shelbyann they are being fucking ridiculous. They should be leaving the dogs at home at a boarders or with a pet sitter. The whole point of you getting a condo was so you could have a more homey environment, going to the hotel to open gifts defeats the purpose.
I want to text MIL to make sure that BIL isn't bringing his girlfriend over Wednesday night but what do I say? "Hey I know it's your house but I'd rather not see that woman who is banging your dead daughter's widow, thanks?" I guess I understand why she chooses to have a relationship with her, but that doesn't mean I have to.
I should probably let B CIO. He is just testing me I know it. But I actually cannot sleep when he cries and it seems like a minute lasts an hour. The longest I've ever not responded is 12 minutes and he settled down before I would have gave in. I tried to let him cry for 15 minutes a few weeks ago but caved after 8.
I also have a carseat one. I am really tempted to turn DD FF for our 8 hour drive this week because I think it would make her happier and things would be easier on us. The real reason I'm not doing it is not because RF is safer, but because I know I'd get judged for turning her before she reaches the RF limits. She still has at least 3 inches before we have to turn her.
I want to text MIL to make sure that BIL isn't bringing his girlfriend over Wednesday night but what do I say? "Hey I know it's your house but I'd rather not see that woman who is banging your dead daughter's widow, thanks?" I guess I understand why she chooses to have a relationship with her, but that doesn't mean I have to.
I should probably let B CIO. He is just testing me I know it. But I actually cannot sleep when he cries and it seems like a minute lasts an hour. The longest I've ever not responded is 12 minutes and he settled down before I would have gave in. I tried to let him cry for 15 minutes a few weeks ago but caved after 8.
Do you not like this woman for reasons other than she is not your SIL? I'm just wondering if I missed any backstory.
I am not really a dog person so I'm sure that clouds my judgment a little here. We have cats who give zero fucks about being left home on Christmas, LOL.
At first I thought "well maybe they cannot actually leave the dogs there alone, for liability or something?" But we're going out to dinner that night as a group so presumably they'll be left alone then.
I emailed her back privately and just said sorry, but it's not practical for us to leave for Christmas morning with the baby her schedule. We'll celebrate later in the day if you can't make it over in the morning.
I want to text MIL to make sure that BIL isn't bringing his girlfriend over Wednesday night but what do I say? "Hey I know it's your house but I'd rather not see that woman who is banging your dead daughter's widow, thanks?" I guess I understand why she chooses to have a relationship with her, but that doesn't mean I have to.
I should probably let B CIO. He is just testing me I know it. But I actually cannot sleep when he cries and it seems like a minute lasts an hour. The longest I've ever not responded is 12 minutes and he settled down before I would have gave in. I tried to let him cry for 15 minutes a few weeks ago but caved after 8.
Do you not like this woman for reasons other than she is not your SIL? I'm just wondering if I missed any backstory.
Admitedly flameful too but no. I've never spoken to her. Don't like the fact that she's young and started dating BIL six weeks after SIL's death. And she immediately moved into BIL's house where he lives with my niece and nephew and brought her (major flameful alert) pit bull.
I also have a carseat one. I am really tempted to turn DD FF for our 8 hour drive this week because I think it would make her happier and things would be easier on us. The real reason I'm not doing it is not because RF is safer, but because I know I'd get judged for turning her before she reaches the RF limits. She still has at least 3 inches before we have to turn her.
Admitedly flameful too but no. I've never spoken to her. Don't like the fact that she's young and started dating BIL six weeks after SIL's death. And she immediately moved into BIL's house where he lives with my niece and nephew and brought her (major flameful alert) pit bull.
Are you equally mad at your BIL about any of this?
Oh heck yes. The way he has handled things with the kids too has made me sad. He removed all pictures of SIL immediately following her death too. He brags about the life insurance proceeds. :-#
But he's the father of my niece and nephew so I will be civil to him.
I think Brie is my ice cream soul mate. I have BB Peppermint Bark in the freezer now. Have you tried the Christmas Cookie one yet? I'm going to pick some up at the store this week.
We had it last year but I haven't seen it yet this year!
I also have a carseat one. I am really tempted to turn DD FF for our 8 hour drive this week because I think it would make her happier and things would be easier on us. The real reason I'm not doing it is not because RF is safer, but because I know I'd get judged for turning her before she reaches the RF limits. She still has at least 3 inches before we have to turn her.
By whom?
most of MMM, my moms group friends that are big into ERF, and probably myself a little for not doing what I set out to do.
Brie you should make choc chip pecan pie. Everyone will love it. Its been a while but I think the only difference is that you put choc chips on the bottom of the crust before you pour the filling in. So so good.
Post by simpsongal on Nov 24, 2014 16:47:05 GMT -5
Hey, Peppermint ice cream lovers, eat some mint chocolate chip and stop taking away valuable freezer space from true, superior holiday special edition flavors like eggnog and pumpkin.
Oh here's my flameful. I wonder if the people who bitch and moan on social media about retail employees who work Thanksgiving are thinking about all the people who work at Facebook, Twitter, etc. behind the scenes to make sure social media sites stay up and running. 365 days a year. Including Thanksgiving. So people can post their angry tweets.
