SA Wednesday

lesalyric · March 2011

I think a lot of the reason I am so on the fence about kids in general is because of people like your SIL. I really try to be gracious about people's children as most of my friends have them, but I really don't understand why they have to come with the parents EVERYWHERE. It has gotten to the point I have started pimping my poor teenage cousin's babysitting services out to people who I know have bad kids becuase I just can't stand another night with them.

I am surrounded by family and friends who have bad kids, kids who constantly throw huge tantrums over stupid crap and do not get in trouble for it, kids who try to ride my dog (great dane) and when I tell them no, that he is not to be ridden, I get death stares from parents.

sparklingdiamond · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:f9a31850-74de-4c6d-9d16-0c9a9beb0921">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]I think a lot of the reason I am so on the fence about kids in general is because of people like your SIL. I really try to be gracious about people's children as most of my friends have them, but I really don't understand why they have to come with the parents EVERYWHERE. It has gotten to the point I have started pimping my poor teenage cousin's babysitting services out to people who I know have bad kids becuase I just can't stand another night with them. I am surrounded by family and friends who have bad kids, kids who constantly throw huge tantrums over stupid crap and do not get in trouble for it, kids who try to ride my dog (great dane) and when I tell them no, that he is not to be ridden, I get death stares from parents.
Posted by lesalyric[/QUOTE]

What kind of parent thinks its ok for their kids to ride your dog?! Thats crazy!

DFWIndian · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:f9a31850-74de-4c6d-9d16-0c9a9beb0921">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]I think a lot of the reason I am so on the fence about kids in general is because of people like your SIL. I really try to be gracious about people's children as most of my friends have them, but I really don't understand why they have to come with the parents EVERYWHERE. It has gotten to the point I have started pimping my poor teenage cousin's babysitting services out to people who I know have bad kids becuase I just can't stand another night with them. I am surrounded by family and friends who have bad kids, kids who constantly throw huge tantrums over stupid crap and do not get in trouble for it, kids who try to ride my dog (great dane) and when I tell them no, that he is not to be ridden, I get death stares from parents.
Posted by lesalyric[/QUOTE]

This is what gets me. If you don't want them "riding" your dog then that's what you want. They should stop them and not look poorly at you for stopping their kid from abusing your dog when they don't/won't do it. I have this issue with a lot of parents in our waiting room who's kids are trying eat sanitizer, standing on tables, turning the lights on and off, and just distruptive. I will talk to them if it starts getting to other patients.

dianaslik · March 2011

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[QUOTE] kids who try to ride my dog (great dane) and when I tell them no, that he is not to be ridden, I get death stares from parents.
Posted by lesalyric[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry - but this made me LOL.
Tell them they have to buy a saddle first.

bsn1752 · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:f9a31850-74de-4c6d-9d16-0c9a9beb0921">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]I think a lot of the reason I am so on the fence about kids in general is because of people like your SIL. I really try to be gracious about people's children as most of my friends have them, but I really don't understand why they have to come with the parents EVERYWHERE. It has gotten to the point I have started pimping my poor teenage cousin's babysitting services out to people who I know have bad kids becuase I just can't stand another night with them. I am surrounded by family and friends who have bad kids, kids who constantly throw huge tantrums over stupid crap and do not get in trouble for it, kids who try to ride my dog (great dane) and when I tell them no, that he is not to be ridden, I get death stares from parents.
Posted by lesalyric[/QUOTE]

Rest assured, you would never get a death look from me. But, I would never ask you if my chlid could ride your dog.

I think that the main problem is when parents think that everyone thinks their kid is as cute/loveable/quirky/funny as they do. I think my kid is freakin' awesome... but I understand that not everyone shares the sentiment all of the time.

I went to a wedding where a mom let her 2-year-old run ALLLLLLLL over the dance floor during the first dance. She was laughing, clapping and saying "Oh.... he is so cute! He just wants to dance!" Um, hell-to-the-no. Snatch that child up and make them sit their butt down.

lesalyric · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : I'm sorry - but this made me LOL. Tell them they have to buy a saddle first.
Posted by dianaslik[/QUOTE]

It does sound funny reading it back...lol, but it is a legitimate problem we have!

