Sam_2.0
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jan 3, 2014 12:35:07 GMT -5
I do say, YM/NotMSN makes the cutest babies ever!!
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NomoreDramaQ1015
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jan 3, 2014 12:38:46 GMT -5
This is from vacation last year
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geenamercile
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Post by geenamercile on Jan 3, 2014 12:54:41 GMT -5
Awwwwwwwwwwww I'm another one who likes to see the pictures. And while none of this is making me want a third, it oddly made me want to look up puppies.
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jan 3, 2014 13:03:10 GMT -5
Only children are weird and usually can't relate to people their own age. Like home schooled kids but not as creepy. You need to have at least one more. This after I drive all over hell's half acre to give you the exclusive YM privilege of meeting Babybird in person. You think you know a person... More responses when I'm in the office. It was a joke people.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 3, 2014 13:03:17 GMT -5
One just like this little guy coming home on January 18th.
(You KNOW you want one, too!!!)
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geenamercile
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Post by geenamercile on Jan 3, 2014 13:06:52 GMT -5
I was more looking at or I don't want anything under 50 pounds.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 3, 2014 13:11:06 GMT -5
Those work, too!! Signed, GRG who secretly longs for one of those huge ride-on German Shepherds but whose 2 bedroom Cape would be too small to house.
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Firebird
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Post by Firebird on Jan 3, 2014 14:15:09 GMT -5
This after I drive all over hell's half acre to give you the exclusive YM privilege of meeting Babybird in person. You think you know a person... More responses when I'm in the office. It was a joke people. But... but... you're still a judgmental asshole, right? My world doesn't make sense if you're not!
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Firebird
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Post by Firebird on Jan 3, 2014 14:16:57 GMT -5
(I knew you were joking and was responding in kind, Dark- in case that needed to be spelled out.)
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jan 3, 2014 14:18:03 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I'll always be a judgmental asshole. It's like in my DNA.. or something.
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Pants
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Post by Pants on Jan 3, 2014 14:20:45 GMT -5
If we have another baby, I want to name it Hubcap. DH was demonstrably less excited after I told him that.
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jan 3, 2014 14:25:48 GMT -5
I knew you were joking Dark, I think, maybe, are you sure - I need a smoke
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jan 3, 2014 14:27:22 GMT -5
I just love all the kiddo pictures. Thought about posting one of my son but he is older than most if not all of the parents here.......
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 3, 2014 15:00:34 GMT -5
(I hope these aren't huge -- I am not so good at posting pix.) These are a few years old, but get the point across. Older sibs can counsel younger sibs about life. Onlies can't dance like this with their Mom and sibling at family weddings. Joost saying. Or nap together on long car rides.
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Post by shanendoah on Jan 3, 2014 19:41:40 GMT -5
For various reasons, I am not posting pictures of Pop Tart here, but if you want to see one, PM me. I can send you one or we can become FB friends.
I want to speak in favor of siblings, as someone who does not have a perfect relationship with her sibling, but can't imagine life without him.
I can tell you with certainty that there were points during our childhood that both my brother and I would have happily traded the other in for another dog, cat, gerbil, goldfish, etc. And even as adults, we don't get along perfectly. He missed my wedding. Put the two of us together with a parent for more than 24 hours, and the sibling rivalry starts right back up (we are a little less than 3 years apart).
And yet, he has decided to move closer to us now that we have Pop Tart so that he can be a bigger part of her life.
So much of my interests in life I can honestly trace back to being a little sister who wanted to do what her big brother was doing. It's why I started reading sci-fi/fantasy. It's how I got into role playing games, etc.
My brother is not perfect. I am not perfect, but I know, with certainty that he will always have my back.
My parents both came from larger families- my mom was the oldest of 4; my dad the oldest of 3. My dad is 9 & 12 years older than his two siblings. My mom isn't that much older than her's. Both have good relationships with all of their siblings, though not all of their siblings have great relationships with each other.
The one thing I always felt sad about as a kid, in regards to having only one brother was that my kids would only get one uncle(/aunt) from me. I then married an only child. I had 2 aunts and 3 uncles without any of them even being married when I was a kid. My kid has one. I thought that sad as a kid, and I think it a little sad now, because I have wonderful relationships with my aunts and uncles (even though some of them are crazy).
So really, Firebird, stop thinking about what Babybird wants and start thinking about your future grandchildren. I mean, do you really want to deprive them of aunts and uncles? (Okay, so knowing a bit about your DH's family, and Babybird's aunts/uncles, you might actually think fewer aunts/uncles is actually a good thing.)
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Sam_2.0
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jan 3, 2014 21:41:40 GMT -5
Seriously, FB. Think of the grandchildren. Think of society!! And really, the most important factor, you and your DH made one hella cute baby. The gene pool needs some more of that passed on
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jan 3, 2014 22:18:36 GMT -5
Go for a boy I still haven't found husband material for my daughters.
