Another FFFC: I was 28 before I saw 'The Goonies.' My DH thinks this is appalling. In my defense, I always thought it was going to be scary so I never wanted to see it because I'm scared of scary movies.
I think it's weird when people my age haven't seen "classic" movies like 'Princess Bride', 'Labyrinth' 'A Christmas Story' and 'The Neverending Story.' Those were all huuuuuuuge in the 80s/90s so I can never figure out between the movie theater, and the million times they're on TV how someone wouldn't have seen them at least once.
We went to the movies a couple times a month as a family when I was growing up, mostly during the winter and it was awesome. It's one of the biggest things I miss about my Dad.
Another FFFC: I was 28 before I saw 'The Goonies.' My DH thinks this is appalling. In my defense, I always thought it was going to be scary so I never wanted to see it because I'm scared of scary movies.
I think it's weird when people my age haven't seen "classic" movies like 'Princess Bride', 'Labyrinth' 'A Christmas Story' and 'The Neverending Story.' Those were all huuuuuuuge in the 80s/90s so I can never figure out between the movie theater, and the million times they're on TV how someone wouldn't have seen them at least once.
We went to the movies a couple times a month as a family when I was growing up, mostly during the winter and it was awesome. It's one of the biggest things I miss about my Dad.
The only reason I noticed her kids lunch was because she made such a big deal About her kid being so picky and kept saying it was all he would eat. Then keagan asked what the fruit snacks were. I guess I've never given those to them either? I'm a bad mom.
You're not a bad mom for not feeding fruit snacks (obviously) and I think you know that. When people say things like that though, it seems as though they think a parent who does gives those things is a "bad parent". Or it could make them feel that way. We all have levels of what we think is acceptable whether it be food, tv, toy guns, etc.
The only reason I noticed her kids lunch was because she made such a big deal About her kid being so picky and kept saying it was all he would eat. Then keagan asked what the fruit snacks were. I guess I've never given those to them either? I'm a bad mom.
You're not a bad mom for not feeding fruit snacks (obviously) and I think you know that. When people say things like that though, it seems as though they think a parent who does gives those things is a "bad parent". Or it could make them feel that way. We all have levels of what we think is acceptable whether it be food, tv, toy guns, etc.
oh no. That wasn't my intent, sorry! I don't think people that give fruit snacks are bad parents! I definitely judged this mom for giving her kid so many, and for them being a core part of her "picky" kids
Iunch. But fruit snacks in general? Not a bad parent.
Another FFFC. This came from finishing the UO from yesterday. I bought DS water guns. The thought of it being a "gun" never crossed my mind. They looked fun for the backyard and I figured why not. We don't own a gun nor will we ever but in our neck of the woods guns are a way of life. Hunting is by far the biggest sport. When he gets old enough to understand we'll teach him what and what not to do around them.
I tried to post this yesterday in UO, but I don't think it worked so I am going to post it here since it better fits FFFC anyways. DH remembered my bday by the end of the day, so he stopped on hiw way home and bought me a pair of Costa sunglasses. I love him to death, but the dude is a horrible gift giver. He bought me a $250 Pandora watch for Christmas and I know for a fact he has never seen me wear a watch. I guess I am just a cheap ass and it's hard for me to stomach spending so much money on these kinds of things. Anyways, here are the sunglasses. They are so NMS, but I do appreciate his effort.
But. When DH was out of work he started doing breakfast with the kids while I made beds, picked out clothes and showered. He introduced apple jacks, captain crunch and cookie crisp to them and now they won't eat anything else. It makes me so mad.
Hannah had crunch berries this morning. She only eats maybe a handful (her hand) and then has real breakfast at daycare. I'm not worried.
My kids have Apple Jacks mixed with Cheerios every morning for snack before going to school for breakfast.
Is that stupid? I think it would be adorable for NB pics since DH wears a baseball hat all the time. I like this way more than the crocheted ones.
I am picky when it comes to newborn "props", but this is wayyyy too cute. I love it!
that's me too--I think so many of them are cheesy, not to mention they don't "fit" with us, you know? I don't want to dress him up in a bowtie or a tie, I hate those Dr. Suess like hats and don't want to turn him into a crocheted nightmare. I just think this is so cute!
