UO Thursday

ATMmom324 · February 2012

My other UO is that I hate when people apologize for not wearing make up or doing their hair, I feel like it is just fishing for a compliment. I really want to have the balls to start responding with things like "Yeah, next time try a little harder". Instead I respond with You look great which I think is what they were after the whole time.

ATMmom324 · February 2012

My other UO is that I hate when people apologize for not wearing make up or doing their hair, I feel like it is just fishing for a compliment. I really want to have the balls to start responding with things like "Yeah, next time try a little harder". Instead I respond with "You look great" which I think is what they were after the whole time.

cbj09 · February 2012

Brie2010:
cbj09:
My UO is that I hate baby names on nursery walls. Like big ole letters over the cribs spelling out names. I know it's really popular right now, but for some reason I don't like it. I feel like baby names just get plastered every where. I much prefer monogrammed things.
I co-sign this. Also, tree decals are way overdone. I feel like ever freaking nursery picture I see has some sort of tree plastered on the wall.

Oh gosh yes. The damn tree decals.

brideandbreve · February 2012

Brie2010:
brideandbreve:
MomiJerz:
My unpopular opinion....

Being pregnant does not mean you need to use the electric scooters in Wal-mart.... let someone who actually cant walk use them!

I saw a girl the other day teenager at that looked about 6 months pregnant using the damn thing and her mother was with her walking. My mother would have been like " if you dont get your big ass up and walk Im gonna kick you off that thing" lol

That would have been my mom, too! She worked through her pregnancies, on her feet everyday, pulling 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse, and always told me: "Pregnancy is not a disability, and it sure isn't an excuse to be lazy and helpless for 9 months."
I mean, great for you guys and for your mom, but seriously, you have no freaking clue what that girl's story is. Pregnancy does some weird freaking shiit to your body. For all you know, she could have sciatica, or SPD, or other back/hip issues. Or maybe she was disabled before she was pregnant. Or maybe her doctor restricted her from walking for more than a few minutes at a time.
Major side-eye to this.

(Wow, I didn't even think I had anything for UO Thursday.. I was wrong.)

I certainly understand where you're coming from, and yes, I agree that you make valid points.. but I can't lie: If I saw someone doing that, using one of those scooters in a store at 6 months, I'd have snarky thoughts. I own that. I'm probably wrong in my snarky thoughts, but it is what it is. I'd never confront someone, though.

mlf625 · February 2012

Ditto the stick figure family stickers. Gag me. My sister is single and has a cat, I joke that I'm going to stick one of a lady and a cat on her car.

I HATE mini vans. I think they're atrocious. If I had a dollar for every time someone said "oh, but wait until you have #3! You'll get one then!" I'd be rich. No, actually, that won't ever be happening. They make big SUVs for a reason. Yeah, I don't have a power sliding door, and yeah, I have to boost my 2 year old into the car .... but I feel like I'm hanging on to a bit of my dignity not selling out to the mini van thing.

ETA: and I seriously lol at moms who go buy one for their first kid. WHY OMG WHY?

boo-bitz · February 2012

skyejo:
I cringe when I see "full time mommy" as a friends job on FB. SAHM, fine. But full time mommy? It sounds immature to me.

My cousin's wife does this on FB. I too cringe

My UO is that I can not stand pregnant women who use being pregnant as their "excuse" for everything - especially when they use it as their excuse for being a total B.

I especially love it when they pull that crap on me right now and flat out say "Oh well I'm pregnant and this is how all pregnant women act." Umm I'm pg too and guess what? I'm not telling people off and making people's lives a living hell so nope methinks you are just special.

brideandbreve · February 2012

mlf625:
I HATE mini vans. ...
ETA: and I seriously lol at moms who go buy one for their first kid. WHY OMG WHY?

Yes

mlf625 · February 2012

brideandbreve:
I certainly understand where you're coming from, and yes, I agree that you make valid points.. but I can't lie: If I saw someone doing that, using one of those scooters in a store at 6 months, I'd have snarky thoughts. I own that. I'm probably wrong in my snarky thoughts, but it is what it is. I'd never confront someone, though.