You would be amazed at how many kids think he is totally there for pony rides and the parents tend to think it is "cute." Our poor dog is so good natured he just lets them mess with him.

serlace · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:ee1ca5fa-3ddd-411c-88da-88faeb7cea47">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : Rest assured, you would never get a death look from me. But, I would never ask you if my chld could ride your dog. I think that the main problem is when parents think that everyone thinks their kid is as cute/loveable/quirky/funny as they do. I think my kid is freakin' awesome... but I understand that not everyone shares the sentiment all of the time. I went to a wedding where a mom let her 2-year-old run ALLLLLLLL over the dance floor during the first dance. She was laughing, clapping and saying "Oh.... he is so cute! He just wants to dance!" Um, hell-to-the-no. Snatch that child up and make them sit their butt down.
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

This is why I did not want children at my wedding. But, I caved and it ended up being okay in the end. But come on now!

rcpm44 · March 2011

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Don't even get me started about unruly kids. I guarantee you all that my MIL and SIL are those parents that we all are talking about. The kind who let their kids do whatever they want and then wonder why they are such brats.

sparklingdiamond · March 2011

Yea, we aren't having children at our wedding. I do really love kids, but our wedding is not a place for them. Most people have been understanding but there are a few that have had an issue with it. I don't care if they come or not then because I don't want to pay for their kids. Especially for kids I barely know! :-p

bsn1752 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : This is why I did not want children at my wedding. But, I caved and it ended up being okay in the end. But come on now!
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

I'm having 3 kids at my wedding. My own, my flower girl and our ring bearer. Anyone else who wanted to bring kids were told "tough noodles." Luckily, most people don't want to bring their kid to a wedding.

meghanttu08 · March 2011

Happy Birthday Renee!

Congrats Lauren!! How exciting!

My SA was me and my mom went to the Macy's sip and scan thing last night. (FI couldn't go). We were more overwhelmed with everything than we were with dresses! However, I got china, flatware, regular dishes, electrics, kitcheny things, a 24 piece bed n a bag, sheets, towels, mats, and more random things. By 8:30 we were exhausted...however I got a free set of nice wine glasses!

I feel like I'm so behind. Time is going way too fast!

juliebug1997 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : Rest assured, you would never get a death look from me. But, I would never ask you if my chlid could ride your dog. I think that the main problem is when parents think that everyone thinks their kid is as cute/loveable/quirky/funny as they do. I think my kid is freakin' awesome... but I understand that not everyone shares the sentiment all of the time. I went to a wedding where a mom let her 2-year-old run ALLLLLLLL over the dance floor during the first dance. She was laughing, clapping and saying "Oh.... he is so cute! He just wants to dance!" Um, hell-to-the-no. Snatch that child up and make them sit their butt down.
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]
My best friend from HS came with her son (he was about four at the time). All he wanted to do was dance but Christie kept telling him that it was time for the special dances and then they could dance. It was cute. Every now and then he would turn to her and ask "Can we dance now, Mom?".

bsn1752 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : My best friend from HS came with her son (he was about four at the time). All he wanted to do was dance but Christie kept telling him that it was time for the special dances and then they could dance. It was cute. Every now and then he would turn to her and ask "Can we dance now, Mom?".
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

And THAT is a well-behaved child. I understand that it's exciting for them, I really do. But they also need to know when it's not their turn.

juliebug1997 · March 2011

I want to have children, I really do. But I understand that biology and the clock may be working against us. I am 36 and I know that I probably only have a few years left (at that--long story from both sides of the family). And, while I'll be sad, I won't let it define my life or drag me down. I have a friend that cries every time one of her friends gets pregnant and she takes it so personally. I just don't get that at all and I'm a fairly sympathetic person.

