UO

sking72 · December 2013

UO: I wanna put my two cents in about the elf! I do not like the elf, I think it's creepy but I also don't really get what you do with it? Just hide it around the house? I understand why people do it and if my kid I heartbroken we don't, maybe well try it a year. But not gonna buy the generic elf, try and find a cuter, harder to find one.
SO and I were talking about the Santa thing. I don't want to tell our daughter Santa is real, but he brought up what about the other kids? I would much rather teach her about the spirit of going an religion and tell her to be "hush hush" when other kids ask. If she feels left out, she can tell her kids that santas real. Idk obviously have some time to think it through more.

Also, I love donuts.
I want pictures of me while pregnant, but like candid family pictures, not me standing in a field rubbing my belly.

fourthnlast · December 2013

I don't want the bump rubbed, stroked or have any one else's hands resting on it; and I think it's weird if someone wants to talk to the bump too. I know she can hear voices and things that are happening here, but I'm not going to have someone laying on me talking to her. It's just weird.

Andrewsgal · December 2013

jellysparkles said:

jellysparkles said:

The Duck Dynasty thing is NOT a freedom of speech issue. The government did not come and drag him away. This is capitalism, and he chose to be a product. The store - the network - is not required to keep a product they consider a liability on their proverbial shelf. People don't have to continue supporting the network if they disagree with the network's decision to discontinue carrying a product they want. Lets just quit calling it some infringement of his rights. That's idiotic.

I am pretty sure that is what we have been saying. My comment was all the screaming freedom of speech I have seen on FB.
I know, I just had to yell it from the rooftops myself. FB is making me all kinds of crazy.

oh me too. I really though I defriended the stupid but there are still a lot there.

AcaAwkward · December 2013

I love love love it when idiots on FB get riled up about 1st Amendment rights issues that, um, AREN'T 1st Am rights issues.

Read the actual Constitution. You're an asshole.

fourthnlast · December 2013

LalaMama81 said:

I LOVE our Elf. Suzy brings great joy to my children.

While I'm not a fan of the whole elf on the shelf thing, it looks I'm going to have suck it up and do it. My son's kindergarten class does Frog on the Log (his teacher LOVES frogs) and every morning that little frog elf has done something over night and my son can't stop talking about it. He wrote a letter to santa asking if Santa will please send an elf to us next year. Dammit. Good thing I love him

LOL.

AcaAwkward · December 2013

dani+california said:

AcaAwkward said:

Rogue237 said:
My UO to piggy back off of the maternity photos - I don't understand people that have big photos of themselves up in their house. I mean, family photos, sure (though I'm not into the staged JC Penny family photos either). A small photo of your wedding that you really like? OK, I guess. But I know some people that have BIG professional photos of themselves alone or with their SO and it just seems super strange to me. I don't want to stare at a huge photo of myself in my house.
While I love professional photography and a well-placed gallery wall, I HATE those big canvases people have made. And I really hate them if they are placed somewhere where "traditional art" typically goes...like above a fireplace or over a bed.

Taking it a step further, parents who have huge portraits of their kids hanging over their master beds kinda weird me out. We have framed photos of DD on our night stands, sure, but I don't want a massive 11x17 of her looking down on us while we get it on.
Oh man. A friend of mine got married in Aruba and had a reception when she got home for guests that couldn't go. Her husband wheels in this MASSIVE (I'm talking 6 feet wide by 8 feet tall) board covered with a blanket, and brings my friend up in front of everyone for this big reveal.

He rips off the sheet, and underneath is a glass tiled mural of a photo of the two of them in a partial state of undress in a waterfall cave in Aruba. Her arms are around his neck and he's pulling open her wedding dress at the back, and they're almost kissing. It may have been a cool seductive photo for a private album, but now it's mounted on the wall of their front entry-way sitting room in their house. Like...an entire WALL, just the two of them, looking like they're about to fuck.

I have a picture of it I wish I could post. It was easily THE most awkward moment I've ever witnessed at a wedding.

