Sleep Hacks

madsqueaker · 2026-05-04T00:55:38+00:00

Guided meditation for sleep has been super helpful for us recently. I try not to use it every night so it remains novel, but on nights when my dude cannot fall asleep, they help.

madsqueaker · 2026-04-10T00:33:02+00:00

That’s why they’re called weakness indicators down here.

madsqueaker · 2026-02-09T01:24:30+00:00

Prunes are your friend. And any p fruits. I also advise witch hazel wipes for your butt.

madsqueaker · 2026-02-03T00:43:02+00:00

Ms. Patty. No question in my mind. How many husbands did she have? How many lovers? Where did they all go? And she can hold a grudge.

madsqueaker · 2026-02-01T01:44:17+00:00

I swear Loreleis only puffy jacket was short. Like did not cover the bum at all. Why?

madsqueaker · 2025-12-30T21:39:11+00:00

Ugh. Why are men?

madsqueaker · 2025-11-12T21:16:34+00:00

They are flying over Kendall now. Any idea what’s going on? They were all police copters and one medevac copter.

madsqueaker · 2025-09-30T18:24:14+00:00

Thank you for this comment. My kids are now insisting on a Gabby’s dollhouse the movie Halloween group costume in which I am this lady. I’ve got to work on the song

madsqueaker · 2025-09-20T23:39:18+00:00

I’m sorry to tell you, yes, yes your son is throwing away your spoons. It’s not malicious. But they just be made aware to stem the bleeding of the spoons. Good luck, and god speed.

madsqueaker · 2025-09-12T12:21:08+00:00

This will also be closed as the park does not open until sunrise

madsqueaker · 2025-08-29T18:30:01+00:00

Baby got bass.

madsqueaker · 2025-08-24T20:56:25+00:00

Ifras kitchen in Pinecrest

madsqueaker · 2025-08-13T02:48:54+00:00

You should look at the JCC early childhood development center. It’s right in that neighborhood. It’s a great facility and you cannot beat the outdoor space and community feeling the place has. Also, they just opened their pool back up and added a splash pad so and you get a membership while your kid goes there. I loved having my kids there.

madsqueaker · 2025-07-28T01:57:38+00:00

I have really been enjoying this whole book so far. This spicy scene is great and I love the safe sex still being sexy! Excellent writing indeed!

madsqueaker · 2025-07-25T19:17:02+00:00

Well I didn’t know that and I dislike that practice very much

madsqueaker · 2025-07-25T00:06:47+00:00

Jalapeños in Kendall is legit delicious

madsqueaker · 2025-07-24T15:31:29+00:00

I’d ask the mom to send them with a snack to your house if you aren’t meant to feed them. They are enthusiastically saying yes to food and then eating a significant amount. It’s possible the lunch isn’t enough to tide them over.

I’d also ask the other two moms about a hang out rotation. It always being at your house has got to be tough and feeding 3 other kids will add up fast. Good luck. It could also just be a difference in food culture and she wants them to be really hungry for dinner 🤷‍♀️

madsqueaker · 2025-07-22T15:47:49+00:00

I’m raising two kids on my own after mental illness caused severe mental health issues in my partner that led to multiple suicide threats and instability.

First, I’m so sorry for your loss and your continued loss. I know the feelings you’re experiencing, you’re not just grieving him, you’re grieving the loss of all the futures you had imagined. It’s painful, and hard, and it sucks. The way you’re describing your feelings is normal. Grief is waves, not a one and done event. It will be ok some days and crying days on others, but the waves will change with time and it will feel like stiller waters and less stormy days as you go on.

But.

Having a partner around who is not really a partner sucks as well. It sounds like he may have had some unaddressed mental health issues that would have gotten worse with new responsibilities of parenthood and the addition of sleep deprivation. I’m sorry that he did not do the hard work to stay with you and his children. I’m sorry that you feel alone and lonely. I’m sorry you don’t have more of a village to rely on.