Sorry but I can't get it up about retail employees working on Thanksgiving. Some people have jobs that require holiday work. I personally think it is ludicrous that people even WANT to shop on Black Friday, let alone Thanksgiving--you will not catch me anywhere near a retail store on those days--but I don't feel like corporations are paragons of evil for opening on those days. The demand is clearly there. It's pure lunacy, but if I was a retail store I'd want to take advantage of it too.
ok I talked to dh and I think we are in agreement to FF her for this trip, then we may turn her back RF when we return. She has been so pissed on even the shortest car rides recently. She is 28 months old, we met the minimum of 2 years, people can still judge if they want, I get it.
most of MMM, my moms group friends that are big into ERF, and probably myself a little for not doing what I set out to do.
THE INTERNET DOESN'T KNOW THIS SHIT UNLESS YOU TELL US.
We turned DS at about 18 months because we did 4 days of 8 hours in the car. It was the right choice. You can always turn her back when you're done the road trip.
However, I will eat the shit out of anything peppermint flavored. Clearly the superior holiday flavor.
You are so right. I stock up on peppermint ice cream every December.
Pumpkin is vastly overrated. And I pretty much hate all pies.
This is very true. Pie is the worst. I can tolerate apple pie, but I still spend the whole time wishing it was cake, a cookie, or pretty much any other form of dessert.
And while I agree that peppermint trumps pumpkin by a landslide, I don't understand why we don't just skip it all and focus on chocolate. Now chocolate mint desserts I can definitely get behind.
Since I complained, I will make a confession: (PDQ obviously)
Anyway you could ask her for specifics re: testing/similar (where was it? when? etc?) to help assuage your concerns, rather than a direct request that would make your doubt of her totally obvious?
If this is too much detail, let me know - I'll edit out.
I am a general facial hair hater on men. Just not my thing. Well H got roped into a "No Shave November" fundraiser at work, and I was irrationally pissy about it when he started (mainly because I think it's stupid), and gave him a hard time about it. Except that now, I like it. A lot. BUT I still tell him I don't and will never admit it, because I am a 12 years old, a bitch sometimes, and cannot be wrong.
Since I complained, I will make a confession: (PDQ obviously)
Anyway you could ask her for specifics re: testing/similar (where was it? when? etc?) to help assuage your concerns, rather than a direct request that would make your doubt of her totally obvious?
If this is too much detail, let me know - I'll edit out.
From what I recall, I was tested at birth. I mean, it's probably just a genetic test and I could get it done on my own without asking her for confirmation. And it's no big deal to have. I'd just like to know if I've got it.
Post by Alwaysabridesmaidf on Nov 24, 2014 17:03:09 GMT -5
Eh I'll contribute. My mom is filing a pretty large lawsuit with a huge company. She is expected to get a good amount of money. According to her, her first order of business is to build herself a house and us a house. I am not getting my hopes up but have been bookmarking house plans. A girl can dream.
I am a general facial hair hater on men. Just not my thing. Well H got roped into a "No Shave November" fundraiser at work, and I was irrationally pissy about it when he started (mainly because I think it's stupid), and gave him a hard time about it. Except that now, I like it. A lot. BUT I still tell him I don't and will never admit it, because I am a 12 years old, a bitch sometimes, and cannot be wrong.
My H didn't shave until SUPER BOWL SUNDAY last year. I wanted to pour wax in his beard in his sleep. He's planning on going longer this year. Even bought beard conditioner & a brush
Ack, that sounds awful. Thankfully, at his job, he's not technically allowed to have a long beard (which is why I thought it was pretty ridiculous in the first place), so it's fairly trimmed, not crazy long or anything. I doubt he'll keep it longer than November, but as petty as I am, he'll probably just keep it to be petty back. We're a very mature household that way.
is this where I put my Thanksgiving hate? (Sorry I have nothing better than thinking my kid is boring and wondering why people get excited over Thanksgiving food).
Turkey is not exciting. It's like chicken's bigger cousin. And the cluster that is sweet potatoes with marshmallows and sugar and all that other stuff, no I can't.
Not to mention that cranberry jelly nonsense that retains the shape of the can!
I love cranberry sauce from a can. I love anything cranberry really, but canned cranberry sauce is my favorite.
Post by cincodemayo on Nov 24, 2014 17:07:43 GMT -5
I have a fever of 102 and I'm not even upset. (Right now) .I get to work from my couch and sleep and hopefully not do much for bedtime tonight. The only place I went this weekend was Target and Gymboree, both of which were probably cesspools of germs.
We flipped DD to FF for the ease of getting her in/out of the car seat with her cast.
This is off topic, but I wanted to ask if they gave you a cast protector for bathing her. I don't know if you could use it in a tub, but it works great in the shower. When we went to the orthopedist last week they gave us one and it is great. It has grips on the bottom so it doesn't slip as much as a trash bag. It slips right over the cast and forms a seal.