PSA - Having a baby doesn't make you special.

[shortylickens]

you can grab a cat by the back of his neck and the little ah heck will do whatever you like.

 

[ch33zw1z]

you can grab a cat by the back of his neck and the little ah heck will do whatever you like.

that's the "scruff" of the neck. mommy cats pick them up with their mouths, the same way.

 

[mvbighead]

this. 10 seconds is a joke, 30 is more accurate as a baseline, add some time if I have the stroller I have to break down and put back in the vehicle as well


unless the kid is happy, then playing and moving around and it takes longer, or if hes upset, then hes crying and moving around, and it takes longer

see where this is going?



and to the poster who thinks anyone should get out of the way just so they can park, or thinks its OK to park when someone is standing inbtween the spaces, you are a dick. wait your turn. within reason of course.

but you sound like the dick that honked at me at menards last week, because he wanted my spot and I was taking too long securing the lumber to the roof of my truck.



true. if people are being patient, and the kiddo is making a fuss that makes it take longer, I have no problem moving the cart/stroller etc, and waiving people through.

2 way street.

As another parent of a 4 month old... we can get in and out in less than 30 seconds, every time. If we can't, the wife or I can certainly get in and close the door to allow other people access to their cars. It's common courtesy. If anything you're going to do in a parking lot takes more than a minute, you should acknowledge those around you, and allow them to get in and get out. (Also Click-Connect SnugRide 40 for the win.)

But cooing and baby talk? Get in and close the door.

Strollers and the like are generally loaded in the back, and not obstructing anyone to getting to their car on either side if they are sitting behind your car. The issue in the OP was a lady blocking someone's access to their door to get in their car, most likely by leaving their door open while they handle their child. Completely unnecessary and rude.

Long story short, the lady was being an entitled jerk. She isn't special, and she still should show courtesy for those around her.

 

[Sluggo]

you can grab a cat by the back of his neck and the little ah heck will do whatever you like.

That also applies to all kids, and some adults. :sneaky:

 

[Zargon]

As another parent of a 4 month old... we can get in and out in less than 30 seconds, every time. If we can't, the wife or I can certainly get in and close the door to allow other people access to their cars. It's common courtesy. If anything you're going to do in a parking lot takes more than a minute, you should acknowledge those around you, and allow them to get in and get out. (Also Click-Connect SnugRide 40 for the win.)

out is never the problem. #twss

I dont have a fantastic internal clock. at all. I certainly dont run a stop watch. But I also try to be as out of the way as possible.

I never said I was obstructing others when I wasnt in the car, shit just takes time. Most of my shopping trips though, are either full grocery trips with a cart of stuff, or a trip to the home improvement store for a load of stuff, where Im likely to be loading that stuff for >1min. when we head to dinner etc its click seat out grab diaper bag and walk away. click seat in toss in diaper bag get in car leave.

But cooing and baby talk? Get in and close the door.

yeah, unless they are having a total meltdown. though then you might as well get in the car and take care of settling them down, or atleast make sure you arent in the way

Strollers and the like are generally loaded in the back, and not obstructing anyone to getting to their car on either side if they are sitting behind your car. The issue in the OP was a lady blocking someone's access to their door to get in their car, most likely by leaving their door open while they handle their child. Completely unnecessary and rude.

Long story short, the lady was being an entitled jerk. She isn't special, and she still should show courtesy for those around her.

no argument here.




if ANYONE tries to park right next to me while I am getting in my truck I am shooting the a pretty dirty look. Ive had aholes almost rip the door of my vehicle because they just couldnt wait one second longer, but thats rare

 

[mvbighead]

out is never the problem. #twss

I dont have a fantastic internal clock. at all. I certainly dont run a stop watch. But I also try to be as out of the way as possible.

