This shouldn't be unpopular but I guess it must be based on what I've seen lately. If you're in a space with limited seating, young children (toddlers/babies) should not have priority over adults and should really be in your lap if possible. They certainly should not be taking up 2 empty chairs playing with cars other toys. I will even make my 7 year old sit in my lap or in the floor in front of my chair I think there others who need seats.
I don't like sundresses. Especially the strappy ones. What kind of bra does one wear with these dresses? Strapless? That's obnoxious. Or are they specifically for bathing suit cover ups? I don't think so. Plus why are they all cut funny? I feel like in order to wear them you have to be super skinny or have really great shoulders and arms. Oh and for someone who is on the taller side, I could probably never actually sit down in any of them. Can you tell I spent a lot of time in target this morning trying to find something to wear for our mini photo session on Saturday and then ended up buying a cute pair of shorts and a top instead?
I don't like sundresses. Especially the strappy ones. What kind of bra does one wear with these dresses? Strapless? That's obnoxious. Or are they specifically for bathing suit cover ups? I don't think so. Plus why are they all cut funny? I feel like in order to wear them you have to be super skinny or have really great shoulders and arms. Can't you tell I spent a lot of time in target this morning trying to find something to wear for our mini photo session on Saturday and then ended up buying a cute pair of shorts and a top instead?
laurski81, Truth. I always try to find sundresses to wear in the summer because I hate my legs and they would still give me some relief in the heat. But I can never find cute ones, or the cute ones never fit me right. That's why I'm all about the maxi skirts/dresses lately. And also, strapless bras are just about the worst thing ever. So uncomfortable!
Post by junkytrunk on Jun 25, 2015 12:14:10 GMT -5
On the note of sundresses, also no to maxi dresses. They have no shape to them. I do not want a dress that hugs my butt with elastic stretchy fabric of I'm trying to wear something in the heat. I have to just go for the skirt with a tank.
On the note of sundresses, also no to maxi dresses. They have no shape to them. I do not want a dress that hugs my butt with elastic stretchy fabric of I'm trying to wear something in the heat. I have to just go for the skirt with a tank.
Yes! Except the ones I tried on today clung to my post-baby bump
I do not see the point of the balance bikes.... Why spend all the money on them when you can just get a bike with training wheels and then take them off when they are ready? Elise is doing just fine learning to pedal on her trike and then we will get a bike with training wheels lol
I do not see the point of the balance bikes.... Why spend all the money on them when you can just get a bike with training wheels and then take them off when they are ready? Elise is doing just fine learning to pedal on her trike and then we will get a bike with training wheels lol
I agree. I think the pedaling is a whole other thing that takes a lot of work learning. I can't imagine trying to get that down after not having had to.
I don't like sundresses. Especially the strappy ones. What kind of bra does one wear with these dresses? Strapless? That's obnoxious. Or are they specifically for bathing suit cover ups? I don't think so. Plus why are they all cut funny? I feel like in order to wear them you have to be super skinny or have really great shoulders and arms. Oh and for someone who is on the taller side, I could probably never actually sit down in any of them. Can you tell I spent a lot of time in target this morning trying to find something to wear for our mini photo session on Saturday and then ended up buying a cute pair of shorts and a top instead?
I like sundresses, but it is a challenge to find a bra that works with them. I have boobs, so going braless doesn't work and now that I'm pregnant, the strapless ones are just too tight and uncomfortable. I have found some summery dress that have thicker straps or a little sleeve to them.
I like summer dresses but I think its very hit or miss on finding good ones. I've never had luck at Target but I have a couple from Loft and Gap that I like.
I do not see the point of the balance bikes.... Why spend all the money on them when you can just get a bike with training wheels and then take them off when they are ready? Elise is doing just fine learning to pedal on her trike and then we will get a bike with training wheels lol
I agree. I think the pedaling is a whole other thing that takes a lot of work learning. I can't imagine trying to get that down after not having had to.
Agreed. It's a whole additional step to teach them. At first I was considering it based on what everyone here was doing, but I'm glad we waited and just got her a bike this year with training wheels. Also, the balance bikes aren't cheap. At least with the bike, we only need to remove the training wheels when/if she's ready as opposed to buying another bike.
Edit: I'm sure the balance bike works great for others. Just with my kid's personality, she would get frustrated/tired of it in an instant and it would be done with.
I dislike dresses in general. I just despise wearing them.
