Movies: The Official "Movie of the Week" Club Thread IV

[NyQuil]

Two weeks ago my wife gave birth to our first child, and we're still figuring out how this parenting thing works (also hence why I was late with Thief of Bagdad review despite having watched it 3 weeks ago). So my participation might be a bit sporadic moving forward. But I intend on catching up eventually.

There's a period of time at around 3-6 months where you can bring your baby everywhere and they just sleep in their car seat that you bring in with you.

Don't be afraid and use that time wisely. My son was a staple on the table of our booth asleep while we were watching hockey at the local pub.

Eventually they get old enough where they can tolerate about 60 minutes of a restaurant and that's it.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Until it benefits you to sell mom out and become the cool parent at least

And Congrats Jevo/Mrs Jevo, enjoy it and soak it all in

With a newborn you're 100% in pure survival mode.

I am not sure if there is a such thing as a cool parent tbh (except to other kids; one other kid at my daughter's school cries if she doesn't see my wife at school pickup lol.) Kids know that parents aren't peers, and if you attempt to be a peer they will eat you alive IMO.

 

[Unholy Diver]

With a newborn you're 100% in pure survival mode.

I am not sure if there is a such thing as a cool parent tbh (except to other kids; one other kid at my daughter's school cries if she doesn't see my wife at school pickup lol.) Kids know that parents aren't peers, and if you attempt to be a peer they will eat you alive IMO.

Yeah, you are definitely not the cool one

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Yeah, you are definitely not the cool one

I have never been even the slightest hint of cool at anything in any possible way in my entire life, that should surprise no one.

 

[Unholy Diver]

I have never been even the slightest hint of cool at anything in any possible way in my entire life, that should surprise no one.

I'll give you a freebie to help you on your way...


"Mom says we probably shouldn't get that __________ (slime / trumpet / pony / etc.) but I think it would be ok this one time."

Then you get home and just play dumb

 

[NyQuil]

Yeah, you are definitely not the cool one

I started playing Rush in the car (to make sure he ends up a nerd) but only when Mrs_NyQuil wasn't in the car.

Eventually, we got into the car as a family and he was ready.

"What do you want to listen to, bud?"

"Rush!"

"Rush? Why?"

"Rush is power."

"Honey, I have no clue where he's getting this from. Maybe from his little friends at school?"

 

[Unholy Diver]

I started playing Rush in the car (to make sure he ends up a nerd) but only when Mrs_NyQuil wasn't in the car.

Eventually, we got into the car as a family and he was ready.

"What do you want to listen to, bud?"

"Rush!"

"Rush? Why?"

"Rush is power."

"Honey, I have no clue where he's getting this from. Maybe from his little friends at school?"

That's good stuff, I can see Rush being a tough sell for a lot of today's youth

My daughter is not a big fan of my musical choices, says it is "too loud", though she does like Breakin the Law, so maybe it's not a total lost cause yet