This is the best thing I've heard all year.

ksulli · December 2013

fourthnlast said:
I don't want the bump rubbed, stroked or have any one else's hands resting on it; and I think it's weird if someone wants to talk to the bump too. I know she can hear voices and things that are happening here, but I'm not going to have someone laying on me talking to her. It's just weird.

I generally agree, but it's the cutest thing when dd wants to talk to the baby. We never told her to, she just started saying 'hi baby' while snuggling me.

fourthnlast · December 2013

amhah09 said:

I hate the Santa charade. And the Easter bunny. And the tooth fairy. If it were up to me we would do none of them. But everyone else got my kids all pumped up for Santa so we're doing it. I've decided I just won't lie when they ask, regardless of what age that is. My 3 y/o and I had a candid discussion about weddings and marriage after he saw me watching a wedding video the other day and I'm pretty sure he understands marriage equality better than half of Kentucky now. And I don't like the elf on the shelf. It does creep me out. But I think we're going to do it next year because I think my kids would really enjoy it and that's what matters.

This. Sometimes I hate the whole Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fariy thing, BUT my kids love it and get excited and dammit, I want to bring them joy

fourthnlast · December 2013

AcaAwkward said:

I am sure we will do Elf on the Shelf, even though he wouldn't be my first choice (at all) in "traditions." I do think it's obnoxious that many moms I know go completely overboard with it ... Their elves bake midnight cookies, have TP fights in the house, etc. JUST MOVE THE DAMN THING AROUND! Why are you making more work for yourself? And stop taking photos of it every day and posting them on FB - THATS obnoxious. Also, the elf was introduced in 2005. I guess it grates that now we're all either forced to enjoy this "Christmas tradition" or we're Scrooges for not participating, while the enterprising creator laughs all the way to the bank. I realize new traditions get created all the time, but I can't think of one that so many people do that was 100% created as a money maker (as opposed to Santa who has been a cultural icon for centuries in many different cultures that many people have more recently capitalized on). TL:DR... Elf annoys the heck out of me but I'm a sucker for making my kid smile, so I'll move the little fucker around in a year or so.

Yes! While we do Santa and Easter Bunny, we are not elaborate in it! I don't go around taking pictures pretending Santa was here, there are no boot prints done in sugar or flour, or whatever the cool thing is now. Santa brings you a gift and fills your stocking, and hell, he even eats a cookie. If we do the Elf thing next year, it won't be "pinterest inspired" and/or elaborate crap. The Elf will move on the daily and there will be no pictures plastered on Instagram or Facebook either. I think there's a fine line between fun and overkill.

baileymama3 · December 2013

Teresa1896 said:

I have a food one (what's new, eh?) - I hate doughnuts. Also, I hate pedicures. I don't want my feet touched by ANYONE!
But.... All donuts? They're so delicious! That makes me sad! I'm with you on the pedicures though.

donuts and pedicures-- I think they are my 2 favorite things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fourthnlast · December 2013

ksulli said:

I don't want the bump rubbed, stroked or have any one else's hands resting on it; and I think it's weird if someone wants to talk to the bump too. I know she can hear voices and things that are happening here, but I'm not going to have someone laying on me talking to her. It's just weird.
I generally agree, but it's the cutest thing when dd wants to talk to the baby. We never told her to, she just started saying 'hi baby' while snuggling me.

I'll give you a free pass on that one

misskristina21 · December 2013

I think it's silly to dress your newborn in elaborate outfits every day. Pictures are one thing, but every day? Call me lazy but my kid looked just as cute in a sleeper or onesie and a pair of pants.

Rogue237 · December 2013

AprilMay9 said:

I actually kind of like Pottery Barn, and I love Williams-Sonoma.

In spite of this truth, I would never tell anyone that they should not give gifts for someone's second child.
Is this supposed to be some sort of dig at me???
FWIW, I have a major lady boner for Williams-Sonoma.
For fucks sake I don't know how I became a poster child for pottery barn which I'm certainly not and it came about bc I mentioned a couple times I like their linens. If I'm a snob for that sue me (and I'm sure there are much cheaper as well as fancier places to buy sheets). I've been a good sport about it And I never said you shouldn't buy presents for someone's second child. All I read from @nyjodway is just trying to stir the pot which I have to say GFY. I've never made a crap passive aggressive post about her and that was like a month ago so go start drama with someone else.

