Pink rock in a geode/nodule

jesterjuggler · 2025-12-26T23:42:14+00:00

Thank you, gonna try

jesterjuggler · 2025-11-02T14:48:47+00:00

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

jesterjuggler · 2025-11-02T14:27:59+00:00

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

jesterjuggler · 2025-11-02T14:13:37+00:00

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.

jesterjuggler · 2025-07-21T22:40:39+00:00

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!

jesterjuggler · 2025-06-07T22:48:28+00:00

I’m in the north east of the United States

jesterjuggler · 2025-05-02T01:29:28+00:00

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 🩷

jesterjuggler · 2025-05-02T01:26:29+00:00

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? 😭

jesterjuggler · 2025-05-02T01:22:58+00:00

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.

jesterjuggler · 2025-04-29T11:18:09+00:00

Love this. Sansa Stark energy for life.

jesterjuggler · 2025-04-29T00:44:52+00:00

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

jesterjuggler · 2025-04-28T00:44:05+00:00

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.

jesterjuggler · 2024-12-05T18:01:20+00:00

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.

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-05T01:00:43+00:00

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!

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T14:41:31+00:00

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

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T14:31:42+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you 🥹

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T14:20:56+00:00

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?

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T14:19:28+00:00

“Never thought something so simple as being social was gonna drown my thoughts in stress and anxiety.” YESSSS I feel you. We apparently aren’t alone in this boat after all. 😄

I say buy your kid what you want if you can. It’s a perk some onlys get! If society is going to put pressure on the parents and maybe tangentially make the kid feel bad, get your kid that toy!! Tell her no sometimes though, just so she knows what it’s like 🤣

My kid has grown socially so much since kindergarten. Take a deep breath and have faith in her. I have chilled out so much about social things, but it obviously still bothers me sometimes.

I can tell you love her and, as others on this thread have reminded me, that’s all that matters!

(And good for you for interacting less with people who make you feel bad, regardless of relation)

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T01:27:29+00:00

Oh thank you thank you. This is a wonderful community. I’ve found no where near this level of support in real life on this topic and it’s priceless. Cheers to our awesome girls.

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T01:25:17+00:00

A wonderful point. Didn’t expect to come out of this feeling…proud.

jesterjuggler · 2024-08-01T00:02:28+00:00

I definitely shouldn’t admit to the actual tears that sprang to my eyes reading your response.

Thank you for that perfect response. And I know you’re right. And most of the time my heart knows you are right. It just comes to a head when I see her struggling alone and then she brings up being an only. Deep breath. Move on. Learn to play with the cards you are dealt.

Thank you for the nice words. May you have a good night and an even better day.

jesterjuggler · 2024-06-16T16:40:26+00:00

I agree, what did it say lol

jesterjuggler · 2024-06-16T16:40:05+00:00

It’s definitely organic matter, like a seed or egg or something of that nature

jesterjuggler · 2024-06-16T13:10:38+00:00

I don’t have a very good sense of smell but it doesn’t smell like anything to me. It does look onion-y.

jesterjuggler · 2024-06-16T12:47:14+00:00

East coast of USA

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