I think this is more of a confession but, I'm realizing that a lot of my ill feelings towards my ILs are due to my control issues - not always because of them.
Realizing this has made our relationship much better.
Glad to hear your relationship with your ILs is much better. That is great
I don't think little kids need chocolate. All of my in-laws are OBSESSED with giving kids chocolate. I'm SO, SO happy DD hates it and I'm praying DS will too. It literally makes me nauseous watching my 18 month old nephew walk around saying "N&M's" and seeing the chocolate smeared on his face as he eats them while downing chocolate milk in his sippy. I also feel the same way about soda, which he also has regularly.
I love my friend, but she has a 1 year old and has yet to feed her what I consider "real" food. She still buys Gerber food, like soft, cut up carrots. Really? You can't steam some carrots yourself and cut them up for your kid? And then she b!tches on fb about how her daughter won't feed herself.
She has a weight problem and keeps saying how she hopes her daughter doesn't have the same problems. I want to yell at her to freaking cook!! And make your daughter food!
And I'm in no way judging parents who don't make their own baby food. I'm saying once your kid is past purees, I think they should get homemade food.
I totally agree. And those Gerber toddler meals are gimics. Cook them something!
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I really liked my MIL - way more than my own Mom who truly is BSC and not in a good way. My MIL passed away in March 2009 from cancer so I feel kinda sad when I see so many MIL bashers on here.
I beat it when I was pregnant. There was one level that took me ALL day maybe two and made me crazy. I've a a billion updates since then and refuse to play the new levels now.
I don't think little kids need chocolate. All of my in-laws are OBSESSED with giving kids chocolate. I'm SO, SO happy DD hates it and I'm praying DS will too. It literally makes me nauseous watching my 18 month old nephew walk around saying "N&M's" and seeing the chocolate smeared on his face as he eats them while downing chocolate milk in his sippy. I also feel the same way about soda, which he also has regularly.
this is not unpopular haha. Sprint makes me angry that it wont let me play angry birds or WWF.
Really? I'm on Sprint and can play both of those games. Hmmm. But yeah, like a PP said, I had to quite playing Angry Birds because I got stuck on a level.
I can't stand it when people dress their children the same, especially when they're not twins. I have a friend who continues to do this with her 3 children(2 boys and one girl) and the oldest is ten. It just looks silly.
I'm a believer in kids(not babies) having candy, sweets, pop, tv, etc in MODERATION - let kids be kids. If they don't like sweets, fantastic, but I think it's a bit extreme to never allow your kids sweets as long as their diet allows it.
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I do have a FB account but I think it is crazy how people obsess over it. The same goes for a cell phone. It is sad that some can't go even a few hours without being on one or the other.
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Excluding words like, Mama. Dada, Baba,and sooki and I may have forgotten a few. I Can't stand when people talk baby talk to their babies and especially mine. Like " Oooky at ta wittel baby!" It drives me crazy.
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
Remember when teachers, public employees, Planned Parenthood, NPR and PBS crashed the stock market, wiped out half of our 401Ks, took billions in TARP money, spilled oil in the Gulf of Mexico, gave themselves billions in bonuses, and paid no taxes?
Yeah, me neither.
What the hell does the bailout & stimulus have to do with spending money on more shiz? Yea corporations suck so lets increase the deficit! Yea!
My UO is that I think we should rename UO's as PPO's, for "Probably Popular Opinions:" Every week, somewhere between 99 and 100% of the opinions are pretty popular, even though I think it's good that we have the thread. I like everyone seeing how much they agree on.
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I didn't say not cute and put together. I'm talking about lacy, frilly, things that are scratchy and/or huge poofy dresses and tutus. We get dressed every day. I wear jeans and a nice top unless I need to get dressed up and so does she. My mom wants to do a photo shoot with her every other day in ridiculous clothes. My DD is not here for everyone's amusement.
ETA: We don't wear pjs out of the house either. And IMO onsies or a shirt and jeans do not fall into that category. So here is where we will agree to disagree.
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I kind of agree with LCB. Although my guys usually wear long sleeved onesies, I always get them dressed for the day. That means out of their pj's and into a shirt, sweater (if warranted) and jeans/cords with socks. They look pretty damn cute and comfy, I think. They're little people so I figure they should get dressed for the day just like the rest of us. ::shrugs::
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My UO is that I think we should rename UO's as PPO's, for "Probably Popular Opinions:" Every week, somewhere between 99 and 100% of the opinions are pretty popular, even though I think it's good that we have the thread. I like everyone seeing how much they agree on.
Well I kinda agree although I knew my board straddlers post would be UNpopular as evident by the 45345 people that have to jump on my ass and demand "whyyyy".
