I am taking my kids out in public a lot today because I'm hoping it will reduce my yelling. The three year old threw a fit fir fish sticks at the store and the toddler screeched the entire time. Some beer made it's way into the cart. I also don't slow for pedestrians who don't use a cross walk. Walk ten feet and cross where you are supposed to!
You are a total asshole. Just saying. Slow the fuck down your impatience is no better then the impatience of a person crossing mid block. Except you are driving a 2 ton car and can kill them.
Post by justbecause on Nov 21, 2014 13:02:03 GMT -5
Ok. I don't speed up and I am aware of what they are doing. I'm just not stopping for them usually. They can wait for traffic go through. I always stop at a crosswalk. I guess there isn't a difference and I should just let them go. I just think they should be crossing where they are supposed to because I agree it is dangerous to cross the road in some spots where you are coming out between parked cars to cross.
I am taking my kids out in public a lot today because I'm hoping it will reduce my yelling. The three year old threw a fit fir fish sticks at the store and the toddler screeched the entire time. Some beer made it's way into the cart. I also don't slow for pedestrians who don't use a cross walk. Walk ten feet and cross where you are supposed to!
Wow. Good luck with that vehicular manslaughter charge in your future.
Ok. I don't speed up and I am aware of what they are doing. I'm just not stopping for them usually. They can wait for traffic go through. I always stop at a crosswalk. I guess there isn't a difference and I should just let them go. I just think they should be crossing where they are supposed to because I agree it is dangerous to cross the road in some spots where you are coming out between parked cars to cross.
This is very assholeish of you. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Are they right to not cross at a crosswalk? No. But you're equally at fault if you don't slow down/stop for a pedestrian. You are driving a 3000+ lbs. vehicle, after all.
Ok. I don't speed up and I am aware of what they are doing. I'm just not stopping for them usually. They can wait for traffic go through. I always stop at a crosswalk. I guess there isn't a difference and I should just let them go. I just think they should be crossing where they are supposed to because I agree it is dangerous to cross the road in some spots where you are coming out between parked cars to cross.
But what happens if they misjudge the timing and dart out? You cannot just stop a vehicle in its tracks going 35-40+ mph. I seriously think you need to re-evaluate your tactics here.
I am taking my kids out in public a lot today because I'm hoping it will reduce my yelling. The three year old threw a fit fir fish sticks at the store and the toddler screeched the entire time. Some beer made it's way into the cart. I also don't slow for pedestrians who don't use a cross walk. Walk ten feet and cross where you are supposed to!
Nope, you could still get ticketed for that. Pedestrians always have the right of way, end of story. And intimidating them with your car makes you an asshole.
Post by justbecause on Nov 21, 2014 13:22:09 GMT -5
I guess you guys are right. I don't intimidate them with my car, though. And who goes 35/40 in a city. It's all. 25 mph here. I will admit to being an asshole and try to be more careful in the future. I know they have the right of way.
justbecause and for the record, it's a good idea to remember in life you can't control other peoples actions but you can control your reactions and you are asking for trouble here.
Wait...you drive 25 on all roads? How is that even possible? The only place that is 25 in all of New England (trust me I have been all over these states) is in like a school zone or hospital area etc. The average road is 35, 40-50 in really rural areas. I mean I do go really slow in a neighborhood because you never know about kids.
Post by Kcthepouchh8r on Nov 21, 2014 13:36:39 GMT -5
I don't try to run people off the road or anything but I agree with the jaywalking hate when someone is in close proximity of a crosswalk. It's dangerous and causes accidents.
Wait...you drive 25 on all roads? How is that even possible? The only place that is 25 in all of New England (trust me I have been all over these states) is in like a school zone or hospital area etc. The average road is 35, 40-50 in really rural areas. I mean I do go really slow in a neighborhood because you never know about kids.
Is it like that for others?
NYC just instituted a new 25mph law in most areas (except highways) unless an alternative speed is posted. This is why I take the subway when I'm there.
The rationale is that pedestrians struck at 25mph have a much better survival rate than those struck at 30mph.
Wait...you drive 25 on all roads? How is that even possible? The only place that is 25 in all of New England (trust me I have been all over these states) is in like a school zone or hospital area etc. The average road is 35, 40-50 in really rural areas. I mean I do go really slow in a neighborhood because you never know about kids.
Is it like that for others?
NYC just instituted a new 25mph law in most areas (except highways) unless an alternative speed is posted. This is why I take the subway when I'm there.
The rationale is that pedestrians struck at 25mph have a much better survival rate than those struck at 30mph.
I'm babysitting my cousins daughter next week while she is being induced. I'm the only family nearby and am happy to help....except she mentioned last week that she is so happy that I'll have L the whole time she is in the hospital. Uhhhh what??? That's not what I agreed to. I planned in having her the day she is induced, during labor and then maybe a half day or so after that while they get settled then I figured her husband would come and get her (I'm just a few miles from the hospital). As long as the baby is healthy I don't feel that there is any reason for me to keep L that long.
If it gets to be too much for me to handle I fully intend on calling her husband and having him come get her ( after the baby is born and they are settled, of course). I went home from the hospital a day early against my drs wishes because I felt bad that my mom was at my house with Jack by herself. Her mom will be here too so if her husband wants to stay at the hospital with her than her mom can come get L. I just don't see any reason for me to have her that long.
Is the kid tough? Â If not, I guess I don't see the big deal unless you have other plans. Â Either way you should let them know that you don't plan on doing it beyond X and Y date. Â I think it would suck if she has one idea in her mind and you clearly have another. Â
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She can be a bit tough, typical 2 year old stuff. I've babysat her here and there before. She's never been away from her mom and dad longer than overnight so I am thinking 3-4 days of her being away from them is going to be a long time for her. Plus her grandmother is going to be in town so at the very least it would be nice if she came and got her for a bit.
