Post AACzJbY1AFZbe7IbJo by Gina@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #AABgFesgjiUcXTPcrg by Gina@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T16:18:56Z
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Oh god my bestie had to entrust me, the most childfree friend she has, to pick up her kid and babysit for a few hours. I got snacks, post-its and a giant tv, what else do I need to keep this tiny human alive?? 😅😅 #halp #adulting
(DIR) Post #AABgP9UcIADA5NgDcO by sexybiggetje@mastodon.social
2021-08-10T16:20:33Z
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@GinaIntroduce the Nintendo
(DIR) Post #AABgoTJZjQFInmaZNY by js290@justicewarrior.social
2021-08-10T16:25:19Z
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@Gina tiny humans prefer to be outside
(DIR) Post #AABhIILz37odUgw6L2 by cstanhope@social.coop
2021-08-10T16:30:36Z
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@Gina That should work for a few hours. Doin' good! 👍
(DIR) Post #AABhP3bkGwNzmuX6Zs by Ranunculus@social.tchncs.de
2021-08-10T16:31:52Z
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@Gina I would suggest you to try to put your own "adult" self aside and play with her on her level. It can be very fun to see the world through a child's eyes.
(DIR) Post #AABhYL52gATYaHf7ZY by zatnosk@manowar.social
2021-08-10T16:33:05Z
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@Gina as a parent of a three year old: snacks and television is superb survival strategy.You might need something the tiny human can drink and/or change it's diaper once or twice.
(DIR) Post #AABhpUNvL2CAMffi5I by mike@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T16:36:24Z
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@Gina You'll be fine. If all else fails, tiny humans like cat videos on the Internet.
(DIR) Post #AABiFy9VHoJADRYNZg by randynose@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T16:41:04Z
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@mike @Gina #AuntGina :) Just be a good human to the little human. Hopefully the little one doesn't have any melt-downs that you don't understand. Beyond that. Favorite Foods, stuffed animals, talking and having a good conversation is where I'd start. It'll be fine.
(DIR) Post #AABiJ3dDN4Yy4tvIu0 by TrechNex@queer.party
2021-08-10T16:40:56Z
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@Gina if you have paper and colouring pencils, that might keep them entertained if they get fed up with the TV.Putting a kid on your knee and bouncing them up and down like they're riding a horse also works, although it's probably best to do that before they've eaten. 😂Resist the urge to give them your makeup or jewellery box. It'll keep them entertained, but at what cost? 😱
(DIR) Post #AABiZZkNjYjsJf9UEy by Cambria@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T16:44:54Z
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@Gina https://www.gentlydownthe.stream/
(DIR) Post #AABm9OF2HwSOv5G9HE by nvsr@best-friends.chat
2021-08-10T17:25:03Z
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@Gina like a plant, I think it needs water and words of encouragement.
(DIR) Post #AABnxQyEW3nnohpK4W by geotechland@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T17:45:12Z
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@Gina Crayons! 😃
(DIR) Post #AABpUreeQSus5RAjXE by nathand@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T18:02:33Z
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@Gina DO NOT GET IT WET. DO NOT FEED AFTER MIDNIGHT.Hmm, wait, that's gremlins.Eh, still works.
(DIR) Post #AABqZjeJiW86f0u0ci by ajmartinez@social.librem.one
2021-08-10T18:14:25Z
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@Gina the presence of, and responsibility for, another’s tiny human can in fact be the most effective form of birth control. Of course it can also change one from Team #nope to Team #neeeeeed.I’ve pretty much continuously been surrounded by children for whom I was somewhat responsible since about 1989. They’re all still alive. You’ll be fine.
(DIR) Post #AABrjmnexQofHYd2rQ by zleap@qoto.org
2021-08-10T18:27:39Z
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@Gina How old ? Most kids like toys or things to play with, Cheap and simple, card board box, big enough to climb in and out of.
(DIR) Post #AABt4SvM9OkhfpeZWa by polarisera@spinster.xyz
2021-08-10T18:42:40.760469Z
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@Gina Turn the TV off. You'll both learn something.
(DIR) Post #AABwaD8agCnnqFflQG by Gina@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T19:21:35Z
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@zleap I had post-its and gift wrapping paper. Did the trick 🤷🏻♀️
(DIR) Post #AABxXEmUDFpS1ZTn6W by urusan@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T19:32:40Z
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@ajmartinez @Gina This is definitely true, my toddler has flipped several friends from "I'll never have children" to "I suddenly want to start a family more than anything in the world".One specific friend broke up with her boyfriend because he was unwilling to have more children (he was older with adult children).
(DIR) Post #AABy08XuTQwb5IRSAy by urusan@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T19:37:49Z
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@Gina If you might be babysitting again, you should look into doing some basic childproofing. Things like getting electric socket covers and making sure nothing dangerous is easily accessible.You might also want to invest in a mid-size whiteboard and ultra washable markers. You can wipe it down with a wipe or wet paper towel and use it over and over again. Unlike dry erase markers, the ultra washable ones easily come off floors, walls, clothing, skin, etc.
(DIR) Post #AABy9ssLagB7NaeIt6 by urusan@fosstodon.org
2021-08-10T19:39:40Z
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@js290 @Gina I second this, assuming reasonably good weather.
(DIR) Post #AACI6aq2C7rjeVH8a0 by saper@mastodon.social
2021-08-10T23:23:07Z
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@Gina the best is to treat as an adult. Like a friend you just met at a cafe or something.
(DIR) Post #AACIWXbop7XBAM00J6 by sandzwerg@chaos.social
2021-08-10T23:27:48Z
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@Gina i like to read to my godchild
(DIR) Post #AACUC0qy66hzEb3xr6 by js290@justicewarrior.social
2021-08-11T01:38:37Z
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@urusan @Gina https://poa.st/objects/775f1ab7-6acb-427f-a1ef-1d3588bdaa45
(DIR) Post #AACV3T1s4SYBy5eSwq by clacke@libranet.de
2021-08-11T01:47:49Z
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@js290 @Gina As a former tiny human my memory is that parents prefer their tiny humans to be outside and will say "get out in the sun, you rascals!" every day, all summer.
(DIR) Post #AACzJbY1AFZbe7IbJo by Gina@fosstodon.org
2021-08-11T07:27:17Z
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@saper ok, I just poured her a whiskey and we're discussing Bo Burnham's recent show adressesing an existential angst felt in both Millenials and Gen Z's where capitalism is becoming increasingly unable to provide in basic necessities while at the same time destroying our planet. She noted that the worldwide trend of high inflation, low interest, wages stagnating and the housing and stock market being artificially inflated, means another economic crash is inevitable. Cool kid.
(DIR) Post #AAD4muXi7U92j7wu0W by clacke@libranet.de
2021-08-11T08:27:46Z
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Fair point. On the other hand I think it's fair to say that's not what I discuss with all adults. =)I've had conversations with the 8-year-old that are 10% of this minus the whisky and that's deeper than the ones I have with neighbors and colleagues.
(DIR) Post #AAE32iV4eiaRGE5JoW by saper@mastodon.social
2021-08-11T19:43:45Z
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@Gina see, that was easy. I took out the game of bierki (similar to mikado) we only stopped short of counting points together:)