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bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

I don't have the energy to search for a gif today so...
*insert funny gif here*

Lets hear how unpopular your opinions are.

emmeline714 · May 2016

Image result for pregnant unable to get up from bed

thats how i feel today!

& ain't this the truth

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Katienu · May 2016

I don't like Halloween. I have started to appreciate it when I had my DD but if went away, I wouldn't miss it.

Snaps816 · May 2016

Ok this UO might make me sound like a cranky old lady, and maybe my views on this will change with my own kid but... I've been seeing a ton of "graduations" in my news feed this week. I use quotation marks because they are preschool, kindergarten, and early grade-level graduations, complete with caps and gowns and ceremonies that the parents presumably leave work to attend. I dunno. I am all for celebrating milestones, but making every passing year into a milestone kind of takes away from the real ones. I think a "graduation" means you've completed the top grade level at your school and will be leaving that school, aka graduating. And if we're being real, a high school one is the only one that really means anything. Not finishing second grade to come back and start third grade in the fall. I think this is has to do with the "everyone gets a trophy" culture we live in now. (Cue old lady voice:) Back in my day, the last day of school was reason enough to celebrate. Sometimes the school would have popsicles or ice cream as a treat. We didn't care at all whether there was a ceremony or whether our parents came to school that day. We just wanted to clean out our desks, get the heck out of there, and start our summer vacation. Now get off my lawn!!

cm716 · May 2016

My UO is that i hate 'open concept' kitchens. My living/dining room connect but the kitchen a separate corner of my house. That's the way I like it.

When I entertain I don't want guests seeing what a tornado my kitchen is! Because my kitchen is such a high use area it's often messy. I love having it in its own corner where no one can see.

texasmama2014 · May 2016

I don't believe in participation trophies. Do something noteworthy and get a trophy. Kids should not get trophies for participating. Maybe a certificate. But 1. that teaches them nothing about accomplishment, 2. who has room for all that crap?

lotsofsunshine · May 2016

@Snaps816 and @texasmama2014 I agree with both of you. I rolled my eyes when I learned my my preschooler would be having a "graduation" this year. I also cringe because DS's tball team doesn't keep score. And if a parent is caught keeping score, the child will be removed from the game!!!
I'm so glad my older DS actually plays competitive baseball. It's so fun to watch him bask in his accomplishments. And when he messes up or loses a game, it's a great opportunity for teaching moments. I'm so tired of celebrating mediocrity.

lotsofsunshine · May 2016

My UO is that I can't stand kids clothes with cartoon characters on them. With my kids I've had to cave in and let them get them once in a while. But I really can't stand them... especially on babies. I mean bigger kids at least know that the really love a certain character and just HAVE to have it. But babies do not.

ballofmeat · May 2016

I would rather vacuum my whole house twice than cook a whole meal. I just hate cooking, but love dumping out the vacuum container to see how dirty our carpet was. There is no satisfaction in cooking for me. Good thing DH likes to cook.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

@midwestbaby if eating out was healthy and affordable I don't think I would ever cook.

My UO is I can't wait until DD gets to an age when she will just sit down and watch tv and chill. She is always going 100 miles an hour and while I know that when she gets to that point it will be new battles to get her to play, I'm ready to be able to sit her in front of the tv for an episode of something so I can gather myself.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

Another UO I've been holding on to is I think it's annoying to see people post monthly growth pictures of their puppies/dogs. I posted monthly pics of DD for the first year but dogs? Really?

Pepper6 · May 2016

I hate entertaining. I don't like having to clean before people come over, then clean again when they leave, and I don't like playing hostess.

This is why I always find it entertaining watching any of the house hunters or renovations shows where they cite entertaining space as a priority because I'm always curious if people actually do like hosting parties or if it's just for TV.

Snaps816 · May 2016

lotsofsunshine said:

@Snaps816 and @texasmama2014 I agree with both of you. I rolled my eyes when I learned my my preschooler would be having a "graduation" this year. I also cringe because DS's tball team doesn't keep score. And if a parent is caught keeping score, the child will be removed from the game!!!
I'm so glad my older DS actually plays competitive baseball. It's so fun to watch him bask in his accomplishments. And when he messes up or loses a game, it's a great opportunity for teaching moments. I'm so tired of celebrating mediocrity.

@lotsofsunshine Ugh, that makes me cringe! There are so many life skills to be learned through competition. A HUGE benefit of playing sports as a kid is learning how to win and lose gracefully. If you lose, you come back for the next game with your head up.You support your teammates even through a loss. And in a game like baseball (or t-ball) keeping track of the balls, strikes, innings and overall score builds counting and math skills. Sports are about more than just exercise. But without keeping score, the kids are just swinging a stick at a ball and running in circles.

