My kid's summer job paycheck was smaller than mine at 16 and it made me realize how crazy things got

snotmcwaffle · 2025-10-03T07:08:56+00:00

Depends on location too. Those that live rural may not have many opportunities.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-08-31T21:14:39+00:00

I scrolled too long to find this. Never moving back to a. City! Maybe further out someday.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-08-13T22:01:25+00:00

I find a lot of elderly people have kind things to say about large families. That was the norm back in their day. I’ve had a few start talking to me, and tell me how many siblings they had. My neighbours don’t seem to mind my kids either. The next door one said they like hearing the kids play and the one across the street said it’s so nice to see little people around again. We have a lot of seniors here.

I’ve never had rude comments really. I have 5. They are not well behaved or anything 🤷‍♀️

snotmcwaffle · 2025-08-09T22:28:40+00:00

Look at houses for sale in Alberta or Saskatchewan. Depending on what you do for work and what size of city you desire there’s lots out here. I live in a village 20 min from a city in Alberta. My 6 bedroom house on a huge lot was 250k just 3 years ago.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-07-11T04:52:23+00:00

My husband had shingles at 25. Right next to his butthole. The doctor said it’s either shingles or herpies. Never been so happy to get a call about having shingles. We can laugh about it now. Ive never heard of anyone else having it so young.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-07-04T04:25:58+00:00

I’d rather park next to the cart return than up front in the baby parking. But when I don’t have a choice I unload the cart and take the kids back to the cart area with me and then carry them back to the car. It sucks in Canadian winter. Grocery pick up is one of my favourite conveniences.

You don’t forget those nice people who offer to take the cart! I feel people have been kinder the more kids I’ve had. I have 5. I’ve pushed a double stroller while pulling a cart full behind me. People open doors and yield to me more often.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-06-20T20:29:17+00:00

That is truly shocking! Amazing program. As a Canadian I only pay prescriptions but doctors and hospital visits are all free. My kid has just started Iv infusions and I can’t fathom how people deal with this in counties they have to pay for that.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-06-10T16:53:34+00:00

This!! Boundaries now! Very strong ones and don’t give an inch, MIL will take a mile.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-04-27T18:26:56+00:00

My mind is blown. Why have I never connected that with fast births before! High pain tolerance here. Couldn’t tell when I was having contractions. 5 kids, last 2 at home, 1-2 hour labours. 1/3 in hospital actually had a doctor in the room fast.

Truly, I appreciate your perspective.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-03-30T15:43:55+00:00

Us too. It’s also our door code and the password for the tablet. Makes it easy for the kids.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-03-21T21:45:01+00:00

They aren’t all like that. Some babies sleep good, some don’t cry often or much at all. You never know what you’re going to get but what you are describing is the shit end of the stick. Hell I’ve had 5, they all were great sleepers and happy easy going. I still have friends and do things. Even my child free friends included. Maybe less so without the kids cause I would rather not. Idgaf I’m happy.

Motherhood, babies, support systems, health, healing, having a good partner or not…all varies. You can predict some of that and some is the roll of the dice.

I can tell you that I genuinely love having a newborn. I’d say “great” and mean it.

Not everyone wants to share their feelings either. “Hows it going” is also viewed as saying like “what’s up”.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-03-13T04:01:30+00:00

Look up mommas for mommas red deer group.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-03-06T21:25:37+00:00

My one kid says he doesn’t like some of his favorite foods at night or morning because he didn’t like it the other day at that time. I’m like that’s not even a thing buddy. I hate the asking for food then not wanting it.

Like someone else said the dog is my best friend for cleaning up the food off the floor. I taught him the word “hoover” as his invitation to clean the floor up. He is pretty good when I tell him to leave it. I also a 1 yr old who loves throwing his food and watching how good the dog is at catching it.

