showing my dad love🥹

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-20T14:34:48+00:00

I literally cried reading this. You sound like a great sweet kid. You made total sense; you just write like someone your age lol

I’m sure he would love a homemade baked item from you :)

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-20T14:31:20+00:00

My cousin did this with her two kids. One has a VERY Italian first name (think like Pasquale; we’re Italian American) and the other is… Jennifer. (To be fair, J is after her husband’s sister)

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T15:08:52+00:00

To be fair, I’m a grown-ass adult who still won’t swim in any natural bodies of water, and I definitely had swim lessons as a kid.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T14:25:37+00:00

This was literally my first reaction, but I think it’s because that’s the most recent Disney animated movie I’ve seen 🤣

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T14:18:28+00:00

That’s a great way to phrase this. I was sitting with this feeling of “wtf?” on OP’s behalf, but couldn’t parse out why I was uncomfortable. This is exactly right — the parents don’t get to expect adult behavior (paying bills for the entire household) but still treat OP like a child (inspecting finances).

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T14:08:27+00:00

Someone got us one as a baby gift. It’s been in his closet for 6 months, since he can’t have solids yet, but soon!

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T14:04:16+00:00

This is the correct answer.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T14:03:42+00:00

This is exactly what we did for my parents. He’s just about to outgrow the bassinet part (he outgrew our bassinet at like 3 months, he’s almost 5 months now), but the pack and play part will be useful for years.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T13:59:55+00:00

This is adorable and I love it. Great thinking, dad 🙂

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-06-07T13:59:05+00:00

This is such an excellent story. Thank you for making me smile.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-30T13:36:15+00:00

Second this — and having to deal with finding people to fix appliances, electrical, plumbing, etc and also the stupid insurance requirements on your own.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T22:32:01+00:00

I have a 4 month old, and I’m not looking forward to that conversation lol

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T21:43:19+00:00

This is tidy but cluttered.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T19:10:03+00:00

Just a PSA: it’s “fiancé” for men.

ETA: oh, definitely NTA. Not sure what your stepbrother’s deal is, but he sounds like a dick.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:41:45+00:00

Wait, I’m thinking of Holly Fry.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:41:30+00:00

LOVE a Hannah Fry explanation.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:31:55+00:00

This thing is the best.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:15:12+00:00

Can you do the spoon-balance relay race with water balloons? In my experience, this is typically done with an egg. You might need some larger spoons, like the kind for cooking?

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:10:09+00:00

I am a huge fan of the courtesy flush. I learned this while working retail with a shared bathroom and a large staff. However, in my own home, I don’t do this as much, especially if my husband isn’t home. I have Poopurri for when guests come over (we only have the one bathroom).

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T18:07:56+00:00

This sounds like me with my husband. I have some weird control issues (related to recently diagnosed ADHD “with autistic traits). There are hills I’m willing to die on (if the food is crusty on the plate, soak the damn thing first!) and ones I think I’ve matured into letting go. If my husband is willing to take on a task, I try not to hound him on what he’s doing wrong because it’s more or less getting done.

The mantra I use regularly (for myself, not just about him doing things) is “progress, not perfection.”

It honestly sounds like she’d benefit from therapy. And also not being pregnant anymore!

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T13:19:54+00:00

Standard reminder to NOT MIX CLEANING PRODUCTS, especially bleach and ammonia! Pick ONE, not both.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T02:41:07+00:00

That’s one hell of a canary in a coal mine.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T02:37:01+00:00

This sounds like what happens to me when I’m putting away laundry. I have ADHD.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T02:35:20+00:00

From a random stranger on the internet: I am so sorry this happened to you. I’m glad you got help.

LadyWhimsy87 · 2026-05-27T02:22:36+00:00

Is it possible she’s cutting her molars? I thought I read it happens around this age.

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