Until J12 I had never even heard of a balance bike. We just plan on getting her a normal bike. She can already pedal the trike, but it's a little easier then a bike with training wheels.
I think the idea behind the balance bike is to learn balance first before having to deal with pedaling...I think it is supposed to make learning to ride an actual bike easier and more intuitive
I could be pulling that out of my a**. We don't have one.
Post by xanthepants on Jun 25, 2015 13:56:07 GMT -5
A little trick that a professional rider let us in on. Take the pedals off a regular training wheel bike if you want - voila - balance bike. Then put them back on when they are ready for then next step if you want. We haven't really seen the need. Actually Coco does way better on her bike with training wheels over her trike. Who would have imagined.
I do not see the point of the balance bikes.... Why spend all the money on them when you can just get a bike with training wheels and then take them off when they are ready? Elise is doing just fine learning to pedal on her trike and then we will get a bike with training wheels lol
I agree. We got a little bike with training wheels for her 2nd birthday. Once she got used to peddling, she loved it. Maybe next year she'll be able to try without the training wheels.
I really like our balance bike. What paddyb said is my understanding too--they learn the hardest part of biking first (balancing) and the easiest (pedaling) last.
I like it because Robin can get on and off himself and basically can't fall off/crash because he can only go as fast as his feet will push him, and he can put his feet down at any time.
Post by xanthepants on Jun 25, 2015 14:38:24 GMT -5
A friend posted that she was up in arms about how taking the flag off replicas of the General Lee car toys was going too far and OMG !!! on and on and completely Unamerican!!! (you know the car from the Dukes of Hazard 1970s show). Um no. I think if this is your hill to die on you need to give it up. Pay $80 for you stupid replica on ebay and STFU. Racism needs to effing end and we need to stop hiding behind ridiculous pretenses and sentimental values that don't exist anymore. Put the flag in a museum where it belongs and move on. I'm sorry. I just can't deal with it. Up in arms over a car replica. Get over yourself. Move towards a better future and start being part of a change.
ETA Sorry the topic has been beaten to death elsewhere. I don't mean to start a debate. I just couldn't deal with her being freaked out over a car replica. Sigh. A CAR REPLCIA FROM THE 70s that NO ONE BUYS, EXCEPT HER AND 3 OTHER PEOPLE......
A friend posted that she was up in arms about how taking the flag off replicas of the General Lee car toys was going too far and OMG !!! on and on and completely Unamerican!!! (you know the car from the Dukes of Hazard 1970s show). Um no. I think if this is your hill to die on you need to give it up. Pay $80 for you stupid replica on ebay and STFU. Racism needs to effing end and we need to stop hiding behind ridiculous pretenses and sentimental values that don't exist anymore. Put the flag in a museum where it belongs and move on. I'm sorry. I just can't deal with it. Up in arms over a car replica. Get over yourself. Move towards a better future and start being part of a change.
ETA Sorry the topic has been beaten to death elsewhere. I don't mean to start a debate. I just couldn't deal with her being freaked out over a car replica. Sigh. A CAR REPLCIA FROM THE 70s that NO ONE BUYS, EXCEPT HER AND 3 OTHER PEOPLE......
Word. Is she one of those people who refuses to accept that the history of the Confederate flag (and versions before it) is rooted in slavery (aka racism)? Because I see that all the time too. Maybe it's because I'm an idiot Yankee but I just don't understand it.
A friend posted that she was up in arms about how taking the flag off replicas of the General Lee car toys was going too far and OMG !!! on and on and completely Unamerican!!! (you know the car from the Dukes of Hazard 1970s show). Um no. I think if this is your hill to die on you need to give it up. Pay $80 for you stupid replica on ebay and STFU. Racism needs to effing end and we need to stop hiding behind ridiculous pretenses and sentimental values that don't exist anymore. Put the flag in a museum where it belongs and move on. I'm sorry. I just can't deal with it. Up in arms over a car replica. Get over yourself. Move towards a better future and start being part of a change.
ETA Sorry the topic has been beaten to death elsewhere. I don't mean to start a debate. I just couldn't deal with her being freaked out over a car replica. Sigh. A CAR REPLCIA FROM THE 70s that NO ONE BUYS, EXCEPT HER AND 3 OTHER PEOPLE......
I could definitely pick a better hill! I live in GA so it's never ending in these parts. I just want to put STFU on all the FB posts I'm seeing about it.
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