Yes, camping is fresh hell. No to bugs, dealing with weather, no beds, no bathrooms...just no. Staying in a cabin in the woods is as close to camping as I'll get.
Camping doesn't mean no bathrooms. We camp in national parks that have very clean bathroom facilities, including hot showers
Yes, camping is fresh hell. No to bugs, dealing with weather, no beds, no bathrooms...just no. Staying in a cabin in the woods is as close to camping as I'll get.
Camping doesn't mean no bathrooms. We camp in national parks that have very clean bathroom facilities, including hot showers
Yes, we call it back woods camping and it requires a lot of specialized equipment. MH would be totally into it but I'm not so sure. Tenting is more my speed. We have been glamping a few times since having DS and that was nice
DH and I just bought an RV. We now glamp. It's so much fun. I wouldn't rather be doing anything else.
How big? I'm jealous.
It's 30 feet long. My DH pushed for something with enough room for our kids stuff and for them to play if it's raining or we get bad weather on a long trip.
It's 30 feet long. My DH pushed for something with enough room for our kids stuff and for them to play if it's raining or we get bad weather on a long trip.
I used to side eye RVs big time but now I totally see the appeal
-never did summer camp but I would be OK with a shorter one of my kids want to go. I'm not sure I want them gone for weeks though (maybe when they are teens that will change)
- not a fan of the princess thing as well as little boys being called prince. But don't care enough about what you call your own kid. I also know someone named Princess
- don't care about sayings on kids clothes. Some are corny but if it was free my kid is wearing it. Also I buy the shirts with the music references, such as DS1 wearing a shirt "they see me rollin they hatin" with a trike or "I like big trucks and I cannot lie"
- boy/girl mom thing. I think it's said more tongue in cheek.
- hell no to camping. I could maybe get onboard with an easy hike and some s'mores around a fire. But I need a bed, shower, and climate control. Also - bugs yuck.
Post by springbeduk on Mar 2, 2017 20:59:49 GMT -5
Big fancy birthday parties - or really any true party - for 1, 2, 3, 4 year olds are silly. And a bad idea especially for 2, 3, 4, even 5. Start off with setting the bar low so that it's easy (or even possible) to meet/exceed expectations when kid is older!
Cake (or something), a few presents, sing happy birthday, maybe do some fun family activity - plenty.
DH and I just bought an RV. We now glamp. It's so much fun. I wouldn't rather be doing anything else.
We got an RV last summer. We love to backpack, but with the kids it just makes sense to have a camper. It feels like we are cheating because it's just so convenient.
Big fancy birthday parties - or really any true party - for 1, 2, 3, 4 year olds are silly. And a bad idea especially for 2, 3, 4, even 5. Start off with setting the bar low so that it's easy (or even possible) to meet/exceed expectations when kid is older!
Cake (or something), a few presents, sing happy birthday, maybe do some fun family activity - plenty.
No way. Each kid is DS1s class brings in cupcakes for their birthday and they celebrate. DS1 is obsessed with his birthday and keeps asking if every holiday is his birthday. He is now saying what kind of party he would like (he has been invited and gone to other parties.) So I mean... I guess if my kid lived in a bubble and never saw anyone else's party, then I would agree with setting the bar low and doing a family thing. But he doesn't. And he's so excited. And I don't think it's dumb to give him a party when he really wants one.
Big fancy birthday parties - or really any true party - for 1, 2, 3, 4 year olds are silly. And a bad idea especially for 2, 3, 4, even 5. Start off with setting the bar low so that it's easy (or even possible) to meet/exceed expectations when kid is older!
Cake (or something), a few presents, sing happy birthday, maybe do some fun family activity - plenty.
No way. Each kid is DS1s class brings in cupcakes for their birthday and they celebrate. DS1 is obsessed with his birthday and keeps asking if every holiday is his birthday. He is now saying what kind of party he would like (he has been invited and gone to other parties.) So I mean... I guess if my kid lived in a bubble and never saw anyone else's party, then I would agree with setting the bar low and doing a family thing. But he doesn't. And he's so excited. And I don't think it's dumb to give him a party when he really wants one.
My kid lives in a bubble apparently. He doesn't give a crap about party's and has no idea what a birthday is. I don't think parties are stupid, TETO. My kid isn't in daycare and doesn't have those celebrations on the reg. We go to bday parties but all he cares about is playing with he kids. Bdays are literally nothing to him.
We didn't do a party last year and probably won't this year. We're planning to do Touch a Truck with grandma and grandpa and the aunties and a pizza/cake dinner. Dd will get a party because it's her first, but we'll probably go the same route with her in future years.
No way. Each kid is DS1s class brings in cupcakes for their birthday and they celebrate. DS1 is obsessed with his birthday and keeps asking if every holiday is his birthday. He is now saying what kind of party he would like (he has been invited and gone to other parties.) So I mean... I guess if my kid lived in a bubble and never saw anyone else's party, then I would agree with setting the bar low and doing a family thing. But he doesn't. And he's so excited. And I don't think it's dumb to give him a party when he really wants one.
