What's up this Tuesday evening?

[Deleted User]

We are supposed to be getting strong storms tonight too.  I hate being home alone when that happens, especially after the last round we had.

musicalsunlight

Yeah the storms are not motivating me to go back, even though my mom told me she bought strawberries & cream just for me. I know my mom is pissed at my uncle too, but she wouldn't admit it (its my dads brother). She probably loves Tory as much as I do, and she loves when I'm over there.

ggirl2001

I'm sorry Musical family sucks sometimes. It stinks when they cater to just one person.  I would be more mad that I was told I could bring the dog and then asked to bring the dog home.

pantherRN

Hi girls! I'm here for a little bit. I made a huge mistake and took a nap when I got home. No sleeping for me, apparently.

ootmother2

You just HAD to mention ice cream.  Now I want some

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]I'm sorry Musical family sucks sometimes. It stinks when they cater to just one person.  I would be more mad that I was told I could bring the dog and then asked to bring the dog home.
Posted by ggirl2001[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think it is funny that he used the baby as an excuse. As if somehow Tory would act negatively around the baby. She wouldn't even have noticed him. No one outright told me to bring her home (well, except my snotty brother) but it was pretty obvious. It was one of those things where they just kind of trail their sentence off without a resolution but you know what they are trying to say.

[Deleted User]

panther - take some melatonin, that will help you sleep. And it is all natural. Usually it helps me, but sometimes it doesn't. It works for H though.

[Deleted User]

Musical - I  may have missed this, but have you shared any other engagement pictures?  I love your sig pic!

teachermegs

Stay safe in those storms.

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]You just HAD to mention ice cream.  Now I want some
Posted by ootmother2[/QUOTE]

Sorry, :( I have ice cream here too, but it isn't the same as ice cream cake, darnit.

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]Musical - I  may have missed this, but have you shared any other engagement pictures?  I love your sig pic!
Posted by andressfrank[/QUOTE]


Thanks! I did a few weeks ago in some thread or another, let me see if I can find it.

Birdie1483

musical, Im sorry you're dealing with that BS. I have strong opinions that are probably flamable about how people deal with their kids and dogs. I probably shouldn't go into details though because I've found that people I know IRL find me on here...

ggirl2001

I can see if the child was allergic or something, but you probably wouldn't have brought the dog if that were the case.

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]musical, Im sorry you're dealing with that BS. I have strong opinions that are probably flamable about how people deal with their kids and dogs. I probably shouldn't go into details though because I've found that people I know IRL find me on here...
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]


Haha, I might get flamed for my opinion too. I think letting your kids be afraid of domesticated animals is silly, especially if they are non-aggressive ones. I speak from my own experience as being TERRIFIED of dogs for the first 6 or 7 years of my life. I wish my parents would have helped me more get over it. I kind of just raised my eyebrow when he used the excuse of 'possible dog allergies' to the baby. They (my aunt and uncle) used to have a dog when their daughter was born... it is probably really heartless of me to say that but honestly, dogs/cats are in the world and in families and people need to figure out how to get used to it. I am also annoyed w/ my aunt because she's an adult and should be able to deal with a dog.

mkrupar

Ok, I can't read all of this, but hai! Good evening all.

I saw it was hot as hell in Iowa, and Rosie and her husband have some sort of cheating system going on. (I'm totally sure the conversation has moved on from this, but I wanted to say hi already!)

Anyway, I'm just checking in. Not much going on. I had "Adventure Bootcamp" this evening. I ran about 2 and a half miles all while stopping at varios stations to do some form of exercise. After all that was said and done I had to run back to the wellness center, up a half mile hill. #thischickdoesntrun

Tomorrow's my official weigh in for the center. Here's hoping for a good number.

Birdie1483

Grr my blood is starting to boil thinking about it. I'm such a craz dog lady.

