SA Wednesday

NMac2010 · March 2011

Some of you know I've been itching to get this out since last night.

So we're planning a river trip for this summer. And my SIL and I were talking last night and she suggests bringing her one year old son with us on the trip. On our river trip. Hello killer of all fun. Where are the beer and the radio cooler going to go?

No offense to Brianna and Stephie, and anyone else who has children that I've forgotten about. But, what the eff happens to people's brains once a child pops out of their vajayjay? My SIL used to be a ton of fun from what I hear, and could party it up with the best of them. She should know babies do not belong on the river. Not only do they not belong, but it would ruin everyone else's fun as well. You can't be loud and rowdy and whatnot with a toddler around.

Then she suggested Schliterbann. Sorry, I don't to spend $50 for DH and I to go to some lame water park and stand in butt long lines all day so you can bring your kid. I want to float the river, get drunk, and have a good time. Period.

I nicely suggested that MIL would love to watch nephew for the weekend, I'm sure she wouldn't mind at all. *eye roll*

Ok, rant over.

FebDallasBride · March 2011

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[QUOTE]But, what the eff happens to people's brains once a child pops out of their vajayjay?
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

HAHAHA This just made my morning. I think that is forever a mystery.

I just came home from working out to see that one of the dogs had helped himself to the trash. I asked him "what did you do?" and he put his paw over his nose like he was ashamed. I can't be mad at that.

fallbride1109 · March 2011

Hee, Natalie, no offense taken! I can definitely see both sides. Her baby is a year old--she still can't think of going anywhere without him. Totally understandable. Just like it's totally understandable that you want an adults only vacation.

I was talking to a friend of mine who was planning a vacation and I asked whether her sister was going and she said her sister was trying to deterimine if the trip was "kid friendly." It hit me that I was so happy that I would never have to decide that ever again. That was when I realized my days of wanting another child were really over.

juliebug1997 · March 2011

While we were on our cruise, we had to participate in the safety drill. However, the family next to us had two kids under the age of four who screamed for the entire 15 minutes that they were hungry. She then announced to everyone in the area "Yeah, they haven't eaten since 8 AM" and it was now 4:30 PM. Okay, I don't have kids but even I'm not stupid enough to go somewhere with kids that young and not bring snacks.

After seeing how a motorcyclist was driving this morning, it's no wonder that there are so many accidents and fatalities.

Last one: if I'm already going over the speed limit by 20 MPH and you flash your lights at me even though there is another lane for you, heck yes I'm going to speed up even more so that you can't get in front of me.

DFWIndian · March 2011

Happy Birthday Renee!

I'm trying to figure out why I wanted a 2nd e-session... Oh wait I didn't that was FI who did. Why am I doing all the work for this thing then? I hope these pictures turn out as great or better then the last ones.

juliebug1997 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Some of you know I've been itching to get this out since last night. So we're planning a river trip for this summer. And my SIL and I were talking last night and she suggests bringing her one year old son with us on the trip. On our river trip. Hello killer of all fun. Where are the beer and the radio cooler going to go? No offense to Brianna and Stephie, and anyone else who has children that I've forgotten about. But, what the eff happens to people's brains once a child pops out of their vajayjay? My SIL used to be a ton of fun from what I hear, and could party it up with the best of them. She should know babies do not belong on the river. Not only do they not belong, but it would ruin everyone else's fun as well. You can't be loud and rowdy and whatnot with a toddler around. Then she suggested Schliterbann. Sorry, I don't to spend $50 for DH and I to go to some lame water park and stand in butt long lines all day so you can bring your kid. I want to float the river, get drunk, and have a good time. Period. I nicely suggested that MIL would love to watch nephew for the weekend, I'm sure she wouldn't mind at all. *eye roll* Ok, rant over.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

I love kids. Love 'em at all ages. However, why do parents feel that it's okay to take their children everywhere with them? There are some places that aren't child friendly. My brother and I were at one of the nicest restaurants at Disney World before Christmas. We saw a family there where the kids were playing all over the floor. So what's going to happen when a server trips over them and spills food everywhere and breaks his neck? Yep, you guessed it. They're going to sue. We also saw children running all over that restaurant that night. That's fine at the character meals, in fact I expect it, but not at a place where the bill for food and drink was almost $200.

All I could think of is, why would you want to take your baby on a river trip? What happens if you hit a bump and drop the baby in the river?

