Another weekend gone: more friends visiting (new and old), another photo shoot (slightly less warm than last week), two cats sitting at the door wondering where their human playmates have gone (apparently we don't count).
V's birthday is Wednesday, so I'm plotting/trying to plot surprises and fun for us. She has the whole day off, and I have most if not all off, so we should be able to have fun.
We're both completely wiped out right now. Hopefully there will be some restorative sleep and we can feel fresh for this coming week. Or fresh with each other. Either one works.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Anonymous
Hi, I'm Lina, and I'm an overcommitter.
For the first time ever, I had a four-sit day. It was only supposed to be a three; I can't say no. But I absolutely love my families, and it wasn't that bad of a day (just long). The twins and I went to visit Essie, Anne, and V, and the kids played together from the moment we arrived, no warm-up needed. V and I got to relax some, too. Then I went to Seth and Isabella, and had about half an hour of reading time during Seth's quiet time and Isabella's nap. Seth and I played; he didn't annoy me. Bug's mom had texted me asking if I was free for even just an hour, and I told her I could squeeze in 4:30-5:30. I fed Andrew carrots, calmed Bug's meltdown, put Andrew down for a nap, played with Bug, and left to go help Kali's mom handle the three girls while her husband is out of town.
She and I basically talked for two and a half hours, while I held Kali and she got the girls dinner and baths. For the first time, we talked openly about V and me. She'd known; I'd just never mentioned it. We had such a great talk: about babies, the gay, religion, families, names, miscarriages, health food...everything. It was awesome to be able to talk to one of my moms for awhile. I choose my families because we click, and so it's always sad that they're running out the door when I arrive (though I totally understand).
Plus, they're just all awesome people. I texted Bug's mom from Seth's house, "I forgot lunch; could you make me a sandwich instead of paying me?" She paid me anyway, of course, plus had the sandwich made when I got there, plus sent me on my way with some dinner.
I love my families to pieces. I'm exhausted. I'm off tomorrow!
For the first time ever, I had a four-sit day. It was only supposed to be a three; I can't say no. But I absolutely love my families, and it wasn't that bad of a day (just long). The twins and I went to visit Essie, Anne, and V, and the kids played together from the moment we arrived, no warm-up needed. V and I got to relax some, too. Then I went to Seth and Isabella, and had about half an hour of reading time during Seth's quiet time and Isabella's nap. Seth and I played; he didn't annoy me. Bug's mom had texted me asking if I was free for even just an hour, and I told her I could squeeze in 4:30-5:30. I fed Andrew carrots, calmed Bug's meltdown, put Andrew down for a nap, played with Bug, and left to go help Kali's mom handle the three girls while her husband is out of town.
She and I basically talked for two and a half hours, while I held Kali and she got the girls dinner and baths. For the first time, we talked openly about V and me. She'd known; I'd just never mentioned it. We had such a great talk: about babies, the gay, religion, families, names, miscarriages, health food...everything. It was awesome to be able to talk to one of my moms for awhile. I choose my families because we click, and so it's always sad that they're running out the door when I arrive (though I totally understand).
Plus, they're just all awesome people. I texted Bug's mom from Seth's house, "I forgot lunch; could you make me a sandwich instead of paying me?" She paid me anyway, of course, plus had the sandwich made when I got there, plus sent me on my way with some dinner.
I love my families to pieces. I'm exhausted. I'm off tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Acka-him
The title of this post is how Bug says aquarium, to the best of my transcribing abilities. She and I went this morning. She literally ran through the place; we were in and out in forty minutes and that included watching the penguin show. We both loved it, though. Aside from her being on a "mine!" kick, she was an angel (which isn't something I get to say about Bug very often).
We went to the bookstore and read for awhile (I love Leslie Patricelli and want all her books), then went to a grilled cheese and soup place that I love. This location had just opened, and I hadn't known about it, so I was super happy - and so was Bug, who wolfed down her sandwich and split tomato soup with me.
In August, she and Andrew are most likely going to start a once-a-week daycare. Their parents want them to be around kids more, plus it will give their mom a break; I think it's a good idea, for these two. I'll be interested to see how it goes.
We went to the bookstore and read for awhile (I love Leslie Patricelli and want all her books), then went to a grilled cheese and soup place that I love. This location had just opened, and I hadn't known about it, so I was super happy - and so was Bug, who wolfed down her sandwich and split tomato soup with me.
In August, she and Andrew are most likely going to start a once-a-week daycare. Their parents want them to be around kids more, plus it will give their mom a break; I think it's a good idea, for these two. I'll be interested to see how it goes.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Happier
We went to the Apple store and bought V a new laptop tonight, for school. The brand new Macbook Air: I have extreme jealousy. It's so pretty. And the girl who sold it to us was also so pretty.
