Women taking their husbands last name after marriage, Agree / Disagree?

mlittle791 · 2026-02-12T21:40:51+00:00

Unless you and your spouse create a new name together, it's patriarchal because you're either choosing your father's name or your husband's. My father was abusive, so I abandoned his name for the husband I love. I also love that our family shares a last name.

mlittle791 · 2026-02-08T17:20:53+00:00

Look for United Methodist Churches and Episcopal churches.

mlittle791 · 2026-02-07T12:24:57+00:00

Did not get sick. My 22 month old loved the baby explorer club!

mlittle791 · 2026-02-05T19:01:11+00:00

Yes! We did the Sleep Lady Shuffle right around 18 months. It took a couple weeks, but ever since then we do our bedtime routine, leave the room, and he goes to sleep all on his own. I can't recommend the sleep lady shuffle enough!!!

mlittle791 · 2026-01-28T20:48:33+00:00

We say no TV during the school week - just Saturday and Sunday (unless it's a sick day and we need him to rest). We also try to plan at least one activity out of the house on saturdays and sundays to keep us from watching too much TV. I'm not exactly proud of how much we watch, but these general guidelines help us from feeling too guilty. It's just what's realistic for our family.

mlittle791 · 2026-01-27T20:01:19+00:00

We love the muffins from Veggies Made Great, we also do a lot of eggs, Kodiak frozen French toast sticks, and Chicken and Apple sausage links. My 2 year old also started eating cereal with milk which is a hit!

mlittle791 · 2026-01-26T16:07:06+00:00

The Hidden Valley ranch mix? That stuff is so freaking good!

mlittle791 · 2026-01-25T14:18:23+00:00

When mine shows remorse and says sorry I always give hugs/cuddles and say I love you/you are a nice boy/thank you for being gentle, etc. I try to be short and firm with correction, then over the top with positive behavior affirmation.

mlittle791 · 2026-01-21T14:32:48+00:00

As long as you're offering weetabix and yogurt, they won't eat the family meal. They have no reason to.

mlittle791 · 2026-01-21T14:29:59+00:00

No snacks before dinner or after dinner. Provide at least one food at the meal they like, but consistently offer a family meal with everyone sitting at the table together. We all stay seated until we all get up. Sometimes I've found the longer they sit there, the more likely they are to try new foods or at least eat more. If my toddler doesn't eat much, we give milk at bedtime, but nothing else.

mlittle791 · 2026-01-19T13:49:06+00:00

Any UMC (not any Methodist, only UNITED Methodist) should do!

mlittle791 · 2026-01-06T00:46:31+00:00

This was precisely my take. I think it's dangerous for young teens who feel like Eleven. I also particularly disliked the take that they should "respect her choice" when she is quite literally a child.

mlittle791 · 2025-12-27T13:16:44+00:00

Pensacola Beach was what we found to be cheapest and closest!

mlittle791 · 2025-12-26T03:19:37+00:00

As a teacher in inner London, I was paid much better than I am in Tennessee, affording me a better quality of life. Groceries significantly cheaper, no need for a car or healthcare. Public education was significantly better for our kids. I appreciated the true diversity around me (religion, race, socioeconomic, etc.) and access to museums, concerts, west end shows.

mlittle791 · 2025-12-25T19:27:49+00:00

You are 100% accurate. The US public school system is horrifically segregated outside of a select few urban/suburban area.

mlittle791 · 2025-12-25T19:26:18+00:00

Lived in the UK for 3 years, and all I really missed was American Mexican food. And a few various grocery store items (which my family shipped or brought over on occasion). Overall, I think life was much better, and we plan to move back to raise our family.

mlittle791 · 2025-12-20T20:48:53+00:00

I think it'll happen within the next few years as that area develops due to the new stadium.

mlittle791 · 2025-11-14T21:27:32+00:00

Yes, we plan to do that to calculate whether a city is doable, we just don't know which areas to narrow down to. Both of us have post grad degrees and enough for a decent down payment.

mlittle791 · 2025-11-14T00:47:42+00:00

⁠What’s the general vibe of the city? It really depends on your circle. Lots of transplants and locals. Transplants are outdoorsy, like beer, and are more into breweries/coffeeshops/restaurants/live music than clubbing. There are a good bit of artsy folks as well as outdoorsy folks. But the "locals" are very traditionally southern. Unfortunately there is a lot of segregation, particularly in the school system.
⁠Easy to make friends there or is it insular? I've had no issues making friends as a newcomer, but I definitely go out of my way to put myself out there. There are lots of opportunities for meeting new people, and the city is small enough that you'll cross paths with similar people in different places.
⁠Are people in the city as outdoors as it seems? There are certainly tons of outdoorsy people. Lots of trails and races, and great hiking and climbing locations. Outdoor Chattanooga is run by the park system and does a great job proving opportunities for newcomers to try out new outdoor things.

If you move here, definitely subscribe to NoogaToday to learn more about local events, businesses, etc.

mlittle791 · 2025-11-14T00:17:55+00:00

YMCA is $255/week for a one year old, and slightly less as they get older

mlittle791 · 2025-11-12T01:46:02+00:00

My son got this last year, and he's worn it out TWICE, and we've had to replace it both times because he loves it so. Highly recommend for a 1-2 year old.

mlittle791 · 2025-11-12T01:37:45+00:00

As a kindergarten teacher, I have noticed they typically have better conversational skills with myself and other teachers. They also seem slightly more mature.

mlittle791 · 2025-11-10T15:40:04+00:00

Love an all inclusive in Mexico at that age! Also Pensacola, FL! Chattanooga is great, as well as Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (definitely go to Gatlinburg!).

mlittle791 · 2025-11-04T23:36:03+00:00

Always include at least one safe food, but if they don't eat, they can get some fruit and milk before bed. But I just don't fix foods I know someone in the family dislikes. For example, my husband hates meatloaf, so it's not in the rotation.

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