General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by tmdiva
I can tell you quite authoritatively that the next size is F. Yes, I'm wearing one right now. For me, pregnant was one size bigger than normal, and then bfing is one size bigger than preggo. Sounds like preggo is more than one size bigger than normal for you.

tm

I once an interpretive dancer, a performance artiste, if you will, who was a N or an O. And I think that was the normal size.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
I once an interpretive dancer, a performance artiste, if you will, who was a N or an O. And I think that was the normal size.

Was this the women who wore a men's XL in gloves?

Originally posted by SEC_Chick
Preggo Boobs

I have been wearing a lot of those comfy stretchy cotton camis with built-in shelf bras. Not great for work, but perfect for home or sleeping (to prevent waking up in a puddle). I wish I had thought of this before having the first kid.

Is it too early to put out jack-o-lantern walkway lanterns? Well it's too late because I already put them up, much to the Lexling's delight. I'll hold off for a few days on the tree lights and giant black spider, but the door wreath is going up this afternoon. I heart Halloween!

And this sounds ridiculous, but after plastic light-up pumpkins fade (this is year #2 and I'm sure they will be faded once I take them down it's soo freakin' hot here), can they be painted with something to orange them up again but not block the light? I'd hate to buy more when these are perfectly good, if a bit yellow.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by TexLex
Is it too early to put out jack-o-lantern walkway lanterns?

No. In fact, it's almost too late. This coming weekend is the traditional start of the Christmas decoration season.

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
No. In fact, it's almost too late. This coming weekend is the traditional start of the Christmas decoration season.

Cool.

I may have posted this before, but Mr. Lex's crazy aunt doesn't take her Christmas tree down. It's a real tree. After the needles fell off (some 15-20yrs ago) she spraypainted it metallic silver. Really, it's just what she needed to cheer the old place up after her brother made her get rid of the hundreds of cats and raccoons that were running riot in the house.

Sometimes I worry about the gene pool we fished the kids out of.

SEC_Chick - I went as pregnant white trash one year way back, complete with headscarf/curlers, etc., blacked out tooth, and a can of Skoal. Or did I just describe your Britney costume?

I am the all-powerful board killer.....Bwahahahahaha!!!

Also, it turns out the Lexling will pee in the pot if I sit him on it and ask him to pee. Now what?!?

[mommylawyer]

Repeat..every 1.5 to 2 hours...

lucky!

ml

sorry in the throws of Pt myself.... some days she does it, some does......

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by TexLex
it turns out the Lexling will pee in the pot if I sit him on it and ask him to pee. Now what?!?

BE CAREFUL. Penske's mom being real demanding about bathroom issues when he was little resulted in the current Penske. He needs to get whipped and yelled at before he can get/maintain an erection.

What's weird is me and my buddies knew his mom when Penske was 12 until about 20, and she was up for anything. i can't believe she would be so dictatorially with the P man and let his buddies bukkake. Who can tell.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by TexLex
I am the all-powerful board killer.....Bwahahahahaha!!!

Also, it turns out the Lexling will pee in the pot if I sit him on it and ask him to pee. Now what?!?

BTW, what's with this new theory of potty training at 6 weeks. Or whatever. Seems like a lot more work than necessary. Especially the cleaning up after mistakes.

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
BTW, what's with this new theory of potty training at 6 weeks. Or whatever. Seems like a lot more work than necessary. Especially the cleaning up after mistakes.

This is especially common in other cultures, I read recently. If you have the time, the inclination, and/or a SAH granny willing to do it for you, it seems like a cool idea. If you have a normal life and/or a toddler, it's not even an option.

[viet_mom]

First of all, thanks so much for the great advice on the thank you notes. I still have to write them but at least I have a plan. I think.

So....eek, more advice if you all don't mind? I got a surprising call from Dad today who says he has to gift 60K from some investment that was realized and he will give each of us 3 kids 20K but only if we use it towards a car. My two siblings drive new cars so this contingency is geared towards me. I drive a 95 Volvo; bought it used for 17K in late 97 (for some time now, it's been fully paid for). I have been keeping up with parts and take good care of it; it has about 110,000 miles but runs fine and I just put in about 2K over the course of 2 years on various parts. I tried to convince him to give me the $$ for Vietbabe's college fund or to go towards our mortgage payments but no go. He views our car as old and insists we get a "new" car (but will consider a used tester car that has only 10K miles on it or so).

So, now I don't know what to do. Some people have said get a Camry - they're safe and the 20K could get me there. But..I've always liked the Volvo b/c I perceive it as being so safe b/c it's boxy and is so heavy and has so much steel and whatever they say about the sturdy frame. Anti-lock breaks and other "safety" features like good air bags and such are fine. But for me, the only criterion for a car is that, in the event of a major accident (like smacked by a big truck) we have the greatest chance of coming out of it alive. With that in mind, does anyone think the Volvo is still the best for that because it's supposedly so heavy and the frame, etc.? I don't know if I can get a starter Volvo for 20K (plus the 4K or so I might be able to get for my current car whose interior is hideosly stained with coffee and ground-in Cheerios and nasty nasty stuff and some interior peeling off). I might consider a wagon but have to see if it would fit in my small garage.

Thanks!!

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by viet_mom
Volvo?

Thanks!!

I'm a big fan of Volvos, personally. You can probably get a baseline (still pretty nice, but somewhat underpowered) V70 with 20k miles on it for about $20k if you look around a bit. A new V50 is going to be just out of your $24k range, but a demo probably gets down there. While you probably don't have to have the extra space, Id still go for the slightly older V70. They get incredible gas milage with the little engine and they are very comfortable and versitle.

That being said, DC Chef recently made a convincing argument for the Subaru Legacy/Subara Outback on the car board the other week. The Truth About Cars Also likes it. Kind of out of your range brand new and loaded, but again a gently used one could fit the bill.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/con...8614953775861/
(The Legacy and Outback are basicly the same, but the Outback has a higher suspension (more like an SUV) and nicer trim.)

[tmdiva]

Originally posted by baltassoc
That being said, DC Chef recently made a convincing argument for the Subaru Legacy/Subara Outback on the car board the other week. The Truth About Cars Also likes it. Kind of out of your range brand new and loaded, but again a gently used one could fit the bill.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/con...8614953775861/
(The Legacy and Outback are basicly the same, but the Outback has a higher suspension (more like an SUV) and nicer trim.)

We bought an Outback right before Magnus was born, and have loved it. Drives great, lots of room (though no more passenger room with two big-ass carseats!), and it's been a godsend for the inevitable biannual ice storm/blizzard in our hilly neighborhood. Four thumbs up from the diva family.

tm

Originally posted by viet_mom
Some people have said get a Camry - they're safe and the 20K could get me there.

FWIW, I heart my Camry. It's reliable and boring, but it's a good car - there's a reason they sell so damn many of them. The radio is a bit tinny - my only complaint. And it's not so $$$ that you'll freak if the kids spills her juice in it.