Question about babies

MrsAshley16 · November 2010

sjb&apa:

Then again, I also think it's sort of weird for parents to want to bring their kids to a house where no kids live. Wouldn't the kids be happier in their own home with a babysitter? At least they would have their books & games & toys to play with. We don't have things to entertain kids. Kids are probably really bored at our house! Not to mention that our house isn't kid-proof and probably isn't even safe for the little tikes.

I don't think it's weird to bring my kids to kidless homes. I never would if they were not invited/not welcome/it wasn't appropriate, but it's not weird. We have a house full of toys that Olivia won't play with. Most kids are hardly interested in their own toys/stuff. With her, as long as she has somebody to entertain and pay attention to her around, she's happy and content. And, we're lucky enough to have our parents close by and more than willing to babysit, but if I did need an actual babysitter, they are expensive, so if it's OK with the people that I bring my kids (and it's appropriate to bring them) to their house, I would.

strength · November 2010

Breezy8407:
BeccaMarie:
mefindlay:
I feel the same way about people that expect me to like and enjoy their dogs. I do NOT like dogs. Can't stand them, in fact. My aunt, whom I love dearly, asked if she could bring her dog along to stay in my house if she came to visit me. Um, NO. I don't want any pets in my house. And I hate having to tell them no, for fear of insulting them, but I can't stand it when people bring pets along and expect a person to welcome an unfamiliar animal in their house.
Are you serious? There is someone on here that feels the same way I do? Glad to know I have some company!
Very glad to know there are others here!
I always feel terrible admitting that I am not that big on dogs. Luckily my husband is the same way as me - and probably likes them less then I do. Not that I don't like them, I just don't want a dog or cat for myself. I didn't grow up with them and sometimes dogs make me uncomfortable. Whew! I feel so much better now.
ETA I haven't had anyone ask to bring their pet to our house yet.

i'm also not big into dogs. i tolerate them because my husband loves them but i really hope once the ones we have pass away, we don't get any more. i'd actually be okay with being a pet free household. i think i'm just kind of "over" cleaning up other living things crap/barf/drool.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · November 2010

MrsKizdoodle:
She doesn't like petting my dogs and I don't like holding her baby. It just doesn't compute for her though.

This is awesome.

BeccaMarie · November 2010

MrsAshley16:
I don't think it's weird to bring my kids to kidless homes. I never would if they were not invited/not welcome/it wasn't appropriate, but it's not weird. We have a house full of toys that Olivia won't play with. Most kids are hardly interested in their own toys/stuff. With her, as long as she has somebody to entertain and pay attention to her around, she's happy and content. And, we're lucky enough to have our parents close by and more than willing to babysit, but if I did need an actual babysitter, they are expensive, so if it's OK with the people that I bring my kids (and it's appropriate to bring them) to their house, I would.

Yep! The going rate for a quality sitter around here is $13+/hour. At that price, Livie is coming with me any and every time she is welcome

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