Author |
Topic: Am I a horrible mother?? (Read 544 times) |
|
Melissa
Guest
|
Eli, who's 3, loves to take pictures. He likes the digital cameras with the LCD screens that show what it's taking a picture of. Thing is, to buy them in the store cost about $60. Well, beings I am an eBay freak, I bought him one for $26.00 (1.3mp, 8mb internal memory which is enough to store 80 pics, price includes shipping).
Only thing is... it's pink and it's called a "Glitz and Glitter" digital camera. It also comes with oodles of rhinestone & glitter stickers!! 
Ain't I just horrible??  I figure hey, he's only 3 and so what if it's pink?? At least it's a digital camera with an LCD pic screen AND a flash! LOL
|
| « Last Edit: Feb 20th, 2007, 9:35am by Melissa » |
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
Mosaicwench
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Find joy in your day
Gender: 
Posts: 1657
|
 |
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #1 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 9:41am » |
 Quote  Modify
|
In ten years he'll be horrified . . . .
But at 3 who cares? Nurture those creative urges early - he could be the next Ansel Adams!
If nothing else he'll have a great cocktail party story when he's your age, or great fodder for a therapist!
|
|
IP Logged |
The difficulties of life are intended to make us better, not bitter. ~Author Unknown
|
|
|
Mastifflvr28
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Freddie's eyes
Gender:
Posts: 3458
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #2 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 9:51am » |
Quote Modify
|
Yer not horrible Melly!!
I almost got Kaleb (he's 16) a pink mp3 player off ebay cause it was cheaper then the rest...then I felt guilty and got the more expensive black one. After I told him, he said Pink woulda been fine 
I guess music is music
Mast
|
|
IP Logged |
Mastifflvr28 (aka Michelle A.)
Be part of the solution
http://www.ouch-us.org
OXYGEN!!!
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/misc/oxygen/oxygen.htm
|
|
|
LeLimey
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
OUCH-US - Less "ME" and more "WE"
 
Gender:
Posts: 11720
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #3 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 10:00am » |
Quote Modify
|
I think you're a horrible person for living so far away from me but a flippin' wonderful mother Mellymoo 
love you lots
Helen xxx
|
|
IP Logged |
The arsehole I'm divorcing needs to get a life and stop stalking mine
|
|
|
Tim_w
New Board Hall of Famer
Finer than frogs hair!
Gender: 
Posts: 522
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #4 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 10:33am » |
Quote Modify
|
PINK? 
I have some John Deere Green and yellow paint to fix that right up
Happy Pappy
|
|
IP Logged |
We will all go to HEAVEN we have been to HELL! -(Personal Quote) YES There is life out There (Thank you to my new suporters)
They say this will only make me stronger but I did not ask to be SUPERMAN
|
|
|
jimmers
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Hello GOD! The gene pool needs some chlorine!
Gender:
Posts: 2092
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #5 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 10:55am » |
Quote Modify
|
Your not horrible Mel. Hell, ever since I took over laundry duty, me and both my Sons underwear have been pink also!
Jimmers
|
|
IP Logged |
I don't suffer from INSANITY; I'm enjoying every minute of it!
|
|
|
sandie99
New Board Hall of Famer
Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain!
Gender:
Posts: 10429
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #6 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 11:19am » |
Quote Modify
|
Mel, you're a wonderful mother!
I bet your son is far too busy to take pictures to notice that color.
Besides, I happen to know a man in his 20s who WEARS pink clothes (and is 100 percent streight in case the fellows in here are thinking otherwise  ).
Hugs,
Sanna
|
|
IP Logged |
CH happends, Live anyway! PF days to us all!
"Do what you can and let God take care of the rest. Leave your heart wide open and always wish for the best" (Sanna Hillu)
"No matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible" (Marketa Irglova)
|
|
|
Kevin_M
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
withered branches grow green again.
Gender:
Posts: 6184
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #7 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 12:14pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Boys can grow up and out of things real quick when playing with the guys.
I remember first riding a bike and wanted to ride with the bigger guys. Mom said, "take your sister's bike". Yeah, met the guys ribbing and was back home in 20 minutes throwing that sissy girl's bike on the ground.
Got my own bike!
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
fubar
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Gender:
Posts: 1933
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #8 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 1:41pm » |
Quote Modify
|
omg... I'd never make my boy carry a pink *anything* unless he asked for it... 3 year olds (the other ones) can be the most horrible things when it comes to making someone feel bad for standing out.
I remember even parents saying things about other boys who were carrying 'girlie' stuff around. Seriously... the fact that those people SUCK doesn't change the facts.
|
|
IP Logged |
"He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how." -- Friedrich Nietzsche
|
|
|
Melissa
Guest
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #9 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 1:56pm » |
Quote Modify
 Remove
|
Well, I showed Eli the pink camera and he said he likes it, so that's good! Besides, any other kid teases him about it and they'll be sorry they ever opened their mouth.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
JeffB
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Wide open till you see God, then brake
Gender:
Posts: 2729
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #10 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 2:02pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Maybe he'll become a fashion photographer someday taking pictures of almost nude women on a caribbean beach. Doesn't matter what color the camera is as long as he likes it.
He's a lucky kid to have you as a mom!
|
|
IP Logged |
" It's been my experience that people who have no vices have very little virtues."
|
|
|
Mac_Muz
New Board Old Timer
new hampster "eat seeds or die"
Gender:
Posts: 299
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #11 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 2:24pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Oh this is dear.. If nuthin' else he will grow up a bit tougher as Eli Sue with his pink camera. LOL
excuse me while I duck.... Mac
|
|
IP Logged |
When all else fails read the instructions.
|
|
|
ClusterChuck
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and .
