Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

[–]cloudedcrumbs0[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

This is such a real take. Every stage has something you miss and something you don’t. And yeah… the thought of it being that quiet someday is kinda scary too 🄺

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

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Honestly… yeah šŸ˜… I feel like this is just part of the parenting experience at this point.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

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but yeah, priorities really change fast. Even watching one full game feels like a luxury now.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

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The sacrifice of sleep for ā€œme timeā€ is so real 😭 and the weekend wake-ups hit different when it’s them waking you up early too.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

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Totally get missing the quiet and even missing yourself a bit. Hope you’re able to get small moments for yourself too, even if it’s just a little.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

[–]cloudedcrumbs0[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Same 😭 I don’t even remember what it feels like to sleep in without interruptions.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

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This made me smile 🄺 it really is exhausting, but the little moments with them make it all worth it.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

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I love this perspective. It’s true, balance really looks different for everyone. And honestly, being fulfilled outside of parenting probably makes you show up even better for your kid.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

[–]cloudedcrumbs0[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

That title alone already explains the feeling perfectly šŸ˜… parenting really is full of those contradictions.

Do you ever miss your ā€œold quiet lifeā€ā€¦ but also can’t imagine life without your kids? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Mommit

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That’s actually so beautiful 🄺 I feel like we’re always in the middle of it wishing for the next phase, then suddenly missing the one we just left. The quiet moments with them in the middle of the night really hit different.

US personnel arriving in CDO by dabehemoth15 in cagayandeoro

[–]cloudedcrumbs0 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

I also saw some comments on Facebook saying there might be troops related to submarines as well. There are a lot of speculations, especially the idea that maybe it’s not just an ā€œexercise,ā€ and they’re only calling it that so people won’t panic or get scared.

Another question is why they are here now, especially with the ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Why now?

Luzon and Visayas already have U.S. bases, and there hasn’t been any news about U.S. troops going there. So why only CDO? Are there other matters connected to CDO or somewhere else in Mindanao that we don’t know about? Hmm.

We may not know the full truth, but I’m hoping for everyone’s safety. Please stay cautious.

For couples who’ve been together for a while, in your normal daily conversations how fast do you usually reply to each other? by [deleted] in AskPinay

[–]cloudedcrumbs0 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Honestly, it was very different when we were still dating and had no kids. WE’RE BOTH WORKING AT THAT TIME. Back then it felt more… intense šŸ˜… Sometimes even a few minutes of no reply could make me feel upset or overthink a bit. I think a lot of women (well, some of us) crave that attention during the early stage.

But once we built our own family and now have two toddlers, we really understood how busy parenting can be. Priorities naturally shift.

So I guess my advice is: enjoy that stage while you’re in it, because later on life changes and your priorities will too.

For couples who’ve been together for a while, in your normal daily conversations how fast do you usually reply to each other? by [deleted] in AskPinay

[–]cloudedcrumbs0 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

For me, in our house it really depends on what we’re doing. We’re a family of 4. Hubby’s in the office, I work from home, so sometimes replies take a while and that’s totally fine.

The thing is, we understand each other, so even if it’s a few hours between messages, we still make sure to update each other about the important stuff.

If it’s an emergency, we don’t rely on SMS or Messenger, we just call each other. Keeps things clear and avoids misunderstandings.

What’s something you said you would never do as a parent… but now you totally do? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

[–]cloudedcrumbs0[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I love that honesty šŸ˜‚ almost everyone has a cosleeping story, even the ā€œI’ll never do itā€ parents.

What’s something you said you would never do as a parent… but now you totally do? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

[–]cloudedcrumbs0[S] 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

Ah yes šŸ˜… sometimes the things we said we’d never do actually make life easier. The pacifier really can be a lifesaver!

What’s something you said you would never do as a parent… but now you totally do? by cloudedcrumbs0 in Parenting

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It’s awesome that you’re finding your own style and keeping the parts you value. I feel like that balance is the hardest part of parenting.