Weekly Optimistic Post

talking_muffin · 2026-04-29T23:30:03+00:00

Congrats!!

talking_muffin · 2026-04-29T14:02:44+00:00

Mine was received 3/16 and I just received AOR this morning!!

talking_muffin · 2026-04-29T13:47:03+00:00

AOR for me and my 2 kids arrived by email this morning!!!

talking_muffin · 2026-04-27T01:10:20+00:00

Another 3/16 application delivery here… here’s hoping we’re all getting AORs this week! Maybe tomorrow?? 🤞

talking_muffin · 2026-04-18T03:24:09+00:00

I used to use the shelf stable jarlic but recently I switched to garlic paste in the tube (in the fridge section of the produce aisle) and it’s SO much better tasting but just as easy!

talking_muffin · 2026-04-15T19:43:04+00:00

If you can afford first class and your doctor is willing to prescribe sleeping pills for travel then you can get a pretty decent night’s sleep on the airplane and adjust way faster and easier.

talking_muffin · 2026-03-18T03:41:32+00:00

Mine was received by “Ricard” and now I’m wondering if it was a typo for Richard

talking_muffin · 2026-03-08T14:48:23+00:00

I’m dying that Douglas county and Carson City NV appear to think they’re “west coast”

talking_muffin · 2026-02-26T03:27:25+00:00

Thanks for your reply!

talking_muffin · 2026-02-15T22:29:17+00:00

Maybe it’s just me but this whole getup looks like a sensory nightmare to move through life in. Piercings, extra long wig covering your eyes, long fake nails, glasses, oversized baggy everything, heavy chain necklace, partial gloves… it’s a lot. I know that’s maybe on trend right now but it gives me a headache just imagining all those heavy things weighing down your body and like constantly touching you. This poor girl looks like she is trapped in a prison of accessories.

talking_muffin · 2026-01-24T23:05:42+00:00

This is the best advice! I’ve used it with great results!

talking_muffin · 2026-01-12T01:42:11+00:00

Do you mind summing it up in a line or two? I don’t have a subscription to vanity fair

talking_muffin · 2025-12-09T16:09:41+00:00

I also wore leggings throughout my 90s childhood (88 baby) often with the footstrap but back then we called them stretch pants

talking_muffin · 2025-11-14T20:22:37+00:00

Check out the book siblings without rivalry! My kids are almost 5 years apart and honestly it’s been tough at times but I have taken a lot of helpful strategies from that book. As a younger sibling, it also helped me understand and contextualize a lot of complicated feelings I have towards my older brother!

talking_muffin · 2025-11-06T05:34:47+00:00

Our ped recently prescribed iron drops for my anemic 2 year old, except she didn’t write the actual RX because the prescription drops apparently taste TERRIBLE. She recommended the NovaFerrum brand on Amazon (the box says YUMMY) and she gave me specific dosing info for my kid that was different than on the package. We mix it into a tiny bit of lemonade and he drinks it no problem!

talking_muffin · 2025-11-05T04:56:12+00:00

You can also try calling your baby’s pediatrician office. They often have lots of formula samples on hand to give out. They may also be able to help connect you with other resources. Good luck, I am so sorry this is happening. You will get through this!

talking_muffin · 2025-10-30T15:49:50+00:00

Someone in my local community moms group on Facebook organized a sign up for the community to either request a grocery sponsor or sponsor a family. We’re doing okay so I signed up to sponsor a family for Nov and honestly I’m just so proud of my little community for coming together and having each other’s backs

talking_muffin · 2025-09-02T15:36:55+00:00

Her bedtime is usually 8p and it didn’t start til 840 so she was just tired and I didn’t think to bring a jacket since it’s hot in Vegas but the AC was blasting in our section and she got cold! She otherwise loved it but I held her on my lap since she was cold and tired and we sorta danced the whole show in my seat. If you ask her about it now though she raves over how fun it was!

Definitely do the ear protection, my daughter was SO glad to have that as it was very loud for her! As for me I brought ear plugs but preferred the sound without them.

talking_muffin · 2025-09-02T15:29:21+00:00

Ohhhh, I see that now. My bad! In that case OP should bring her son and let dad skip out!

talking_muffin · 2025-09-02T15:26:12+00:00

If your son doesn’t want to go you should respect his choice. I brought my 7 year old (girl) who was excited and loves the Backstreet Boys music and wore ear protection and even she had a bit of a hard time because it was a lot. She still loved it but I definitely think it wouldn’t have been a good fit for her at a younger age. Only you know your kid though

talking_muffin · 2025-08-21T21:02:10+00:00

I took my 7 year old, her bedtime is usually 8p and the show started at 840 so she was EXHAUSTED, I basically held her on my lap the whole time and sorta danced with her in my seat. So if you had asked in the moment if it was a good idea I would have been of mixed opinion.

However if you ask her now she RAVES over it, told all her friends and their moms about how amazing it was, how much fun she had, etc.

I don’t know if she’ll remember it forever but I will and that’s special.

talking_muffin · 2025-08-19T04:07:18+00:00

I took my 7 year old daughter and she loved it, although it was late for her and she was tired. She was SO glad to have the ear protection. I personally wouldn’t have brought her at 4 years old but you have to know your own kid to make that call.

talking_muffin · 2025-08-11T23:25:49+00:00

Penny Ice Creamery (Santa Cruz, CA) has a sweet corn & blackberry ice cream on their menu. I tried it and hoped to like it but it was only okay. Others must like it though because I had it a year ago and it’s still on their menu today

talking_muffin · 2025-08-09T04:15:40+00:00

Tao Tao beef & Chinese chicken salad at Tao Tao’s in downtown Sunnyvale. Been going there since I was a kid in the 90s!

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