NMac2010 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Hee, Natalie, no offense taken! I can definitely see both sides. Her baby is a year old--she still can't think of going anywhere without him. Totally understandable. Just like it's totally understandable that you want an adults only vacation. I was talking to a friend of mine who was planning a vacation and I asked whether her sister was going and she said her sister was trying to deterimine if the trip was "kid friendly." It hit me that I was so happy that I would never have to decide that ever again. That was when I realized my days of wanting another child were really over.
Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

I feel that way and it makes me wonder if I'll ever be ready to have a child.

NMac2010 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to SA Wednesday : I love kids. Love 'em at all ages. However, why do parents feel that it's okay to take their children everywhere with them?
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

I honestly believe in my heart of hearts that some people don't know why the concept of babysitters was created.

llc2011 · March 2011

1 Month!

NMac2010 · March 2011

Yay Lauren!

DFWIndian · March 2011

Congrats Lauren!

bsn1752 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Hee, Natalie, no offense taken! I can definitely see both sides. Her baby is a year old--she still can't think of going anywhere without him. Totally understandable. Just like it's totally understandable that you want an adults only vacation. I was talking to a friend of mine who was planning a vacation and I asked whether her sister was going and she said her sister was trying to deterimine if the trip was "kid friendly." It hit me that I was so happy that I would never have to decide that ever again. That was when I realized my days of wanting another child were really over.
Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

No offense taken here either. I agree with Stephie, I can see both sides too. However, Cadence is 4 and I still wouldn't take her to the river. I think that when you have a child, you need to know when to bow out of activities if you're not willing to have a babysitter. That's one thing about life that changes. Luckily, we have a great couple family members that we trust leaving Cadence with, but I definitely wouldn't take her to the river with me - no matter what.

Another part of having a kid is understanding that your friends don't always want kids around. :) I don't think it's really the brain issue (although, there is something to be said about that! I can't remember A THING anymore)... but more of a self-awareness issue. She needs to be aware that having a child definitely alters what you can and can't do vacation wise if you insist on having the child come.

bsn1752 · March 2011

Woo hoo Lauren! It flies from here!

Andrew left for Vegas this morning.

Family starts arriving from New Jersey today.

ITS HAPPENING!

NMac2010 · March 2011

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.

dianaslik · March 2011

SO EXCITING, BRIANNA!

And, YAY for Lauren!

I'm got a little woozy when I looked at my own ticker earlier today...

NMac - I like when the posts start early in the AM - so thanks for that. I'm an early riser and it makes me happy to have stuff to read while I'm sippin' coffee and checking emails.

And on the kids thing - As much as I do like kids (of all ages, too) - this type of conversation just reminds me again why I don't want kids at all. I look forward to being an aunt (to my FI's niece and nephew and my sister & brothers' someday-future kids)

bobbileighb · March 2011

Lauren, I cant wait to see how all of your planning and DIY comes together!

rcpm44 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Happy Birthday Renee! I'm trying to figure out why I wanted a 2nd e-session... Oh wait I didn't that was FI who did. Why am I doing all the work for this thing then? I hope these pictures turn out as great or better then the last ones.
Posted by DFWIndian[/QUOTE]

Thanks Deepthi!

juliebug1997 · March 2011

Happy Birthday, Renee! Congratulations, Lauren!

And, if you've already wormed your way into me giving you additional time to take a test you should have taken the day that I gave, do not come into my room and ask for a few minutes to look over your words. You're supposed to do that when you're pompous, know-it-all mother drives you to school. Hmmp.

sparklingdiamond · March 2011

Yay Lauren!!!

bsn1752 · 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]

Exactly. And, don't get me wrong, I LOVE my child, but there are times where I'd like to take a break from her too - so I can imagine how others feel sometimes. Especially on vacation. It's exhausting to take a child on vacation.

Tiffany618 · March 2011

Yay... 18 posts before 8:30!!

Natalie - I'm right there with you, and that is why I don't want kids now.... and I totally agree with Brianna about knowing when to bow out of certain kinds of activities if your not willing to get a sitter. Not only is bringing a 1 year old on a river trip a fun-killer, it sounds dangerous to me!!

Yay Lauren, your almost there!

DH got a ticket yesterday for using his cell phone in a school zone. :face palm:

I'm said it before and I know KKITM this morning was a re-run, but I'm SO in love with Bruno Mars' voice.

NMac2010 · March 2011

Happy Birthday Renee! Have a great one!

