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Our boys just started sharing a room. In their case, it was by request. If we'd tried to force it, it probably wouldn't have gone well. They are 3 & 6.
I would definitely wait until your 2 year old is sleeping better.
Also, maybe just put bunks in one room so when you have a guest, you can temporarily move them in together.
Unless you host guests a large portion of the year, it seems a bit odd to prioritize having an empty guest room over creating a good sleep situation for your kids.
I would definitely wait until your 2 year old is sleeping better.
Also, maybe just put bunks in one room so when you have a guest, you can temporarily move them in together.
Unless you host guests a large portion of the year, it seems a bit odd to prioritize having an empty guest room over creating a good sleep situation for your kids.
I read "Getting Things Done" this past year (well, most of it anyway) and it has really helped me to have all my "to dos" in one place. I really do feel less frazzled.
Beyond that, I just try to stick to the fundamentals (good sleep, daily exercise, healthful eating). If any of those are out of whack I just don't feel as good.
Beyond that, I just try to stick to the fundamentals (good sleep, daily exercise, healthful eating). If any of those are out of whack I just don't feel as good.
Anonymous wrote:These threads always sound like people are describing a different world than I live in. Everyone I know is normal, not status addicted or hyper competitive or any of that. Y'all just need better friends.
I feel the same way. I'm sure it exists but I've never experienced it.
It's really hard to watch someone you care about go through this. If you've already said your piece (and it sounds like you have ad nauseum), the best thing you can do for her is just support her.
Regarding the group text though, I would consider just not replying. Silence might be a more effective response at this point.
Regarding the group text though, I would consider just not replying. Silence might be a more effective response at this point.
I know a Veronica whose nickname is Fern. I'm a big fan.
OP we just moved our kids (3 & 6) into the same room. The 6 year old wakes up earlier than the 3 year old. We've instructed him to tiptoe out into his old room where he can quietly read or play. Most days it works. Some days they just end up both waking up at the same time and there's not much we can do about it.
Go for it OP! I found the book Oh Crap to be very helpful. I found the author to be a bit annoying, but the practical advice was worth wading through it.
I think it's normal to be grouchy about zoom meetings right now.
But, I would also find a way to attend, even if it's for a short time. If it's making other people happy, and it's not a major inconvenience, then I would make an effort.
It's hard to say without knowing any of the parties involved, but your mentioning that the person living alone being the one organizing this makes me feel like he or she might be lonely and in need of human connection.
But, I would also find a way to attend, even if it's for a short time. If it's making other people happy, and it's not a major inconvenience, then I would make an effort.
It's hard to say without knowing any of the parties involved, but your mentioning that the person living alone being the one organizing this makes me feel like he or she might be lonely and in need of human connection.
I'm sorry for your news OP. I hope you are able to make the best of the time you have together.
To echo the other PP, my father did several audio recording sessions with my grandmother when we knew she was dying. I loved listening to them and couldn't believe all the stories I had never heard about her childhood and life. I love that her story is being passed through the family from another era.
To echo the other PP, my father did several audio recording sessions with my grandmother when we knew she was dying. I loved listening to them and couldn't believe all the stories I had never heard about her childhood and life. I love that her story is being passed through the family from another era.
I have found this to be true for both me and my children. Chocolate is more of a trigger. It's not as bad they eat a small piece of something along with a meal. But if their entire snack is sugar-based, they definitely go a bit nuts.
Anonymous wrote:jsmith123 wrote:We got a Dyson stick and it's more amazing than I could have possibly hoped for.
I was looking at them. Do you like it? Are you a guy? They are very top-heavy and they are close to the ear and the vibration in hand
how do you manage?
No, I'm female. But my 6 year old is kind of vacuum obsessed and he uses it as much as I do so I wouldn't say it's hard to manage. I wouldn't want to use for 30 min but it's great for post-meal cleanup.
We got a Dyson stick and it's more amazing than I could have possibly hoped for.
I wouldn't put your child in a diaper, but wait until he pees, then put on loose pants and head out for a shorter excursion.
I would save the longer excursion for another weekend.
I would save the longer excursion for another weekend.
Sure, I judge people and their decisions all the time. I don't make comments to my friends IRL, but I do on DCUM because people are directly asking for advice.
Example: my friend who spanks her kids. I wouldn't do that. I don't think it's ideal parenting. But I don't say that to her. However, if someone wrote in to DCUM asking if they should spank their kids, I'd give my opinion.
Example: my friend who spanks her kids. I wouldn't do that. I don't think it's ideal parenting. But I don't say that to her. However, if someone wrote in to DCUM asking if they should spank their kids, I'd give my opinion.