UO

JessElam

I'm shocked that no one has started this already...I'll go first.

I promise I'm not a totally insensitive bitch, but it really bothers me when people become so consumed with a celebrity death.  We have heard so much about the Paul Walker death - people hanging out at the accident scene, countless reports on what exactly happened, cause of death (which seems pretty obvious to me).  It's not just with this death either - when that guy from Glee died from a drug overdose people were crying, etc.  I understand that they are fans of said actors, but I don't understand becoming so consumed with an actor that you become emotionally invested in them and what happens to them.  There are so many people in our communities who should be looked up to - many of these actors who have fans who idolize them are pretty f'd up people (not necessarily speaking of Paul Walker, just in general).  

And then to piggy back off of that, the media just glorifies these events.  Any type of tragedy that happens, the media exploits it so damn much.  I know we are coming up on the Sandy Hook killings and I am really dreading how the media is going to exploit the families of those poor babies.  Believe me, I cried like a baby when it happened and in the days after because I couldn't help but imagine my own child in that situation.  It's a parent's worst nightmare.  I just hate how the media really just turns everything tragic into a circus.  Let the people mourn without a microphone and camera in their face.

Wow...that became much longer than I expected.  Sorry!

ykristos

kitchencolors said:

ITA about the media. I've got nothin today. I'm exhausted from yesterday.

Seriously. 

Peaceb0ne

I'm annoyed with the way our siggy challenge works. It takes too long to come up with a new challenge, and the threads always get lost. 

Empireceo

Traveling to exotic locations doesn't make you worldly.  If you've been all over the globe to stay exclusively at high end resorts/hotels/spas/safaris, but won't go to certain parts of your own home city, I think you're kind of a douche.  Also, you're probably missing out on some of the best food.

IBackBevo

My UO is that I wish instead of flaming the "spanking/swatting/hitting" lady yesterday/today on the thread about picky eating, that more people would have tried to actually reason with her and educate her as to how what she was doing was bad for her children.  (Some did in a very eloquent manner.)  And I freely admit that I was one of the ones initially guilty of responding to her with snark, but after I thought about it I realized the severity of what she was doing and the consequences it has on young, helpless children, I wish I had initially responded differently...I don't think anyone is going to change someone's mind/behavior with snark.  But, then again, I also realize that trying to reason with her is probably a moot point anyway because she seems pretty committed to her behavior and wrong beliefs.

Empireceo

IBackBevo said:

My UO is that I wish instead of flaming the "spanking/swatting/hitting" lady yesterday/today on the thread about picky eating, that more people would have tried to actually reason with her and educate her as to how what she was doing was bad for her children.  (Some did in a very eloquent manner.)  And I freely admit that I was one of the ones initially guilty of responding to her with snark, but after I thought about it I realized the severity of what she was doing and the consequences it has on young, helpless children, I wish I had initially responded differently...I don't think anyone is going to change someone's mind/behavior with snark.  But, then again, I also realize that trying to reason with her is probably a moot point anyway because she seems pretty committed to her behavior and wrong beliefs.

I agree.  I went back this morning and tried but I don't think she's going to respond to me, especially if she is surrounded by people who support what she's doing.  I seriously have the sads.  If btcrazylove starts spewing her hateful judgments in the UO today I might lose it and  finally earn some abuse points.  

ykristos

IBackBevo said:

My UO is that I wish instead of flaming the "spanking/swatting/hitting" lady yesterday/today on the thread about picky eating, that more people would have tried to actually reason with her and educate her as to how what she was doing was bad for her children.  (Some did in a very eloquent manner.)  And I freely admit that I was one of the ones initially guilty of responding to her with snark, but after I thought about it I realized the severity of what she was doing and the consequences it has on young, helpless children, I wish I had initially responded differently...I don't think anyone is going to change someone's mind/behavior with snark.  But, then again, I also realize that trying to reason with her is probably a moot point anyway because she seems pretty committed to her behavior and wrong beliefs.

Hmm, I agree with you (and I definitely fell into the flamer/shamer category, myself), and was glad to see that poster from GPM and EmpireCEO take that route.  I was probably too infuriated for that. It's the internet and there's a lot crazier shit out there, but I haven't been that upset about something I've seen online in a long time. 

typeset

IBackBevo said: "I don't think anyone is going to change someone's mind/behavior with snark. But, then again, I also realize that trying to reason with her is probably a moot point anyway because she seems pretty committed to her behavior and wrong beliefs."
 
