Wayfarer's Tavern

A separate browser tab and waaay too much damn work

 

Like me, he probably knows but just wants to hear her say it.

 

I wish I had some soy-sauce for this rice. Man is it ever plain (Panda express ran out)

 

Panda Express ran out of soy sauce? That's kind of funny.

 

It would be funny, if it didn't ruin my meal. I ate the rice slowly and was not able to finish it. Hardest ~500 calories I ever ate; I forgot that rice swells in your stomach.

 

Sorry, Kyle. I just forced down some protein-powdered oatmeal...it was pretty nasty. Looks like today is not a good day for food.

 

protein powdered oatmeal? Sounds horrible.

 

What ever you do do not try to eat a clothes hanger!

I had to call an ambulance this morning to remove a clothes hanger from under my one year olds tounge! HORRIBLE!

Holy crap, how do you spell tounge? lol

 

As in he/she had a wire hanger stabbed through their tongue (<-like that) like a fish on a stringer? :O

 

Not through the tongue (<thanks ) But under her tongue where its all fleshy. The poor girl I feel so bad. The hanger has a hook on the end. Did I already mention it was HORRIBLE?

(Thanks for listening)

 

Oh, my god. Picturing that just made me gag. Your poor daughter!!

And yes, Kyle, it is horrible.

 

Damn, I hope she is alright.

 

Parenthood. Moments of joy punctuated by moments of complete terror.

 

That's why I'm hesitant on being a parent. I'll always remember a quote from an autobiography: "You need nerves of steel to be a parent". He must be right.

I hope that girl gets better.

 

Parenthood terrifies me.

 

Same here, then I had one.

The gain is worth the risk. By far.

 

I feel totally unqualified to be responsible for another person's life. Lord knows I have hard enough a time not ruining my own.

 

You never know until you become a parent

 

The idea of being a parent doesn't freak me out so much. The idea of being pregnant is what makes me nervous.

Of course, if I were to get pregnant, I'm sure after I wrapped my mind around being pregnant the idea of being a parent would then become what freaked me out...so...

I'll just keep being an aunt for now. I like being an aunt.

 

I think most people will always feel unqualified and not ready.
Parenthood is pretty much learn by doing, from my own experience. Sure, it's good to learn as much as you can beforehand, but you can never be fully prepared. Not really.

I was 18 and didn't have much choice in the matter since I believe in taking responsibility for my actions.

After I saw her for the first time though, I beheld how beautiful it was to have a child.
Seeing her smile and say "I love you, Daddy" later on is worth everything the whole ordeal can throw at you.

 

She's doing good now

I can't get her to go down for her nap so instead she's moping around the house. I'm to feed her all the popsicles and tylenol she wants over the next few days. Poor girl

I never have a clue what will happen around here next. I think the biggest challenge is dealing with the different ages. Why are there clothes hangers all over my 5 year olds room you ask? Well, she was peeved at me and thought it would be a great idea to empty her entire closet onto the floor.

How SWWWEEETTT!!!

 

Good for you! I can't think of too many 18 year olds that would take responsibility. Kids are great How old is your daughter now?
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She'll be 4 in May.

 

^And she's adorable.

 

Indeed. I was a bit older (31) when my first child was born, and terrified about raising a child. But it all changed when I was holding him, and when I was changing stinky diapers, and wiping up strained carrots from everywhere within his reach except his mouth, and all the rest.

It's not all messes and smells, though. Too many stories to get into, but it is extremely rewarding.