General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Gattigap
Wiggles Live

Is either the miscreant or the enraged woman in this picture from today's Wash. Post?

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Is either the miscreant or the enraged woman in this picture from today's Wash. Post?

No. That slice of the crowd was sedated by Disney officials for aesthetics purposes.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by Gattigap
* Floor seats for a toddler show suck.
...

Which, as it happened, gave Gatti Jr. a better view, and more room to dance.

We took the baltspawn to see the Sesame Street show at the Baltimore Arena last month, to similar results. There, however, they erect a slight incline on the floor, so the people in row W can see over the people in row F. The view still wasn't great, but the kids mostly didn't seem to care. I was surprised how attentive they were to the show, however. And unlike you experience, it was the most polite crowd I've ever seen at a concert. In all, it was pretty tolerable, and I wouldn't mind going again, so long as it's not more than once or twice a year.

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by baltassoc
And unlike you experience, it was the most polite crowd I've ever seen at a concert. In all, it was pretty tolerable, and I wouldn't mind going again, so long as it's not more than once or twice a year.

Honestly, mine wasn't bad, either. I just enjoyed the show-within-a-show. Overall, the atmosphere was akin to an 8,000-person RomperRoom.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by robustpuppy

What on earth are those two guys behind Capt. Feathersword DOING? Jesus, even San Francisco doesn't allow that onstage.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Gattigap
Overall, the atmosphere was akin to an 8,000-person RomperRoom.

I'm sorry, but I have a headache just from reading that line.

[viet_mom]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
What on earth are those two guys behind Capt. Feathersword DOING? Jesus, even San Francisco doesn't allow that onstage.

Hmmn. Good question. I think they're having abitofa Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo, wouldn't you say? Or perhaps a Di Dicki Doo Dum Di Dum Do is more like it.

VietMom (grieving the recent marriage of the only cute and last available Wiggle....except for a certain sleeping Wiggle who I suspect is a "confirmed bachelor" NTTAWWT).

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Just remember, TexLex, it could have been much worse (Nebraska woman gives birth to 14-pound, 3-ounce girl).

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
Just remember, TexLex, it could have been much worse (Nebraska woman gives birth to 14-pound, 3-ounce girl).

They get bigger each subsequent kid....assuming we ever have time for Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo again, there's always next time. -T(ouch!)L

[Atticus Grinch]

I am pleased to report that Kim Possible is aging quite gracefully, and that she remains a sweet, sweet piece of cartoon ass.

Also, that show has a lot of great B-list celebrity guest voices. I especially like that Felicity Huffman plays Doctor Director, and that nearly every episode has a guest voice from a primetime sitcom that tantalizes you with the "Where have I heard that voice before?" that used to be fun on Frazier and The Simpsons.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

OK. Did not get the small people vaccinated for the flu. Called our doctor's office yesterday and they're out of vaccine. I gather I am far from the only one in this predicament. Other than feeling like a shitty parent, and quitting my job so that I can stay and and prevent the wee people from coming into contact with anyone contagious, does anyone have any suggestions?

edited to add:

Oh, and this headline from CNN makes me feel better:

Flu outbreak expected to reach epidemic level

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
OK. Did not get the small people vaccinated for the flu. Called our doctor's office yesterday and they're out of vaccine. I gather I am far from the only one in this predicament. Other than feeling like a shitty parent, and quitting my job so that I can stay and and prevent the wee people from coming into contact with anyone contagious, does anyone have any suggestions?

1. Call around local hospitals and see if they are still giving it.

2. Mrs. Panda and I were vaccinated earlier this week, at the local Long's Drugs. Google "flu shot" or "flu vaccine" and your community name, and you might be able to find some places still giving it out.

3. Don't sweat it. The vaccine has to be produced months in advance, and figuring out what strain to use in producing it is largely guesswork. So the value of the flu vaccine each year is a crapshoot. This year, the amount of protection it provides is debatable, because the strain used to produce this year's vaccine is only modestly related to the strain in the current outbreak.

That CNN article says that FluMist is now covered by some insurers. Check the availability of this new vaccine format, for your tax deductions over age five.

[OscarCrease]

hanging out at the office with 8 month old chewing on deal toys and 4 yr old drawing on the white board while wife is at OB appointment for #3. watching emails pop up one by one on the deal i need to close monday, and stewing at the fact that MIL who lives 6 miles away can't be bothered to watch the kids for 2 fucking hours.

thanks, feel better now.

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
OK. Did not get the small people vaccinated for the flu. Called our doctor's office yesterday and they're out of vaccine. I gather I am far from the only one in this predicament.

Depends on the age of the kids. If they are 6 mo. - 2 years, then you should be able to find a vaccine from Kaiser, PAMF, etc. But those with supplies are rationing and won't give it to non-high risk, i.e. kids over the age of 2.

The nasal spray is more widely available (for a price) but the kids have to be at least 5.

If yours don't fit either group, then don't sweat it, but at least discuss antivirals; supportive therapy with the pediatrician if they get the flu.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by Sexual Harassment Panda
That CNN article says that FluMist is now covered by some insurers. Check the availability of this new vaccine format, for your tax deductions over age five.

In case Panda's being too oblique here, the FluMist contains live virus and has not been tested and approved for use on those under five and over 65. Thus, it's contraindicated for young kids anyway.

Don't sweat it, Ty. The huge majority of people who contract flu experience nothing more than a bad respiritory infection, and Panda's right that the vaccine is merely very good at protecting you from last year's flu. You're probably just as likely to die of West Nile.