I never said I was obstructing others when I wasnt in the car, shit just takes time. Most of my shopping trips though, are either full grocery trips with a cart of stuff, or a trip to the home improvement store for a load of stuff, where Im likely to be loading that stuff for >1min. when we head to dinner etc its click seat out grab diaper bag and walk away. click seat in toss in diaper bag get in car leave.



yeah, unless they are having a total meltdown. though then you might as well get in the car and take care of settling them down, or atleast make sure you arent in the way



no argument here.




if ANYONE tries to park right next to me while I am getting in my truck I am shooting the a pretty dirty look. Ive had aholes almost rip the door of my vehicle because they just couldnt wait one second longer, but thats rare

Yeah, home improvement stores are a different story. My main gist is about loading the baby though. Click in, click out. Easy peasy.

If you have to handle the baby while getting them seated and someone is waiting on you, close the door. Keep a look out and see if you are obstructing someone when your door is open. Really simple rules that everyone should follow, baby or not.

 

[Meghan54]

PSA-Having a baby doesn't make you special.

Just curious....can you birth a baby?

 

[W.C. Nimoy]

After listening to a mothers' intuition story, where I just asked her to clarify a detail in the story (not even slightly questioning or even addressing mothers' intuition, just accepted that & moved on), I got the "UNTIL. YOU. HAVE. KIDS." admonishment, and further elaboration on the validity of mothers' intuition without clarifying the fact I was confused on.

& you know the tone & cadence it's said at. Been a while since I've heard it. I think the last time was actually from a comedian, making fun of it. & this was made 100% straight faced.

Hopefully I was getting trolled.

 

[Humpy]

if ANYONE tries to park right next to me while I am getting in my truck I am shooting the a pretty dirty look.

 

[Exterous]

dont you guys still eat your young?

Only the weak - thats why those that manage to reach adulthood are so amazing

 

[FallenHero]

"News flash -having a baby does not make you special. It just validates that tramp stamp on your ass. There have been billions of babies before yours...it doesn't take talent. Now how about closing the door?"

No you didn't.

 

[Rudee]

What I find annoying is when people on Facebook (mostly women) post these sappy birthday greeting messages to their young kids, who are not even old enough to read, and are not even on Facebook. "My precious little boy is five today. Mommy and Daddy love you more than life it self.. Happy birthday my angel. bla bla bla". Just log off the computer and wish your kid happy birthday yourself, instead of making a big production on Facebook for your friends.

 

[AdamK47]

Everyone has the perfect family on Facebook. Perfect kids, perfects spouses, perfect extended family, even that perfect wedding. It's that fictional perfect world people love to flaunt that makes Facebook so popular.

 

[ch33zw1z]

What I find annoying is when people on Facebook (mostly women) post these sappy birthday greeting messages to their young kids, who are not even old enough to read, and are not even on Facebook. "My precious little boy is five today. Mommy and Daddy love you more than life it self.. Happy birthday my angel. bla bla bla". Just log off the computer and wish your kid happy birthday yourself, instead of making a big production on Facebook for your friends.

lol, so true. I loathe FB with more intensity that I ever loathed MySpace..

 

[poofyhairguy]

I hate the "I just think my kid said THIS today!" No, the kid was blabbing gibberish and you heard what you wanted to hear.

Or even beyond that how everyone NEEDS their kid to be some genious and can't handle it if they aren't. When I have kids I will admit it if they are dumb.

 

[Slufa111]

Not special but having children does take extra time especially coming out of stores and shopping and such. I would never switch jobs with my wife not because I hate doing household chores and all the stuff....but kids are hard to take care of.

This is why I park in the rear of the stores parking lot. Problem solved and you can get out of your spot 2 minute earlier.

 

[shortylickens]

That also applies to all kids, and some adults. :sneaky:

I'll have to keep that in mind.

 

[rh71]

People who don't interact with their animals should never have children.

You said all of that after I just got through saying I feel for my kids MORE. Makes no sense. My dog and I interacted whenever he felt like brushing up against me or wanted to go for a walk. I would want to play with him and half the time he just does nothing. Either that or just rolls over. That's not even 15% of the day. Do I have to tell you how many hours a day he slept? Absolutely incredible you would consider them equal unless you're thinking all kids are infants.