UO 4th of July stresses me out. Too much worrying about fires, cattle getting spooked, etc.
#2 I don't see the appeal of holiday-related theme outfits. (kid or adult) For example...B was born on St Patty's day. My mom: "she needs a kiss me I'm Irish shirt" Me: "....she's not Irish...." DNW
Last Edit: Jun 30, 2016 11:19:55 GMT -5 by blackbird
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UO 4th of July stresses me out. Too much worrying about fires, cattle getting spooked, etc.
#2 I don't see the appeal of holiday-related theme outfits. (kid or adult) B was born on St Patty's day. My mom: "she needs a kiss me I'm Irish shirt" Me: "....she's not Irish...." DNW
I get the appeal. But she should only have that shirt if she's Irish.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Jun 30, 2016 11:34:59 GMT -5
I would never go out an buy a holiday themed outfit for my kid. I was gifted one for st. Patricks day and I got a 4th of July one in the grab bag of clothes I got at a tag sale.
I would never go out an buy a holiday themed outfit for my kid. I was gifted one for st. Patricks day and I got a 4th of July one in the grab bag of clothes I got at a tag sale.
Well duh, I didn't do that. Internet for the win!! ;-)
UO 4th of July stresses me out. Too much worrying about fires, cattle getting spooked, etc.
#2 I don't see the appeal of holiday-related theme outfits. (kid or adult) For example...B was born on St Patty's day. My mom: "she needs a kiss me I'm Irish shirt" Me: "....she's not Irish...." DNW
Edit for clarity
LO was due on St Patty's say. At least 4 people told me we should name LO Patricia. I attribute it to us being in Boston. I never wear anything for it, but I get the 4th of July outfit, or if you celebrated St Patty's day. I mean I usually wear red or something for the 4th so why shouldn't she? But I'm also not going out of my way to get her an outfit.
My UO: I strongly do not like all the shirts, bibs, Etc that say "my first..." Or cutie, or actually anything... I have a very strong no words on clothing policy
UO 4th of July stresses me out. Too much worrying about fires, cattle getting spooked, etc.
#2 I don't see the appeal of holiday-related theme outfits. (kid or adult) For example...B was born on St Patty's day. My mom: "she needs a kiss me I'm Irish shirt" Me: "....she's not Irish...." DNW
Edit for clarity
LO was due on St Patty's say. At least 4 people told me we should name LO Patricia. I attribute it to us being in Boston. I never wear anything for it, but I get the 4th of July outfit, or if you celebrated St Patty's day. I mean I usually wear red or something for the 4th so why shouldn't she? But I'm also not going out of my way to get her an outfit.
My UO: I strongly do not like all the shirts, bibs, Etc that say "my first..." Or cutie, or actually anything... I have a very strong no words on clothing policy
I think we have discussed this before in UO but yeah I am on that same page. Words on baby clothes are dumb.
UO 4th of July stresses me out. Too much worrying about fires, cattle getting spooked, etc.
#2 I don't see the appeal of holiday-related theme outfits. (kid or adult) For example...B was born on St Patty's day. My mom: "she needs a kiss me I'm Irish shirt" Me: "....she's not Irish...." DNW
Edit for clarity
LO was due on St Patty's say. At least 4 people told me we should name LO Patricia. I attribute it to us being in Boston. I never wear anything for it, but I get the 4th of July outfit, or if you celebrated St Patty's day. I mean I usually wear red or something for the 4th so why shouldn't she? But I'm also not going out of my way to get her an outfit.
My UO: I strongly do not like all the shirts, bibs, Etc that say "my first..." Or cutie, or actually anything... I have a very strong no words on clothing policy
Same.
I think it is hilarious when babies wear shirts that say "Cool like my Mom" or whatever because the poor kid didn't even pick it out yet he is making this loud statement about himself. Also a little weird that you know the Mom likely picked out the shirt so I guess you are saying you think you're cool?
DS had a bib we got that said "Chicks Dig Me". So is it baby girls that dig you? Or grown up women? Prolly overthinking it, but still...
I would never go out an buy a holiday themed outfit for my kid. I was gifted one for st. Patricks day and I got a 4th of July one in the grab bag of clothes I got at a tag sale.
Well duh, I didn't do that. Internet for the win!! ;-)
Post by cinnamonsmiles on Jun 30, 2016 11:55:27 GMT -5
Team hate holiday themed clothing. Especially when it's gifted by other people. I have stuff from DS that we didn't even use because he wasn't that size when the holiday came.
I would never go out an buyspend my money on a holiday themed outfit for my kid. I was gifted one for st. Patricks day and I got a 4th of July one in the grab bag of clothes I got at a tag sale.
