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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
 Posted - 05/02/2004 : 10:44:31
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No, this post is not about that wicked Pulp song.
I’m talking about the real thing here, having babies. I know of at least two brave regulars to the forum having mentioned being parents. I’m guessing the average age on this board is around early twenties, most of the folks on here are a good ten years away from even starting to think about having kids. My friends and I are hitting our mid-thirties and during the past month two couples have announced they have a baby on the way.
In a year I’ll have to baby-proof the house when they come over, my cats will have to learn new survival skills and conversation will be about disposable diapers and not the new Frank Black album. The times they are a-changing.
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 11:28:14
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Well you better start swimmin' or you'll sink-a like a stone. Mid thirties, eh? Get to baby makin'.
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 11:46:28
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Yep, we got breeders a-plenty on this here board, me included.
You'd be surprised how much small children love Frank Black.
I must tell you, you'll be lucky if you talk about diapers. More than likely, your friends will talk about poop. A LOT. Enjoy. ; )
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 11:51:27
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| I've got 2 of them. The worse is that your friends might not come over as often for the first year. Parenting is tiring work and a far bigger change than living with someone or getting married. My first year I had a hard time giving up my independence (free time to do what you want). I remember craving sitting down and reading the paper with a good cup of coffee (or going to a movie). |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 12:10:39
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I remember craving sleeeep.
"Join the Cult of Derek/Lest you incur his Tubbycizing wrath" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 12:22:28
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Half an hour after my post another friend calls me from London. She is having a baby in October. Good to hear the kiddies like FB, I won't be playing Barney cd's when my friends come over.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2004 : 21:38:48
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| If you want a cool kid CD for guests, They Might be Giants put one out about 2 years ago (No!). Other that I say go with Woody Guthrie, Ella Jenkins, and Pete Seeger. |
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 05:15:17
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Yeah, they're all right about Frank Black. Little kids do seem to like him. And you maynotice I've not been posting a lot lately, that's because I have a <1 year old in the house. If I have time to post on the forum, I have time to sleep. I remember my dr saying, regarding Stella (our first) "That first year is the hardest" mostly because of the sleep factor. Also because you do lose not necessarily your independence, but your spontanaety about EVERYTHING (not just sex). I remember about a month before Stella was born, we noticed that Frank Black was playing in Chicago and we were deciding whether we should take the Monday after off work and go see the show. It took a minute and then I said, "Hon, we HAVE to go. This will be the last time we can ever do something like this unplanned and at the last minute and not have to worry about getting a sitter and such. We MUST GO."
And that's the thing about kids. You CAN have your grownup life back, but you have to plan for it, either arranging for a sitter, or figuring out a way to include the kids in your grown up life. We've seen a lot of bands at outdoor festivals, etc., because of this, and we only go to clubs about 5% of the time we used to.
Worth it? Yes. It sounds cliche, but you can't put a price in $$$ or in life for those moments when you look at your little sweetie poo and think "S/he's my best song."
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 05:19:39
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quote:
Originally posted by offerw
In a year I’ll have to baby-proof the house when they come over, my cats will have to learn new survival skills and conversation will be about disposable diapers and not the new Frank Black album. The times they are a-changing.
BTW. There is no such thing as baby-proofing or child-proofing a house. You can only make it child-resistant.
And the cats somehow know that these are little ones and not to fuck with the babies. Something about how all animals know not to fuck with a larger animal's young, especially if the mother is around.
And the conversation WILL be about the new Frank Black album. They will be grateful to talk about a topic other than the teletubbies, or the smell of baby vomit.
"Sacred cows make the best burgers!" |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 09:56:40
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There's nothing like children to clean up your life. They make you understand what's really important, what's secondary, what's vain, stupid or dangerous. They make you think, they make you decide, they get you to act.
If some of your friends seem to forget you, let them forget you, and forget them - you won't lose anything.
Having a baby is like a second birth.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 10:00:16
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Got any booze for't baby!?!?!?
Damn it, there are no English posting on this topic so nobody will understand this.
Have we stopped having kids in this country?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 10:55:16
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I'm 23 w/wife & two kids.
We bought a house on 4-30-2004!
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Um, as far as music for baby...
Raplh's World ( http://www.minifresh.com/ ) is fantastic!
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Originally posted by darwin
If you want a cool kid CD for guests, They Might be Giants put one out about 2 years ago (No!).
My kids love TMBG. I hate TMBG.
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Other that I say go with Woody Guthrie, Ella Jenkins, and Pete Seeger.
Right on. Did you look in my car's cassette holder?
I don't really like my kids watching much TV, however... WoodyGurthrie.Org has a cute video of his music for kids.
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My daughter really likes one of my favorite old folkies, Utah Phillips.
It's kinda surreal to see a 4-year-old sing "Dump The Bosses"
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Pete Seeger makes my teeth hurt.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 11:57:02
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Tip of the day,
Don't keep permanent felt markers around.
Kids end up looking like Groucho for awhile ;)
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 12:29:40
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I've got a 22 month old and another one coming within the next couple of weeks.
My son rocks out to Everything is New. Loves it. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:09:56
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Hahaha, this topic reminds me of the briefly lived forum member, I Punch Babies. He made like, 3 posts, all of which were hilarious.
