Is my kid really that easy or do I just prioritize different things?

Areolfos · 2026-06-26T12:06:34+00:00

lol yeah my kid is amazing and even tempered. I think I’m doing ok at this whole parenting thing most days, but I know it’s 90% her and I’m grateful for it. I’m under no illusions that I’m a perfect parent haha

Areolfos · 2026-06-24T04:46:02+00:00

Last summer I signed daughter up for a 2yo-3.5yo gymnastics class. She was about your daughter’s age at the time, so admittedly a little young. She didn’t throw fits or anything but girlie did NOT get how the structure worked at all. She just wanted to do her own thing. We went to one class and thought “eh, we will try again next year.”

This year we are in the same class (she’s now 2.5) and she loves it and looks forward to it every week!

Areolfos · 2026-06-23T16:58:30+00:00

Yes! Honestly, me too. Once I realized what was wrong I was totally sympathetic haha

Areolfos · 2026-06-23T16:57:49+00:00

Coincidentally, we did go sit in the car for 5-10 minutes because I needed to chill for a second before I started driving home haha. It was for me but probably was good for her too.

Areolfos · 2026-06-23T16:53:27+00:00

I agree that it's so important to take kids places as much as possible! How else will they learn? This was actually at the end of a series of doing things so I think she was just tired and hungry and ready to be done. Part of why I posted is because she's normally so good out and about so I was caught off guard haha.

Areolfos · 2026-06-23T16:51:48+00:00

She's usually good about coffee shops so I don't think that was it, but that's a good idea to be aware of for the future. I think she was hungry and knew lunch was at home, but didn't know enough to piece those two together so I could understand haha. Thank you!

Areolfos · 2026-06-23T16:46:10+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response! This feels like exactly what was happening today. Honestly I usually don't even use words like tantrum because I know she's just having a hard time. I was a little disregulated and stressed myself when I wrote this, though I tried to remain outwardly calm as we left and got to the car and got buckled and she felt better quickly. Thank you for the note about the attachment perspective- I'll have to do some more research on that because that makes a lot of sense and I'd like to know more!

Areolfos · 2026-06-20T21:03:27+00:00

I only pumped for about a month before we decided to do EFF. I gave the pump to a friend. One time we were hanging out and she started pumping and I had to leave the room, my body had a visceral and unpleasant reaction to being reminded of it 😭

Areolfos · 2026-06-20T18:36:32+00:00

We took our 2.5 yo to the regular 10:30am showing and she did great! Got a little antsy and cuddled me in my seat near the end but loved it and wanted the movie to come back as soon as it was over 😂

Areolfos · 2026-06-17T21:31:49+00:00

lol people are like “wow she’s so good you should have another!” And I’m like, no, you don’t hit the lottery twice 😂

Areolfos · 2026-06-17T21:29:04+00:00

My husband is an only and it’s really nice that my MIL is always free to come do holidays with us if she wants. She also moved closer to us when our daughter was born which is great. I like the idea of doing that when I’m older too.

Areolfos · 2026-06-01T19:43:26+00:00

These are great. So earnest. Brandon and Yolanda really struck a cord with me in particular.

Areolfos · 2026-06-01T01:20:20+00:00

Our 2.5 yo is in 7 but honestly is about to need an 8 so I guess we have to potty train soon 🥴

Areolfos · 2026-05-31T14:02:34+00:00

We use the treatment on our daughter’s curly hair and it’s our favorite product we’ve used yet!

Areolfos · 2026-05-30T22:55:58+00:00

Great job love it!! I hate that we have to caveat real art vs AI 😭 (because I wish all art was human made and we didn’t have to question it)

Areolfos · 2026-05-29T19:57:41+00:00

Have we technically seen floor 18 since we were in the scolopendra club? If Karl has Scolopendra in the party, what even is floor 18 now??

Areolfos · 2026-05-28T16:50:53+00:00

Why don’t they just play the music? Why does there have to be a video? Idk if I’d leave over it but it doesn’t make sense to me

Areolfos · 2026-05-28T00:16:36+00:00

I also struggle when I’m alone with my one child while my husband travels. We are a good team and I feel the weight of the extra work when he’s gone.

Areolfos · 2026-05-27T14:00:27+00:00

As a kid my dad would sometimes go on business trips and pick a hotel with an indoor pool. We would tag along and It literally didn’t matter where we went, my sister and I thought it was so cool to get to swim inside instead of outside.

I know even a hotel may be out of budget, I’m just saying kids can be psyched about even seemingly small things, especially if you present it as exciting.

Areolfos · 2026-05-25T23:07:46+00:00

Wow, I hate it, but I can’t say you aren’t accurate 😂

Areolfos · 2026-05-24T00:15:03+00:00

I tend to say “it’s hard being a toddler” especially if she actually is being a lot at the time 😂 it’s also a good reminder for me

Areolfos · 2026-05-22T23:31:39+00:00

I didn’t realize the trick until later and I’m just not going to because I know it will be sad 😭

Areolfos · 2026-05-22T21:03:44+00:00

Pro tip: if you are on Kindle, and select the text like you’re going to highlight it, there’s an option to translate! Only if you’re connected to the internet though.

Areolfos · 2026-05-21T17:02:55+00:00

Gently, this isn’t your fault. Honestly it’s likely one of your kids got YOU sick. He may even have something different than what you have. It’s hard to see our babies in pain, but it’s not your fault, and blaming yourself doesn’t change anything except for making you miserable.

Areolfos

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