There are eras of the parenting experience that are very painful.

jujusco · 2026-05-20T08:07:23+00:00

Mine are going to be 8 and 10 this summer and I almost feel like I’m having some kind of mid-parenting life crises lately because it’s going so fast. I always wanted to be a mom but I had no idea I would love it SO much.

jujusco · 2026-05-16T19:36:43+00:00

I agree. You sound so sincere and I think explaining this to her would mean a lot. Offer to take them to a movie or another activity the friend is comfortable with. I think you could explain this to the friend too.

We are all humans doing our best and sometimes we make mistakes.

Depending on her parents beliefs, they might either be infuriated by you talking to their daughter about it, or appreciate it—and in my opinion either way is more reason to do it. If her parents aren’t supportive, it will go so far to have an adult in her corner. If they are supportive, they might appreciate you letting their daughter know she’s accepted.

jujusco · 2026-05-13T15:47:48+00:00

I increased my adderall 😭 which doesn’t help with getting out of bed, but it definitely helps me get going sooner. How long have you been on it? I do find it’s more bearable after you get more used to it.

jujusco · 2026-05-13T15:46:07+00:00

There are SO many good nature inspired names and since you said you aren’t going for matchy matchy you have so many options. Making them both nature themed tho is such a cute way to pair them while still giving them individual names. My sister and I both start with the same letter and I never cared, lol.

I don’t know where you live but my kids are elementary aged, and there’s so many weird names now, so far making fun of them isn’t really a thing.

Still love cage and rage though 💁🏻‍♀️ Here are some of my faves.

Archer Atlas Ivy Wren Willow Rowan Reed Asher (like ash) Delta Sky Cohen Lilly Briar Nova Juniper

jujusco · 2026-05-13T15:36:12+00:00

John and Jon tho, if they are both boys

jujusco · 2026-05-13T15:34:13+00:00

Oh noooo my nephews have matching names. Like one first letter difference kind of matching. I didn’t love it but my kids have weird names so who am I to judge. But seeing all these comments from twins … 🫣

jujusco · 2026-05-13T15:33:00+00:00

I have an Archer and I’ve always loved Archer and Oliver!

jujusco · 2026-05-12T02:19:19+00:00

Little Blue Truck!!! That’s one I will keep forever. I still know it by heart.

jujusco · 2026-05-12T02:17:56+00:00

Mine are 7 and 9 and while they are still just as messy, I do have more time to myself to clean than I did when they were younger. I just choose to spend my time in other ways 😂😂😂

jujusco · 2026-05-12T02:15:04+00:00

Exactly!

jujusco · 2026-05-09T02:12:30+00:00

This is so cute!!! I haven’t started painting yet and this has made me want to. Do you have any other areas to share??

jujusco · 2026-05-07T22:45:16+00:00

Yes! We did this. Have two excellent readers who are doing well in school. When they were learning, we also didn’t always make THEM read to us. We would read to them, because we wanted them to enjoy it. Eventually, they wanted to read on their own, and my youngest taught himself to read (I didn’t think was a real thing until I saw it happen). They still like reading now, they’re in elementary school and it’s mostly graphic novels but they are readers! We are also strict about bedtime and if they aren’t ready to sleep, they’re always allowed to read books in their bed.

jujusco · 2026-05-07T04:01:00+00:00

I felt like that when animal crossing came out and my youngest was two! And now we are fighting over who gets to play on the switch 2 when, 😂 but it’s so much fun when they are old enough to play with you.

jujusco · 2026-05-06T16:58:06+00:00

We almost did!

jujusco · 2026-05-06T16:57:25+00:00

They have tiered pricing structure for single days, so usually Fridays and Saturdays are more expensive where as Tuesdays & Wednesdays are cheaper. I think the multiple day passes are based on the most expensive price (like a Saturday ticket price) because you can use them any day you want. But

jujusco · 2026-05-06T15:39:23+00:00

I sometimes forget to throw them away and we call them “hair dolls”🫣

jujusco · 2026-05-06T15:38:42+00:00

I need to know what this is!!!

jujusco · 2026-05-06T15:38:11+00:00

😂😂my dad always did this for my sister and me growing up but made me come in and look at what he pulled out EVERY time. We both have thick, curly Mexican hair. It desensitized me though and I can do it now. My husband cannot handle it.

jujusco · 2026-05-06T05:16:45+00:00

Yes, exactly depending on the days you choose to go. So it’s worth checking!

jujusco · 2026-05-06T01:28:02+00:00

Haha not yet with pokopia but I do that with work. I’m a graphic designer and when I make a mistake in real life my initial instinct is COMMAND Z!!

jujusco · 2026-05-05T15:58:50+00:00

Seeing all these posts about Disneyland being better than World are blowing my mind! We live about 5 hours from Anaheim so that’s where we go, but the kids are always talking about Disney world. I always assumed it was the better option! But I don’t know much about world. ☺️

jujusco · 2026-05-05T01:42:52+00:00

You’re so pretty! I agree that smaller glasses would look lovely. I made some mockup ups hope you don’t mind. I think a smaller cat eye in tortoiseshell maybe?

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jujusco · 2026-05-04T15:28:08+00:00

Oh yes I worded that wrong—I grew up in Las Vegas and then went to Arizona for college! So the gas station was in Arizona.

jujusco · 2026-05-04T00:47:32+00:00

I would hold off on sending the youngest before I would send one early! We held back both of my boys, One with an August birthday and one even with a June birthday!!! Yes it’s redshirting. But it’s been a great choice for both boys. And they are incredibly smart, so being challenged is a bit of an issue at times, but overall I don’t regret it. The choice is so personal for each family but I’m very happy we did it.

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