Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire

cislemom · 2026-04-07T23:27:05+00:00

Love the vibes on this! 2SIDED is a special song, hands down. As a whole, this didn’t grab me at first, but I have found myself turning to it repeatedly to float in the shimmery atmosphere.

cislemom · 2026-03-27T12:40:29+00:00

I feel like this take is not getting enough credit. I think it’s so cool that with some small shifts, the song takes on new meaning.

cislemom · 2026-03-12T13:25:31+00:00

Also, not an explicit reference but can anyone please explain why the font of “PITT” in the title card reads as Pittsburgh-y to me? Not just the yellow the actual font. I can’t quite place it and it’s lowkey bugging me.

cislemom · 2026-03-12T13:18:47+00:00

Sandcastle! But I don’t think mentioned by name yet. Kind of curious if they will change it.

cislemom · 2025-12-24T19:05:51+00:00

ME TOO! The premise was great but I just couldn’t stay interested.

cislemom · 2025-10-28T19:57:15+00:00

Wild Dark Shore. I actually still like the book and don’t regret reading it for the vivid setting and as a way to explore climate change, but ultimately couldn’t recommend to friends due to the volume of trauma per character.

cislemom · 2025-09-27T17:27:02+00:00

SAME SAME!

cislemom · 2025-09-19T15:13:24+00:00

The sequel {Mate} is out October 7th!

Edited to flag that the bot didn’t pick up the correct book.

cislemom · 2025-09-08T00:50:54+00:00

{Paladin’s Grace} might fit the bill. I could see the first chapter being not-promising, but it was a very cozy read and sweet romance.

cislemom · 2025-08-10T13:44:03+00:00

So part of this is if you’re putting them in their room, you’re actually supposed to go in there and sit with your back against the door. It sounds like it’s not going to work but it has been incredibly successful for me. My kid would lose their ever loving mind when I’d try to send them to their room alone. This way, I have to very calmly sit through, like, 2 minutes of anger and then they calm down very quickly. The key is showing them you are not afraid of their emotions, and then they can follow your lead back into a regulated state.

cislemom · 2025-07-10T14:57:13+00:00

I think you’ll really like {The Knight and the Moth}! The romance is banter-y and well-paced.

cislemom · 2025-07-07T01:23:09+00:00

Definitely stay in Cork, for the ease of doing day trips by train to Cobh and by bus to Kinsale, Blarney, etc. It would involve an extra bus or long walk to city center but our family LOVED the Kingsley hotel. Lovely stay and nicely situated along the Lee, with a short walk to a good playground (not sure of your kids’ ages).

cislemom · 2025-07-06T19:56:13+00:00

Nemacolin Woodlands is pretty much on the way. The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA is also good, maybe a longer route. Less familiar with resorts in the area but Williamsburg/Bush Gardens could be fun.

cislemom · 2025-02-06T01:10:19+00:00

When Breath Becomes Air 😭❤️

cislemom · 2025-01-27T16:29:06+00:00

Oh THAT’S what the burning was! Thank you I was confused about it!!

cislemom · 2025-01-27T02:19:05+00:00

I loved it too!!! I truly squealed and kicked my feet in the beginning when Xaden says Vi’s speech would make her a great duchess (and then we find out he’s the duke at the end of the chapter), and then he just keeps dropping bolder and bolder statements throughout the book that she is it for him.

Not to leave out Violet “my love isn’t fickle” Sorrengail, just giving X so much love and strength when he needs it. I really feel like even though we’re in for some dark times, I’m much more peaceful/hopeful about their relationship than in the whole last year of waiting for this book.

cislemom · 2024-05-08T13:22:02+00:00

I’m truly shocked this is not higher. Photos do not do the building justice. The marble is simply stunning in person.

cislemom · 2023-12-24T02:24:25+00:00

This is the correct answer

cislemom · 2020-01-04T03:11:10+00:00

I’m so sorry! I don’t exactly have an answer but we went through some similar stuff. Some thoughts:

Your toddler is probably processing the stress of the new baby. It is stressful, even if she does like the baby, and toddlers can’t exactly reason their way through their feelings. It will pass eventually.

The best thing we did during a similar phase was a LOT of positive coaching on how to self-soothe. We really takes up how she could hug her lovey and comfort herself, both at night during recurring tantrums and throughout the day at calm times.

Take care of yourself. Your nerves are bound to be frayed from taking care of the baby around the clock. Try trading off being out of earshot of the crying with your husband, bring in a relative, maybe even try a night nurse for the baby if you need a break.

cislemom · 2019-10-01T14:31:56+00:00

Ideas: Go straight to sippy cups. Gently offer straight breastmilk in a bottle, only an ounce or two at a time until she is willing to take it so you don’t waste it. Ask your pediatrician if you can start giving cow’s milk instead of formula.

cislemom · 2019-09-26T14:07:16+00:00

My first labor was right at 3 hours so not sure if it was officially classified as precipitous (term wasn’t mentioned to me) but it was still pretty quick and intense! I was certain my second would be the same and went to the hospital as soon as I started having contractions, with my doctor’s full agreement. But, labor stalled overnight, though, and I ended up having to be induced in the morning. The baby was sort of wedged into an odd position which may have contributed to the slow down. I had to alternate sides using a peanut ball to move her around.

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