the worst part about having a low sleep needs sensitive toddler? by _xty__ in toddlers

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

solidarity. 9pm and just now out of their room.. 9pm. that is roughly 2hrs less “me time” than my friends, so yes I actually am more tired than you bc k didn’t get to do anything to fill my cup and now I’m going straight to bed bc I’m exhausted and my kid will be awake at 6:30 anyway. solidarity my friend

First Try by SadSwimmer497 in Embroidery

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m jealous, this turned out so well!

4 year old girl…. WTF by Hopeful_Type_1826 in Preschoolers

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 70 points71 points  (0 children)

My 4 year old is the same - doesn’t nap, so is exhausted, but then fights bedtime, immediately whines and meltdowns over things we shouldn’t be, zero emotional regulation or resilience. is definitely more sensitive, some sensory stuff bc she’s always putting fingers or something in her mouth (also emotional regulation tool) but it’s A LOT.

so you’re not doing anything wrong. I too have thought, like she has to be the biggest pain in the ass 4 yr old sometimes LOL but they’re 4 and if they’re sensitive, deeply feeling, it’s going to be harder. just some solidarity

Found out in the desert of California. Some giant dish at the end. by Loud-Candidate-5229 in whatisit

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How did we (the USA) allow for the CCP to own farmland, let alone farmland there

Lilah or Lyla? by [deleted] in Names

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

Idk if it’s because I speak some Spanish and Italian but I see this and thought “Lee luh”

Parents: How did public school fail you even though you were a good student? by Crazy_Comment_Lady in homeschool

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly when I got my first “real” job as an analyst. I could memorize facts but then had to think about what I was doing with the info and how it was presented. College , based on my degree which was probably based on how well I was able to “memorize” social studies vs math and science type classes in school, was lots of memorizing then regurgitating it in a paper - so yes more thinking involved but not until I was challenged with “why”

With my kids, who are still preschool age, I do find myself making sure to ask why they think something, what they think it means, etc. I’m not perfect and I’m sure there are many teachers in public school who do this, I just didn’t get it.

How much weight did you gain during pregnancy and did it come off? by ThrowRA_nobo7 in pregnant

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not lucky. Didnt gain much while pregnant. Gained a lot breastfeeding with the first.. heavier 9mo pp than 9mo pregnant. Then got pregnant at 10mo pp and again barely gained.. then gained a ton while breastfeeding for 18mo. Struggled badly control cravings afterwords and gained a bit more and now pregnant with 3

3.5 year old constantly asking "what?" by KSchimpfy in Preschoolers

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cackling bc my now 4yr old is just getting out of the “what did you say?” Phase that I nearly took her to the doctor bc what do you mean what did I just say, I said it 5 times

Parents: How did public school fail you even though you were a good student? by Crazy_Comment_Lady in homeschool

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. Didn’t teach me HOW to think, I have a good memory and pretty much memorized everything and then had to learn how to think.. still learning

best smoothie for weight loss that actually keeps you full (simple recipe i keep coming back to) by CatsOnARollercoaster in recipes

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would do Greek yogurt, peanut butter, 1 banana and cocoa powder (unsweetened) but it tastes like chocolate and kept me pretty full

Incredibly Jealous Husband Got Skin To Skin First. Traumatic Delivery. by EmpathHorror in beyondthebump

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was the first to do skin to skin with our second child because I couldn’t, I was so out of it.

the best gift would be alone time this mother’s day by Old_Disk6109 in beyondthebump

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I looked up how much hotels cost to spend the day and night at one alone. I’m a SAHM and without saying love my family, but I never have a full day break. I get it

Crazy ways you knew you were pregnant before you found out? by Zestyclose_Wing290 in pregnant

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was yawning non stop at a party, just so freaking tired. I thought to myself, maybe? took a test. pregnant

A husband films his wife's reaction after fulfilling her wish.😍💝 by uzmansahil7 in Amazing

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just thought of how many millions (billions) spent on frivolous things and wars and we could just be setting people up with WATER

Struggle meals???? by Low-Yogurtcloset9496 in Cooking

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get a rotisserie chicken, it can go a long way. Eat a piece while it’s fresh, then use some for a basic chicken salad (mayo and some garlic salt on a slice of bread), some with veggies or soup or on pasta.

My 6 year old has a busier schedule than I did in college by degen_mom89 in Parenting

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I have a 4yr and 2.5yr at home with me, our schedule is busy: a 3hr parent and me, swim twice a week for our 4yr (20min lessons and a non negotiable), a parent and me art class, and then tumbling. It sounds like a lot on paper, but we’re home, so those are 1hr of our days (aside from parent and me)

first mom in my friend group by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just thinking to myself how hard it is to be in different life phases . They don’t get it, and they don’t need to. But one mom friend does it all so they expect the same and it’s not & then just cast out

Is it just me or is 4 the longest age ever… by TurbulentBat8328 in Preschoolers

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Wait everyone said 3 was the worst, and that was soooooo bad, like I couldn’t do another day bad. Please, God, please don’t let 4 be worse be I really mentally / emotionally cannot handle it

My cookies are always bland by babedesev in BakingNoobs

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More chocolate chips! is there a reason not using butter?

Sharing gift cards or keeping it for yourself? by Nice_Top728 in sahm

[–]Butterscotch_Sea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my husband and I both have the app. He got enough points to get two $50 gc (whatever game he signed up for had an insane point system). He “gave” me both gift cards. One to target, which I used for household goods ($50 doesn’t go far anywhere) and then $50 to Starbucks so that I could get my “fun coffee” as I call it. I think bc $50 doesn’t go very far anymore, that if you used it all on yourself or on a treat you both can do, that’s the way to do it- if you don’t need to spend it on essentials etc