i couldnt help but start the thread already. with the friday the 13th remake commercials and all. i just love old school spook flicks.
anyway... come join all us basic mamas... we dont bite... we use all sorts but mostly pfs and wool, but strive for nirvana. we dont jump on to the next and hottest trend. well maybe wool, but we usually make it ourselves.
well all is peaceful and quiet in the mamazluv nest. only the sound of dh and the dog snoring... so i am off now to join the choir...
gnite.
smaccalaska
02-12-2009, 10:34 PM
Still yesterday here. Man, am I ready for Friday.
Bumstoppers
02-12-2009, 10:35 PM
I'm still here too.....haven't even tried to go to bed yet tonight....
I just snapped way too many diapers and the baby woke up so I"m going thru emails now.....
GEM Cloth
02-12-2009, 11:15 PM
It's today at my house but I'm still on yesterday too. I'm sitting here crocheting the second dishtowel out of some cotton yarn I got from Freecycle and I'm going to bed when it's done. I had to get a costume for my niece ready for school tomorrow. It was a skirt my sister made probably 22 or so years ago; it needed the elastic around the waist replaced and the hem redone. (I had a skirt just like it that I made but it's threadbare from so much wear. I talked my mom into giving me my sister's skirt; I was going to make a pillow case out of it, I think I still will.) They are doing a "wax museum" style performance tomorrow where you stand there like a wax figure until someone comes and pushes a "button" and then you talk. She's portraying the wife of an African-American soldier who fought in the American Revolution. She did a posterboard of information about the soldier but is going to portray his wife in the wax museum. Her skirt is all ready and the shirt she's going to wear with it was missing two buttons so I fixed that.
Have a wonderful morning ladies.
ETA: Here's her outfit for school tomorrow, not gonna show you the dishtowels! :blush:
Hi all! It's only 10 pm here, but happy Friday! I can't wait. I kept thinking it was Friday today. Ugh. Anyway. I should get to bed soon. I've been trying to go to bed early all week. So much for that. Hope everyone gets a good night's rest! I won't be on much tomorrow. We're going to a Valentine's Day party a friend's house and then to my mom's for the day. Happy Friday the 13th!
dragondance
02-13-2009, 12:02 AM
It's today at my house but I'm still on yesterday too. I'm sitting here crocheting the second dishtowel out of some cotton yarn I got from Freecycle and I'm going to bed when it's done. I had to get a costume for my niece ready for school tomorrow. It was a skirt my sister made probably 22 or so years ago; it needed the elastic around the waist replaced and the hem redone. (I had a skirt just like it that I made but it's threadbare from so much wear. I talked my mom into giving me my sister's skirt; I was going to make a pillow case out of it, I think I still will.) They are doing a "wax museum" style performance tomorrow where you stand there like a wax figure until someone comes and pushes a "button" and then you talk. She's portraying the wife of an African-American soldier who fought in the American Revolution. She did a posterboard of information about the soldier but is going to portray his wife in the wax museum. Her skirt is all ready and the shirt she's going to wear with it was missing two buttons so I fixed that.
Have a wonderful morning ladies.
ETA: Here's her outfit for school tomorrow, not gonna show you the dishtowels! :blush:
I'm off to the PO (just clocked out at work) so I might be back in a bit :giggle:. I plan to knit a little and then go to bed.
maman08
02-13-2009, 12:15 AM
It's today at my house but I'm still on yesterday too. I'm sitting here crocheting the second dishtowel out of some cotton yarn I got from Freecycle and I'm going to bed when it's done. I had to get a costume for my niece ready for school tomorrow. It was a skirt my sister made probably 22 or so years ago; it needed the elastic around the waist replaced and the hem redone. (I had a skirt just like it that I made but it's threadbare from so much wear. I talked my mom into giving me my sister's skirt; I was going to make a pillow case out of it, I think I still will.) They are doing a "wax museum" style performance tomorrow where you stand there like a wax figure until someone comes and pushes a "button" and then you talk. She's portraying the wife of an African-American soldier who fought in the American Revolution. She did a posterboard of information about the soldier but is going to portray his wife in the wax museum. Her skirt is all ready and the shirt she's going to wear with it was missing two buttons so I fixed that.
Have a wonderful morning ladies.
ETA: Here's her outfit for school tomorrow, not gonna show you the dishtowels! :blush:
It is getting harder to talk in code around the kids. We used to talk in Spanish, but they've been watching a lot of Dora and #1 can figure out what we are talking about half the time. She got very excited when I was trying to tell DH I bought some 5 gallon paint buckets to start a container vegetable garden for the kids. Wanted to know if I bought one for each of them, and could she see the bucket. :roflmbo:
Now DH wants to talk in Dutch around them. I haven't tried to speak Dutch in four years, and I didn't know all that much even then. Oy.
Ha! My parents progressed from spelling everything out to finger-spelling things in ASL, and when my sister and I figured that one out I think they gave up and just waited until we weren't around. DH and I use Farsi for our "secret language" around family, but I want to use it around DS so that he picks up at least a little bit.
My sister has a "family closet" Meaning they have converted one bedroom in their house to a closet. After her current remodel it will actually have the washer and dryer in it as well. Everything is hung except undies and socks and those go in bins labeled with the persons name. The room is lined with shelving and hanging bars and the lower ones are fort he shorter kids.
It is the coolest idea ever and makes her laundry and getting kids ready chores so much eaiser.
Such a cool idea. I'll have to keep that in mind for when we eventually own our own home again...free gubment housing is awesome financially but not so personalize-able.
Hi ladies. No time to read, really. Still in the sixth level of Dante's English Language Proficiency Testing Hell.
Nice thing about switching jobs next year... I won't be the person who has to do all these speaking tests.
:yuck: That definitely sounds like a PITA. Glad you won't have to deal with it next year. Congrats on the first 5%! :yay: Maybe if we made it a challenge like that DH and I would be better about sticking to the exercise.
Jennifer, :hugs: Sorry about the crazy day, I hope today is better! I can't believe they specified brand-name snacks either, that's really bizarre.
Ok yarnies...Michaels has been printing 40 and 50% off coupons like crazy, so I take that as a sign to collect slowly wool yarn for someone to knit me some woolies this summer for fall/winter. How many skeins do I need? He wears between a small/medium now, I assume he will be medium long in the fall (he's 80% height/20% weight consistently) and I might want hats to go with. Are there brands that are better than others that you can get at Michaels?
I second Paton's, and if they carry Cascade yarns those are good as well. I think the Paton's I got just said 100% wool or something, but I can't remember. It was worsted weight. For medium/large longies you'll need about 260-300 yards depending on inseam and such, but it's always better to have a bit more to have a safety net and to use for a drawstring and such. I would buy a few set's worth in coordinating colors and then you can use the leftovers to make scrappies!
anyone know what kind of soap is used in wool wash bars? I tinkering with making some if anyone is interested in trying it...that and some new art things :hide:
well I'm gonna put diaper laundry in the dryer and then head off to bed...won't be on too much tomm. they are cutting us off from the web at work :cry: oh well I really need to get some work done there tomm :blush:
this weekend is my niece's party which I still have to get a gift for and then Valentine's day with the kids and bf....I also have some craft projects to work on this weekend and want to pick up some yarn to crochet something...
well goodnight all..or maybe not since the baby is screaming again...can they reverse cycle at 14 mos old?! :zzz:
I dunno about wool wash bars...I know they have lanolin in them but I don't kow what sort of soap. I would imagine maybe a vegetable-based one like castile? :dunno: That sucks about internet at work...I didn't have internet access at work for three or four years, and I hated it.
:wave2: hi ladies! am I too late to join the Thursday chatter? By my clock I have 7 mins. :giggle:
Hi! I usually end up posting on the previous day's thread when it's already the next day here, so I say it's never too late to join. :giggle2:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 04:16 AM
UGh. #1 kept waking and calling for her daddy all night, saying this hurt and that hurt and he'd go tell her to go back to sleep. Finally, around 4am I got up and told her to get in bed with us before she woke up the other two, and she was burning up! 102.5 fever! I don't know how DH missed that. Anyway, she took Tylenol 45 min ago and she still has 100 temp, guess I'll have to break out the Motrin in an hour or so if it doesn't improve and alternate between them. She otherwise doesn't look that bad, but she's not normally up this early so something's amiss. Just hope it's not flu or something and that it doesn't spread to everyone else.
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 04:19 AM
Thanks everybody about the yarn recommendations. That would be my first guess, Pattons, but I haven't been to a Michaels in a long time so I don't know what they carry. I've actually been eyeing the Lion fisherman's wool too for a long time, wanting some cream cable knit longies, but it also comes in a couple of other natural colors too. I was hoping to get a peek at them this weekend, but if at least one kid is sick, that's not likely because Michaels is a good half hour away. DH is good but not THAT good, LOL.
melissamomof3girls
02-13-2009, 04:41 AM
Good EARLY morning. It's 6:30 here. I had to get up early to make sure my house was in order. After homeschool co-op a mom and her kids are coming over for a little while.
LLUBI Premiums are as prepped as I'm gonna get them...8 wash and dries :phew: . The first one is on her bum as she likes to get up early too and I couldn't wait to try one on her. :giggle: Took me a few tries to find a good way to put it on. Harder to do when you're tired :blush:
Well, I need to go clean my bathrooms & empty the dishwasher, etc.
Michelle what nice thing to do for your neice! Sounds like a great play.
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 05:21 AM
Michelle ,love the costume! She's going to do great!
Melissa, nothing like brand new PFs! Wahoo!
Well, the motrin did the trick. #1's temp is almost normal. So I guess that's what she'll be taking today. Hopefully the rest of us won't get whatever it is she has. She can't tell me if anything else is wrong, she has a slight cough and some drainage...I just don't want this to turn into the flu!
maman08
02-13-2009, 05:40 AM
UGh. #1 kept waking and calling for her daddy all night, saying this hurt and that hurt and he'd go tell her to go back to sleep. Finally, around 4am I got up and told her to get in bed with us before she woke up the other two, and she was burning up! 102.5 fever! I don't know how DH missed that. Anyway, she took Tylenol 45 min ago and she still has 100 temp, guess I'll have to break out the Motrin in an hour or so if it doesn't improve and alternate between them. She otherwise doesn't look that bad, but she's not normally up this early so something's amiss. Just hope it's not flu or something and that it doesn't spread to everyone else.
Cheryl, :hugs: sorry to hear that your dd is sick. Hopefully it's not contagious and she's feeling better soon!
So last night was our first night of trying to teach DS to go back to sleep at night without nursing every time. We were medium successful, but I'm dreading the next two nights. I put him down to bed at 7:15 as he was exhausted, and he slept until 11:30, when two wrong-number or telemarketer calls in a row woke him up (the downside of having VoIP). It took me over an hour to get him to go back to sleep, but he did without nursing. He woke up again at 1:45 but quieted down before we even made it to his room. Then he woke again at 3, DH tried to get him to go back to sleep but after a little while I felt bad and nursed him. That'll show me...he didn't really nurse much, and still cried when I put him into his crib. DH stepped in and got him to go back to sleep in under 5 minutes. DS woke up again at 5, and again DH got him to go right back to sleep in just a couple of minutes. I'm not sure if it was because it was me or because it was the first time it happened in the night, but I'm afraid that with DH gone for the next two nights DS is not going to want to go back to sleep for me. :nervous:
Other than that, not much happening around here today as I'm too tired to do much of anything. I started a new pair of longies for DS out of this blue heathered wool yarn that I'm hoping will look sort of like jeans (a la Cheryl's blue jean longies!), so we'll see how those go.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 05:56 AM
morning :nak:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 06:08 AM
Okay, Christina, I gotta know...who did Lily's longies? They are awesome! They are almost enough to make me want to learn to knit!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 06:09 AM
Good morning! :wave:
Ok, who is ready to spend my paypal?! I need some major stalking help at noon EST. Who's gonna be around? There's a free pf from my fsot thread to whoever can win this item for me!!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 06:13 AM
Okay, Christina, I gotta know...who did Lily's longies? They are awesome! They are almost enough to make me want to learn to knit!
:giggle: I actually think they're crocheted - they're AMAZINGLY beautiful, I took some up close pictures. This mama made them http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/member.php?u=2076
all natural lighting
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7839.jpg
with flash
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7838.jpg
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 06:18 AM
morning mama! Wish I could quote, but rest assured I read you all's posts. What are your plans for tomorrow?
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 06:21 AM
You know, the first time I saw them I thought they were crocheted, but then when I saw the horizontal ribs I wasn't sure. My grandma and great grandma both crocheted a lot, and I thought I remembered some patterns like that but I couldn't be sure. The only afgans I have that they made do not have any stitches like that.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 06:22 AM
You know, the first time I saw them I thought they were crocheted, but then when I saw the horizontal ribs I wasn't sure. My grandma and great grandma both crocheted a lot, and I thought I remembered some patterns like that but I couldn't be sure. The only afgans I have that they made do not have any stitches like that.
maybe their knit and crocheted? :headscratch::giggle:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 06:22 AM
can any mama's here crochet? I have a handmade blanket that needs to be repaired if at all possible....
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 06:24 AM
Well, with #1 sick, all plans are up in the air. I do have 2 pints of strawberries wating for their chocolate caramel coating, but I don't know that I'll get to do it today. And personally I dread it when Vday, Mother's Day, or any other holiday that people eat out for falls on a weekend because it makes it impossible to eat out anywhere because it's too crowded, and it will make doing errands and grocery shopping hard too. I don't mind staying home and having a romantic night in, but not being able to get stuff done is annoying.
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 06:27 AM
Oh no! Wooly pics! I have enough, don't need a girl, turn from screen...
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 06:27 AM
Doesn't upcycle mama crochet? She hasn't posted here in Basics in a while, but I seem to remember she does. Sophiasmomma did my longies, and she's very good.
Lisathena
02-13-2009, 06:28 AM
Ok, its so early i cant even type good! lol we are headed out for the day. Its ski trip day :yay: I hope you all have good fridays today!! Check back tonight :hugs:
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 06:30 AM
sorry for the sick babies :( my just got over the stomachs bug, ugh!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 06:31 AM
Doesn't upcycle mama crochet? She hasn't posted here in Basics in a while, but I seem to remember she does. Sophiasmomma did my longies, and she's very good.
thanks Cheryl, once I get pictures of the blanket, I'll have to PM one or both of them to see if I can find someone to fix it :goodvibes:
Ok, its so early i cant even type good! lol we are headed out for the day. Its ski trip day :yay: I hope you all have good fridays today!! Check back tonight :hugs:
have fun! :hugs:
my1hd
02-13-2009, 06:39 AM
Good morning! I'm so upset. I never got to making maya her month day shirt yesterday and taking her month day pics. So now i have to cheat and do it today. :blush: Has soon has she wakes up I need to start that. Hoefully the littles will cooperate......
WOTA:
LIST ME STUFF ON FOR SALE OR TRADE!!! I seriously need ot do this LOL. She is gonna need meds soon and i haven't even got the newborn stuff listed yet LOL.
Clean
laundry
hopefully the park
make mayas shirt and take her pics.
WOTB: Still sleeping in a TTOSE stuffed with an infant prefold and a joey bunz.
Ok, its so early i cant even type good! lol we are headed out for the day. Its ski trip day :yay: I hope you all have good fridays today!! Check back tonight :hugs:
Have fun!
