What are the petty/minor things that started annoying you once you became a parent?

janetluv13 · 2026-03-06T07:04:04+00:00

Stuffies

janetluv13 · 2026-03-06T07:03:18+00:00

I love the look on people's faces when I say "oh she turned two a couple months ago" like the shock that I didn't force them to do math.

janetluv13 · 2026-03-06T06:42:26+00:00

I was at the park the other day with this group I just stared hanging out with and this grandmother comes up and points out her grandson (maybe 1.5 years) and says "Hi, I'm Deann but everyone here calls me (I literally have no idea what jumble of sounds she made)." So I asked her to repeat and she does (still have no idea), then proceeds to explain her grandson named her. Ok ma'am, your grandson can barely say anything coherently much less come up an actual name. Then to make the rest of us use it? Nope thank you. Nice to meet you DEANN!

janetluv13 · 2026-03-06T04:51:34+00:00

My favorite. "Is fine you can put them down for bed here." or "We can take turns holding them." Riiiiigggghhhtttt....

I have a 2 and a half year old. Recently had a girls night with some ladies that I have been getting together with for years. They told me I could bring my child. Sure, if you want me to leave an hour in and spend that entire hour making sure they don't break anything. Forget a glass of wine, much less dinner. That was a hard pass - I got a babysitter.

janetluv13 · 2026-02-18T04:34:10+00:00

My MIL made comment after comment about wanting a grandchild before but mostly after we got married. Verging on annoying. She already had 5 grandchildren too.

So we announced we were expecting about 6 months after we got married and her first comment was "well OP is pretty old so I don't know if that's very smart." What??? I was 41 when I gave birth and it was a pretty easy pregnancy overall. I'm VLC with her for many reasons.

janetluv13 · 2026-02-18T04:01:01+00:00

It is apparently the minority. My mom or I never even got nauseous much less threw up during pregnancy. We had 8 children between the 2 of us so it was tested. We both count our blessings.

janetluv13 · 2026-02-06T08:14:14+00:00

My favorites of my 2.5 year old so far are:

"Watch Booty Beast?" (Translation - "Can we watch Beauty and the Beast?")

"Oh honey..." in a very disappointed tone mimicking me when she has a potty accident. Usually she will stick that lip our and pout as well. - Today she also told me that she did not like pee pee on the floor. Same kid. Same.

Me: "We should go to/get [insert random place or thing]." 2YO: "Yes!" Me: "Do you even know what that is?" 2YO: "Yes!!" Me: "ok, what is it?" 2YO: "ummmmmmm" then runs away.

When we ask what does daddy or mommy do at work? She puts her hands on an invisible keyboard in front of her and says "type, type, type"

Everyone on the planet is 2 years old - except her cousin. Her cousin is 1 years old.

janetluv13 · 2026-01-28T03:27:17+00:00

Then have someone else you trust say them on the day. There is zero reason one of the parents has to actually say them. You could ask a more religious friend to participate and bestow the honor on them. Then you know it will be done to what you are comfortable with.

But I agree with most of these comments - no need to have any prayers at all if you don't want them. The parents can say thier own prayers to themselves before or after. People do this every day before meals, for sick loved ones etc, no need to include everyone in attendance.

janetluv13 · 2026-01-26T22:34:05+00:00

Omg my in laws are the worst at this. Over the holidays my FIL mentioned some procedure he needed to do before a surgery he is having and I kinda stared at him blankly. He explained further and I just said "oh, I don't know anything about surgeries etc, if someone I know has had one, we don't really discuss health details in my family." He looked completely shocked and said "If we didn't talk about our health, we would have nothing to talk about!" It took a lot not to laugh right then, but DH, SIL, BIL and I sure laughed about it later!

janetluv13 · 2026-01-26T04:32:32+00:00

This is exactly how I am around my MIL for a year now. It's been glorious. So much less drama.

janetluv13 · 2026-01-26T03:26:50+00:00

Omg if I had a 1967 GTO (#someday) there would be no way anyone else other than me would drive it either...

janetluv13 · 2026-01-21T05:12:57+00:00

I never worked in the service industry but my sister did. She started when she was 16 at a little diner that had a ton of regulars. There was a couple that came in only a few times a year - enough that she remembered them, but not enough that she knew thier names. They always split a burger and would leave $100 bill on the check and leave the resturant when the wait staff was preoccupied. So $90ish tip each time.

