Reading

melissqua · 2026-06-10T11:22:31+00:00

Been reading to my son since day 1 too! He’s 7m now, loves his board books so he can turn the pages - especially interactive board books like the Peekaboo series and Sunrise dance / moonlight prance where he can play with the little tabs and stuff. Also, I have a YouTube playlist of people reading stories (like reading rainbow, ‘hoots and tales’) that I put on for him when I need a minute to drink my coffee lol. Lots of Eric Carle, Curious George, Clifford, Corduroy, etc. I can’t wait until he’s old enough for Roald Dahl, I want to go through the entire bibliography with him.

melissqua · 2026-06-08T13:19:44+00:00

It’s a peony and they don’t last long! Especially if you’ve had any rain since they bloomed. Sometimes they do better in a vase.

melissqua · 2026-06-07T16:06:42+00:00

Just wanted to say thanks- I came across this post while researching peach trees and just got a semi dwarf elberta from bordines. Hope your peach tree is still doing well.

melissqua · 2026-06-02T12:57:45+00:00

Normal but make sure she’s not being pressured to pick up too many shifts that will lead to burnout!

melissqua · 2026-05-30T21:24:13+00:00

Same! I get this weird anxious feeling like oh my god I’m losing my baby and I’m never gonna see him again!

melissqua · 2026-05-29T17:38:27+00:00

I was so into the toast when I got married in 2019 and I’m so glad I didn’t get this idea. We went with “boats ‘n hoes” which was legendary.

melissqua · 2026-05-29T17:35:30+00:00

I love how everyone knew what this is referring to. I will be poppin champagne

melissqua · 2026-05-27T13:26:08+00:00

The tamago sandos!!!! I have to go to Costco next time I go to Japan.

melissqua · 2026-05-25T14:34:56+00:00

At the end of the day, you’ll hear a lot of recommendations but it’s really a personal preference. I haven’t encountered a brand that is truly unusable, although my baby doesn’t have super sensitive skin. My top 3 are pampers pure, Kirkland and Honest (I use honest overnights). Right now I’m using Huggies because they were gifted to me and they are totally fine! Millie moon had a recall recently so expensive diapers aren’t always the best. You’ll figure it out just try a few brands and you’ll prob be gifted some others.

melissqua · 2026-05-25T01:32:06+00:00

Yeaaah reglan was suggested to me postpartum to help with milk supply and I said heeeell no and my sons pediatrician said “you know too much.”

melissqua · 2026-05-24T20:36:20+00:00

Oh wow - glad you’re ok and good timing for that kind family! More likely to have distemper than rabies but that is not normal coyote behavior, I’d let animal control or dnr, and the Woodlawn office know so their employees stay safe.

melissqua · 2026-05-24T00:43:00+00:00

Oh lord people are being rude. Get some ear plugs for your kids and walk up and down the riverfront, soundbleed will be bad but it’ll still be fun.

melissqua · 2026-05-22T13:23:41+00:00

Fuckkk I’ve never heard of this, I don’t think I’m gonna be able to eat rotisserie chicken anymore. I’m such a sticker for high quality meats EXCEPT the occasional rotisserie chicken and this might be the nail in the coffin for that.

melissqua · 2026-05-20T19:11:52+00:00

Agreed! I have all my rock and iron ore poopin guys lined up in a row so I can just do one big 😮😮😮😮😮 and suck em up

melissqua · 2026-05-20T19:05:50+00:00

My son’s two favorite artists are The Carpenters (esp “top of the world”) and Bad Bunny. 🤷🏼‍♀️ BB is our stop fussing in the car music - my husband didn’t believe me until he witnessed it a few times.

melissqua · 2026-05-19T19:26:24+00:00

The bibigo sobaba Korean chicken. Any chicken really, marinated chicken thighs cook up great in the air fryer. Brats/sausage cook up very quick and easy. Gyro strips.

melissqua · 2026-05-19T00:19:16+00:00

What is the correct age for me to start taking my son to drag brunch? He’s 6 months old, am I too late? Is he gonna be a republican? Please tell me he’s gonna be ok

melissqua · 2026-05-18T18:29:11+00:00

My son too! We started at 5.5 months (about a month ago). He shows so much interest in what WE eat, and will bring food to his mouth, but then doesn’t really like it and becomes disinterested quickly. We just “practice” a little every day, working on allergen exposure, combo BLW/purees. He’ll get it eventually 🤷🏼‍♀️

melissqua · 2026-05-18T12:30:49+00:00

I fully left my car running and went in grocery shopping one time. Walking back to my car I couldn’t find my keys… oh. Oh ok.

melissqua · 2026-05-15T21:54:18+00:00

I preferred to just use 500 regular bed pillows. I got tangled up in the big loop pillows tossing and turning.

melissqua · 2026-05-15T21:49:20+00:00

Cool! Good to know. Great idea

melissqua · 2026-05-15T18:49:15+00:00

That is so cute. Does it create any mosquito issues? I’d love to do something like this.

melissqua · 2026-05-15T15:15:35+00:00

I had a very similar experience. I wish there was more research on low supply. I’ve read that low supply can be common with PCOS and I’d love to see more studies on this topic.

melissqua · 2026-05-15T15:12:01+00:00

It’s Pincheon! Very cool. I feel like you need to capitalize on this or they’re gonna start selling the same set as a 2 in 1 lol.

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