UO

74dragonfly · October 2014

Go!

thesportsgal · October 2014

mcncheese said:

I got nothing... again. Are we getting lame?

I don't think we're getting lame but maybe we need to do a UO thread everyday, since no one can remember their UOs by Thursday. I had like 5 yesterday. Today? Nada.

74dragonfly · October 2014

thesportsgal said:
mcncheese said:
I got nothing... again.

Are we getting lame?

I don't think we're getting lame but maybe we need to do a UO thread everyday, since no one can remember their UOs by Thursday. I had like 5 yesterday. Today? Nada.

This is so me.

74dragonfly · October 2014

prettykitty2012 said:
I preferred posting in redux.

Why

notkateanymore · October 2014

I have no desire for my child to learn to walk. I push him down.

I think it's weird for a 10 month old to watch enough TV to have a "favorite" show like some people say. Am I the only one who's child couldn't give two shits what's on TV?

notkateanymore · October 2014

Risalyn222 said:

The twins turn to the tv when Mickey Mouse comes on, but lose interest in 30 seconds. Mason is just now really liking shows at 2.5.

M is just now stopping for like two seconds to watch something. I just think it's so odd when somebody says Oh, my baby LOVES XXX watches it all the time...ummm, no.

Ltpugs · October 2014

I put L in his crib and put on a movie while I take a shower and get dressed. He loves Horton Hears a Who and The Lorax. He jumps ups in his crib while watching the movie. It's adorable to watch.... He even laughs at his favorite parts.
FFTC... I use the tv as a babysitter so I can take a shower or get dinner started. If it wasn't for those movies I would never be able to shower.

Snoopylovesbelle · October 2014

Mine couldn't care less about tv either. She waves at Kelly and Michael when they come on though

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sleepymonkey · October 2014

Julia sometimes seems interested in the TV but that lasts all of 20 seconds and then it's on to the next thing. The only show that sometimes holds her interest for a little longer is Jeopardy (maybe she's a nerd like her parents). But she would much rather be on the floor playing or crawling around getting in to everything than watching TV. Sometimes I wish she liked TV more so I could use it as a babysitter on occasion so I could actually gets things done.

anakah · October 2014

LO is too busy figuring out how to cause mischief to be bothered by the tv. The twins didn't really pay attention to the tv until they were 2.

Caitlinh27 · October 2014

My LO does love the nursery rhymes shows On Demand. I will actually put him in the bouncer and put that on if I need to take a shower and DH isn't home. He is glued to the tv when I turn it on. It's 10 minutes long so I don't feel too terrible.

Cambury108 · October 2014

I say Beauty and the Beast is her favorite movie, But its really mine and I just use her as an excuse to watch it as many times a week as possible. She does seem to like the music in those types of movies though and if she is sleepy its a sure fire way to get her to pass out. She also loves my singing voice

Snoopylovesbelle · October 2014

I do not encourage walking either! I make her sit down when she try's it! She's already almost able to climb out of the pack and play. I do not need a 10 month walker into everything.

wmarley · October 2014

I am totally guilty of saying LO has a favorite show. I like having the TV on in our house for the noise so it is always on in the background (must come from growing up in a large family). Whenever mickey comes on, LO starts clapping, runs to the TV, looks at me and smiles and dances for the song. He doesn't really watch the rest though. It's not like he's plopped in front of the TV all day, he just claps along to songs every once in a while during his activities. I don't get what all the hullabaloo is about letting kids/babies watch TV, I guess that's a UO?

ugoglencoco · October 2014

Tv doesn't interest my LO either, unless it's that Microsoft surface commercial with that techno? song. He freakin loves that song....

MissyC979 · October 2014

I think the class action lawsuit against Red Bull is really silly.

JRT512 · October 2014

We sometimes have TV on during the day, but only for background noise. C doesn't watch it, but will move her head side to side if there is music playing. It's really cute.

I hate skinny jeans. They look great on some people, just not me. I have a big butt, skinny ankles, and no calves, so I look like an upside down triangle. Maybe one day boot-cut will make a comeback!

jy725 · October 2014

Flame away...I won't let my LO watch TV until she is closer to 2.

ugoglencoco · October 2014

pearsforpoops said:

JRT512 said:

Maybe one day boot-cut will make a comeback!

Oops. I still wear these. I'm not on the fashion trends mailing list. I guess my UO is IDGAF about fashion. If it doesn't have holes I'm still wearing it.

