General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq. - Page 172

11-08-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
I hear the babies in the private schools did this months ago and are now working on advanced trig. I'm just saying.

That's cool. He sleeps in our bed half the time, so I'd actually prefer he not roll. I'm trying to figure out how to stabilize him. Weighting him down clearly doesn't work.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 11-08-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Can anybody recommend a web site for quality birth announcements? I'm looking for a traditional paper announcement - not a photocard (I plan to enclose a photo in the envelope). My only misgiving about ordering on the internet is that I don't know what the paper quality will be like. But I obviously don't have the luxury of spending time in a paper shop, so if anyone out there has ordered from a site you liked, please pass it along.

Call Crane's in the Tyson's mall. Ask them to fax/email designs to you. You know the paper is good.

Secret_Agent_Man · 11-09-2005, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by TexLex
That's cool. He sleeps in our bed half the time, so I'd actually prefer he not roll. I'm trying to figure out how to stabilize him. Weighting him down clearly doesn't work.

Wait'll he starts kicking with both feet at once. Surprising how hard someone who weighs 20 lbs can kick you in the kidneys.

S_A_M

dtb · 11-09-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
Wait'll he starts kicking with both feet at once. Surprising how hard someone who weighs 20 lbs can kick you in the kidneys.

S_A_M

Their aim is amazing, no?

Secret_Agent_Man · 11-09-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by dtb
Their aim is amazing, no?

That, or, as we get older we become weak and vulnerable everywhere.

S_A_M

dtb · 11-09-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
That, or, as we get older we become weak and vulnerable everywhere.

S_A_M

I don't know about you, but I, for one, am not getting older. In fact, I'm getting younger!

taxwonk · 11-09-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Can anybody recommend a web site for quality birth announcements? I'm looking for a traditional paper announcement - not a photocard (I plan to enclose a photo in the envelope). My only misgiving about ordering on the internet is that I don't know what the paper quality will be like. But I obviously don't have the luxury of spending time in a paper shop, so if anyone out there has ordered from a site you liked, please pass it along.

You can't go wrong with a classic. Here's a link to Crane & Co.

robustpuppy · 11-09-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
Their aim is amazing, no?

Mine goes right for the incision. But the little feet are so sweet that it doesn't hurt ... really!!!

robustpuppy · 11-09-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
You can't go wrong with a classic. Here's a link to Crane & Co.

Why didn't I think of that? It's not as if I haven't ordered stuff from Crane's for myself. Anyway, thanks to you and Burger.

Does this to happen to anyone else -- that sometimes you get so hooked on internet shopping and doing a google search for a product that you lose sight of one of the first brick and mortar places you would go to?

Replaced_Texan · 11-09-2005, 02:13 PM

1.) Time for the control small children in public places discussion again. This time via the New York Times.

2.) Any tips for someone who is dating someone with small children? Suggestions from step-parents or their spouses, or just anyone who has dated MILFs and/or FILFs would be welcome. I don't have kids of my own (unless the dogs count) and it's been awhile since I was regularly babysitting.

mommylawyer · 11-09-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
1.) Time for the control small children in public places discussion again. This time via the New York Times.

2.) Any tips for someone who is dating someone with small children? Suggestions from step-parents or their spouses, or just anyone who has dated MILFs and/or FILFs would be welcome. I don't have kids of my own (unless the dogs count) and it's been awhile since I was regularly babysitting.

Before I opted out of dating folks with children ... anyway, my tips are as follows....

1. just try to be an adult friend but without any pressure...kids are fickle, some days you are the best...some days the worst thing on earth...don't take it personally either day

2. Kids are very literal so say what you mean and mean what you say...don't say you like pro wrestling and then not want to spend a WHOLE saturday watching it...or going in person....etc...

3. don't forget their kid...so if they react to you strangely...well ask if its a strange reaction for a kid, or strange for an adult....

thats they beauty of kids...when they act like a kid, its because they are supposed to...unlike the client who is 45 but acts 7.....

ml

mommylawyer · 11-09-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by TexLex
That's cool. He sleeps in our bed half the time, so I'd actually prefer he not roll. I'm trying to figure out how to stabilize him. Weighting him down clearly doesn't work.

we used something like this when ours were wee and still slept with us (1st 3 mos)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby

this one is cool too, but you'd have to have a king or cal-king for it

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby

ml

Hank Chinaski · 11-09-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally posted by mommylawyer

thats they beauty of kids...when they act like a kid, its because they are supposed to...unlike the client who is 45 but acts 7.....

ml

Point of the Year. RT deals with Penske every day and he acts like a 4 year old*. Just think of how you deal with Penske, but with the possibility that he will grow to be more mature.

Clarifying note- I have no idea how old the children RT may be spending time with may be, and as such this is intended in no way to be an outing reference.

11-09-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
Wait'll he starts kicking with both feet at once. Surprising how hard someone who weighs 20 lbs can kick you in the kidneys.

Kidneys not so much. Boobies yes. Full boobies. Ouch. He mostly sleeps in his bassinet at night, but is over the weight limit already (about 20lbs at 4mos) and #1 is still in the crib and LOVES his crib. I'm waiting for a neighbor to get her twins out of their cribs next month to buy one of her cribs for #2 - it seems ridiculous to buy a new one for maybe 6mos of use. We have the toddler bed set up for #2, but he shows absolutely no interest in it and, frankly, I prefer them caged at night.

11-09-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
...it's been awhile since I was regularly babysitting.

I will lend you one to practice with. I trust you.