UO Thursday

Culkinator54 · December 2010

I think the idea of a New Year's Resolution is crap. If you want to change something about yourself, just do it. Making it a resolution only instills the fact that you aren't ready to make the change long term because you have to wait for a certain day to start.

abbzy85 · December 2010

I think that Christmas music on the radio is so annoying. I don't want to hear Mariah Carey on every.single.freakin. station.

jennylynne_01 · December 2010

Sage Mommy:
ladysingstheblues:

My UO: Justin Timberlake is kind of ugly.

He's too boyish for me so I've never thought he was attractive. But he is hilarious on the SNL skits.

Have you seen "*** in a Box?" I want to pee myself everytime I watch it!

jennylynne_01 · December 2010

Sage Mommy:
ladysingstheblues:

My UO: Justin Timberlake is kind of ugly.

He's too boyish for me so I've never thought he was attractive. But he is hilarious on the SNL skits.

Have you seen "*** in a Box?" I want to pee myself everytime I watch it!

ashdonne · December 2010

I really like Knocked Up actually but not a big fan of The Hangover or Superbad....however they are great to watch if you HAVE an hangover lol!

My UP or maybe it is popular who knows...is I think its BS when SAHMs or working moms try to make the others feel as if they don't have it as hard or one is better than the other or blah blah blah. Its such a TIRED argument and clearly each of us is doing what we want/need/have to do so lets just leave it at that. Grass is alway greener until you are on the other side.

mechanicsgirl · December 2010

kiwi443:
mechanicsgirl:
ladysingstheblues:
just_peachy:

My UO: I think working moms have it easier than SAHMs. Not that either of our "jobs" are easy at all...but still.

ONYD MG! Not this again.

I aim to please

No, It's the UO thread, which is why I posted. I don't want to get into an argument, but since it was asked, this is why:

I am the kind of person who really badly wants to be around to teach my children the things they need to know before school. I WANT to be a SAHM. At the same time, I am 100% the type of person who NEEDS to not be around the same people (be they my children, coworkers, family...whatever) all the time.

Being a SAHM is the most rewarding job I could ever have, but it takes everything in me not to get frustrated and impatient because I need some alone time and just can't get it most of the time, or I can't get the chores done that I feel I should because one child needs me or both need me, or I can't finish reading a book to Mia without Ben screaming because I am not looking at him right that second or I have no clean clothes despite having done 10 loads of laundry that week. I would look at work as a welcome reprieve from these day to day tasks every once in awhile. Being a SAHM is constantly overwhelming and yet constantly rewarding at the same time.

On the other hand, I would have hands down said that being a working mom was harder when I had one child. Two children makes it a different ballgame for me.

I have no idea if that made any sense

ETA: I wanted to add that this is my OPINION...it's not fact, and I respect that others have other opinions.

Nikibug · December 2010

I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

Liz342 · December 2010

I have 2.

I hate when people call sweat pants yoga pants. They're sweats people, just because you call them yoga pants doesn't mean they are any nicer. (But I don't judge, I am wearing them right now!) I think it's a regional thing though. I have never heard anyone in my life say yoga pants, people here just say sweats. But on TB I see "yoga pants" all the time.

Also, I think Will Ferrel/Vince Vaughn and those type of movies are stupid. Think: The Wedding Planner, Old School etc. DH loves these movies but I just think they are "stupid funny."

just_peachy · December 2010

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

I think i love you.

just_peachy · December 2010

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

I think i love you.

ToledoDeux · December 2010

jbl126:
Lopo:
I don't like Dr. Seuss books. They annoy me to no end.

DH said the same thing to me the other night when trying to read one. At least in the book we have, the words are just made up words just to make the sentences rhyme.

OMG lol. Silly words? In a children's book? Horrors!

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2010

ashdonne:

I really like Knocked Up actually but not a big fan of The Hangover or Superbad....however they are great to watch if you HAVE an hangover lol!

My UP or maybe it is popular who knows...is I think its BS when SAHMs or working moms try to make the others feel as if they don't have it as hard or one is better than the other or blah blah blah. Its such a TIRED argument and clearly each of us is doing what we want/need/have to do so lets just leave it at that. Grass is alway greener until you are on the other side.

