https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 15:39:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-966124 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:39:44 +0000 avivoca 966124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like it one bit. I especially hate when my parents call and say "We're in your area, can we come by in 5 minutes?" Usually that happens right after we've had sexy time and I'm like "S***! Pick up everything NOW!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-966085 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:31:11 +0000 Sunshine1810 966085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like unannounced guests at all. My house is always clean, but not always up to the standards that I have when I have guests. I am really picky about what my house looks like when I have people come over. DH thinks that I am ridiculous about it, but I can't help it. My mother is the same way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965974 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:04:33 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 965974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm dreading this. My MIL requested permission for FIL to come over today but I already have to deal with her and a repair man for the phone. I don't want to deal with FIL too. Spoke with DH about it last night and he agreed so I sent an email back to his mom saying no (DH had to proof read it just to make sure I didn't somehow piss them off, long story). Here's hoping she honors the response. If not I will ask him to leave. I've got enough on my plate without being on my best manners. And no, having him over while the repair man is here wouldn't help at. All. He doesn't ever listen to me about the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965961 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:57:13 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 965961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't get them. But I would care. Our house isn't guest ready every moment of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965957 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:56:12 +0000 Weagle 965957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having people drop by! My house is rarely in shape for visitors, but I just tell myself it makes it feel lived in and homey ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965904 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:40:52 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 965904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We grew up not knocking on doors. We just walk in each others houses, and that's the norm. If my husband goes to my parents house without me, he doesn't ring the bell, he just goes in. Same with any of my aunts &amp; uncles houses, and same with our house. If we are expecting visitors, they just walk in. No door bell necessary. </p> <p>That said, my mom popped over unannounced twice.</p> <p>Once, my husband was in his underwear. I've never seen him run so fast.<br /> The second time (because she didn't learn her damn lesson) we weren't even home.</p> <p>We haven't had any unexpected visitors since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965897 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:37:05 +0000 matador84 965897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get suppppper annoyed when people just drop by. My in-laws do this ALL the time. ALthough the house is usually clean, I've been in just a nursing bra, or my pjs and it just makes me uncomfortable. People dropping by unannounced was normal when DH was growing up so he doesn't think it's a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965889 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:33:38 +0000 Ash 965889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haaaaaaaaaaate when people stop by unannounced. The house is usually clean enough (except while I was in the first tri--ha) but I run around in a tank and my underwear... and surprise visitors actually tick me off. Grrrrrr! They don't bother dh though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965810 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:00:36 +0000 Dandelion 965810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just ask that I get a warning...I don't mind if FIL comes over, but I feel like I need to prepare mentally, for some reason. He acts like I'm the bad guy about it, but just a heads up is good. He doesn't have to ask...just warn me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965802 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:56:02 +0000 wonderstruck 965802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely care! I'm usually walking around the house in PJ pants and a T-shirt with no bra on, and if LO is having a bad day with fussiness the house may be a wreck, so if the doorbell rings I have to do a mad dash to throw on clothes and straighten a bit. Although after it happened a couple of times with different family members, I just stopped answering the door (luckily our house is setup so that there are no windows in the front of the house that face into our living room or kitchen or anything.) Later when it is a good time I'll call and say I was sleeping or showering or whatever. People quickly learn to call first when you do that!</p> <p>My MIL, SIL, and nephew almost did a drop-in the other day and thank goodness my SIL thought to text first, because 'd just gotten LO down for a nap after 3 straight hours of crying (we're going through a growth spurt and early teething at the same time!), and I think I would've cried if the doorbell or my 2 year old nephew had woken him up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965637 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:46:25 +0000 Penny Lane 965637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wouldn't bother me. but, people don't. i don't know many people in this area, and the few that i do know (generally from church) will just about always call or email first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965633 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:42:41 +0000 blackbird 965633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People call first, period. I can overlook the mess but people generally do not swing by without a heads up and a reason </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965629 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:38:12 +0000 SugarplumsMom 965629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It never happens, but we just had BIL over for the night and although the area outside of the guestroom is ridiculous, I tried to spiffy up the room and he said he had the best sleep in ages! I feel so happy to hear that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965624 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:35:01 +0000 shopaholic 965624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rarely happens. If so, it's usually just my family or my BFF. So, whatever. But I'd still prefer advanced notice since I'm usually just in a bra these days at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965620 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:29:51 +0000 Purpledaisy 965620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hate it!! Our place is usually a mess and I'm usually just in yoga pants and a tank top. We do not do pop ins!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965602 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:09:31 +0000 lamariniere 965602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't live somewhere where people just drop by. If we did, it would depend on who it is if I would have a minor freak out or not. Our house is generally pretty clean, but I like to have things like drinks and snacks on hand, otherwise I feel like a bad hostess! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965567 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:52:15 +0000 PrincessBaby 965567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: Lol, ditto:). I just wont answer, and I'll either fake like I'm not home if my car's in the garage, or just hide out in the nursery and later be all, "Oh, that was you that rang the doirbell? I was nursing DD and couldnt go downstairs to answer!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965548 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:35:41 +0000 fussygal 965548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't used to mind, but now that I'm getting older and work from home, it's kind of annoying and I see it as "my turf". Lol it's, silly but true. I want a chance to do a quick clean (read: throw everything in the bedroom) before guests come over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965506 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:11:45 +0000 MamaJ 965506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dislike unannounced visitors. I'm usually in my pajamas or underwear if I haven't gone anywhere that day. My house is usually clean but I am rarely presentable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965504 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:06:35 +0000 HLK208 965504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I love this. I SHOULD do this next time someone comes over unannounced!</p> <p>IL's always stop by unannounced - it drives me mad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965486 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:48:37 +0000 birdofafeather 965486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in close quarters with neighbors we love so I'm fine and love drop ins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965243 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:15:52 +0000 Reese 965243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do not entertain people who do not call first. My house is clean but it is soooo inconsiderate. </p> <p>I will drop like a ninja and army crawl somewhere where nobody can see me if looking through the door windows. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965231 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:11:16 +0000 sarac 965231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My house is clean, almost always. But I despise unannounced visitors - I'm an introvert, and I don't always feel like chatting. A good friend recently moved really close to me, and I run in to her all the time. It's always nice to see her, but it drains my energy when I'm not ready for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965104 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:31:59 +0000 yin 965104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually don't care. The house is always a mess, and the LO is always my excuse. I just have to remember to put a bra on before I answer the door. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965084 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:29:00 +0000 PurplePumps 965084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's just family, I don't really care.. But no, the house is not guest ready, I'd be so embarrassed if friends came over unannounced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965076 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:28:13 +0000 autumnlove 965076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I had to put some shorts on when they rang the doorbell! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965055 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:25:21 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 965055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My house is usually a mess. I need to really get better at keeping it organized since we're about to go on the market. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965035 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:23:25 +0000 yoursilverlining 965035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My house is always ready for visitors but I'm not! I always roll up to unexpected visitors with no makeup on and no bra on. Usually also wearing yoga pants or sweatpants. Klassy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965025 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:22:02 +0000 chopsuey 965025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha. I don't mind unexpected visitors.<br /> house isn't clean, but it's not a super mess either!</p> <p>it's okay! they're family!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-when-you-get-unexpected-visitors#post-965015 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:20:42 +0000 mrs. bird 965015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't invite ppl in that 'drop by'. that's right, i will go outside &amp; talk to MIL, but i won't invite her in. it encourages it if you let them in. i'm a b*tch :wink: also we live on the top floor of our building, so i often choose not to answer the buzzer if i'm not expecting anyone. </p>