Isn't there some software you can put on a computer that blocks certain websites during hours? A friend of mine is having trouble getting her teenager off the Internet, like, ever.
You know what they say about payback? Well I'm the bitch.
Fred ,'Life of the Party'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Zenkitty - Jul 23, 2014 9:02:02 am PDT #12401 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
amych - Jul 23, 2014 9:05:16 am PDT #12402 of 30002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Zenkitty, lots of 'em. This looks like a decent rundown: [link]
Sparky1 - Jul 23, 2014 9:12:14 am PDT #12403 of 30002
Librarian Warlord
omnis, if there is an option near to them to buy a membership to a zoo, museum, aquarium or play space those are great gifts for new parents.
Zenkitty - Jul 23, 2014 9:13:05 am PDT #12404 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Thanks, amych! That's perfect.
Laura - Jul 23, 2014 9:17:25 am PDT #12405 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I should have added wine to my gift registry. Not that I actually had a registry. Babies need so little. We used a bunch of onesies. I liked the super lightweight receiving blankets because the standard ones are too warm. The kids weren't really into toys for quite some time. Maybe vodka, for the parents.
Laura - Jul 23, 2014 9:18:48 am PDT #12406 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Good suggestion, Sparky1! We went to the zoo a lot when the boys were little. As well as the other options. The zoo is so very distracting to all.
omnis_audis - Jul 23, 2014 9:29:31 am PDT #12407 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Oooh! I like that idea. I think they live close to the Santa Ana Zoo! Plus it gets them out of the house.
Love me some hive mind!
Burrell - Jul 23, 2014 9:38:15 am PDT #12408 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I also recommend books. Kat threw me a books baby shower and we got lots and lots of wonderful children's books.
Hil R. - Jul 23, 2014 9:40:51 am PDT #12409 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I also recommend books. Kat threw me a books baby shower and we got lots and lots of wonderful children's books.
However, don't give Goodnight Moon. EVERYBODY will give Goodnight Moon. It's a great book, but you can just about guarantee that the parents will already have a half dozen copies.
omnis_audis - Jul 23, 2014 9:42:31 am PDT #12410 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I do like that idea too. I hear reading to an infant/baby/young child makes a world of difference!
If I go the zoo route, is that something I should ask if they would like first?? Maybe they *hate* animals. Some people are like that. I'd hate to get them something they won't use. (I have very little clue when it comes to social things like this).
Hmm, maybe hit up the thrift store, and get a stack of baby books, and put the zoo membership on top? Lots of wrapping! Weekend project!