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October 2011 Moms
Nita2603
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UO and JD
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Re: UO and JD
I haven't paid much attention to this story, because I live nowhere near an IKEA, but we had something similar around here. A local restaurant was caught using squirrel as 'chicken'.
I always wanted to try squirrel. Even though the rodent aspect freaks me out.
Yeah, I would want it to be a choice too. Generally, though, I am ok with horse meat. Not necessarily my first choice, but I am ok with it.
But then, I grew up in Germany. Horse meat is not weird there.
Me too! There were tons of babies in Vegas. Like newborns - I swear one baby I saw could not have been older than 2-3 weeks.
Yeah this is how I feel too. I was raised riding horses and the thought of eating one is too much for me. Also, someone choosing to eat it is totally different than someone thinking they're getting beef when in reality they're gobbling down horse meatballs.
Don't drive her here because we have terrible daycare services too. Are you going back to work Missy? We work on socialization at story hour and we go to church twice a week. There's usually only 2 or 3 kids at church though. There are no Mommy and Me groups around here either
After I finish unpacking this place I think I'm going to start inviting some of my mom friends over with their kiddos for playdates.
Most of my teacher friends send their little ones to daycare in the town across the river from me. It's really shameful that there are such few safe options around here.
I understand. None of the daycare s here take part time kids either!! My SM has offered to keep the girls, but DD1 LOVES daycare and I can't find anywhere that'll just do a couple of days a week.
I'm still home with her, but I'm feeling she needs some socialization. I also desire getting some things done without wrestling a toddler to accomplish them. It's really sad there aren't many options. I take her to an open gym once a week, but it's not for long. We don't attend church, so that's not an option either. I'm looking further into other options, but small town, rural America makes it difficult.
We took C to Las Vegas last year with us.
He must have been 9 mo? Anyways, we go every year for our Fantasy Football draft. We do a road trip from Washington to Nevada. We walked through some Casinos to get to the front desk, but we did it super quickly. We in no means hung out and played.
I know how you feel
When are you going to open that kids coffee shop :P Then there will be something to do! 
When we went to Vegas over Labor Day (DD stayed with my parents), we say babies her age on the strip after 10pm. They were screaming and miserable. No wonder - all those bright lights, noise and over stimulation that late at night is just too much.
There's a family friendly way to do Vegas, for sure. But if you wouldn't take your baby for a walk at 10pm at home, why would you do it on vacation?
Burned by the Bear
I agree, Fian. We were shut down at 7:30pm, C went to bed around 8pm just like at home.
Apparently, typing before noon is a problem for me. I'm glad you could understand my point, though.
Burned by the Bear
What about advertising that you're looking for a SAHM who wants to make some extra cash by watching another LO for a few hours once or twice a week? Not quite daycare, but Nora would get to socialize with the mom's kid(s) and you'd get your free time to do what you need to do. It'd be pretty flexible that way, too. I'd totally answer that ad to make some extra money while being home with Lily.
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
I can socialize her a bit with my fellow SAHM friends, but some of my desire for daycare is so I can get out to run errands, workout, attend doctor appointments, or possibly take a sewing class without Nora. There used to be a great facility here where my SD attended, but it closed last year.
One of the benefits of living in California is the ability to wear flip flops and open toed shoes year round.
It's really uncomfortable having sand in your socks.
But what I'm suggesting is that you pay a SAHM to look after Nora while you go do those things. Each week you just arrange "I have an appointment on Wednesday morning and need to do errands on Friday afternoon, does that work for you?" Then Nora gets to play with other kids, you get your kid-free time and the other mom makes some extra cash. Or you could even arrange a swap situation: you watch her kid once a week for a morning and she watches yours once a week for a different morning (if you feel like watching someone else's kid).
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
We have early spring weather around here and I have been shamelessly wearing open-toed shoes to work. I'm even wearing a skirt with no stockings today.
My UO: I don't really feel like makeup is optional in a professional environment. Not necessarily a full drag face, but at least mascara and chapstick. If you wouldn't feel comfortable going braless, why are you comfortable presenting your bare face in all its glory?
I see what you're saying now, but I just don't know. I would have to think about that for an option, but it would greatly depend on the parent (naturally).
Hey, I where flip flops in February. Not to the store/work but to get the mail, why not. If there is no snow on the ground then I where them everywhere.
