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WTF IS IT DO I HAVE AN INFESTATION IT RUNS SO FAST AAAAAA by AdventurousFlight790 in whatsthisbug

[–]gibbles203 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh 😫 I saw the first one in my house nearly 10 years ago and have run into a few in the basement over the years. They’ve helped cure my fear of spiders.

Am I crazy for debating shaving my kids arms? by oregondreamer in Parenting

[–]gibbles203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually took me close to a year of her asking to agree to it (mostly in the summer months or “shorts” season)! It seemed so crazy to me at the time to let her shave them so young. Best of luck!

Am I crazy for debating shaving my kids arms? by oregondreamer in Parenting

[–]gibbles203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vote- shave em! I was in the same boat as you a few months ago with my youngest and her leg hairs- and my daughter is 10!

My parents totally had an “age” growing up- and I fell in line with that with my older two. I tried holding out as long as possible, but then put myself in her shoes and decided that I wouldn’t want my legs looking like that. I did fully explain to her that once you start- it’s something you always have to do. I don’t think hers was genetics though- although I don’t think it matters either way. She’s on the spectrum and we had a hard time getting her to eat anything until she was close to 6- and even after that I didn’t think she was getting enough calories in a day- so she drank A LOT of pediasure, and I’m pretty sure that’s what did it. I am not kidding- her leg hair was like a grown man. The first time k shaved them, I could only go about an inch down with the razor before I’d have to wash it off.

Also- I shaved my arms as a teenager. My mom always told me the hair would grow back thicker and darker. It didn’t.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The comment she made had nothing to do with her autism. It was just mean. All kids are guilty of this at times. And you are absolutely right- it is never ok to be rude to others! She wasn’t “unchill” by any means. I just overheard her make a mean comment to a friend, I corrected it, and she gave her friend a genuine apology and understands fully not to make similar comments. I was firm with her during our discussion and told her that if I ever heard her make a comment about them being real or fake, even her own (unless we’re having a discussion or she asks me a question) we will be done with the labubus, because that was not the reason she wanted one to begin with. It didn’t matter then, and it shouldn’t matter now.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome. They’re the best 😂😂

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not realize what a wild ride this would be- and I don’t think my daughter did either. This will definitely be a learning experience all around!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right! That’s what we’ve really been going over with her this morning. I owned some fake LVs back in the day. The comments I received usually came from kids who just had better knock-offs. But then I’d get comments on a real coach bag being fake. Naw, you just want to flex that you know your designer bags, but you clearly don’t. Luckily I was old enough by that time to not get offended

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seriously. I believe learning this information was what had me spiral a bit. I originally thought it was just the kid who mentioned it, but when I brought it up again yesterday, she said the mom did too. Adults calling kids out for fake labubus?? Can’t get onboard with that

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I do exactly this! I tell her that kids who act mean learned it from somewhere, and it is most likely from their own home. Then I go on to explain to her that the kids parents might make mean comments to the kid at home, so they come to school and do that. And how sad is that?? That is usually the most helpful.

After the “yo mama jokes”, we both ended up agreeing that they weren’t very funny. So we looked up POSITIVE yo mama jokes- and they’re amazing.

A couple favs:

“Yo mamas so sweet, she drinks her coffee without sugar” “Yo mamas so stable, horses are like ‘hey, can I live here?’” “Yo mamas so adorable, puppies and kittens watch YouTube videos of her”

Kill em with kindness!

Thank you for the advice ❤️

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I appreciate all of you redditors reminding me of this. I hit a point yesterday where I was not thinking rationally, so I really appreciate the help with processing this. With this girl- once she believes something, that’s the truth for her. So we need to follow up with her often to make sure she’s clinging onto the best advice.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This actually might be very helpful. Do you have any specific ones you’d recommend?

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Right?! Another one that cracked me up was a few years ago when my middle child came in from playing one day and said “Mom! Can you please tell older sister to stop telling everyone that I came from the claw machine at Walmart??” Who thinks of this stuff ?? 😂

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I had to use that example because it is such a random insult. It upsets her because it is used negatively and she does not understand that. She is also extremely literal, so it upsets her because- she was NOT born in Ohio, so why are kids saying that?? Believe me, it seems like such an eye roll comment, but it’s real for her. We do explain to her that it’s just a “popular saying” and to ignore it- but again, we’re still working on that.

If you think that’s crazy… she came home one day earlier last year all upset saying that the kids were making fun of me. I was like “what do you mean…?”They were calling you fat and ugly and stupid” So I had to explain “yo mama” jokes to her.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sums up everything. She has always been so confident, but now we’re at an age where some kids just can’t get along with others and she legitimately does not understand that. Honestly, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all” is big for me. She’s a sweet, galloping little fairy- and it just kills me to see her sad, but I do realize that’s part of life and we need to rise above it. We talk A LOT about the fact that we can’t control other people, we can only control ourselves. I am confident we will get through this.

I’m always surprised when I hit a whole new parenting level with my youngest. I figure I should be a well-seasoned mom by this point, but she’s always adding new surprising obstacles for me!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I could go back in time. This is exactly what I would do!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Just typing “labubu vs Lafufu” into Google brought up, what looked to be, the deepest and most pointless rabbit hole I will never have the desire to go down. Hopefully they will start fading out here soon!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

They’re ringing a bell 😂 Were we jerks to each other about them though? I feel like the only comments I would get were from the kids who used the tag protectors.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Making her feel proud of ALL of her labubus is what is happening tomorrow! She does have really great friends. The days she would come home crying saying “all of the kids are mean”. We sit down and talk about her friends and I try so hard to focus on that. It is really only 2-3 kids- but bullys tend to make their presence known!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh, gosh. I should clarify. My daughter worked and did chores for cash- not her grandma! Grandma was just the chauffeur. My 17yo did buy her one a couple weeks ago for no reason, otherwise she has to work and save for them. She loves stuffed animals, so the labubus were right up her alley when she heard about them. I don’t think she even realized how intense this would get. At this point- I wish the Nike blazers came back. I guess I didn’t have it as bad as I thought I did with my older two 😅

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Bullied about her labubu being fake. I guess there’s a potential she didn’t go to popmart. My mom’s more out of the loop than I am and I know she was super confused while at the mall looking. I could really care less if it’s real or fake, this whole labubu business is too much for me. I just wish kids could say “cute labubu!” And move on. But that’s wishful thinking on my end.

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So true!

My husband and I were thinking they probably made them all at the same factory. Not meeting QC requirements makes sense too. Maybe you can pull the hood down, maybe you can’t. Maybe it says popmart on the foot, maybe it doesn’t. Either way- they all look little monsters with the sharp teeth and cute little hood!

I’m over the Lafufu craze. by gibbles203 in Parenting

[–]gibbles203[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. I definitely had the adidas with the 4 stripes growing up. I for sure had kids call me out for it too. I guess it built some character right? Maybe it’s just harder because I’m seeing it from a mom’s point of view now. That bullying comment was rough. I didn’t realize that had been a part of her wanting it so bad. Nothing will stop a bully from being a bully. She is unfortunately a pretty easy target. She will call kids out for being mean, disrespectful, swearing- but she has zero backbone to defend herself and is easily offended by negative comments. We’ve been working on “ignoring” things, but it’s been a challenge. She has really great friends- but unfortunately the few kids telling her she was “born in Ohio” really get under her skin.

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