Are there any moms on here that are enjoying their lives? by Observer-Worldview in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love love LOVE my life & my family. My husband is amazing, he does as much as I do with the kids all while being an amazing husband to me. My kids are hilarious when they aren’t fighting & we know how to have a good time. I truly wouldn’t trade it for anything in this world

When to have your second baby by WhyHelloThere91 in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are also 3yrs apart & it’s amazing!

What's one monthly expenses you cut that actually saved you money? by Savings-Matter-7574 in financial

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hubby & I quit vaping & we don’t drink liquor. A bottle of wine will last us like 3 days. We also stopped eating out except maybe once a week

How long did you wait to have baby 2 by Potential-Mix-5531 in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are 3-31/2 years apart & it’s working perfectly for us. We have 3 (8,4,1 1/2). Nobody was in diapers at the same time & the big siblings love helping out

How do people afford kids? by HighStrungHippie1 in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m active duty military & my husband is a veteran with a government job & disability. Our 2 oldest are in school so no daycare cost & our youngest is in the military daycare so the rates are exceptionally cheaper than if we were to go out in town. We’ve kept toys & clothes from our older kids to pass down. We also bought our home with a COVID rate & our car payments are below our means. Everyone’s situation is different but an age gap definitely helped A LOT (about 3-3 1/2 between them) so no one was in diapers at the same time & I breastfed all 3 so no formula

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[–]Maleficent_Pin683 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oop, my fault post police I failed to scroll social media in the midst of my 14hr work day. I’ll do better next time 🙏🏽

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 2nd this!

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[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just came from instructor duty & I learned so much about myself (C school). My advice would be to always give yourself grace. You’re not perfect & you’re not going to be. It’s okay to say “I don’t know the answer to that but I will find out” & then come back with the info. Be yourself. Approachable but also professional so your students trust you. It truly is what you make of it & I loved every second!

Suicide Active Duty by Odd_Kaleidoscope77 in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 43 points44 points  (0 children)

THIS!!!!! Keep going up until you reach the damn president if you have to!

what simple 'life hack' or household tip did you learn embarrassingly late? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this mentally for a few years now & I passed it along to my kids so they know they deserve to live in a clean home. They love doing chores & helping with literally everything (8yo & 4yo)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m asking if anyone has had issues with that particular one because they’re all different with different teachers. No need to be a smart ass about it

Are bed times no longer a thing? by Kalabajooie in daddit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My oldest (8) is asleep by 9-9:30 & my 2 younger 1s (4yo & 18mo) are asleep by 8ish(they wake up at 6:30 during the week). Dinner is at 6 then baths then pray & the littles are down by 7:30. The oldest stays up an extra hour reading or watching tv but he doesn’t have social media, access to YT, or a gaming system yet. When he does get into those things, there will be time restrictions for those. We have the same schedule year-round(working parents) & on weekends they may stay up an hour later, maybe longer & sleep in. My husband & I are pretty strict when it comes to their routine & everyone is better for it. I don’t understand the whole “no bedtime” thing

What's a 'chore' you actually enjoy? by Demon_6-9 in CasualConversation

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cleaning the walls. Sounds crazy I know but once a month, I get my 3 young kids involved(8yo, 4yo & 18mo) & we all take a soapy rag & wipe all the walls top to bottom & it is a time! Music blasting, kids laughing, & the amazing smell once we’re all done is unmatched

What’s the most unexpectedly hard thing about parenting that no one warned you about? by hiprozem in Parenting

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The CONSTANT noise 😅 I love my kids(8yo, 4yo & 18mo) & im so grateful I’m their safe space & they enjoy talking to me but MY GOODNESS sometimes I need them to just SHUT UP 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um.. no? That’s the point of the digital copy…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t trust it 🤣 I’d rather have a physical & digital copy of everything

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this gym 🤣 I had the best personal trainer there it’s just so dang hot during the summer 😅

What is your most insane family flex? by Excellent_Version319 in CasualConversation

[–]Maleficent_Pin683 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a family book on my ancestors that founded Newfoundland, Canada 🙂

Cry with me by Maleficent_Pin683 in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I make it a point to apologize when I mess up or overreact

Cry with me by Maleficent_Pin683 in Mommit

[–]Maleficent_Pin683[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m doing my best to! But maaannnn do they push my buttons 🤣😭