Willow isn't scared of big dinosaurs or sea creatures or whatever, but the giant inflatable sun hat wearing parrot Bed Bath and Beyond had for their summer sale terrified her. she talked about fighting it for a week after we left and she wouldn't go back in the next time we went. I had to pick her up and carry her across the threshhold re-assuring her it was dead (I tried telling her it left but she needed to know it was down for good)
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Burpette is scared of all animals.
Cats on the street. Pigeons on the fence. Pigs at the farm. All of them are utterly terrifying.
We went to a zoo and she just started screaming and screaming when she saw the tamarins.
Yesterday she was feeling brave while at the supermarket and asked to go and look at the rabbits that live in the field behind the local Tesco. We stepped into the field and she just froze, declared that the rabbits were all gone and then dragged me back. Even the idea that there were going to be rabbits was too much.
She'll get over it, it's just a really weird phase.
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Cats on the street. Pigeons on the fence. Pigs at the farm. All of them are utterly terrifying.
We went to a zoo and she just started screaming and screaming when she saw the tamarins.
Yesterday she was feeling brave while at the supermarket and asked to go and look at the rabbits that live in the field behind the local Tesco. We stepped into the field and she just froze, declared that the rabbits were all gone and then dragged me back. Even the idea that there were going to be rabbits was too much.
She'll get over it, it's just a really weird phase.
Please tell me her real name is Anyanka. As per usual, it is perfectly OK to lie.
Anya really hates swimming. This morning she was screaming and kicking and sobbing and begging me not to go to work because she didn’t want to go to swim lessons.
The problem is, because she’s 6, she phrased her troubles as ‘I want to watch TV’ and made it all about the TV. So Mori’s mom (who hates the TV, despite watching it all evening herself) grew angry, yelled ‘I’m not going to do this (I presume ‘take them to swim lessons’) ever again, walked off and refused to say goodbye to me.
So I told Anya no TV, removed the controllers, got her ready for swim lessons (making myself late for work) and left, with Anya still sobbing for me to stay.
And now Mori’s mom isn’t responding to any of our texts, as per usual (she only texts when she is asking us a question, but rarely responds to our own queries).
I’m frustrated because a) Mori’s mom is always preaching about how youngsters act out and the underlying cause isn’t obvious (she made it aaaalll about how evil we are for allowing TV), but she rarely actually acknowledges this with regards to Anya. And b) she reacts so badly to Anya; it’s not good for Anya.
I'm trying to figure out if I'm being weird or not with my daughter.
She is currently going to summer camp on Harlem. It is right next to my work, and was about the only thing we could afford, because man, everything is expensive.
She wants braids, and hair beads. Like her friends have. She is very white and has very blond hair. She is also 4 years old. So even if we could try to get her thin hair into braids, it wouldn't stay, and would take more time than she has patience for. I have a feeling we may be able to do it if we really tried, though, but it just feels wrong? Maybe I'm over- thinking it.
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
I'm trying to figure out if I'm being weird or not with my daughter.
She is currently going to summer camp on Harlem. It is right next to my work, and was about the only thing we could afford, because man, everything is expensive.
She wants braids, and hair beads. Like her friends have. She is very white and has very blond hair. She is also 4 years old. So even if we could try to get her thin hair into braids, it wouldn't stay, and would take more time than she has patience for. I have a feeling we may be able to do it if we really tried, though, but it just feels wrong? Maybe I'm over- thinking it.
Is that an appropriation thing? I haven't a clue when it comes to such things. I know I see plenty of female UFC fighters rock the braided bead look, but I doubt they are keen on the rules of appropriation either. But if you are concerned you could always talk to the other kids parents. Or just use a ruse and pretend to try to braid her hair, feign frustration, and then tell her it just can't be done with her hair.
Anya really hates swimming. This morning she was screaming and kicking and sobbing and begging me not to go to work because she didn’t want to go to swim lessons.
The problem is, because she’s 6, she phrased her troubles as ‘I want to watch TV’ and made it all about the TV. So Mori’s mom (who hates the TV, despite watching it all evening herself) grew angry, yelled ‘I’m not going to do this (I presume ‘take them to swim lessons’) ever again, walked off and refused to say goodbye to me.
