Week of Feb. 22-Random Ramblings

[lia1303]

Based on my last comment, I'm already in your bushes.

[PA Mom]

Feb 26, 2015 17:00:56 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

Feb 26, 2015 16:53:07 GMT -5 mosy said:

There's a FB group that organizes activities near us, but one of the members who sent me a friend request ended up being anti-vax, so now I'm paranoid about going to any of those events. (FFThC or reasonable reaction?)

I think it's pretty reasonable, especially given all the craziness of the recent outbreaks. Though I may be jaded since I just discovered that Pennsylvania has the second lowest measles vaccination rate. So it's definitely on my mind.

Don't get too nervous.  The Amish population causes that to look worse than it is.  They don't vaccinate, but they also won't be hanging out with my kid either.

[pharmtechmom]

Feb 26, 2015 19:00:42 GMT -5 PA Mom said:

Feb 26, 2015 17:00:56 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

I think it's pretty reasonable, especially given all the craziness of the recent outbreaks. Though I may be jaded since I just discovered that Pennsylvania has the second lowest measles vaccination rate. So it's definitely on my mind.

Don't get too nervous.  The Amish population causes that to look worse than it is.  They don't vaccinate, but they also won't be hanging out with my kid either.

I have always wondered what it would be like to hang out with the Amish. I'm sure they could teach us a lot of things. I didn't know they didn't vaccinate though. So, I guess I will just continue to wonder.

[PA Mom]

My mom just had her house painted by an Amish man. He has been her painter for years. They are very friendly and nice. Also hardworking and diligent. The build most of the houses in our area and they are built well. I hate their treatment of animals though

[azieber]

Well we ended up going to the class. There were 5 other kids there other than Z. It was for 6 and under. At first she was shy, but she warmed up quickly and participated some. She also was a people watcher. It was sort of fun to watch. The class was only a half hour long which was nice. Something I will probably do for her once a month or so.

[lia1303]

Feb 26, 2015 20:24:31 GMT -5 azieber said:

Well we ended up going to the class. There were 5 other kids there other than Z. It was for 6 and under. At first she was shy, but she warmed up quickly and participated some. She also was a people watcher. It was sort of fun to watch. The class was only a half hour long which was nice. Something I will probably do for her once a month or so.

I'm glad you went and Z had a good time

[lia1303]

Feb 26, 2015 20:24:31 GMT -5 azieber said:

Well we ended up going to the class. There were 5 other kids there other than Z. It was for 6 and under. At first she was shy, but she warmed up quickly and participated some. She also was a people watcher. It was sort of fun to watch. The class was only a half hour long which was nice. Something I will probably do for her once a month or so.

I'm glad you went and Z had a good time

[lia1303]

Feb 26, 2015 20:24:31 GMT -5 azieber said:

Well we ended up going to the class. There were 5 other kids there other than Z. It was for 6 and under. At first she was shy, but she warmed up quickly and participated some. She also was a people watcher. It was sort of fun to watch. The class was only a half hour long which was nice. Something I will probably do for her once a month or so.

I'm glad you went and Z had a good time

[lia1303]

I don't know why that posted so many freakin times

[lia1303]

Feb 26, 2015 20:09:27 GMT -5 PA Mom said:

My mom just had her house painted by an Amish man. He has been her painter for years. They are very friendly and nice. Also hardworking and diligent. The build most of the houses in our area and they are built well. I hate their treatment of animals though

Interesting fact I learned about the Amish. They can use power tools/modern equipment as long as they don't own it. I was surprised by that.

[azieber]

Feb 26, 2015 21:37:20 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

I don't know why that posted so many freakin times

Because you were glad I had a good time !!

Btw thanks dee and lia..sorry don't have your sn's memorized to tag

[azieber]

Happy Friday ladies. Hope you all have a good day and weekend if you don't stop by. Anyone have anything fun going on?

[lia1303]

Birthday party for my friend tomorrow night. I have to drive into NY so I'm not thrilled. No drinking for me. It's a little weird, I don't think I've ever been to a birthday party at a catering hall that the birthday person is throwing for themselves. Is this a thing, do normal people do this or are my friends just weird.
Sunday is Declan's first haircut.

[azieber]

Feb 27, 2015 10:01:59 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

Birthday party for my friend tomorrow night. I have to drive into NY so I'm not thrilled. No drinking for me. It's a little weird, I don't think I've ever been to a birthday party at a catering hall that the birthday person is throwing for themselves. Is this a thing, do normal people do this or are my friends just weird.
Sunday is Declan's first haircut.

Yea this is a little strange. But my friends really don't throw birthday parties for themselves. If anything we will go out to dinner or for drinks.

[lia1303]

Feb 27, 2015 10:10:09 GMT -5 azieber said:

Feb 27, 2015 10:01:59 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

Birthday party for my friend tomorrow night. I have to drive into NY so I'm not thrilled. No drinking for me. It's a little weird, I don't think I've ever been to a birthday party at a catering hall that the birthday person is throwing for themselves. Is this a thing, do normal people do this or are my friends just weird.
Sunday is Declan's first haircut.

Yea this is a little strange. But my friends really don't throw birthday parties for themselves. If anything we will go out to dinner or for drinks.

My group as well usually. I was a little surprised. But hey not my money. Too bad I can't take advantage of open bar.

[jessicainwa]

Feb 27, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

Feb 27, 2015 10:10:09 GMT -5 azieber said:

Yea this is a little strange. But my friends really don't throw birthday parties for themselves. If anything we will go out to dinner or for drinks.

My group as well usually. I was a little surprised. But hey not my money. Too bad I can't take advantage of open bar.

