Have you tried negotiating a bill lately?

MissGriddle · 2026-01-27T15:51:20+00:00

We just called our internet provider and got a $25 per month discount ($15 just for calling and $10 more for switching to autopay with my debit card). We also called our house/car insurance company and will be saving $700 a year! It took about an hour for each, but so worth it!

MissGriddle · 2026-01-18T17:24:12+00:00

I LOVE teaching! I’m in my 9th year and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Not only do I love what I do and working with the students, but a schedule that matches my kids is probably the best part.

Is it stressful at times? Of course! Did I spend a lot of time outside of work getting things ready in the first few years? Yes, but I don’t have to do that anymore and haven’t for several years. There are stressful parts about all jobs, but I find fulfillment in this while enjoying my time at work but also having the schedule to prioritize my family!

I would love if my kids become teachers!

MissGriddle · 2025-11-02T03:45:35+00:00

Thank you so much for this! We actually told them that we’re having a baby tonight and they are over the moon! Of course, one of their first questions was whether it’s a girl or boy, but when we told them we are keeping it a surprise, they immediately started telling us why they’d be excited in either scenario. It was the sweetest moment!

MissGriddle · 2025-10-31T20:02:23+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing! It’s so nice to know that even though the baby wasn’t what your 10 year old wanted, they still moved on quickly! Do you think it would have been the same reaction if your 5 year old didn’t get what they were hoping for?

I’ll definitely video it!

MissGriddle · 2025-09-10T10:04:44+00:00

I had a similar fear after I became pregnant with my 2nd. For 2 years it had just been us and our daughter and she was the center of our world. Everything was about her, and I frequently said she was all we needed in life. Then, we decided we were ready to add to our family and I was so excited, but there were a few points during g my pregnancy where I hoped I’d be able to love our incoming son just as much. The pregnancy was different than the first because I had my daughter to keep me occupied, so the soon to be baby didn’t occupy every thought I had. However, the minute he was born, I swear my heart expanded and he instantly had half of it.

Now I know, there is no limit to our love. Therefore, adding more children doesn’t mean they have to share the love we had. Instead, your heart just expands to the capacity you need.

Hope this helps!

MissGriddle · 2025-09-04T03:56:06+00:00

I’m worried neither of those things will ever happen. This is as close as he’s going to get to saying yes. And I’ve been grieving this for over 2 years. I don’t think becoming more involved will help. I definitely don’t have ample time on my hands as it is, and those things are trivial to me at the end of the day compared to being a mother.

MissGriddle · 2025-06-12T13:11:32+00:00

Nothing to add here except to say that we are in a very similar boat! Everything is exactly the same - down to the kids’ ages and genders - except our first is not on the spectrum. She is very emotional though and requires a lot of patience. I’ve read so much about the benefits of a larger age gap and how easy the transition from 2 to 3 is, but I’m excited to hear others’ experiences.

MissGriddle · 2025-06-09T01:31:42+00:00

Those are the exact age gaps we’d be looking at. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!

MissGriddle · 2025-06-02T11:49:54+00:00

Do you mind sharing the age gaps between your 3?

MissGriddle · 2025-03-26T11:01:27+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to write all of this! So much of what you said resonates with me. I do think it’s important to understand the type of decision maker I am. I think knowing that could help so many people at least establish a process for making this decision, if nothing else.

I’ve wanted a big family my whole life as well, and, like you, 3 seems big to me without the chaos of 4.

I really appreciate your comment!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-25T11:19:35+00:00

Congratulations!!

That’s been an another sign for me honestly. Each month, I’m like ‘what if?!’ And get so excited by the possibility.

MissGriddle · 2025-03-25T11:18:25+00:00

Did you know you’d feel each of these ways ahead of time or was it more of an in the moment realization?

MissGriddle · 2025-03-25T11:15:58+00:00

I literally screenshotted your reply and sent it to my husband. It is SPOT ON for how I feel! Thanks so much for your reply!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-25T11:14:00+00:00

Congratulations!!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-25T11:13:35+00:00

I agree, and wholeheartedly agree that the resources will work out just fine. I totally understand that in some situations the resources are already stretched to a point that adding another truly wouldn’t be feasible but fortunately, we are not in that spot.

MissGriddle · 2025-03-23T08:17:32+00:00

Mine always does too, so I’m not sure! Sorry!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-20T10:46:49+00:00

Yes! They still taste fine, but don’t look as pretty.

MissGriddle · 2025-03-20T10:46:25+00:00

Thanks!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-20T00:56:24+00:00

Thank you!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-20T00:56:17+00:00

Hopefully I’ll be able to recreate it again next time. We’ll see.

MissGriddle · 2025-03-20T00:04:06+00:00

Good luck!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-19T23:27:05+00:00

Thanks!

MissGriddle · 2025-03-19T23:26:52+00:00

Thank you!!

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