Is that stupid? I think it would be adorable for NB pics since DH wears a baseball hat all the time. I like this way more than the crocheted ones.
I am picky when it comes to newborn "props", but this is wayyyy too cute. I love it!
that's me too--I think so many of them are cheesy, not to mention they don't "fit" with us, you know? I don't want to dress him up in a bowtie or a tie, I hate those Dr. Suess like hats and don't want to turn him into a crocheted nightmare. I just think this is so cute!
Do it! We used these props because DH is a big golfer. This was my late grandfathers golf club. Also, this hat fits him now. Tear.
I guilted DH into sex last night.
Me: Something about us having sex
DH: Something about being bloated and fat from dinner
Me: "I want you to go to work tomorrow and tell all the guys you work with that your wife was bugging you for sex. How many do you think will feel bad for you?"
DH: "Fine"
What a butthead.
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I guilted DH into skipping sex last night and this morning. I am just not feeling it. This is pretty much a first for us. I am mostly just mad that he gets to go drink and eat good food with his buddies at the beach for the next four days while I take our kid, new dog and MS self 2.5 hours to his mom's family reunion. Oh, and by the way, he will be 30 minutes from my family whom I get to see 3-5 times per year. Gr. To compensate for my limited fun this weekend, I am taking CJ for hibachi tonight with a friend.
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Do they all know your pregnant? Hopefully they will pamper you all weekend!
I stayed up way too late last night catching up on Big Brother when I should have been catching up on sleep.
Even though I still have a decent amount of stuff I need to look at today, I'm not motivated to do any of it. Work has been a little de-motivating lately and for the first time in my 8 year career, I've actually found myself disliking what I'm doing. I need a break.
And that is why I'm blowing up the FFFC feed this morning instead of what I should be doing.
Ha! I LOVE Big Brother. I mentioned here once that my big crush (like for real for real) was Drew, the winner from an much earlier season. Now I'm in love with Caleb from this season. I might have to consider re-naming my body pillow from Drew to Caleb. Every night, "good night honey (DH), good night Caleb (to my body pillow)."
Man, I just can't get it up about 99% of these things. I don't feel bad for feeding my kid McD's a couple times in her life, I know how to use spray sunscreen and think that's another thing that was blown out of proportion by the media and yesterday when I went to pick up Nancy she was running around shooting our sitter's son with a nerf gun and laughing hysterically. Also, I've never judged another Mom for what kind of snacks she feeds her kid or even noticed what someone has on the belt at the grocery store. I just cannot care about any of this stuff. There's not enough hours in the day for me to worry about any of it. Also, @holly_1007, I have a Little Tikes big slide in my living room. It'll get put away eventually! ;-)
My FFFC? I'm sick and tired of my underwear rolling down so I bought some high waisted granny panties. They're amazing. I totally get why people want to wear them. I think I'm secretly around 64 years old...I like my Orthaheel shoes, I like making homemade bread and now I like granny panties.
Right? When I see, "I had to feed my kid McD's last night, BUT....." I wish they'd stop before, "but".... you don't owe us any explanation. Nor do you have to talk yourself into thinking it's okay. You felt it was okay in that moment so just roll with it. Everything else you said I agree with too!
I don't really love the baby's name, but I agreed to it because DH loved it and I know I can use it as leverage for a third in the future. He also told me I can get a new iPad (DD put a crack in mine).
Plus the kid cried every time we called her Maggie in the first 24hours. She did not cry when called Violet so that made it easier.
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The only reason I noticed her kids lunch was because she made such a big deal About her kid being so picky and kept saying it was all he would eat. Then keagan asked what the fruit snacks were. I guess I've never given those to them either? I'm a bad mom.
Actually, from what I can tell I think you're a great mom. I was a little sad though when you admitted to what the mom was feeding her kid. I thought it all sounded like fair snacks for a play date. 50 fruit snacks might be overboard.......
@Holly_1007 I don't feel bad, so no worries.
