Annoying moms

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Moms who berated me for formula feeding and then turn around and feed their kids junk food once they get past the milk stage.

moms who still have guilt over making a decision not to BF and can't just be happy and confident with their choices re: formula feeding.

So PP -- I don't read guilt here....I just see her pointing out the hypocrisy of it all.

My annoying mom peeve = moms who take it all way too seriously and who actually give a flying foo foo what other moms think.

[Anonymous]

Moms who get defensive when other annoying moms speak their mind. You won't be nearly as annoying if you just ignore.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Also working moms who put their kids in full-time daycare or aftercare or who use a nanny full time when they don't work full time or anything close to it.

So, what are working parents supposed to do? Please do tell.

While I don't agree with the post you're questioning, it clearly targets parents who do not work full-time yet have full-time care.

I agree that's what the post refers to. What I don't get is why the poster cares of another mother has full time care if she doesn't work FT. It's kind of like hiring a mother's helper or a babysitter to watch the child while she gets things done that she needs to (i.e running errands, etc.). So what? Is the poster jealous or something? Perhaps that mother feels her child is more stimulated by one on one time with a sitter (or the social setting of preschool or daycare) than sitting in the car on the way to the dry cleaners or whatever else she needs to do. Either way, it's none of the poster's concern and I don't get why it bugs her.

Just to clarify -- this is my first post in this thread, so I'm not either of the PPs.

I'm 12:45 and I agree with you (having done just what the originally quoted poster is complaining about), but there are SAH parents who manage without mother's helpers or babysitters, and I guess they wonder why some of us can't do the same.

Well, let me elaborate. I find it annoying -- the post is titled "annoying moms," right? -- when a mom works about 25 hours a week and has a nanny 50 hours a week, plus a babysitter every Saturday night, but constantly says, "I work sooooo hard." It's my concern simply because the two women I know who do this talk endlessly about how busy they are at work and how childcare is so terribly expensive. Pedicures, therapy, haircuts, and shopping are not work. Going out with your husband every week is not work. And if the childcare is so expensive, cut back on it. And for the record, I'm not a stay-at-home parent.

[Anonymous]

my mom is always in my business and thinks she is all that and thinks everything is about her!!!

[Anonymous]

Mom's who are so conceited. They think everyone wants to be their friend. Annoying!

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moms who are totally RIGID about their kids' upbringing.

[Anonymous]

I can't believe this post is still going. GET A LIFE PEOPLE. If someone is "annoying" to you, find another person to be around. Who cares what other moms, dads or nannies do as long as they are not harming a child it really isn't any of your damn business. This forum is very annoying.

[Anonymous]

But not so annoying it keeps you from posting.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Also working moms who put their kids in full-time daycare or aftercare or who use a nanny full time when they don't work full time or anything close to it.

So, what are working parents supposed to do? Please do tell.

While I don't agree with the post you're questioning, it clearly targets parents who do not work full-time yet have full-time care.

I agree that's what the post refers to. What I don't get is why the poster cares of another mother has full time care if she doesn't work FT. It's kind of like hiring a mother's helper or a babysitter to watch the child while she gets things done that she needs to (i.e running errands, etc.). So what? Is the poster jealous or something? Perhaps that mother feels her child is more stimulated by one on one time with a sitter (or the social setting of preschool or daycare) than sitting in the car on the way to the dry cleaners or whatever else she needs to do. Either way, it's none of the poster's concern and I don't get why it bugs her.

Just to clarify -- this is my first post in this thread, so I'm not either of the PPs.

I'm 12:45 and I agree with you (having done just what the originally quoted poster is complaining about), but there are SAH parents who manage without mother's helpers or babysitters, and I guess they wonder why some of us can't do the same.

Well, let me elaborate. I find it annoying -- the post is titled "annoying moms," right? -- when a mom works about 25 hours a week and has a nanny 50 hours a week, plus a babysitter every Saturday night, but constantly says, "I work sooooo hard." It's my concern simply because the two women I know who do this talk endlessly about how busy they are at work and how childcare is so terribly expensive. Pedicures, therapy, haircuts, and shopping are not work. Going out with your husband every week is not work. And if the childcare is so expensive, cut back on it. And for the record, I'm not a stay-at-home parent.

As a nanny, I thank God for these parents-I wouldn't have a job without them-tee hee

[Anonymous]

Me today. I wasn't at my best. Bad, nagging allergies and leftover stress from work...I was a b*tch to anyone in my path today. I snapped at some poor guy that didn't hold the door for me, baby in stroller and 3.5 year old...actually just said "Thank you' really loud and sarcastically as door was about to hit us and it mortified him as everyone in Starbucks (god I'm a yupp. d-bag!) chuckled. He was apologetic and embarrassed and didn't even stay to order his coffee. I felt horrible......I was the annoying mom snapping at her kids in Target while trying to reach her husband on the cell phone to find out exactly what he wanted me to pick up...the one that let them eat their way thru the store...then let the oldest get up continually from his dinner at Noodles&Co because I was distracted trying to feed his brother and just didn't have the energy.

