Friday Randoms 1/22

[ashbash]

Not a chatty babe over here. He babbles, mostly oohhh ahhhh and gaaaaa and mostly at night before bed

[periwinkledaydreams]

Jan 22, 2016 15:29:56 GMT -5 @pcrunk said:

Jan 22, 2016 15:20:26 GMT -5 periwinkledaydreams said:

@pcrunk , could smell anybody talkin bout sully326 I do imagine

ETA because I dont know how to non-mobile.

Da fuq? This comment just confused the pants off me.

@jemomma gurl you know my smell is on point.

Lol. I meant you didn't just smell non-specific drama, you were smelling drama in this case specifically because Sully was your friend?

And that I effed up that post because I was on a laptop instead of my usual mobile?

And perhaps ETA again here because over medicated!

[purple]

Jan 22, 2016 15:15:48 GMT -5 budders said:

Jan 22, 2016 13:59:06 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Ivy has said Mama loads of times this week. No dada but we baba. I also don't think she knows what they mean but I'm taking mama as her first words regardless.

V says dada and hi. He will look right at H when he says it, although he does babble it sometimes too, so we counted that as his first word. He usually pairs them says hi dada. He will also say dada on command.

However, anytime I tell him to say mama, he just laughs at me.

L is pretty much the opposite. It's ma-ma-mum-ma-ma all the time over here, with the occasional ga or pa for variety. When we say da-da to her she collapses in giggles

[purple]

+ whatever to hoping that all the poorly babies feel better soon. Also hoping that all the babies sleep magically well this weekend!

[periwinkledaydreams]

Jan 22, 2016 15:52:24 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

GO HOME periwinkledaydreams YOU ARE DRUNK

Pretttyyyyyy much. Bye!

[tiffbot]

DD speaks in high pitched squeals in tones that shouldn't be audible to mankind but very much are, which DS finds hilarious and repeats after her, which entertains DD because they are now communicating, and basically sometimes my house sometimes sounds like a monkey cage.

[silv3rlining]

Jan 22, 2016 15:00:25 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Jan 22, 2016 14:54:33 GMT -5 alayne926 said:

I get what you're saying, but not where I'm coming from. 

This stems from when we were trying so hard to get our board more involved and everyone that used to post here and didn't anymore coming in and saying how boring we were/are, but not making an effort to make a change.  I feel like there were/are a few people that are really making an effort to change the board and make it more active, and I like what it's turning into.

I felt like her post in HDBD was way overboard on the AWing and looking to start drama or a "my kid is better than your kid" mentality, which is totally not what we have going on here. I think we all like to AW our kid(s), but we do it tactfully. I would never go over to another board and say, "I don't post here often, but look how awesome my kid is."

I honestly didn't even read what she wrote. I usually just scroll through and look at cute babies and don't pay attention to what everyone writes - FFFC? Just went back and, yeah, very over the top AWing. 

I normally don't care but agree it was way over the top AWish. That's why it got the major side eye from me this week.

[belle0720]

Jan 22, 2016 16:14:24 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

Jan 22, 2016 15:00:25 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

I honestly didn't even read what she wrote. I usually just scroll through and look at cute babies and don't pay attention to what everyone writes - FFFC? Just went back and, yeah, very over the top AWing. 

I normally don't care but agree it was way over the top AWish. That's why it got the major side eye from me this week.

I totally don't read what anyone writes in HDBD either so I had to go back and see. I little AWish for sure.

Someone in a FB mom group I'm in posted a pic the other day of her daughter saying that they've been getting a lot of comments from people that their baby should model and asking for advice if they should do it. Someone responded with a pic of her baby and was all we do pageants and she's a brand rep and we're going to take her to carter's to see if they want her and blah blah. And when asked questions she said that it has cost a lot of money because they have a talent coach. It definitely made me side-eye.  

I'm pretty sure everyone thinks their baby is the cutest. And every baby probably gets remarks from people that they should model. I mean, babies are cute! And yeah obviously some people make it in modeling because the business exists, but really, hiring a talent coach for your baby? I will just stick to taking pictures of my baby at home and sharing them with family and friends.

[stinybean]

Eta: inappropriate response

pbubblegum I'm so sorry

[silv3rlining]

@bubbs119 as a former dance instructor and cheerleader how dare you...ok really it doesn't offend me. I don't fit the mold of the typical dancer/cheerleader. DS is already enrolled in tap class though. We are trying it. If he likes it he can stick with it if not he doesn't have to (just finish the 12 week session). Well do similar for LO. If she likes dance great if not she doesn't have to do it. We will also expose them to other activities as well and let them chose what peaks their interest.