Ditto this. And not only is it a tired argument, it's going to be one that will vary from person to person. Some might find it harder to be a SAHM. Some might find it harder to be a working mom. It doesn't mean one is necessarily harder than the other since what I consider hard and what someone else considers hard are probably 2 entirely different things.

FWIW, I work less than 20 hours a week, and I think being a full time SAHM would be much harder than working full time. I think dealing with an almost-toddler is more challenging than dealing with audits and business tasks that some might consider challenging. That's just for me though. Another mom may feel differently depending on their personality/what they find challenging. Therefore, I can't say that just because I think being a SAHM would be harder means that applies to every other person-that's just my personal feelings and really has nothing to do with how hard/easy someone else's life is.

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2010

Liz342:

I have 2.

I hate when people call sweat pants yoga pants. They're sweats people, just because you call them yoga pants doesn't mean they are any nicer. (But I don't judge, I am wearing them right now!) I think it's a regional thing though. I have never heard anyone in my life say yoga pants, people here just say sweats. But on TB I see "yoga pants" all the time.

Also, I think Will Ferrel/Vince Vaughn and those type of movies are stupid. Think: The Wedding Planner, Old School etc. DH loves these movies but I just think they are "stupid funny."

I think sweatpants and yoga pants are 2 different things. Sweatpants are made with fleece material, whereas yoga pants are cotton, stretchy, but not fleece.

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2010

Liz342:

I have 2.

I hate when people call sweat pants yoga pants. They're sweats people, just because you call them yoga pants doesn't mean they are any nicer. (But I don't judge, I am wearing them right now!) I think it's a regional thing though. I have never heard anyone in my life say yoga pants, people here just say sweats. But on TB I see "yoga pants" all the time.

Also, I think Will Ferrel/Vince Vaughn and those type of movies are stupid. Think: The Wedding Planner, Old School etc. DH loves these movies but I just think they are "stupid funny."

jennylynne_01 · December 2010

Sage Mommy:
ladysingstheblues:

My UO: Justin Timberlake is kind of ugly.

He's too boyish for me so I've never thought he was attractive. But he is hilarious on the SNL skits.

jennylynne_01 · December 2010

Sage Mommy:
ladysingstheblues:

My UO: Justin Timberlake is kind of ugly.

He's too boyish for me so I've never thought he was attractive. But he is hilarious on the SNL skits.

Tomkat8403 · December 2010

Technically I'm the one with the unpopular opinion because I like pretty much all of the movies listed in this thread. I like dumb funny.

ttmccoot · December 2010

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

while i pretty much agree with the sentiment in your first sentence, i think your second sentence is extremely rude.

if you're not religious, but you don't agree with the present-buying, how will you be celebrating? what is the meaning of christmas to you?

heatherlane · December 2010

kit443:
Quit rocking the boat HL.

Just trying to increase my douche-factor.

jbl126 · December 2010

Tomkat8403:
Technically I'm the one with the unpopular opinion because I like pretty much all of the movies listed in this thread. I like dumb funny.

Me too! And I also really like Grease 2. how can you not love "I want a cool rider". Just thinking about it makes me laugh.

kscarlett5683 · December 2010

I have one that'll probably cause this whole thread to blow up in flames.

I am deeply offended and think it is in fact, unethical to say that you are a vegetarian or vegan for "ethical reasons".

Let me explain. First, if you choose to be vegetarian/vegan of any kind, that is your right, and it's not about that. Eat whatever you want. BUT, let's talk facts. Human beings are omnivores. We are part of the overall animal kingdom. It is not in any way immoral or unethical to eat meat.

When someone says they are doing it for "ethical reasons" -- the obvious statement is that they think eating meat is unethical--thereby, since *I* eat meat, I am unethical. Clearly, I do not believe this, and therefore am offended.

---If the reason someone says "ethical reasons" is for the treatment of animals, my response is this: I totally agree that mistreatment of animals is horrendous, prolific and unconscionable (sp?) and, yes...unethical and immoral! HOWEVER, I choose to find meat sources from farms that treat animals humanely. I pay more, it's hard to do, but I do my best. I think that is just as good a response as simply not eating meat.

There. So flame away.

ashdonne · December 2010

mechanicsgirl:
kiwi443:
mechanicsgirl:
ladysingstheblues:
just_peachy:

My UO: I think working moms have it easier than SAHMs. Not that either of our "jobs" are easy at all...but still.

