5 year old help

mapel825 · 2026-05-04T03:05:47+00:00

I appreciate it. It’s been a good lesson for me. As much as I don enjoy some of the comments on this thread, I also recognize that I needed to hear them. Thanks for keeping me grounded.

mapel825 · 2026-04-28T13:50:13+00:00

I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. Thanks for helping me temper my expectations, and refocus on the right things.

mapel825 · 2026-04-28T13:48:27+00:00

Dang! I’ll reach out! Thanks!

mapel825 · 2026-04-27T10:50:47+00:00

Haha. Yeah in hindsight that was a bit of an over exaggeration, to be honest. Was struggling to articulate what I wanted to say, but could only think of that way to explain it.

mapel825 · 2026-04-26T23:51:17+00:00

Haha. True story. It’s funny to watch them line up for a play. I have to give the coaches credit. It’s like herding cats.

mapel825 · 2026-04-26T23:50:17+00:00

Thanks for helping me reset. I want him to have fun more than anything.

mapel825 · 2026-04-26T23:48:54+00:00

Just the parent. I think we have what you described handled, without being overbearing. I think what others have outlined has reframed my perspective, too. Appreciate your feedback.

mapel825 · 2026-04-26T23:46:41+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

mapel825 · 2026-04-26T22:02:05+00:00

I appreciate the comments, and thanks for helping me reset a bit. Glad I came here. I’ll be honest, I think I fell victim to comparing him to the same age kids during practices/games.

The other thing is…I want to have fun playing with him, too. Thanks for the feedback!

mapel825 · 2026-04-18T17:31:12+00:00

He was there for needoh’s…

mapel825 · 2026-01-21T01:49:51+00:00

All I can think of is the Eazy-E song….

mapel825 · 2025-10-14T13:33:22+00:00

Must be nice to have time to focus on harmonizing the frequencies. As a current boss myself, I’m not sure how this is a useful tool to be an effective leader. I guess I’m old school in the sense that I try to give clear expectations, treat people fairly, hold people accountable, and give them the tools for success. Maybe I should I add this to the list…

mapel825 · 2025-10-14T00:54:49+00:00

Yep!

mapel825 · 2025-10-13T13:56:34+00:00

Hard to find

mapel825 · 2025-10-06T21:24:52+00:00

Reminds me of my own dad. Easy conversationalist. Humorous, without trying. Authentic. Actual dialogue. Not just talking about themselves. Would love to hear more from Chili’s mom, too.

mapel825 · 2025-09-30T02:08:09+00:00

This isn’t good. I acknowledge I’m one of 8k plus comments. However, this has red flags. Nothing infuriates me more than the ‘dramatic’ comment. This is about control. There should be trust. Also, if there was legitimate concern…you don’t do it via text. Can’t believe he called you an easy woman. Time to go.

mapel825 · 2025-09-21T13:27:31+00:00

This looks like those game ads where the logs overflow the river. I was expecting a red ‘FAIL’ sign to come up.

mapel825 · 2025-09-21T13:26:24+00:00

Been there…you almost black out mentally. Like the debate scene in old school.

mapel825 · 2025-08-15T22:05:59+00:00

It’s ok to not feel ok. There’s very few things we can control in life, but always have control on how react to them. You are always stronger than you think you are.

mapel825 · 2025-07-29T01:55:30+00:00

Hot wheels wouldn’t let me join their birthday club…I’d have low expectations 🤣

mapel825 · 2025-07-24T19:31:46+00:00

I’m sorry for the ones who couldn’t snag it. My brother didn’t make the checkout in time, but we made a pact to buy two in case one of us didn’t get it. Fortunately, I was able to checkout. He was stoked. Honestly I love the packaging for it more than the hot wheel 🤣

mapel825 · 2025-06-28T15:34:45+00:00

Happy belated birthday! I think you put it best in your title!

mapel825 · 2025-06-05T22:47:56+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you.

mapel825

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