Gender:
Posts: 3181
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #12 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 6:11pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Well, I just think pink is just a MAHVELOUS color to have as an accessorisor ...
Jus a DAHLINK color ....
Mel, you can buy me all the pink thingy dos, ya want!
Chuck
|
|
IP Logged |
"No man can be happy without a friend, nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy."
Thomas Fuller
|
|
|
Charlie
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Happy to be here
  
Gender:
Posts: 14968
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #13 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 8:44pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Depends on what he photographs, Mel
No you are not a horrible mother.
Charlie
|
|
IP Logged |
There is nothing more satisfying than being shot at without result---Winston Churchill
|
|
|
Melissa
Guest
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #14 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 8:41am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
Chuckiepoo, I am going to specially pick you out a pink rhinestone studded cell phone case for the next time I see you!
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
E-Double
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Are we ourselves?
Gender:
Posts: 6458
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #15 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 8:58am » |
Quote Modify
|
It's all good!
Just buy him his rainbow flag so he is prepared when it's time to march
Regardless it's an awesome gesture and something that may start him on a life long passion.
Photography not ...you know (not like there's anything wrong with that)
Luv ya
|
|
IP Logged |
I can't believe that I have to bang my
Head against this wall again
But the blows they have just a little more
Space in-between them
Gonna take a breath and try again.
|
|
|
BB
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Newbie
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Posts: 0
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #16 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:05am » |
Quote Modify
|
Just wondering , would you think twice about giving a girl a blue or black camera ? I wouldnt.
Why is it that we tend to get paranoid about giving boys pink things? Is it our own attitude thats shaping our society ?
Sorry guys, just got philosophical all of a sudden! Quick, where are my pink PJ and pink slippers ...
Annette
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Melissa
Guest
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #17 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:09am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
LMAO Eric!!!!!!!!
Annette, I thought about it once and decided to get it for him anyway. I just thought it funny as so many people freak out about giving boys "pink" things or dolls to play with. I have never had a problem letting my boy figure out what he likes and doesn't like.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
E-Double
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Are we ourselves?
Gender:
Posts: 6458
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #18 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:12am » |
Quote Modify
|
I am a big fan of the pink...........been ages though 
It shouldn't matter.
If it's a camera
If it's a shirt
I do not think he will be hurt.
I like them in a car
I like them in a bar
Do you like pink camera pix?
I do I do and like chics
Shall I continue
|
|
IP Logged |
I can't believe that I have to bang my
Head against this wall again
But the blows they have just a little more
Space in-between them
Gonna take a breath and try again.
|
|
|
Melissa
Guest
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #19 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:32am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, he's lost his mind.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
E-Double
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Are we ourselves?
Gender:
Posts: 6458
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #20 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:48am » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 21st, 2007, 9:32am, Melissa wrote:| Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, he's lost his mind. |
|
|
|
IP Logged |
I can't believe that I have to bang my
Head against this wall again
But the blows they have just a little more
Space in-between them
Gonna take a breath and try again.
|
|
|
Melissa
Guest
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #21 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 9:51am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
I must be behind the curtain too... 
Do you like it on a boat?
Do you like it with a goat? (don't answer that)
Or how about pink champagne?
Would you like it on a train?
On a plane?
With a glass?
Or while riding on an ass? (don't answer that one either)
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
fubar
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Gender:
Posts: 1933
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #22 on: Feb 21st, 2007, 3:28pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 21st, 2007, 9:05am, BB wrote:
Just wondering , would you think twice about giving a girl a blue or black camera ? I wouldnt.
Why is it that we tend to get paranoid about giving boys pink things? Is it our own attitude thats shaping our society ?
Sorry guys, just got philosophical all of a sudden! Quick, where are my pink PJ and pink slippers ...
Annette |
|
I don't worry about my kids now (boy 16, girl 14)... they are old enough to think about those things for themselves. The problem is when kids are really young, they don't understand *why* the rotten kids would pick on the other kids for standing out. I don't care if you're talking about a boy kid carrying a pink purse or a big purple dinosaur... I can't make the rotten kids be nice and I don't feel like putting my kid out there as bait. All I'm saying is, why make it harder than it has to be? With the kids I saw and the way they acted, I would have rather not made my boy walk around with a pink camera.
edited to add: I don't think Mellisa did anything wrong at all, everybody is in a different situation
|
| « Last Edit: Feb 21st, 2007, 3:30pm by fubar » |
IP Logged |
"He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how." -- Friedrich Nietzsche
|
|
|
BB
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Newbie
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Posts: 0
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #23 on: Feb 23rd, 2007, 1:03am » |
Quote Modify
|
I actually bought Edwyn, my older boy, a big fluffy pink elephant when he was about 4 because he had really wanted it. He liked it so much that he carried it around everywhere he went. When he got stares or smart comments from other kids, I just told him that they were jealous because they didnt have one. He was very happy with that answer and proudly walked around clutching his pink elephant.
Now that he is 11 and with a orange Taekwondo belt and a few gold medals up his sleeves, he doesnt seem to be bothered by stares or smart comments any more. Funnily though, he doesnt particularly like pink elephants much either.
Annette
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
George_J
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Gender:
Posts: 4222
|
|
Re: Am I a horrible mother??
« Reply #24 on: Feb 23rd, 2007, 1:34am » |
Quote Modify
|
Funny how kids are all different.
El's a young woman of course, and very happy to be one, but all the time she was small she would never own or carry anything pink, and vehemently refused to wear pink clothing.
Still nothing pink in her wardrobe, I notice. And it's a damned big wardrobe too. .....Girls......
Best,
George
|
|
IP Logged |
Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Member Map
Login
Register
Reply
Notify of replies
Send Topic
Print
test rss