I'm with you on this. I have snarky thoughts at obese people rolling around on those, too. Walking might, you know, help with the whole obesity thing? And if you can't walk all the way to the back of Super Walmart without keeling over, maybe you don't actually need the Coke and Cheetos from the back of the store? Produce is right up front.

mchupie · February 2012

This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

MrsSapphire · February 2012

ATMmom324:
Can someone please explain the logistics to me without leaving your children unattended in a car? I am seriously trying to figure out how to do this.

You either park as close to the cart return as you can or next to a sidewalk or some embankment where you can leave the cart where it won't roll into other cars. Or you load all your bags into your car, push cart with child in it back to where it belongs, then carry child back to car. Yes, this gets more complicated and annoying with more than one child but it's not impossible.

on_a_whim · February 2012

mchupie:
This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

LOL...

This made me think of the 'morning giggles' post on PgAL today...

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/63688225.aspx

DeerHunter79 · February 2012

Cadbury Creme Eggs are DISGUSTING

ATMmom324 · February 2012

mchupie:
This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

Do you shop at Aldis?

skyejo · February 2012

mlf625:

I HATE mini vans. I think they're atrocious. If I had a dollar for every time someone said "oh, but wait until you have #3! You'll get one then!" I'd be rich. No, actually, that won't ever be happening. They make big SUVs for a reason. Yeah, I don't have a power sliding door, and yeah, I have to boost my 2 year old into the car .... but I feel like I'm hanging on to a bit of my dignity not selling out to the mini van thing.

ETA: and I seriously lol at moms who go buy one for their first kid. WHY OMG WHY?

My minivan driving friends just sort of laugh when I say that I never want one. I get one of those "you just wait" sort of looks. I will wait...forever that is because I like my SUV too much.

Mrs.KLF · February 2012

The new spellings of names drives me insane!! Adding a random Y to a name makes you look white trash, not trendy or unique.

MomiJerz · February 2012

mlf625:
brideandbreve:

I certainly understand where you're coming from, and yes, I agree that you make valid points.. but I can't lie: If I saw someone doing that, using one of those scooters in a store at 6 months, I'd have snarky thoughts. I own that. I'm probably wrong in my snarky thoughts, but it is what it is. I'd never confront someone, though.

I'm with you on this. I have snarky thoughts at obese people rolling around on those, too. Walking might, you know, help with the whole obesity thing? And if you can't walk all the way to the back of Super Walmart without keeling over, maybe you don't actually need the Coke and Cheetos from the back of the store? Produce is right up front.

Yes yes Yes to this!!! Amen!

MomiJerz · February 2012

DeerHunter79:
Cadbury Creme Eggs are DISGUSTING

Yes they are I never got the big deal with them!!

mchupie · February 2012

ATMmom324:
mchupie:
This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

Do you shop at Aldis?

ShopRite. Not sure if it's just the location I go to...

asween02 · February 2012

Harley86:
This is no offensive to anyone who has these, but I hate those stupid stick figure stickers that you put on your car windows to represent your family. I'm not a car sticker person anyways but these in particular really bother me.

I'm not a big fan either - I saw an SUV last week that had all of them peeled off except for the mom figure and 4 cats. Might have been the saddest thing I've ever seen!

MrsSapphire · February 2012

mchupie:
ATMmom324:

mchupie:
This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

Do you shop at Aldis?

ShopRite. Not sure if it's just the location I go to...

I think so, every Shop Rite I've been to (like 3 of them, ha) has had them.

asween02 · February 2012

DeerHunter79:
Cadbury Creme Eggs are DISGUSTING

Ha! For some reason or another (usually a hormone induced chocolate binge!) I find myself eating one every year and then immediately feeling like vomiting right after. Maybe this will be the year i break the cycle... but sadly probably not!!!

kategw · February 2012

ATMmom324:
auroraloo:
skyejo:

ATMmom324:
I hate unloading the child and groceries and then having that split moment of having to push the cart back a long distance.

Yeah, I leave the cart right next to my car in the parking spot. Unless the cart drop off thing is right next to me I'm not walking it back.

So what you're saying is that having a kid gives you the right to be a lazy brat?

I don't think it is a matter of being lazy as a matter of weighing the safety and well being of your child over the proper cart placement. If I can't find a spot by the cart holders I will leave my cart in front of the car.

No, its just lazy.

If you walk into and out of the store, through the parking lot with your child in the cart, they are in no greater danger while you push them in the cart to return it. If you don't want to return it, don't, but don't use "the safety and well being of your child" as an excuse.

