I'm not doing the want/need/wear/read, and I don't see the hype. I want to set a budget and buy things that LO will like, and I want to enjoy shopping for him without worrying about what category a gift is. And I'm certainly not wrapping up something to wear. LO could not care less that he's getting new corduroy pants, so they go right in his closet.
I'm not doing the want/need/wear/read, and I don't see the hype. I want to set a budget and buy things that LO will like, and I want to enjoy shopping for him without worrying about what category a gift is. And I'm certainly not wrapping up something to wear. LO could not care less that he's getting new corduroy pants, so they go right in his closet.
This. DS1 NEEDS everything he wants. Plus he's a master negotiator. "Mommy I need that Lego set. It will keep me busy in the morning when you sleep in"
I'm not doing the want/need/wear/read, and I don't see the hype. I want to set a budget and buy things that LO will like, and I want to enjoy shopping for him without worrying about what category a gift is. And I'm certainly not wrapping up something to wear. LO could not care less that he's getting new corduroy pants, so they go right in his closet.
This. DS1 NEEDS everything he wants. Plus he's a master negotiator. "Mommy I need that Lego set. It will keep me busy in the morning when you sleep in"
Well, and at this point, LO needs toys. Idk what he wants -- he wants whatever I have. I'm all for making smart purchases and budgeting, but this just isn't my style.
I also don't see anything wrong with spoiling kids once in awhile.
I'm not doing the want/need/wear/read, and I don't see the hype. I want to set a budget and buy things that LO will like, and I want to enjoy shopping for him without worrying about what category a gift is. And I'm certainly not wrapping up something to wear. LO could not care less that he's getting new corduroy pants, so they go right in his closet.
Same. I also find it funny watching people try to "justify" three presents into one category, when the whole point was to only give four presents.
Just stick to a budget and kids will learn limits.
Target failed me. I know a few jaws just hit the floor with me saying that but I bought their brand of tampons and half of them won't come out of the applicator. Walmart tampons for the win!
@KatyBriggs I feel like your story illustrates your hatred of Michigan. But remember the good times! What of Guernsey Dairy?
I have two that are semi-related the the pic above. 1. I don't like chocolate ice cream. At all. I like chocolate and I like ice cream, and I like chocolate syrup (or hot fudge) on my ice cream, but chocolate ice cream is repellent. 2. I only like waffle cones (popular?)
I HATE Chocolate ice cream! But love chocolate everything else. I think it has a funny taste.
I have FB, and a lot of things get put on there. I admit, most of it is pretty upbeat type happy-go-lucky stuff. Mostly because when we are going through crap, we don't want everyone and their brother to know about it. That said, I am in touch with most of my family through FB. Aside from a phone call maybe once or twice every few months, I don't talk to my parents except through FB. They are super busy, we are super busy, we just don't talk all that much. But through FB, they still get to see photos of DD and how she is growing, since they will likely only get to see her face to face 1-2 times a year. (They don't Skype or Facetime).
All that having been said. I don't 'edit' my life necessarily to portray that my life is 'better' than anyone else's. It doesn't really matter to me what other people think, and I don't hold off posting something because John might get offended, or Jane might think I'm crazy. I just try to keep it real as much as I can!
(And there was a picture of DD trying to rip my hair out that made it to FB.. and several photo fails over the last almost 10 months)
dx PCOS 2007
BFP #1 (natural) 12/23/2010. Stillbirth due to IC 4/2/2011
TTC #2 starting 03/2012
RE starting 07/2012
05/2013 BFP on a Letrozole (Femara)/trigger!
Cerclage, Procardia, Makena, GD (with insulin), MBR, and we made it!
Our Angel was born sleeping at 20 weeks due to IC.
Target failed me. I know a few jaws just hit the floor with me saying that but I bought their brand of tampons and half of them won't come out of the applicator. Walmart tampons for the win!
Did I miss a thread here?! Weren't you and @mamosey anxiously awaiting your period?!
Kind of creepy since I don't post much, but I was excited to read that! \:D/
We were a bunch of times. One month was for testing then last month we were going to go for it but I chickened out when my period came the same day as her surgery. Today is for reals this time. I'm taking the meds and in 21 days putting a baby embryo in me. I hope by the power of Christmas magic I'm spending New Years puking in my toilet.
I'm not doing the want/need/wear/read, and I don't see the hype. I want to set a budget and buy things that LO will like, and I want to enjoy shopping for him without worrying about what category a gift is. And I'm certainly not wrapping up something to wear. LO could not care less that he's getting new corduroy pants, so they go right in his closet.
I was beginning to think I was the only one who felt this way. Once again, @shellbell3845, you have taken the words right out of my mouth!
Re: UO
DS1 NEEDS everything he wants.
Plus he's a master negotiator. "Mommy I need that Lego set. It will keep me busy in the morning when you sleep in"
I also don't see anything wrong with spoiling kids once in awhile.
Just stick to a budget and kids will learn limits.
Walmart tampons for the win!
Plus we're horrible with buying things for R. I swear UPS is at my house 3-4 times a week.
February 2014 Moms Siggy Challenge... Turkeys
I have FB, and a lot of things get put on there. I admit, most of it is pretty upbeat type happy-go-lucky stuff. Mostly because when we are going through crap, we don't want everyone and their brother to know about it. That said, I am in touch with most of my family through FB. Aside from a phone call maybe once or twice every few months, I don't talk to my parents except through FB. They are super busy, we are super busy, we just don't talk all that much. But through FB, they still get to see photos of DD and how she is growing, since they will likely only get to see her face to face 1-2 times a year. (They don't Skype or Facetime).
All that having been said. I don't 'edit' my life necessarily to portray that my life is 'better' than anyone else's. It doesn't really matter to me what other people think, and I don't hold off posting something because John might get offended, or Jane might think I'm crazy. I just try to keep it real as much as I can!
(And there was a picture of DD trying to rip my hair out that made it to FB.. and several photo fails over the last almost 10 months)
dx PCOS 2007
BFP #1 (natural) 12/23/2010. Stillbirth due to IC 4/2/2011
TTC #2 starting 03/2012
RE starting 07/2012
05/2013 BFP on a Letrozole (Femara)/trigger!
Cerclage, Procardia, Makena, GD (with insulin), MBR, and we made it!
Our Angel was born sleeping at 20 weeks due to IC.
Today is for reals this time. I'm taking the meds and in 21 days putting a baby embryo in me. I hope by the power of Christmas magic I'm spending New Years puking in my toilet.