We keep, sorry, KEPT the rolls in a basket that sits out.  Correction, SAT out.

 

LMAO.  Let me guess, you closed you eyes for one minute and LIL RNR was in the bathroom having fun with the TP?

We were in there together, and usually he follows me out, but he didn't.  I got out to the kitchen and mr. RNR was like, where's the baby?  I go back to The Scene of the Crime.

We were in there together, and usually he follows me out, but he didn't.  I got out to the kitchen and mr. RNR was like, where's the baby?  I go back to The Scene of the Crime.

 

ROFLMAO!!  :D :D ;D ;D :D :D

 

I love it "where's the baby?"

I had to laugh even though I was like, "oh no little RNR! We don't do that!" while I was fishing out the dripping wet hunks.

I had to laugh even though I was like, "oh no little RNR! We don't do that!" while I was fishing out the dripping wet hunks.

 

Just wait until..... 

• He does a headstand on the toilet
  
• He brings home animals in his backpack
  
• He starts experimenting with skateboard, roller skate/blade stunts
  
• He turns the Jungle Gym into a dangerous area.
  
• He start "cherry pumping" on the swing set
  

 

Oh the joys of being a parent of a boy.

 

Oh yes, my sister has prepped me for all this and continues to tell me the tales of moldy food found in drawers or dead things in pants pockets.

what is cherry pumping?  That sounds REALLY DIRTY.

what is cherry pumping?  That sounds REALLY DIRTY.

 

Where you pump the swing while going up so that it "jerks".  You pump to make it go higher until you almost equal height to the bar.

 

My mom would get mad, because I would make my brother fall of the swing when I did that.  I was banned from touching the swing set for one entire summer.

yeah no, he won't be doing that.  I rule with an iron fist.

yeah no, he won't be doing that.  I rule with an iron fist.

 

He's gonna do it when your not home - anyway!  So there.  :P

LOL.  He does show daredevil tendencies, which worries me.  He'll have to go ride the coasters with Dad.  Mama don't play like that.

LOL.  He does show daredevil tendencies, which worries me.  He'll have to go ride the coasters with Dad.  Mama don't play like that.

 

Yeah its passed down.  Me, My Dad, My Pops, the kids love the scary stuff and roller coasters.  My brother...ugh, just a big wussssssssss!

My youngest likes to throw the bath toys in the potty. The toy boat was in there so much I just figured my wife was schtupping the Tidy Bowl Man.

 

My 5yo just got his first loose tooth. You'd think that would elicit some joy (tooth fairy, toys, money, fabulous trips to Tahiti). No. He's paralyzed with fear that his teeth are all going to fall out and he won't be able to chew anymore.

 

I told him not to worry, that we could crazy glue pez to his gums. He can even pick what color he wants.

LOL LOL LOL PEZ!  You are funny.

LOL.  He does show daredevil tendencies, which worries me.  He'll have to go ride the coasters with Dad.  Mama don't play like that.

 

Yeah its passed down.  Me, My Dad, My Pops, the kids love the scary stuff and roller coasters.  My brother...ugh, just a big wussssssssss!

 

we were at an amusement park a month ago, and my mother in law (of all people) says lets go on this ride. Don't know the name but it's like the giant ship that swings back and forth, only spins in a circle as well. I'm thinking that there's no way they'll get on that ride, but she insisted, so I took all three.

 

They...loved....it. Me, I was nauseous, but they couldn't wait to get back on it.

Just looking at things like that makes me sick. I can't even watch rides at the fair.

LOL LOL LOL PEZ!  You are funny.

 

I swear AJ93 is insane!

 

Just looking at things like that makes me sick. I can't even watch rides at the fair.

A tough girl like you is scared of a little carnival ride, then don't look at this.

 

It's not fear, they just make me sick.  I would never get on a ferris wheel like that. 

It's not fear, they just make me sick.  I would never get on a ferris wheel like that. 

 

Have you tried Dramamine prior to riding?  I understand it helps.

I hate dramamine, it just makes you sleepy like a zombie.

I hate dramamine, it just makes you sleepy like a zombie.

 

Yeah.  Dont take that then.  Has LIL RNR discovered pots and pans yet?  or the ripping newspaper?

he loves pots and pans.  We have a dedicated cabinet in the kitchen that is not baby-locked and he can pull out the stuff in there and play with it, which he does.  We try not to let him get ahold of any paper at all, but what's really funny is when he gets ahold of things that he really shouldn't have, like a piece of lint on the floor or a post-it or something, he holds it up to us first like, "Here, look what you left out!"  And we go, oh, thank you little RNR and take it out of his little hand before he can eat it.

