Jules @reedsandstrings@octodon.social
I spend most of my time with kids (my own and my tutoring students) and cats. I try to read and knit or stitch - at least a little - every day.
@generica We had just been at the library! 😭 The book is so new (it's a sequel to one his class read aloud) that they don't have it yet at all.
I just don't know how to convince my 8 year old that "not now" doesn't mean "never."
We decided not to buy him a book he wanted, and I already feel awful about it. I *hate* saying no to books. But it's a new hardcover, and we were only at the store to buy a birthday gift for his friend.
I wouldn't feel nearly so conflicted if it had been a toy. And we really will buy it for him soon - probably next pay period!
But he is heartbroken and wounded and angry and sad.
I'm at a stage in my life when I use makeup not to look pretty, but to hide the fact that I haven't had a full night's sleep since 2015.
#youthinkimkidding #momlife
Enjoying the sunshine and a new favorite toy.
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It is 9:15, and we turn the clocks forward tonight. So if course, Oliver is still awake.
@twinderella They're adorable. I was not prepared for how much cuteness would come with adopting litter mates. A++ highly recommend
@linen Those colors are so good together!
the admin of a Mastodon instance should be called a Mastodontist. thanks
I'm too tired to toot, but here is a photo of my cats. Gozer (calico) is trying to clean her brother Perry's (ginger tabby) ears, but he's not thrilled about it and is biting her toes.
Sibling love can be complicated, even for cats.
@lakhesis You're welcome! 😊
@sigridellis No joke - this stuff is *hard.*
Parenting means that I have to be thoughtful, empathetic, constructive, and considerate of long-term goals *all the fucking time* and it is exhausting.
@linen It's so beautiful!
@hfrazey I've not heard that before. It's nice, though.
Valentine disapproves.
