Downtown Toronto Coupon Meet - October 2010

[Tripsplanner]

It really looks like I am the sort of mom who ABSOLUTELY NEEDS time (peaceful and quiet time) to herself, even if it means I use that quiet time to do housework!

Isn't it strange? I love Ethan to death, to bits, and yet I need to be away from him from time to time...

I thought it was just me because I have 3!!! I ABSOLUTELY need my "ME" time (so does hubby). On weekends, we usually give each other one or two breaks (the other person looking after the kids), sometimes with the help of Dora (I don't care what people/ books/ theory says about TV - it is my lifeline!!!). Even 15 mins staying in my room (browsing/ tidying up etc) helps restore my sanity. And I think I am a better/ more patient mom for it.

I guess the answer is, no it is not strange. That's why I enjoy going back to work. I guess I am not one of those "mother earth" type. My hats off to all those stay on home - I know I can't do it!

What about your plan of getting a part-time nanny/ sending him to daycare part-time? That could buy you some sanity time.

Yup... he was sent home with a clean bill of health after a 5 hour wait...
His unusual poo colour was a result of him having more formula than breastmilk...

Welcome to Sick Kids - weekends are especially worse! Thankfully every time we bring my daughter in, we call her Dr ahead so we get whisked in right away (she is usually already on O2 and doing poorly by the time we bring her in).

What (unusual) colour is his poo? Are you feeding him different formula/ food? Is there anything that has changed in his diet? Just remember, every time you make changes to his diet (proportion of breastmilk/ formula, introduction of solid/ new foods etc) his poo will change because essentially you are adding new thing to his digestive tract. As long as it is normal in consistency (not runny/ does not smell), he is okay.

Glad to hear Ethan is fine, though.

[save_girl]

I`ll trade an Ethan tantrum for a Lily panic attack. She sounds like she`s being murdered. She`s even worse if I don`t let her go visit her favourite people.

Or even worse, a Quincy cat tantrum. Apparently the cat kibble that was yummy yesterday is now only good for throwing at the dog & shoving under the fridge.

Tell me again why I have pets???

Take some pics & vids of him now & use them to blackmail him when he`s a teen.

Ugh, when Kody has a panic attack he looks like he is having a seizure. He cries and quakes so bad he sometimes can't stand up, and he froths at the mouth he is drooling so much. And of course, crowds and traffic are what give him panic attacks so it always happens in public in front of a million people. Nothing quite like carrying a 60lb dog in a full on panic attack to a quieter place to calm him down.

When he was a puppy I used to walk him with a harness because he would wheeze when he started to panic and I got sick of strangers coming up thinking I had him on a choke and was using it wrong or something - at least on the harness it was obvious to any observer that the wheezing was all his doing.

[save_girl]

I guess the answer is, no it is not strange. That's why I enjoy going back to work. I guess I am not one of those "mother earth" type. My hats off to all those stay on home - I know I can't do it!

One of my friends felt like she was a much better mother after going back to work - when she had adult time, she felt like she appreciated her son more and could give him more attention when she was at home. I think it is way more common than people admit - when you have time to be yourself it is easier to give 100% to your kids when you are with them.

[Sunraven]

Did we pick a date?

[FallenPixels]

27th at woofys

[Sunraven]

Awesome! Update your wishlists people!

[Tripsplanner]

Just realized I can't do Wednesdays, ever! My mom is not available on Wed to help out with the kids. Besides, my kids are still sick and I am getting a cold too. So Ethan hugs will have to wait.

I will try to pass your wishlist coupons early next week. Peacestar?

[peacestar]

Just realized I can't do Wednesdays, ever! My mom is not available on Wed to help out with the kids. Besides, my kids are still sick and I am getting a cold too. So Ethan hugs will have to wait.

I will try to pass your wishlist coupons early next week. Peacestar?

Sure.I am planning to attend the meet.

[Tripsplanner]

Update your wishlist please!!! So I can work on them over the weekend and Peacestar can meet me early in the week.

[Sunraven]

I updated

[peacestar]

Please update your wish lists.

Sunraven- Send me the link for Old dutch coupon from save.ca.I will order one.

[Sunraven]

Please update your wish lists.

Sunraven- Send me the link for Old dutch coupon from save.ca.I will order one.

There's $2WUB1 Old Dutch coupons on save.ca?

I thought these were in the "On The Go" magazines a few months ago.

[Andit]

There's $2WUB1 Old Dutch coupons on save.ca?

I thought these were in the "On The Go" magazines a few months ago.

The coupon's in the latest issue too. & the "Play" mag (with crossword puzzles the Metro folks keep shoving at me whenever I'm near Union) has a coupon for free French onion soup at M&M's (sorry, didn't pay attention to the details).

[Andit]

Looks like I definitely can't make it.

I rearranged the theatre tix, but now I have a friend in town that day (bringing DD to a specialist at Sick Kids, so we'll be going out on the town with the little one).

[peacestar]

There's $2WUB1 Old Dutch coupons on save.ca?

I thought these were in the "On The Go" magazines a few months ago.

Sorry I guess got confused with nature valley and old dutch in your wish list.
Ok I have a few for you.

BTW, who is coming on wednesday?