This may come off as a little snippy, but some things just need to be addressed. And sometimes it doesn't matter if you address a specific individual in person, they never seem to get the point, or they choose not to change old habits. So, here's a list of people that may have had similar experiences to mine, but that doesn't make them an expert:
-Just because you have a child, doesn't mean you are a parenting expert. This sentence speaks volumes, I just wish some people would actually read it. This doesn't mean that I wouldn't accept parenting advice, but really I don't need to hear how certain people would do things differently, and what I 'm doing wrong. Everyone makes mistakes in parenting, myself included.
-Just because you have a bank account, doesn't make you a financial expert. There are maybe 2 people in my life that I would go to for financial advice. And if I haven't asked you, then you aren't one of them.
-Just because you have money, doesn't mean you should spend it. I don't care if something is on sale. If it's not something I NEED to function in my life on a day-to-day basis, then I don't need to buy it. 75% off or not.
-Just because you have a driver's license, doesn't mean you are a good driver.
-Just because you've had more education more than me, doesn't make you better. It also doesn't give someone the right to talk down to me, or talk to me like I don't know what I'm doing, because CLEARLY, nobody could ever be as super good and awesome as you are, ALL of the time, because YOU NEVER make any mistakes.
I may be a little grouchy lately, and I may be able to blame it on the pregnancy hormones for a little bit longer. Regardless, the above statements are still true. Pregnant or not.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Finally Have the Internet Back
When I didn't have access to the internet on my home computer, I seriously thought I was going to die. Because, let's be honest, my cell phone internet access is really less than ideal. But other than checking in on Facebook once in a while, I truly didn't miss it at all. Oh yeah, and a couple of my bills may be a couple of days late because the only good part about the internet is online bill pay. But really, I only use the internet to check Facebook, pay bills, and check my email once a month. And then I started having so many amazing things that I wanted to put on my blog, but I didn't have access to it. So here are some seriously random thoughts that I have been thinking lately:
1. Not really a random thought, but Punkin-head turned 4 last week. It was heartbreaking to think of my little boy AS A LITTLE BOY and not a toddler anymore. In a couple of months, he'll be going to school. WHAT??!! That makes me even more sad, but although I truly love him to pieces, I truly need a break from his tantrums lately. They are epic. (But nothing is really as bad as Baby Girl right now. I think I may need to call a priest for her and bathe her in holy water soon.)
2. I do NOT understand how people can complain about the lack of funds that they have, and yet spend, spend, spend. Just because something is on sale, doesn't mean you need to buy it. The Hubs and I are comfortable with our finances right now, but the only things I spend money on are bills, food, and gifts for other people. What happened to saving money?? And if someone has enough money for luxuries, then they shouldn't have the luxury of complaining about how they don't have enough money.
3. Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, I've been pregnant before. That is where the similarities end. I have never had this extreme exhaustion with my other pregnancies. I have never had morning sickness or all day nausea before. I've never been this irritable and cranky with my other pregnancies. So I wish people would stop saying stupid crap like, "Gee, aren't you used to this by now?? " "Welcome to pregnancy!! HAHAHAHA!!" No, I don't feel welcome and I'm not used to it. And for the record, I'm glad it's us having a 3rd baby and not you, too. Yeah, our lives are going to be loony tunes for a while, but that doesn't invite stupid comments. Done and done.
And so, next time I actually have a story to tell, I have the ability to tell it. It may not be a good story, but I promise it won't be so random. Or, maybe it will. But nobody is making you read it.
1. Not really a random thought, but Punkin-head turned 4 last week. It was heartbreaking to think of my little boy AS A LITTLE BOY and not a toddler anymore. In a couple of months, he'll be going to school. WHAT??!! That makes me even more sad, but although I truly love him to pieces, I truly need a break from his tantrums lately. They are epic. (But nothing is really as bad as Baby Girl right now. I think I may need to call a priest for her and bathe her in holy water soon.)
2. I do NOT understand how people can complain about the lack of funds that they have, and yet spend, spend, spend. Just because something is on sale, doesn't mean you need to buy it. The Hubs and I are comfortable with our finances right now, but the only things I spend money on are bills, food, and gifts for other people. What happened to saving money?? And if someone has enough money for luxuries, then they shouldn't have the luxury of complaining about how they don't have enough money.
3. Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, I've been pregnant before. That is where the similarities end. I have never had this extreme exhaustion with my other pregnancies. I have never had morning sickness or all day nausea before. I've never been this irritable and cranky with my other pregnancies. So I wish people would stop saying stupid crap like, "Gee, aren't you used to this by now?? " "Welcome to pregnancy!! HAHAHAHA!!" No, I don't feel welcome and I'm not used to it. And for the record, I'm glad it's us having a 3rd baby and not you, too. Yeah, our lives are going to be loony tunes for a while, but that doesn't invite stupid comments. Done and done.
And so, next time I actually have a story to tell, I have the ability to tell it. It may not be a good story, but I promise it won't be so random. Or, maybe it will. But nobody is making you read it.
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