UO

mamatohne · May 2014

flutterbuggie said:

CarrieAnne09 said:

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

THIS! I almost said something about it yesterday.

I agree. I do LOVE seeing regular bumpers post on HDBD though!

Me too! I want more!

CarrieAnne09 · May 2014

flutterbuggie said:

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

THIS! I almost said something about it yesterday.
I agree. I do LOVE seeing regular bumpers post on HDBD though!

Me too!! I love being able to put a face to the name.

dr_pr · May 2014

missnacholover said:

jf198400 said:

This is more of a FFC than an UO. I secretly wish someone would throw me a baby shower. Yes it's my third baby in 4yrs, and I already have everything for girls and boys. I don't want presents, I just want people to be excited for this baby, and I want cake. For my second baby I at least had a small baby shower at work (different coworkers than during baby1). This time I literally am not friendly with anyone at work and am planing to quit at the end of the summer. I also know that I won't get a meet the baby party after LO is born b/c everyone will see us at Christmas. It just makes me sad that I won't have any baby parties to list in this child's baby book.

Can you organize a "girls night out" for you and your friends? We did this for my sister and had about 8 ladies go out for a fancy dinner and just enjoy girl time. Some people gave her small gifts and we all chipped in and got her a gift card for a massage. It was nice!

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^This exactly. I'm totally requesting a nice dinner out for the "sprinkle" (I hate that word) my friend wants to throw me. Just something to celebrate a bit.

MalachiteDrake · May 2014

My UO: I do not get all the "rules" around baby showers or the people that actually get upset and rude when you don't follow their take on how your shower should go. It's your party, right?

I've been invited to exactly one baby shower, and then I was only invited because it was my sister-in-law (who doesn't like me, feeling is mutual) and she and my brother were renting out my basement so the shower was at my house. I felt like a dumbass for two hours. L-) Mostly, I'm just not into cutesy games and "just the girls" time.

I asked one of my two best friends to throw my shower, mostly because I know her well enough to know she really wanted to do it but wasn't going to ask because she'd think that was rude. However, we're going to do more a "pre-baby party" than a traditional shower: rent a space, cook ridiculous amounts of food, invite pretty much everyone we know (male and female, adult and child), have CAKE and hang out. We might make up some small like baby-theme crosswords or other "I'm bored waiting for someone to show up" activities, but it'll mostly be a friends & family hangout with presents and CAKE (did I mention the CAKE? There shall be CAKE. Maybe multiple CAKES. Or CAKE and cupCAKES).

This will mostly be my last big party before I'm lugging around diaper bags and kiddo, so I intend to have all the funs, my style.

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Also, I love the baby book idea over traditional cards. Or just no cards at all. It seems a waste of paper to me.

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Lilwatz · May 2014

My UO: I hate when people text, chat or email abbreviations of short words, like ur funny, or c u later. I also really hate "lol". But I do find LOLZ hilarious.

Maelara · May 2014

Kristy774 said:

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it. I also really like Eminem.

My mom wants to throw me a baby shower. I'm thinking a sprinkle or meet the baby. She said every baby should be celebrated and I agree with her. A shower isn't about the stuff, it's about being excited for an incoming baby.

All you ladies who hate games at showers, you would have LOVED my last one. There were no games. We had a ton of delicious food, good conversation and gifts. It was an absolute blast and so many of the ladies were so happy there were no games.

I love pigtails. I routinely braid my hair into pigtails. DD loves to pull my hair and it's the only way it doesn't hurt.

I do like owning my own house. I can do whatever I want to it. However, if it was just me, I'd probably live on a condo. I'm not handy but DH can do almost anything.

I'm definitely not a grammar nazi. There are a couple things that annoy me (your, you're, there, their, they're, etc). But I also have an very hard time with some of them, no matter how much they are explained to me. Example, I will never understand affect and effect.

My UO is kind of like @runningmama14's. I didn't mind the N13 thread. I was certainly annoyed that they thought they were so much better than us, even though we weren't even there yet. And I was annoyed that they assumed we were all new to the bump or are all FTMs (even if you are, some of that advice was so not needed). If I had seen that, I would have been like all, bitch please. I do, however, think it came from a nice place. It was just delivered badly. My June 13 BMB never had something like this but this coming month, we plan to create a congrats on the outside babies thread. June 12 did it for us an it was super sweet.

