How unfortunate

There are some things that happen in this world that are so unfortunate such as the recent bombings in London, 9/11, war, major accidents or even things such as the loss of a loved one. There are some things in the world that are a little less unfortunate, but still unfortunate all the same. I guess it makes a difference when the unfortunate things can be avoided... but aren't.

I am a major car seat advocate, so much though that Big Daddy dubbed me the "car seat nazi". But I believe that the 5 minutes that it takes to a) read the manual b)properly install a child safety seat and c) buckle the kids in properly can save their lives at some point in time. I most definately couldn't live with myself if I didn't take the extra few minutes to do what I could to make my kids safe. But that is completely my opinon. But as far as I am concerned its as easy as shutting the door on the car, just because your in a hurry you don't drive with the door open... do you? You know to save tall that ime opening it when you get to your destination. Hmmm, or could that really be a huge timesaver? I think if you were to drive with the door open to save time, it would be best to buckle up.

Another thing that a parent can protect their children from is teasing... to an extent. What you name your child defines who they are. Today at work I came across a most unfortunate name (my aplogies to this gal if she stumbles upon my blog) her name is Muffie Bowser. What are people thinking when they name their children? Sometimes I wonder. Like with the last name Bowser do you really think it was appropriate to name the girl Muffie? In my opinion it really is never appropriate to name a child Muffie but especially so with the last name of Bowser. I hope she is able to get married soon and change her last name and if that is her married last name she must really love her husband to endure the torture of that.

Big Daddy and I spent a fair amount of time considering what we would name the boys. I mean there probably is someone out in the world who dislikes my kids names...but at least I don't think they are torturous. I was careful to check what their initals would be... with a last name that starts with M you don't want to end up with SNM , BUM, DUM or something else as your intials. Or am I one of the few who thinks to check that out. I would hate to name my child something that is easily poked fun at. Kids have a hard enough time in school with getting picked on for uncontrollable things that their name was something I could control.

I once met a fellow who's name was Bill. Are you wondering if that was his first name or last name? Well it was both... Bill Bill was his name. And no, not William Bill, that was his Dad. Now why? I guess it is a "family name" but still odd as all get up. Like if our last name was Bird, I would not name my son Jason (read: JAY) Jay Bird. Please folks if you last name is Davidson, don't name your son Harley. Even if you do like the bikes, its just not a good name for a child.

Maybe Big Daddy and I have lucked out and have a pretty good last name, not that teasable and not much can turn it into something too laughable. I just wish some people thought twice about what they name their kids, and really at least be smart enough to buckle them in to their car seat.