Post by mirandahobbes on Oct 5, 2014 12:00:49 GMT -5
You're a great daughter. You know that he is in good hands and of course will be there to support your sister by phone, text, etc. These situations are always hard. (((hugs)))
Post by mirandahobbes on Sept 23, 2014 14:53:22 GMT -5
Yes. Went to a birthday part at 5pm. They served cake that they had also used the night before at the family bday. We sang happy bday with half a sheet cake.
Post by mirandahobbes on Sept 11, 2014 19:39:41 GMT -5
I too am overweight. I can't pretend that I wouldn't feel the same way. Even if my logical brain told me he wasn't judging, I wouldn't be able to enjoy it.
Yeah I have an elderly tenant, a few months ago she walked into the office incredibly hunched over. To excuse her embarrassing posture, she let me know her upper intestines were filled with feces and if she stood up straight, it'd bypass her lower intestines and fall straight through her anus and into her pants/the floor.
This is a request to the internets. Kill me if this ever becomes a problem for me. I like to walk upright without risking needing a pants person.
Post by mirandahobbes on Aug 26, 2014 16:20:19 GMT -5
I *think* the $50K in retirement will interfere with qualifying for aid. At least in three states in New England I know this is the case. I would likely try to connect with elder social services in the area and see what assistance is available.
Post by mirandahobbes on Aug 24, 2014 14:21:14 GMT -5
A super easy dinner:
Slice up kielbasa (I use lite kielbasa, there is also turkey kielbasa but I don't like it) Toss it in a pre-heated, large skillet (medium-high heat) After a few minutes, throw in some black eyed peas from a can, including the liquid that is in it Microwave some brown rice that comes in pouches, and pour into mixture.
Jet lag is kicking my ass. I'm fairly sure that half of the problem is getting used to sharing a bed again after three weeks of starfishing all over my old twin bed. Wine doesn't work. Neither do sleep-specific teas. F this. At least coffee is strong and cheap here.
Try melatonin. It's supposed to help with jet lag.
Many children masturbate. What she needs are calm, understanding adults who will remind her to do it in private. My suggestion is to start telling her, very specifically, that she can only touch her privates when she is in her room or in the bathroom. And then remind her as needed. As with any behavior, it is going to take time for it to be automatic on her part. Just KOKO.
ETA: Don't punish her. That will just be hell for everyone involved. It's disappointing that there are people out there who can't be understanding while she's still learning, but she'll get there.
This. So much this. How old is she? She may not full grasp what "private" means. Kids need specific instructions. Only do that in your room or bathroom is really specific. Just like you shouldn't say clean your room, but rather, pick up your dirty clothes and put them in the hamper, put your toys on the shelf, etc. I just want to reiterate that this is normal.
Post by mirandahobbes on Aug 20, 2014 17:21:41 GMT -5
This friend of my sister who is a gold digger. She has dated A-list celebrities and married a professional baseball player (has since divorced). Total BEC.