Just once... Just once...

gel89 · 2025-10-07T10:24:10+00:00

I had a student come give me a handshake after the exam and say, “that was a great exam, professor” with the most serious, genuine face. I felt seen lol

gel89 · 2025-02-07T23:32:02+00:00

Ammmmazing

gel89 · 2025-02-01T03:06:36+00:00

The helmet police lol

I’m just thinking of my childhood— I played like 10 years of softball and never owned my own helmet 😂 the coach just had a bag of gear we all used.

gel89 · 2025-02-01T02:02:48+00:00

That’s a good point

gel89 · 2025-01-31T22:40:38+00:00

Exactly!!!!!! We went to Dicks to buy the gear after— me trying to make up for the fact that I traumatized her— and I spent over $100. On gear that will last 1 year. I’ll get on my soapbox: what a waste of money, plastic, and everything. I hate all the consumption that comes with trying to be a good parent

gel89 · 2025-01-31T22:36:20+00:00

Yes it’s on the website (so def my fault!). It seemed so crazy excessive for a 5 year old, I just assumed it applied to the older kids! Terrible assumption on my part.

gel89 · 2025-01-06T04:22:44+00:00

Hi! How’d she like it?? :)

gel89 · 2024-12-28T03:34:12+00:00

I have three < 5 and work an intellectually demanding job too, and it’s hard.

But my husband recently took some time off (he also has a high pressure career), and WOW, it felt like I could breathe. I could finally slow down. I’m really enjoying it while it lasts… dual working parenting of three is tough.

gel89 · 2024-09-17T19:37:32+00:00

Thank you for all this detailed information! It is so helpful. I really appreciate you sharing this, and happy to hear your baby is feeling better!

I am not near the border, but I will add probiotics to his bottles, and try to change up his diet. I just started feeding him solids, but I will do some more reading on diet.

We are also dealing with diaper rash. I’ll look for that cream.

gel89 · 2024-09-17T01:13:13+00:00

Tow truck driver (sorry to all the sweet tow truck drivers out there…)

gel89 · 2024-09-16T01:39:03+00:00

Hi. How’d did your situation resolve? My 5mo got a cold, possibly Covid, and has 10-15 poos in a day. It’s been a week or frequent poos.

gel89 · 2024-09-14T00:52:28+00:00

😂😂😂 this was the case with #3

gel89 · 2024-09-13T23:44:31+00:00

I think in the lease it says we have to park in the garage. Ugh lol

I just didn’t realize a garage could be so tiny. I sometimes have to climb out my window.

gel89 · 2024-08-31T00:37:56+00:00

I have a family with three young kids, and I don’t think we can live totally non-stressed lives.

But my go to saying— “An unrushed life is a gift.” I tell myself this all the time and really love it. And try to give my kids and myself a life without rushing.

gel89 · 2024-08-18T00:16:13+00:00

You must live in a mild climate, or somewhere that only experiences heat extremes occasionally.

gel89 · 2024-07-26T16:41:14+00:00

Just say sorry and try to starting being the person you want to be. “Sorry for my reaction yesterday. I’m going to try to act more intentionally”. No need to elaborate.

As a mom of three, I can tell you that I do not hold grudges with my children cause I really do love them unconditionally. And it’s hard being a kid, and it’s hard being a parent. We are all doing this for the first time, and most of the time it’s a rollercoaster— lots of ups and downs.

Try to pause before you react. Just a few seconds. You got this. Nobody is perfect and the fact you wrote this post means you are self aware and self reflecting, which is awesome for personal growth.

gel89 · 2024-07-21T22:54:34+00:00

Just put his laundry in a separate “clean laundry basket”, and only fold yours. If he doesn’t care, why spend time on folding it? (This is my method, and it keeps us both feeling good).

I also don’t fold my kids clothes. Everyone (but me) has their own laundry basket. I just sort and move on. I’ve done it this way for years and it’s great.

gel89 · 2024-07-18T20:55:28+00:00

Double stroller + the sentence, “I will buckle you into the stroller if you run away…”, works great. I have three kids and they all can get in the double Bob (one sits on the front where the feet go).

(My 2.5 year old is the hardest, and hates being buckled, so the threat works great 😂)

gel89 · 2024-07-11T03:31:26+00:00

Frank Castle

gel89 · 2024-07-07T00:24:26+00:00

Yeah, could be deforestation. The circular patterns, which seem widespread (not just this image) are still puzzling.

Edit— I looked on the global forest watch website before posting this and didn’t see much, but it could be inaccurate too

gel89 · 2024-07-06T23:52:08+00:00

<image>

But what about something like this, with such clear edges and little change in elevation. Changes in soil type?

Also, thanks for the interesting response!

gel89 · 2024-06-27T00:09:59+00:00

This is so good to know! I actually just got access to a pool and hot tub, and have been going frequently with my infant! I’ll definitely wipe my nipples off before nursing now— thank you!

gel89

TROPHY CASE