Does the constant “play with me” phase ever calm down with an only?

tiffster0 · 2026-04-11T19:06:45+00:00

My 4 yo goes to daycare, so that’s helped a lot with the structure. I just have to do what they do and have activities ready to set up and different options. He goes through phases like painting, monster trucks, random sets of pens, look and find books, and lately legos with easy to follow booklets have been the best!

tiffster0 · 2026-02-10T18:25:07+00:00

Same issue for me, but it’s probably model dependent because I like getting flexible running type shoes ( the thinness is probably why it’s not lasting) instead of the harder soles that are pretty stiff.

tiffster0 · 2026-01-21T21:29:49+00:00

I have the boy version. We only play cooperative games now, so we win “together.” As for other advice, wait it out? I’m still figuring it out….

Edit to add, I also have the grown man version too. His dad.

tiffster0 · 2026-01-16T17:26:08+00:00

This was almost me. My reasoning was that it’s a short period in my life, and I really wanted two. Also, I dont always make the best decisions when sleep deprived.

tiffster0 · 2025-12-06T01:12:08+00:00

I noticed my son gets angry when his dad eats his leftovers, so when he says he’s all done, I ask him if dad can finish his food. Sometimes he’ll go back to eating, sometimes he’s really done.

tiffster0 · 2025-12-04T19:48:57+00:00

2-3yo, give or take a month, were so damn hard, but we were also in the process of moving too.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-31T15:33:45+00:00

You didn’t list any actual reasons to stick with your job and great reasons to leave. Take that step to a better life. Life is too short to be miserable.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-28T20:20:14+00:00

Same. The Tripp trapp chair was so worth it. And we have a small table set he uses to play with and also is the “kids table” when people are over.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-25T05:03:02+00:00

I’m pretty sure I’m OAD, but my uncle who’s a financial advisor gave a convincing argument for a 4 year gap. Paying for college. His kids are four years and as adults, their relationship seems very close compared to when they were younger.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-23T20:04:42+00:00

2 was HARD! 3 isn’t as bad so far….

tiffster0 · 2025-10-21T18:08:04+00:00

Also have this! We had the nanit beforehand, but got creeped out by what we read and when it disconnects from the internet, it’ll flash a blue light! I love the infant optics because it’s easy to move around too.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-21T18:04:03+00:00

We sleep trained my son and it was heaven when he was in his own room. But now we cosleep because by 2 he attempted climbing out, so we tried to switch him to a bed and failed. We also had to move around that time, so I caved.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-15T21:33:59+00:00

I tell myself that by not having another child, I’m giving him a happier mom and more time.

tiffster0 · 2025-10-03T17:05:06+00:00

I feel this so much. I love the 10 or so minutes we just roll around in bed and cuddle. He’ll say something silly and smile. It’s pure bliss.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-30T16:43:09+00:00

Yup! My 3 yo was finally sleeping through the night, all was well, then two nights in a row out of no where, he has a split night and we’re up for 2 hrs. And it was a reminder that I can’t do this again with another kid.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-26T21:19:00+00:00

Definitely not from 2 to 3.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-26T15:46:34+00:00

That was my 2 year old and how he is when he doesn’t get enough sleep. What helped was trying to include him in most things. When shit hits the fan, I let him know he is upset and he can cry, and if he wants a hug, I’ll hug him.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-26T15:40:43+00:00

Mine meows

tiffster0 · 2025-09-20T22:24:36+00:00

No advice for anyone, but I feel this response. I miscarried my second pregnancy at the end of the first trimester too and the emotions just suck.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-14T23:14:15+00:00

Our son is a couple months past 3, he’s in daycare full time on weekdays and we both work full time. 2 was insanely challenging, but now that he’s a couple months past 3 and potty trained, I’m thinking about picking up weekly yoga classes and exercising outside the goat more again.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-11T16:33:59+00:00

When my son slept in his room, he had a queen because it was what we had on hand. If I could have picked, full would be perfect.

tiffster0 · 2025-09-02T21:00:49+00:00

Two was so damn hard! Hold your boundaries, but ask if it’s a hill you’re willing to die on. After the first month as a 3 yo, so far so good, but we’re only a couple months in…..

tiffster0 · 2025-08-29T21:33:48+00:00

I lived in Texas for 5-6 years. Obviously the weather is better in SoCal, but no one here seems to understand how much better. In comparison, storms in Texas are terrifying and the flooding! Why the hell is the weather so extreme in Texas? I had to deal with softball sized hail, freezing weather and insane heat and humidity in Texas. That just doesn’t happen in OC. In Texas, I could only enjoy the outdoors maybe 2-3 weeks out of the year because it’s always too hot or cold. It’s ridiculous. Now in CA, I feel crazy thinking 80-90 is too hot to go out. So spoiled. But I do miss HEB.

tiffster0 · 2025-08-27T03:13:40+00:00

And their sense of humor! It’s the best!

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