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Finally folding their laundry inside out 😂

Our 6 and 7 year olds are terrible at turning their clothes right side out before putting their laundry in the hamper or washing machine. It’s been a battle forever. Finally today as I’m folding their laundry and turning everything right side out I just stopped and started folding them inside out as they came. Let the kiddos deal with it when they’re getting dressed in the morning. Why didn’t I think of this sooner! 🤔🤔🤔

My Husband Cleaned the Bathroom with … rubbing alcohol.

That’s it. That’s the post. When I asked him why he didn’t use any of the multitude bathroom cleaners we own he said “nobody told me” Weaponized incompetence is real y’all.

Kids become lifelong readers for all kinds of reasons. Showing kids that finding a good book is like a treasure hunt or setting aside time for reading only can help to create positive reading habits. @ReganReads @CommonSense https://t.co/iT5cTdfuKP

First mothers day…and he lost the gift

My first Mothers Day is coming up, and I was actually really looking forward to the little artwork my ten month old made for me at daycare. You know, with a handprint in paint with glitter or something. Doesn’t matter, it would be my first mothers day present ever… Turns out DH received it three weeks ago when he picked up our son….. and lost it on the way over. Not only that, but he claims he told me (I thought he was kidding , in what universe would I go like ‘ok cool’?) AND he didn’t even think to ask daycare for a backup or anything. At all. For three weeks. And just as I mentioned today I was looking forward to my first mother’s day gift from son he reminded me he actually, truly DID lose it. So now I am sad, and needed to share this. Thank you if you’ve read this far.

How do you deal with family comments about your children’s weight?

I have a beautiful almost 3 year old daughter. She has always been in the 95th percentile for her weight. She was 8 lbs when she was born and I think it surprises people because I’m very petite. She’s always being compared to her older 4 year old cousin who is tall and skinny. They call my daughter short and stocky. The comments that have recently bothered me have been about her leggings. She has wider hips like me and her little plumber crack is always showing. The other day I heard her papa say “You don’t have the skinny jeans body type” to my toddler. She laughed of course but I didn’t find it funny at all. She can’t help her body type. She’s very active and is always wanting to be outside so she’s not just sitting around all day. I really want to find a nice way to let my in laws know that body comments are not allowed. I do not want this negatively affecting her when she gets older.

Yesterday My Toddler Cried Because…

I wouldn’t let him drink out of the toilet after I had just flushed his poop and their was flecks of shit still floating around in the water. I am the worst.

Thought this belonged here 😊

Weird interaction at the park

So I’m very shy but I’ve been trying to have more interactions so my one year old can makes friends. Today me and my daughter were playing on the grass and woman with her son came over and plopped down right next me . She was really overly friendly which to an Introvert like me makes my guard go up instantly. My baby was overjoyed because she loves being around other people and has zero stranger danger. This woman picked up my daughter and gave her a hug and even took a picture of her and her son together. This is weird right ? You don’t pick up a kid that isn’t yours and you don’t know and you certainly don’t take photos of them. I just got really weird vibes and now I’m terrified it was some sort of trafficking situation. Am I overreacting ?

Mothers Day is on Sunday

If you know your partner is going to let you down (and deep down you know….mine will) now is the time to grab a bottle of wine (or other preferred beverage) and pop it in the fridge and plan to order some take out. Treat yourselves! You deserve something, even if it’s small.

I get jealous when I see happy couples with their kids

I've been single for almost 4 years and due to me having some big issues and my daughter's special needs, I know that I will be forever. That doesn't mean that I'm happy about it. I've noticed that when I see a happy looking couple with their kid/kids, I get really down. I know it's not rational and they might not even be actually happy (although I truly hope they are), but I can't help it. That's all 😔

“What if we helped them understand that the toughest boys are the boys who are tough enough to be kind and understanding? What if we helped boys understand that the toughest people still might cry in frustration?” https://t.co/G09YgCp1XS https://t.co/1lTB2831JT

Premature baby milestones

Does anyone know of any research into developmental milestones - on any developmental spectrum (social, emotional, motor, etc.) - for premature babies? It feels like I am receiving mixed advice from medical professionals. Some say to go by gestational age, while others say by birth age, and there doesn't seem to be any logic to their reasoning.

Diaper bag recommendations

I'm looking for diaper bag recommendations. I want something stylish that I can wipe down (maybe faux leather) that doesn't scream diaper bag from a mile away. I don't mind spending a little more money. Are there any bags you love?

Stuff my kid will only do when we're about to leave the house or when it's bedtime…

- play by himself - play in his room - feel the need to draw a picture - feel the need to do crafts - read a book by himself - … Kid is about to turn 6 and has the art of procrastination already down to a T. He never likes to do anything that involves holding a pen or scissors and will whine for me to play with him all day every day unless I'm standing in the doorway, fully dressed, telling him to put on his shoes or that it's time to go to sleep.

Worried and sad

My oldest daughter will be 8 in a few days and we sent party invites home with all 21 of her classmates, the party isn’t for another week but we haven’t received a single text from any of the kids to say they are coming/not coming. It’s a tie dye party and the invite showed that I would need shirt sizes if they plan to attend. My mommy heart is so worried/dad that none of them will come. She has loads of cousins so there WILL be someone there but I want her to have friends and I’m worried she doesn’t. She has ADHD and we are waiting for ASD evaluation per her behavioral therapist recommendation so she can have outbursts but she is very smart and plays well with others (mostly). Anyway, just needed to get my worries out somewhere.