Post by laurensmomma on Feb 27, 2015 16:30:52 GMT -5
In the same vein as the nicknames, my confession is I will be really upset if Lauren ever decides to go by Laurie. I mean, really upset. I love her name, and almost didn't use it because of the possibility of Laurie.
@lindy FWIW my Jackson is only called Jackson. I know he's two, but we didn't want him to go by Jack until he could decide that's what he wanted. Family used to try and call him Jack and we would always correct them. If I wanted him to be called Jack I would have named him that, lol.
I am the same way about Joshua. My dad keeps trying to call him Josh. Later, when he is in high school or whatever, you can do that. and FWIW, I LOVE the name JAckson, LOVE!
We don't have any grown up glassware. My husband collects pint glasses from different breweries and we use those. Just one of many ways in which I don't feel like an adult yet.
Carter just broke my last stolen pint glass from my favorite college bar. Tear.
Although, matilda calls William Williamy and now sometimes we do too aaah!! Lol. It's like the opposite of a nickname
Yeah we do Rhysee sometimes. D almost always calls him that.
I think it's so weird that someone calls her Tilly.. Like it wouldn't be weird if you did, it's a cute nickname but not if her parents don't even call her that
In the same vein as the nicknames, my confession is I will be really upset if Lauren ever decides to go by Laurie. I mean, really upset. I love her name, and almost didn't use it because of the possibility of Laurie.
If it makes you feel any better, my name is also Lauren and I've never once considered going by Laurie as a nickname, nor has anyone (purposely) called me that. I also don't think of Lauren as a name that has a nickname.
Post by ivegotthemunchkins on Feb 27, 2015 20:05:17 GMT -5
When we picked Allison's name, I definitely thought I'd call her Allie. I have hardly called her that, but my parents, brother, and SIL all call her Allie. It really doesn't bother me and I figure when she is in school she will decide what she wants to be called.
I've only read two app pages of this thread and really wish I'd been around for the whole thing,
I have no yoga pant love. I would only wear them in public if I'm heading to the gym, and I don't get the rollover waist. The last thing I need is extra bulk there.
I eat mostly vegetarian with fish occasionally. Carter is the same. I don't prohibit him from eating meat and actually encourage him to try it when we're out and someone is sharing, but I don't purchase it or cook it at home. My reasons are primarily due to the high environmental costs of meat production, but animal rights and a distaste for the flavor and texture (okay, complete revulsion) also come into play. I don't think he judges/will judge other kids because so many of his friends are on special diets - kosher, halal, GF, nut free, dairy free, etc. - so it's his norm that not everyone can eat everything.
FFFC: I honestly don't understand how eating a cow or pig is any different than eating a dog or cat.
I don't think eating a pig is much different than eating a dog. It's just culturally horrifying for us thay people eat dogs. THOSE SAVAGES. I mean different animals are revered in different cultures
I wouldn't eat my dog but if I had a pet pig I wouldn't eat him either.
I think I've made it clear how fucking adorable I think pigs are. I grew up with them and found to them to be very sociable and friendly. It's the one animal that I'll never never never eat on any deserted island anywhere no matter what.
I think I've made it clear how fucking adorable I think pigs are. I grew up with them and found to them to be very sociable and friendly. It's the one animal that I'll never never never eat on any deserted island anywhere no matter what.
I caught a pig in a pig scramble when I was around 10. Chased it around a muddy arena and stuffed it into a burlap sack in front of hundreds of cheering farmers.
That was as close as I got to growing up with them
I call Julia "Ju Ju Bee" a lot. I have no idea why or where it came from, it just kind of rolled out my mouth and keeps coming out. I'm a bit embarrassed by it and wouldn't want any friends to overhear me say it.
I don't eat meat, but my husband does. J just accepts that I don't eat it, buy it, or cook it. J has asked me for bacon before and I say he has to ask Papa for that because I don't cook or eat meat. He accepts that answer for now and doesn't press me any farther. When he is older I will give him more reasons why I don't eat meat and will leave it up to him to decide whether he wants to be a vegetarian or not. I also show my 7th graders Food, Inc every year and my co-worker always jokingly claims that I am pushing a liberal agenda on them. I want them to be aware of where their food comes from and the powerful choices we make as consumers.
jfh, you might be totally tired of this conversation, but I'm just curious if you will ever condone your boys trying meat or how you will feel if he decides to be a meat-eater when he is older.
I think I've made it clear how fucking adorable I think pigs are. I grew up with them and found to them to be very sociable and friendly. It's the one animal that I'll never never never eat on any deserted island anywhere no matter what.
The pig at the Central Park Petting Zoo bites. I might eat him. If I didn't keep kosher.
browndog it won't surprise me if they eat meat when they're older, just because that's the cultural norm. But I don't want them to do it thoughtlessly, you know? I'd prefer they wait until they're old enough to understand the consequences. If they understand it, and they have all the information, and they still want to eat it, I'll accept that. I wouldn't say I'll "condone" it, but I'll accept it. The tricky part for me is deciding at what age I'm ok with them making the decision. I just don't know. I only know that 3 is too young!
I think I've made it clear how fucking adorable I think pigs are. I grew up with them and found to them to be very sociable and friendly. It's the one animal that I'll never never never eat on any deserted island anywhere no matter what.
The pig at the Central Park Petting Zoo bites. I might eat him. If I didn't keep kosher.
The pig at the Central Park Petting Zoo bites. I might eat him. If I didn't keep kosher.
Otherwise pigs are adorable.
I would bite too in that situation!
That's true. I would too. It's just the way they have him. Like all these sweet little lambs and stuff and then the pig penned off - and he's a big fat hairy pig - who just kind of lays there and glares at everyone. He seems like a jerk pig.
Post by musiclover on Feb 27, 2015 22:51:21 GMT -5
I'm curious how much weight the top 5pp each lost in the WLC. I know....we are not supposed to know, but I'm curious. I'm very tempted to join in for once, but want to know if being In the top 5 is even reasonable. I know...... Winning is not the point, it's to lose weight and be healthier......but but...... I also like money.
I'm curious how much weight the top 5pp each lost in the WLC. I know....we are not supposed to know, but I'm curious. I'm very tempted to join in for once, but want to know if being In the top 5 is even reasonable. I know...... Winning is not the point, it's to lose weight and be healthier......but but...... I also like money.
It seems like top 5 all lost at least 9%. Look at how much you would need to lose to lose 9%. For me, that would bring me below prepregnancy weight which I don't think I could do in 8 weeks (is that how long they are?) nor do I want to in case it were to affect supply. I'll just join for accountability.
I never go out in yoga pants or sweats or anything but real pants. I see my students, their parents, fellow school parents, teachers, players from the Symphony, H's clients, you name it, EVERYWHERE. Every trip. I have to stop and chat probably 90% of the time. It's just the way our neighbourhood and city is. I can't risk it. Same for makeup.
I miss Chicago for that reason, I would go without makeup and in sweats all the time and never see anyone.
I never go out in yoga pants or sweats or anything but real pants. I see my students, their parents, fellow school parents, teachers, players from the Symphony, H's clients, you name it, EVERYWHERE. Every trip. I have to stop and chat probably 90% of the time. It's just the way our neighbourhood and city is. I can't risk it. Same for makeup.
I miss Chicago for that reason, I would go without makeup and in sweats all the time and never see anyone.
I think of you all the time when I'm out and about in yoga pants with no makeup and my hair in a pony.