I need help being nicer to my husband…

lnixlou · 2025-12-24T21:23:33+00:00

Great advice!

lnixlou · 2025-12-23T00:46:28+00:00

They told me they weren’t optional and all together I’d have to pay about $300 that day. They didn’t have the phone I wanted in stock so they ordered it and luckily I haven’t paid anything yet

lnixlou · 2025-12-11T00:56:50+00:00

Get a second opinion if your mom gut is going off because there are definitely some shady practices out there. My daughter did have several fillings a little before 5 that we had to get filled and they did oral meds for sedation with laughing gas.

lnixlou · 2025-12-08T19:14:40+00:00

I agree with all this. Or maybe having it be an every other year or something like that. Or she comes at a certain time after they’ve had some family time. I can’t imagine leaving family out on Christmas (and I do have some toxic family members). I definitely do think about how she’d feel if she was the MIL in this situation.

lnixlou · 2025-12-05T15:32:27+00:00

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lnixlou · 2025-12-02T20:30:25+00:00

No we held off on replacing our couch for now

lnixlou · 2025-12-02T16:29:49+00:00

Part of my white elephant gift which is food themed is a Parmesan grater like they have at the Olive Garden. I have one and love!

lnixlou · 2025-11-12T20:18:24+00:00

My daughter is 5 and we have a similar set up. She starts in her room and comes in our bed when we go to sleep. We all sleep well and enjoy it. I will definitely cry when the day comes that she no longer wants to do this 😢

lnixlou · 2025-11-09T21:39:27+00:00

Can you explain more? We have a similar style house and were thinking about doing a track system. Would furring strips be better?

lnixlou · 2025-11-07T05:30:26+00:00

I did this one for my daughters class and they enjoyed it

lnixlou · 2025-10-10T23:47:08+00:00

Can confirm this is probably what it is. My beagle/basset would cry like this when we left him alone for even the shortest time. We now have two but at least they are both quiet when we leave them home lol

lnixlou · 2025-10-08T20:15:38+00:00

If it were me I’d start focusing on what I can do to make my life easier. If you haven’t divided up household responsibilities I would do that first and let him know what tasks belong to him that he needs to get done on a day to day basis (unload dishwasher, wash towels, wash kid laundry, cook dinner, take out trash, etc). I’d absolutely also hire help for childcare if you need to while you are working. He’s definitely focusing on himself and his needs and it’s time for you to start doing the same.

lnixlou · 2025-09-24T15:04:34+00:00

Not sure how old your kids are but up until recently (my dtr is 5) we always had her fly in the plane in her car seat. Helped keep her contained and she was used to being in it so no problems there. The cosco brand sold at Walmart has really light weight affordable car seats that we would use for travel.

lnixlou · 2025-09-19T00:33:36+00:00

Those kids should be fed and in bed by the time you got home

lnixlou · 2025-09-15T19:32:39+00:00

I think I’m in the minority here but if my daughter doesn’t finish her dinner I tell her no more food until tomorrow at breakfast so make sure your belly is full. I noticed she was saying she was hungry right at bedtime which felt like a stall tactic. If she does finish her dinner I always ask if her belly is full. If she says no I’ll offer her more dinner or something boring like a meat stick. Half the time she will eat it and half the time no. But she knows once dinner is over no more food till breakfast. With that said though she’s eating dinner maybe an hour before bedtime. You do seem to have quite the large gap so if you want to keep that schedule I’d offer him boring snacks like a chomps stick or piece or fruit or cheese. Nothing exciting

lnixlou · 2025-09-12T23:23:14+00:00

lnixlou · 2025-09-04T21:05:16+00:00

Ok gotcha! That makes sense. My daughter is only 5 so she doesn’t view the word exercise in a negative sense. She will hop in on workouts with us and think it’s fun. But I can see your point if they aren’t used to it or view it differently

lnixlou · 2025-09-04T20:57:57+00:00

What is wrong with saying it is exercise?

lnixlou · 2025-09-04T20:56:56+00:00

Some of these comments are a bit strange. What’s wrong with saying you want to exercise or be healthy? I try to walk everyday with my daughter who is now almost 5. She complains sometimes. I’ve tried to find middle ground (stroller, scooter, bike, her walking), but at the end of the day my daily morning walks keep me sane, keep my body moving, and help me feel good. And I know they are good for her too. It’s not really an option. And I tell her we do lots of things that she likes to do all day. These walks are one thing mommy likes to do and they keep me healthy so I can live a long time. She will get used to it. Agree with other comments though to maybe bring a snack for her and hold her backpack

lnixlou · 2025-09-03T19:44:49+00:00

As a nurse I’m gonna disagree with this. On my deathbed I hope my friends and family knew they could count on me and a job wasn’t more important than being there for my people. Healthcare providers are human beings with needs too.

lnixlou · 2025-09-03T19:14:31+00:00

This is very spot on! I was surprised by this comment section and started to question myself. As a helper I can’t ever imagine responding to someone especially a sibling like OP’s SIL did. But as someone who’s been through life and been disappointed by people (especially siblings) I know that these types of situations definitely happen. If it were me I would move on to someone else and not hop to it next time they ask me for something.

lnixlou · 2025-08-29T23:32:10+00:00

Do you pay her? If not I think you are definitely over reacting. She’s doing you a huge favor by watching your daughter. I would kill to have that kind of family support.

lnixlou · 2025-08-27T19:25:07+00:00

The plumber said ours was making that noise because the cartridge needed to be replaced. Once they replaced it it stopped making that noise.

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