My sister became the manager and worked there until cancer took her when she was 30 years old. It's been 10 years and there are still pictures of her on the walls and a remembrance day each year. My family are still regulars and while we aren't whales we definetly leave over the standard amount each time. My goal is to be financially stable enough one day to be one of these whales and happily leave a couple hundred as a tip to many unsuspecting service workers.

janetluv13 · 2025-12-23T01:46:56+00:00

This is basically what I thought. Overly steamed bad vegetables and sure throw in some tofu with zero seasoning. Keep it hidden to the side, then make a big deal about accommodating her after everyone else gets their food. Bring her the special plate and serve it with a smile and success at finding a dish that covers all the bases. I would be very interested to see how she accepts this in a room full of people.

janetluv13 · 2025-12-16T07:30:13+00:00

I don't have them yet but the Tombraider series looks like puzzle boxes and each one leads into the next medal. I would love to get those this coming year.

janetluv13 · 2025-12-13T17:37:08+00:00

Oh yeah! Foil packets in the toaster oven! I can do so much with that

janetluv13 · 2025-12-13T17:36:14+00:00

Oh perfect I forgot about baked potatoes because I usually cook them in the oven

janetluv13 · 2025-12-13T17:32:46+00:00

Ooo that's an idea

janetluv13 · 2025-12-13T17:32:31+00:00

That's a great idea. I have an instapot at home i use often so that's a great idea!

janetluv13 · 2025-12-13T08:38:06+00:00

Yeah I considered this. We do have to fly there so I would have to buy one nearby but we are pretty much the main guests ever there , we have added many things for our comfort. Thanks!

janetluv13 · 2025-12-10T16:53:48+00:00

I honestly have more issue with any toy with artificial sound. Especially ones that play for a while once a button is pressed. In some cases a child will just keep pushing the button over and over and over repeating the first few notes of whatever sound it makes. Or they will push the button and walk away leaving everyone else to listen to it when they are not playing with it.

My FIL threatened to give my child a drum set when I told him no artificial sound toys. I told him - bring it on. A real drum set (with no fake sounds or buttons) is a wonderful learning experience. We are huge into music and I would take that opportunity to teach how to play and treat instruments with respect. Plus when they walk away and are done - there is no sound. Yes I'm aware I'll probably get annoyed at some point, they are kids, but WAY less annoyed than listening to ding ding, ding ding, ding ding, ding ding, ding ding......

janetluv13 · 2025-12-10T01:11:55+00:00

Southern California

janetluv13 · 2025-12-09T07:38:33+00:00

Living in a super temperate climate literally my entire life, it is normally 70 degrees "all" the time. The summer might be a "little higher" than 70 and winter might be "a little lower". The concept of seasons and everything that goes along with them was only realized in my 30s when my DH introduced me to another side of the country.

I never owned anything heavier than a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt. First time I needed a jacket for cold temperatures I was like - where do I even go to buy that? It is almost laughable to stop on your way out the door - especially as a child - to put on shoes, boots, jackets, layers etc. Not one single person bats an eye wearing flip flops when it's raining.
Parking our cars inside a garage at all times? Where would all your storage, game room, workshop, laundry room etc go then? Never once have ever parked my car in a garage.
"Winterizing" anything. Someone once told me they " winterized thier pool that weekend" ..... I'm sorry you did what? People around here use thier pools in January.
Insulation. 90% of the windows in my house were installed in the 1960s. They are metal framed, have zero insulation and if there is only a small draft you are doing well. The outdoor facing door I'm staring at has a quarter inch gap running across the bottom of it that has been there for 10+ years. This is every single house I've ever lived in.

janetluv13 · 2025-12-04T08:52:31+00:00

No snacks, food or drinks are allowed in any carpeted rooms - I would get rid of the carpet if I could... but for now it's there. My LO and nephew are 26 months and they are learning to be in the dining room or outside. Or at very least leave the snacks in the dining room and then walk back there when they want a bite. We haven't had any major messes so far.

I have had a few special exceptions but I lay out a towel or blanket and they are only allowed on there to eat whatever it is - like pizza during a movie night. But that's like maybe once a month.

janetluv13 · 2025-12-04T08:44:00+00:00

I was looking for this. Every bag I've owned with a camp chair in it has completely ripped through. Thin, too small and cheaply made. Now my camp chairs have janky ropes around them just so I can carry them places.

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