Friday, August 26th, 2011
Friday Bullets
Oh, Friday…I am so happy to see you. This week has been…swell.
- Last night we went to see the Decemberists at Edgefield, where it was apparently pregnant lady night. It was our third time seeing The Decemberists and our second time seeing them at Edgefield. As usual, they put on a great show. But, do you know what? I am too pregnant to watch a concert while sitting on a lawn.
- Our house is finally all painted and it is LOVELY. We bought new house numbers and a new light fixture to celebrate.
- When someone is providing you a service and they are late, at what point do you call them? Basically, I’ve been waiting on our yard maintenance peeps for about 20 years and I’m wondering when to give them a stern talking to.
- One year ago, I was just two days away from getting married. Part of me feels like we’ve already been married for ever and the other part of me feels like our wedding was yesterday.
- You guys. I am at the end of my rope with my skin. My chin is so broken out that I don’t want to leave the house. Ever. It will go back to normal after the baby comes, right?
- I’m a firm believer that there is no place for crying at work. If you’re mature enough to have a career, then you’re mature enough to keep your emotions in check. With that said, I have cried at work twice in my entire life. Once when I got laid off and once when I got the call that my grandma had passed away. Both of those instances are excusable. But, this week? I’ve cried twice. It’s SO, SO, SO stupid. Thankfully, I was working from home both these days, so I was not technically at work, but still. Crazy things are going on with my hormones right now and there are people making me crazy at work.
- Okay, so I’ve now been waiting for the yard guys for 3 hours. I called and left a message. When do I call and demand my deposit back?
- I have a conference call in a few, I bet they’ll show up then.
- (I’m lunching now. In case you’re wondering why I’m writing during my work day)
- I need honest, honest thoughts on the MamaRoo. I was going to get that and not get a swing, but I’ve been hearing it’s not that great. Do I just need to get a bouncer and a swing instead? This may sound silly, but part of the appeal of the MamaRoo is that it comes in black. I don’t want polka-dotted, jungle print, pink or blue, etc. baby gear all over my house.
- I forgot to order anniversary cupcakes. Oops.
Comments on this post
Crying at work. Yes. Agreed. But sometimes I feel like I’m going to cry at my desk. Maybe I should work from home more.
My second thought about baby things: buy them from Craigslist. I’m telling you, it’s the way to go. Baby things come with so much packaging and they only use them for about three months. What I’m trying to say is that I was too lazy to want to worry about disposing of big boxes.
26. August - 12:37 pmI just added you to Portland Mamas on Facebook- you might find it helpful! I hope you don’t mind.
I can’t help on the MamaRoo- though it looks really cool, but remember those things won’t be used for more than 4-5 months most likely, so your house will not be covered with huge pieces of gear for long (toys, yes- gear, not for long!).
26. August - 12:58 pmI’m sympathizing with you on the skin thing. As it happens my skin actually cleared up during both pregnancies, but I had really bad acne from the age of 10 till about 24. It sucks. I think it probably does go away once the hormones settle down.
Whether or not you need a bouncy seat or a swing or both or neither depends entirely on your baby. With Annalie we had a bouncy seat and NEVER used it unless we had to because she hated being put down. We basically held her for a year. But I know some babies who love and live in their swings or bouncy seats. Erin is right, you won’t use those things for more than a few months, most likely, so even if you have to compromise on color it won’t be around forever.
26. August - 5:58 pmbethany actually´s last [type] ..pretty, happy, funny, real – 25 Aug 2011
I’m a firm-no crying at work person. BUT, pregnant ladies get a free pass, you have no control of your emotions.
I didn’t have the chin issue, but my hair came out in clumps when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter who is now 5 and it. is. Still. happening. Annoying
FWIW- My SIL loves the Mama Roo they have for my newest nephew.
26. August - 7:06 pmelz´s last [type] ..Wednesday -Augh
Oh man, I want to be firm in my no crying at work policy. But I have failed so many times. So, so many times. But in my defense, I was young and stupid. I think I’ve been OK since I’ve been in my 30s.
29. August - 7:16 amKristabella´s last [type] ..I’ve Been Busy…Busy Doing Nothing
I hear you on the crying at work, but it’s happened to me too. Hugs.
30. August - 8:06 amAngella´s last [type] ..Date Night