As someone who grew up with a physically and emotionally abusive alcoholic, I just can't with the spankers. To me? Spanking is hitting. And I can't go there against a religious zealot on an Internet forum. Snark on.

Edited because the broken quotes are driving me bananas.

tna112

The Elf on the shelf is cute but I think it's another game for moms to one-up each other for creativity. I'm always seeing the latest pictures of so and so's elf on Facebook. Ain't nobody got time for that!

ykristos

@tna112 -- I have no idea what an Elf on a Shelf is, but it sounds like the sort of thing that terrified me about becoming a mother. I can't with any of that stuff. 

IBackBevo

My other UO is that I don't think you should force kids to eat certain foods.  Now if they just flat aren't eating, that is one thing...but if it is just one food or a few foods--well, we all have foods/consistencies that we don't like! I would not want to be forced to eat something that I don't like even as an adult.

Part of my thought process comes from my Mother always talking about her child rearing experiences.  My brothers were super tiny (twins) and underweight. By today's standards, they would have likely been Failure to Thrive.  She could not get them to eat fruits or vegis so would put them in an infa-feeder and basically force feed them.  To this day, in their mid-40's, they still remember this and will NOT TOUCH a fruit or vegi. And one is overweight and diabetic. On the other hand, she learned her lesson with me (I was 12 years later) and I was never made to eat something I did not want to eat.  Not that this was great parenting, but I remember even being allowed to eat ice cream for breakfast. There is hardly any food that I will not eat and, compared to my brothers, I have a pretty health diet/lifestyle... and I really don't even like ice cream that much anymore.  I really think there is something about "forcing" something on a child that makes them have a negative association with that item.   

Edit: typo

busterbeagle

I'm really looking forward to the day when we are ready for a FB group. As awesome as so many of you are, knowing that monster is here and there is nothing anyone can do about it just makes me want to GTFO.

pandadair

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

I'm going to guess 100% no, there was nothing anyone could have said differently to get through to her.

tna112

ykristos said:

@tna112 -- I have no idea what an Elf on a Shelf is, but it sounds like the sort of thing that terrified me about becoming a mother. I can't with any of that stuff. 

It's this elf that comes to your house in December to remind you that Santa's watching you and every day parents set up this scenario of something the elf did overnight while the kids were sleeping. It can get really elaborate.

Laura_Elaine

My UO is that I'm not going away, and that I am not affected at all by any of your comments. :-) Most responses to me were out of some stereotypical idea of what a "Christian spanker" is/does that is not quite accurate of what exactly my home situation is like... so why should it matter to me if you don't like something that I'm not really doing...? I do appreciate the commentors who tried to explain how spankng is wrong, and that they believe I believe I'm doing the right thing, but it's really not necessary... being a mom really is hard, and for more reasons than having a 'picky eater.'

If you've noticed (which you probably haven't paid terribly much attention to me up until the recent "discussion") I don't generally post questions to internet strangers... most of my posts are general comments or announcements or something like that. The opinion of total strangers doesn't really matter much to me, and (not sure if this is an UO or not, but...) that discussion obviously got out of hand by people coming just to flame me.

Another UO of mine is that I don't believe in child-proofing. If you somehow missed the flaming/drama on the "Being a mom is hard" discussion, we use hand swatting or spanking to keep them away from dangerous things (electric sockets and cords and whatnot), as well as dicipline for disobedience. The theory behind this is that when we go to someone's home that is not child-proofed, my children still know what they cannot touch. Also, even at home, they learn boundaries that just because they can reach something does not mean they have the right to grab it.

typeset

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

Nerp. She's proud of it.

ykristos

typeset said:

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

Nerp. She's proud of it.

Look at that! She just proved your point. 

typeset

ykristos said:

typeset said:

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

Nerp. She's proud of it.

Look at that! She just proved your point. 

I love being right. Not about this. But in general. Gives me warm fuzzies. 

pandadair

ykristos said:

typeset said:

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

Nerp. She's proud of it.

Look at that! She just proved your point. 

All the lulz right now.

