UO!!!

[tatersalad]

I have zero desire to hold anyone else's baby. Before I had kids of my own, and when I was single with baby fever, I loved holding babies. Now, forget it.

[kemdupuis]

I hate mashed potatoes.

ETA: this may be better suited to FFFC...

[holliberry28]

I never had a desire to hold other people's babies. Even my friend's babies. Give me a cute kitten and puppy and I'm done for.

[bendherova]

with all of the oreo talk this week...

I dislike oreos. I like cookies and cream ice cream, but not oreos.

[mrskblack11]

May 28, 2015 10:04:06 GMT -5 bendherova said:

with all of the oreo talk this week...

I dislike oreos. I like cookies and cream ice cream, but not oreos.

[mrskblack11]

May 28, 2015 10:03:13 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I hate mashed potatoes.

ETA: this may be better suited to FFFC...

KFC mashed potatoes with gravy was my biggest craving during 1st tri.

Do you just not like mashed potatoes or will you eat a baked potato? Is it the texture?

[lunalovegood]

Now I want mashed potatoes and oreos for lunch. Damn you GD!!

[lunalovegood]

May 28, 2015 10:10:51 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

May 28, 2015 10:03:13 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I hate mashed potatoes.

ETA: this may be better suited to FFFC...

KFC mashed potatoes with gravy was my biggest craving during 1st tri.

Do you just not like mashed potatoes or will you eat a baked potato? Is it the texture?

Mine too!  We took a road trip to see DH parents when I was about 8 weeks and I had to plan all the food stops around the towns that had KFC.  I even made us wait for 15 minutes in the parking lot for one to open on the return trip.  Looking back, DH was a very patient, understanding man.

[missjenniebean]

May 28, 2015 10:03:13 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I hate mashed potatoes.

ETA: this may be better suited to FFFC...

SAY WHAT?! My go to meal. nomnomnom.


I strongly dislike oreos as well. i'll eat them sometime, but 95% is a no.

[wegrowsheep]

Teacher pay and classroom size is a pretty heated topic here in WA right now. So here's my UO:
DH has been a teacher for 7 years, and has never had a cost of living raise. We penny pinch and budget carefully, and usually it works out all right. He also works a second job in the summer. When I can, I substitute teach.
We both agree that the system is broken. Testing is out of control absurd, "benefits" actually take a huge chunk of your paycheck just for catastrophe coverage, and there are a large number of administrators that have extremely limited classroom experience which makes them totally out of touch with teachers' needs. And don't get me started on the entitlement attitudes of kids and parents (not all, but quite a few).

However, neither of us agree with the walkouts. Bringing class size down and paying teachers more (while lucrative) is simply throwing money at the problems without fixing them.

So DH is done teaching. Even though he loves his students, he's found a different job, and is looking forward to leaving education. And since the administration's opinion is that teachers should not teach independence and responsibility, and should teach to the least capable students over the rest, I'm pulling DD out to homeschool her.

[kemdupuis]

May 28, 2015 10:10:51 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

May 28, 2015 10:03:13 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I hate mashed potatoes.

ETA: this may be better suited to FFFC...

KFC mashed potatoes with gravy was my biggest craving during 1st tri.

Do you just not like mashed potatoes or will you eat a baked potato? Is it the texture?

Texture. All the way. I just don't really like potatoes in general- unless they're French fries... But they can't be the huge steak fries. I also don't like yogurt- texture related

[missjenniebean]

May 28, 2015 10:34:23 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

May 28, 2015 10:10:51 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

KFC mashed potatoes with gravy was my biggest craving during 1st tri.

Do you just not like mashed potatoes or will you eat a baked potato? Is it the texture?

Texture. All the way. I just don't really like potatoes in general- unless they're French fries... But they can't be the huge steak fries. I also don't like yogurt- texture related

yogurt grosses me out too, but only if it has chunks of fruit in it. Nastiness. I can't stand milkshakes like that either. Just because it is a strawberry one, doesn't mean I want giant chunks of strawberries. ick. or bananas. or blueberries.

cottage cheese though, all about that. most people hate that.