Realized right after I hit post how big the age gap would be. NM.
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Sam_2.0
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jan 3, 2014 23:11:51 GMT -5
Don't worry, Dark. There's photographic proof that there are several handsome young men that will be within an acceptable age range for your daughters
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geenamercile
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Post by geenamercile on Jan 3, 2014 23:56:36 GMT -5
Go for a boy I still haven't found husband material for my daughters. Realized right after I hit post how big the age gap would be. NM. If she went for a boy, and you girls follow in your foot steps and have a daughter around the age you had your oldest, he could be husband material for your granddaughter.
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Sam_2.0
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jan 4, 2014 0:37:16 GMT -5
And one more...because she's a cutie pie too!!
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Post by InsertCoolName on Jan 4, 2014 0:40:03 GMT -5
Hi Ym.
I have 5 kids. They will be 18, 15, 9, 7 and 3 yrs old this year. For the most part they get along/fight as they should. The almost 18 yr old doesn't really like being around the 7 and 9 yr olds but that is just how it is.
I didn't feel done with my family til the youngest was almost 6 months old. Which I guess is a good thing now that I am alone.
There are days I hate that it's illegal to duct tape them to the walls. Other days I can't imagine who I would be without them.
I will be 52 when they are all 18+ years old. And I can't wait to be alone!!! I'm getting a 1 bedroom apartment and I will enjoy it. Alone.
You will know what you should or shouldn't do when the time comes for you to know. That's all. Stop over thinking it. You're not in the poor house. You have a wonderful husband who is on your side. Stop overthinking it.
Kids are wonderful little brats who will flip their truck on your birthday and freak you the fuck out, shit on you on your birthday and still manage to look so dang cute. Try to color the dog and ask you why they can't. There will be so much teenage girl drama that you will be ready to drink daily. They will make you the most special Mother's Day and Christmas gifts that really aren't worth much but are still priceless.
I could go on, but really there is no need. That is just my life.
Love all the baby pics!
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Post by moneymaven on Jan 4, 2014 0:48:16 GMT -5
Can't get enough of these pics! Firebird, DH and I recently agreed to stop preventing and go for #2.
We really didn't place timelines or anything just went with how things felt for our family. We are both on the same page in terms of wanting more (probably 3 or 4 kids total). I will be 30 this summer so I am thinking I'll be done by 35-36.
I am one of 4 kids and DH is one of 3. Life with our siblings has had it's challenges but we both wouldn't trade them for the world.
What parent doesn't have fears for their child(ren)? It's par for the course and is normal and healthy for a lot of reasons, but don't let it inhibit you and your family from being what you want to be.
Listen to your gut. Don't limit yourself to self imposed timelines and rules. Do what's best for you. You won't go wrong.
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Post by swamp on Jan 4, 2014 9:43:04 GMT -5
Go for a boy I still haven't found husband material for my daughters. Realized right after I hit post how big the age gap would be. NM. I have a 7 year old boy I'm willing to offer up in 20 years. He's scary smart, cute, coordinated, lives lacrosse and video games, and needs a woman to tell him what to do.
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Firebird
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Post by Firebird on Jan 4, 2014 9:51:34 GMT -5
Go for a boy I still haven't found husband material for my daughters. Realized right after I hit post how big the age gap would be. NM. YOU DON'T KNOW, MAYBE YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE COUGARS (And, bonus: this means they won't be getting married for another twenty years or so at least!)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 11:42:08 GMT -5
My kids are 4 1/2 years apart. It did save money on daycare. They are now 16 and 21 and get along pretty well. Although they were joking around and punching eachother at Christmas. I have a cute picture of them together but can't seem to post it.
I would have only had one child if I hadn't ended up divorced and remarried. Both of my kids have very different personalities but were great babies and are pretty awesome people now too!
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 4, 2014 11:44:50 GMT -5
My son is 9. He will likely be a catch. Plus the men in his family marry women who are slightly older than them. He comes with healthy genes and his family is more or less functional, so he **should** be reasonably sane as an adult.
If he turns out anything like his parents, he will be rich, and ridiculously good looking.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 4, 2014 11:50:32 GMT -5
Here is one to show you how much love there is between siblings:
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 11:52:24 GMT -5
Hey, mine will be ready in half the time... He's at least average intelligence, has a good work ethic (although might need a kick to get started once in awhile) is kind and thoughtful, funny, likes games and is well traveled/cultured...
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thyme4change
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 4, 2014 12:01:49 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 12:07:35 GMT -5
There is a fine line between Yenta and procurer, I guess. Lol.
I did feel a bit like I was writing a personal ad... Or auction description...
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