I know I sound like an ass

Heifergal · May 2011

But my head explodes brain bits everwhere when I'm told, "just wait until she's two and you'll eat your words." I understand Ive only got one kid and she's 4 months old, but there ARE some things that she will never be allowed to do. Ever. You telling me I'll change my mind because you did is only making you feel better about your choice. I'm not saying I'll stick to every plan but regardless of the number of children I've raised I've got some things I won't bend on. You experts can start rolling your eyes now.

jonnysgirl07 · May 2011

I agree with you, It is verrry annoying

hjk5000 · May 2011

daenikoffre · May 2011

You don't sound like an ass.. you sound like someone who OBVIOUSLY doesn't have a 2 year old. *eyeroll*

I get that crap from my little sister all the time. Yes, your child is almost 3. Just because you had a baby first doesn't mean you're more of a mother than I am. tyvm.

Five Months to Plan · May 2011

Before I had kids, it was "wait till you have kids" now it is wait until they are such and such age. I just try to enjoy where DD is now. I realize I might look back and have wanted to do some things different, but I am just doing the best I can.

LadyExtravaganza · May 2011

kcfan729 · May 2011

Its always the same with me then I politly smile and say I already raised an 11 yr old I think I can handle it. Then they hush.

Angtru18 · May 2011

Thats when you smile, and say:

"Bless your heart"

BalancingJane · May 2011

Angtru18:
Thats when you smile, and say:

"Bless your heart"

And maybe add a head pat, for good measure.

RyAnsMoMMy123 · May 2011

Yes Yes

MissSunny42 · May 2011

I can't believe you changed your SN to this!!! hahahahahaha!!!!!

candr09 · May 2011

trudat.

heyyyy what happend to your sn?

Wufroggy79 · May 2011

I've learned that people want you to be as "miserable" as they are. So when you didn't have kids and they did, they just couldn't wait for you to have them so you can be tortured with not sleeping, staying in, etc. This is now their next move. "Just wait until you have ______.'

JerkStore213 · May 2011

nbeseau:
I've learned that people want you to be as "miserable" as they are. So when you didn't have kids and they did, they just couldn't wait for you to have them so you can be tortured with not sleeping, staying in, etc. This is now their next move. "Just wait until you have ______.'

YESSS, people really do want you to be miserable. As far back as early pregnancy, people would give a disappointed reaction to answers to certain questions. "Oh (disappointed face) you didn't have any morning sickness? Oh you will, just you wait." "Hmmm. he's been sleeping through the night since 5 weeks? Well you'll see, he'll start waking up again. Wait til _____"

It's like, why can't people just be happy for you? I'd say this, and Heifer's original gripe, are pretty much forms of judgement. They're giving you that reaction bc THEY did x,y and z, and they feel guilty about it. So getting all snotty and judgy on you makes them feel better.

And b t dubs, I'll never give my kid McDonald's. I don't care what anyone says. If he's like on a playdate or something and some other mom gives him McD's I won't freak out, but I will not take my son to the drivethrough and watch him eat a box of spongy mcchicken.

zkat · May 2011

I don't think you sound like an ass, maybe because I feel the same way.

There are certain things I will.not.waiver.on. I hate the, just-wait-and-see-and-when-do-I-will-be-there-to-gloat face. It makes me that much more determined to stick to my convictions. This is especially true on food. Will I freak out if he eats chicken nuggets and frozen pizza? No. Will it be an option at my house? No. We don't eat that way now, why would I feed my kid something less nutritious than what I feed myself?

goodlife2009 · May 2011

Five Months to Plan:
Before I had kids, it was "wait till you have kids" now it is wait until they are such and such age. I just try to enjoy where DD is now. I realize I might look back and have wanted to do some things different, but I am just doing the best I can.

This exactly! Before DH and I got married, it was "just wait until you're married", then it was "just wait until you have kids", now it's "wait until you have 2 kids". I'm over it and my older sister is the worst about it!

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