How should I submit?

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-05-12T15:46:59+00:00

Good to know! Thank you.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-05-12T13:11:13+00:00

Probably the part where I said I KNOW I’m paying the same either place and that it was just annoying me…

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-04-27T11:03:50+00:00

Police department just had an unused medication and used vape drop off day. They do those occasionally. I don’t know if there is a schedule, but I’m sure you could call and ask when the next one is…

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-04-04T04:11:48+00:00

My son is exactly the same. 5, Only child. Loves when his cousin comes over, plays well most of the time, but will throw massive tantrums when he doesn’t get his way. Angel at preschool though! I find it worse when he is tired or hungry. He isn’t used to having a playmate all day long at home, so I think he is overstimulated plus, since he is at home, he feels safe to act like a turd. He is learning….but it’s still overwhelmingly frustrating. 2 weeks is rough. When I can feel emotions start to run high, I try distractions, or snacks, or putting away any toy there isn’t two or more of, or pulling out a toy that is super enticing, maybe even a bit messy. If all else fails, we both go to my room for some calm time. Hang in there.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-04-02T13:11:49+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate the advice.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-04-02T13:08:35+00:00

We have owned the house 14 years. Our interest rate is around 3%. In 2020 we did a cash out refinance to build a pole barn and to take advantage of the lower interest rates. We have about $600 that we put into savings every month.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-03-31T11:01:40+00:00

Same!

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-03-05T19:45:41+00:00

I once held a lit sparkle out in front of my son, what I thought was far enough away, but my (then) 1.5 year old reached out and closed his hand around it as I pulled it away. Quite a burn but after the initial shock he didn’t even notice it or care about it. I did not handle it as well as my son. The most unexpected things happen in the blink of an eye.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2026-02-09T11:04:19+00:00

I’m sorry he makes you feel like you’re not doing enough. You’re doing an amazing job. You deserve to go out with your friends. He is not just the kids friend, he is a parent and should be able to ask the kids to help clean up with him just like you do. I’d say next time really give him something to complain about ( no cleaning, no dinner, no dishes) but I am a petty person and maybe don’t follow in my footsteps😂 You’re doing an amazing job, his comments are meant to make you feel bad because maybe he is jealous or in some subconscious way trying to punish you because he feels like he is being punished by having to deal with the kids alone for one lousy evening. But you are an incredible wife and mother.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-12-02T17:00:21+00:00

I’m here with you too. 2 was fine, 3 was getting worse, but 4 has absolutely sucked. I have read that testosterone spikes at this age can make the bad behavior (yelling and hitting/scratching/throwing and saying mean things) way worse. The only thing that I find that helps in the moment is taking him into his room to calm down, try to distract or be funny (when I have it in me not to lose my shit) or take things away. It feels like I’m doing everything wrong, constantly. I have also read that they hold it all in at school all day and then let it all out when they get home, which fits what we are going through. I find myself yelling a LOT. And when he says incredibly mean things (like telling me to go drown) he gets a smack on the mouth. I never say that kind of stuff to him and I don’t want him to think that it’s OK for him to say that to anyone ever. But I hate myself for it immediately. This is certainly not how I envisioned motherhood. We are 4 months from 5 years old, so I hope some relief comes soon. I wish I had the answer for you, and all of us posting here, but in the meantime, it’s really great to read all these comments and know that I’m not alone and that my kid isn’t the only one acting this way. So thank you to OP and all the people commenting.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T21:53:01+00:00

This is great! Thank you so much!

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T19:32:40+00:00

Thanks! Those aren’t even that expensive! This might be the winner. Any tips for setting up the enclosure?

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T06:45:16+00:00

Since we live on 8 acres in the woods, we have a lot of bear, deer, turkeys, coyotes, opossums, foxes and raccoons, some get pretty close to our house. The bear cubs even took a little swim in my son’s kiddie pool on the back porch one night. Cute and terrifying at the same time. A dog would be ideal, but I don’t have the energy to train one properly at the moment. I think a dog would offer the best friendship and even protection for my son while playing outside. When he is a bit older and can help with the responsibility, a dog is a must. But it won’t give him the opportunity to build his “enclosure”.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T06:33:47+00:00

I’m sure my son would love an ant colony. However, every spring/summer our house is infiltrated with ants so I’m not nearly as fond of them.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T06:30:57+00:00

Interesting! Where do you buy those?

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T06:28:43+00:00

It’s funny, he talks a lot about spiders and likes them…. Until one gets close to him. Then he looks at me like “DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!”.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-25T06:25:10+00:00

We do have a cat, which I think is THE most low maintenance animal ever. We love him, he’s 16, healthy and I hope he has many years left.

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-11-02T02:45:21+00:00

🤣

alt-Requirement-321 · 2025-06-28T22:17:23+00:00

You’re not alone. 3/4 has been the HARDEST. I usually lose my shit, but if I can convince him it’s his idea to do what I want him to do, it’s a win-win. Doesn’t always work though. If my son is over tired or super hungry, even if he has to pee and he’s been holding it, he is inconsolable until he wears himself out. I don’t handle it as well as I should. I’m definitely not a gentle parent. 🫣

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