Cheerfully child-free. Anyone else?

[RC Fan]

Hello!

Another Monday is here. Holy crap those weekends go fast!

 

[rigs32]

Note the father sat as far away from him as he could and ignored him. At least he enjoyed his meal.

Are you sure he was dad? It's possible it was a blended family and step-dad and kid didn't get along. Another freedom we CFers have - no custody battles if a relationship breaks up. Well, there is the possibility of arguments over pets, but you don't spend days in court over that usually.

 

[Fitswimmer]

They certainly do-I start Saturday morning with this HUGE list of stuff to get done and before i know it-the alarm is going off and it's Monday and THE LIST IS STILL THERE!

The good news is in 5 days I will be on my way to DVC at HHI!!!

 

[Dee & Greg]

DH and I have been married for 17 years and are blissfully child-free! We like our neighbors children (5 and 7), but we could never picture ourselves with kids. We visit WDW almost every year (and certainly don't mind the hordes of kids there... we expect it). We try to eat in the bar area of restaurants because they don't allow anyone under 21 in the bar. We call it the "no children" section instead of the no smoking section.

This is our choice. We appreciate and understand other people's choices. Not having children doesn't mean we don't like kids... we just don't want our own.
Fortunately, we have nice friends who understand our choice. Yes, we really can all get along!

 

[goofygirl]

Morning all!

By the way, I think venting is ok. Even the most cheerful vent once in awhile! We're only human.

 

[Hixski]

DH and I have been married for 17 years and are blissfully child-free! We like our neighbors children (5 and 7), but we could never picture ourselves with kids. We visit WDW almost every year (and certainly don't mind the hordes of kids there... we expect it). We try to eat in the bar area of restaurants because they don't allow anyone under 21 in the bar. We call it the "no children" section instead of the no smoking section.

This is our choice. We appreciate and understand other people's choices. Not having children doesn't mean we don't like kids... we just don't want our own.
Fortunately, we have nice friends who understand our choice. Yes, we really can all get along!

That is so funny. DH and I also sit in the bar area of restaurants. Some places where I live were letting small children sit at the bar. There is an hour wait for tables and Mom and Dad park all 4 of the little darlings at the bar. Now we have to wait for a bar chair when we should just be able to sit down. No one is spending any money there either, just sitting and waiting for said table. Most restaurants have changed their policy because of this. Now everyone in the group must be 21 or over. I know I did not sit at a bar when I was 6. They were losing people that would normally sit at the bar to folks not spending money and just sitting and waiting. I like kids too but they DO NOT need to sit at a bar. Sorry pet peeve. Back to being CHEERFULL.

 

[goofygirl]

That is so funny. DH and I also sit in the bar area of restaurants. Some places where I live were letting small children sit at the bar. There is an hour wait for tables and Mom and Dad park all 4 of the little darlings at the bar. Now we have to wait for a bar chair when we should just be able to sit down. No one is spending any money there either, just sitting and waiting for said table. Most restaurants have changed their policy because of this. Now everyone in the group must be 21 or over. I know I did not sit at a bar when I was 6. They were losing people that would normally sit at the bar to folks not spending money and just sitting and waiting. I like kids too but they DO NOT need to sit at a bar. Sorry pet peeve. Back to being CHEERFULL.

Wow. That is unbeliveable!

Also mom and dad plus 4 kids is a party of 6. You would think they would have made a reservation. Whenver I go out with my group of friends and there's 6 or more of us, one of us (usually me) makes a reservation, especially if its a busy place. It's only logical.

I don't like the bar because people usually smoke at them (unless its a smokefree place), and I don't like smoke. But kids at a bar? That takes the cake!

 

[Hixski]

Wow. That is unbeliveable!

Also mom and dad plus 4 kids is a party of 6. You would think they would have made a reservation. Whenver I go out with my group of friends and there's 6 or more of us, one of us (usually me) makes a reservation, especially if its a busy place. It's only logical.

I don't like the bar because people usually smoke at them (unless its a smokefree place), and I don't like smoke. But kids at a bar? That takes the cake!

