These games are quite catchy, in our forum and in others. How about an alphabet game based on the activities/hobbies/perks/states of mind we enjoy being CF?
I'll start.
A = After-hours adult activities
B = Beer/Booze whenever we want to drink it!
C = candlelight dinner (X rated version).
D = Dining out, without interruptions.
E = Excitement, in all areas :O)
F=Fulfilling life--however we choose to live it.
Cool! These games are fun.
G=Goals I don't have to give up
H = Home being a quiet and peaceful place to relax and just chill.
I= interesting conversations with friends
J = Journey anywhere we want, any time
K = Killer vacations with no responsibilities!!!
L = lots of lovin', all for me & my husband
M - more money in our bank account!
N - Nights/weekend mornings that we are able to sleep without being interrupted by babies screaming/children wanting something.
O = Occasional days of letting the housework go without feeling guilty you're not being the best role model/cook/maid
P= Pets that receive the same unconditional love they give, with no little ones pulling their tails or causing them to end up in shelters.
Q = Quints! As in giving birth to and raising quintuplets....something a CF person never has to worry about! Could you imagine?? Oh the humanity
Excellent point, Myrabeth! I was hoping someone would bring up the whole bonus of being CF and really getting to give your animals the love and kindness they deserve without having to give up the time/attention you give them once kids come along!
Sorry to interrupt the game, but I just had to say that....
O = Occasional days of letting the housework go without feeling guilty you're not being the best role model/cook/maid
Days? Er... how about months? :-)
R - is for reading a good book, something I would never have time to do with chilluns.
R - rest, relaxation, no regrets!
AH! Pika we posted at the same time.
S - Saving the environment!
S- SEX!!! Anywhere, anytime!
T- Tax refund that we can spend on ourselves!
U� Underwear, because we can hang around the house in our underwear (or less)
V - Victorious, because we can live our lives free of brats!
W = weekends away, at the drop of a hat, no babysitter required.
X = x-rated activities in the living room, kitchen, wherever/whenever we feel like it
X= X-tra time to nurture relationships that are important to you.
Anyone got another X?
X= X-rays: Because if you want kids, you need your head examined!
LOL!
X-Box- I will never have to fight with a kid who wants whatever new game system his friends have, and I will never spend money on them, have to monitor someone's hours on it, listen to shooting noises in my home....
Xylophone: no need to feel compelled to put up with irritating toy instruments lest the little ones' musical talents be stunted.
Y= Yo-yos: which I will not break my neck tripping over because there are no kids here to play with them. Plus, yo-yo tricks are really annoying...
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ - that's me sleeping in until 10 on a Saturday......
The alphabet's too short - I'm starting over again.
A - is for the Amazing experiences outside of the box that you can have as an unfettered person - travel, connections, exploration, personal development.
B - is for Bedroom ... I don't have to lock the door to enjoy my DW
C - is for Christmas where we get to wake up at a reasonable hour and the puppies get to wear their reindeer ears and play with their toys peacefully.
D = DINKs!! (Double Income No Kids)
E = Escape from our busy lives by taking a relaxing, peaceful vacation that we can afford because we saved all that money by not having kids!
F= Freeedom to do what we want, whenever we want. No need to keep to a schedule.
G = Grocery shopping without having to keep track of where your kids are, what they're doing, or having to try to maneuver a cart full of kids.
H= House...which we were able to purchase in our mid-20's. But if we had kids, we'd never be able to afford to live in this neighborhood.
I = Immaculate homes (if you're so proactive and like to keep an immaculate house) that won't have crayon lines on the walls, won't be torn apart or littered with toys.
J - Just Because - you can take a vacation Just Because. You can have a party Just Because. And you can have sex Just Because.
H = hobby and hubby time anytime we want it!
J = Jager Bombs! At the bar or at home. Because I only have to take care of my stupid drunken self when I come to!
K = Kaput to your alone-time bathroom breaks.
Laughing at the faces and franetic pace parents are while on vacation with their kids while we sit by the pool drinking our modern martinis
M-
Mommy...never having to give up my name for that title, or hear it screeched across the house!
Cindy
N - is for Nerves. Mine are still intact unlike most parents' who have to deal with the munchkins all day.
O - opportunity to pursue our dreams without any anchors
P=Play dates...our parents just shoved us out the door and said "Go play." Nowadays, it's yet another scheduled activity and requires car trips and making social niceties to parents who you have to deal whether you want to or not. No thanks!!
Q = Quality time with your spouse or partner without constant interruption and disruption.
