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Post by bunsy on Nov 3, 2014 10:50:33 GMT -6
Good morning friends.
Cloudy day.
I had physical therapy for my dizziness this morning. That was a new and unique experience. Very strange. Very nauseating. But hopefully, helpful.
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Post by dara1012 on Nov 3, 2014 12:55:35 GMT -6
Good morning! Busy return back to the work week.
Trying to wrap things up so I can work from home this afternoon b/c DS doesn't have school.
Tonight I hope to have time to work on making tooth fairy pillows for DS and my niece.
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Post by ReneeW on Nov 3, 2014 15:28:00 GMT -6
That sounds like a fun project! Cute.
Busy day here -- lots of start-of-the-week projects to crank out and now I'm working from home the rest of the day. My child care is out of town so I'm going to try to work with my kids doing homework this afternoon ... I'm really hoping my kids'll be on their best behavior, otherwise I'll have to finish working tonight after they're in bed. I'm in the carpool lane now to pick them up and have a solid 2 hours of work left tonight. (Sigh) ah well ...
DH was kind of lamenting that our lives right now are not ideal. We haven't been on a date since August (yikes!) and we all have colds and the two of us seem to have no couple time. He sent me a calendar invite yesterday to sit and talk. Apparently that's his way of making a point -- he has to schedule time to talk to me. And I sympathize but am also like ... DUDE. This is what it's like with two FT working parents!!! We've been lucky that we squeaked by on me working PT For all of those years but now that I have a FT stressful job this is our reality!
Then again, we are long past due for a date night, ironically now we can afford one but are too busy to get it scheduled!!
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Post by ReneeW on Nov 3, 2014 15:30:45 GMT -6
Part of the reason is our kids have swimming lessons Fri night so if DH or I are busy Saturday (which the next three are booked!) we're out of luck. Hmm maybe a late date after swimming needs to be on the agenda!!
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Post by ReneeW on Nov 3, 2014 15:31:17 GMT -6
Bunsy, hope the PT helps ASAP!!!
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Post by bunsy on Nov 3, 2014 16:01:13 GMT -6
Find the time Renee. MAKE the time. It is important. Even if it is a glass of wine and a snack after the kids are in bed. Skip swimming lessons one week and make it your night out. Give the kids popcorn and a new movie and instruct them they are NOT to leave the TV area so you and DH can have some quite chat time in another room without interruption.
It is too easy to say there isn't time but if you adjust priorities, there is time. There has to be. Your kids are old enough to just be for a bit without your constant presence. Your marriage is more important than a clean house or swimming lessons or whatever else fills time.
I give you permission to put yourselves first.
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Post by bunsy on Nov 3, 2014 16:02:06 GMT -6
Oh, and I think the PT has already worked. I feel SO much better this afternoon. Keeping my fingers crossed it is a long term fix.
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Post by dara1012 on Nov 3, 2014 17:20:19 GMT -6
Bunsy --- so good to hear your PT is working.
Renee- I empathize with you. I just put our family calendar up for the next 5 weeks (we have a dry erase calendar in the kitchen). There are no date nights scheduled or even nights out with friends as a couple. We have to get a few on the calendar (even if it is just watch a movie at home). So often it feels like we coordinate getting DS places and who is home with him while we juggle everything we are committed to and we need to remember that first, we are committed to each other.
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Post by ReneeW on Nov 4, 2014 13:09:44 GMT -6
Bunsy, you are so right. We actually met for lunch today and had a lunch date! Crazy ... But we are going to get back on track here ASAP -- our schedules just got crazy and before we knew it here we are!
We figured out that we're pretty much busy til the new year. BUT date nights are going in + time out with friends which we haven't done in ages!
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Post by bunsy on Nov 4, 2014 13:20:55 GMT -6
good for you! Even an hour here and there is beneficial. Grab all the moments.
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Post by dara1012 on Nov 5, 2014 17:39:16 GMT -6
Glad to hear you got some things on the calendar Renee!
We hope to do that on Sunday (DH has plans the next few days).
Trying to find balance between kiddo and work these days while DH is gone.
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Post by ReneeW on Nov 6, 2014 13:57:30 GMT -6
Solo parenting mode is tough ... Hope it goes smoothly!
Ugh had a frustrating morning with kids. Why won't my kids try new foods?!! Drives me batty. DD2 absolutely would not try yogurt with granola - just a tiny bite - and I started calm but then got pissed. Ended up raising my voice and kind of yelling at her. NOT how I wanted to start the day-plus I've always told DH to not get in fights with kids over food because I don't want DDs to get an eating disorder. Then what do I do?!! Ack!!!!'
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Post by bunsy on Nov 6, 2014 14:25:59 GMT -6
As hard as we try, we Moms just can't be perfect.
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Post by dara1012 on Nov 7, 2014 18:44:20 GMT -6
Renee- Sorry you had a rough morning. We've all been there. I hate when I get frustrated with DS and it comes out. But, all parents have this happen.
I had lunch with my sort-of SIL today, she is expecting her first baby and I missed the baby shower. It was good to spend time with her. Work continues the crazy, but hoping to take a break for at least a day this weekend.
Tomorrow evening I am watching the niece and nephews. Hopefully I can handle 4 kids solo in a small house! Tonight I need to finish the tooth fairy pillows for DS and my niece. Almost done.
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Post by bunsy on Nov 7, 2014 18:48:33 GMT -6
You have a busy weekend Debbie!
I'm watching DD and DH watch Dr. Who. I'm not particularly interested but it is fun to watch them watch.
Tomorrow DH and I have rehearsal for a concert we are in on Sunday afternoon. I'm going to do a lot of taking it easy to try to stay "stable" and not dizzy for both.
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