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LaBellaVida · January 2015

Have we forgot what day it is!? No UO? :-/

jmcmoe · January 2015

I find coffee disgusting...I don't understand how people can drink that shit (DH drinks a lot) and don't try to tell me that "it wakes you up," it's a proven fact that an apple wakes you more alert in the morning than a cup of coffee!

mowl2014 · January 2015

I am also not a coffee fan. That being said I love MacDonald's unsweetened iced tea!

Maebb · January 2015

Coffee is good. You ladies are crazy.

I can't think of a real UO. We are pretty lame on UOs today, but I guess we get an excuse because it's a holiday.

LaBellaVida · January 2015

I think bumper stickers for cars are dumb.

I love trash TV!

Josie400 · January 2015

I don't feel bad for people who have to work holidays. I'm lucky enough to have holidays off at my current job, but I've worked plenty of years where I had to rotate holidays. It's not all that bad when you're expecting it and usually if you work certain ones you get others off.

LauraElizabeth85 · January 2015

I don't understand 'baby on board' car signs. Do you think that other drivers will decide not to rear end you because they read that?

Josie400 · January 2015

@LauraElizabeth85‌ I'm so glad I didn't receive one of those signs as a gift. There's no way I would put one on my car.

LaBellaVida · January 2015

I *think* they are for emergency situations. Like a major wreck, ect to let first responders know.

At least, I hope that's what they are for.

@LauraElizabeth85‌

Josie400 · January 2015

LaBellaVida said:
I *think* they are for emergency situations. Like a major wreck, ect to let first responders know.

At least, I hope that's what they are for.

@LauraElizabeth85‌

I feel like if the car is wrecked enough to not be able to see the car seat then that cheapo sign would have flown off the window.

LooneyLife · January 2015

LaBellaVida said:
I *think* they are for emergency situations. Like a major wreck, ect to let first responders know.

At least, I hope that's what they are for.

@LauraElizabeth85‌

That's what they say they're for. But I doubt most people take them off when baby's NOT in the car, so does that mean first responders search all over for a baby that wasn't there to begin with? Or do they just mostly ignore them making it a moot point?

LaBellaVida · January 2015

I don't know for sure if that's what those signs are for. ...I am just assuming. In my mind, it makes sense.

But they may just be dumb signs that people get and they serve no purpose.

YaMrWhite · January 2015

jmcmoe said:
I find coffee disgusting...I don't understand how people can drink that shit (DH drinks a lot) and don't try to tell me that "it wakes you up," it's a proven fact that an apple wakes you more alert in the morning than a cup of coffee!

Black yes. That's nasty. But with creamer and Splenda. Yum! And I only drink it for the taste because I agree it does nothing for me otherwise. I can drink a cup before bed and sleep just fine (when I'm not pregnant!)

LaBellaVida · January 2015

@papapalie‌ that show is so weird. I sometimes can't watch it. Those addictions are sometimes out of this world!

LaBellaVida · January 2015

Gross.
Do the nails curl? :-&
@papapalie

BookitBoo · January 2015

That's what the sign is for. Like, for instance, you're knocked unconscious and some unscrupulous person makes away with your infant to sell to a troll under a drawbridge or whatever unscrupulous people do with stolen children. But it does seem highly unlikely that a suction cup will sit still through a car wreck. Who knows?

I've also read that you can write emergency contact information and any allergies on the side of the car seat in the eventuality that you're knocked unconscious and your child needs life saving care.

Megpie5 · January 2015

@papapalie I love trash TV too, especially TLC shows. I agree that 90 Day Fiance was painful to watch this season, and sometimes My Strange Addiction makes me nauseous. Did you see the guy who had a "relationship" with his car? He would spend hours waxing it slowly and lay under it, making out with the grill...creepy. I haven't seen the eating dirt one, but one of my cousins used to eat dirt, lick rocks, bricks, etc. when he was little and it turned out he had some kind of vitamin deficiency...luckily they fixed that problem!

I'm with @jmcmoe about coffee...hate the taste of it, even if it's masked by milk, sugar, etc. The most I can handle is half hot chocolate, half coffee if I really need some caffeine.

As for the "Baby on Board" signs, unfortunately one of my close friends gifted us one, and I know she'll notice if we don't put it on...but I don't want to! I guess I'll expand on this UO and say that I can't stand the family decals people put on their cars...not everyone needs to know you have a son who plays hockey, a daughter who does ballet, three cats, etc.

