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How was everyone's weekend?
Mine was wonderful until yesterday when I was babysitting for my step-cousin's 1-year old.
Friday night we went out to PF Chang's with some friends who just found out they are expecting their first child. I am so excited for them, they will be great parents.
Saturday I read out on my porch (got through 2 books) and did some weeding, then we babysat our neighbor's kids because her evil ex-husband changed the weekend on her atthe last meinute nad she had a wedding to go to. She has a 3 yo and a 6yo, and they are very active but extrememly well behaved kids.
Sunday, i raked up some leaves and made a bunch of apps for a friends BBQ. We got there at 5 left at midnight after a lot of champagne and watermelon cocktails.
Yesterday, I had agreed to go over to my aunt's to take care of her step son's baby (they were all going to different football games and the times overlapped). The poor kid had been brought all over that day and hadn't had a nap, he was happy at first but then he just got cranky and started to cry and cry because he was soooo tired. I am sure the poor guy was hungry but whenever i tried to feed him or anything his crying got worse, I finally put him down in his crib and he just fell asleep and did not wake up again.
The worse part about it all was that my aunt was supposed to be back at 7:30, so I could go meet up for a drink with OOT. I had to cancel on her at the last minute, because they were not even back by 8:30. They pulled into the house at 10:30PM. I still feel bad.
Re: How was everyone's weekend?
That right there would have been enough for me to tell them on the spot that I would never do it again. Did they even bother to call and say they would be late?
We had a great weekend. We went to Nashville Thursday night. Zane's sister had a baby on Wed, so we visited them in the hospital on Friday and did some sightseeing and shopping on Saturday. Sunday, they were out of the hospital, so we all hung out at his parents house and got the three cousins together for the first time. It was crazy and exhausting but fun.
It makes me think because I LOVE LOVE LOVE my in-laws, but after four days or so, I am just ready to get home. I can't imagine if I didn't get along with them.
Ethan traveled like a champ too. He slept the entire way, and we only had to stop and feed him once at the half way point.
Yay for Ethan sleeping well while traveling!
And yeah, EAB, you need to never sit for them again. That is totally taking advantage.
We had a good weekend. We spent half of it on our new inside joke. He had to call his friend Kyle and his voice made a weird sound when he said Call Kyle and made it sound like a bird going CAW CAW. So we started seeing who could say CALLKYLE the most birdlike sounding.
Now we are texting it to eachother today.
This weekend rocked.
We had a nice weekend. The weather was superb, as it always is after a hurricane. We went to the beach house, and last night F and I went to the Red Sox game and my mom came over to babysit. Ian changed a lot this weekend, and became really interested in books. He hands them to people to read to him (the same ones over and over) and sits by himself and turns the pages and babbles.
The only bad thing is Ian has dropped a weekend nap. He's always taken one nap at daycare, but two naps at home. It's killing us!
we had a great weekend. Saturday was our neighborhood party and that was great as always, lot of food, drinks and music. I didn't make it to breakfast sunday morning though, I was a little hungover.
luckily I recovered enough to make it to my Dad's gf's house for her cookout. She has a very nice house on the water and my brother was there with his family we met her daughters and their families.
yesterday we just cleaned house and hung out at home.
Our weekend was packed. Friday we had an event honoring the owner of the Cincinnati Reds, it was very nice. Then we went out and had some small plates and wine at a nice restaurant, then closed out the night at our local watering hole. We stayed out until 2, which we haven't done in a long time.
Saturday we picked up the kids, ate Chipotle, and napped. Then went to the church festival up the street, and sat on our porch after the kids went to bed. Perfect. Sunday we went to my parents' place for lunch, then came home and worked in the yard. Monday we did tons of housework and Maggie and I went to the pool for one last hurrah.
The weekend was great but a little tiring. We headed out to Grand Targhee (W. Wyoming) because my husband and some of our friends were running a trail marathon. It was my husband's first marathon and he did great. Actually, everyone did really well. I was a darn good cheerleader, too.
We got home last night and now I am looking forward to being home for more than 2 days at a time.
11/11/11 = 5 years. Woah!