I actually read it to be a Bliss Berry dig, but I have no idea.

snmetz7 · December 2013

fourthnlast said:

ksulli said:

I don't want the bump rubbed, stroked or have any one else's hands resting on it; and I think it's weird if someone wants to talk to the bump too. I know she can hear voices and things that are happening here, but I'm not going to have someone laying on me talking to her. It's just weird.
I generally agree, but it's the cutest thing when dd wants to talk to the baby. We never told her to, she just started saying 'hi baby' while snuggling me.

I'll give you a free pass on that one

the ONLY person allowed to do that is my hubs. baby girl love the sound of his voice and will move clear across the other side just to be near him

JessieAlbin · December 2013

AprilMay9 said:

Rogue237 said:

AprilMay9 said:

jellysparkles said:

AprilMay9 said:

NYJodway said:
I actually kind of like Pottery Barn, and I love Williams-Sonoma.

In spite of this truth, I would never tell anyone that they should not give gifts for someone's second child.
Is this supposed to be some sort of dig at me???
FWIW, I have a major lady boner for Williams-Sonoma.
For fucks sake I don't know how I became a poster child for pottery barn which I'm certainly not and it came about bc I mentioned a couple times I like their linens. If I'm a snob for that sue me (and I'm sure there are much cheaper as well as fancier places to buy sheets). I've been a good sport about it

And I never said you shouldn't buy presents for someone's second child.

All I read from @nyjodway is just trying to stir the pot which I have to say GFY. I've never made a crap passive aggressive post about her and that was like a month ago so go start drama with someone else.

I actually read it to be a Bliss Berry dig, but I have no idea.

---
Well if that's the case my tail is between my legs and I'm an asshole. But I was the original pottery barn poster woman.

>:D<

Rogue237 · December 2013

AprilMay9 said:

AprilMay9 said:
For fucks sake I don't know how I became a poster child for pottery barn which I'm certainly not and it came about bc I mentioned a couple times I like their linens. If I'm a snob for that sue me (and I'm sure there are much cheaper as well as fancier places to buy sheets). I've been a good sport about it And I never said you shouldn't buy presents for someone's second child. All I read from @nyjodway is just trying to stir the pot which I have to say GFY. I've never made a crap passive aggressive post about her and that was like a month ago so go start drama with someone else.

I actually read it to be a Bliss Berry dig, but I have no idea.
--- Well if that's the case my tail is between my legs and I'm an asshole. But I was the original pottery barn poster woman.

I'm not sure, that's just who popped into my head when I read it. Let's all hug it out over the hater's guide to Williams Sonoma:

https://deadspin.com/5959212/the-haters-guide-to-the-williams+sonoma-catalog

fourthnlast · December 2013

embear22 said:

fourthnlast said:

AcaAwkward said:

I am sure we will do Elf on the Shelf, even though he wouldn't be my first choice (at all) in "traditions." I do think it's obnoxious that many moms I know go completely overboard with it ... Their elves bake midnight cookies, have TP fights in the house, etc. JUST MOVE THE DAMN THING AROUND! Why are you making more work for yourself? And stop taking photos of it every day and posting them on FB - THATS obnoxious. Also, the elf was introduced in 2005. I guess it grates that now we're all either forced to enjoy this "Christmas tradition" or we're Scrooges for not participating, while the enterprising creator laughs all the way to the bank. I realize new traditions get created all the time, but I can't think of one that so many people do that was 100% created as a money maker (as opposed to Santa who has been a cultural icon for centuries in many different cultures that many people have more recently capitalized on). TL:DR... Elf annoys the heck out of me but I'm a sucker for making my kid smile, so I'll move the little fucker around in a year or so.

Yes! While we do Santa and Easter Bunny, we are not elaborate in it! I don't go around taking pictures pretending Santa was here, there are no boot prints done in sugar or flour, or whatever the cool thing is now. Santa brings you a gift and fills your stocking, and hell, he even eats a cookie. If we do the Elf thing next year, it won't be "pinterest inspired" and/or elaborate crap. The Elf will move on the daily and there will be no pictures plastered on Instagram or Facebook either. I think there's a fine line between fun and overkill.