My UO is that when benefits are given for a family because, of a death, sickness, tragedy and so on. The money should be spent on paying for treatment, funeral, living expenses, counseling and so forth. Not just extras cahs to go have fun with. I can see if someone is terminally ill this being an exception.
I know many of these fundraisers are legit but...
In the last 2 years there have been 2 benefits for families that I know. The proceeds went for a down payment for a new house, and the other a vacation.
Both had cancer and treatment went smoother than thought and they did not need the money. If you have left over money, or do not need the money, why not donate it and help someone else out in the same situation. It makes me second guess contributing to these.
This came up today because a friend at work is close someone who just lost a baby at birth and they are having a benefit. I asked "If they needed help paying for the funeral expenses" My friend said "no that her family was loaded they might buy a new car with the money." WTF. I really, really am sorry that your child died. It was very tragic. I just do not understand if you are financially secure or "loaded" why you would do a benefit/fundraiser, unless the proceeds are going to charity. Am I wrong? I don't think having a new car will make you feel any better.
Men should have to wear something if women have to wear bras and makeup. It is only fair.
Maybe because my office is laid back but it's pretty much the only place I DON'T wear makeup. I have no one to impress. It's work, not a fashion show.
Nah, I guess I wouldn't judge in warm climates. It's like 45 here today and I saw a lady in the bathroom in flip flops. Burr!
Maybe you should work on being naturally prettier - like me.
For realsies though, I agree with that. I don't always wear makeup on the weekends, but I never go to work without foundation + something, even though I'm in jeans half the time.
I was just wondering myself what the etiquette is for fundraising. I would think if there was financial stability, there would be no use for a fundraiser. There are so many people who really need the help of others, so abusing the sympathy of others seems a little unethical.
I actually thought of you when I wrote that. I think you are the exception. You are naturally hot, plus you wear yoga pants to work so it's probably not the professional environment I had in mind. So unless you are badly in need of moisturizer or something, carry on.
I worked for a chain restaurant when I was like 19 and the dress code policy was worded awkwardly and intended to say that you couldn't wear crazy looking makeup but one of our managers insisted it meant you HAD to wear make up. I showed up with none on one day and she handed me her Miss Piggy blue eyeshadow and mascara and told me to put it on. It wasn't pretty but all the girls thanked me afterwards because none of them wanted to wear makeup to work and after that we didn't have to.
Isn't the original purpose of make-up to imitate how a woman's face looks when she's aroused? How is that more professional than going natural? Personally, I almost never wear make-up. Only for very special occasions (fancy dinners out, weddings, usually for a party but not even always). I don't see that a bare face is the same as braless tits at all, and I think it's sad that women are all expected to wear make-up. You can look perfectly professional without any "enhancement" from make-up.
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
This. Make up is optional. Proper undergarments are not.
I don't think the original purpose of makeup is relevant anymore. The original purpose of perfume was to cover the stench of people who didn't bathe often (both the wearer and those around them), but that's not really what we use it for anymore.
Nowadays the idea behind makeup is to give a polished look - it's a part of the professional wardrobe. In the same way you wouldn't show up to a job interview in a ripped t-shirt and miniskirt, even if the job entails working from home in your pajamas.
I don't think make up is a necessity. I know a few women who never wear makeup and you can't even tell. They are comfortable on their own skin it actually makes me jealous. Wish I felt pretty enough to not have to wear any!
I get what you're saying, but I don't agree that you can project a competitive professional image without attention to detail. You wouldn't wear ratty sneakers with your suit, and you wouldn't go to work without brushing your hair. Yeah, it sucks that men have less grooming to do than women. I don't think it should be required as part of a dress code, but I do think that makeup vs. no makeup makes a statement and, that statement should be considered.
I still have a problem with comparing "ratty" sneakers" or unbrushed hair to a clean but make-up-less face (and I do think you can put in an effort and be well-presented without make-up: it's like the difference between a clean-shaven or carefully groomed facial hair on a man and a scruffy slobbish look). And considering that a HUGE number of women I see don't seem to know how to put on make-up tastefully or without going overboard, I'd rather see a plain well-groomed face than a clown face in a professional environment. I agree that make-up is a tool that can be used to polish your look, but I don't think it is a requirement.
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
Am I the only one who's curious about the restaurant?
Burned by the Bear