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 06:40 AM
ok mamas, I'm ggoing to clean today and do some grocery shopping. I got the kids room and bathroom decluttered. Need to do kitchen but I'm always putting that off. We need to have our apt sprayed because we have mutated bionic ants!!! Nothing has worked, and them suckers can swim through bleach!!!
lemurmommies
02-13-2009, 06:41 AM
Hi ladies, I miss you!
I ran a fever all day Wednesday and Thursday. Gross gross. And now my fever seems to be gone, but I have a terrible headache. I'm currently sipping a Coke hoping the caffeine will help and I have a heating pad on my neck. Hopefully I'll be back to chatting with you soon!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 06:44 AM
Anyone? Wanna help me score these? I'm serious about the incentive! You score one, and I will send you a prefold of your choosing from my fsot page (http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4896291#post4896291)!!!
I've never stalked before, but I'll give it a try :giggle:
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 06:58 AM
wish I could help but I won't be here they sure are cute!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 07:01 AM
so ladies, let's chat about smocked dresses :giggle: anyone like them?
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 07:03 AM
I've never stalked before, but I'll give it a try :giggle:
You can do it!!! If you get it in your cart just pm me & I will pay. :thumbsup:
maman08
02-13-2009, 07:03 AM
can any mama's here crochet? I have a handmade blanket that needs to be repaired if at all possible....
Shirley (mamazluv) crochets -- she posted pics of some beautiful blankets she's made.
Oh no! Wooly pics! I have enough, don't need a girl, turn from screen...
:roflmbo:
Ok, its so early i cant even type good! lol we are headed out for the day. Its ski trip day :yay: I hope you all have good fridays today!! Check back tonight :hugs:
Have fun!!
Well blast. Curses, blast, dang it. (Trying to stay family friendly while expressing my frustration :giggle: ). I forgot that the reason DH and his buddies picked this weekend for their golf trip is that its a three day weekend. Which means three nights alone with the crazy screaming teething night-waking monster formerly known as Stephen. :brat: :hairpull: :fit:
*deep breath*
Okay, so he's really not THAT bad, but I am that tired. Sigh.
Speaking of mamas we haven't heard from in a while, has anyone heard from Mel (Lemurmommies)?
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:05 AM
Good morning! :wave:
Ok, who is ready to spend my paypal?! I need some major stalking help at noon EST. Who's gonna be around? There's a free pf from my fsot thread to whoever can win this item for me!!
I will help-pm me for the details.....I think that we will be home still. I promised the kids an outing today.....
maman08
02-13-2009, 07:08 AM
Hi ladies, I miss you!
I ran a fever all day Wednesday and Thursday. Gross gross. And now my fever seems to be gone, but I have a terrible headache. I'm currently sipping a Coke hoping the caffeine will help and I have a heating pad on my neck. Hopefully I'll be back to chatting with you soon!
I just asked about you! :giggle2: Sorry to hear you've been sick, I hope the caffeine helps! I had a wretched headache earlier and took some ibuprofen for it...I'm pretty sure it's a sleep-deprivation headache since I think I've been drinking enough water. :yuck:
Anyone? Wanna help me score these? I'm serious about the incentive! You score one, and I will send you a prefold of your choosing from my fsot page (http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4896291#post4896291)!!!
If I'm around I'll try to help -- that might be bedtime for DS but if not I'm game to spend other peoples' money. :giggle:
so ladies, let's chat about smocked dresses :giggle: anyone like them?
It's funny because I don't like most girly stuff, but I do think smocked dresses on little girls are really adorable.
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:09 AM
Doesn't upcycle mama crochet? She hasn't posted here in Basics in a while, but I seem to remember she does. Sophiasmomma did my longies, and she's very good.
I have noticed that a lot of our posters come and go....is that when they are being sucked out of basic? I miss em:cry:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 07:10 AM
I just asked about you! :giggle2: Sorry to hear you've been sick, I hope the caffeine helps! I had a wretched headache earlier and took some ibuprofen for it...I'm pretty sure it's a sleep-deprivation headache since I think I've been drinking enough water. :yuck:
If I'm around I'll try to help -- that might be bedtime for DS but if not I'm game to spend other peoples' money. :giggle:
It's funny because I don't like most girly stuff, but I do think smocked dresses on little girls are really adorable.
aren't they?? I'm looking at getting some for my girls for their birthdays.... (which are coming up really soon) :cry:
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 07:11 AM
:wave: Kids got their Valentine's finished and off to school in one piece...I'm off to daycare with the baby and work for me...we actually have internet at work until the end of the month I think....so Steph if you need my help stalking I'm avail! I just don't understand how things get paid for :headscratch: like if I stalk for someone and win how does the seller get paid....
Christina~from what I can tell the longies are crocheted....I :wub: crochet...I'm getting some yarn this weekend to crochet something for the baby and maybe a few amigurami animals for the big guys....my son saw a few yesterday on a WAHM wares thread that he was :drif: over....I also have a free pattern from Walmart for a frog and a princess....on that note if you post pics of the blanket that you have that needs to be fixed I may be able to help with that depending on what needs to be done...I can do basic stuff and my mom and my bf's mom can do the more complicated things....not sure if anyone saw in the extra fluffy forum there was a skirty that was crocheted and the actual skirt part of it was made up of a bunch of small fan shaped ruffles...my bf's mom made DD3 an entire baby blanket out of those tiny fans! and then made a super thick blanket for the baby for winter out of another pattern and the ruffle around the edge! I maybe able to get pics of the girls blankets this evening...
well off to work..talk to you ladies later!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 07:11 AM
I will help-pm me for the details.....I think that we will be home still. I promised the kids an outing today.....
I posted the links above. I would be happy with either one of them, but would prefer the first one!!
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:13 AM
Hi ladies, I miss you!
I ran a fever all day Wednesday and Thursday. Gross gross. And now my fever seems to be gone, but I have a terrible headache. I'm currently sipping a Coke hoping the caffeine will help and I have a heating pad on my neck. Hopefully I'll be back to chatting with you soon!
Hurry back...it has been super quiet..lots of people have had a real life:blush:
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 07:15 AM
What's a smocked dress? (I'm slow if you can't tell sorry :blush:) my girls own tons of dresses and when the summer ones get too short to be regular dresses they were them as longer babydoll style shirts with capri/shorts...the winter ones we do the same with and this year we actually haven't worn tights at all just dresses with leggings/pants....everyday for DD3...except today because the shirt and sweater shrug she has on came with a skirt w/ shorts underneath that I would not let her wear over her pants this morning...what a mean mom!
TJR2119
02-13-2009, 07:16 AM
mamazluv dh would totally LOVE the title of this thread :giggle:
Michelle- awesome job on the costume! i bet she'll do great today!
Cheryl- :hugs: hope whatever she has isn't contagious! DS finally seems to be doing better except for his cough and his faucet nose. But no more fever!
Christina- those longies are sooo pretty!
Lisa Have fun!
Mel hope you feel better soon!
Steph I'd try to help (even though I've never stalked before) but DS is still very needy and clingy so that means my schedule is unpredictable today.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 07:16 AM
What's a smocked dress? (I'm slow if you can't tell sorry :blush:) my girls own tons of dresses and when the summer ones get too short to be regular dresses they were them as longer babydoll style shirts with capri/shorts...the winter ones we do the same with and this year we actually haven't worn tights at all just dresses with leggings/pants....everyday for DD3...except today because the shirt and sweater shrug she has on came with a skirt w/ shorts underneath that I would not let her wear over her pants this morning...what a mean mom!
here (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vive-La-Fete-Ducks-Yellow-Bishop-Smocked-Dress-NWT-4_W0QQitemZ130286285474QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item130286285474&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)is one example
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:18 AM
hi all! wow busy morning so far! I didn't multiquote :blush:
Steph - I am ON the stalking!
Mel - I have had the fever/terrible headache illness too! My DH had a wicked headache this morning too so its going around :hugs:
Lily's longies are crochet :thumbsup: And she (and they) is/are cute :wub:
TJR2119
02-13-2009, 07:18 AM
so ladies, let's chat about smocked dresses :giggle: anyone like them?
:headscratch: what's a smocked dress look like? i've seen some pretty cute dresses in craft chat that have a tshirt/onesie on top with a cute design sewn on bottom. Is that it? If so I LOVE those!!!! I want to try and make Caitlin's summer dresses when I get my sewing machine. :blush:
slaloms
02-13-2009, 07:18 AM
UGh. #1 kept waking and calling for her daddy all night, saying this hurt and that hurt and he'd go tell her to go back to sleep. Finally, around 4am I got up and told her to get in bed with us before she woke up the other two, and she was burning up! 102.5 fever! I don't know how DH missed that. Anyway, she took Tylenol 45 min ago and she still has 100 temp, guess I'll have to break out the Motrin in an hour or so if it doesn't improve and alternate between them. She otherwise doesn't look that bad, but she's not normally up this early so something's amiss. Just hope it's not flu or something and that it doesn't spread to everyone else.
:hugs: I'm sorry your LO is sick. Hopefully she gets better soon.
Ok, its so early i cant even type good! lol we are headed out for the day. Its ski trip day :yay: I hope you all have good fridays today!! Check back tonight :hugs:
Have fun today! :goodvibes:
Cheryl, :hugs: sorry to hear that your dd is sick. Hopefully it's not contagious and she's feeling better soon!
So last night was our first night of trying to teach DS to go back to sleep at night without nursing every time. We were medium successful, but I'm dreading the next two nights. I put him down to bed at 7:15 as he was exhausted, and he slept until 11:30, when two wrong-number or telemarketer calls in a row woke him up (the downside of having VoIP). It took me over an hour to get him to go back to sleep, but he did without nursing. He woke up again at 1:45 but quieted down before we even made it to his room. Then he woke again at 3, DH tried to get him to go back to sleep but after a little while I felt bad and nursed him. That'll show me...he didn't really nurse much, and still cried when I put him into his crib. DH stepped in and got him to go back to sleep in under 5 minutes. DS woke up again at 5, and again DH got him to go right back to sleep in just a couple of minutes. I'm not sure if it was because it was me or because it was the first time it happened in the night, but I'm afraid that with DH gone for the next two nights DS is not going to want to go back to sleep for me. :nervous:
Other than that, not much happening around here today as I'm too tired to do much of anything. I started a new pair of longies for DS out of this blue heathered wool yarn that I'm hoping will look sort of like jeans (a la Cheryl's blue jean longies!), so we'll see how those go.
It sounds like your DS isn't needing to night nurse so much as he needs the comfort. Hopefully he sleeps for you while your DH is gone :goodvibes:
Good EARLY morning. It's 6:30 here. I had to get up early to make sure my house was in order. After homeschool co-op a mom and her kids are coming over for a little while.
LLUBI Premiums are as prepped as I'm gonna get them...8 wash and dries :phew: . The first one is on her bum as she likes to get up early too and I couldn't wait to try one on her. :giggle: Took me a few tries to find a good way to put it on. Harder to do when you're tired :blush:
Well, I need to go clean my bathrooms & empty the dishwasher, etc.
Michelle what nice thing to do for your neice! Sounds like a great play.
Yay for new PFs :lostit:
:giggle: I actually think they're crocheted - they're AMAZINGLY beautiful, I took some up close pictures. This mama made them http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/member.php?u=2076
all natural lighting
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7839.jpg
with flash
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7838.jpg
So pretty! :wub:
Hi ladies, I miss you!
I ran a fever all day Wednesday and Thursday. Gross gross. And now my fever seems to be gone, but I have a terrible headache. I'm currently sipping a Coke hoping the caffeine will help and I have a heating pad on my neck. Hopefully I'll be back to chatting with you soon!
We miss you too! I hope you feel better soon! :hugs:
Well blast. Curses, blast, dang it. (Trying to stay family friendly while expressing my frustration :giggle: ). I forgot that the reason DH and his buddies picked this weekend for their golf trip is that its a three day weekend. Which means three nights alone with the crazy screaming teething night-waking monster formerly known as Stephen. :brat: :hairpull: :fit:
*deep breath*
Okay, so he's really not THAT bad, but I am that tired. Sigh.
Speaking of mamas we haven't heard from in a while, has anyone heard from Mel (Lemurmommies)?
You can do it mama! I'll be sending sleep vibes your way :goodvibes: Oh and Mel has been sick...she posted earlier.
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 07:19 AM
Yeah, I don't really get how that works either...I think HC emails you an invoice, and then you pm that invoice # to me, and then I use that info to pay for the item... Worse case scenario I will send you some paypal to pay for it, and then you can put in the comments box to ship it to me (I will give you my shipping info)... I mean, people do it all the time right? There's gotta be a way it works out easily. There is a question about it on extra fluffy right now...
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:21 AM
Anyone? Wanna help me score these? I'm serious about the incentive! You score one, and I will send you a prefold of your choosing from my fsot page (http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4896291#post4896291)!!!
I will try...and I will pretend that they fit Blake too:lostit:
slaloms
02-13-2009, 07:24 AM
I have noticed that a lot of our posters come and go....is that when they are being sucked out of basic? I miss em:cry:
I've wondered about that myself. :dunno:
And stalking...sorry we'll be out today. Maybe I can help next time. And I've always wondered how it worked. I always figured the person that scored it just paid and then the person that wanted them reimbursed them. Hmm...maybe there's another way.
slaloms
02-13-2009, 07:25 AM
Okay well I'm off for most of the day. I have to get our stuff ready to go. We are going to a friends this morning for a little Valentine's party she's throwing for the kids. Then to my mom's. Have a great day ladies! I'll miss you! :giggle:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 07:26 AM
can you tell I'm wasting time this morning?? aren't these adorable?? http://hyenacart.com/jbaskc/index.php?p=46310
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 07:26 AM
I have noticed that a lot of our posters come and go....is that when they are being sucked out of basic? I miss em:cry:
I've noticed a trend when they go, it's usually: one or more of three things:
They have a NB or a WAHM business that gets them incredibly busy
They get sucked into the woolie threads (especially the knitter/crocheter's threads) and don't have time for basics anymore
They reach stash nirvana with basics, then stay off DS altogether to keep it that way. No temptation to mess with a good thing that way.
And I think a few fall out of basics and go back to fitteds/pockets/AIOs as their primary, and don't feel like they can post here. Which I wish they would still, because I miss them too. To me that's no different than taking a sposie break, stuff happens and you need to use what works at the time.
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 07:27 AM
ack...#3 is awake...I don't think I'll be able to help stalk today...
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:30 AM
Okay so my 2 yards of symbols fabric from yesterday has over sold so I need to pick something else out and I'm gonna order some more too....
And I have to take part of my emboidery software in for repair....and then a Mcdonalds run...although I think that we will bring it back home just in case :wink: Of course all after Stephanie's NRSS stocks :giggle:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:33 AM
I've noticed a trend when they go, it's usually: one or more of three things:
They have a NB or a WAHM business that gets them incredibly busy
They get sucked into the woolie threads (especially the knitter/crocheter's threads) and don't have time for basics anymore
They reach stash nirvana with basics, then stay off DS altogether to keep it that way. No temptation to mess with a good thing that way.
And I think a few fall out of basics and go back to fitteds/pockets/AIOs as their primary, and don't feel like they can post here. Which I wish they would still, because I miss them too. To me that's no different than taking a sposie break, stuff happens and you need to use what works at the time.
