been really hungry!

[Jai]

Caiden didnt want to stop until he had his dessert. :D:D

[DIVADLX]

I didn't bother getting a tree most Christmases in Hawaii and LA because it just didn't seem like Christmas to me at all. I LOVE the nice cold weather and lately have been going around really appreciating the leaves.

ANd the fact that Stella is now the proud owner of a sparkly lavendar snowsuit.

:)

[sarahlynn]

OOOOOOOOO lavender cute

[Jai]

I wanna see a pic of Stella in her snow suit!!

Lavendar is such a pretty color for snow suits. Marissa had one last year. And really cute lavendar and white Princess boots that lit up!! :D

[HollyJo]

I don't think we're getting a tree this year because we're going to Big White in Canada for Christmas. I think it'll just be more trouble than it's worth because C will be all up in the tree's bizness.

Where did you get Stella's snowsuit? I need to find one for Caiden as well. I think I should wait another month though... I want to ensure that it will still fit by Christmas. Also, we need to play a snow playdate to get some use out of the suits!

Also, the Yo Baby Yogurt is good stuff! C loooooooves getting some for dessert. He looks like a little birdy with his mouth wide open and his body rocking back and forth, anticipating the next yummy bite. :)

[Jai]

Also, the Yo Baby Yogurt is good stuff! C loooooooves getting some for dessert. He looks like a little birdy with his mouth wide open and his body rocking back and forth, anticipating the next yummy bite. :)

Aww, soooo cute. :D


And yes, I agree. Stella and C need a snow playdate. You know why Im saying that right? I wanna see pictures!! :D:D

[DIVADLX]

I got it at the Toys R Us sale... I should try to get you one of my special coupons Miss Holly, so that you can get yours 50% off too!

Oh yes, a snow playdate sounds groovy! :) I cannot wait!

Yo-baby... I don't remember what the brand was I found in the store, but all the yogurts I looked at the second ingredient was always sugar! I was so bummed so I bought a tub of plain... and it expired before I ever even opened it! Grrr...

[YellowRose]

Aw, a snow playdate would be fun! How cute! I can't wait until the first good snowfall so I can take Caleb outside to play in it! We need to buy him a snowsuit too. Dh bought him a nice thick winter jacket Saturday, but he didn't find a snowsuit.

Can you believe we're buying 18 month clothes already? They don't fit him yet, but since he's already wearing 12 month sizes, I'm pretty sure 18 months will fit this winter. :( My baby is soooo big!

[without]

Wow Aly he is growing so fast! My mom bought Morgan some 9 month clothes yesterday and I don't think she will ever fit into them!!! I put some 6-9 month jeans on her this weekend and she crawled right out of them. :oops: (shoes and all!)

[BBKCD]

I'm thinking 18 months isn't alot larger than 12 months b/c they're supposed to be longer and leaner at that point? Ciara has on a pair of 18 months size PJ's ( a T and capri set) that I picked up on clearance. The T is a little long, but I think once it's been washed a couple of times, there isn't going to be alot of roominess to it...Maybe she's just put on a few pounds, but she only hit the 4th percentile last visit....

[YellowRose]

I'm not sure, but I think you're right, Sherry. The reason Caleb is in 12 months already is because he's so tall. He's in the 90th percentile for height, but 50th for weight. He's tall and lean already.

Pam, is that a slice of pizza that Morgan is holding in your new siggy pic???? She's just a doll!!

[without]

Yes! The sad part was taking it away from her! :cry: She was having so much fun. :lol:

[Jai]

Pam that siggy pic is SOOOOOOOO cute!! I LOVE her big smile~! :D:D


I had to buy Pey an 18 mo coat. They didnt have any in 6-9 mo, and the 12 mo sleeves were only a little shorter. So I got the 18 mo and just rolled the sleeves a little. These sizes are crazy.

[YellowRose]

Did she eat the pizza?? We've been trying different table foods with Caleb, haven't tried pizza yet. He loves chicken though!


We had to buy Caleb an 18 mon. jacket too. He tried on the 12 mon, which fits him now so I didn't want to buy that and have to buy another one in January.

[BBKCD]

Yeah, the pizza-shot is great, Pam. BTW, I just recently realized you're a resident of middle earth :lol:

[newmami]

Awww Pam, I love that picture!! Morgan is adorable!! gotta love that smile!!

Snowsuits... what are those again???? ugh :?

We gave Dani some pizza, just with the cheese, and she loved it... she actually eats ANYTHING when it comes to table food... gave her fish and she loved it! this morning I gave her some of my yogurt, and she was a happy camper!! gotta go find those for babies!
DH's son is so picky about food I hate it!! that is why I am making Dani try different foods... I don't want her to end up on a mac&cheese, french fries and chicken nuggets diet like SK!!

I got another U/S today because the doctor couldn't hear the HB last Friday... baby is fine!! 157 bpm and he/she was waiving at us!!!

[YellowRose]

We haven't tried too many table foods with Caleb yet. I'm totally clueless about it and I'm not sure what's okay to give him..... but I guess anything is okay? He's had chicken, carrots, pototoes, toast, roast, meatballs, crackers and if there's been anything else I can't remember. Is it okay to just give him whatever, besides things he can choke on obviously.

[DIVADLX]

There are some things to wait with - like egg whites and peanuts, but I think after 9 months they can have pretty much anything!

Stella had pico de gallo for the first time and loved it the other day!

Aly - I am in the same boat as you though. Stella has a limited food repertoire because mama is unsure what is ok to give her, I won't give her foods with much sodium or sugar (for the most part) which knocks out "give her whatever I'm eating." Plus she really doesn't like pureed foods anymore, so they need to be finger foods.

She eats a lot of cheese toast and pears. Or pasta and kiwi. Or Cottage cheese and steamed apple in our house.

[YellowRose]

Caleb's tried cottage cheese... he hated it. I tried mixing it with fruit, but he wouldn't eat it. I don't blame him... I can't stand the stuff either. So far, that's the only thing he hasn't liked. He can have egg yolks now? How would I cook them.. just like scrambled eggs, but without the whites? I really don't know what I'd do without you girls.... I am SO clueless when it comes to this kinda stuff!

[DIVADLX]

Yep! Egg yolks are good now... After separating the yolk, I'll sometimes cook it more "omlette" style... I'll just plop it into a non-stick pan (or my griddle) and then after a few minutes flip it over and cook the other side. That makes it easier to cut after too.

Stella really likes egg yolk. Its such a great source of nurtients too!

[YellowRose]

Hm! I didn't know that about egg yolks! We'll have to try that... maybe for dinner, Caleb can have egg yolk! I don't know if he'll like it though... if he's anything like me, he wont. I HATE eggs and always have, even when I was a baby. Hopefully, he'll like them!

[Jai]

Oh Claudia, Im so glad everythings ok. It must have been such a relief to have the US show that the babe was A-OK

[without]

Did she eat the pizza?? We've been trying different table foods with Caleb, haven't tried pizza yet



NO!! I didn't let her eat it we were just playing!!! I am having a hard time with food. Its not that I don't want her to grow up and eat real people food because I do. Its just I don't want to make her body take foods its not ready for. She has tried meat once and it gave her gas so bad she cried all night. So for right no we are fruit and veggies and yogurt only. I do give her fruit and veggies off our plate but so far no meat. I don't want to be up all night with her and gas again. Dr said to wait until she was 9 months old for meat but I gave it to her on Sunday because we are so close to 9 months. Ugh that was a long/bad night poor thing was in so much pain from chicken baby food. :( Thats what makes the pic so funny to me. She looks like she would love to eat it even though she hasn't even tried it. LOL

[DIVADLX]

I totally understand! I am not by any means a vegetarian or anything, but I have SUCH a hard time giving her meat! I mean, she is still breastfed so she doesn't need it, but I just feel weird giving it to her. Also she has NEVER liked it the times I have cooked her up a little ground beef or given her a little bite of chicken.

