Toddler only loves salty, well seasoned , spicy food!!

So, I usually cook separate food for my toddler with the tiniest amount of salt and pepper, cumin or paprika, garlic, and ginger. I make chicken, rice, oatmeal for her. I've noticed she doesn't like sweet stuff that I make for her with fruits. She enjoys the food we eat which is I think too salty and spicy for her. I don't know if the food we eat is good for her since I'm desi (from South Asia) and we are known for our well spiced food. Back in our country they give babies or toddler whatever they eat if they can tolerate it but here in Canada I got to know that salt is not good for toddlers. What do I do to make her eat the food that I make for her which is also not that bland?

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Why can I not do basic things I need to do

I'm really embarrassed to admit it but at the moment I'm only showering maybe once or twice a week. I can't bring myself to brush my hair, so that only gets done maybe once a week, and I can only make myself brush my teeth at night before bed, but it's a massive mental struggle. I barely drink water, I barely leave the house, I just feel so burnt out. Any time I get a free moment that I could use to do these things, I end up just sleeping or trying to catch up on housework instead. I just feel like the overall running of the house is more important than me showering or getting myself clean and tidy. I have 2 children, one is 3 and the other is 10 weeks old. I don't even have the reasoning of breastfeeding because I'm not doing that anymore, so baby is on formula bottles in a pretty predictable schedule, so I always know when she'll be down for a nap after a feed. But it's like I just get paralysed by all the things I need to do in the house, or trying to squeeze in time with my 3yo, that my own self care just isn't a priority. It's not even on the list anymore. I'm so tired and feel like I can't stand the look of myself at the moment either, which I know is common postpartum. I just hate my weight, I hate how long and scraggly my hair is, I hate my nails growing uneven, I hate my hair legs and armpits but shaving is another chore I cannot face. I just feel fed up.

But after saying all that, my kids are well looked after, I bathe them every other day, brush teeth morning and night, nails trimmed etc. It just feels like that's my priority right now and my own self care is a massive chore.

Please don't judge I know some people will have something horrible to say

Should I stay or should I go?

I’m half way in and half way out of my marriage at this point. I do not feel like I have a genuine partner. He gets defensive over things so easily, can never take accountability, and has issues with my family. The drama is endless with him. He was previously arrested (all charges dropped and erased from his record), he attempted to fight my father, he’s a full blown alcoholic but refuses to get help, the list goes on. I would love to leave but i’m terrified of being forced to share custody of our two small children. We have a 3-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son. My husband works a ton of hours to the point I sometimes go days without seeing him, sometimes even a full week. His schedule is all over the place but he makes very good money so I handle home life. If I do leave…what are the odds of him getting any custody if there’s proof of his drinking including while driving? I worry about their safety, and me staying at least guarantees they’re safe cause i’m always present. Help. I’m in NJ if that helps at all. Also ask any questions, i’ll give further info just didn’t want this to be super long.

Which would you do???

You’re staying at your boyfriend’s house and accidentally forgot your toothbrush. Which of the two are you doing?

I’m annoyed

We came back from traveling on the 11th. My husbands sister was feeling sick but she never said anything to us. She continued to be around my kids and kiss them and hug them and use her phone. Now on July 13 she really feels under the weather and goes to urgent care and she testes positive for Covid 19 😡😡 at this time she doesn’t know so she goes to her moms house where my kids are and tries to social distance. They call her to tell her and she leaves but I’m still very annoyed like why are you around peoples kids if you are feeling sick !!!! Now me and my daughter have it. I’m annoyed and just overall irritated at my husband because he knew she texted positive for Covid and then went to see a movie with her 2 days later. So I’m like between you and your sister yall probably gave us Covid cos yall don’t care about nobody.

Baby not eating great

Hi everyone, I need some advice. My baby is 9 months and he does not eat good at all. I’m worried as he gets bigger as I will have to reduce his milk. I sometimes have to end up putting tv on for him just to get him to eat. Please help

Baby still not eating

Is anyone else's baby still not eating solids? My baby is 9 months old tomorrow and eats hardly anything. When he does, he gets fed up after a couple of tiny spoonfuls and refuses to eat any more. He seems to hate spoons so we're trying to give finger foods so he can feed himself but most goes on the floor. We are nowhere near 3 meals a day and I feel like we've failed him. My older child ate everything from 6 months old so didn't expect to be struggling this much. I'm absolutely hating weaning and dreading meal times so any help or advice is appreciated!