Maebb · January 2015

@megpie5, I hate the family decals too. I also think they're dangerous because I don't want strangers (or potential child molesters, etc.) to have that kind of info like that I have a boy who plays soccer and a girl who does gymnastics.

My coworker (a tough guy with two young kids) switched from a Dodge Ram to a minivan, and he has the family sticker on his van. In a way I think it's sweet that he's willing to drive that and give up his truck, but I also made fun of him in my head for the family sticker.

Daniel&Naomi · January 2015

LooneyLife said:

LaBellaVida said:
I *think* they are for emergency situations. Like a major wreck, ect to let first responders know.

At least, I hope that's what they are for.

@LauraElizabeth85‌
That's what they say they're for. But I doubt most people take them off when baby's NOT in the car, so does that mean first responders search all over for a baby that wasn't there to begin with? Or do they just mostly ignore them making it a moot point?

Indeed they do. I'm a supervisor in a 911 dispatch center and more than once I've had first responders search a collision scene for a baby/car seat after seeing one of those signs... but only in situations where the driver was too injured to be able to relay if there was a baby in the car.

marvan5 · January 2015

I always wonder if the baby on board signs help with drivers tailing your ass? That is one of my biggest pet peeves, but probably not a UO. I am definitely one of those people that will brake check you if you follow too closely.

I really dislike anyone who uses "baby talk" to speak to babies or young children. My MIL has started saying "seeping" instead of "sleeping" even when there are no children around. It isn't cute! It isn't the proper way to speak! Show a good example for your children and speak correctly. Thank you.

mshepherd20 · January 2015

marvan5 said:
I really dislike anyone who uses "baby talk" to speak to babies or young children. My MIL has started saying "seeping" instead of "sleeping" even when there are no children around. It isn't cute! It isn't the proper way to speak! Show a good example for your children and speak correctly. Thank you.

This drives me crazy! My in-laws do it and it takes everything I have not to scream. I'm more passive-aggressive and I'll subtly repeat the sentence correctly.

The worst is when they use her and him incorrectly. "Is her sweepy? Yes her/him is." Ahhhh!

LaBellaVida · January 2015

Yes! I saw the guy who was in love with his car too. Seriously, wtf? Didn't he lay under it and "make love" to it?

kellimark · January 2015

There was an episode on earlier where the lady drank paint. I had to turn the channel.

ChelCChargers · January 2015

My UO is going outside and making a bunch of noise on New Years...

I went to bed at 10:30 on New Year's Eve not by my choice, I couldn't even stay up if I wanted to. I was woken up by neighbors in my complex banging on pots and pans and screaming outside at midnight, setting off fireworks and I swear I heard gunfire. AND For at least 30 minutes after the fact. Do we have to be that loud? I'm pretty sure noise laws still apply even on New Years... I sound like an old lady but these days I value sleep heavily. And don't get me started on New Years resolutions and the whole "New Year, New Me!" Thing, I'm pretty sure you won't change much in a year and will be saying that next year too.

raveness · January 2015

@Megpie5

mshepherd20 · January 2015

VioletGjoni said:
Hmmm. I got a Baby on board sign for my car for peace of mind because my sister told me it was in case of a car crash. I didn't want it before, didn't know what it was for but I'm glad I got it. Also, I occasionally speak in baby talk. He doesn't know what the hell I'm saying at 3 weeks anyway.

Baby talk at 3 weeks is a lot more acceptable than talking to a 1 and 3 year old like that... IMO

marvan5 · January 2015

mshepherd20 said:

VioletGjoni said:
Hmmm. I got a Baby on board sign for my car for peace of mind because my sister told me it was in case of a car crash. I didn't want it before, didn't know what it was for but I'm glad I got it. Also, I occasionally speak in baby talk. He doesn't know what the hell I'm saying at 3 weeks anyway.
Baby talk at 3 weeks is a lot more acceptable than talking to a 1 and 3 year old like that... IMO

I agree, moments do happen when they are really little. But there is a point and time where you just shouldn't!

firegalb · January 2015

People that stick iPads and iPhones in front of their kids anywhere and every to get them to behave (waiting rooms, restaurants etc). We never had them growing up and were expected to behave in public. There's a time and a place for them, but you shouldn't use them all the time just to keep the kid quiet.
Grrrr.

