I’ve been seeing a lot of hullabaloo over the stroller controversy, i.e. which ones are “in”, which are safest, most versatile, which is a statement and what that statement means, etc. and the debates that rage about each and every one of these points. My reaction to these debates just go to prove how much of a nerd I really am. I just… don’t… care. I’m not “with it” concerning strollers and I have no plans to become “with it” in the future. I don’t even have an opinion about people spending money on the more (or less) expensive units; it’s your money, blow it on what you want, just don’t run me off the sidewalk with what you bought. I’m sure there are people out there who will take my disinterest in the debate as a sign that I’m a bad, “uninvolved” mom. Well, here’s more of a shocker… this is a debate I wasn’t even aware existed until I started trolling the parental blogs. I’m not surprised it exists, and I’m not disparaging anyone who is participating in the debate… it’s just not the kind of thing I get or follow. Sort of like celebrity marriages and going-ons. I don’t follow any of those either and I really can’t discuss them at any length at all. I do follow fashion a bit, because I really like clothes and shoes. However, if the newest trends in fashion don’t look fucking fabulous on my body personally, I aint buying ‘em. I definitely don’t go for the “what everybody is buying” trend just because it’s what everybody is buying, regardless of what label/item/statement is hot at the moment. I have to like it first. I’m more interested in styles that look good (in my subjective opinion), are comfortable, and fit my life. (yes, it’s a whole different kind of vanity)
Obviously, I am doomed to be hopelessly out of step because I can’t muster the interest to learn what’s cool or not. I recently asked in the comments section on someone else’s blog if I was a hipster and didn’t know it. But… after thinking about it, I don’t think I am a hipster. At heart, I’m pretty sure I’m a nerd. A bad mommy nerd.
I think I’ll live. – the weirdgirl
I don’t care for the fashion part of it but I do care about getting a good carriage. Over here in Europe we walk A LOT with the kids and a shitty little umbrella stroller just want work.
Air-filled wheels and a decent construction is needed if you want to jog with it and be able to bring it with you when you travel.
I never understood why others care about what you paid for the carriage though. We don’t do it with cars or houses so why carriages? Besides, it’s not a lot of money anyway.
and, I can’t image you are a bad mommy nerd!
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Weirdgirl is so NOT a bad mommy or a nerd. She is totally hip; the kind of hip that will always be hip! And my kids for one would rather live with her and Keen Dad than me. Go figure….
I like how those in the UK call it a “carriage.” Makes it sound so dignified and fancy.
I think I’ll put my little girl in the carriage later and go for a nice walk.
I totally understand buying something that fits your lifestyle. I just usually am unaware of what’s considered “in” or not, because I’m not paying attention. I buy what I like. Sometimes this means I bought the cool thing, and sometimes not (but I usually find that out after the fact). What I DO hate about these debates is how sometimes they make people feel like they have to justify their purchases. Just buy what you like and fits your life, people.
Oh, and please don’t run me down with your stroller. That is my only true beef with strollers. It’s just rude.
I can’t imagine that a “carriage” would run me down. 🙂
I’m a weird geek and proud of it. Definitely not a hipster. And after reading this post, I think you might be the coolest of the lot.
You know you’ve been rocking that sexy nerdy red top and cats eyes for years now and we’re all hooked, babe.
Flaunt your style with your cutie in the carriage to those overcompensating mommies with the “right strollers”. Let them buy their confidence.