Me either. I feel sooooo out if the fashionable loop. Give me a hoodie and jeans every day and I'll be happy.

JRT512 · October 2014

I still wear them too. But in a town full of hipsters and skinny-fit people, I rarely see someone in boot cut. Eta--this was more of a vent than an UO

ameegee · October 2014

sleepymonkey said:
Julia sometimes seems interested in the TV but that lasts all of 20 seconds and then it's on to the next thing. The only show that sometimes holds her interest for a little longer is Jeopardy (maybe she's a nerd like her parents). But she would much rather be on the floor playing or crawling around getting in to everything than watching TV. Sometimes I wish she liked TV more so I could use it as a babysitter on occasion so I could actually gets things done.

Kahlan looooves jeopardy. And by loves, i mean she always looks at the tv when the blue comes on. Haha. And she always gets really excited when she hears stephen colbert' voice. I'm okay with both of these things. Otherwise, she could care less.

Caitlinh27 · October 2014

My UO: I made Mac n Cheese for LO yesterday and planned to eat some for my lunch as well. I hadn't eaten in years and now I remember why! That shit is nasty!

juliagulia38 · October 2014

arnold94 said:
DS2 isn't big into TV. Sometimes it catches his eye and he watches for a few seconds or dances along with some music but that's about it. DS1 just finally started watching TV a few months ago, but will only watch Thomas, LeapFrog or football so there is nothing to feel guilty about.
UO - I really don't like Papa Johns pizza. We were given a pizza lunch by my manager today and I'm really not impressed with their pizza anymore.
@nrg2020 - Now I'm singing the "Little Einstein's" song in my head!

Say what!? I LOVE Papa Johns! Especially their breadsticks.

Caitlinh27 · October 2014

ColeRose said:

Caitlinh27 said:
My UO: I made Mac n Cheese for LO yesterday and planned to eat some for my lunch as well. I hadn't eaten in years and now I remember why! That shit is nasty!
UNPOPULAR

LOL I knew it would be!

Ltpugs · October 2014

Caitlinh27 said:
My UO: I made Mac n Cheese for LO yesterday and planned to eat some for my lunch as well. I hadn't eaten in years and now I remember why! That shit is nasty!

WHAT?!

Caitlinh27 · October 2014

mcncheese said:

Caitlinh27 said:
My UO: I made Mac n Cheese for LO yesterday and planned to eat some for my lunch as well. I hadn't eaten in years and now I remember why! That shit is nasty!
=(( =(( =(( =(( =(( =((

Sorry! I still like you!

Caitlinh27 · October 2014

momanddad+3 said:

Caitlinh27 said:
My UO: I made Mac n Cheese for LO yesterday and planned to eat some for my lunch as well. I hadn't eaten in years and now I remember why! That shit is nasty!
What kind? My (maybe) UO is that I like the cheapo boxed Mac & cheese more than homemade! I make homemade every once in a while, because my family love it, but I could totally do without!

Just the Craft brand out of a box.
I've has homemade as well. I like it better but it's still not something I would make for myself.

thesportsgal · October 2014

JRT512 said:

I still wear them too. But in a town full of hipsters and skinny-fit people, I rarely see someone in boot cut. Eta--this was more of a vent than an UO

I would rather wear jeans that flatter my body type, ie a boot cut. IDAF. Skinny jeans DO NOT look good on everyone.

When I was researching jeans to make sure I wasn't wearing mom jeans, I found a link that said a wider leg is coming back in style. But I think that can be said every year, with every trend....

jy725 · October 2014

ColeRose said:

jy725 said:
Flame away...I won't let my LO watch TV until she is closer to 2.
That's your choice, unless you are flaming people who do have the TV on, I don't see a problem.

Nope. No flames from me!

JRT512 · October 2014

@thesportsgal‌ I hope to God they make a comeback. I'm so sick of going shopping and seeing 20 different skinny jean options and one small section of boot cut choices.

canicksmom · October 2014

I love to look at fashion and used to be a total clothes horse, but I'm not about to spend a lot of time and money on it these days. I might feel differently when I go back to work, idk. I'm happy to see flannels are back in style (UO?).

DS loves the Letter of the Day song from Sesame Street. It's one of my go-to songs if he's fussy.

