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  • jnnfrrose6jnnfrrose6 member
    birthjunkie13 said:
    Similarly, I don't understand why women get acrylic nails.  Unless you have some issue and can't grow fingernails, why?  What does having unusually long and perfectly shaped nails do for you?  I get it might make you feel pretty, but why expose yourself to that?  They workers wear masks for a reason, that shit is toxic.  
    Don't the masks have more to do with keeping the fine dust particles out of their lungs from the filing, acrylic nails or not? 

    I've only done acrylic nails a few times in my life, and nothing crazy (for my wedding since and one summer when I was in college), so I'm not advocating one way or the other, but toxic sounds a little extreme.
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  • jensaviccijensavicci member
    birthjunkie13 said:

    I simply do not understand why grown women are obsessed with nail art.  I understand maybe a stripe or a little something something, but these crazy elaborate designs are ridiculous to me.  


    Similarly, I don't understand why women get acrylic nails.  Unless you have some issue and can't grow fingernails, why?  What does having unusually long and perfectly shaped nails do for you?  I get it might make you feel pretty, but why expose yourself to that?  They workers wear masks for a reason, that shit is toxic.  
    *hangs head in shame* I love doing nail art....not the crazy over the top crap in litera's pic. But, sometimes I make my nails look like strawberries or lady bugs or tiger stripes.....I'm a big kid at heart :( and I wore acrylic nails once and hated the feeling. No more fake nails for me.
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    birthjunkie13 said:


    jensavicci said:


    *hangs head in shame* I love doing nail art....not the crazy over the top crap in litera's pic. But, sometimes I make my nails look like strawberries or lady bugs or tiger stripes.....I'm a big kid at heart :( and I wore acrylic nails once and hated the feeling. No more fake nails for me.

    Some things are cute.  All I see popping up on Instagram are crazy designs with multiple colors, and shapes, and sparkles.  It's too much for me.  I wouldn't hate on strawberries ;)
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    Lol good. Cuz strawberries are the shiznit. But ya know what design I really hate? A while back they had these bubble nails. I believe they literally blew air into the acrylic or gel or whatever it is made of. Wtf. Just wtf.
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  • alyssa719alyssa719 member
    So I guess that me wishing I had more people who cared about my being an incubator really is unpopular??  Besides you guys, nobody gets it and/or cares I think.  Even DH (who is really supportive in making sure I have heating pads, etc) doesn't care to talk about the baby... my mom hasn't talked to me for weeks, my friends aren't really in the "baby stage" of life.  Except for the one who tells me how "all the people she knows who are having babies..." even though I know *none* of these people.  I guess to top it off, the way I dress, or being tall, or a combo, makes it so that most people don't even realize I'm pregnant so strangers never say anything/try to touch me (I'm super thankful for the touching part, btw).

    My other one.  I have openly made comments on a plane to the friend I was traveling with when we were seated behind a child who was throwing temper tantrums the whole flight (probably because they needed a new diaper) and the parents didn't say *one word* the whole time to the kid.  It was so annoying.  I've also been a victim of the seat kickers, but that one doesn't bother me as much - being tall means that when people in front of you (in regular economy) put their seats back all the way, they are shoving a hard tray against your knees... and when they keep shifting around, they basically are crushing the hell out of them.  Over and over.
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  • jensaviccijensavicci member
    LiteraChick said:

    My UO is that fruit and ice cream of any kind is positively vomitous
    :-&

    Strawberry milkshakes, blackberry, peach, bleccchhh. I actually prohibit DH from eating that shit in front of me, it's so barfworthy.

    :| I can't even....no. Just no. I won't even try to comprehend that.

    #nope
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    jessa8907 said:
    LiteraChick said:
    My UO is that fruit and ice cream of any kind is positively vomitous
    :-&

    Strawberry milkshakes, blackberry, peach, bleccchhh. I actually prohibit DH from eating that shit in front of me, it's so barfworthy.
    You're missing out. Sonic Banana Milkshakes are the shit.
    There's some sort of really famous burger place in like, VA and more south that does mixed shakes with "strange" varieties.  They made me strawberry banana... I almost had a spontaneous orgasm.

