Post by sandandsea on May 29, 2020 18:13:31 GMT -5
What app do people use to make idea boards Of screenshots from Pinterest or the like? I want to make one for our landscaping project but have no idea how to do it easily (not photoshop/illustrator).
Another random for those with pools... what are your rules about friends?
With all the camps closed around here, my house has become the de facto hangout spot because we have a pool. I don’t mind the kids coming over a few times a week in the afternoon for a few hours, but there seems to be an expectation that they will be here all day every day.
One mom has been helping me manage the kids here while swimming, but others work in or outside their homes (nurses, etc) so they can’t come... but I feel bad saying yes to some and no to others....
So how do you manage it? I’m thinking that I tell the kids that they can have friends 3 days a week? There are 6-8 neighborhood kids, ranging from 6-12. 6yr old mom is here if the kid is here.
Post by sandandsea on May 30, 2020 12:23:28 GMT -5
We don’t have a pool so these are random first thoughts about it. I would require a parent to come and supervise if their kid is there. I wouldn’t want to be responsible to constantly watch several kids in a pool. I think limiting days is good too but think that might be harder for you and your own kids since I can imagine wanting to use it everyday and my kids are so much easier if they’re playing with friends. Also maybe a time limit. Like 2-4pm or something so it doesn’t drag on forever and end up with you babysitting all day.
Random - The new contract tracers are here!!!!! Hopefully that is an ease of our workload. They have already started. I thought there was new software coming too, but I haven't seen it. 7 started this week with 2 more coming. Plus maybe more in the future. It hasn't eased my part up yet, but I have hopes. Still on call on the weekends, but hope that ends in July because I have planned some camping and mountain visits and have hopes of still going since both would not be congested trips.
I cannot express how much I needed this weekend away. I just finished a book and took a nap outside while beau and his son canoe around. We went for a drive and got ice cream for lunch and played board games last night. Totally peaceful and relaxed. I highly recommend the "rent an AirBNB just to get AWAY" plan for those considering it.
mae0111 we have an open invite to the neighbors pool, even if they’re not using it - not that we’ve taken them up on it.
We are all working full time, and around 3:30, the neighborhood kids (5 in total) start to get antsy and begging parents to watch. One of us usually relents around 4, and anytime after that, other parents trickle in. (DH or I have to be there if DS is there, since he’s 4.)
We also have a very close relationship with our neighbors and we all hang out pretty much daily whether it’s in the pool or just visiting.
It all depends on your personal comfort level and family and neighborhood dynamics.
mae0111 can you establish a routine of texting the neighbors when it’s a convenient time? Ie “Hey families, we will be using our pool from 2-4 today, the girls would love playmates if anyone wants to join!” Then hold firm to the everyone leaves at 4:00 plan?
Anyone’s kids have bunk beds? We are trying to decide on a big boy bed for DS (just turned 3). I’m leaning towards a bunk bed because he would love DD to sleep with him occasionally. The room is pretty small to medium size, so I don’t want a behemoth sized bunk bed. It’s also a standard height, so I’m thinking I’d want one that is shorter overall. But then I think it would seem too small once the kids reach 10-12 years old?
I’m leaning towards something like this right now, but that lower bunk is just so low to the ground, would a tween/teen kid actually sleep there when older? Yet it would be too short to use as a proper loft where you could put a desk under it.
Post by sandandsea on May 30, 2020 21:34:16 GMT -5
We have the idea kura in ds1s room and no one sleeps in there because we have another one in ds2s room that is a double bed on the bottom and a twin on top and both boys sleep in the double. The double converts to a futon as well so when they’re older I figure he can sleep on top and use the futon to sit on the bottom.
Anyone’s kids have bunk beds? We are trying to decide on a big boy bed for DS (just turned 3). I’m leaning towards a bunk bed because he would love DD to sleep with him occasionally. The room is pretty small to medium size, so I don’t want a behemoth sized bunk bed. It’s also a standard height, so I’m thinking I’d want one that is shorter overall. But then I think it would seem too small once the kids reach 10-12 years old?
We have this one from Amazon. We got it when DS1 was 5.5 and DS2 was a new 3. They are 5 and 7 now. They really wanted bunk beds and to share a room. We have 8 foot ceilings and I can sit on the top bunk without hitting my head. Most nights, they sleep together on the bottom bunk (by choice). I’ve joined them (not by choice). It is very similar to the one my brother had from 9-18. I stole the top bunk after college for myself (once I got married, it went home to my parents for my grandmother) and my brother kept the bottom bunk for his guest room. Regardless of what you buy, get decent mattresses. The cheap ones for bunk beds have collapsing sides, so it is worth it to go up a grade or two so the sides have support especially if you plan to sit with the kids on the bunks.
We have an ikea kura as well in our older kids room (6 and 7 year olds). In a few months the 7 year old will move to her own room and we’ll get another ikea kura for her. We also have one at my parents’ house. So it’s fair to say we like that bed
We held off on getting a loft bed until DD was 7, and got a bigger loft. We didn’t do bunk beds because we don’t do sleepovers yet anyway. We got the Stuva because she also needed storage. It took forever to put together and was very heavy, but I know she can use it until she is 18. Also we can’t move because it won’t go out the door.
I guess at least the other options are cheap enough that if you need to buy a bigger bunk bed later you could. I do like the ones that are double on the bottom but her room is not big enough for that.
Now I’m leaning towards a bunk with bottom futon since DS likes me to lay with him while he falls asleep.
He has had a sleep regression the past two weeks, wanting to get in bed with us. We finally trained him to get in bed with his sister instead, but I suspect she’s not too crazy about physically sharing the twin bed with him.
Husband would like to get a doorknob cover for his inside door and basically let him cry it out in the MOTN to stop leaving his room.
Rather than fight it, I’m leaning towards accommodate for it by getting a bunk where DD would be delighted to join (she would love to sleep on top). Then he won’t be alone, and if we have a futon on the bottom, I think it would “age” with him better.
Yes, we have a mattress on the floor for the kura too.
vasc we got a top lock for DS’s room when he started defeating the doorknob one. I’m not taking a chance on a toddler being able to wander the house on his own at night!
Yes, we have a mattress on the floor for the kura too.
vasc we got a top lock for DS’s room when he started defeating the doorknob one. I’m not taking a chance on a toddler being able to wander the house on his own at night!
Good luck to you with everything. You are a strong, brave momma who is doing the right thing. Don't let anyone tell you you otherwise.Wee are all here to support you.
I’m so sorry. Please take care of yourself. Do you have updated records of financial statements? If not take some screenshots as proof. Please keep us posted. We are here for you.