[belle0720]

Jan 22, 2016 17:14:27 GMT -5 @bubbs119 said:

Becoming a model is very very low on the list of things I ever want for my daughter. I also *really* hope she doesn't get interested in dance or cheerleading. Perhaps I should have put this in the confession thread.

Honestly if my daughter was being pursued by a brand or agency then I might see what it's all about, but I wouldn't let it consume our lives and I always want to foster an environment where my daughter doesn't think her looks are related to her self worth.

I say this because my brother actually did modeling and acting as a kid and is now making a career directing children's theater, so I do see it as a legitimate career path and passion. When we were little his teacher told my mom about some big contest in the city so my mom took him and he won the whole thing so he had his pick of which agent he wanted to represent him. He was in print ads and commercials for some big stores and companies. He had a really good experience and made some good money. But he stopped doing it at some point during high school and tried to pick it back up after college but really needed to move down to LA if he wanted to pursue it. So he combined his passion for acting and his degree in education and finally found a job that is perfect for him.

But I would never shell out a bunch of money to a talent coach or have her take modeling classes, especially as a baby. There are so many scams out there! One of my friends in high school wasted a ton of money with John Robert Powers and never got a single modeling job. And I'm sooo not into pageants and dance and cheerleading. My 9 year old niece does dance and she's actually really talented at it, but I hate the make up and outfits that they put those little girls in! They look like baby show girls.

[wegrowsheep]

Jan 22, 2016 18:04:21 GMT -5 budders said:

I have no problem with dancing, and am surprised so many people do. I danced for YEARS and always loved it. Great exercise, promotes good balance, coordination and responsibility to a "team", similar to other sports.

While sometimes they put makeup on for recitals, it's no different than stage makeup for theater productions. It's not intended to "prettify", like in pageants, but rather to make features more exaggerated because the audience is so far away.

This. Ballerina over here. It did wonders for my poise and coordination, stage presence, etc. Improved my balance on horseback tremendously. It does not equal cheerleading, etc. In fact none of the girls I danced with ever did cheer, but they played other sports quite well.
Now, the hip hop and jazz classes are a different story. DNW DD to be part of that around here, because they dress and dance trashy.

DD is in ballet now, and loves it. Her teacher is in her 70's and from Austria, and coincidentally, the same teacher I had.

[silv3rlining]

Jan 22, 2016 18:33:16 GMT -5 @bubbs119 said:

Jan 22, 2016 18:04:21 GMT -5 budders said:

I have no problem with dancing, and am surprised so many people do. I danced for YEARS and always loved it. Great exercise, promotes good balance, coordination and responsibility to a "team", similar to other sports.

While sometimes they put makeup on for recitals, it's no different than stage makeup for theater productions. It's not intended to "prettify", like in pageants, but rather to make features more exaggerated because the audience is so far away.

These are all certainly valid points. I don't have a problem with it per se, I would just rather she find that team responsibility in another area. I have no interest in dance. So obviously these are selfish reasons. 

I also get concerned about body image issues that are commonly associated with dancing.

In that regard I can say that yep definite body issues. We spend so much 50 me watching ourselves in the mirror and our truly our biggest critiques. It's funny because I was technically "too fat" to be a professional ballerina (though I wasn't good enough either) but I've always struggled with being underweight. Even now DH gets irritated with my frustration of being underweight. When I went for my 6 week pp checkup my OB & I agreed that I shouldn't lose much more weight. Unfortunately I have no control over it and have a hard time gaining/maintaining weight. I think maybe that's one reason why I actually like extra pregnancy weight because I feel "comfortable in my own skin" so to speak.

[kemdupuis]

pbubblegum- I am so so sad for you. Still holding out hope that everything is ok. Sending hugs your way.

budders, wegrowsheep and ashbash I hope all of your kiddos get well soon. B had a stuffy nose this past week and that was enough to mess up his sleeping. I can't imagine what you are all dealing with. FX for healthy babies soon!

I agree that the Sully post was an over the top AW. It would be one thing if she atleast passed out some LTs in the HDBD thread, but she didn't even bother. Pretty obnoxious and gets major side eye from me.

I am pro dancing. Anti pageants and anti modeling. Kids need to be kids. Being active, artistic and expressive all at the same time through dancing is a great use of time in my book. Spending time with talent agents, getting made up and photographed on a regular basis is not appropriate for young kids, IMHO. Kids need to be kids! Not mini adults!

[Widget123]

+1 kemdupuis about pro dancing and anti modeling

[gigi3126]

I had something random to say, but I forgot after reading all that. In any case, hugs pbubblegum. I hope you're hanging in there.

[holliberry28]

Also agree, @kempdupuis said it perfectly. I love dance, and wish I had stuck with it when I was younger. But, very opposed to modeling for kids. One of my friends has her two kids modeling, her boy was in an ad for target, and her sisters girls do runway shows for all the big high end lines. They miss school constantly to work and I just can't imagine that life for my kids. Andplusalso, your whole young life, everyone is telling you how beautiful you are? What about how smart, and funny, and creative? Those are the things that are important.

