tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post6971934837542835859..comments2023-10-26T08:18:06.419-04:00Comments on I Love You More Than Carrots: Sans Baby and Socially Awkward: The How and Why?Ashley Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704815842567582229noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-39288172582761349142011-09-13T23:26:26.620-04:002011-09-13T23:26:26.620-04:00oh.my.gahhhh. i'm terrified. this is already ...oh.my.gahhhh. i'm terrified. this is already becoming a reality for me and my babe is only 12-weeks old. seriously.... i'm concerned that i may not ever be able to participate in normal adult conversation again? i was hoping it was just because this is all so new and whatnot? no?<br /><br />shiiitttttttt! ;)<br /><br />life changes in an instant, doesn't it? i love it though....so there's that.<br /><br />i heart you blog friend. great post. :)[darci @ the good life]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675696440280916849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-81313912494333729162011-09-10T01:39:23.379-04:002011-09-10T01:39:23.379-04:00Let me provide a different perspective; I am the 3...Let me provide a different perspective; I am the 32 year old DINK with few and far betwen friends without children. It can be a lonely road and a sad one. I have definitely drifted apart from friends, to the point of many not even being friends any more, because of this exact issue. <br />I am glad you seem to be making an effort to hold onto your friendships w/ childless friends even though it may be hard.Jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154985933123620272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-44544718166817359452011-09-09T15:14:45.429-04:002011-09-09T15:14:45.429-04:00Perfectly stated post. I just found your blog...a...Perfectly stated post. I just found your blog...after readig two post I'm hooked. A full time working mommy of a 2 year old little girl...i'm glad my thoughts aren't alone! This post had me in stitches as it's right on how I feel when I catch up with my friends non married or without kids!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559558928622372339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-41997286390682522512011-09-09T04:46:56.970-04:002011-09-09T04:46:56.970-04:00Love, love, love this post. You couldn't have ...Love, love, love this post. You couldn't have put my thoughts/feelings into words any better.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553969552982965734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-46440108999138384092011-09-07T23:05:07.949-04:002011-09-07T23:05:07.949-04:00You are NOT alone at all! Two of my best friends d...You are NOT alone at all! Two of my best friends dont have any kids yet, and we just dont have much to talk about. Unfortunately, I dont see them much anymore. There are no hard feelings on either side, just acceptance. I have become closer to moms with kids now because they just get it...whatever it is! <br /><br />Also, clothes! The biggest thing that I noticed was that every top I used to wear now seem so short! Did my torso grow?Wizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00644823361645142518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-50997673394297282922011-09-07T22:12:16.169-04:002011-09-07T22:12:16.169-04:00ps---the last post was under my fiance's name-...ps---the last post was under my fiance's name--andrew coleman....I am actually Kendall! hahaKendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486613515714548512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-73720931500400046202011-09-07T22:11:29.893-04:002011-09-07T22:11:29.893-04:00you are NOT alone!!! i am the first of all of my ...you are NOT alone!!! i am the first of all of my friends to have a baby, and they don't get it. and i don't expect them to...but its a hard transition to make all alone. ive had to make new friends, who DO get it...and for now, that's ok with me. i feel so blessed. but, yeah...going out with non-kid people is hard and not that fun. loved this!Andrew Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857265753213928052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-14223681333045001632011-09-07T21:55:31.663-04:002011-09-07T21:55:31.663-04:00so at my high school reunion recently, I did nothi...so at my high school reunion recently, I did nothing but talk about my kid. Even in my (drunkish) state. What did we use to talk about? And I'm with you, before BG, I did not want to hear about kids. Now? Lets talk babies all day!