PrncesWife · February 2012

mchupie:
This is going to blow everyone's mind. There is NO cart corral at my grocery store.

Mine doesn't have any either.

CatBus · February 2012

Pearl16:
Kraft Mac N' Cheese is probably one of the most repulsive things on the planet to me

I love cheese, but I agree that Kraft M&C is disgusting. It has always grossed me out, even as a kid. Every time I ever tried to eat it I wanted to vomit.

bluecrab1020 · February 2012

Harley86:
This is no offensive to anyone who has these, but I hate those stupid stick figure stickers that you put on your car windows to represent your family. I'm not a car sticker person anyways but these in particular really bother me.

For whatever reason these makes DH unreasonably irate. I keep trying to find joke ones for him, like a golfer bashing their club into the ground or a someone putting out a fire in the grill. I think that he'd enjoy.

ATMmom324 · February 2012

kategw:
ATMmom324:
auroraloo:
skyejo:

ATMmom324:
I hate unloading the child and groceries and then having that split moment of having to push the cart back a long distance.

Yeah, I leave the cart right next to my car in the parking spot. Unless the cart drop off thing is right next to me I'm not walking it back.

So what you're saying is that having a kid gives you the right to be a lazy brat?

I don't think it is a matter of being lazy as a matter of weighing the safety and well being of your child over the proper cart placement. If I can't find a spot by the cart holders I will leave my cart in front of the car.

No, its just lazy.

If you walk into and out of the store, through the parking lot with your child in the cart, they are in no greater danger while you push them in the cart to return it.  If you don't want to return it, don't, but don't use "the safety and well being of your child" as an excuse.

The problem is returning to your car with out the cart and trying to carry 2 or more children back to the car. Another issue I have is that I live in place where at least half the year we have nasty weather. I do not feel comfortable leaving my children exposed to snow, rain, wind and sub zero temperatures. If there are no spots open by the cart holder I will leave my cart by the car. No it isn't ideal but in the situation I believe it is the safest thing to do.

blindvictory · February 2012

I can't wait to drive a minivan. I will totes be a soccer mom.

I hate the family car stickers, but I am totally going to get a Stormtrooper set because I'm a nerd and I think they're hilarious.

I can't stand when people misuse the word "literally". As in, "That movie scared me so bad I literally almost died." Wow, really? Did you suffer cardiac arrest? A small stroke? What was it about that movie that LITERALLY almost killed you?

Also, I'm planning to homeschool my kids simply because all of the teenagers I currently know are so stupid that I don't want my children to end up that way. These kids are applying for colleges, and yet they still don't know the difference between "too" and "to", and "you're" and "your". I find that shameful...I knew the difference by 5th grade.

Bighair12 · February 2012

CatBus:
Pearl16:
Kraft Mac N' Cheese is probably one of the most repulsive things on the planet to me
I love cheese, but I agree that Kraft M&C is disgusting. It has always grossed me out, even as a kid. Every time I ever tried to eat it I wanted to vomit.

Completely agree. The stuff is absolutely disgusting!

cbj09 · February 2012

blindvictory:
I can't wait to drive a minivan. I will totes be a soccer mom.

I hate the family car stickers, but I am totally going to get a Stormtrooper set because I'm a nerd and I think they're hilarious.

I can't stand when people misuse the word "literally". As in, "That movie scared me so bad I literally almost died." Wow, really? Did you suffer cardiac arrest? A small stroke? What was it about that movie that LITERALLY almost killed you?

Also, I'm planning to homeschool my kids simply because all of the teenagers I currently know are so stupid that I don't want my children to end up that way. These kids are applying for colleges, and yet they still don't know the difference between "too" and "to", and "you're" and "your". I find that shameful...I knew the difference by 5th grade.

I love every single word you have said here. Not unpopular with me today!

ArtificialRed · February 2012

blindvictory:
I can't wait to drive a minivan. I will totes be a soccer mom.

I hate the family car stickers, but I am totally going to get a Stormtrooper set because I'm a nerd and I think they're hilarious.

I can't stand when people misuse the word "literally". As in, "That movie scared me so bad I literally almost died." Wow, really? Did you suffer cardiac arrest? A small stroke? What was it about that movie that LITERALLY almost killed you?

