Things That I Think are Nuts
admin March 18th, 2009
In my normal life I try to keep an open mind, not judge, and live with a “to each his own” philosophy. Such an attitude, however, is cultivated, and not my true nature. Since I am anon here, I think I will vent a little about those things that really are just wrong.
1. Saving the placenta. I just found out today that one of the girls in my playgroup has the placenta from the birth of her child tucked away in the freezer. As in, it almost got made into hamburgers the other night. Now that is just nasty. I’m sorry. Gross.
2. Breast feeding grown children. I am all about breastfeeding, but please, if a kid can walk up to you and ask for it, you’ve gone too far. That child is no longer a baby. Part of your job as a parent is helping that child to become independent and grow into their role as a young person. Pull them off your boob and teach them how to make a sandwich. (Thanks, MetroDad for this one)
3. Naming a child “Bubba.” Really. Do you really want to limit your child’s career choices to stunt rider, truck salesman, or prisoner? I didn’t think so.
4. Naming a child any of those other horrible names. You know the ones I mean. Airplane, Version 2.0, Stuffbutt, Wayway, and Dick Johnson, I feel your pain. This one’s for you.
5. Sending out Christmas letters written “in the voice of” your dog. I have dogs. I love them dearly. They are part of the family. My husband has standing orders to shoot me in the foot if I ever suggest sending out one of these gag inducing letters. They are not adorable people; they just make you seem lame.
Feel free to add your own list of things that you try to understand, but never really do.