Bethyboo26 · May 2014

My UO: when I'm driving home from work and see extremely long lines of people waiting in the drive through at fast food restaurants. Something about it makes me sick to my stomach. I'm no means a fast food snob (currently McChickens are the best), but something about that at dinner time grosses me out.

ProcessofBecoming · May 2014

I also am in the "I don't get the fuss about Frozen" camp (this was my UO many moons ago, actually), and I own a house and would give my eyeteeth to rent or live in a condo or townhouse. My DH moved into my house before we got married (his was too small for all of us) and fortunately, he loves to fix stuff and is a great handyman. Otherwise I would have unloaded the house a few years back, even at a loss. Between the upkeep, the stupid NY taxes, and all the money it takes to keep a house going, let me be at the mercy of a landlord again. But realistically, my mortgage (without taxes) is lower than what it would cost me to rent a 4-bedroom apartment or house. So I suck it up.

I was trying to think of a good UO, but I'm tired and haven't got crap right now.

Autumnsnow · May 2014

Kristy774 said:

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it. I also really like Eminem.

And you def should.. We threw a Sprinkle for my sister for her second. My niece was already 5 and she had given away most of her stuff. So even though she felt bad about having one "because of what people would think" we told her she should still register for smaller things that she would really need because people might still want to by her stuff. We kept it smaller and everyone had a great time and she was totally surprised. They all agreed that there was nothing wrong with having it. It's a celebration.

sweetbabyrahe · May 2014

For all those ladies who don't like baby shower games: what about "Pin the Sperm on the Egg?" Believe it or not, that was played at one of my shower's with DS. I was a bit mortified initially because I didn't know about it, but it ended up being hilarious and everyone loved it.

runningmama14 · May 2014

Maelara said:

Kristy774 said:

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it. I also really like Eminem.

My mom wants to throw me a baby shower. I'm thinking a sprinkle or meet the baby. She said every baby should be celebrated and I agree with her. A shower isn't about the stuff, it's about being excited for an incoming baby.

All you ladies who hate games at showers, you would have LOVED my last one. There were no games. We had a ton of delicious food, good conversation and gifts. It was an absolute blast and so many of the ladies were so happy there were no games.

I love pigtails. I routinely braid my hair into pigtails. DD loves to pull my hair and it's the only way it doesn't hurt.

I do like owning my own house. I can do whatever I want to it. However, if it was just me, I'd probably live on a condo. I'm not handy but DH can do almost anything.

I'm definitely not a grammar nazi. There are a couple things that annoy me (your, you're, there, their, they're, etc). But I also have an very hard time with some of them, no matter how much they are explained to me. Example, I will never understand affect and effect.

My UO is kind of like @runningmama14's. I didn't mind the N13 thread. I was certainly annoyed that they thought they were so much better than us, even though we weren't even there yet. And I was annoyed that they assumed we were all new to the bump or are all FTMs (even if you are, some of that advice was so not needed). If I had seen that, I would have been like all, bitch please. I do, however, think it came from a nice place. It was just delivered badly. My June 13 BMB never had something like this but this coming month, we plan to create a congrats on the outside babies thread. June 12 did it for us an it was super sweet.

@Maelara - Affect and effect are my kryptonite. I have every other grammar detail totally figured out, but that one still gets me. If I'm using it in a situation where I don't have time to look it up and figure out for sure which one I need to use, I will reword my sentence entirely to avoid using it!

Autumnsnow · May 2014

runningmama14 said:

Maelara said:

Kristy774 said:

I'm having my THRID baby shower for my THRID boy and IDGAF what anyone thinks about it. (My kids are 10, 5 and then a newborn) My mom and one of my best friends are throwing it for me, it will be a surprise but I do know it's coming. The guest list will only contain people who I'm close with, not all of my family and DH's family will be invited but those who I know want to come and that we are close with! There won't be a registry or big ticket items (we are purchasing the furniture ourselves) but a 3rd shower for my 3rd boy is going to happen regardless of what anyone here or on the baby shower board thinks about it. I also really like Eminem.

My mom wants to throw me a baby shower. I'm thinking a sprinkle or meet the baby. She said every baby should be celebrated and I agree with her. A shower isn't about the stuff, it's about being excited for an incoming baby.

