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@sam77 This is so tough. I love being a SAHM, but I think it's unfortunately an attractive setup for controlling people. To some extent, it makes sense for the person earning the money to take some of the lead on big financial decisions (like moving or buying a house) but that requires so much...

@sam77 Lots of people he knows may not let grandparents babysit, but presumably it's something each couple has worked out together. My son will never be alone with my mom, with good reason and total agreement from both of us. Your husband is vetoing you getting the help you want from your mother...

@sarahsknight There are keys all along both coasts of Florida (I lived on one as a little kid, before moving into mainland Florida). For many of them, you're just a bridge away from major metropolitan areas.

@dahtra Thanks, yeah trying outside seems like a good idea. Maybe we can try having them go into the yard when I'm making dinner. And yeah, we just have to be patient and know that this phase will end on its own eventually.

@theeagle94 Thanks! I've both slow transitions and quick, nonchalant hand offs, and for the moment he seems to dislike both approaches, haha. But we'll keep trying!

My 8.5 month old baby is in the midst of a number of developmental leaps at the moment (standing up, starting to cruise, increased babbling, pincer grasp, teething...) and has had a major increase in separation anxiety to go along with it. He has always been super attached to me; we're...

@servant10 Agree on all fronts! I think shows like Dance Moms have given youth dance a bad rap. Yes, that subculture exists within dance, but in my experience it's not the norm. Dance is like sports, there are lots of ways to participate.