Empireceo

Laura_Elaine said:

My UO is that I'm not going away, and that I am not affected at all by any of your comments. :-) Most responses to me were out of some stereotypical idea of what a "Christian spanker" is/does that is not quite accurate of what exactly my home situation is like... so why should it matter to me if you don't like something that I'm not really doing...? I do appreciate the commentors who tried to explain how spankng is wrong, and that they believe I believe I'm doing the right thing, but it's really not necessary... being a mom really is hard, and for more reasons than having a 'picky eater.' If you've noticed (which you probably haven't paid terribly much attention to me up until the recent "discussion") I don't generally post questions to internet strangers... most of my posts are general comments or announcements or something like that. The opinion of total strangers doesn't really matter much to me, and (not sure if this is an UO or not, but...) that discussion obviously got out of hand by people coming just to flame me. Another UO of mine is that I don't believe in child-proofing. If you somehow missed the flaming/drama on the "Being a mom is hard" discussion, we use hand swatting or spanking to keep them away from dangerous things (electric sockets and cords and whatnot), as well as dicipline for disobedience. The theory behind this is that when we go to someone's home that is not child-proofed, my children still know what they cannot touch. Also, even at home, they learn boundaries that just because they can reach something does not mean they have the right to grab it.

Yes, of course.  Why make your home safer for your kids when you can just hit them?  Why should they have the right to explore their own home?

I take back my rational comment trying to understand you.  You are a lost cause and I hope someone close to the situation identifies the what's going on and intervenes to save your kids.

Edited for clarity.

Christinaruth74

I'm still reeling over yesterdays spanking debacle.  DH and I are very involved in our church and it infuriates me to see such horrible misrepresentations come out of the woodwork like that. I just hope that you all understand that not everyone is like that
The whole thing made me very sad and defensive not only for my faith, but also for the well being of the children being raised in that home and many others that subscribe to the same philosophies.
DH was brought up in a home where the Bible was basis for beatings and he and his siblings can tell you some terrible stories.  We have vowed to not raise our child(ren) on a foundation of fear.

This isn't much of an UO, but my heart was heavy in the wake of that dreadfully long thread and I felt the need to proclaim that she doesn't not represent the majority... I would never want to be clumped in the same stereotype as her.

dp1320

pandadair said:

kitchencolors said:

Yup, I'm also disturbed and upset, wondering if there is anything I could have said differently that might get through to her.

I'm going to guess 100% no, there was nothing anyone could have said differently to get through to her.

 

Agree with this...she's clearly beyond reasoning at this point and I think she is actually thriving on all of the attention (which is even more unfortunate).

pandadair

You guys. Staaaaahp responding. Let her come on here and post into the abyss.

ETA: Since I've seen multiple people post the same sentiment, almost no one thinks she is representative of anything except her own crazy. No need to tell us that not all Christians are like that. We know.

Peaceb0ne

ErBear1010 said:

Peaceb0ne said:

I'm annoyed with the way our siggy challenge works. It takes too long to come up with a new challenge, and the threads always get lost. 

Then suggest something to improve it. I think it does too but it's the best way I could come up with. 

Maybe on the 1st of the new month we could post a thread asking for what it should be, and the suggestion with the most "love its" wins? I didn't mean any disrespect, I certainly appreciate that you have taken the lead with posting the threads and whatnot!

@Lauren_Elaine

Katemr1146

Laura_Elaine said:

My UO is that I'm not going away, and that I am not affected at all by any of your comments. :-) Most responses to me were out of some stereotypical idea of what a "Christian spanker" is/does that is not quite accurate of what exactly my home situation is like... so why should it matter to me if you don't like something that I'm not really doing...? I do appreciate the commentors who tried to explain how spankng is wrong, and that they believe I believe I'm doing the right thing, but it's really not necessary... being a mom really is hard, and for more reasons than having a 'picky eater.'

If you've noticed (which you probably haven't paid terribly much attention to me up until the recent "discussion") I don't generally post questions to internet strangers... most of my posts are general comments or announcements or something like that. The opinion of total strangers doesn't really matter much to me, and (not sure if this is an UO or not, but...) that discussion obviously got out of hand by people coming just to flame me.

Another UO of mine is that I don't believe in child-proofing. If you somehow missed the flaming/drama on the "Being a mom is hard" discussion, we use hand swatting or spanking to keep them away from dangerous things (electric sockets and cords and whatnot), as well as dicipline for disobedience. The theory behind this is that when we go to someone's home that is not child-proofed, my children still know what they cannot touch. Also, even at home, they learn boundaries that just because they can reach something does not mean they have the right to grab it.

Ugh. I think I'm out for a while if this discussion is not going to stop. Laura Elaine, you have clearly seen that no one seems to agree with you, yet you continue posting about it. I don't want to hear it anymore. I would never say you shouldn't come back here or post at all, but if you're going to continue this topic, then I'm leaving for while. I can't handle it.

andoll8

I think wipe warmers are stupid: I refuse to train my child to think s/he's a royal entity deserving of a pre-warmed ass wipe. 

