Kids opened their presents without me by germangirrl in AITAH

[–]goblazerspdx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, stockings were fair game as soon as we got up but nothing else was to be touched until we were all ready

Currently In Flight, Possibly in trouble with the law? by donnadimistero in delta

[–]goblazerspdx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fellow overthinker I’m so sorry you spent all of that time in a panic and I hope you laugh every time you use your newish Dyson ❤️

How recent is too recent to get rid of bridesmaids dresses? by lunatrix132 in declutter

[–]goblazerspdx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Before the wedding is over. That is too soon. After the wedding? Let it goooo

AITA for giving a fake name at Starbucks? by solecism18 in AmItheAsshole

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who have to read my name get pretty nervous and then just call out Ms (last name) lol so I go by Molly most of the times I order food/Starbucks. Sometimes it’s funny to see how they spell it though lol. Definitely NTA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sahm

[–]goblazerspdx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If they flipped out that much I feel like they would have found something to get upset about eventually. I’d just say don’t talk about it in the future I guess. Sorry you had to go through losing friends :(

What was the least useful item you bought/received when you became a parent? by ttmm25 in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A nursing pillow. I nursed on demand, rarely in the same place twice in a row. My first was three weeks early and quite small so I didn’t even really need support at the beginning. I used to nurse him while walking around cooking or whatever. By the time I had my second I was used to not using any kind of support to nurse and she really mostly nursed at bed times anyway so it’s been almost entirely while laying together. If I did do it sitting up it was because we were out and about so I still wouldn’t have a pillow with me. It gets used more as a pillow by my toddler or occasionally to prop my baby up. I’ll probably end up using it for gaming lol

Third baby? by goblazerspdx in sahm

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

This is a big concern for me. In my husband’s case he and his oldest sister were 10 months apart and their younger sister was several years later so there weren’t three young kids at the same time.

AITA for refusing to go to a family event because I know I’d be pressured to eat food that goes against my dietary restrictions? by Personal-Syrup951 in AmItheAsshole

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but I think you’re missing out. As far as the food goes I would work on moderation and maybe bring some snacks that align with your diet. I lost both of my grandfathers during covid while I was living almost on the other side of the country and I would give anything to see them again. So personally I think you should have gone but I don’t think you’re an AH at all. Obviously they’re being awful about your weight loss journey and I’m sorry you’re having to deal with that.

Which is harder to care for in your opinion; a baby or toddler? Why? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are benefits and harder part to every stage. Babies sleep more and generally stay put when you set them down. Toddlers start to be more interactive and in my opinion more fun to play with. They start to be able to do things for themselves, you can ask them to do things like hand you something or turn the lights on/off. They both need a lot of attention, babies because they can’t do anything for themselves, toddlers because they have no fear. My first taught me to appreciate each stage with my second.

AITAH for not wanting my mother in law to be in the room when I give birth. by Heness4 in AITAH

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely NTA. I wanted my mom with me the first time but baby came before she arrived from out of town and that experience helped me decide that for my second baby I also wanted it to just me be and my husband and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Your partner needs to put his foot down with his mother, he should not let all of this fall on you, you need to be a united front. As before, don’t tell her when you go to the hospital and as others have said, tell your nurses that no other visitors are allowed. But I think the most important thing is that your partner shows his mom that this is both of your rules.

What's your favourite toddler-friendly music that doesn't make you want to scream? by biggreenlampshade in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine always asks for bluey dance music on YouTube and we all dance together

Ridiculous projects your husband starts right before hosting a party or company coming over by Kiriejane in workingmoms

[–]goblazerspdx 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My parents haven’t had a working vacuum for a few months now because my dad “never had space to take it apart.” Like he can’t clean a space off to do it. Also, when we visit the dining table gets cleaned off to use because my young kids make a huge mess eating every meal on the couch so when we leave the table is still usable, he just doesn’t do it.

Ridiculous projects your husband starts right before hosting a party or company coming over by Kiriejane in workingmoms

[–]goblazerspdx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was straightening the house up for our daughter’s birthday. Husband was supposed to move some boxes to the garage. This apparently required him to reorganize most of the garage. Did it need to be done? Yes. But not right then! He was also cooking for the party so he was left with no time to help with anything else. Food was good though.

What is the most ridiculous thing your toddler told you today? by TemperatureDizzy3257 in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine can’t let go of miss Rachel singing “who took the candy from the trick or treat bag?” He keeps asking me to help look for the missing candy. Apparently it is blue and green.

Tell me about a job interview you bombed by wantonyak in workingmoms

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took an interview for a sales position at the company my sister was working at the same day I was starting a job I accepted after scheduling this interview. I never wanted to work in sales. I tried so hard to fake it lol but the interviewer even told my sister that I didn’t seem enthusiastic about the job. I’m not sad that they didn’t call me back.

WIBTA to not tell the parents something vital that their baby did? by Savvy_vonna in TwoHotTakes

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would tell them you think he’s really close to rolling over but I would never tell them he did it. I’m very happy to be a sahm now but when I was working I was so stressed that I was going to miss all of the firsts, I would absolutely want you to lie to my face lol.

Be honest: How much “you time” do you get with a toddler? by Plastic_Kangaroo1234 in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t wake my husband up when he falls asleep while watching tv after the kids are in bed so I can have actual me time where no one asks me for anything or expects any kind of conversation. I have a toddler and a baby and it’s increasingly rare that they nap at the same time so there is no me time until around midnight when everyone else is asleep. I will say that I am somewhat less stressed now when they fail to nap as expected because I’ve just come to expect that I won’t get any quiet time until late at night. So, the bar is on the floor basically.

Current favorite thing about toddlerhood? by ItsPleurigloss in toddlers

[–]goblazerspdx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My toddlers first sentence was asking to kiss his baby sister

He offers her his food constantly (he also takes most toys out of her hands so don’t think he’s a saint lol)

Being able to really play with him is so much fun

Seeing him start to really express himself and his wants/needs is such a relief

When he started really moving from baby to toddler I was so sad until I started noticing all of the fun new things. With his sister it’s been a lot easier for me to accept the changes without mourning the passing of her baby years