I have noticed some in the Goodmama thread where I have been hanging out too:blush: I love seeing the new prints-and then I go try and track them down:roflmbo:
I wish they would come here too.....we would understand:giggle2:
maman08
02-13-2009, 07:48 AM
:wave: Kids got their Valentine's finished and off to school in one piece...I'm off to daycare with the baby and work for me...we actually have internet at work until the end of the month I think....so Steph if you need my help stalking I'm avail! I just don't understand how things get paid for :headscratch: like if I stalk for someone and win how does the seller get paid....
Christina~from what I can tell the longies are crocheted....I :wub: crochet...I'm getting some yarn this weekend to crochet something for the baby and maybe a few amigurami animals for the big guys....my son saw a few yesterday on a WAHM wares thread that he was :drif: over....I also have a free pattern from Walmart for a frog and a princess....on that note if you post pics of the blanket that you have that needs to be fixed I may be able to help with that depending on what needs to be done...I can do basic stuff and my mom and my bf's mom can do the more complicated things....not sure if anyone saw in the extra fluffy forum there was a skirty that was crocheted and the actual skirt part of it was made up of a bunch of small fan shaped ruffles...my bf's mom made DD3 an entire baby blanket out of those tiny fans! and then made a super thick blanket for the baby for winter out of another pattern and the ruffle around the edge! I maybe able to get pics of the girls blankets this evening...
well off to work..talk to you ladies later!
Do post pics, I love the look of crochet but am too slow at it to make anything myself. I just like to :drif: over other people's creations. :giggle2:
It sounds like your DS isn't needing to night nurse so much as he needs the comfort. Hopefully he sleeps for you while your DH is gone :goodvibes:
You can do it mama! I'll be sending sleep vibes your way :goodvibes: Oh and Mel has been sick...she posted earlier.
Thanks! :hugs: Yeah, that's what I figured, especially when he didn't eat much once I did finally break down and offer to nurse.
I've noticed a trend when they go, it's usually: one or more of three things:
They have a NB or a WAHM business that gets them incredibly busy
They get sucked into the woolie threads (especially the knitter/crocheter's threads) and don't have time for basics anymore
They reach stash nirvana with basics, then stay off DS altogether to keep it that way. No temptation to mess with a good thing that way.
And I think a few fall out of basics and go back to fitteds/pockets/AIOs as their primary, and don't feel like they can post here. Which I wish they would still, because I miss them too. To me that's no different than taking a sposie break, stuff happens and you need to use what works at the time.
:yeahthat: I was just thinking today about how I missed some of the mamas that have come and gone from the B2B thread. I :wub: you guys, so don't any of you leave!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 07:49 AM
Yeah, I have some Goodmamas, BSRB, Mutts, and lots of yummy wool, but I will always still hang here with the basic mamas, cause I love my prefolds, flats, and pins too! Oh, and I love you guys too :giggle:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 07:52 AM
Yeah, I have some Goodmamas, BSRB, Mutts, and lots of yummy wool, but I will always still hang here with the basic mamas, cause I love my prefolds, flats, and pins too! Oh, and I love you guys too :giggle:
and darn it you offer to share those goods with us a little too ofter:giggle2: :blush: I"m exicted about getting my stuff:drif:
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 07:53 AM
:hehe2:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 08:14 AM
You know, I wonder how many people fell out of their daily threads just because they got moved to a sub-forum? It's not like DS made any attempts to notify people where all the threads went. Some of the basics mamas could only post infrequently, and if you weren't in the loop on that you might think the threads just stopped due to inactivity.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:21 AM
You know, I wonder how many people fell out of their daily threads just because they got moved to a sub-forum? It's not like DS made any attempts to notify people where all the threads went. Some of the basics mamas could only post infrequently, and if you weren't in the loop on that you might think the threads just stopped due to inactivity.
:nak:
that's very true...
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 08:23 AM
UGh. #1 kept waking and calling for her daddy all night, saying this hurt and that hurt and he'd go tell her to go back to sleep. Finally, around 4am I got up and told her to get in bed with us before she woke up the other two, and she was burning up! 102.5 fever! I don't know how DH missed that. Anyway, she took Tylenol 45 min ago and she still has 100 temp, guess I'll have to break out the Motrin in an hour or so if it doesn't improve and alternate between them. She otherwise doesn't look that bad, but she's not normally up this early so something's amiss. Just hope it's not flu or something and that it doesn't spread to everyone else.
:hugs: So sorry to hear your little one is under the weather. :pray: that it doesn't spread to the rest of the family!
I've come home from being out and one of the kids will be burning up. :headscratch: How can they miss that?
Good morning! :wave:
Ok, who is ready to spend my paypal?! I need some major stalking help at noon EST. Who's gonna be around? There's a free pf from my fsot thread to whoever can win this item for me!!
Steph I'd help - but I don't think I'll be around. And there's something I want that is stocking at the same time:blush: I'm hoping it's not a highly sought after item and will still be there when I get a chance!
WOTA:
Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline
Library
Bank
Groceries
PU ds1 from preschool
Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there!
Lunch
Finish up dd1's school for the week
Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday.
WOTB: not sure since dh changed ds2 this morning - but getting ready to be a wickeez under some recycled wool (nap time)
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 08:37 AM
Morning ladies, I can sew this morning as E has an early appt but that means I can chat :yay: :giggle:
WOTB- Not sure, DH changed him before he left.
? for those that found the prefold love, what do you do with all your pockets? I've been loving using pf/thirsties only for the past 2-weeks. Haven't even touched our pocket stash. I'm holding off on selling anything in case I change my mind again.
Oh, and is there an xxs/preemie cover similar to thirsties with the leg gussets? I don't know how well prefolds/covers will work for teeny, teeny newborns.
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 08:40 AM
Ok, let's all try for this one! If anyone gets it, post here! Make sure you check out my pfs fsot thread to choose your incentive item!
It stalks at 12:00 est
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=88494&vid=1881
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:41 AM
Oh, and is there an xxs/preemie cover similar to thirsties with the leg gussets? I don't know how well prefolds/covers will work for teeny, teeny newborns.
now sarah, why would you need those? :giggle: :babydust:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:41 AM
Ok, let's all try for this one! If anyone gets it, post here! Make sure you check out my pfs fsot thread to choose your incentive item!
It stalks at 12:00 est
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=88494&vid=1881
got it :thumbsup: I've got the page up and ready to go when 12 get's close....
mixed_chica
02-13-2009, 08:42 AM
I was gone because we just moved over the holidays and I was trying to get things in order. I come back and I'm like "where is everybody?"
slaloms
02-13-2009, 08:42 AM
Morning ladies, I can sew this morning as E has an early appt but that means I can chat :yay: :giggle:
WOTB- Not sure, DH changed him before he left.
? for those that found the prefold love, what do you do with all your pockets? I've been loving using pf/thirsties only for the past 2-weeks. Haven't even touched our pocket stash. I'm holding off on selling anything in case I change my mind again.
Oh, and is there an xxs/preemie cover similar to thirsties with the leg gussets? I don't know how well prefolds/covers will work for teeny, teeny newborns.
I was a pocket user before I found the PF love. I've held onto all of mine. I find that on days when I need a break or a change I use them. I have started stuffing them with my PFs though. So much better than the stinky MF.
As for tiny covers...not sure. But was wondering....why do you need those? :giggle:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:44 AM
http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/bummi_original.htm maybe this one Sarah :nak:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:45 AM
or these http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/litewrap.htm :nak:
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 08:50 AM
now sarah, why would you need those? :giggle: :babydust:
Uhm, they're for a friend of course ;)
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:52 AM
Uhm, they're for a friend of course ;)
:nak:
ok :whistle: I'll try to take back my baby dust then, but then again I have a history of spreading it around unintentionally :giggle2:
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 08:53 AM
or these http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/litewrap.htm :nak:
Oh, those look cool. I wonder if I could rip the tabs off and make them like Thirsties? :giggle: The bummis leaks poo for E, not sure if it's the nylon or the fit on him.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:55 AM
Oh, those look cool. I wonder if I could rip the tabs off and make them like Thirsties? :giggle: The bummis leaks poo for E, not sure if it's the nylon or the fit on him.
:nak:
could you just add tabs?? I had some litewraps and they were perfect except for the fact that they didn't cross over a little (I have skinny kids) :giggle:
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 08:56 AM
:giggle: I actually think they're crocheted - they're AMAZINGLY beautiful, I took some up close pictures. This mama made them http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/member.php?u=2076
all natural lighting
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7839.jpg
with flash
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/FSOT/100_7838.jpg
I normally don't like crochet, but I love those! And your little model is so precious :wub:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 08:58 AM
I normally don't like crochet, but I love those! And your little model is so precious :wub:
:nak:
awww tanks :wub: :hugs:
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 08:59 AM
maybe their knit and crocheted? :headscratch::giggle:
its all crochet, the waist just has some front post doubles....
can any mama's here crochet? I have a handmade blanket that needs to be repaired if at all possible....
got a pic, some are a pita to fix, i usually just give em to goodwill instead of the hassle:blush:
Do post pics, I love the look of crochet but am too slow at it to make anything myself. I just like to :drif: over other people's creations. :giggle2:
!
i didnt use to like the way they looked, but as i started looking... and the patterns look fairly simple. i dont want to buy one right now, but i may play around w putting a skirt on a soaker.... i will let you know how it turns out. since i did that white one i have done three others. so it does go a lot faster for me, and it seems that a crochet stitch is much bigger than a knitted one, so that would have to make it faster, not to mention that i really cant knit.
i have been screwing around on HC. anyone computer savy? i cant figure how to link to another page. anyone can help, pm me.
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 09:00 AM
ok so I want to try out my pins :giggle: can anyone show me a pin tutorial or something? :) Thanks!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 09:01 AM
.
got a pic, some are a pita to fix, i usually just give em to goodwill instead of the hassle:blush:
i'll snap a pic now that lil is done eating... it's a very special blanket, otherwise i wouldn't bother
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 09:03 AM
Ok, let's all try for this one! If anyone gets it, post here! Make sure you check out my pfs fsot thread to choose your incentive item!
It stalks at 12:00 est
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=88494&vid=1881
Is this the one for sure that you want? Dont' try for the other then:headscratch:
mom2sadieandbean
02-13-2009, 09:04 AM
Morning ladies! Snow day today. I got the phone call that they called off school just as I was getting ready to head out the door. Normally they call off sooner than that, and I wanted to leave early since it's a 25 mile drive on a road that doesn't always get plowed well.
Instead, today I'm doing:
-Diaper laundry (had to be done anyway) - in the dryer
-Decluttering spare room (some more!) - major work-in-progress
I listed one of my old sewing machines on Freecycle and had three people interested in less than an hour. I have another old one to get rid of, but my parents bought it and I want the ok from them first. Both have cabinets, but the one I'm gifting right now will have to sit on the cabinet rather than in it. I just e-mailed the lady who is getting it, but she is in bed as she works nights so we'll see if she still wants it in spite of that minor defect.
-Finish making longies for girls for tomorrow....valentine's fleece sets
-Taking Sadie to play in the snow outside
WOTB: Sadie - nothing since she wet her panties :(, Amelia is still in her night-time sposie I think. She slept 6 hours straight last night after eating a jar and a half of babyfood for supper. I think I'll be more diligent about giving her babyfood at night.
ok so I want to try out my pins :giggle: can anyone show me a pin tutorial or something? :) Thanks!
I can post pics of what mine look like after they are pinned if that helps...I can try to explain it as well but don't have a step by step pininng tutorial...it is so difficult to get her to lay still to take a pic after it is done...no chance of pics while I'm doing it...I would have the kids take a pic but when I say take the pic..they always say now? like no, 10 mins ago, yes now! and then it is too late!
I'm logged into HC and will let you know what happens Steph....
As for pockets...we use them for daycare and Daddy and the dreaded other...you know like when you are feeling sick, lazy or nothing else is clean :giggle2: BUT they are always stuffed with flats and prefolds...the inserts weren't working and I found them the other day in a box in the nursery :blush: must list...I have a huge habit of holding on to things instead of letting go of what doesn't work...:hide:
Bethannp
02-13-2009, 09:14 AM
Morning! Just a drive by posting, I don't have time to read all the post. It's snowing here :yuck: I've got lots to work on today, need to stay focused.
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 09:17 AM
I have to share.....
We where told he'd never be able to stand unassisted. Granted it's only for the 3-sec it takes to get a pic, but still standing! :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss:
Well, we tried standing and had to do a diaper first :giggle2:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/katedanzer/Feb-Aug%2009/IMG_9954.jpg
Good morning, mamas! Good grief, it's only 8:15 here and there's already almost 90 posts in here. :giggle2: You mamas have been chatty today! fun!
WOTB: gmd dark brown under a bsww
So, I'm thinking of hosting a cloth diaper party for the mamas at my church. I'd just love to tell them why I love cloth so much, how it can save them money, healthier, etc... Doesn't that sound like fun??
WOTA:
Clean bathroom
laundry
groceries
cook chicken for pot pie (that's WFD)
It's today at my house but I'm still on yesterday too. I'm sitting here crocheting the second dishtowel out of some cotton yarn I got from Freecycle and I'm going to bed when it's done. I had to get a costume for my niece ready for school tomorrow. It was a skirt my sister made probably 22 or so years ago; it needed the elastic around the waist replaced and the hem redone. (I had a skirt just like it that I made but it's threadbare from so much wear. I talked my mom into giving me my sister's skirt; I was going to make a pillow case out of it, I think I still will.) They are doing a "wax museum" style performance tomorrow where you stand there like a wax figure until someone comes and pushes a "button" and then you talk. She's portraying the wife of an African-American soldier who fought in the American Revolution. She did a posterboard of information about the soldier but is going to portray his wife in the wax museum. Her skirt is all ready and the shirt she's going to wear with it was missing two buttons so I fixed that.
Have a wonderful morning ladies.
ETA: Here's her outfit for school tomorrow, not gonna show you the dishtowels! :blush:
That sounds like a lot of fun! Great job on the costume :)
Cheryl, :hugs: sorry to hear that your dd is sick. Hopefully it's not contagious and she's feeling better soon!
So last night was our first night of trying to teach DS to go back to sleep at night without nursing every time. We were medium successful, but I'm dreading the next two nights. I put him down to bed at 7:15 as he was exhausted, and he slept until 11:30, when two wrong-number or telemarketer calls in a row woke him up (the downside of having VoIP). It took me over an hour to get him to go back to sleep, but he did without nursing. He woke up again at 1:45 but quieted down before we even made it to his room. Then he woke again at 3, DH tried to get him to go back to sleep but after a little while I felt bad and nursed him. That'll show me...he didn't really nurse much, and still cried when I put him into his crib. DH stepped in and got him to go back to sleep in under 5 minutes. DS woke up again at 5, and again DH got him to go right back to sleep in just a couple of minutes. I'm not sure if it was because it was me or because it was the first time it happened in the night, but I'm afraid that with DH gone for the next two nights DS is not going to want to go back to sleep for me. :nervous:
I hope it goes well for you!
Hi ladies, I miss you!
I ran a fever all day Wednesday and Thursday. Gross gross. And now my fever seems to be gone, but I have a terrible headache. I'm currently sipping a Coke hoping the caffeine will help and I have a heating pad on my neck. Hopefully I'll be back to chatting with you soon!
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well :hugs: Hopefully the caffeine and heat pad will take care of your headache!
so ladies, let's chat about smocked dresses :giggle: anyone like them?
I think they're stinkin' adorable!!
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 09:22 AM
Sarah, that is outstanding!!! Look at that little guy stand! You must be ecstatic! :hugs:
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 09:23 AM
mommyscott i could do it ffs. is it cotton? it wouldnt be original, but i could do a decent repair.
