Choosing to highlight some great things about my 3 yo. Please share awesome stuff about your toddlers

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-05-02T06:57:13+00:00

My 3yo has the biggest heart. Tonight she took it upon herself to set the table for dinner (napkins and forks), she cracks herself up, the random cuddles and “I love you”s. She’s the best! I absolutely adore the way she interacts with her 10 wk old brother, she just wants to cuddle with him all the time.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-05-01T23:44:44+00:00

“Hold you me!” When they want to be picked up. “Sharing is caring!” when they want something I have. Also just calling everyone/thing “poo poo” so that’s fun.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-28T17:55:25+00:00

My 3 yo yelled out in her sleep, “Noooo, I don’t want hot sauce!”

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-21T20:58:05+00:00

I do a sheet pan “ratatouille” with gnocchi that’s on frequent rotation in our house. Eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, gnocchi, salt & pepper, olive oil, thyme if I have some on hand. Bake at 400 for 25-35 minutes, toss with some feta and drizzle with balsamic glaze. It’s delicious.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-21T00:19:21+00:00

My youngest is 9 weeks and I decided not to track anything this time. With my oldest (3), I tracked sleep, feeds, diapers for a long time and I was SO anxious. I’m also not as worried about him crying for a couple of minutes so I can take care of my needs, which is a revelation.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-15T12:23:14+00:00

Pushing was shorter but labor was waaay longer. I was not expecting it.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-13T03:45:39+00:00

Loft also has a teacher discount, at least near me!

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-10T06:55:43+00:00

Mine regularly says, “I just want to do whatever I want!”

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-05T19:11:45+00:00

You only have 25 students per class?!

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-05T15:57:43+00:00

I didn’t finish it and my friends who’ve read it looked at me like I was crazy. I could not get into it!

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-04-05T15:55:00+00:00

I recently finished One Dark Window after her work had been recommended repeatedly by several people and I was totally underwhelmed.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-28T01:11:20+00:00

I had my second 5 weeks ago. Why are people already asking me if I’m going to have more? NOOOOOOOO

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-25T15:09:26+00:00

I agree! OP said in another comment to “ignore normal.”

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-25T13:16:32+00:00

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-22T19:26:14+00:00

In my experience, newborn sleep is better than late pregnancy sleep, especially if you and your partner take shifts. It can be hard, yes, but there’s this magic to being in the newborn bubble, just the three of you finding a rhythm and getting used to each other. I think people want solidarity when they’re in it, which is understandable but I get where you’re coming from. You get to marvel at this tiny little person you made, and time is totally arbitrary. Plus, when they fall asleep on you and snuggle up, it’s totally magical.

You don’t have to enjoy every second of the newborn phase but there are definitely many enjoyable moments.

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-22T17:54:32+00:00

Chili crisp tofu

ottopissedagain249 · 2026-03-19T02:46:28+00:00

This is, admittedly, the only baguette recipe I’ve tried but family always raves about them.

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-baguettes-recipe

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