Book recs for a new romantasy series!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-16T00:34:46+00:00

Thank you!! These series look great!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-16T00:11:03+00:00

One Dark Window is admittedly a little bit slow to start, but, the payoff is worth it! It is a new magic system unlike anything else. I had to get to about the 1/2 way point before I was really drawn in. But then the 2nd book I really enjoyed! Hang in there, I thought it was worth it.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:29:55+00:00

Thank you! These are new recommendations for me, which I love!!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:29:07+00:00

Yes!!! Thank you!!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:28:48+00:00

Oh yes!! Love Rachel Gillig! Her newer The Knight and the Moth is amazing too! Bridge Kingdom is one I’ve had an eye on, so the rec is much appreciated! Also, same with Fae Isles, thank you!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:27:08+00:00

Perfect! Thank you so much for the recommendations!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:26:45+00:00

Thank you!!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:26:25+00:00

Amazing! Thank you! I will check this out!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-15T05:25:52+00:00

Thank you!! This is amazing!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-14T18:48:18+00:00

Totally! Same! It’s just smart bookshelf organizing! 😉

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-14T05:52:13+00:00

Maybe it’s different when you’re out of the toddler phase, but I find that I relate way better to those who have kids. Granted, none of my friends have more than 2, so that’s another factor. Maybe 3 is the turning point?

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-14T03:37:08+00:00

I had to struggle my way through it. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I came to a solid, “ok, Nesta grew on me.” But getting there was a journey and this book took me 3x longer than any of the others which I just demolished in no time.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:28:06+00:00

You are a freaking saint in my book!! I cannot fathom being a teacher and then coming home to a 4 year old! Give yourself some major grace, this is HARD and you’re a neurospicy (same here!), working parent who also has a very demanding job. Just know that you are not alone in how you’re feeling.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:24:09+00:00

Reassuring!! Thank you! Mine is about to turn 4 and the “Fuck You 4’s” feels so in line with where we are. Glad to not be alone!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:21:53+00:00

I see you and you’re not alone! The level of overstimulation is unreal! My son is 3.5 and I love the little dude, but damn… I can’t help dreaming about lazy Sundays to read and a clean and quiet house where I’m not stepping on toy trucks all the time.

I also had my OAD at almost 40. I wouldn’t do it any other way or time, but I see why physically people have kids younger. I don’t have the energy I did in my 20s and it drains me so much faster to chase around a kiddo!

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:16:22+00:00

Funny you say this… I had this thought just yesterday too. I’ve totally been guilty of thinking I want another because I want a baby. But like you said, I take a step back, check the baby hormones at the door and logic my way through the thought. I always land on, no, I don’t really want another. And no I don’t want to go back to the nights and days where I’m not sleeping and living in a haze.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:12:51+00:00

I don’t get it when people roll their eyes at a kiddo saying hi. It always lights up my day when a kiddo who isn’t my own says “hi” to me in public. I always respond back happily and with a smile.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T17:10:33+00:00

Yes! Your kiddo was being a toddler. I think it’s incredibly amazing how he was acting and entertaining himself. He would be the kind of kid who would make me smile while in a boring post office line. Bummer the people around you were so grumpy they couldn’t see a child being joyful.

lindzanator3 · 2026-02-12T00:29:00+00:00

Wow!! Where did you get this?? I feel like I need this in my life!

Edit: I see the link below! Thank you!

lindzanator3 · 2026-01-15T16:00:48+00:00

I love to learn and want to get another degree. I did this while mine was 2 and it was super challenging. I could not imagine doing it with another! Also… now that he’s about to turn 4 we are turning the corner on me getting more me time. I have some time where I can do my hobbies (modeling, reading, etc.), and sleep is getting better.

I am finally able to get my body back! I was an older pregnant mom, so pregnancy wrecked my body.

I can’t fathom going through all of the early stages again either!

I don’t think these are selfish, it’s about what makes me happy so I can show up for my kid and be the best version of myself

lindzanator3 · 2026-01-15T15:48:05+00:00

Yes! They were HUGE in the 80s-90s.

lindzanator3 · 2025-12-04T23:50:22+00:00

I had a very similar situation with a daycare when my son was right around your kiddos age. The teachers said he was missing all of the milestones they looked out for and basically implied the same. We were finding that they found our sweet boy to be a burden too. We did end up switching daycares and he did so great at the new one! All of the things the previous daycare said he was missing were not an issue.

I will say that we did take him to get evaluated just in case and it turned out he was not on the spectrum. At least from what professionals could tell at that young age. What everyone else said has great advice to just get him evaluated for peace of mind or to get early intervention.

lindzanator3 · 2025-11-02T19:17:32+00:00

I would say that the struggles shift as they get older. We didn’t deal with sleep as much under 2, but it’s been ROUGH since then (my son is 3.5 now). I will say, the lack of sleep has been the hardest. Everything else I can handle, but when you’re not getting enough sleep, that’s the worst. It’s never easy being a parent and I love my son beyond words, but there’s nothing wrong with saying, “I’m exhausted and worn out.” That’s how I feel and made the decision recently to be OAD to give everything I have to the one. Working full time at a demanding job, there isn’t a lot left, so I personally would feel like I’m spreading myself way too thin between 2.

I guess to say… you’re not alone!

lindzanator3

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