All you ladies who hate games at showers, you would have LOVED my last one. There were no games. We had a ton of delicious food, good conversation and gifts. It was an absolute blast and so many of the ladies were so happy there were no games.

I love pigtails. I routinely braid my hair into pigtails. DD loves to pull my hair and it's the only way it doesn't hurt.

I do like owning my own house. I can do whatever I want to it. However, if it was just me, I'd probably live on a condo. I'm not handy but DH can do almost anything.

I'm definitely not a grammar nazi. There are a couple things that annoy me (your, you're, there, their, they're, etc). But I also have an very hard time with some of them, no matter how much they are explained to me. Example, I will never understand affect and effect.

My UO is kind of like @runningmama14's. I didn't mind the N13 thread. I was certainly annoyed that they thought they were so much better than us, even though we weren't even there yet. And I was annoyed that they assumed we were all new to the bump or are all FTMs (even if you are, some of that advice was so not needed). If I had seen that, I would have been like all, bitch please. I do, however, think it came from a nice place. It was just delivered badly. My June 13 BMB never had something like this but this coming month, we plan to create a congrats on the outside babies thread. June 12 did it for us an it was super sweet.

@Maelara - Affect and effect are my kryptonite. I have every other grammar detail totally figured out, but that one still gets me. If I'm using it in a situation where I don't have time to look it up and figure out for sure which one I need to use, I will reword my sentence entirely to avoid using it!

This exactly...After about 3x trying to spell a word I'll just say it a different way lol

cindyNmark2010 · May 2014

nicnac817 said:

Pajamas pants are not real pants. Don't wear them to the grocery store, bus stop or gas station. Put a pair of sweat pants on for shits sake. Not the kind with the word juicy across the ass either, that's just as bad as pajama pants in public.

Grown women in pig tails look ridiculous. No excuse, not ever.

Your feeling abut pigtails is my feeling about oversized bows and flowers. If you're over say, 20...it's not cute anymore.

lizgrace03 · May 2014

CatLady22 said:

I don't get the hype of the song fancy by iggy azalea. Sorry @lisaren‌

I don't even know what this song is! :-/ ::goes to look up on Spotify::

cindyNmark2010 · May 2014

flutterbuggie said:

nicnac817 said:

Pajamas pants are not real pants. Don't wear them to the grocery store, bus stop or gas station. Put a pair of sweat pants on for shits sake. Not the kind with the word juicy across the ass either, that's just as bad as pajama pants in public.

Grown women in pig tails look ridiculous. No excuse, not ever.

Your feeling abut pigtails is my feeling about oversized bows and flowers. If you're over say, 20...it's not cute anymore.
Noooo bows are ALWAYS cute!!! Don't hate me.

Aww, just for you then. No hates. But really, some ladies just can't work it.

Kristy774 · May 2014

lizgrace03 said:

CatLady22 said:

I don't get the hype of the song fancy by iggy azalea. Sorry @lisaren‌

I don't even know what this song is! :-/ ::goes to look up on Spotify::

WHAT?!?!! My boys and I love it! lol. Songs like this are so great when you have kids!!! We also loved gangnam style and what did the fox say. The kids make us like these songs!

Jpinky9 · May 2014

missnacholover said:

nonoemily said:

I am sick and grouchy today.

My UO is that I would never have a baby shower or attend one. Not because I think it's tacky, not because I'm judging anyone for wanting one, it's just not my style. If I was invited to a shower I would send a gift off the registry and decline the invitation. I'm just not a party person. Judge away.

I agree that most people have no need to be home owners. We are, and it works for us, but my husband is extremely handy. If I was single, I would not buy a house. If my husband was not the person that his is, I would not buy a house.

I'm a landlord now, and that sucks too.

DH's sister wants to buy a house (she's single) and we are trying to convince her that if she buys she should get a condo or townhouse.

I'm excited to be a homeowner just so I can paint the walls, haha.

One of my best friends bought a house last year and she is single and has to get her 75 year old grandfather to do everything. She should definitely not have bought it! Everyone in our close group of friends is married with kids and I think she felt like she needed to make a big life change she wasn't ready for!

nonoemily · May 2014

My friend just posted on fbook about how she is buying a house "with her parents" and she's looking for a roommate...

I know her really well and I can't stop rolling my eyes at this. You mean, your parents bought you a house, all you have to do is pay the mortgage?

