FFFC

BPer

I stand by my confession from a couple of weeks ago that Real Estate is, in fact a cult.  One of our associate brokers has a vanity license plate that reads 'No Tears'.  Weirdo.

MRoxy0628

LOSS MENTIONED

 One girl just told her that 'Everything happens for a reason', and that 'it was part of God's plan'. 

I think that is one of the rudest things someone could say in response to that.  There might be people who are comforted by that, but I don't know them.

redneckmomma25

MRoxy0628 said:

BPer said:

LOSS MENTIONED

 One girl just told her that 'Everything happens for a reason', and that 'it was part of God's plan'. 

I think that is one of the rudest things someone could say in response to that.  There might be people who are comforted by that, but I don't know them.

I am one of those people who take comfort in this sentiment. I never thought it wasn't helpful until this board. I was glad someone else had gotten flamed for first so I knew not to say it to someone.

amandad715

redneckmomma25 said:

I hate chrome on cars. Hate it. Chrome rims, chrome mirrors, chrome door accents. Blah. So ugly.

Not one of our vehicles is stock. Both tucks have a lift. Jeep has bigger tires until we can lift it. Don't know how a lift and me getting kids into the back seat will work. I want 35's and rock stars. I may need to install a hoist system for getting my kids into the back seat. Or a ladder.

I miss my old jeep terribly. My jeep is so slow! Doesn't have a nice sounding exhaust. Blah to a mommified jeep.

People that bring their wrangler to the shop and have them install a lift, snorkel, winch system to drive it on a dirt road through a stream are ridiculous.

I also put people who drive wranglers but do not wave on my post it. It is known their is a Jeep wave that comes a long with driving a wrangler. What, do you think all these random people who happen to all just be driving a wrangler are waving at you? If you know and don't wave, you are on my post it twice.

I will have my period for the party. Fantastic! I anticipate crying all day. People bringing up the dog. The baby turning 1. The stress of the party. I want to hide. I want to set it up. Take pictures. Then leave.

I am really bitter today. Does it show?

I'm so sorry, but I totally must have missed something on here about your dog. I saw the pic on IG and wondered what was going on.

MommaP12

I used a dryer sheet in the load of laundry I did washing all of DDs fall/winter clothes.  I figure her skin can handle it and shocking her every 10 seconds is worse.

I'm a Zulily Hoar.  I got the unlimited shipping.  I buy almost every day, ugh.  

amandad715

MRoxy0628 said:

BPer said:

LOSS MENTIONED

 One girl just told her that 'Everything happens for a reason', and that 'it was part of God's plan'. 

I think that is one of the rudest things someone could say in response to that.  There might be people who are comforted by that, but I don't know them.

I totally agree. You can think that shit to yourself, but don't say it to a grieving mother. Worst thing to say in a tragedy like that. Ever.

BPer

redneckmomma25 said:

 I also put people who drive wranglers but do not wave on my post it. It is known their is a Jeep wave that comes a long with driving a wrangler. What, do you think all these random people who happen to all just be driving a wrangler are waving at you? If you know and don't wave, you are on my post it twice. 

I never knew of this 'jeep wave' until my ex bought a Rubicon.  He was a total douche about it though.  It was never just a casual wave, he had to make a big production of it.  Douchy douche.  Not the waving, him.

 I will have my period for the party. Fantastic! I anticipate crying all day. People bringing up the dog. The baby turning 1. The stress of the party. I want to hide. I want to set it up. Take pictures. Then leave. I am really bitter today. Does it show?

I will also have my period for the party.  One of the many reasons that I am kind of dreading it.

MrsKipper

BPer said:

I, for one, don't want @loislayn23 to leave.  This FFFC should be on page 7 by  now.  Also, in searching for a 'begging' gif, I came across something that I cannot unsee.  Gross.

I agree with this! See: shipping post on page 3!

danabsd

BPer said:

I stand by my confession from a couple of weeks ago that Real Estate is, in fact a cult.  One of our associate brokers has a vanity license plate that reads 'No Tears'.  Weirdo.