So I told Anya no TV, removed the controllers, got her ready for swim lessons (making myself late for work) and left, with Anya still sobbing for me to stay.
And now Mori’s mom isn’t responding to any of our texts, as per usual (she only texts when she is asking us a question, but rarely responds to our own queries).
I’m frustrated because a) Mori’s mom is always preaching about how youngsters act out and the underlying cause isn’t obvious (she made it aaaalll about how evil we are for allowing TV), but she rarely actually acknowledges this with regards to Anya. And b) she reacts so badly to Anya; it’s not good for Anya.
unsolicited advice:
I've seen a bunch of you and Mori's posts over the past few pages but I don't recall your situation. But at this point it sounds like daycare is the answer and who cares what his parents think about it. If they love the kids and you guys they'll get over it.
I'm trying to figure out if I'm being weird or not with my daughter.
She is currently going to summer camp on Harlem. It is right next to my work, and was about the only thing we could afford, because man, everything is expensive.
She wants braids, and hair beads. Like her friends have. She is very white and has very blond hair. She is also 4 years old. So even if we could try to get her thin hair into braids, it wouldn't stay, and would take more time than she has patience for. I have a feeling we may be able to do it if we really tried, though, but it just feels wrong? Maybe I'm over- thinking it.
Is that an appropriation thing? I haven't a clue when it comes to such things. I know I see plenty of female UFC fighters rock the braided bead look, but I doubt they are keen on the rules of appropriation either. But if you are concerned you could always talk to the other kids parents. Or just use a ruse and pretend to try to braid her hair, feign frustration, and then tell her it just can't be done with her hair.
I'm an awful parent and like the ruse idea.
Essentially, yeah. Can't explain it in those terms to her, though. She has started asking if she will ever have strong black hair for braids, but I'm good with telling her she'll have mousy weak brown hair like her parents ><
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
He also tried to drink paint water the other day too!
He did worse than that, your mom filled a bucket with old garden water to wash them down with after they had been painting and he got in it and drank from that.
And now Mori’s mom isn’t responding to any of our texts, as per usual (she only texts when she is asking us a question, but rarely responds to our own queries).
I’m frustrated because a) Mori’s mom is always preaching about how youngsters act out and the underlying cause isn’t obvious (she made it aaaalll about how evil we are for allowing TV), but she rarely actually acknowledges this with regards to Anya. And b) she reacts so badly to Anya; it’s not good for Anya.
Mori's mom needs to be be capable of responding in a prompt and attentive manner to communication from you guys *just* as I'm sure she expects of both of you. It's the kind of minimum effort you would expect unflinchingly from strangers paid to watch your children, much less a grandma who you'd think would want to maximize communication for the well-being of her grandchild instead of being withholding for, whatever reason
Mori's mom also shouldn't negatively impact your careers out of, what, spite? Pettiness? I want to give the woman the benefit of the doubt, since she reminds me a ton of my own mom. But specifically to where at the end you said she reacts badly, and it's bad for your kid... recently I had to tell my dad that if the bad ole' days of his drinking come back, which they seem to be threatening to, then he's cut off from the boys. I've told everyone this. My boys won't go through that shit, not even a little
I hope it doesn't come to it, but there may be a point where Grandma needs to take a break from things and think about *why* you wouldn't want her around your kids being endlessly passive aggressive and possibly vindictive and constantly undercutting you two and finding nothing good enough and reacting to opposition with silent treatments and minor frustrations with temper tantrums and enough guilt trip frequent flier miles to fly to the fucking sun. Maybe she can learn some things about herself if she takes a break!
In any case, theres a ton of people on here eagerly awaiting you guys getting your own place and starting to bust those chains off a bit. It's been a long time coming and you've both had the patience of saints. I guess just grin and bear it just a bit longer until the power balance finally shifts properly
My son is not really into one specific thing over another. He just likes to call out things. "Truck! Bird! My dad's increasing anger about be not getting in the god damn car in 90 degree heat!"
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
He also tried to drink paint water the other day too!
He did worse than that, your mom filled a bucket with old garden water to wash them down with after they had been painting and he got in it and drank from that.
