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Post by oldmama82 on Jul 31, 2021 9:52:08 GMT -6
We're doing a little birthday party for DS at my parents house later. I can't believe it's my last day of having a 2 year old 😭 Happy Birthday to your DS! My DD turns 2 in September and I am already having the feels.
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Post by piratecat on Jul 31, 2021 9:55:50 GMT -6
lizblue I missed your daughter’s funny story but I think our kids could be friends if mine were into having friends (he’s not). And happy birthday!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2021 10:00:37 GMT -6
And now H and Ds1 aren’t getting along and H accidentally broke DS1’s glasses. I give up on anything. H is always downright miserable and the kids never listen no matter what I do. I feel like I’m always a failure.
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Post by Tlex on Jul 31, 2021 10:01:14 GMT -6
I see the word “savage” still being used as slang here. The use of this word stems from colonialism, and it has been used specifically against indigenous people to dehumanize them and justify their oppression and genocide. Please feel free to copy and paste this explanation and share why this word shouldn’t be used and why it’s harmful if you see it.
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Post by piratecat on Jul 31, 2021 10:05:46 GMT -6
I see the word “savage” still being used as slang here. The use of this word stems from colonialism, and it has been used specifically against indigenous people to dehumanize them and justify their oppression and genocide. Please feel free to copy and paste this explanation and share why this word shouldn’t be used and why it’s harmful if you see it. Thanks for bringing that up. There are so many words I still use without thinking much about them.
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Post by piratecat on Jul 31, 2021 10:08:24 GMT -6
And now H and Ds1 aren’t getting along and H accidentally broke DS1’s glasses. I give up on anything. H is always downright miserable and the kids never listen no matter what I do. I feel like I’m always a failure. I’m sorry you’re feeling down. Parenting is hard and also you’re not responsible for your husband’s feelings. ❤️
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Post by piratecat on Jul 31, 2021 10:12:28 GMT -6
We just arrived at camp so we can bury my cat. I’m hanging out with the baby in the shade while my husband and big kid dig a hole. The baby slept the whole way up and my husband and I even managed to have a conversation 1 minute at a time in between the big kid’s million questions.
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Jul 31, 2021 10:12:41 GMT -6
And now H and Ds1 aren’t getting along and H accidentally broke DS1’s glasses. I give up on anything. H is always downright miserable and the kids never listen no matter what I do. I feel like I’m always a failure. you’re not responsible for your husband’s feelings. ❤️ kbw, this times 1000! But I totally understand how hard it is to go about your business when your partner is miserable, especially if he's trying to drag everyone down with him.
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Post by goldenbird on Jul 31, 2021 10:18:26 GMT -6
I see the word “savage” still being used as slang here. The use of this word stems from colonialism, and it has been used specifically against indigenous people to dehumanize them and justify their oppression and genocide. Please feel free to copy and paste this explanation and share why this word shouldn’t be used and why it’s harmful if you see it. I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking. I'll edit
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Post by sunnysideup on Jul 31, 2021 10:40:25 GMT -6
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 31, 2021 11:00:33 GMT -6
Good morning! We just sent DD2 off with my mom. They will be stopping at my sister’s house to see her family for a night, then up to my parents’ house for a couple weeks. DD1 is staying here because she has a couple week long camps. Then we will all meet at my sister’s house and we will stay there for about a week.
Right now I’m just chilling with DS while H and MIL take DD1 to her Girl Scout meeting at the splash pad. This is the first time I have been alone with him in the house and it’s soooo nice. Lol. I’m watching the latest Gossip Girl.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 31, 2021 11:04:59 GMT -6
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Post by hawkward on Jul 31, 2021 11:12:23 GMT -6
Does he… does he have plans for this? I don’t ask questions for which I’m not prepared to know the answers. This is probably for the best.
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Post by hawkward on Jul 31, 2021 11:13:31 GMT -6
I see the word “savage” still being used as slang here. The use of this word stems from colonialism, and it has been used specifically against indigenous people to dehumanize them and justify their oppression and genocide. Please feel free to copy and paste this explanation and share why this word shouldn’t be used and why it’s harmful if you see it. Thank you. I’ll remove it from my vocabulary.
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Post by Tlex on Jul 31, 2021 11:24:04 GMT -6
Thanks for being receptive, all! Being anti-racist is a lifelong commitment to learning and it’s great to see people living it. I didn’t tag anyone because it was information I think everyone should know, I figured better to talk about it where everyone can learn.
