Cait
@swimmercait.bsky.social
Coffee shop linguist, dog breed spotter, karaoke enthusiast. Mother of daughters.
Seems my youngest has been named appropriately.
January 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Seems my youngest has been named appropriately.
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Reflecting upon 2025…
a man wearing a white shirt that says old aloe rebel is asking what just happened
ALT: a man wearing a white shirt that says old aloe rebel is asking what just happened
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January 1, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Reflecting upon 2025…
Couldn’t figure out why I was getting so irritated wearing my jacket at work today until I figured out it’s because I’ve become accustomed to the giant bathrobe lifestyle.
December 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Couldn’t figure out why I was getting so irritated wearing my jacket at work today until I figured out it’s because I’ve become accustomed to the giant bathrobe lifestyle.
Do I need to rethink every decision I’ve made for the last 15 years or did the toddler just need to go to bed at 5pm, but you can’t put a toddler to bed at 5pm so you just spent two hours crashing out as a family?
#HolidayCheer
#HolidayCheer
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Do I need to rethink every decision I’ve made for the last 15 years or did the toddler just need to go to bed at 5pm, but you can’t put a toddler to bed at 5pm so you just spent two hours crashing out as a family?
#HolidayCheer
#HolidayCheer
7yo: Can we go to the store tomorrow? There are such cute dolls that are NOT rip-their-heads-off dolls!
December 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
7yo: Can we go to the store tomorrow? There are such cute dolls that are NOT rip-their-heads-off dolls!
Headphones for your second grader’s iPad are really a gift for the parents.
December 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Headphones for your second grader’s iPad are really a gift for the parents.
Me on 12/22: No childcare for the next two weeks, but the toddler’s been napping so well and consistently I should still get plenty of work done!
Toddler on 12/22: Guess what I hate now?
Toddler on 12/22: Guess what I hate now?
December 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Me on 12/22: No childcare for the next two weeks, but the toddler’s been napping so well and consistently I should still get plenty of work done!
Toddler on 12/22: Guess what I hate now?
Toddler on 12/22: Guess what I hate now?
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And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was present at the end of the universe, having witnessed every black hole evaporate and every proton decay. Even so, Death would not come.
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was present at the end of the universe, having witnessed every black hole evaporate and every proton decay. Even so, Death would not come.
7yo: Mama, draw a girl. The best one you can do.
Me: I’m not very good at drawing.
7yo: Don’t be so negative!
Me: Awww! I’ll try. *draws picture*
7yo: ……um. Ok.
Me: I’m not very good at drawing.
7yo: Don’t be so negative!
Me: Awww! I’ll try. *draws picture*
7yo: ……um. Ok.
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
7yo: Mama, draw a girl. The best one you can do.
Me: I’m not very good at drawing.
7yo: Don’t be so negative!
Me: Awww! I’ll try. *draws picture*
7yo: ……um. Ok.
Me: I’m not very good at drawing.
7yo: Don’t be so negative!
Me: Awww! I’ll try. *draws picture*
7yo: ……um. Ok.
December 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
No one else is allowed to throw up or spill things on the floor for at least five minutes.
December 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
No one else is allowed to throw up or spill things on the floor for at least five minutes.
Why is the first summer camp registration opening tomorrow?!
December 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Why is the first summer camp registration opening tomorrow?!
“I would name that dog ‘Extra Sauce’”
-7yo watching the Bloodhound on the dog show
-7yo watching the Bloodhound on the dog show
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“I would name that dog ‘Extra Sauce’”
-7yo watching the Bloodhound on the dog show
-7yo watching the Bloodhound on the dog show
Last year I had pertussis and pneumonia on Thanksgiving while nursing and infant. So this year I’m…sick again.
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Last year I had pertussis and pneumonia on Thanksgiving while nursing and infant. So this year I’m…sick again.
Defying Gravity | Synchronized Roller Coasters (Wicked)
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I can’t believe how stupid everything is
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I can’t believe how stupid everything is
One of us always lies and one of us always tells the truth.
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
One of us always lies and one of us always tells the truth.
Hey there! We see your mental health is low this morning. Would it help if your boss sent you a message that said “hey, can you hop on a quick call in about an hour?” without any context?
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hey there! We see your mental health is low this morning. Would it help if your boss sent you a message that said “hey, can you hop on a quick call in about an hour?” without any context?
It is 2:40pm. I just took my first bite of food. It is because I am fortunate enough to be running healthy children around to activities all morning/afternoon with plenty of food in their bellies. AND parenting is still hard.
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It is 2:40pm. I just took my first bite of food. It is because I am fortunate enough to be running healthy children around to activities all morning/afternoon with plenty of food in their bellies. AND parenting is still hard.
Lying on the bathroom floor decompressing from an overwhelming week, getting ready for another. Deciding now is the perfect time to learn the dulcimer.
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Lying on the bathroom floor decompressing from an overwhelming week, getting ready for another. Deciding now is the perfect time to learn the dulcimer.
Unread text message notification I missed earlier! Who could it be? What conversations will unfold?
“Your Microsoft Verification code is…”
“Your Microsoft Verification code is…”
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Unread text message notification I missed earlier! Who could it be? What conversations will unfold?
“Your Microsoft Verification code is…”
“Your Microsoft Verification code is…”
I love when past Cait leaves motivational notes for present Cait.
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I love when past Cait leaves motivational notes for present Cait.
How soon is too soon to submit your next PTO request after a vacation?
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
How soon is too soon to submit your next PTO request after a vacation?
Not a dog I want, but this is the best named dog.
October 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Not a dog I want, but this is the best named dog.
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'try Copilot in Teams today!' I hope you choke
October 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
'try Copilot in Teams today!' I hope you choke