Chapel
United States
Round Rock
Texas
Only for the love of the game...
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So here is a conversation we had last night
Wife: So we need to go to the this baby thing tonight and I'd like you to come with me.
Me: Babe, it's game night.
Wife: Can't you just skip it.
Me: No, we didn't have any plans tonight, so I RSVP'd already.
Wife: Well just break it.
Me: But it's just 3 of us tonight, which is why so-and-so has us do an RSVP to see if we are going to do a game night, plans are set in motion. Now he'll have to cancel game night if I don't make it.
Wife: so-and-so will understand.
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Me: Do you know so-and-so?
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(The kicker)
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Wife: What's the big deal? It's just a little game night with you and those two, you'll see them next week.
I'm sure YOU all understand! 
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Chris Tannhauser
United States
San Diego
California
"Gagging on the arrow in your neck, clutching at the last fleeting shreds of life as the light grows dim, you find comfort in the knowledge that you've just done your very best to help an orc level up."
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Was the 'baby thing' the birth of your child? If so, can't she just 'hold it?'
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Daniel Kearns
United States
Bloomington
Indiana
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MWChapel wrote: (The kicker) ... Wife: What's the big deal? It's just a little game night with you and those two, you'll see them next week.
Dude. That is TOTALLY F'd up.
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Dan Becker
United States
Austin
Texas
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Prepare for the beat down.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
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Eric Jome
United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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Knock out a session quick and get back to real business.
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Chapel
United States
Round Rock
Texas
Only for the love of the game...
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HiveGod wrote: Was the 'baby thing' the birth of your child? If so, can't she just 'hold it?'
Wasn't quite that important, but she did re-inspect her pre-packed hospital luggage the other day and asked...
"How did this deck of Bohnanza get into my luggage?"
I have a birth plan of my own. 
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Andy Foulke
United States
Florissant
Missouri
Welcome to Friedey's!
You want fries with that?
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Can you bring your game group along with you? Seems like an easy compromise. Is this a baby shower? There's often games in those gigs. Do your gaming buds like to play "Guess the baby food flavor?"
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You, sir, are a GAMER(TM).
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Diane Close
United States
St. Paul
Minnesota
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MWChapel wrote: Wife: What's the big deal? It's just a little game night with you and those two, you'll see them next week.
You are learning an important lesson here: your kid comes first. You're just getting an early start. 
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Chris Norwood
United States
Graham
North Carolina
Come visit me at GamerChris.com for all sorts of chewy, gamery goodness!
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Yeah, it depends on which "baby thing" you're talking about.
Otherwise, I'm right there with ya on the wife disrespectin' game night.
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Lance
United States
Moorhead
Minnesota
The coolest best thing I have ever done in my life is being a father
Caleb, the best 4 month old little brother ever
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Recently, I was in danger of having my basement flooded. If you saw Fargo in the news the last few weeks, well that's where I live.
Anyway, I was scrambling to get my games up on tables, upstairs, out of the way, and my girlfriend said...
"What's the big deal, it's only games!"
I winced noticeably, which bothered her even more,
Hang in there pal, she might not ever understand, but compromise is always the key.
Oh and if I am inferring correctly that this will be your first child, congrats. Being a Dad is the coolest thing in the universe.
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Chapel
United States
Round Rock
Texas
Only for the love of the game...
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kilroy_locke wrote: Yeah, it depends on which "baby thing" you're talking about.
Otherwise, I'm right there with ya on the wife disrespectin' game night.
A baby consignment sale?
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Allison dlr
United States
Belmont
California
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Yeah, I'm of two minds here...
On the one hand, your wife really should have had the courtesy to mention something earlier so that you could plan around it. She shouldn't expect you to drop everything at the last minute. And if the event was spur of the moment, then is it really that important that you're there?
BUT, if this "baby thing" was centered around YOUR baby, and not say, someone else's baby shower, then it is kind of important that Dad is there to show support. In which case, maybe you could have compromised by calling up your buddies and explaining that you're sorry, but your wife forgot to tell you about this thing, and would it be a lot of trouble to maybe move your game night to a different night. I think they would probably understand, even if they grumble a bit I love gaming too, but postponing a meet-up for a week isn't the end of the world.
