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piphigirl · October 2013

I ordered a leash for my kid yesterday: https://www.amazon.com/BRICA-By-My-Side-Safety-Harness-Backpack/dp/B00B7M7BMA/ref=pd_cp_ba_3

I feel 100% awesome about this decision. She likes to walk everywhere and I want to let her. Also, I think she will love packing things in the little backpack.

Anyone else using or planning to buy a safety harness?

BluepointToasted · October 2013

Maybe if my kid ever decides to walk! But for real, we'll see. I won't rule anything out.

RNbock2 · October 2013

I am so tired of breaking up the fighting between ds1&2 about toys, sometimes I just them them duke it out(as long as nobody is getting seriously injured).

Boy violence astounds me. I was raised with all girls, and I don't get it.

SJandVA · October 2013

It only 7:30 here and I may kill my 5yo already.

NeneCakies · October 2013

B was splashing in the bath last night and we were hovering right there but her face went in the water and she came up gasping and sputtering. Cue delayed drowning paranoia. Ugh. I hate google.

rp-chicago-mom · October 2013

I don't but don't begrudge you. The only thing is you still have to be careful. I saw a kid scrape his face all over the sidewalk yesterday on a leash. Mom was off in outer space though so I don't think that usually happens.

sourapplemartini · October 2013

For my 30th birthday I told DH that all I wanted was for him to have a party for me. I threw him a surprise party for his 30th, invited all his friends and family, had it catered, etc. I started talking about mine 6 weeks before.

Well, he planned it-- the week before. None of my friends were able to be there, instead we were at his friends' house and ended up playing cards for a couple hours. I was really hurt and while I like his friends, I felt like it ended up just being a night for him to hang out with his friends.

That may or may not have been 2 years ago. I may or may not still be bitter about it.

jessalynn521 · October 2013

I am with you on the leash thing, I was trying to put the baby's seat into my car friday, and usually I am okay letting A just touch the car. He DARTED for the road. Took years off of my life I am sure. A leash doesn't sound like a bad thing to me. I am seriously lucky I have such a long driveway.

sourapplemartini · October 2013

jessalynn521 said:

I am with you on the leash thing, I was trying to put the baby's seat into my car friday, and usually I am okay letting A just touch the car. He DARTED for the road. Took years off of my life I am sure. A leash doesn't sound like a bad thing to me. I am seriously lucky I have such a long driveway.

Always put the toddler in the car first. Baby is safe in his carseat. I wouldn't trust Joe at 15 months to stay standing still next to the car while I buckled in a baby!

vic8504 · October 2013

My MIL txt'd me about spots open for our city's light up night celebrations. Said she txt'd DH to let him know and to give DD a hug and kiss for her.... AKA she is trying to get me to invite her over....I answered ok. Thanks. then put my phone on silent and flipped it upside down so I can't see if she txts me back.
DH is cleaning the boat for winter and I don't feel like dealing with her.

jessalynn521 · October 2013

sourapplemartini said:

jessalynn521 said:

I am with you on the leash thing, I was trying to put the baby's seat into my car friday, and usually I am okay letting A just touch the car. He DARTED for the road. Took years off of my life I am sure. A leash doesn't sound like a bad thing to me. I am seriously lucky I have such a long driveway.

Always put the toddler in the car first. Baby is safe in his carseat. I wouldn't trust Joe at 15 months to stay standing still next to the car while I buckled in a baby!

I actually decided then that I would have to start doing it that way. I just had always done it this way because when we are shopping that is the order I use. But while shopping A is in the cart. Trust me, I am not leaving that option open to happen again. Luckily I was already pretty set in the car so I could run after A as soon as I realized what was happening.

piphigirl · October 2013

Baker_Bride said:

I don't but don't begrudge you. The only thing is you still have to be careful. I saw a kid scrape his face all over the sidewalk yesterday on a leash. Mom was off in outer space though so I don't think that usually happens.

Definitely no. I don't want to use the leash to be able to disengage from her. I want to use it so she can safely explore wherever we are. Lots of times lately I've been trying to let her walk, but she can walk AND run AND doesn't understand basic safety or directions. Like, we were downtown and she wanted to check out all the window displays, the trees, the statues, etc. but I couldn't let her because I had to keep holding her had and that seriously limits her mobility. Also, looking at a cool tree turns into falling off the curb into the road very quickly. This way, we can explore those things together without her constantly falling down because of me grabbing her hand, and she can only dart so far, and not into the road. I think it's going to be nice!

RNbock2 · October 2013

I guess mine is I hate it when people tell me that I need to savor this time, because it passes too quickly. I get it. I do. However, I DON'T want to savor everything. When my 3 year old is throwing a hissy b/c he doesn't want to go to bed, or when DS2 goes swimming in the toilet. Yeah, I would prefer NOT to savor those.

PaisleyRuth · October 2013

RNbock2 said:

I guess mine is I hate it when people tell me that I need to savor this time, because it passes too quickly. I get it. I do. However, I DON'T want to savor everything. When my 3 year old is throwing a hissy b/c he doesn't want to go to bed, or when DS2 goes swimming in the toilet. Yeah, I would prefer NOT to savor those.

I agree. I've felt this way since DS was a newborn. I NEVER tell new moms to "cherish every moment" or whatever other BS people say. Bottom line, there are some (many) moments that totally suck. It's ok not to cherish those. It's ok to feel like the baby/toddler stage is going on FOREVER and is super frustrating even though people who are out of it look back on it fondly.

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