My kid lives in a bubble apparently. He doesn't give a crap about party's and has no idea what a birthday is. I don't think parties are stupid, TETO. My kid isn't in daycare and doesn't have those celebrations on the reg. We go to bday parties but all he cares about is playing with he kids. Bdays are literally nothing to him.
We didn't do a party last year and probably won't this year. We're planning to do Touch a Truck with grandma and grandpa and the aunties and a pizza/cake dinner. Dd will get a party because it's her first, but we'll probably go the same route with her in future years.
Your kid doesn't live in a bubble bc he knows what birthdays are. Apparently he just doesn't care much about them. That's more about a kids interest than exposure to parties. My kid is obsessed. Wants to watch the Elmo birthday episode and is so excited when grandpa or grandma or anyone has a birthday because he wants to blow out candles. I also like having parties and would have them even if he didn't. I don't care if someone else chooses not to have a party. I just don't get why it's dumb or a waste to have a party for those ages. To me, those ages are when they are most excited. Maybe not 1. But the rest of them.
becole I agree! DS1 is obsessed with birthdays and knowing whose birthday is next. All he keeps talking about is how his birthday is next. They celebrate at daycare with the kids, but nobody has started inviting to parties yet so we've done family parties.
becole will you come plan dd's 1st bday? I hate, no loathe, party planning.
I think a Korean 1st birthday is out of my repertoire. They do it big! I am cheap- so I kinda like to go with a color scheme or something where you can get dollar store plates/ napkins/ cups/ tablecloths in generic colors and then just focus on decor that you already have or can make. I don't think a party needs to be Pinterest worthy. I think it's more important that the kids have a fun activity that keeps them out of their parents hair and focus on good food and drinks. That's where my money goes.
becole will you come plan dd's 1st bday? I hate, no loathe, party planning.
I think a Korean 1st birthday is out of my repertoire. They do it big! I am cheap- so I kinda like to go with a color scheme or something where you can get dollar store plates/ napkins/ cups/ tablecloths in generic colors and then just focus on decor that you already have or can make. I don't think a party needs to be Pinterest worthy. I think it's more important that the kids have a fun activity that keeps them out of their parents hair and focus on good food and drinks. That's where my money goes.
Good thing my kids are Filipino 😉
The only requirement is roasted pig or lechon and it has to be a full meal and cake. Other than that, anything goes.
Unless something is really annoying or offensive, I go by the "is it a shirt? Is it pants?" rule.
I'm surprised no one is refuting me with how they perpetuate and encourage stereotypes.
I'll play devil's advocate. I don't mind certain sayings on clothes, but the little girls clothes that say "buy me things" or "pretty" especially prepetuate the stereotypes. I wouldn't walk around with a shirt like that because that's not an image I want to project for myself, so why put it on a little girl? I mean I know it's just a shirt, but it's my job to mold and shape them so I don't feel I can teach them to be one way, but then put a shirt on them that goes against everything I teach them. I feel like it's more a reflection on me I guess. Again I know it's just a shirt. And why can't little girl shirts say "rough and tumble?" Plus, some of it is just tacky. I've seen a onesie that says current family favorite.
I think a Korean 1st birthday is out of my repertoire. They do it big! I am cheap- so I kinda like to go with a color scheme or something where you can get dollar store plates/ napkins/ cups/ tablecloths in generic colors and then just focus on decor that you already have or can make. I don't think a party needs to be Pinterest worthy. I think it's more important that the kids have a fun activity that keeps them out of their parents hair and focus on good food and drinks. That's where my money goes.
Good thing my kids are Filipino 😉
The only requirement is roasted pig or lechon and it has to be a full meal and cake. Other than that, anything goes.
Sorry! My gf is Korean and her family does something similar with the outfit and special cake and all so I assumed. My bad.
I do birthday parties because I think it is important to have one day out of the year that is YOUR day.
Like most things I do this comes about from my childhood. I didn't have parties or fun things so I want Peyton to have that. It can be annoying and is an expense but worth it.
We have celebrated several family birthdays lately and now she is counting down until hers and knows she will be 3. I am just booking a room at the rec centre and will make some food and cake. They can play and listen to music and my house won't get messed up or have to worry about seating. Win win!
I'm surprised no one is refuting me with how they perpetuate and encourage stereotypes.
I'll play devil's advocate. I don't mind certain sayings on clothes, but the little girls clothes that say "buy me things" or "pretty" especially prepetuate the stereotypes. I wouldn't walk around with a shirt like that because that's not an image I want to project for myself, so why put it on a little girl? I mean I know it's just a shirt, but it's my job to mold and shape them so I don't feel I can teach them to be one way, but then put a shirt on them that goes against everything I teach them. I feel like it's more a reflection on me I guess. Again I know it's just a shirt. And why can't little girl shirts say "rough and tumble?" Plus, some of it is just tacky. I've seen a onesie that says current family favorite.
We have the current family favorite onesie. Both dd and ds have worn it. 😐
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