BookitBoo · January 2015

@‌firegalb

Are you following these parents around to know when and how often they elect to allow technology? Have you been with a parent and their child/children all day before you've made these judgements? And what exactly are your credentials to determine appropriate technology use for other families and their children? Just curious.

llambrose · January 2015

firegalb said:
People that stick iPads and iPhones in front of their kids anywhere and every to get them to behave (waiting rooms, restaurants etc). We never had them growing up and were expected to behave in public. There's a time and a place for them, but you shouldn't use them all the time just to keep the kid quiet.
Grrrr.

I guess my UO is why this bothers some people. I would much rather a kid have a tablet or phone to play games on and keep them occupied then have them sitting there being bored and antsy or acting up. I actually feel like being out in public in a situation where they need to behave is one of the best times to give them use of technology in order to hopefully avoid disturbing others as much as possible. There are a lot of other opportunities at home for stimulation and entertainment of other kinds at home, not always the case in a waiting room or restaurant.

marvan5 · January 2015

As far as kids and technology in public... my first instinct is to judge why they use that as some sort of babysitter. But then I don't live their lives, I have no clue what they have gone through to come up with that conclusion. I've worked in the food service industry and that's a hell of a lot better than the kids crawling around the booth, under the table, around the restaurant, screaming, etc. I know growing up going to a restaurant was miserable unless we had page to color on or do activities, at least a pen and napkin to play "dots." This day and age a phone/tablet is the same thing. Now if I'm at a restaurant and that game/movie/show is absurdly loud and disturbing my experience, then I may get annoyed. But you really need to weigh a screaming misbehaving child over some media volume.

This also makes me think of seeing parents immediately give in to children wanting candy. You just don't know what it's like to be in their shoes so don't judge on a single moment like that. I hope I don't become one of those parents, but you really can never say never when it comes to parenting.

EDIT: Wow, I didn't catch a there vs their... Will I ever have my brain back?

firegalb · January 2015

Very true ladies. I haven't followed that specific person around all day and I shouldn't label everyone the same.
I'm making that implication for a few family members I've seen say "if I don't give him or her my phone or tablet they'll scream the whole time". I know there are times you're at the end of your rope, or there's a show they really want to watch or game they really want to play. I more so meant people that use technology to pacify their kids, not just for regular usage, but more so as a baby sitter.
I'm sorry if I offended anyone! That's not what I meant by it.

raveness · January 2015

I am actually not a big fan of parents using technology as a baby sitter either. Occasionally, it's fine, but I think for some families it's gotten out of hand. My BIL and his wife bought their 9 year old an iPad! When we are on a family vacation (a lake cabin in NW MT once a year), she's constantly on it and never goes outside.

I'm old fashioned. I want to see kids outside and playing, interacting with one another. Gaining social skills and coping skills and patience, instead of fighting over who's turn it is.

(Please don't hate me. I base this off several friends who have children and use technology. Some use it sparingly, others rely on it to raise their kids.)

Zoyiaperry · January 2015

My baby shower is today and I am really hoping nobody got me one of those baby on board signs.

kellimark · January 2015

I think technology can be good. Most of the kindergarten classes here in the school district we live in use them on a daily basis in class.
I occasionally substitute teach and these kids know how to navigate these things like crazy.
Do I think it's right for a parent to put it in front of their kid all day? No of course not.
But if their limited iPad time is while waiting for dinner so the parents can have an adult conversation. I see nothing wrong with that.

bustysinclare · January 2015

We let my daughter play with an iPad sometimes to keep her quiet but its not screen time 24/7. She is incredibly active and always prefers outside, playing, friends and her bike to technology, but man sometimes that iPad is a sanity saver in a busy restaurant. That said, it's not the first choice. Most places give the kids crayons. We usually let her color, talk to us. Order her food. She's super polite so usually it cracks up the waiitress, if she starts to get ansty then we bust out a phone or tablet. I bet if our parents had the option, they would have used it!

robsbabygirl08 · January 2015

We let DD play games on her tablet when we are out to eat. We went out to dinner last night and forgot it. After waiting about 20 minutes for our food, her and I were both in tears. Her crayons kept rolling on the ground so she kept going under the booth to get them. She was trying to climb on me, she had already completed all the color activities on the sheet provided. It was horrible. We left without her eating because she was crying so hysterically. Total meltdown. The judgmental looks we were getting were beyond belief. Either way we choose, technology or not, we get judged. So why not just use what works.

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