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 09:25 AM
cmon ladies i see you looking, who can help w layout? pleeeeeeaaaasssseeee
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 09:26 AM
mommyscott i could do it ffs. is it cotton? it wouldnt be original, but i could do a decent repair.
that would be awesome, it is cotton - I mostly don't want it falling apart :goodvibes: because it get's used (it hasn't since it developed the holes)
and Sarah that is just so awesome!!!!!! :yay: :celebrate: :bliss: :highfive: :wub: :hugegrin: :bighug: :smooch: :touched: :party: :celebrate: :carrot: :broc: :woot2: :banana: :ohyeah: :cheerleader2:
when my oldest sister was born they said she would never go above a 2nd grade reading level and would have multiple other problems, but she graduated highschool and is living quite a "normal" life :) it's so exciting to see such victories! :hugs:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 09:28 AM
I am thinking about taking kids to ChuckECheese later on....either today or Sunday or Monday (which is a holiday)..hmm....
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 09:29 AM
cmon ladies i see you looking, who can help w layout? pleeeeeeaaaasssseeee
What do you need help with? :blush:
jwjbbrown
02-13-2009, 09:29 AM
Wow sooo many posts.....
Sarah....look at him stand YEAH!!!!!
Smocked dresses....yummm I love all things smocked. MH had a cute shirt from Gymboree that is smocked
Snow day...yeah!
Not sleeping babies....yeah you know just when we think we are at the breaking point with MH and waking up she has a great night and sleeps with only one feeding. We shall see if it sticks tonight.
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 09:30 AM
I am thinking about taking kids to ChuckECheese later on....either today or Sunday or Monday (which is a holiday)..hmm....
Brave Mama. We don't drive within a 5-mile radius on a weekend/holiday :giggle2:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 09:32 AM
[QUOTE=MommyScott;6304798]
and Sarah that is just so awesome!!!!!! :yay: :celebrate: :bliss: :highfive: :wub: :hugegrin: :bighug: :smooch: :touched: :party: :celebrate: :carrot: :broc: :woot2: :banana: :ohyeah: :cheerleader2:
[QUOTE]
:yeahthat: :woohoo2: I have a son with autism, so I know what its like to celebrate the milestones!
katedanzer
02-13-2009, 09:34 AM
Thanks ladies :grouphug:
I found it a lot easier for E to stand w/o his wool pants on. I buy the inseam 2 inches too long so it covers his feet when he's sitting, but you don't notice how huge his pants are until he stands :giggle2:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 09:36 AM
Brave Mama. We don't drive within a 5-mile radius on a weekend/holiday :giggle2:
I am pretty sure the chuckecheese is within a 5 mile radius of us:giggle: kids have been asking to go and we haven't had a chance in ages. Today is a day off school for them....but that means it will probably be BUSY.....if we went Sunday or Monday we'd be there first thing when they opened the doors....hmm..have to talk to DH. But I have printed off the coupons/reward calendars for free tokens :thumbsup:
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 09:37 AM
:yay: Way to go E!!!
ja*smom
02-13-2009, 09:42 AM
Morning everyone. Been a busy morning here, so I haven't read through more than the first page of posts.
I think A is on a nursing strike. :cry: She will latch on for a few sucks then push me away screaming and crying. Her first tooth cut through last week, so I'm guessing that's the culprit. I just want it to be over and I'm paranoid about my supply drying up.
sara, i know a completely different situation. the mom was seriously on coke while pg. the girl was born fairly "normal" but when she became the age to sit, crawl, stand, walk, she didnt. they discovered it was a birth defect. they said she would never accomplish anything other than sitting, and maybe crawling. but with intensive pt and a VERY determined gma, she is now 16 and lives a very normal life. she walks with a slight limp/gait, but unassisted. no cane or anything. she had a lot of different devices for a while, a special stroller then weelchair then walker, but she is FINE. she actually works w my son at MCD's now. THEY dont always know what they are talking about, and we never know what the hand of God can do...
maman08
02-13-2009, 09:53 AM
Uhm, they're for a friend of course ;)
:giggle: and :yay:! And :ohyeah: for E standing! How awesome.
Good morning, mamas! Good grief, it's only 8:15 here and there's already almost 90 posts in here. :giggle2: You mamas have been chatty today! fun!
WOTB: gmd dark brown under a bsww
So, I'm thinking of hosting a cloth diaper party for the mamas at my church. I'd just love to tell them why I love cloth so much, how it can save them money, healthier, etc... Doesn't that sound like fun??
WOTA:
Clean bathroom
laundry
groceries
cook chicken for pot pie (that's WFD)
That sounds like a lot of fun! Great job on the costume :)
I hope it goes well for you!
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well :hugs: Hopefully the caffeine and heat pad will take care of your headache!
I think they're stinkin' adorable!!
A CDing party sounds like a lot of fun to me...I always try to tell people about how much I love using them when I get the chance. Now if I could just get DH to stop telling them that it's not always cheaper if one gets obsessed with pretty prints the way I did last summer... :blush:
Morning everyone. Been a busy morning here, so I haven't read through more than the first page of posts.
I think A is on a nursing strike. :cry: She will latch on for a few sucks then push me away screaming and crying. Her first tooth cut through last week, so I'm guessing that's the culprit. I just want it to be over and I'm paranoid about my supply drying up.
:hugs: I've been there, mama, and it's no fun. Hang in there, she'll come back!
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 09:58 AM
toni - hang in there, mama! That flat looks achingly cute on your little one! :wub:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 10:00 AM
anybody get the diaper?? I missed it :cry:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 10:01 AM
I missed it Stephanie.....
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 10:01 AM
I missed Steph's diaper :((
maman08
02-13-2009, 10:02 AM
Wow, someone out there has a fast mouse finger! I kept hitting refresh and it went straight from "will be stocking at 12:00 EST" to "sorry, this item is sold out." I hope it was one of your proxy stalkers, Steph! Off to put DS in bed, BBL.
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 10:02 AM
I hope that someone got it...
I have to take that software in and grab burgers..be back later....
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 10:14 AM
:yay: I got them!
ETA: the diapers I was going for.
Hope someone got the ones Steph wanted for her!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 10:14 AM
:bliss: Someone got it! Yeah! Thanks to everyone who tried to help; I appreciate it! I'll be sure to post an action shot as soon as I get it in my hot little hands! :hehe2:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 10:15 AM
yay!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 10:16 AM
:bliss: Someone got it! Yeah! Thanks to everyone who tried to help; I appreciate it! I'll be sure to post an action shot as soon as I get it in my hot little hands! :hehe2:
:yay:
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 10:19 AM
:yay: I'm glad someone got the diaper...I refreshed like mad and got the same thing Heidi got...
Sarah~ :yay: for E standing!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 10:20 AM
:yay: I'm glad someone got the diaper...I refreshed like mad and got the same thing Heidi got...
Sarah~ :yay: for E standing!
I actually got the "buynow" button, but by the time I clicked on it it said sold out : /
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 10:27 AM
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 10:28 AM
I'm so glad you guys got your diapers. I was doing a chinese fire drill and couldn't help. #1's temp shot up to 103 again, so I gave her the motrin a little early and started prepping everything to take her to the doctor/urgent care/whatever, and now it's down to 100.5 again. If I take her anywhere now, by the time I'd get there it would be normal. But of course now that I've done this in the middle of the night the meds will stop working and we will either have to do an ice bath or take her to the ER, I guess. Honestly not sure which would be worse!
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 10:28 AM
Mommyscott... I dont think your pants are crocheted & knit, that looks like a standard crochet ribbing. Its really really easy to do!
I have been crocheting my entire life I think. Its really a therapy thing that started when I was in a really unsafe home - my conselor bought my one hook and one skein and I would make something, undo it, and start over on something new. It was really great.
Now, Im seriously crunched to make all these longies/soakers! I've made blankets, slippers, "tea panties", you name it. lol
Speaking of which...... I think I over lanolized my longies :cry:
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 10:29 AM
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
That is so wonderful. Finances can be such a stress, and it's an indescribable blessing when we can get to saving! As for us, we're still trying to pay off debt and probably will be for some time :(
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 10:29 AM
THat is so great about E! You know, they gave me a lot of doom and gloom stories about #2's severe torticolis and severe plagiocephaly, and it all turned out to not be true. She is 100% resolved on both, which is supposedly a miracle and never happens. Like mamazluv says, you never know what God has planned for you...or what your children are capable of!
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 10:30 AM
can any mama's here crochet? I have a handmade blanket that needs to be repaired if at all possible....
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
Have you ever thought about adjusting your withholdings with your HR dept and controlling your investments? Instead of getting a "tax return" without interest on all that money, actually putting it in tax incentive marketing accounts and having that money grow without you doing anything?
ugh. sorry. I try never to talk about my "job". LOL
TJR2119
02-13-2009, 10:31 AM
here (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vive-La-Fete-Ducks-Yellow-Bishop-Smocked-Dress-NWT-4_W0QQitemZ130286285474QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item130286285474&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)is one example
oh how cute!!!! I've been googling all morning and can't seem to find a free pattern!
Uhm, they're for a friend of course ;)
good luck to your "friend" if shes ttc :giggle: And :yay: for standing!!!! How awesome!!!!
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 10:31 AM
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
That's awesome!
We are getting ready to see a huge deposit, and then wave bye bye to it about a day later when it goes to pay off all of our bills! But, at least we will be debt free (except for our house)! :goodvibes:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 10:32 AM
the fisherprice rainforest high chair I want is onsale at toys R Us for $79.99- which is half price.....omg omg omg....LG's mom just emailed me and wants to pre-pay for next month because she will get money this Friday....so I think I am going to talk to DH and hopefully we can buy the highchair tomorrow (or tonight) and use the money from my babysitting stuff....I'd wait on the chair till end of the week except it is "while they last no rainchecks" and sale starts today
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 10:32 AM
Have you ever thought about adjusting your withholdings with your HR dept and controlling your investments? Instead of getting a "tax return" without interest on all that money, actually putting it in tax incentive marketing accounts and having that money grow without you doing anything?
ugh. sorry. I try never to talk about my "job". LOL
That's what we need to do. Any free investment advice is always welcome!!
flobee76
02-13-2009, 10:33 AM
I completely missed this thread! I can't believe it.
Last night, it was raining SO hard that I couldn't sleep!! DH & I (and the kids) sleep w/ a sound machine, but the rains was so flipping loud that it was annoying! So, I barely slept. I tried to get up and move to a different room, but my hips and pubic bone feel like they are going to snap, so I couldn't move! heheheehe... the never-ending circle of sleep deprivation.
My parents took the kids this morning to give me some time to rest and fold laundry. They are the BEST. I am going to make some bread too. I completely forgot that we have a bread machine!!! I've been using my kitchen aid and making it that way. These past couple of weeks, I've been too lazy and TOO preggo to make bread, so we've been out.
WOTB: LL premium UBIP, snappi'd, w/ a Bummis cover.
It's finally winter here... thank God.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 10:38 AM
Have you ever thought about adjusting your withholdings with your HR dept and controlling your investments? Instead of getting a "tax return" without interest on all that money, actually putting it in tax incentive marketing accounts and having that money grow without you doing anything?
ugh. sorry. I try never to talk about my "job". LOL
:giggle: we actually did adjust our withholdings, but then we had our Lily at the very end of the year (december 27th) so we got something back :thumbsup:
That's awesome!
We are getting ready to see a huge deposit, and then wave bye bye to it about a day later when it goes to pay off all of our bills! But, at least we will be debt free (except for our house)! :goodvibes:
yay for being debt free!!! we became debt free in October (we don't own a house yet) and we're building up our 3-6 month living expenses emergency fund, we're so close to 6 months now!!!
That's what we need to do. Any free investment advice is always welcome!!
:yeahthat:
maman08
02-13-2009, 10:42 AM
I'm so glad you guys got your diapers. I was doing a chinese fire drill and couldn't help. #1's temp shot up to 103 again, so I gave her the motrin a little early and started prepping everything to take her to the doctor/urgent care/whatever, and now it's down to 100.5 again. If I take her anywhere now, by the time I'd get there it would be normal. But of course now that I've done this in the middle of the night the meds will stop working and we will either have to do an ice bath or take her to the ER, I guess. Honestly not sure which would be worse!
:hugs: to you and your DD, I hope she improves as the day goes on.
Speaking of which...... I think I over lanolized my longies :cry:
I overlanolize mine every time on purpose, and they're totally fine. It makes DS's legs nice and soft too, since the lanolin soaks into them. :giggle:
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
:yay: We should be getting ours by the end of next week, I hope. We printed out a new W4 for DH's work to reduce our withholdings, but I don't know if he gave it to them or not, I'll have to ask him. But with all the money we lost in the market this year and how much we gave to church and charity, we made out pretty well too. It's mostly earmarked for savings, short- and long-term.
That's awesome!
We are getting ready to see a huge deposit, and then wave bye bye to it about a day later when it goes to pay off all of our bills! But, at least we will be debt free (except for our house)! :goodvibes:
Paying off bills may not sound as fun, but how awesome to be debt free!
the fisherprice rainforest high chair I want is onsale at toys R Us for $79.99- which is half price.....omg omg omg....LG's mom just emailed me and wants to pre-pay for next month because she will get money this Friday....so I think I am going to talk to DH and hopefully we can buy the highchair tomorrow (or tonight) and use the money from my babysitting stuff....I'd wait on the chair till end of the week except it is "while they last no rainchecks" and sale starts today
:yay:, I love it when the timing on stuff like that works out.
I completely missed this thread! I can't believe it.
Last night, it was raining SO hard that I couldn't sleep!! DH & I (and the kids) sleep w/ a sound machine, but the rains was so flipping loud that it was annoying! So, I barely slept. I tried to get up and move to a different room, but my hips and pubic bone feel like they are going to snap, so I couldn't move! heheheehe... the never-ending circle of sleep deprivation.
My parents took the kids this morning to give me some time to rest and fold laundry. They are the BEST. I am going to make some bread too. I completely forgot that we have a bread machine!!! I've been using my kitchen aid and making it that way. These past couple of weeks, I've been too lazy and TOO preggo to make bread, so we've been out.
WOTB: LL premium UBIP, snappi'd, w/ a Bummis cover.
It's finally winter here... thank God.
:hugs:, sorry about the rough night. I'm glad you got some down time this morning!
WOTB: SBish flat stuffed with another SBish flat, snappied under WCW soaker and recycled longies. Down for the night, and as soon as I can get the kitchen and living room straightened up I'm going to turn in myself...long night last night and possibly tonight. :crossfingers: that he'll go back down for me in under an hour tonight!
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 10:48 AM
That's what we need to do. Any free investment advice is always welcome!!
Ok, I'll post this breifly here in case anyone else wants to read :goodvibes:
I am in no way a tax advisor, but a general rule of thumb is for every 600 dollars you get back, you can increase your withholdings by 1. Talk to your HR dept for that, or your boss if in small businesses :)
With that extra money that you'll see on your paychecks, I would highly suggest you look at three things -
1. Habit. How much are you willing to commit on a religious basis. This can be as simple as 20 bucks a week (about what your withholding change could be, or more actually).
2. ROR - Rate of Return is important. I am so beyond furious that our government isnt teaching people this crap! We NEED to understand the value of money, compound interest, and theres only so much I can do. Based on your age, you want to be as agressive as possible with your investments under age 45. Then begin to change your percentage ratio with possibly upping more managed muniples the older you get.
