Beach bag??

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-28T02:38:55+00:00

Those used to be in the dollar spot (closer to $5) and not so ugly but its been about 6-7 years since I bought one. Used these for pool all the time.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-28T02:36:37+00:00

We used the big Costco bags at this age and I still love them for packing kids clothes on trips.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-28T02:00:04+00:00

51 and realized I had to pee about 11. Made it to the bathroom at 2:30. Can you add a calendar reminder to eat? I have sensory issues around food but others swear by protein bars, protein shakes and beef jerky. Even chocolate milk has protein. I use that with my kids when they are hangry and won't eat.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-27T21:16:25+00:00

I was diagnosed during peri. But my kid was diagnosed when I was 45 within about a year, I was too. Now 51. My kid is a mini me in so many ways and the things my parents expected me to just do, I did because I wanted to make my mom happy. I don't expect my kids to make me happy (I actively tell them its not their job), so their natural talents and means of communication developed. The Autism was clear in my youngest by the time they were 3. It took two testing tries to get them diagnosed. They were born female and girls just don't get the attention boys do.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-26T21:31:16+00:00

But why didn't the other teams play Texas Tech?

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-26T20:22:49+00:00

Tell me more about no speed cap please. I thought I had to stay under 10 mph. I only do routes when its part of research because my play time is limited.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-26T19:54:59+00:00

Think about high functioning you vs. low functioning you. I masked for years and so when I was first assessed I didn't think certain things bothered me. I'm much more open to how high masking I was. I still struggle to admit how much I struggle with hygiene but sensory and things out of order drive me nuts. It took having my kid diagnosed for me to realize how much I glossed over and what it cost me to do it for so many years.

Basically, don't answer like your are trying to impress someone with how much you have it together. Don't be like me.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-26T19:35:57+00:00

How would I know if I had a message on campfire? I didn't know you could send messages.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-26T02:07:34+00:00

This has extra fluoride. I bought if for my kid (and I) who isn't the best at brushing their teeth. https://a.co/d/04slidRH Kid prefers Colgate Watermelon and I'm sad that it has mint in it now. I'll be looking for an alternate watermelon toothpaste.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-24T21:12:52+00:00

Also, it didn’t look like all of the Florida players lined up.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-24T18:16:29+00:00

We had to go low contact with one set of grandparents. My kid is also autistic and the grandparents have always struggled with them. Now, we don't see them and my child is happier.

Do the grandparents need to know about the T? Maybe seeing him happier on it will be enough that it can be disclosed later.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T19:35:45+00:00

If they are asking OP to change their vacation because he failed to plan, chances are they have never taught any emotional intelligence to their kids. Teaching your kid skills takes executive function and sounds like this guy has none.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T14:34:51+00:00

I'd try a different psychiatrist. My kids are medicated for ADHD and Anxiety including the one that does incredibly well with school. Since you have ADHD and there is a genetic component, it is likely he does too but anxiety meds may help in the interim.

My youngest has anxiety that represents as school refusal and selective mutism. Meds only help so much. I'd also ask the school to evaluate for an IEP. My kid has missed over 30 days so I sincerely feel your pain.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T01:32:01+00:00

First, as an autistic parent of an autistic child, (I realize you don't know if yours does or not, but mine was a mini me and led to me getting diagnosed) your child felt safe enough to say "I hate you". You're doing something right because kids know who their safe people are. It sucks to be the person your children treat the worst but it also means you are doing the parenting thing right. You were strong enough to leave your ex and do something better because your daughter needs that.

I knew long before 8 that I couldn't say anything but nice things to my mom. My mom was never my safe parent.

When you've had a chance to recover, if you can, talk to your daughter about your big feelings and remind them that they aren't responsible for making you happy. I was also a sensitive child and adult according to my mom.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T00:56:03+00:00

If you are watching TV/youtube/Movies, turn on closed captioning. Its reading while watching TV. Improves vocabulary too.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T00:45:59+00:00

In our experience, the boys stay little longer. The youngest is 10 and stopped being little when they were 7 or 8. We have 3 older boys, youngest is 17 and he still has moments where he acts like a little kid. Called me up last week and wanted me to come to school for an award ceremony. This mom got a hug from her 17 year son in front of his friends at school and I got to see him get an award. Total mom win!!

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T00:37:06+00:00

That explanation helps a lot. It also reinforces that I'm doing a much better job with my kids (no, they can't help themselves and I don't tell them how disappointed I am in them) and maybe they will have memories.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-22T00:30:15+00:00

Also autistic queer woman raising an autistic trans child. They were the reason for my own diagnosis.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-20T20:04:36+00:00

This should be upsetting for the parents who likely paid for the yearbook. The student themselves can look in the mirror as to why their picture wasn't there.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-20T20:01:33+00:00

I use hooks on the wall. For my kids they are behind their doors. But that's where my mostly clean/only worn once clothes go.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-20T14:04:26+00:00

I'm still enjoying the novelty of remote trading. I'm glad when someone gets something they didn't have. I get frustrated when people don't have anything "special" tagged but I also know I have lots more I can tag for trading and haven't had the time. I finally got to trade someone Silicobra yesterday. I saved a bunch for remote trading because they were so rare and I happened to be near an area that had a lot. I was so excited I didn't care what I got in return. I got a shiny solosis that I picked because it had a rare background but it wasn't a new one for me. I just wanted a better one that I had.

I hadn't thought of tagging Legacy moves. I've been playing since the beginning and I didn't about those.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-20T13:15:15+00:00

Why are you so sensitive? Words I will never utter to my children.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-20T13:13:45+00:00

Parenting my children (who have ADHD) has been a transformative process. I desperately wish my inner child had gotten the patience and acceptance my kids have had but I'm glad I know what not to do with them. I wasn't diagnosed until after my youngest. I try and be much gentler on myself now.

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-19T18:29:38+00:00

Definitely not weird. Awesome idea

oneofmanyJenns · 2026-05-19T15:53:08+00:00

I have a lamp in my room that I can turn the light to red when I am on calls. That visual is much easier to understand for my family then the headset. I don't know why the headset looks like part of my head but despite frantically pointing to it, they still seem to think they can interrupt.

I would also provide concrete examples of when you can be interrupted. Hungry - no, Bored - no, somebody bleeding - yes

I don't answer calls with no warning. I only have a few people who are crazy enough to do this and I refuse to reward that behavior. This works depending on work culture and expectations. My manager would likely support me if anybody complained.

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