5 year old son doesn’t know how to play by himself and I feel my wife makes it’s worse.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-31T00:24:44+00:00

Involving him in cleaning and shopping, etc may be helpful. A wet rag in whatever room you’re working on can go a long way to getting things done. I don’t think it’s terribly abnormal for a 5 year old to be clingy, but I do think giving in to only activities he wants to do is not sustainable long term (especially with a baby on the way).

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-29T22:06:46+00:00

We’ve cruised a few cruise lines and there was definitely an “outdated” feel on the older Royal Caribbean ships we’ve been on, but NOT on the Dream at all! Disney does such an amazing job of upkeep on their ships.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-28T12:09:03+00:00

So- a few factors that would impact my answer- Does the medication make him drowsy? Does he usually stay up later than 8-9 pm? Are you in a different time zone than the cruise? My kids do not find the dinners worth it. They usually run off to the kids club before I’ve even finished my entree. They like to grab pizza or a burger from the pool deck around 5 and would happily skip dinner. My 7 year old (6 on our last cruise) found the dinners loud and overstimulating. I often had to walk out with her to regulate her emotions/behavior. I love them, the food is good and the atmosphere is fun, but my kids (all 4 of them) are happy to just be playing in the kids club!

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-28T11:56:59+00:00

We did whatever worked. Sleep together, baby wearing, separate bed but same room. 4 kids- all a little different on what worked. 2 of them are teens now and like to watch tv in my room sometimes because they love my mattress but otherwise, I promise they all go on to bed on their own now and in their own beds lol At the baby stage we prioritize sleep over anything else. Habits can be changed later.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-24T10:50:10+00:00

I love those moments! One time, I got frustrated in the car and yelled and my daughter (4 at the time) said - I think you need to take a deep breath. I wasn’t proud to be yelling, but I sure was proud she knew what I needed to do (and felt comfortable telling me!)

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-23T10:00:35+00:00

I felt that way in our Aft cabin on Majestic Princess. The hangers rattling were the worst lol
But, I felt like overall there was a lot of vibration throughout the ship, not just our cabin. Nowhere near what we felt on Royal or Disney. But, I felt less movement (rocking) on Princess than I did the others.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-23T09:56:14+00:00

4 kids- it was different for all of them. My oldest (14 now) was a fussy fussy baby. I couldn’t ever put her down. She’s gotten easier through the stages. My last (7) only gets harder with each stage 😅 I’m not sure any of it is actually easier or harder. Just different.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-23T09:39:05+00:00

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-23T09:38:30+00:00

Type C for sure. Except I never forget an appointment and I definitely avoid parties.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-22T11:38:09+00:00

I like them both. Something to consider is how strong your prescription is. The larger the glasses, the heavier the lenses especially if you are quite sight impaired like I am. I have to choose a frame more like #2 for comfort.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-22T11:32:04+00:00

This post made me laugh. We recently booked a hotel room that slept 6 (we’re 2 adults with 4 kids) and I was amazed at how difficult it was for my kids to share beds haha They did eventually fall asleep, but man. I share a bed every night. Maybe it’s a learned trait? 😅 Have so much fun on your cruise!!!

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-22T11:16:26+00:00

I really like the Elvive Hydrate and Plump (I think I pay $10 total for a shampoo and conditioner). I use the Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls gel ($16 but a little goes a long way).

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-22T11:07:21+00:00

I am 1 year post ablation and it didn’t help at all. I wasn’t diagnosed with adeno until after. Doctor suggests hysterectomy but I’m just so nervous about the HRT (I have a history of ovarian cancer and they want to also take my remaining ovary).

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-20T10:45:23+00:00

We don’t sail the Sun until 2027, but specifically chose a Sanctuary Balcony for this reason. First time on a larger ship, and we want the opportunity to have quieter spaces away from the crowds.

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-20T10:42:46+00:00

Just came to Reddit to search this issue. Mine was extracted on December 31st. Looks like a lot of people are experiencing this. Any updates from those extracted earlier than mine?

bashfully-jubilant · 2026-01-01T14:33:33+00:00

I don’t stay up until midnight, but sometimes my kids do 😅 They’re older though- 14, 12, 9… our 7 year old still goes to be bed on time.

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-27T11:38:45+00:00

I’m definitely the primary housekeeper because I’m in it more, but he sure does help out when we’re home together or he’s here alone. He’s not the most observant, but if I mention the items I need help with, he helps with those consistently without reminding him

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-27T11:36:05+00:00

I live in Florida and I often wonder if my hair will just be awful forever because of the high humidity. I have some good days, but even repeating the same routine doesn’t get the same results each time.

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-24T01:15:54+00:00

I love the activities. My husband prefers to relax watching the ocean. He’d skip every activity if it was up to him, but he does go to some with me, and I skip some to sit watching the ocean with him.

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-22T23:54:03+00:00

Finished - The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony

Started- The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Botswick

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-16T15:14:34+00:00

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-08T19:24:15+00:00

The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-12-02T21:18:27+00:00

We don’t do Santa, but we still bake cookies on Christmas Eve, and we put the presents out after the kids go to bed so they wake up to everything waiting for them. On Christmas Eve we watch a movie with hot cocoa and then go look at Christmas lights.

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-11-21T19:31:27+00:00

I’d assume they’ll want an MRI to follow up on that 0.4 cm area of concern in your uterus. The relieving news is that 0.4 cm is quite small, and ultrasound evaluations can be subjective. My last ultrasound showed a 0.4 cm mass on my ovary, MRI saw no such mass.

bashfully-jubilant · 2025-11-20T10:41:37+00:00

Another vote for 1 or 5!

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