3. Paying "Uncle Sam" as little as possible - LEGALLY. It never ceases to amaze me that a single mom can pay more in taxes than my family might. I just really push the education with my clients and spread the word like wild fire. In this case, this 3rd rule is really important because this could mean putting your money into something such as Roth IRAs or Traditional IRAs. Personally, I prefer the Roths for a billion reasons. That way your setting yourself up to GROW your money!!!! But not taxed like crazy on it either. These are legal programs to help everyone that choses to enact savings!
.......................................... off the soap box..................................
BTW, I am state licensed as a financial advisor in the state of Idaho, each state has different rules and regulations, but I am working on my SEC licenses right now. I have to say, that what I said is an opinion and until SEC (federally) licensed, my opinion cannot be taken as facts to live by. And on a personal note........ OH. MY. the SEC tests are scarier than hell! :yuck:
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 10:53 AM
Oh yea.... Cheryl :hugs: for your little one. I hope your other kids dont get sick or you! Sending healing thoughts your way.
Mommyscott... the same thing happend to me, I got my first return ever this year. I actually try to pay every year
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 11:08 AM
Macy-Thanks! We will look into increasing withholdings, and putting part of DHs bonus into a Roth IRA...
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 11:10 AM
holy moly :giggle: we got our tax return on the day we did our savings transfer, and watching our savings account jump so much made my heart start racing :giggle: :yay: I just feel so amazingly blessed :touched:
I can't wait for ours to do the same thing...we just made a deposit and when we get our tax refund our 2nd month of expenses will be there:lostit:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 11:17 AM
Have you ever thought about adjusting your withholdings with your HR dept and controlling your investments? Instead of getting a "tax return" without interest on all that money, actually putting it in tax incentive marketing accounts and having that money grow without you doing anything?
ugh. sorry. I try never to talk about my "job". LOL
We tried that...and we are at or almost close to the max that we can keep every month ....
yet we are still getting $2500 back......
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 11:19 AM
I can't wait for ours to do the same thing...we just made a deposit and when we get our tax refund our 2nd month of expenses will be there:lostit:
:yay:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 11:24 AM
Ok, I'll post this breifly here in case anyone else wants to read :goodvibes:
I am in no way a tax advisor, but a general rule of thumb is for every 600 dollars you get back, you can increase your withholdings by 1. Talk to your HR dept for that, or your boss if in small businesses :)
With that extra money that you'll see on your paychecks, I would highly suggest you look at three things -
1. Habit. How much are you willing to commit on a religious basis. This can be as simple as 20 bucks a week (about what your withholding change could be, or more actually).
2. ROR - Rate of Return is important. I am so beyond furious that our government isnt teaching people this crap! We NEED to understand the value of money, compound interest, and theres only so much I can do. Based on your age, you want to be as agressive as possible with your investments under age 45. Then begin to change your percentage ratio with possibly upping more managed muniples the older you get.
3. Paying "Uncle Sam" as little as possible - LEGALLY. It never ceases to amaze me that a single mom can pay more in taxes than my family might. I just really push the education with my clients and spread the word like wild fire. In this case, this 3rd rule is really important because this could mean putting your money into something such as Roth IRAs or Traditional IRAs. Personally, I prefer the Roths for a billion reasons. That way your setting yourself up to GROW your money!!!! But not taxed like crazy on it either. These are legal programs to help everyone that choses to enact savings!
.......................................... off the soap box..................................
BTW, I am state licensed as a financial advisor in the state of Idaho, each state has different rules and regulations, but I am working on my SEC licenses right now. I have to say, that what I said is an opinion and until SEC (federally) licensed, my opinion cannot be taken as facts to live by. And on a personal note........ OH. MY. the SEC tests are scarier than hell! :yuck:
I"m afraid that we are breaking #3 in a big way...since we started working on becoming debt free we cancelled all 401k and IRA's.....this year just for giggles I did the little thing at the end of turbo tax and we would have gotten another $1600 back just for contributing:yuck:
and thats not counting any interest that we would have made..I can't wait until we get to that point again...
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 11:33 AM
Busy morning! But I finally had time to catch up on the thread.
:yay: for E standing - I love it when traditional medicine is proved wrong!
Taxes - dh met with our accountant yesterday. Who knows what the results will be. Last year we had to pay out a lot of money - and then his business got audited - and we had to pay out a lot more money.
Savings - we have a completely different view of finances than the worldview, so we don't have any retirement, 401k, roth IRAs, etc...
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
Finish up dd1's school for the week
Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 11:35 AM
ds2 is up from his morning nap now - gotta go - bbl!
mom2sadieandbean
02-13-2009, 11:44 AM
I have to share.....
We where told he'd never be able to stand unassisted. Granted it's only for the 3-sec it takes to get a pic, but still standing! :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss:
Well, we tried standing and had to do a diaper first :giggle2:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/katedanzer/Feb-Aug%2009/IMG_9954.jpg
Morning! Just a drive by posting, I don't have time to read all the post. It's snowing here :yuck: I've got lots to work on today, need to stay focused.
We're getting quite a bit of snow here in Nebraska, although it is already lightened up since this morning. They called off school today which is fine with me since I had school activities that kept me at work late both Monday and Tuesday.
WOTB: Amelia - ubcpf under a Thirsties cover, Sadie - sposie training pant...she's supposed to be sleeping, but I don't think she is.
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 11:50 AM
Recession my butt-everytime I find something that I could use-it gets bought out from under me....don't tell me that no one is buying :(
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 11:51 AM
Recession my butt-everytime I find something that I could use-it gets bought out from under me....don't tell me that no one is buying :(
:giggle2: :hugs::hugs: sorry
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 11:52 AM
Recession my butt-everytime I find something that I could use-it gets bought out from under me....don't tell me that no one is buying :(
:hugs:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 11:59 AM
Remember the paint buckets I bought, that #1 was dying to see? She had asked if I bought her a pink one, and I had said that no it was white but she could color on it with pink markers if she liked. Well, she got the bucket and tried to color the ENTIRE thing, including the bottom, with the pink marker. I don't have the heart to tell her that it will probably all wash off in the first rain after we plant things in it. Now she is drawing pictures of her bucket, her sister's bucket, and her brother's bucket, cutting them out, and doing some sort of collage with them.
I love it when you can get so much mileage out of a cheap household item!
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 12:03 PM
my table towels came today from the coop :drool: they are amazing! I decided already I need more :giggle: and can't wait for custom wipes too!
OMG the sherpa is AMAZING! My previous experience with a "sherpa" fabric on a wipe was like carpet and :yuck: this stuff is so soft....I am thinking OBV/Sherpa wipes...what do you think mamas?? :drool:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:08 PM
my table towels came today from the coop :drool: they are amazing! I decided already I need more :giggle: and can't wait for custom wipes too!
OMG the sherpa is AMAZING! My previous experience with a "sherpa" fabric on a wipe was like carpet and :yuck: this stuff is so soft....I am thinking OBV/Sherpa wipes...what do you think mamas?? :drool:
even cotton velour / sherpa is very nice and squishy :giggle:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 12:12 PM
:gah: that is all......
I need a good project to lose myself in.....
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 12:14 PM
im not big on cotton velour. i have some from LL and they just dont compare to OBV
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:14 PM
:gah: that is all......
I need a good project to lose myself in.....
:hugs:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:14 PM
im not big on cotton velour. i have some from LL and they just dont compare to OBV
that is very true, but it is less expensive :giggle2:
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 12:16 PM
:gah: that is all......
I need a good project to lose myself in.....
you couldhelp me figure out how to get my HC items in a list instead of a big jumble. and how to use weight to calculate shipping there:banghead:
i have been chained here all day long
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:16 PM
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:17 PM
you couldhelp me figure out how to get my HC items in a list instead of a big jumble. and how to use weight to calculate shipping there:banghead:
i have been chained here all day long
I'm trying to figure out my congo store... :banghead:
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 12:17 PM
that is very true, but it is less expensive :giggle2:
:ahem: but i know someone who makes them.... clears throat....
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:19 PM
:ahem: but i know someone who makes them.... clears throat....
:giggle2: you do?? tell me who please :hugegrin:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 12:25 PM
you couldhelp me figure out how to get my HC items in a list instead of a big jumble. and how to use weight to calculate shipping there:banghead:
i have been chained here all day long
No idea....I'm scared of the store set up on Hyena...hence the reason I don't have one yet....
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 12:30 PM
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?
Do you want the Pg version or the X rated version? :heyhey:
TJR2119
02-13-2009, 12:31 PM
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?
How about having a candle lit dinner? Or dessert?
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 12:31 PM
Christina I can help with your congo set up if you need be.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 12:32 PM
Remember the paint buckets I bought, that #1 was dying to see? She had asked if I bought her a pink one, and I had said that no it was white but she could color on it with pink markers if she liked. Well, she got the bucket and tried to color the ENTIRE thing, including the bottom, with the pink marker. I don't have the heart to tell her that it will probably all wash off in the first rain after we plant things in it. Now she is drawing pictures of her bucket, her sister's bucket, and her brother's bucket, cutting them out, and doing some sort of collage with them.
I love it when you can get so much mileage out of a cheap household item!Dd1's favorite toy was an empty milk jug filled with rocks. She would shake that thing - and crawl all over the place to get it!
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?Do you really need someone to tell you what to do?:roflmbo: How 'bout fondue? Or Dh likes to make photo montages set to romantic music. Candlelight picnic on the livingroom floor. Cuddleup and watch a romantic movie - we watched Absolutely, Maybe. It's kinda cute.
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 12:32 PM
No idea....I'm scared of the store set up on Hyena...hence the reason I don't have one yet....
what is the link in your siggy then?
mommyscott i pmd you.
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 12:35 PM
:eyes:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:38 PM
Do you want the Pg version or the X rated version? :heyhey:
:roflmbo:
How about having a candle lit dinner? Or dessert?
ben & jerry's :giggle: that's a good idea
Christina I can help with your congo set up if you need be.
I might PM you
Do you really need someone to tell you what to do?:roflmbo: How 'bout fondue? Or Dh likes to make photo montages set to romantic music. Candlelight picnic on the livingroom floor. Cuddleup and watch a romantic movie - we watched Absolutely, Maybe. It's kinda cute.
that part is already a given ;) I'm just trying to figure out before :giggle:
what is the link in your siggy then?
mommyscott i pmd you.
got it, I'll PM you back soon
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 12:39 PM
I just wanted to say, every time I read today's thread title, I think of "ch ch cha chia!" :giggle2:
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 12:39 PM
I might be able to answer a few questions about HC - I'm the admin for our congo, but I'll be honest... my dh handled most of the setup!! :blush:
flobee76
02-13-2009, 12:40 PM
I have to share.....
We where told he'd never be able to stand unassisted. Granted it's only for the 3-sec it takes to get a pic, but still standing! :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss:
Well, we tried standing and had to do a diaper first :giggle2:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/katedanzer/Feb-Aug%2009/IMG_9954.jpg
MommyScott - what about having dinner just the 2 of you when all the kids are down? Maybe make it together too. Or even a yummy chocolatey dessert - chocolate mousse is always yummy!
Candlelight and soft music is always nice :) Take turns giving each other massages??
maman08
02-13-2009, 12:48 PM
you couldhelp me figure out how to get my HC items in a list instead of a big jumble. and how to use weight to calculate shipping there:banghead:
i have been chained here all day long
Sorry mama, I wish I were any help on stuff like that, but I have a hard enough time figuring out how to upload pictures half the time. :blush:
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?
How about foot rubs with nice scented lotion or massage oil?
Dd1's favorite toy was an empty milk jug filled with rocks. She would shake that thing - and crawl all over the place to get it!
You know, DS is obsessed with water bottles...I bet if I put a bunch of rice in an empty one he would be happy for hours chasing it around the house.
Okay mamas, I've folded and put away the laundry that was in the dryer, washed the dishes, loaded the dishwasher, put away DS's toys and all the books he pulled off the shelves today, now I just have to go wash the pot I boiled his diapers in yesterday in the bathtub since it doesn't fit in our tiny little kitchen sink and I'm going to bed. Happy early Valentine's day, for those of you who won't be online tomorrow!
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 12:57 PM
Oh yeah, or chocolate fondue... that would be yummy and romantic :)
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 12:58 PM
I just wanted to say, every time I read today's thread title, I think of "ch ch cha chia!" :giggle2:
i have always wanted a naughty chia pet.:blush: :giggle2:
for tonight we are having a dinner party at church. a potluck thing. mom is keeping the girls (all three) but comign home tonight.
tomorrow shes keeping them the afternoon again. we are gonna go see friday the 13 or taken and go to bob evans or somewhere. dh didnt want to hit any of the restaurants where the crowds would be horrible. i wanted good italian, but those are like an hour away, and right now he doesnt want to spend the $. but i soooo wanted their salad, lasagna and made on site tiramisu.... and the lasagna is made w both red sauce and alfredo.... :drif:
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 01:07 PM
I"m afraid that we are breaking #3 in a big way...since we started working on becoming debt free we cancelled all 401k and IRA's.....this year just for giggles I did the little thing at the end of turbo tax and we would have gotten another $1600 back just for contributing:yuck:
and thats not counting any interest that we would have made..I can't wait until we get to that point again...
Don't worry about just one year :hug: Hopefully your not 65 and having to deal with retirement in this economy.
Eli, CONGRATS!! Your little one is absolutely adorable, and those milestones can be so fantastic. :yay:
So, I rubbed down the longies well enough, I still think they are over lanolized, but not as bad now. Thank goodness. My youngest is sleeping still! Its odd, I hope she's not getting sick. And my husband is teaching my 3 yr old to make some sort of 10 slot cookie press for a lab that he is doing. Its so cute...
I think candlelit dessert after the kids are asleep, maybe cheesecake, chocolate dipped strawberries you made, and a glass of wine? Candles too! I think we did that one year when we were first married... we had a cardboard box as a table, sat on the floor, and listened to the radio.... it was great!
In fact, I think that might be better than us spending 150 bucks indoor go karting tomorrow. But thats my girly opinion, I know my DH will enjoyt he go karts. LOL :giggle2:
dragondance
02-13-2009, 01:15 PM
Yay for E!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On debt/investments, as we only have $50-100 to spare every month we really haven't been investing. We're just trying to get some debt paid off so we have more left every month. Our company does $401k matching but we don't have enough to spare. I am doing a flex plan for medical so I get the pre-tax money there, but that's about it.
OMG the sherpa is AMAZING! My previous experience with a "sherpa" fabric on a wipe was like carpet and :yuck: this stuff is so soft....I am thinking OBV/Sherpa wipes...what do you think mamas?? :drool:
I have her sherpa/OBV family cloth. :drif:
I just wanted to say, every time I read today's thread title, I think of "ch ch cha chia!" :giggle2:
:giggle2: Me too!
I got a ton of exactly what I needed for homeschool at the thrift store today for insanely cheap :lostit: so now we're set besides library trips. Science, math, workbooks, project/activity guides, and more! :yay:
melissamomof3girls
02-13-2009, 01:25 PM
That's awesome!
We are getting ready to see a huge deposit, and then wave bye bye to it about a day later when it goes to pay off all of our bills! But, at least we will be debt free (except for our house)! :goodvibes:
YEAH!!! I wish ours would pay off our debt but it's not even close and it has to go to a new roof this spring.
dh and I won't be going anywhere for valentines day, but would like to do something special after we get the kids in bed, any suggestions?