OMG MORI AND JANSON HAD A BABY!
Y-yes?! We had two! Your username seems familiar, have you not been around in a while?
I didn't realize the house situation, I suppose I'd grudgingly accept that behavior too if it was my parents house. Good luck to your both.
Thank you! And yes, we currently live with them.
@mrpaku his mom is getting a three week break next month when my mom comes to visit, hopefully it helps!
Also his mom threw me off last night by actually being in a great mood when I came home. Normally she’s tired and grumpy and after her texts I was anticipating more of that, but actually she was in a very good mood and wasn’t getting frustrated with the kids. Which is great, but confusing.
I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
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I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
Insert "I'll do it, half off" joke here.
Your avatar makes that so damned perfect.
And yours makes it terrifying!
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
I have a hard time not favoring Niko a lot because:
- he’s younger
- he’s far more attached to me than Anya ever was
- he is a mini-me in terms of personality
The last is especially hard; there are days when I simply do not understand Anya at all.
Pretty sure favoring one over the other is normal. I favor my youngest a bit more than my oldest, but that's his own damn fault for liking Harry Potter and hating Friday the 13th. You want daddy's love? Then accept the reality that Jason would have killed lord no nose in the first 10 minutes of the very first movie!
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Yeah, I feel bad sometimes when the older gets more attention than the younger, but its largely because the older wants attention and the younger wants to be left alone, so... everybody wins?
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I hope I can schedule my vasectomy today. I've called back twice now, but both times the surgery scheduler person wasn't there. I did leave a message, though!
Insert "I'll do it, half off" joke here.
If you're in farm country, it can be a DIY project.
The 4 year old developed more quickly, was a dream baby, is a well behaved toddler (for a toddler) and was talking in full sentences by 18 months. 2 1/2 year old was colicky, started speaking late and most of his vocab is still screams.
Love them both, but the older one is just easier. Trying to still give her attention while not comparing them too harshly, though.
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
My five month old is super awesome, so maybe we just stop there so no other little bugger comes along to ruin our record.
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In other happy kid news, six-year-old had a first appointment with a new pediatric dentist today which I was nervous about, not doubting his courage but because of my own anxiety about how much I hate going to the dentist. Was thrilled and relieved to get a text from my wife with a happy pic of a smiling little boy and a note that she LOVES this dentist.
At the same time we got a call telling us a spot opened up in the next level of his swimming lessons which we had otherwise been wait-listed for, so long as I stop on the way home this evening and pay for it, which is awesome.
Man, when you're a parent, it's funny that mundane stuff like that makes it feel like the BEST DAY EVER.
In other happy kid news, six-year-old had a first appointment with a new pediatric dentist today which I was nervous about, not doubting his courage but because of my own anxiety about how much I hate going to the dentist. Was thrilled and relieved to get a text from my wife with a happy pic of a smiling little boy and a note that she LOVES this dentist.
At the same time we got a call telling us a spot opened up in the next level of his swimming lessons which we had otherwise been wait-listed for, so long as I stop on the way home this evening and pay for it, which is awesome.
Man, when you're a parent, it's funny that mundane stuff like that makes it feel like the BEST DAY EVER.
Parenting is the only reason I've ever excitedly called someone because a human pooped in the toilet.
Our daughter tends to hold on her poops because they are painful (on account of holding them so long, refusing vegetables, refusing anything "mediciney"). So on ultra rare occasions she poops and it hasn't been like 4 or 5 days we give her a standing ovation.
Our daughter tends to hold on her poops because they are painful (on account of holding them so long, refusing vegetables, refusing anything "mediciney"). So on ultra rare occasions she poops and it hasn't been like 4 or 5 days we give her a standing ovation.
Jaina is 3.5 now and still won't poop in the potty. She wants to stand and poop in a pull up. I've even tried to get her to sit with a pull up on, she refuses.
I know that's pretty normal, but it's still a bit frustrating.
