Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[maddhatir]

Hey maddhatir,
Who's the guy in your signature?

You get outta town! That's Mr Depp!

Wait- Can you see the full pic? I always wonder if my siggy fits into the new siggy size box we have!

...and that little floaty bunny looking thingy is me when I look at him! He makes me floaty!

 

[MapleGirl]

You get outta town! That's Mr Depp!

Wait- Can you see the full pic? I always wonder if my siggy fits into the new siggy size box we have!

...and that little floaty bunny looking thingy is me when I look at him! He makes me floaty!

Oh good, that's who I thought it was (but I didn't want to say anything in case it was your super dreamy nephew or something!). It's a great picture. It always makes me blush when I see it. Have you seen Sweeny Todd? It looks fantastic!

 

[ChisJo]

Have you seen Sweeny Todd? It looks fantastic!

Sweeny Todd AWESOME! Loved every moment of it...was a little gruesome and extremely dark, but Johnny Depp did such an amazing job....I didn't know the story so the ending was very surprising to me.

I recommend it to all who aren't afraid of a little blood!

 

[Hixski]

Oh good, that's who I thought it was (but I didn't want to say anything in case it was your super dreamy nephew or something!). It's a great picture. It always makes me blush when I see it. Have you seen Sweeny Todd? It looks fantastic!

Madd has more pictures of Mr. Depp than Disney has screaming kids in their restaurants.

 

[maddhatir]

Madd has more pictures of Mr. Depp than Disney has screaming kids in their restaurants.

MapleGirl- I am sorry- I hated Sweeney! Mr Depp did an incredible job singing though!

The blood was no big deal- I call it Tim Burton blood- very bright red- not real at all- I found the way the bodies landed in the basement more disturbing than the blood Everytime Sweeney would slit a throat and send a body -down- DH would make a noise like- "awww" when it would it the floor

I have to say I am NOT a fan of musicals- but a JD fan- that is the only reason I saw it. SO- with that said- if you are a fan of musicals- you probably will like it.

 

[MapleGirl]

MapleGirl- I am sorry- I hated Sweeney! Mr Depp did an incredible job singing though!

The blood was no big deal- I call it Tim Burton blood- very bright red- not real at all- I found the way the bodies landed in the basement more disturbing than the blood Everytime Sweeney would slit a throat and send a body -down- DH would make a noise like- "awww" when it would it the floor

I have to say I am NOT a fan of musicals- but a JD fan- that is the only reason I saw it. SO- with that said- if you are a fan of musicals- you probably will like it.

I would like to see it (I love musicals ), but I can't deal with blood, violence, cruelty, etc.... For some reason movie/TV violence affects me on a very visceral level. Wish I could see it though. I'd like to see JP and Helena Boneham Carter (is that her name?) singing!

 

[MapleGirl]

By the way, has anyone met/interacted with the Jack Sparrow in WDW? How is he? I've seen him from afar (see pic below), but I'm really looking forward to getting my picture with him at the Pirates and Princess Party!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

By the way, has anyone met/interacted with the Jack Sparrow in WDW? How is he? I've seen him from afar (see pic below), but I'm really looking forward to getting my picture with him at the Pirates and Princess Party!

Yes twice....one was during the day and he was walking around the exit of Pirates. The other was at MVMCP and he was just a character you waited online for....he was in that small space behind the Christmas Shoppe and there were only to people online...they really had him tucked away.

 

[maddhatir]

I am bringing this quote over here from the V&A thread b/c I do not want the thread to get OT- or start a CF war..

I couldn't agree more with nuttylawprofessor on all counts.

I have 2 DDs - one 8 and one 5. The 8 year old has been going to 4 and 5 star restaurants since she was 2. She is a very quiet child whose favorite pastime is reading and loves being with adults. We took her to New York for her 6th birthday b/c she wanted to see shows and go to nice restaurants. My DD5 is a typical 5 year old. She is well behaved (for the most part) but certainly has her moments - thankfully, however, not of the running around the table or screaming type.

One reason we enjoy WDW so much is that we can have nice meals at the signature restaurants and bring DDs (when they desire - other nights they've chosen to go to one of the deluxe resort's kids clubs) and they can enjoy a kid's meal and special drinks/desserts. We ALWAYS bring things for them to do at restaurants - coloring, stickerbooks, video games turned to 0 volume, etc., and do not expect them to sit for 1 1/2 - 2 hours and engage in "adult" conversation. We order quickly and don't linger over dinner. My kids have eaten at Jiko, Flyiing Fish, California Grill, etc....

All of this being said, I have NO problem with the policy at V&A. I've eaten there (once) and it was a truly special evening. I can't imagine anyone even wanting to take a child there - my kids - who have significant experience with "fine dining" would be miserable and would eventually begin to whine (albeit quietly) affecting the dining experiences of those around them.

Should kids under a certain age be "banned?" I can see where that sounds terrible but if people used common sense and didn't bring children who are too young to enjoy the experience to begin with, it wouldn't be an issue.

