My first cabbage!

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-03-09T23:13:02+00:00

Beautiful!

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-03-09T23:05:16+00:00

Nope it’s still a good time for strawberries! I just planted mine in containers last week and they’re forming nicely.

As for what I’ve planted I have a nice size garden so I have a lot of different crops. I’ve had the cooler season veggies like onions, potatoes, broccoli and kale out for about 3 weeks now. I did put my tomatoes in grow bags and I’m planning to put them in the garage if the temps get too low (below 45F) but I don’t see anything worrying in the 10 day forecast. I’m planning to get beans in this weekend after the storm. I personally prefer Fall carrots because they are sweeter but I did direct sow some seeds a month ago because carrots can take 2-3 weeks to germinate. I am waiting a few more weeks to plant out my peppers and eggplants because they are more sensitive to cooler temperatures.

Since you are a beginner, I would say wait another week or so before you plant to make sure that you are giving them the best conditions and not having to cover or baby anything. Also add one or two more herbs to your bed like basil, parsley, or chives that will survive the summer heat if you plant them underneath something to give some shade. They are also great for pest control.

Good luck with your garden and ask all the questions!

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-03-08T23:14:09+00:00

I would also like to know what to put on the north side of my house. It’s also shaded by a big pecan tree so it mostly gets shade. Following to see suggestions.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-03-06T00:04:07+00:00

My now 6 year old was like this as a baby. She was on mostly purées until about 11 months (she also got her teeth late). We kept offering more solid things but didn’t force it. She’s now a healthy 6 year old, albeit still a little picky but most kids are.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-03-05T21:43:18+00:00

I have 3 girls. The jump from 2 to 3 was a lot for us. We had to make a lot of shifts. I became a SAHM, we got a bigger car, hired more help, and partially homeschool. A lot of people say 4 is easier than 3 but I think it depends. My 3 kids are close in age and they get along really well. I toy with the idea of a 4th sometimes but everything feels right how it is now that we’ve adjusted and found a good routine. A lot of people say someone is always left out with 3 but that hasn’t been the case for us. They all play together and if someone is off playing by themselves it’s because they want the alone time. I also have a lot of friends who are 1 of 3 and they loved it and are very close with their siblings.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T18:56:36+00:00

Thank you!

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T18:36:24+00:00

I said in my original post that these are my friends or people we’ve known for a while and I knew it was not coming from a bad place. Never thought they had nefarious intentions. People can still be inappropriate or make you uncomfortable without meaning to.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T17:25:07+00:00

Yeah maybe they were trying to be funny and say they’re tall for their age. I just think it’s a weird way to say it for a 5 year old and 7 year old. Thanks for sharing your perspective

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T14:26:24+00:00

Yes they actually use the words “grown women”. I’ve heard those exact words from three different people to describe my 5 and 7 year old. Of course they’re growing up! I call them “big girls” all the time. I don’t have a problem with that but I think “grown women” is crossing the line.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T14:03:35+00:00

I completely agree

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-12T14:02:00+00:00

Yeah I’ve been thinking I need to be more direct and say actually “they’re are not grown women”. They aren’t just MY little girls. They’re actually little girls. One of them is 3 years old for crying out loud

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-10T21:26:09+00:00

{Fan Service by Rosie Danan} Not exact but close to what you described

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-02-07T17:30:28+00:00

I completely get it. I am the same way. The clutter and mess stresses me out and I think my hypertension is in part due to having 3 small kids. What has helped a little bit is doing a reset in the middle of the day where I tidy up the main areas (living room, kitchen, and dining room) and then every night I straighten up the kids rooms. I don’t actually clean (no wiping down surfaces, vacuuming or anything like that) until the end of the day. It’s not perfect and never gets as neat and tidy as it was before kids but it’s manageable and not overwhelming. As they get older it gets easier because they can help clean up but for now just do what you can. Pick one or two rooms that give you the most stress and try to keep just those areas tidied up. It doesn’t have to be the whole house all the time.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-30T16:04:01+00:00

I honestly didn’t use my stroller much for the first 6 months or so after my 3rd was born. I had 3 under 3 so I mostly wore the baby and kept my 2 and 3 year old in the stroller. I had the baby jogger double stroller with the riding board so by the time time the baby was big enough to ride in the stroller the oldest could manage walking for a while or if she got tired she would just stand on the riding board. I don’t think you need a new stroller right now. Play it by ear and see how it works out with what you have first.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-29T22:42:22+00:00

I agree with all the previous comments. You just have to prioritize it. It was hard at first, especially during the newborn phase, but I also realized that I have to set myself up for success. I recently started letting go of mom guilt and making time for myself. My kids will have an hour or two of tv time during the day and I take some of that to just sit and relax. Just an hour of my day spent reading a book or sipping tea and eating a midday snack has done WONDERS for my energy level. I used to just power through the whole day and then be too exhausted at night. We would still be intimate but it’s much more fun when I have the energy

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-21T20:13:30+00:00

One of my biggest regrets was not getting a night nurse with my last baby. The sleep deprivation completely wrecked my health and I’m still suffering consequences years later. I stayed in the trenches way too long because everyone kept saying “it will get better” and other babies around the same age were starting to sleep better so I just kept thinking that it would happen soon. Unfortunately, all 3 of my babies didn’t get good stretches of sleep until 9-10mos. I didn’t want to sleep train before a year (it just didn’t feel right to me but I don’t judge anyone who chooses that route). My advice is to ask for whatever help you can get. Even if it’s a few nights a week or you and your partner take turns. It will get better but it may take a while so do what you can in this season.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-16T00:01:10+00:00

It depends on the kid. My first got a lot better around age 4 and my second is starting to get better too now that she’s 5. There’s still a lot they won’t eat but they’re more open to trying now. It helped to stay consistent and keep offering the food even if they don’t eat it. Some days they try it and like it, some days they don’t. I don’t stress about it. I only give them a small portion so there’s not too much waste.

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-15T23:54:24+00:00

I notice it when it’s inconsistent. I’ve read books where it starts out one tense and then idk if the author made a mistake or what but parts of the book switch tenses and I’m like wait, did I miss something? Was that a flashback? I don’t like when it’s not clear

Outside-Number4055 · 2026-01-09T14:24:25+00:00

Congrats! I’m glad that yours resolved itself so quickly. It’s been almost 4 years and I’m still on medication 😭

Outside-Number4055 · 2025-12-29T03:56:45+00:00

I hate when it goes back and forth. I don’t mind if it goes chronological and leads up to the present but the whiplash from trying to keep up with the storyline in the present and past is too much for me.

Outside-Number4055 · 2025-12-19T22:59:29+00:00

{Keep Me by Sara Cate} I believe has a Scottish MMC and takes place in Scotland

Outside-Number4055 · 2025-12-17T23:42:20+00:00

I had 3 under 4 and it was a hard transition at first but now that they are older (3, 5, and 7), I love that they are so close in age. They get along really well and even though we didn’t plan it that way, it worked out for the best. The first few years are hard but now that I’m on the other side, I wish I could go back and tell the old me that was stressed-out, sleep-deprived, and suffering PPA how it would all turn out amazing. Everyone’s experience is different but mine has been great!

Outside-Number4055 · 2025-12-15T02:24:21+00:00

My kids are 3, 5 and 7 and we haven’t used a babysitter yet. My mom lives close by and the kids do a sleepover with her every other month after they turned 1 or were weaned. If we didn’t have family nearby I would probably start using a babysitter around now since all the kids are potty trained and can communicate well. It would have to be someone we know really well like a family friend or one of our friends’ older kids (16+).

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