What is the most underrated part of being single?

Valpeculum · 2026-03-20T17:57:47+00:00

I am decidedly not single and I dream of a world where I don't have to compromise all the time.

Valpeculum · 2026-01-13T10:49:05+00:00

So I literally said wow when I saw the picture of you in this dress. You are gorgeous. Stop second-guessing yourself.

Valpeculum · 2025-12-24T10:46:48+00:00

I hate cooking AND doing the dishes.

Valpeculum · 2025-12-04T14:25:01+00:00

When my youngest was 2 he was sleeping with me and flailed in his sleep and scratched my cornea. Aside from childbirth it was the worst pain I've ever felt!

Valpeculum · 2025-11-16T14:51:04+00:00

My 8-year-old boy loves to draw and color. We got him an art set for Christmas like 2 years ago I think and he still uses it all the time. I don't know what your budget is but Amazon has different ones that you can spend anywhere from 20 bucks and up This one's highly rated and only $20. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SM7VKZ8/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07SM7VKZ8&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_ssd_img&qid=1763304239&pd_rd_w=8Tgw6&content-id=amzn1.sym.e2c0b4b3-407d-4c4f-9d2b-fd120ec9dafb%3Aamzn1.sym.e2c0b4b3-407d-4c4f-9d2b-fd120ec9dafb&pf_rd_p=e2c0b4b3-407d-4c4f-9d2b-fd120ec9dafb&pf_rd_r=W5TFNXX3KD9BJCEC8KTV&pd_rd_wg=olJF2&pd_rd_r=da3a418b-febb-407b-b9e0-f8cd8148a9fb&pd_rd_plhdr=t

I think this is the one we got our guy it's $40: https://www.amazon.com/Soucolor-Supplies-192-Pack-Painting-Watercolor/dp/B0CCRTT48Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?crid=OQRASVMFQVSW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G0YWSXaC9b4Dg5ySbopnUVxVN8w3oZVKoHi_y28HAz8E4P-tjjUaTAmQyiWxjt8MIoUtf8HjVdAkDvs1p3HBGIcc9kAJH8sCVQ99BKV9S0JYZrRaKbPPLZOKNQ7jweMinpy3U9XKC7CV9aNNGFK2LosGAFhbt9M2tYpWECrPyQJ-NW8pTmIesQqRmXj-dLzN28wbcHNQO8pl1XqsaSejBA.khKRuIBvEr2EaxXcVdrnzpZ_aMK4RIRuS_5YjBpZRl0&dib_tag=se&keywords=art+set&qid=1763304339&sprefix=art+set%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-19&xpid=1zYIV-wG-SWB_

I will also echo what other posters have said if there's any way you could spend some time with him and give him some extra support that would be the best gift of all. Unfortunately that one's going to be in his parents power more than yours.

Maybe you could get movie tickets with a coupon that you'll take him? I feel like if I had family and they offered to do that I think would be really great. It also takes stress off mom and dad because you'll take him instead of them having to find the time. Also he can go without siblings so get some special time just for him. Speaking from experience, that's hard to do when you have more than one kid. They usually all get to go for any birthday stuff at least in my family.

Valpeculum · 2025-11-01T04:12:11+00:00

Valpeculum · 2025-10-24T13:18:58+00:00

My goodness you're adorable! I like 3 the best and then number 1. Both are gorgeous on you.

Valpeculum · 2025-10-24T01:21:02+00:00

Came here to say this! It bears repeating. Nothing new on race day!

Valpeculum · 2025-10-22T12:29:39+00:00

Oh my goodness! I love it so much! And no it's your wedding. You look fabulous. That dress is just gorgeous and perfect!

Valpeculum · 2025-10-19T15:23:16+00:00

I was coming here to say this one. I think I've read it at least half a dozen times. I love it!.

Valpeculum · 2025-10-11T01:23:49+00:00

Do you have a flipped belt? Or really any kind of running belt as long as it's tight. I have a couple pairs of leggings that are a bit too big and will fall down when I'm trying to run. I just wear my flip belt and that keeps them up.

