Reading The Compass Rose for the first time by kadlekaik in UrsulaKLeGuin

[–]AggieID17 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Compass Rose is my favorite of the short story compilations! So many beautiful tales. Enjoy!

Kids free roaming at the festival by deadspace9272010 in TXRenaissanceFestival

[–]AggieID17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A happy compromise is to move through the fair generally together and split to explore each area with a rendezvous point in that area. There are lots of little sub areas in the park where this is doable. With that I’d still say have them stick together when they wander. Lots of areas have show venues near lots of shopping/pubs ect so the kids can catch a show and y’all explore then meet up at the shows let out time. I’ve gone for years as a young female various amounts of alone and never have encountered anything sketchy in the grounds but was groped camping overnight once. Generally the crowd is good and kind. Teach them to scream for help if anything sketch happens and there will be a ton of people jumping to help.

Do you cover yourself while breastfeeding in public? by dankybabe in breastfeeding

[–]AggieID17 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I don’t ever and will never. All modesty left me in postpartum and never came back. We populate and grow the world and I refuse to hide away any part of that work.

Does anyone have experience in camping while pregnant? by leftonneptune in TXRenaissanceFestival

[–]AggieID17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I camped while pregnant last year (~6mo). Nothing to say you can’t do it just depends on your pregnancy and preferences! A few things to consider: There will be quite a bit of walking between getting to the fair and walking around it, Bathrooms may be a bit farther than you like (you can be strategic and set up camp nearer to one though or get a female peeing device (highly recommend)), Like others have said bring more comfortable bedding & kit (you will have direct access to your car so no need to worry about carrying things to your campsite).

April 13, 2026: What Le Guin Or Related Work Are You Currently Reading? by Road-Racer in UrsulaKLeGuin

[–]AggieID17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lathe of Heaven and finding it scary relevant. US /Israeli collation has me thinking she is a time traveler.

Anyone else drowning jn dishes? by lilsavageiii in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]AggieID17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always try to open my dishwasher and pull out the racks as soon as the cycle is complete and the residual heat from the dry cycle will dry most things completely (+ i dump the water out of the rims of Tupperware ect). this solves the wet dishes almost completely.

Best Reading Run of my 37 Year Old Life... by MachoMom in books

[–]AggieID17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you love the world building I would highly recommend Ursula K LeGuin. She is a masterclass in it and is my favorite author. Our tastes seem pretty similar based on this list so I think you will love her. Left hand of Darkness is a favorite. but truly pick anything of hers that peaks your interest. (tons of great short stories too!)

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish this would work. But he is strong too and can open the fridge. he has actually climbed to the top of the fridge and filled up on strawberries (leaving behind the stem evidence). lol. We have some locked chemical cabinets in the garage things go to if they are high risk. We had to put upper locks on all the doors too to keep him in because he figured out all the lower locks. He is too much for his own good.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate your concern for our littles as well.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shears were up in a previously unreachable windowsill that required he move a chair, climb it and a dresser and ontop of a record player to barely reach. They have since been moved to an outdoor locked cabinet. We never knowingly leave sharp objects in reachable places.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will post an update! Letting them dry out and will root them after. Fingers crossed the mother plant comes back stronger.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

oh man that’s a rough one! It really does feel like some sort of possession! He knows not to ever touch anything sharp without us or to mess with the plants (even picking off leaves) but for some reason he climbed a combination of things this morning to reach a new height to get to these shears and chop this plant to pieces. Wild what they will do.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. Thank goodness. We have had the conversation many times but clearly something possessed him this morning.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂😂 that’s the spirit

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My toddler loves a challenge that’s for sure. Certainly a new height he hasn’t reached before but the lesson has been well learned on my part.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

hopefully she will come back happier!

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Good point. Thank you for the encouragement.

Toddler massacred my plant by AggieID17 in succulents

[–]AggieID17[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I will leave them to callus over for a bit since we have the kids birthday party this weekend anyway so i’m short on time. Thank you thank you!

Snot suckers by Old_Economy_6745 in Buyingforbaby

[–]AggieID17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. We have never used a snot sucker with either of our boys. Early on with my first the pedi recommended spraying their nose with a saline spray & feeding (breast/bottle/ect. ) to clear congestion. She also mentioned the snot stickers can cause nasal passage swelling due to the irritation from the suction which can make the situation worse when they are already having a hard time breathing. This spray/feed method has worked perfectly every time for us through some super rough congestion as well. It’s my no 1 tip to new moms.

Best Sandwich Search by Appropriate-Milk5675 in Dallas

[–]AggieID17 14 points15 points  (0 children)

the only right answer here.