@sjohns908 we have the kid's kindle. i think it is prob about the same thing! i love it. i want to keep the same for both...bc ya know how that goes ::eye roll::
FFFC- my sons wardrobe just may be worse( better?)than my girls eventually. And their wardrobe is pretty on point. I already got a good thing going in his room.
DD is potty trained except for pooping and to be honest - I don't think I'm going to push too hard. I've heard too many mom's say that the baby caused a regression in the potty training kid and I don't want to be so excited for a fully potty trained DD only to have that ripped away from me in October.
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@natleilynn that's another concern I have and was also a big reason I never pushed DS to potty train before preschool. We were having another baby and I wasn't sure how he would handle it.
Not to mention, the thought of having a kid go poop and scream for you to come wipe their butt in the middle of a nursing session stresses me out. All the more reason to wait with DD2 in my mind lol
@natleilynn that's another concern I have and was also a big reason I never pushed DS to potty train before preschool. We were having another baby and I wasn't sure how he would handle it.
Not to mention, the thought of having a kid go poop and scream for you to come wipe their butt in the middle of a nursing session stresses me out. All the more reason to wait with DD2 in my mind lol
YES! DD is a needy kid anyway. I can handle the pull up's for overnight and pooping. She'll have been pee trained for almost a year when LO comes so I'm not quite so worried about that one. It's the recently potty trained ones that seem to be the biggest issue.
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i am so torn on PT, i trained DD1 2 months after she turned 2, it took a solid month to see progress. i think it was because she was so young it took so long. DD2 is about the same age, and showing interest. but her speech isnt where DD1 was. and i think that will play a factor. she can say potty and all that but still pretty basic i think that should be further along. my plan was August(ish)...but that gives her 2 months to get settled into it. hello regression city.
@curlyq423 I'm not looking forward to the 3 - 24/7 days with DD part, that sounds so incredibly selfish and terrible. But that's why we thrive if I'm a working mom, we all get our breaks from each other.
Also no looking forward to cleaning up pee and poo. But guess I better suck it up and get it over with.
Speaking of screen time and potty training...yesterday I kept trying to get DD to sit on the potty but she wouldn't sit still. So I let her watch YouTube videos for 30 minutes on my phone. And she still didn't potty. Fail.
Speaking of screen time and potty training...yesterday I kept trying to get DD to sit on the potty but she wouldn't sit still. So I let her watch YouTube videos for 30 minutes on my phone. And she still didn't potty. Fail.
Back when I was really trying, I would tell DD I would get Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on my laptop (she LOVES watching stuff on my laptop) and sit in the bathroom with her and watch it if she would try to poop on the potty.
Not even that would put her on that potty.
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i really dont care about germs. i try my hardest not to think about it in fear it will gross me out. i wash my hands, i use bleach. but if someone sneezes...bless you. if someone picks a hair out of their food and continues eating...you do you. If DDs eat something off the floor...thanks for cleaning.
My step sister allowed her son to use the ipad on the potty, it worked great for them. Every time I tried it with DD, she got distracted and wouldn't pee.
FFFC: I'm so excited for DD and I to wear our matching swim suits this weekend. I'm normally anti-matching, but I couldn't resist (also, I have a feeling my strong aversion to matching is going to go out the window as soon as LO is here).
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Oh germs. They are the source of a lot of my anxiety. I used to not be super concerned about it until I worked in a pharmacy and, let's face it, a good chunk of people come in because they're sick. Then I had kids and when they got sick, it meant no sleep for a week. And when I'm pregnant, if I get sick, it means absolute misery and in general, I can't take sick days being self employed. And a WAHM.
It's getting out of control, really. I cant handle knowing that the dog goes outside and tracks in dirt and poop particles onto my carpet, which my kids then lay on. I come home from the store and immediately wash my hands. I have hand sanitizer in my car for every time I go somewhere or go through a drive thru. Its embarrassing how much it controls my life
FFFC -- I'm not catching up on yesterday or today's posts, because we leave for out two week trip tomorrow and I still have things to clean and basically haven't packed anything! Sooo, I'll probably be MIA the next couple of weeks. I may do some mobile bumping, but I'm not even bothering to take my laptop, because the internet where we are going is SLOWWW.
Someone said Vegas in another thread and it made me think of something DH and I were talking about yesterday. If you take your kids to Vegas (like.. on the strip) then I will forever judge you so hard. That is no place to take your kids! The first time I went I couldn't believe just how many kids were there. Uhhhh hello there are images of nearly naked people ALL OVER THE PLACE!
I don't get it and I never will. And I feel really passionate about it for some reason.
@dumbledoredies Haha I've been to vegas about 5 times, the first time I was in the 4th grade. My aunt and uncle live right outside of there and we did go down to the strip for a day. I don't really remember being traumatized. What I remember is all the fun free kid centered carnival games that were in the basement of the Excalibur Hotel Casino haha. I also grew up outside of New Orleans, so maybe I was desensitized!
