So I'm almost a week late in this, but hey... The Packers won!!
Obviously, this is common knowledge now, but it's a big deal in our household. Packers games are severely important. You think I'm kidding... I am not!
For instance :
Thursday, opening day of football this year, was also our latest baby doc appt. Of course we were excited for the appointment with Baby, but I have to say, we were extremely concerned about the game. Our plan? Appointment at 2:45 (which, as we all know, really means 3:15), grab some lunch, get home in time to take a short nap, then GAME T.I.M.E. Yes, we really planned a nap in there. The game lasted until midnight, people!!
Anyway, it paid off, because the Pack came out on top, and it was an exciting start to the season. We wore our Packers get up - and by we, I mean myself, hubby, and the dog :)
The point of this post... it's coming, really.
Ready?
Ok.
Lately, hubby and I have been getting the "you can't have fun once you have a baby" speech from some people. It's super frustrating and incredibly annoying. I mean, this is all I've ever wanted out of life, so I can't imagine thinking that this baby would RUIN any fun we'd have. As a matter of fact, Baby is already set on Packers gear so that we can watch the games - AS A FAMILY! Anyway, this all being said - I'm not sure how to handle the situation. Some of the people have been clients of mine, and I don't feel like I can be "rude" by telling them that they're wrong. Some have been friends of ours who, ironically, also have child/ren. One (hubby's best friend) swears that M will never be able to work on his cars again. I mean, really? Are kids that bad? Maybe you should've thought about that before you went and had one... Am I being insensitive? Or rude? Or should I be more forceful when I tell people I respectfully disagree? Any input would be welcomed, as long as you don't tell me my child is going to take the fun out of life...
So, my post for the night? A rant. If you don't have anything nice to say (you facebook readers who refuse to sign up for a blog :-D), do as your mother said and don't say anything at all!
End rant.
I'm a blogger who refuses to sign up for facebook :) hee hee!
ReplyDeleteUmmm, so as long as you don't paint the baby's room a cold color and you don't expect to have any fun once baby arrives, yeah I think you're going to be all good!!!! You know I'm kidding and using some of the frustrating things you've told me to make light of the crappy things you are being told.
I'm not a parent. I think you should read healthy strides' blog. She had a baby 9 weeks ago and yes, her life is different, but I've been so impressed with the way she's still gotten running in and maintained a sense of humor and done other things that were important to her. There will be an adjustment time which might feel like you're loosing your whole world, but you're not - you will figure out what's going to work for your family. I'm confident you will get to enjoy Packers football as a family (and anything else you want to do).
And, if I'm one of the jerks you are mentioning - just tell me to shove it!
Good luck - you guys are going to be amazing parents, no doubt in my mind!!!!
Ohhh, and I love the colts and we can still be friends, but dang Mediacom for blocking CBS!!!!