Word.  I've working with RE agents and they are cray.  No joke.

MRoxy0628

redneckmomma25 said:

LOSS MENTIONED

 One girl just told her that 'Everything happens for a reason', and that 'it was part of God's plan'. 

I think that is one of the rudest things someone could say in response to that.  There might be people who are comforted by that, but I don't know them.

I am one of those people who take comfort in this sentiment. I never thought it wasn't helpful until this board. I was glad someone else had gotten flamed for first so I knew not to say it to someone.

I'm not knocking anyone who is comforted by it.  I hope it didn't come across that way.  I just think it's hard to know who will and won't be comforted by it, so I avoid saying it. 

L8kissie

I haven't given dd wcm at all yet. I feel very behind in the feeding department.

L8kissie

LoisLayn23 said:

I like the parenting board better. They have less bitter betties and people know how to take a fucking joke there.

This makes me sad. Darn Internet people I'm not supposed to gaf about.... You are fun and entertaining and a large part of this board.
:-SS

miss50

@BPer I cried over three houses when we were looking. I even cried about GETTING the one we actually got. Right now, I couldn't be happier with our home and location. It is perfectly normal to cry over something that could potentially be the last place you live, like forever.

miss50

@kellersprag, that's funny since elfster just sent me a message that says Chars birthday is coming up. Im so happy I have an October baby right now. The procrastinator in me loves it even more.

LuvSD

My confession: I really want to get off of BC to TTC but we are not in the right place financially. However, my biggest reason for not doing it is because my parents may take us on a Mediterranean cruise next summer. I don't want to be pregnant on that vacation because its adults only and I want to drink all the wine and smoke cigarettes. I quite smoking a couple of years ago but my DH and I have a international rule. If we are on an international vacation, smoking is allowed. 

MommaP12

mamaHippo23 said:

I see absolutely nothing wrong with a child playing nicely by themselves, if the parent is still nearby and available to them. I consider that normal and don't see how it would negatively affect a child in any way. And like Redneckmama said, I do set aside chunks of quality time where I'm only focusing on playing with him. It works better for me to get my chores done while he's playing, and then I'm free to give him my undivided attention, as opposed to constantly multitasking.

My confession: I have never experienced "mommy guilt". I completely understand the concept and I know it's a very strong feeling for a lot of mothers, but I've never gotten that wave of guilt from anything I've chosen to do. Formula, daycare, CIO, store-bought baby food, TV watching, etc.  Ironically though, sometimes I feel a bit guilty that I never feel guilty.

I must have your 'dosage' then.  I am so over constantly feeling guilty when my kids are perfectly happy and healthy.  

MrsKipper

I was going to work out during Nola's nap today. She's napping but I don't feel like moving. We're going to Target when she wakes up...that will totally count as exercise, right?

BarefootContessa

MommaP12 said:

mamaHippo23 said:

I see absolutely nothing wrong with a child playing nicely by themselves, if the parent is still nearby and available to them. I consider that normal and don't see how it would negatively affect a child in any way. And like Redneckmama said, I do set aside chunks of quality time where I'm only focusing on playing with him. It works better for me to get my chores done while he's playing, and then I'm free to give him my undivided attention, as opposed to constantly multitasking.

My confession: I have never experienced "mommy guilt". I completely understand the concept and I know it's a very strong feeling for a lot of mothers, but I've never gotten that wave of guilt from anything I've chosen to do. Formula, daycare, CIO, store-bought baby food, TV watching, etc.  Ironically though, sometimes I feel a bit guilty that I never feel guilty.

I must have your 'dosage' then.  I am so over constantly feeling guilty when my kids are perfectly happy and healthy.  

Me, too. I wish I didn't have so much of it. It's kind of ridiculous. 

L8kissie

Iz's party is tomorrow and my house looks like crap. I hate cleaning! I am not good at it and have too much stuff.

miss50

just because you go through and "love it" to a bunch of posts doesn't mean you are an active part of the board. that's my thought anyway.