I don't know. I vividly remember one christmas when I was about 6 or 7 and santa (obvs my dad) left a note on a chalk board from santa saying he left me an extra special gift of rudolphs bell. Then that morning he attached the bell to my santas hat and I wore that sucker all day and still have that hat! It hurt like hell because the bell is the size of a softball and metal, but it was literally one of the happiest memories I have. Maybe I hold on to it and cherish it too much because he's now dead, but even though I know it can be tedious and to each their own views and beliefs; at the end of the day it's for the kids and one day we won't be around anymore and I just feel like you do something to make it special and memorable. I personally want to recreate those same fun memories for my kids because once you grow up you realize how shitty life really is it's nice to have those good times to look back on when things were easy and innocent.
anddd that was long and winded lol. sorry...

you're absolutely right. My Dad was killed in a car accident 3 years ago and I find myself going back and remembering all of the fun times we had as a kid when he was around. My mom and dad always made Christmas fun, but not over the top. Not sure if my thinking even makes sense this morning...just rambling I guess

katieharpiceland · December 2013

snmetz7 said:

katieharpiceland said:

Let 'em rip ladies!

hehe this makes me giggle and think of farting....

No UO for me this week.

LOL...yea, me too. I've been farting a lot, so, maybe that's why I used it. hehehe

maelic · December 2013

embear22 said:

fourthnlast said:

AcaAwkward said:

I am sure we will do Elf on the Shelf, even though he wouldn't be my first choice (at all) in "traditions." I do think it's obnoxious that many moms I know go completely overboard with it ... Their elves bake midnight cookies, have TP fights in the house, etc. JUST MOVE THE DAMN THING AROUND! Why are you making more work for yourself? And stop taking photos of it every day and posting them on FB - THATS obnoxious. Also, the elf was introduced in 2005. I guess it grates that now we're all either forced to enjoy this "Christmas tradition" or we're Scrooges for not participating, while the enterprising creator laughs all the way to the bank. I realize new traditions get created all the time, but I can't think of one that so many people do that was 100% created as a money maker (as opposed to Santa who has been a cultural icon for centuries in many different cultures that many people have more recently capitalized on). TL:DR... Elf annoys the heck out of me but I'm a sucker for making my kid smile, so I'll move the little fucker around in a year or so.

Yes! While we do Santa and Easter Bunny, we are not elaborate in it! I don't go around taking pictures pretending Santa was here, there are no boot prints done in sugar or flour, or whatever the cool thing is now. Santa brings you a gift and fills your stocking, and hell, he even eats a cookie. If we do the Elf thing next year, it won't be "pinterest inspired" and/or elaborate crap. The Elf will move on the daily and there will be no pictures plastered on Instagram or Facebook either. I think there's a fine line between fun and overkill.

I don't know. I vividly remember one christmas when I was about 6 or 7 and santa (obvs my dad) left a note on a chalk board from santa saying he left me an extra special gift of rudolphs bell. Then that morning he attached the bell to my santas hat and I wore that sucker all day and still have that hat! It hurt like hell because the bell is the size of a softball and metal, but it was literally one of the happiest memories I have. Maybe I hold on to it and cherish it too much because he's now dead, but even though I know it can be tedious and to each their own views and beliefs; at the end of the day it's for the kids and one day we won't be around anymore and I just feel like you do something to make it special and memorable. I personally want to recreate those same fun memories for my kids because once you grow up you realize how shitty life really is it's nice to have those good times to look back on when things were easy and innocent.
anddd that was long and winded lol. sorry...

I just don't think life is all that shitty, and I say this as someone who's been through a hell of a lot in a short period of time in early adulthood. I would love to help teach my kids to be happy in the present moment, not reminisce about how much more awesome it was when they were children.

I really this is in and of itself a naive perspective but I put less value on the "magic" of the holidays and more value on having a great and solid relationship with my kids year round. I might just be saying this because my father was an abusive asshole and no amount of "magic" from my mom could make up for it. Sneaking out every night for a summer (I was 7) to go get ice-cream with her did, though.