[holliberry28]

May 28, 2015 10:53:37 GMT -5 budders said:

May 28, 2015 10:30:54 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

Teacher pay and classroom size is a pretty heated topic here in WA right now. So here's my UO:
DH has been a teacher for 7 years, and has never had a cost of living raise. We penny pinch and budget carefully, and usually it works out all right. He also works a second job in the summer. When I can, I substitute teach.
We both agree that the system is broken. Testing is out of control absurd, "benefits" actually take a huge chunk of your paycheck just for catastrophe coverage, and there are a large number of administrators that have extremely limited classroom experience which makes them totally out of touch with teachers' needs. And don't get me started on the entitlement attitudes of kids and parents (not all, but quite a few).

However, neither of us agree with the walkouts. Bringing class size down and paying teachers more (while lucrative) is simply throwing money at the problems without fixing them.

So DH is done teaching. Even though he loves his students, he's found a different job, and is looking forward to leaving education. And since the administration's opinion is that teachers should not teach independence and responsibility, and should teach to the least capable students over the rest, I'm pulling DD out to homeschool her.

Here in NY, H and I are facing similar issues. We have unions so there are no walkouts, but there are many days where as much as we love what we "do" (meaning what our job is supposed to be), there are many times where we fantasize about just walking away. The hard part is that we had to get Master's degrees in order to teach in NY, and they are good for nothing but teaching. We'll be paying off the debt from those degrees for the next ten years, so we really can't make any changes anytime soon, especially with a baby on the way.

Precisely why I left my school after 7 years of working as a Speech Pathologist.  No cost of living increase, no raises, nothing.  Now I have a more administrative role (that doesn't require an actual supervisory degree) and I think I'm the only one who is disgusted how little teachers are still making.  All these other old farts want to provide "technical assistance" by finding out whats wrong in the schools.  

Another UO: I hate Cuomo.

[holliberry28]

May 28, 2015 10:38:56 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

My UO: I LOVE crocs!!!!

This would also be suited for FFFC, but I am not scared of any possible flaming from you croc-haters.

You can hate all you want...but I will be ignoring you as I walk around in my comfortable and cushioned crocs. Today, I am wearing the black mary jane style. Maybe tomorrow I will wear my cheetah sling backs, or my brown strappy sandal? The possibilities are endless...

I'm sorry, what was that you said? I can't hear you over all of the OHHHHHHHs and AHHHHHs I emit with each step I take...

@bigko, I just ordered CROCs and I size up, and I wish I thought they'd be more comfortable! They are rubbery and my feet are sweating in them, and I should've ordered two sizes up!  I cannot find shoes that will fit my swollen feet goddamit.

[mrskblack11]

[mrskblack11]

[junch817]

I always hated crocs, and I still don't know that I would wear them, but I love love LOVE them for my kid. The best kid summer shoe ever.

[wegrowsheep]

budders The need for CE was an upcoming issue as well. Getting a national or pro cert, or Masters was going to cost far, far more than could be justified. It is so frustrating! We are so appreciative of what teachers do for their students, but when they call it quits, I can't blame them.

[holliberry28]

May 28, 2015 11:12:34 GMT -5 budders said:

May 28, 2015 10:59:53 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

@bigko, I just ordered CROCs and I size up, and I wish I thought they'd be more comfortable! They are rubbery and my feet are sweating in them, and I should've ordered two sizes up!  I cannot find shoes that will fit my swollen feet goddamit.

I have one pair of flip flops I can wear right now. I wore a pair of sneakers that were a size too big the other day and now have blisters on the sides of my ankles because they were so swollen and rubbing against the socks and shoes. 

I went to CROCs because I'm flopping out of my flip flops. Yabba Dabba Doo

[wegrowsheep]

@mrsblack11 Dignity intact. Ha.

[mrskblack11]

May 28, 2015 11:20:23 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

@mrsblack11 Dignity intact. Ha.

Touché.

I am dying of laughter right now. 

[mrskblack11]

OMG. I am now getting served ads for CROCS.

DAMNNNN YOU CROC LOVERS!!!

[Deleted]

May 28, 2015 11:14:27 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

I heart you.