    ETA: Clarification, they are not mixed, but half of strawberry milkshake and half banana milkshake in the same container.
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  • mrscurlygurlmrscurlygurl member
    dlsexton said:
    Dogs can be cute and all...but I'm starting to think I don't ever want one as a pet. (We did have dogs growing up) I hate when I go to someone's house and the dog jumps all over me and they say, "Oh he'll calm down in a minute." I get it...I'm at their house, I need to deal...but it's still annoying. Maybe I'm more sensitive to it right now being pregnant, but good lord the number of jumpy dogs I know. People complain about cats being aloof or snobby, but it's a rare cat that annoys your guests. 

    FTR: our only pet currently is a fish. 
    Ruh roh....you talkin' bout me @mrscurlygurl‌ ?!
    Haha...no actually. I thought Charlie was really cute. He was a sweet cuddlebug...like a cat :) Maybe I just dislike medium/big dogs...

      
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    ghostof5letters said:

    I totally see your point, and I think (if you read the book 1,2,3 Magic) that 3 is the optimal number for counting. My kid hauls ass before I finish saying the word "TWO" because she knows if I get to three, it's too late. 

    One perks her up and she stops what she's doing, two she hauls ass to whatever I want to prevent me getting to three. 

    Does that make sense? Three is too late. 

    ETA: Pushing boundaries is a developmental milestone for toddlers. Like it or not, you're going to have to repeat yourself and find a strategy for addressing this. Saying things once and only once will not be effective during certain phases. 

    OMG, stuck in quote hell.  But YES! to the bolded part, @ghostof5letters. Abigail is totally a boundary pusher.  It is driving me crazy. And the tantrums.  We're re-evaluating our discipline method right now because while we consistently enforce with time-outs, they don't really seem to be having an impact on her.  Unless you count really pissing her off.  :P  I've got to try a new strategy to see if it will be more effective.  Or maybe it'll just suddenly sink in one day and this too shall pass.  
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    jessa8907 said:
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    I don't think maternity pics are cute unless they have toddler/older kids or pets in them; really, only then do I just prefer the pets/siblings. I don't think anyone needs to see a belly with tool tied around it or me standing in a field with my hands accentuating my bump. My family keeps asking me to take some but I absolutely refuse. DUMB. I don't get anyone who houses snakes and pets that don't interact. I feel so much joy when I come home to fur kids that think I'm the coolest thing since sliced bread. I feel bad for people who don't get to experience unconditional love from pets who could careless if your around.
    I think snakes are awesome and if DH didn't hate them so much I would totally own one!
     
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    While I'm not too into snakes, we have a lot of fish (5 tanks from 12gal to 225gal).  I love our fish.  While you can't petthem, there is something peaceful about sitting next to our fish tanks and watching them in their own little world.  Some of our fish have quite the personality, too.
     
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    LiteraChick said:
    My UO is that fruit and ice cream of any kind is positively vomitous
    :-&

    Strawberry milkshakes, blackberry, peach, bleccchhh. I actually prohibit DH from eating that shit in front of me, it's so barfworthy.
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    LiteraChick said:
    My UO is that fruit and ice cream of any kind is positively vomitous
    :-&

    Strawberry milkshakes, blackberry, peach, bleccchhh. I actually prohibit DH from eating that shit in front of me, it's so barfworthy.
    Lol I see you didn't like my post on the random thread. I'll think of you later while I'm having mine ::smooch::

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  • HuahineHuahine member
    My 2y 3m old asks for time-outs.  He likes them.  I'm glad that he knows that minute staring at the corner will help him get himself reorganized so that he can behave, but it freaks me out that he asks for them.  I never give him timeouts unless he asks.  

    When he does something wrong I get right in his face and explain to him why what he has done isn't right.  And then I take away whatever offending object was involved.  He doesn't like having his stuff taken away and that usually changes the behavior. 

    I need to read this 1-2-3 magic book of which you all speak. We have had some fantastic sidewalk sit-ins lately as he tries to get me to change my mind about going home/to the store/library/etc. 
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    Skeemer said:

    Disclaimer: This has nothing to do with children who are challenged with development issues, illness, serious behavior issues or etc.

