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Wear mask & continue nursing
Anonymous wrote:Not only is it OK for kids not to get everything they want, it is vital that they do not.
+1000
We inherited one of these bookshelves that we're not currently using.
https://themontessorifamily.com/where-to-find-front-facing-montessori-bookshelves/
(Not that model, but that same concept.)
I feel like this type of bookshelf is exclusively used for kids, right? Like, it would be weird to have that display books in your living room if you have teens.
Thoughts?
Trying to figure out if I should bother installing it or just give it away.
https://themontessorifamily.com/where-to-find-front-facing-montessori-bookshelves/
(Not that model, but that same concept.)
I feel like this type of bookshelf is exclusively used for kids, right? Like, it would be weird to have that display books in your living room if you have teens.
Thoughts?
Trying to figure out if I should bother installing it or just give it away.
Someone on this site recommended I use modsy to redecorate my living room and I did it and love it.
And as one of the other PPs mentioned, I'm adding plants!
As for organizing, I hung one of those over-door shoe racks in our downstairs closet and used it for hats, gloves, mittens & masks for the family and it made a huge difference in terms of clutter.
And as one of the other PPs mentioned, I'm adding plants!
As for organizing, I hung one of those over-door shoe racks in our downstairs closet and used it for hats, gloves, mittens & masks for the family and it made a huge difference in terms of clutter.
Anonymous wrote:jsmith123 wrote:Yes, I do think about this. Younger DS is in in-person school this year and we've had a couple colds. I was happy, in a weird way. I feel like it's good to be "normal sick".
Also, I have been much less concerned about them getting sick playing in Rock Creek or whatever. I feel like they're introducing species to their microbiomes or something.
Letting your kids play in untreated sewage is just plain dumb. Do you make them drink "raw" water too?
This is a bizarre take.
My kids play on the banks of the creek, throwing stones, jumping on stones across the water etc. Is that really "letting them play in untreated sewage?" And if so, why would the natural consequence of that be me forcing them to drink from the creek?
Like anything, it's a calculated risk. We've done this for years with no issues, and the benefit of spending hours exploring and playing in nature is well worth it for all of our mental and physical health.
Anonymous wrote:As horrible as this last year has been, globally, I will forever cherish the silver linings we have benefited from. We have had quality family time at such critical kid ages, no work travel, family meals, bonding, saved money on travel and eating out and work related expenses. The sibling bonding has been incredible. We’ve re-evaluated out habits and consumption and spending, and have re-calibrated. We’ve gotten into a regular cadence of FaceTiming with relatives that we wouldn’t have seen in-person regularly anyway, but now have a routine distance relationship with. We’ve learned to coexist with each other’s flaws and annoying habits because we had no choice. I know we are in the very fortunate minority, and that privilege is not lost on me at all. This pandemic has made me so incredibly grateful, if nothing else.
This is a nice answer and it sums up how I feel as well.
This pandemic has been horrible for so many people, and it feels strange to say: "Well, there was good to come out of this too". But I think you can be grateful for what you have, and also feel deep sadness for the collective grief of so many lives lost and lives changed.
Not *always* OP, but statistically, it's almost guaranteed to be mild.
Yes, I do think about this. Younger DS is in in-person school this year and we've had a couple colds. I was happy, in a weird way. I feel like it's good to be "normal sick".
Also, I have been much less concerned about them getting sick playing in Rock Creek or whatever. I feel like they're introducing species to their microbiomes or something.
Also, I have been much less concerned about them getting sick playing in Rock Creek or whatever. I feel like they're introducing species to their microbiomes or something.
I can hardly follow the timeline here, but generally speaking, you should give everyone a heads up about what is going on and just let the chips fall where they may.
Just be honest! Just say you feel like you bungled this up and you're not sure what to do.
I'd be really weirded out if I had a vacation planned with a smaller group, and a 4th family just showed up without me knowing.
Even if they have their own house, if the expectation is you're all hanging out together, then something needs to be said.
Just be honest! Just say you feel like you bungled this up and you're not sure what to do.
I'd be really weirded out if I had a vacation planned with a smaller group, and a 4th family just showed up without me knowing.
Even if they have their own house, if the expectation is you're all hanging out together, then something needs to be said.
Say the name of the group.
OP if you stop having their kid over at your house, then you should assume your kid will no longer be welcome at theirs.
If you are okay with that, then I would say to the mom: "You know, this age seems to be a tough one, and I'm struggling to handle both kids right now."
Don't make it about her kid. Make it about what you personally have the energy / ability to take on.
If you are okay with that, then I would say to the mom: "You know, this age seems to be a tough one, and I'm struggling to handle both kids right now."
Don't make it about her kid. Make it about what you personally have the energy / ability to take on.
I've suffered from anxiety in the past, and I can tell you that during that time I was extremely annoying.
The physical feeling of anxiety is horrible.
I wanted more than anything to get rid of that feeling and just feel calm and normal. I would trick myself into thinking that verbal reassurance would help my anxiety go away.
Except that my constant need for reassurance was annoying AF, and it drove away the people I most needed reassurance from.
It was a terrible cycle.
Your daughter is suffering right now. Please get help. Definitely for her, maybe for you too, in terms of learning how to cope.
Something like this does not just go away on its own.
The physical feeling of anxiety is horrible.
I wanted more than anything to get rid of that feeling and just feel calm and normal. I would trick myself into thinking that verbal reassurance would help my anxiety go away.
Except that my constant need for reassurance was annoying AF, and it drove away the people I most needed reassurance from.
It was a terrible cycle.
Your daughter is suffering right now. Please get help. Definitely for her, maybe for you too, in terms of learning how to cope.
Something like this does not just go away on its own.
OP, how old is your child, and what are the signs of anxiety?
Oh those early baby smiles and laughs. Treasure these moments OP! (And get lots of videos 
I would follow his lead and not try to keep him awake.
I wish I could take back the time and energy I spent worrying about schedules and sleep. I feel like kids are just wired how they are, especially at this young age.
If it makes you feel any better, my 2nd liked to go to bed earlier from the beginning and he turned into my best sleeper, starting at around 8 weeks.
I wish I could take back the time and energy I spent worrying about schedules and sleep. I feel like kids are just wired how they are, especially at this young age.
If it makes you feel any better, my 2nd liked to go to bed earlier from the beginning and he turned into my best sleeper, starting at around 8 weeks.