Bookhousegirl · May 2016

@cm716 I love open concept kitchens! I would have my entire house (besides the bedrooms) be open if I had the choice, and I love the kitchen being the hub of it all. We should never build a house together

@midwestbaby @Lynnlove28 I would never cook again if it was up to me. DH used to do all the cooking, but now I have to because he works so late... It's my least favorite part of my day.

the_other_mother · May 2016

@Snaps816 I agree about the excessive graduations. They are ALL OVER Facebook right now.

jamiesc58 · May 2016

I actually like the graduations for Pre-school. That is the child's first year of school ever and to make it through and do a good job is a huge accomplishment for such a young one. I am not a fan of any other "graduations" until the end of high school though.

Curls919 · May 2016

I don't get the whole "fake out" concept in cooking. I love me some spaghetti squash but season it for what it is. Don't dump marinara on it and pretend it's pasta. Same with zoodles. And cauliflower rice is delicious when sautéed with pesto. Don't put it in my plate plain and try to pass it off as actual rice.

Curls919 · May 2016

As for graduations, I think once you're leaving the school (or school district) then they're fine. Otherwise it's not necessary. Preschool graduations are cute. Presumably the kids are leaving their private nursery school to head on to an elementary school. I had an 8th grade graduation but that was because our district was k-8 then the high school was its own district (along with another hs nearby).

JournoGrl23 · May 2016

@midwestbaby Thankfully my DH does all the cooking too. I'm not sure if I hate it or not but I'm so comically bad at it (actually exploded beef in the microwave once) that I refuse to do it. I love to bake though! Baking is easy for me since it comes with precise directions and measurements.

I agree with all of you about the participation trophy culture. There's nothing wrong with learning how to win and lose and enjoying a little competition. I sucked at every sport I tried and lost at everything but had so much fun playing that I didn't care. It taught me how to lose, congratulate the other team and still have fun. I did discover horse riding later in my childhood though and turned out to be good at that. But all the other sports... Not so much.

I don't have my own UO. Just agree with most of yours!

lotsofsunshine · May 2016

@lotsofsunshine Ugh, that makes me cringe! There are so many life skills to be learned through competition. A HUGE benefit of playing sports as a kid is learning how to win and lose gracefully. If you lose, you come back for the next game with your head up.You support your teammates even through a loss. And in a game like baseball (or t-ball) keeping track of the balls, strikes, innings and overall score builds counting and math skills. Sports are about more than just exercise. But without keeping score, the kids are just swinging a stick at a ball and running in circles.

I wish I could "love it" a hundred times.

Edited because I'm tired and not paying attention to what I am doing.

cal031686 · May 2016

I think little babies are cuter than chunky babies. Yes they are all precious gifts but chunky babies aren't as cute to me. It may be the hormones talking because we are 2 and through and I have horrible baby fever right now.
Also, the thought of delivering a 15# baby makes me hurt. This flameworthy UO was sparked by a random FB newsfeed.

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AliKay20 · May 2016

I woke up from a terrifying dream: Baby came now at 31 weeks. She was so little but I had put her on my chest, still attached to the cord. I looked down and she was already latched onto my left nipple. This shit is going to happen for real so soon.

Very honest UO: I don't want my body to get ruined because of baby. I don't want to be in pain while breastfeeding. All the pain and effects of becoming a mom and being one...I'm just not looking forward to it. I know I have to go through all of this for her well being but it doesn't mean that I want to. Sigh.

texasmama2014 · May 2016

@cal031686 I can't imagine a newborn that large. That's more than twice the size of my first DD. No thank you.

UO: I make cuter babies than anyone in the world...

Sekerambo · May 2016

texasmama2014 said:

UO: I make cuter babies than anyone in the world...

Definitely a UO because I'm pretty sure mine are cuter

emmeline714 · May 2016

one thing that i can't stand is people putting there kids convo they have with them on a daily basis or every little thing they do that is funny or crazy etc.

ballofmeat · May 2016

Dang I thought my cooking one might be unpopular. A lot of my co-workers think it is strange that I don't cook. I do like to eat though.

Wow to that 15 lb baby photo! I am nervous about how big our baby is going to be. I was 9.8 lbs when I was born, DH was the same but two weeks early. His sister was almost 10 lbs. My older brother was 9.7 and younger brother was also 10 lbs. I'm screwed.

DressageDarling · May 2016

Lynnlove28 said:

Another UO I've been holding on to is I think it's annoying to see people post monthly growth pictures of their puppies/dogs. I posted monthly pics of DD for the first year but dogs? Really?

I'm totally that person. I didn't do it every single month, but it was definitely on a pretty regular basis. I will own up to the fact that I am a crazy dog lady, though. I have a sticker on my car, a welcome sign, and now an address decal all with his breed featured. I have a problem.

jaceru · May 2016

@cal031686 That baby is huge!