I am confused about people like this- WHY do they think just b/c the child likes to be around adults-- that adults wish to be around children in a certain situation!?

I know someone like this- We can plan an "adult" b-day dinner or get together at a restaurant for a friend and she insists that her children would just LOVE to come!

I have a feeling the kids can care less- she just can't be without her kids!

When kids are at the table it seems to become all about them, no matter how old they are. I like to have adult conversation- not a conversation with a kid about Hannah Montana for 2 hours b/c they won't shut up! or if the child is small- and the parent, every 5 minutes has to be doing something for the child and we all have to stop our conversation etc. while they attend to them kid.

 

[zima-cheryl]

(I don't think he realised how old I am, I'm 44, but look younger.)

I've had that happen a few times to me - one guy guessed I was in my 20's not too long ago (I'm 38).

One thing about not having kids - keeps you looking younger!

I realize I'm a bit late replying to Jumoo's comment, but we were away this weekend so I'm catching up on the thread. Hubby's company holiday party was at the Marriott in Hartford. We had a room & a lovely weekend! Again - something we couldn't do if we had "units" (as DH refers to kids).

And as for V&A - 3 cheers!!!
Now I vote for a kid free hotel (or even just a wing or a floor).

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I would settle for 1 kid free restaurant.......ahhhhhhh.

 

[maddhatir]

I would settle for 1 kid free restaurant.......ahhhhhhh.

Now- if only it were an affordable restaurant everyone frequents!

 

[TKDisneylover]

Everytime Sweeney would slit a throat and send a body -down- DH would make a noise like- "awww" when it would it the floor

I don't know why but as soon as I read this the song "Bodies" by Drowning Pool came into my head. The main chorus in the song is "Let the bodies hit the floor," which they repeat over and over and over. I'm havn't seen the movie yet (but plan to), nor am I a heavy metal fan.

 

[maddhatir]

I don't know why but as soon as I read this the song "Bodies" by Drowning Pool came into my head. The main chorus in the song is "Let the bodies hit the floor," which they repeat over and over and over. I'm havn't seen the movie yet (but plan to), nor am I a heavy metal fan.

OMG I LOVE THAT SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually when we went to see Sweeney one of the movies they previewed- I forget which one, it was a war movie, was playing that song in it!!!!

I was just singing it today! Mom was telling me how her kitty almost slid off the TV and she had to grab her- I looked at her kitty and started singing. "let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the floor"

Of course, kitty just looked at me like I was nuts!

 

[maddhatir]

All I have to say about the V&A thread is.....

WillCAD!!!!

 

[TKDisneylover]

OMG I LOVE THAT SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually when we went to see Sweeney one of the movies they previewed- I forget which one, it was a war movie, was playing that song in it!!!!

I was just singing it today! Mom was telling me how her kitty almost slid off the TV and she had to grab her- I looked at her kitty and started singing. "let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the floor"

Of course, kitty just looked at me like I was nuts!

 

[MapleGirl]

DH usually goes on a business trip every year to attend a conference and I go with him. This year he's thinking he might want to try another conference (He's been going to the same one for a few years now). Is it wrong of me to look for a conference held in WDW that might apply to him? Any one know of any that are in 2008 and have to do with IT/education?

I know, I know. It's an abuse of company $$, but a girl's got to try!

 

[ChisJo]

All I have to say about the V&A thread is.....

WillCAD!!!!

Amen to that! That thread has me laughing....seriously, the majority agree on that thread, yet someone (no names) seems to be beating an already dead horse! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

 

[maddhatir]

Yeah!

I booked a Mexico vacation last night for DH and I through Apple!

A week of doing nothing but lying on the beach, swimming, snorkling, eating and drinking!

We have been waiting for a good deal- but as the weather gets colder- the prices keep going up! I told DH we better hurry or we will must the bus!

We are staying at the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya 2/2 thru 2/9 before I booked anything I was checking Trip Advisor, I always do when booking anything- geez, those people are harsh- but I am one of those who go right to the negative reviews. An dif there are too many, forget it no matter how nice the place looks.

When I checked TA for this place- the possitive FAR outweighed the negative so that is why I picked it. We stayed at the Grand Oasis and the RIU in Cancun and the RIU Palace in Playa before and loved all of them- but we just wanted to try someplace different.

The only thing that I am not real happy about is- the hotel is ULTRA-ULTRA modern- I am not a modern kinda gal- but if that is my only dislike- I am happy!

 

[ChisJo]

Yeah!

I booked a Mexico vacation last night for DH and I through Apple!

A week of doing nothing but lying on the beach, swimming, snorkling, eating and drinking!

Have fun Madd! We just booked a trip to Montreal (we live on the opposite side of Canada) so my DBF can go see his favorite hockey team play their final 2 games of the regular season - won't even tell you what we paid for the tickets! But, he is really excited! And that makes me happy! I love that city too....It is gorgeous!