Also, Saabs are out, as parts are expensive, according to my father. Right now I can't find a VW Golf at a dealership (I'm wary of private sales and used car places) with the right age and mileage. So, no car for me yet. It will come. Pretty please.
Also, Saabs are out, as parts are expensive, according to my father. Right now I can't find a VW Golf at a dealership (I'm wary of private sales and used car places) with the right age and mileage. So, no car for me yet. It will come. Pretty please.
Chew more
Patrick is still not chewing. I just got off the phone with his mom, who called to talk about it and so we'd be on the same page. It's not something he does for her; he has other quirks for his parents.
This morning, he wouldn't finish chewing his breakfast. So I offered laundry - they love putting clothes in the dryer, and used to fight over turning it on so much that I introduced 'closing the door' as a second job (it's definitely not as coveted, but reduces the fighting). No go. Lilly and I did the laundry, to the tune of Patrick's sulk and throwing his milk on the floor. Then I tried offering helping load the van, since I'd promised Lilly a playground trip. No go. Finally, I said we were leaving, but that he couldn't play until his mouth was empty; he'd have to sit on a bench at the park.
An hour later, we left the park. He never played. When we got home, I made him spit the bite out, then put him in time out. I was so frustrated.
Lunch: I had to threaten to put him down for nap early, and go so far as to take him up, put him in his crib, and leave him. Three minutes later, after ferocious yelling, he started chewing and came back downstairs. I had to nag him the rest of the meal.
Tomorrow: time limits. I will try the bribery route, but if that doesn't work, he just won't eat. We have gymnastics and have to leave at a certain time. He might be cranky (which punishes me...) but it will be his own fault that he's hungry. I am over this.
This morning, he wouldn't finish chewing his breakfast. So I offered laundry - they love putting clothes in the dryer, and used to fight over turning it on so much that I introduced 'closing the door' as a second job (it's definitely not as coveted, but reduces the fighting). No go. Lilly and I did the laundry, to the tune of Patrick's sulk and throwing his milk on the floor. Then I tried offering helping load the van, since I'd promised Lilly a playground trip. No go. Finally, I said we were leaving, but that he couldn't play until his mouth was empty; he'd have to sit on a bench at the park.
An hour later, we left the park. He never played. When we got home, I made him spit the bite out, then put him in time out. I was so frustrated.
Lunch: I had to threaten to put him down for nap early, and go so far as to take him up, put him in his crib, and leave him. Three minutes later, after ferocious yelling, he started chewing and came back downstairs. I had to nag him the rest of the meal.
Tomorrow: time limits. I will try the bribery route, but if that doesn't work, he just won't eat. We have gymnastics and have to leave at a certain time. He might be cranky (which punishes me...) but it will be his own fault that he's hungry. I am over this.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Weekend
We've been busy this weekend: photoshoot, art museum, shopping, having an amazing dinner cooked for us... Very sad to see friends leave today. V is editing the pictures now, though, and they turned out great (as I knew they would).
So things have been busy but slow. Not too much on my mind. We're considering whether we might be more comfortable buying a $7-8k and replacing it in 5 years as opposed to a $15-16k car that might last us 10. Somehow we just can't commit to that much money; the latest, though, is that my car without air conditioning also now has a troublesome passenger window. It's starting to come out of its track, so it's permanently up now. Yippee.
We've looked at VW Golfs/Rabbits, and now I just learned to my great disappointment that Saab stopped making their hatchbacks in 2002. Why, Swedes, why?
So things have been busy but slow. Not too much on my mind. We're considering whether we might be more comfortable buying a $7-8k and replacing it in 5 years as opposed to a $15-16k car that might last us 10. Somehow we just can't commit to that much money; the latest, though, is that my car without air conditioning also now has a troublesome passenger window. It's starting to come out of its track, so it's permanently up now. Yippee.
We've looked at VW Golfs/Rabbits, and now I just learned to my great disappointment that Saab stopped making their hatchbacks in 2002. Why, Swedes, why?
Friday, July 22, 2011
Hot pics
We have friends visiting, the couple whose wedding reception we went to a few weeks ago. Our present to them is a photoshoot, so we're all going out in the morning to try to get some good pictures. Of course, it's still in the middle of a heat wave. We'll see how this goes!
I'll probably be pretty quiet on here for a day or two, but if it's been longer, assume I died of heat stroke.
I'll probably be pretty quiet on here for a day or two, but if it's been longer, assume I died of heat stroke.
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