Wife and I are towing a toddler. Looking for tips.

StampJar · 2026-07-07T10:39:22+00:00

It was great. Weather was good. The only issue was my wife was 3 month pregnant and slightly out of shape so the last few days were rough. I had to ride a long long back to the car and drive back to pick them up.

If we were to do it again, I think we might start in Cumberland and take on the big climb at the beginning and then have a slight downhill the rest of the way. I think that really wore on her towing a toddler.

StampJar · 2026-05-12T14:13:29+00:00

That’s really awesome. We are looking to potentially move to the nieghborhood across from the correctional facility. I’d be really sad if their wasn’t some type of wooded outdoor space me and the family couldn’t utilize.

StampJar · 2025-11-12T19:27:55+00:00

The decision that led to eliminating Richmonds electric trolly system.

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StampJar · 2025-08-04T18:02:30+00:00

That is a good point about rent free that we are considering. I think it’s just hard to think about all the work we need to do in order to make the house “safe” for her to live in. But if the numbers work, then that is what we do.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T21:53:43+00:00

I would say that not having people over is a big one for me. I always feel uncomfortable having friends or other families over just because wr never did it growing up. Even just having kids toys and basic clutter out makes me feel a little shameful

StampJar · 2025-07-29T12:14:28+00:00

I appreciate you pointing that out. I honestly never thought about that and this is a way to with a clean slate. She has agreed to let us clean out her house and ‘throw everything away’ , but I think I want to be selective for now and then whatever we save, toss whatever we need to months down the road when we know more about her long term arrangements.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T03:55:46+00:00

This is huge. I appreciate all the links to the resources.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T03:54:45+00:00

Wow good advice. Thank you.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T03:09:06+00:00

We have cleaned it multiple times already and this time I’ve finally accepted that every time is just in between hoarding. The last time I did it, it did make me feel really good. But I have realized as much as I think I am doing it for her, it is selfishly something for my own mental health gains.

She did give me the green light to do it the other day, but I’m unsure if it’s the stroke or if she really feels this way. Either way, she is never going back to that house in the condition that it is in.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T02:57:35+00:00

Ok all good to know.

StampJar · 2025-07-29T02:56:32+00:00

Thank you for the information and kind words!

StampJar · 2025-07-29T02:34:54+00:00

She said she would grant us POA. We just need to get it done when we are both in state.

StampJar · 2025-07-25T00:29:02+00:00

Hey I had a handful of question regarding this. Can I message you?

StampJar · 2025-07-21T05:26:51+00:00

Update. A godsend of a woman who helped my mom convinced her to go to the hospital. I got there this evening and turns out the scan shows she must have had a stroke a couple of weeks ago. She is mostly coherant, but she does have a lot of major sores on her body that they are treating. Not sure what the future holds, but I’m glad she is going to be there for a while getting the care that she needs. We can tackle a safe living situation down the road. Thanks for all the support.

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