What did you learn today?

(Ellen) #425

It’s a joy, ain’t it??

(Running from stupidity) #426

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

#427

Now that I’m in my mid 40s people have finally stopped asking when I’ll have children :joy:

(Running from stupidity) #428

“I’ve never wanted children - they might have turned out like you”

#429

I tell them my ovaries know better :grin:

(Ellen) #430

I’m looking forward to that! Still get the classic, when you find the right man you will realise that you’ve been wrong all your life and you do actually want kids. Nope, not gonna happen.

#431

I’ve heard it all before :joy: It’s amazing how we hear the same comments :slight_smile:
My husband and I decided we won’t have kids…some understand, others say “you’ll see in a few years, you’ll have kids,” “you’ll regret it when youre 50,” “but who will take care of you when youre old,” etc. I just smile and remeber how happy we are with the decision we made together and both of us are moving in the same direction :slight_smile:

(Empress of the Unexpected) #432

You can’t please anybody! After I had my daughter at 39 the peanut gallery announced that I was “being selfish” by not having another!! What is wrong with people?

(Karen) #433

It’s cultural. They never ask men.

(KCKO, KCFO 🥥) #434

I hear you, I used to get that a lot too. We chose to be childless. I’ve been with the “right man” for over 4 decades. I knew he was the one for me when he got a vasectomy as a surprise present for me. I had gone to several drs. telling them I wanted my tubes tied and they just laughed in my face :scream: We didn’t get married until we had been together for 17 yrs. I did not want to get married and he was fine with that, see the right man for me. We finally did it just before we became expats, just made everything easier that way and we knew we would be life partners at that point.

You be you.[spoiler] Fuck’em.[/spoiler]

#435

I could settle down with a man and procreate (tho being bi, the chances are 50/50 which side I’m gonna finally butter my toast on), but as a Millennial idk I feel like it’s my personal responsibility to kill the nuclear family, and instead of having kids I should just eat avocado toast or something.

(Ellen) #436

Why settle? Have your avo toast and enjoy yourself :grin:

(Running from stupidity) #437

Where do I start?

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #438

Not exactly true. It’s just that most people expect men to be able to punch harder, but Mom (alas!) knows she’s safe. (Mom: “So when are you going to give me grandchildren?” “I’m gay, Mom.” “So?”)

(Running from stupidity) #439

Just go nick one from somewhere, give it to her, and tell her to finally shut up about it.

Simple, direct, effective.

(Karen) #440

I learned…
One of our sneaky kindergartners is actually tall enough to pull the fire alarm. The visit by the fire department and police department early in the morning and all kid standing out on the field without their jackets was lots of fun.

I learned… that childproof caps aren’t. All of the kids of been able to open their med bottles to help out because I can’t with one hand

I learned… That Christmas might last forever unless I hire someone to take it down.

I learned…That if you order a gluten-free dairy free cake, 8 inches in diameter double layer, from the local cupcake place that it is $75. Bought a mix and container of frosting for 10 bucks. My birthday is on the 12th. People expect cake.

(John) #441

We should co-author a book on it.

Probably a trilogy to start with, with options for a sequel.

(Running from stupidity) #442

I don’t work well with actual people. Can you remain virtual?

(John) #443

Nor I. You are already getting a bit more clingy than I like. Back off and give me some space. :stop_sign:

(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #444

My mom would always have us open her pill bottles. We were just better at it than she was by about 5 years old.