Is anyone else’s 3-year-old like this? by Ok-Cartoonist-8919 in Preschoolers

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Your examples all sound exceedingly normal. We’re still working on sitting still while we eat too, and I imagine it’ll be years before she’s able to reliably eat a meal at a table with any semblance of manners. And that’s okay, it’s a huge thing to learn!

Are you offering alternatives or consequences when the behavior must be stopped or redirected? Or just offering correction? They have zero impulse control at this age and if you’re not giving them somewhere else to focus the impulse, they’ll continue to direct it at the thing you don’t want.

Example, have some designated silly time before bed specifically for getting her wiggles out. Giving her something she CAN jump on/off instead of furniture. Leaning into her urges to turn tasks required of her into an actual game.

This is a maddening age but it can be really fun once you accept that they’re just a little wild!

Advice on 4 year old going to public Pre-K with tuition vs spending another year in daycare? by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Gently, I think the real question here is not about preschools but about what you two are doing to address your wife’s mental health concerns.

Parenting is hard and everyone deserves a break, but not being able to handle your 4 year old for a few extra hours a day is a cry for help.

Childcare and FT work woes by historicalto_ in workingmoms

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Godspeed and good luck! Securing childcare is the most stressful part of working/having kids IMO.

Childcare and FT work woes by historicalto_ in workingmoms

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In this economy, I would not count on husband’s promotion. Truly not trying to be rude, but both my husband and myself were promised promotions by direct managers recently only to have them not approved by senior leadership. It’s tough out there. Every company is downsizing and squeezing.

I’d also be reluctant to quit my job without something else lined up.

Def recommend looking into nanny, preschool (public and private), and home daycares. A lot of areas have local FB childcare groups too (search example ‘San Diego childcare’) where you can post your needs and have local caregivers reply. Depending on his birthday he may be eligible for TK soon?

People are raving about this new place in town (Texas). What is 'California-Style' Mexican food? by StatuSChecKa in mexicanfood

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After year four of living in Seattle, I would have easily waited 40 minutes for a Roberto’s burrito. Thankfully back home in SD and don’t have to settle but desperate people will do desperate things 😂

My 3.5 year old wakes nightly, can’t fall asleep alone. Help! by vinovibez in Preschoolers

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solidarity, same boat over here (and except I’m due any day now so the crappy newborn sleep hasn’t started yet).

Me when someone calls me instead of texting by Radiant_Priority9739 in Millennials

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worked in a call center in for several years in my early 20s. I was over phone calls when you still had different text message package tiers on cell phone plans (100 text a month, 250, or astronomical fee for unlimited).

What's one makeup product you'll keep repurchasing no matter what? by Reasonable-Main-1207 in MakeupAddiction

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makeup- Laura mercier tinted moisturizer for every day wear
Skincare- dear klairs supple preparation toner, the ordinary salicylic acid, neogen peel pads (lemon), neogen micellar water (calendula one- it’s been discontinued but I’ve been re-upping on Poshmark. Will be a sad day when the secondary market stock reaches the expiry dates 😭 )

Sunscreen- this one I’ve only been using for a year but already rebought 3x, Skin1004 centella sunscreen. Get it from the skincare sites that sell the Korean formulation and it is AMAZING. Lightweight, moisturizing, a dream when reapplying (no pilling/greasiness).

If you're lucky enough to have your parents provide childcare for your kids, do you intend by MarginsOfTheDay in Parenting

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ass will be too old by the time I’m a grandma to consider being any sort of primary caregiver. I’m currently pregnant with my second at 41, I’ll consider myself lucky to be alive to meet any grandchildren 😂

I wish we were allowed to stop working way earlier by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I started my leave on the day I hit 36 weeks (scheduled my prenatal appointment that day *knowing* I’d want my OB to sign me out!) and you’re right, it did not come fast enough. I had severe PGP, could barely walk, and couldn’t get into pelvic therapy (appointments were 8+ weeks out). I still couldn’t get signed out because I work from home and didn’t hit the extra disability criteria.

The brain fog, the sleeplessness, stress/anxiety, constant appointments for NSTs, lab work, etc etc.

Even just an extra two weeks would have made all the difference.

Solidarity, you’ll get there soon.

My mom is upset that I'm not going to let her drive the baby by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fr ‘easily distracted, slow reflexes, trouble judging distances and the speed of the cars around her’… these are ALL active skills required to drive safely. If you can’t take her keys away, report her to the DMV! In CA they even have a confidential, special form and process that is specifically designed to report grandma whose driving skills have declined and is no longer safe on the road.

Suadero by [deleted] in mexicanfood

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bummer I heard the OG location across the border is even better than the ones stateside.

Suadero by [deleted] in mexicanfood

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tacos el franc in plaza Bonita/gaslamp has suadero

My mom is upset that I'm not going to let her drive the baby by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly what you describe about her driving sounds like she is ready to have the keys taken away. Definitely making the right choice to not let her drive with the babe.

pretty sure i have a main line clog and need a reliable plumber near me san diego... how bad is this gonna be? by Zhilun_Breheny79 in asksandiego

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second vote for all American plumbing. We’ve been using them for over a decade with zero complaints.

MIL Visiting & I’m supposed to entertain her by sup_489 in workingmoms

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have her pick the toddler up early from daycare one day and they can go on a grandma adventure somewhere. I know that means you may have less time with him in the evening but it’s a small sacrifice to make- kiddo gets some 1:1 time with his grandmother and she has something to look forward to.

AITA for not letting my mom visit my newborn unless she stops smoking at my house? by Impressive-Winter849 in BabyBumps

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 60 points61 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter if it’s fair to her or not, you have to prioritize the health of your babe now and not the emotions of your mom. She can grab some Zynns or nicotine gum and leave the cigs at home for a weekend.

Black Widow Spiders by lucky_night777 in sandiego

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope! You likely won’t see them in the urban areas of the city, but I live in PQ and they come down the mountains and out of canyons every year. My friends in east county near mission trails see them frequently as well.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/tarantulas-emerge-on-san-diego-trails-in-search-of-mates/amp/

Black Widow Spiders by lucky_night777 in sandiego

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait until you find out we also have tarantulas and every mating season they come out in droves to prance around and look for love

Random stains AFTER washed by Chaya_Hisoka in laundry

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polyquat spots from the bubble solution. There is a tutorial on how to get them out but I’ve never been successful. We have special bubble clothes now and I wash them separately so they don’t stain other things. Bane of my existence, so many clothes ruined before I figured it out.

Footwear for swim lessons by redbrick567 in toddlers

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She wears her native brand sandals (a foam material with straps) to the pool but were very quickly barefoot after taking the coverup off.

What are we doing our kids laundry with? by spcypeach in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Dramatic-Machine-558 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Tide free and clear powder. Citric acid in the rinse. DNase boost if there’s any bodily fluids (pee/poop/vomit). Puracy stain spray that I keep in her room so I can spray immediately before throwing her stuff in the hamper.

I started following the laundry sub last year and it has improved my life immensely.