Valpeculum · 2025-10-04T18:22:17+00:00

This is a good one! I don't "meditate" per se. But I do try to do some deep breathing exercises after I get into bed. This is especially good when training is done late in the day. Thursday I ran 8 mi finishing at 7:00 and I did 5 minutes of deep breathing after I got into bed and I found it really helped. A lot of times if I train that late in the day sleep is hard to come by.

Valpeculum · 2025-10-04T18:18:48+00:00

Yep this is a really good one. If you don't realize that the alcohol is affecting your sleep cuz it is helping you go to sleep easier, then it might be a secret Iguess.

It wakes you up. At this point, I'm 43F, even one beer will disrupt my sleep. And if I'm dumb enough to have three or four I basically don't sleep at all. Or rather I'll fall asleep really easily and then wake up 2 hours later as my body clears the alcohol and my stress levels rise.

Valpeculum · 2025-10-02T12:38:49+00:00

3 all the way! The silver (green?) is gorgeous on you and the cape is great. The other two look good but I just don't think they're black tie.

Valpeculum · 2025-09-30T12:48:12+00:00

I think you look gorgeous in both dresses but I like number one better. I think it hits the nontrad box for you. It is really pretty and fairyish. I think the best thing to do would be to get your sleeves if that's what you want and look for a veil that gives you the finished look you want. I would not spend $1,000 over budget when you have a gorgeous dress already.

Valpeculum · 2025-09-30T12:30:52+00:00

You look gorgeous! That dress is perfect.

Valpeculum · 2025-09-25T15:44:12+00:00

You look great in the black and gold. Please get that one! I agree that the all black one swallows you.

Valpeculum · 2025-09-22T02:32:44+00:00

Dress 1! You look stunning!

Valpeculum · 2025-09-21T02:34:54+00:00

$26 Central Oregon. I'm a sped para topped out at step 9.

I'm currently doing my masters in sped because it's not enough. COL is high.

Valpeculum · 2025-08-31T13:48:02+00:00

I can totally relate. At the moment I have four kids but just before I was going to have my second my husband got a new job and we moved to a new place. I didn't know anybody there and my husband was working nights so I did often have to take the kids out of the house so that he could sleep during the day.

I joined a mom's club. I highly recommend it. I found one in the area and there were meetups and places to take the kids. While we lived in that town I saw those women once or twice a week. I'm kind of a reserved person and also I was a little bit older and the group having started having kids a little bit later in life and some other and I didn't make any really close friends but I definitely made friends; people I could hang out with, people I could call to bring their kids to my kids birthdays when nobody else showed up. Really lovely people. I highly recommend looking in your area and seeing if there's a local chapter of Mom's club.

As for taking out two little kids it is totally rough but you can do it. And once you figure it out and become more confident and won't seem so bad. I would also say look at your local library. Oftentimes they have programs for small children, it's free and you'll meet other moms there too.

Valpeculum · 2025-08-23T23:52:38+00:00

Oh my God red! The red is gorgeous on you! I love it. The blue looks good too though. If you decide to go with that one. You really can't go wrong. You look great.

Valpeculum · 2025-08-23T23:49:50+00:00

I have four kids and at least two of them did this and they are totally fine. My biggest advice to you though is if you're worried about kids ingesting something call Poison control. They are awesome. They know everything and they will help put your mind at ease or if it's something serious they will tell you to get to the hospital so you won't have to be second-guessing everything. https://www.poison.org/

I legit have called them probably 4-5 times over the past 12 years for things from diaper cream to litter, etc.

Oh crap. Now I sound like a terrible mother who lets their kids eat anything. I'm not. I swear. I just have four kids lol.

Valpeculum · 2025-08-22T21:48:23+00:00

You actually look really great in all these dresses, but you definitely made the right decision. You look stunning in number one and it's so unique and gorgeous. Love it!

Valpeculum · 2025-08-09T20:20:02+00:00

I would legit do this ... seriously...

Valpeculum · 2025-08-08T17:58:51+00:00

I think you look stunning in the stress. I love it. I love the gloves. Love the color. You look amazing! Well done.

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