serlace · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:2ff586c3-9409-4f23-bc41-57dbeb51cd42">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]I want to have children, I really do. But I understand that biology and the clock may be working against us. I am 36 and I know that I probably only have a few years left (at that--long story from both sides of the family). And, while I'll be sad, I won't let it define my life or drag me down. I have a friend that cries every time one of her friends gets pregnant and she takes it so personally. I just don't get that at all and I'm a fairly sympathetic person.
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

I think that if I am undecisive for too long - until it's too late - and I do decide I want a child, I think we will adopt.

sparklingdiamond · March 2011

I am saying this as a general statement, because it certainly doesn't apply to every child, but I just feel like kids now are able to get away with way more than when I was growing up. I see tons of kids acting out and doing stuff that I never would've been allowed to do.

lesalyric · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : This is why I did not want children at my wedding. But, I caved and it ended up being okay in the end. But come on now!
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

I caved as well and one of the best moments of the night involved my cousin's son break dancing with a co-worker:

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BanannaP · March 2011

Brianna - Your statement about the kid on the dance floor made me chuckle. When I was a kid, we understood that at home, we could pretty much do whatever we wanted. But in public/around other adults, we were never to do anything that would embarass my mom. Embarassing my parents was the worst thing we could possibly do. I think it is possible to raise well-behaved kids!

Lauren - You've got wedding brain!

My SA - I made radish pickles last night. I don't know if they'll get eaten, but I've always wanted to make pickles.

danac2010 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Brianna, I agree about the self-awareness thing. I think sometimes people think "well I love being around my adorable kid, everyone else does too, right?" Um, wrong. I just think asking a big group of adults with no children to alter their plans to make them kid friendly is selfish and ridiculous.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

This is DH! I love my step daughter very much and like doing things with her but sometimes I have to flat out tell him that she is just not going to whatever it is. She is a sweet girl but she doesn't listen sometimes, can't sit still, and when she gets tired she is whiny.She will be 6 next week and she still doesn't get to go everywhere.

My sister is one of the ones that things she needs to take her 9 and 7 year old everywhere, including the cruise we are going on next month. I love my niece and nephew but taking them out of school for a week and going on a cruise because you don't want to leave them with your mom means either you stay or suck it up IMO. They will be the only kids with us and 7 adults. This is our honeymoon and my sister can't understand why we wouldn't take step daughter with us. First off she is not missing a week of school just because, second she has someone to take care of her, and last it's our honeymoon!!!

mandaroo7 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]I am saying this as a general statement, because it certainly doesn't apply to every child, but I just feel like kids now are able to get away with way more than when I was growing up. I see tons of kids acting out and doing stuff that I never would've been allowed to do.
Posted by sparklingdiamond[/QUOTE]

I totally agree with this! Kids now days are so different than when I was growing up. Then I run into one that is majorly polite & respectful and think there's still hope! I think we may have about 10 kids at our wedding and I can think of 3 that are going to be a major handful. Oh well, hopefully it will go well.

Happy Birthday Renee!
Congrats Lauren!!
Woohoo Brianna oh so close and so exciting!! You're fixing to be on a beach relaxing ... YAY!

llc2011 · March 2011

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[QUOTE] I went to a wedding where a mom let her 2-year-old run ALLLLLLLL over the dance floor during the first dance. She was laughing, clapping and saying "Oh.... he is so cute! He just wants to dance!" Um, hell-to-the-no. Snatch that child up and make them sit their butt down.
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

