TOTALLY GEEKED!

Bonny22Pye · Guru

RE: Babysitting Advice, moms help me out...

TrudyML · Guru

Get duct tape and carry it with you.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

huskerbb wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
100% whack-a-loon.

My buddy's daughter is like that. She breast fed her oldest until he was like 5. She only feeds him what she considers "natural". Plus, the kid has no discipline and is mouthy. He'll take more than a few beatings in his life.
Doesn't matter how you feel about another parents dieting choices for their kid. It'd piss you off to if you said your kid couldn't have something and they were given it behind your back. Don't even act like it wouldn't.

But I wouldn't be that dumb. I NEVER had to ask my baby-sitters not to feed my kids this or that.

When someone is watching your kid, you shouldn't dictate what they had to cook or prepare unless there is an allergy. The ONLY thing I have ever told people not to give my kid is soda. But, my kids are aware they are not allowed soda and they know how to politely decline and ask for water or juice.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Bonny22Pye wrote:. Right
Generally speaking, when going to a theme park, zoo or other special event I think kids should get to eat some junk food. It's part of the fun.

And it is your right to feed your kids that. No one is disputing that.

But I don't see the big deal if you don't want to feed your kids sugar or meat. Geez, talk about mommy wars.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:. Right
Generally speaking, when going to a theme park, zoo or other special event I think kids should get to eat some junk food. It's part of the fun.
And it is your right to feed your kids that. No one is disputing that.
But I don't see the big deal if you don't want to feed your kids sugar or meat. Geez, talk about mommy wars.

She can feed him whatever she wants. I just don't want to shop for her choices. Hence, the packed lunch. It's only a mommy war if I tell her she's being ridiculous. I'm actually backing her choices by letting her know what's in my kitchen and asking her to send stuff.

calm down.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Bonny22Pye wrote:
Generally speaking, when going to a theme park, zoo or other special event I think kids should get to eat some junk food. It's part of the fun.

I agree. And being with other people is a great time for special treats.

I had a friend get so mad at me once - she was a food Nazi mama, and as a joke, I sent lollipops in a box. Mom opened it and dropped the lollipop and her kid had the wrapper off and lollipop in her mouth so quick! This is also the same child who would never eat because the food she was given was always tasteless and bland. I finally had to "discuss" with my friend healthy ways to make food taste better - like sauteing chicken in olive oil rather than boiling it - and that some fat is good b/c babies need fat.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Dona, you big troublemaker...

flan

huskerbb · Guru

Bonny22Pye wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:. Right
Generally speaking, when going to a theme park, zoo or other special event I think kids should get to eat some junk food. It's part of the fun.
And it is your right to feed your kids that. No one is disputing that.
But I don't see the big deal if you don't want to feed your kids sugar or meat. Geez, talk about mommy wars.
She can feed him whatever she wants. I just don't want to shop for her choices. Hence, the packed lunch. It's only a mommy war if I tell her she's being ridiculous. I'm actually backing her choices by letting her know what's in my kitchen and asking her to send stuff.
calm down.

She is being ridiculous. Let me tell her.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

So...I still haven't heard back from her regarding my requests for free child care: a packed lunch and the car seat. So annoying...

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Wow, that IS annoying. She needs to let you know.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Don't be surprised if she drops him off with neither. 630 am is a harried time.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Bonny22Pye wrote:
So...I still haven't heard back from her regarding my requests for free child care: a packed lunch and the car seat. So annoying...

The car seat is a given - she can't get him there without it.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.

I don't.

flan

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan

Flan!! Oranges? Sweet, juicy oranges? cry

Even chocolate-dipped?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Honeys_Mom wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan
Flan!! Oranges? Sweet, juicy oranges?
Even chocolate-dipped?

The smell of citrus makes me nauseous...

flan

DemoniaD · Senior Member

The zoo will be fun. Instead of movies, I would have some 30 minute cartoons on hand. I know at that age, my boys would not sit for an entire movie. Mickey Mouse Club House and Jake and the Neverland Pirates were favorites for them. Do you have blocks? They are good for a quieter activity. My boys used to build with megabloks during a cartoon. It helped give them a way to be active while watching the cartoon.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

flan327 wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan
Flan!! Oranges? Sweet, juicy oranges?
Even chocolate-dipped?
The smell of citrus makes me nauseous...
flan

My fav is oranges wrapped in bacon. biggrin

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan

You are too old to consider yourself a kid. biggrin

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan
You are too old to consider yourself a kid.

Well, I ACT like a kid...

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan
You are too old to consider yourself a kid.
Well, I ACT like a kid...
flan

You get no argument on that from me! LOL!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Oranges are awesome snacks. I've never met a kid who didn't like those.
I don't.
flan
You are too old to consider yourself a kid.
Well, I ACT like a kid...
flan
You get no argument on that from me! LOL!

Keeps me young!

flan

Bonny22Pye · Guru

I just pinged her to confirm the plans. I hate it when you offer to help someone and then they make it difficult.

ed11563 · Guru

It's been two hours. Has she responded? Can you reach out to her any other way?

Bonny22Pye · Guru

ed11563 wrote:
It's been two hours. Has she responded? Can you reach out to her any other way?

She's at work. I wouldn't expect a response during work hours.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I hope she calls back this evening. Have fun with the little ones if it still happens!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Bonny22Pye wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
It's been two hours. Has she responded? Can you reach out to her any other way?
She's at work. I wouldn't expect a response during work hours.

Yeah, some of us can't check our phones or email at work Ed. hmm

ed11563 · Guru

Any update?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

bump for an update! How was the zoo?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tignanello wrote:
bump for an update! How was the zoo?

Tig, she's in CA, so it's early there.

flan

Bonny22Pye · Guru

We are currently attempting nap time. This 2 year old can get out of a crib...

So now were all laying down in the living room.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Yeah. 2 year olds can be real escape artists.

Have you baby proofed your outlets yet?

I had to keep the bathroom door closed because A liked to see what would float and what would flush.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

Nap time gas turned into quiet time. I'll take what I can get. We've decided on the park rather than the zoo.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

At 2 my kids were not big nappers. I did the quiet time.

I would put in something calm like Winnie the Pooh or Little Bear and we would lay on the couch. Not talking or moving. They could have their sippy cups and a blanket and nothing else.

Some times they would fall asleep and sometimes they wouldn't. But they were quiet and calm and I was able to snooze a little myself. I could feel them moving and such. It was actually rather nice and I miss it.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

Dude, I'm tired....

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

flan327 wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
bump for an update! How was the zoo?
Tig, she's in CA, so it's early there.
flan

Silly goose - it's the same time in CA as it is here!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Bonny22Pye wrote:
Dude, I'm tired....

Was it a successful day?

Did she bring food for her child?

Did you all have fun?

When does she pick her child up to go home?

Hope the day was a fun filled one for all of you.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

just Czech wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
Dude, I'm tired....
Was it a successful day?
Did she bring food for her child?
Did you all have fun?
When does she pick her child up to go home?
Hope the day was a fun filled one for all of you.

She brought food, he barely ate. Didn't take a nap. But he was over all a good little boy. He glommed on to my husband. He is lacking a father figure.

I drove him home.

ed11563 · Guru

Good, it worked out well. Will you be inviting him again for play dates? Will your husband be adopting him? (just kidding)

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I am glad it was an over all nice day.

2 year olds are special kind of special that is for sure.