My kids once managed to sneak/knock a roll of TP into the tub with them. Dissolved instantly and I had to schlep all these wet TP pieces out of the tub. It was great.

 

We went to Disney this April and my three year (he turned 4 in May) rode everything we did. Space Mountain, The Train roller coaster in Adventure land and this crazy Himalayan express coaster at the Animal Park. One of the perks of having a giant child. Most of the rides at Disney you have to be 42"or 44" tall. He is way past that. We probably could have gotten him onto one of the 48" coasters if we got creative. The best part is he loved them. I am sure his older brothers enthusiasm helped.

he loves pots and pans.  We have a dedicated cabinet in the kitchen that is not baby-locked and he can pull out the stuff in there and play with it, which he does.  We try not to let him get ahold of any paper at all, but what's really funny is when he gets ahold of things that he really shouldn't have, like a piece of lint on the floor or a post-it or something, he holds it up to us first like, "Here, look what you left out!"  And we go, oh, thank you little RNR and take it out of his little hand before he can eat it.

 

I dont know what kids see in pots and pans.  They are the cheapest and most entertaining toys around.  They could play with those things for hours.

 

I love it when kids do that, its so cute.  or when you say a bad word and they say "oooooooo".  LOL

My mom gave him a cardboard box this morning as she knew he'd like that more than the toys he has over at her place.  He was already putting stuff into it when I left.

 

His latest thing is heavy imitation of both sounds and gestures.  We "moo'd" like cows all morning yesterday on the way to daycare and kept cracking each other up, and this morning my Mom was stretching out her arm which cramped up and little RNR imitated her and made her laugh.

My mom gave him a cardboard box this morning as she knew he'd like that more than the toys he has over at her place.  He was already putting stuff into it when I left.

 

His latest thing is heavy imitation of both sounds and gestures.  We "moo'd" like cows all morning yesterday on the way to daycare and kept cracking each other up, and this morning my Mom was stretching out her arm which cramped up and little RNR imitated her and made her laugh.

 

Oh God, the cardboard box AKA "the fort" is awesomeness at it's best! The memories.  They grow up so fast.

I used to sleep in a cardboard box when I was really little (like infant/toddler) when my family would go camping in our trailer. A crib wouldn't fit in the trailer...so my mom got a box and put pillows and stuff in and made me a bed. That thing was awesome and then I apparently didn't want to go back to my crib after camping. Ha ha.

 

Refrigerator boxes make the best toys/fort/play structure.

Double posted oops

Just set out a ton of cardboard boxes  for recycling this morning. from the new kitchen cabinets I am putting up (Longest kitchen renvo Ever!) apparently my kids were playing exotic animal smuggler or something the other day. i walked into the living room and they were putting all of their stuffed animals in the boxes and closing them up. When I asked them what they are doing, they replied "shipping our animals". Hmmmm.

I'm so sad.  I woke up this morning to a completely empty and silent house.

 

After 3 months of having my nephew here "borrowing" accessories and host of kids coming, especially the last two weeks, it's maddening not having anyone here.

 

I walked into the closet expecting to hear, "Oooo...um, I'm going to borrow ______  as I can rock it with ______.  Are you going to carry that bag today?  OK...well I'll take that also."  Nothing!

 

The last two weeks there were crazy with my nieces and nephews 7 other kids here.  In addition, my best friends niece and nephew were at his house along with a young lady who our nieces convince her parents to let her come to NYC with them so they could have "gossip girl/Sex and the City "lite"" end of summer.

 

I can't believe I miss all that madness.

 

:( :'(

You need a cat...

 

Just kidding. Hang in there, with any luck  in a year he'll be at NYU taking your stuff again...

You need a cat...

 

Just kidding. Hang in there, with any luck  in a year he'll be at NYU taking your stuff again...

 

Sorry no pussy...cats allowed in my house!

 

He likes Columbia and FIT more than NYU.  He'll most likely end up at OSU with the other kids

 

The boy wanted to stay badly.  He went to the board of ed to get all the transfer materials and visited three High Schools in the area.  I knew he was up to no good.  But I give him credit for a nice presentation and stating his case. My brother and Cousin were like pack up, we're leaving.  It was so sad and I felt like I couldn't help them. Granted my brother did the right thing, as the ex-skank-in-law would never agree.

 

Saturday night, until 4AM, I had to listen to my brother bitch and moan about the cost of college.  Now I've got to figure out a way to tell him it's already paid for, so that he doesn't blow his top or feel as though I've overstepped my boundaries.

 

I've gotta talk to my grandfather and figure out how to do this.  UGH.

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

 

LMAO! 

