Oh yeah I meant more like the older one can dress herself, go to the bathroom by herself, feed herself etc. I'm sure she'll get tapped to babysit in A few years but hell so did I and I was only 3 years older than my brother.

Yeah that would be rough. It's almost like being a brand new mom all over again I would think. Or maybe it's more like riding a bike? I struggle with deciding the spacing between my kids. One SIL had her 3 bam, bam, bam and another waited 4 and half years to have her 2nd (partially not her choice). I see pros and cons…

I only worry that she may come to Wisco. Hopefully the power of Tammy Baldwin's awesomeness keeps her away!

Growing up I hated babysitting. I'm super introverted and just kind of awkward around kids. My little brother on the other hand was always awesome with kids. He's a great babysitter and kids love him. He's really good at coming up with games they like and has no problems joining in. I always just feel like a…

My husband was on it roughly ten years ago for about 6 months. He has noticed some side effects like astigmatism and decreased night vision. Nothing worse than that.

I should make my husband read your last point and maybe that will convince him that Harper is an okay name. :)

It's such a pretty name. Although we came up with it after watching the 2nd season of Dexter so that's a little weird.

I think Lark is beautiful! I just found the name Harper a couple weeks ago and I think I have to give it up. It gives me the sads.

I just love that name so much! I'm having a hard time not thinking of her as Harper already.

Yep, although she'd be Harper Ann (both our moms' middle names). We're having trouble agreeing on anything and his solution is I get to pick this one and he gets the next kid. I'm tempted to take him up on the offer but he also said he'd be able to veto what he didn't like. I think we're each going to come up with 10…

I really like Harper but Mr. Haa has vetoed it. I'm super bummed.

I ended up going to school with a girl who had the same last and first name as me (my maiden name is super common) so I vowed to make sure my kids won’t be going to school with a thousand others named the same. We’re expecting a daughter this fall and we’ve just started the name picking process and ohmgee is it…

I did something cute for my mom since this is her first grandbaby. It was the week after her birthday and I invited my grandma, brother, her and my step dad along with her sister and her sister’s husband to a luncheon at our house to celebrate her. After she had opened her gifts from everyone else I brought out my…

My husband worked as a painter for a guy who hired undocumented workers and paid them cash. We're talking $12 an hour and when he got busted he ended up doing 6 months. They're pretty tough on tax evaders it seems.

I don't know she could be farther than a few weeks. I'm over halfway thru my pregnancy and my tummy doesn't look much different from hers.

That's what I'm kind of afraid of. Ending up with a house full of junk we never use. Thanks for the advice and congrats to your sister (and you Auntie)!

Thank you! I totally get what you are saying about every baby being different and wanting different things. We got a hand me down vibrating bouncer that is looking a little rough so I think I will skip registering for a new one and wait to see if baby wants it. I think for my own peace of mind I want the bathtub too.…

Yeah we totally already skipped the wipe warmer. It just seemed excessive. Also we skipped the diaper genie and have just decided to take them out to the garage right away. Thanks

Okay let's talk preparing for a baby. Mr. Haa and I registered for our baby shower yesterday and holy shit was it overwhelming. They suggest you buy so much stuff! So will you please share with me what you received/bought for your little ones that you ended not needing? I already made sure not to register for any…

Oooh I love when people imply that because my friends and I don't watch a certain show then we must just love Family Guy. Funny thing is my aunt who loves Mad Men also really liked Family Guy when it was first on. Not sure if she still watches it. Hope I didn't blow your mind too much.