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Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/18040555010

emilysays — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:25:27 -0000

I just died a little inside.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/16767729249

emilysays — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:48 -0000

I wish there was a "THIS" button.

*note, this is the first time I've ever "THIS"ed. That's how strongly I feel about THIS.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/16767729249

emilysays — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:39:08 -0000

I may just be a lawyer speaking, but we do have laws for that. If a couple each took consecutive maximum FMLA leave, they could cover 24 weeks. If they took intermittent FMLA leave (maybe worked a few days a week), they could potentially stretch those 24 weeks over a 52 week period.

I get that sometimes employers retaliate against employees for that (I'd be out of a job if employers always treated their employees fairly), and that choosing to exercise the option to take leave can have negative consequences even without retaliation (i.e. the "career suicide" mentioned below), however the US does have "a form" of "parental leave for new parents."

Re: What’s The Deal With Old People?!

emilysays — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:34:01 -0000

This is definitely a thing that exists. The War of the Ages. It's too bad more old people don't use Facebook to air grievances. I don't suppose I could ever convince my mom to post something bitchy about loud kids in public. I'll work on it.

Children SHOULD be seen and not heard, goddammit. There are parks and play-lands and children's rooms at libraries. Those are the places where your kids are permitted to run amok and make a lot of noise. Everywhere else? That's grown-up land.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/15088929493

emilysays — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:10:07 -0000

I've been trying to pick a favorite. It's tough. But one post made me bust up particularly because I had forgotten it--the intactavist post. Dear lord, thanking your mother-in-law for your husband's intact foreskin just beats all.

Re: Tease & Reveal - Snot Edition

emilysays — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:27:07 -0000

Oh good god - I can't handle that.

Re: The 2011 Gift Guide

emilysays — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:48:03 -0000

I was somewhat with you until you likened the Occupy Movement to a bunch of X-Box playing, beer drinking, spoiled kids who got everything on their Christmas lists.

Re: The 2011 Gift Guide

emilysays — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:16:34 -0000

Awww - this reminds me of my favorite new parents who just told me they're hoping to raise an average kid because our neighborhood is already chock full of "exceptional" children. Your brother and sister in law are going to raise an awesome, average kid.

Re: The 2011 Gift Guide

emilysays — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:12:09 -0000

I googled the Melissa & Doug Easel and the damn thing costs $80. $80! Someone spent $80 on her kids and she's ungrateful!

Re: The 2011 Gift Guide

emilysays — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:04:32 -0000

I cannot believe Mother of Twins, Melissa. Someone spent serious cash on a, thoughtful, well-made present for her children that they'll be able to enjoy for nearly a decade and she's selling it because they'd have to share it? I give up. I hate humanity.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/14376478771

emilysays — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:51:17 -0000

Not gonna lie - one of the best things about my 3 y/o nephew coming to visit is that he always travels with his gigantic movie collection. It's awesome for me that he loves classics like Batteries Not Included and the Gremlins. The kid has good taste. Although I did have to talk him out of watching "the blue birds" (Rio) for the 7th time so I could have a Lord of the Rings marathon during our last visit.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/14181332102

emilysays — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:45:39 -0000

Gender equality, FTW!

Honestly, this reminds me of one of my professors in college that was "dying" for a woman to "go postal" because it would mean we were moving towards violent criminal gender equality.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/14181332102

emilysays — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:42:03 -0000

Oh dear lord, I'm suddenly thinking about all the times I picked up kleenex from the wooded side of a roadway whilst participating in our high school's "Adopt a Highway" program. I was wearing gloves, but not latex gloves.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/13523066160

emilysays — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:44:54 -0000

You want infant Steven to have a life vest in the event the concert sinks, right?

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/13523066160

emilysays — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:41:03 -0000

Ruby_Ruby for President!

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/13523066160

emilysays — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:39:17 -0000

Yes, J, that is nuts. It is totally nuts that Steven would need a ticket to a concert. Because Steven is an infant and shouldn't be going to any concerts.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/13266452379

emilysays — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:53:11 -0000

Sorry, T, but the sooner your five-year-old learns about Pepper Spraying Cop, the better.

Re: The loss of the employer who 'will never hire a Penn Stater' - The Daily Collegian Online

emilysays — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:58:07 -0000

Actually, I'm an employment attorney. Unless Texas has some state law protecting against discrimination on the basis of alma mater, I'm afraid your Penn State brethren are claim-less. There's nothing unlawful about an employer discriminating on the basis of your educational background. As I tell clients all the time - your employer can fire you for wearing a blue tie. Stupid reason, but totally legal. If you're unhappy about that, you should write to your Congressman.

Re: The loss of the employer who 'will never hire a Penn Stater' - The Daily Collegian Online

emilysays — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:40:19 -0000

You should at least invest in a consultation with someone who possesses actual experience in employment and labor law before rushing off to court. You might be surprised about what you discover regarding "wrongful termination" lawsuits.

Re: I will never hire a Penn Stater - The Daily Collegian Online

emilysays — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:25:38 -0000

I hope you're not serious. Alternatively, if you are serious, I hope you're a Penn State law student and this is picked up by Above the Law.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/12491960858

emilysays — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:15:17 -0000

The names, the content, the 'tude. This all screams 16 & Pregnant to me.

Re: Half-Birthdays Are The New Black

emilysays — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:12:05 -0000

I was really hoping that the "ginger" link would be to the squinty-eyed redheaded Rose post. Does that make me evil?

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/11870359405

emilysays — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:05:02 -0000

There have been a lot of times where I've said "This is it. This right here is my favorite STFUP post of all time." However, I think I'm officially ready to resign that title to this Shelly tattoo tribute. Good lord, I pity Ethan so much. Not only is this the strangest tattoo concept I've ever heard of, the actual tattoos themselves, and the placements thereof, are hideous! Further, what happens when Ethan inevitably ages (I hope) and his face changes again? Will there be more tattoos forthcoming? I hope that Ethan grows up to become the nation's preeminent laser tattoo removal specialist.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/11741919704

emilysays — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:55:27 -0000

I have to give more kudos to Elizabeth. Her deadpan face really makes this picture. I hope they take another picture this year with the baby dressed up as the fully-born alien-lizard-baby and then just carry the theme through for Halloweens to come.

Re: http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/post/11741919704

emilysays — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:34:26 -0000

Hats off, Elizabeth. I wish the best for you, your alien-husband, and your lizard-alien-baby!