tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post2791754132506987659..comments2024-01-13T18:35:19.562-08:00Comments on Backpacking Dad: CuriousBackpacking Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-41809115278363286582008-08-28T13:34:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:34:00.000-07:00and THAT RIGHT THERE is what the primary caregiver...and THAT RIGHT THERE is what the primary caregiver/parent feels ANY DAMN TIME they do something for themselves. GUILTY. it sucks!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-29001644948022415572008-08-25T11:30:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:30:00.000-07:00jeremy: ah, it's a magic backpack. I need to find ...jeremy: ah, it's a magic backpack. I need to find that store.<BR/><BR/>mandy: I wish you would have :}<BR/><BR/>FADKOG: I didn't notice, any, commas.<BR/><BR/>ryzun13: which blogger are you a husband to? And are you a Niven fan?<BR/><BR/>mr lady: it's a geek forum. go crazy<BR/><BR/>fear and parenting: vicious circle<BR/><BR/>stefania: you are so organized and on top of your stuff that sometimes I want to crawl into a hole :}<BR/><BR/>swirl girl: you are too kind to him :}<BR/><BR/>violet the verbose: apparently we get breaks :} <BR/><BR/>jozet at halushki: word.<BR/><BR/>leechbabe: it's a good thing I'm not a big shopper.<BR/><BR/>scifi dad: yeah, my mind was a tattered wreck already.<BR/><BR/>anonymous: That was such a nice comment that I am bummed that you remained anonymous. I want to shake your hand. Or give you a Bob the Builder backpack that I found.<BR/><BR/>karen: oh, she does fine in daycare. She's all "daddy who?" when I leave.<BR/><BR/>jenni: I'm putting Bob off for as long as possible.<BR/><BR/>heather: I totally am. That dude was rockin' with such confidence that I just need him to teach me.<BR/><BR/>don mills diva: oh, but I lie around the house all day when she's home with me. My breaks are so I can get out of the house :}<BR/><BR/>carolyn online: oh, but I already saw it. :}<BR/><BR/>ali: I hope there was no kid in there.<BR/><BR/>heather: oh hell. You all got me. I never saw the movie, apparently :} Maybe I'm confusing it with his son in The Pursuit of Happyness<BR/><BR/>nancy: I know, right? Maybe I'll get a Transformers backpack next time.<BR/><BR/>wickedstepmom: that's exactly right. the break is never as good as we thought it would be. It's still good, though, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>must be motherhood: laughing my ass off.<BR/><BR/>tami: I'd seen them both already. It was slim pickins at that time of day.<BR/><BR/>undomestic diva: you got it. No more guilt. The guilt won't win. I don't even know where my daughter is right now. I think she's in the kitchen playing with knives.<BR/><BR/>momo fali: yikes. <BR/><BR/>big sky girl: I want every one of my stories to start with "When my uncle was the Mayor"<BR/><BR/>avonlea: First Taiwanese midgets, now Chinese gymnasts. You people are killing me.<BR/><BR/>caramama: I spent 20 minutes going through moviefone before I finally, reluctanly, considered that last one. It said it was a dramedy.<BR/><BR/>aunt becky: I thought he looked familiar. Shaped like a bottle of Grey Goose.<BR/><BR/>Redneck Mommy: call me sexist, but I think you can pull of a Bob the Builder backpack more easily than this dude.<BR/><BR/>loralee: I can't handle violence against children or accidental deaths anymore. I saw "The Orphanage" (again, alone on a day off) and almost had to leave.<BR/><BR/>isaas crazy world: she loves daycare. It's me who hates it.<BR/><BR/>jenny the bloggess: I can't believe you saw Stepbrothers. And I didn't.<BR/><BR/>chicky chicky baby: lol. Glad to be of help :}<BR/><BR/>loudange: deal.<BR/><BR/>kittenpie: they sure look like gypsies.<BR/><BR/>babyshrink: your mom is awesome :}<BR/><BR/>dto3: and now I'm thinking about it too. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>anissa mayhew: yeah, I saw the Bucket List too. I think I brought Erin with me to that one though, so I wasn't quite as suicidal.<BR/><BR/>t: oh, she doesn't start at Stanford until October. This is just the backup daycare at Emily's office.<BR/><BR/>elisa: word.<BR/><BR/>greg: guilty! but I do sit in the back row....<BR/><BR/>burgh baby: I have lost all respect for you :}<BR/><BR/>dadshouse: yeah, I can see a difference after she comes home from daycare. She loves it there.