Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[LisaZee]

I'm still here, too! Practicing my weekly birth control - aka watching "Supernanny"! Good grief...

 

[KirklandTutu]

Kirklandtutu - get back over to your trip report - that is what I've been reading on my lunch break, so you need to keep it going!

ok! ok!

lol

 

[Aunt Michelle]

Still here! Been very busy. Hope everyone is doing ok.

 

[Suzibrat]

Happy Spring Everyone!!!
I'm here. Just trying to get the house all spiffed up and things ready for the Easter. (I don't celebrate it in the religious sense-just love making a big dinner and the traditional Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie). It's pouring here, which I prefer to the snow that we are expecting tomorrow. (Only 2 inches so no big deal but it IS Spring now!)
Liisa-hope Khabo's surgery goes well. Sounds like you have an awesome Vet!
Have a good Day everyone!

 

[maddhatir]

My SIL is having Easter dinner (I do not celebrate it either) at her house, but she wants to do it on Saturday. She just does not want a big mess Sunday night and have to go to work on Monday- which I understand- I like doing things on Saturdays too- this way you have Sunday to rest up.

Anywho- DH and I have a surprise party to go to on Saturday so, darn, we will miss dinner. I am not into having holiday dinners just b/c it is a holiday (and holidays that I do not even celebrate! )

My BIL said, then come over on Sunday for brunch. I said- JUST b/c it is Easter- does NOT mean I need to see you! I see you all the time- it just seems hypocritical to me- I bet if I asked him WHY he is celebrating Easter- he would not have a clue, and most of the people at the table would not either.

Sorry for ranting- I just set myself off!

 

[Liisa]

Raining here.... seems like it rains almost everyday. How depressing. At least if it were snow, it would be pretty, and clean, and white. Instead I spend my evening wiping off big dirty doggy paws. Ohhhh, and squishy earth is the BEST stuff to dig in!!!

We are heading to my MIL for Easter. But I'm thrilled - she's Italian and a lazy cook (I know - the two just don't go together). So normally we have frozen (yup, from the freezer section of the grocery store) manicotti. This year she is actually making turkey and ham. Whoo Hoo!!! Of course, now I'm complaining because the side dishes will all be canned (I'm offering to bring fresh peas with tarragon and potato au gratin to have something fresh). DH says I'm never happy.... I prefer to think I'm just refined in my food choices!

 

[zima-cheryl]

...and the traditional Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Mmmmmm... Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!

I'm gaining weight just thinking about it

 

[Mrs.Reese]

Thought I would add this to the extremely long thread. DH calls me on my way home to inform me that he never wants kids. Pretty strange considering the man wanted four when we got married. I ask him what happened. He says on the pre-k students pooped on him! My snarky little mind asked him what he was wearing if the shirt was ruined. His response "some kid shirt." I almost drove off the road...

 

[Suzibrat]

Mmmmmm... Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!

I'm gaining weight just thinking about it

It can actually be made into a low fat version....not that I'm doing it that way but it can be done! LOL I make it because it is wicked easy, fast, and like heaven on a plate.

 

[zima-cheryl]

For you guys who like the 40s music, have you checked out the Puppini Sisters? Their site (www.thepuppinisisters.com) takes forever to load but it's all done in 40s style, with pinup cards and everything. Their music is like the Andrews Sisters covering 70s and 80s hits! They do the coolest version of Walk Like an Egyptian! Definitely check them out if you like that kind of thing.

I just checked I-Tunes and would you believe that is one of the free downloads for this week?!?

 

[PhotobearSam]

thank God it's less than an inch but I am getting tired of this.

DH works all weekend and I have customers...It's going to be Pizza for us.

 

[Liisa]

Suzi -

You really need to post that recipe... or at leat PM me with it! DH LOVES peanut butter and chocolate!

Or - you can just send me over directions to your place and I'll be there to help you devour it!

Liisa

 

[WDWguru]

I just checked I-Tunes and would you believe that is one of the free downloads for this week?!?