So last night because mom was sick and daddy was uhhh being lazy as hell... I let my son go to sleep with the kindle hoping he'd like watch for thirty minutes and then go to bed. Imagine my surprise when I went to bed two hours after I put him down and hear the kindle still going... Figuring maybe he just left it on I go in there to get it like a ninja "hi daddy"... BED NOW
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
‘As per your long time request to not be giving Niko naps, we started today not giving him a nap. Please have Rachel come home by 5.30 to deal with the expected brattiness.’
Welp, I arrived home at 5.30 and Niko was in amazing mood. He happily played a board game before bathtime (heck, he’s better at it than Anya is - and it’s rated 5+), laid down at bedtime without a fuss, and was asleep by 8.30 pm.
‘As per your long time request to not be giving Niko naps, we started today not giving him a nap. Please have Rachel come home by 5.30 to deal with the expected brattiness.’
‘As per your long time request to not be giving Niko naps, we started today not giving him a nap. Please have Rachel come home by 5.30 to deal with the expected brattiness.’
Holy shit, fuck you, dude.
Sorry to talk about your dad like that, Mori.
To be fair I did the same thing, so.
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I honestly don't know how your restrained yourself from asking if they meant Niko or themselves.
Cause at this point somebody is acting like a toddler, and it's not Niko.
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In another note. I hate this illness or whatever this is. I am honestly considering locking myself in my room and letting her destroy the house.
This afternoon's breakdown was caused by her going potty when she didn't want to, on the toilet, and then crying because I couldn't put the wee wee back into her tushy.
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Cats on the street. Pigeons on the fence. Pigs at the farm. All of them are utterly terrifying.
We went to a zoo and she just started screaming and screaming when she saw the tamarins.
Yesterday she was feeling brave while at the supermarket and asked to go and look at the rabbits that live in the field behind the local Tesco. We stepped into the field and she just froze, declared that the rabbits were all gone and then dragged me back. Even the idea that there were going to be rabbits was too much.
She'll get over it, it's just a really weird phase.
Please tell me her real name is Anyanka. As per usual, it is perfectly OK to lie.
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Anya really hates swimming. This morning she was screaming and kicking and sobbing and begging me not to go to work because she didn’t want to go to swim lessons.
The problem is, because she’s 6, she phrased her troubles as ‘I want to watch TV’ and made it all about the TV. So Mori’s mom (who hates the TV, despite watching it all evening herself) grew angry, yelled ‘I’m not going to do this (I presume ‘take them to swim lessons’) ever again, walked off and refused to say goodbye to me.
So I told Anya no TV, removed the controllers, got her ready for swim lessons (making myself late for work) and left, with Anya still sobbing for me to stay.
And now Mori’s mom isn’t responding to any of our texts, as per usual (she only texts when she is asking us a question, but rarely responds to our own queries).
I’m frustrated because a) Mori’s mom is always preaching about how youngsters act out and the underlying cause isn’t obvious (she made it aaaalll about how evil we are for allowing TV), but she rarely actually acknowledges this with regards to Anya. And b) she reacts so badly to Anya; it’s not good for Anya.
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She is currently going to summer camp on Harlem. It is right next to my work, and was about the only thing we could afford, because man, everything is expensive.
She wants braids, and hair beads. Like her friends have. She is very white and has very blond hair. She is also 4 years old. So even if we could try to get her thin hair into braids, it wouldn't stay, and would take more time than she has patience for. I have a feeling we may be able to do it if we really tried, though, but it just feels wrong? Maybe I'm over- thinking it.
Is that an appropriation thing? I haven't a clue when it comes to such things. I know I see plenty of female UFC fighters rock the braided bead look, but I doubt they are keen on the rules of appropriation either. But if you are concerned you could always talk to the other kids parents. Or just use a ruse and pretend to try to braid her hair, feign frustration, and then tell her it just can't be done with her hair.
I'm an awful parent and like the ruse idea.
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unsolicited advice:
I've seen a bunch of you and Mori's posts over the past few pages but I don't recall your situation. But at this point it sounds like daycare is the answer and who cares what his parents think about it. If they love the kids and you guys they'll get over it.
Essentially, yeah. Can't explain it in those terms to her, though. She has started asking if she will ever have strong black hair for braids, but I'm good with telling her she'll have mousy weak brown hair like her parents ><
OMG MORI AND JANSON HAD A BABY!
