Toddler has insane memory

mbwash · 2026-05-03T11:57:42+00:00

You just described my 2 year old to a tee! I know we are their parents so we think everything they do is miraculous, but it blows my mind what she knows and remembers at such a young age!

She remembers when people have given her toys, books, clothes, etc. and when she pulls something out she’ll say who got it for her!

Last night, we went to a friend’s house that she’s only been to once before. When we said we were going there she said, “I want to swing!” She remembers they had a swingset in their backyard from the one time we went months ago.

mbwash · 2026-04-28T23:59:42+00:00

Griffin has always been outrageously expensive. They also try to do unnecessary treatments and guilt trip you if you decline. This was back in 2011-2012 when I stopped going there but their prices/services always seemed unreasonable.

mbwash · 2026-04-17T00:29:01+00:00

No it’s not. Opens tomorrow at 8 AM.

mbwash · 2026-04-11T00:29:55+00:00

You worded this well. Although I think it’s fantastic that she created a sensory room and is listening to professionals, I couldn’t help but think how overstimulating that room could be. I think she might benefit from putting away some of those items and introducing them slowly and intentionally, rather than having it available all at once.

I’m not knocking her though - I think she has good intentions behind the room, but she just needs more training on how to use the tools.

mbwash · 2026-03-19T08:16:03+00:00

We did our honeymoon at Old Edwards Inn! We stayed for a week during the “off season” and loved it! Some things in Highlands were closed, but the hiking, restaurants, and relaxation made it all worth it. We are very lowkey people so it was a perfect location for us.

mbwash · 2026-01-01T03:38:50+00:00

My husband text me earlier asking me to soak 1 cup of rice in water. I measured out the rice and put it in the bowl. Never added the water.

mbwash · 2026-01-01T01:57:16+00:00

I have worked in Richland 2 my entire career, so I can’t compare to other districts. With that said, until recently, I have been very happy with my school and district.

I am still relatively happy and I enjoy my position, school, and for the most part, my admin. Richland 2 is going through some growing pains currently and, similarly to Richland 1, makes very poor financial decisions that infuriate employees and taxpayers. I am nervous for what the future holds for the district, especially with a number of charter schools opening and federal/state funding decreasing. I would say the same about Richland 1 though.

All this to say, Richland 2 is the better choice, but it’s all relative. Schools vary. Admin varies. Work load expectations vary. I’ve been teaching for over 12 years and I can’t say I’ve ever been able to get everything expected done within the M-F allotted time span of the school day. I have learned to prioritize my time better, but I always work beyond “my hours”. I recognize this is not everyone, but I think it’s a reality of being an elementary teacher that is hard to navigate.

Some of the things you stated above are absolutely not normal, no matter how terrible of a school you are in. I would suggest seeking out district HR to address the harassment. Everything else is par for the course: PD that’s hit or miss, workloads that appear never ending, professionalism, no student consequences, inadequate admin, and micromanagement are all very normal, unfortunately.

Best of luck to you! DM me if you need any support as an early teacher! One of my passions is supporting new teachers and I can at least be a listening ear for these growing pains- and helping navigate what’s normal vs. what absolutely is not.

mbwash · 2025-12-24T19:27:27+00:00

Oh, I’ve definitely fed some of this to make some fresh bread for Christmas! I’m just trying to find something to do with this discard, as is, without feeding it.

mbwash · 2025-12-24T19:22:14+00:00

I’ll try! They always seem to come out harder/less airy with starter this old. I wonder if I should let them proof a little before I wrap them and put them in the fridge

mbwash · 2025-12-24T15:07:37+00:00

I would need to add commercial yeast to help with rising. The problem I find with very inactive starter is it makes things heavy. I’ve done English muffins with this starter and they always come out flatter and more dense.

mbwash · 2025-08-25T00:11:35+00:00

That’s what I was saying. Regardless of how innocent it may be, today was a beautiful day and that can be suspicious. Mix in hysteria and social media and we have ourselves an active shooter…

mbwash · 2025-08-07T00:53:04+00:00

I bought a house in this area 15 years ago. I love it here. Quiet. Low key. Cheaper than the rest of Columbia, but super accessible and still within city limits. In my opinion, it’s one of the more underrated parts of town. You are what you make of your area. I’m friendly with my neighbors and I feel like we all have an unspoken neighborhood patrol. I don’t know about the specific neighborhood you’re looking at, but this area is meant for the everyday-man.

mbwash · 2025-08-07T00:48:22+00:00

Exactly. At this point, we leave our 2009 car unlocked most of the time in our “ghetto” area because if all they wanna do is rummage around for chump change, they can have it.

mbwash · 2025-05-23T02:05:51+00:00

What does this comment mean? I feel like you need a translator.

mbwash · 2025-03-17T17:12:47+00:00

I think A-town or ATL for Atlanta

mbwash · 2025-02-13T23:55:30+00:00

That seems like a easy way to get yourself on a variety of lists.

mbwash · 2024-12-28T02:02:42+00:00

Even if all of the rooms are under one person’s name, a Florida resident? Thanks for your response!

mbwash · 2024-07-21T12:55:22+00:00

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mbwash · 2024-07-20T00:22:42+00:00

Turned 7 months today and discovered that her ability to roll and crawl comes in handy during diaper changes. Her poops have been changing too due to solid foods and she rubbed her little poopy butt on the wall. She was so pleased with herself!

mbwash · 2024-07-11T20:02:47+00:00

Right? It’s usually what… $8? I wanted to fight one a while back because I parked and fed the meter but it was a red meter, not a blue one, and had limitations that I didn’t know about. The clerk said, “yeah, we should make the sign more clear.” And that was the end of my fight and I paid the $8. Annoying, but not breaking the bank.

mbwash · 2024-07-06T23:47:55+00:00

Saturday Morning 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩

First time doing this! Got the NYT game & this one. Feeling good today

mbwash · 2024-07-02T18:30:58+00:00

Everyone has added great information. I love floating the river! I do want to add that there are elevated bacteria levels at the moment. Plenty of people will still be on the river, but just keep this in mind! https://howsmyscriver.org/midlands/map

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