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My child did a poo in the potty for the first time today.

It was a sight to behold seeing an adult sized dump in the potty. My kid was so happy he gave high fives all round. No one high fives me for squeezing one out.

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Just you wait

For new moms, just you wait until your toddler runs up to you yelling "mommy I love you so much!" Or just randomly reminds you that they like you. Just you wait until they're old enough to tell you the silliest little jokes. Just you wait until they can hug you so tight and smile at you like you make their whole day better. Just you wait until you get to share your interests with your toddler and watch them love it as much as you do. Parenting is hard, no question, but it's also wonderful and even toddlers can be so much fun!!

I literally can't dad anymore today

My 16yo son dared my 13yo son to swallow an entire ice cube. It was pretty big. And he actually did it. As you would expect, his body completely rejected it with a violent gag reflex that ended with a bunch of spit and the ice cube on the floor. My older son called me as soon as he started choking and I came out of the office right right after the ice cube was expelled. So, two things: 1. I can't wait to go back to work in person. I envy my wife. 2. Some days I wonder why the good Lord made teenage boys so unbelievably thoughtless. Just...why are y'all like this?!

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When you forget to wear a shirt with your baby carrier

Stop telling us to stop doing things.

I am so sick of looking at social media and seeing posts saying “don’t say this to your child-say this”. Like if I tell my child “it’s okay” vs. “it’s okay to feel frustrated” then I’m being toxic? This culture where we have to be 10000% perfect moms is exhausting and toxic itself. Yes, it’s good to learn how to be the best parent you can be but please stop micromanaging my parenting. Thanks.

What to do with a 12 week old?

I am alone during the day with my LO while my husband works. Besides the typical nap, feed, diaper changes, I am wondering what others do to fill their time with their baby when they are awake. I feel like I am not doing enough because I find myself feeling pretty run down by the end of the day because it feels so monotonous! What other activities can I incorporate? Here’s what I do currently: -stroller walk in the morning. -tummy time for 5-10 minutes (whatever she will tolerate) during each awake period, if possible. -activity gym several times a day (I feel bad sticking her in there all the time. I feel like she shouldn’t be on her back so much?) -reading her a book -singing her songs -talking to her -walking around the house and talking to her / pointing things out. -sitting in her bouncer while I talk to her and make dinner / fold laundry etc. Besides that, I’m not sure what else I can do. I worry she is as bored as I am lol.

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Advice/Support from moms who have gone thru divorce

Hi again. Read my post history and you’ll see my story. I’ve been waffling between reconciliation with my cheating husband and leaving. It’s been a terrible few days and I keep getting sucked back into the hope bullshit he’s trying to pull. When it’s just me and I’m alone and can think clearly, I know I want to leave. So I’m taking steps to divorce him. Does anyone have an advice? Tips? How to navigate this mess so I protect my 16 month old baby. If it helps, I’m in Canada (Alberta). My DMs are open too and I welcome any and all advice. Thank you.

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I don't know what SAHM needs to hear this...

If you wake up before your kids you don't need to maximize your time by doing laundry or dishes. You don't need to get dressed. You don't need to do something "valuable" or "productive". Get this... *You can do whatever the fuck you want!* Binge Netflix. Make a fall wreath. Eat the Reese's puff cereal you don't let the kids have. I don't know why it took me so many years to figure this out. I am 100% more motivated to get out of bed when I know I have a fresh docuseries waiting for me. When the kids wake up then I'm in go mode. I actually do a little more work in the evenings now knowing I have this sacred time in the wee hours. Maybe you're smart and already doing this. But if you're like me, and need permission, consider this your go ahead to make the morning about *you.*

Power struggle…

Me: “I control your food, I control your sleep, I control your diaper change, I control when you sit up or lay down. I can even control your arms and legs (usually in and out of your onesie).” 6 month old: smiles at me with her one tooth Me: dammit. Checkmate. Game is yours.