@dumbledoredies My parents had a timeshare in Vegas when my sister and I were kids, so we were there all the time growing up. We were pretty well trained to not make eye contact with the people passing out stripper cards or to look at the naked photos posted all over the walls and magazine stands. But obviously we couldn't help seeing stuff. Looking back, I'm not sure why our parents brought us there so much. But I will say there are tons of kid-friendly stuff in Vegas (if you can get in without seeing nudity). Like the shows! So awesome.
@dumbledoredies I agree. Every time DH and I have gone, we always talk about how we could never take our kids onto the strip. It sucks because I know they would love Hershey World and the M&M shop, but luckily there are those places elsewhere. Vegas will always be our "grown-up" getaway
I just think there are so many other places that you can take your kids that are way more kid friendly then "Sin City". I mean I know it probably won't mess the kids up or anything. But it's so off putting to me. It's literally the last place I would ever take my young kids.
FFFC - I'm ok with the kids being exposed to nudity from the get-go. Like I don't want them watching porn or anything but my mom never talked to me about nudity or sex and I had all these hang-ups about it so I'll probably go the other extreme and be super open about all of it from an early age. I'm sure there will be many "teachable moments" about how nudity can be beautiful or it can be exploitative and how to tell between the two.
@dumbledoredies haha I went to Vegas many times as a child. I loved it. Circus Circus, all the arcade rooms, and the MGM even had a little theme park for awhile with rides. I would hang out with one parent while the other gambled. Totally weird looking back on it though. We would see lots of shows too. So, I think my parents looked at it as a place where I was easily entertained and they could do some grown up activities too.
That being said, I went a couple years ago and it seemed a little less family friendly. Less arcade rooms and such.
FFFC - I'm ok with the kids being exposed to nudity from the get-go. Like I don't want them watching porn or anything but my mom never talked to me about nudity or sex and I had all these hang-ups about it so I'll probably go the other extreme and be super open about all of it from an early age. I'm sure there will be many "teachable moments" about how nudity can be beautiful or it can be exploitative and how to tell between the two.
Ditto. My mom was (and still is) super shy around me and my sister about anything nudity, sex, etc. and never directly addressed any of those issues. Add in a protestant, anti-sex community and you create a lot of hang-ups, for sure. I am going to try harder to talk to my kids about their bodies, nudity, sex, et al.
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@carries2018- we bought the Kindle Fire tablets for the girls when we flew to Disney because we found a good deal on 2 and wanted to prevent fights because one person had a tablet and the other didn't....best money I've ever spent! They're how I get homework done some days
+1 on certain songs suddenly making me emotional. We saw "Hamilton" the other night, and when they got to "Dear Theodosia" I definitely started ugly crying.
If you haven't seen or heard it, the song is two of the characters singing to their brand new babies. Cue ALL the waterworks.
I would totally take the kids to Vegas. There are plenty of kid-friendly activities and I'd like to think I will be comfortable talking to them about all of the different types of people they see. I've never been much for clubbing or gambling, so anything I'd be there to do (eat, pool, eat, shop, eat) they could do, too.
Apparently I should have posted in UO! Surprised so many people would take their kids to Vegas. I have no problem with kids being exposed to nudity- it's part of life. But in a sexualized way? Vegas is plastered with what's, in my opinion, highly inappropriate images of sexualized people. Would you let your children look at images like that on the ipad/computer at home? I see no difference.
But again, to each their own. Want to take your kids to Vegas? Go for it. But when I go I'm going to judge you and be highly annoyed and bothered by it because I go there for an adult vacation. Not to be surrounded by kids. But there are much worse things you can do as a parent so whatevs. It's just something that's really bothered me since the first time I went.
Apparently I should have posted in UO! Surprised so many people would take their kids to Vegas. I have no problem with kids being exposed to nudity- it's part of life. But in a sexualized way? Vegas is plastered with what's, in my opinion, highly inappropriate images of sexualized people. Would you let your children look at images like that on the ipad/computer at home? I see no difference.
But again, to each their own. Want to take your kids to Vegas? Go for it. But when I go I'm going to judge you and be highly annoyed and bothered by it because I go there for an adult vacation. Not to be surrounded by kids. But there are much worse things you can do as a parent so whatevs. It's jus(ETA because TB ate my sentence)t something that's bothered me since I first went. I was expecting it to only be adults because hey, Sin City! But I got there and there were kids there and all over that sphere he pool splashing around like wild animals and I was really taken aback by it. Can't adults have ONE PLACE where there's no kids?!
