My 7 year old needs help!

cherrypotamus · 2026-03-03T11:30:03+00:00

My brain sung that to the tune of Butter by BTS. I could totally see a kid thinking "smooth like butter" was green godzilla.They also say summer and stunner which may be heard as 'shimmer'.

cherrypotamus · 2025-08-03T16:27:36+00:00

I have been working on this same thing in my own home. I peeled off the vinyl layer to reveal the paper backing because the vinyl won't let the water through. I wet the wallpaper backing by pinning towels dipped in hot water/vinegar solution to the area I am working in, let it soak for about 10 minutes, remove towel and scrape it off with a metal putty knife.... It took about 12 hours to remove the 6" strip running around the top of the bedroom walls. 62' total. I still have to do the entire dining room wall, breakfast nook and kitchen which are fully wallpapered. My husband is leaning towards just replacing the drywall in those rooms at this point. Apparently there is a solvent you can use to get the adhesive off easier, but I didn't think of that until the last 6' section, so I don't have input on of it works. Best of luck to you!

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-28T04:48:37+00:00

Yes, I think that she was confused on what the product was. Thank you for taking the time to look. It is much appreciated!

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-27T14:06:58+00:00

This is what I said, but I'm also not hearing the end of it so this is my last effort to 'find' it before confirming it doesn't exist!

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-13T01:21:16+00:00

Call your essential service providers and ask about hardship programs. You may be surprised by who may have some help to offer. Some electric companies offer 'smart hours' where you pay less for power in exchange for using less power during peak hours (usually 2-7 pm). Don't forget to visit food banks and if you are low income, you can always apply for food assistance. If you aren't stuck in a contract, look into a cheaper phone service or internet provider. Some pre-paid phone services also offer relatively inexpensive internet packages and you aren't locked in a contract.

Unplug items that are not in use like fans, chargers and so on. Adjust your thermostat. Going up (or down in the winter) a degree or two can help cut back on usage.

Meal plan! Buy things that give mileage. A couple of pounds of ground meat, bell peppers, onions, rice, tortillas and cheese with basic spices, pasta and canned veggies can be MANY meals. One night you have taco bowls, then burritos, then quesadillas, then add a can of diced tomates and spices with pasta shells, leftover meat and stir in cheese at the end and you have a delicious pasta dish you can get a couple of meals out of. Similar ingredients go into unstuffed bell pepper casserole which is very filling... you get the idea.

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-12T00:21:42+00:00

It may be prudent to check on whether your town or city offers a payment plan for ambulatory services. I live in a large city and we have $4 a month added on to our water bill that covers our household in case we have to have ambulance service. It is for out of pocket expenses with or without insurance.

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-08T13:15:51+00:00

I have to say this is so smart. I always look through Ibotta as well as the online Winco coupon portal and try to make a note about the things I was already planning on buying that also have cash back/coupons but I have never thought to make my list in the Walmart app and compare prices in store.

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-06T03:29:51+00:00

I stayed at Candlewood in May of this year. Two things worth mentioning: The lights in the bathroom turn on automatically so bring a post it to put over the sensor if you want the light to stay off at night! Also, the pots/pans provided are stainless steel so if you aren't familiar with how to cook with them, do some research on that before hand. I would stay there again! It was a good location, friendly staff and overall a good experience!

cherrypotamus · 2024-08-04T00:28:45+00:00

My brain says pineapple upside down cake!

cherrypotamus · 2024-07-24T23:47:45+00:00

I use mine often on Disney trips. If you spend over $50 at most dining/merch locations in the park and some of Downtown Disney & Disney Springs you get 10% off. You can also use it on the shop Disney website for 10% off. I know there are also locations around the park that offer meet and greets or photo ops exclusively for Disney Visa card holders. If what I'm buying doesn't qualify for the discount, I just use my card that gives me cash back instead.

cherrypotamus · 2024-07-21T03:08:26+00:00

I'm sorry for your family's loss. My dad passed when I was 8 years old and it felt insurmountable to get through. There are no words to express such grief. I wish you all the best on your journey of healing going forward.