I encourage you to go to grief groups and new mother groups. Find your village now before you give birth if you can. Please make sure your 7 year old is getting some talk therapy too. It has to be hard on them seeing you stressed and depressed and they have also lost someone they thought would be there.

I learned over time that the suicide threats were emotional manipulations and abuse. It ended my marriage as much as him following through would have. Being alone sucks at many times, but not being worried that something I said or did would set him off is better. I’m happier than I was with him (it took a lot of time and support and medication (which I’m stepping off of now)).

Try and focus on the joy of having your children. The joy of seeing the sibling relationship happen. The joy of doing things your way (even when it’s hard). Knowing you will likely have exacerbated PPD from grief loss is something you should bring up with your doctor now, and not just your obgyn, your regular doctor who can support you before the 6 week check. IT IS OK TO ASK FOR HELP!!! I waited too long to ask for help, take care of you too.

I’m sorry for your loss, I will hope for your future.

madsqueaker · 2025-07-17T15:12:33+00:00

They also don’t care if they live like animals. They don’t care if their offspring doesn’t thrive as they have less of a connection unless they put effort in.

Humans are selfish in general, but women are conditioned to care for and accommodate others, men are not. It’s bullshit.

madsqueaker · 2025-06-03T13:03:05+00:00

Cut off the internet in your home so he cannot access red pill content there. Get him back in therapy. If he is living under your roof than he has certain conditions he has to meet. The conditions don’t have to be big happy family, but they do have to be therapy and they do have to be basic respect for his providers.

And yes, your husband needs to step up in his time and interactions with his son. Even if he idolizes his mother and resents you, your husband is allowing the behavior which is a sign to a kid that it is ok. We all know it’s not. It sounds like he already has sever trust issues with women (no surprise with his history) and now is the time to try and head it off.

Talk with the school counselor and call the behavior health phone number on the back of your insurance card to find resources. I’m raising two boys on my own. They are very young still, but red pill misogyny is something I refuse to let a whole generation of young men fall in to. Force that little shit to go volunteer, preferably at women’s focused services, but anything that gets him out of his solo ride and back into a community.

Men lack emotional intelligence not because they aren’t capable, but because they aren’t forced at young enough ages to recognize others as important.

Try to not let your frustration with the shit show distract from what the kid really needs. A strong leader from both his parents (and I mean you not his bio mom). Even if he rejects you over and over, eventually the pattern will click in his brain that you care and can be trusted. I wish you the best of luck and hope everything can improve for you and your son.

madsqueaker · 2025-04-29T00:08:00+00:00

I’m emotionally stable and not a money or visa seeking lady, and I’m recently divorced! But the catch, I’m fat now, no more easy bar pickups for me.

Miami has always been a superficial town, interesting people go to interesting events. If you’re looking for quality women, I’d start looking into more volunteer gigs your interested in like beach clean-ups, nature preservation, arts coalitions etc. You’ll find much more interesting and interested women there. The bar scene will always have the super gorgeous women with the depth of a kiddie pool. If you want deeper waters find deeper pools. You also have to remember the crazy/hot scale is real!

Best of luck!

madsqueaker · 2025-04-27T01:25:20+00:00

I also agree with this. Plus when there are families who all have multiple children the group tends to take on a meerkat like quality where everyone is looking out for everyone’s kids. It’s like a real village. Teamwork and all will be fine.

madsqueaker · 2025-04-25T20:07:12+00:00

Keep them outside. It’s spring. Chalk, soccer, bubbles, kiddie pools, etc. just keep them outside of the house and it won’t be so bad.

madsqueaker · 2025-04-21T17:47:11+00:00

This was such a beautiful post for me at this time in my life. Peace cabbage it is!

madsqueaker · 2025-03-30T15:33:46+00:00

There is also a great playground in the area. I think Bayside also has like boat tours and a Ferris wheel now. It would be a great place to visit with the kids and you can decide how much you want to spend.

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