I did not LT sully's pictures because I thought that was majorly obnoxious of her.

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Jan 22, 2016 17:48:09 GMT -5 madymoiselle said:

Jan 22, 2016 17:35:34 GMT -5 @badwolf321 said:

Thoughts ladies...

!
I don't get the whole fuss over that boycott thing, you should not get an oscar nomination based on your skin color or ethnicity. You get it because you did have a good role or you took risks to go beyond yourself for a role.

The problem is the group of people nominating people for oscars is part of an 'old white boys club' so they are tending to nominate based on their own biases. This is why there are not enough diversity in the nominees. I'm looking forward to seeing how Chris Rock handles this one...

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Jan 22, 2016 20:11:14 GMT -5 madymoiselle said:

@poppyc8, this is a good point.
Honestly, I would have to see all performances of the nominees and the Will Smith one and see. For now it seems his wife is just bitter sweet and annoyed ...

It's not just actors. how is the only nomination for the movie Straight Outta Compton for the white screenwriters? I can see why they are frustrated.

[hannahl201477]

I was and taught dance and cheerleading. I hope if I have a daughter she is interested if not that's fine too.
My DH and his brother were both really good baseball players and my nephew who is 5 is actually really good too for his age. I'm trying to prepare DH for Mal not liking it or being no good. He thinks he will be great. Hahaha

[Bluedaisy]

Wow, can't believe how long our threads are getting this week. I have nothing against sports including dance and figure skating as long as it is child centred and they want to do it. I also would make sure that school comes first and they aren't doing it so much that it is interfering with other friendships or their physical development (taught a student who in grade one was a "high level" athlete- her coaches pushed her to practice sooo much that she was developing stress fractures, etc.). I also would be not allow a child to appear on stage in super skimpy clothes. The one dance school in my hometown basically put six year olds in stripper gear it was gross. There is a line between sports appropriate and skimpy for the sake of it.

[griffindor24]

Jan 22, 2016 15:06:53 GMT -5 beersandweirs said:

I have a stomach bug and can barely eat or drink anything. I am worried about my supply, anyone know how much damage could be caused in a couple of days?

I had a stomach bug a few months ago where I didn't keep anything down for at least 24 hours. I kept nursing on demand and sipped Gatorade as much as I could. My supply might have dropped slightly but it came back. Just my experience though; I have no scientific fact behind that.

[periwinkledaydreams]

Jan 22, 2016 21:09:38 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Anyone else watch Venture Brothers?

I used to.. up until like 2013. It was one my fav shows with my ex and the friend group I had before I moved. Actually forgot all about that shit! Is it still going, and is it still brilliant/insane?

[griffindor24]

Before the blizzard started here I sent DH out for essentials (a case of beer and bottle of wine). He came home with some sort of nasty cream ale and a very overly sweet bottle of wine. I didn't complain because I appreciated that he went out of his way for me but really I should have just done it myself.

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Jan 22, 2016 22:15:05 GMT -5 budders said:

Did anyone read the autopsy thread on Parenting? It's so fascinating. I do not even remotely have the stomach or emotional stability to do that job, but I have always loved forensics. In a different life, I would love to work crime scenes or to be a detective.

I just started reading that thread and then got queezy when she mentioned children and autopsies and couldn't read anymore.

Do not ever want that job. H has autopsied a person before in college when he studied biology.

[mirage86]

michyme123, what is an escape room?

[periwinkledaydreams]

Agh! @jemomma now I think of it, we had the first like 4 or so seasons on DVD and I watched those a bajillion times.. then they were about to come out with a new season right when I was moving and I just never got back into it, so Ive never seen any of the newer episodes!
ETA I always wantes to be Dr. Girlfriend for Halloween!

[periwinkledaydreams]

@michyme that sounds really effing fun!

[mirage86]

Jan 22, 2016 23:04:14 GMT -5 michyme123 said:

Jan 22, 2016 22:58:11 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

michyme123, what is an escape room?

you have to check out if your city has one! You go with a group of 4-8 people and you are put in a room. Your goal is to escape before the hour is up. Lots and lots of clues to follow/find. I didn't realize until I went, but the room was actually many rooms. When we cracked enough clues we found secret doors! So we ended up having to break free from 3 rooms in all. I highly suggest it!!

Oh. My. Gosh. I have to do this. I will probably end up begging someone to do this with me, but it has to happen. They even have a great deal on Groupon!

[veggiemo]

Is this now the drinking thread? I had some craft beer with some friends and have now moved on to some vodka. @pcrunk do you have any favorite beer from our area?