Also, I'm planning to homeschool my kids simply because all of the teenagers I currently know are so stupid that I don't want my children to end up that way. These kids are applying for colleges, and yet they still don't know the difference between "too" and "to", and "you're" and "your". I find that shameful...I knew the difference by 5th grade.

I think I love you. Other than the minivan thing. Soccer mom- yes. Minivan- no. Now that my husband works for Toyota (we used to be Ford people) I'm hoping for a good deal on a Highlander Hybrid. As for the decals, I tell DH every now and then that I just want stickers of me and my cats. Just because I'm married with a baby on the way doesn't mean I'm not a crazy cat lady lol (and yes, for that UO, I totally just giggled, out loud, to myself!)

I also started a HUGE fight with my BIL (public high school math teacher) because I wanted to home school my kids as a way to ensure they are exposed to the best education and values possible. Now that we're only planning on one child I'm less interested in home schooling, but I promise I will send my child to whatever school I think is best, public or private.

mknipping · February 2012

Harley86:
This is no offensive to anyone who has these, but I hate those stupid stick figure stickers that you put on your car windows to represent your family. I'm not a car sticker person anyways but these in particular really bother me.

So funny you mentioned this. I didn't have an opinion either way on these but they drive my BF insane. He thinks they are the dumbest thing ever and has already informed me that they won't be on any of our cars.

AppleMomma · February 2012

Brie2010:
brideandbreve:
MomiJerz:
My unpopular opinion....

Being pregnant does not mean you need to use the electric scooters in Wal-mart.... let someone who actually cant walk use them!

I saw a girl the other day teenager at that looked about 6 months pregnant using the damn thing and her mother was with her walking. My mother would have been like " if you dont get your big ass up and walk Im gonna kick you off that thing" lol

That would have been my mom, too! She worked through her pregnancies, on her feet everyday, pulling 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse, and always told me: "Pregnancy is not a disability, and it sure isn't an excuse to be lazy and helpless for 9 months."
I mean, great for you guys and for your mom, but seriously, you have no freaking clue what that girl's story is. Pregnancy does some weird freaking shiit to your body. For all you know, she could have sciatica, or SPD, or other back/hip issues. Or maybe she was disabled before she was pregnant. Or maybe her doctor restricted her from walking for more than a few minutes at a time.
Major side-eye to this.

Agreed, even I'm dealing with stuff at 8 weeks I didn't deal with my whole pregnancies with my first two. Mainly dibilitating m/s including vomiting and passing out. If I HAVE to go to the store and there is an expectant mom spot I will take it and drag my near lifeless self into the store along with my 2 toddlers.

I've been learning not to judge too quickly, of at all. As for the stay at home mommy thing, it's not wrong, just different.

AppleMomma · February 2012

DeerHunter79:
Cadbury Creme Eggs are DISGUSTING

AMEN!!!

kellelle01 · February 2012

Brie2010:
brideandbreve:
MomiJerz:

My unpopular opinion....

Being pregnant does not mean you need to use the electric scooters in Wal-mart.... let someone who actually cant walk use them!

I saw a girl the other day teenager at that looked about 6 months pregnant using the damn thing and her mother was with her walking. My mother would have been like " if you dont get your big ass up and walk Im gonna kick you off that thing" lol

That would have been my mom, too! She worked through her pregnancies, on her feet everyday, pulling 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse, and always told me: "Pregnancy is not a disability, and it sure isn't an excuse to be lazy and helpless for 9 months."

I mean, great for you guys and for your mom, but seriously, you have no freaking clue what that girl's story is. Pregnancy does some weird freaking shiit to your body. For all you know, she could have sciatica, or SPD, or other back/hip issues. Or maybe she was disabled before she was pregnant. Or maybe her doctor restricted her from walking for more than a few minutes at a time.

Major side-eye to this.

I agree with that completely. I got a stress fracture in my foot the last two months of my pregnancy and didn't get an air cast until after he was born because I couldn't have the x-ray done while pregnant to prove the break. I was a limping, swollen, hot mess. While I didn't use that cart thing in stores, I can understand if someone would.

numb3rMel · February 2012

brideandbreve:
numb3rMel:
brideandbreve:
MomiJerz:

My unpopular opinion....

Being pregnant does not mean you need to use the electric scooters in Wal-mart.... let someone who actually cant walk use them!