ONYD MG! Not this again.

I aim to please

No, It's the UO thread, which is why I posted. I don't want to get into an argument, but since it was asked, this is why:

I am the kind of person who really badly wants to be around to teach my children the things they need to know before school. I WANT to be a SAHM. At the same time, I am 100% the type of person who NEEDS to not be around the same people (be they my children, coworkers, family...whatever) all the time.

Being a SAHM is the most rewarding job I could ever have, but it takes everything in me not to get frustrated and impatient because I need some alone time and just can't get it most of the time, or I can't get the chores done that I feel I should because one child needs me or both need me, or I can't finish reading a book to Mia without Ben screaming because I am not looking at him right that second or I have no clean clothes despite having done 10 loads of laundry that week. I would look at work as a welcome reprieve from these day to day tasks every once in awhile. Being a SAHM is constantly overwhelming and yet constantly rewarding at the same time.

On the other hand, I would have hands down said that being a working mom was harder when I had one child. Two children makes it a different ballgame for me.

I have no idea if that made any sense

ETA: I wanted to add that this is my OPINION...it's not fact, and I respect that others have other opinions.

Just playing devil's advocate (I think I am feeling controversial today which is odd for me---I'll blame AF)....but if its that stressful to not get alone time, get chores done, laundry, etc....then how is there time to bump? I will admit that I get on the bump often at work now in my new role. Its more project based and I work quickly so have a lot of down time right now. I don't get on the bump at home bc always busy doing laundry, cleaning, cooking, doing DD night routine, playing with DD during the few hours I get with her, or trying to spend a few quality minutes with DH.

However, I will say that as much as my heart longs to be a SAHM to get that precious time with DD....I don't think I would be ok with it on a full-time basis because I do enjoy my work and time outside of the house....so I can understand why you would feel the way that you do. Its kind of like my stresses involve not having enough time to do everything I need to do and missing DD and perhaps yours are more based around missing your life outside of the kids and SAHM gig which I totally get. Both are stressful in different ways.

Is it feasible at all for you to have a sitter or do mother's day out once per week so you can get some things done and enjoy some time to yourself? I have a couple friends who are SAHM and they do this.

mechanicsgirl · December 2010

KC_13:
ashdonne:

I really like Knocked Up actually but not a big fan of The Hangover or Superbad....however they are great to watch if you HAVE an hangover lol!

My UP or maybe it is popular who knows...is I think its BS when SAHMs or working moms try to make the others feel as if they don't have it as hard or one is better than the other or blah blah blah. Its such a TIRED argument and clearly each of us is doing what we want/need/have to do so lets just leave it at that. Grass is alway greener until you are on the other side.

Ditto this. And not only is it a tired argument, it's going to be one that will vary from person to person. Some might find it harder to be a SAHM. Some might find it harder to be a working mom. It doesn't mean one is necessarily harder than the other since what I consider hard and what someone else considers hard are probably 2 entirely different things.

FWIW, I work less than 20 hours a week, and I think being a full time SAHM would be much harder than working full time. I think dealing with an almost-toddler is more challenging than dealing with audits and business tasks that some might consider challenging. That's just for me though. Another mom may feel differently depending on their personality/what they find challenging. Therefore, I can't say that just because I think being a SAHM would be harder means that applies to every other person-that's just my personal feelings and really has nothing to do with how hard/easy someone else's life is.

This is what I intended to say, but better. Again, it was my opinion, not a general rule for everyone.

mrs. remy · December 2010

I don't think Will Farrell is funny. At all. I think he is an egomaniac who fancies himself as funny.

I don't think the Hangover was the funniest movie of all time. It had its moments, but it was not a comedic classic like oh, say, Office Space.

Tomkat8403 · December 2010

mrs. remy :

I don't think Will Farrell is funny. At all. I think he is an egomaniac who fancies himself as funny.

I don't think the Hangover was the funniest movie of all time. It had its moments, but it was not a comedic classic like oh, say, Office Space.

True.