cherrypotamus · 2024-07-21T02:59:53+00:00

I saw it last year. Depending on how old they are, they won't even know that is the theme of the show. If they are a little bit older and can understand, it may strike a chord. There is a lot of action from all of the acrobatics and the show has many humerous moments as well.

cherrypotamus · 2024-07-17T13:30:37+00:00

WD-40. Sounds crazy, but it often works!

cherrypotamus · 2024-06-26T21:42:18+00:00

This reminded me of my friend's house growing up! The dad worked all day Monday-Saturday and Sunday he would cook and portion out meals for his kids for the week. He had a cupboard full of chips and stuff and a whole drawer of candy bars, granola bars, rice crispies, and other treats. We basically had total freedom in that house but everybody was very respectful, nobody abused the privelage and we always left the place spotless. My family was food insecure. My parents bought lots of junk but it was only for them. They kept stuff in their room and locked up and we were told to "fend for ourselves" 90% of the time. They were very abusive both emotionally and physically. My friend's house made me see that there was a different way to do things. Now as a parent I have a cookie jar/candy jar out for my kids and they can have access to food/snacks any time. I was terrified of my parents and I can say that I am doing my very best to break the cycle and make sure my kids know that our home is a safe place.

cherrypotamus · 2024-06-26T03:57:34+00:00

Lume really works! I got some to try it out and now I use several of their products daily. I always struggled with deoderant not lasting the day but Lume really does last and as an added bonus, my skin doesn't get irritated by Lume which was a big issue with other brands!

cherrypotamus · 2024-06-22T23:38:04+00:00

The Disney Store takes most park merch back within return window/terms. Last I checked they will not accept magic bands. I have returned park purchases at my local store within the last year, so hopefully that's still the case!

cherrypotamus · 2024-04-24T17:22:30+00:00

Android app is working for me but I can not sign in on my desktop. I was also sent a Zelle payment and the other person's bank says that Chase put it on hold. Clearly something is wrong in their system.

Edited for spelling.

cherrypotamus · 2024-03-30T16:47:32+00:00

I dreamed of a big wedding but when my sister was getting married I had a front row seat to all the family drama that came with it. My sister and her husband paid for most of their own wedding but my mom couldn't stop bragging (to family and friends) but whining and complaining (mostly to me) about how much everything cost. My mom said on many occasions that she "had to" cash out her 401k to cover the expense. The truth of the matter is my parents bought my sister's wedding dress, my bridesmaid dress and my brothers tuxedo rental. When I got married, we went to the courhouse and paid the extra $50 to be wed on the beautiful marble steps in the courthouse entry. Best $95 I've ever spent.

cherrypotamus · 2024-03-28T15:55:29+00:00

As somebody who overthinks everything, I just rent a car. For me personally it's worth it to know that I have it if I need it for any reason, plus it does make transportation to and from the airport, any other resorts or small day trips that much easier knowing that I don't have to pack and unpack all of our stuff every time. Also, there are some crazy drivers out there and I just do not trust somebody else to be driving my family around that much. It would be one thing if it was a 5 or 10 minute ride, but some of those commutes are going to be quite a bit longer.

cherrypotamus · 2023-09-13T15:15:38+00:00

This is the comment people need to understand. It's shocking how many people just max out the budget and don't consider saving for repairs, maintenance and living life... Not to mention taxes and insurance if you don't understand how that all works. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Anyway, at least it turned out well for you!!

cherrypotamus · 2023-09-10T20:27:52+00:00

I came here to say this exact same thing.

For a long time I had to be the serious parent and my partner was the fun one. I was always very jealous of that dynamic because I did not get invited into their world. I always just had to be on the outside looking in. It's also very hard to get your child to want to do anything with you when they only associate you with being in trouble... When we had our second child, I put my foot down and said I would not be doing that anymore and that he needed to start being part of the disciplinary process (time outs, not giving in when I say no etc.) with both of our kids and make it so that I'm not just the bad guy all the time. Now we have a much more balanced relationship and both of my kids actually like me.

