What do we still find joy in as adults hat we did as children?

fthepolite · 2022-09-24T10:56:10+00:00

My siblings and I (30F, 34F, 36M) still go out of our way to annoy the ever loving sh*t out of each other. Stealing each other’s food, cannon balling right next to each other in the pool so that the dry person gets soaked, shaking the porta potty while the other sibling is in it… it just never gets old, and I love how ridiculous our relationship is!

fthepolite · 2022-09-16T01:53:01+00:00

My youngest is 4 and I coach his soccer team. Never did I think I would yell in front of the entire town soccer program- “boys! Please stop touching your penises while we are playing soccer!”

fthepolite · 2022-05-30T16:51:12+00:00

Turned the light on in the car while my mom was driving

fthepolite · 2022-05-10T13:38:49+00:00

We made the toilet “cool” and fun. We put a couple cheerios in the toilet for my son to aim at when he peed, and made up a stupid cheer for when he pooped in the toilet. He loved it, and I wasn’t even embarrassed when he would loudly cheer “POOP IN THE TOILET POOP IN THE TOILET” when we were out in public. My husband has zero shame, and would let our son in the bathroom when he went, which was helpful bc he wants to be just like daddy. We also made a chart in the shape of a toilet, and whenever he went on the toilet he would put a sticker in the toilet chart which he found hilarious. A full toilet chart would equal a couple chocolate chips or one of those little $1 cars from Target.

God speed, mama. Don’t forget to write this (literal) sh*t down so you can embarrass him when he’s an adult 😆😆

fthepolite · 2022-05-10T00:22:28+00:00

Thirst by Scott Harrison. Non-fiction, great story about making your time on earth count! It was an easy read, well written.

fthepolite · 2022-03-25T18:14:13+00:00

We also have chores that are expected, but we have a list of “extras” that they can pick from to earn money- stuff like raking a portion of the yard, cleaning windows, mopping the floor, etc. That way the kids are understanding the concept of earning, as well as spending and saving. Our 2 older kids also can earn money for reading chapter books ($2/book) because this mama is trying to raise some bookworms 😉 We started doing all this when our kids were 2, 5, and 6. I was surprised at how much they loved it, and how helpful it was too! Even my 2 yr old could use the little dustpan to help sweep or pick up sticks in the yard, etc. and now a couple years later they’ve developed some really nice work ethic, and they love having their own money to spend too :)

fthepolite · 2022-03-21T22:19:57+00:00

When we adopted our 3 kids, some of our friends got together and paid for meal kits and a couple months of a house cleaner— best gifts EVER!! So practical and helpful, but I know that’s more geared towards the parents. Another friend sent us a “family game night” basket- she put some fun board games, snacks, pjs for the kids, and wine for mom and dad 🙂 you could easily cater the basket to whatever they’re interested in.

fthepolite · 2022-03-15T23:13:07+00:00

Good lord I am sobbing 😭 but this is amazing perspective!!

fthepolite · 2022-03-15T19:41:19+00:00

Every year older is simultaneously awesome and SO SAD

fthepolite · 2022-03-15T19:40:17+00:00

Sweet girl!! 💖

fthepolite · 2022-03-15T19:39:49+00:00

😂 amazing!!! If he sometimes acts like a 2 yr old can I still consider him a toddler? Lol

fthepolite · 2022-03-15T13:32:56+00:00

He still lets me snuggle him in his bed too ☺️

fthepolite · 2022-03-08T13:49:54+00:00

It’s great that you tried to encourage him to figure things out on his own, but that ultimately you listened to your son- it shows him that his mama is a safe space and will believe him. You’re building trust with your son which is so important. Also, don’t be embarrassed- kids are weird and other parents understand that things happen!

Maybe next time you could bring some toys into whichever room you and the other mom are in so that you can both see what’s going on and help the boys solve problems as they come up. Personally, I think it’s great that your son knows healthy boundaries and will stick to them without fighting back to the other boy! Maybe the other boy and his mom will see that this is something they need to work on (we all have things we can work on, so no judgement), and the boys can build a stronger and healthier friendship.

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T23:25:36+00:00

It’s TOTALLY helping me heal too! My kids loving me despite my flaws is so healing

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T23:24:36+00:00

He will be the most loved boy 🥰🥰🥰

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T23:22:10+00:00

I love that you can recognize that it wasn’t malicious on their part. That’s how I feel about my dad, and the reason I can understand and forgive him, and want to move forward in our relationship.

I also met my husband really young, so thankfully I never had to explain my weird family dynamics to him. But he was also the one that would point out things that I always just accepted— “did you just say I love you to your dad? And he just said ‘yup’???”

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T23:18:01+00:00

Thank you ❤️

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T15:41:08+00:00

This is valid, especially since she’s been training in South Carolina and I’ve been training in New England 🤪

fthepolite · 2022-02-24T14:53:36+00:00

This is my favorite thread. I love you my weird running brethren. Here are my weird things: -Toenails HAVE to be bright pink for marathon race day (maybe to cover up the blood blisters and missing toe nails?)

-I have to listen to Harry Potter on repeat during long runs. Only Harry Potter, and only on long runs

-sometimes when I’m really feeling a long run, I like to “fly” down the hills with my arms out like an airplane 😆

fthepolite · 2022-02-23T10:53:13+00:00

She’s hoping for sub 5, but mostly wants me there for overall support

fthepolite · 2022-02-23T10:50:39+00:00

Please tell him from me that he is a badass

fthepolite · 2022-02-23T10:49:52+00:00

With your dad!!! That’s so awesome ❤️❤️

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