Life is tough, kiddo: you are not special. you are not a unique snowflake. Also, there's no such thing as Santa Claus.

My UO is that everyone should always take the most practical approach possible. "Thou shalt not cosset thy child." (11th commandment courtesy of my mother.)

pistolpackinmomma

Bliz1712 said:

I dislike the maternity pants and try not to wear them when I can.  The band is my friend this time.  They never stay up and I end up pulling them up every 2 seconds and look like a fool.

They were amazing last time but this time I cannot keep them up to save my life! I do fine in yoga pants and athletic shorts but the demi panel folds over on me and still falls down. Maybe I need to try a different style. I saw Motherhood has some that has elastic section on the sides but still have the button and zipper. Maybe that will work.

pandadair

Katemr1146 said:

My UO is that I'm not going away, and that I am not affected at all by any of your comments. :-) Most responses to me were out of some stereotypical idea of what a "Christian spanker" is/does that is not quite accurate of what exactly my home situation is like... so why should it matter to me if you don't like something that I'm not really doing...? I do appreciate the commentors who tried to explain how spankng is wrong, and that they believe I believe I'm doing the right thing, but it's really not necessary... being a mom really is hard, and for more reasons than having a 'picky eater.' If you've noticed (which you probably haven't paid terribly much attention to me up until the recent "discussion") I don't generally post questions to internet strangers... most of my posts are general comments or announcements or something like that. The opinion of total strangers doesn't really matter much to me, and (not sure if this is an UO or not, but...) that discussion obviously got out of hand by people coming just to flame me. Another UO of mine is that I don't believe in child-proofing. If you somehow missed the flaming/drama on the "Being a mom is hard" discussion, we use hand swatting or spanking to keep them away from dangerous things (electric sockets and cords and whatnot), as well as dicipline for disobedience. The theory behind this is that when we go to someone's home that is not child-proofed, my children still know what they cannot touch. Also, even at home, they learn boundaries that just because they can reach something does not mean they have the right to grab it.

Ugh. I think I'm out for a while if this discussion is not going to stop. Laura Elaine, you have clearly seen that no one seems to agree with you, yet you continue posting about it. I don't want to hear it anymore. I would never say you shouldn't come back here or post at all, but if you're going to continue this topic, then I'm leaving for while. I can't handle it.

She continues posting because people continue responding and getting all riled up.

pandadair

hhegyesi said:

I think wipe warmers are stupid: I refuse to train my child to think s/he's a royal entity deserving of a pre-warmed ass wipe. 

Life is tough, kiddo: you are not special. you are not a unique snowflake. Also, there's no such thing as Santa Claus.

My UO is that everyone should always take the most practical approach possible. "Thou shalt not cosset thy child." (11th commandment courtesy of my mother.)

The Occam's razor of child rearing.

Laura_Elaine

ErBear1010 said:

"Christians" like @Laura_Elaine scare the hell out of me. I'm not Christian but I know some very wonderful Christians who are actually very kind and loving. Then there's her kind. And her kind is what makes me realize that what I believe may be better than what her kind preach. I'm pretty sure being humble is a good thing..she apparently doesn't know the meaning of that word...

*Quizzical look* Because posting on a public discussion board (any topic) is humble...? Actually, I guess I fail to see how humility factors in at all. I do what's right for me, and will suggest it to others who ask what to do in a certain situation, but I in no way try to claim I have it all figured out of that my way is the best/only way. I merely said I don't ask for the opinion of strangers, internet or otherwise. That does not mean I don't have input from trusted mentors/advisors (not sure of the right word to use here, but I'm sure you have a group of real-life 'counselors' you run some things by and don't base every decision (parenting, pregnancy, or otherwise) on what internet strangers say...)


And I don't really like the attention, which is why I had hoped you all could get on with your lives as I get on with mine, but alas... more of the same today. Now you don't think I should post/comment on anythig anymore?

awc1986

My UO this week:

I think doulas are completely and utterly pointless. Why the hell do you need to employ someone to act as a go-between during your birth? Put your big girl pants on and deal with it yourself. When it gets to the point that all you can do is yell at people, get your birth partner to talk to the doc. I think doulas are just a waste of time and are generally hired by the kind of people who like to act as though they're the only person on the planet to give birth. 

honey740

Laura_Elaine

Peaceb0ne said:

ErBear1010 said:

Pmooeaceb0ne said:

I'm annoyed with the way our siggy challenge works. It takes too long to come up with a new challenge, and the threads always get lost. 

