Childfree

[sara1998]

Wow. So talking about Sara for the past 10 years on here has offended some? LMAO! Not that I care... she is the biggest part of my life and I'll continue to talk about her. I've never been one of those over the top mom's (oh, my baby twitched in her sleep- how cute) but she's the love of my life, and of course she's gonna come up in conversation. I raised my child well enough that as a toddler, she was a pleasure to go to dinner and the book store with. Actually, she threw one fit in a store once - a book store as a matter of fact. She was pissed because I told her she could chose one book, not both. I calmly took both books from her hands, picked her up, and immediately left the store. She never did it after that. The people who have screaming kids in public aren't all bad either. You have to understand, a baby/toddler cannot exactly control their being tired or hungry. Or their emotions. Kids have bad days too. It's the parents, not the children, I'm looking at when their kid is in the store throwing a fit because they were told no to whatever... a child can be taught how to behave properly in public, and if they haven't been taught, it's not the childs fault. I'm not saying my child is perfect. Far from it. But I would never NOT take her in public out of fear of pissing non parents off. If children annoy you that bad, stay home. I'm proud to say that Sara is a pretty good kid. A bit of a smart ass, back talking 12 year old, but nothing she won't grow out of. I never once said I didn't want kids, but I never felt as if my life would be empty without. I was 21 when I had her, so I honestly haven't had a life without a kid. I'd be lonely without her. And I'm not knocking anyone who says they're too selfish to have one. Good for you for realizing it. If it accidently happened anyway, that selfishness would go away. I just bought a pair of tennis shoes for the first time in 3 years for myself. I haven't had the money to, and I'm okay with that.... but my Sara looks FABULOUS!

Janet, I enjoyed your "Lanie made a poo" post. I want more posts like it! I often wonder how she's doing.

[jannieC]

^^^^^
I take Laney places with me, but I really don't enjoy being in a restaurant with her right now. It's not that she throws fits, she's just...loud. Her baseline volume is pretty loud anyway. And she has trouble with the sitting in her seat while we're eating. It's just stressful for me, so I don't do it very much.

Maria, she peed in the potty all on her own yesterday! lol

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by sara1998

Wow. So talking about Sara for the past 10 years on here has offended some? LMAO! Not that I care... she is the biggest part of my life and I'll continue to talk about her. I've never been one of those over the top mom's (oh, my baby twitched in her sleep- how cute) but she's the love of my life, and of course she's gonna come up in conversation. I raised my child well enough that as a toddler, she was a pleasure to go to dinner and the book store with. Actually, she threw one fit in a store once - a book store as a matter of fact. She was pissed because I told her she could chose one book, not both. I calmly took both books from her hands, picked her up, and immediately left the store. She never did it after that. The people who have screaming kids in public aren't all bad either. You have to understand, a baby/toddler cannot exactly control their being tired or hungry. Or their emotions. Kids have bad days too. It's the parents, not the children, I'm looking at when their kid is in the store throwing a fit because they were told no to whatever... a child can be taught how to behave properly in public, and if they haven't been taught, it's not the childs fault. I'm not saying my child is perfect. Far from it. But I would never NOT take her in public out of fear of pissing non parents off. If children annoy you that bad, stay home. I'm proud to say that Sara is a pretty good kid. A bit of a smart ass, back talking 12 year old, but nothing she won't grow out of. I never once said I didn't want kids, but I never felt as if my life would be empty without. I was 21 when I had her, so I honestly haven't had a life without a kid. I'd be lonely without her. And I'm not knocking anyone who says they're too selfish to have one. Good for you for realizing it. If it accidently happened anyway, that selfishness would go away. I just bought a pair of tennis shoes for the first time in 3 years for myself. I haven't had the money to, and I'm okay with that.... but my Sara looks FABULOUS!

Janet, I enjoyed your "Lanie made a poo" post. I want more posts like it! I often wonder how she's doing.

maria you know i personally love hearing stories of your sara~ seeing she & my son are the same age, i feel like they have grown up together ledgie style~ right down to only throwing a public fit once & in a book store as well~ it's been a pleasure watching her grow~

[skcin]

Originally Posted by sara1998

Wow. So talking about Sara for the past 10 years on here has offended some? LMAO! Not that I care... she is the biggest part of my life and I'll continue to talk about her.

I don't think anyone's offended, and I don't think you talk about Sara to much. I actually don't think there's anyone on The Ledge who blahblahblahs about their kid too much. Not that I can think of anyway.

And Jannie - I agree. It's really hard to sit & relax & enjoy a meal with a toddler there. So f*ck that.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

maria you know i personally love hearing stories of your sara~ seeing she & my son are the same age, i feel like they have grown up together ledgie style~ right down to only throwing a public fit once & in a book store as well~ it's been a pleasure watching her grow~

Yes, Maria - you don't talk about Sara, too much!
And you are one of the finest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! I absolutely respect the hell out of you...especially how well you're doing, raising Sara and Sam, on your own.
You, are a freaking AWESOME person.

We need to plan at least a couple of Indiana/'tucky get togethers, now that it's getting nice outside! Red Stag:30!!!!
Btw- have you tried Red Stag and Sprite? OMFG, it's the tastiest fukcing drink on the planet!

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

maria you know i personally love hearing stories of your sara~ seeing she & my son are the same age, i feel like they have grown up together ledgie style~ right down to only throwing a public fit once & in a book store as well~ it's been a pleasure watching her grow~

Aww, thank you! I think it's amazing to watch them grow from a distance. It's been a pleasure watching your son as well!!

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Yes, Maria - you don't talk about Sara, too much!
And you are one of the finest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! I absolutely respect the hell out of you...especially how well you're doing, raising Sara and Sam, on your own.
You, are a freaking AWESOME person.

We need to plan at least a couple of Indiana/'tucky get togethers, now that it's getting nice outside! Red Stag:30!!!!
Btw- have you tried Red Stag and Sprite? OMFG, it's the tastiest fukcing drink on the planet!

Thanks David. 'Tucky is talking about hanging out around the end of this month. Sara is going on vacation with my folks. We should chat about it soon.

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by jannieC

Maria, she peed in the potty all on her own yesterday! lol

I'm so proud of her!!! Great job!