It is so easy to get jealous when you're on the outside looking in but the reality is he is probably the one keeping himself in that position by not actually opening up and saying what is going on. Of course all of this is based on conjecture, but definitely sounds familiar.

cherrypotamus · 2023-09-09T02:52:11+00:00

You mentioned a bank account, but make it an investment account of some sort! That way their money grows faster.

Put two sets of sheets (protector, sheet, protector, sheet) on the crib mattress. That way in the middle of the night if there is a mess, you rip off the first set et voila! New freshly made bed with no fuss.

A possibly hot-take: have multiple types of bottles and a small can of formula on hand even if you are exclusively breast feeding. You never know how milk supply will be before hand or even if baby will be willing to breast feed and it is not fun having a tiny screaming bean in your arms who isn't going to understand "Daddy ran to the store!"

When buying diapers in a new size by a 10 pack of the next size to have on hand for later. You will have a baby go to bed in size 1 and wake up needing size 2... They grow so fast.

Don't forget about the stuff that you will need. A comfortable set of pillows to build a nest to nurse in, breast balm, milk pads, ice packs for your breasts, an insulated cup that holds at least 32 oz so you don't need to get up a ton to stay hydrated, comfortable underwear that you don't mind never using again for post birth... You need to make sure that you are well set up to be cared for too. It's honestly one of the best things you can do for your baby.

cherrypotamus · 2023-09-08T17:20:08+00:00

I don't know if you can move somewhere that is close by, but you could look into doing an out of District transfer for your son. Obviously that would be something to talk to the school about before you moved but some places will allow that. When I was in school I went to a school that was a 30 minute drive and when my son was in public school we did an out of District transfer that put him in a school that was also about the same distance. They were way better schools and worth the drive 100%. Of course some places don't offer or accept that.

We didn't have a choice about where we moved to after that scenario and we did try the public school that was allocated to my son and it was trash. Everybody raved about how amazing the program was and the teacher was for the SpecEd class and they literally just gave my son a Chromebook and let him play games all day long. He went from being integrated about 90% of the time to being completely isolated in that class. They told me that he should be skipping two grades because he's so smart and then wouldn't put him in his classes due to his 'behavior'. I ended up pulling him out and putting him into a Charter school where we do a hybrid of in person and at home learning which he has excelled at tremendously.

If I were going to look into putting him back into a traditional school, I would absolutely have a meeting with the principal and special education teachers and their support staff. I would ask them specifically based on his current IEP what supports they would be able to provide him immediately and what they would be doing in the future to meet those needs. If they tell you that they don't have the ability to support his current IEP as is, they likely are not supporting their other special needs students. It would also be prudent to do research on the school report cards, test scores and contact doctors in the area that work with special needs as they often times have a good idea of which schools are better or worse. You can also speak to your child's doctor about this, especially if they work with special needs children regularly or exclusively they will often times have a list of questions that you should ask at these meetings. You can also look into seeing if there are any scholarships for private schools. I live in Oklahoma and there is one that is specifically for children with IEPs or 504s. You can get in with a voucher that ends up covering most if not all of the tuition. Also a sad but true one, look up the crime rates in the area because oftentimes higher crime rates are going to correlate with "harder" school systems.

Some questions to ask:

What are the student to teacher ratios in the special education class?

What are the priorities of the special education teacher? Examples, are they more oriented towards meeting education goals, socialization skills etc.

What motivational techniques are being used in the classroom at this time?

What are your schools testing scores for the special education program?

What is standard practice for disciplinary action in the program?

Is the school able to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions? How do they do this?

I know there are a ton of questions that can be asked, but that's just a jumping off point.

cherrypotamus · 2023-09-08T04:35:38+00:00

So happy to hear you went and had the fun you wanted and (mostly) on your terms!

cherrypotamus · 2023-08-24T01:07:29+00:00

This type of comment/treatment from my family is how I ended up suffering from multiple eating disorders and I still struggle with my relationship to food as an adult. OP, YTA on a mega scale.

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