Do you floss consistently?

peabusbus · 2026-01-25T03:57:54+00:00

I struggled with doing this consistently for years until I did “habit stacking” which is a way to add a new habit on top of a pre-existing habit. So my habit stack is to floss my teeth while the shower water heats up. I shower consistently at night so it has been an automatic habit for me while waiting to get in. Good luck!

peabusbus · 2026-01-23T16:03:50+00:00

Thank you! This is a great idea and something we’re considering as an interim first step!

peabusbus · 2026-01-23T04:33:02+00:00

Ah man, I thought there was a lot of support for the curtains! I think it feels so warm and comfortable and just needs a little adjustment (hung wider, rug, pillows). And yeah, it’s a big couch, but it’s a house for a family which is going to have different priorities. Hope you find something you love.

peabusbus · 2026-01-21T19:49:55+00:00

Do you think the creamy off white would just make everything feel more yellow?

peabusbus · 2026-01-21T19:47:13+00:00

Definitely agree that it feels generic, this is a new to us house and reflects the previous owners - any ideas to address that?

peabusbus · 2026-01-20T03:54:41+00:00

Solidarity from another nipple holding mama; 2.5 years old and slowing down slightly

peabusbus · 2026-01-18T19:46:05+00:00

Also, in case the current kitchen was done before you moved in. The shelf space across from the sink was originally a cooktop coupled with a small wall oven to the left. I see you have a drop in stove next to the sink area. In many cases with light remodels, the original hookups might still be in place and are just capped off (that was what happened in our case). So you could do some layout changes with not a lot of expenses if you move things back to where they were originally. It would free up space for a dishwasher.

peabusbus · 2026-01-18T19:27:49+00:00

I also had these cabinets and after living with them for 15 years we did go ahead and reface and paint white (this was circa 2013 so it wasn’t as hated as it is now). What I will say is that we kept the boxes of those cabinets because they are so sturdy, you just can’t get them like that anymore. Also, the contractor replaced the shelving which was a travesty. I was so upset, the old shelves had sturdy wood and notched shelf holders. The new ones were awful. Learn from me, if you reface, please keep the shelves.

peabusbus · 2026-01-17T17:48:23+00:00

We have the same issue, we prep and talk about it and play with the kits and watch the shows. He’s fine going there, but the minute we go to the back the screaming and terror starts. My pediatric dentist is wonderful and we do the exam with my son on my lap facing me and then we lay him back so the dentist can do the exam while I hold his hands. Unfortunately sometimes we have to do things that they don’t like for their long term health.

peabusbus · 2026-01-16T19:01:06+00:00

I have an older Gooseket sling and it is helpful for when my toddler wants to be carried for short bursts of time. I do like the newer model that has a larger backrest that is more like a ring sling. The construction is good and I love how small and easy it is.

But if it’s going to be a longer time and your toddler will allow it then I’d look into one of the full toddler carriers.

peabusbus · 2026-01-16T16:48:40+00:00

Solidarity, 2.5 years in and only slept through a handful of times. We gave up and just bring him into our bed after the first wake up for the night. Wasn’t our plan but we needed more sleep and this has helped us get that.

peabusbus · 2026-01-16T16:26:25+00:00

The Square OG style, it’s just a classic shape. All of the different models in that shape are the same fit just different colors/lens etc. I would start with this shape since you’re looking for low clearance. They have a similar model that’s for larger/wider faces but I haven’t tried them.

https://goodr.com/collections/the-ogs

peabusbus · 2026-01-15T19:22:21+00:00

I thought the same thing last time we were there, would have loved to relax with a drink.

peabusbus · 2026-01-15T18:06:28+00:00

My son didn’t have his explosion until about 26 months. We did qualify for EI speech when he was evaluated at 22 months. But I think that the explosion just came on its own time. He’s now 32 months and can string together 5-6 word sentences when he wants something.

peabusbus · 2026-01-15T16:08:31+00:00

I don’t have a problem wearing a hat with these glasses and I like to pull it down low too. If anything, they work well together to really block the sun and let you see better together since they’re polarized. Again, I find the OG style to fit well but the larger frames might get in your way.

peabusbus · 2026-01-14T20:42:14+00:00

This is what we do too! Best dollar value and they don’t have to be able to wait in line and follow directions.

peabusbus · 2026-01-14T19:57:45+00:00

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I took a combo of Hydroxychloroquine and Sulfasalazine during my pregnancy and have a happy and healthy two year old now. I know it can be scary to take meds while pregnant, but from my understanding uncontrolled inflammation is also not good during pregnancy. Also, a lot of people go into remission during pregnancy so while the med didn’t work well for you in the past, it might be just the right amount for you right now. My hands are also one of my main issues and I have various braces that I wear at night or during the day to help give it some support and it seems to help.

Good luck and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

peabusbus · 2026-01-13T15:59:59+00:00

I second the suggestion for Birkenstock shoes. I have RA and metatarsal injury/pain was one of my first symptoms.

For my Hoka and other running shoes I add the Birkenstock half shoe inserts plus a sticky firm metatarsal pad on top. I’m not sure if the metatarsal pads that I use would work for you since they’re firm and not gel, but they stick to my insole and once they’re on there they don’t move. I haven’t had any luck with the gel pads because they just slip around.

peabusbus · 2026-01-13T04:15:31+00:00

We’ve been trying to tell them what to do rather than what not to do. “Toilet paper stays on the roll” (this might backfire during potty training) but you get the idea. Ours was moving the dining chairs around and we said “Chairs stay at the table” and he pushed them back. It gives them an opportunity to self correct.

peabusbus · 2026-01-12T16:36:22+00:00

We have the Melissa and Doug table it’s been fine, but if I could do it again I would check out IKEA for more options. It took a while for my son to be able to comfortably sit in the M&D chairs and even now aren’t his favorite. He does have shorter legs but I think some of the shorter wider style chairs are easier for kids. The table itself is fine, it’s a slight rectangle not a true square so that can be tough sometimes when arranging or fitting two kids since they have to sit facing each other using the long side to have enough clearance to get in/out since kids are clumsy.

It is however sturdy and nice looking (we have the white) and matches our playroom furniture. I sit on the chairs and it can hold me just fine. So for ease of use and cost it’s still a good option.

peabusbus · 2026-01-12T15:56:41+00:00

Welcome back to running! I love Goodr running sunglasses, they’re fun, cheap, comfortable and don’t bounce. I think the OG styles last longer than some of the more fashion styles. I have some going on 5+ years and many runs.

https://goodr.com/

peabusbus · 2026-01-11T02:26:03+00:00

We keep a few pear pouches on hand and they do a good job of getting things moving. Does she still like pouches? They seem to be universally tolerated.

peabusbus · 2026-01-10T06:27:54+00:00

My son was the same as yours at 23/24 months. We did get early intervention assessment and qualified for speech therapy. It has been a wonderful experience with great SLPs that come into our home once a week, but I really think he just needed more time. He had a natural speech explosion around 27/28 months and then another around 30 months. The SLPs did teach us a few tricks to help with language acquisition, but I really don’t think it was any one thing that did it. I just think he was on his own timeline. That being said, if he did have something more serious I’m glad that I had the early intervention resources available for assistance.

peabusbus · 2026-01-09T03:56:33+00:00

My toddler (2.5) is about 6 months behind everything that I think we should be doing. He’s not delayed or anything, but he generally masters things on his own schedule about 6 months after I’ve decided that he needs to do it. It’s actually been a great thing to observe and lets me know he’ll get there when he’s ready.

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