I've had some thoughts on my mind about these topics in no specific order.
- I do own a Toyota and think what's going on with the recall is shameful. I think there's a media hungry for a takedown of Toyota. This recall isn't a good thing, GM and Ford best keep their traps shut because neither has a stellar record in the recall world. No product can be built to be 100% defect free. Many companies have had similar struggles. When Apple released their iPhones a few years back, there were folks asking for recalls. Sadly recalls happen and sometimes there are very dire consequences. I still love what my Toyota does for me.
- Running, I'm doing the 8k Shamrock Run this weekend in Portland. Bummed the family isn't coming along, but it will be a nice "girls weekend" for mom and daughter. Baby Singe got the ball rolling by saying "I love you very much" to my wife Friday night. It was the sweetest thing overheard in a couple days.
- A couple days ago my wife sang Tomorrow as our daughter drifted off to sleep, now that was damn sweet as well. I could hear Mrs. Lessinges singing over the baby monitor and it made me swoon.
- No, I haven't seen Avatar yet and I'm really okay with it. Word on the street is you must see it in the theatre to get the full effect of the movie. I did see that Mel Gibson directed movie, Apocalypto, so I can assume the movie follows a similar storyline. Don't mess with Mother Nature and respect the natives. Great, I saved myself 162 minutes of wearing glasses on top of glasses. I'm cool and all, but not cool enough to pull off that look.
- Our neighbor's house has officially been on the market for a month now. I've heard the real estate market is rebounding some, however there's no way their home would have lasted two weeks on the market in 2006. If you want to live next door to me, you should consider making a bid on our neighbor's house. Its fully fenced is ideal for your unruly child, dog, or spouse. If you don't have any of those three, enjoy!
- I'm digging social media.
- My most overused words continue to be "but", "just", "even", and "Facebook".
- Finally, stop asking us. Stop people, I don't want to address the second child question. My wife and I have no plans now or in the immediate future to have a second child. We have our hands full with one child. Stop asking, stop asking over and over again. There are certain people who love to ask me "when are you having another?" every time I see them. It is a dangerous question to ask someone, even more so if you're a stranger. I overheard the same woman referenced ask another woman about having a second. Sadly, the woman with one child went into a long story about a previous miscarriage and difficulty with conception. While I applaud MomofOne for being so upfront, I'm annoyed she even had to justify her response to MomofTwo.
Amen on your last point.
Good luck on your run.
I haven’t seen avatar yet either and am totally OK with it.
good luck on the 8k. I just ran 6 miles on a 1/12 indoor mile track. talk about fun.
Avatar was good, but I definitely understand not wanting to see it. I don’t think it was best picture worthy as a lot of people seem to be crying.
This list just made me smile.
And I love my Toyota too.
Soooo… any plans for a second one?
Kidding! I think people just think it’s a good conversational question but every person I know who has a baby who keeps getting asked that question just HATES it. My teacher in high school had 2 sons and he kept getting bugged when they were going to try again to finally have a baby girl. He hated it.
I love watching mothers interact with their little children when I’m out at the beach or at a park somewhere. I probably would melt if I heard a mom singing a lullaby to her baby too
Good luck on the 8k! I’m so out of shape but I’m definitely considering training for a 5k… then an 8k. Then a 10k. We’ll see.
I wore glasses on top of glasses and i KNOW i looked totally cool.
After my daughter was born, my mom said “You can’t have just one!!!!”
“Watch me,” i replied.
Right on Les Singes, right the EFF on!
I want to know when you’re going to get with it and have three like I do. One, sheesh. Amateurs.
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(just kidding!
Oh, and I’m the only one in our family (besides the two year old) not to have seen Avatar…and I’m ok with that. I don’t know, I just don’t feel the need.
Now Runaways, for some reason I want to see that one.
It would never occur to me to ask someone about their child breeding plans. People are rather opinionated about such things.
Good luck on the 8K.
oh, I LOVE answering the “when are you having another?” question.
my top two answers are
1) well, seeing as how you are quite aware that I’ve been going through treatment for uterine and cervical cancer for the past few years, I didn’t think you needed an explanation that I can’t carry any more children without great risk to my health.
2) after seeing what that second baby did to your body/marriage/wallet, I think I’ll stick to one.
Good for you, running that race. Best wishes for a good day.
Facebook wants to know when you’re having another …..
yeah i haven’t seen avatar yet either. it’s kind of a sticking point since my daughter has amblyopia and all. I’m just standing up for all the people who don’t see things in 3-d y’all. Good luck with the run & PROPS for lullaby singin’ mommies! plgc!
I was pretty sure I was the last person on the planet who hadn’t yet seen Avatar. There are others just like us, apparently.
Also? Our brains work in a similar fashion. Mama loved this post.
I haven’t seen it either and I don’t even have the glasses on glasses issue.
I’m just eeeeeeh about the whole thing.
I remember a couple different people asking if we were going to try again for a girl or related stuff after Thing Two and I was horrified and angered by it. I may have said impolitic things in reply.
Y’know whats worse than being asked when you’ll have a second child? Being TOLD to try for a third because the second child is the same sex as the first. I absolutely hate that and tell people right off that their insulting my second son by suggesting he wasn’t good enough.
A – the run was good, still haven’t seen Avatar, and I figured you’d agree with me on the two kid thing.
Tim – do you like indoor running? I haven’t done much of it at all. I think it would get monotonous, but then again so is swimming laps in a pool.
Emma – Toyota is good in my books and I’m glad you liked the list. Time for something new in this space.
Felisa – do the Beat the Bridge run next month! All the cool kids are doing it. Yeah, it’s fun to watch parents with their children. Asking about a second kid or any kids could be a very toxic question.
Meno – I guarantee my mom is saying the same thing since she birthed ten kids. So far one is perfect for us.
AS Novus – yep, sometimes it gets hard to bite the tongue in public so I have to resort to my blog.
Sari – I’m really okay with being an amateur and I’m even more okay with you giving me shit about it. And yes, I’m glad you’re okay with not seeing Avatar either. I will watch it someday and it most likely won’t be in 3-D.
Jaded – you wouldn’t ask because you have couth. Thanks, the 8k was good and I’m trying to find new runs for this month and the rest of summer.
Lora – that is so awesome. Now tell me, honestly how often have you used that? If you even say once, I will be your new best friend.
Gwen – don’t go hiding behind Facebook for your inquiries. The run was fun, so fun that I signed up to do one after that the following weekend. Go me.
AS Novus – haven’t you seen Avatar yet? I’m still a holdout. And yes, singing to your children is quite swoon worthy.
Kris – awww, I figured I was the only one who hasn’t seen the movie. Now you tell me there are others? Awesome, we’re like a cult. I do like the way you think so I will consider your comment a compliment.
Logo – why do people think a dad must have a boy to be happy or a mom a daughter? It’s a weird world we live in.
Amanda – see my comment above to Logo. I don’t get it either. How is boy #2 doing? I suppose I should read your blog to find out.
Believe me, I’m the momofone and I’m tired of being asked by momofthree when there will be another addition. I’m not planning nor discussing the options of a second one at this time. In fact we’re very happy with the 6 year old we have. At this point it’d be more like starting over than adding an addition to our family. I’ll just continue to buy pooches and technology to fill the void..it works, and IT’S MORE COST AFFECTIVE!