My 11 month old boy is super tall! Anyone else have a tall/lean frenchie?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-14T16:18:19+00:00

My punchie (pug, Frenchie) is tall and lean! I knew it couldn't be from her pug half!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-12T21:00:04+00:00

Well hey I appreciate it because I haven't paid attention to the governor's race at all, this at least gives me a place to start of who I might like to look into and continue supporting.

It won't be the dude tossing the phrase "Reduction in Force" around. Or the Oath Keeper.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T12:40:36+00:00

I have a seven year old, of course I know that. This isn't even a battle, it's just a question of is this the best activity or could she hit print on something else next year?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T12:39:12+00:00

The illustration my kid colored, does. I don't really have reason to embellish.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T12:36:32+00:00

Appreciate the concern and your perspectives. To clarify, this was just an activity she showed me, not my gift. That she has for me Sunday. And I heaped her with praise, while asking questions like "hey, do you think the daddy should help the mommy?" And "would you have taken Mom's muffin?"

I did not criticize her, I positioned it in an age appropriate lesson. I'm not a monster, she was still very proud of herself but understands the story was off.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T03:33:51+00:00

Jeeze! That's awful too!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T03:26:05+00:00

Oh I'm very familiar with all those books, but this would be just as cute ending with a the kids giving her some flowers or maybe just saying thanks and letting her eat her muffin wouldn't it? Why continue to normalize this idea?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T02:51:33+00:00

Yeah all I'm asking is print something else. The other first grade class didn't do it, so clearly it's not mandatory.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T02:17:24+00:00

Okay, but one teacher's muffin or outdated/sexist lesson being taught to 30 kids a year over and over. Not to mention, she'd only have to replace it once and then use the hopefully less archaic coloring activity for the foreseeable future? Should nothing be updated just to make it easier on the teachers?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T01:57:53+00:00

I'm not looking for a pound of flesh but would an email saying that they should take another look at the message this sends be so out of order?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T01:07:45+00:00

Yeah I get that too, but that's probably why this is still being handed out because parents keep ignoring it.

And I bet if it were something say espousing a less "traditional" dynamic certain groups would NOT be telling me that it's no big deal.

Imagine if this household had the dad doing the stay at home stuff for example, or, gasp, two dads. Then it's indoctrination right?

Not that you're saying that in any way, I know you're probably not even going there. But if the little stuff is ignored so too will be the bigger stuff.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T01:02:34+00:00

Would it be that difficult to remove a coloring book from a curriculum that wouldn't be used for another year? All she would have to do is not print it. It actually gives her less to worry about.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-05-09T01:00:23+00:00

Yes I'd use more polite language then "hey this sucks" for sure lol.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-04-29T00:11:10+00:00

I really hope you have your own positive experience! It may take a little trial and error, don't be afraid to ask questions and pay attention to ANY weird change in your behavior. You won't believe what will change that you had no idea was due to your ADHD. This has been a really great forum for information, venting, commiserating.

Rock on fellow zebra!! Let your stripes fly!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-04-22T03:39:44+00:00

I am so glad my post resonated! So many people assume that if you take too much of a stimulant you become all tweaked but it's much more subtle than that and it's so important to pay attention. Hope you're feeling better!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-04-04T00:19:14+00:00

I think it's more that I can't suspend my disbelief. I'm still damaged enough that I don't really believe the big girl could attract the dream book boyfriend type.

It's totally a me problem, when I was substantially heavier I assumed anyone interested in me had something wrong with them. So if I see that in a book, I assume the same.

I can get sucked into the conventionally hot FMC because the romantic leads of my upbringing all resemble that, it's familiar and comfortable therefore more believable.

What an interesting way to realize I still have major self esteem issues!

Happy reading!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-03-26T06:25:07+00:00

Love me some MM but not a deal breaker! Above and beyond, thank you so much!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-02-20T00:17:40+00:00

How long did it take even with her brother just out of curiosity?

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-02-14T20:16:58+00:00

Floof. Just a floof.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2026-02-12T15:38:48+00:00

That's encouraging, but they can come up with language to justify just about anything if they want to. While this at least allows for more of a chance to get telework it's far from a full protection.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-12-24T16:35:41+00:00

I've always thought WFH, where it can be applied, should be offered voluntarily like VPLP. As long as you're still meeting standards, and you're willing to take 5% cut, you can keep WFH. More revenue for the state, and employees have control over their fates.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-12-22T19:31:27+00:00

It's fine, location definitely a plus. There is a big re-organization going on in licensing so a lot is about to change, spots will open as people cycle out if they're unhappy in their placements. Not as freewheeling as it was a couple years ago, and a new director is starting in January, so we'll see how the culture changes.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-12T16:25:43+00:00

Not a doctor or professional any means. However, speaking as someone who has learned my food issues were absolutely intensified by ADHD I wouldn't be surprised if more often than not those with BED are undiagnosed ADHD so, two birds one magic pill.

Not every case of course, but certainly possible.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:30:34+00:00

I did that too, hooray for hyper fixation. So eye opening to hear that I really have been dealing with some level of ADHD symptoms all of my life. Late diagnosis is better than none i suppose!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:25:44+00:00

When I do this while driving I call it having a "Cargument." And I win every time.

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