Pepper6 · May 2016

Ooh, I've got another one: I hate being pregnant. This is baby #2 (and last) for me and I've been so lucky to have very easy pregnancies with minimal symptoms, but I still hate it. Of course, I think it's still 100% worth it to get my children and all, I'm just not one of those people who enjoys the process or who will miss it when it's over.

pelorunningmama · May 2016

I never think of UO on the right day and when the day comes, I forget what they were.

Agree totally about participation awards... So weird.

JournoGrl23 · May 2016

I actually love chunky babies! I think they're so cute. However, I don't want to birth one. Terrified enough at shoving a (hopefully) normal size baby out of my vagina.

Bookhousegirl · May 2016

@Pepper6 I loved being pregnant with DS1 and was actually a little sad when it was over. This time around, I cannot wait to be done. We've always planned on 3 but now I'm really questioning if I can make it through another pregnancy.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

DD was 8lbs 8ozs when she was born and looked like a 2 month old. I'm nervous that this LO is going to be bigger than that.

SkiChic626 · May 2016

I agree on the cooking - I HATE it! Luckily DH wishes that he went to school to be a chef and loves it, he even worked in a restaurant in high school, but uuugh. I hate it.

I think big babies are cute because they tend not to look so scrunchy and wrinkled. DD was 9lbs13oz, and she was maybe a little chunky, but she was also 22" tall, so she was actually fairly proportional - she seriously looked like a 3 month old lol. I secretly judge small babies and say "they need to feed that kid!" My niece was 5lb something when she was born and I refused to hold her until she was over 12 lbs....that was like 6 or 7 mos old lol

I agree on the participation awards....such bull! Maybe we can stop this nonsense with our generation of kids since we all seem to be in agreement on this one. The closest to a participation award I ever got was when I got a 3rd place trophy for soccer as a kid...anything under 3rd place didn't get anything, and obviously my trophy was nowhere near as big as the first place team.

I also love being pregnant. This pregnancy has been a little harder than the one with DD, but I think it's just because I'm usually in no mood to chase around a toddler after a day of work so it subconsciously annoys me.

My UOs are (1) I hate when people call their babies prince/princess. I'm surely a princess myself, but I think it's so obnoxious to call babies prince or princess. I have no reason, it's just annoying. My ILs call DD princess all the time and it makes my skin crawl. (2) I hate giving DD a bath. I would rather scrub the toilet with my toothbrush than give her a bath. For whatever reason she hates having her hair washed and it just makes the entire experience so unpleasant

LadyBear10 · May 2016

@Snaps816 & @texasmama2014

I teach 8th grade, and we have an 8th grade graduation since they are leaving the middle school. Which I think is cool because they are leaving, BUT we finally got it approved that students who are failing the grade will not walk. They used to make us include everyone, but I see kids walking around that "graduated" last year too. I was very happy that 8th grade graduation is now an accomplishment/milestone for the students and not just a given. I hate the participation trophies for all era.

alyssajrob22 · May 2016

I dont mind cooking to be honest. Im especially great with my crock pot! Its the clean up that I absolutely hate, but our deal is that I cook and DH cleans up when I am done packing lunches for the next day.

I always think of great UO when it isnt Thursday!

pelorunningmama · May 2016

Bookhousegirl said:

@Pepper6 I loved being pregnant with DS1 and was actually a little sad when it was over. This time around, I cannot wait to be done. We've always planned on 3 but now I'm really questioning if I can make it through another pregnancy.

Same! I was the weird pregnant lady first go round who thought it was all great. This one is dragging. Not sure if another baby after this one will be in the cards for us.

skelly70 · May 2016

This is a good string of UOs!

Mine is that my child is not special. I love him, and he's important to me, but I think telling kids how special they are sets them up for failure. Outside the walls of home, no one will assume anything about how amazing they are. They will have to prove themselves over and over. They cannot afford to walk out into the world assuming that they will get any sort of credit or treatment for being uniquely themselves. They may stand out in some way, which is great, but they have to earn it.

acastl24 · May 2016

cal031686 said:

I think little babies are cuter than chunky babies. Yes they are all precious gifts but chunky babies aren't as cute to me. It may be the hormones talking because we are 2 and through and I have horrible baby fever right now.
Also, the thought of delivering a 15# baby makes me hurt. This flameworthy UO was sparked by a random FB newsfeed.

Lurking but that is the size of my 5 month old

jacmkelley · May 2016

Bookhousegirl said:

@Pepper6 I loved being pregnant with DS1 and was actually a little sad when it was over. This time around, I cannot wait to be done. We've always planned on 3 but now I'm really questioning if I can make it through another pregnancy.

I feel the same way! We always talked about 3-4. After everything during this pregnancy I am thinking never again. MIL said this probably isn't the time to make that call lol. I guess we will see how I feel in a few years.

emmeline714 · May 2016

@cal031686 my goodness now that is a big baby, i wonder what they ate to get them that big lol I am scared to have a big baby my step son was 9lbs and so was my dh and i was just 7lbs and some oz. that pic just messed up my mind for the rest of the day.

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