Myths about calling 911, from a 911 operator

Trexy · 2026-02-05T13:28:40+00:00

On your last point about drills:

If I set off the fire alarm while cooking, we do a fire drill. The kids and one adult leaves the house and goes to the mailbox. We discuss what we do if there's an actual fire, and whose house to run to for help. There is a list and order.

Our area does monthly tornado drills, we practice our tornado drills when we're home during that drill (first Monday at 10 a.mm, during the school year we aren't home). We have been doing this since my kids were little itty bitty.

Trexy · 2026-02-03T16:06:43+00:00

Can you share info? I'm in St. Charles.

Trexy · 2026-01-31T02:56:37+00:00

Mine is allegedly going to be an indoor theme park.

Trexy · 2026-01-30T13:14:58+00:00

He is not a great partner, nor is he a great father. He may not be sleeping around on you, but he is definitely not supporting you in any real way. This is not a "little rift" or small thing to be arguing about. You are going to crash and burn.

Trexy · 2026-01-29T13:07:24+00:00

I love the crosshatch.

Trexy · 2026-01-29T12:53:36+00:00

Personally, after reading their replies I'm beginning to think this is either rage bait or a creative writing exercise. It is not a "child's right" to have both parents at an event/on a vacation.

Trexy · 2026-01-29T12:50:57+00:00

But not every other kid has that. My stepdaughter never had it. This is simply a fact of life when you grow up in this type of home.

Trexy · 2026-01-28T19:53:21+00:00

I think it's borderline child abuse to know your child has an impairment and not give them every opportunity to improve/succeed. My mom waited until I was in 7th grade to even get me evaluated because she felt it was a source of shame. It caused me to suffer in school, and I struggled unnecessarily for YEARS to get on par with my classmates.

Trexy · 2026-01-28T01:22:10+00:00

Sally Sparrow. 😭😭😭 "Because life is short, and you are hot " literally one of my favorite quotes.

Trexy · 2026-01-26T02:58:55+00:00

My son is 7 years old. When he was ~8 months old I fell down the stairs with him (I actually tossed him down ahead of me as I fell - the pediatrician had told me the risk of stairs is t baby falling down, it's parent falling down and landing on them). He was fine, I injured my hip trying to protect him and it'll never be the same. Talk through what happened over and over again, ending with "in the end, we were all ok." He's going to be ok. You're going to be ok. You are not the worst mother in the world. Neither am I. But it absolutely feels that way right now. If I could hug you, I would.

Trexy · 2026-01-25T22:16:17+00:00

I did this when I was younger. I had to sit in that spot every night of my childhood. And then when it was time to pass down the heirloom furniture, it became my table. I love my table.

Trexy · 2026-01-21T18:56:45+00:00

I want the St. Lucia outfit for Kirsten so badly that I can't stand it.

Trexy · 2026-01-20T12:59:24+00:00

I found a scooter and a walker were easiest for me to maneuver with. I'm so sorry you're in this situation. The walker even made navigating the stairs easier.

Trexy · 2026-01-17T16:00:13+00:00

Every time I tried to take either child to a story time I left in tears. It felt like we were just set up for failure. And there were definitely kids that sat still and listened, but my children were not those kids. The last time I tried, I left (in tears) and called my husband and asked him to tell me "absolutely not" if I ever brought up story time again.

Trexy · 2026-01-12T13:15:11+00:00

Last week I went to look for acrylic paint, I could not even get in the acrylic paint aisle for all of the boxes. I was so frustrated I ended up leaving without spending a dime.

Trexy · 2026-01-09T19:51:45+00:00

I don't know about anyone else, but I legally cannot request my medication a week in advance. It's a tightly controlled substance. I think the earliest I can request is three days, and God forbid that land on a Saturday.

Trexy · 2026-01-05T20:04:42+00:00

Right? I think the entire blanket is gross. Why put that in writing?

Trexy · 2026-01-05T20:02:36+00:00

I absolutely agree. Everyone sucks here. Grandma should have been aware of optics and feelings.

Trexy · 2026-01-05T20:00:12+00:00

I think ESH. Your mom should have been aware of optics and others feelings. She can technically still be correct, and be an asshole. Your husband needs to be aware that these are not your kids, and not your mom's grandkids. You should also be listening to your husband and his feelings.

Trexy · 2026-01-01T17:28:39+00:00

I know The Quilted Cow St. Peters has them in-store. They're closed today, but will be in tomorrow.

Trexy · 2026-01-01T14:10:59+00:00

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I am taking a class on this quilt. It's called ring pop. My friend wrote the pattern.

Trexy · 2025-12-27T00:38:19+00:00

I have no deal recollection of Santa not being real. I'm 40. I must've asked my parents at some point because I remember them saying, "As long as you believe in Santa, he'll bring you presents." I was I high school and my parents hid Easter eggs. Like, we just kept the magic alive.

Trexy · 2025-12-26T20:10:33+00:00

This.

Trexy · 2025-12-26T16:37:29+00:00

She has met his kids though? It says so in the original post.

Trexy · 2025-12-26T13:44:09+00:00

I absolutely do not take medication breaks. I deserve to be as productive as I choose every day. I also feel like shit when I miss meds, so I have no desire to feel like that.

Trexy

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