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Post by Tlex on Jul 31, 2021 11:25:30 GMT -6
We got invited to a park picnic so I’m going to make nonna-style sheet pan pizzas to bring. I have dough rising, sauce simmering, laundry going and the windows open with a nice breeze. The toddler and H are napping while the girls and I have quiet time. All my favourite sights, smells, and sounds.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jul 31, 2021 11:34:35 GMT -6
So cleaning out the basement. And I am tossing so much. DH said he would take it to the dumpster if I brought it upstairs. Holy hell why couldn’t the room that needed to be purged was the kitchen or family room. I am drained and I still have more to go. It is too heavy for DD1 to bring up. I literally am almost napping on the couch with DD2.
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Post by tookie on Jul 31, 2021 11:35:28 GMT -6
We are meeting a friend at a splash pad today
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 31, 2021 11:41:03 GMT -6
DH just went to pick up MIL to bring her to the campground for lunch. I tried so hard last time and she didn’t even fucking talk. I told DH I’m just getting drunk this time and I don’t care. He said that’s totally acceptable. I’m also making my mom come over to try to make conversation. I prepared all the hibachi stuff so now DH just needs to cook it on the blackstone, feed her and she will be ready to leave.
I may or may not have gone out and bought a bought of beer with really of obnoxious names.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 31, 2021 11:41:29 GMT -6
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 31, 2021 11:42:47 GMT -6
The motherfucking dog sitter just canceled. We leave tomorrow morning. I am bullshit right now. Let me know if you can’t find someone. I’ll make my mom do it
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 31, 2021 11:58:13 GMT -6
The motherfucking dog sitter just canceled. We leave tomorrow morning. I am bullshit right now. Noooooo. I’m so sorry.
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Post by loveswaffles on Jul 31, 2021 12:05:55 GMT -6
DH, I and a friend and her husband did a surfing lesson today. The windy weather caused the usually tiny waves to be a bit bigger and we all had so much fun. But, wow, it is a workout, I can barely use my arms!
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Post by STP on Jul 31, 2021 12:14:35 GMT -6
The motherfucking dog sitter just canceled. We leave tomorrow morning. I am bullshit right now. Noooooo. I’m so sorry. I finally found a saint of a woman with great reviews who’s willing to make it work. Omg. Who DOES that to people who you know are leaving on a trip in 24 hrs? I know stuff happens but JFC.
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Post by hawkward on Jul 31, 2021 12:37:33 GMT -6
I finally found a saint of a woman with great reviews who’s willing to make it work. Omg. Who DOES that to people who you know are leaving on a trip in 24 hrs? I know stuff happens but JFC. I’ve been dog sitting all week for someone who’s sitter canceled on her short notice. So frustrating. I’m glad you found a replacement.
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Post by hawkward on Jul 31, 2021 12:43:45 GMT -6
My friend/neighbor called me this morning for help packing. They’re moving Monday morning and she has a newborn (her first) that she was having a hard time deciding how to pack for. I went to help her expecting to spend my morning working, but it turned out she just wanted me to snuggle the baby while she did everything 😍 The baby is still in that squishy blob phase but just started smiling.
And then the best part was when the baby started fussing, I got to hand her back.
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Post by teraiin on Jul 31, 2021 13:19:15 GMT -6
The motherfucking dog sitter just canceled. We leave tomorrow morning. I am bullshit right now. Oh no!!
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Post by teraiin on Jul 31, 2021 13:19:53 GMT -6
I finally found a saint of a woman with great reviews who’s willing to make it work. Omg. Who DOES that to people who you know are leaving on a trip in 24 hrs? I know stuff happens but JFC. I’m glad you found someone. Talk about dialing up your stress
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Post by dc2london on Jul 31, 2021 13:44:29 GMT -6
We just arrived at camp so we can bury my cat. I’m hanging out with the baby in the shade while my husband and big kid dig a hole. The baby slept the whole way up and my husband and I even managed to have a conversation 1 minute at a time in between the big kid’s million questions. I'm sorry about your kitty
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Post by emma on Jul 31, 2021 14:04:34 GMT -6
Ugh I’ve had a piece of bacon stuck between my teeth for the last 4 hours and nothing was budging it. Finally got it out but now my gum is all inflamed. I don’t even love bacon that much, was not worth it
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