(via Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #15) by Yao Xiao
words to remember
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(via Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #15) by Yao Xiao
words to remember
I read this as a kid and it had a really significant effect on me and and itâs a big influence on my world view and I still think itâs the most beautiful and profound thing anyoneâs ever said about beauty
Pregnancy rule #243: your baby will kick the crap out of you until you say "oh, the baby's kicking! Here, feel!"
And then suddenly it will stop.
Because your baby wants you to look like a liar in front of your family.
So accurate it hurts
The innovation. Shoutout to engineering oh and flower pots and shit.
@khaleesiofthesuburbs
I absolutely love being a stay at home mom
Itâs a dream come true for me and there is nobody I would rather spend my days with and nothing I would rather do. What I donât like is this feeling of being bored/unproductive but exhausted at the same time. Really the only thing I dislike about parenthood so far is this constant feeling of being inadequate.
Still applies
I LIIIIVE for those nights when you got nothing going on and so you like take a shower and deep condition your hair and shave everything and lotion yourself up and you like throw on your coziest jammies and give yourself a facial and light candles and incense and watch Netflix and listen to music and just like chill all night in your cleanest most relaxed state
I wish people would stop asking why women go to the bathroom in groups as a joke...
Itâs because weâve all been trained from our LITERAL childhood that if we are alone people will hurt us, and we will be blamed for it because we chose to be alone. So both consciously and subconsciously we continue to do things in groups, and with more effort in order to protect ourselves constantly. We donât even realize anymore why we do it; which is why most women wonât defend themselves when asked this question. We just know âsafety in numbersâ like itâs imprinted to our DNA.Â
(Which come to think of it, it probably is as a survival instinct passed downâŚ. )
Hereâs a better question⌠Why canât women do a single thing with out putting themselves in harms way?
Being a parent
Being a parent: Changing your child before you change yourself. Bathing your child before you bathe yourself. Feeding your child before you feed yourself. Making sure your child is peacefully sleeping before your aching body touches its bed. Protecting your child and getting rid of their fears even though youâre nowhere close to ridding your own. Being a parent is loving your child more than you could ever love yourself.
Do you ever get "mad" or upset with your oldest daughter? I sometimes react angrily when my daughter misbehaves and use harsh words, then I'm consumed with mom guilt and feel awful about it. How do you approach gentle parenting? Any advice for the mom of a strong-willed, independent, energetic almost 3 year old? Your positivity is inspiring. I adore reading about your sweet family.
Of course I get upset or annoyed! I wouldnât be human if I didnât. My oldest as gentle and sweet as she is, is also very particular and extremely sensitive which can be so frustrating. I donât yell, I donât punish, i donât hit, I donât freak out but that doesnât mean I am the perfect image of cool calm and collected at all times occasionally I will find myself talking in a stern voice or having to step away and breathe for a minute, or bitch to my husband hahah
1. Bless you. Three is the hardest age ever. Seriously I shed SO many tears during Emilyâs third year earth-side. I am sure youâre doing an amazing job.
2. Communicate and connect. Before you react take a deep breathe, approach the situation with an open mind your three year old isnât deliberately pissing you off. Let go of how you think she SHOULD be acting She is her own person instead offer her guidance, nurture her independent and fierce spirit, embrace it even when she is driving you insane. Instead of using harsh words hug her. Offer her options, or redirect her when she is acting out. Rely on natural consequences instead of harsh punishments. Speak with love even when you have to be firm
And donât be so hard on yourself. This mama job is not easy at all. Sending you and your sweet girl so much love and light
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Not quite crunchy enough for granola moms, too weird for mainstream moms.
^life story.
A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three.
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đđ Tips to help you eat more fruits đ
đ In general:
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or 100% juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
Consider convenience when shopping. Try pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
đ For the best nutritional value:
Make most of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice, for the benefits dietary fiber provides.
Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, and orange juice.
When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
đ At meals:
At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches; add blueberries to pancakes; drink 100% orange or grapefruit juice.Â
At lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat, or choose fruits from a salad bar. Individual containers of fruits like peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient.
At dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a tossed salad.
Make a Waldorf salad, with apples, celery, walnuts, and a low-calorie salad dressing.
For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.
đ As snacks:
Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Either cut them yourself or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapples or melons. Or, try whole fresh berries or grapes.
Dried fruits also make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Because they are dried, Ÿ cup is equivalent to ½ cup of other fruits.
Keep a package of dried fruit in your desk or bag. Some fruits that are available dried include apricots, apples, pineapple, bananas, cherries, figs, dates, cranberries, blueberries, prunes (dried plums), and raisins (dried grapes).
As a snack, spread peanut butter on apple slices with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.
Frozen juice bars (100% juice) make healthy alternatives to high-fat snacks.
đ Make fruit more appealing:
Many fruits taste great with a dip or dressing. Try plant-based yogurt as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melons.
Make a fruit smoothie by blending plant based milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try bananas, peaches, strawberries, or other berries.
Try unsweetened applesauce as a lower-calorie substitute for some of the oil when baking cakes.
Try different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.
For fresh fruit salads, mix apples, bananas, or pears with acidic fruits like oranges, pineapple, or lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
đ Fruit tips for children:
Set a good example for children by eating fruit every day with meals or as snacks.
Offer children a choice of fruits for lunch.
Depending on their age, children can help shop for, clean, peel, or cut up fruits.
While shopping, allow children to pick out a new fruit to try later at home.
Decorate plates or serving dishes with fruit slices.
Top off a bowl of cereal with some berries. Or, make a smiley face with sliced bananas for eyes, raisins for a nose, and an orange slice for a mouth.
Offer raisins or other dried fruits instead of candy.
Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries.
Pack a juice box (100% juice) in childrenâs lunches instead of soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Look for and choose fruit options, such as sliced apples, mixed fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice in fast food restaurants.
Offer fruit pieces and 100% fruit juice to children. There is often little fruit in âfruit-flavoredâ beverages or chewy fruit snacks.
đ Keep It Safe:
Rinse fruits before preparing or eating them. Under clean, running water, rub fruits briskly with your hands to remove dirt and surface microorganisms. Dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel after rinsing.
love these fruity tips!Â
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