3 out of 4 dead babies agree! pepsi is better than coke! - EdithBouvierBeale
Lordy. Grow some balls and stop lurking. It's like stealing from the internet. Jesuschrist. -- AudreyHorne
I hate love and marriage. I got married so I could destroy these things from the inside. - NoisyPenguin
It's a good thing my circle of trust is as giant as my vagina. That only leaves a couple people out. - Cali
We came back from sunny (and HOT) Aruba on Sunday, which was kind of sad. Though I will say, an R&R vacation is not nearly as relaxing with a baby. Miles loved the ocean, loved the pool, and loved playing in the sand (I promise to post photographic evidence of all of this tomorrow). We got a fantastic babysitter (whom I'd recommend in a heartbeat if anyone ever plans a trip to Aruba with kids) so we were able to go out for baby-free dinners most nights, which was lovely.
And, those who recommended The Hunger Games, thank you so much! I can't put the books down (I'm halfway through the second book right now).
ooooh, this sounds juicy.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
I did nothing. And it was everything I thought it could be.
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
We have a friend who I think I'm just growing out of. She and I were very close when I was single, and she was a lot of fun to be around when we were both in our 20's and were resisting growing up. She's a career partier, and she does not know how to behave in public. Seriously. It was hysterical when we were kids, but I've reached a point where it's no longer fun to be out with the girl who flashes her boobs to strangers (no offense, Fent) and drinks like it's her job.
I usually have to 'lisa-proof' my bedrooms so she doesn't lock herself in to have sex with whatever she drags in or picks up off the floor. This time, she chose the office, but she did not realize that the office was now our nursery, and she opened the door and went on a crying spree the likes of which only occur in the world of aging hipster party girls.
She was eventually cheered up when her trick took her out to his car, parked in front of my house, to sex her. I was hoping she had left, but she showed back up a bit later laughing about how my neigbor got in his SUV (police SUV...I assume he was about to start his shift) and began flashing his high beams into her car. I really really wish he had arrested her. Really.
I'm hoping that somehow my very nice neigbor does not associate the dirtbag with me, but since she was outside my house on the night of a party, I doubt that will happen.
Then she stayed up til 4am, passed out and stuck around the house the next day until I told her she had to leave, which I wish I had done the night of the party.
3 out of 4 dead babies agree! pepsi is better than coke! - EdithBouvierBeale
Lordy. Grow some balls and stop lurking. It's like stealing from the internet. Jesuschrist. -- AudreyHorne
I hate love and marriage. I got married so I could destroy these things from the inside. - NoisyPenguin
It's a good thing my circle of trust is as giant as my vagina. That only leaves a couple people out. - Cali
It was good, full house at the Vineyard. Weather was gorgeous, but windy so the beach wasn't very fun. Was entertained by my 20 month old nephew whose newest phrase is "I'll get it!", thank god he moved on from "all done!".
Worked on house projects/cleaning all day yesterday. Don't want to be at work, I'm so burnt out
Claire Elizabeth 12/31/2011
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Oof. Do you watch Modern Family? This exact thing happened and it was cringe-y to watch and, I imagine, even cringe-ier to experience.
Maybe he'll just think some trashy ho picked a nice, quiet street to turn her tricks on and that it has nothing to do with you? You should go on the offense and organize a neighborhood meeting about the increasing prostitution problem.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
It was fun. Saturday was gorgeous, like early fall. Trav, Gwen, and I met a coworker at a local orchard to have lunch and shop in their huge, incredible farm store.
Sunday was a bit cleaning day, which isn't fun in and of itself, but we definitely felt very productive. Vacuumed the house top to bottom, changed sheets, dusted, did laundry, sorted out a ton of Gwen's clothes, and just straightened up a bunch. Gwen is crawling now, so we are working our asses off to get the house really baby proofed. We had started, but now that she's going its a lot easier to see what she'll get herself into.
Monday was a lazy day, but it get a bit more exciting when we found a kitten. Its the tiniest little ball of fluff, and just so sweet. I'm guessing its only about 4 or 5 weeks old, and it will be going to a new home tonight. I had fun snuggling it last night though, and hope the little girl does okay.
Now its back to work... though I apparently could have used some more sleep this weekend, since I was apparently not paying attention and forgot my damn wallet. Lame.