Then suggest something to improve it. I think it does too but it's the best way I could come up with. 

Maybe on the 1st of the new month we could post a thread asking for what it should be, and the suggestion with the most "love its" wins? I didn't mean any disrespect, I certainly appreciate that you have taken the lead with posting the threads and whatnot!

@Lauren_Elaine

Not gonna happen, but I am enjoying all these GIFs y'all find. I'm not a GIF-er myself, but it is fun to see. And I can understand the lure of "Hey, everyone! Go check out the crazy drama on the May 14 board!" (or wherever more crazy drama may occur), so I don't harbor resentment for anyone who was well meaning in their comment, however unnecessary the comment was.

spacepotatoes

Laura_Elaine said:

"Christians" like @Laura_Elaine scare the hell out of me. I'm not Christian but I know some very wonderful Christians who are actually very kind and loving. Then there's her kind. And her kind is what makes me realize that what I believe may be better than what her kind preach. I'm pretty sure being humble is a good thing..she apparently doesn't know the meaning of that word...

*Quizzical look* Because posting on a public discussion board (any topic) is humble...? Actually, I guess I fail to see how humility factors in at all. I do what's right for me, and will suggest it to others who ask what to do in a certain situation, but I in no way try to claim I have it all figured out of that my way is the best/only way. I merely said I don't ask for the opinion of strangers, internet or otherwise. That does not mean I don't have input from trusted mentors/advisors (not sure of the right word to use here, but I'm sure you have a group of real-life 'counselors' you run some things by and don't base every decision (parenting, pregnancy, or otherwise) on what internet strangers say...) And I don't really like the attention, which is why I had hoped you all could get on with your lives as I get on with mine, but alas... more of the same today. Now you don't think I should post/comment on anythig anymore?

Bullshit. You want to get on with your life? Then don't start the same discussion up again in another thread. You've explained where you stand, nothing else you are saying is adding anything new or useful to the discussion so if you want it to stop, then just stop. FFS.

pandadair

Laura_Elaine said:

"Christians" like @Laura_Elaine scare the hell out of me. I'm not Christian but I know some very wonderful Christians who are actually very kind and loving. Then there's her kind. And her kind is what makes me realize that what I believe may be better than what her kind preach. I'm pretty sure being humble is a good thing..she apparently doesn't know the meaning of that word...

*Quizzical look* Because posting on a public discussion board (any topic) is humble...? Actually, I guess I fail to see how humility factors in at all. I do what's right for me, and will suggest it to others who ask what to do in a certain situation, but I in no way try to claim I have it all figured out of that my way is the best/only way. I merely said I don't ask for the opinion of strangers, internet or otherwise. That does not mean I don't have input from trusted mentors/advisors (not sure of the right word to use here, but I'm sure you have a group of real-life 'counselors' you run some things by and don't base every decision (parenting, pregnancy, or otherwise) on what internet strangers say...) And I don't really like the attention, which is why I had hoped you all could get on with your lives as I get on with mine, but alas... more of the same today. Now you don't think I should post/comment on anythig anymore?

Lo, an inkling of self-awareness.

meli1025

Laura_Elaine said:

"Christians" like @Laura_Elaine scare the hell out of me. I'm not Christian but I know some very wonderful Christians who are actually very kind and loving. Then there's her kind. And her kind is what makes me realize that what I believe may be better than what her kind preach. I'm pretty sure being humble is a good thing..she apparently doesn't know the meaning of that word...

*Quizzical look* Because posting on a public discussion board (any topic) is humble...? Actually, I guess I fail to see how humility factors in at all. I do what's right for me, and will suggest it to others who ask what to do in a certain situation, but I in no way try to claim I have it all figured out of that my way is the best/only way. I merely said I don't ask for the opinion of strangers, internet or otherwise. That does not mean I don't have input from trusted mentors/advisors (not sure of the right word to use here, but I'm sure you have a group of real-life 'counselors' you run some things by and don't base every decision (parenting, pregnancy, or otherwise) on what internet strangers say...) And I don't really like the attention, which is why I had hoped you all could get on with your lives as I get on with mine, but alas... more of the same today. Now you don't think I should post/comment on anythig anymore?