Hyaline

I had to bake a shitton of biscuits for this weekend (why the eff did I volunteer to make biscuits and gravy for like 20 people?) so I had kettle chips and a beer for lunch.  While the baby napped.  MOTY.

KellersPrag

miss50 said:

just because you go through and "love it" to a bunch of posts doesn't mean you are an active part of the board. that's my thought anyway.

God, don't talk about me like that.

icedcoffeeluv

harti09 said:

I give bitch looks to people in the grocery store who take one of the few double carts when they only have one child with them. I had a lady literally run to grab the one I was walking towards (the only one left) the other day. I then saw her in the store with one kid who had to be at least 5. I shot her a look every time I passed her.

One time there were none left at the store and as I was pushing my double stroller around and pulling my grocery cart I saw a mom with two kids who had to be preteens (12-15ish) and they were hanging all over the cart and standing on the double cart part etc.

While I understand that it seems fun to kids at that age I think it is also the responsibility of a parent of kids that age to say that those should be left for people that really need it.

I may have given looks that could kill.

KellersPrag

icedcoffeeluv said:

harti09 said:

I give bitch looks to people in the grocery store who take one of the few double carts when they only have one child with them. I had a lady literally run to grab the one I was walking towards (the only one left) the other day. I then saw her in the store with one kid who had to be at least 5. I shot her a look every time I passed her.

One time there were none left at the store and as I was pushing my double stroller around and pulling my grocery cart I saw a mom with two kids who had to be preteens (12-15ish) and they were hanging all over the cart and standing on the double cart part etc.

While I understand that it seems fun to kids at that age I think it is also the responsibility of a parent of kids that age to say that those should be left for people that really need it.

I may have given looks that could kill.

I would have said something to the mother. But, I'm pretty confrontational when it's deserved. That's obnoxious.

miss50

I guess that was more of a UO. oh well @kellersprag @bunkinmama....sooooo talking about you two!

MrsKipper

icedcoffeeluv said:

harti09 said:

I give bitch looks to people in the grocery store who take one of the few double carts when they only have one child with them. I had a lady literally run to grab the one I was walking towards (the only one left) the other day. I then saw her in the store with one kid who had to be at least 5. I shot her a look every time I passed her.

One time there were none left at the store and as I was pushing my double stroller around and pulling my grocery cart I saw a mom with two kids who had to be preteens (12-15ish) and they were hanging all over the cart and standing on the double cart part etc.

While I understand that it seems fun to kids at that age I think it is also the responsibility of a parent of kids that age to say that those should be left for people that really need it.

I may have given looks that could kill.

I never thought about it like this before! I usually get one because it's the only way my kid won't try to stand up the entire time! If she's facing forward with a 5-point harness (and sometimes in a "race car", she's much more content the whole time!

Stasi

BarefootContessa said:

MommaP12 said:

mamaHippo23 said:

I see absolutely nothing wrong with a child playing nicely by themselves, if the parent is still nearby and available to them. I consider that normal and don't see how it would negatively affect a child in any way. And like Redneckmama said, I do set aside chunks of quality time where I'm only focusing on playing with him. It works better for me to get my chores done while he's playing, and then I'm free to give him my undivided attention, as opposed to constantly multitasking.

My confession: I have never experienced "mommy guilt". I completely understand the concept and I know it's a very strong feeling for a lot of mothers, but I've never gotten that wave of guilt from anything I've chosen to do. Formula, daycare, CIO, store-bought baby food, TV watching, etc.  Ironically though, sometimes I feel a bit guilty that I never feel guilty.

I must have your 'dosage' then.  I am so over constantly feeling guilty when my kids are perfectly happy and healthy.  

Me, too. I wish I didn't have so much of it. It's kind of ridiculous. 

I used to feel guilty, but I've made myself get over it..mainly, because my mom always said she felt mom guilt and racked herself to always try and do the best thing(s) for and my dad...over the years the guilt turned in martyr-tom and some resentment toward my dad (she's working on all this). I vowed to myself that I would never ever beat myself up regarding motherhood. Every night I go to bed and say, "Let what you accomplished today be enough" and that's that.

