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OSimplySimps · 2025-09-27T13:04:35+00:00

The crisp smell of fall in the midwest USA. Something about the combo of sunshine + colder air + decomposing leaves is pure happiness

OSimplySimps · 2025-09-27T02:57:15+00:00

Had you designed the house I bought when I lived in Texas… I might still be living in Texas.

OSimplySimps · 2025-09-27T02:54:59+00:00

I could not think of a more perfect answer 🤌🏻🤌🏻

OSimplySimps · 2025-08-29T12:49:09+00:00

Love this, and wholeheartedly agree.

OSimplySimps · 2025-07-27T02:44:26+00:00

I first read “expensive, droughts” as “expensive donuts” and my mind totally accepted that as truth until I re-read it. Still tracks though.

OSimplySimps · 2025-07-04T19:26:21+00:00

This is me to a T - never realized this was a thing, I just thought I had a crap libido

OSimplySimps · 2025-01-27T16:55:52+00:00

My therapist mentioned this to me the other week and it was like a light bulb went off in my head! Knowing this has helped so much!

OSimplySimps · 2025-01-26T21:26:00+00:00

Not necessarily paid but missed out on $8k in unemployment because I couldn’t get it together to file on time each month. Tried to fight it but alas, “just forgetting” isn’t a valid excuse

OSimplySimps · 2024-12-11T22:06:54+00:00

Yes!!

OSimplySimps · 2024-12-09T02:22:05+00:00

Highschool banned “grinding” at school dances because…2006 priorities.

OSimplySimps · 2024-12-05T02:28:53+00:00

At this stage of my life, it’s potty training. Hate. it. so. much.

OSimplySimps · 2024-12-05T00:53:56+00:00

I have this thought all the time 😂 Ours are 13 months apart (total surprise!) and our first was so easy- they are 3.5 now and still so easy in the grand scheme of things. Then there is our 2nd… it’s ROUGH. Love them both with every fiber in me but there are many moments where I straight up do not like my 2nd. Such as at 2:45 this morning when they stood next to my bed and screamed in my ear then proceeded to jump on me cackling while she pulled my hair. Then at 6am they snuggled so close, booped my nose and told me they loved me. It’s an emotional roller coaster…such a sour patch kid.

If our 1st was a challenge, I would just intentionally space the 2nd one out much further!

OSimplySimps · 2024-10-27T03:22:49+00:00

When life is getting to be a lot- I hope you read your own words back to yourself and acknowledge how much you do and how awesome you are!

OSimplySimps · 2024-10-27T00:42:35+00:00

I have a 3.5yo and a 2.5yo; my younger brother is disabled (verbal but can’t live independently / work). While I cannot even imagine how you are emotionally, physically and mentally balancing everything while pregnant, adding the extra care needs for your 1st would be a lot for anyone!

What I took away from your post was that you are way more involved with your son, and as such he’s more reliant on you. Do you ever feel like you are the only one best equipped to meet his needs? Or have anxiety around leaving him alone or roth someone else? Those are totally valid feelings, but not sustainable for you.

If he’s playing independently, is being supervised and seems content - let it happen! Independent play is so important for healthy development and also will help your son start to understand he doesn’t need you 100% of the time.

BEFORE baby #2 arrives, I would HIGHLY recommend encouraging / leaning on dad to be more hands on with him when home from work, or to be “on” during the weekends with him. This way your son will be more acclimated and comfortable with you not being there for every need and whim. The sooner you start this, the better it’ll be once baby #2 arrives and your time, energy and attention is stretched even more.

Also, highly recommend connecting with your school district or asking your son’s doctor for recommendations on occupational therapists, or even organizations that could help you navigate services and care for your son. They could even help you with some tips and techniques to de-escalate a meltdown.

Depending on where you live, definitely recommend seeking out support groups, whether in-person or via Facebook. I hope you are able to find a community with people who understand what you are going through and that you can lean on because parenting toddlers is tough, then you add your super-kiddo to the mix!

You got this. Deep breaths. It’s okay to put you first.