Chocolate dipped strawberries & champagne?
Way to go Eli! What a wonderful day for you all!
We are home. I have a headache. I must go make my dessert for our church valentine's day party tonight. My parents are watching the kids so we can go and have a nice uninterrupted time!
You guys were very chatty today!
I've not figured out a good fit yet for the LL premium. I think I've just lost my touch for putting a prefold on good. Maybe she's getting too squirmy? I need to decide which set to keep and which to sell though.
Its a congo and the set up is a lot different:goodvibes:
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 01:38 PM
I swear I didnt mean to talk about investments or tell people anything to do... it was just my little opinion that I have found really helpful.
Wasnt trying to open cans of worms :hugs:
My lo woke up with a tiny fever.... I wonder if its teeth :headscratch:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 01:38 PM
Don't worry about just one year :hug: Hopefully your not 65 and having to deal with retirement in this economy.
Eli, CONGRATS!! Your little one is absolutely adorable, and those milestones can be so fantastic. :yay:
So, I rubbed down the longies well enough, I still think they are over lanolized, but not as bad now. Thank goodness. My youngest is sleeping still! Its odd, I hope she's not getting sick. And my husband is teaching my 3 yr old to make some sort of 10 slot cookie press for a lab that he is doing. Its so cute...
I think candlelit dessert after the kids are asleep, maybe cheesecake, chocolate dipped strawberries you made, and a glass of wine? Candles too! I think we did that one year when we were first married... we had a cardboard box as a table, sat on the floor, and listened to the radio.... it was great!
In fact, I think that might be better than us spending 150 bucks indoor go karting tomorrow. But thats my girly opinion, I know my DH will enjoyt he go karts. LOL :giggle2:
Nope I'm 31 and dh is 33:goodvibes:
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 01:44 PM
Yippie! I get to go sew for at least 2 hours! I have a couple blankies to make for my mom's friend. And I want to make some baskets for all the family cloth, unpaper towels, hankies I have.
One of the things I scored today was another set of family cloth - 30 I think. I'm in :wub:
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday
The sausage is gonna have to wait for Sunday morning - hopefully I can remember to stir it up on Saturday before heading to bed.
WOTB: green Tickety Bu bamboo terry pf under knit wool longies. Soon to be wickeeze under some me made recycled longies for a nap.
Oh, on the cranky front. I've increased the number of solid feedings and ds is so much happier. I feel bad that he was unhappy cause he wanted more to eat.
Also, I noticed that dd1 cut her bangs yesterday. So the two of us are going to go get haircuts tomorrow. It's just a small section, but they are super short. I'm not sure how to fix them:headscratch:
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:01 PM
I think the cold front is here! It was sunny and 55F at noon. Now it is cloudy and windy and 48F with a wind chill of 39F. Brrr
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:02 PM
I decided to eat a little snack since I ate my lunch at 10:30. Now I'm not motivated to go sew :cry:
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:03 PM
yep - i'm sitting at the computer talking to myself again!
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:07 PM
Well Kari - how was your day?
It was great! I got almost all the things on my agenda done. Scored some great flats and some more family cloth. Ds2 is not Mr Cranky today.
I'd say it's a great day!
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 02:09 PM
Well Kari - how was your day?
It was great! I got almost all the things on my agenda done. Scored some great flats and some more family cloth. Ds2 is not Mr Cranky today.
I'd say it's a great day!
:roflmbo:
I'm here :giggle:
melissamomof3girls
02-13-2009, 02:15 PM
I think the cold front is here! It was sunny and 55F at noon. Now it is cloudy and windy and 48F with a wind chill of 39F. Brrr
Sorry. Does it make you feel any better to know you're warmer than where I am? :cry:
I decided to eat a little snack since I ate my lunch at 10:30. Now I'm not motivated to go sew :cry:
:hugs: I'm pretty tired and unmotivated too!
yep - i'm sitting at the computer talking to myself again!
:roflmbo:
Here is my sweetie in her new LLUBIP Premium w/ bikini twist
Here's the stack of new ones I got. Yes, I got a dozen infant only because I got them for unreal cheap as seconds and wanted to see how big they are compared to the GMD orange. :blush:
What was your favorite diaper and why? Pictures would be nice :goodvibes:
my1hd
02-13-2009, 02:23 PM
I am in no way a tax advisor, but a general rule of thumb is for every 600 dollars you get back, you can increase your withholdings by 1. Talk to your HR dept for that, or your boss if in small businesses :)
do you have any idea where pn the IRS web site the calculator is for that? I know i had it a while back and now i can't find it. We got back waaaaaaay to much and could really use more in our check each week.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:24 PM
I didn't really think I was alone. Just sometimes - I type up a response and there are 4-5 other posts by the time I post. And then other times, I seem to be all alone!
Any of you who have cd'd a newborn.
What was your favorite diaper and why? Pictures would be nice :goodvibes:
I used just plain old dsq infant prefods with the green edge. Love, love, loved them. They are simple and easy to use. I really didn't start "experimenting" with diapers until the infants were starting to get small. I only gave them up recently 'cause I felt they were getting too short (even though a lot of you thought they looked just fine).
For night time - we use Nikki's Nappies flannel fitteds. They work great!
Let me see if I can find the picture of him when I first got them.
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 02:24 PM
Im here too. :giggle2:
I'm working on a soaker. Waiting for those longies to dry so I can put them on her and take pics!!!! Im making a soaker with the remainder of the yarn on this skein. I should have just barely enough.
WOTB - my FIRST EVER flat!!! They were given to me in my pregnancy, but I vowed I wouldnt want them. LOL Come to find out, I absolutely love this fit. Its so tight, and I got some awesome leg gusset things going on. :yay:
WOTA -
Dishes - done.
Laundry - one more load. wash dry & fold.
Soaker - must finish and soak in lanolin.
Shopping - "my" 14 yr old (pretty sure you all know shes not mine biologically. lol) wants flowers for v-day. She didnt ask for them, but we were talking about how she's never had any one ever buy her flowers - I'm going to get her a killer bouquet then!!!!! I'm so excited.
Once again, I have no clue what we're having for dinner...... I am terrible at meal planning, but awesome at things in a pinch. I can make huge meals from nearly nothing, dont ask me how. It just works that way in our home.
my1hd
02-13-2009, 02:29 PM
opps forget it found it. :thumbsup:
my1hd
02-13-2009, 02:34 PM
as far has newbie dipes i second infant prefolds unless you have really tiny 6 lbers.The bulk of our newborn stash was infant prefolds and thirsties covers. I really loved both. :)
WOTA:
I got nothing done! :giggle: well other then some basic cleaning
We did however make "goop", do freeze(and other dancing games) dancing,play with duplos, and go to the library .... I swear I am just not super woman I can't do it all. :lostit: :lostit:
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:36 PM
Not really newborn - he's about 2 months in this picture. I actually don't have any pics of him in just his diaper (except a sposie - which we used for the first few days until the ebf poo started). I also have some AIO's from her that I use when out and about and keep in the diaper bag. They are pretty much the same - just different outer and inner materials and not nearly as absorbent.
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/kamesphotos/family/NikkisNappiesfitteds004.jpg
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 02:38 PM
Any of you who have cd'd a newborn.
What was your favorite diaper and why? Pictures would be nice :goodvibes:
ETA: I added a trifolded baby wipe inside both of those for a little extra absorbency
prefolds with a snappi, pins are just too hard for the newborn stage IMO :giggle: that is, since the snappi was invented
this is a preemie prefold on Lily, she was 10 days (or less :giggle) old, since she lost her stump on day 11 - she weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 17 inches long at birth, if that helps
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7511.jpg
a preemie prorap over it
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7516.jpg
this is a hemp jersey doubler (two layers), used like a prefold - it measured 9x8 approximately and was stretchy, it fit PERFECTLY
I've been lurking more than posting today :eyes: :hide: I have a hard time keeping up with you mamas!
WOTB: BG bamboo fitted (seconds) under a bsww
WFD: hamburger helper - DH and DS's fave! (mine not so much, but that's okay :))
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 02:42 PM
I have to go sew now!
flobee76
02-13-2009, 02:43 PM
ETA: I added a trifolded baby wipe inside both of those for a little extra absorbency
prefolds with a snappi, pins are just too hard for the newborn stage IMO :giggle: that is, since the snappi was invented
this is a preemie prefold on Lily, she was 10 days (or less :giggle) old, since she lost her stump on day 11 - she weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 17 inches long at birth, if that helps
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7511.jpg
a preemie prorap over it
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7516.jpg
this is a hemp jersey doubler (two layers), used like a prefold - it measured 9x8 approximately and was stretchy, it fit PERFECTLY
OK... she is too cute. SO LITTLE!!! I can't wait to hold this nb!!
I've been lurking more than posting today :eyes: :hide: I have a hard time keeping up with you mamas!
yeah, ITA- it's hard to keep up with this thread!!!!
melissamomof3girls
02-13-2009, 02:44 PM
Not really newborn - he's about 2 months in this picture. I actually don't have any pics of him in just his diaper (except a sposie - which we used for the first few days until the ebf poo started). I also have some AIO's from her that I use when out and about and keep in the diaper bag. They are pretty much the same - just different outer and inner materials and not nearly as absorbent.
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp108/kamesphotos/family/NikkisNappiesfitteds004.jpg
That is so cute!
ETA: I added a trifolded baby wipe inside both of those for a little extra absorbency
prefolds with a snappi, pins are just too hard for the newborn stage IMO :giggle: that is, since the snappi was invented
this is a preemie prefold on Lily, she was 10 days (or less :giggle) old, since she lost her stump on day 11 - she weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 17 inches long at birth, if that helps
Oh dear, so cute!!!! Thank you for that picture! My first two girls were 7lbs9oz and 7lbs5oz then my third came out 8lbs11oz. So, next time I'm thinking it'll be at least 8lbs.
I was thinking 24 infant pfs and 12 kl0 or bububebe or something of the like. I'm just trying to have it planned so I can have enough saved by then to buy them for cash (not credit :mrgreen: ). Plus I know I need covers too.
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 02:50 PM
If I had to pick just one...
It would be this little embellished Panda Tushies pf. It always fit well, was nice & soft, and absorbent!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/stephcrouse/001-6.jpg
stephcrouse
02-13-2009, 02:53 PM
Runner up would be this one by Cake!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/stephcrouse/060.jpg
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 02:54 PM
:yay: :celebrate:
I've got 12 skeins of merino wool on its way!!! I'm going to die of crochetters heaven. I think I'll knit a few soakers, but I like my crochetting :giggle:
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 03:01 PM
If I had to pick just one...
It would be this little embellished Panda Tushies pf. It always fit well, was nice & soft, and absorbent!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/stephcrouse/001-6.jpg
Panda Tushies snappiable prefolds really are awesome :giggle:
TJR2119
02-13-2009, 03:03 PM
Any of you who have cd'd a newborn.
What was your favorite diaper and why? Pictures would be nice :goodvibes:
C was 6 weeks old when we started cding but my absolute fave was prefolds. I can get a perfect fit with them and a snappi! :goodvibes:
Such cute babies! Goodness Lily was born so tiny!! 17 inches? C was 21 in, 7lbs even when she was born and she seemed so small:giggle:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 03:03 PM
I decided to eat a little snack since I ate my lunch at 10:30. Now I'm not motivated to go sew :cry:
This is me too...except I sewed a little while before I laid the baby down...and it didn't go too well....
I think I need to change my mama pad pattern as the curves are way too hard to do.....
I cant believe thats the first picture I snapped of her in cloth. Auroras about 2 1/2 months there.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x42/MacyLLeHub/IMG_7157-1.jpg
BSWW size small - thats 3 months old. And I actually loved that picture so much, its framed on the wall. :giggle:
melissamomof3girls
02-13-2009, 03:11 PM
:yay: :celebrate:
I've got 12 skeins of merino wool on its way!!! I'm going to die of crochetters heaven. I think I'll knit a few soakers, but I like my crochetting :giggle:
Oh wow. Can't wait to see what you make.
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 03:19 PM
:yay: :celebrate:
I've got 12 skeins of merino wool on its way!!! I'm going to die of crochetters heaven. I think I'll knit a few soakers, but I like my crochetting :giggle:
Wanna share?! :hide: Anyone know if it will work to use yarn that is 70% wool to make shorties/soakers? I found a colorway that I :wub: but it is only 70% wool :cry: I also need to know where I can get inexepensive yarn for dying and whether or not it is ok to use kool-aid to dye it with? (Think I saw something on this in the craft forum the other day)
Can I also ask a question?....I know that Christina and Rebekah (and others I'm sure but those are the 2 that I can think of off the top of my head, oh, and the mama that shared her crochet longies pattern :wub: ) have shared some of the secrets behind their talents BUT is it taboo to give out that info? Like say you made wipes solution and I was interested in making wipes solution but had no idea where to start...is it wrong to ask how you got your start? I really want to work on some stuff....I want to be a part of the congos and WAHM wares (not sure I could actually fly solo but you never know) I'm 28...I've worked everyday since I was 15...I want more! (not that it wouldn't be work...just a different type...) pls don't be upset with the way it is worded...I just want something more....I want to work pt when the big kids are in school and make up the rest by working at home on stuff even if I only sell them at the big craft shows around here....I want to raise some funds for activities for the kids and to be able to take some online classes for me and maybe some craft classes as well :blush:
ETA: my family thinks I'm nuts...but my bf is supportive in whatever crazy idea I decide to do (as he puts it :fryingpan:)
dragondance
02-13-2009, 03:22 PM
:yay: :celebrate:
I've got 12 skeins of merino wool on its way!!! I'm going to die of crochetters heaven. I think I'll knit a few soakers, but I like my crochetting :giggle:
Woohoo!!!!! Once I finish my first longies I'm celebrating with a Peace Fleece order :giggle:
And I am totally down with money advice--I just wish I had the $$ to actually do it, lol.
Wanna share?! :hide: Anyone know if it will work to use yarn that is 70% wool to make shorties/soakers? I found a colorway that I :wub: but it is only 70% wool :cry: I also need to know where I can get inexepensive yarn for dying and whether or not it is ok to use kool-aid to dye it with? (Think I saw something on this in the craft forum the other day)
It depends on what the other 30% is. Like, there is a 70 wool/30 soy blend they make that is gooooorogeous but the soy would work like cotton and wick like mad. If it was acrylic I guess it would work okay, like nylon in wool sweaters--not as nice as 100% wool but it would work.
MommyScott
02-13-2009, 03:22 PM
Wanna share?! :hide: Anyone know if it will work to use yarn that is 70% wool to make shorties/soakers? I found a colorway that I :wub: but it is only 70% wool :cry: I also need to know where I can get inexepensive yarn for dying and whether or not it is ok to use kool-aid to dye it with? (Think I saw something on this in the craft forum the other day)
Can I also ask a question?....I know that Christina and Rebekah (and others I'm sure but those are the 2 that I can think of off the top of my head, oh, and the mama that shared her crochet longies pattern :wub: ) have shared some of the secrets behind their talents BUT is it taboo to give out that info? Like say you made wipes solution and I was interested in making wipes solution but had no idea where to start...is it wrong to ask how you got your start? I really want to work on some stuff....I want to be a part of the congos and WAHM wares (not sure I could actually fly solo but you never know) I'm 28...I've worked everyday since I was 15...I want more! (not that it wouldn't be work...just a different type...) pls don't be upset with the way it is worded...I just want something more....I want to work pt when the big kids are in school and make up the rest by working at home on stuff even if I only sell them at the big craft shows around here....I want to raise some funds for activities for the kids and to be able to take some online classes for me and maybe some craft classes as well :blush:
ETA: my family thinks I'm nuts...but my bf is supportive in whatever crazy idea I decide to do (as he puts it :fryingpan:)
that is how I got started was by asking another WAHM how to dye and she is now one of my bestest :giggle: online friends
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 03:26 PM
Jennifer... I don't think its taboo to ask, some are really willing to help, others completely catch me off gaurd with their hasty answers. I know that my local yarn shoppe has some awesome ladies there that help anyone and everyone at their "sit and stitch" evenings. Thats really how I got started, and because those ladies were so helpful, I cant imagine myself telling someone that I'm uncomfortable helping them. Knitting is knitting. Crochetting is crochetting. We can all develope skills, it just takes alot of practice, and imo, some great mentors & peers cheering us on :)
I think you got me mixed up with someone though. I don't use a wipe solution. sorry! We're strictly water in a squirt bottle.
