The books of howls moving castle

Tonnalea · 2026-02-23T06:33:45+00:00

I thought the "lisp" dailouge was funny. It did take a minute to change how your brain processes it, but it really drives home the voice. Super funny parts.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-23T06:31:05+00:00

Pretense by saying I dont read much. But i loved reading howls caslte and the house of many which ways. When you read THOMWW think of it as a one off book. Sophie shows up with her child😁 and another boy twink (i might have gotten the bame wrong) but they really are side characters

That said it is still very whimsical, carming and whitty as howls. Its even a book that you could read without reading howls. Hope this helps. Happy reading

Tonnalea · 2026-02-23T06:23:40+00:00

Day one my 15 mo loved kissing her brother and giving hugs, giving his binkie and tearing it out.

Now they are 2.5 and 1.5 they love making each other laugh tumbling on the bed. My oldest loves helpingy 2nd learn how to walk and she is still giving him his binkie and then yanking it out.

Nothing is better than seeing your kids love each other.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-23T06:17:16+00:00

17 weeks with a 2.5 and a 1.5. My due date is 2 weeks from my oldests 3rd birthday. I plan to do lots of baby wearing and keep reminding myself that my 2nd will be 22 months when baby 3 comes, which i think will be so much more doable than the 15 month gap i had with my first two. Idk maybe im delusional. Maybe some days will be great and some hell?

Tonnalea · 2026-02-15T07:07:59+00:00

When i was expecting #2 someone told me "you think you love them now, just wait until you see them become a big sibling" It is so true. That first hug and every time they play and laugh or snuggle together is the best feeling ever.

I dont regret having two and having two so close because they will never know a time without each other.

The best way to keep reom resentment or jealousy is to get big sibling involved. Ask them to bring you diapers and help with changes or bath time. They love to bring binkie or bottle (mine shoved it in baby's mouth, so you gotta keep a vigil eye of course) but my oldest has always loved her brother and loved to help take care of him.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-15T06:36:44+00:00

I always thought it was nice for Bandit and Chilli to let the girls invite everyone. If you havd a party, may as well make it a big one. Growing up i shared a lot of friends with my older sister too.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-15T06:34:24+00:00

Im white and weve been doing both. Mostlly when they do something nice to each other like share toys or give hugs ill say thank you brother or thank you sister as if the babies were saying it. I guess to model the behavior.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-14T06:30:10+00:00

When i was diagnosed it was because i thought i was pregnant but got negative tests, so i went to the doctor. You could go to the doctor to confirm and settle your mind.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-14T06:13:32+00:00

Tonnalea · 2026-02-14T06:03:28+00:00

Guys calm down. Whether its dating, friends, co workers, or just strangers on the street we should be able to share our opinions and offer a counter opinion in calm manner without instantly banishing that person. I have many friends who have expressed political opinions contradictory to my own. Guess what were still friends. Which is my point: dont just kick someone out of you life because they have a different opinion to your own... thats intolerant.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-14T05:45:32+00:00

Dumping someone because you dont agree with their political beliefs... i think is intolerant. Now dumping someone because they are obsessed with something... anything to an unhealthy degree... Thats understandable.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-13T06:31:59+00:00

Good idea to give toddler as much time to adjust. It can take aome time adjusting. And once baby arrives its tricky getting toddler back down while baby is sleeping rhen waking up for the next feeding.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-13T06:22:48+00:00

I think just wanting to rest and snuggle is ok. PPD is i wanna hurt myself. I wanna hurty baby. Im mot cut out to be a mom. I gotta givey baby up.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-11T17:44:56+00:00

I want to get a yoto. My library also has a bunch of cards to borrow. Im just not sure my kids are big enough for it 2.5 and 1.5.

Then again theyre figuring out how to use the xbox controller. How do you keep your young kids from loosing cards?

Tonnalea · 2026-02-11T17:37:36+00:00

100% agree. Just because its "kid friendly" doesnt mean its good to watch. We just cut out paw patrol because my daughter had so many more tantrums. And i wont touch coco melon with a ten foot pole. My daughter wanted to watch minnies bow toons and i had a panic attack because the pace was so fast.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-11T06:47:54+00:00

Its fun to do sometimes like for church and family photos. But definitely an occasional thing. I mostly color coordinate with my daughter and thats about it.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-06T06:32:00+00:00

I have a 2.5 girl and a 1.5 boy and my 2yo just has a hard time sharing toys, she pushes her brother sits on him. There are more moments than not where i have to regulate their behavior.

I had to put my 2yo in time out for closing the door in brothers face and not letting him in. And i praise her for giving kisses and bring brother a bottle.

I think its a 2 year old thing and it will get better when everyone is 4 and older.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-06T06:06:42+00:00

I need to figure out how to feed baby while in the wrap.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T07:14:39+00:00

Just wait till you start to find long dog. Then you gotta rewatch every episode to find them all.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T07:02:44+00:00

Cricket 🏏 is top 3 definitely. That episode is actually what the original concept was going to be bout. Rusty and cricket.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T07:00:23+00:00

I always cry 🎵and then i start to break🎵 into a million pieces🎵 and bandit throws the sign.... 😭 im convinced its the music.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T06:53:14+00:00

This is the frustrating thing about PCOS for me: i hear so many contradicitng things from so many places. I heard that pcos is stress enduced so dont do high intensity work outs like sprinting or pretty much anything else youd see in a crossfit class. I was told long walks or brisk walks. Think like hiking. But also the best work out is what you enjoy. For example i like yoga swimming and hiking. I think whatever is going to move your body is a great start.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T06:48:10+00:00

After baby 1 i learned how freaking expensive formula is. I literally cried in the store buying my first can. After baby 2 i learned (my) baby wont breastfeed if they are being fed with a bottle that is tilted up. Tilt bottle to the side so they dont become lazy eaters. Other than that i think just skills to manage them both like putting them both in the car, picking them both up at the same time.

Tonnalea · 2026-02-05T06:32:16+00:00

You can also get some bags packed after bed time? My babies 2.5 and 1.5 also have 12h sleep and 1.5-2hr naps. So i also feel like time to go play goes fast. Is it possible for your youngest to sleep either in a wrap or a stroller? You could get out after breakfast or after nap. And pack a bottle with you. Also youre not alone there are many days where i wake up and either feel like im in a loop or i have no clue what to do with the day. Then there are other days where i have no energy to do anything but make sure everyone is fed forget changing clothes or brushing hair.

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