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Breaking the cycle

We had an accident today. The LO has been getting used to his big kid cups instead of sippy cups, and he ended up spilling it all over the floor and himself. Cue immediately running to his room sobbing. I got the paper towels and wipes, called him back out and when he got back out, still crying, I wiped him down and helped him take some nice deep breaths to calm down. Then we picked up the cup, and he helped me clean up the spill and get more juice to try again. A high five and it was all better. I’m so proud of him for calming his body and helping clean his mess, and I’m so proud of myself for breaking the cycle of abuse and not losing my shit when he made a mistake. Because that’s what this was: a mistake anybody could have made, and not a reason to punish like my parents believed. I love my son, and it’s days like today I feel like the luckiest gal in the world. ❤️

I am so sick of making dinner.

That's it. That's the post. I'm so sick of coming up with meals and then figuring out the groceries. I never have time to actually even get to the grocery store so I spend a bazillion dollars on instacart every month. I work from home and as soon as the clock strikes 5pm I have to rush out for daycare pick up (my kids go to 2 separate daycares due to cost. My husband picks up one and I pick up the other, same with drop offs). As soon as I get back in the door from daycare I have to start dinner. And I'm just so fucking sick of making dinner. I'm so sick of my 4 year old telling me she doesn't like what I made or taking 1 bite and then asking if she can be done. I'm so sick of feeling like I'm still working after work. I don't even cook every night! We do takeout 1-2 times a week and I usually try to make a meal that at least last 2 nights for my husband and I but I usually need to make my 4 year old something else on the 2nd night so I'm usually still making something. The end.

Eye color changing?

I have blue eyes, my husband has brown eyes. So far, my son's eyes are blue (yay! At least he got SOMETHING from me!). But I've been told that his eyes could change colors as late as 2 years old? Has anyone experienced this? What does it look like? Just curious!

Anyone else not enjoy siblings having kids at the same time as you?

My BIL and his gf decided to have a child, according to him, because we announced we were pregnant. So our son now has a cousin 2 months younger. Yes, I think it’s awesome and I hope they grow up close…. However, it really makes me envious at times. My partner and BIL’s dad has spent zero time with our son, and a lot with our new niece. I don’t expect much, but he’s 6 months old and he’s only visited him when he was born. We’ve invited him over a number of times and are always rejected. He’s always too busy. He’s seen our niece many times at this point. And we don’t live far away. I hate feeling jealous of that, but I feel so bad for my son. I hope it isn’t this apparent when he’s older. Anyone else ever feel this way?

This is the worst feeling, and I can't do anything

We have been here for 12 hours and his fever has only gotten worse. It's 38.6 degrees and he won't eat he has been poked so many times to draw blood and is wearing a catheter. And they've asked me every time if I can help hold him down and I wish I could I wish I was strong enough to be able to be right in the room holding you and cooing you but I have to step out cuz it is beyond painful can protect you from and your only 2 months old. I love you more than anything in this universe and I just wish I could help in take some of your pain away.

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6 month vaccines

My twins just got their vaccines Tuesday evening (4 total, 1 of them being the flu vaccine). I know it sounds nuts but they still seem out of sorts (fussier than usual, having a harder time than usual with their naps). Could they still be feeling under the weather after almost 3 full days?

Two 12-year-old girls (for example) who both play the same sport aren’t necessarily the same. They can be in completely different stages of development even if they have the same birthday. Here's more about how maturity affects your child's performance: https://t.co/LwywFx8xin https://t.co/gY2hYFTF6Y

Teen looking for advice from parents pov :)

In high school I never had time to even be interested in a relationship but now that I’ve graduated I’m talking to this guy that lives out of state and he is coming down to visit his family and wants to meet me and I want to meet him. The issue is that I haven’t told my parents about him and I’ve never really talked to them about guys in general so I don’t know how to go about telling them about him. He wants me to spend the night with him cause he only comes down every 6 months and he wants me to meet him about 45 minutes away and I don’t have my license so I can’t drive my self to see him and I kinda rely on them for that. If you were in my shoes what would you do ? Any advice is appreciated:) Edit: I went to high school with him so I’ve know him for a while and he moved away for college but we just started romantically talking and I’m 19

Don’t mistake your desire to talk for their readiness to listen. Far more important -Bill Martin, #parenting

Maternity leave ends in 2 weeks. Working mamas - give me advice on the transition back.

My heart is breaking to leave my LO in 2 weeks. Need some advice from other mamas that have done the same. I find comfort in knowing others have done the same and everyone is fine in the end. My own mother and me being an example when she had to do it.

Tell me your latest funny newborn fog story!

Today I tried to turn the sink off by hitting the light switch in the bathroom. I hit it like 3 times before I realized what I was doing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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I don’t want my sons — or anyone — to have sex because they feel like that’s what’s expected of them. I want them to know it’s OK to say no. - @jlwf https://t.co/1Kg5ZOug36 https://t.co/LvclF3bXwV

Many kids will almost certainly hear something from classmates at school. Parents and teachers can help kids discern facts and debunk memes. Check-ins also give kids a safe space to reflect and share. @anya1anya @NPRCoryTurner @HKorbey https://t.co/oRsTleJ2UO