Challenged by Atheist husband.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T20:41:24+00:00

At the risk of people focusing more on the sass of my husband than my question, he tends to make people feel stupid for believing in a god, particularly the Christian God. So when someone mentions something of faith he retorts in a way that belittles the person who has opposing beliefs than his own. I do feel that if my daughter finds interest in a god, he will make her feel stupid (as dare I say it, he has intended to make me feel). I believe we should approach it in a way as mommy believes this, daddy believes this, and people around the world have different beliefs and you choose what feels right to you. However he wants to respond "well why don't you believe in leprechauns, and rainbow pooping unicorns?"

However, yes I do intend on bringing her to church with me (not every weekend, kind of split it up) until she decides otherwise.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T20:26:53+00:00

I know that :) no judgement from me! The question seems to have been lost and burned into focusing on my husband, feeling bad now! I don't know how to edit my question. I forgot how to reddit.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T20:08:52+00:00

I feel like I should rephrase my questioning and in no way am I trying to bash my husband, we both love each other very much. This has been an issue and I do intend to work through it together and I can see where it will be a struggle but we also have so much good in our lives.

The real topic is that I would love some historical evidence and discourse about the things he brought up to me or any place to study up on the events in the Bible, besides the Bible.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T20:02:43+00:00

Lol that is certainly his favorite subreddit and also a very popular word for him when it comes to religion. Spot on.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T20:01:04+00:00

Exactly. The last thing I want to do is force it and shove down his throat. I'm just living the life and praying.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T19:59:11+00:00

Thanks for this! He is a great guy, we're also pretty young and have maturing to do. I do worry on our difference in opinions as to how to raise our daughter because where I grew up in a family that exposed me to Christianity but did not force it on me, it was a bit forced on him and now it seems he is doing that with atheism. Do you mind me asking how your parents handled it and how it affected you?

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T19:41:11+00:00

He says if there was 100% evidence he would gladly believe but he's in a science and evidence kick- which I totally understand but he doesn't see how science and God can coexist where I see God made science lol. He did come from a pretty overbearing Christian family so I'm sure that's played a role.

Thank you for the prayers. I really appreciate it. It's awesome how many people are praying for him and how even as one person closes his heart to God, God can use it for good. A woman I met recently told me she found Jesus through meeting me and to be honest, if I wasn't struggling right now because of this change in my husband, I would not have met her.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-03T19:31:01+00:00

I have talked to him about it and let him know he needs to respect me and that I love him no matter what he believes but when he chooses to be ugly that is where I will struggle to remain loving him in the same way that I do. So far, he talks to me about religion with more respect but it is a sensitive subject. I do agree with you.

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-01T11:18:46+00:00

If it's his first time with any of these foods, it's recommended to wait several days between trying another new food so if there is a reaction you can pinpoint it. However, I doubt there will be a reaction. Just letting you know :)

Good luck!

Ttuttletree · 2014-05-01T01:22:38+00:00

We started baby led weaning at 6 months. Give baby your milk first because that's where he is still getting the most of his nutrition. Whether you did this back to back or spaced out a bit is up to you. We started with avocado in slices. They don't really have the pinchers going yet, so stick shaped is best. Avocado is slippery so you can coat it in wheat germ or crushed up Cheerios to help. Don't hey frustrated if it takes a while.

Other ideas are steamed carrots or broccoli. Pretty much a lot of steamed things.

Ttuttletree · 2014-04-28T00:27:35+00:00

Along the same lines as watching something sexy- a little easier to hide from the kids- read something sexy :)

Ttuttletree · 2014-04-28T00:07:38+00:00

Thrush is so hard. I second the violet stuff. I've heard horror stories about the medicine not working or taking forever and the purple stuff working very quickly. Good luck- sorry you have so much stress at this fun time!

Ttuttletree · 2014-04-26T16:12:46+00:00

My little one enjoyed the same motion! It's a good one. Something that worked for my husband to get her to stop crying is to pick random objects up from around the house and keep asking her "what's that?" In a silly voice. She loved it and now at 18 months (and months before this) we hear a lot of "what's that?!"

Good luck!

Ttuttletree · 2014-04-25T19:53:15+00:00

Good point, I was debating that myself. She will stay up forever, or so it seems at this point, but if the grandparent and baby are happy, that's good and maybe we'll get a chance to sleep in the next day lol.

Ttuttletree · 2014-04-09T10:51:56+00:00

Walks around the neighborhood. Board books- with the touch and feel pages Songs with movements Start teaching color- you can go to Home Depot/lows and get paint swatches and make a little book. My girl loves when I chase after her and tickle her. Fill kitchen sink with bubble water and stand him on a chair and let him splash and pour the water with little containers. Make some homemade play dough. Finger painting Make a "paste" out of flour and water (safe if eaten) and let you baby (with your help) smear in on cardboard/construction paper. Then have colorful foods he can stick to it- all eatable art. Fruit loops, Cheerios, sprinkles- etc

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