<div>I love kids, and I love that all of our friends are starting to get pregnant/have kids and I can't wait to have some of our own in a couple of years! That said, at the last wedding we went to while the best man and I were giving our speeches the 3 year old ring bearer decided to run all the way across the room (large room) and no one thought to stop him. He ran right for the cake and stuck his fingers in it. It ended up being the best man who stopped in the middle of his speech to pick the kid and have the mother get him. That was the point that Chris said no way for our wedding.</div>

shortgirltx · March 2011

I'm really tired of office politics. Everyone is up in arms about the hiring of our future boss. You can see the blood pressure rise in someone's face over some complaints. As staff we don't get any say who is chosen and the whole process was so exhausting last time trying to keep up with everything that I'm not doing any of it this year. It's also easy to not be in the loop when we aren't even sure of the schedule, which makes ME look stupid because I always have to say "I don't know but I can find out" every time someone asks me where so and so is supposed to be, which is about every hour. But I can't find out because the keeper of all information is not here. Because she is a control freak, it makes us look stupid and I'm pretty sure she's sharing some information about the staff members and getting on his good side. Sure I have questions to ask the dude but I won't because someone will be there. I did ask DH what questions I should ask and he said "Do you like office politics? Hopefully that will scare the guy away." As I am rereading this, this paragraph is all over the place, sorry.

fallbride1109 · March 2011

I volunteered to give Easter brunch at my house. As soon as I said the words, I regretted it. Easter is the day before my birthday. So I will be spending Easter and my birthday weekend hosting brunch, shopping and paying for all the food, and cleaning it all up afterwards. I don't know what I was thinking.

Tiffany618 · March 2011

Lauren - OH MY GOSH.

See, I swear the kids are just a reflection of their parents. Granted, kids are smart and can easily get away from you... but geez. There is no excuse for the parents not stopping that kid.

maglinpa · March 2011

I have been lurking mostly, posted some but I feel like I am getting know y'all through your posts:

Brianna --how exciting for you to be getting married in just a few days!!!
Lauren--almost here, this time next month you will be married.

My wedding is in 10 months, but I am feeling the butterflies for you guys.

Kids...Here is my question...when did it become okay for children to stand in chairs and on tables instead of sitting in them or at them? I can not think of a time in my younger years when my feet were allowed to touch the sofa, chair, etc...I was at resteraunt a few weeks ago and watched two children standing on a chair and a table over a cement floor with no supervision. Mom, was too busy having an adult beverage and chatting up some dude to watch her kids. Really?

shortgirltx · March 2011

The parent could burn holes in my eyes for all I cared. Kids sitting on a dog can cause the dog back pain and all sorts of issues.

I just booked us for Saturday night at Painting with a Twist. Neither DH or I paint, so this should be interesting. Now I just need to find something else to do before it.

shortgirltx · March 2011

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[QUOTE] I was amazed that none of the dogs bit the little girl. Posted by mrsamandamiller[/QUOTE]

I wonder who would get the blame if a dog had bit her?

angiehascandles · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:3e99ddae-b322-490f-84d8-12543bf41962">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]I am saying this as a general statement, because it certainly doesn't apply to every child, but I just feel like kids now are able to get away with way more than when I was growing up. I see tons of kids acting out and doing stuff that I never would've been allowed to do.
Posted by sparklingdiamond[/QUOTE]

When I was a kid we got spankings when we did something that was terribly inappropriate. There is a time and a place for spankings, but IMO kids are not getting enough of them these days because it is considered abuse.

Just my .02...don't kill me for it.

shortgirltx · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_sa-wednesday-28?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:5b84fe93-a07d-4d61-a313-fd41a07fcd2dPost:c46bd2c6-b886-4ae3-bc97-7f36a073a0cb">Re: SA Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : When I was a kid we got spankings when we did something that was terribly inappropriate. There is a time and a place for spankings, but IMO kids are not getting enough of them these days because it is considered abuse. Just my .02...don't kill me for it.
Posted by angiehascandles[/QUOTE]

I think you are right. You can hardly do anything in public anymore. One nephew has his birth mark on the back of his neck and it looks like it could be a deep bruise from gripping his neck. We were in a restaurant once and the table next to us kept giving us the side eye, made comments and pointed & made me want to say something.

lesalyric · March 2011

Totally off topic, but it is SA...

Cake ball stuffed chocolate chip cookies. These will be made by me soon, diet be damned.

http://www.sugarderby.com/blog/2011/2/27/cake-ball-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

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