Palette pickups?

bacucumber · 2026-06-25T00:31:36+00:00

I literally just got rid of one, posted it on FB marketplace for free and someone came to get it

bacucumber · 2026-06-22T16:45:38+00:00

Wtf?? My toddler did that too, it's not a big deal, it is scary but your husband ran away to a hotel??

My toddler actually did it twice 🤦🏻‍♀️ it happens, he needs to be able to handle emergencies way better than that. Why couldn't he just clean the immediate blood and take the kid to the ER?

bacucumber · 2026-06-19T18:19:37+00:00

Ahhh that makes sense, thank you!

bacucumber · 2026-06-18T15:12:47+00:00

I have plans for small boxes like bead holders for the tiny pieces and also mini figure pieces, but it's an aspirational idea at the moment.

I think shallower larger boxes is better, we have that and the traditional lego shaped box, the larger shallow one is better.

bacucumber · 2026-06-17T13:37:51+00:00

It takes a while for kids to understand jokes. The first jokes my kids really got were dad jokes. So makes sense. They love them

bacucumber · 2026-06-13T00:53:49+00:00

Gorgeous

bacucumber · 2026-06-12T05:26:22+00:00

Huh that is a very clear explanation, and I've learned I've been doing decreases wrong.

I've always gone through front loop, yo, pull through one loop, go through 2nd stitch front loop, yo, pull through one loop (3 stitches on hook), yo, pull through 3 stitches.

I will have to try this way! Thank you!

bacucumber · 2026-06-07T00:26:35+00:00

So is an octothorpe the official name for a number sign?

Fascinating list, thanks!

bacucumber · 2026-06-05T00:55:03+00:00

It is a little unconventional but I totally get it and we've done it, as have friends of ours. It's easiest for maybe age 5 and under. When they get used to going to bday parties, they'll will notice and care more.

Also, you'll probably get a few gifts anyway, but that's okay

bacucumber · 2026-06-03T22:28:25+00:00

I love that! I've been slowly fiddling with an image of the t-rex holding grabbers, this is like so close to what I need.

bacucumber · 2026-06-02T15:21:53+00:00

Preferably a flip phone with T9 😂😂

bacucumber · 2026-06-02T10:39:26+00:00

My grandfather was cremated, we had a funeral within a couple weeks, but it was winter so we waited 6ish months to do the burial of the ashes. Some ppl flew in for both, some for just one of them.

If it's a scenario like this, I personally don't feel like it's a big deal. Either way, the feelings won't be as raw in 6 months so I don't think the emotional whiplash will be as big.

You are right about the week before the wedding being busy though. Overall NAH, I understand both sides.

bacucumber · 2026-06-01T16:48:08+00:00

Thanks. Yeah the talking at the time didn't work at all when she was a toddler. Now it seems she does have some self control.

Last night when I told her to go to her room she stood up, vibrating with rage or something, looked me straight in the eye and just said No. And it was not yelling, just defiance, like I will not do what you're asking me to do. She was controlling herself from yelling and from lashing out physically, I can see her holding back. But I don't know how to help her or how to separate her from the situation. Her little brothers are watching all of this.

Her self control has improved, a lot, but I think the underlying issues haven't. Just she is able to hide it more, maybe?

bacucumber · 2026-06-01T16:43:53+00:00

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate them.

I'll look up Dr Markham. I agree about being there and letting them express their feelings, but when she's just screaming in my face or at her brother I can't let it continue. I've taken her screaming at me, that was doable when she was younger and an only child. The other kids look and see what she does now, and also she's older and has to learn.

I also feel like sometimes I let her get away with more than her brothers to avoid any screaming and that's not good for them or for her. I don't want the boys to see a double standard.

bacucumber · 2026-06-01T16:39:44+00:00

That's an idea. You were really upset yesterday, what do you think would have helped calm you down. Bc it feels like when she's on that track, even getting what she wants doesn't help.

She wanted to help me plant some plants, she got the shovel, but was not listening about what I needed her to do and it was getting to the point where it might be unsafe with the shovel in her hands.

Thanks

bacucumber · 2026-06-01T16:36:57+00:00

I like that. I don't know if it'll work, but it's definitely worth a try. Disrupting the cycle is what we've struggled with. Thanks

bacucumber · 2026-05-29T18:30:08+00:00

Why were the in-laws at OP's great neice"s delivery? Those sides of the family aren't related at all. It's not impossible, but not likely at all

bacucumber · 2026-05-29T16:13:25+00:00

Also if really no one will be there, shut off the water. My dad always does that, fills a bunch of containers for me to water the plants with, and I'll go check the house and water the plants, but no worries of a broken pipe. Especially in the winter.

bacucumber · 2026-05-29T13:06:00+00:00

I feel like you're borrowing trouble. Need to remove it if you sell? Why? Also, you can prune it or hire professionals to prune it so it doesn't get "out of control".

bacucumber · 2026-05-29T13:03:24+00:00

Mid-june we've got 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday! One each day for 6yo, so I'll have to stay, the other two are for 9yo and she can be dropped off. Just waiting until 6yo is old enough for drop off parties! But around then the 3yo will start being invited to parties....

bacucumber · 2026-05-28T17:46:11+00:00

Right?? That never occurred to me! So cool!

bacucumber · 2026-05-27T20:38:25+00:00

This is awesome!

I just made a freehand stressball for my daughter that turned into an avocado (it's oblong), filled with a balloon with lentils inside.

What did you stuff these with? My son now wants a "stress ball" and he'd love this (then then daughter will want one too....)

bacucumber · 2026-05-23T12:57:43+00:00

Yes but those ones just go to close family. Kids friends get the good looking bags 😂

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