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

My wife and I decided to just let the boy eat the paint chips he finds on the back of the garage, that way he doesn't end up in college at the same time as his sister. :-D

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

My wife and I decided to just let the boy eat the paint chips he finds on the back of the garage, that way he doesn't end up in college at the same time as his sister. ;D

 

LOL  "the boy"  LOL  No name, just "the boy"!  LOL

One of my favorite lines from the movie "Back To School" on how to cut down on college costs....Lou is Rodney Dangerfield's driver/bodyguard and Jason is the son.

 

Lou: Come here. I want to tell you something.

Jason Melon: What?

Lou: You were pretty hard on your father last night.

Jason Melon: I know, but the guy doesn't understand.

Lou: I know your pop thirty years. He understands. He's a nice guy, and he's tough. Like me. I'm nice, and I'm tough. I'll give you an idea what I mean. My two boys, I put one through college and the other I put through a wall. Your papa loves you. He's lookin' out for ya. Look out for him.

 

 

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

My wife and I decided to just let the boy eat the paint chips he finds on the back of the garage, that way he doesn't end up in college at the same time as his sister. :-D

 

Sorry children, it's biological experiments for the lot of you

 

_________________________

 

Seriously, I know there are at least 2 or 3 other posters in the same situation that I'm in. How the F@#$ are  you planning on putting 3-4 kids through college at the same time?

 

I figure my oldest is smart enough that he can get some kind of scholarship. #2 is pretty, so she doesn't need college....

 

It's #3 I'm afraid of. I'm thinking at this point she'll be a successful biker chick, or maybe a bounty hunter.

You are welcomed to overstep that boundary with me anytime. I am sure GoTribe would agree with me...he's got 4 kids that could be in college at the same time.

My wife and I decided to just let the boy eat the paint chips he finds on the back of the garage, that way he doesn't end up in college at the same time as his sister. ;D

 

Sorry children, it's biological experiments for the lot of you

 

_________________________

 

Seriously, I know there are at least 2 or 3 other posters in the same situation that I'm in. How the F@#$ are  you planning on putting 3-4 kids through college at the same time?

 

I figure my oldest is smart enough that he can get some kind of scholarship. #2 is pretty, so she doesn't need college....

 

It's #3 I'm afraid of. I'm thinking at this point she'll be a successful biker chick, or maybe a bounty hunter.

 

I can almost agree with that.  I have 4 cousins, 3 with advanced degrees.  Two have never ever worked and two only worked a short time before getting married.  It's almost as if some women have a backup plan and can get married and be taken care of by a man.

 

If you can do what I did, I put between $500 and $1k dollars, a month, in high yield savings accounts since the kids were born.  I made them accounts that I can only deposit into and are not hooked up to the ATM options.

 

I know not everyone can do that, but the earlier you start the better off you'll be when college rolls around.

I have been training my youngest one how to be a placekicker. I figure with his size and coordination if he has special teams skills too he should be able to get a scholarship somewhere. Plus kicking seems like a pretty good gig, kickers usually still can walk after their football careers are done.

 

AJ, Title IX is your friend. Get those girls into soccer/volleyball/swimming. If the boy is smart, focus on the girls because you still need to get them on campus to get the MRS degree...

 

Actually I was thinking about this and I am guessing that our rental property is really our college fund. I really don't make any money on it right now, its pretty much cash-in equals cash out plus tax benefits. But in 10-15 years it will be either paid for or almost paid for so I will probably either sell it or finance college using a HELOC.

 

I have been training my youngest one how to be a placekicker. I figure with his size and coordination if he has special teams skills too he should be able to get a scholarship somewhere. Plus kicking seems like a pretty good gig, kickers usually still can walk after their football careers are done.

 

AJ, Title IX is your friend. Get those girls into soccer/volleyball/swimming. If the boy is smart, focus on the girls because you still need to get them on campus to get the MRS degree...

 

Actually I was thinking about this and I am guessing that our rental property is really our college fund. I really don't make any money on it right now, its pretty much cash-in equals cash out plus tax benefits. But in 10-15 years it will be either paid for or almost paid for so I will probably either sell it or finance college using a HELOC.

 

 

I've thought about that. Hopefully they get their mother's coordination. If they're like me, I'm doomed, unless they give out scholarships for tripping. I'm tying the boy's right arm to his side and teaching him to pitch with his left.

 

I'm socking money away, but it seems like the more I save, the less I get in returns, and the faster the annual tuition increases go.