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-10688747926323239862008-08-22T11:05:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:05:00.000-07:00I can relate to the guilty feeling of leaving your...I can relate to the guilty feeling of leaving your kid with strangers the first time. But let me tell you - Day Care ROCKS! My kids both did day care from an early age. They're now 12 and 16, happy, healthy, social, confident. <BR/><BR/>They picked up a lot of skills in day care that other kids didn't so easily get - like how to meet new people, how to resolve differences, how to engage your mind in a million different ways. They learned to talk sooner, read sooner, write sooner. And they had a blast just playing with all those kids. <BR/><BR/>I have no regrets, and in fact I think every child should get the opportunity to spend time with other kids in day care. <BR/><BR/>That said - I can see why those movies sucked for you on that particular day. Know that the feelings change and get better!dadshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850838844108349101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-90512224452586103632008-08-22T07:26:00.000-07:002008-08-22T07:26:00.000-07:00The whole two times that we have sent Alexis to da...The whole two times that we have sent Alexis to daycare when we weren't working, I felt AWFUL all day. The guilt, oh the guilt. I swear I think she somehow knows we have sent her to that place she usually goes to every day for no reason and is going to hold it against me for the rest of my life. Can't do it ever again.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I totally have worn a Dora backpack. *hangs head in shame* It's the only kind in our house these days.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-56420255631485418002008-08-22T06:34:00.000-07:002008-08-22T06:34:00.000-07:00oh so YOU'RE the guy who sits in the theater and t...oh so YOU'RE the guy who sits in the theater and tweets...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965870559846714206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-54796496753567036862008-08-22T05:52:00.000-07:002008-08-22T05:52:00.000-07:00That's totally how the universe is arranged: we gi...That's totally how the universe is arranged: we give up our career and social life for our kids, but when we take a morning off we somehow manage to feel guilty. Ah, the joys of parenthood ;-)Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920820564549246339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-42193007044013567962008-08-21T21:52:00.000-07:002008-08-21T21:52:00.000-07:00We all need a break sometimes, even when it doesn'...We all need a break sometimes, even when it doesn't feel like we do. I think even our kids need a break from us, too. And as long as you aren't the one with the Bob the Builder backpack, you are going to be juuuust fine.<BR/><BR/>How does Erin like Stanford?Tina@ SendChocolateNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-59526149662002654072008-08-21T21:41:00.000-07:002008-08-21T21:41:00.000-07:00I'm thinking there's a really good chance you shou...I'm thinking there's a really good chance you should just pick another day-care-day hobby....like picking scabs or trolling for aluminum cans. On one similarly celebrated free day, I went to see the "Bucket List". Nearly drove my car in to a tree after that one..on purpose.Anissa Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637783862251849189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-26747897869777040732008-08-21T21:27:00.000-07:002008-08-21T21:27:00.000-07:00I'm with Momo Fali. Bob the Builder backpack, kha...I'm with Momo Fali. Bob the Builder backpack, khakis, and a bike? I don't even want to think about what might have been in that backpack. Creepy!Dto3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13450262520783006447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-19451254063972626402008-08-21T20:52:00.000-07:002008-08-21T20:52:00.000-07:00BPD, we must be on the same karmic wavelength this...BPD, we must be on the same karmic wavelength this week. First, we both used the word "idiot" to describe ourselves in our blogs. Second, we have tremendous child-related guilt.<BR/><BR/>It's been a tough week all around. My mother says that "the moon must be in feces"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-43569623754109608482008-08-21T20:47:00.000-07:002008-08-21T20:47:00.000-07:00You've got to give yourself a break, man. Daycare ...You've got to give yourself a break, man. Daycare is NOT selling your child to gypsies, or my whole life would look different. EVeryone needs a break from their daily stuff now and then. It doesn't mean you don't love it/her, it just means you are not a machine. But for god's sake, pick a better passtime, okay?kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-4871517889946286502008-08-21T19:33:00.000-07:002008-08-21T19:33:00.000-07:00Please, from now on, how about you ask me for movi...Please, from now on, how about you ask me for movie advice, I'll make sure you choose the best film for your guilt ridden afternoon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-59503896576289865112008-08-21T17:47:00.000-07:002008-08-21T17:47:00.000-07:00Note to self: Get Chicky into a daycare but contac...Note to self: Get Chicky into a daycare but contact Backpacking Dad first to see what movie he would see in my situation and then avoid it like the plague.