    I have found that the majority of the time, a kid's lack of manners & general jerkiness lies with the parents. I get so sick of hearing parents count to 3 (then 5, then 10, then etc) promising punishment for bad behavior then doing nothing about it or acting like it's soooooo cute. 8-| It's not cute. Your kid is turning out to be a butt. One day when they're grown they're going to be a jerk to the wrong person & get their head knocked off their shoulders.

    Recently my mom told a child about 9 years old in our family to sit down because she was basically spazzing out, throwing things, running, yelling, making fart noises & neither parent would do anything about it. The child ignored her & kept on so my mom just backed off. The child came over to me & I said kindly but firm, "Listen, when my mother tells you to do something you do it. You do not disrespect my mother by disobeying her ever again. Do you understand?" The child nodded. I said, "Thank you. Please sit down." The child did. I think it rocked her world for someone to care enough to make her follow through. I would never treat anyone's child in a way that I wouldn't want DS treated by other people. If the parents had enough sense to say something then I wouldn't have had to.

    I love this so much. And often it doesn't even take yelling or punishing, you just do exactly what you did. Get close to them and explain calmly but firmly that this is how it's going to be. My preschoolers respect me more than they do their parents because i take that approach.

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    AMcLaws said:

    I don't get the whole "child whisperer" parenting movement. I know a girl who's all about it, and her kids are freaking psycho. But she "won't tell them no" because "no is bad". And she believes they shouldn't have to respect her just because she's their parent. And they don't have to listen to her just because she's the adult. And she keeps trying to push this kind of stuff onto all of us in her circle.

    You better believe I expect my child to listen to me.

    So... what happens when her children decide it's a good idea to run out in the street in front of a car? She can't tell them no? And at this point even if she does they probably won't listen to her since they don't have to.

    Children are not adults. They do not have the capacity to use reason and logic because their brains are still developing. THAT is why they should be expected to listen to you because it keeps them safe and alive.


    Absolutely! My mom was very much a "because I said so" parent and I will be too, because sometimes (like if you're running out in the street and a car is coming), you don't have time to explain WHY. She would always answer my curiosity questions, but when it came to being told to do something or not to do something, there was no "why" about it. Just do it. Then as I got older she would explain the reasoning of things more often, but like you said little kids don't have the reasoning skills yet.

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    Skeemer said:

    Disclaimer: This has nothing to do with children who are challenged with development issues, illness, serious behavior issues or etc.

    I have found that the majority of the time, a kid's lack of manners & general jerkiness lies with the parents. I get so sick of hearing parents count to 3 (then 5, then 10, then etc) promising punishment for bad behavior then doing nothing about it or acting like it's soooooo cute. 8-| It's not cute. Your kid is turning out to be a butt. One day when they're grown they're going to be a jerk to the wrong person & get their head knocked off their shoulders.

    Recently my mom told a child about 9 years old in our family to sit down because she was basically spazzing out, throwing things, running, yelling, making fart noises & neither parent would do anything about it. The child ignored her & kept on so my mom just backed off. The child came over to me & I said kindly but firm, "Listen, when my mother tells you to do something you do it. You do not disrespect my mother by disobeying her ever again. Do you understand?" The child nodded. I said, "Thank you. Please sit down." The child did. I think it rocked her world for someone to care enough to make her follow through. I would never treat anyone's child in a way that I wouldn't want DS treated by other people. If the parents had enough sense to say something then I wouldn't have had to.

    I love you for this. Looooooveeee! I feel the same way. 
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    tourqeyes said:
    No better day than Take Your Daughters & Sons To Work Day for this UO:

    I am not a fan of children in the professional environment unless it is popping in and out for lunch. I find it disruptive, mainly because I do not have an office.

    Instances where I have found it particularly irritating is like when school is off for spring break and the kid comes in for the entire week. I feel like that situation you should have to take PTO, work from home, whatever. 

