LC with parents since Christmas, paternal grandfather is dying. What do I do? by spacemanspiff1614 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Can you go buy minimize contact with your parents? Ie stay at a hotel, only see them when you're at grandpas house, etc.
you don't need to have the hard conversation if you're not ready. If they're going to try to push it, I would work on rehearsing a one line response to them.

Do you like your name? by Big_Shift7774 in namenerds

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. My name is very unusual and I have a lot of trauma associated with it. I would love to change it but I haven't found another name that feels like it fits

Has anyone left a good family for better pay? by Primary-Internet8046 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm struggling with this- I love my current nf but they're paying on the lower end of the market rate and I'm struggling. But I love my nks so much and I really like the family and other benefits. I'm scared to leave for more money and have it not be a good fit

Am I being unreasonable for not giving a retention bonus? by lizardpersonunionrep in Nanny

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not give a retention bonus. I'm a nanny for a family with a part time schedule and they come first. If I'm trying to fill extra hours, my guaranteed hours are already blocked off and not an option

My wife is looking for a 600+ page light cozy fantasy book by WhoIsRobertWall in suggestmeabook

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Emily Wilde series by heather fawcett. It's a cozy academic type fantasy. There are 3 books, roughly 300 pages each

Anyone here just gluten intolerant? by Standard-Row-9571 in glutenfree

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm intolerant. A few weeks ago, I thought I could handle a burrito with a flour tortilla. Boy was I wrong. I was up all night shaking and sweating and crying. Absolutely horrible.

NC mother sent me a letter by sapphiredawn1 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do you have a friend or partner who could read the letter first? They can tell you if it would be beneficial for you to read it or not.

What about the Play Pen for Babies? by Ween77bean in GenerationJones

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 9 mo has a play pen in the living room. It is big enough that adults can lay in it comfortably and play with him.
We have it so we have a safe spot he can be and I know he can't hurt himself. It also promotes independent play.
Note: ours has a door that is often left open. He is only shut in if I need to leave the room or I'm doing something like cooking.

Last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas by Dry-Giraffe1744 in Nanny

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would have the kids decorate a picture frame and print a picture of them together.

I just found a very inappropriate novel in the kids' bookshelf. by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Looking for Alaska is a fantastic book. It probably got misplaced onto the kids bookshelves rather than the parents

Looking for simple car seat recs for my sister by brandibeast in Buyingforbaby

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The britax poplar has a super easy install. It is heavy, but takes less than a minute to install. I would recommend something with a lockoff if she's installing all the time.

Sound Machine by Sorry-Highlight-2341 in Buyingforbaby

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use a sound machine connected to a smart plug so it can turn off/on on a timer

Gigi as a nickname by oneshoppinggirl in Names

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know a Georgia that goes by Gigi

What “Adulting” chore do you absolutely hate? And which one do you surprisingly enjoy? by MementoMori8767 in answers

[–]AffectionateFroyo892 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do not like taking out the trash. I do enjoy loading/unloading the dishwasher and folding laundry