I think there are usually few unpopular ones but it takes someone with the balls to say something fiesty and then everyone usually just piggybacks and agrees so if someone wants to flame- it wasn't them saying it in the first place.
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I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I kind of agree with LCB. Although my guys usually wear long sleeved onesies, I always get them dressed for the day. That means out of their pj's and into a shirt, sweater (if warranted) and jeans/cords with socks. They look pretty damn cute and comfy, I think. They're little people so I figure they should get dressed for the day just like the rest of us. ::shrugs::
I never said they shouldn't get dressed for the day.
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I kind of agree with LCB. Although my guys usually wear long sleeved onesies, I always get them dressed for the day. That means out of their pj's and into a shirt, sweater (if warranted) and jeans/cords with socks. They look pretty damn cute and comfy, I think. They're little people so I figure they should get dressed for the day just like the rest of us. ::shrugs::
I agree with both opinions. I DO think there are some clothes that are just uncomfortable. My MIL got these really stiff overalls. I mean, I wouldn't want to wear them. D was fussy and we changed him into soft fleece pants and he honestly was happier.
However, I do get D dressed for the day everyday. Even if it's just a onesie and cotton pants. Once in a while on a rainy day where we are staying in, I'll keep him in his PJs all day. But if we are going anywhere, I always get him dressed. I just don't like stiff jeans/overalls with large, uncomfortable snaps. They are also a PITA to get off to change him.
The two men in my life. Oh, and I have a husband too...
LCB and others took mine about the DH vents. Ridiculous.
Mind: I hate babylegs on boys. And most board/straddling hopping is really starting to get on my nerves.
Shoot I just got some baby legs for DS
"Seriously, it’s like we’re the velociraptors at the end of Jurassic Park circling our prey, and then the Bumpie tyrannosaurs come in and tear some **** up. Except instead of killing us, they eat Joseph Mazzello."-GOMI
I also think it is ridiculous to treat your DD like a doll. I do not dress her up in frilly uncomfortable crap because she looks cute. She is a person, not a doll. If she chooses to wear these things eventually, no problem. But until then, I like to be comfortable and so will she. I am not talking about special occasions like weddings.
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I kind of agree with LCB. Although my guys usually wear long sleeved onesies, I always get them dressed for the day. That means out of their pj's and into a shirt, sweater (if warranted) and jeans/cords with socks. They look pretty damn cute and comfy, I think. They're little people so I figure they should get dressed for the day just like the rest of us. ::shrugs::
I never said they shouldn't get dressed for the day.
I know. I re-read your post. LOL -- sleep deprived reading comprehension fail on my part.
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This is a fun thread. I'll have to think hard to play this game...but is it strange that I agree with most of them that you ladies have already posted?
LCB and others took mine about the DH vents. Ridiculous.
Mind: I hate babylegs on boys. And most board/straddling hopping is really starting to get on my nerves.
Shoot I just got some baby legs for DS
See my siggy. I personally love them. It's OK.
And I mean this in defense of the PP who said she hates babylegs - everyone can dress their kid how they want. I hate overalls. I'm sure some people love them on their kid.
The two men in my life. Oh, and I have a husband too...
LCB and others took mine about the DH vents. Ridiculous.
Mind: I hate babylegs on boys. And most board/straddling hopping is really starting to get on my nerves.
Shoot I just got some baby legs for DS
See my siggy. I personally love them. It's OK.
And I mean this in defense of the PP who said she hates babylegs - everyone can dress their kid how they want. I have overalls. I'm sure some people love them on their kid.
Right. Exactly, I know it's unpopular. Dress your kid however you want. I personally don't like them like you don't like overalls (which I don't like either ha).
It's getting really hard to be able to state something unpopular without people getting their feelings hurt. I mean gahhh.
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I can't stand it when people dress their children the same, especially when they're not twins. I have a friend who continues to do this with her 3 children(2 boys and one girl) and the oldest is ten. It just looks silly.
I'm a believer in kids(not babies) having candy, sweets, pop, tv, etc in MODERATION - let kids be kids. If they don't like sweets, fantastic, but I think it's a bit extreme to never allow your kids sweets as long as their diet allows it.
LOL. I do this! 10 years old is a little old but I think matching PJ's are adorable!
And for the second, I agree, moderation is key! My kid gets plenty of cookies/candy. But when I see kids having cocoa puffs for breakfast, chocolate pudding and chocolate milk with there lunch, with M and Ms, juice and pop as snacks all day long? Its too much!
I just signed the Jamie Oliver petition. I can see my SIL rolling her eyes at me through the computer.
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Re: UO Thursday
Glad to hear your relationship with your ILs is much better. That is great
This is an UO?? I agree w/ you! I just signed this https://www.jamieoliver.com/us/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/sugary-milk
So sorry for your loss. ::hugs::
I beat it when I was pregnant. There was one level that took me ALL day maybe two and made me crazy. I've a a billion updates since then and refuse to play the new levels now.