    To be fair I am understanding of circumstances where you are really left in a bind (for instance...where daycare is out and your backup babysitter couldn't watch the child and you don't have the luxury of working from home). I may not like it, but I get it. Versus someone who knew break was coming up and chose not to find alternative care for that child, I am not a fan of.

    I have seen some children who are not disruptive, but those situations seem far and few between in my experience. I mean, I wouldn't want to sit there for 8 work hours either if I were them.



    And on those lines...for Take Your D/S to Work Day, someone posted a picture of her child "Working with Mommy" while having her headphones on and watching a movie on her laptop at the desk. That defeats the purpose of going and I think it is stupid to pull your child out of school for that. They aren't learning what you do at your job, they are just sitting there killing time. I know in this particular situation there is a program set up at this office (it's my old one) all day for the child to attend and go to lots of fun and educational activities.

    I think the best instances of Take Your D/S to Work Day is one where there is a structured program set up to teach the child in a fun way about what the company does and the parent can be involved also. 

    ETA: Sorry for my funnibunni-esque novel
    Totally not the point of your post, but I loved participating in Take Your Daughters to Work Day when I was younger!  My aunt (legal guardian) works for the FAA and she always planned and organized the day.  She had a complete schedule for us and we really were "working"!  The best part of the day was when we toured the airport.  This was all pre-9/11 so I imagine a lot of the places we were able to visit are now off limits.  But it was cool!  What's the point of going to work with your parent if you aren't going to really experience their day?
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    ashleysyn2 said:
    tourqeyes said:


    ETA: Sorry for my funnibunni-esque novel
    lol

    Where'd she go?

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  • chevronsevenchevronseven member
    Ylvelill said:

    I am getting annoyed at this trend of parents giving out gift bags on air planes.

    I do not want to apologize for bringing a kid on the plane. Hopefully the kid will do fine, but it might not and no one has died for listening to a scared/mad kid for an hour (or more).

    It bothers me that it is becoming a thing so if you don't do it, then you are rude and unconsidered. I am sorry I don't have the money to pay for strangers to like me nor go I feel I should have to pay to be consisted kind or polite.

    /end rant

    Is that seriously a thing? Do they get them for EVERYONE or just the people they're sitting near? I mean it's ridiculous either way, but I'm just wondering.
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    responding here...

    banana flavored things are so freaking nasty.

    NOT all coffee is created equal. Also, Peet's trumps Starbucks in the Seattle coffee market. Seattle's Best is not the best, but it's ok.

    Nail art is all good and fine, but keep 'em short! Especially if you're a lady who loves the ladies. Amirite @jensavicci ?! I got fake nails for graduation and my ex gf made me sleep on the couch :))

    For the doggy issue, I totally used to not like dogs because they were all jumpy and drooly and not respecting my space. Now I have a puppy, and it's so challenging to break him of the jumping! (any tips, @pup4gdb ?)

    I can't think of any good ones to add, but I'm in virtual training today so I'm sure I'll be back!


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    livelaughlove88 said:
    I love this so much. And often it doesn't even take yelling or punishing, you just do exactly what you did. Get close to them and explain calmly but firmly that this is how it's going to be. My preschoolers respect me more than they do their parents because i take that approach.

    It blows my mind how many times I see people just stand there in a daze watching their kids freak out & not doing anything about it.

    If I could blame it on sickness, sleepless nights, medication side effect...ANYTHING...then I would acknowledge that & move on knowing the parent/kid just may be having a bad day. But when this crap happens 9 out of 10 times & the parents just stand there looking at their child behave badly, it grates on my nerves.

    Yes. Explain calmly & firmly to the child. Then slap the snot out of the parents. :D  :P  ;)


     


        




     

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  • jensaviccijensavicci member
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    Amen amen to the short nails. Nails in the cooch is not a laughing matter. Also bananas are just nasty in general. Unless they're fried.
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    beff12 said:
    We've had so many people make comments like this about birthdays. Someone asked me yesterday when I was due and she then proceeded to tell me everybody she knows that has a July birthday. Fabulous. I really care about having my baby on the day that your husband's first wife's dog was born. 8-|

    @beff12

    I literally LOL'd on that one.

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