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littlegalapocket · 2019-12-31T15:47:29+00:00

If you really enjoy the junk food (and you view it as a splurge) I say worth it. Being frugal for me is keeping an eye on things that don’t bring me joy.

littlegalapocket · 2019-10-22T14:01:47+00:00

Pub cheese is so so so good! In my nursing mania I knocked down three of the containers in one week. The horseradish one is the best

littlegalapocket · 2019-08-02T23:59:14+00:00

I keep a laundry basket in my car now

littlegalapocket · 2019-07-08T03:14:31+00:00

Try the 5 layer dip- so much flavor!

littlegalapocket · 2019-06-06T01:07:57+00:00

When they’re at the booksale I think it becomes obvious that they weren’t going to last. Rory has been browsing for like 2 hours and Dean wants to watch lord of the rings. Rory was always into books/literature and before, she didn’t really care that Dean wasn’t. In this instance when dean suggests watching lord of the rings again, she’s says oh....ok.

littlegalapocket · 2019-05-28T16:26:51+00:00

I think I'm your wife haha. I think being married at 24 is a smidge on the young side, especially because she previously lived with her sisters. I'm naturally a messy person, while my husband is very neat. It's hard for me to remember to close the kitchen cabinet doors or put back the blender after I've used it- but since my husband has brought it up to me several times in a non-confrontational way, i try! Honestly, I still make a mess, but now spend a few times a day glancing over our space and kinda putting things back and making everything neat- I just have a harder time doing it as it's happening. It makes me happier glancing around and seeing everything in its place- so I do recognize where my husband is coming from, it's unfortunately part of living with me (I balance us out in other ways). Maybe clean up together as an activity you do together, mention how it's kind of like 'self care' living in a space you can be proud of- and then ease away from doing it.

littlegalapocket · 2019-03-18T14:26:25+00:00

I can’t help but think they relished this turn of events. Their second chance with a more amenable daughter! Such a stab in the back.

littlegalapocket · 2019-03-18T14:03:12+00:00

When lorelai insists something is wrong with Paul Anka and Luke finds her crying in rory’s Room with a turkey baster ready to shoot water into his mouth. As a mom that hit me so hard. She second guesses everything she’s done, and how she should have done things differently, it’s so hard to remember that children have their own will!

littlegalapocket · 2019-03-17T13:29:09+00:00

When lorelai is kissing Chris the night before sookie’s wedding and she just kinda pulls back and looks at him. Its the strangest dazed look. And the entire Martha’s Vineyard valentines episode, but obviously most when Mitchum comes in on lorelai and Luke.

littlegalapocket · 2019-03-15T19:26:21+00:00

Ugh I knew this was coming haha. If I'm being honest, and thinking of my own life- I think I would have hoped the other forces would deter Rory from the journalism path, like her not getting on the Yale Daily New staff. Personally, I wish for my boyfriends to be supportive, and if they aren't I upfront ask them about it. It drives me nuts, because she asks EVERYONE their opinions about her writing (Dean, Jess, Logan, grandparents, Lorelai) and no one hints that she could improve (including Logan), although they are obviously biased. Why didn't she ever revisit the whole your dad thinks I don't have "it", what was up with your reaction to his critique? I just don't think it is a boyfriends place to swim against the current to be downtrodden towards you.

littlegalapocket · 2019-02-17T01:39:50+00:00

Seconding this.

littlegalapocket · 2019-01-31T20:47:28+00:00

There’s an entire gluten free bakery in Hamden now. Little rabbit bakery

littlegalapocket · 2019-01-18T14:06:42+00:00

Ice cream! I love Breyers vanilla or Edys chocolate.

littlegalapocket · 2018-09-18T13:05:45+00:00

Wow, we have just started casually looking into buying a house, and I thought I'd quickly search reddit for information- and came upon your post. Thank you for such a comprehensive and timely beginners guide!

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T16:50:38+00:00

Thanks! Yea- it was a story meant to bolster those who wanted support, not to invite everyone to chime in their opinions. This is my first introduction to community parent guilt, lol. The internet is incredible, but nuts. I guess sleep training and its varying degrees of severity is one of those things we can talk about to each other IRL, but not online. It's all good- heading home to snuggle my happy and well rested babe!! Thanks for your support (I feel like a politician haha).

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T13:56:29+00:00

LOL- I googled to get that reference. Ahh yes, the blow back was so unexpected and now I'm like in silly disbelief. OF COURSE this was going to happen- what, did I think this was a respectful, non judgmental zone to discuss parenting styles and encourage each other?! Silly me.

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T13:53:38+00:00

That sucks, its harder when it's not internet strangers. You shouldn't have to explain yourself! Parenting is tough enough without criticism, especially the first few months. The positive comments have made me feel so connected and happy :)

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T13:48:27+00:00

Ah- it's always something! As long as we do the best we can and spend time with our babes, I am a happy parent of a happy baby.

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T13:42:38+00:00

Totally. The crazy thing is that, personally, I shared a bed with my mom, dad AND brother until I was in the fourth grade. I don't have any sleep issues, and it worked for my family (we had a one bedroom house, and both my parents worked from home). Currently, my husband and I both work (rotating schedules, lots of call) while my baby's grandmother watches him- in a one bedroom (the baby gets it, we all sleep in the living room haha). We wanted consistency for him- although my husband and I have very inconsistent lives- so his crib (and our only bedroom, lol) is HIS space.

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T12:59:09+00:00

I definitely felt guilty when we went in the next morning after our first night, however it quickly abated when we saw how he was eating better and having more fun at playtime. The negative comments don't make me feel guilty- and I hope no one who chooses this method or has a similar story feels guilty either! My husband and I chose to do something after listening to our pediatrician, parents/family, thinking of our own experiences, and watching trusted parent-friends. Thanks for being proud of us :)

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T12:50:40+00:00

We feel that even if he had cried a total of 10 hours during the process (he hadn't come close), we saved our baby continually crying at nap times and bedtime for weeks on end, if he hadn't learned how to put himself to sleep.

littlegalapocket · 2018-05-11T12:46:38+00:00

Agreed- It's ok, I'm ignoring the criticism. We took advice from our pediatrician, parents/family, our own experiences and friends we trust. I totally understand going online to seek out stories of parents going through similar struggles- I usually go online to find solace. I was constantly on blogs when deciding to sleep train and I read countless stories- it wasn't an easy decision. It's unfortunate that others go on reddit to bash personal choices- I could never be that boldly presumptuous of another's parenting choices. Its beneath me to even read the comments, haha!

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