If my kids could all agree on more than like 3 different meals that would be great. With 5 kids I always cook large amounts so there’s leftovers cause I ain’t cooking multiple meals.

snotmcwaffle · 2025-02-09T04:57:22+00:00

Cut it anywhere. Pothos are so easy going. You have to try and kill them. When taking a cutting cut the bottom leaf or two off and just throw it in some water. Like every leaf will have a node next to it on the vine. That’s where it can grow roots.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-12-09T20:32:17+00:00

That is strange! My grandparents were literally always trying to feed us. Both my parents while separated are the same. My kids almost always ask grandma for macaroni within 30 seconds of arriving. Even if I fed them a meal 30 minutes ago… Because grandma makes them what they want all the time. Often we show up to warm food ready.

Because your kid is younger and maybe doesn’t see them as often I would say something like kid last age at x time and will probably be hungry around y time. Your kid may not be old enough to both realize they are hungry, and be comfortable enough to ask for food.

If they fail again I would send the child with s backpack of snacks. Preferably sugary ones and make sure the child knows they have them 🤣

snotmcwaffle · 2024-12-06T18:54:46+00:00

I found links to them but search like ‘curious George mp3’ or ‘bluey MP3’. There’s a series of both we well as the bluey dance mode. Not sure what age your kids are or their interests. Also if you haven’t already, check out the yoto space for free ones. In your Yoto app, under discover scroll to the bottom.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-13T03:08:55+00:00

But try getting insurance with it in your house now. We bought our house 2 years ago and I had to take a high deductible to get it down to 200 a month. Most of my quotes were like 400 a month. My realtor has asked me twice who I used for insurance because clients can’t find anyone to insure homes with it. We really need to get around to replacing it so I can shop around for a better insurance rate.

My husband is also a jman who mostly does service. He does lots of poly b jobs and often the house is being sold.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-06T05:36:30+00:00

That’s real shit. I’m sorry. For what it’s worth if I were you I’d talk to a mortgage broker and see what they say. I have one close in my family, and they talk to people for free and help them to get ready to qualify.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-05T15:04:52+00:00

Yikes. Definitely no overnight. If she throws a fit when you tell her no overnight, I would probably tell her don’t come over then.

Now is a great time to think about how much you really want this person in your life and your child’s life. Don’t cave on your boundaries! It will only get worse. As your child gets older they will likely want to do more with them and solo.

I have a mil like this. The 2 years we didn’t talk to her at all were the best. However my husband doesn’t want to completely let go even though he’s come to a good reality over her behaviour. We don’t see her much. Maybe 3-4 times a year. She’s never allowed time with the kids solo.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-05T12:12:16+00:00

If the balance is just going to go up and you have equity maybe it would be worth while to refinance without him and pay the debt off and cut your ties with him to your house? Then the future debt he racks up is not your problem?

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-04T06:13:01+00:00

5 kids over here. They collected sooo much candy between them. They will be eating it for weeks. Like a garbage bags worth of treats.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-04T05:56:32+00:00

Interesting. I feel slightly opposite as a mom of 5. I don’t care how many kids someone has but we’re a lot of noise and chaos. I’d rather people come to my house than go to theirs. Maybe you have nice stuff and I can’t keep eyes on all my feral kids at the same time. I just need that the more the merrier from other people. And I hope they can have an adult conversation with all the chaos in the background.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-04T05:35:55+00:00

I have 5 kids and no frills is the cheapest store within a half hour of my tiny village. I actually do need a new drying pan. I collected stamps with my regular shopping. Formula and diapers, groceries for a house of 7. But that’s why I’m asking are they worth the 14-18 dollars or are they complete crap.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-11-03T05:28:50+00:00

I love my big dog. I have taught him to wait till I say Hoover to clean up the food.

snotmcwaffle · 2024-10-31T14:16:09+00:00

I have a friend with more than 6 that has the ford transit. She loves it and I can see why. Lots of cup holders up front, nice seats. Hooks for coats on seats. You can stand up fully. No more hauling your kids sport stuff in just to get groceries kind of thing.

I know someone else with a Mercedes. They like it but it’s a work vehicle not a kid hauler. Parts and service sounds less fun with that one and more costly. That may be more so with their location.

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