My DH saw red when he came back from his last deployment (I think it was) because his very expensive bottle of Irish whiskey from Ireland was empty. I don't drink that stuff so it must have been Ryan. What's funnier (to me) is that dh doesn't drink it, either, so I have no idea why he bought or why he'd be mad that someone else drank it. What's the point in having a bottle of liquor if no one is supposed to drink it?
I haven't been able to find teething strips locally and all the teething tabs have lactose in them around here. So maddening! I love homeopathics but hate they use milk sugar for practically all.
MW - do you want me to bring my pump? Should I bring bags/bottles/flanges etc? Or do you have medela ones you'll use? I don't mind! I may just have to dig around for the charger.
AFM - long day here. I'm kind of sad b/c Finn really isn't himself, he's very feverish and miserable. I hope some of his sunny personality is able to shine thru during our trip, even if he is out of sorts w/teething and fussiness. 
I couldn't even put him down today, he wouldn't nap off of me, just been crying unconsolably all day. Sigh. I'm so beat.
I hope I get sleep tonight! I'll be up late packing tho b/c I barely got anything done. At least we went to BRU and got a stroller (cheap! $29!) some snacks, pouches, etc.
Hoping to leave in the am before 11. We shall see!
My DH saw red when he came back from his last deployment (I think it was) because his very expensive bottle of Irish whiskey from Ireland was empty. I don't drink that stuff so it must have been Ryan. What's funnier (to me) is that dh doesn't drink it, either, so I have no idea why he bought or why he'd be mad that someone else drank it. What's the point in having a bottle of liquor if no one is supposed to drink it?
No problem. DD has been having...issues with the highchair. The best thing has been for her to sit on my lap or we do a picnic on the floor. Should be interesting.
I seriously don't know what happened to that tequila. I have a vague memory of moving it because it was in a lower cabinet and it was a glass bottle but I've looked in my kitchen and it's not there. We have a "hider" in our house...won't name names but she likes to hide stuff and it's not Ava. It could just be hidden somewhere.
Sorry you had such a tough day Baby_Cakes! Ava has been a mess too. Hopefully they will have fun with each other!
I'm bringing my six BGs, 3 GroVias, and probably all of my Flips minus whatever DD has on in the car. I will probably leave my PFs at home. Planning to do at least one load of dipe laundry because I'm going to bring the dirties from tomorrow with me. I don't want to leave them at home. They would be super gross!
MW: I love the first one, and Gabe isn't really picky (I love that - he's just happy with soft things). Do you need foot measurements? I know Gabe is pretty much is a size 9, and Norah in a 4, but will have to tackle them to get inches.
Happy packing and traveling, ya'll! can't wait to see pics!
Playdate here this morning, and whatever else we can think of that is free/cheap.
The socks really do fit like a charm!
M especially just loves them - its hilarious. Anytime she has a chance she puts them on 
Thanks again!
Thanks guys for the reassurance about school.
It's honestly NOT about AP. I was an AP before I knew it was "cool" so to speak and I really haven't been affected by "is this AP enough?" Honestly I hardly ever wear A. I did when she was a baby and it was convenient and when we are out and about and she desperately needs a nap, but other than that it is stroller all the way! LOL
I have a bad back!
I think it is just the fact that I was homeschooled and I DO love the tight knit family part of it, etc. I just don't know what it is.
All my kids know that staying home and being homeschooled is an option - so I guess we will just have to see!
Sorry to all you mama's getting your booty kicked by babies. I am also one of them. Arianna has been Srsly hard to deal with lately! **This to shall pass** has been my mantra!
Love you guys! Have a blast hanging out together for me 
Keep updating us! I've been thinking about you guys all day! Looks like Carrie should be almost there!
Had a semi-productive day. Got about 1/3 of Tenley's glider recovered. Ooooh it's going to be so nice! We also had a family birthday party, which tuckered her out, so I think she might sleep well tonight. I'm staying positive. She went down fairly easily for her morning nap today, and for bed.
Rob had today off, plus tomorrow and Sunday, so we're trying to get lots accomplished. Also-- tomorrow evening I volunteered for this restorative yoga thing for a mama from my AP group. She does a yoga session with us, and then takes photos, and it's supposed to be about body awareness and well... restoration etc. lol I'm just SO EXCITED because it's going to be 2+ hours of ME ME ME time. DH is staying home with Tenley. I need this SO badly, so the fact that it's a favor for her and free, is even better! (She's doing certification to be a teacher).
Hmmm. I stripped my diapers. That was exciting. lol. No, actually... it was. They smell so nice!
Ok, I think it's time to head to bed. Remind me I need to post the picture of Tenley's socks tomorrow!
#head effing explodes#
Had a really long, stressful night, up every 45 minutes- every hour, etc etc. Got up this morning, DH let me "sleep in" a bit (ie I laid in bed and listened to Tenley screeching at the tv while he played on the computer.) And then we tried to get her down for a nap, since she was showing obvious signs of being tired. I nursed her, cuddled her, she was arching her back out of my arms, so I put her down and rubbed her back, sang to her, etc etc on and on, all the normal stuff. After 30 minutes I left the room for a break, and DH went in. As typical, he turned the light on, and starts talking to her. Then he brings her out of the room and walks around the house with her. Obviously it's not working and she's not getting any sleepier.
Anyways, so he made some comment related to the idea of needing to get her to sleep somehow, and I said something to the effect of "yes, put her in her crib. I can't do this anymore, and she needs to learn that it's naptime and she needs to sleep." ((No, not my finest moment, but I'm coming from an exhausted not so emotionally pleasant place right now, and unfortunately, it's the truth- I just can't do this anymore with her not sleeping.)) He replied with something about how that's not a good idea, (which yes, true, but again, not so great emotional state right now). And I said, very calmly and honestly, that We needed to do something, because I felt like throwing myself off a bridge.
My darling, wonderful, empathetic husband's response? (whom I spent two YEARS pulling out of a deep depression at the beginning of our relationship)
"Well then go jump off a bridge." And he walked away.
And... he doesn't get why I'm not talking to him right now.
A has been driving me insane as well. Like complete bonkers. Grrrrrr
I'm totally used to my husband driving me insane. Just pretty much ignore that at this point.
Hope the rest of you are having a good vacation!
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