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October 2011 Moms
jonnygurl76
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"Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight." - Johnny Cash
Unpopular Opinion Thursday.......
jonnygurl76
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"Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight." - Johnny Cash
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Re: Unpopular Opinion Thursday.......
I hate those GIANT flower headbands moms put on their little girls and think they look cute.
Small flower headbands - OK. But if the damn fake-ass daisy is bigger than your baby's entire face, come on. That just looks silly. Your daughter will look at that picture in 20 years and wonder what the hell you were thinking.
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"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.
I can't stand when people respond to a post with 'Bwahahah' like they are some kind of villain.
I like the dreaded "licensed characters" on baby clothes, in fact I just bought all these for LO and plan to get lots of Disney stuff in the future:
I don't, however, like the cartoony animals they have on most of the baby bedding sets at BRU, etc. Plus, those sets are useless since you can't even use the quilt or bumpers. I'm just going to buy fitted sheets. I don't get dropping $200 for some quilt to drape over the crib before the baby is born and then never use again.
I could care less about the "Royal" aspect of it, I think the whole royal family is ridiculous, didn't we fight a war because we didn't want to be so beholden to royalty? But I'm going to watch. I worked in wedding planning for years and still do them freelance so I love weddings and this is the ultimate wedding of my lifetime, I can't help but be professionally interested.
What I don't get is doing so many things that Princess Diana did (ring, carriage, etc.). I'm not superstitious, but I still wouldn't want to wear the E-ring of a woman who married a man who didn't love her, had a horrible, unhappy marriage full of infidelity, and then died tragically. It's creepy and weird how much they're focusing on how this will be like Princess Diana's wedding, or this is from her wedding.
Alright, at least there are some uses for them. I think people use them as playmats and for tummy time too. Still not going to get one myself.
Yeah I just don't get it either... but the sister sleepover with all the ridiculous English themes- that just seems like it would be a good reason to be goofy fun! I'm betting I would totally do something like that with my best friends right now if we weren't living on opposite coasts
It would definitely be more for the ridiculous factor than the actual wedding though!
I guess this really shows how uninterested I am, because I had no idea she had Diana's e-ring. And yes, I totally agree with you on the creepy factor.
Wow, that is quite the plan for watching the wedding.
I don't get it either. We watch the Today show and they have been counting it down for months. I will be relieved when it's over. I look forward to seeing what she's wearing, how Westminster Abbey looks.. and that's about it. I think it is clear that William and Kate are actually in love and have a relationship that is light years better than Princess Di and Charles, which makes it more romantic, but still I can't get excited about it. I just hope they have a lovely wedding and then manage to disappear off the radar and enjoy their marriage.
Itsmegin - I watch those nostalgic clips of their wedding and cringe, with the hindsight of how miserable she was eventually. I think using Diana's engagement ring was more about William's wanting to honor his Mom and less about making Kate like Diana. The media can't help but compare the two, but other than wanting to remember her, I doubt William and Kate are trying to fill her shoes.
Finally, my unpopular opinion. I am so sick of the weight gain/loss obsession in pregnancy on this board. Everyone is going to gain and lose some weight while pregnant, it is normal. You may lose in the beginning and then gain later, everyone is different. If you didn't want to gain weight and lose control of your body to some degree, you shouldn't have gotten pregnant. If you are concerned about how fast you're gaining, or how much you're not gaining - talk to your doctor. No one on the internet can explain it to you. And surprise, if you eat everything in sight, you're probably going to gain weight. Eating for two is just a saying, the baby is not a tape worm!
Agreed. My daughter doesn't go to bed until 9, flame me all you want but she will be outside, once its nice, at gasp 8. I don't get home until 6:30 and if I put her to bed at an earlier time I would never see her during the week.
Haha
I'm all for lazyness. I was more so talking to the poster who thinks its crazy that there are little kids out there with bedtimes later than 8.
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How about the neighbor's parents who let their kids play IN your yard! Whatever happened to common courtesy? Keep your kids in your yard, unless they have my permission! My neighbor kids are always running up our driveway, dinking around in our front yard throwing balls across the street. I guess I don't care too much that they are there..I like kids and all (unless I'm trying to get some yard work stuff done or trying to back out of the driveway). I don't say anything either, because they aren't causing a lot of trouble. But I worry more about if they get hurt on my property...who knows what their parents would do? They are nice and neighborly now, but I think anyone could turn if their kid got hurt!