A typical weekend in urban Cincinnati with kids:

 

http://www.citykin.com/2010/09/typical-weekend.html

You'll all be so disappointed with me, but we sunk to a new low as parents yesterday:  We took our kid to Chuck E Cheese.  I honestly was just trying to think of a place we could eat where nobody would mind a screaming toddler and where there'd be things to look at to occupy him that he wouldn't be in danger of breaking, and I thought hey, maybe we should check it out.  It's open at 9AM ON SUNDAY HOORAY.  We went in, and my little 15 month old looked like we just walked into the technicolor Oz from our gray, black and white life.  He freaking loved it, even though he's too little to actually do any of the things they have there.  he loved being put on the various "rides" and seeing all the blinking lights and stuff whirring around, he was just amazed. Of all the places we've taken him, up until yesterday, the county fair was his favorite - animals, midway, rides to watch, etc. But Chuck E Cheese trumped it. 

 

We let him go until he was eye-rubbingly tired, which took like 1.5 hours. It was GREAT exercise for him, he did a little climbing on various things, a lot of walking, and managed to get a little bit to eat (from the salad bar) as well. He actually fell asleep in the stroller at the mall afterwards, which he has NEVER DONE, EVER.

 

I wonder if I could sneak a flask in there.

You'll all be so disappointed with me, but we sunk to a new low as parents yesterday: We took our kid to Chuck E Cheese. I honestly was just trying to think of a place we could eat where nobody would mind a screaming toddler and where there'd be things to look at to occupy him that he wouldn't be in danger of breaking, and I thought hey, maybe we should check it out. It's open at 9AM ON SUNDAY HOORAY. We went in, and my little 15 month old looked like we just walked into the technicolor Oz from our gray, black and white life. He freaking loved it, even though he's too little to actually do any of the things they have there. he loved being put on the various "rides" and seeing all the blinking lights and stuff whirring around, he was just amazed. Of all the places we've taken him, up until yesterday, the county fair was his favorite - animals, midway, rides to watch, etc. But Chuck E Cheese trumped it.

 

We let him go until he was eye-rubbingly tired, which took like 1.5 hours. It was GREAT exercise for him, he did a little climbing on various things, a lot of walking, and managed to get a little bit to eat (from the salad bar) as well. He actually fell asleep in the stroller at the mall afterwards, which he has NEVER DONE, EVER.

 

I wonder if I could sneak a flask in there.

 

They do have beer there!

 

In all seriousness, all of those things you find as corney and a waste of money for families to do pre-kid, after kids were born, you realize how great they actually are.  Places like Chuck E Cheese are so awesome to take the kids to.  They have a blast, get something to eat, and pass out afterwards.  They do have so much fun there.  Much more fun then being contained in a high chair at some restaurant that Mom and Dad want to go to, but no fun for them.  there comes an age when they need to learn to sit through something that Mom and dad want to do, but at 1.5 YO, their stuff trumps ours.   

I got beer!  But I think the tap was moldy, the beer was just awful. I know I'm a food (and drink) snob, but it was really un-drinkable. Hence my desire to bring my flask.

You'll all be so disappointed with me, but we sunk to a new low as parents yesterday:  We took our kid to Chuck E Cheese.  I honestly was just trying to think of a place we could eat where nobody would mind a screaming toddler and where there'd be things to look at to occupy him that he wouldn't be in danger of breaking, and I thought hey, maybe we should check it out.  It's open at 9AM ON SUNDAY HOORAY.  We went in, and my little 15 month old looked like we just walked into the technicolor Oz from our gray, black and white life.  He freaking loved it, even though he's too little to actually do any of the things they have there.  he loved being put on the various "rides" and seeing all the blinking lights and stuff whirring around, he was just amazed. Of all the places we've taken him, up until yesterday, the county fair was his favorite - animals, midway, rides to watch, etc. But Chuck E Cheese trumped it. 

 

We let him go until he was eye-rubbingly tired, which took like 1.5 hours. It was GREAT exercise for him, he did a little climbing on various things, a lot of walking, and managed to get a little bit to eat (from the salad bar) as well. He actually fell asleep in the stroller at the mall afterwards, which he has NEVER DONE, EVER.

 

I wonder if I could sneak a flask in there.

 

They do have beer there!

 

In all seriousness, all of those things you find as corney and a waste of money for families to do pre-kid, after kids were born, you realize how great they actually are.  Places like Chuck E Cheese are so awesome to take the kids to.  They have a blast, get something to eat, and pass out afterwards.  They do have so much fun there.  Much more fun then being contained in a high chair at some restaurant that Mom and Dad want to go to, but no fun for them.  there comes an age when they need to learn to sit through something that Mom and dad want to do, but at 1.5 YO, their stuff trumps ours.   

