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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 28, 2018 21:32:37 GMT -5
Okay, change of plans. We are both on board for trying for baby #2 in 2029. I’m also applying for a new job, so I’ll wait to see how that works out before we decide on timing. We’re crazy, we are too old for this!😜 2029?!?!?!?!?
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Post by chen35 on Dec 28, 2018 21:35:34 GMT -5
Okay, change of plans. We are both on board for trying for baby #2 in 2029. I’m also applying for a new job, so I’ll wait to see how that works out before we decide on timing. We’re crazy, we are too old for this!😜 2029?!?!?!?!? Haha! I really would be way too old then! I’ll fix jr
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 29, 2018 0:54:12 GMT -5
Yay Chen! Good luck!
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 29, 2018 0:57:07 GMT -5
Tried to talk to C about his less than stellar attitude and behavior lately and that went...not great. I hope to god this is a short lived phase.
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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 29, 2018 1:07:15 GMT -5
Yay, clhen!! Super exciting!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 29, 2018 10:01:03 GMT -5
Are there any good kid/family movies recently out worth renting/buying? I'm just not finding much. Peter rabbit and corduroy are somewhat recent and made our whole family laugh. Santa brought Ferdinand and the Christopher Robin movie. Ferdinand was fine. C had really wanted to see it.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 29, 2018 10:09:04 GMT -5
We enjoyed Incredibles 2. Abby is obsessed with Trolls and Secret Life of Pets. Gwen liked Peter Rabbit but it drives DH and I insane. Despicable Me 3 was decent, not as good as the first or second but enjoyable. Trey Parker steals the movie it wouldn't have been as funny if he hadn't been the main antagonist.
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Post by chapeau on Dec 29, 2018 10:32:42 GMT -5
DD loves both incredibles 2 and hotel Transylvania 3.
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Post by TheHaitian on Dec 29, 2018 16:29:59 GMT -5
Haha! I really would be way too old then! I’ll fix jr Good luck, fingers crossed for you!
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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 29, 2018 23:36:11 GMT -5
For this with older kids, when did they start using deodorant? DH has mentioned a couple of times that C needs to start using deodorant, but he’s 6, and I think that’s too early. My current strategy is to make sure he showers more often, and does a better job washing his armpits (because DH says those smell the worst).
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Post by cktc on Dec 29, 2018 23:48:30 GMT -5
For this with older kids, when did they start using deodorant? DH has mentioned a couple of times that C needs to start using deodorant, but he’s 6, and I think that’s too early. My current strategy is to make sure he showers more often, and does a better job washing his armpits (because DH says those smell the worst). My oldest is only 2, but I agree 6 seems young. I've always heard you don't need it until puberty.
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Post by chen35 on Dec 30, 2018 0:21:18 GMT -5
For this with older kids, when did they start using deodorant? DH has mentioned a couple of times that C needs to start using deodorant, but he’s 6, and I think that’s too early. My current strategy is to make sure he showers more often, and does a better job washing his armpits (because DH says those smell the worst). Seems like around 10-11 we had the older kids start using it. Agree that six seems young.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Dec 30, 2018 9:37:55 GMT -5
Congrats, clhen!!!!! Best oof luck and baby dust to you ♡
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 30, 2018 9:51:27 GMT -5
Gwen is eight and requested deodorant. I got her an an all natural brand that I recently switched to.
I think I was 10.when I.started wearing it.
At 6 it's likely more a personal hygiene issue.
I did try to get Gwen to use it on her feet because they STANK. I had the same problem when I was a preteen.
Turns out something about the Nikes I bought her reacted with her body chemistry or something. Switched to Adidas and her feet stopped smelling. No idea.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 30, 2018 10:38:32 GMT -5
I'd think 6 is early. Is it possible that some of his shirts or coats are holding onto some smell making it seem worse than it really is? When they're really active I've seen my kids drip sweat and I've had to change laundry detergents because things just don't seem clean when they come out.
2018 was the year of twice a week bathing for us. I'm thinking 2019 will be the year of every other day bathing which might cause a mutiny but both kids need it.
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Post by Pants on Dec 31, 2018 1:53:17 GMT -5
Well, it's 48 hours after it happened, and I'm here to confess I almost got B killed while on vacation. Reef walking just the two of us, I made a stupid call and got us swamped in the ocean. Got knocked down, dragged and close to drowned. Had to be rescued by bystanders. I'm beat to shit after multiple dragging over the rocks but managed to mostly protect B, who escaped with only one skinned leg and bruised elbows.
Also RIP to my phone which ended somewhere in the pacific, along with one of B's reef shoes.
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Post by Pants on Dec 31, 2018 2:39:58 GMT -5
Also, fun fact, I’ve given myself all new fingerprints due to the sheer number of diagonal slashed across all of them from the rocks. Time to become a contract killer, I guess.
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Post by taz157 on Dec 31, 2018 5:28:03 GMT -5
How scary for you and B!! I’m glad both of you are alright.
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Post by steph08 on Dec 31, 2018 7:54:08 GMT -5
pants, how scary!! I'm glad you are both okay, for the most part.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Dec 31, 2018 8:57:42 GMT -5
Omg! So very glad you two got rescued. Big hugs, Pants.
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Post by finnime on Dec 31, 2018 9:13:51 GMT -5
Oh no, Pants! Glad there were bystanders and you were rescued.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 31, 2018 9:16:07 GMT -5
Oh Pants! I wish I couldn't imagine how terrifying that was. So glad you're both ok. Try not to beat yourself up.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Dec 31, 2018 9:29:51 GMT -5
Both you and B must have been terrified.
You are here to tell the tale. So happy you and B were rescued.
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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 31, 2018 9:56:36 GMT -5
Yikes, bsb, so glad you’re both okay! I can’t imagine how scary that must have been. Hugs to you both - hope you get a chance to rest and recuperate.
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Post by chapeau on Dec 31, 2018 10:44:26 GMT -5
Wow, pants. It sounds terrifying. Glad you’re both mostly ok. As for that second career, you have been wanting a change...
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 31, 2018 10:49:34 GMT -5
How awful. I'm so glad you're reasonablely intact.
We took c to the dermatologist today. The skin tag by his eye was actually a wart. We opted for freezing it off, with his ok. Now we wait for it to come off. He was getting self conscious about it.
He's 9 and we haven't noticed armpit stank yet. Feet, yes. He just confirmed he uses a scubby on his pits.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Dec 31, 2018 11:53:25 GMT -5
Holy crap, pants! So glad you and B are okay!
Good luck in the new career path, I guess.
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Post by chen35 on Dec 31, 2018 12:16:52 GMT -5
Pants, that is so scary! So glad you are okay!!
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Post by redwagon on Dec 31, 2018 14:22:43 GMT -5
Ummm so it has been forever, but I hope I am allowed back! I have some catching up to do! I hope you are all well going into the new year!
I am now 35 (yikes), with 6yo b/g twins and 19mo son who is affectionately called Baby Hulk because he just destroys, all with a smile on his face.
I am a WFHM now which is amazing. I just need to get better at time management. Hulk is home with me 3 days a week. The other 2 are in 1st grade and have a zillion activities. Oh and I am DDs girl scout leader.
So, a little busy. Will do my best to keep up this time!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 31, 2018 14:37:16 GMT -5
Welcome back red!
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