Cool! I have the CD already but thanks for the info!

 

[Suzibrat]

Suzi -

You really need to post that recipe... or at leat PM me with it! DH LOVES peanut butter and chocolate!

Or - you can just send me over directions to your place and I'll be there to help you devour it!

Liisa

Ok Liisa, just for you....

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
1 graham cracker or Oreo pie crust
2 small boxes of Chocolate Cook & Serve Pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 cup peanut butter

Stir together milk and pudding and cook in the microwave, stirring every 2 minutes, until thick and bubbling. Stir in Peanut butter till melted and smooth. Pour into pie crust and chill till set. There will be some filling left over. You can put this in a bowl and hide it for yourself for later on.

That's all there is too it! You can put whipped cream on it if you like too. Enjoy!!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Ok Liisa, just for you....

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
1 graham cracker or Oreo pie crust
2 small boxes of Chocolate Cook & Serve Pudding
3 3/4 cups milk
1 cup peanut butter

Stir together milk and pudding and cook in the microwave, stirring every 2 minutes, until thick and bubbling. Stir in Peanut butter till melted and smooth. Pour into pie crust and chill till set. There will be some filling left over. You can put this in a bowl and hide it for yourself for later on.

That's all there is too it! You can put whipped cream on it if you like too. Enjoy!!

You weren't kidding that is easy; I can't wait to try it.
Thanks!

 

[Suzibrat]

thank God it's less than an inch but I am getting tired of this.

DH works all weekend and I have customers...It's going to be Pizza for us.

I'll take a piece of that pizza Sam! Hope you have a good weekend!

 

[tennvalgirl]

I'm still here, too! Practicing my weekly birth control - aka watching "Supernanny"! Good grief...

There was an episode 2 weeks ago about a woman with 7 children under the age of 10!

 

[ReaderGirl]

Hi everyone!

My hubbie and I couldn't have kids, (yes, I saw the other thread, too) *but* I enjoy chatting both with adults who couldn't have them and adults who chose not to have them. In our case, we felt it wasn't worth going through the total life upheaval to try to further puruse having children, and we're comfortable with our lives.

I find it hard sometimes to find other adults who don't have kids! We're in our forties, and yes, we still get the questions. As I said, the choice was made for us, but I wholeheartedly believe in going with what you've got, and looking on the bright side!

We can live the lives we choose, we're free to go anywhere, do what we want, and focus on personal goals (in my case, fitness, or at least attempts at it, reading, helping animals, etc.).

I think visiting Disney makes me yearn for a child *less*. Those parents often do not look like they're having fun!

I know people who have children and adore them; they're happy, and I'm happy for them. But I also know people who have kids and seem resentful at not getting their own needs met. We can't always have it all, and though it does have challenges, I'm definitely planning on a great kidless life.

Thought I'd say "Hi",
ReaderGirl

P.S. If there's ever an adults without kids "meet" at Disney, I'd love to know about it!

 

[maddhatir]

Hi everyone!

I find it hard sometimes to find other adults who don't have kids! Thought I'd say "Hi",
ReaderGirl

Welcome!

I agree about not finding many people without kids. I have just grown so used to not having any- I assume other people feel the same as I do- but that is not the case. If someone asks me if I have kids- I usually comment with a long, "Nooooooooooo" They seem startled by my response and I forget and think to myself- Oh, you must have kids

The last couple we knew without kids are now pregnant!

I love the comment DH and I get sometimes from my BIL about random things (he has 2 kids) "Must be nice" ......ummm, yes, it is. That is why we made this choice. It IS very nice. What does he want me to say- HE made the decision to have kids! Why make that comment to us?

 

[Suzibrat]

Just checking in to say good morning to you all. DH's surgery went well but he's in alot of pain. I've been busy helping him and doing the everyday stuff as well. He's really been in a good mood despite the pain. I'm off to get a pot of sauce started because he wants lasagna for dinner. Hope you all have a good day!