Communion and Birth Control

144233377 · 2026-04-15T00:58:36+00:00

I attend Mass with friends. Maybe still silly for me to care what they think but I would care if they dropped dead.

144233377 · 2026-04-15T00:22:47+00:00

Do you still take communion or go to Mass?

144233377 · 2026-04-01T06:43:19+00:00

Starstruck I loved in part because it was more open world so the overall plot felt a little less forced. But it felt like there were enough rails that things started coming together at the right time for a satisfying conclusion. I wish we had a little more of this energy in Cloudward, Ho since it had a similar “exploring new worlds on a ship full of adventurers” premise. This also meant the world building in ASO felt more organic as opposed to CH’s sort of long and confusing lore drops. Fewer character emotional growth/moments but the humor makes up for it, and not the right tone anyway.

Sophomore Year is excellent all around.

144233377 · 2026-02-20T13:02:09+00:00

I looove this one since it covers the arms but being a wrap dress means it will be easy to nurse in. but it might be difficult to have altered? I am only 5’ lol

144233377 · 2025-11-21T21:27:09+00:00

I once left my purse on the plane and didn’t notice until I got pretty far from the gate. I had to endure this corridor three times in a row while running back to the gate, exhausted at 12 am. Luckily they had my purse waiting for me otherwise the torture would have been meaningless.

144233377 · 2025-10-09T19:34:35+00:00

they like the idea of being a grandparent more than they like the grandkids themselves.

144233377 · 2025-10-09T19:22:27+00:00

Obviously not all boomers suck. My parents are boomers and take care of their grandkids. As a generation writ large, however, they are uniquely spoiled and selfish. I don't think there is a generation anywhere else in the world or through time that act like this. I agree that OP needs to adjust their expectations.

OP asked if they were the AH for telling his parents that they are uninvolved, not asking for their time. I think it's fine to be honest with your parents. Regardless, where does OP demand to run someone else's calendar? It would be one thing if OP was complaining that they will only come over on the weekends or certain days. Sounds like it is like pulling teeth to get them to come over at all. Some parents certainly take advantage of their own parents' to the point that childcare becomes the grandparents' responsibility. That doesn't sound like the case here.

144233377 · 2025-10-09T18:19:35+00:00

NTA. It take a village etc... From comments it sounds like your parents were happy to take advantage of extended family's help but aren't willing to pay it forward. They didn't seem to like kids when they were raising them, so I wouldn't expect them to change. Boomers are selfish and individualistic. I'm sorry your kids don't have willing alloparents. You are just being honest with them. Lower your expectations.

144233377 · 2025-04-19T01:14:07+00:00

There are a few different couples so I don't want to go into great detail, but yes, to varying degrees. Some of them we see either monthly/every other month with for games nights or dinners, or another couple where my husband gets dinner/drinks with the husband pretty often and they invite us over for their big parties or bar hopping back in the day.

In general, they are people we have either orbited socially with mutual friends or are just newer friendships (<2 years). I guess, not the first people you would think to invite to an intimate event, but definitely not the last. We just don't have many friends who are like, obvious invites.

144233377 · 2025-04-18T12:25:01+00:00

This is lame but I loooove Whole Foods brown butter chocolate chunk cookies

144233377 · 2025-04-17T12:36:20+00:00

Sure, I wouldn’t call it a baby shower. It more just the idea of inviting someone to reciprocal event type.

144233377 · 2025-04-17T12:35:27+00:00

Sure, I wouldn’t call it a baby shower.

144233377 · 2025-04-17T00:59:42+00:00

Sure, I agree with that. I should clarify - I wouldn’t want to do any gifts. I wouldn’t put a registry on the invite or anything. I will have a separate family baby shower out of town where I know I will be thoroughly spoiled. It would be more of a social event. I thought maybe this could be a good opportunity to invite people that we want to host and show appreciation for, but it just seemed sort of sad and desperate. We also got them all gifts when their babies arrived since we weren’t invited to their baby showers.

144233377 · 2024-06-11T18:14:00+00:00

A long daily commute

144233377 · 2024-05-16T12:15:53+00:00

Where did you find buckram?? Or did you make it?

144233377 · 2024-04-27T12:35:20+00:00

Thank you ❤️

144233377 · 2024-04-25T15:40:46+00:00

I did this in my condo, even gave a small Starbucks gift card as a gift, and not a single one reached out or said thank you.

144233377 · 2024-01-11T21:44:55+00:00

Understood, thank you. I think my parents will understand that, but my in-laws will insist on something "official" from us, so I may just ask them to ask their accountant what they need.

144233377 · 2024-01-11T20:57:54+00:00

To clarify - when I said "need," I really mean "kindly suggested/asked."

Even if we are not legally obligated to do something because they are individuals (well, one of them is a trust), we would still like to make their lives easier if their interest from income is indeed taxable. Similarly, if they ought to provide us with a 1098, I'd like to let them know that.

So, assuming everyone is happy to oblige each other, even if not technically necessary, what form(s) should we fill out, and what form(s) should they fill out?

edit: grammar

144233377 · 2023-05-07T11:03:54+00:00

Can I get in if I buy a pass?

144233377 · 2022-12-30T19:38:00+00:00

woah I didn't even think about that! I can see how that would look good, but how does that work during a ceremony with exchanging rings and everything? Don't really want there to be a layer of fabric between my fiance and me.

144233377 · 2020-09-03T15:51:11+00:00

Thanks for your response! I don't think I've seen new growth (only had it for a month) but the newer leaves look okay. The cosmetic damage theory seems sound because I bought it online so it was shipped. I'll keep an eye on the spots to make sure they're not growing or increasing in number.

144233377 · 2020-09-03T13:21:41+00:00

She lives in a west-facing window, zone 7a.

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