I stayed out of it yesterday, but you're getting on my last nerve.  No one said you shouldn't post anything.  BUT, you caused a shitstorm yesterday with your spanking antics, and you come back on today to tell everyone that in addition to spanking your kids for not eating you also spank them to avoid child proofing your house.  No one wants to hear about how you spank your kids, so you should just stop posting about that. 

meli1025

My UO, in the spirit of the holiday season, is that I can't STAND the blow up decorations that people put on their lawns.  I think they're tacky as hell.

TheBeeCharmer

JessElam said:

I'm shocked that no one has started this already...I'll go first.

I promise I'm not a totally insensitive bitch, but it really bothers me when people become so consumed with a celebrity death.  We have heard so much about the Paul Walker death - people hanging out at the accident scene, countless reports on what exactly happened, cause of death (which seems pretty obvious to me).  It's not just with this death either - when that guy from Glee died from a drug overdose people were crying, etc.  I understand that they are fans of said actors, but I don't understand becoming so consumed with an actor that you become emotionally invested in them and what happens to them.  There are so many people in our communities who should be looked up to - many of these actors who have fans who idolize them are pretty f'd up people (not necessarily speaking of Paul Walker, just in general).  

And then to piggy back off of that, the media just glorifies these events.  Any type of tragedy that happens, the media exploits it so damn much.  I know we are coming up on the Sandy Hook killings and I am really dreading how the media is going to exploit the families of those poor babies.  Believe me, I cried like a baby when it happened and in the days after because I couldn't help but imagine my own child in that situation.  It's a parent's worst nightmare.  I just hate how the media really just turns everything tragic into a circus.  Let the people mourn without a microphone and camera in their face.

Wow...that became much longer than I expected.  Sorry!

Me too. When Paul Walker died (not that it wasn't sad) I was thinking about all the other losses of life that occur that no one even mentions. 

spacepotatoes

My UO: I don't trust chiropractors. I don't judge anyone who chooses to use one, I just peronally have zero intention of ever doing it and I can't stand the thought of allowing infants and young children to get adjusted.

One of my best friends is marrying a chiropractor and he's part of the Maximized Living...movement, for lack of a better word. They're very strongly antivax and the BS and misinformation he spews is infuriating. He and his colleagues really don't help make a good argument for the credibility of chiropractors. My friend has a health science degree and she's still bought into his crap, and spreads the same BS "studies."

TheBeeCharmer

tna112 said:

@tna112 -- I have no idea what an Elf on a Shelf is, but it sounds like the sort of thing that terrified me about becoming a mother. I can't with any of that stuff. 

It's this elf that comes to your house in December to remind you that Santa's watching you and every day parents set up this scenario of something the elf did overnight while the kids were sleeping. It can get really elaborate.

That was my UO last week!  

Laura_Elaine

meli1025 said:

Laura_Elaine said:

ErBear1010 said:

"Christians" like @Laura_Elaine scare the hell out of me. I'm not Christian but I know some very wonderful Christians who are actually very kind and loving. Then there's her kind. And her kind is what makes me realize that what I believe may be better than what her kind preach. I'm pretty sure being humble is a good thing..she apparently doesn't know the meaning of that word...

*Quizzical look* Because posting on a public discussion board (any topic) is humble...? Actually, I guess I fail to see how humility factors in at all. I do what's right for me, and will suggest it to others who ask what to do in a certain situation, but I in no way try to claim I have it all figured out of that my way is the best/only way. I merely said I don't ask for the opinion of strangers, internet or otherwise. That does not mean I don't have input from trusted mentors/advisors (not sure of the right word to use here, but I'm sure you have a group of real-life 'counselors' you run some things by and don't base every decision (parenting, pregnancy, or otherwise) on what internet strangers say...)


And I don't really like the attention, which is why I had hoped you all could get on with your lives as I get on with mine, but alas... more of the same today. Now you don't think I should post/comment on anythig anymore?

I stayed out of it yesterday, but you're getting on my last nerve.  No one said you shouldn't post anything.  BUT, you caused a shitstorm yesterday with your spanking antics, and you come back on today to tell everyone that in addition to spanking your kids for not eating you also spank them to avoid child proofing your house.  No one wants to hear about how you spank your kids, so you should just stop posting about that. 


Actually, someone did comment (not in the UO thread) that they were surprised I was back on here posting in other threads this morning.

I'm okay with droppig thw subject, but isn't this the place where we can just dump stuff we want to say. Every day has a thread that's labeled according to the day, but basically the same type of thing. (FFFC, UO, WTF Wednesday, 10 Things Tuesday, Minday Bishfest... how are these threads different other than the day they're posted on?)