If it’s twice a week then it’s a GOOD week. Daytime sex only. During lunch, nap time or right after drop off. No one touch me after the sun goes down

Before 6am or it doesn’t happen. I haven’t figured out when to workout when kids aren’t sleeping well or if working late bc then it’s impossible

I also want to add that my OB told me the average amount of times that a mom has sex before her baby is 6months old is ONE. One time in the first 6 months of postpartum

Yep, been there! For me it's when i've been operating out of my capacity for too long. I have tried to reduce the amount of decisions I make on the daily. Every week we have the same menu for dinner (monday pasta, tuesday tacos etc), I've made the decision to not drink alcohol right now-that way I don't have to weigh the pros and cons and make that decision everyday/at every function. I schedule my workouts so I don't have to make that decision everyday on if i'll workout and where. I do my grocery pick up at the same time every week so it's just part of my routine and i'm not having to figure that out.

You get the idea. Reducing decisions has been so helpful for me. It's insane how many decisions we make every single day

Exciting!! I would say…

1. a short goodbye and focus on the positive. End with “I’ll see you at the bus stop/car pick” or wherever
2. the books The Invisible String and The Kissing Hand
3. have them practice opening their lunchboxes, unpacking their snack etc
4. shoes without laces unless they can tie their own shoes
5. leak proof water bottle-truly leak proof
6. meet the other parents as quickly as possible!

Super goop glow stick!!

My neighbor told me dollar amount for age. So a 16yr old should make $16 an hour? Is this still fair?
Somewhere between 1-3 kids

Not nuts. Solidarity, I've been exactly where you are. I actually won't let me husband get a vasectomy even though I know we are done bc then it really means we're done-I know so dumb, but I am who I am.
I'm sure it goes back to biology, but I have no idea.
All that to say, yes that is so real and you are validated. Right there with you.

My husband’s family has 7 cousins under 5yrs old. Where would be a great destination where everyone would be reasonably happy?

Oh gosh haha I don’t know. I think if they are 4yrs old before September 1st. Bc isn’t the rule 5yrs old before September 1st for Kindergarten??
So this year pre-k would be 4yrs old before September 1st 2024. So I think you have one more year before Pre-K.

My son has hit the weight for a booster seat but not the age. Does anyone know if this is an “either or” or an “and” situation? We’re in Texas.

@Purple-Cat 1000% you’ll never go back

Yes, we have really enjoyed Factor. It takes a few weeks to figure out your ordering flow. We wasted food in the beginning but are doing better now

I started using the skinceuticals CE Ferulic after Xmas. It’s fabulous but it’s $180 per bottle and I’m already out so I’m looking for a more affordable alternative.

My 8yr old needs to learn to swallow pills for medicine. Any advice?? It’s not going well

I haven’t read that book but I recently signed the wait until 8th pledge. The reason I signed is bc there isn’t a single piece of literature/research that supports smartphone adoption for kids. Curious to hear what others are experiencing!

What is your favorite non toxic sunscreen for kids and adults? Preferably easy to apply and doesn’t leave white residue?

Favorite date night ideas that don’t revolve around alcohol? Would be interested in girlfriend meet ups that aren’t happy hour too.

Pikopeyes, play street museum, ninja course

Yes! We are certainly not perfect but we have started letting our kids color/journal, read or pick out a game. When they choose a game we all play. Or I’ll play while my husband cleans up dinner or vice versa.
Pictionary, headbandz, mancala, card games etc