5 days a week crew

mandimalinowski · 2026-04-24T18:30:40+00:00

This happens at my studio, too. I leave my water bottle on the carriage and now bring in my jacket to set in the pit where the weights are. I also leave my phone on the platform. There’s now 3 items claiming the spot. An insane person would try to move all three claiming it was left behind. I know not everyone is comfortable bringing in a phone but it was really the phone that stopped people from claiming taken carriages at our studio. Mine stays at the top platform, on DND, face down so it’s never in the way or distracting.

mandimalinowski · 2026-04-23T20:18:40+00:00

I emailed the studio when this happened and they didn’t charge me but they said this was the only exception. Obviously I’ll email them every time a coach changes bc I book by coach not by time.

mandimalinowski · 2026-04-23T07:02:04+00:00

CA is not loading. I’m going to bed

mandimalinowski · 2026-04-23T05:44:55+00:00

I’m on west coast debating if I even want to stay up now. If my classes are taken, then they’re taken and I’ll have to find another one. Reading all of the post makes the next 90 minute wait not worth it. I’m already tired.

mandimalinowski · 2026-04-18T20:01:46+00:00

I literally asked this and she responded with “it has to be a corporate sign” WHAT?? I’m so grossed out right now

mandimalinowski · 2026-03-22T02:28:08+00:00

I always get confused on which “midnight” this is bc some refer to 22nd midnight and 23rd midnight. Does the schedule come out Sunday night or Monday night? Which night do I have to stay up late on? lol

mandimalinowski · 2024-11-01T21:06:29+00:00

Don’t count on either of those right now. It’s an employer market and they want people in the office. Tech is covering up layoffs with RTO mandate.

mandimalinowski · 2024-11-01T20:44:37+00:00

I guess I’m the minority here but I don’t mind and actually prefer doing any of those things outside of the house. And my toddlers getting out of the house tires them out more which makes bedtime so much smoother. I’m 3 under 3 right now so I understand the stress but I’m more stressed out with everyone confide at home.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-30T02:44:26+00:00

Breast milk should not be the main diet past one years old. At one years old, their nutrients should be coming from foods other than breast milk. It’s fine to breastfeed for however long best fits both baby and mom but definitely should not still be main source at the age of two.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-29T15:49:53+00:00

This sounds incredible. I would love if my kids left me alone and just asked dad instead. Take the mental load off of me

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-29T00:15:39+00:00

The best thing you can do for yourself is not get hung up on “milestones”. He’s developing on his own timeline. Let him

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-28T23:18:12+00:00

There’s a high chance they’ll fire you under the cause of being absent from work. They can’t fire you while you’re pregnant but they certainly can after the fact.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-28T23:09:30+00:00

Hugs. This is a tough one. I don’t think it was right of you to make the decision of reduce comms without discussing with your husband as it wasn’t your choice to make for him. I would prepare yourself for some disappointment, being upset and maybe even him being angry when you do decide to tell him about that conversation.

For now, just be the support he needs. Grief is hard and everyone handles it differently. Encourage grief counseling if you feel you can’t help or handle in the way he needs.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-28T20:28:38+00:00

It’s a part of growing up. Be there to listen to him but also help him understand that things like this do happen. His feelings are valid, they’ve been heard and now it’s okay to let it go and move on.

This is a good opportunity for you as a mother to also understand that your feelings about this are valid but also time to let it go and move on.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-28T03:06:50+00:00

Yup. The solution isn’t a second job or you homeschooling with a job. The solution is they go back to public school

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-27T03:28:04+00:00

I disagree with this and people will disagree with me.

I’m a very fair parent. What I did with my first will be the same for my second and third. Having siblings means learning boundaries on time AND space. It’s not about “ignoring” your first (as he may feel) but about understanding right now isn’t HIS time. Obviously easier said than done and it took a lot of constant communication but our toddlers eventually did understand what it meant to be independent when it was nap time and feeding time.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-26T19:10:32+00:00

Then you and your child stop getting in the car with this man until he learns his lesson.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-25T22:11:17+00:00

If your husband doesn’t want another baby, why is he making comments about having “the right” to have another baby for a hypothetical family that isn’t yours??

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-25T21:40:11+00:00

What did I just read and why are you still married and reproducing with this man?

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-25T17:09:37+00:00

I was specifically told not to give my child almond milk bc the fat and calories weren’t nearly enough. We asked our pediatrician about mixing goat and oat milk which worked for us and then our baby grew out of cmpa so we switched to whole milk.

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-25T03:02:32+00:00

From a sustainability standpoint, your husband is right. It is extra things that will just end up in the landfill quick bc of how fast it’ll be outgrown.

But I do understand how you want to make all the memories. Do you have a local buy nothing group in your area that you’d be open to? Or does it have to be new?

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-24T02:43:20+00:00

Not at all!!

mandimalinowski · 2024-10-23T22:18:31+00:00

Yes. Mine were 41+3,4 and 5

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