KellersPrag

auroraloo said:

KellersPrag said:

miss50 said:

just because you go through and "love it" to a bunch of posts doesn't mean you are an active part of the board. that's my thought anyway.

God, don't talk about me like that.

Hey, Glitter, I'm TRYING man, but I've got a kid on the tit and my phone is all I got. Geesh.

Kind of related? You're impressing me majorly. To the park? Out to dinner? And Bean is a week old.  :-O

Stasi

redneckmomma25 said:

G plays by herself. Almost her entire wake time. She will bring me a book from time to time. I take advantage of it and do laundry or cook or whatever. I feel guilty I am not spending time with her. But it is just so nice to have this stage of independence where she does not need my constant attention. After her party though, I do want to buckle down and really spend some quality 1 on 1 with her.

I feel like this is something I'm working on too. It's hard because we're only together for a few hours everyday M-F...so, I would love to spend ALL my time playing 1 on 1 with her, but dinner needs to be cooked and cleaned up and random chores need to be done here and there...

I think there is a lot of merit to letting kids play by themselves, but you're right, it's balance...

thebanich

JAM828 said:

BunkinMama said:

just because you go through and "love it" to a bunch of posts doesn't mean you are an active part of the board. that's my thought anyway.

Damn it! You caught me. I do feel like I am loving it more and not talking. I am becoming a dirty lovin lurker!

This is totally me, too. Oops.

We just have lots of love to give.

thebanich

FFFC:

On Wednesday I didn't have time to eat dinner between work and small group. I drank a beer and then a glass of wine at small group and then went home and ate some ice cream.

It was delicious.

miss50

@auroraloo I too am overly impressed. you get a pass. i never did see a birth story though. you done yet?  Glad you a feeling better too.  

hmp1

Stasi said:

I feel like I'm much bitchier on A14, but I can't help it because that board is struggling getting their act together....plus, there are a lot unnecessary coddling that I just can't handle...I need to cool my jets.

That's what is fun about being a STM. You don't feel the need to pussy foot around or let others do so. I think this board was kind of the exception with having so many FTMs that fit into that category too.

Cheenomae

miss50 said:

just because you go through and "love it" to a bunch of posts doesn't mean you are an active part of the board. that's my thought anyway.

I've pretty much loved my way through this thread today. I don't have a lot to contribute, but I'm usually fairly active in general.

I think you can love your way through some threads, but probably if you do it through most I would agree with you!

miss50

BunkinMama said:

Ba da ba ba ba I'm lovin it!

That is my ringback tone for text messages. See IG in 3 minutes.

Flamingemu

I give bitch looks to people in the grocery store who take one of the few double carts when they only have one child with them. I had a lady literally run to grab the one I was walking towards (the only one left) the other day. I then saw her in the store with one kid who had to be at least 5. I shot her a look every time I passed her.

I would have said something to her. I'm sorry, do you NEED the double cart? Would you mind if I used it for my TWINS. Most people back down when confronted.

MarisaKathleen

FFFC: I have still, a year into the parenting game--NOT taken my kid grocery shopping. I have no intention of changing that either.  A lot of times, especially in the winter I go grocery shopping on my lunch hour at work so my food stays cold in the car.  

Stasi

Here is a late one: I feel like there is NO way I'm going to love a girl's name as much as I love Katherine Quinn. DH and I have been tossing names around for shits and giggles and we just come up short every time. I think we are going with Quinn Katherine if it's a girl.

Boy is another story. We're like 95% set on two solid names.

BPer

I just want to go to target by myself.

danabsd

 

Someone else made an offer on the house I fell in love with last night, after 110 days on the market without a single offer. I'm afraid a bidding war would drive the price up to where it wouldn't be such a steal, and wouldn't really be worth uprooting our lives and moving to another town. I'm embarrassed to say that I cried for hours, and barely slept...over a house.

Was it your IL's, trying to ensure you stay and live it up Everyone Loves Raymond style?