Serenla · December 2013

Ooopsbaby14 said:

misskristina21 said:

I think it's silly to dress your newborn in elaborate outfits every day. Pictures are one thing, but every day? Call me lazy but my kid looked just as cute in a sleeper or onesie and a pair of pants.

You mean they don't need to be dressed like a GAP ad every day? And they don't need Ugg boots?

Sleepers it is around here!

I'm going to consider it a fucking achievement if I can get a diaper on him every day

.

thomas930 · December 2013

LalaMama81 said:

MOST parents doing the elf don't do these elaborate set ups. You move her around. My kids just love finding her each day. Only the truest obnoxious parents are posting pics daily of what their elves have done, that crap annoys me, too. Eta: I am also sick of the elf in uo, but as long as people keep saying he's creepy, I will keep defending Suzy's honor.

DD loves our Bernard! He only spends about 2 weeks with us and doesn't make a mess

Mamamonzo · December 2013

AprilMay9 said:

Ooopsbaby14 said:

misskristina21 said:

I think it's silly to dress your newborn in elaborate outfits every day. Pictures are one thing, but every day? Call me lazy but my kid looked just as cute in a sleeper or onesie and a pair of pants.

You mean they don't need to be dressed like a GAP ad every day? And they don't need Ugg boots?

Sleepers it is around here!

Seeing babies in jeans makes me itch. I have a family member whose kid is always in name brands (Janie and jack, Lacoste, polo, etc) for daily wear. Jeans with button up shirts and sweaters or vests (kids are under 3) I can't imagine what the parents spend. Maybe I'm being a poor jealous person but I find it to be pretty ridiculous to spend that kind of $$ besides for special occasions. And her kids always look so uncomfortable.

It's pretty much a law in our house. Comfy clothes the second you walk in the door. I lounge in sweats all the time. I will not force my baby into jeans just to lay around all day. He will follow the laws of the house and where comfy clothes unless we are going out for something very special.

Edit for serious spelling errors

Mamamonzo · December 2013

dani+california said:
Facebook related:

1) Stop typing status updates as though you're your child. 'Mommy is taking me to the park today!' or 'Happy birthday daddy, Mommy and I can't wait to celebrate with you!' It's fucking weird. Stop it. Your kid can't even chew his own food yet, one thing at a time.

2) People who make a Facebook account for their child should be shot in the face. I know two different people who have set up independent accounts for their kids, both of whom are under 2. NO. The one girl's profile picture is of her in a 'biker girl' outfit. I can't think of a more appropriate pedo-bait to dangle over the interwebs. Unbelievable.

Omg I was just on FB and saw that my aunt was wishing her 7 year old grandson a happy birthday and she tagged him! Why the hell does your 7 year old need a FB page!?!?

sking72 · December 2013

Me and my babe will be running around naked all the time. Anyone is welcome to join us haha

sloger · December 2013

I really hate it when adults get their picture taken with Santa. If they have kids with them ok, but just by themselves...bugs the crap out of me!

Rogue237 · December 2013

AprilMay9 said:

Oh yes. My bra is off and my pants are unbuttoned before I even get upstairs. My husband will stay in his shirt and tie for an hour sometimes and it drives me up a wall. I have issues but I can't even look at him without getting aggravated and second hand uncomfortableness.

My husband is either naked while sleeping or in jeans and a button down. The man doesn't own any comfy pants. I'm in my comfy pants within 3 minutes of walking in the house, i don't understand it.

J&NL · December 2013

dani+california said:

Facebook related: 1) Stop typing status updates as though you're your child. 'Mommy is taking me to the park today!' or 'Happy birthday daddy, Mommy and I can't wait to celebrate with you!' It's fucking weird. Stop it. Your kid can't even chew his own food yet, one thing at a time. 2) People who make a Facebook account for their child should be shot in the face. I know two different people who have set up independent accounts for their kids, both of whom are under 2. NO. The one girl's profile picture is of her in a 'biker girl' outfit. I can't think of a more appropriate pedo-bait to dangle over the interwebs. Unbelievable.