NMac2010 · March 2011

*sigh* I already told DH I refuse to take a river trip with the baby. And he agreed. So, either she agrees to leave him with MIL, or we won't all be going together. I also am so looking forward to seeing my parents on Friday while DH is at work. I need a strong dose of MY family. By myself.

serlace · March 2011

Happy Birthday Renee
Congrats Lauren
Woohoo Brianna

And Natalie - I totally agree. This falls under the reason why I don't want to have kids. Also, when I go to a restaurant and a kid is screaming and the parents just continue to eat. I don't get it. If you want to ignore your kid when they're screaming - do that at home. That's when I don't want a kid.

One reason I feel somewhat obligated to have a kid is because I'm an only child. If I don't have a kid, my mom will never be a grandma.

Her sister just became a grandma and she is beside herself with joy that one day she will have a grandchild, too.

bsn1752 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Happy Birthday Renee Congrats Lauren Woohoo Brianna And Natalie - I totally agree. This falls under the reason why I don't want to have kids. Also, when I go to a restaurant and a kid is screaming and the parents just continue to eat. I don't get it. If you want to ignore your kid when they're screaming - do that at home. That's when I don't want a kid. One reason I feel somewhat obligated to have a kid is because I'm an only child. If I don't have a kid, my mom will never be a grandma. :( Her sister just became a grandma and she is beside herself with joy that one day she will have a grandchild, too.
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

Super Nanny says "know when to leave." We've had to cut dinner shorts or eat them cold before, but again - that's part of things that change when you chose to have a child.

NMac2010 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Happy Birthday Renee Congrats Lauren Woohoo Brianna And Natalie - I totally agree. This falls under the reason why I don't want to have kids. Also, when I go to a restaurant and a kid is screaming and the parents just continue to eat. I don't get it. If you want to ignore your kid when they're screaming - do that at home. That's when I don't want a kid. One reason I feel somewhat obligated to have a kid is because I'm an only child. If I don't have a kid, my mom will never be a grandma. :( Her sister just became a grandma and she is beside herself with joy that one day she will have a grandchild, too.
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

I see both sides of that. If you leave a place every time the kid screams they'll learn that's how they get what they want. They need to learn you're not going to leave just because they're crying, or else you'll never be able to go anywhere. But I also know how annoying it is to be the people on the other side who are trying to enjoy their dinner. Don't have a baby for your mom!! Sorry to be crude here, but she will be gone long before you and you will still have to raise the kid for the next 18 years. She won't. She will get over it.

knottie2733fe6844e988e4 · March 2011

Happy BD Renee!

Yay Lauren!!

Brianna wohoo just a few days!!

Natalie I agree with you. It kills me when I am at churchand I cannot listen because of all the kids screaming and the parents dont do anything...

Anyway, for those of you that like to watch wedding videos, I would like to share my sister's wedding in cancun... its long but the beginning is really cute!

http://vimeo.com/21354112

serlace · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : I see both sides of that. If you leave a place every time the kid screams they'll learn that's how they get what they want. They need to learn you're not going to leave just because they're crying, or else you'll never be able to go anywhere. But I also know how annoying it is to be the people on the other side who are trying to enjoy their dinner.<strong> Don't have a baby for your mom!! Sorry to be crude here, but she will be gone long before you and you will still have to raise the kid for the next 18 years. She won't. She will get over it.
</strong>Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

Haha - I didn't communicate that very well. I would never have a baby just so my mom could be a grandma. That reason is just on the pro side of my having a baby list.

Tiffany618 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : IDon't have a baby for your mom!! Sorry to be crude here, but she will be gone long before you and <strong>you will still have to raise the kid for the next 18 years.</strong> She won't. She will get over it.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

Bahahaha, and you guys thought I was child-averse! Natalie just said your going to be "stuck" with it for 18 years! I'm kidding, of course. ;-)

llc2011 · March 2011

Thanks everyone!!!

Brianna - That has to be so exciting that guests are starting to come into town!!

I made it halfway to Petsmart before realizing that Gypsy' grooming appointment is at 10, not 9 so I had to turn around.

DFWIndian · March 2011

Sorry I need a little B&M today. I've talked about the girl who is getting married the weekend before me at church, asked me who my vendors were so she went and booked most of them. Well I haven't heard from her in a while and we get her invite yesterday. I was happy to get it, I'm happy she's getting married! My parents, sister, and I were all planning to go.
Then my sister tells me her sister asked my sister when we were sending out invites (first week of April is the plan) because the bride wanted to make sure hers went out first! I know it's stupid but little things like this irk me.

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