Well duh, I didn't do that. Internet for the win!! ;-)
Post by cinnamonsmiles on Jun 30, 2016 11:59:25 GMT -5
Early FFFC: After one MOTN feed, I noticed V had pooped. She slept through me changing her diaper and I noticed that she had somehow gotten poop on the outside of her sleeper. I tucked it back into her sleepsack and waitied until morning to change her clothes.
Post by peachesncream on Jun 30, 2016 12:00:35 GMT -5
I know, it's a confession. Flame away. I used to think holiday clothes were dumb and if I did buy them I would buy them on clearance the year before but now I have two girls that I can dress to match and my pride has flown out the window.
I know, it's a confession. Flame away. I used to think holiday clothes were dumb and if I did buy them I would buy them on clearance the year before but now I have two girls that I can dress to match and my pride has flown out the window.
No shame. Once I lose the rest of the baby weight and can fit into my regular clothes, I am going to dress like DD so we can be twinsies!
Come Halloween and Christmas?! I'ma buy ALL the cutesy holiday shit. Just y'all wait.
Halloween is a totally different animal. I cannot wait to dress LO up for this. She will prob have like 6 different costumes. Lol.
Re buying other ppl holiday worded stuff, I especially hate this bc it seems super passive aggressive ... But idk if it is or if I am over analyzing. I asked MIL not to post pictures of the baby holding a toy she bought that said my first Easter and then chucked it when we moved. We are Jewish but have agreed to celebrate in a non-religious way (his family is super not religious anyways) with H's family if we are home for like Christmas and stuff. I wasn't sure if she just got it bc w/e or was testing boundaries. I am glad LO will still be a baby at Christmas bc we have time to figure out celebrating and address rules with the family in a way that I still feel comfortable with before LO could possibly remember or be aware. Like we am ok with presents but not presents from Santa but I can just address that if it comes up rather than making a big deal about it when it's entirely possible no one is planning on doing it. If she gets a gift from Santa this year she isn't going to know the difference...
Come Halloween and Christmas?! I'ma buy ALL the cutesy holiday shit. Just y'all wait.
Halloween is a totally different animal. I cannot wait to dress LO up for this. She will prob have like 6 different costumes. Lol.
Re buying other ppl holiday worded stuff, I especially hate this bc it seems super passive aggressive ... But idk if it is or if I am over analyzing. I asked MIL not to post pictures of the baby holding a toy she bought that said my first Easter and then chucked it when we moved. We are Jewish but have agreed to celebrate in a non-religious way (his family is super not religious anyways) with H's family if we are home for like Christmas and stuff. I wasn't sure if she just got it bc w/e or was testing boundaries. I am glad LO will still be a baby at Christmas bc we have time to figure out celebrating and address rules with the family in a way that I still feel comfortable with before LO could possibly remember or be aware. Like we am ok with presents but not presents from Santa but I can just address that if it comes up rather than making a big deal about it when it's entirely possible no one is planning on doing it. If she gets a gift from Santa this year she isn't going to know the difference...
I don't think you're being unreasonable or anything! I would nip these issues in the bud while LO is too small to know any better. If you get presents from Santa I would say something (in front of your MIL) like "This present is from Santa! Some children believe in him and this is what they believe. But you are smart enough to know that this present is really from Grandma and Grandpa so you should say thank you to them!" Even when she is only 9 months old and it feels ridiculous it is a non-confrontational way to make your feelings known.
I would struggle with the Santa thing though just because you don't want LO to spoil the magic for other kids but I don't know how to go about doing that.
Halloween is a totally different animal. I cannot wait to dress LO up for this. She will prob have like 6 different costumes. Lol.
Re buying other ppl holiday worded stuff, I especially hate this bc it seems super passive aggressive ... But idk if it is or if I am over analyzing. I asked MIL not to post pictures of the baby holding a toy she bought that said my first Easter and then chucked it when we moved. We are Jewish but have agreed to celebrate in a non-religious way (his family is super not religious anyways) with H's family if we are home for like Christmas and stuff. I wasn't sure if she just got it bc w/e or was testing boundaries. I am glad LO will still be a baby at Christmas bc we have time to figure out celebrating and address rules with the family in a way that I still feel comfortable with before LO could possibly remember or be aware. Like we am ok with presents but not presents from Santa but I can just address that if it comes up rather than making a big deal about it when it's entirely possible no one is planning on doing it. If she gets a gift from Santa this year she isn't going to know the difference...
