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Lobkitsterten
@lobkitsterten.bsky.social
I am strange and nerdy
I like cats and gardening
Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, navigating that identity crisis
Advocate
Mum
Rule number one: Don't be a Dick
Aotearoa (specifically Otautahi) COVID cautious people who have breasts that need containment.

I'd just like to gush about The Fitting Room in Fendalton.

Booked a fitting for Saturday, as soon as I walked in the door I noticed not one but TWO larger air filters running.

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August 4, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Dammit, Keith Locke died.. he was a good man.

I didn't know him personally, but my mum had a lot of time for him she had pretty good judgement.
June 21, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Annie Lennox is a badass.

That is all
June 21, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Day 10 and I believe Schrödingers COVID is not COVID..

No symptoms, no positive RAT

Somehow I manage to remain in the haven't had COVID (that I know of) Club 🥳🥳🥳🎉
June 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Day 7 of Schrodinger's COVID.. still asymptomatic and testing negative. I'm much more hopeful now!
June 17, 2024 at 3:38 AM
2nd time this year I have Schrodinger's covid.. no symptoms, no positive test but very likely exposure.. 🫠
June 12, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Kids are weird
May 21, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Cleaning to rage against the machine counts as rage cleaning right?
April 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
COVID conscious NZ people.

I'm going to put an order for my tiny human for some extra small trident n95 masks (equivalent to 3m aura, but for little people)

Is anyone interested in chipping in?
March 13, 2024 at 10:39 PM
We're still testing negative, yay!

Though the toddler (I guess kid) has taken to fake coughing and saying she's too sick when the suggestion of tidying up happens 🤦
March 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Kiddo is back, tested negative again.. fingers crossed that's the end of that 🤞
March 3, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Still negative...

Hopefully kiddo tests negative at dads and can be dropped off this afternoon.

I'll be cautious still, but seems pretty hopeful 🤞

I'm counting Thursday evening as day zero of exposure so still a few days more testing before I clear myself.

Clean air works!
March 3, 2024 at 1:20 AM
So far I seem to be testing negative.

Toddler is at her dad's, hopefully until she starts returning negative tests.

Hopefully my million air filters in my house, masking and using what prophylaxis I have available has paid off.

Not holding my breath though..

Schrodinger's covid
March 2, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Father of toddler informed me he tested positive for covid today, checked the toddler (and myself). Plague baby finally gets plague. (So far I'm negative, I'm glad I have precautions our bedroom currently ~20 ac/h, but I'm not hopeful for me not getting ill too.
I have the feels 😭
February 28, 2024 at 1:36 PM
I'm not a kid that grew up with Disney, but holy crap the content of some of their more recent movies are amazing.

I never thought I'd use Disney soundtracks as my clean the things music.

Encanto excellent (current favorite)
Moana excellent
Frozen damn good but overplayed

That is all
February 23, 2024 at 4:23 AM
I miss my mum
Navigating this world full of war, hatred, misunderstanding and lack of foresight is hard
My beliefs are considered "extreme" to some, but I just want people to be kind.
I wish I could get her advice and a cuddle
I miss my strong, intelligent, compassionate, playful, loving mummy

😭
February 16, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Today in having a toddler

Toddler is hot

Me *gives toddler popsicle to cool down*

Toddler "mummy I'm still hungry, I want gummies"

Me "how about some broccoli"

Toddler "YUM! Broccoli is my favorite"

Me *sighs in relief avoiding an argument about sugar*

I will mourn when veggies aren't a treat
February 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Idea of the night..

A pop covers band where all the instrumentals are tuned grinding noises..

We shall call it N SyncErator
February 1, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Today in having a toddler.

We've got friends staying with us as their household got sick while we were at Peel.

Ms 11 used the toddlers sippy cup resulting in much repeated loud frustration

Ms 11s mum said "we know you're frustrated, why don't you go tell the whole street"

Toddler complied 🤣
January 30, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Back in the bush for the weekend sans toddler.

Seriously considering doing a 4 hour round trip to bring her back down Sunday for a couple of days.

Who can resist forest, rivers, bellbirds and cheeky piwakawaka?

We built another dam with miss 11 today (our first one still stands, but is dry)
January 19, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Today in having a toddler (holiday edition)
Back to the dam after convincing the Elephants that I wasn't joking about leaving them with the other adult if they didn't pack their stuff while I went.

Added to the dam

Found a weta, 8yo was surprisingly fascinated by it not scared
My heart is full
January 11, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Today in having a toddler (holiday edition)

Built a dam with the kiddos

I found and moved a big rock

(Definitely the most flattering picture ever)
January 10, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Today in having a toddler (holiday edition)

Went for a bushwalk with 11yo, nearly 8yo 3yo Was instructed by miss 8 to take photos of her in every tree on said walk

I'm confused as to how the child that fell in a muddy puddle is less grubby than one that didn't.

Guess which one is more filthy
❤️
January 9, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Today in having a toddler (holiday edition)

After last night's encounter with the Huhu, we've found several more wandering around.

Miss nearly 8 was not impressed, but seems less scared now we've started singing
"Hu let the Hu's out? Hu Hu Hu Hu"

To the tune of who let the dogs out.
January 9, 2024 at 3:04 AM
❤️
January 9, 2024 at 2:34 AM