I agree that kids just don't belong on the strip, but that's just me. DH and I are open with our kids about their bodies and don't want them to think it's something to be ashamed about. BUT Vegas isn't about being proud of your body, its about sexualizing it, which I'm not cool with my kids seeing. I'd like them to be able to maintain as much of their innocence as possible for now. Having to explain to my 8 and 3 year old daughters that the billboards for hookers arent appropriate is not high on my list. There are so many other places to go for family vacations, Vegas is not it for us.
i am going to try to catch up here... @aprilsarahjune fuck that guy. not only should he mind his own business, he doesnt have a uterus therefore can't have a valid opinion. drink all the coffee
@dumbledoredies +1 on no kids to vegas. mostly because that is mama's playground and i dont want my kids infiltrating it lol
+1 to allowing the ipad on the potty. it didnt work at first but now it is a nice distraction and he isn't anxious about going. still no poops on the potty though.
ok my fffc, i am wearing the exact same outfit i wore yesterday. i am in sales so i likely wont see the same customers but daycare drop-off definitely knew lol
@dumbledoredies The first time I went to New Orleans I was in shock at people bringing their kids out on Bourbon St at 9/10 pm! They got a drunken stare down from me. I agree there are places that should be adult only.
@lola4411 lol EXACTLY! That's where I go to play! Maybe that's why I feel so passionately about it. Don't taint it with your children!!! (Kidding.. lol)
@buttercream_frosting a sad cry? I totally get it. If we have a boy with this first one and then find out the second is a boy I will be really disappointed at first. I just want a daughter so bad!
i got so pissed on my honeymoon we booked at an adult only resort so we wouldnt see kids. and from the time we booked to actually went they were sold and became family friendly. it wasnt a lot of kids. but 8 too many. go away! i want to be half naked and drunk the whole time...and not be splashed.
oooh i have another, i packed the toddler lunch with the most random shit in the fridge most of which he probably won't even eat. obvi i need to go to the store but its friday so...
@lola4411 Its ok, my 8yo packed her own lunch this morning, which consisted of a cookie lunchable pack, yogurt, applesauce and chips. I was too tired to figure out real food so I left it alone and sent her to school
And the 3yo has had 3 pudding cups today. There's no real food left in this house lol
@lola4411 Its ok, my 8yo packed her own lunch this morning, which consisted of a cookie lunchable pack, yogurt, applesauce and chips. I was too tired to figure out real food so I left it alone and sent her to school
And the 3yo has had 3 pudding cups today. There's no real food left in this house lol
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Not to mention, the thought of having a kid go poop and scream for you to come wipe their butt in the middle of a nursing session stresses me out. All the more reason to wait with DD2 in my mind lol
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@curlyq423 I'm not looking forward to the 3 - 24/7 days with DD part, that sounds so incredibly selfish and terrible. But that's why we thrive if I'm a working mom, we all get our breaks from each other.
Also no looking forward to cleaning up pee and poo. But guess I better suck it up and get it over with.
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Not even that would put her on that potty.
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FFFC: I'm so excited for DD and I to wear our matching swim suits this weekend. I'm normally anti-matching, but I couldn't resist (also, I have a feeling my strong aversion to matching is going to go out the window as soon as LO is here).
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It's getting out of control, really. I cant handle knowing that the dog goes outside and tracks in dirt and poop particles onto my carpet, which my kids then lay on. I come home from the store and immediately wash my hands. I have hand sanitizer in my car for every time I go somewhere or go through a drive thru. Its embarrassing how much it controls my life
I don't get it and I never will. And I feel really passionate about it for some reason.
That being said, I went a couple years ago and it seemed a little less family friendly. Less arcade
rooms and such.
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If you haven't seen or heard it, the song is two of the characters singing to their brand new babies. Cue ALL the waterworks.
But again, to each their own. Want to take your kids to Vegas? Go for it. But when I go I'm going to judge you and be highly annoyed and bothered by it because I go there for an adult vacation. Not to be surrounded by kids. But there are much worse things you can do as a parent so whatevs. It's just something that's really bothered me since the first time I went.
But again, to each their own. Want to take your kids to Vegas? Go for it. But when I go I'm going to judge you and be highly annoyed and bothered by it because I go there for an adult vacation. Not to be surrounded by kids. But there are much worse things you can do as a parent so whatevs. It's jus(ETA because TB ate my sentence)t something that's bothered me since I first went. I was expecting it to only be adults because hey, Sin City! But I got there and there were kids there and all over that sphere he pool splashing around like wild animals and I was really taken aback by it. Can't adults have ONE PLACE where there's no kids?!
@aprilsarahjune fuck that guy. not only should he mind his own business, he doesnt have a uterus therefore can't have a valid opinion. drink all the coffee
@dumbledoredies +1 on no kids to vegas. mostly because that is mama's playground and i dont want my kids infiltrating it lol
+1 to allowing the ipad on the potty. it didnt work at first but now it is a nice distraction and he isn't anxious about going. still no poops on the potty though.
ok my fffc, i am wearing the exact same outfit i wore yesterday. i am in sales so i likely wont see the same customers but daycare drop-off definitely knew lol
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And the 3yo has had 3 pudding cups today. There's no real food left in this house lol