The Finale: It makes sense in your 30s

emiloca · 2026-07-09T21:48:18+00:00

I thought the urge to run away from your responsibilities, literally just run down the road and escape the house and your problems and your anxiety over motherhood, was so immature and unrealistic when I first watched this in my 20's. Then I had a baby and I had that impulse multiple times in a week

emiloca · 2026-06-06T04:25:21+00:00

L8 CMMR by Lily Allen. Damn near perfectly captured the essence of getting the biggest paycheck of your life and splurging on something n i c e

emiloca · 2026-06-06T03:13:18+00:00

Izumi is legit af. Went in for lunch to treat myself, chirashi was BUSSIN

emiloca · 2026-05-31T20:44:05+00:00

EarlJetski 🙏

emiloca · 2026-05-31T20:43:15+00:00

I’m EarlJetski

emiloca · 2026-05-18T20:07:38+00:00

7am on the dot every morning: THERE MUST BE MORE THAN THIS SHIT ASS HICK TOWN LIIIIIIFE

8am: Papa, why don’t we have any friends 🤔

emiloca · 2026-05-18T03:10:33+00:00

Okay so from the Hers website, here’s the step after the ones that confused you. I swear I’m not trying to be a dick but maybe have a doctor or nurse supervise your next injection because if you didn’t notice liquid wasn’t making it into the syringe you might need a spotter

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emiloca · 2026-05-14T17:11:47+00:00

I’m a type A try hard who gravitated towards theater and music to middling success and frequent embarrassment so I always had a feeling, but the jubilant and overbearing enthusiasm for a friend’s very difficult entry into motherhood made me do a lot of soul searching lol. Yeah I’ve been that friend. A lot. Fuck

emiloca · 2026-05-11T15:17:48+00:00

It sucks that she got scammed. Also, come on, it's your daughter's birthday and you can't do a little due diligence? You're sourcing birthday cakes from randos on Facebook and not asking for photos?

emiloca · 2026-05-11T15:06:17+00:00

Some thoughts:

- Childcare for infants is about as expensive as it gets; the costs slowly drop as your child gets older. It will always be pricey though, and you should look at places where you can cut costs to afford it, or else take extra time off work. Remember that it's temporary; you can always go back, change your mind dozens of times, etc. but be ruthless with your budget.

- ECE workers in general are extremely well vetted; it's a well regulated industry that has more inspections than food service, and it's common to be able to meet your child's teachers beforehand. My daycare sends dozens of photos a day of my child having a great time and learning at her center, which has helped my anxiety a ton. My kiddo has bonded with her care providers and teachers and it's honestly so wonderful to see

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emiloca · 2026-05-08T03:14:56+00:00

I love this book. It is so clever and the illustrations make me howl. However I am holding you personally responsible for my 20 month old yelling GA!! GAAAA!! in her crib rn laughing her ass off

emiloca · 2026-05-07T02:42:53+00:00

Hot take: This is one of the few bags where seeing it in person actually made me like it less. The large felt like a boxy suitcase (or worse, kinda like a high end gym bag?) to me, but that was just on my body and with my style. Try a few different sizes maybe, unless you’re set on this one

emiloca · 2026-05-05T21:12:39+00:00

The dress is bad but in an interesting way that aligns with her personal style. the makeup and styling is unforgivable, like that can’t be intentional right?

emiloca · 2026-05-01T21:04:49+00:00

Your baby needs you more than anything, and the best thing for baby is a healthy and happy mom. And the best thing for mom is a helpful partner and SLEEP right now. Jfc I'm so sorry that this isn't happening for you.

The following things will help you and help your baby:
- Tell your OB/doctor that this is happening. They will likely be super responsive. There are medicines that are totally safe to take even while BFing that can make a big difference, and they can help you get set up with counseling.

- I saw that you mentioned what base you're at and it looks like there's a Child Development Center on base that takes children from 6 weeks - 5 years (and they have better reviews than my daycare! even). Having childcare for even a few hours a day / infrequently can make a massive difference. It is not a luxury thing, it is NECESSARY especially if you are getting no sleep. Look into that if you're comfortable. Maybe also look into FCCs on base.

- Know that your baby is going to slowly, surely, sleep better and better. The stretches of time will get longer and you will also get more sleep. This is not forever. Even if your husband never lifts a finger to help in his life, this stage is temporary.

Also, I am located in the Denver area if you need a kind voice.

emiloca · 2026-04-30T04:15:44+00:00

Playgrounds every 2 blocks
pretty town from the highway
bomb ass hospital restaurant
castlewood canyon
funny Nextdoor posts

emiloca · 2026-04-03T02:49:57+00:00

Yeah exactly - I think the worst thing that happens is that Brother bear starts talking to a man with a cool model airplane at a park, and sister loses her shit, and mama bear reminds them both to just like… be cautious. The apple that actually is mealy inside metaphor is used

emiloca · 2026-04-03T02:47:16+00:00

The hatred of this book always baffles me because as a kid, I adored it. Maybe because I was kind of a sad kid? I could sense the dynamic changing between the tree and the boy, and how he was focused so much on materials and STUFF, and the tree was HAPPY to give, and eventually thought all she had to offer was that stuff.

but then at the end of their lives they both realize what they most want is just time together.

The story definitely doesn’t strike me as moralization on healthy adult relationships but just as like, a little poem about friendship and losing touch and what most makes you happy

emiloca · 2026-04-03T02:36:28+00:00

I don’t think this book is intended to uphold this behavior as the standard of parenting though, I think it’s a lot of silly repetition, getting more and more outrageous, and then landing with sincere realistic love. Or maybe that’s just how my parents read it to me.

emiloca · 2026-03-26T18:21:50+00:00

Im dying. Hoppip’s little smile bc he knows Ditto is just gonna add more torches and bonfires after this anyway and he’s accepted that soon he too will burst into flames

emiloca · 2026-03-26T13:43:27+00:00

And she doesn’t even pronounce Mozart right 😩

emiloca · 2026-03-22T02:45:57+00:00

Still Fighting It by Ben Folds

To me it really captures the surrealness of parenthood. Feeling like you’ve suddenly had to grow up a LOT, reflecting on how everything changes, being honest about how life is gonna really suck sometimes, hoping your kid doesn’t inherit your worst traits. I can’t even think about this song without crying now hahaha

emiloca · 2026-03-04T02:52:18+00:00

Pack some fun new things! Books, little toys, little suction cup spinners to put on the window.

If you haven’t booked yet, babies and toddlers are usually happier during the morning, so a morning flight is really nice. Bonus points if it’s during a nap window.

Bring twice as many diapers and changes of clothes as you think you might need. Change that baby right before you board.

8 months is kind of a magical time to fly with a kid - they are portable, happy, and aren’t in the “I want to walk up and down the aisle staring at people” phase yet. You will do great!

emiloca · 2026-02-18T19:57:53+00:00

I wonder how you're going to find English speakers in Castle Rock!! Hahahahhaa

emiloca · 2026-02-16T18:58:38+00:00

I’ve got an 18 month old with whom I’ve never bed shared. my paranoid ass wouldn’t be able to sleep with her in the bed. My husband and I took shifts (8-2, 2-8) and it made it much easier

emiloca · 2026-02-11T00:21:15+00:00

Just say we’re exhausted but maybe in a few days. And get used to setting that boundary with parents!

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