My lame fffc: No matter how many times someone tells me not to do it, I have to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Wait, people tell you not to do this? Like more than just what the commercials tell us? That's so gross. You are doing the right thing, my friend.
I don't really love the baby's name, but I agreed to it because DH loved it and I know I can use it as leverage for a third in the future. He also told me I can get a new iPad (DD put a crack in mine).
Plus the kid cried every time we called her Maggie in the first 24hours. She did not cry when called Violet so that made it easier.
Have you tried using a nn like Vivi or Vi? I think Lettie or Ivy could work too.
@hmp1 in-laws know because MIL asked me flat out last visit because of a random conversation she started about double strollers 3 weeks ago. Because it's DH's family, I haven't shared with his brother, SIL, and the extended family. I feel like that's DH's place to do. What's tough is that I was going to just make it a day trip for convenience. Now SIL and MIL have decided that we should all take out my BIL for a nice dinner to celebrate his birthday after the picnic. So, CJ will ride 2 hours out, be at the picnic 11-4, another hour in the car to ILs, drop off dogs, 30-45 minutes in the car to dinner around 6/7, dinner out, and then to ILs to stay over. FIL asked DH if I would be okay but MIL is putting pressure for us to be there and would not understand if I skipped it. My greatest concern is CJ and potential meltdown at supper Any veteran momma tips?
I don't have any tips because this could really go either way. Fingers crossed for really good. My gut says you'll be fine because after that long picnic and being outside hopefully CJ will sleep in the car for the drive to your IL's, stay sleeping for the dog drop off and keep sleeping for the drive to dinner. That could be perfect.
I tried to post this yesterday in UO, but I don't think it worked so I am going to post it here since it better fits FFFC anyways. DH remembered my bday by the end of the day, so he stopped on hiw way home and bought me a pair of Costa sunglasses. I love him to death, but the dude is a horrible gift giver. He bought me a $250 Pandora watch for Christmas and I know for a fact he has never seen me wear a watch. I guess I am just a cheap ass and it's hard for me to stomach spending so much money on these kinds of things. Anyways, here are the sunglasses. They are so NMS, but I do appreciate his effort.
I feel like I need to see more angles of these because they look super cute to me.
I want to find some nice aviation sunglasses, but can't begin to imagine where to start. When I put them on I feel like a poser. They look so cute on everyone though!
@Holly_1007 I don't feel bad, so no worries.
My lame fffc: No matter how many times someone tells me not to do it, I have to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Wait, people tell you not to do this? Like more than just what the commercials tell us? That's so gross. You are doing the right thing, my friend.
I always rinse. It's better than fishing food out of the bottom of your dishwasher. Gross.
I always completely clean my dishes with a dish sponge before putting in the dishwasher.
@hmp1 in-laws know because MIL asked me flat out last visit because of a random conversation she started about double strollers 3 weeks ago. Because it's DH's family, I haven't shared with his brother, SIL, and the extended family. I feel like that's DH's place to do. What's tough is that I was going to just make it a day trip for convenience. Now SIL and MIL have decided that we should all take out my BIL for a nice dinner to celebrate his birthday after the picnic. So, CJ will ride 2 hours out, be at the picnic 11-4, another hour in the car to ILs, drop off dogs, 30-45 minutes in the car to dinner around 6/7, dinner out, and then to ILs to stay over. FIL asked DH if I would be okay but MIL is putting pressure for us to be there and would not understand if I skipped it. My greatest concern is CJ and potential meltdown at supper Any veteran momma tips?
Is he a car sleeper? I would feel comfortable that my kids would take an early nap on the 2 hour drive out there and then would fall asleep again after the picnic either driving to the grandparents or to the restaurant. My kids also do well with lots of people to entertain them so they would be good at a large family dinner like that.
I'm sending Anthony to grandma's today to get some sleep. I know it's not confession worthy, but the amount of guilt I'm feeling is. This 2 kid thing is really hard. I always feel like I'm picking one over the other.