Put me down for opening spam up to UOs daily. I think they're easier to come by as a timely rant.

ameegee · October 2014

@arnold94‌ I hate papa johns with a passion.

ameegee · October 2014

I agree @mcncheese. But then I come from a family where nothing was handed to me, so I may be biased. I also have no credit cards I can't afford.

74dragonfly · October 2014

Here is mine. I find the majority of stuff posted in the SPAM threads boring. Sick babies, not sleeping babies. It is kind of tiring to read every day. yes, I have posted about my own sleepless nights but i just find the spam thread to be dull. I dont read it all every day and don't post much in because of it.

I liked @notkateanymore idea of doing RAWV instead. then each person could post a more concise update. and maybe we would get more variety of posts.

RJBrownie84 · October 2014

Little man doesn't necessarily have a favorite show, but ever since he was about 3 months old, he has been entranced by hubby's Bela Fleck concert DVD (hippie music). Like, he will stop what he's doing and just sit quietly for a good 20 minutes. He also sometimes will laugh at things on TV, like if someone gets surprised or something.

Also, if he was a girl, we were going to go with Arya. Because GoT is awesome.

RJBrownie84 · October 2014

UO: I think it is beyond creepy when sellers on Etsy and other sites display products on baby dolls. It hits my "almost-there-but-not-quite-right" button.

sleepymonkey · October 2014

mcncheese said:

Here we go.

I think its ridiculous for parents to continue to pay their kids bills once they reach a certain age. I understand there are extreme circumstances, but I mean on a regular. If they can't afford it, then maybe they shouldn't have it.

(this coming from listing to a coworker on the phone with her daughters credit card company saying shes paying the bill because her daughter can't afford it)

I completely agree! I have a cousin who is almost 27 years old and is being supported by his parents. He has a college degree but works a very low-paying, leisurely job (by choice, not in his field of study) a few states away from his parents. They pay for his medical insurance, car insurance, bought him a new car when his died, and other living expenses. And my aunt and uncle wonder why he doesn't try to get a better-paying job. Where's the motivation when he has someone else paying for everything and he can live a relatively low-stress life?

74dragonfly · October 2014

mcncheese said:

ameegee said:

I agree @mcncheese. But then I come from a family where nothing was handed to me, so I may be biased. I also have no credit cards I can't afford.

Me too. My parents were basically like "oh you want to be a dancer, cool, pay for it yourself" and if I wasn't in school then I had to pay EVERYTHING myself from the time I was 18. I appreciate them doing that because I am never dependent on people, however I hate asking for help financially from anyone and usually wait till the last min and break down and cry to DH LOL

My cousin is like this. he is 44, lives at home. His Mom, my aunt says, oh he cant afford to live by himself. you know what is great motivator? being kicked out! I REALLY believe you do a huge diservice to your kids when you allow them to remain financially dependant on you.

jy725 · October 2014

74dragonfly said:

Here is mine. I find the majority of stuff posted in the SPAM threads boring. Sick babies, not sleeping babies. It is kind of tiring to read every day. yes, I have posted about my own sleepless nights but i just find the spam thread to be dull. I dont read it all every day and don't post much in because of it.
I liked @notkateanymore idea of doing RAWV instead. then each person could post a more concise update. and maybe we would get more variety of posts.

I agree with this. I don't dislike the spam thread at all and I do participate. I just wish there were more threads to read. I guess I could start posting more new threads. Is anyone still interested in Monday Morning Bitchfest/Mommy and Me, WTF Wednesday, TBT, Furry friend Friday or is all that covered in the spam thread? I'll start posting them if people would participate.

jy725 · October 2014

I'm the same way and have the same feelings in regards to parent financial support. I was raised by a single dad who was a teacher. We didn't have any extra money. My DH's family is the exact opposite. Both of his siblings are in their 40's and neither has a job and neither are motivated to. They just don't do anything and it makes me sad for them.

anakah · October 2014

My older brother moved back in with my parents for 15 years or so after college. He seemed to have it pretty good. I didn't think he would ever move out since like you all said, no motivation if everything is provided for you. However, he did move out 2 years ago, bought his own house and has been on his own now. I guess he just had some issues to work through. I'm not saying this is the case for everyone but as a parent now, I can kinda sorta see why my parents supported him through that. You just want to take care of your kid and no matter how old they get, they'll forever be your baby. That said, I'm not sure I would've done the same thing though.

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