<BR/><BR/>Okay, got it.Chicky Chicky Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-81034913695757715392008-08-21T16:25:00.000-07:002008-08-21T16:25:00.000-07:00This is why I only go see movies like "Stepbrother...This is why I only go see movies like "Stepbrothers".Jenny, the Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718481135182612620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-38645351953021883062008-08-21T13:20:00.000-07:002008-08-21T13:20:00.000-07:00I actually saw I am Legend and only remember Will ...I actually saw I am Legend and only remember Will Smith with no shirt, so I think you did fine. <BR/><BR/>How does Erin like daycare?Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-9944223743736769682008-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:002008-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:00I had a long bout of bad movie Karma, too.For the ...I had a long bout of bad movie Karma, too.<BR/><BR/>For the longest time after Matthew died it seemed like EVERY DAMN MOVIE I SAW had a kid die in it.<BR/><BR/>Seriously. It made me stop going to movies for a LONG time.Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-67757090989413563692008-08-21T11:20:00.000-07:002008-08-21T11:20:00.000-07:00I have a Bob the Builder backpack. Left over from ...I have a Bob the Builder backpack. Left over from the days of Bug.<BR/><BR/>I use it as my purse. I'm classy that way.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not going to point out your horrid taste in movies. Why toss fuel on an open fire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-13793990510974664722008-08-21T10:39:00.000-07:002008-08-21T10:39:00.000-07:00You poor thing.And that was me in the Bob The Buil...You poor thing.<BR/><BR/>And that was me in the Bob The Builder Backpack. Sorry I've been lying about my gender this whole time. I'm actually a dude. Who bikes. With a kids backpack on.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-43833073284188979492008-08-21T10:00:00.000-07:002008-08-21T10:00:00.000-07:00There is nothing wrong (and so much right) with ta...There is nothing wrong (and so much right) with taking breaks.<BR/><BR/>Your only problem is that you need to find out more about the movies before you go to the theater! Dude, find a comedy or some fun action adventure! There have got to be some playing. Do a little research!caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-32445158163832373482008-08-21T09:43:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:43:00.000-07:00The dude with the BtB backpack was obviously smugg...The dude with the BtB backpack was obviously smuggling Chinese gymnasts!<BR/><BR/>The last few times husband and I have had movie time away from our little guy, we too watched good, serious, depressing movies. I told him we've got to see a comedy next time.Avonleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207506579954260744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-48643550675349732332008-08-21T09:11:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:11:00.000-07:00When my uncle was the mayor, he had a bob the buil...When my uncle was the mayor, he had a bob the builder doll on his desk, because he got tired of people coming in and bitching about everything. This particular Bob the Builder doll had a feature where you could squeeze his hand and he would say "Can we FIX it? YES WE CAN!!!" very enthusiastically. Really has nothing to do with what you said, but the BtB reference made me think of it. :) You're welcome. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-35476465616932282702008-08-21T09:04:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:04:00.000-07:00Well, let's hope the guy with the backpack wasn't ...Well, let's hope the guy with the backpack wasn't going anywhere near a childcare facility.Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-88947905348370116902008-08-21T09:03:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:03:00.000-07:00Don't you know by now that parenting is just a too...Don't you know by now that parenting is just a tool to make us all learn the art of handling guilt? You, my friend, are in the same boat as all of us moms. DON'T GIVE IN TO THE GUILT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-86581247945940336642008-08-21T08:51:00.000-07:002008-08-21T08:51:00.000-07:00Might I suggest a comedy for the next day off you ...Might I suggest a comedy for the next day off you need? Seriously - Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, - both of which sound bad but I've heard mixed reviews - methinks you'd walk out at least having giggled a few times. <BR/><BR/>Man on a bike with a Bob the Builder backpack - Wow! just...Wow!CaMaTaDaLisMahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203114105792439797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-88299545397026534482008-08-21T08:48:00.000-07:002008-08-21T08:48:00.000-07:00Jeez. Next time just be done with it and spend you...Jeez. Next time just be done with it and spend your afternoon off reading "The Road" and slitting your wrists. <BR/><BR/>Relax. Enjoy yourself a litte! Go see "Pineapple Express" or porn...:PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com