I saw a girl the other day teenager at that looked about 6 months pregnant using the damn thing and her mother was with her walking. My mother would have been like " if you dont get your big ass up and walk Im gonna kick you off that thing" lol

That would have been my mom, too! She worked through her pregnancies, on her feet everyday, pulling 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse, and always told me: "Pregnancy is not a disability, and it sure isn't an excuse to be lazy and helpless for 9 months."

If PG shouldn't be considered as an excuse to be helpless, blaming the hormones shouldn't be your excuse to be a b!tch. (or b!tchfest: someone posting accusing others that it must be the hormones)

I'm just clarifying 'cause I'm sure not sure if you meant this as a generalized statement or as a statement aimed directly at me: Are you saying if I feel that way then I shouldn't blame my hormones and use them as an excuse for my b!tchiness? I'm a pretty easy going person around the board and I've never made a statement like that or been outright b!tchy..

No, no, no. I'm sorry. I wasn't calling you a b!tch! haha! I edited my original post but must have done it right after you picked it up. I didn't mean for it come off as you were one. I don't think you have been at all. I rather like you.

brideandbreve · February 2012

numb3rMel:
brideandbreve:
numb3rMel:
brideandbreve:
MomiJerz:

My unpopular opinion....

Being pregnant does not mean you need to use the electric scooters in Wal-mart.... let someone who actually cant walk use them!

I saw a girl the other day teenager at that looked about 6 months pregnant using the damn thing and her mother was with her walking. My mother would have been like " if you dont get your big ass up and walk Im gonna kick you off that thing" lol

That would have been my mom, too! She worked through her pregnancies, on her feet everyday, pulling 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse, and always told me: "Pregnancy is not a disability, and it sure isn't an excuse to be lazy and helpless for 9 months."

If PG shouldn't be considered as an excuse to be helpless, blaming the hormones shouldn't be your excuse to be a b!tch. (or b!tchfest: someone posting accusing others that it must be the hormones)

I'm just clarifying 'cause I'm sure not sure if you meant this as a generalized statement or as a statement aimed directly at me: Are you saying if I feel that way then I shouldn't blame my hormones and use them as an excuse for my b!tchiness? I'm a pretty easy going person around the board and I've never made a statement like that or been outright b!tchy..

No, no, no. I'm sorry. I wasn't calling you a b!tch! haha! I edited my original post but must have done it right after you picked it up. I didn't mean for it come off as you were one. I don't think you have been at all. I rather like you.

Haha! We're good! I was worried for a second. I don't like hurting anyone's feelings, even online, so I was like, Oh God, did I lose it one day and just start berating this poor girl about something?

Wink

OSUWifey09 · February 2012

I also wouldn't mind driving a mini van. I was against it when DS was born, but I was 22 and thought I'd be way cooler in an SUV. Four years later, I just want something that has enough room for me, my growing child that loves to kick the back of my seat and all of our stuff. My mom has a Odyssey, and I love it.

I just can't get into Awards Show season [the Oscars, the Emmys etc.]. I never, ever watch them because they bore me to tears.

Manx4 · February 2012

Mrs.KLF:
The new spellings of names drives me insane!! Adding a random Y to a name makes you look white trash, not trendy or unique.

I swear this comes up every week in UO. I love being called white trash though, that's a new one.

Yes - my son is named Dayne - there is a 'y' in there. It's the spelling we liked, we weren't trying to be trendy or unique. And I can promise you we're not white trash. So thanks for your opinion.

damabo80 · February 2012

Harley86:
This is no offensive to anyone who has these, but I hate those stupid stick figure stickers that you put on your car windows to represent your family. I'm not a car sticker person anyways but these in particular really bother me.

I want to put these on DH's two door sports car. But, only with 20 kids and three wives. Because let's face it, that would be awesome. If I find a good deal on them, I'm totally doing it for April fools' days.

damabo80 · February 2012

Harley86:
This is no offensive to anyone who has these, but I hate those stupid stick figure stickers that you put on your car windows to represent your family. I'm not a car sticker person anyways but these in particular really bother me.

I want to put these on DH's two door sports car. But, only with 20 kids and three wives. Because let's face it, that would be awesome. If I find a good deal on them, I'm totally doing it for April fools' days.

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