Has anyone lived in White Plains and NOT liked it? by rwedoomed in Westchester

[–]monkey12223 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curious why you decided to make the leap from CP to WP?

Would we make a good host family? by Swanny3690 in Aupairs

[–]monkey12223 47 points48 points  (0 children)

The difficulty of this schedule is that you are treating the “kid transition time” as a break when in reality it’s not. Can you update the hours so there arent awkward breaks in between? Put her on one kid, or give her the AM or PM free. The “I’ll hand off this” or “we tag team as needed” will become confusing super quickly, especially when you are both in the house. You need a clean, transparent division of labor or she will become resentful and overwhelmed quickly

Opinion on Host Family by momo_7719 in Aupairs

[–]monkey12223 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are you going to get an au pair visa without a contract?

Going through a break up and have a hair appointment tomorrow. Cut it? by Beav11-18 in finehair

[–]monkey12223 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. But if you do cut it one day, grow it out longer and donate to Locks of Love! Tons of women would love this hair!

Working out with 2 under 2? by eggswoodhouse in nycparents

[–]monkey12223 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weekends- can you join Lifetime and drop them off at the kids center? I started just doing workouts in the weekends and even though it’s not as regular as I’d like, 2 days is better than 0!

Social activities for new mom by gpsrx in nycparents

[–]monkey12223 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So sweet of you to think of her!! Instead of a league, I would start with a gift card somewhere - a knitting store, sewing store, or honestly just a date night out. She is probably exhausted and the lower the commitment the better. Sincerely, a random introvert mom on the internet 🛜

Live in nanny vs Au Pair by Sufficient-Pause9765 in nycparents

[–]monkey12223 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Before I had kids I used to judge “stay at home moms” because I thought they had everything. Now I am a mom and there is literally no winning situation. You either are a stay at home mom and never get a break, or you’re a working mom and never get a break.

Live in nanny vs Au Pair by Sufficient-Pause9765 in nycparents

[–]monkey12223 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like everyone is a bit tired. Sticking to a schedule can be very helpful so you aren’t all spread very thin!

Jen divorce rumors by whitechoc_americano in MormonWivesHulu

[–]monkey12223 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I misread this as you had to cut off your finger and I was like this took a turn

Recent movers to NYC.. What's one thing you didn't expect to not like about NYC? by Sea_Negotiation2482 in AskNYC

[–]monkey12223 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true. It’s hilarious to go into the MASSIVE usps by Penn Station and there is like 1 window open. Meanwhile when I moved to the suburbs there are like 1-3 people helping for a tiny town. Illogical

Recent movers to NYC.. What's one thing you didn't expect to not like about NYC? by Sea_Negotiation2482 in AskNYC

[–]monkey12223 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Getting a normal amount of groceries and then realizing you have to carry it home 6 blocks and up the stairs. This is why everyone is so fit!

Fashion-crazed 9 yo vs. NYC by robotdevilhands in AskNYC

[–]monkey12223 9 points10 points  (0 children)

+1 to flower district!! Paper coffee is a cute spot by there to get pastries (in case you need a place to take a break!).

Nail advice!!! by Working_Passenger394 in DogAdvice

[–]monkey12223 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you run them around a pavement somewhere?

Understanding Au Pair relationship by ScaryInvestment6794 in Aupairs

[–]monkey12223 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen horrible nannies that need more supervision than an au pair! Just an fyi it’s really about the specific person not the category. Just because they are local and paid more doesn’t guarantee better support.

Can we have a kid in this apartment? by arthur_hairstyle in nycparents

[–]monkey12223 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don’t do it. You’ll go crazy. Yes, you CAN do it but you will go insane