I wouldn't brag about that on fbook.

lisaren · May 2014

CatLady22 said:

Kristy774 said:

lizgrace03 said:

CatLady22 said:

I don't get the hype of the song fancy by iggy azalea. Sorry @lisaren‌

I don't even know what this song is! :-/ ::goes to look up on Spotify::
WHAT?!?!! My boys and I love it! lol. Songs like this are so great when you have kids!!! We also loved gangnam style and what did the fox say. The kids make us like these songs!

I like the other two you named, however, I just can't get into fancy.

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Cat is serious. She does not like fancy!

nonoemily · May 2014

flutterbuggie said:

nonoemily said:
My friend just posted on fbook about how she is buying a house "with her parents" and she's looking for a roommate...

I know her really well and I can't stop rolling my eyes at this. You mean, your parents bought you a house, all you have to do is pay the mortgage?

I wouldn't brag about that on fbook.
I have a friend that has a situation like that too. Her parents bought her and her husband a condo and they just had to pay her parents back whenever they could. I mean that's great if her parents can do that but it's not teaching your kids how to live in the real world and deal with finances. Not to mention they could have definitely afforded to get a mortgage for it. I dunno, I just think if you are married you don't get your parents to buy you a house.

I guess it's more common than I thought... I don't know. I own my parents house and they pay ME rent. I can't imagine the situation reversed.

This woman is 35, rarely dates, is a freelance photographer, no kids, no stable income... Why do you need to own a house? Just stay living in an apartment with your cat. She's not going to fix things when they break or garden or anything. I don't understand how anyone benefits from this. He parents live on the other side of the country, it's not like her dad can come help her if she has a problem.

Being a homeowner still means something to some people, I guess.

abbyful · May 2014

Maelara said:
I'm definitely not a grammar nazi. There are a couple things that annoy me (your, you're, there, their, they're, etc). But I also have an very hard time with some of them, no matter how much they are explained to me. Example, I will never understand affect and effect.

For those struggling with this, which I also used to, here's how I remember:
Affect is a verb because A = Action.
Effect is a noun.

Lilwatz · May 2014

ClrkKntismyAE said:

flutterbuggie said:

My friend just posted on fbook about how she is buying a house "with her parents" and she's looking for a roommate... I know her really well and I can't stop rolling my eyes at this. You mean, your parents bought you a house, all you have to do is pay the mortgage? I wouldn't brag about that on fbook.
I have a friend that has a situation like that too. Her parents bought her and her husband a condo and they just had to pay her parents back whenever they could. I mean that's great if her parents can do that but it's not teaching your kids how to live in the real world and deal with finances. Not to mention they could have definitely afforded to get a mortgage for it. I dunno, I just think if you are married you don't get your parents to buy you a house.

I know two people my age who grew up with a privileged life style. One's parent's paid for her college apartment, all her bills, and continued to buy her clothes. They stopped supporting her cold turkey after she got married. The other's parent's cut her off when she came out and moved in with her girlfriend.

Both if them needed to be taught by their spouses to budget, pay bills, and plan meals. Neither young woman had any idea how to live and function independently in the real world. It is sad and scary. Parents should realize that they are doing their kids a disservice by handing everything to them.

My husband and I debate about this for raising our little one. I paid for EVERYTHING growing up (walked to a job at age 15 to save up money for driver's ed classes; worked 3 jobs through college, etc...). My husband paid for NOTHING. Having said that, we both ended up the same: decent degrees, financially stable and fiscally responsible. He claims that it's not about whether or not we pay for things, it's the values we teach them. I am still on the fence about it.

Jpinky9 · May 2014

I am going to jump in on the finance discussion. I grew up fortunate, my parents are by no means rich but we didn't go without and were not spoiled with expensive toys as children. My sister and I always worked and bought things with our own money and were taught the value of a dollar. We were taught to balance our budget and save our money. My dad said he would pay for our first car (used) our first degree and our first wedding. We were very lucky!

DH grew up with a single mom that struggled just to put food on the table. She now has a very well paying job. However, DH never learned to value a dollar or budget because when he had money he spent it.

I think it's incredibly important that kids are taught how to budget and save! I really think it should be a mandatory course in high school to teach teens about this stuff.

