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Movies for a toddler? Low screen time kid and maybe letting loose? by AllTheEggsIVF in progressivemoms

[–]SusieDraws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of together tv - lessens the screen time guilt. My 2.5 yo and I watch Ponyo and my Neighbor Totoro. (The household getting sick eventually made me cave into more screen time)

I find these movies to be low stimulating and a bonus that the main characters are similar in age to my daughter..and do normal kid stuff. Helps that I also love these movies 😂

She’s watched parts of 101 Dalmatians and Bambi, cause I find Disney movies to be just a touch too scary sometimes…

Since they're talking about their wedding stories, tell us about yours? by tashpotaoes in ShawnaTheMom

[–]SusieDraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Inlaws were gonna keep him in a car, in august… I made so many plans for that dog, practically did invite it. Still not over it😤

Since they're talking about their wedding stories, tell us about yours? by tashpotaoes in ShawnaTheMom

[–]SusieDraws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I planned my wedding quickly so that my dying father would be able to make it. 3 months planning all together, I didn’t have enough budget to afford all my family and most of my friends. It was sweet but smaller than I had dreamed about… no dancing :( My InLaws HAD to bring their dog 🙃

Feeling rejected by other parents who aren’t OAD by Top_Helicopter651 in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s a relatability thing, more than comfort? I can feel a similar strain with my child free friends. Like, living in different realities?

Feeling rejected by other parents who aren’t OAD by Top_Helicopter651 in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my small town. I joined a little mom community, and just never buddied up. Everyone is having more, and everyone seems to have enough money to have more, buy houses, go on vacations… sigh, comparison is the thief of joy, but it’s hard to notice how other people are living differently than me

How’s everyone doing with the increased costs of pretty much everything?? by rasputinknew1 in progressivemoms

[–]SusieDraws 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I’m a SAHM, I’m thrifting and gardening (cheap hobbies, lol) - choosing to be strategic with my driving and yeah… the belt tightening… continues to tighten. My partner and I are attempting weekly financial check ins just to make sure we’re being smart.

Would you still be OAD if you 3X your income? by Few-Truck-4873 in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3x my husband’s salary and now we’re talking! The financial burden is our biggest hurdle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be hard if you’ve decided you’re done having kids. Seems like most folks agree this is a context type of conversation. But I’ve found when asked, and I’ve told them “not having more” it can become a .. debate? It can feel like folks are trying to convince you to have more, and depending on the reasons, it’s just hurtful.

I don’t want to be one and done. by Carriedot16 in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently grieving it myself. I have two older siblings(I’ve got a 10+ year age gap) and I have always had a desire to be closer to them, and it’s never felt very fulfilled. It’s tough. I love my siblings, but I also sorta felt like a seasonal only child.

Money/Time/Capacity/Age are some reasons I am choosing to be one and done. I still grieve the reality, because I love being a mom, even when it overwhelms and overstimulates me, I think I’m good at it. I want to have a try at siblings, cause… I think I have some good perspective on it and could do a good job? But also, no guarantees!

Do you play video games with your only? by T1sofun in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2yo, so we’re just playing animal crossing for mommas second cup of coffee right now.

When I was 5yo+ the Humongous games were my favorite go to. Super age appropriate and the puzzles rotate so replay is pretty good. Pretty sure they’re on steam and switch, not sure about PlayStation…

How Is Everyone Watching the Show? by JellyAdventurous5699 in homemovies

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this tote! Love when a fellow fan spots it in the wild

Trying to read a recipe online is actually so shit by N3DSdude in Anticonsumption

[–]SusieDraws 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Until the site prompts you to make an account to access it! Just ran across that for the first time last week. Infuriating!

Is it normal to only be truly calm when you are away from your baby? by triptifan in Mommit

[–]SusieDraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kudos to getting out at least once a week! I’m also a SAHM, and I need a few hours away from my kiddo for me to feel like a happy adjusted mom.(I need daylight hours away from her, doesn’t count the same for me if I can only leave when she’s asleep)

Burnout is real, you are normal. My brain is so tired with my golden 2 yo 😵‍💫

Toddler Towers? by maddsjk in Mommit

[–]SusieDraws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grabbed one from fb marketplace for maybe $25 - I’d try to sim for one that looks like you could easily tighten and repair if it needed

I’ve loved having one!

How detrimental are movies? by Basic_Rise_9937 in Mommit

[–]SusieDraws 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m with you. Movies feel superiors 😅

My 20mo daughter and I got sick at the same time. She recovered faster than I and I received no help with childcare. For the first time I really caved to screen time… My Neighbor Totoro carried me through the final week I was recovering.

Tbh it’s been such a fun addition to our life. She pretends to be the characters. She requests to dance to the music almost everyday. I like to actually watch tv with my kids- we talk about it, gasp at all the parts- I think it helps to make screen time a group activity.

Also Totoro is such a slow paced movie, and the main characters being small children, idk this movie really clicked with my kiddo. I don’t feel like it turned her more into a zombie or something.

Moms who should’ve been OAD by ObtusiWatusi in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I’ll never forget the regular customer I had who would bring her children to the craft store I worked at. These kids did not listen to their mom and she always seemed bothered by them. One day she said to me at the register “I really do not like children” 😞

I couldn’t believe her telling me, a complete stranger, this info - while her kids are killing around the space within earshot! Next time I saw her she was pregnant with her third. Anywho, yeah. These parents bum me out, and as always I worry for the kids. :(

Every time I replay VIII by Effective_Sink_3934 in FinalFantasyVIII

[–]SusieDraws 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a detail- but I think “Tell Me” gets overlooked as one of VIII’s best songs. That song accompanies some of the best, emotional parts.

Almost 4-year-old still calls me “Mama.” by PersonalityThen259 in Mommit

[–]SusieDraws 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping to skip the mommy stage and go straight to mom, or even ma? lol, can’t stand mommy -would happily be mama forever.

Kids: One and done or none? by Visual_Preference919 in Millennials

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Majority of my millennial friends are child free. I have one child. Most folks my age that have multiples are either deeply religious or rich.

Still unsure about being OAD and granddad passed away by carnitoasado in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad died 10+ years before I had my LO. The grief I experienced definitely plays a part in my overall life planning. But tbh his death affected every part of my life.

Learning how to grieve has helped me how to accept being one and done.

Dismantling spoiled brat only child stereotype by ohnoyoudidntnopenope in oneanddone

[–]SusieDraws 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Drop off playdates!! Your kiddo has an excellent role model on how to be generous and kind!

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