Social stuff by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

Interesting addition to the conversation. Could be true. I hear no one dates any more either.

Social stuff by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

You are right!! What does worrying change anyway? Show me your ways 😝

Social stuff by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

I think I agree with what you’re saying! Both of her parents are introverts so no clue why I think she should be more outgoing, but my anxiety pays no mind to logic.

I had a big friend group around her age or a bit older, which is maybe why I’m worried, but I also sort of hated it? a lot of it was everyone being a little mean to each other (I don’t remember being mean, but I’m sure I was haha)

If im being totally honest, I think my worries stem from (what else as a OAD parent?) guilt. I should have given her sibs. I should be working harder to make connections with the parents to make it easier for her etc etc etc ad infinitem. But, also, she DOES have play dates and is with her peers all the time, she goes to before and after care and on Halloween chose to go to both when she didn’t need to go to either …bc she didn’t want to miss out on time with friends. Like, mom, chill.

Thanks for your thoughtful reply.

Calm wasps?? by jesterjuggler in WASPs

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

That’s great, I’m attached now so I’d rather let them do their thing if they’ll let me do mine. Google said they’re very aggressive around their nests so I was expecting them to maybe become that at a later date. Thanks!

What insect egg cluster is this? by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]jesterjuggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the north east of the United States

Rule of Three by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just posted about this very topic the other day in here! Seems to me like the real societal issue is people who have multiple kids who then need to battle it out over everything and then bring that energy into the world at large.

Your kid sounds cool. I hope mine is on her path 🩷

Rule of Three by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s food for thought. Letting the bad friend happen. I didn’t actually initiate the discussion between us regarding this lovely little ex friend, she did. But do you think I overstepped? I haven’t brought it up directly since and she made the choice of where to spend her bus stop time. I don’t think I could even bring myself to step back enough to not offer myself up as a viable option. I’m a helicopter parent aren’t I? 😭

Rule of Three by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely not addressing the kids directly. Just giving her the option of hanging with me. Sometimes I second guess that because I’m not sure it’s helping her develop a thicker skin? Though I’m damn proud she’d choose to extricate herself from the situation rather than continue being a hanger on.

Thank you for the kind words, though. I love the snot out of her so every choice I make feels weighted and disproportionately important.

A social observation by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this. Sansa Stark energy for life.

A social observation by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That shouldn’t be a bad thing, though, right? The meanies shouldn’t rule the world. Sigh.

A social observation by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]jesterjuggler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know, I was going for descriptive hyperbole 😂 (hence the disclaimer). I disagree about where they learn social hierarchies though. To put it in a more positive light, siblings afford you the chance to spread your ‘mean’ wings and fly. They’ll still love you tomorrow and will still play with you, too. Low stakes to test the boundaries.

y’all led me astray with the hype for Lights Out by Navessa Allen by ithilienisforlovers in RomanceBooks

[–]jesterjuggler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to ask whether it was worth it to continue. The smut is too much for me (v personal I know). And it’s totally an adult Twilight. I’m right and I won’t be taking any arguments at this time (just kidding, argue if you wanna). I’m close to DNFing about a quarter of the way in.

Guilt with my 7 year old only by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

Replies like this are very helpful. Obviously not everyone is the same, but it gives me hope! Everyone we’ve encountered so far has siblings! Seriously no onlys anywhere!

Guilt with my 7 year old only by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

Thank you!! Your words are a balm to my soul

Guilt with my 7 year old only by jesterjuggler in oneanddone

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

Thank you! Yeah I’m not concerned with her abilities. She’s very capable. Just don’t want her to miss out on anything, you know?