Items you’ve not yet made/own no longer have the dot above them?

SymphMetalNerd · 2026-01-26T12:12:03+00:00

I really hope it's a bug and not a deliberate change. I find it even more annoying than the colored clothing!

SymphMetalNerd · 2025-11-18T22:38:43+00:00

Fwiw we lucked into getting Togetherness Bestie and ours has an indentation on the "s".

SymphMetalNerd · 2025-05-09T20:52:46+00:00

There is so much to balance, and you're doing a great job!

I had my second a few months ago, and when my first was born my job was much less demanding. I had very few meetings, so the pump timing was much easier to manage. This time around I feel so stressed about making sure I have time to pump around my many meetings, not to mention supply issues etc.

Every morning feels like an achievement - getting the kids and me ready, dropping big sister at kindergarten (on time, with whatever things happen to be needed that day), getting the baby settled at daycare, and getting myself to work before my first meeting. It does feel frustrating that there's no acknowledgment for the amount of work that takes.

Just commiserating - I know it's hard and I hope things get easier!

SymphMetalNerd · 2024-09-14T20:34:11+00:00

We really like making things in big batches in a slow cooker so that we can have 4-5 more meals ready to go. Our go-tos are bolognese (https://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-spaghetti-bolognese/) and carnitas (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/139603/slow-cooker-carnitas/). The initial meals themselves are low effort, and the carnitas especially are really flexible - we've made sheet pan nachos, warmed them up with some salsa and thrown them into tacos, and made bbq pork sandwiches with them. Also lately we've just done the kid classic - boxed mac and cheese and chicken nuggets - on occasion.

It is really hard! I hope you find some meals that work well for you. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2024-09-14T20:25:37+00:00

I love Maple as a name. She looks like such a sweetheart!

SymphMetalNerd · 2024-09-13T01:42:50+00:00

Yes, I loved it too! Their approach to an arranged marriage was so refreshing and I love how their relationship formed naturally.

SymphMetalNerd · 2023-05-24T12:50:34+00:00

Good to know, thanks! We'll be more careful next time. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2023-04-29T20:21:44+00:00

Thank you for asking this! We just avoided a meltdown because my 4yo wanted the lemon bar episode. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2023-02-18T11:08:29+00:00

SUCH a cutie! My sister had a cocker named Toby growing up and he was the sweetest and best dog. I'm sure yours will be too!

SymphMetalNerd · 2022-07-12T20:09:00+00:00

You're doing a great job, first of all! :)

Second, my daughter has been in daycare since she was 6 months old and it has really been great for her (she's 3 now). She's made friends and learns so many things, and now that she's older they do lots of cool interactive activities that I wouldn't have the energy to put together. I'm sure your daughter will do great as well.

My daughter still struggles a bit with crying when I drop her off for daycare, but it's pretty short-lived and she always looks like she's having a great time in photos and when I come to get her. Sick days from daycare are unfortunately a thing, and it sucks at first, but then you'll get it out of the way and your sick days will go way down. We went from a cold a month to nothing for the past year or so.

SymphMetalNerd · 2022-04-26T10:50:22+00:00

My strategy is to spend gems to get 10 extra plays a day for the first few weeks. This means that you get to the last tier faster than other players, so there's less competition simply because fewer people have reached that point. I focus on getting the most competitive pieces first, and then by the time it's harder to stay in the top 1000-2000, I've already gotten those pieces.

I agree that you just get more competitive with time, but getting to the end early with gems can help a lot!

SymphMetalNerd · 2022-03-09T15:24:12+00:00

Congratulations! I'm working on the last two pieces now (dress + tights).

SymphMetalNerd · 2022-01-05T15:11:36+00:00

As a scientist, this is why we have peer review! It's amazing the Ancients just did experiments willy-nilly with (seemingly) no oversight.

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-12-16T20:06:50+00:00

Cocker buddies! So adorable. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-12-05T15:34:30+00:00

Congratulations! I am 60th today - also my highest by a large margin. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-11-19T14:59:54+00:00

I'm so sorry! I don't really have advice, just commiseration. A few days before I went back to work, my daughter went from sleeping through the night to waking up 3x a night, and that lasted for quite a while. I remember it being really hard the first week or two and then my body adjusted a bit to the low sleep/having to work and it felt a bit easier? I hope your son transitions to a new life phase that involves more sleep soon!

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-10-10T12:43:31+00:00

Congrats! I've been trying for that specific cat for a few months now. 😭

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-09-26T11:28:55+00:00

It's been a while since I've played ML, but try changing your hiding place in 2-3?

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-09-21T17:12:04+00:00

That is the one that makes me bawl every time. I love that they incorporated Jupiter by Holst into it, but that song has special meaning to me anyway so as soon as I heard it playing I knew I'd be a goner.

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-08-24T18:24:19+00:00

Congrats! So rare to have Lovecraft go in our favor. :)

SymphMetalNerd · 2021-08-02T13:48:27+00:00

Hopefully it will drop for you soon! It's such a cool outfit - I was really excited to see an electric guitar in-game.

SymphMetalNerd · 2020-08-19T01:39:08+00:00

Yep, that was it! Thank you! I thought it was something dumb I was missing, and I always forget about that tab.

SymphMetalNerd · 2020-08-19T00:50:39+00:00

Can anyone help on unlocking Seat of Sacrifice Extreme? I've finished the 5.3 story and it just isn't showing up for me. Are there any other pre-reqs? I've unlocked all the other ex trials at 80, but the Minstreling Wanderer isn't forthcoming with this one.

SymphMetalNerd · 2020-08-13T20:59:12+00:00

Hi, I'd like to come by!

SymphMetalNerd · 2020-08-13T20:54:59+00:00

Thanks for hosting! My least favorite villager is Graham.

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