I don't know why its hard for me to give her meat. I really don't.

[without]

I eat meat. I don't know why I have a hang up with giving it to DD except I don't want to be up with her all night again!

[YellowRose]

It's an even cuter pic just because she wasn't eatting it! LOL She looks like she'd LOVE a bite!!!

Caleb hasn't had any problems with meat. We waited until about 8 1/2 months before we introduced meat, and then when we did, we gave him a veggie/fruit and meat combo. He really liked the chicken and apples or pears and chicken. He didn't like the beef. I don't give him meat very often, I've given him real chicken two or three times and he loves it. He's tried roast and meatballs, but just small bites.

[without]

We tried chicken and rice. Morgan loved them and would have ate the whole jar. Thank goodness I only gave her 1/2 a jar if it gave her that much gas! :oops:

[newmami]

Pam, I don't blame you from wanting to hold on meats if they upset Morgan's tummy! I would do the same.
I am trying to share my food with Dani, as long as it is OK with my common sense... we haven't tried eggs, I am paranoid and we don't have allergies in our families... but we tried cheese, turkey breast, ham, hamburger meat, chicken, and fish... I am hesitant to try another type of red meat as she doesn't have teeth yet... so she is still eating mushy food (stage 3) for the main feeding, but trying other things as well... including cinnamon rolls and pancakes!!

I say do whatever you feel comfortable with!!

I am going to try with other fruits and veggies... our selection of fruit here SUCKS!! and the pears & apples were too hard for her to chew.... I may steam them or shred them!!

Thanks Jai for the post... I am able to breathe again after the U/S!!!

[BBKCD]

That's good news Claudia :D
How far along are you?

[without]

I bet it was a long weekend for you! So glad to hear every thing is ok.

[DIVADLX]

I would have been going crazy! I remember one of my early appointments my doc couldn't find her heartbeat, so she whipped out the internal ultrasound thingie and found it.

Those were a panicked 90 seconds.

[tralynne75]

Claudia I am so glad they found the heartbeat and that you got to see your little one waving.

[newmami]

I asked the doctor if I should start freaking out, and he said no... that my uterus turned so that made it hard to find the HB... plus the extra fat :oops: . I tried not to stress on the weekend, but who was I kidding??

Thanks for all the good wishes!!

OK, so I was wondering yesterday what are your big plans for Halloween?? DH wants to take Dani trick or treating, so he can eat the candy!!! :roll:

[without]

We are taking Morgan Trick or Treating but just to family. We will only be making 3-4 stops but they will be long stops! I know we will spend at least an hour at my moms! :roll:


I need a spot to make a small DH vent...... (hope you all don't mind :oops: )


So Morgan is 9 months today her weight is now at 16 pounds. Well I have started letting her taste things off my dinner plate not all of it healthy :roll: . Any way last night I gave Morgan 1/2 of one JR. Mint (not 1/2 a box but 1/2 of one mint!!) . Dh started going on how she was going to be 300 lbs by the time she is 3. :cry: Yes she is a litle chunky and he is right I guess I should only let her eat things that are good for her. But if we are going to make that a rule for her then it needs to be a rule for us too! If she can't have ice cream then DH can't sit in the living room and eat a 1/2 gal while watching TV. Its not fair to her. I guess I just felt like he was saying I was doing some thing bad to Morgan. :cry: I know it was wrong but its hard to tell her now when you can tell she so wants to try it. :vibes: Ok I am done venting now. Thanks :soapbox:

[BBKCD]

I don't think 16 lbs is chunky :lol: Or that 1/2 of a junior mint is going to set her up for obesity or a lifetime of bad eating habits, either.

I will probably just take Ciara trick or treating by the neighbors to show her off :wink: And my play group has a Halloween party, too, so it will be fun to see all the little ones in costume.

[without]

I would like to go to mall-o-ween to show her off but thats alot of people in one spot! LOL

[BBKCD]

I thought about the mall, too, but it will probably be nuts.

[Jai]

We are going to a Halloween Party at DHs aunts cabin on Sat. Theres trick or treating, games, and a pumpkin patch. Its gonna be so much fun. Marissa looks forward to it every year.

On Halloween, we're goin to my moms. Ill take Marissa trick or treating, and Pey will stay at my moms passing out candy in her costume. :)

Pam, first 16 lbs is NOT chunky. Gosh, I hope not. Pey was 15lb 1oz at her appt (5.5 mon). I dont see anything wrong with letting her try things. Like you said, it was 1/2 of one, not 1/2 a box. It was just a taste. I wouldve been mad at DH too.

[without]

I would like to think I am going to be supper mom and only give DD things that are good for her but............ My mom didn't let us have pop and candy that often and it seemed like such a forbidden treat that now that I am an adult and can buy it myself I eat/drink way to much of the stuff. Its a fine line to walk. DH was just being mean last night. I hate nights like that :oops:

[BBKCD]

When my ex re-married, the witch was putting my girls (then 7 and 11) on a diet when they were with them ( joint custody, a week on, a week off). She was putting them on the diet for her wedding. I was PISSED. As a person who had a problem with anorexia as a teen, I do not put up with that sort of crap, AT ALL. They were not "fat" to begin with.

Pam, I think it's a positive thing to let them have some junk, in moderation, when they're kids. Otherwise they will get sneaky about food, or they become obsessed with what they're not allowed. I think you're right on with the way you look at it.

[Jai]

Oh yea, I hate nights like that too. Usually I talk to DH on the phone a couple times a night while hes at work. Last night he was a major crab a$$, I didnt talk to him once. :roll:

You know, my mom was the same way with pop. We werent allowed to have it. Once I moved out, and I could buy it and drink it whenever I wanted to......yea.........thats the major reason for my weight probs. I let Marissa have candy, and now shell sometimes want some. But not very often. She doesnt seem it as just a special thing, so its not tempted.

[newmami]

I don't think you did anything wrong Pam... she is curious and it is Ok to try, even if it is not healthy (I gave Dani cinnamon roll and pancakes... so what!!) and 16 lb is not fat!! actually I would say Morgan in on the petit side, so he doesn't have anything to worry... oh my he will freak if he sees Danielle!!

I try to give Dani healthy food as well, but hey yesterday she ate a vanilla waffer... does that make me a bad mom??? I DON'T THINK SO!!! it is a little treat, I am not feeding her with reeses cups!!

That is it Jai, I am moving to MI with you!! you always have parties and they sound like so much fun!!!

[Jai]

When my ex re-married, the witch was putting my girls (then 7 and 11) on a diet when they were with them ( joint custody, a week on, a week off). She was putting them on the diet for her wedding. I was PISSED. As a person who had a problem with anorexia as a teen, I do not put up with that sort of crap, AT ALL. They were not "fat" to begin with.

Oh your kidding me. I would have been LIVID!!!!

[BBKCD]

When my ex re-married, the witch was putting my girls (then 7 and 11) on a diet when they were with them ( joint custody, a week on, a week off). She was putting them on the diet for her wedding. I was PISSED. As a person who had a problem with anorexia as a teen, I do not put up with that sort of crap, AT ALL. They were not "fat" to begin with.

Oh your kidding me. I would have been LIVID!!!!

Nope. I was like WTF! I gave my ex heck about it, too. Talk about setting a couple of little girls up for body image problems :evil: And what made it really obscene Jai?--She has 2 little boys who were scrawny, but could eat anything w/o gaining an ounce, so she would take them out for ice cream while my girls would watch! And then she enrolled her kids in the same school my girls went to, and her little boys would look to see what I had packed for their lunch when they were with me, and if they didn't think it was on the girl's diet? They would threaten my daughters that they were going to go tell Katherine!
She was such an evil witch. Ended up making my ex-husband's life h*ll, too. The marriage lasted a year.