[ladymouse]

May 28, 2015 10:30:54 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

Teacher pay and classroom size is a pretty heated topic here in WA right now. So here's my UO:
DH has been a teacher for 7 years, and has never had a cost of living raise. We penny pinch and budget carefully, and usually it works out all right. He also works a second job in the summer. When I can, I substitute teach.
We both agree that the system is broken. Testing is out of control absurd, "benefits" actually take a huge chunk of your paycheck just for catastrophe coverage, and there are a large number of administrators that have extremely limited classroom experience which makes them totally out of touch with teachers' needs. And don't get me started on the entitlement attitudes of kids and parents (not all, but quite a few).

However, neither of us agree with the walkouts. Bringing class size down and paying teachers more (while lucrative) is simply throwing money at the problems without fixing them.

So DH is done teaching. Even though he loves his students, he's found a different job, and is looking forward to leaving education. And since the administration's opinion is that teachers should not teach independence and responsibility, and should teach to the least capable students over the rest, I'm pulling DD out to homeschool her.

The bolded is a pretty popular opinion around here, from parents and teachers alike (the non-teachers don't know enough about teachers' benefits to comment on that part, and the teachers I know are too diplomatic to comment.)  Nothing but support here on your UO.  

[wifedeangel]

May 28, 2015 10:41:55 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

May 28, 2015 10:34:23 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I've never had an issue with texture & food until pregnancy. Now it seems like I can't successfully eat chicken without being wary of the texture.  I normally have a stomach of steel (i.e. I haven't thrown up once this pregnancy), but I have spit out multiple bites of chicken that were making me gag due to the texture. Hopefully this goes away once baby arrives.

But mashed potatoes? Come one! They are so buttery and good! My wife doesn't like them either due to texture, BUT, she found out she does like idaho instant mashed potatoes.

Ditto the chicken grossness. I couldn't even eat chicken for the first half of this pregnancy, but the second half, I can squeeze it down sometimes. It helps if it's in a more natural presentation, like rotisserie or chicken legs. But if it's processed or injected with too much saline, it comes right back out.

[erbear]

I've been subbing for four years on a Master's Degree but I'd never homeschool my kids. I have an elementary degree but there are things I just can't teach my kids.

[sordidvolition]

May 28, 2015 10:04:06 GMT -5 bendherova said:

with all of the oreo talk this week...

I dislike oreos. I like cookies and cream ice cream, but not oreos.

I got you girl! I hate Oreos, too

[dogmama22]

May 28, 2015 10:41:55 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

May 28, 2015 10:34:23 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

Texture. All the way. I just don't really like potatoes in general- unless they're French fries... But they can't be the huge steak fries. I also don't like yogurt- texture related

I've never had an issue with texture & food until pregnancy. Now it seems like I can't successfully eat chicken without being wary of the texture.  I normally have a stomach of steel (i.e. I haven't thrown up once this pregnancy), but I have spit out multiple bites of chicken that were making me gag due to the texture. Hopefully this goes away once baby arrives.

But mashed potatoes? Come one! They are so buttery and good! My wife doesn't like them either due to texture, BUT, she found out she does like idaho instant mashed potatoes.

Yes! It's probably a UO of its own, but I think instant mashed potatoes are better than fresh.

[missjenniebean]

May 28, 2015 12:14:44 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

May 28, 2015 10:41:55 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

I've never had an issue with texture & food until pregnancy. Now it seems like I can't successfully eat chicken without being wary of the texture.  I normally have a stomach of steel (i.e. I haven't thrown up once this pregnancy), but I have spit out multiple bites of chicken that were making me gag due to the texture. Hopefully this goes away once baby arrives.

But mashed potatoes? Come one! They are so buttery and good! My wife doesn't like them either due to texture, BUT, she found out she does like idaho instant mashed potatoes.

Yes! It's probably a UO of its own, but I think instant mashed potatoes are better than fresh.

Then you haven't had properly made homemade mashed taters.

[silv3rlining]

May 28, 2015 11:14:58 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

Not true...I get a lot of compliments on my sandals (that I bought when pg w/DS) and ppl are shocked when I tell them they're crocs.