DH and I went to a co worker's bday party last year.  That her husband threw for her  ::cough, that she threw for herself::.  Invites with a picture of her and everything.  It was really weird.  She even asked for people to contribute to her Luluelemon (or however you spell that) fund, as that was the theme of her party.  I even got a giftbag.  I was so awkward.  We ate dinner (that they provided and made) and had some drinks.  We left when they started playing a "how well do you know the birthday girl" multiple choice question game.  It was...odd.

[lia1303]

Feb 27, 2015 15:20:28 GMT -5 jessicainwa said:

Feb 27, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

My group as well usually. I was a little surprised. But hey not my money. Too bad I can't take advantage of open bar.

DH and I went to a co worker's bday party last year.  That her husband threw for her  ::cough, that she threw for herself::.  Invites with a picture of her and everything.  It was really weird.  She even asked for people to contribute to her Luluelemon (or however you spell that) fund, as that was the theme of her party.  I even got a giftbag.  I was so awkward.  We ate dinner (that they provided and made) and had some drinks.  We left when they started playing a "how well do you know the birthday girl" multiple choice question game.  It was...odd.

That's....interesting. Lol how awkward.

[azieber]

Feb 27, 2015 15:20:28 GMT -5 jessicainwa said:

Feb 27, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

My group as well usually. I was a little surprised. But hey not my money. Too bad I can't take advantage of open bar.

DH and I went to a co worker's bday party last year.  That her husband threw for her  ::cough, that she threw for herself::.  Invites with a picture of her and everything.  It was really weird.  She even asked for people to contribute to her Luluelemon (or however you spell that) fund, as that was the theme of her party.  I even got a giftbag.  I was so awkward.  We ate dinner (that they provided and made) and had some drinks.  We left when they started playing a "how well do you know the birthday girl" multiple choice question game.  It was...odd.

That seems really weird. Maybe its just me be I feel adults shouldn't throw themselves parties unless its like a 30,40 or 50. Like a milestone. I am ok with going out to dinner or for drinks, but a full on party with games and gift bags...just doesn't seem right.

[mosy]

I made it to page 41 of the sitewide UO/FFFC thread in Parenting before I skipped to the last page and decided I wasted enough of the day reading random posts for entertainment. I'm ashamed of myself!

[mosy]

Feb 27, 2015 15:20:28 GMT -5 jessicainwa said:

Feb 27, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

My group as well usually. I was a little surprised. But hey not my money. Too bad I can't take advantage of open bar.

DH and I went to a co worker's bday party last year.  That her husband threw for her  ::cough, that she threw for herself::.  Invites with a picture of her and everything.  It was really weird.  She even asked for people to contribute to her Luluelemon (or however you spell that) fund, as that was the theme of her party.  I even got a giftbag.  I was so awkward.  We ate dinner (that they provided and made) and had some drinks.  We left when they started playing a "how well do you know the birthday girl" multiple choice question game.  It was...odd.

That's way too AWish for me.

[lia1303]

Feb 27, 2015 16:09:23 GMT -5 mosy said:

I made it to page 41 of the sitewide UO/FFFC thread in Parenting before I skipped to the last page and decided I wasted enough of the day reading random posts for entertainment. I'm ashamed of myself!

Around page 40 is where I started jumping to the end just to keep up. But then I keep getting lost and trying to go back. I don't know how anybody keeps up with that.

[crunchymama11]

We had a blizzard in TX today. We got like 3in of snow and it is supposed to ice over tonight and tomorrow morning. Dammit what happened to my 60s this weekend?!?!? And then it warms up to 78* on Tues only to plummet to 30s on Wed. WTF TX weather? Get your act together! And by act I mean warm weather!!!!!!

[pharmtechmom]

Feb 27, 2015 19:00:22 GMT -5 crunchymama11 said:

We had a blizzard in TX today. We got like 3in of snow and it is supposed to ice over tonight and tomorrow morning. Dammit what happened to my 60s this weekend?!?!? And then it warms up to 78* on Tues only to plummet to 30s on Wed. WTF TX weather? Get your act together! And by act I mean warm weather!!!!!!

I didn't move to Colorado for a reason. I want my Texas weather back!!!

[azieber]

I ordered a new sewing machine today. I am sooo excited for it to come in!

[jessicainwa]

Feb 28, 2015 9:35:04 GMT -5 deeds1017 said:

We are taking O to chuck e cheese today. I think k my husband is more excited than anyone else. Lol

Story of my lyfe LOL

When DH and I were dating I swear he was more excited when C came with us on "dates"  than when it was just the two of us, just so we could do kid stuff!

[PA Mom]

DH and I went out for crepes and to shop the little stores downtown. It was awesome and tonight we got a babysitter and we are going out to a nice dinner. It has been way too long

[lia1303]

I wish someone would build a bridge around or over Staten Island. I hate driving through it. Or maybe just sink the whole island.

[lia1303]

Feb 28, 2015 17:08:42 GMT -5 deeds1017 said:

lia1303 how was the party?

I'm on the way there now. It starts at 6.

[lia1303]

Feb 28, 2015 20:34:47 GMT -5 deeds1017 said:

Feb 28, 2015 17:23:36 GMT -5 lia1303 said:

I'm on the way there now. It starts at 6.

oooo sorry. I thought it was yesterday!

No worries, it was ok. A bit weird, but I got to see a lot of people I haven't seen in awhile so that was nice.

[jessicainwa]

Please tell me your kids throw everything from their high chair when they are done/don't want it/just for fucking because they can...

I'm going insane and I swear (or blocked out) that DS ever did it this bad! So frustrating!!!