Yeah I optimistically download it nearly every year and then basically never look at it from May on. But each year I do it again because I want to get more organized and deliberate with my garden.

How do they pack so much judgement in such a little body

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I’ve downloaded the farmer’s almanac planting calendar, but haven’t started applying that to my planting plan yet.

I’ve also ordered and received my seeds.

Our favorites are broccoli, green beans and brussels sprouts. Take out of freezer, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, spread out on a cookie sheet, and bake at 425F (~220C) for 20-30 minutes turning once. For broccoli I usually bake 20 min, flip, then bake another 10 min.

Sometimes when there’s 5 minutes left I sprinkle some cheese on the veggies (usually parmesan or cheddar) and let it finish baking so the cheese melts and gets crispy.

Once I discovered I could roast them in the oven, I switched to mostly buying frozen

As soon as I saw this I could hear her so clearly

Looking very distinguished

They must’ve had the same teacher as my dog. Pros, all of them

They have such a good stare I feel like I need to give them treats for being good too

My kid was a very colicky baby. Parenting is rough. The fact that you feel like a bad parent means you are most definitely not a bad parent.

In kangaroos and other jumping animals it’s even further refined to saltatory locomotion

It’s a tough age. I remember the struggle all too well, and many nights I fell asleep before my kid did. I’m not sure if it’s their chance to control something when so much of their life is out of their control at this age. Hopefully you can find something that works better for all of you

But I can’t close them, I need to remember! I don’t know what I need to remember any more but they seem important

See also: my 473 open browser tabs

Since it sounds like he’s used to you or your wife being there, you can try slowly removing yourself. What we did with our kid is start with a parent sitting or laying next to the bed, then every few days moving a little closer to the bedroom door. We’d still stay until they fell asleep.

Our kid got most anxious when we got to the part where moving put us out of their room, so we did that step a little more slowly where we stayed at the entrance of the bedroom but would have to leave the room for increasingly longer periods of time (go get a book to read, go to the bathroom, etc). They struggle with anxiety in general though, so your kid may not have this hurdle.

We too keep books next to their bed which they can read or look at until they get sleepy. We also have a volcano lamp we turn on at night they can watch.

This sounds amazing!

I do feel like especially in school smart phones have become more “essential,” both for the kids and the parents. We live in a rural area where some areas have no cell service and not everywhere has affordable internet access. Yet at least monthly I’ve had to fill something out or sign something in an app or online. Plus most of the middle and high school teachers use Google Classroom for assignments and providing materials.

The good thing is my kid’s school does make sure to have a chromebook for every kid, but they typically stay at school unless it’s a virtual learning day. Also the kids have to turn their cell phone in when they get to school and pick it up at the end of the day.

Good luck Indira, this internet stranger is hoping this time it’s the right family

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Thinking of you and sending comfort.

I’m sorry for this setback. It’s especially hard when it’s our pets. I hope the surgery goes well, and I know she can feel your love and it comforts her.