[sarahlynn]

16lbs is not chunky at all...and one little piece of mint is fine..IMO

lucea is lucky enough to have cy around to let her taste things..he gave her a taste of his whip cream last night off his apple crisp..BOY you should have seen her eyes light up and the smile she gave him..

[YellowRose]

Wow, Sherry, that's insane! I would have been really mad too!!!

Pam, I don't think you did anything wrong either. Half a mint never made anyone fat! And I really don't think 16 lbs is chunky. I think Morgan is the opposite of chunky, small and petite.

No Halloween plans for us, we don't celebrate it.

[BBKCD]

I'm tired today :( Ciara got up at 6, so I got an early start and got the laundry out of the way...SHE of course is now back in bed, and I'm trying to find the motivation to put my face on. It's psychological I guess, b/c I don't wear alot of make-up anyways, but when I'm tired it's sort of a pick-up. I really shouldn't be whining...many of you girls are preggos again, and raising babies, so you KNOW "tired". (sigh). I need a nap!

[without]

Thanks girls. I guess I just feel like I want DH to think I am the best mom in the world (I try my hardest to be) and then when he says things like that it hurts because I want him to view me as a good mother to his children. :roll:

[Jai]

Oh Sherry, I dont know how you didnt kill him OR her!! Man. Im mad just thinking about it. GRRR. Im glad the marraige didnt last that long. I would hate to see my kids with someone awful like that.

How old are your girls now ?

[BBKCD]

11 and 14...Bianca will be 15 in jan.!!! :shock:

[Jai]

:D:D I dont think Ive ever seen pics of them before. Have you ever posted any? I bet they're beautiful. Just like their momma and little sister. :D

[tralynne75]

Sherry, I didn't know you had more kids. And Katie got up at 6 also but I am so lazy I lay back down with her in the mornings. Today she slept from 930 to 1230. I guess I am a bad wife because I should have gotten up and cleaned, took a shower and got ready but the nap felt so good. Dh doesn't get home till 8 tonight so i have time to clean and shower. And as far as DH letting his new wife put your kids on a diet, i would have smacked her and him.

Pam, 16 pounds is great for a 9 month old. DD is 16 pounds already!! And she was on just formula when she hit 16 pounds. Now that she is eating baby food I am hoping she will lose some but who cares, i love my chub-chub. I was a fat baby, and skinny teenager and now I am a fat mom. (the reason I am a fa0.t mom is I am sooo lazy, nothing to do with sweets since i have very few)

[newmami]

Pam, just for the record, you are a WONDERFUL MOM!!! mint patty and everything!!

Sherry, I cannot believe that woman... OMG I could have KILLED her!!!

[CandiceLeigh]

Pam, Chris was 17 lbs 8 oz a few weeks ago & he's 6 months!! You're doing GREAT with Morgan IMO!! :D I'm pretty sure this chubbo is now at 20 lbs or more!! :lol:

[DIVADLX]

OK... this gave me such a headache because I was SO angry!!!!

Michael - How dare she? How did you not run her over with a taxi or something? My mom had me on diets from about 9 years old until I left and I think that it did more damage to my self esteem than being fat ever did. How can someone be so incredibly selfish and stupid - put a 7 and 11 year old on a diet... grrrr....

Pam - Giving her a little something is not going to set her up for an eating disorder. And for the record, at Stella's 9 month appointment she was 18 3/4 pounds, so in my opinion, 16 is not anywhere over reasonable. I would just be careful of chocolate - I have heard it can be very bad for babies (but it sounds like she tolerated it well!) I totally understand what you mean about you wanting him to think you're a good mom. The other day DH and I had a long conversation about putting the spark back in and how I think part of it is that we don't impress each other the right ways anymore. I realized that I was trying to impress him with what a good mother I could be - yeah, how sexy is that... oh honey - I love how you just blew a raspberry on her belly and made her laugh - I want you now. Riiiiight.

Yeah, my little chickadee slept in until 10 this morning. Yeah. I love 'er.

[without]

I realized that I was trying to impress him with what a good mother I could be - yeah, how sexy is that... oh honey - I love how you just blew a raspberry on her belly and made her laugh - I want you now. Riiiiight


Thank you Thank you!! I know it sounds funny but I have been trying to think of a way to talk to DH about this and this is a funny/light way to but it so that it doesn't hurt his feelings. :lol:

[Jai]

Guess what?!?! DH bought me a laptop. :D Hes known Ive been wanting one for so long, and kept saying "wait til Christmas" but he came home with one for me today. Im sooo happy. :D:D:D

[mombeemer]

Guess what?!?! DH bought me a laptop. :D Hes known Ive been wanting one for so long, and kept saying "wait til Christmas" but he came home with one for me today. Im sooo happy. :D:D:D

Woo hoo! Good for you! I love my laptop. But it's really loud. Mine sounds like an airplane taxiing the runway!

I'm sure yours is much quieter! :D

[DIVADLX]

We're so happy too! I'll bet you're on now more too!
;)

[YellowRose]

Yay! What a great Dh!

[newmami]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! this was on page 2 :(

Jai, yay for DH for getting you a laptop!! I personally hate laptops, so I am happy with our desktop at home

I had a revelation yesterday... I HATE my job!! People are great and my boss is the best, but I have NOTHING to do, and I am getting tired of it! I felt more useful when I was on my last position, now I feel like a waste of space :(
DH told me I need to figure out what I want to do about work.... Well what about you working 2 jobs so I can stay at home with babies???? I need to buy lottery tickets so I can stop working....

Ok, my pity party is done!

[without]

Claudia,
I so know what you mean! I do nothing! I get paid for 40 hours a week but I spend about 2 of doing "my job" and about 38 on APA! Its not that I am slacking there is just nothing to do. DH says I should be happy and tells me how hard he works but I would rather be working hard so the time passes quick than just sitting her watching my rump grow to the size of Texas! :roll:

[newmami]

The thing is that I came to realize how useless I am around here!! people come to me with problems and I am TIRED of that!! today is specially a bad day... good thing I have mac & cheese for lunch!!

The lady who was on my position moved to assist the FL Manager, but he is gone and rumor says they will not fill the position... so she is in survival mode and trying to make herself useful, so she is stuck doing her "old job" (my job now), and our boss allowes her b/c he is a softy and will do whatever she tells him... The worst think is I keep thinking I could be home with Dani, instead of being here... the money is great, but can I do this from home???

I have an idea Pam, move here and we can open a daycare!!!

[without]

Sounds like a good idea! I have been on this sight and on Yahoo Im all day and now I am about to go to walmart to buy Diapers for Morgan. It sounds like a persons dream job until you start doing it and you feel like you are letting life slip right by you and being unproductive!

[tralynne75]

It's a shame you can't take your kids to work, then you could get paid and spend time with them. I need a job but I want a part-tim one so i don't have to leave DD.

Jai, how cool and sweet of DH. I want a laptop also but I only want it so i can be on APA and watch DD in the living room, or on APA while going down the road. SO i guess spending at least 700.00 so i can talk to ya'll is not worth it huh??? But I soooo want one. LOL!!


And Stella slept to 10??? Can she give Katie tips please?? We have been getting up some where between 4 and 645.

[DIVADLX]

Tracy - it was a total anomoly... usually we get up between 8-8:30 like this morning. She's just been going through a growth spurt and teeth growing, so she needed some extra sleep.

We also have a late bedtime - between 9:00-9:30.

I couldn't deal with a job that I hated! Especially one I was bored at or felt useless. That is when I quit because life is way too short to spend most of it bored and miserable! Also I become soooo b!tchy when I am miserable... no one wants to see that.