I have a friend that has one for her son but only so the father of her son and his family can see pictures since they live in FL and she lives in NM. She doesn't want them in her personal life so she made a separate account for her son. I would be lying if I said I haven't considered it, XH's family used to always spy on me via FB and report back to him what I was doing. The only reason I have them as friends is so they can see pics of DD. Also, she only added his family and is otherwise private.

AcaAwkward · December 2013

embear22 said:

fourthnlast said:

AcaAwkward said:

I am sure we will do Elf on the Shelf, even though he wouldn't be my first choice (at all) in "traditions." I do think it's obnoxious that many moms I know go completely overboard with it ... Their elves bake midnight cookies, have TP fights in the house, etc. JUST MOVE THE DAMN THING AROUND! Why are you making more work for yourself? And stop taking photos of it every day and posting them on FB - THATS obnoxious.

Also, the elf was introduced in 2005. I guess it grates that now we're all either forced to enjoy this "Christmas tradition" or we're Scrooges for not participating, while the enterprising creator laughs all the way to the bank. I realize new traditions get created all the time, but I can't think of one that so many people do that was 100% created as a money maker (as opposed to Santa who has been a cultural icon for centuries in many different cultures that many people have more recently capitalized on).

TL:DR... Elf annoys the heck out of me but I'm a sucker for making my kid smile, so I'll move the little fucker around in a year or so.

Yes! While we do Santa and Easter Bunny, we are not elaborate in it! I don't go around taking pictures pretending Santa was here, there are no boot prints done in sugar or flour, or whatever the cool thing is now. Santa brings you a gift and fills your stocking, and hell, he even eats a cookie. If we do the Elf thing next year, it won't be "pinterest inspired" and/or elaborate crap. The Elf will move on the daily and there will be no pictures plastered on Instagram or Facebook either. I think there's a fine line between fun and overkill.

I don't know. I vividly remember one christmas when I was about 6 or 7 and santa (obvs my dad) left a note on a chalk board from santa saying he left me an extra special gift of rudolphs bell. Then that morning he attached the bell to my santas hat and I wore that sucker all day and still have that hat! It hurt like hell because the bell is the size of a softball and metal, but it was literally one of the happiest memories I have. Maybe I hold on to it and cherish it too much because he's now dead, but even though I know it can be tedious and to each their own views and beliefs; at the end of the day it's for the kids and one day we won't be around anymore and I just feel like you do something to make it special and memorable. I personally want to recreate those same fun memories for my kids because once you grow up you realize how shitty life really is it's nice to have those good times to look back on when things were easy and innocent.

anddd that was long and winded lol. sorry...

Oh, our Santa leaves boot prints! And some years, Rudolph even came down the chimney and left hoof prints (Rudolph was my faaaaavorite!). My dad loved doing that for me and we are starting it for DD this year and I can't wait! I say do whatever traditions truly make you joyful... It's the constant blasting on social media that makes me think the overzealous elf-ers aren't really doing all that work for their kids; they're hoping each of their 25 IG posts will garner "oh you're such a creative fun mom" comments.

AcaAwkward · December 2013

thomas930 said:

LalaMama81 said:

MOST parents doing the elf don't do these elaborate set ups. You move her around. My kids just love finding her each day. Only the truest obnoxious parents are posting pics daily of what their elves have done, that crap annoys me, too.

Eta: I am also sick of the elf in uo, but as long as people keep saying he's creepy, I will keep defending Suzy's honor.

DD loves our Bernard! He only spends about 2 weeks with us and doesn't make a mess

I totally just read this as "DD loves Benadryl."

MORE COFFEE.

fourthnlast · December 2013

AcaAwkward said:

Oh, our Santa leaves boot prints! And some years, Rudolph even came down the chimney and left hoof prints (Rudolph was my faaaaavorite!). My dad loved doing that for me and we are starting it for DD this year and I can't wait! I say do whatever traditions truly make you joyful... It's the constant blasting on social media that makes me think the overzealous elf-ers aren't really doing all that work for their kids; they're hoping each of their 25 IG posts will garner "oh you're such a creative fun mom" comments.