That was way too long, and my rant of the day! Happy Thursday ladies!!

lisaren · May 2014

I'm a wannabe rapper. No, for real. Stop laughing.
I can totally rap along with Kendrick Lamar. m.A.A.d city .... It's on.
My teenagers hate it. They get so embarrassed. It's fuckin great.
My H laughs. He will just shake his head.

So maybe not my UO but I'm putting this UO out there for my boys. Yo.

MindyAndRyan · May 2014

flutterbuggie said:

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

THIS! I almost said something about it yesterday.
I agree. I do LOVE seeing regular bumpers post on HDBD though!

I'm never sure if I count as a regular, but since all 700+ of my lovetits come from this board alone (I don't bump anywhere else), I figure I must be regular enough. I hope... :-S

But I also agree. A lot of the people made me say "Who dis?"

Kristy774 · May 2014

lissydee said:

ClrkKntismyAE said:
I think birthday parties for babies are pointless. Last year for DD's birthday we gave her a smash cake and a few presents for her to open at home and that was all. This year we are planning on taking DD to the aquarium in Nola instead of throwing her a party.
I agree. I think the themed, overly planned parties for infants and toddlers are more self gratuitous (for the parents) than about the kid.

Give them cake and a playground (indoor or outdoor) where my kids and friend's kiddos can burn off energy and we're happy. Easy to plan, easy to clean up. And no one wrecking my house. Win.

Sorry guys I'm totally guilty of this....I hope we can still be friends.

AnnieRoo13 · May 2014

lissydee said:

I think birthday parties for babies are pointless. Last year for DD's birthday we gave her a smash cake and a few presents for her to open at home and that was all. This year we are planning on taking DD to the aquarium in Nola instead of throwing her a party.
I agree. I think the themed, overly planned parties for infants and toddlers are more self gratuitous (for the parents) than about the kid. Give them cake and a playground (indoor or outdoor) where my kids and friend's kiddos can burn off energy and we're happy. Easy to plan, easy to clean up. And no one wrecking my house. Win.

Agreed. BIL and SIL are throwing a huge birthday party for their twins again this year. They will be turning two and the majority of the people there are adults- like 85% of the people. This party is clearly NOT for the girls, but for the parents. And of course the 40-50 people going are expected to bring gifts. It just seems a bit gift grabby to me more than anything. I'm not sure what the magic age is where kids can appreciate a birthday (maybe someone can enlighten me?), but I don't think 1 or 2 year olds need a huge party. My LO will have a small family party at first and once they start school they'll have a their own planned party- still not likely to be 40-50 people!

Kristy774 · May 2014

Kristy774 said:

lissydee said:

ClrkKntismyAE said:
I think birthday parties for babies are pointless. Last year for DD's birthday we gave her a smash cake and a few presents for her to open at home and that was all. This year we are planning on taking DD to the aquarium in Nola instead of throwing her a party.
I agree. I think the themed, overly planned parties for infants and toddlers are more self gratuitous (for the parents) than about the kid.

Give them cake and a playground (indoor or outdoor) where my kids and friend's kiddos can burn off energy and we're happy. Easy to plan, easy to clean up. And no one wrecking my house. Win.
Sorry guys I'm totally guilty of this....I hope we can still be friends.

I wonder how many people are thinking "well of COURSE you did, your obviously the most gift grabby of N14, having a 3rd baby shower and now admitting you throw your 1 & 2 year olds big birthday parties."

Ok if I ever get banned I'm coming back as giftgrabbyhottits. JSYK.

nonoemily · May 2014

I can't get behind the big parties for babies, either. When DS turned one we let him eat a piece of cupcake and then DH and I ate the rest when he went to bed.

When he turned two there was a freak snow storm that canceled his modest party. So again, DH and I ate all the cupcakes.

He still is too young to understand gifts and he doesn't really have friends. He plays with other kids, but he's still all about MINE TOYS! So making friends is hard.

sweetbabyrahe · May 2014

It's okay @Kristy774. We have done two themed birthday parties for DS, although the parties have been small and close family only. We are thinking of doing a larger one this summer (pirate themed) outdoors, but will likely request no gifts. Here is a couple pics of DS's 2nd b-day party (construction themed). So they can hate us both I guess.

nonoemily · May 2014

I feel sorry for my kids having winter birthdays. Summer birthday parties are way more fun.

runningmama14 · May 2014

Kristy774 said:

Kristy774 said:

lissydee said:

ClrkKntismyAE said:
I think birthday parties for babies are pointless. Last year for DD's birthday we gave her a smash cake and a few presents for her to open at home and that was all. This year we are planning on taking DD to the aquarium in Nola instead of throwing her a party.
I agree. I think the themed, overly planned parties for infants and toddlers are more self gratuitous (for the parents) than about the kid.