And I probably should eidt my statement below to say "except for High School Musical" because I've never seen it, and don't really intend to. I was more referring to the comedic gems mentioned.

mechanicsgirl · December 2010

ashdonne:
Just playing devil's advocate (I think I am feeling controversial today which is odd for me---I'll blame AF)....but if its that stressful to not get alone time, get chores done, laundry, etc....then how is there time to bump? I will admit that I get on the bump often at work now in my new role. Its more project based and I work quickly so have a lot of down time right now. I don't get on the bump at home bc always busy doing laundry, cleaning, cooking, doing DD night routine, playing with DD during the few hours I get with her, or trying to spend a few quality minutes with DH.

However, I will say that as much as my heart longs to be a SAHM to get that precious time with DD....I don't think I would be ok with it on a full-time basis because I do enjoy my work and time outside of the house....so I can understand why you would feel the way that you do. Its kind of like my stresses involve not having enough time to do everything I need to do and missing DD and perhaps yours are more based around missing your life outside of the kids and SAHM gig which I totally get. Both are stressful in different ways.

Is it feasible at all for you to have a sitter or do mother's day out once per week so you can get some things done and enjoy some time to yourself? I have a couple friends who are SAHM and they do this.

When DD is playing by herself, 90% of the time, I need to deal with DS. Part of that time is him eating a bottle, and he is the kind of child that if I'm looking at him or talking to him, he gets excited and throws up or knocks the bottle out of his mouth, then he gets pissed off. So I will catch a minute or two to bump then. Or, if the kids are sleeping, I bump because DD can't have any noise while she's sleeping. The laundry room and kitchen project their noise directly into her room.

My bump time is off and on in 2 minute bursts all day. It's not like I sit on the bump 24 hours a day. If it shows I'm on at any given time, it's likely that the computer is open to have the music on while playing with the kids and I've left a bump thread up to read later.

And no, unfortunately it's not possible to get a sitter at this point. Money is tight. My mother has gifted us with some little mommy's day out things and little "classes" that DD can take to get some socialization. I look forward to them.

mechanicsgirl · December 2010

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heatherlane · December 2010

Culkinator54:
I think the idea of a New Year's Resolution is crap. If you want to change something about yourself, just do it. Making it a resolution only instills the fact that you aren't ready to make the change long term because you have to wait for a certain day to start.

This is a wonderful statement. I have never thought of it this way, but I've never really made resolutions on NYE. I make decisions when I'm ready.

ladysingstheblues · December 2010

mrs. remy :

I don't think Will Farrell is funny. At all. I think he is an egomaniac who fancies himself as funny.

I don't think the Hangover was the funniest movie of all time. It had its moments, but it was not a comedic classic like oh, say, Office Space.

ljlkm · December 2010

Lopo:
I don't like Dr. Seuss books. They annoy me to no end.

::grabs chest:: Blaspheme!!!!!

GingerBabyJ · December 2010

I am so freaking sick and tired of people preaching about Christmas. Get over it! Do what you want with your children and leave other people alone. Who gives a crap if they call in X-Mas? Who gives a shiit if they buy their kids a lot of toys. If youa re so concerned about losing the Christ in Christmas than heres an idea... DON'T. Teach your kids what you beleive and shut the eff up. And all of you grinches need to get over Santa, it's fun, if you don't like it, don't participate.

Culkinator54 · December 2010

GingerBabyJ:
I am so freaking sick and tired of people preaching about Christmas. Get over it! Do what you want with your children and leave other people alone. Who gives a crap if they call in X-Mas? Who gives a shiit if they buy their kids a lot of toys. If youa re so concerned about losing the Christ in Christmas than heres an idea... DON'T. Teach your kids what you beleive and shut the eff up. And all of you grinches need to get over Santa, it's fun, if you don't like it, don't participate.

I heart you!

anarivera · December 2010

Nikibug:
I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays

I tend to agree with this. But, I came from a country where the economical crisis is so big and the inflation rates are so high that you can not afford to buy lots of stuff. DH an I are both professionals and used to have good jobs and we weren't "tight" with money, but we had to be careful in how to spend it. Everything down there is extremely expensive compared to here in North America (except for the gas).

Now that we live in North America it's been shocking sometimes how we have became so consumerist (sp?). We still have good jobs and salaries, but we were not used to buy so many things. For Christmas, we didn't use to buy lots of presents, we would exchange only one gift, now I'm buying 3 different presents for DH and for DD we are giving her the play kitchen plus other small things, but when I see the list that some people is buying I get shock.