It's hard. I think it's okay to feel a little guilty - it goes to show how much you love DS1. It will get better:)
I've been feeling really sad that I haven't done bedtime with DS1 since DS2 came. Even if I try, he only wants dad now:/
Don't feel guilty ladies. It all evens out over time. I spent a lot more time with DS2 and DH did toddler duty a ton. The way I looked at it was that DS1 got me to himself when he was a newborn, so I didn't feel bad about giving that same attention to DS2.
Two kids are an adjustment - just try not to feel guilty about it.
I half ass rinse my dishes...i don't scrub them, but i make sure all the food is off of them. It drives DH nuts that I don't "wash" the dishes to put them in the dishwasher.
There's a lot of things I do in regard to the dishwasher that drive him nuts...I don't load the dishwasher the right way, I don't put the forks pointy side down (99% of the time IM THE ONE UNLOADING IT!) I wedge my big cutting board in there....meh, whatever. It all fits when I do it. It doesn' t need to be a game of Tetris!
I'm really mad at the neighbors because they covered all of the space in front of our lawn with their garbage... they're throwing out a few boxes of stuff plus an old lawn mower, a few plastic plant pots, and other misc stuff.
I'm mad because this pile of stuff is in front of our house while their lawn is completely clear. I'm mad mostly because garbage day is Wed morning, and the crap made its appearance Thurs afternoon... I'm worried they'll let it sit there for an entire week.
I'm mad at DH because he didn't get mad with me. He was like, everyone puts their garbage to the left of their driveway. Our lawn is to the left of their driveway, so that's where they put it. We're on a cul de sac so there's not as much lawn to go around.
Um, yeah, but they missed garbage day, and their lawn is clear. X(
Also, is it weird that I thought "I should take a picture of this crap and put it on the bump"?
@cheenomae thanks, lady. I need to keep it positive...stay positive.
With DD I was a wreck thinking about doing things like this. I seriously missed out on so much fun because of fear of a meltdown or not wanting to miss her nap. With DS I let go a little (ha ha, that's really funny, huh?), and I've enjoyed things a bit more because I've learned for the most part things never go as badly as I fear they were going to! Stay positive!
I half ass rinse my dishes...i don't scrub them, but i make sure all the food is off of them. It drives DH nuts that I don't "wash" the dishes to put them in the dishwasher.
There's a lot of things I do in regard to the dishwasher that drive him nuts...I don't load the dishwasher the right way, I don't put the forks pointy side down (99% of the time IM THE ONE UNLOADING IT!) I wedge my big cutting board in there....meh, whatever. It all fits when I do it. It doesn' t need to be a game of Tetris!
Your Dhand I sound similar. My husband unloads and I load for those very reasons. I'm not too picky about house cleaning stuff, except for the dishwasher.
I've always heard and been told the dishwasher works better when it has stuff to grab onto, but it grosses me out.
@cheenomae and @kelbel527 We should start a chat about big brother. Caleb is a little creepy and not my type, but seems fairly nice. Devin is the worst!
I don't really love the baby's name, but I agreed to it because DH loved it and I know I can use it as leverage for a third in the future. He also told me I can get a new iPad (DD put a crack in mine).
Plus the kid cried every time we called her Maggie in the first 24hours. She did not cry when called Violet so that made it easier.
Have you tried using a nn like Vivi or Vi? I think Lettie or Ivy could work too.
My hope is that once she wakes up and gets a bit of a personality something fits, but at this point none of the more obvious options are clicking for me.
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The only reason I noticed her kids lunch was because she made such a big deal About her kid being so picky and kept saying it was all he would eat. Then keagan asked what the fruit snacks were. I guess I've never given those to them either? I'm a bad mom.
Actually, from what I can tell I think you're a great mom. I was a little sad though when you admitted to what the mom was feeding her kid. I thought it all sounded like fair snacks for a play date. 50 fruit snacks might be overboard.......
only to here. First of all, thank you. Second of all, I would have had way less issue if it was a snack. We all bring picnic lunches for our kids every week. This was his lunch.
I half ass rinse my dishes...i don't scrub them, but i make sure all the food is off of them. It drives DH nuts that I don't "wash" the dishes to put them in the dishwasher.