:)

[BBKCD]

Jai, how cool and sweet of DH. I want a laptop also but I only want it so i can be on APA and watch DD in the living room, or on APA while going down the road

LMAO over the 'while driving down the road'.
You're a lucky girl Jai! Kuddos for the new PC! :D

[Jai]

Sherry, your girls are beautiful!! All of them :D

[without]

Sherry, your girls are beautiful!! All of them


Ditto!!!

[BBKCD]

Thanks :D
When Jai mentioned it yesterday, it's like, why don't I have their picture up???
Ciara just got a hold of a box of tissue...well, not "just", b/c she has tissues torn up and everywhere :roll: No wonder she was being so quiet.

[DIVADLX]

Oh yeah, I can always tell when Stella has gotten into something when she's too quiet... it is usually pulling each wipe out one by one, or unrolling a roll of TP, or...

Yeah, the list is endless..

:)

[Jai]

Oh yeah, I can always tell when Stella has gotten into something when she's too quiet... it is usually pulling each wipe out one by one, or unrolling a roll of TP, or...

Yeah, the list is endless..

:)

LOL, I SOOOOOOOO remember those days. And have more to come soon Im sure. :D

[tralynne75]

Sherry your girls are beautiful!!

I am going crazy today!!!!!!! So today i am living the dream life.(ok, not everyons dream) My DS is in school, Dh is at work and DD is over grandmas. I have been wanting a day to clean, sleep, watch tv, catch up on email, etc....BUT I am so BORED!!!!!! I have not cleaned a thing, well ok I did put on a load of clothes and picked up DS's dirty clothes out of his bathroom. I have not slept, not watched tv, I have done nothing. I have been free since 10 and all i have done is get on APA and write out some bills. Am I slack or what?? I can't function without my kiddo. I get more done when she is drving me batty because I am holding her all day. :shock:

[without]

There have been times I take the day off work and take Morgan to the sitters and think ok I am going to clean the house watch my fav tv show and take a nap. Seems like I spend the day talking to my mom on the phone and doing things for others. :roll: I so know how you feel.

[Jai]

I do the same thing Tralynn. Yesterday DH took Pey w him to go get Marissa from school. I had planned to do laundry and carpet clean while they were gone. Nope, I laid on the couch watching tv the whole time. LOL.

[YellowRose]

I do the same thing... but... we all need a day to do nothing! :lol:

[without]

OK I vented this week about DH and the 1/2 a Jr Mint! Here is the newest thing.


He comes to me last night and says...........My mom says Morgan should be walking by now. She says I walked at 8 months. She says its because you put Morgan in soft shoes and not hard soled ones that are heavy..........AhHHHHH!!!


Well I informed him that I was told bare foot or soft shoes are the best for when they are learning to walk. Am I wrong!! And my mil needs to MHOB!! Its not bad that DD doesn't walk yet!! She is doing great! She will walk if you hold her hands and she will pull her self up on things and walk around them.

Ugh why does he insist on making me feel like a bad mom.

OK now that the vent is over should I be buying her diff shoes?

[YellowRose]

Caleb is just a few weeks older than Morgan, he's not walking yet either. He'll walk holding onto things, like the coffee table or my hands just like Morgan.

So what if you Dh was walking by 8 months, that doesn't mean Morgan will be. Every baby is different and every baby will do things at a different time. I was walking by 9 months, am I worried because Caleb isn't walking? No, he's not walking yet because he's not ready to. I practice with him every day, but he's not going to do it until he's ready. We can't force them to do something they aren't ready to do yet. Don't worry about it! You're a GREAT mom and Morgan is just fine!!!

As for the shoes, my mom and grandma told me that bare foot is best for a baby learning to walk, they can learn to balance better that way.

[newmami]

No you are not doing anything wrong!! just because DH walked early it doesn't mean Morgan will follow the pattern. She is still young and she is fine!!! maybe Grant needed to learn how to walk b/c his mom would not carry him around!! :?

It used to be that the hard shoes were best (I know my parents put those on me), but now they have realized they can deform the feet on babies, so the BEST is either bare foot or those soft shoes!! YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Grrr, makes me want to find an article online about shoes and sent it to your DH and MIL, so they can SHUT UP!!!!

Edited to say: Found one!!! http://www.webmd.com/content/article/42/1739_50207.htm

ARGH!!!! :x (sorry, I am having a very grrr day!!)

[Jai]

Pam, you are doing GREAT. You are not doing anything wrong. 9 months is kind of early to be walking. And it sounds like Miss M is doing a great job of getting it down pat. Ignore her, and him for that matter.

[without]

As for the shoes, my mom and grandma told me that bare foot is best for a baby learning to walk, they can learn to balance better that way.


Thats what I have heard too!! And if you are going to put shoes on make sure they are light weight and soft! :roll: DH's mom needs to leave me alone! She is such a bad mom how can she even point the finger at me. She sent DH away for most of his life becuse he messed up her dating life when he was home. :twisted:

[BBKCD]

Tune them out! The next time he has any advice, stick your fingers in your ears and sing, "La-la-la-la-la" :)
You're a terrific mom! Each baby is different with walking. She's doing great!

[sarahlynn]

yup we are a no shoe family..heck i seldom wear shoes unless i absolutely have to...

UGH did you haev to bring up moms...grrrrrrrr i want to tar and feather mine...

edited to say : my mother in law not my mother..

[Jai]

yup we are a no shoe family..heck i seldom wear shoes unless i absolutely have to...

UGH did you haev to bring up moms...grrrrrrrr i want to tar and feather mine...

edited to say : my mother in law not my mother..

Me too. The ONLY time I wear shoes is if I leave the house. I hate shoes. :D


Sarah, whats wrong? Whatd your MIL do?

[BBKCD]

I'm always barefoot, too...Bare feet are happy feet :D

[tralynne75]

As for the shoes, my mom and grandma told me that bare foot is best for a baby learning to walk, they can learn to balance better that way.


Thats what I have heard too!! And if you are going to put shoes on make sure they are light weight and soft! :roll: DH's mom needs to leave me alone! She is such a bad mom how can she even point the finger at me. She sent DH away for most of his life becuse he messed up her dating life when he was home. :twisted:

Pam, are we married to the same man??? My MIL butts into my business and tells me how bad I am but she sent DH away also. What makes me even madder is the fact that they still think thier mommies is all that!!!

Morgan is a doll and doing great. You are a great mom. My Dr told me that between 12-15 months is when to expect walking.

[DIVADLX]

Just to be a parrot... you are not wrong! The OLD wisdom (you know, of the same age of doctors prescribing smoking for nerves?) was that hard solid shoes were better. BUT they've now found that babies can balance and "find" the ground better in soft soled shoes or bare feet.

And as far as him thinking she's behind - tell him to be proud of the baby he has not the baby he "thinks" he should have! She's wonderful and just right.

Tell him to stick it. And then tell your MIL to go and eat dirt with my MIL.

[newmami]

I am a no shoes person too!! I HATE shoes!! I wear them because I have to... but at home, NO SHOES FOR ANYONE!!!

Speaking of shoes... DH hates the soft ones, he said they are ugly... well Dani loves them, so I am going to buy more!!!

I talked to Dh about my frustration at work, and he was very insensitive, he said I better open my mouth and ask for work or I will be looking for another job... so I cried myself to sleep... I feel so alone and without support... don't know what I would do without you girls :(

Can I get some cyber hugs please???????

[without]

Thanks Ladies! I just get upset because DH's mom did not raise him and know noting about kids but she tells DH all these things I am doing wrong and then he comes looking down his nose at me. :roll: For goodness sakes I just want to say if you mom know so much about raising kids why did she send you away! When you were home why did she make you stay with your grandma. AND WHY the one time we let Morgan stay with her for 45 minutes did Morgan scream the whole time.