I guess I will have to get used to it, but at the same time moderate.

ashdonne · December 2010

mechanicsgirl:
ashdonne:

Just playing devil's advocate (I think I am feeling controversial today which is odd for me---I'll blame AF)....but if its that stressful to not get alone time, get chores done, laundry, etc....then how is there time to bump? I will admit that I get on the bump often at work now in my new role. Its more project based and I work quickly so have a lot of down time right now. I don't get on the bump at home bc always busy doing laundry, cleaning, cooking, doing DD night routine, playing with DD during the few hours I get with her, or trying to spend a few quality minutes with DH.

However, I will say that as much as my heart longs to be a SAHM to get that precious time with DD....I don't think I would be ok with it on a full-time basis because I do enjoy my work and time outside of the house....so I can understand why you would feel the way that you do. Its kind of like my stresses involve not having enough time to do everything I need to do and missing DD and perhaps yours are more based around missing your life outside of the kids and SAHM gig which I totally get. Both are stressful in different ways.

Is it feasible at all for you to have a sitter or do mother's day out once per week so you can get some things done and enjoy some time to yourself? I have a couple friends who are SAHM and they do this.

When DD is playing by herself, 90% of the time, I need to deal with DS. Part of that time is him eating a bottle, and he is the kind of child that if I'm looking at him or talking to him, he gets excited and throws up or knocks the bottle out of his mouth, then he gets pissed off. So I will catch a minute or two to bump then. Or, if the kids are sleeping, I bump because DD can't have any noise while she's sleeping. The laundry room and kitchen project their noise directly into her room.

My bump time is off and on in 2 minute bursts all day. It's not like I sit on the bump 24 hours a day. If it shows I'm on at any given time, it's likely that the computer is open to have the music on while playing with the kids and I've left a bump thread up to read later.

And no, unfortunately it's not possible to get a sitter at this point. Money is tight. My mother has gifted us with some little mommy's day out things and little "classes" that DD can take to get some socialization. I look forward to them.

Gotcha...I think it sounds like you are doing a fantastic job with your kiddos (they are both super cute BTW) and I can understand the stress involved. Glad you have some mommy's day out and classes coming up to help you get some time to yourself too---thoughtful gift from your mom.

TommysGirl56 · December 2010

ladysingstheblues:
jbl126:

Lopo:
I don't like Dr. Seuss books. They annoy me to no end.

DH said the same thing to me the other night when trying to read one. At least in the book we have, the words are just made up words just to make the sentences rhyme.

I like Suess books! And I like the made up words part. I think it encourages creativity and silliness

I love silliness. I love you, Lady!

Nikibug · December 2010

just_peachy:

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

I think i love you.

Thank you! DS will be getting a total of 2 presents from us this year...he wont even remember anyway.

EbethM0231 · December 2010

I think all of the "newer" Christmas movies, like "Elf" and "Fred Claus" are all stupid! I prefer the oldies, like "White Christmas", "Holiday Inn" and "Christmas in Connecticut".

ladysingstheblues · December 2010

Nikibug:
just_peachy:

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

I think i love you.

Thank you! DS will be getting a total of 2 presents from us this year...he wont even remember anyway.

Congrats!

Nikibug · December 2010

ttmccoot:

Nikibug:
I think the commercialization and mass capitilism that has become Christmas is DISGUSTING and I am not even religious. I think most of you will spend too much money on your LOs for the holidays and it will only teach them to be greedy and unappreciative like "most" Americans.

while i pretty much agree with the sentiment in your first sentence, i think your second sentence is extremely rude.

if you're not religious, but you don't agree with the present-buying, how will you be celebrating? what is the meaning of christmas to you?

Well, backstory:

I was raised Catholic, I now don't know what I beleive but I do beleive in the sentiment of the season...ie...giving to those who have not...spending time with friends and family and all around warm fuzzyness that brings people together this time of year. I just wish more people focused on that and doing good for their fellow man than BUYING things and feeding into the whole corporate crap. I feel like today you see so many spoiled kids who don't appriciate anything...I think a best synopsis of my feelings could be summarized on a TV episode...did any of you watch the In the middle Christmas Episode?! I pretty much feel like the mom...SAVOR the ORANGE people! LOL.

sorry to sound rude previously BTW.

Linky: https://www.hulu.com/watch/199030/the-middle-a-simple-christmas

ladysingstheblues · December 2010

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