There's a lot of things I do in regard to the dishwasher that drive him nuts...I don't load the dishwasher the right way, I don't put the forks pointy side down (99% of the time IM THE ONE UNLOADING IT!) I wedge my big cutting board in there....meh, whatever. It all fits when I do it. It doesn' t need to be a game of Tetris!
Your Dhand I sound similar. My husband unloads and I load for those very reasons. I'm not too picky about house cleaning stuff, except for the dishwasher.
I've always heard and been told the dishwasher works better when it has stuff to grab onto, but it grosses me out.
@cheenomae and @kelbel527 We should start a chat about big brother. Caleb is a little creepy and not my type, but seems fairly nice. Devin is the worst!
@Mroxy0628 - I also don't find Caleb attractive. And unfortunately I read something online about some derogatory comments he made on social media before he came on the show, so I am not as big of a fan of him as I thought he would be.
Devin is BSC. I can't wait until they get rid of him. If he makes it too far into the season, I may stop watching (but not really).
My grandpa's memorial service is tomorrow, 2 hours away, at 2pm. He died in February, and my dad's whole family doesn't get along. My mom said I don't have to go, but I'm going so I can see my cousins, but also because I know this will be the equivalent of an IRL Real World/Big Brother day. shit's gonna go down!!
THT long version:
My dad is an ex-pothead turned super conservative baptist. My uncle is a strict superintendent who still believes in spanking students (though he doesn't, obviously, because illegal). My one aunt is a Mormon whose ass rises and sets the sun in everyone else's eyes (except the other siblings) and my other aunt is a divorcee turned athiest lesbian with 5 grown barefoot, hippie-dippie kids.
Yes, you have to go because it will only better your life. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded how normal you are, the general you. My family is ridiculous, but for some reason at the get togethers it's never the crazies that go. It really does me no use.
Can you somehow bedazzle a GoPro and wear it as a necklace and get all the days events on camera?
My grandpa's memorial service is tomorrow, 2 hours away, at 2pm. He died in February, and my dad's whole family doesn't get along. My mom said I don't have to go, but I'm going so I can see my cousins, but also because I know this will be the equivalent of an IRL Real World/Big Brother day. shit's gonna go down!!
THT long version:
My dad is an ex-pothead turned super conservative baptist. My uncle is a strict superintendent who still believes in spanking students (though he doesn't, obviously, because illegal). My one aunt is a Mormon whose ass rises and sets the sun in everyone else's eyes (except the other siblings) and my other aunt is a divorcee turned athiest lesbian with 5 grown barefoot, hippie-dippie kids.
This sounds incredible. If you had more free time, you could totally write a series pilot based on these characters.
Remember that time we had the discussion about spanking? I took that to heart and did a ton of research and have modified my approach towards punishment with the kids. So thanks for prompting that discussion ladies
I'm sending Anthony to grandma's today to get some sleep. I know it's not confession worthy, but the amount of guilt I'm feeling is. This 2 kid thing is really hard. I always feel like I'm picking one over the other.
It's hard. I think it's okay to feel a little guilty - it goes to show how much you love DS1. It will get better:)
I've been feeling really sad that I haven't done bedtime with DS1 since DS2 came. Even if I try, he only wants dad now:/
Don't feel guilty ladies. It all evens out over time. I spent a lot more time with DS2 and DH did toddler duty a ton. The way I looked at it was that DS1 got me to himself when he was a newborn, so I didn't feel bad about giving that same attention to DS2.
Two kids are an adjustment - just try not to feel guilty about it.
The "divide and conquer" newborn duty vs toddler duty phase doesn't last long. When Julia was born, I really missed one on one time with Sophia, but I feel like I get ton of time with both of them now. Don't feel guilty, just survive, and life will normalize again!
The only reason I noticed her kids lunch was because she made such a big deal About her kid being so picky and kept saying it was all he would eat. Then keagan asked what the fruit snacks were. I guess I've never given those to them either? I'm a bad mom.
