Unsolicited Advice...
jmccall79
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Wanna share any unsolicited advice that you've received lately...that you'd really just like to tell the person to STFU, throat punch them, or do something else?
I have a friend, bless her heart, I love her to death and she means well. But I swear, if she tells me to rub whiskey on my teething son's gums one more time, I might have to tell her to STFU! And I don't feel like I should have to justify my answer of "NO" to her. We were talking and she asked how Ian was doing. I told her he's been a whiny, fussing, teething mess. I didn't ask for advice or remedies but she told me today, and has every other time he's been like this teething, to rub whiskey on his gums. My answer every time has been no. Today she wanted to argue with me when I told her no I wasn't doing it...she just kept questioning me...I just kept saying it's not going to happen. I don't care that she chose to do it to her kids and that it "worked like a charm". Good for you...I'M NOT DOING IT!
Re: Unsolicited Advice...
Not too much that I can recall but I do have four aunts, three of them seem to think it is their life's mission to get the pacifier out of Allison's mouth. The one who doesn't is the only one with grandkids if that tells you anything. One of them will actually walk up while I'm holding Allison, yank the pacifier out and say "You aren't crying, you don't need this!" EXCUSE ME???? She isn't crying because she HAS it and who the fluck are you to take anything away from my child?!?!
One more time, and I won't be able to keep my mouth shut. I don't like her very much anyway so I wouldn't feel bad at all telling her off.
I'm getting the whiskey on the gums advice a lot lately. So over it. I don't care if your mother did it to you or you put it on your children's gums, I'm not going too. End of story.
I also agree with the paci. My dad always takes it away from her. I don't like her having it all the time but if I'm ok with her having it at that moment don't take it away from here. I also get the whiskey for teething from my boss. She says she's joking but I don't think she is.
Also my boss is the queen of advice. She has 2 kids that none of my coworkers like to be around because they are bossy, rude, and just unpleasant to be around. They are mini's of their mom and she is annoying also. She is always giving me advice on DD and SD. She is always telling me I need to feed my kids more because they are so skinny. She has a daughter that is about 6-8 months younger than SD and she is about twice the size of SD. She said I need to let her eat more candy and sprite because it won't hurt her if she brushes her teeth. Oh thanks, but I'll keep doing it like I am. She is healthy and yes she is skinny but she is in gymnastics and she is very active in general. Plus I want her to think candy and soda are treats, not expected.
And when DD was having all the ear infections I was told many times it's because she was formula fed. Nope, the ENT said it's because the tube in her ear was much tinier than they were suppose to be. Tubes helped but we were told they wouldn't be a cure because of the size. But thanks for making me feel horrible for giving her formula since I couldn't nurse. My baby is pretty dang smart even though she was formula fed. <eye roll>
Sorry that was longer than I thought. I have issues with unsolicited advice!!!
How old is your brother? I am guessing he doesn't have kids yet?
Why would you need to consult your parents on a dining room table and stroller purchase? Although I do have a friend that is like that and would. I don't get it, but I am also not close with my parents.
Tell him that there are more male Chefs than female Chefs! Our DS is getting a play kitchen for Christmas too. I like the one from IKEA, but I also saw these two today that I really like too:
https://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/grillin-grand-kitchen
https://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/brick-oven-pizza-kitchen
They're a little pricey though! Is there one you have in mind yet?
How much is the IKEA one? We keep meaning to go look at what they have.
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It's $99. They also sell a bunch of felt food and utensils, etc. for a couple of dollars a pack.
Wow that sounds REALLY annoying.
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