The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[FutureCEO]

Sign language stops the crying because you know what the baby wants. It was soooo great!!! The first 4 months were a little trickier ....but no, now “they” say that babies aren’t supposed to cry themselves to sleep etc. I loved making T’s baby food.. I’m not sure if that’s why he’s not a picky eater, but I like to think that it is. There was so many great ideas and different foods other than the standard/traditional “baby foods”, and of course I felt better that it was all fresh and organic.. or at least fresh until I froze it.

Interesting. I never knew babies could sign. Obviously they can't do it when they pop out. But do they keep the knowledge of it? Like does your kid remember any of it?

My sister was 10 when my brother was born. Thought he was coming out with clothes on.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

Tuna Mayo and sliced onion on a freshly baked soft roll. Your welcome

Add some French dressing to that - it’s delicious

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

Miracle whip is just gross.

Spoiler

I like Miracle Whip

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

The wife and I went to Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan NJ. Saw a reenactment of the:"Battle of Monmouth".

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

More....

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

More....

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

Yet more

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

Last one....

 

[donaldtoo]

I took a parenting class (it was kinda hippy-ish about baby wearing, baby bonding with active mom time, sign language, not letting kids cry too much, making baby foods, and cloth diapering- which you don’t even want to know my struggle with that decision ), and a birthing class, a car seat installation class, and a breastfeeding class.
Outside of seeing my niece and nephew on holidays or quick visits, I didn’t have any experience with Kids. Nada. I signed up for any and every class I could!

Funny story- At one of my showers a friend gifted me with “PeePee TeePees”. They were so cute, one set had footballs and the other had sailboats (the theme of the nursery)... I asked why/what they are for.. I was told that a boy could pee on you while changing his diaper. I had no clue. I had never thought of that before!

That's great! We took no courses/classes before they were born, and all 3 of our kiddos turned out fine...other than the issues 1lb. 4oz. DS (which, obviously, wasn't a "course" issue) had/has.
I still stand by my original post.

 

[donaldtoo]

I think it is a strange affliction permeating from many people that seem to have a need for others to acknowledge their existence. Probably low self-esteem types.

Yea, but, ANY adult should no better. We're talkin' full-blown ------- here.

 

[donaldtoo]

Ha ha! Dh an I have been on a Seinfeld watching binge.

Hahaaa...!
I've never actually watched an entire episode of that show...ever. But, I do remember that phrase being repeated at the office many times over the years.
We tried watching it, several times, but it just bored us to tears...

 

[donaldtoo]

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'69 or '70
Oldsmobile 442...???!!!!!
That was actually my first dream car...of course, one with a 455 big block...!!!!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Have a nice weekend, and don't overdo it with the lifting and moving. I'm sure your DD and SonIL will be so happy to move into their new place over the weekend--congrats all around to your whole family.

Thanks, Minnie!!!!!
Still trying to ketchup...!!!
I know, l'm a nut...!!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

You know you and your mate love each other very much when you keep texting each other back and forth!!!!!
I will miss her so very much, laying by my side tonight, but, she'll be back tomorrow afternoon. Good gosh, I love my DWifey...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Out for now gang...!
The sweetest of dreams to all...!!!
See y'alllllllllllllllllll...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

@donaldtoo , this is for you today!!

 

[MinnieM123]

@Goofyernmost , hope you get out on the golf course today, and hit a hole in one!

 

[MinnieM123]

And to all the other fathers, past and present, this is your special day.

 

[MinnieM123]

@SteveBrickNJ , a happy, musical, Father's Day celebration for you with your children today!

 

[MinnieM123]

@SteveBrickNJ , thanks for sharing the photos of the reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth. There are a number of reenactments up here as well. The Battle of Lexington is a big event each year.