r/Madisonalabama

For context: I have four boys; 16, 12, 3 and 19 months. My three year old attends preschool four hours a day, four days a week. We have a standing appointment every Friday morning somewhere else. My spouse leaves at 6a and is home at 6:30p (he goes to the gym then to work).

When at home with my 19 month old, I spend time teaching, playing, and then working on schoolwork and other things that keeps me grounded. Once all kids are home it’s the typical routine of life with cleaning, cooking, prepping for appointments, school, bed, etc.

Between ADHD, peri, and having two kids back to back, I’m the heaviest I’ve been in my life and I’m just- tired. I try to go for walks as much as possible but some days, I’m not up for it. Some days, the littles are not up for it. I’ve joined gyms to either not go because my schedule doesn’t permit or was thrown off or because I’m tired. I have a treadmill and weights at home, however it never fails that when I carve out time to workout, I’m constantly interrupted by the kids and a 30 minute workout easily turns into a one hour workout that I’ve had to stop and start multiple times due to disruptions. Then I get frustrated and quit.

I toured the YMCA as an option but didn’t care for the childcare area as it seemed crowded and didn’t smell like it was cleaned regularly. I tried early gym mornings and late nights. I considered going back to those but honestly safety is and was my biggest concern (I may be overthinking). I’m ready to become active again but need some suggestions and maybe tips to get out of my own head and get started.

For anyone who has been missing the lobster food truck they are finally coming back!

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why is it still taking 2+ days to get amazon packages here??? with how big amazon is now, you’d think faster shipping would be standard by this point. especially with a warehouse in madison!!!!
it feels like overnight or at least next-day delivery should be realistic and not hard to do at all. it’s honestly frustrating. who can we even talk to about this or push for improvements? this needs to be better.

Hello!

Does anyone remember the band Rickets Madcore that were based out of Madison, AL? They played the nu metal style with other bands like Muddle and Wifful? I'm searching for their music as there isn't anything online, or if anyone knew the bands members and I could reach out to them? I can't find anything or any leads!

If anyone could help, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi guys, there’s a group of five baby mallards around 3 weeks old all alone. No adult in sight, swimming around in the Cambridge/waterford ponds. What should I do? Should I call wildlife? Anyone know a good contact or someone that could help? Thx

Talk me into/out of moving here please. My fiance and I have an 8 month old son and we are considering relocating to HSV/Madison area to get out of Memphis, TN. Our options for work relocation with our company are slim, so this area is one of the only options. I was stoked about it.

Unfortunately I have stumbled down a rabbit hole after being told about the red stone arsenal and let’s just say… I no longer want to live there. Come to think about it, i’m terrified of space, war, and loud noises. Even looking at the rocket was kinda freaky tbh.

If you’re a local I would love your opinion on why we should or should not move here.