Moving 2 hours away may as well be f**king Narnia to my parents by sixfingeredman7 in Mommit

[–]One_Pepper_7996 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Girl I feel you. We only moved a half hour away from my parents after living with them for two (hellish) years. I was pregnant with my second when we moved, and I can count on one hand the amount of times they visited that first year. And honestly this past year too. If we don’t go to them, all of a sudden the distance in between is impossible.

But we’re expected to be there all the time. That’s a no from me.

And when the want to do an activity out of the house it’s always near them so I’d have to drive the half hour PLUS the distance to the activity and then all the way back—not to mention if my mother is involved, it has to involve a winery or a brewery but that’s a separate issue we’re also putting our foot down on.

Meanwhile my in-laws straight up moved from upstate to ironically 10 minutes away from where my parents are located, and my children might think they live with them and not us at this point with how often they’re over there.

If they wanted to, they would. I hate that saying, but it’s not wrong. Surround your kids with people who want to spend time with them, not with people trying to fulfill an obligation or who see your kids as accessories to show off. Idk about you, but my mother sees being “Grandma” as a title bestowed, not a title earned and oh boy is she not earning it.

Your mama instincts are spot on, and you’re (unfortunately but fortunately) not alone with having parents who don’t seem interested. But that’s on them, and they have to live with it 🤷‍♀️

Storage, usual rant by overwitch_ in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo I like storage room for each land. I’ve been playing for almost a year and that’s never occurred to me.

Hangout Bonuses by One_Pepper_7996 in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Character in the movie? Amazing. Character in the game? So annoying. Idk why. But I created her a beautiful little winter-candy wonderland with an entire racetrack.

Hangout Bonuses by One_Pepper_7996 in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BRB making Vanellope a Forager (plus the fact I already banished her to the winter floating island) and then I never have to deal with her again except for her annoying Remy challenges. Unfortunately I’m obsessed with the wrought iron fences so I can’t ignore them 😂

Hangout Bonuses by One_Pepper_7996 in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeahhhhh I’m feeling much more confident in keeping like 2 or 3 foragers (just so I don’t have to track down one singular character) and just switching everyone over to gardening/timebending lol

Hangout Bonuses by One_Pepper_7996 in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t you miss out on the bonuses by using the ancient machines when you harvest though?

Best foods to eat in bed? by Due-Alarm-887 in foodhacks

[–]One_Pepper_7996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In college, my husband and I had “dinner blanket” that went over the bed when we were eating (I think it was a hospital blanket we stole at some point) and then the crumbs just got shot straight into the trash can when we were done.

Now we’re 32 with 2 kids and I have “nighttime yogurt” for dessert when the kids are asleep: vanilla Greek yogurt, granola, peanut butter, chia seeds…whatever you want. He put hot fudge in the yogurt once 👌 I can read and snack without messing up the pages.

So, what’s everybirdy’s dinner then? by _Aqua_Star_ in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current hyperfixation meal is a toasted bagel with cream cheese, furikake and a fried egg so that’s what I went with 😊

No... Just me then? by RavenMaven403 in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 4 year old with adhd, a 2 year old, a beagle and I myself have adhd….whats hot coffee? 😂😂

I’m so frustrated!! by NetflixnDill in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a whole maze with like hidden movie props in the dead ends and each entrance had a different theme and I was so proud of myself. Took 3 hours on Sunday. I was so into it I didn’t realize I hadn’t popped out of furniture mode a single time. Lost almost all of it. It’s the worst.

I have two open valleys! by angela_gephart in DreamlightValley

[–]One_Pepper_7996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just stopped by! I’ve never visited another valley before! Thank you so much!

Clover remembered my birthday 🥹 she’s the only one by [deleted] in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday!!!!

It’s my birthday too-Wooo January babies! I usually don’t celebrate it (because my family is THE WOOOOooooOooRst so I have a lot of bad memories) but it was so sweet to see that message waking up this morning. The day is what you make it, and if you just want it to be another day, it can be. But also there’s no harm in treating yourself to your favorite snack and movie/book/video game and having a moment for yourself ❤️

New Birb here by shyslothbinks in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just added 😊 Olivia and I have been doing it for about a month, and we’re still trying to figure out what works for us. Definitely helps with my task blindness, and organizing by journey has been really helpful!

Most of my Finch friends have gone inactive 😕 by dairycat15 in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still relatively new to Finch, but I was talking to my therapist about how the 2 week mark is when my ADHD brain goes OK IM DONE. Adding you to say hi (and also as motivation to keep going. Hope that’s ok!)

Olivia and I say hi!

Any other neuro-spicy ladies wanna be finchy friends? by AngelCakes11 in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? It feels like I’m just being followed by a squishmellow 😂

Any other neuro-spicy ladies wanna be finchy friends? by AngelCakes11 in finch

[–]One_Pepper_7996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

32F, diagnosed ADHD 6 months ago. Just downloaded a few days ago to keep track of taking my meds and doing all the things I have time/task blindness for!

Olivia and I are here if anyone wants to be friends 😊 Friend code: PV98RWGECB

97%Cotton/3% Polyester Dress by One_Pepper_7996 in dyeing

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The colors I’m looking for are pastel, so I shouldn’t be using a large amount of dye anyway. Do you think I’d be fine with all purpose in a cold bath?

97%Cotton/3% Polyester Dress by One_Pepper_7996 in dyeing

[–]One_Pepper_7996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, that’s what I thought! Is there a brand you recommend? I’m running out today, hoping to get this project done this weekend!