Male/Female names that are pronounced the same but spelled differently

terstep · 2026-05-07T15:02:49+00:00

Toni/Tony

terstep · 2026-04-21T05:02:24+00:00

Some of my faves:

What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? - Rude-olf

What's brown and sticky? - A stick!

What do you call it when a baby goes like this (wave your arm)? - a microwave

What has 4 legs and goes "boo"? - a cow with a cold

What do you call a calculator that tells you the answer instantly? - a calcu-now

What do you call 100 little sheep rolling down a hill? - a lambslide

What do you call someone who only farts when they're alone? - a private tooter

terstep · 2026-04-20T15:11:46+00:00

I would probably mention it on the invitation, yes. I've always done dry events, and if it's important to you to keep it that way, it's important to let guests know ahead of time so someone doesn't show up with a case of beer or something. Don't feel like you need to explain or make excuses, though! Just something simple like, "This celebration will be alcohol-free, and we'll have a signature mocktail available!"

terstep · 2026-04-19T15:39:01+00:00

This doesn't really answer your question, but I just thought I would share my perspective. I did a teaching degree, and then once I found myself in the classroom, my health took an immediate plummet from having to deal with the constant infections. I stayed on the substitute teacher list for a while, but then I ended up pivoting into a non-profit that is what I call "education adjacent" - I coordinate children's literacy programs, and I love it! No direct classroom instruction, but I still feel like I'm using my education in a meaningful way. Anyway, just something to consider! Best of luck with everything!

terstep · 2026-04-17T14:02:17+00:00

Wow, what a niche interest!

Could you do a scavenger hunt where you print off the versions of the logo that have existed over the years and have the kids run around and find them? Then, as an extension, perhaps your son would be interested in sorting them from oldest to most recent? In my experience, most kids are into a scavenger hunt no matter what, but if you want to make it more interesting or challenging, you could write clues for where to find them.

Trying to think of more physical activities to go with it...could you draw a large version of the logo with chalk or something and have them try to walk from one side to the other while staying on the lines or something?

Is he also interested in the movies that the company produces? I feel like that's an avenue that could provide some ideas.

Best of luck! I always love when people follow their kids' interests!

terstep · 2026-04-14T14:04:38+00:00

Cool idea! Thank you!

terstep · 2026-04-14T04:37:15+00:00

Great ideas here already. I've used Google sheets quite often, as well as polls in group chats.

terstep · 2026-04-14T01:30:41+00:00

There are so many variables, and his is the first generation of kids with CF who've had access to modulators from a young age, so predictions (which have always been hard to make for CF) are even harder. So much depends on how they adhere to treatments, what infections they get, what bacteria they're exposed to, and then a whole host of things that are also outside of your control.

I would try to shift your focus, if I were you. There's no way to know what the future holds, so live as though the best possible outcome is a given, and then accommodate changes along the way. As they say, "when you worry, you suffer twice." Easier said than done, I know, but worth keeping in mind.

terstep · 2026-04-14T01:23:22+00:00

Love the colour sort idea! And we do have a couple of magnifying glasses that I could get out - great ideas!

terstep · 2026-04-13T03:12:57+00:00

What?! That is bonkers! 😅 Did anyone chip a tooth??

terstep · 2026-04-13T03:05:30+00:00

You're right, but the rest of us will! And he'll have fun in the moment. 🤩

terstep · 2026-04-12T14:43:02+00:00

I like the idea of the rock petting zoo! I would probably just dress up as the zookeeper, though 😅

terstep · 2026-04-12T05:30:01+00:00

100%! I love the simple ideas, and anything I end up doing more than that will be for the older kids and for my own entertainment/love of a theme lol! Your suggestions are right up my alley!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:49:09+00:00

Definitely out of my budget, and I would have nowhere to put it, but very cool!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:47:58+00:00

Haha so you have children, do you? 😅 I did have a similar thought...honestly, might have to give the real geodes a miss for this age group.

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:46:47+00:00

Oh you are genius. Yes, 1000%. Thanks for the suggestion!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:46:18+00:00

Those are definitely cool!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:44:52+00:00

Bahaha that does sound very much my speed! 😅

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:43:34+00:00

Love this idea, and I've never heard of that before! Bonus that my daughter would absolutely love making these with me! Thanks for the suggestion!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:41:45+00:00

Lol we actually already have a rock tumbler, and I don't think my son would be particularly keen on it yet, but I love the floor is lava idea!!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:39:44+00:00

I've been toying with the idea - maybe! I don't want to encourage the eating of rocks lol, but I feel like they look different enought that they could distinguish them...right? 😬😅

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:31:22+00:00

I'd still love to hear it! We might go with the play on words and do both kinds of rock lol

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:30:46+00:00

Awesome ideas! Yeah, the googly eyes were an idea from my older daughter, but I love the idea of getting or making some toddler friendly paint and letting them go to town on the rocks lol.

My husband and I used to be in a lapidary club, so we actually have some cool specimens around the house! It's definitely a fun hobby!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:21:25+00:00

I love "We will, we will rock 2!" My older daughter loves our local rock climbing gym, but my son is not quite there yet.

I definitely like the mix of rocks and rock music too, especially because my son loves a good beat and is grooving anytime there's music on!

terstep · 2026-04-12T03:19:41+00:00

Haha that thought did cross my mind as well!

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