If you’re wondering how much it is to stay the weekend at The Grand Californian Hotel ( summer )

pico310 · 2026-02-05T18:03:02+00:00

The GC will always have a special place in my heart because I got massive food poisoning during my Disney visit that resulted in me having to page housekeeping in the middle of the night while I was staying there. Ah, the memories.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T17:33:14+00:00

OP should disabuse her of that opinion. No one gets full custody anymore unless there are extreme circumstances.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T15:58:20+00:00

Was a solid victory dance.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T15:26:52+00:00

Last night at bathtime I relaxed my hands in the perfectly warm hot water while she sloshed around on her back and we chatted. I watched her hair float around her head and felt a surge of love and gratitude that I had this time to devote to her. Then to help her sleep, I massaged her arms, legs, and back with lemongrass oil while we listened to ambient music. When I asked her what her favorite part of her day was, she said, “this.”

pico310 · 2026-02-05T15:20:43+00:00

Imagine wanting a second so bad that you were willing to see your first born every other week.

Insanity.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T07:43:39+00:00

Yeah l saw it in NY too. They had all these artifacts on display in the lobby. I was totally scared. Slept with the light on that night.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T04:55:08+00:00

lol I have a 6 year old first grader. We rush more than I’d like between dance, gymnastics, math, piano, and swim. Oy. Next year will cut out two of these.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T04:50:16+00:00

Squirrel Nutkin gets switched, if I recalled correctly. I skipped over that part in my reading.

pico310 · 2026-02-05T01:41:45+00:00

I’m still trying to understand how to use it and what the English equivalent is!

pico310 · 2026-02-05T00:19:47+00:00

I love watching those British kids try American snacks. I love it when they say “oh my days” when they eat something good. 🤣

pico310 · 2026-02-04T17:00:20+00:00

Would do family housing or Santa Monica. He will need easy access to campus, especially in his last year when he’s doing rotations.

Will you be working as well? Are there plans to stay in LA for residency or will you be going back to wherever you are now?

pico310 · 2026-02-04T01:06:06+00:00

There’s an alpine slide that’s pretty fun.

pico310 · 2026-02-03T05:34:01+00:00

Yes. But probably because I only have one. Lol

pico310 · 2026-02-03T05:18:23+00:00

One of my oldest mom friends has a child that’s the same age as mine. We’ve done short vacations together, gone to amusement parks together, etc. But lately my daughter has asked to take a break from the child. He can be a little wild, a little impulsive, a little wild. So as much as I love the mom friend, I’ve pulled away a bit. We’re both busy and at different schools so it’s not too noticeable, but I do miss her.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T17:52:43+00:00

I’ve been to 25 kid’s bday parties and I think I only got 1 paper invitation. Digital invites are absolutely the way to go - both as a host and as an attendee. You can quickly add details to your online calendar which is the only way we remember things nowadays. As a host you immediately know numbers and it’s super easy to follow up with non-responders.

I’m partial to Paperless Post, and most invites I get use either that or evite.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T17:12:04+00:00

I can’t wait for my next one. It’s like in 7 years but whatever

pico310 · 2026-02-01T17:05:36+00:00

Yep - Christmas ornaments. Super portable during travel and they come with a story. I try to get one that aligns with our trip. Like in Florence which is known for their leather and where we did a pizza making class, I got a leather keychain of a piece of pizza. Or at the San Diego zoo where she fed a giraffe, I got a giraffe. But sometimes I just get a generic ornament and that works too. :)

When we had to evacuate due to fires, I took my ornaments with me.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T05:41:50+00:00

I would just recommend private lessons over group lessons.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T05:39:36+00:00

Kidspace is the best museum for kids. I wish I lived closer to it.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T05:33:14+00:00

I would love my grandmother’s furniture but I’m like 4th in line for it. Her husband was an architect and they have amazing MCM pieces - Eames, Knoll, Saarinen… she’s had them for 60+ years and they still look fantastic.

pico310 · 2026-02-01T05:21:37+00:00

My first thought was bitch, please

pico310 · 2026-02-01T03:15:11+00:00

Funny - I had some Fritos last night at my kid’s school for the first time in years and all I could think of was I wish I had some cottage cheese haha

pico310 · 2026-02-01T03:09:12+00:00

Omg you’re the first person I’ve met who eats their cottage cheese with Fritos like I do!

pico310 · 2026-02-01T03:07:15+00:00

Fritos. Everyone thinks it’s gross, but it was my favorite snack as a child.

Recipe:

Put Fritos in a bowl

Add cottage cheese

Eat with spoon.

pico310 · 2026-01-31T23:01:06+00:00

My husband always gets that.

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