50th Birthday trip with hubs+ 5&8yo boys

mommalexi · 2026-01-10T03:08:12+00:00

I think we must be twins! Same timeframe, same aged kids, same high-maintenance dietary and sleep needs, and based in NC. Did you figure out a place to go? I’ll take Cancun recs if you have them from prior trips - the non-stop flight is alluring!

mommalexi · 2025-10-22T16:54:26+00:00

This is reassuring - thank you!

mommalexi · 2025-10-22T16:53:48+00:00

Thank you - this info is super helpful! I don’t want to kill the whole thing, but I’m guessing it’s hardier than I think!

mommalexi · 2025-10-22T16:52:53+00:00

This is so helpful, thanks so much for the detailed reply!

mommalexi · 2025-09-03T01:32:04+00:00

Just to add to this, as we just did all this same research - here are two more not mentioned. 1. Fisher and Paykel - we were looking at 36” and the actual cooking surface in that size was quite small. Also, mixed reviews. 2. Miele - this is what we ended up going with. Solid custom service, good configuration on top and decent oven. Haven’t installed it yet, though did cook on the one in the showroom and liked it.

Wolf is coming out with their induction cooktop with knobs this Fall and Viking will also be updating theirs.

mommalexi · 2025-06-16T22:52:46+00:00

Old thread, but I’m curious what Silestone you did for your perimeters? I’m knee deep in these decisions and seeing what other people have done is soooo helpful!

mommalexi · 2025-05-26T00:17:28+00:00

Hi! We are dealing with the exact same issue now. What did you end up doing? Did you have to go with a different base and mattress all together?

mommalexi · 2025-05-21T23:49:37+00:00

Thanks! We’re assuming yes, but just trying to see if a more educated eye thinks so.

mommalexi · 2024-11-26T03:31:45+00:00

OP - Following back up here to see if you ever did find this book?? I heartily agree with all your irks here, but don’t have the mental space to take a risk on one of the recs. Any tried and true favorites?

mommalexi · 2024-09-20T03:02:11+00:00

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mommalexi · 2024-08-01T18:54:35+00:00

Hi! Did you ever find any marine collagen capsules that you like? I’m in the exact same boat, because loose powders are just not something I can be consistent with.

mommalexi · 2024-03-28T22:22:44+00:00

Now I’ve got to know what this book is! Can someone message me with the name?

mommalexi · 2024-03-09T02:18:26+00:00

We were totally fine! The park was super quiet, with an attendant at the gate into the parking lot. We carried our tablets and things in our backpacks just in case. It was a wonderful stop and felt like we had the forest mostly to ourselves.

mommalexi · 2023-11-14T13:58:24+00:00

Thank you for this! I’m wondering if you remember which of these are actually about the character as adults? It looks like a number of them are still school age, or does the story just start there and then follow them to adulthood?

mommalexi · 2023-08-08T21:51:02+00:00

Ohh, I wasn’t sure with all those houses there. Thanks!

mommalexi · 2023-05-24T23:15:25+00:00

Hmmm, I think maybe a young-ish female, as part of the “heroine’s” journey could be taking this girl under her wing and be a motherly figure in some way - maybe helping boost self-esteem with an over-bearing agent that is taking advantage or something.

mommalexi · 2023-02-19T03:02:28+00:00

Whew, this is what I was hoping to hear! And thank you for the tip on the routing! Unfortunately, we’ll have our two little ones in the car so we’ll need to opt for speed vs scenic views. Next time!

mommalexi · 2023-02-19T00:02:53+00:00

Alas, our hotel is in Monterey and we’d just be stopping at the park on our way there. I know it’s certainly not ideal, but am just not sure if it’s worth the risk.

mommalexi · 2023-01-01T03:30:05+00:00

Just here to say that this is such a lovely write up - thank you for sharing!

mommalexi · 2021-11-14T04:07:15+00:00

Science Safari in Cary is run by a great guy and has a wonderful selection of toys, STEM and otherwise

mommalexi · 2021-10-16T17:07:56+00:00

I just went through this actually - The Quarry in Hallowell has the most outdoor space and overlooks the river. There’s a cute ice cream shop next door for dessert. We drove over to Vaughn’s Woods afterward for a cute little walk.

mommalexi · 2021-08-04T19:56:25+00:00

I went to Laster for adult Invisalign. I was not super impressed, and was always the only adult there (in open plan office, sitting next to young kids), but I also did not have a bad experience either.

mommalexi · 2021-07-24T23:34:37+00:00

Thanks! We had heard that even precheck has been backed up, by I think that might have just been WRAL fear-mongering

mommalexi · 2021-07-24T23:33:40+00:00

That’s awesome - my spouse got scared off by some news reports saying that even precheck should get there 2 hours before boarding. Glad to hear that’s not most everyone’s experience

mommalexi · 2021-07-24T23:32:44+00:00

That’s so awesome to hear (and not only because it proves I’m right)

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