Our TGI Fridays was the worst for this. DH and I do not smoke but still sit there. Don't like the smoke either but it beats having to wait at all. Especially when you just want to be spontaneous. People that would park their children at the bar obviously did not have much logic in their thinking. Prime time on a Saturday night. Make a reservation. What a novel concept. NOT....At least they have changed their policy after the bartenders started complaining about losing money. They did not like to babysit either.

 

[luvwinnie]

Count me in! I am very close to my 3 nieces and my furbabies are my "kids". I'm 38 by the way...so no, I will NOT be changing my mind!

 

[Fitswimmer]

I didn't think it was legal for an underage person to sit at a bar. Guess it's been so long since I was underage I forgot what the rules are!

 

[plgrn]

I didn't think it was legal for an underage person to sit at a bar. Guess it's been so long since I was underage I forgot what the rules are!

That's what I thought, but it must vary from state to state. Last week in Tennessee we saw a child sitting at the bar snacking on his parents peanuts while they had a drink. Am I a prude or is that just insane??

 

[gemmie214]

Just wanted to say that used to think that being childless was an option for my DH and I, right after we got married. Then, after graduating nursing school a couple years later,I got unexpectedly pregnant. We now have a 4 year old boy who is my heart, soul, and reason for living. We got married when we were 20 and 21, and I think thats why I initially thought I didn't want kids. Sometimes, it's youth that makes you think you don't want kids. Not always, but sometimes. The idea of being "young and free" forever is quite appealing at 20. That, and I thought it would be so romantic for it to just be "me and dh" forever. I now have a baby girl on the way, and I wouldn't change one thing. In fact, I"m now a SAHM and homeschooler. So, I can see that for some, being child-free looks good on paper, but a lot of times, we mature and change our minds.

Oh, yeah, and I won't talk to you about my kids if you will please, please, please not talk to me about your *gulp* furbabies. OMG that word makes me cringe! LOL! I do not want to hear about your cats, dogs, granddogs, or anything with fur! Nor do I want to see pics of your pets. LOL

Oh, thank goodness for the above post. It is your level of "maturity" that guides a persons decision to have children. Who knew?

I hope I never "mature" into that way of thinking!

 

[Danauk]

Hi everyone,
DH and I are back from our CCF weekend at our favourite rollercoaster park. We had a really nice meal in the hotel restaurant then took a backstage tour the next day. The tour was great, we learned lots and got to do things members of the public aren't usually allowed to do.

plgrn - I teach in a school of 3 - 11 year olds. Many of them say they spent their Friday and Saturday night at the local pub whilst their parents get drunk. Quite a few of their parents let them have a drink too (although this is obviously against the law.) It's quite sad, but for these kids it is normal!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Oh, thank goodness for the above post. It is your level of "maturity" that guides a persons decision to have children. Who knew?

I hope I never "mature" into that way of thinking!

BIG ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SplshMtn99]

I've got to go back & catch up on this thread. But DH & I are heading out shortly to buy / pick up his newest toy. A 2005 Kawasaki jetski. We currently have a 1993 SeaDoo & it's time for a new one.

Cool thing about no kids....the toys you buy are for YOURSELF!!!

 

[luvwinnie]

Oh, thank goodness for the above post. It is your level of "maturity" that guides a persons decision to have children. Who knew?

I hope I never "mature" into that way of thinking!

While I am happy for the orig. poster of that quote...that's just HER experience. If I haven't "matured" yet at 38, I guess I never will!

 

[barbeml]

Especially as I listen to parents complaining about how school just started and they've already been hit up for teacher gifts, PTO/PTA fundraisers, etc. etc. etc.

I may be bankrupted by crushing school taxes, but at least I am spared all those "extras." (Not that the little darlings don't come begging at my doorstep).

 

[AlexandNessa]

Hi again! Hubby and I have been busy renovating the bathroom. Wait. Who am I kidding? I am working with a contractor, and I have been busy picking out the materials. I am learning that I have expensive taste! But, that's OK ... we are not saving up to send the wee ones to college. Wow, this is going to be a nice bathroom!

 

[luvwinnie]

Can I brag about our "baby" bulldog here? Here is Winnie:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/42436/message/1156779991/My+trip+to+Maine...

Anyone else?

 

[goofygirl]

*bump*

Yes, furbaby brags are welcome here