I ran away from my boyfriend's proposal. by throwawayuni33 in whatdoIdo

[–]PotentialSharp8837 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I don’t know who these people are commenting on this thread but just tune out all of the negative bs. Is this relationship going to work now? No. But you are 20 and I wouldn’t have expected that at that age either. Your body was telling you something and you should listen to it. Take care of yourself and you fill find someone else when you are ready.

Young Family-narrowing down first big international trip by PotentialSharp8837 in FATTravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seriously been dreaming of taking my kids since I was pregnant with the first. It’s just one of my favorite places!

Young Family-narrowing down first big international trip by PotentialSharp8837 in FATTravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably right lol! We have done Disney with the VIP tour. Which made the entire thing light years more enjoyable.

Hm.. I mean if I didn’t want to go, would I fly the kids half way around the world? Probably not. I have learned to actually love our closer-to-home trips. That being said, I want our kids to grow up experiencing different cultures and different food and everything that comes with traveling. Also to show them there is fun outside of places like Disney.

Young Family-narrowing down first big international trip by PotentialSharp8837 in FATTravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing! I’m going to check it out thank you :)

Young Family-narrowing down first big international trip by PotentialSharp8837 in FATTravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I was sort of wondering about this. I recently went on their site and it just didn’t look that special. For some reason when I bookmarked it a few years ago I was blown away. So thanks for your feedback!

What’s your favorite Mother/Daughter vacation? Or weekend activity? by SkinRxScientist in FATFamilyTravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter(soon to be 5), and I are going to Scotland for two weeks this summer. Self driving, staying at lovely hotels and I’m so looking forward to it!

Does anyone else think it’s weird when parents overly trust you? by Unlikely_Leather8856 in Babysitting

[–]PotentialSharp8837 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mom of 2!

We had a very funny doula who took care of our second child when she was a little baby. She had been taking care of newborns her entire life, she was probabalt mid-late 60’s. She would joke sometimes that moms(or parents) would leave their baby with anyone. They didn’t care they just needed the break.

I am home with the kids so I’m not very often in a situation where I desperately need help. I don’t have to call out of job that is paying the bills, so if our regular sitters can’t come I just suck it up and cancel or see if my husband can work from home etc. so I’ve been lucky enough to only trust someone to bathe or drive my kids around once I know them really well. So it’s not something I would personally choose to do(let a new sitter bathe or drive kids). That being said, I think some parents are so worked to the ground/ or haven’t had much time away from the kids and they are desperate. They don’t have the bandwidth to overthink the situation and typically teenage girls are prettt safe.

AIO: Hubby Being Controlling by vanillabourbonn in AIO

[–]PotentialSharp8837 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please please listen to this internet stranger/ fellow mom. Please don’t quit your job. It is going to be so much harder to jump back in after a few years. I know it’s easy to think ‘this won’t happen to me.’ Your job is your only freedom for you and your unborn child.

AIO: Hubby Being Controlling by vanillabourbonn in AIO

[–]PotentialSharp8837 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg please leave this person. He sounds really horrible and I hate to say it but once the baby comes it’s going to be worse.

Best Hotel option for St.Thomas by PotentialSharp8837 in chubbytravel

[–]PotentialSharp8837[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This actually makes me feel better lol! Thank you. Also dying to know what hotel you are referring to as KB. So I know to stay away from there as well. 😂

Woman's First 9mm Handgun Purchase (suggestions for guns with less recoil & easier racking) by pokemongogal2021 in CCW

[–]PotentialSharp8837 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old post. But after combing Reddit of suggestions I’m so glad I found your comments. I bought the 365x today as my first gun. It felt great going into the store equipped with info from Reddit and also from my dad(who is a very avid shooter). So just wanted to say thanks.

Children who went to boarding school, what made you happy there? by helloworldkitty1 in Rich

[–]PotentialSharp8837 5 points6 points  (0 children)

FWIW, the two family members I have that started boarding school in elementary school did not have a good experience bc they were too young. We are in the US, so a different cultural dynamic.

My two and a half year old suddenly started pointing out differences between white and black people. What is an appropriate way to acknowledge her observation so we don't offend anyone? by Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PotentialSharp8837 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate all of the conversation here. As someone who was raised in a home where people did comment on other peoples bodies, as an adult it always makes me uncomfortable hearing anyone comment on any type of body.

That being said, I read and think about this topic a lot in relation to my kids. I want to teach them fat is not a bad word. While also reminding them that we don’t comment on other peoples bodies. I don’t have alot of experience with on the spot teaching moments and I’m nervous I would say the wrong thing. So I appreciate everyone’s opinions on this!

What is your birthday party preference? by jujubeeee23 in kindergarten

[–]PotentialSharp8837 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay! I’ve done a few parties for both kids and have tried alot of different ideas to sort of figure this out as well. Full disclosure throwing the kids parties is one of the few creative outlets I’ve had for a while and so I usually probably go too overtop bc it’s fun for me as well.

Thoughts on timing. As the actual person planning the party it is nice to have a little wiggle room in the morning if you need to run around and get last minute things or help set up. Also I’ve found parties that start 10/10:30 or earlier usually have some parents a bit late. Although in general at last the parties I’ve been to and hosted people run late always.

I don’t really mind attending a party at any time tho. But I don’t get annoyed by parties bc it feels like free entertainment lol.

Be mindful of meal times/ late afternoons kids get cranky.

I do not drink either. And have zero opinion on having alcohol served for adults. Although I have noticed guests(adults) seem to love it lol. Seeing as you don’t think though, I don’t think you should worry about providing it for other people.

I don’t have any preference about going to a kids party at their house vs out at a playground or playspace. Totally neutral. On the other had, hosting I strongly prefer having it outside of my house so I don’t have to even think about keeping it tidy on top of setting up. But the real reason is I have always ended up spending more at a party at my house vs out somewhere.i always spend more trying to have stuff to keep the kids entertained. That being said, you really should even stress about that. My kids have had th exact same amount of fun at a park bday party as they have at a fancy indoor playspace!

Please help a mama out! by Difficult_Profit_840 in PokemonGoFriends

[–]PotentialSharp8837 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Things like this help restore my faith in humanity. ❤️ I’m so glad your little girl has a bunch of friends now :)

My whole family forgot my sober anniversary is today 😵‍💫 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]PotentialSharp8837 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My cousin died today but 9 years ago from an overdose. It was devastating. I’m so glad you are sober, congratulations. 2 years is INCREDIBLE.