 

Chuck E Cheese is one of the few places I can take the kids and not have a stress headache afterwards. It's too hard to take little kids out to a regular restaurant. Let them run free, get dazzled by the loud noises and lights, eat the cardboard pizza then pass out at home. Just bring lots and lots of purell.

 

Oh, and don't make the mistake I made and try to go there at 5pm on a Saturday. There were so many people in the place they were pressed up against the glass with their faces smushed. 9-10am on a Sunday is usually when you'll find me there.

You'll all be so disappointed with me, but we sunk to a new low as parents yesterday:  We took our kid to Chuck E Cheese.  I honestly was just trying to think of a place we could eat where nobody would mind a screaming toddler and where there'd be things to look at to occupy him that he wouldn't be in danger of breaking, and I thought hey, maybe we should check it out.  It's open at 9AM ON SUNDAY HOORAY.  We went in, and my little 15 month old looked like we just walked into the technicolor Oz from our gray, black and white life.  He freaking loved it, even though he's too little to actually do any of the things they have there.  he loved being put on the various "rides" and seeing all the blinking lights and stuff whirring around, he was just amazed. Of all the places we've taken him, up until yesterday, the county fair was his favorite - animals, midway, rides to watch, etc. But Chuck E Cheese trumped it. 

 

We let him go until he was eye-rubbingly tired, which took like 1.5 hours. It was GREAT exercise for him, he did a little climbing on various things, a lot of walking, and managed to get a little bit to eat (from the salad bar) as well. He actually fell asleep in the stroller at the mall afterwards, which he has NEVER DONE, EVER.

 

I wonder if I could sneak a flask in there.

ROFLMAO!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

 

CEC is a God send.  You only have one, imagine 15 to 20 kids.

You'll all be so disappointed with me, but we sunk to a new low as parents yesterday:  We took our kid to Chuck E Cheese.  I honestly was just trying to think of a place we could eat where nobody would mind a screaming toddler and where there'd be things to look at to occupy him that he wouldn't be in danger of breaking, and I thought hey, maybe we should check it out.  It's open at 9AM ON SUNDAY HOORAY.  We went in, and my little 15 month old looked like we just walked into the technicolor Oz from our gray, black and white life.  He freaking loved it, even though he's too little to actually do any of the things they have there.  he loved being put on the various "rides" and seeing all the blinking lights and stuff whirring around, he was just amazed. Of all the places we've taken him, up until yesterday, the county fair was his favorite - animals, midway, rides to watch, etc. But Chuck E Cheese trumped it. 

 

We let him go until he was eye-rubbingly tired, which took like 1.5 hours. It was GREAT exercise for him, he did a little climbing on various things, a lot of walking, and managed to get a little bit to eat (from the salad bar) as well. He actually fell asleep in the stroller at the mall afterwards, which he has NEVER DONE, EVER.

 

I wonder if I could sneak a flask in there.

 

They do have beer there!

 

In all seriousness, all of those things you find as corney and a waste of money for families to do pre-kid, after kids were born, you realize how great they actually are.  Places like Chuck E Cheese are so awesome to take the kids to.  They have a blast, get something to eat, and pass out afterwards.  They do have so much fun there.  Much more fun then being contained in a high chair at some restaurant that Mom and Dad want to go to, but no fun for them.  there comes an age when they need to learn to sit through something that Mom and dad want to do, but at 1.5 YO, their stuff trumps ours.   

 

Oh, and don't make the mistake I made and try to go there at 5pm on a Saturday. There were so many people in the place they were pressed up against the glass with their faces smushed. 9-10am on a Sunday is usually when you'll find me there.

 

:-o

 

*scared*

 

 

The last and only time I went to Chuck E Cheese was for my nephew's birthday about four or five years ago.  I remember having a big headache by the time I left the place, and I told my mom that it could be even longer before she had any grandchildren from us.  I'm sure it's very different when you're there with your kids. 

 

We went to the one and Florida, and I remember thinking that the beer seemed a little off.

My Daughter turned 4 today and we're having her party at C.E.C. on Sunday afternoon. As far as I can remember I wasn't in the place between the late 80's and last year but I've discovered it's somewhat fun to play in a dated arcade with lousy pizza, obnoxious music, and a bouncer to keep the boy from running out the door when no one is looking.

 

Just a tip though, they charge an arm and a leg to host the party for you ($12 per kid adds up fast when your daughter is one of the most outgoing kids in her preschool & Sunday school classes) which basically involves them making a cake, putting out table cloths, and getting some poor employee to dress up like a rat and sing. However, they're fine with you showing up with your own table cloths, bringing your own cake, and singing without the rat for the regular price (and of course coupons help too).