Oh ya, I would think that 70% wool is fine if the rest is arcylic. Cotton wicks. Even if lanolized, a friend of mine tried it.
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 03:29 PM
Wanna share?! :hide: Anyone know if it will work to use yarn that is 70% wool to make shorties/soakers? I found a colorway that I :wub: but it is only 70% wool :cry: I also need to know where I can get inexepensive yarn for dying and whether or not it is ok to use kool-aid to dye it with? (Think I saw something on this in the craft forum the other day)
Can I also ask a question?....I know that Christina and Rebekah (and others I'm sure but those are the 2 that I can think of off the top of my head, oh, and the mama that shared her crochet longies pattern :wub: ) have shared some of the secrets behind their talents BUT is it taboo to give out that info? Like say you made wipes solution and I was interested in making wipes solution but had no idea where to start...is it wrong to ask how you got your start? I really want to work on some stuff....I want to be a part of the congos and WAHM wares (not sure I could actually fly solo but you never know) I'm 28...I've worked everyday since I was 15...I want more! (not that it wouldn't be work...just a different type...) pls don't be upset with the way it is worded...I just want something more....I want to work pt when the big kids are in school and make up the rest by working at home on stuff even if I only sell them at the big craft shows around here....I want to raise some funds for activities for the kids and to be able to take some online classes for me and maybe some craft classes as well :blush:
ETA: my family thinks I'm nuts...but my bf is supportive in whatever crazy idea I decide to do (as he puts it :fryingpan:)
Some WAHMs are happy to share, some are not. It all just depends, and I think a lot of it has to do with what is their "creation" and what is able to be researched and learned. For example, there are lots of online tutorials for making some things - that kind of information is usually put out there and happily given if someone asks. But if a mama puts in lots and lots of time creating something totally their own design/recipe, I doubt that they would share, nor would I blame them for not sharing! As for myself, I've had lots of help from many mamas on here who have shared tips and information (Christina being one of them :hugs:). Because so many mamas have shared what they know with me, I, in turn am more than happy to share.
Soaps, wipes beans, sewing/crochet patterns, etc... that mamas come up with on their own that might require lots of time to experiment and create are like a personal "recipe." Does that make sense?
In the beginning, when you're in the learning stage, you kindof have to experiment. See what you can learn online and from other mamas, then give it a try for yourself. Play around and see what you can come up with, you know?
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 03:29 PM
that is how I got started was by asking another WAHM how to dye and she is now one of my bestest :giggle: online friends
Awesome! I have only ran into one person on here that was aburptly rude and basically said that her skills were developed beyond mine and that I should pay someone to help me. pfft. :yuck:
Your dyes rock! I'm so glad someone taught you :giggle:
my1hd
02-13-2009, 03:29 PM
Oh and here is some newborn pics. She was 8.8lbs at birth and didn't loose much.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3147777198_f1a366f0b5.jpg
XS thirsties cover with I think an infant prefold under it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3147777738_94ff6e9992.jpg
Small HH stuffed wit ha hemp stuffer
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3125268132_fd6561bcbc.jpg
close up of prefold
She was under 2 weeks in all these.
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 03:29 PM
Woohoo!!!!! Once I finish my first longies I'm celebrating with a Peace Fleece order :giggle:
And I am totally down with money advice--I just wish I had the $$ to actually do it, lol.
It depends on what the other 30% is. Like, there is a 70 wool/30 soy blend they make that is gooooorogeous but the soy would work like cotton and wick like mad. If it was acrylic I guess it would work okay, like nylon in wool sweaters--not as nice as 100% wool but it would work.
Can you read my mind?! :cry: OF course the colorway that I :wub: is 70% wool and 30% soy...what else could it be :cry: :cry::giggle2:
that is how I got started was by asking another WAHM how to dye and she is now one of my bestest :giggle: online friends
I just worry about asking someone and them being offended :hide: not that you can tell on this thread or anything but I'm kind shy :blush: If I could be invisible...I absolutely would most times which is funny because I'm loud and tell jokes and so on to hide that....:dunno:
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 03:32 PM
Awesome! I have only ran into one person on here that was aburptly rude and basically said that her skills were developed beyond mine and that I should pay someone to help me. pfft. :yuck:
Your dyes rock! I'm so glad someone taught you :giggle:
Aww, that must have really hurt your feelings. :hugs:
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 03:36 PM
I just worry about asking someone and them being offended :hide: not that you can tell on this thread or anything but I'm kind shy :blush: If I could be invisible...I absolutely would most times which is funny because I'm loud and tell jokes and so on to hide that....:dunno:
All you can do is ask :) Put your questions out there in craft chat, find a few mamas that make what you'd like to make and ask if they mind sharing how they got started, do online searches for recipes... The worst that can happen if you ask someone is that they'll say no. :hugs:
Honestly, when someone asks me for info on dyeing, I'm not offended, but take it as a compliment. Someone likes my stuff and they want to know how to do it. It's fun! I love to share it! And as a few other mamas have mentioned, I wouldn't have been able to do it if others hadn't shared with me.
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 03:40 PM
Jennifer... I don't think its taboo to ask, some are really willing to help, others completely catch me off gaurd with their hasty answers. I know that my local yarn shoppe has some awesome ladies there that help anyone and everyone at their "sit and stitch" evenings. Thats really how I got started, and because those ladies were so helpful, I cant imagine myself telling someone that I'm uncomfortable helping them. Knitting is knitting. Crochetting is crochetting. We can all develope skills, it just takes alot of practice, and imo, some great mentors & peers cheering us on :)
I think you got me mixed up with someone though. I don't use a wipe solution. sorry! We're strictly water in a squirt bottle.
Oh ya, I would think that 70% wool is fine if the rest is arcylic. Cotton wicks. Even if lanolized, a friend of mine tried it.
oh no! I wasn't saying that you use or make wipes solution...I quoted you about the wool that you were talking about and then I asked my question to the general public using wipes solution as an example
In the beginning, when you're in the learning stage, you kindof have to experiment. See what you can learn online and from other mamas, then give it a try for yourself. Play around and see what you can come up with, you know?
I'm a little worried about the experimenting part....you never know what could happen there!
Macyllehub
02-13-2009, 03:40 PM
Aww, that must have really hurt your feelings. :hugs:
It did. I was trying to do my first cable knit, and I was already feeling overwhelmed... but ya know, I am glad she did it. It made me reach out to help others with questions :goodvibes:
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 03:41 PM
All you can do is ask :) Put your questions out there in craft chat, find a few mamas that make what you'd like to make and ask if they mind sharing how they got started, do online searches for recipes... The worst that can happen if you ask someone is that they'll say no. :hugs:
Honestly, when someone asks me for info on dyeing, I'm not offended, but take it as a compliment. Someone likes my stuff and they want to know how to do it. It's fun! I love to share it! And as a few other mamas have mentioned, I wouldn't have been able to do it if others hadn't shared with me.
Thanks :bighug:
Sometimes I just need a little kick in the pants!
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 03:41 PM
oh no! I wasn't saying that you use or make wipes solution...I quoted you about the wool that you were talking about and then I asked my question to the general public using wipes solution as an example
I'm a little worried about the experimenting part....you never know what could happen there!
lol, that's true - you might (and probably will) have some disasters! I've had my share of those! But sometimes when you experiment, you find out some cool stuff!
smaccalaska
02-13-2009, 04:02 PM
I don't have any newborn CD pictures! We CDed from the moment he left the hospital, but I just never thought to take pictures. :giggle:
It's been a rough week. I just want to go home and relax. Unfortunately, I have two more hours of work to get through.
slaloms
02-13-2009, 04:07 PM
Hi everyone. I am at my mom's. #2 is napping and #1 is upstairs playing with my brother. I thought I'd come see what you were all up to. And you've been busy....this thread is super long. :giggle:
ok so I want to try out my pins :giggle: can anyone show me a pin tutorial or something? :) Thanks!
Rebekah posted a step by step tutorial that really helped me a couple of days ago. I'll try to see if I can find it in a minute.
I have to share.....
We where told he'd never be able to stand unassisted. Granted it's only for the 3-sec it takes to get a pic, but still standing! :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss:
Well, we tried standing and had to do a diaper first :giggle2:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/katedanzer/Feb-Aug%2009/IMG_9954.jpg
:bliss: Someone got it! Yeah! Thanks to everyone who tried to help; I appreciate it! I'll be sure to post an action shot as soon as I get it in my hot little hands! :hehe2:
Woohoo! :lostit: Can't wait to see pics!
Recession my butt-everytime I find something that I could use-it gets bought out from under me....don't tell me that no one is buying :(
:hugs:
Do you want the Pg version or the X rated version? :heyhey:
:roflmbo:
I just wanted to say, every time I read today's thread title, I think of "ch ch cha chia!" :giggle2:
Me too! :giggle2:
Well Kari - how was your day?
It was great! I got almost all the things on my agenda done. Scored some great flats and some more family cloth. Ds2 is not Mr Cranky today.
I'd say it's a great day!
:roflmbo:
ETA: I added a trifolded baby wipe inside both of those for a little extra absorbency
prefolds with a snappi, pins are just too hard for the newborn stage IMO :giggle: that is, since the snappi was invented
this is a preemie prefold on Lily, she was 10 days (or less :giggle) old, since she lost her stump on day 11 - she weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 17 inches long at birth, if that helps
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7511.jpg
a preemie prorap over it
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/ChristinaScottish/Lily%20Scott/100_7516.jpg
this is a hemp jersey doubler (two layers), used like a prefold - it measured 9x8 approximately and was stretchy, it fit PERFECTLY
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3125268132_fd6561bcbc.jpg
close up of prefold
She was under 2 weeks in all these.
Love all the baby pics :wub:
slaloms
02-13-2009, 04:10 PM
I found the tut...Rebekah, I hope you don't mind me reposting it :goodvibes:
Okay here's what works for us:
Spread diaper out flat under baby:
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/RebekahG77/Tutorial%20Pics/Picture1093.jpg
Trifold the front, folding down if you need to:
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/RebekahG77/Tutorial%20Pics/Picture1094.jpg
The diaper is flat in back, trifolded in front:
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/RebekahG77/Tutorial%20Pics/Picture1086.jpg
I spread the sides of the front out most of the way, but not all the way; this leaves a little flap that keeps the pin off baby's skin. If you fold down the front you can spread the front out all the way and even wrap around to baby's back - the folded down part will keep the pin off baby's skin.
not folded down:
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/RebekahG77/Tutorial%20Pics/Picture1087.jpg
Bring the back around to the front. If you haven't folded down, slip your fingers between the front and where it's still slightly trifolded:
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/RebekahG77/Tutorial%20Pics/Picture1088.jpg
with no one here I'm browsing the wool....uh oh :giggle:
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 04:55 PM
Wanna share?! :hide: Anyone know if it will work to use yarn that is 70% wool to make shorties/soakers? I found a colorway that I :wub: but it is only 70% wool :cry: I also need to know where I can get inexepensive yarn for dying and whether or not it is ok to use kool-aid to dye it with? (Think I saw something on this in the craft forum the other day)
Can I also ask a question?....I know that Christina and Rebekah (and others I'm sure but those are the 2 that I can think of off the top of my head, oh, and the mama that shared her crochet longies pattern :wub: ) have shared some of the secrets behind their talents BUT is it taboo to give out that info? Like say you made wipes solution and I was interested in making wipes solution but had no idea where to start...is it wrong to ask how you got your start? I really want to work on some stuff....I want to be a part of the congos and WAHM wares (not sure I could actually fly solo but you never know) I'm 28...I've worked everyday since I was 15...I want more! (not that it wouldn't be work...just a different type...) pls don't be upset with the way it is worded...I just want something more....I want to work pt when the big kids are in school and make up the rest by working at home on stuff even if I only sell them at the big craft shows around here....I want to raise some funds for activities for the kids and to be able to take some online classes for me and maybe some craft classes as well :blush:
ETA: my family thinks I'm nuts...but my bf is supportive in whatever crazy idea I decide to do (as he puts it :fryingpan:)
not taboo, but keeping in mind that if you are to be "competition" that some mamas might not be exactly forthcoming about their handy tips. but like a pp said, research it online, and go from there. also ask, if they dont want to tell, i have found that ppl are not usually nasty about it...
also if you dont try, you will never know, and you may say "what if" later on. and btw, wahm wares costs nothing and isnt hard to get approval.
also HC hosting isnt that expensive. check it out. they have templates and although i have had a million Q's today, i submitted a help ticket, and have gotten a reply... i decided to go solo. i dont know how that will turn out, but i dont know if i dont try. you can check the different types of accounts there and see what fits you best. and you have no committment. you pay when you use it, and when you dont, its still there, but non functional. like my monthly is $5. setup is a little more, but go check it out.
and i totally am like you said. invisible yet somewhat obnoxious...
Where'd everyone go? Now I'm all by myself :cry:
singing... all by myself-elf... dont wanna be, all by myself elf anymore....
wfd tacoish... meat, spanish rice, refried beans but with chips instead of shells.
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 04:56 PM
i totally did the bueller the other day to my dd 13yo... she didnt understand the ref.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 06:03 PM
:bliss: :happyclap: :highfive:
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
[-]Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday[/-]
I officially finished everything on my agenda for the day! Dinner was yummy! Dd1 wanted me to make heart pancakes to eat for tomorrow - so we have Valentine's Day breakfast ready to go!
Now for the evening:
diaper laundry (washing right now)
pay a couple bills
catch up on Lost
watch last week's Battlestar Galactica
tuck my tired little bottom in bed
RebekahG77
02-13-2009, 06:12 PM
:bliss: :happyclap: :highfive:
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
[-]Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday[/-]
I officially finished everything on my agenda for the day! Dinner was yummy! Dd1 wanted me to make heart pancakes to eat for tomorrow - so we have Valentine's Day breakfast ready to go!
Now for the evening:
diaper laundry (washing right now)
pay a couple bills
catch up on Lost
watch last week's Battlestar Galactica
tuck my tired little bottom in bed
Great job, mama! :highfive:
Lisathena
02-13-2009, 06:21 PM
We are back !! It was so much fun, DD who is 5 went down the HUGE hill! She was amazing :) Did so good, i am proud . . i am uploading pics now! I doubt i can read thru all these post . lol i am so tired. But i will get apic of her uploaded her and show her to you :wub:
cherylchoo
02-13-2009, 06:24 PM
Ugh. DH just called from the urgent care clinic. #1 has the flu.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 06:43 PM
Great job, mama! :highfive:
Thanks! I love posting my list - it helps keep me accountable. Then I actually get stuff done:giggle2:
We are back !! It was so much fun, DD who is 5 went down the HUGE hill! She was amazing :) Did so good, i am proud . . i am uploading pics now! I doubt i can read thru all these post . lol i am so tired. But i will get apic of her uploaded her and show her to you :wub:I've never been skiing. The one time my family was going to go when I was a kid, we had a huge blizzard and the trip got cancelled. Now I'm too afraid that I'll get hurt:blush: I've also never been sledding.
