Confessions 10/30

[Bluedaisy]

I apologize if I'm stepping on toes by starting this but I didn't see one started and I REALLY need to confess.  I've been feeling guilty about this all week.  I have a neice and a nephew that are twins.  I know that as their Aunt I'm supposed to think they are the cutest things ever.

But

I 

DON'T.....oh I'm going to hell for this but I totally think the little girl looks like when Chandler can't smile for pictures and makes a weird grimace on friends and the little boy looks like the rat with the giant head on Pinky and the Brain.

I am such a horrible person! I would never tell anyone I think this in real life and I know I'm not the only person who does because other people have mentioned it and I lie and say I think they are cute.


UGh and the winner for Worst Aunt Ever goes to....

[periwinkledaydreams]

Bluedaisy I lol-ed the whole time. Hilariously descriptive. Sometimes babies just ain't cute. You can't help that!

[musicfrk2002]

I brought my kid to music class in his pajamas today because he hadn't spit up on them yet, so they were still clean.

He took care of that when I pulled him out of his carseat though.

[erbear]

I go into See's candy at the mall under the premise of buying candy but I'm really just there for the free sample.

[wegrowsheep]

Bluedaisy Not every kid is cute.

I can't stand one of my nephews (he is so whiny I want to tell him to shut up). His one year old brother has serious eczema on his face, and mom refuses to consider diet (hers or his) as a possible culprit.

I'm a good aunt though. Because I haven't slapped anyone.

[Bluedaisy]

Oct 30, 2015 11:22:00 GMT -5 musicfrk2002 said:

I brought my kid to music class in his pajamas today because he hadn't spit up on them yet, so they were still clean.

He took care of that when I pulled him out of his carseat though.

I only put actual clothes on my kid if we are leaving the house, otherwise jammies are way easier and I figure they are only cute enough to do it for such a short time.

[Widget123]

Bluedaisy I find babies to get cuter as they get older and start looking more like themselves so to speak, so hopefully that will be the case here.

[Bluedaisy]

Oct 30, 2015 11:49:56 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

Bluedaisy I find babies to get cuter as they get older and start looking more like themselves so to speak, so hopefully that will be the case here.

I usually find that to be the case but the kids are five now.... I don't think it helps that their parents love to post eleventy million pictures of them on facebook and tons of them are terrible...cross eyed or grimacing etc.  I haven't actually seen the kids in person for a couple years (we live across the country from them) so I'm REALLY hoping they just aren't photogenic.

[Widget123]

As I've said before, I am really excited about the daycare Halloween parade. BUT I'm a little disappointed that I will most likely be walking with LO's classroom while DH walks with DD's classroom. I just don't know the teachers, the kids, and the parents as well in LO's class... so now is the best time to get to know them better, right? LO is in Room C and DD is in Room Q so they will be nowhere near each other in the parade. They are also at opposite sides of the building so its impractical for DH and I to switch off when the kids are getting ready.

Also I am fully prepared to scold DH if he neglects DD too much in favor of her older nieces during trunk or treat and trick or treating tomorrow. I know DH hasn't seen the other girls in about a month or so, but they are old enough to walk next to an adult without running off and even if MIL is watching DD, I don't trust her as much to be alert and respond appropriately if DD starts running.

[mirage86]

Bluedaisy, that second part makes your confession even better.
I confess that I have favorites with nieces and nephews... Worse, I either like them or dread seeing/hearing/being around them, no middle ground.

[billyhorrible]

I dislike matching outfits, for both siblings and parent/child.

.....except pajamas (see HDBD). I love matching pajamas and get DH and LBB a set every year. And this year I'll be getting a set for BH too.

[Widget123]

Another confession- i was really excited when the Toys r us and Target big holiday toy ads came in the mail this week

[dmoney]

Oct 30, 2015 12:10:58 GMT -5 budders said:

Since it's practically Halloween, we've done a lot of "fun" activities at school today. This means I've spent most of my workday creating an Amazon Wishlist for V for Christmas. The rest will be spent trying to watch last night's episode of HTGAWM.

