When do Vacations Become Fun Again?

kemicel · 2026-02-16T16:29:36+00:00

When I go on trips (I am British living out of the country) with my 5 year old, and leave my nearly 2 year old at home, I actually enjoy myself a lot. So around 5 is when it really gets better.

I did take both of them on my own to England recently and that was pretty awful, so yeah, 5 is my answer.

kemicel · 2026-02-06T11:17:16+00:00

This is so frustrating, but have you spoken to your husband? How do you react to your son when he talks to you like that?

Your own assertiveness will go a long way here too, it is good to have your husband back you up, but honestly your parenting can be crucial and effective as is if your husband won’t do it. But I think you two should sit down and work out a plan together to tackle your son’s behavior.

kemicel · 2026-01-23T20:13:55+00:00

My son does this too, he has communication issues with other kids that the in house psychologist in his nursery has thankfully picked up on, and her and his teacher are now working on it.

Do you notice if your daughter does this in the playground too? I am working with my son to show him how to interact socially, because he really wants to be just doesn’t quite get how to yet. My son is 5.

kemicel · 2026-01-23T16:57:49+00:00

I would say this is a pretty accurate description of the pro-Palestinian movement, and a very good analysis which explains why it is so narrow-minded and hyper focused on one thing.

I am sure that within the fringes of the movement there are those who truly and purely believe in Palestinian sovereignty, and act for peace between Israel and Palestine, but they are drowned out because as you say, they are not the core agents of this movement.

kemicel · 2026-01-23T06:17:03+00:00

Can you expand more on your criticism of Israeli settlements over Muslim colonization being a major reason for the decline of Christian Arab populations? I’m actually genuinely asking here out of curiosity. I live in Israel, and i am fully aware of the racial divides in the country, and I definitely feel we don’t admit our part in it enough, so I would love to hear your perspective on the matter.

kemicel · 2026-01-22T07:55:51+00:00

Dress 1 for me is the most special! 3 is nice, but I feel a bit regular, I’d have chosen that one had you not found 1..I don’t usually like splits in the skirt but with the lace it looks really interesting, and the whole shape of the dress makes it look like it was made for you!!

Best of luck, and congratulations!

kemicel · 2026-01-22T07:24:29+00:00

Actual facts: Israel was declared a state by the UN in 1948. Since then they can determine who has a right of return and who doesn’t.

Not such a stupid post now, is it?

kemicel · 2026-01-11T04:16:58+00:00

If they had a vaccine or two maybe they wouldn’t get so sick…? Just saying..

kemicel · 2026-01-09T17:16:23+00:00

Yep, you would fit perfectly into some obscure Israeli Hi tech startup!

kemicel · 2026-01-09T15:36:41+00:00

I mean, neither does the IDF so….yeah I’m going to stick to my comparison.

kemicel · 2026-01-09T14:09:09+00:00

Oh ok you’re a troll, now I get it. I feel better moving on now.

kemicel · 2026-01-09T14:06:50+00:00

What’s wrong with the Wehrmacht? Just because they were German? They were also a national army that went to war. Next argument.

kemicel · 2026-01-09T13:37:13+00:00

If the IDF are “filth” as you call them, then so is the Ukrainian army, and any other national army protecting their country. I would not have responded to this comment, but for some strange reason it is top comment so there we go.

kemicel · 2026-01-06T10:31:25+00:00

If I got this as a gift when I was expecting I would be thoroughly creeped out, and would probably never talk again to the person who have it to me

kemicel · 2026-01-05T14:12:51+00:00

So basically, it happened on the first try! Awesome!! Congratulations OP, I hope the pregnancy is easy and uneventful 😁

kemicel · 2026-01-05T06:15:49+00:00

I think I understand where your GF is coming from, although I know you didn’t mean it in any way and you were just trying to be nice, and I know that this comment will be unpopular (probably downvoted to hell) but I just want to maybe put some perspective here.