My sister's neighbor kids dented in their siding with a ball, because they're always playing in her yard...even after they've been asked not to....
How about the neighbor's parents who let their kids play IN your yard! Whatever happened to common courtesy? Keep your kids in your yard, unless they have my permission! My neighbor kids are always running up our driveway, dinking around in our front yard throwing balls across the street. I guess I don't care too much that they are there..I like kids and all (unless I'm trying to get some yard work stuff done or trying to back out of the driveway). I don't say anything either, because they aren't causing a lot of trouble. But I worry more about if they get hurt on my property...who knows what their parents would do? They are nice and neighborly now, but I think anyone could turn if their kid got hurt!
My sister's neighbor kids dented in their siding with a ball, because they're always playing in her yard...even after they've been asked not to....
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I wish some people would get some backbone and try to control their kids. My neighbors are really bad about controlling their kids. I work night shift and I stay up at night when I'm home. I've heard them playing ball at 2:30 in the morning, and their about 13 years old and it's a school night. I mean, come on... What is really bad is you can hear them through our walls because they are so loud and obnoxious. They also keep up their 6 year olds to about midnight. And at 6:30AM when I'm going to bed or already sleeping.. they honk their horn soooo many times. I just want to go out and scream at them. I'm just afraid that it will get worse.
I hate tutus on little girls. It is really the thing in my area, and I think it is sooo incredibly strange. I will NEVER (yep, just said it) put my daughter in a tutu unless she is a ballerina.
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YES! I hate these pictures. There are so many talented photographers out there.
I'm with you!!
{Raising Jack}
I'm the same with having a girl and the color pink. I think pink is so overdone with girls and blue is so overdone with boys. For DS we had his whole nursery chocolate brown/celadon green because I couldn't stand all the blue stuff. If we have a girl, I'm not going to buy anything pink because I figure we'll get a lot of pink stuff from family/friends.
i don't get the hype of AI, Glee, Dancing with the Stars, etc.....i LOVE the old classic musicals :Sound of Music, The King & I, Brigadoon, i could go on and on. but that silly crap on tv is just so annoying to me...it is all for ratings and none of it is really about the talent.
ITA. My parents have neighbors who permit their child to SHOOT A BB GUN a a target toward my parents backyard. My parents have pets. And grandchildren. Who the F thinks that's an acceptable practice? Granted, they live in Nebraska...and fortunately, we only visit a few times a year. Ugh. Stupid people.
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I think it's totally contradictory that American culture dictates that it's a major faux pas for a pregnant woman to drink a glass of wine, but they're totally fine with pregnant women shoving their faces full of processed foods (in fact, they even encourage it.)
I'm fine with a glass of wine, my MW is fine with it, but I know I'll get major side eye in public once I'm bigger.
But if I were shoving Cheetos full of dye and gmo pesticide-laden corn, they'd be like "aw enjoy it!"
I hate it.
Totally random but I hate those 3 piece suits for babies. An infant should not be wearing a tie, vest and/or suit jacket. It also irks me to see a baby out in public with bare feet. Oh and I think all babies should wear a hat in the sun. IMO
I almost spit my drink out when I read this! I just said that to DH last night. I hate him as well, but I don't see him leaving the show anytime soon unfortunately.
My UO: I hate those baby on board signs people hang in thier cars. If I am going to get in an accident with you, your little sign will not prevent it from happening. That's why they call it an Accident!
I was looking at a picture of a baby with it on last night and thought to myself, LO if you are a girl, don't worry i won't make you look silly!
Haha, totally made me laugh out loud because I just HAD to have Cheetos last night.
I totally agree! When people post newborn pics with wrinkled sheet backgrounds and awkward poses and props, you know they went to the mall and the "photographer" was whichever high school student was working that day. You can totally tell who hired a quality photographer since that skill is unmatched. Photography is a skill that takes years to master. Your baby is a newborn once, pay for the pics. I'm hugely into photography and appreciate awesome, experienced photographers. Most people don't seem to realize how difficult it is to get newborn pics after the 10 day mark, the cutoff for most pros.