I don't think you're being unreasonable or anything! I would nip these issues in the bud while LO is too small to know any better. If you get presents from Santa I would say something (in front of your MIL) like "This present is from Santa! Some children believe in him and this is what they believe. But you are smart enough to know that this present is really from Grandma and Grandpa so you should say thank you to them!" Even when she is only 9 months old and it feels ridiculous it is a non-confrontational way to make your feelings known.
I would struggle with the Santa thing though just because you don't want LO to spoil the magic for other kids but I don't know how to go about doing that.
I wouldn't use the terms "smart enough" though. Because of like you said, ruining it for other children. Makes it sound like those who do believe in Santa are dumb I would just stand firm on no Santa. Right now at least LO can't read so won't know who anything is from anyhow. I'd just say it's from grandma and grandpa when you read the tag maybe and just leave it at that.
LO was due on St Patty's say. At least 4 people told me we should name LO Patricia. I attribute it to us being in Boston. I never wear anything for it, but I get the 4th of July outfit, or if you celebrated St Patty's day. I mean I usually wear red or something for the 4th so why shouldn't she? But I'm also not going out of my way to get her an outfit.
My UO: I strongly do not like all the shirts, bibs, Etc that say "my first..." Or cutie, or actually anything... I have a very strong no words on clothing policy
Same.
I think it is hilarious when babies wear shirts that say "Cool like my Mom" or whatever because the poor kid didn't even pick it out yet he is making this loud statement about himself. Also a little weird that you know the Mom likely picked out the shirt so I guess you are saying you think you're cool?
DS had a bib we got that said "Chicks Dig Me". So is it baby girls that dig you? Or grown up women? Prolly overthinking it, but still...
My mom bought dd1 who is 3 a shirt that says "smart and beautiful like my mom" in huge letters, like can't miss it. She has yet to wear it and likely won't or only as play clothes in our yard.
Halloween is a totally different animal. I cannot wait to dress LO up for this. She will prob have like 6 different costumes. Lol.
Re buying other ppl holiday worded stuff, I especially hate this bc it seems super passive aggressive ... But idk if it is or if I am over analyzing. I asked MIL not to post pictures of the baby holding a toy she bought that said my first Easter and then chucked it when we moved. We are Jewish but have agreed to celebrate in a non-religious way (his family is super not religious anyways) with H's family if we are home for like Christmas and stuff. I wasn't sure if she just got it bc w/e or was testing boundaries. I am glad LO will still be a baby at Christmas bc we have time to figure out celebrating and address rules with the family in a way that I still feel comfortable with before LO could possibly remember or be aware. Like we am ok with presents but not presents from Santa but I can just address that if it comes up rather than making a big deal about it when it's entirely possible no one is planning on doing it. If she gets a gift from Santa this year she isn't going to know the difference...
I don't think you're being unreasonable or anything! I would nip these issues in the bud while LO is too small to know any better. If you get presents from Santa I would say something (in front of your MIL) like "This present is from Santa! Some children believe in him and this is what they believe. But you are smart enough to know that this present is really from Grandma and Grandpa so you should say thank you to them!" Even when she is only 9 months old and it feels ridiculous it is a non-confrontational way to make your feelings known.
I would struggle with the Santa thing though just because you don't want LO to spoil the magic for other kids but I don't know how to go about doing that.
Ya I grew up in a mostly Jewish area and not in a blended family so I don't remember it ever being an issue, but LO will not, so we will definitely need to work on something for that. I'm not trying to ruin everyone's Christmas.
I don't think you're being unreasonable or anything! I would nip these issues in the bud while LO is too small to know any better. If you get presents from Santa I would say something (in front of your MIL) like "This present is from Santa! Some children believe in him and this is what they believe. But you are smart enough to know that this present is really from Grandma and Grandpa so you should say thank you to them!" Even when she is only 9 months old and it feels ridiculous it is a non-confrontational way to make your feelings known.
I would struggle with the Santa thing though just because you don't want LO to spoil the magic for other kids but I don't know how to go about doing that.
I wouldn't use the terms "smart enough" though. Because of like you said, ruining it for other children. Makes it sound like those who do believe in Santa are dumb I would just stand firm on no Santa. Right now at least LO can't read so won't know who anything is from anyhow. I'd just say it's from grandma and grandpa when you read the tag maybe and just leave it at that.
Ahh, sorry for the implication. I didn't word that the best!
Post by sunshineshades on Jun 30, 2016 12:41:45 GMT -5
Team holiday themed clothes. At least Christmas and Canada Day anyhow. I did buy E a "my first Easter" onesie and then she was born on Easter Monday lol. So missed out.
This is a UO from my LO: she hates it when toys are clipped to things. She will sit there and pull and pull and then get so mad that it won't come loose. Especially on the froggy chair
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