Ugh I just have to remind myself this is the same lady that gave her cat Morgans bottle to lick and chew on then help Morgan down and forced her to drink the rest! :twisted:

I don't care what MIL has to say it just hurts that DH thinks she is right and I am wrong.

BTW thanks Claudia I am printing that off now and I am going to put it in DH's bath room! LOL

[YellowRose]

Awwww! Claudia I'm sorry your Dh wasn't more supportive. BIG BIG HUGS for you girl!!!!!

I hate shoes too. My favorite time of year is summer because I can wear flip flops 24/7. :lol:

[without]

Oh, Claudia!! I am so sorry! We spend over 1/2 our life at work and if we are not happy at work then we are not happy with 1/2 our life. :evil: Sorry your DH doesn't understand! I do!!! It must be some thing about those Coke men because my DH is the same way. He just can't see why I would want to change jobs. :roll:

[Jai]

Oh Claudia, Im so sorry. *Big BIG HUGS* We're here for you whenever you need us. ~hugs~

[BBKCD]

((HUGS)) Claudia!

[DIVADLX]

***********HUGS**********

[sarahlynn]

i more hour to go and iam done with work..

than i hour at home with the kids and i am off to my other job :(

i miss my kids

i give time up with my kids so other parents can see theirs and they dont give a rats A$$ about it..

[tralynne75]

umm ok I just typed this long post and then when i hit space it vanished. Somehthing is seriously freaky here.

Pam, i can't believe that your MIL gave Morgans bottle to the cat then made her drink it. I would have killed her (not literally). What kind of woman is that?? And to think your Dh still listens to her.

Claudia, I am so sorry your DH doesn't understand. I hope your job gets better or you can find a new one. Better yet win the lottery so you can stay home with your babies!! :)

Sarah, what is your job?

[BBKCD]

This needs to be bumped--it was on page 2!!! :o

[MarchMommy]

hi ladies! i missed you all!!!!

[Jai]

Hi Christi!!

Man, this thread must have been buried. I forgot about it!! BAD JAI!!

How was everyone's weekend?

[DIVADLX]

It was great! My college roommate got here on Saturday, we went to BRU to do a little shopping and I was able to (off the clock) sell and expectant mother a PISA. Yay! Then we went home and made homemade pizza.

Today was awesome though. We went to Mount Rainier National Park - it was so beautiful! And then we went to the pumpkin patch, had our first ever hay ride and, well, bought pumpkins. It was a fantastic day.

That is until I went to the safeway and watched this horrible woman THROW her kid into the car then proceed to whack her HARD multiple times. Why? Because the kid wanted something at the store and instead of investing a minute in talking to the kid she just said "no, come on!" and started yanking her out of the store. All the way through the parking lot she pulled this crying scared little girl, and she must have been pinching her or something because she was crying "ouchie ouchie ouchie!" Threw her (literally) into the car, and "spanked" (I would say beat) her.

What the heck do you do????? Seriously. I just want there to be something we can do or say in situations like that that might actually help the parent be a better parent. Not just hide their vicious tendencies until they get to the car.

Jeez. They're kids. Be tender.

Yeah, I got in the car shaking and cried.

[without]

I hate that! I see that in Wal-mart from time to time and feel so helpless!

[newmami]

OMG Jenn!! I don't know what I would have done... I try to mind my own business, but I feel so bad for kids when they are mistreated :(

Weekend was OK, it was so hot it wasn't funny!! (over 90F).... went out to look fo toys for Danielle's b-day and cribs for the new baby!! had a looong conversation with DH about lots of things, and got into some agreements. If his insurance covers PG, we are switching next year... so we don't have to worry if I have the chance to work from home. He is also getting more supportive and understanding... why do I have such a hard time talking to him, when he is nothing but open to hear and help????

[without]

Claudia,
Glad to hear you and DH could talk about things. I hope you find a way to work from home so you can stay home with your kid'os.

[Jai]

Jenn, I dont know what the heck I would have done besides what you did. How horrible. :(

Claudia, Im so happy that you and your DH talked and came to some agreements. Im so happy for you. :)

Fri we just sat around. Marissa and I made cupcakes for a party the next day. And fri night DH and Marissa made personal pan pizzas. She had a blast.

Sat we went to the halloween party. THe kids dressed up, trick or treated at the cabins and played some games in the clubhouse. Marissa went on a hay ride with her couisns and got to pick a pumpkin. It was a lot of fun.

Sat night we went out with a couple (friend of DHs from KDG, and his GF) to a sports bar and watched the Tigers game. But they lost. :(

[YellowRose]

:shock: This was on page 2 again! We can't let this thread die now... it's gone on so long!!!!

I wanted to take Caleb to a pumpkin patch, but I don't think they'll be open after Halloween, will they? I have no clue... I haven't been to one in YEARS. Oh well if they don't have them any more. Maybe we'll be able to go next year when he's older.

[Jai]

Home come you cant take him before Halloween?

[YellowRose]

I was thinking that Halloween was before this weekend... brain fart, I guess. :oops: I'll have to talk to Dh about going on Saturday. We were thinking about going Christmas shopping, but I'd rather go to a pumpkin patch! :D

[Jai]

Thats kind of why I asked. I thought you might have been confused but did want to say it if you werent. :D

We need to go this weekend too. DH and Marissa are going next Mon for her field trip. :D

[newmami]

We are going to get a pumpkin this weekend, so I can carve it... yeah!! no pumpkin patch here, but hey.....
and weather is nice and cold!! we have a cold front and it was around 50F this morning!! got up early to take DH to the airport, and Dani was sporting her jacket... FINALLY!!!!

[BBKCD]

I haven't been outside yet this morning, but, yep, there's supposed to be a cold front. Yay! :D It will be nice to open everything up and shut off the AC. :wink:

[YellowRose]

We had a cold front come through too... it's 29* right now. BRRRR!!! I have my heater on. I guess it snowed a little last night too, my neighbors have snow on their roofs.

Dh said we can take Caleb to the pumpkin patch this weekend, but I watched the weather last night and it's supposed to be COLD and rainy. So we'll see whether or not we get to go.

[Jai]

Yea, its pretty chilly here too.

Aly, of its too cold to go to an actual pumpkin patch you could always just get a pumpkin from the store. When Marissa was little and it was too cold to actually go to a pumpkin patch, DH used to bring home a couple from work. That way I could still get pics of her with a pumpkin. :D

[without]

I think I am going to buy 2 pumpkins this weekend. One to cut on and the other to have just as a fall dec.

[Bells614]

We are going this weekend..DH has a three day weekend, he can spare a few hours! Amanda is too small to have the first clue what is happening, so it's more for me...and pics for her scrapbook!

[newmami]

We should do a picture of the week of babies with pumpkins!!

I know Dani would be clueless about it, but I want to do it for me (LOVE to carve pumpkins) and for the pictures!!

I woke up at 5 am to take DH to the airport and I am TIRED!!! I need to go across the street and get me a coffee with an extra shot of espresso!!! and we just came back from lunch, so I am stuffed :shock:
Nap anyone??????

[without]

Any time I am stuffed I want a nap! I am about to go have lunch myself. I wanted to wait until 1 hopping it would help speed up the afternoon. :roll:

[without]

YUCK!! MY lunch sucked!!! I thought I would try corn chowder (out'a a can!). Oh my BARF!!!

[newmami]

I am sorry Pam... I went to this restaurant and had some rice & beans with chicken... beans were a bad idea!! :shock:
Let's go get some coffee and pastries from Starbucks!!

I just have to say how much I love the picture from Morgan... she is soo cute I cannot stand it!! I am dying to meet you and her for real!!

[without]

Ugh! Lunch was so bad I ate a snickers because I just felt yuck after the soup. Whats the point of me going to the gym every after noon if I am going to eat a snickers with my meal! :roll:

I would love to go with you to starbucks for a Jamoca Chip!! :lol:

[MarchMommy]

mmmm snickers. i LOVE snickers!!!!!

its COLD here! burrrrrrrrrr

[YellowRose]

Me too...snickers are my favorite!!