My UO: I will never understand naming your baby after a deceased relative. We have many very closed relatives (including DH's father and brother, who he was very close to) that are now deceased and it never occurred to us to name our baby after them. They are their own person and shouldn't be made to carry on someone else's name. I can think of many great ways to honor your deceased relatives, naming your baby after them is just creepy.
Not everyone can afford to pay a professional "talented" photographer. I don't think you'd insult people who buy cheap or used baby clothes even though new designer ones look way better...this is the same thing to me, and I guess that's my UO, because I've seen this said countless times on many boards and it makes me feel bad for the moms who have no choice but to go to JC Penny or Picture People or whatever.
The pictures capture an adorable child either way, whether they're artsy and expensive or not, they're important to the parents, no need to insult them because they can't afford the nice things you can.
My UO is in contrast to all you Royal wedding haters haha. I LOVE IT!!! I'm sleeping at my mom's house tonight and we are waking up at 4am to soak in every minute of it. I am even going to go buy scones, and decaf english breakfast tea for the occasion
Maybe my Canadian heritage makes it a little more special, or maybe it's because I am a huge sucker for romance and pop culture - but hot damn, I can't wait!
I'm sorry, I really don't understand at all what's creepy about it? People live, you love them, they die, it's all a natural cycle. Is that person's name supposed to be forever put on a shelf never to be used again, ever? Just because you happen to name the child after someone that is dead doesn't mean at all that you're trying to make them that person who is gone, or forcing them to be like them. It is generally about honoring the person you loved who is gone and also carrying on their memory.
If we have a boy, I proudly and fully intend to give the baby my grandfather's name as their middle name to honor my grandpa. If they ever ask, I will happily tell them all about how wonderful he was and how much he would love them to pieces. We're also thinking about using my husband's maternal grandfather as a first name, primarily because we just like the name, but also as an honor - how terribly creepy!
I know a lot of people love them, but I think maternity pants are really awful. I don't think they look cute and really aren't all that comfy either (at least for me). I'm guessing that my regular work pants are about done so I'm pretty much planning to live in skirts/dresses/non-maternity stretchy pants for the remainder of this pregnancy. I may eventually have to get a pair or two if I can't stretch my wardrobe far enough without them, but I'm holding out as long as possible.
On the other hand, I think there are some really cute skirt and dress options out there for pregnant gals and am thankful that it's getting warm enough to wear them and be comfortable.
This!
And I can't stand when people accuse me of being unintelligent just because I'm a SAHM/College Student. HELLO! What am I doing at school? Learning how to clean dust bunnies??? No. I am working towards a degree and doing so with a very busy schedule. Your thoughts about my situation are not going to float...
Seriously. I find it pretty shocking that someone would find it creepy that I want to name my child after my dad who died in 2007. My dad's world revolved around his grandchildren and I know he would be thrilled for one of them to share his name. It really sucks that LO will never get to meet him. Like Steph said, it's a way of honoring your loved ones and in no way do I mean to hold my child up to any standard; of course he will be his own person (if I have a boy). But, I guess that's why they call it an unpopular opinion-to each her own.
My son loved baby Einstein. Babies don't need tv, but sometimes Mommy's do. Having them watch a DVD is not the end of the world and not evil and not going to corrode their brains. My son is very well behaved, he has a long attention span, and scored in 97% on standardized tests, my sister who is a math teacher says he understands 7th grade math concepts better than most of her 7th graders and he's in fourth grade, plus he plays video games. I honestly don't believe in ADHD either, sorry!
ITA, I used to be super judgy about kids watching TV, and swore mine would never until they were older. Then I spent the day with my friend and her 2 boys and 1 baby girl, all under the age of 5. I was exhausted and I was just there, hanging out, not in charge of them. My God those kids never stopped all freaking day! The only moment of peace was the half hour of TV she let them watch. I think moms might go insane without it. As long as it's not hours and hours a day, I think moms need a break.
AHHHH!!!! THIS ALL OF IT!! I've heard a lot about 'the voice' and I had hopes it would be something interesting like 24 or Lost or something like that.. ugggg ANOTHER SKIT SHOW!?!? STOP ALREADY!!!!!!
Glee blows and I am gay!! I am pretty sure you can get excommunicated from the gay community for saying Glee sucks... But there, I said it. Give me Sound of Music (love!) or Singin' in the Rain any day but stop with the Glee crap (oh and don't even get me started on that horrible episode of Grey's..)
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