<br /><br />this is why you need to move here. We'll just get shwasted and talk babies :)Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-34031551370274827852011-09-07T21:22:03.216-04:002011-09-07T21:22:03.216-04:00I so feel the same way. Whenever I go out for a ni...I so feel the same way. Whenever I go out for a night on the town I end up overserved for just that reason - ha!Happiness Is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07594890203832107292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-74595633601241467222011-09-07T18:12:32.966-04:002011-09-07T18:12:32.966-04:00Haha! I obviously can't relate... but I am pro...Haha! I obviously can't relate... but I am probably one of the few DINKs that doesn't mind hearing about babies. :) Maybe it's because I can relate since I'm with my little bratties four days a week. :)Chelsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485526009895716594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-4178699180268404132011-09-07T17:56:55.022-04:002011-09-07T17:56:55.022-04:00Between work and my group of childless girlfriends...Between work and my group of childless girlfriends I'm pretty good about turning my mom brain off and carrying on an adult coversation. If I'm with mom friends though? Fogitaboutit! It's ALL baby All the time! Haha, makes me sound like I'm a double agent!Mrs EyeCanSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481991213562788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-39233755112204412962011-09-07T17:16:53.645-04:002011-09-07T17:16:53.645-04:00On NYE we went to dinner with my brother & SIL...On NYE we went to dinner with my brother & SIL...and my nephew couldn't fall asleep at his grandma's house so we ALL sang his lullaby into my SIL's cell phone. In the middle of the trendiest sushi restaurant in town.<br /><br />I can only talk about my baby REGARDLESS of whether or not my audience has children, so I say you are 100% normal. I mean, DINKs talk about their jobs, and our babies ARE our jobs. With no time off. I say it's fair game for dinner conversation :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090085074817685100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-31719176586094898092011-09-07T15:21:22.288-04:002011-09-07T15:21:22.288-04:00Ummm...I'm pretty sure I just got a big, fat F...Ummm...I'm pretty sure I just got a big, fat F on my trip to Vegas for not even making it out. That's only because I didn't keep track of how many beers I drank at the pool during my enthusiastic conversation with fellow mommies about nursing and pumping (the only conversation that seemed to feel natural and free-flowing all weekend). And I was socially awkward to start with. This is why it's imperative to find the rare mommy who likes to drink and talk about babies at the same time. And also why I wish we lived closer!Jessica Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358843734053036798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-87938550929802568802011-09-07T14:50:47.318-04:002011-09-07T14:50:47.318-04:00Apparently being part of the DINK club just isn...Apparently being part of the DINK club just isn't in us once we've had a baby. It's sad but true! I've found I have nothing to talk about BUT Baby J. I'm still learning how to make the transition with friends who are planning to stay in the DINK club for a while longer!<br /><br />Oh well, at least us moms have each other to be socially awkward with, right?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838521372805916079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-87282417019519902702011-09-07T14:50:17.325-04:002011-09-07T14:50:17.325-04:00I so understand!!! It is like all I can talk abou...I so understand!!! It is like all I can talk about is our two kids. What is it like to work outside the home? I don't know? Getting dressed up and adult convo...what is that? Thanks for this post. It is good to hear we are not alone!!!<br /><br />P.S...new follower:)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10108413751603857326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-21035171413758409402011-09-07T14:47:37.163-04:002011-09-07T14:47:37.163-04:00This is exactly why all of my relationships with m...This is exactly why all of my relationships with my single girlfriends or college friends that are DINKs have deteriorated into little more than a phone call every now and then and lame attempts (on my part) at joining them for wild nights out about once a year. I feel like some kind of poser when I attempt to join them out, and they feel bored and restless joining me and my kid for lunch. <br /><br />I've found it's easier to be around people in the same life-stage as me. It just feels more natural. And eventually, everyone catches back up. Those newly married couples will have kids, and then you'll all fit together again. Unless, of course, you're like me and your only child will be in college around the time your girlfriends start having babies. But that's a whole other blog post right there. ;o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-47771523419699100142011-09-07T14:32:51.898-04:002011-09-07T14:32:51.898-04:00I can relate completely! And most of my friends do...I can relate completely! And most of my friends do have kids now - but most are out ot the baby/toddler phase. What I am finding, however, is that those friends, for whom I once was the go to babysitter for, well, they seem to forget that I'm not in the same position with having that "go to" person like they did with me. While we do have sitters who we can call on, it's the last minute things that bug me. Their kids are older so when they drop them off for a playdate, they think I can make a quick call so I can go and catch a movie with them at the spur of the moment. Um, yeah, I still need to plan with a toddler folks! <br /><br />Oh, and it doesn't help the situation when people ask how C is doing I'm sure...if someone asks me about Tommy, they better really want to hear what he's up to!!!Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310043163074136313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-75199537286770206282011-09-07T14:24:23.776-04:002011-09-07T14:24:23.776-04:00I think it is hilarious that you brought up a Wigg...I think it is hilarious that you brought up a Wiggles song. Last night I made fruit salad and we were all singing the horrible "fruit salad, yummy yummy" song. Ugghhh!<br /><br />I love this post!!<br /><br />I can totally relate. I too freak out about the babysitter. It always ends up being ok, but I sweat it so bad.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361021061120587068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-59888000546822494082011-09-07T14:10:12.421-04:002011-09-07T14:10:12.421-04:00New follower! I totally understand how you feel! I...New follower! I totally understand how you feel! I'm 23 and although I have friends my age who are married, it's just not the same since they don't have kids. I feel like all I have to talk about is my baby girl and all the things she has started learning but I'm a mom and I love my baby girl so there is absolutley nothing wrong with that! I also relate to your clothing issue. It's just so hard finding new ways to dress your new mom body! Good luck with that and keep on talking about your son to whoever will listen!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748397367140222652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-17877237381744059672011-09-07T12:55:49.545-04:002011-09-07T12:55:49.545-04:00So I think I'm the only DINK posting! I love ...So I think I'm the only DINK posting! I love hearing about mommy-hood... especially when you talk about all of the funnies along the way. Oh, and PS, the Wiggles Hot Potato dance will always be appreciated! Thanks for making me a better friend to my friends with kiddos! XOXOStephanie @ Blonde Highlightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817433129589265746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-17563463815361732172011-09-07T12:04:11.100-04:002011-09-07T12:04:11.100-04:00You said it! I am so there!
If you figure out wh...You said it! I am so there! <br /><br />If you figure out what the twelve step program is...do a post! <br /><br />It seems like I can hardly relate ( i can remember) to my pre-mom days.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760019363645890638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-1274812010019871202011-09-07T11:24:55.933-04:002011-09-07T11:24:55.933-04:00We totally feel you. When we go on date nights, we...We totally feel you. When we go on date nights, we sometimes have to keep ourselves from strictly talking about C all night. It's hard though!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648081027863524836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-6857909864333157992011-09-07T11:06:58.878-04:002011-09-07T11:06:58.878-04:00I am a 3rd time mom and I still think like that ab...I am a 3rd time mom and I still think like that about other people "watching" my kids!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700287219255097696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-15965899876724088602011-09-07T10:34:55.509-04:002011-09-07T10:34:55.509-04:00I just snorted my coffee. You are hilarious, my fr...I just snorted my coffee. You are hilarious, my friend. <br /><br />Also, I think you doing The Wiggles "Hot Potato" is a fantastic idea for your next vlog. It's practically my favorite song right now. I'll even ship you the Chardonnay you'll need in order to prepare your moves!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853779545660014189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-35636501603149012992011-09-07T10:21:55.840-04:002011-09-07T10:21:55.840-04:00Oh girl. I have so been there. OFTEN. I'm the ...Oh girl. I have so been there. OFTEN. I'm the first of our close group of friend's to have a baby, so I've really had to figure out how to manage this dilemma and not bore them to death with poop talk. Although, they are all pretty interested in her, too, so it usually works out. I have a harder time with people who I'm not super close with .. and who I just hang out with occassionally. So awkward.Lucy Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172695235913542465noreply@blogger.com