redtodd 7 Posted July 31, 2007 So, we have a wedding to go to outside of Boston the 1st weekend of October. I will be out there the weekend before and the whole week in between (Trade Show ), but my wife will catch up with me towards the 2nd weekend for the wedding. She is thinking about bringing to baby (he'll be 6 months old then) to meet people. We have a friend who lives in the same town as where the wedding will be (she is not invited to the wedding). Would it be rude to ask her to watch our kid while we are at the wedding? She already has two kids. I am torn whether it is good for us to bring him or just leave him at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted July 31, 2007 Leave him home. Just set out a huge bowl of food and water. He can probably be left alone like that for 3-4 days. If it's longer than that, get a sitter, or at least someone to stop by a couple times to check on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Girl 1 Posted July 31, 2007 If you do decide to bring the baby, I don't see anything wrong with asking your friend to watch him while you and your wife attend the wedding. On the other hand, it might be a nice break for both of you to have a weekend alone together if you have somone reliable back home to watch him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted July 31, 2007 If you do decide to bring the baby, I don't see anything wrong with asking your friend to watch him while you and your wife attend the wedding. On the other hand, it might be a nice break for both of you to have a weekend alone together if you have somone reliable back home to watch him. We have another wedding to go to out there the next month. We will not bring him to both, but we thought it might be cool for our friends to meet him. If we bring him to one, this one would be the most convenient because of the friend close by. The only thing that could be rough is that the wife will have to fly out there in October alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted July 31, 2007 Leave him home. Just set out a huge bowl of food and water. He can probably be left alone like that for 3-4 days. If it's longer than that, get a sitter, or at least someone to stop by a couple times to check on him. Cats > babies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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paulinstl 296 Posted July 31, 2007 Leave the kid home. Let your wife take a few days off and rekindle your romance post-baby-style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penguin15 0 Posted July 31, 2007 I would leave the baby at home. Especially if it has grandparents close enough to babysit 'em. Grandparents love their grandkids, my grandma gets pissed because she doesnt get to see my cousin. Good for you, good for your wife, good for the grandparents and a 6 month old is either going to be happy or crying wherever it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckStupid 40 Posted July 31, 2007 I don't think it's rude to ask. Ask. If you have a lot of family in the area that won't get many chances to see littletodd, try to make it happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted July 31, 2007 Why not? Let them know in advance that you are considering bringing littleredtodd but need babysitting help during the wedding event. If they want to see him/her, they will find a good babysitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted July 31, 2007 leave the kid home. nobody wants to see it anyways. seriously. nothing bugs me more than couples that have to parade their kids around just to show people. especially at inappropriate times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 1, 2007 I'll watch him for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 1, 2007 I'll watch him for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Let Da Big Dog Eat 40 Posted August 1, 2007 Leave the kid home. Good for G'parents, good for kid, good for Mrs. Redtodd, good for romance, good for bride and groom (they are the stars of this show, not you kid) and last good for every other passenger of the airplane. Babies cry the whole time on airplanes as they don't know how to "pop" their ears. Mrs. Redtodd will be a wreck upon landing and your kid will not be done fussing for hours. I used to travel A LOT and if I saw a baby anywhere near me, I was the first to ask the attendants to let me move to the opposite end of the jet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted August 1, 2007 leave the kid home. nobody wants to see it anyways. seriously. nothing bugs me more than couples that have to parade their kids around just to show people. especially at inappropriate times. I completely agree with this. My daughter is beautiful, sweet and I'm very proud of her. I still realize though that a bunch of peeps don't care. I also find myself uncomfortable having to lie to about 75 percent of the parents that think their newborn/infant is the most beautiful thing on the planet. It also drives home another point. How are the newlyweds gonna react to you guys trying to steal all of their thunder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 1, 2007 Well, not me. I would have the wife do it. You will probably be right around the corner. I was joking as I am done watching babies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 2, 2007 Just to make it clear, we will NOT bring the baby to the wedding. We would try to bring him to a group cookout the next day. But as for the wedding, if we don't have a baby sitter, we will not bring him. Also, the other problem is she breast feeds (please, hold back the comments). If she is not feeding, she could lose her supply, that is one benefit for bringing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 2, 2007 Just to make it clear, we will NOT bring the baby to the wedding. We would try to bring him to a group cookout the next day. But as for the wedding, if we don't have a baby sitter, we will not bring him. Also, the other problem is she breast feeds (please, hold back the comments). If she is not feeding, she could lose her supply, that is one benefit for bringing him. Dude. We went to the same college and I have 44B's, but I am NOT letting your kid breastfeed on me. I have to draw the line somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted August 2, 2007 it's like them people who email 45 weekly pics of their kid to everybody in their address book. *NEWSFLASH*..nobody cares about your kid wearing funny sunglasses or doing a somersault!!!!!!! delete, delete, delete!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 2, 2007 it's like them people who email 45 weekly pics of their kid to everybody in their address book. *NEWSFLASH*..nobody cares about your kid wearing funny sunglasses or doing a somersault!!!!!!! delete, delete, delete!!!! You've got mail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted August 2, 2007 You've got mail i don't mind those kind. what's she like 15? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 2, 2007 i don't mind those kind. what's she like 15? Don't be sick. She is 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,923 Posted August 2, 2007 Leave your kid in the car and crack the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 2, 2007 it's like them people who email 45 weekly pics of their kid to everybody in their address book. *NEWSFLASH*..nobody cares about your kid wearing funny sunglasses or doing a somersault!!!!!!! delete, delete, delete!!!! It must suck to go through life for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted August 2, 2007 It must suck to go through life for you. how many have you sent so far? what was this week's gallery? junior in his new bunny pajamas? deleted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 2, 2007 how many have you sent so far? what was this week's gallery? junior in his new bunny pajamas? deleted! I can't imagine not enjoying friend's pictures of their babies. I feel for you, bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted August 2, 2007 I can't imagine not enjoying friend's pictures of their babies. I feel for you, bud. for a comedy hero, you have no sense of humor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 2, 2007 for a comedy hero, you have no sense of humor. I was supposed to laugh at your posts? Give me a head's up next time and I will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted August 2, 2007 I was supposed to laugh at your posts? Give me a head's up next time and I will. no. just don't bring your kid and everyone will be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted August 2, 2007 no. just don't bring your kid and everyone will be happy. Give me your email and I will shoot you some pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