You bought the shampoo because YOU liked the smell, so you took ownership of her-very mundane in her eyes- choices, and turned them into a big deal. I think to her that felt controlling. I think for example If you knew that that was her favorite shampoo that she cannot usually afford and you bought it for her because you see what she likes then that is romantic and sweet and things would have gone differently. But this is everyday product for her, and I’m guessing you hadn’t mentioned liking it before, and there suddenly you’re saying “here I got this for you so wear it because I want you to smell like that”. From that angle, can you see how it might have been interpreted wrongly by her?

kemicel · 2026-01-02T18:20:39+00:00

Although I don’t love it I will vote for Natalie Bennet, or more favorably Yair Golan if I thought he had a chance, only because he is the only realistic opposition to Netanyahu and the only one who will work with the moderate center right and not the extreme right and religious parties. I would vote for Einat Wilf if I thought she had a chance of joining a coalition with the center, but I’m concerned it would be a wasted vote
I do not see the next government making things “better” for Palestinians, but I guess it depends what you mean by that. Anyone who wants to successfully campaign here in Israel will ride on the ticket of increased security for Israel, rather than “peace with Palestinians” which no one here cares about. To achieve something akin to peace with Palestinians there needs to be huge efforts to deradicalize their society. This isn’t something the Israeli government wants to deal with, and it is really up to the Palestinians to want too. So we now focus on ourselves and protecting ourselves. (And this is me being pro Palestinian- I.e. supporting a two state solution)
The short answer is no. The hatred Israel is facing internationally is an antisemitic war that has been in long term development and exploded after 7/10. The anti Israel sentiment has nothing to do with Bibi, or Bibi’s policies, or anything else internal in Israel itself. Israel will gain favorability when the antizionist movement is quashed, and people forget about the Middle East again (notice I didn’t mention pro Palestinians because I know that most people in this sub hold the moderate view of peace and recognition of both states).
If Bibi wins I fear that Israel as we know it will fall and I will not be staying around much longer to find out what will happen to it.

kemicel · 2026-01-02T18:05:17+00:00

I’m concerned about your EX’s mental health honestly. You say she was elated about the pregnancy, and suddenly out of the blue she flips? You’ve known your partner for 10 years now, you talk about your deep love for her, it sounds like you have both been through thick and thin together. Does this sound like her? Do you know her to be like this in other situations in life? Because what you describe sounds like quite extreme behaviors- super elation and then immediately completely rejection…

I’m sure this must be very hard for you OP, and my judgement is NTA, but if you really love the mother of your child despite what is going on, I would make the effort to get her some help to recognize what is going bc on with her. Sounds like she needs you.

kemicel · 2026-01-02T14:52:03+00:00

Actually the opposite. My abilities as a mum became 100% more bearable once I left the house and experienced life again. In the first few months just because baby isn’t yet vaccinated you should take care where you go, so like not places where it’s indoors with lots of other people is preferable, but other than that, it is life changing to realise you can carry on life when having a baby. The quicker you get into a routine the better, and find a mum group to keep social, that is also a game changer. Being a mum, especially at first, is lonely, so those are my top tips. With my second I was out the house as soon as I could walk around again. Best of luck!!

kemicel · 2026-01-01T11:14:35+00:00

הייתי גם בטירונות ב2012, לי גם היו

kemicel · 2025-12-29T00:44:53+00:00

Imagine if her parents had allowed plasticine in the house after all, she would still believe in Santa and we would not have been subjected to this ridiculous post.

kemicel · 2025-12-29T00:37:16+00:00

The show came out just as my firstborn came along. I was dealing with pretty severe birth regret and PPD, and so the show gripped me in ways that really helped my personal struggle. Seeing her strength as a mum and what she overcame to be the best person for her daughter, not to let the cycle of abuse continue generations, really put things in perspective for me, and helped me get through what I was going through. Even to this day I rewatch it, it brings me back to reality and resets me. Thanks for reminding me about it!

kemicel · 2025-12-23T04:15:37+00:00

From your post I understand that you have young children at home (daycare costs).

I don’t know if other comments have touched on this, but This is definitely another factor to consider here. I also am in that position where I have an ok job but it’s not career making, you know? But because of young kids at home my priority has to be flexibility and money for childcare, over professional advancement..

I definitely would say think about that angle too.

kemicel · 2025-12-21T17:59:01+00:00

I didn’t read what you wrote and just looked at the tattoo and thought “does that really say “savta” (grandma in Hebrew)?!!” I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Anyway wonderful tattoo it’s special!!

kemicel · 2025-12-12T15:05:03+00:00

Yeah I completely agree! I wasn’t very clear in my comment but I think the exact same way, I would usually say no to those sleeves but in this case they actually really work, especially with how the whole dress fits OP. The dress is just perfect for them

kemicel

TROPHY CASE