R = Rest. What you don't get when kids wake you up at 6 am on weekends and keep going all day long.
T = tighter body
Oops -
I skipped S -
Sorry about that -
S - Sex: whenever, wherever I want to! ;-)
T - Time. More of it to spend on ourselves, with our partners, on our hobbies and pursuits
Undivided attention that we can bestow on our spouses!
V = vacations to exotic corners of the globe, which we couldn't afford if we had kids.
W= Well-being---a life balanced the way we see fit!
X = Xanadu
('zan-eh-du) n: a place (as a town or village) of idyllic beauty -- Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary
My Xanadu is the condominium on which I just threw down a contract tonight -- my very own utopia in one of Dallas' hottest areas to live, complete with swimming pool, tennis courts, and an automatic membership to the athletic club! I'm on cloud nine!! Could never do this with a sprog.
Thanks for starting this thread Angela.
O = Occasional days of letting the housework go without feeling guilty you're not being the best role model/cook/maid
I have got a sink full of dirty dishes. As usual, I am going skiing this weekend. I packed my lunches, dinner for tomorrow night and breakfast food for Sunday. I am reading this forum, e-mailing friends, reading internet sports pages. The dishes will get done whenever.
C-I can drive a compact SUV which gets 30 mpg instead of a gas guzzling SUV.
C-again- cookies. I baked cookies Tuesday night and didn't have to worry about Junior or Jemima eating too many.
D-Dinner. I was in Albuquerque on Weds & Thurs this week for a work related class. Since my big boss treated me to a hearty lunch & breakfast each day, I had sandwiches for dinner. I didn't get home until 6:30 each evening. I still had time for a 45 min hike & ski workout each evening.
G-I try to do a weekly grocery shopping after 8:00 pm or before 9:00 am. Far fewer kids at those hours.
J-I love telling dirty jokes. I have heard some good ones lately. PM me and I'll happily share.
L-lunch. I only have to pack my lunch and don't have to pack one for Junior & Jemima.
N-NO. Since I am known as Mr. No-Mr. no wife, no kids, no responsibilities. I like living to that nickname as much as possible.
No helping with homework.
No dirty diapers
No birthday parties
No parent teacher conferences
No expensive college tuition
No little league games, soccer games, school plays or other bs to screw up the weekend or take time off work for
S-snipped-So I can enjoy
spontaneous sex for the rest of my life without hassle or worry.
Hey, Mike! That rocked!
Y- Years to enjoy retirement earlier than people with kids.
WOW -- I never thought of that, Cherry -- we're in constant early retirement!! *CACKLE* That's awesome!
Rousing applause for Mike's post -- GREAT one!!
Z- for Zoo visits, Fun parks, Playgrounds, and Family restaurants we DON'T have to spend our holidays obligated to do...
Since this is the third A, I thought I'd give you three of them...
A= Adopting Abused Animals. Our two rescue pups are very good with children, but the rescues would not give them to families with kids because they're strong dogs who play rough. I can't imagine my life without our two precious Bull Dogs who required a lot of special care and attention at first. If we had kids, adopting these wonderful bundles of love would not have been an option for us.
Bank account never getting too low! And the savings account being built up for US, not to send Jr. to college!
C = chill out. Smooth jazz, a glass of wine, and the dogs, having been walked, are obliging asleep with no drama and no need for a bath or bedtime story.
Angela - congrats on the condo, you decadent thing! A fabulous place for your fabulous self!
D = dogs. My boys are my companions and friends, and will never have to be rehomed or neglected "because of the baby".
D = Dollars. More of them to spend on ME now and to save for ME for later on in life!
E= Entitlement moms....nuf said.
FREEDOM (it was said before, but deserves to be repeated!)
FRIVOLITY
quiet, relaxing nights by the FIREPLACE with no interruptions
G = Guests, ie cool ones from other countries you can have to stay because you have a spare room...
I'm reprising this thread because I'm bored...who'd have thought? Child free and STILL home bored on a Saturday night.;-)
H-horror movies...as in...I can watch them without having to censor the violence and/or nudity.
To add to H - Home, as in nice, clean and decorated the way you want it rather than sticky handprints and baby-proofed furniture!
I - Intelligence. As in, I can have discussions about many topics, not just "what little Suzie did today."
I - Individuality - We can actually have some and not be "the mommy of little so-and-so".
Idle ~ as in - having some idle time e.g. "oh, I think I'll read this eve." instead of doing baby laundry, rocking baby to sleep,picking up toys and wiping fingerprints off windows,etc."
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