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Allison dlr
United States
Belmont
California
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MWChapel wrote: kilroy_locke wrote: Yeah, it depends on which "baby thing" you're talking about.
Otherwise, I'm right there with ya on the wife disrespectin' game night. A baby consignment sale?
Hahahahaha... never mind. Go to your games night.
Maybe your wife just wants some help preparing for the baby? (Not that I'm implying you're not helping, but maybe she feels overwhelmed. Congratulations by the way.)
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Chapel
United States
Round Rock
Texas
Only for the love of the game...
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almo1705 wrote:
Maybe your wife just wants some help preparing for the baby? (Not that I'm implying you're not helping, but maybe she feels overwhelmed. Congratulations by the way.)
Hah...she wanted my help lugging stuff around( BTW this is the 3rd consignment sale she's been to this month).
And yes, I did cancel my RSVP.
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Chris Norwood
United States
Graham
North Carolina
Come visit me at GamerChris.com for all sorts of chewy, gamery goodness!
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MWChapel wrote: kilroy_locke wrote: Yeah, it depends on which "baby thing" you're talking about.
Otherwise, I'm right there with ya on the wife disrespectin' game night. A baby consignment sale?
I'm all about priorities (having a 12-month old baby girl myself), but don't feel bad about protecting your game time. Skip game night when it's important, but if you cave to just any old reason or other event that comes up, then you'll end up missing more game nights than you attend.
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Ed
United States
Oakland
California
Wankel engine
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MWChapel wrote: And yes, I did cancel my RSVP.
I think you made the right choice. She's your wife. She's carrying your baby.
But I'd still be annoyed by it.
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Try collecting comics...at least my girlfriend understands the games cause she plays them with me.
The comics are a huge mystery to her. Especially that I keep them bagged and in comicboxes (as I should).
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Ed Rozmiarek
United States
Liberty Hill
Texas
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MWChapel wrote:
And yes, I did cancel my RSVP.
Knowing so-and-so, I'm sure so-and-so was a bit miffed.
What's with that lack gaming enthusiasm on this side of town? I may have to cancel our game day for Saturday due to lack of attendees and last minute cancellations. Sad. Here I am thinking of trying to get the Formula D/De league going again but no one wants to commit to anything.
Oh, and get use to the kid(s) dictating your schedule. But don't worry, it will be over in 18 to 20 years.
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Nick
United States
Denver
Colorado
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MWChapel wrote: kilroy_locke wrote: Yeah, it depends on which "baby thing" you're talking about.
Otherwise, I'm right there with ya on the wife disrespectin' game night. A baby consignment sale?
You can get babies on consignment now?
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Chapel
United States
Round Rock
Texas
Only for the love of the game...
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edroz wrote:
What's with that lack gaming enthusiasm on this side of town?
I am VERY enthused to play games! It's this life I created that is hindering my availability lately.
But I'm as enthused as ever to play games!
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dustin boggs
Canada
Victoria
BC
these are my overtexts and
now I am without geek gold :(
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You made the right choice because you will feel no end to an enraged prego. That being said she should have asked or scheduled something before hand especially since you seem to keep a calandar together. I would have been pretty angry if its just for some sale. And yes I have 2 girls (7 and 1.5)
My wife is now understanding that if I dont go to game nights I begin to get on her nerves. She says I need more 'guy' time so I can be civilized at home.
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Alex
United States
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Quote: She says I need more 'guy' time so I can be civilized at home.
A wise woman.
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Steve Wagner
United States
Kenesaw
Nebraska
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UndeadViking wrote: Recently, I was in danger of having my basement flooded. If you saw Fargo in the news the last few weeks, well that's where I live.
Anyway, I was scrambling to get my games up on tables, upstairs, out of the way, and my girlfriend said...
"What's the big deal, it's only games!"
I winced noticeably, which bothered her even more,
Hang in there pal, she might not ever understand, but compromise is always the key.
Oh and if I am inferring correctly that this will be your first child, congrats. Being a Dad is the coolest thing in the universe.
Women and Children first, holding as many games as they can.
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Michael J
United States
Folsom
California
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Quote: Wife: So we need to go to the this baby thing tonight and I'd like you to come with me.
Be careful, this leads to 3 children before you know it...
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