However, I do not feel sorry for the a-hole guy that nearly sideswiped us as he stole our parking spot at Pentagon city...swerved around the corner, directly cut us off and was laughing as he pulled in ahead. I honked and was getting ready to give him a piece of my mind when I realized the space next to him was also open. He was mortified when we pulled in next to him and he had to back up to re-park since he went in so fast. He wouldn't even look at me as I unloaded kids, stroller, etc.. I could tell he now realized he was a total douchebag...he kept his head buried in his phone and did not get out of the car the whole time we were there. That one I don't feel sorry for!!! If I was without my kids I would have banged on the window and really given him a piece of my mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Me today. I wasn't at my best. Bad, nagging allergies and leftover stress from work...I was a b*tch to anyone in my path today. I snapped at some poor guy that didn't hold the door for me, baby in stroller and 3.5 year old...actually just said "Thank you' really loud and sarcastically as door was about to hit us and it mortified him as everyone in Starbucks (god I'm a yupp. d-bag!) chuckled. He was apologetic and embarrassed and didn't even stay to order his coffee. I felt horrible......I was the annoying mom snapping at her kids in Target while trying to reach her husband on the cell phone to find out exactly what he wanted me to pick up...the one that let them eat their way thru the store...then let the oldest get up continually from his dinner at Noodles&Co because I was distracted trying to feed his brother and just didn't have the energy.

However, I do not feel sorry for the a-hole guy that nearly sideswiped us as he stole our parking spot at Pentagon city...swerved around the corner, directly cut us off and was laughing as he pulled in ahead. I honked and was getting ready to give him a piece of my mind when I realized the space next to him was also open. He was mortified when we pulled in next to him and he had to back up to re-park since he went in so fast. He wouldn't even look at me as I unloaded kids, stroller, etc.. I could tell he now realized he was a total douchebag...he kept his head buried in his phone and did not get out of the car the whole time we were there. That one I don't feel sorry for!!! If I was without my kids I would have banged on the window and really given him a piece of my mind.

I think we have all been there at some point. At least you can recognize the fact that you were "annoying".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Moms who tsk tsk me for not having gloves on my 12 month old....am I the only one whose child pulls the gloves off with their teeth and throws them out of the stroller?????

Nope, my boys do that in the middle of crossing the street. LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this post is still going. GET A LIFE PEOPLE. If someone is "annoying" to you, find another person to be around. Who cares what other moms, dads or nannies do as long as they are not harming a child it really isn't any of your damn business. This forum is very annoying.

C'mon, chill out. Let people vent. I can't stand when people act like nothing bothers them (not saying you, just venting here), it feels good to get the frustration out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I can't STAND moms that feel it is only about them!

Mom with baby (ahead of me) in the grocery store line who feels it is more important to show her baby every item in the cart before it is placed on the belt.

Moms with strollers who feel they have the right to go ahead of me to get on or off the elevator. They don't ask-they just trudge ahead.

Elevators frequently have signs stating that those with greater need get priority. Next to that often there will be a symbol of a wheelchair, baggage and Yes, stroller. It is this way on the DC Metro. Yes, if you can walk or more easily take the escalator then a mom with a stroller DOES have the right to go ahead of you.

I have to disagree. This has happened to me many times in my building and usually I will let stroller mom on first just to be nice. And sometimes I end up having to wait for another elevator because of this. So, why should I have to wait? When I have my stroller, I allow the person who has been waiting first to go first. Then, I wait my turn.

If elevators are the only way to go (i.e. in your building) then people should wait in line. However, I hate when people without priorities crowd up elevators at the mall, the Metro or museums, instead of using the escalator making us moms wait, when we don't have another option.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I can't STAND moms that feel it is only about them!

Mom with baby (ahead of me) in the grocery store line who feels it is more important to show her baby every item in the cart before it is placed on the belt.

Moms with strollers who feel they have the right to go ahead of me to get on or off the elevator. They don't ask-they just trudge ahead.

Elevators frequently have signs stating that those with greater need get priority. Next to that often there will be a symbol of a wheelchair, baggage and Yes, stroller. It is this way on the DC Metro. Yes, if you can walk or more easily take the escalator then a mom with a stroller DOES have the right to go ahead of you.

I have to disagree. This has happened to me many times in my building and usually I will let stroller mom on first just to be nice. And sometimes I end up having to wait for another elevator because of this. So, why should I have to wait? When I have my stroller, I allow the person who has been waiting first to go first. Then, I wait my turn.

If elevators are the only way to go (i.e. in your building) then people should wait in line. However, I hate when people without priorities crowd up elevators at the mall, the Metro or museums, instead of using the escalator making us moms wait, when we don't have another option.

I agree with this last PP. When my kids were babies and were in the stroller, I had to take the elevator. It was annoying to see people hogging the elevator who obviously didn't need it, like at the mall, where the stairs and escalator are nearby.