tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post19151152247126066..comments2023-10-24T04:55:21.787-05:00Comments on Omaha Mama: Wedding, Reception, and ReflectionMelanie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01542313652003967176noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-82054152559739545882007-06-26T08:30:00.000-05:002007-06-26T08:30:00.000-05:00Oh, how fun to be at that hotel!:)Oh, how fun to be at that hotel!<BR/><BR/>:)Lainey-Paneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722187515774744428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-82668944319087881552007-06-25T06:45:00.000-05:002007-06-25T06:45:00.000-05:00I am SO that in home care provider that bubandpie ...I am SO that in home care provider that bubandpie posted about!!! Our motto is: The dirtier the bathtub at the end of the day, the better the day!! <BR/><BR/>Such a touchy subject, I know EXACTLY where your rant came from and you know that I agree with everything that you said. (Even though by the time I got here, it was deleted) We have talked about this specific situation and the others that it has stemmed from and well.... live and let die, right?? Look at how wonderful your babies are. And I mean that. They are by far two of my favorite kids in the world! And so happy and fun loving.... just like their mommy and daddy! And think how much more fun they will be at the next family wedding we have for OUR family! It'll be WAY better than the one you were just at!! ;)<BR/><BR/>~~HUGS~~nikkis30by30https://www.blogger.com/profile/03442782590631563456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-6184985061860789712007-06-24T15:22:00.000-05:002007-06-24T15:22:00.000-05:00How funny that I had just asked in your other pict...How funny that I had just asked in your other pictures if you were able to see the Stanley Hotel and that is where the wedding actually was! How neat to be married there!<BR/><BR/>I can understand your frustration w/said parents. Kayla didn't always go to bed on time while we were away either. Even last night when we had friends over she didn't go to bed until after 9. I do keep more of an eye on her while we're out just because she is a wanderer, and I can't "trust" her not to get into something she shouldn't be because she is way too curious and explores everything!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-38238351594026626702007-06-24T03:01:00.000-05:002007-06-24T03:01:00.000-05:00I'm pretty much in to anarchy at least when it com...I'm pretty much in to anarchy at least when it comes to schedules. My kids are really flexible, but so is our schedule, this will doubtless change next year when DrKnow starts school and we can't sleep in till 10 AM on a Wednesday. I've been known to use my kids as a crutch to get out of social commitments.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07533821425490415972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-91773789328798550162007-06-23T21:45:00.000-05:002007-06-23T21:45:00.000-05:00Oh yeah, you can bet that we would have packed up ...Oh yeah, you can bet that we would have packed up the kids if they hadn't been having so much fun! I don't like to keep them out if they are tired, cranky, etc. Then they are definitely shipped off and tucked in! It was watching two little girls twirling on the dance floor at 6:00, getting dragged away (unhappily) to get them home. I almost think the parents use it as an excuse not to have to be with us. It's all becoming so clear now!Melanie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01542313652003967176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-73596889476907168722007-06-23T21:28:00.000-05:002007-06-23T21:28:00.000-05:00My kids got tucked in at an almost-normal time at ...My kids got tucked in at an almost-normal time at my brother's wedding, where their presence was WILDLY wished for - because they were falling apart, weepy and exhausted. Sometimes, the no-fun parents know that their kids are literally at the end of their ability to cope - but it drives me NUTS when people really don't let their kids have any fun, like my cousin who I see quite regularily but have never met her THREE YEAR OLD SON because she leaves him with a babysitter whenever there's a family event. That's so... ick.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-17963980688068781672007-06-23T19:46:00.000-05:002007-06-23T19:46:00.000-05:00Yeah, I know - you weren't really talking about me...Yeah, I know - you weren't really talking about me. :)<BR/><BR/>I remember reading a post at Mary P's place - she's a home-care provider and one of the kids had parents who were absolutely vigilant that the child's clothing must be perfectly unstained by the end of the day. So Mary just nodded wisely and bought a couple of cheap play outfits (in the manner of Maria Von Trapp!).Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-15763836632978697172007-06-23T14:29:00.000-05:002007-06-23T14:29:00.000-05:00Hmmn. I think I can be both of those people...for ...Hmmn. I think I can be both of those people...for example I rarely mess with bedtime during the week since Papoosie Girl is a crank in the morning is she is not in bed by 8pm.<BR/><BR/>That said I was in NY for an engagement party and we got back to our hotel at midnight. There are always exceptions and if we stay late at friends for dinner because we are all having a good time then so be it. I just try to make sure bedtime is on schedule the next day.<BR/><BR/>I know some friends (well friends of friends) and they do exactly as you said either clutch their kids the entire time we are together or follow them around, or you hear constantly (wife to husband) "do you know where Billy is?" over and over. I mean they can't escape the house, but they must have a visual on them at all times.<BR/><BR/>If it is a place that is familiar I can go quite a while before checking on them.<BR/><BR/>I am known to constantly wipe up dirty faces and hands, but I do make a conscience effort to let them get dirty too. If you saw how Papoosie Girl comes home from school each day you would laugh. Sand everywhere, lunch down her shirt and completely disheveled - and she loves it. <BR/><BR/>It has taken me a few years to chill out.Jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100043209000589029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-40367316300539032352007-06-23T09:46:00.000-05:002007-06-23T09:46:00.000-05:00It's less about the sleep and more about the fun. ...It's less about the sleep and more about the fun. And once or twice a year is better than NEVER. I don't want to get all self-righteous like we don't skip stuff because it's easier to stay home and on routine. I just get annoyed with people that I know who can't seem to ever let their kids just have some fun. The particular parents that I'm thinking of who don't even really let their kids down (as in, holding a 2 year old through an entire family picnic) while the rest of the kids enjoy playing together. Sleep, yeah sleep is a tricky issue. Especially if it takes a WEEK to recover!Melanie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01542313652003967176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-66657954636047373072007-06-23T09:00:00.000-05:002007-06-23T09:00:00.000-05:00All right, I guess I'll speak up on behalf of the ...All right, I guess I'll speak up on behalf of the sleep nazis. We are pretty obsessive about the 7:45 bedtime. Sure, I allow exceptions - but, like, once or twice a year. I think I just got trained that way when Bub was a fussy, high-needs baby whose behaviour was always directly and immediately affected by any alteration in his sleep routine. It just wasn't worth it. Even now, one late night takes about a week to recover from (because it means extra-early wake-ups, lots of night-time wake-ups). So yeah. Whatever's going on has to be REALLY good for me to mess with the 7:45 bedtime.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.com