Boycott cults and t's |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:10:01
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My daughter is 10, I'm 31, she recently went to her first arena-type concert (barenaked ladies). Her mom took her. We both like TMBG. She thinks it's weird how much I like FB, but doesn't complain when I put it on the way she does with other music. We have a deal, I play one of my CD's then she gets to play one of hers. Kids are cool. Blackpurse is right though, you have to plan, plan, plan to be able to do all the things you want.
Why is 'monosyllabic' such a long word? |
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
693 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:29:40
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| I don't have kids and hopefully won't for the next 5-7 years. C'mon honey, get your period already! |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:32:07
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My friend Shannon recently had a baby and at the shower I realised that I will never and SHOULD never have children... I am still very much one. I can't even take care of myslef far less someone else. And I'm fine with that.
Breaks just like a little girl. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:44:09
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I want to marry a really fertile woman and have girl quadruplets and name them Charity, Chastity, Prudence, and Hope! And just 1 boy, I will name him Riot. Every time I tell a girl I want lots of kids they kinda freak, they're all like "I just want 1 or 2", BAH!
Why is 'monosyllabic' such a long word? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 15:52:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Coldheartofstone
My friend Shannon recently had a baby and at the shower I realised that I will never and SHOULD never have children... I am still very much one. I can't even take care of myslef far less someone else. And I'm fine with that.
Breaks just like a little girl.
all this time i thought you were a guy coldheart. amazing.
what are you doing later? |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 16:12:18
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I guess if your gonna do it...you might as well OVER do it.
Breaks just like a little girl. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2004 : 18:31:47
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I have a child of 6 monthes to my now ex b/f but its cool get to spend lots of time at home doing nothing whilst daddy brings home the cash.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 02:03:30
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A while ago I called up to some friends and their fouryearold son said when he heard the knock, though I hadn't been there for more than a week,'If that's Owen I'll be really happy.'
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 02:11:09
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Well, I'm not a parent, but I became an uncle for the first time on April 13th, sadly overshadowed by the rebirth of the Pixies. Sorry, kid. I was in Minneapolis when you were born.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 02:34:32
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I don't have any children but I have 22 nephews. And I also wonder why I'm posting here.
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Perhaps
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Posted - 05/04/2004 : 06:07:18
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I work with kids, but can't stand the music they make them listen to.
They seem to love,
Jonathon Richmond (who I claim is Raffi for adults)
Beach Boys
REM
W. Guthrie (who wrote hundreds of songs for his children)
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 06:11:07
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I love babies. I used to be a nanny for a newborn (and was at the birth) and I also did a cooperative care thing for four kids from when they were 1 until they were 2-ish. Now many of my best friends have kids, including twin girls. They are super fun. I can't wait to have kids of my own, but first I need money and sperm. :)
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there's fire if you want it, let me know. I'm sick and tired of letting go... |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 09:35:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Malax
I have a child of 6 monthes to my now ex b/f but its cool get to spend lots of time at home doing nothing whilst daddy brings home the cash.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna*
all this time i thought you were a guy malax. amazing.
what are you doing later?
(hehe, kidding)
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 09:50:57
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Malax
I have a child of 6 monthes to my now ex b/f but its cool get to spend lots of time at home doing nothing whilst daddy brings home the cash.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna*
all this time i thought you were a guy malax. amazing.
what are you doing later?
(hehe, kidding)
you're female too Carlyana?
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 09:56:59
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Right after I tap this here tree for a batch of homemade maple syrup,
I'm pretty much free ;)
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Angry Elvis
- FB Fan -
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 10:45:54
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Tip of the day,
Don't keep permanent felt markers around.
Kids end up looking like Groucho for awhile ;)
*disclaimer* not my kids
*i'm just a hunka hunka burnin love* |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 10:56:24
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hehehe, exactly.
My son had groucho eyebrows and moustache for weeks.
He also drew all over my couch with this permanent marker.
So when I had the grand mal spaz I yelled "D what the hell is that"
to which he replied simply "Its a snake".
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 11:08:36
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| Oh my god, that poor baby. Nice how the toddler focused on coloring in the eyes. I would have freaked if I walked in and found that. |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 11:23:12
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See this topic for my kid's story: http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7365
I'm 27, have a 3-year-old daughter, and one on the way.
Believe me, I keep up with Frank Black and The Pixies pretty good. Not as well as I used to, but that may be due to my not keeping up with technology. My daughter won't let me put anything in besides Frank Black. I don't really know if she understands that there are different bands yet, but she seems to like it.
Kids are hard work, but when things happen like the forum topic I mentioned above, you realize you don't know what you would do without them.
I do recommend not having kids too young though, as I enjoyed that time too.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 13:05:58
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quote:
Originally posted by Angry Elvis
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Tip of the day,
Don't keep permanent felt markers around.
Kids end up looking like Groucho for awhile ;)
*disclaimer* not my kids
*i'm just a hunka hunka burnin love*
This is so funny!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 13:07:11
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quote:
Originally posted by ramona
but first I need sperm. :)
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there's fire if you want it, let me know. I'm sick and tired of letting go...
You're not into Bukkake are you!?!?!?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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