You make an excellent point!

AcaAwkward · December 2013

Also, when did we start hating on Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma? I must have missed that.

If loving PB, W-S, and Crate & Barrel is wrong, I don't want to be right.

J&NL · December 2013

AcaAwkward said:

Also, when did we start hating on Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma? I must have missed that. If loving PB, W-S, and Crate & Barrel is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Yeah, that confused me.

nikki912 · December 2013

I agree with the comfy clothes for kids. I know some ladies on here think jeans and t shirts on their sons looks stupid but personally I think my son is adorable no matter what he wears. The fanciest we get during the week may be soft khakis and a comfy button down but usually it's jeans and whatever shirt he chooses from his drawer (I do make sure he matches). I don't care when he wants to run and jump in mud because I didn't spend more than ten or 15 bucks on the whole outfit. Plus when he is in church clothes it just makes it more special. Little boys is "men's" type clothing is cute for pictures but in practice would never work in our house.

misskristina21 · December 2013

Oh, I have another!

I don't think kids under the age of 12/13 should have their own tablet. Be able to play on one sure, but one that is theirs, can't do anything without it. Not necessary. I didn't even have a cell phone until I was 16.

RocksInTheWater · December 2013

dani+california said:

While I love professional photography and a well-placed gallery wall, I HATE those big canvases people have made. And I really hate them if they are placed somewhere where "traditional art" typically goes...like above a fireplace or over a bed. Taking it a step further, parents who have huge portraits of their kids hanging over their master beds kinda weird me out. We have framed photos of DD on our night stands, sure, but I don't want a massive 11x17 of her looking down on us while we get it on.
Oh man. A friend of mine got married in Aruba and had a reception when she got home for guests that couldn't go. Her husband wheels in this MASSIVE (I'm talking 6 feet wide by 8 feet tall) board covered with a blanket, and brings my friend up in front of everyone for this big reveal. He rips off the sheet, and underneath is a glass tiled mural of a photo of the two of them in a partial state of undress in a waterfall cave in Aruba. Her arms are around his neck and he's pulling open her wedding dress at the back, and they're almost kissing. It may have been a cool seductive photo for a private album, but now it's mounted on the wall of their front entry-way sitting room in their house. Like...an entire WALL, just the two of them, looking like they're about to fuck. I have a picture of it I wish I could post. It was easily THE most awkward moment I've ever witnessed at a wedding.

Oh My God. That is both hilarious and horrific. If I can imagine one thing making my H actually die from embarrassment, it would be this. In fact, picturing us two in a photo like this makes me laugh.

sking72 · December 2013

AcaAwkward said:

Also, when did we start hating on Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma? I must have missed that. If loving PB, W-S, and Crate & Barrel is wrong, I don't want to be right.

I don't know what williams-sonoma is...google time

fourthnlast · December 2013

sking72 said:

AcaAwkward said:

Also, when did we start hating on Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma? I must have missed that. If loving PB, W-S, and Crate & Barrel is wrong, I don't want to be right.

I don't know what williams-sonoma is...google time

It is one of the greatest stores of all time.

Holljade · December 2013

AcaAwkward said:

Also, when did we start hating on Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma? I must have missed that. If loving PB, W-S, and Crate & Barrel is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Just bought DD a sleeping bag from PB for christmas.

Best mom ever. I know.

amhah09 · December 2013

Piggybacking on Facebook posts -

Why do married people post sappy love you notes (you are the best husband ever, thank you for everything you do for us, blah blah blah) on each others walls? It's 2013, send him a text. Or better yet, tell him when he gets home. I love my husband and I'm grateful for all he does for us but does that need to be posted on Facebook??? Me thinks not.

Holljade · December 2013

amhah09 said:

Piggybacking on Facebook posts - Why do married people post sappy love you notes (you are the best husband ever, thank you for everything you do for us, blah blah blah) on each others walls? It's 2013, send him a text. Or better yet, tell him when he gets home. I love my husband and I'm grateful for all he does for us but does that need to be posted on Facebook??? Me thinks not.

My SIL does this with her husband its so weird.

Hubs and I do not converse at all on FB.

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