Trust Me, I Know.
You know, people really seem to think I am completely ignorant to babies.
“Oh you wait, babies are no cakewalk” “Beware! You will get to deal with explosive diarrhea!”
PEOPLE, I KNOW.
I am not ignorant to kids.
In the past decade, I have been pooped on, peed on, sneezed on, puked on (in the face among other things,) coughed on, snotted on, bit, scratched, punched, smacked, EVERYTHING. I’ve seen the most disgusting diapers in life. I’ve seen a kid poop out of their diaper up to their neck.
All this from kids who are NOT mine.
I know what to expect, and I know that there are things that no unwanted story will prepare me for.
The only thing more annoying to me than the people who think that I have no clue what babies even are, are the people who tell me how I should raise my unborn child!
People, I will do what I want, when I want.
If I need advice, I have two moms and two dads, aunts and uncles, plus a sister who have all raised kids who I can turn to.
Unless I ask for advice on anything else (such as what things were amazing for you that you swear by on your baby registry,) consider your advice UNSOLICITED.
Baby Registry
Recently, I have started thinking about what I will need for Baby Marsh.
I know I will need diapers and clothes.
It is everything else that has me wondering.
It is kind of overwhelming really.
What do I need? What DON’T I need? What will make some things easier? What kind of car seat? Do I register at one place? Do I register at multiple places?
WHAT DO I DO?!
This is where you all come in.
What are the essentials for a baby registry?
What have you other moms and dads received for baby that has made your life easier?
What can’t you live without for the baby?
What is something you got that was just not needed?
This is overwhelming, and I would love all the help I can get!
An Open Letter To A Friend
Dear friend,
Let me start this by reminding you that I love you, and you know I do. I love you and your kids tremendously!
You asked me my opinion on my views…”how do you know god is imaginary?” is asking my opinion on a sensitive subject that we disagree on. I gave you my full and honest opinion. I do that. I don’t lie. I don’t make up an answer that I think one would like. I mean, I am an honest person. That does not make me ignorant. Telling you my opinion on something you disagree on does not make me ignorant. I know I didn’t experience the things you did that led you go religion, and I am thankful that I did not have to. That was an unfortunate thing that you went through and I’m glad you are alive today. No need to curse at me about it. I’m not dismissing what you went through, I just cannot relate to it. I know you saw what you say you saw, that is wonderful. It’s just not something that I believe in.
You being quiet about your views on homosexuality and the like, which is another thing we disagree on, is your choice. I am vocal about gay rights. Or as I like to call them, human rights. Love is love. You can love who you want. That is what I believe.
“Pray for the non-believers, they need it more than anyone else does” was your status update after our discussion. I hear that a lot…that people will pray for me…that their congregations will pray for me. It is okay if you want to pray for me. Pray until your heart is full. I know that it does not affect me. I don’t believe in it. Nonbelievers do not believe in prayer. If that makes you feel better, by all means, be my guest. I can ask you not to pray for me, but I know that wish will not be respected.
I am vocal about my opinions on Twitter. I’m not censored there. There is a reason I update twitter more than Facebook. I rarely use Facebook.
Again, I love you a lot. You know this! And your opinions on me and my views do not change this at all. As long as you don’t directly ask me questions about my views, I will not talk to you about my views. I mean, that is what we were doing before right? You are one of my closest friends. Nothing will change what I think of you.
I love you.
-Brittany
A note to readers: Don’t follow me on twitter if you will be hurt/offended/disgusted with my opinions. I mean, I am myself there. I always will be.
Problem
I have a huge problem.
I need to focus harder on school!!
So far, I have set aside time for homework…that is not always effective…I should be doing homework now but The Big Bang Theory is on.
I have set up tutoring in the Student Success Center on campus…
I have actually been studying…
and the biggest thing, I HAVE BEEN WORKING AHEAD. All of my work due has been done at least the day before it is to be turned in.
I just need to work harder on focusing in class among other things.
Now, Back to my Managerial Economics homework!!
