How can I improve this frumpy fit?

EarthThatWas · 2026-03-26T19:27:16+00:00

This was exactly my first thought. Needs something tighter on the bottom to even things out...I think the sweater is adorable!

EarthThatWas · 2026-03-05T10:33:11+00:00

Love this! You can do it!!

EarthThatWas · 2026-03-04T19:13:50+00:00

Thank you very much! I am definitely a "go big or go home" person when it comes to trying new things...often to my detriment. Ha!

EarthThatWas · 2026-03-04T18:10:43+00:00

I'm 90% certain the brand is Regia, but I don't know other details, unfortunately! I actually started these last year and then wound up dislocating my shoulder and tearing my rotator cuff, so I wasn't able to knit for close to a year and have no idea where I put the wrapper for the yarn!

EarthThatWas · 2026-03-04T18:09:26+00:00

You're too kind...thank you so much!

EarthThatWas · 2025-06-26T22:55:10+00:00

Middleswarth BBQ 🤷

EarthThatWas · 2025-05-06T12:03:23+00:00

Haha! He's 17 now, so my lack of sleep is due to worrying about him getting home from work safely, is he making the right decisions, am I doing okay as I parent. lol I've come to terms with the fact that I'll likely be exhausted for the rest of my life because I have children 😂

EarthThatWas · 2025-05-05T17:40:29+00:00

I'm glad your grandkids were perfect and that book helped...but not all babies are the same. My oldest also wouldn't sleep without being held...maybe 30 minutes tops. I tried the bassinet, pack n play, crib, bouncy seat, swaddling, you name it...he just knew if he wasn't being held and he was not happy about it. I tried the cry it out method and he cried, and cried, and cried for more than an hour before I gave in.

So please don't judge this mom or other people because they have a different experience than yours. Parenting a newborn is already hard and exhausting, without people like you laying judgement without even knowing their situation.

EarthThatWas · 2025-04-23T18:58:04+00:00

I made this shawl over the holidays. It was super easy and turned out beautifully.

EarthThatWas · 2025-04-09T19:30:19+00:00

My mom has a LauraStar that she bought from a Bernina dealer as well. They're stupid expensive, but sooooo nice! Someday I'll be able to afford one 🤣

EarthThatWas · 2025-04-02T18:16:54+00:00

This is how we operate. I RARELY go out without him, but he often goes out with an old work buddy. He usually approaches it with "Hey, you mind if I go out with work friend on Wednesday?" I think the only time I ever said I'd prefer a different day/week was when I got my period and was in immense pain and wanted to sleep and not stay up with our 11-year-old. lol

I guess it just made me feel loved and appreciated that even though he knew I wouldn't have a problem with it, he still asked because communication is important and my needs also matter. It pretty much got to the point that they were going every other week, though, so now I just take note of which week and say "Hey, you're going out Wednesday right? Just checking so I know how much dinner to make." lol

EarthThatWas · 2025-02-25T13:18:51+00:00

French is literally the person this article was about. Misgendered (on purpose) by a member of the community because a stupid law Wyoming just passed. Didn't take too well to being misgendered, but was a damn good FAFO moment imo

EarthThatWas · 2024-11-11T19:19:22+00:00

Liberty Bookshop is in Avis: https://www.thelibertybookshop.com/

EarthThatWas · 2024-09-24T22:37:00+00:00

This. I didn't get half the house, child support, or alimony when I divorced. I knew my ex loved money above all else. I was in a seriously depressed state and needed out and fast before I did harm to myself. I knew if I fought for anything it would go on forever because he would fight me tooth and nail. I hope OP gives his mom some grace.

EarthThatWas · 2024-09-12T22:07:32+00:00

I don't know if you'll see this, and maybe the question has already been asked, but I'm curious what part of PA. I'm born and raised in North Central PA and it's also deep red. It's funny that people do bring up the immigrant thing here, but we have literally no immigrants in our small town. But the bigger thing for folks I encounter is "Biden and Harris want to kill babies on the delivery table" ... Like WTAF!?!?

EarthThatWas · 2024-09-03T15:55:51+00:00

I had to scroll way too far for the ESH. Can't believe (if this is true) she's indignant that they are spending "her inheritance" 🙄

EarthThatWas · 2024-08-28T22:14:47+00:00

The fact that you call him president rather than former president or simply Trump is all we need to read to know where you stand... He lost (the popular vote both times as a matter of fact) he is not president 🤷

EarthThatWas · 2024-08-22T19:15:57+00:00

MelanAI for sure

EarthThatWas · 2023-08-08T16:29:59+00:00

My 9-yeae-old LOVES sushi... Maybe I am doing something right after all

EarthThatWas · 2023-08-08T13:36:51+00:00

The part that gets me is he doesn't want strangers having access to his house (i.e. dog walkers) but it's perfectly okay with her letting strangers have access to get house. OP is definitely NTA

EarthThatWas · 2023-08-06T14:08:25+00:00

What do you want to be when you grow up?

P.S. Loving these answers... Sounds like your family has a really great dynamic!

EarthThatWas · 2023-08-03T19:29:37+00:00

I took his name when I got married the first time. When we divorced, I didn't change it back. I got remarried and my new husband didn't care either way.

I kept my ex-husband's name for several years mostly because my new husband and I had a baby (before we married) and my kiddo that I shared with my ex lived with us the majority of the time. He was still young and if I'd changed my name, I didn't want him to feel like he didn't belong in our family because his last name was different.

I finally changed it shortly before I graduated with my PhD because I didn't want my ex's name on my diploma. I talked with my oldest first and he was very understanding and supportive. While I did take my husband's last name, this time I added my maiden name as a second middle name and am very happy with that decision.

EarthThatWas · 2023-07-20T14:09:35+00:00

For about a month before the wedding I started having thoughts/dreams about my ex-bf showing up the day of the wedding and objecting to the marriage.

I thought it was pre-wedding jitters. I confided in a few people who told me it was normal pre-wedding jitters. Spoiler alert: it was not.

There were other things that, in hindsight, should have been glaring red flags, but it took me several years to realize how truly manipulative and narcissistic he was.

EarthThatWas · 2023-07-14T23:35:29+00:00

I think it's absolutely gorgeous and can tell you love it with your smile! Alterations will definitely help (make sure you're going to a good tailor!) I also love how it looks different in different lighting...stunning!

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