Maybe I don't have a heightened sense of smell, but I've never smelled any vagina on my pants. -- TSD
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For less then ten cents a day, you can feed a hungry child.
More info, please.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
I do not look forward to that process. We've still got a while I think. He can't actually move yet, but he's starting to turn himself in circles when he's on his tummy. It's so funny because he so clearly wants to go places.
Totally agree. I have 'friends' who can't seem to grow up. It was a sad day when I realized I no longer wanted to spend the better part of my weekend drunk, or stumble home from some random dude's apartment at 5 am on a Sunday morning. But, I think trying to hold onto that lifestyle is infinitely more sad.
Yeah, that's how it started for us. Then she figured out that if she moved, she could get the dog whenever she wanted (damn does she love Daisy). Now she is really moving.
Not sure if this will work:
http://www.facebook.com/v/577613351146
Maybe I don't have a heightened sense of smell, but I've never smelled any vagina on my pants. -- TSD
Bloggity Blog - You know you want to...
The groomsmen had to wear linen pants and a linen shirt with embroidered vines one it. And gold rimmed aviators.
ETA- AND a shell necklace.
For less then ten cents a day, you can feed a hungry child.
it was a long one, so that was good. Went to the cottage for the night on Saturday, weather sucked and Lila will not sleep up there. She freaks and cries and it's exausting so that's it for us this year.
the rest of the weekend was just the three of us lounging around. We spent a lot of time just laughing and watching Lila. she is turing into one of the funniest people i've ever met. if i could hit a pause button on any part of her growing up I think i'd choose now. it's awesome.
Angie, PLEASE tell me you have a picture of this.
My weekend was wonderful. Friday we had our anatomy scan where I found out that I have a penis growing inside me and then we went to my nephews football game. Saturday my two SIL's went with me to register and I'm so glad that they did because it was super overwhelming. Then we went out for a family dinner where my 2 year old nephew sang me Happy Birthday for 2 hours. I also got a snazzy new Nikon. Sunday and Monday we spent hanging around the house and I finished Under the Dome and started to read (again) The Girl With the Tattoo.
"Once I got a bath bomb that, once exploded, filled the tub with confetti. Little sharp metallic pieces of confetti. The product description said nothing about confetti. Oh look, there's a tiny, sharp metallic blue star stabbing me in the labia. HOW RELAXING. " - NoisyPenguin
oof, groomz. That really sucks. We have a friend very much like this and we cut her off this year.
Congrats Coley! Boys are awesome!! Do you ahve names?
It was wonderful. Wonderful. My dad came for a visit and within two hours, he was in tears about how different I am and how much happier I am. We had a lot of serious talks but it was really awesome to talk to someone in person about it besides my husband and my therapist who gets it.
We ate ourselves silly all weekend, but we walked a lot so I can pretend it didn't count. We went shopping on Friday, just my dad and me, and then all went downtown to the Old State Capitol museum and walked along the river Saturday. Sunday we went to Breaux Bridge for a swamp tour, which was amazing!
After my dad left yesterday, it was rainy, so we hung out and watched tv in bed. Brett had to work in the afternoon so I did some painting and made a new wreath while watching Hoarders and being horrified.
The nerve!
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YES. I blocked that part out of my weekend. SIR PATRICK AND HIS BUG-FILLED DRAWERS.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
Thanks, Winged!!! We are really excited! My H's family is all boys and my two nephews are 2 and 7 months (will be a year on my due date) so we're happy they'll all be close in age.
Front runners for names are Mason, Hayden and Emmett (or Emmitt, I haven't figured out the spelling and I see it both ways). Michael will be the middle name.
"Once I got a bath bomb that, once exploded, filled the tub with confetti. Little sharp metallic pieces of confetti. The product description said nothing about confetti. Oh look, there's a tiny, sharp metallic blue star stabbing me in the labia. HOW RELAXING. " - NoisyPenguin
"Once I got a bath bomb that, once exploded, filled the tub with confetti. Little sharp metallic pieces of confetti. The product description said nothing about confetti. Oh look, there's a tiny, sharp metallic blue star stabbing me in the labia. HOW RELAXING. " - NoisyPenguin