ETA: This was quoting Scoutkate and LCB
make that four!
Really? I'm on Sprint and can play both of those games. Hmmm. But yeah, like a PP said, I had to quite playing Angry Birds because I got stuck on a level.
I get more excited about Halloween than Christmas.
It's holdover from growing up in an awesome Halloween neighborhood. It's all in the anticipation.
LCB and others took mine about the DH vents. Ridiculous.
Mind: I hate babylegs on boys. And most board/straddling hopping is really starting to get on my nerves.
I can't stand it when people dress their children the same, especially when they're not twins. I have a friend who continues to do this with her 3 children(2 boys and one girl) and the oldest is ten. It just looks silly.
I'm a believer in kids(not babies) having candy, sweets, pop, tv, etc in MODERATION - let kids be kids. If they don't like sweets, fantastic, but I think it's a bit extreme to never allow your kids sweets as long as their diet allows it.
Caramel?
For shame! That is a real UO.
I have my own!
Excluding words like, Mama. Dada, Baba,and sooki and I may have forgotten a few. I Can't stand when people talk baby talk to their babies and especially mine. Like " Oooky at ta wittel baby!" It drives me crazy.
I put babylegs on my son and straddle like crazy. Hehe.
The two men in my life. Oh, and I have a husband too...
Stop it. I love both!!
I always laugh at these kinds of posts. I'm really wondering what baby clothes are actually uncomfortable.
Last time I checked, you can look cute/ put together and still be comfortable. I know I can. So, the same goes for my daughter.
I wouldn't wear pajamas or lounge wear outside of the house so neither will my children. And yes, a onesie falls in that category.
I find it odd that this bothers you. I am not a board straddler. I don't have time to straddle two boards.
Me too.
I wonder the same thing? I honestly don't care who post where.
Yeah, why does it bother you?
It doesn't bother me persay, it's get justs annoying to keep up with. It's not a big deal- just an obviously unpopular opinion.
I didn't say not cute and put together. I'm talking about lacy, frilly, things that are scratchy and/or huge poofy dresses and tutus. We get dressed every day. I wear jeans and a nice top unless I need to get dressed up and so does she. My mom wants to do a photo shoot with her every other day in ridiculous clothes. My DD is not here for everyone's amusement.
ETA: We don't wear pjs out of the house either. And IMO onsies or a shirt and jeans do not fall into that category. So here is where we will agree to disagree.
I kind of agree with LCB. Although my guys usually wear long sleeved onesies, I always get them dressed for the day. That means out of their pj's and into a shirt, sweater (if warranted) and jeans/cords with socks. They look pretty damn cute and comfy, I think. They're little people so I figure they should get dressed for the day just like the rest of us. ::shrugs::
Well I kinda agree although I knew my board straddlers post would be UNpopular as evident by the 45345 people that have to jump on my ass and demand "whyyyy".
I think there are usually few unpopular ones but it takes someone with the balls to say something fiesty and then everyone usually just piggybacks and agrees so if someone wants to flame- it wasn't them saying it in the first place.
I never said they shouldn't get dressed for the day.
I'll let you straddle any time!
I agree with both opinions. I DO think there are some clothes that are just uncomfortable. My MIL got these really stiff overalls. I mean, I wouldn't want to wear them. D was fussy and we changed him into soft fleece pants and he honestly was happier.
However, I do get D dressed for the day everyday. Even if it's just a onesie and cotton pants. Once in a while on a rainy day where we are staying in, I'll keep him in his PJs all day. But if we are going anywhere, I always get him dressed. I just don't like stiff jeans/overalls with large, uncomfortable snaps. They are also a PITA to get off to change him.
The two men in my life. Oh, and I have a husband too...
I know. I re-read your post. LOL -- sleep deprived reading comprehension fail on my part.
See my siggy. I personally love them. It's OK.
And I mean this in defense of the PP who said she hates babylegs - everyone can dress their kid how they want. I hate overalls. I'm sure some people love them on their kid.
The two men in my life. Oh, and I have a husband too...
Right. Exactly, I know it's unpopular. Dress your kid however you want. I personally don't like them like you don't like overalls (which I don't like either ha).
It's getting really hard to be able to state something unpopular without people getting their feelings hurt. I mean gahhh.
LOL. I do this! 10 years old is a little old but I think matching PJ's are adorable!
And for the second, I agree, moderation is key! My kid gets plenty of cookies/candy. But when I see kids having cocoa puffs for breakfast, chocolate pudding and chocolate milk with there lunch, with M and Ms, juice and pop as snacks all day long? Its too much!
I just signed the Jamie Oliver petition. I can see my SIL rolling her eyes at me through the computer.