Keep expectations low. You don’t have to take your 1 year old to Disney. Attention span is short, so keep it cheap. They’re fine doing the same things they do at home, but in other places. Anything different is cool. This McDonald’s has a better playground. The giraffes at our zoo are bigger. This library has fluffier chairs. The silde at our playground is higher. Also, you don’t have to take your kids on every vacation. It’s ok to leave them with family or friend to have time away.
Thank you. I was confused about the concern regarding my adjusted gross income.
In my house most baked goods are eaten without a fork, one small sliver/square at a time, while standing at the counter and repeatedly saying, “I’m just going to have one small bite.”
We made our kids go to a church parking lot and drive without the gas pedal. There was much bitching and screaming, but they both learned pretty quickly. Backing up through the circle drive without hitting the curb took much much longer.
It took me a bit to understand this. I was so used to expecting negativity that i thought non-negative comments were being sarcastic.
I don’t know that one, but if you just want a sleep song try Weightless by Marconi Union.
You should see what happens at the hospital. Every item is single use in plastic packaging.
Soylent green?
My grandma used to eat leftover rice with a little milk and sugar for breakfast. Kinda like oatmeal.
Can you become roommates and share expenses temporarily?
I do. Mostly i say, “No. Huh-uh.” My husband says that’s how he can tell when I’m having a sex dream.
I shared this with a friend, who has 5-10 more years to work and i thought she would respond about retirement. Instead she said that’s how she feels as a mom to adult kids.
I have 2-6 years to go. I really like the work but admin is becoming increasingly difficult to tolerate. It makes me sad to think about someone else helping my school kids because i bailed on them. Someone said you sound workaholic but it’s really just about feeling needed and productive and helpful.
When you speak it, do you say July 3rd or 3rd of July? Both are fine.
American Home Shield, which usually sucks, just came through with $920 to replace a 10 year old washing machine.
At least monthly, if not weekly.
Yes. I like meat cooked medium well and husband prefers medium rare. He’s as grossed out by overcooked as I am by undercooked. Without the thermometer he brings mine in too early.
The more common the kink, the more porn of it there is. You’ll be ok. Everyone wants a spanking sometime.