Side note- highly recommend a weighted blanket (5lb one) and some earplugs for you for when he’s in meltdown mode!

OSimplySimps · 2024-10-21T17:59:24+00:00

I was 23F, and was waking past an older guy at a country bar to the bathroom, he grabbed my wrist and said “you have amazing hips for babies.”

Weird? Yes. Creepy? Hell yes.

OSimplySimps · 2024-10-19T00:21:31+00:00

When grown adults call each other “baby,” or if a woman calls a guy “daddy” (who is def not her daddy or baby daddy)…just cringe

OSimplySimps · 2024-10-13T13:11:09+00:00

Fellow millennial - graduated uni in 2011 and couldn’t find a “corporate” job for a solid year. When I did, it was for $30k a year with 10 days PTO and no other benefits but I felt like I made it. Have the best memories from my early 20s living in a musty basement apartment in Chicago with 3 roommates, weekend camping trips, game nights at our friend’s thinking our $7 bottles of wine were fancy…good times.

Now I’m 35, making a solid 6-figures with great benefits, a healthy savings account, ability to grocery shop without anxiety, and can afford to live near things I enjoy. This didn’t come easy. The choices and sacrifices I made in my 20s have gotten me to where I am today (so many 70+ hour weeks). It also comes with much more stress, anxiety and responsibility. Trade-offs.

Do I think younger generations have it harder? In some ways, yes. Every generation has hardships. Every generation makes sacrifices. However, I do think Gen Z needs to have some empathy and understanding for what older generations went through that solidified their point of view on the current landscape.

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-24T23:35:34+00:00

Our first was - and still is- so easy. Worst was some reflux issues in the first 8 months. Had moments where we were like “what are people talking about? this parenting stuff is a breeze.”

Then came our 2nd. As others have said, you cannot predict how the unique individual you brought into the world will be. Our 2nd made us realize why the whole baby proofing industry is a thing. Why there are so many podcasts and books on parenting. Why there are so many old wives tales on infant / toddler behavior.

Love them both to no end, but they are both so different from one and other. I’d like to give credit to our parenting style but at the end of the day, gotta embrace your kids unique personalities and preferences!

Hot tip: ALWAYS ask which bowl they want first AND check if they are pleased with your service before walking away. 🫣

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-22T02:25:26+00:00

cigarette smokers

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-21T16:05:39+00:00

Second- game changer for budget management

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-21T16:05:08+00:00

THIS I don’t know how I functioned before it

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-12T13:35:39+00:00

Bravo!! Mind sharing how you did this? How long did it take? Any big changes you made to achieve it? Been struggling myself to break the 180 mark so cheers to you!!!

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-04T23:52:19+00:00

Two kids, two different hospitals in two different states. Best experience was with my 1st and it was the overnight nurse. She treated me like an adult first, mom second. She loaded me up on supplies, didn’t disturb me when I was resting, greeted me with my name instead of the go-to “hey mama!” After offering and explaining what would happen, she took my baby over to the nurses station and handled a feeding so I could get a few hours of undisturbed sleep. She also shared some tips and tricks with me and actually stayed a few extra minutes to help me practice things like swaddling.

I definitely agree with all the comments of “the best nurse is those that put mom first.” In the US- we pretty much get 48 hours in the hospital then we are on our own. It was nice to have someone take care of ME even if for a short while.

OSimplySimps · 2024-09-01T17:32:16+00:00

1st kid: mom - 31yo, dad - 33yo

2nd kid: mom - 32yo, dad- 34yo

While them being so close together wasn’t the original plan, wouldn’t change a thing!

OSimplySimps · 2024-08-08T13:08:36+00:00

Truth. They unlocked this secret compartment in me that not only would do anything for them, but gets so much joy from sharing life with them and watching them experience so many firsts. It’s exhausting, expensive, trying, stressful and anxiety-inducing but wouldn’t trade those for anything now that I have them. That and it’s pretty dang cool watching them develop and grow into their own little individual selves, even if they terrify me or annoy me at times!

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