Well, I woke up sick today. Actually, it started on Saturday with a runny nose, hoping it was allergies. Then on Sunday w/an added sore throat and then by Sunday night my body ached and I woke up (or did I ever get any sleep?) sick. Today I spent the day on the couch w/water, my pillow, my down comforter, a box of kleenex, jammies, and the TV and trying not to feel bad for myself. Tyler was so good to me and picked up the house (which is already a disaster tonight), took the kids out so I could sleep and fed them lunch. It was great. But ugh, I hate being sick. And then that brings me to my next subject. Anger management.
I told Samuel this morning, politely, that I was sick and to please not jump on me. Well, he was good until he got sick of watching 2 hours of TV and starting doing it again. And by the end of the day, he having no nap, and being a total pill, I blew up at him. several times. Over every little thing. I had had it. But I say that everyday! How can I control my temper? Any suggestions? I did put myself in time out so that I wouldn't literally strangle my kids. But then they started making another mess of throwing all of the stuffed animals at my bathroom door!!!!! AAAAAAHHH.
Moving on....Have any of you tried selling children's clothing on eBay and been successful (in other words...made and not lost money?) at it? Is it dishonest to have Tyler bid on my item from his account so the price goes up and/or I don't have to settle by selling it to someone else for only $1 and consequently losing money? I don't think it's illegal, but I sort of feel bad about it. But then I've also been tempted to bid on other people's items (and set my max bid for under $5) just to get that person a bid and add competition...to benefit them. (but then if I did get stuck w/it, they wouldn't make very much and would have to sell it to me when, if no one bid, they could just re-list it or keep the item, and not lose as much on it...does that make sense?) or have any of you bought NWT kids clothes? What do you look for? What catches your eye? I think my listings are pretty good and don't understand why I am not getting more bids (maybe bcse I only have 13 feedback...pretty low). Any help would be lovely.
And lastly....General Conference! I loved it! I was a little worried bcse I had the kids to myself sat morning and they were off the wall. Like Samuel can sense the spirit or something and it makes him hyper instead of reverent. And he could sense it was important and that I really wanted to watch it and so he goes bonkers. I liked the first day for the solemn assembly and being able to sustain all of the Church leadership again. And I also was called to repentance several times. But then I LOVED Elder Ballard's talk at the last session about new moms! We were all in the car driving home so we really had to listen (over Jocleyn's screaming to get out of her carseat) and pay attention. And I was very touched by his compliments and sincerity. I was almost in tears (I don't like to cry in front of people, a bad habit that I hold in) with the feeling of love and support in this great work we are doing as mothers. And Tyler really appreciated it too! And I love that he made a simple list about how to be better! So to the point! He knows us too well! But not all women are list people, but I am so I loved it all the more!
Tomorrow...I hope to feel better! And I will post about my new niece!
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It really sucks, but it's against the ebay "code" to have Tyler (or anyone else you ask) to bid on your items to make them a higher price.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say, is I buy on ebay all the time, but I hate bidding. Most of the time I look for the "buy it now" option. Maybe you could try that. Seriously though, I would rather pay a little more just to buy it and not go through the bidding war. Just my opinion...
Good luck!
Have you ever tried Kid 2 Kid? It's a store that buys used kids clothes and then sells them again. It's in Lindon. I've never been there but I know my mom and my brothers' wives love it. I don't know how much they will give you for your clothes though...
ReplyDeleteyou sound just like me. my kids drive me wild too, joshua was so hyper during conference he wouldn't sit still even if his life depended on it! good idea about putting yourself in time out, i'll have to try that one! i'm sorry you're sick my little one has been sick too and i'm so tired.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you in the the tiny kid stage. I know it so well. They are wonderful and so sweet when they're tiny but I tell you just having them out of diapers, car seats, and able to walk on their own makes a HUGE difference. I have a whole new outlook now! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHannah,
ReplyDeleteI've gone the "Kid 2 Kid" route, and there is one up here by you across the street from what is left of the Cottonwood Mall (the north side) They don't give you much if you want cash for your stuff--and they are picky :) but if you trade it for other stuff in their shop you get more for it.
I also agree with your friend that going for the "buy it now" option on e-bay is good.
Now another thought is: Even if it goes for cheaper than you wanted, you are helping out young moms out there whose children will look a lot better dressed in clothes you bought for your kids with your stylish taste. Think of it as paying it forward, and be happy. When you are ready to get new stuff for your kids you will be happy to get it cheap on e-bay :) Kinda like the pioneers planting crops and then leaving them behind knowing the next group of pioneers would harvest them.
Oops--I think I just wrote a Relief Society Lesson here ...