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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 28, 2018 6:26:13 GMT -6
I’ve done this before at the ER. I actually had to google the spelling 🤦♀️ OMG, you guys! Look, DDs middle name could have an e or no e and still be right. I do not remember which one was written on the birth certificate in my post birth haze.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 28, 2018 6:27:57 GMT -6
I not so politely put my foot down on MIL hosting thanksgiving. She can’t/hates to cook so invariably I arrive and she dives face first into her wine and I am left to complete the meal, get it served, and clean up afterwards. Last year she offered to loan me out to her friends after they commented how lucky she was to have me. In addition, due to her hatred of cooking her kitchen is not properly stocked with any of the cooking tools necessary for anything beyond a basic meal and the oven mitts she buys are so thin I always walk away with a few burns. Nor does she have adequate storage containers for leftovers so it’s a challenge trying to clean up. If I have to pack up the majority of my kitchen to make a meal and then have to clean up after it, I am just going to stay home and make it. I think that is totally fair. I think next time we host Thanksgiving or Christmas, I am outsourcing to Whole Foods or whatever. I am actually surprised at myself. I enjoy cooking, but would rather enjoy my wine, lol.
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Post by Lormor on Sept 28, 2018 6:31:27 GMT -6
I’ve done this before at the ER. I actually had to google the spelling 🤦♀️ OMG, you guys! My two have the most confusing birth dates - their birth dates comprise two 12s, two 15s, one 10 and one 16. Filling in forms is a nightmare.
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Sept 28, 2018 6:34:52 GMT -6
Post by thatgolfb on Sept 28, 2018 6:34:52 GMT -6
Look, DDs middle name could have an e or no e and still be right. I do not remember which one was written on the birth certificate in my post birth haze. I got a canvas print with DD2's newborn picture and her name but DD1's middle name. They start with the same letter and are the same number of letters, okay?! The newborn haze is real.
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Post by Bubblegum on Sept 28, 2018 6:35:54 GMT -6
In my defence his name is Poofed
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Post by trueblue on Sept 28, 2018 6:38:19 GMT -6
I don't think this is flameworthy, although I hope you tried to do it politely first. It sounds like your MIL would be happier being a guest anyway. Not as politely as I should have, over a decade’s worth of frustration was hard to hold back. 😤 And if by guest you mean show up, expect to be waited on hand and foot while making excuses about why you can’t/shan’t/won’t help out (including but not limited to: sorry I don’t know how to use a dishwasher, when the request was just to load it and hit start) and then leave? You are exactly correct.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2018 6:39:50 GMT -6
My two have the most confusing birth dates - their birth dates comprise two 12s, two 15s, one 10 and one 16. Filling in forms is a nightmare. You should do what I do with cats. Every cat’s birthday is on the same day of the month. So much easier to remember.
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Post by roguelily on Sept 28, 2018 6:40:26 GMT -6
Before everyone starts hating on Bronies, Im going to say that the fandom has been amazing for helping bullied kids and those in LGBTQIA community. There's a documentary on Netflix about Bronies narrated by John de Lance (played Q on Star Trek TNG). They really are inclusive of everyone. Which is nice. Seeing that some fandoms (*cough* Star Wars *cough*) are fucking awful. There also was a time when the Brony convention was taking place at the same time (and directly next door to) the One Direction concert in Baltimore. Made a large group of us 30 something’s at a 1D concert feel relatively normal in comparison.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2018 6:42:21 GMT -6
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 28, 2018 6:42:35 GMT -6
What the fuck is a bronie? A guy, not a kid, who likes My Little Pony.
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Sept 28, 2018 6:43:22 GMT -6
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 28, 2018 6:43:22 GMT -6
Bubblegum you 100% get a pass. I didn’t take DH’s last name but when we announced DD1 on Facebook I wrote “Announcing Baby DHLastName!” and misspelled the last name. Some one rudely pointed it out to me 😑 I blame pregnancy brain.
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Post by calendula on Sept 28, 2018 6:45:13 GMT -6
I can't believe we are approaching holiday season.
Or, more accurately, family bullshit season. Sympathies to everyone with difficult parents and ILs. September 28 and I'm already over it.
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Sept 28, 2018 6:47:46 GMT -6
I picked up a bartending shift tomorrow for some extra wedding money. It’s my weekend with DS so I’m feeling really guilty, but he’s going to have a slumber party with his BFF (whose mom is my bff) and I’m going to join them after my shift so we all wake up together. I’ll only be gone for the last 45 minutes of his day and I know he won’t GAF because sleepover but I still feel so guilty.
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Post by RedLine on Sept 28, 2018 6:54:19 GMT -6
I picked up a bartending shift tomorrow for some extra wedding money. It’s my weekend with DS so I’m feeling really guilty, but he’s going to have a slumber party with his BFF (whose mom is my bff) and I’m going to join them after my shift so we all wake up together. I’ll only be gone for the last 45 minutes of his day and I know he won’t GAF because sleepover but I still feel so guilty. Don't feel guilty. Just bc you're in a split custody situation doesn't mean you aren't a normal mom that doesn't need to do regular life shit like work. 2 parent households work weekends and need babysitters too. You aren't suddenly held to a different standard or expected to make every second with him some sort of magical experience solely bc he isn't in your custody 24/7. You're good, girl.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2018 6:55:48 GMT -6
My kid’s middle name is not American and I was super sensitive to choosing a name that would not be mispronounced, because I am so tired of my name being butchered.
