tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post686261565100568219..comments2023-10-24T00:52:55.612-07:00Comments on Things Carter Says...: Cupcake WarsCandGsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-48805659365779503722012-05-13T11:18:13.800-07:002012-05-13T11:18:13.800-07:00Well said!
I think everyone else has covered my th...Well said!<br />I think everyone else has covered my thoughts, but I just wanted to chime in and say that I am with you!Dawn Beronillahttp://www.happinesscubed.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-15643610960302626582012-05-10T11:29:17.931-07:002012-05-10T11:29:17.931-07:00I can certainly understand what you mean here. It ...I can certainly understand what you mean here. It is amazing how many parents get "competitive" on silly things like that. Especially when the child won't remember in five months, much less five years, what you went through the effort and expense to provide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-84278062853864343122012-05-09T18:57:03.436-07:002012-05-09T18:57:03.436-07:00We also have to do store bought. Relief! And Mayor...We also have to do store bought. Relief! And Mayor Gia is a genius because the kids go nuts for donuts. But you might rock it because of the novelty. Might go against your standards. ;) EllenSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-78529437741131278422012-05-09T15:40:47.775-07:002012-05-09T15:40:47.775-07:00Great post! Completely agree. It's all about ...Great post! Completely agree. It's all about the competition for the parents. The unfortunate part is that it can later on extend to the kiddies which is worse!PaulaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030588076488079820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-64610992683322898472012-05-09T15:20:54.384-07:002012-05-09T15:20:54.384-07:00Oh, the Mommy Wars are real, my friend. Make no mi...Oh, the Mommy Wars are real, my friend. Make no mistake about it. Glad you aren't going down without a fight, ErinSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-10498558344163714652012-05-09T13:25:45.727-07:002012-05-09T13:25:45.727-07:00This is another reason I'm happy that we are g...This is another reason I'm happy that we are going to homeschool. I don't care for the school parties and all the junk that my kid gets.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169305509191258173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-5226654300653802872012-05-09T11:55:50.539-07:002012-05-09T11:55:50.539-07:00FIFTH! You've earned the right to hate anythin...FIFTH! You've earned the right to hate anything you want!CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-45205032239340345442012-05-09T08:32:13.137-07:002012-05-09T08:32:13.137-07:00My daughter will be six in a few weeks and since s...My daughter will be six in a few weeks and since she is my fifth, I have come to hate birthday parties....SighSusie Newdayhttp://www.newdaynewlesson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-14421851148589999732012-05-09T05:19:21.270-07:002012-05-09T05:19:21.270-07:00Thanks! My boys would totally eat that...unfortuna...Thanks! My boys would totally eat that...unfortunately.CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-54703834617085373062012-05-09T05:18:48.838-07:002012-05-09T05:18:48.838-07:00Welcome! That's for reading...this is my secon...Welcome! That's for reading...this is my second week Hanging Out and I love it =)CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-25204293494370973252012-05-09T05:18:18.709-07:002012-05-09T05:18:18.709-07:00I'll be sure to tell them how amazing they are...I'll be sure to tell them how amazing they are while I'm blogging and going online instead of baking cupcakes like a real mom... =)CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-41852312144896196542012-05-08T19:37:35.200-07:002012-05-08T19:37:35.200-07:00Yeah - I have long since stopped caring about the ...Yeah - I have long since stopped caring about the perfect moms. The hairy lollipop caught me off guard and made me laugh. (I'm from Hanging out.)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324506166406888086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-80012298008468137052012-05-08T18:58:19.396-07:002012-05-08T18:58:19.396-07:00Hair-covered lollipops--that's AWESOME! I tota...Hair-covered lollipops--that's AWESOME! I totally agree with you!Jennifer Worrellhttp://jenniferworrell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-83875698361427969102012-05-08T17:51:16.623-07:002012-05-08T17:51:16.623-07:00AMEN!! I'm right there with ya'. I never f...AMEN!! I'm right there with ya'. I never felt the pressure and always used the excuse that I was a working mother while bringing my kid some lame store bought cupcakes for his birthday. But, I would be sure to pump up the Super Moms with the ol' "YOU GO GIRL"!!! They just need some praise and ego stroking to get their rocks off.Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-63675245616858306092012-05-08T17:44:06.213-07:002012-05-08T17:44:06.213-07:00We used to bring munchkins. That was best.We used to bring munchkins. That was best.Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-80688907175851128902012-05-08T16:21:57.207-07:002012-05-08T16:21:57.207-07:00I think that's an amazing policy. I'm goi...I think that's an amazing policy. I'm going to try to implement that for our school!CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-69972949025522923842012-05-08T16:21:23.165-07:002012-05-08T16:21:23.165-07:00Oh yes, there is competition for everything now. B...Oh yes, there is competition for everything now. But not from me! =)CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-77360665623711066502012-05-08T16:20:52.609-07:002012-05-08T16:20:52.609-07:00Yeah I would like that as well. The goodie bags a...Yeah I would like that as well. The goodie bags are crazy!CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-49883829914629577602012-05-08T16:13:52.672-07:002012-05-08T16:13:52.672-07:00Our school has a policy that all food items sent i...Our school has a policy that all food items sent in must be store bought which fortunately for my daughter means everyone brings in the same Walmart decorated cupcakes, not just her!MonkeyMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15050076648752128912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-3836350242386565172012-05-08T15:52:05.151-07:002012-05-08T15:52:05.151-07:00I definitely don't remember having this birthd...I definitely don't remember having this birthday craziness when I was in school! We brought in cupcakes, shared them, and that was pretty much it. On with the day. I didn't know there was so much competition now. Something to look forward to, eh?Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000402109977122989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-67033877291961293382012-05-08T13:40:06.537-07:002012-05-08T13:40:06.537-07:00That was good. I was nodding like a bobble head. A...That was good. I was nodding like a bobble head. Around here in the public schools they have pretty much done away with all the birthday party hoopla. We bring cupcakes or something at their lunch or recess and that's it. I like it. I like it a lot.Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-21041424233682698512012-05-08T10:43:02.054-07:002012-05-08T10:43:02.054-07:00I usually end up throwing out goodie bags anyway b...I usually end up throwing out goodie bags anyway because it's just more clutter in my hosue! Fellow moms, I'm doing you a favor by not adding another bouncy ball that will just break shit to your home. You're welcome!CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-1418599424809691592012-05-08T10:41:11.692-07:002012-05-08T10:41:11.692-07:00Alright FINE! They can be hairless lollipops... =)...Alright FINE! They can be hairless lollipops... =)CandGsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109683238224055815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-86798274561685456932012-05-08T10:26:10.794-07:002012-05-08T10:26:10.794-07:00Umm, yes! Thank you! Listen, my kids are lucky the...Umm, yes! Thank you! Listen, my kids are lucky they even GET a party for their birthday (also summer babies). And while I will remember to make goodie bags that does NOT mean I will remember to hand them out (for three years running).<br /><br />I feel no desire to out-do other moms. I'm ok with being shown up. Can I get in line behind you for the high-five thing? I'd be good at that!momnextdoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360061081170849593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839096347656749271.post-71165793224895735702012-05-08T08:51:10.547-07:002012-05-08T08:51:10.547-07:00I'm not sure about the hair-covered lollipop, ...I'm not sure about the hair-covered lollipop, but other than that...right on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com