[newmami]

:( this was at the bottom of the page

It is cold here too... FINALLY!!! mornings are around 50, which is COLD for FL. Yesterday night I put Dani's comforter out because it was cold... and she was wearing a sweater this morning... looking very confused!!

and how stupid am I? DH is in Atlanta for business, and I was watching a show about zombies before bed.... what was I thinking?????? luckily DH called, so I stopped watching it... it was interesting though, on History Channel

:hissy: need some hot cocoa today!!!

[without]

It was warmer here today. We Morgan and I got up it was 57 out side. Its been in the 30's :shock:

[Jai]

Claudia I cannot watch anything remotly freaky when DH isnt home. I watched The Butterfly Effect one night when he was coaching a hockey game. Yea I almost freaked out. So Id turn it off, then wanted to know what happened so Id turn it back on. It ended up being a VERY long movie.



I am soooooo bad. Me and Marissa were sittin here watching Scooby Doo before I got her ready for school. Taking advantage of Pey still sleeping. Marissa went into the kitchen to get a juice box and says "Mom I have early school today". Me - "OMG YOU DO" School started 20 min from when she said that. So me and her are running around getting her ready, and luckily DH was plannin on driving her today since I would have never been able to get her and Pey ready. Well there gone. Shes gonna be about 10 mins late. :( I feel horrible.

WHY do they have these stupid early release days. Usually she starts at 1230 but once a month on Weds they start at 1125am. GRRRRRR.......

[without]

Yuck! Doo!! I wouldn't like that. I hope our school isn't that way!

[YellowRose]

Today is very nice, warmer than it has been and sunny. My yard is covered in leaves so I decided to take Caleb outside and let him play in the leaves. He LOVED it!!! It was sooo cute!!!

[haydensmom]

I can't wait until Hayden can play in the leaves! It's getting colder here - we've actually had the heat on all week :shock: Seems unreal that it's almost November already...

Just for the record, I watched ghost hunters yesterday afternoon. It was kind of a dreary day and I actually turned on the lights around the apartment because I'm a big chicken... :oops: :roll:

[newmami]

Glad to know I am not the only one who watches spooky shows... I don't have nightmares, but I am paranoid, so talking with DH after the Zombie show was a good thing to do.

It is getting cooler here and I need to get Dani some long sleeve shirts and more pants... I am taking half day off Friday to go shopping with my girl, yeah!!

I don't get the early release school days... what is up with that??? no wonder why kids don't learn more, they spend more time off than on school!!

[without]

Wahoo Claudia! We both have 1/2 days on Friday and both are going shopping with our DD!

That got me thinking. Ms. M and I are driving to Branson 2 hours away. I think there is a mom on from Kansas City thats about 2 hours the other direction. I need to look her up. I want to make a friend I can visit and can come visit me on APA. :lol:

[sarahlynn]

OH LADIES i have good news

I AM GETTIN RID OF DH!

yup starting on sat him and his buddies are gonna be gone for around a week.. you know what this mean..

MY HOUSE WILL BE CLEAN!
I HAVE THE HOUSE TO MYSELF (with the kids)

dont get me wrong i love DH but i also miss the good old days of not havin a man around..so i love when i get to be a bachelorette

[without]

I so understand!! On Wed. night Grant goes to Church and I say home with Morgan. I love it! I miss Grant when he has to work a zillion hours and I don't see him but once a week is GREAT! LOL

[newmami]

I hear you Sarah!! I am DH less, this week... I don't have to cook and I don't have to fake I am interested in sex, and best, I can go sleep at 9 pm!!!
Yesterday I made soup, as in add water soup... tonight I am having a sandwich for dinner!!!

[sarahlynn]

man that is one thing i like about DH working 2nd shift...is not having to cook supper every night...

feeding him is like feeding a darn herd of elephants..

me and the kids are easy easy easy

[newmami]

I cave in and went to Starbucks for a Mocha frapuccino... OH SO GOOD!!!
it is so easy to convince people from my work to go to Starbucks!! :lol:

Pam, you have to let me know what you get for Morgan!!! are you shopping for cold weather stuff?? I am because she only has 2 jeans! everything else is shorts or capris, and short sleeves

[without]

I am going to be looking for a coat for Morgan. Its been in the 30's and I am still putting her in a jacket and wrapping her up in a blanket to take her out. I fee like a bad mom every time we go out because she doesn't own a coat yet. :roll:

We are going to The childrens Place outlet!! Wahoo Can't wait!

[newmami]

oooh!! I am sure you will find a cute jacket for Miss M... she will look beautiful on ANYTHING!!

We had Childrens Place & Carters outlets, but they are closed for remodeling :(... so I am off to Kohls and Old Navy (love what they have online!!) and I may get couple things for me too!!

[without]

Is it just me or is APA slow this AM!! Maybe its just my computer. I hope they don't take me off line again it makes my job so ba ba boring!

[newmami]

I had to close it couple times because it is so slow!!!
I have tons of things to do, but have no motivation to work.... hate days like these!!

I was looking into the work at home thing, and started freaking out because I won't have a life insurance (have it through work) and the 401K... and Coca Cola's medical insurance SUCKS here!!, so I am thinking I will stay working for a while, until I can figure things out, make a plan and feel more comfortable about things and finances

[without]

oh, Claudia!!! So sorry about the work. DH has OK insurance so I am blessed there. I will pray that some thing works out for you. Mostly I will pray that you and your DH move here and your DH and my DH can drive to work together to save on gas. :wink:

[haydensmom]

This week has been a hard one for me motivation-wise... The apartment needs cleaned so badly... but I just don't feel like it. But I feel like such a lazy bum. I've done some stuff, but not nearly up to my normal amount. Ever have weeks like this?

[Jai]

Ah Jess, Ive been having weeks like that for about a month now. I still straighten the house at night and Ive done SOME laundry but I need to get motivated ASAP!! Im so bummed about how the house looks and I keep saying Im gonna do this and just cant get in the groove.



Claudia, Im sorry things arent looking better about the SAHW thing. I hope you can figure something out. :)

[MarchMommy]

meh i dont worry about my house. i just try to do one thing each day, or solicit DH to do it!! HEHE!! just kidding. but he DID clean the house while i was in Canada.

anyone ever drink Chi Tea Lattes From starbucks....its like Christmas in a cup!!

[newmami]

I LOVE Chai Tea!!! but I am not sure if it is safe to drink while being PG, so I am skipping them :(

The daycare called this morning saying Dani was sick, so I left work at 11 to pick her up... she is cranky and probably with a cold, has been sleeping for 2.5 hrs... I know she is fine, just tired and with a little bit of fever...
In the meantime I finished cleaning my house (woo hoo) so I have free weekend!!

Pam, I thought the plan was for you to move to FL ????????? people at the plant here are great! I met the Production manager and he is funny!!!

[without]

Well think it would be much easier for you to move here!!! LOL :wink: I hear moving when you are 7 or 8 months preggo is the new in thing!!! I would even drive over and help you move. :lol:

I hope Dani gets to feeling better. It would make for a poor shopping day if she is sick. Wellness vibes coming your way! :vibes:

[tralynne75]

Hey all, I feel like I haven't spoke to you in days!!