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Sept 28, 2018 6:57:09 GMT -6
Post by thatgolfb on Sept 28, 2018 6:57:09 GMT -6
I don't think this is flameworthy, although I hope you tried to do it politely first. It sounds like your MIL would be happier being a guest anyway. Not as politely as I should have, over a decade’s worth of frustration was hard to hold back. 😤 And if by guest you mean show up, expect to be waited on hand and foot while making excuses about why you can’t/shan’t/won’t help out (including but not limited to: sorry I don’t know how to use a dishwasher, when the request was just to load it and hit start) and then leave? You are exactly correct. Uh yeah that is a hell no from me.
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Sept 28, 2018 6:57:27 GMT -6
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Post by blurnette989 on Sept 28, 2018 6:57:27 GMT -6
Have you ever seen the show The Mighty Boosh? There is an episode that makes the squishy boots even funnier. I haven’t but will watch! Full disclosure- it is an odd, though delightful show. There is one part where a character refers to used condoms as squishy boots. Made your confession extra funny to me.
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Sept 28, 2018 6:58:37 GMT -6
Post by brux on Sept 28, 2018 6:58:37 GMT -6
I struggle with DS's middle name, too. I really have to think through the spelling every time.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 28, 2018 7:01:27 GMT -6
I don't think this is flameworthy, although I hope you tried to do it politely first. It sounds like your MIL would be happier being a guest anyway. Not as politely as I should have, over a decade’s worth of frustration was hard to hold back. 😤 And if by guest you mean show up, expect to be waited on hand and foot while making excuses about why you can’t/shan’t/won’t help out (including but not limited to: sorry I don’t know how to use a dishwasher, when the request was just to load it and hit start) and then leave? You are exactly correct. But that is a guest. Not necessarily the waiting on hand and foot part, but I don't expect to help when I go other places. The entertainer in my prohibits me from not asking, but when I have people over I don't expect help.
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Sept 28, 2018 7:03:44 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2018 7:03:44 GMT -6
Bubblegum you 100% get a pass. I didn’t take DH’s last name but when we announced DD1 on Facebook I wrote “Announcing Baby DHLastName!” and misspelled the last name. Some one rudely pointed it out to me 😑 I blame pregnancy brain. This was the best ever* *I was not the rude pointer-outer.
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Post by veganontuesdays on Sept 28, 2018 7:06:24 GMT -6
Thanksgiving is so fraught. I vote we cancel it. NOOOOOOOOOOO UO UO UO! Thanksgiving is my favorite in that we eat a shit ton of food, drink all the beers, and leave. No presents just food.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2018 7:06:25 GMT -6
I think I might finally deactivate facebook over the Kavanaugh hearings. How do people who don't have facebook sell stuff? Craigslist?
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 28, 2018 7:07:50 GMT -6
I think I might finally deactivate facebook over the Kavanaugh hearings. How do people who don't have facebook sell stuff? What kind of stuff? Ebay? Etsy? Wholesale to a local shop?
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 28, 2018 7:08:24 GMT -6
I think I might finally deactivate facebook over the Kavanaugh hearings. How do people who don't have facebook sell stuff? I'm almost to the point of deactivating as well. The thing holding me back is some larger weight watchers groups I'm in - for recipes, tips, tricks, etc. I've contemplated deactivating and then creating a new profile, blank slate, that I don't friend anyone on I just participate in the groups. You could do that for selling stuff too. BUT that type of profile would probably look trollish so I'm not sure that's the answer either. Maybe we just need to pull the plug and figure it out.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 28, 2018 7:10:03 GMT -6
Thanksgiving is so fraught. I vote we cancel it. NOOOOOOOOOOO UO UO UO! Thanksgiving is my favorite in that we eat a shit ton of food, drink all the beers, and leave. No presents just food. I LOVE THANKSGIVING It is going to be different this year because my mom and step dad are divorcing and my mom is living with her friend, but yes I love a day that is just eating, playing games, day drinking, and having fun, but my family is pretty chill for the most part.
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 28, 2018 7:12:59 GMT -6
What kind of stuff? Ebay? Etsy? Wholesale to a local shop? Just random household/baby stuff. eBay and Craigslist.
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Post by sheilathetank on Sept 28, 2018 7:14:11 GMT -6
I have a probably irrational fear of craigslist. Anecdote: I have sold things, bought things, rented out rooms, and found apartments all via Craigslist. I still have my original skin.
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Post by veganontuesdays on Sept 28, 2018 7:14:39 GMT -6
Meet at a Police station.
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2018 7:14:53 GMT -6
I have a probably irrational fear of craigslist. I hear you but I am the opposite. For some/no reason I don’t like the idea of people I know seeing what I’m selling so I never sell on FB.
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Post by frantastic on Sept 28, 2018 7:18:02 GMT -6
I have a probably irrational fear of craigslist. OfferUp or LetGo, but those are probably too similar to CL.
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