Ugh. DH just called from the urgent care clinic. #1 has the flu.
So sorry mama:hugs:
Lisathena
02-13-2009, 06:56 PM
OH man she was so awesome! She only came in for 1/2 hour at lunch and we got there at 9 and left at 4!!!
Waiting for her lessons
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2714.jpg
On the rug (a convaer belt) on the bunny hill
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2762.jpg
I am not sleepy mom .. .
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2780.jpg
Next year i am so going too! I didnt actually ski, this year because of ty and i didnt know what it was like up there! It was awesome! I love to ski and havent been in about 5 years. .since high school! It was fun, and dd was total ready to take the mountian on!
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:07 PM
so DH isn't feeling well and I decide to give DD2 her bath; that is "his thing" that he does...(ok right now it is really the only delegated baby job he has) but I have bathed babies before and am convinced I still remember how :giggle: So other 2 kids are playing Wii and I get DD2 into bath and look at her and start to laugh. Call for DD1 to bring the camera....and this is what we have:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1200.jpg
yep, I didn't take off her socks. I'm such a dork. So the socks were "hand washed" and are hanging in the bathroom :giggle:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:13 PM
with no one here I'm browsing the wool....uh oh :giggle:
that used to be me :giggle: I try to do anything other then browse woolies when I am here alone lol
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:22 PM
my table towels from the coop arrived :drool:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1196.jpg
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1195.jpg
:yay:
they are so nice :wub:
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:34 PM
oh dear now I am alone so I will sign off rather then go to the woolies anymore lol
I just want to let you know that DH said YES to the fisher price rainforest high chair that is on for half price at TRU!!! :yay: He is going there tomorrow morning first thing...I hope they have some :pray: its no rainchecks.
My mom mailed me a birthday card and it arrived and had a cheque in it :wub: I miss her since she moved to the Northwest Territories (near Alaska, and I live across the lake from Buffalo, NY)
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 07:36 PM
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
[-]Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday[/-]
Now for the evening:
diaper laundry - Drying!
[-]pay a couple bills[/-]
wash the wool that's too small so I can list it FSOT tomorrow - drying
pack my last item that was on FSOT to ship tomorrow
catch up on Lost
watch last week's Battlestar Galactica
tuck my tired little bottom in bed
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 07:38 PM
Melissa - I'm glad your daughter enjoyed it so much!
Rebecca - that's too cute about the socks. Your table towels look nice. My issue would be rotating them all - I have this :loony: thing about always rotating my towels, wash cloths, diapers, etc... I wouldn't want to have to unroll them all just to rotate and snap them back together.
Lisathena
02-13-2009, 07:40 PM
I cant wait to get table towels :drif: yUm!! They look so nice!! And that is cute about the socks!! LOL I like hubbie to do bath time here too. . gets me a min w/ out kids. . well ds only takes showers w/ us. Hardly ever takes a bath anymore. But dd always has a bath . .
RebeccaMomof3
02-13-2009, 07:45 PM
Melissa - I'm glad your daughter enjoyed it so much!
Rebecca - that's too cute about the socks. Your table towels look nice. My issue would be rotating them all - I have this :loony: thing about always rotating my towels, wash cloths, diapers, etc... I wouldn't want to have to unroll them all just to rotate and snap them back together.
I decided I am going to keep the stack of "clean" ones in the linen closet next to the "real" towels and once the roll is empty, snap them all on :giggle: I'd be the same way with them. Plus the prints will fade and I want it to be even :giggle:
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 07:56 PM
not taboo, but keeping in mind that if you are to be "competition" that some mamas might not be exactly forthcoming about their handy tips. but like a pp said, research it online, and go from there. also ask, if they dont want to tell, i have found that ppl are not usually nasty about it...
also if you dont try, you will never know, and you may say "what if" later on. and btw, wahm wares costs nothing and isnt hard to get approval.
also HC hosting isnt that expensive. check it out. they have templates and although i have had a million Q's today, i submitted a help ticket, and have gotten a reply... i decided to go solo. i dont know how that will turn out, but i dont know if i dont try. you can check the different types of accounts there and see what fits you best. and you have no committment. you pay when you use it, and when you dont, its still there, but non functional. like my monthly is $5. setup is a little more, but go check it out.
and i totally am like you said. invisible yet somewhat obnoxious...
Thanks for the advice!
I'm not necessary looking for someone to give me their secret as everything has to be made your own...I just want to know where to start and find someone to give me a few pointers along the way...maybe bounce some ideas off of someone that will think that I actually am from this planet...
Ugh. DH just called from the urgent care clinic. #1 has the flu.
oh, no! I hope she feels better soon :hugs:
I've never been skiing. The one time my family was going to go when I was a kid, we had a huge blizzard and the trip got cancelled. Now I'm too afraid that I'll get hurt:blush: I've also never been sledding.
I've been sledding but not since I was a kid...I have never been skiing but my older 4 have gone with my mom and Dad and love it! I went and watched them from inside the lodge with the baby...I watched one older kid and one younger and the other 2 were with my mom and dad, they came in and had lunch (a picnic), and then the other 2 went out...I can ice skate, roller skate and roller blade but have no interest in skiing....too cold!
OH man she was so awesome! She only came in for 1/2 hour at lunch and we got there at 9 and left at 4!!!
Waiting for her lessons
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2714.jpg
On the rug (a convaer belt) on the bunny hill
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2762.jpg
I am not sleepy mom .. .
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lisathena/DSC_2780.jpg
Next year i am so going too! I didnt actually ski, this year because of ty and i didnt know what it was like up there! It was awesome! I love to ski and havent been in about 5 years. .since high school! It was fun, and dd was total ready to take the mountian on!
great pics!
so DH isn't feeling well and I decide to give DD2 her bath; that is "his thing" that he does...(ok right now it is really the only delegated baby job he has) but I have bathed babies before and am convinced I still remember how :giggle: So other 2 kids are playing Wii and I get DD2 into bath and look at her and start to laugh. Call for DD1 to bring the camera....and this is what we have:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1200.jpg
yep, I didn't take off her socks. I'm such a dork. So the socks were "hand washed" and are hanging in the bathroom :giggle:
:giggle2: too cute!
mom2piddle
02-13-2009, 08:20 PM
my table towels from the coop arrived :drool:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1196.jpg
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1195.jpg
:yay:
they are so nice :wub:
they look great! and :yay: for the highchair!
soooo I went to TRU to get a present for my niece...ended up seeing a great sale on sippy cups ($3 off a pack of 2) and am getting a pack and her father will pick up a pack or 2....they also have winter clothes on sale for 50% of clearance prices...got long sleeve cotton Carter's outfits for just under $7...they also have some other deals going on in the baby section...
Called my bf to get him to come to help me at TRU and he said he was busy...I was soo mad..had to go to Walmart to get my niece's gift and kids V-day stuff and he finally met me there...come to find out he had gone to my house...done the dishes (big huge pile of mess all the time at my house :blush:) and baked brownies which he wrote I <3 U! on there with pink frosting for the kids and I :wub: :wub: :wub: He also made us spaghetti for dinner!
I got crayons for my project and am hoping to get it done first thing in the morning and take pics...I will also take/post pics of the girls blankets tomm...the lighting is not great in our house at night thanks to the yellow energy saver bulbs...
WOTB: pink BG stuffed with a reg bleached prefold
mom2sadieandbean
02-13-2009, 08:28 PM
so DH isn't feeling well and I decide to give DD2 her bath; that is "his thing" that he does...(ok right now it is really the only delegated baby job he has) but I have bathed babies before and am convinced I still remember how :giggle: So other 2 kids are playing Wii and I get DD2 into bath and look at her and start to laugh. Call for DD1 to bring the camera....and this is what we have:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr16/RebeccaMomof3/HPIM1200.jpg
yep, I didn't take off her socks. I'm such a dork. So the socks were "hand washed" and are hanging in the bathroom :giggle:
I once put Sadie in for a bath while she was still wearing her shoes. She'd been outside playing and we had stripped off everything else. I wasn't paying attention to the fact that she still had her shoes on.
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 08:30 PM
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
[-]Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday[/-]
Now for the evening:
diaper laundry - Drying!
[-]pay a couple bills[/-]
[-]wash the wool that's too small so I can list it FSOT tomorrow[/-] - drying
[-]pack my last item that was on FSOT to ship tomorrow[/-]
[-]catch up on Lost[/-]
watch last week's Battlestar Galactica
tuck my tired little bottom in bed[/QUOTE]
I decided I am going to keep the stack of "clean" ones in the linen closet next to the "real" towels and once the roll is empty, snap them all on :giggle: I'd be the same way with them. Plus the prints will fade and I want it to be even :giggle:
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one! I always wonder how people can list a dozen diapers and say 2 have never been used:headscratch: I make sure all my stuff gets equal :wub: :giggle2:
soooo I went to TRU to get a present for my niece...ended up seeing a great sale on sippy cups ($3 off a pack of 2) and am getting a pack and her father will pick up a pack or 2....they also have winter clothes on sale for 50% of clearance prices...got long sleeve cotton Carter's outfits for just under $7...they also have some other deals going on in the baby section...
Called my bf to get him to come to help me at TRU and he said he was busy...I was soo mad..had to go to Walmart to get my niece's gift and kids V-day stuff and he finally met me there...come to find out he had gone to my house...done the dishes (big huge pile of mess all the time at my house :blush:) and baked brownies which he wrote I <3 U! on there with pink frosting for the kids and I :wub: :wub: :wub: He also made us spaghetti for dinner!
I got crayons for my project and am hoping to get it done first thing in the morning and take pics...I will also take/post pics of the girls blankets tomm...the lighting is not great in our house at night thanks to the yellow energy saver bulbs...
WOTB: pink BG stuffed with a reg bleached prefold
When I first read this, I thought your bf was being kinda rude. But what a sweetie!
mamazluv
02-13-2009, 09:01 PM
Thanks for the advice!
I'm not necessary looking for someone to give me their secret as everything has to be made your own...I just want to know where to start and find someone to give me a few pointers along the way...maybe bounce some ideas off of someone that will think that I actually am from this planet...
!
i know, i hope you didnt think i was saying that we woulnt be helpful at all. if you want to bounce,,, bounce away, just be careful that someone doesnt steal your idea either. im by no means an expert, but if you have any ?'s pm me. like i said, there are cheap ways to start. and dh did kind of meet up with a little resistance. he is more on board now, but still thinks of it as a hobby and like he is going to end up losing money... i really dont think we will, but we arent likely to make fortune 500 either.
WOTA:
[-]Ace Hardware to get a cotton clothesline[/-]
[-]Library[/-]
[-]Bank[/-]
[-]Groceries[/-]
[-]PU ds1 from preschool[/-]
[-]Check the item I'm hoping to get :pray: that it's still there![/-]
[-]Lunch[/-]
[-]Finish up dd1's school for the week[/-]
[-]Sew!!!
Dinner - pancakes, scrambled tofu, hashbrowns and the breakfast sausage recipe posted on Wednesday[/-]
Now for the evening:
diaper laundry - Drying!
[-]pay a couple bills[/-]
[-]wash the wool that's too small so I can list it FSOT tomorrow[/-] - drying
[-]pack my last item that was on FSOT to ship tomorrow[/-]
[-]catch up on Lost[/-]
watch last week's Battlestar Galactica
tuck my tired little bottom in bed
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one! I always wonder how people can list a dozen diapers and say 2 have never been used:headscratch: I make sure all my stuff gets equal :wub: :giggle2:
When I first read this, I thought your bf was being kinda rude. But what a sweetie![/QUOTE]
glad you feel accountable :poke: the rest of us look at your list and ummmm:blush: :banghead:
MaMaMeA4
02-13-2009, 09:38 PM
:hide: Sorry!:blush:
Bumstoppers
02-13-2009, 09:41 PM
I spent a lot of money tonight-does that count for doing something :giggle:
maman08
02-13-2009, 11:15 PM
Before my massive multi-quote, I have to say that last night was SOOOO much better! I think this sleep training thing is actually working, and I feel human this morning for the first time in MONTH! :bliss:
I've not figured out a good fit yet for the LL premium. I think I've just lost my touch for putting a prefold on good. Maybe she's getting too squirmy? I need to decide which set to keep and which to sell though.
I go back and forth between loving and hating my premiums, I think some days they work well and some they don't. For the days they don't, I use my LL toddler smalls even though the fit isn't as tight and don't stress about it too much.
The sausage is gonna have to wait for Sunday morning - hopefully I can remember to stir it up on Saturday before heading to bed.
Oh, on the cranky front. I've increased the number of solid feedings and ds is so much happier. I feel bad that he was unhappy cause he wanted more to eat.
You can mix it up and use it the same morning if you forget, the flavors just won't be quite as well blended, KWIM? And :hugs: on the solid feedings...it's so hard to know when they're ready for more sometimes. I resisted the idea of going to 3 meals a day with DS because I was afraid he would not want to nurse as well, but I finally did and he's a much happier little guy. And still nursing 4-5 times a day.
Well Kari - how was your day?
It was great! I got almost all the things on my agenda done. Scored some great flats and some more family cloth. Ds2 is not Mr Cranky today.
I'd say it's a great day!
:roflmbo: :roflmbo:
Any of you who have cd'd a newborn.
What was your favorite diaper and why? Pictures would be nice :goodvibes:
I used pfs and Thirsties, but not until his stump fell off. I got the premie pfs but only used them until he was about 3 weeks old...they would have fit longer, but for some reason I didn't think to put something inside as a doubler and he was peeing straight through them in like 30 minutes. I didn't think to get a picture of him in his cloth until he was about 3 weeks old, the first time we put him in an infant pf (please excuse the fuzziness of the pic...). He was 6lbs. 15.6 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long when he was born, if that makes a difference:
XS Thirsties cover, about the same time:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq105/hmrees/DSCN1117.jpg
Shopping - "my" 14 yr old (pretty sure you all know shes not mine biologically. lol) wants flowers for v-day. She didnt ask for them, but we were talking about how she's never had any one ever buy her flowers - I'm going to get her a killer bouquet then!!!!! I'm so excited.
Awww. :wub:
I love all the little newbie pics!
Woohoo!!!!! Once I finish my first longies I'm celebrating with a Peace Fleece order :giggle:
I totally did that, just with a purewool order. I'm curious to try Peace Fleece...you'll have to tell us how you like it once you get it!
I don't have any newborn CD pictures! We CDed from the moment he left the hospital, but I just never thought to take pictures. :giggle:
It's been a rough week. I just want to go home and relax. Unfortunately, I have two more hours of work to get through.
:hugs: I hear you, those weeks just never seem to end.
with no one here I'm browsing the wool....uh oh :giggle:
:giggle2: I totally do that, although now I'm pretty happy with our stash so I mostly just look and then leave.
Ugh. DH just called from the urgent care clinic. #1 has the flu.
:bighug: sorry to hear that, I hope the rest of you don't all come down with it!
