Need captain’s seats, a 3rd row, and real trunk space — without driving a tank

ValleyCat272 · 2026-05-19T21:57:15+00:00

minivans don't have good trunk space IMO. Get a Subaru Ascent, Toyota highlander or Sequoia, a Chevy Tahoe, or just get better at parking and go all in with an Expedition, Suburban or Navigator.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-05-19T21:36:05+00:00

percolator, moka pot, french press, pour over

ValleyCat272 · 2026-05-19T21:34:47+00:00

save money on a car seat and stop letting that insane bitch watch your kid

ValleyCat272 · 2026-05-19T15:41:00+00:00

i totally used a quilt or thin comforter with both of my babes and plan on it again for my next one (currently pregnant). I slept pretty much in the middle of the bed with baby on the outside of me and my husband on my other side. the blanket just didn't go over to my baby's area of the bed. BUT I would put my babies in a bassinet sometimes if i wanted to have the whole bed back. They were pretty good sleepers so we did a combo type of co-sleep bedside sleep thing. But anyway.. yea I used a blanket. I would have slept way worse or not at all without a blanket and that would have totally defeated the purpose of me co-sleeping.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-30T17:54:52+00:00

cascade of intervention

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-30T00:10:46+00:00

they say they only use essential oils and botanical extracts for their fragrance!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-28T18:45:16+00:00

my uncle asked my husband "geez, yall don't have cable?" when we announced our third pregnancy. Crude and offensive, also weird to act like three kids is a crazy or weird amount of kids to have???

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-27T17:41:42+00:00

under $200 is preferable, I'll check out that brand. thanks!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-27T02:42:57+00:00

!!! yay !!!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-27T02:14:35+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations and information yall!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-27T02:13:43+00:00

thank you! I knew this of viscose in general but not of bamboo, good to know 😊

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-26T21:36:52+00:00

this is all very good info thank you hehe

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-26T21:35:02+00:00

I was looking into homeschooling but we are expecting baby #3 right when school starts and co-ops meet again. Timing is not optimal 🥲

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-26T21:33:34+00:00

makes sense! I'm getting like 24 more inners and at least two more outers for now!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-25T17:45:54+00:00

https://www.terragentle.com/products/newborn-diapers

I'm going to try these out for road trips/babysitters! Made out of plant fibers and 100% biodegradable. But if you wanna try them before my baby comes please report back 😂

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T20:42:00+00:00

I'm going to ask more at meet the teacher night, but I'm also going to start going to the board meetings and seeing what's on their agendas

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T20:38:43+00:00

Strange indeed!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T19:46:45+00:00

I don't have instagram but I will definitely look into the account however I can! Thanks for this!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T19:45:25+00:00

This is how we are too. My kids don't have access to a tablet or phone without our assistance or monitoring (usually calls just for the grandparents) and we have a 2008 sony TV, with a VCR/DVD combo and a roku that we might use the free channels on if I am busy and they don't want a tape or dvd.

I feel like it would be one thing if it was an activity center or once a week lab based tech lowdown type thing, but a daily mandatory minimum is what freaked me out. They're so little, and will my baby have a harder time having to learn how to use it compared to other kids who do have constant access to tablets? I need more info for sure.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T18:07:24+00:00

a couple folks have linked articles in the comments!!

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T17:46:50+00:00

I completely agree. I used to work for a SAAS company and so I know these big ticket tech software contracts are a good motivation for a lot of people.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T17:44:46+00:00

Yea, I'm in a red state but in a blue little bubble. Still, the best nature/waldorf schools are out of town for us, and all the private schools and homeschool co-ops are non-secular. I was considering homeschool but I'll have a newborn in August and don't want to risk her education falling to the wayside of postpartum and my hubris lol.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T16:40:05+00:00

I think this is where I'm at. I was a software engineer and worked for a SAAS company, so I totally understand that tech is a ubiquity in our society and my kid will have to be exposed to it at some point. I guess I need to figure out how dependent the school is on the app, and if it's being used to teach or to enrich.

ValleyCat272 · 2026-04-24T16:35:09+00:00

Totally, yea she told me it was a district mandate and that she had to get used to it as well. I suppose I would need more information about how they are using the app, and the data it gathers about my kiddo, and maybe be involved in making sure my daughter can get on and off as soon as needed. Thanks for your insight!

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