Actually, from what I can tell I think you're a great mom. I was a little sad though when you admitted to what the mom was feeding her kid. I thought it all sounded like fair snacks for a play date. 50 fruit snacks might be overboard.......
only to here. First of all, thank you. Second of all, I would have had way less issue if it was a snack. We all bring picnic lunches for our kids every week. This was his lunch.
Yeah I wouldn't judge any of those things as a snack or a side to a lunch. But as a meal, I'd judge too.
Is it a jerk move for me to not ask the 11 other people in my hallway if they want something when I order Jimmy John's?
I never have cash, so I'm always paying with my debit card. It never fails that I order and someone sees me eating and says "you should have told me, I would have ordered with you!" and I feel like a jerk. My old office was in a hallway with only 1 person who worked PT. It was great. Now I'm in the student services hub area and can't get away with anything without a running commentary.
Is it a jerk move for me to not ask the 11 other people in my hallway if they want something when I order Jimmy John's?
I never have cash, so I'm always paying with my debit card. It never fails that I order and someone sees me eating and says "you should have told me, I would have ordered with you!" and I feel like a jerk. My old office was in a hallway with only 1 person who worked PT. It was great. Now I'm in the student services hub area and can't get away with anything without a running commentary.
When other people order out do they ask you? If not I wouldn't feel bad in the least. Plus they can pick up the phone/order online like you did. JJ sounds SO good right now. I wish we had one. We will soon and I can't wait!
I just had Jimmy John's for the first time today. It tasted a lot like Erbert and Gerbert's which I love and is not in Florida. I'm sad I waited so long to try it.
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Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
I've never seen any of those movies.
You're not a bad mom for not feeding fruit snacks (obviously) and I think you know that. When people say things like that though, it seems as though they think a parent who does gives those things is a "bad parent". Or it could make them feel that way. We all have levels of what we think is acceptable whether it be food, tv, toy guns, etc.
oh no. That wasn't my intent, sorry! I don't think people that give fruit snacks are bad parents! I definitely judged this mom for giving her kid so many, and for them being a core part of her "picky" kids Iunch. But fruit snacks in general? Not a bad parent.
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
I tried to post this yesterday in UO, but I don't think it worked so I am going to post it here since it better fits FFFC anyways. DH remembered my bday by the end of the day, so he stopped on hiw way home and bought me a pair of Costa sunglasses. I love him to death, but the dude is a horrible gift giver. He bought me a $250 Pandora watch for Christmas and I know for a fact he has never seen me wear a watch. I guess I am just a cheap ass and it's hard for me to stomach spending so much money on these kinds of things. Anyways, here are the sunglasses. They are so NMS, but I do appreciate his effort.
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
Do it! We used these props because DH is a big golfer. This was my late grandfathers golf club. Also, this hat fits him now. Tear.
My lame fffc: No matter how many times someone tells me not to do it, I have to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
I want to find some nice aviation sunglasses, but can't begin to imagine where to start. When I put them on I feel like a poser. They look so cute on everyone though!
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Littlest Man Sept 2012
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
I'm mad because this pile of stuff is in front of our house while their lawn is completely clear. I'm mad mostly because garbage day is Wed morning, and the crap made its appearance Thurs afternoon... I'm worried they'll let it sit there for an entire week.
I'm mad at DH because he didn't get mad with me. He was like, everyone puts their garbage to the left of their driveway. Our lawn is to the left of their driveway, so that's where they put it. We're on a cul de sac so there's not as much lawn to go around.
Um, yeah, but they missed garbage day, and their lawn is clear. X(
Also, is it weird that I thought "I should take a picture of this crap and put it on the bump"?
Your Dhand I sound similar.
only to here. First of all, thank you. Second of all, I would have had way less issue if it was a snack. We all bring picnic lunches for our kids every week. This was his lunch.
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Littlest Man Sept 2012
Can you somehow bedazzle a GoPro and wear it as a necklace and get all the days events on camera?
Eta - Sorry about your Gpa's passing.
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
When other people order out do they ask you? If not I wouldn't feel bad in the least. Plus they can pick up the phone/order online like you did. JJ sounds SO good right now. I wish we had one. We will soon and I can't wait!