Also I can't fit all 3 kids in my car so we will be stuck inside the whole time since Jack is on thanksgiving break next week.i don't have a stroller that can fit both kids so we can't walk anywhere and I'm not comfortable with them playing out front since we live on a somewhat busy street.
I'm sure it will be fine but I just feel kind of taken advantage of. Like I said, if she's fine then it'll be fine but if she starts getting antsy and upset I don't see any reason why her dad or grandmother can't come get her.
I'm team always watch out for pedestrians even if they're being jerks. I don't understand the need to intimidate people with your car.
My kid is a giant pain in the ass to get ready for school. Her socks bother her, her undies are itchy, her pants aren't even, etc. etc. I'm about to start bribing because I'm at a loss. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has morning struggles (not that I wish it on anyone).
Wait...you drive 25 on all roads? How is that even possible? The only place that is 25 in all of New England (trust me I have been all over these states) is in like a school zone or hospital area etc. The average road is 35, 40-50 in really rural areas. I mean I do go really slow in a neighborhood because you never know about kids.
Is it like that for others?
There are plenty of roads that are only 25. A school zone is 15 when the lights are flashing, here.
Is the kid tough? Â If not, I guess I don't see the big deal unless you have other plans. Â Either way you should let them know that you don't plan on doing it beyond X and Y date. Â I think it would suck if she has one idea in her mind and you clearly have another. Â
Yeah. My induction took 3 days before the baby even came out and another day and a half beyond that. Crap even my non-induced birth was two solid days and I'd have been there longer had I not checked myself out right after she was born to follow her to the other hospital.
As long as she's being induced/in labor I will deal with L, even if it winds up being several days and she's a holy terror (please god...no) but after that, come on, come get your kid. If there is some kind of medical issue/emergency of course I'll shut up and be happy to keep L for longer. I wouldn't dream of passing her back to them if something was going on.
I'm team always watch out for pedestrians even if they're being jerks. I don't understand the need to intimidate people with your car.
My kid is a giant pain in the ass to get ready for school. Her socks bother her, her undies are itchy, her pants aren't even, etc. etc. I'm about to start bribing because I'm at a loss. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has morning struggles (not that I wish it on anyone).
Post by magentawarped on Nov 21, 2014 15:01:02 GMT -5
In gross confession style: when I was sick earlier this week, I crapped myself. Twice. After the second incident I realized that I had no more clean underwear and had to put on a used pair from the laundry basket.
That's a thought. We've been trying to teach them to get dressed in their room for privacy reasons but maybe she loses the privilege of sitting in her room.
If she's really that sleepy in the morning I don't thing 10 min is gonna make or break her, ya know? I would give her 10 min to sit and wake up and then if she isn't dressed in 10 min (maybe use a kitchen timer?) she has to bring her clothes into the kitchen. I would present it like a "big girl" thing. Big girls who are responsible for themselves have privacy to get dressed alone, but just like the baby doesn' have privacy because he needs help, she doesn't get privacy if she needs mom to remind her to get dressed.
I was going to suggest a timer. It's the only way we get most things done it our house. Give her time to wake and then get moving. Give enough time on the timer but not to much that she has time to fiddle fart. My sister was really bad until she was in middle school and my mom left her a few times. When she lost the control she had over the family she got into gear. Obviously you can't do that with a 5 year old though.
In gross confession style: when I was sick earlier this week, I crapped myself. Twice. After the second incident I realized that I had no more clean underwear and had to put on a used pair from the laundry basket.
It was a bad day.
I'm so sorry!
When I had that nasty stomach bug I did that too. I ended up going commando after the first incident.
In gross confession style: when I was sick earlier this week, I crapped myself. Twice. After the second incident I realized that I had no more clean underwear and had to put on a used pair from the laundry basket.
It was a bad day.
I'm so sorry!
When I had that nasty stomach bug I did that too. I ended up going commando after the first incident.
Are you feeling better??
Mostly...I'm still having some minor issues, but I don't feel like I'm dying, so that's an improvement.
In gross confession style: when I was sick earlier this week, I crapped myself. Twice. After the second incident I realized that I had no more clean underwear and had to put on a used pair from the laundry basket.
It was a bad day.
Oh no I'm sorry! If it makes you feel better, I nearly peed myself several times while coughing when I had that never-ending cold.
Thanks guys...I really appreciate all the concern. I really am mostly better. It's good (?) to know I'm not the only one who's been there though.
If it makes you feel better.. I got food poisoning the last day of my honeymoon and had literally sat in the bathroom the whole plane ride home. Mortified. Hope you feel better..
Thanks guys...I really appreciate all the concern. I really am mostly better. It's good (?) to know I'm not the only one who's been there though.
If it makes you feel better.. I got food poisoning the last day of my honeymoon and had literally sat in the bathroom the whole plane ride home. Mortified. Hope you feel better..
Post by rosesandpetals on Nov 21, 2014 20:56:03 GMT -5
I know it's late but I will confess... I give in to DD's shitty eating too much. I'm realizing now that I used to be a psycho about it but I need to get my shit together and start giving her real food for dinner instead of random crap I find that is easy (like peanut butter on toast and a banana). That would be fine once in awhile but it is happening way too regularly.
Oh, and here's another. DD had a family Thanksgiving Feast at her school yesterday and I asked DH to invite MIL to go. I said it was because I didn't want DD to be the only one without someone coming to visit (we both had to work) but really it was because I knew it would get him off my back about DD visiting her and I didn't have to see her so it was a 2 for 1.