Having some hard days my way. DD is not sleeping!!!!! This has been going on for about 5 days now. I thought it was because I put her crib back together (i had it into the day bed and up against my bed), so the other night i told DH to sleep on the couch and put her in my bed, well that didn't work and last night I put her crib back against mine and that didn't work. I have snapped a few times also :cry: I feel so bad, i am the worst mommy in the world. Katie normally takes a 3 hr nap in hte morning, so the other day I put her down and and she woke up a few mins later crying. She cried from 9-11, i tried every thing. Well I snapped and spanked my poor 5 month old baby. :shock: She woke me up last night at 2am, she thinks it is play time!! She is not hungry, not hurting, no teeth coming through. She justs wants to get up. It is already a chore to get her to go to sleep. We now have to give her a bottle ot get her down!! I want to break her from that but I really need some sleep. i have screamed all day today. I know it is where i am going on 2-4 hrs a night. Any suggestions please let me know. Especially something to help me not lose my cool. I can't think about the other morning when i spanked Katie without crying.

[haydensmom]

Being a mom can be so frustrating sometimes!! Just remember that sometimes, you have to walk away. And if it really comes down to it, put her in a safe place and go and get some sleep while she's awake. Or maybe ask dh to take her for a few hours so you can rest. Lack of sleep can do crazy things to you.

You have such a sweet little girl and just try to remind yourself that she is *only* five months old. That's all the longer she's had to try to adjust to this world... you've had ump-teen years! She's still learning so much!

Is she hungry when she wakes up at night? Could she have gas? Could she have growing pains (a very real thing - I remember!!)? There are just so many things that could be keeping her awake and I really hope you figure out what's going on soon.

How long has she been waking up like this?

Just remember to breathe! I am praying things get better for you!

[newmami]

Dani is feeling better! I think it was her teeth, I took her to daycare and she was fine... I also think she misses Daddy A LOT!!!

I am sorry Katie has been waking up! I can imagine how frustrated and tired you are... my best suggestion when you start losing it is to leave her on the crib, SAFE, and walk out of the room to cool down... crying babies are frustrating, and on a tired mommy I am sure is worst!
Maybe she is hungry or gassy? or teething?? what about trying some tylenol and see if that helps!!

Hope she gets back to sleeping well, so you can get a good rest

HUGS

[without]

tralynne75!!

I am so sorry to hear that things have been so tough! Cruncymomof3 posted about a book see was selling on Ebay and I checked it out at the Lib. and its really good and hads some good insight so far. I am so sorry I can't remember the name of it right now but if you PM he I am sure she would know just the book I am talking about. The book has tought me how to watch for Morgans signs. I will pray things get better for you soon and you can get some sleep!
Pamela

[haydensmom]

tralynne75

I've been praying and thinking about you a lot. How was last night/this morning so far? I'm so hoping you got some sleep!!

[tralynne75]

Thanks, things are still the same. She crys because she is fighting sleep. We always go through about 45 mins of crying to get her to sleep and very few times she will cry for up to 3 hrs. I normally am cool headed but for some reason that one time I flipped. Now i didn't hurt her by no means. I popped her butt and i know she barely felt it but it hurt her feelings and scared her to see me so frazzled. I hope and pray it is a faze and she will get back to normal. Last night I got about 2 1/2 hrs. She is asleep right now but I can't sleep because my son has his girlfriend over.

anyway on a lighter note, what do you buy a 7 month baby for Christmas? I have no clue what she might like then. Right now her favorite toy is the remote or my cell. LOL!!!

[MarchMommy]

yea DH and i are off to toys r us tonight to get madi a play cell phone....cause she LOVES them, and shes getting tired of the same ol same ol toys...

i hope things get better with your wee one soon!

[DIVADLX]

oh Tracy that sucks! Stella would go through sleepless phases right before a tooth... and your beauty is right at the cusp of teeth and a growth spurt. Are you feeding her every time? I only aske because
I remember right around 6 months Stella had this enormous growth spurt where she seriously ate every 30 minutes. It got to the point where I had to put her down crying in the middle of the living room and go into the kitchen... where I let out the biggest "ggggrrrrr! What do you want?????" and I went back in and picked her up and fed her AGAIN. I was SO frustrated because I was like "you need sleep, but you keep crying because you are not sleeping, but you won't sleep!!!!!"

I say this without judgement - every mom loses it sometimes - but remember that leaving her to cry is better than hitting. Both suck, but just my $.02. I am so sorry you have that memory... but the good news is that it was just one time, so the likelihood that she'll remember it is pretty low. Its only really if you set a pattern that she'll start to be affected by it.

I hope that it gets better! Man, can that be frustrating!

On the lighter note... Stella is getting a glockenspiel, a potty, and probably a little Superman Laptop from Costco. She'll probably get a few other little things, but those are the biggies. Her birthday is just a week later so we'll have to think about that too.

7 months - I can't believe it but I cannot really remember anymore!!! Darned mommy brain!

[YellowRose]

I'm sorry your having rough nights, Tracy. Hopefully it'll calm down and you'll both be able to get some sleep soon.

For Christmas, I want to get Caleb one of those Fisher Price baby grand pianos, it looks like so much fun! I also saw a stuffed dog toy from Walmart that I want to get him, it plays Abc's, numbers, colors, body parts (head,eyes, ears, nose, mouth) and like 6 different songs. We may get him a play cell phone too.. he loves to play with ours. I'm sure he's going to get sooooo many presents, between my mom and Dh's mom, he'll be super spoiled!!!

7 months.... I can't remember either. I think we may have gotten his jumperoo between 6 and 7 months, but I'm not 100% sure. I really can't remember either!

[Heidi]

For Christmas, I want to get Caleb one of those Fisher Price baby grand pianos, it looks like so much fun! I also saw a stuffed dog toy from Walmart that I want to get him, it plays Abc's, numbers, colors, body parts (head,eyes, ears, nose, mouth) and like 6 different songs.

These are the best and and most importantly they have an OFF button!!!! Kenny-Ray loved his, still does when he can get his hands on it and he's 3.

[YellowRose]

Oh that's great....especially about the off button!!!! :wink:

[mombeemer]

Christmas is going to be so much fun!!! I can't wait to see how Branden reacts to everything. He might be crawling by then, oh no! :lol:

I have no idea what to get him. He'll be about 8 months but he already has a ton of stuff because my sis sells Discovery Toys and brought him all the stuff her kids used to play with.

I love hand me downs!

I'm so nerdy, I'll probably get him books. :roll:

[Jai]

Oh that's great....especially about the off button!!!! :wink:

Off buttons are the BEST thing out there for kids toys!!

[Jai]

Am I the thread killer? :shock:

I had to SEARCH for this thread. We're not givin up are we? :cry:

So.....what can we talk about now??? There has to be something!!


Whos making Thanksgiving dinner? And whos going somewhere where they're not making T dinner?

Im going to DHs aunts, where we'll eat and draw names for Christmas. Along with some fighting over what the rules are for Christmas this year. LOL. Its a tradition there. Then Ill be going to my moms for MORE T dinner. I get sooo sick of turkey, but pumpkin pie is ALWAYS good! :lol:

[KCM0430]

i am making thanksgiving dinner for me, mauricio, and caleb in our new apartment. I am excited to do it, it will be out first thanksgiving just us and me cooking!!! :!: :!: :!:

[haydensmom]

We're traveling to Northern Kentucky to dh's parent's house for Turkey Day (actually for Turkey Week). They're cooking, but I'm sure I'll help out. It's right outside of Cincinnati, OH (which I love) so I'm really excited. There are so many good restaurants and things I want to do when we get there. WOOT!

OOOOOOH! Is anyone waking up super early on the day after to go shopping? We might. Brett and I did that two years ago and we actually had a ball! He was the one who asked me if we were going to do it again this year because it was fun:shock: My dh wants to get up early and go shopping... I think I just saw a pig fly! :lol:

[without]

I am going to my Grandmas (about 7 miles from my house) for Christmas dinner and we always go for a hike after dinner. I went last year and I was so preggo at the time. My grandpa didn't want me to go. LOL

The best part about thanksgiving is........ MY MIL goes to visit her family for a week!! And they live about 12 hours from us!! Wahoo a week without MIL!!! I get DH to myself! DH has two wifes his mother and myself and it falls in that order. :roll: Sorry didn't mean to turn this into a vent! :oops:

I love love love Thanksgiving!! I get up at 4 and go shopping the day after! I love love love that too! :lol:

[YellowRose]

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner this year. I did last year, just for Dh and I. This year we're having people over. I love cooking and I really enjoy cooking big holiday meals. I have so much fun!

