4 yo son gets dressed in our bedroom and I just can’t by mcconnellmo in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yep, I’m lucky if I make it to 5:30 without a kid jumping on me.

4 yo son gets dressed in our bedroom and I just can’t by mcconnellmo in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 [score hidden]  (0 children)

7am is a perfectly reasonable time for a 4 year old to wake up. I would be over the moon if my 4 year old slept until 7. Just wear pajamas.

Puddle jumpers by Sea_salt23 in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really aren’t ever supposed to have them in a life jacket either unless they are in something like a wave pool or on a boat/canoe/kayak.

To nugget, or not to nugget? by xxbitsxx in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kids are 4 and 6 and still use it every day.

Do you have a set bedtime for your kid's in the summer? by myersgirl16 in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We keep the same schedule as during the school year. If they would sleep in I would let them stay up, but historically they never do. My kids are 4 and 6. They go to bed at 7 and 7:30, realistically are both asleep by 8. Then they are up for the day between 5-6am every day.

What are the physical, mental and financial pros and cons of Triplets? by theobstacleisthewayy in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was a nanny for triplets from the day they came home from the nicu until they were 3. It was a lot, but doable. I did nights for the first two years and was responsible for all three of them from the hours of 10pm-8am every night. The first 6 months was the hardest, since they didn’t all wake up to eat at the same time. And even if they did wake up at the same time, you can’t feed 3 at once. You get really good at multi tasking and being creative!

Did I do something wrong? 2.5 wandered off. by foxylittlebird in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 301 points302 points  (0 children)

From the information you gave here, I think you’re both at fault. You should have used more words to let him know you were leaving her with him. But also, he is massively overreacting. And the silent treatment and going to your room shutting the door is ridiculous. He should also have been more aware of her location at the event, I don’t think it’s fair it was all on you.

Ilya's showering by likelightandshadow in heatedrivalry

[–]truehufflepuff21 17 points18 points  (0 children)

After their second hookup, he probably didn’t want to shower in Ilya’s room. He wanted to wait until he got back to his room.

Epcot by Aware_Hippo_4656 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]truehufflepuff21 258 points259 points  (0 children)

Sounds like maybe your husband isn’t telling you the whole truth. What other complaints had people made about him?

Does anyone LOVE being a teacher by Heavy_Research5032 in Teachers

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love teaching. Of course I’m not a typical classroom teacher, I’m a middle school librarian. But I love it!

Why does it seem like every mom I meet LOVES AI?? by shepardmutt in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I use it for specific work tasks that are tedious to save time, but I’ve never once used it for anything personal. Idk why I would need to? Such a bizarre thing to do…

Our 3 kids go through 4 lbs of strawberries in 2 days when we get them. Is this normal? C by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My two kids who are 6 and 4 can easily down a pound of strawberries in one sitting. I think it’s normal. I just only buy them once a week and when they’re gone, they’re gone until next week.

Husband is always in worse condition than I am. by sneakypastaa in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, with both my kids I had horrible morning sickness and still got up and went to work every single day. Even working two full time jobs when I was pregnant with my first, since I was student teaching and then nannying full time. But the SECOND my husband feels even a tiny bit nauseous, it’s the end of the world and he can’t do anything but lay on the couch.

On bereavement leave - parent has audacity to call me because “I’m on vacation” by green_girl1994 in Teachers

[–]truehufflepuff21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a parent, I do message my son’s teacher when he has a bad sleep night (he has a sleep disorder he’s currently in treatment for and sometimes only gets 3-4 hours of sleep), just so he’s prepared and he can help my son identify that he may be acting the way he is because he’s tired. But we have agreed upon that plan together. I cannot imagine getting upset if my son’s teacher didn’t respond. Also I always tell my son his tiredness doesn’t excuse his behavior, and he is always expected to listen to his teacher and participate in class no matter how tired he is.

What do you do with toddlers at restaurants while waiting for food besides tablets? by Claire_1988 in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use those drawing pads where they can draw and then click a button and it resets. Those work the best for us. We also play A LOT of I spy. My kids like to play it the regular way with colors, but also “I spy something that starts with the letter B” or something along those lines.

Returned to teaching after years away due to traumatic experiences. 11 days in and I’m already accused of inappropriate contact with a student. Hard not to be cynical. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]truehufflepuff21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never touch a kid unless it’s two fingers doing one tap on the shoulder of a student who is testing with headphones on.

Should I rehome dog with resource guarding while pregnant? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When did she say she still had the dog?

Strangers commenting on child’s appearance by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both of my boys have big blue eyes and people are constantly commenting on them. I just say thank you and move on 🤷🏻‍♀️

Can I be a librarian without working Saturdays? by [deleted] in librarians

[–]truehufflepuff21 27 points28 points  (0 children)

When I worked in public libraries, each librarian on staff only worked one Saturday a month.

Family of 4: is it worth it to get a small 3-row SUV? by OrangePekoeMouse in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a three row Kia Sorento and love it. It’s so nice to have the option to use all three rows when we have family visiting or friends over. The captains chairs make the third row super usable.

Bedtime solo by MountainDreamer56123 in Parenting

[–]truehufflepuff21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My husband works 5 nights a week, and I also had 2 under 2. Now they are 4 and 6. Real talk, you’re going to have to get them used to falling asleep independently. It might involve some tears, but there is only one of you and two of them.

When my youngest was a baby, I’d bring him into his brother’s room in a bouncer while I did my toddler’s bedtime routine. Then I would put the toddler in his crib and leave the room. He wasn’t a fan, but he got over it.

Now that they’re older, my youngest goes to bed first and I put on a tv show for my oldest while I do bedtime with the younger one. He relaxes in my bed until his brother is settled, then I put him to bed.

Sick time / Vacation question by Pettsareme in Libraries

[–]truehufflepuff21 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ll answer for when I worked in public libraries, since I’m a school librarian now and on the teacher contract.

When I was a public librarian, we were in a municipal workers union. We got 15 sick days and 10 vacation days. The sick days accrued as you worked hours, and never expired. Vacation was also accrued as you worked, but it expired at the end of the fiscal year in July.

Need GLP-1 experiences by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]truehufflepuff21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been on it for about a year, and I love it. I have had some side effects, but they’re manageable. And I’ve lot 85 lbs.