Give them cake and a playground (indoor or outdoor) where my kids and friend's kiddos can burn off energy and we're happy. Easy to plan, easy to clean up. And no one wrecking my house. Win.
Sorry guys I'm totally guilty of this....I hope we can still be friends.

I wonder how many people are thinking "well of COURSE you did, your obviously the most gift grabby of N14, having a 3rd baby shower and now admitting you throw your 1 & 2 year olds big birthday parties."

Ok if I ever get banned I'm coming back as giftgrabbyhottits. JSYK.

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It's like you read my mind...

dr_pr · May 2014

shaddox16 said:

tarynleann said:

My (maybe) UO: Can the people who participate in HDBD participate the rest of the week too?

Eeek...I'm the exact opposite! I've never posted a HDBD pic, I keep telling myself next week..I just feel fat right now!

My UO - I hate the elf on the shelf. I think its creepy and I'm not doing it. Even though someone bought one for my baby as a Christmas gift last year...ugh.
I hate elf on a shelf too! It is totally creepy and I have no plan to participate no matter how popular. Santa is plenty

The new thing seems to be leprechauns messing things up on St. Patrick's Day. Who has the time/energy to do all of this stuff? And what's next--trees coming to life on Arbor Day and dropping leaves in the house??

ETA: I haven't posted in HDBD at all because my phone doesn't let me upload pictures, and I'm too lazy to send them to my computer. That's more of an early FFFC, I think.

lisalynnmama · May 2014

My UO is that I dislike mini-vans. However, I will probably end up with one so I will have to learn to love one, I guess.

Dimples0101 · May 2014

I also threw a huge party for DD's 1st birthday. Over 50 people (including kids) came (about 25 was family, though). We spent a lot of money and it was totally for me. I knew full well DD wouldn't remember it, but I will. And it was a blast. I'm glad we did it because I'm due 4 days after her second birthday, so I don't think we'll do much this time around. I also spent a bunch of time and money making this organic fruit based cake, since it was her first "sweets" aside from regular fruit and she hated it. Barely took one bite, then screamed and cried. It's all on video. Pretty hilarious.

abbyful · May 2014

@Kristy774‌ & @sweetbabyrahe‌
I'm guilty too.

emoxymoose · May 2014

I had a Sesame Street party for DS's first. I went totally overboard and even made cupcakes that looked like the character's faces and custom party hats. I couldn't help it though, I love being crafty and it gave me an excuse. I hope he looks back at the pictures and realizes how loved he is.

nonoemily · May 2014

lisalynnmama said:
My UO is that I dislike mini-vans. However, I will probably end up with one so I will have to learn to love one, I guess.

I refuse to drive a minivan. DH keeps hinting that he should buy me a minivan and take my Landcruiser.

Over my dead body, DH. My Landcruiser is all black with tinted windows and my BFF says it looks like a drug dealer's car. It's MINE.

I'm talking DH into the Nissan Leaf, so he can look like a yuppie dad driving to work everyday. Plus, it makes more sense for the guy who commutes to drive the electric car and I'll keep the gas guzzler. Duh.

mommymeg143 · May 2014

Kllopez1221 said:

We're throwing a shower for my sister - in - law for her second. AND I'm gonna ask people to bring books in place of cards. I will not, however, ask people to bring diapers for a raffle. That's just cray.

I'm so glad you agree on the diaper/raffle thing. It's HORRIBLE. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the idea of bringing a book in place of a card. We were shopping at Buy Buy Baby last week and they had all of my favorite children's books. I had to stop myself from buying them all.

nonoemily · May 2014

ClrkKntismyAE said:

nonoemily said:

I feel sorry for my kids having winter birthdays. Summer birthday parties are way more fun.

DD's birthday is three days after Christmas. So not only does she have a winter birthday, but the holiday will probably over shadow any parties she will have.

My aunt is a Xmas baby and she's still bitter about even though she's like 55 now. Get over it!

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