This year Dh and I are getting up super early to go shopping the day after. We didn't get to last year because he had to work :roll: , but this year he has it off. We are going shopping whether he wants to or not! :lol:

[preahd]

For Christmas, I want to get Caleb one of those Fisher Price baby grand pianos, it looks like so much fun! I also saw a stuffed dog toy from Walmart that I want to get him, it plays Abc's, numbers, colors, body parts (head,eyes, ears, nose, mouth) and like 6 different songs.
Is this the doggie you're talking about (why can't I talk normal anymore...doggie :roll: ) Donovan loves this thing...he especially likes chewing on the ears. I'm sure Caleb would love it. You will too...not only does it have an off button, but it also has 2 volume levels. The lower volume level is perfect. He can hear it just find but it's not obnoxiously loud. BTW, I saw this at Walmart too. But, believe it or not, it was cheaper at BRU...$19.99.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/preahd/100_1320.jpg

[YellowRose]

Yes, Preah! That's the dog we want to get Caleb. I'll have to look at Walmart again, but I think it was $19.99 there too.

[sarahlynn]

well yesterdat was 67 degrees and beautiful out..i got so much done outside..i plopped lucea in her saucer with ther mesh feeder full of banana and i went to town diggin up flowers..

NOW its flippin 30 degree and snowing and blowing and cold and crappy..what the heck is wiht that...and with halloween tomarow its gonna be yucky...POOO on you mother nature..

[YellowRose]

Sarah... your warm weather is here today!!!! It's 63 right now, and the high for today is 68!!!! But... please don't send the cold and snow tomorrow!!!! :lol:

[haydensmom]

Speaking of it getting cold... I've noticed this year that many of the deer in my area are really dark... I wonder if that means they have more fur and that it's going to be a bad winter. Has anyone else seen any signs of a good/bad winter (other than it snowing already :wink: )?

[YellowRose]

My grandpa noticed that there's a lot of corn this year... which supposedly means a bad winter. :?: I heard on the news that they are predicting it to be about 20 degrees COLDER this winter than normal! But I've also heard that it's supposed to be a mild winter because of El Nino. Personally, I think it's going to be a bad winter, for one it got cold super early. Two, we had a mild winter last year and a mild summer which usually means a bad winter.

[mombeemer]

Well, I don't know about deer and corn, but the cold fronts we've had so far in Tampa have been extra cold for this time of year - early for us. And yes, cold is a relative thing! But I think it means the winter will be colder. Is this a La Nina year?

We are fighting about how we are spending Thanksgiving. I think I'm going to stay home and have a tv dinner!

[Jai]

I havent seen any signs either way of a bad winter or not. But Im REALLY REALLY hoping for a mild one. Its so cold already. And it sucks taking Marissa to school and bundleing them both up, and then having to take Pey in and out of her car seat over and over. (Drop off , go in school, come home, go back, go in, and then home) GRRR........

[DIVADLX]

Its been super cold here! Freezing temps! I am so excited... I hope there's lots of snow this year!

[tralynne75]

Sorry catching up, i haven't had much PC time.

Thanksgiving will be with my in-laws I am sure. :roll:

It was close to 70 here today. I took Katie on the mountain to have pics taken. And tomm for Halloween they said it was going to be around 65. That is not normal for around here. I want to see snow but I am not prepared for a really cold winter.

Katie is starting to like cell phones and remotes. So i may get her one for chirstmas. And my mom has already bought books. I am going to have a train around the tree, i can't wait to see what she thinks about it. Ds loved it when he was that little.

[DIVADLX]

Tracy - how is she sleeping?

[tralynne75]

Getting better. Last night she didn't wake at all (other than the normal wanting paci) and so far tonight she has been out since 830. I even changed her diaper and put on a footed sleeper without waking her. She wasn't eating all those times and still no teeth. I think she may have had gas or just too tired to sleep. Actually she has not been eating well for a few days. I keep thinking she is getting sick but one day she will show signs and the next be just fine. Thanks for asking.

[MarchMommy]

i had to buy madison a play cell phone, cause she LOVED mine!
and she loves remotes too. silly girl

well its supposed to be in the 70's here today, nice for the trick or treaters....but then get super cold!!

[without]

The high here is going to be 57 and we hit that at 6 this morning! :roll:

[newmami]

Wea are back to mid 80 here.... I am so tired of the warm weather!!

Dani has an ear infection and I am starting to feel like crap... my tummy hurts and I want to lay down and sleep :?

A little late, but whatever!! DH is the one who does all the cooking for Thanksgiving, it would be us + his son (yippe :roll: ). I am excited for Dani, but not that the Sk will be here.... Friday DH is going to work, so I will lounge at home and do NOTHING with Dani (I don't like shopping crowds)... I just hope he doesn't expect me to take care of his son!!

Tracy, I am glad Katie was able to sleep... I hope she is not getting sick!!

[preahd]

Well, DS loves the phone, remote, my sister's blackberry. My sis bought him this really colorful Fisher Price phone. He would still trade his right arm for the boring old "real people phone". A couple days ago, he was on my lap on the couch and caught a glimpse of the remote on the floor. He took a nose dive to get to it. Thankfully, I had a good arm around him. But, he was like a crazed person on crack or something the way he was struggling to get to the remote. Crazy boy! :)

[without]

like a crazed person on crack or something the way he was struggling to get to the remote. Crazy boy!


LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :D


I love going out and fighting all the people the day after Thanksgiving to get the sales! Its my one time of year to go really CRAZY! LOL

[BBKCD]

Well, DS loves the phone, remote, my sister's blackberry. My sis bought him this really colorful Fisher Price phone. He would still trade his right arm for the boring old "real people phone". A couple days ago, he was on my lap on the couch and caught a glimpse of the remote on the floor. He took a nose dive to get to it. Thankfully, I had a good arm around him. But, he was like a crazed person on crack or something the way he was struggling to get to the remote. Crazy boy! :)

LMAO.
C isn't fooled with the imposter toys, either. Or the decoy remote that doesn't work for anything. She knows the real deal when it comes to phones and remotes.

[sarahlynn]

man i went shopping once the day after thanksgivine and i dont think i am ever gonna do it again..i will pay the higher prices :lol: those people are nutso!

[without]

I am a NUTSO!!

One time a lady stole a CD player out'a my cart because they had sold out! :shock: I saw a man hit a woman with his cruch to get the last hi-ho cherrie o game! Sorry but that games not that fun!! :? So far this year I have already stood in line once at midnight to get a Elmo TMX and its not even November yet!! Man that was a sight you were only allowed to buy 2 (who needs more than two Elmo TMX's any way right!). Well one old lady in a electric wheel chair bought 8 and they let her because she was old and in a wheel chair! Some people go so mad!

Tis the season! LOL

[DIVADLX]

That would have made me mad too!

Last year I culdn't shop being 8 months pregnant and 1 week from opening my show. This year working at BRU I'm not sure what'll happen! I'm not a crazy, but I love shopping on that day!

By the way... I had a oops last night... :oops: For the first time in all my 33 years of life I had unprotected you-know-what. I had been trying to convince myself that it would be ok, until I looked at my calendar... The first day of my last AF was 2 weeks ago tomorrow. yikes.

So please be praying that my cycle is off enough that this oops doesn't turn into a OH SH!T.

But on the bright side, my now 11 month dry spell has ended!