Mori's mom needs to be be capable of responding in a prompt and attentive manner to communication from you guys *just* as I'm sure she expects of both of you. It's the kind of minimum effort you would expect unflinchingly from strangers paid to watch your children, much less a grandma who you'd think would want to maximize communication for the well-being of her grandchild instead of being withholding for, whatever reason
Mori's mom also shouldn't negatively impact your careers out of, what, spite? Pettiness? I want to give the woman the benefit of the doubt, since she reminds me a ton of my own mom. But specifically to where at the end you said she reacts badly, and it's bad for your kid... recently I had to tell my dad that if the bad ole' days of his drinking come back, which they seem to be threatening to, then he's cut off from the boys. I've told everyone this. My boys won't go through that shit, not even a little
I hope it doesn't come to it, but there may be a point where Grandma needs to take a break from things and think about *why* you wouldn't want her around your kids being endlessly passive aggressive and possibly vindictive and constantly undercutting you two and finding nothing good enough and reacting to opposition with silent treatments and minor frustrations with temper tantrums and enough guilt trip frequent flier miles to fly to the fucking sun. Maybe she can learn some things about herself if she takes a break!
In any case, theres a ton of people on here eagerly awaiting you guys getting your own place and starting to bust those chains off a bit. It's been a long time coming and you've both had the patience of saints. I guess just grin and bear it just a bit longer until the power balance finally shifts properly
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Y-yes?! We had two! Your username seems familiar, have you not been around in a while?
Thank you! And yes, we currently live with them.
@mrpaku his mom is getting a three week break next month when my mom comes to visit, hopefully it helps!
Also his mom threw me off last night by actually being in a great mood when I came home. Normally she’s tired and grumpy and after her texts I was anticipating more of that, but actually she was in a very good mood and wasn’t getting frustrated with the kids. Which is great, but confusing.
Insert "I'll do it, half off" joke here.
Your avatar makes that so damned perfect.
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And yours makes it terrifying!
Shenanigans!
I take it all off, no half way nonsense here.
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- he’s younger
- he’s far more attached to me than Anya ever was
- he is a mini-me in terms of personality
The last is especially hard; there are days when I simply do not understand Anya at all.
Ahhh parenting. It's fun.
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If you're in farm country, it can be a DIY project.
Love them both, but the older one is just easier. Trying to still give her attention while not comparing them too harshly, though.
At the same time we got a call telling us a spot opened up in the next level of his swimming lessons which we had otherwise been wait-listed for, so long as I stop on the way home this evening and pay for it, which is awesome.
Man, when you're a parent, it's funny that mundane stuff like that makes it feel like the BEST DAY EVER.
Also Holy shot was that some loud crying.
We're calling it the roller coaster virus
Because the kids can be happy as ducks in water one minute, and then screaming sobbing disasters the next.
Body temp goes up and down as well. Not quite into high high fever range, but enough to be warm.
Lots of sleep as well.
Let's just say it's not a lot of fun with just one kid. I can't imagine having a room of them doing it.
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Jaina is 3.5 now and still won't poop in the potty. She wants to stand and poop in a pull up. I've even tried to get her to sit with a pull up on, she refuses.
I know that's pretty normal, but it's still a bit frustrating.
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‘As per your long time request to not be giving Niko naps, we started today not giving him a nap. Please have Rachel come home by 5.30 to deal with the expected brattiness.’
Welp, I arrived home at 5.30 and Niko was in amazing mood. He happily played a board game before bathtime (heck, he’s better at it than Anya is - and it’s rated 5+), laid down at bedtime without a fuss, and was asleep by 8.30 pm.
TOLD YOU.
Holy shit, fuck you, dude.
Sorry to talk about your dad like that, Mori.
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To be fair I did the same thing, so.
Cause at this point somebody is acting like a toddler, and it's not Niko.
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In another note. I hate this illness or whatever this is. I am honestly considering locking myself in my room and letting her destroy the house.
This afternoon's breakdown was caused by her going potty when she didn't want to, on the toilet, and then crying because I couldn't put the wee wee back into her tushy.
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