Ciaram22

Evening ladies!

musicalsunlight

I've turned into one, Birdie. If more people in my family were apprehensive about her, I wouldn't bring her around. But even my grandparents love seeing her, and my other cousins adore her. Sometimes I think people forget she's a dog and not my daughter,

ggirl2001

Yeah possible allergies and allergies are different haha. I have allergies to dogs, I spend more than an hr in my brother's house and I'm sneezing. I usually medicate myself before hand. I also don't pet the dog that much because if I do and accidently touch my face, skin, I break out. But I don't ask my brother to lock the dog up. He will call the dog if she jumps on me or something, but that's it.

Birdie1483

I'm not going to lie, I totally judge people hard core when they give up their dogs after they have kids. I know babies are special and blah blah blah, but you had that dog before you had your kids and they have emotional attachments to you and you shouldn't abandon them just because you can't deal.

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]Musical- My brother's wife is like that with my dog.  She thinks he needs to be shut in a room if she/her son are over.  He just cries and barks if he's locked in a room though so I don't do it. Whenever it's just my brother/his son over the dog is out, calms down & everything is fine.  I am like you and just can't cater to someone's every whim, especially when it's selfish and dumb.
Posted by bree4305[/QUOTE]


Is Ninja like Tory, a typical lab, in that they are really excited for like 3-5min and then get over the new people in the house?

Beachy730

I'm back.  We had some awesome grilled chicken for dinner.  I love when we grill, I think mainly for the easy clean up.

[Deleted User]

Hi Ciara! Cute new pic.

mk - fingers crossed for the weigh in tomorrow. It sounds like you are doing really well with your program.

pantherRN

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[QUOTE]musical, Im sorry you're dealing with that BS. <strong>I have strong opinions that are probably flamable about how people deal with their kids and dogs</strong>. I probably shouldn't go into details though because I've found that people I know IRL find me on here...
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]

I hear you.

Speaking of IRL people, I have this friend who I think is cray cray. I keep trying to think of a way to discuss my frustrations on here, but aside from making an AE, I can't think of anything.

musicalsunlight

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[QUOTE]I'm not going to lie, I totally judge people hard core when they give up their dogs after they have kids. I know babies are special and blah blah blah, but you had that dog before you had your kids and they have emotional attachments to you and you shouldn't abandon them just because you can't deal.
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they gave up their dog before they left for America. I understood that reasoning moreso than if they had gave up the dog after the daughter/their first child was born. I would be really upset if someone close to me gave up their pet for a baby unless the baby turned out to be severely allergic or if the dog/cat became unbelievably aggressive.

teachermegs

I am not a big dog person, but I am not against them being at social events at houses. You asked, you did the right thing. If my cat would like other people I would bring here everywhere*.








*No, I am not a crazy cat person.*

Birdie1483

Yeah allergies are about the only reason that I can come up with to ever keep your child away from a dog.

Children need to learn how to interact with dogs/cats/animals in a healthy manner. That also goes on both ends of the spectrum. They need to learn to not be afraid, but to also not run up and shove their face in the dog/cat's face before they know how the animal will react.

[Deleted User]

Our dog is like that too, she is sooo friendly and over excited when you first meet her but then she calms down.  One time H's family asked if we would keep her when we have kids because she can be so excitable.  Um what.  We'll take the time to train her and let her grow up before we have kids so that's not a problem.  She's our baby!

Edited for clarity.

mkrupar

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[QUOTE]I'm not going to lie, I totally judge people hard core when they give up their dogs after they have kids. I know babies are special and blah blah blah, but you had that dog before you had your kids and they have emotional attachments to you and you shouldn't abandon them just because you can't deal.
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]

I sort of agree if you're just giving the dog up because, ZOMG it's too hard now with the baby and the dog!

But, my dad and mom had a dog before my sister was born, a german shepard. He got really really attached to my sister. To the point that he would growl and snap at people that went near her. He almost bit my aunt because she tried to get my sister away from the tv cart or something. She was playing with the wires I believe (This was back in the '80s, child rearing wasn't as "safe" as it is now) So, they had to make the decision to give him up. Who knows how aggressive he could have gotten if she were crying and someone tried to pick her up or comfort her. In that situation I think it's totally acceptable.

ggirl2001

Beachy-that sounds delicious. I want FI to get home so he can go grill for me. I am so not good at grilling.