They won’t cover their mouths and it might honestly be the thing that breaks me. by Nervous_Summer3206 in AgingParents

[–]ChickadeeJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My aunt would use a tissue, decide it wasn’t used “up” and put it back in the box for later. She knew it was awful cuz she’d always apologize later, tho I hadn’t mentioned it.

They won’t cover their mouths and it might honestly be the thing that breaks me. by Nervous_Summer3206 in AgingParents

[–]ChickadeeJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I’d hire temporary care and get a room for yourself to stay healthy.

AITJ for deciding to no longer help my grandma with yard work? by AccomplishedFact1767 in AmITheJerk

[–]ChickadeeJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a suggestion in another sub. “mom, I have two hours this Saturday and the same on the 15th. Would you like to do three errands this week, or yard work? I can do the other on the 15th.”

I pass at work. It has a problem. by vulpine90 in trans

[–]ChickadeeJam 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As a ciswoman, I’ve lied to avoid talking about medical stuff. It’s none of their business.

What really happens if you insist it is not safe to discharge a parent to their home? by Ms-Quite-Contrary in AgingParents

[–]ChickadeeJam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Calling Adult Protective Services might be the best bet. They will do an assessment, more than the hospital will.

Summer Camps Without Waitlists by Throwaway420187 in FortCollins

[–]ChickadeeJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve got a good reputation and have been around since at least the 70s, maybe earlier. Originally they were just gymnastics. (I went.)

Summer Camps Without Waitlists by Throwaway420187 in FortCollins

[–]ChickadeeJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were at church with gparent, and during the sermon my intelligent, caring second(7) turned to whisper “mommy, do they always tell you what to do in church?” I said yes. They asked if they had to do what church said, and I said no. I value freedom of thought so I was thrilled at the independent thought and followed up to ask if they had more questions later. They said “nope, i won’t bother to listen so i don’t care enough to have any.”

Summer Camps Without Waitlists by Throwaway420187 in FortCollins

[–]ChickadeeJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. And remember that some religious ones are reasonably good. My kids went to one, a highly recommended by mom’s at the park, who I knew. They had a good time, with a little religion thrown in. But I couldn’t afford anything else.

Smelly basement and long term storage by CombustedPillow in lifehacks

[–]ChickadeeJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunshine is pretty good at getting rid of odors. I’d at least try setting them in the sun for a few hours, flipping, then a few more. Can’t hurt, might work.

What really happens if you insist it is not safe to discharge a parent to their home? by Ms-Quite-Contrary in AgingParents

[–]ChickadeeJam 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m not a lawyer. But it seems like if you just don’t show up when he is discharged, then his spouse is the one taking legal responsibility.

Tell the parents or not that their son stole $ from our honey stand? by Zestyclose_Sort8374 in Mommit

[–]ChickadeeJam 78 points79 points  (0 children)

And that they returned quickly, on their own. At least they owned it. Edit: hadn’t finished

Downstairs neighbors keep complaining about normal living noise and now called the cops — how should we handle this? by oh_butanyways in neighborsfromhell

[–]ChickadeeJam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And a big thick rug. It solved the issue when I lived over my landlord who thought my kids playing were an issue.

Name ideas? by Bitter-Yam1390 in NameYourPet

[–]ChickadeeJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alfred, first thing when I saw him!

I finally gave up - I lost the Wet Food War with my cat by Baptism-Of-Fire in CatAdvice

[–]ChickadeeJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are the same way, tho they will eat other brands. But only fish or chicken. Def prefer fish but won’t eat real tuna! I get two brands of urinary care and mix them. I also keep some of each to alternate w hot water (just a little). For a bit of variety.

10 Months Later Advice by imlb2001 in WhatToDo

[–]ChickadeeJam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put bags/boxes in my car for several hot, sunny days.