Weekend & Family Friday: Men’s CozyChic Lite Raglan Sweater
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I was recently talking to a coworker about what she should buy for her boyfriend for his birthday. When I was online shopping in the lull at work between Christmas and New Year’s, I noticed that they had Barefoot Dreams sweatshirts for men, and I suggested it to her. I think this brand fits in a great spot in the market for when you want to give someone an expensive gift that they would never buy for themselves but would absolutely love receiving. I know my husband would never ever buy this for himself but would wear it every single day if he owned it. It looks stylish and incredibly comfortable. I gave a Barefoot Dreams blanket to my aunt for the holidays and she loves it. (A hint: Nordstrom Rack often has Barefoot Dreams blankets on deep discount!) This sweater is $114 at Nordstrom. Men’s CozyChic Lite Raglan Sweater
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I recently learned that my husband’s upcoming business trip is going to be 10 days instead of the 4-5 I was expecting. I will have a 4 1/2 year old and 21 month old twins. He’ll he gone Thursday through the following Saturday. Normally I would make my mom come, but she’s busy with other grandkids during the weekend and it feels silly having her there during the week when they’ll be at daycare all day. I’ll probably hire a couple babysitters to get through the weekend? Or make my dad come. My in-laws would probably offer, but I think I’d rather be solo than have them there without my husband. I could drive to my family for the weekend, but traveling with them is almost more work. Any magic idea I’m not thinking of, or will I just survive with coffee, babysitters, and prayer?
Whew. Did anyone else see this article (linked on TheSHUbox?): https://www.physicianonfire.com/financial-mistake/
It’s basically a man’s review of his wife’s decision to give up her career as a physician to stay home with their kids. Spoiler alert: HE thinks it worked out great!
There’s a lot to dislike in the article, from the very first premise that the MAN giving up his career was never a consideration, nor was it possible that he would solo parent their son or that they would switch off long distance. No, the only two choices were: live separately for a year with her solo parenting, or she gives up her career. Not great, Dan.
Also, the analysis of estimating her take-home pay and what they would have yielded had then invested 100% of it over time is obviously severely flawed. Working has its costs, which would have come out, not to mention lifestyle inflation is a thing. It’s a lot easier to think you would save 100% of your income if you don’t actually have it at your disposal. I get that it’s a thought exercise, but still.
Also, this guy is a trip. Rather than take on childcare responsibilities so his wife can work and have a career: “I do a lot of moonlighting, partly to maintain procedural skills but partly to supplement my income. That takes me away from family some weekend mornings.” So, on one hand, he waxes on about how their cheap lifestyle allows his wife to afford to stay home. On the other hand, oops, he has to be away from home on weekend mornings so he can make more money for the family! Man earning more money = positive for family; woman giving up earning money = positive for family. Got it.
Sending non-food treats into daycare for a kid’s birthday, in this case stickers. Do I have to make goodie bags for each kid in the class, or can I just give the teachers the appropriate number of sticker sheets? I don’t want to make more work for the teachers but I’m thinking that if the kids can use the stickers during school it might be ok from the teacher’s perspective?
Anyone have three car seats across the back seat of an SUV or car that does NOT have three rows? We already have a minivan and are not interested in adding another extra big vehicle to the garage. But we need a second vehicle that can hold all three kids. It would be a booster, front facing car seat, and infant car seat.
Does this unicorn vehicle exist?
What is the going rate for the tooth fairy these days?
Has anyone’s kids ever “caught” them being the tooth fairy? What did you do? (Mine hasn’t, I’m just worried).
Guys, I want a utility jumpsuit. I feel like it would be so easy for chasing kids on the weekends. Like Madewell style or there’s one at Alex Mill I really like. Enable me or talk me down.
For context I live in a large Texas city so these are more something I see on blogs than on my local playground… I’d definitely be the only one.
Can I just take a minute to complain about kids’ menus? How many different forms of breaded chicken can you fit on a single menu? Seriously. I feel like every kids menu is: mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and chicken fingers. Guess what, my kiddo wants none of that. (She loves mac and cheese at home, but hates restaurant mac and cheese.) I mean we deal, but seriously. Can’t you just have smaller portions of regular menu items?
Car shopping help! I’m currently driving a minivan and while it’s worked great for our lifestyle, I am SO OVER driving around a giant vehicle. By this time next year, both of my kids will be in elementary school. What should I graduate to next? I do not want a giant SUV — something the size of a Pilot is probably the max. Or maybe we should just go back to car life, although that would hinder our ability to participate in carpools (we’re about 1.5 years away from that, when older kid goes to middle school).
DH will not be super enthused about getting rid of the minivan (he loathes car buying in general) so I want to come armed with some decent options.
My PP waist size is way bigger than my ankle size and I cannot find jeans that fit my waist and aren’t huge in my ankles. The huge in the ankles is a problem because they rise up all day long.
Has anyone found some jeans that I should try?
I should note that I am 6 mo PP with my 3rd. So I anticipate loosing some of the weight when he is done BFing, but I still have some time before that will happen.
I just bought a Subaru Crosstrek. I wouldn’t take it on a family roadtrip, but it’s great for running around town with my three kids (one in a booster) across the back seat. It’s so fun to drive a zippy smaller crossover instead of the giant 3rd row crossover I used to drive.
Booster+infant seat+front facing seat worked in my 2010 Lexus RX 350. We changed to a car with 3 rows when a few weeks after baby#3 was born but the Lexus was really spacious!