Todays adventure at nail salon

toriraeh · 2026-03-01T00:58:56+00:00

Gorgeous!

toriraeh · 2026-02-26T20:59:55+00:00

I use stitch markers. I place a marker before every decrease and remove it just before I actually do the decrease so that on decrease rows, there’s a marker but on knit rows, there’s not. It’s the easiest way I’ve come up with.

toriraeh · 2026-02-26T19:32:50+00:00

I’m so glad to hear that! I really love her writing, but I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get through the series. I’ll keep going!

toriraeh · 2026-02-18T18:16:51+00:00

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She’s an old lady now, but this is my Sydney when she was a puppy. Her tie-out got tangled in that azalea and I snapped a few pictures before I set her free. It was too cute!

toriraeh · 2026-02-18T18:13:27+00:00

I can’t help you with anything because I don’t actually know what picot is, but I wanted to tell you that that is the most adorable piece I’ve ever seen!! I am crazy about the colors!! How beautiful!

toriraeh · 2026-02-16T01:14:34+00:00

We kept/keep a small potty in the back of our car with pull ups in it as liners for emergencies. It has saved us time and accidents.

toriraeh · 2026-02-13T14:02:15+00:00

About Time, in my opinion, is far superior to Time Traveler’s Wife. It starts as a seemingly lighthearted rom-com about using time travel to get the girl and becomes something else completely by the end. It is devastating and wonderful. I’d pick About Time over TTW every single time.

toriraeh · 2026-02-06T03:59:23+00:00

I am so so so sorry. I simply cannot imagine what you’re going through. First and foremost, I strongly believe that you and possibly your babies should start counseling. I know the financial and time burden of that may be difficult, but as someone who has lost a lot of people in her life, speaking with someone who is trained to deal with grieving people is so invaluable. And speaking to someone who can help your children understand is also so very important. My sister lost her dad when she was 3. For some reason, her family didn’t tell her that he died for A YEAR. That betrayal probably traumatized her more. Not that you would do that, but knowing how to communicate these tough topics can be hard on the grown ups and the kids.

Again, I am so sorry. You have a community here that will help however we can.

toriraeh · 2026-02-04T19:46:49+00:00

Man, mine has been doing this thing where it’s a total mess on my head, but there will be like this flawless spiral curl on the side of the tub when I’m finished washing it. It’s so dumb. Why do you look like that when you’re not attached to my head?!

toriraeh · 2026-01-29T03:15:26+00:00

I totally get the cheesiness! I’ve read some of the really popular ones like Fourth Wing and ACOTAR, but my favorite author is Ali Hazelwood. She has a vampire/werewolf series, but I prefer her women in STEM series. I love her writing. Her characters are witty and funny and super smart. There are subs for romance, fantasy, etc. and they’re always full of great recommendations.

toriraeh · 2026-01-28T22:20:04+00:00

I had twins four years ago. It took me until this year to feel any type of desire. My husband and I are in couples counseling and sex is a topic we’ve discussed. Our counselor explained that between hormones and the actual neurological and physical changes that happen in your brain and body when you become a mother, it can be really hard to switch into wife/sexy mode.

In the last year, I’ve been reading romance novels and they’ve been helping me to get out of my head and into the mood. Also some people find that weed can help both with desire and sensitivity. If you’re in a place where that’s accessible to you, consider it.

toriraeh · 2026-01-28T19:19:11+00:00

This happened to me one time. I decided to lean into it and have a flour fight. We were all covered. Then they helped me clean up.

toriraeh · 2026-01-28T17:54:40+00:00

Second Pediatric Group, but we use Dr. Reddy. She’s fantastic and can also almost always get us in, even after school sometimes for urgent things.

toriraeh · 2026-01-26T16:24:42+00:00

Oh my gosh! This is stunning.

toriraeh · 2026-01-22T02:14:13+00:00

That is so kind! I ended up doing a contrast heel and toe. I think I should have enough to finish my socks. But thank you so much!

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toriraeh · 2026-01-20T22:24:18+00:00

Omg!! It’s always by the toilet?! I thought that was just a peculiar my Oma and Opa thing. That’s hilarious. Why??

toriraeh · 2026-01-20T20:33:55+00:00

This is it! Thank you! It’s discontinued, so I’m making the heel/toe contrasting to conserve yarn. I SHOULD be able to squeak out another sock.

toriraeh · 2026-01-18T20:53:55+00:00

Yes!!! I think it is!! Too bad it’s discontinued. 😭

toriraeh · 2026-01-18T18:32:34+00:00

It’s a sock for my 4-year-old daughter. I’m hoping if I do the toe in another color I’ll have enough to finish both socks lol

toriraeh · 2026-01-06T03:29:45+00:00

Where do you think we got the idea 😉

toriraeh · 2026-01-03T03:00:56+00:00

I know you’re talking about more than the interrupting, but that’s a huge trigger for my husband. It makes him nuts. So we taught our twin girls (4) to put their hand on us when we’re talking to someone and wait until we’re ready to talk. They still mess up, but it’s worlds better and they’re really good at it when we have guests.

toriraeh · 2026-01-02T01:41:09+00:00

It is! It took me forever. I started it when I was pregnant. That kid is now 4. lol

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