Last nights episode of HTGAWM was really good,  if you ever wanted to talk about it let me know!

[holliberry28]

What's HTGAWN stand for?

[wegrowsheep]

Oct 30, 2015 13:58:42 GMT -5 @kej0004 said:

As DD gets older, she looks more and more like my husband...and I'm kind of disappointed. She started out looking so much like me! Wahhhhh!

I am a bad wife.

DH got the short end of the genetic stick, as far as passing on his good looks goes. All of our children favor my side. He actually said while I was pregnant with T, "Maybe this one will look like me!" Lol, keep dreaming, sweetie.

[Flick]

I LOVE HTGAWM! Have to watch this weeks episode still though.

My confession is that I considered abortion when I found out I was pregnant. I was in a bad spot but talked myself out of it because I didn't know where I would be in a few months. I'm glad I didn't go through with it but I will carry the guilt of those thoughts with me for the rest of my life. Maddie is my heart and soul and I can't imagine a world without her in it, I'm so glad I changed my mind and decided to meet her.

[jessila]

I know others have somewhat fessed up to this already but I thought of you all this morning. I listened to Christmas music during my hour long commute to work. It was AMAZING!!!!

[Bluedaisy]

Plus one for Scandal. I fiished the last episode today! I'm so jealous of her clothes....what I wouldn't give ot be able to pull of full length gloves like that!

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Oct 30, 2015 17:55:33 GMT -5 sammyca said:

My niece is 6 and looks like Margot Tenenbaum minus the eyeliner. She never smiles in the presence of adults but does when she's with other kids as long as no adults are watching her. I find her completely bizarre.

I love that movie

[ravinraven216]

Bluedaisy - We call those kids "nice babies" in my family. Everyone has a nice baby. Not everyone has a cute baby. Usually they grow into their features.

My confession is that I bought a pair of full length animal pajamas from Target, like baby pajamas without the footies. It's a blue fleece with an owl head hood. The arms have wings. I'm 28 years old.

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Wow. this deserves a photo!

[mcp6286]

mirage86 yup...I def have a favorite niece and the other 2 just annoy the crap out of me! It's partially the age (listening to 12 yr old girls talk is like nails on a chalkboard lol) but also because niece #2 is spunky and sassy and hilarious.

FFFC: working makes me a better mom. I need the space. I feel really guilty when DH starts gushing about how much he loves being home all day with H. I love MY baby but in general babies are not my thing. I'm really looking forward to her being older. That's when I'll enjoy staying home with her if our situation allows.

[Bluedaisy]

Oct 30, 2015 21:12:28 GMT -5 mcp6286 said:

mirage86 yup...I def have a favorite niece and the other 2 just annoy the crap out of me! It's partially the age (listening to 12 yr old girls talk is like nails on a chalkboard lol) but also because niece #2 is spunky and sassy and hilarious.

FFFC: working makes me a better mom. I need the space. I feel really guilty when DH starts gushing about how much he loves being home all day with H. I love MY baby but in general babies are not my thing. I'm really looking forward to her being older. That's when I'll enjoy staying home with her if our situation allows.

I don't think you need to feel guilty about this at all.  I'm in Canada so I get the year off but to be honest I HATED the newborn stage and couldn't wait for it to be over.  I'm also not a baby person and find the my LO gets to be more fun as he gets bigger.

[ravinraven216]

@poppyc8 - I don't have a picture of me in it yet, but this is what it looks like. I call it my hoot suit.

[jessila]

Nov 1, 2015 20:00:19 GMT -5 ravinraven216 said:

@poppyc8 - I don't have a picture of me in it yet, but this is what it looks like. I call it my hoot suit.

Please take pictures of yourself not only in your hoot suit but also doing the same poses with the same facial expressions as the model. She looks wonky.