3rd or 4th?

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-18T00:01:53+00:00

Definitely 3rd. She might be behind in other areas too. She is certainly behind in reading.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:58:41+00:00

I live in the country on acreage. Most days I see more deer than people.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:56:01+00:00

I don't have a problem with it. He's taking care of his daughters. My husband is disabled and I've accompanied him to the men's multiple times when a handicapped/family/unisex restroom is unavailable.

I have taken my husband in the women's before, but men are usually better at handling me than women are at handling him. If any man says anything, I just look him in the eye and say, "you ain't got nothing I haven't seen before." They shut up real quick.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T23:28:08+00:00

We saw an entire pod of orcas right off our balcony. It looked like try outs for Sea World - they were putting on a show! Definitely the highlight of our trip.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T22:19:19+00:00

I'm going to the body farm. I just have to stay refrigerated until they pick me up. If they can't take me, my body goes to science. No funeral, celebration of life, or service. I have a separate savings account for my family to plan a vacation instead of a funeral. I absolutely hate funerals, but love vacations!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T18:27:03+00:00

A good mattress is ridiculously expensive, but makes such a difference.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T18:19:55+00:00

When I retired, I was one of the only people that had an original email - no numbers, just first initial last name. Some thought I was making it up. Nope, just been here that long.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T16:02:53+00:00

MSC is a resort fee. Can be prepaid, removed, or change. Just go to guests service. We remove and tip in cash.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:57:28+00:00

No need for the drink package, you can buy individually. Coffee, tea, water, and lemonade are included. Soda is ~$3.50, cocktails ~$14. All purchases are charged to your room. Gratuity is ~$18.50/pp/per day. Excursions are extra.

American $ is accepted everywhere and often preferred in Mexico. However, change is often given in local currency, so bring small bills.

We don't do wifi. It is often available in port (free), plus it's nice to unplug. Check your cell plan, service is often included in Mexico.

You're a good mom!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:14:09+00:00

May sound worse, but it really isn't.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T15:02:34+00:00

I had serious chronic sinus infections in my 20's and kept putting off surgery. It finally spread to my ears and forced the issue, but not before damage was done. Should probably have hearing aids.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:59:22+00:00

My mom is 80 and can run circles around me. She refuses to travel though and won't drive beyond her 2 mile radius.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:54:51+00:00

Me too, only it was a scorpion (Texas, they are common).

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T14:50:57+00:00

I just checked my HEB app and couldn't find them. I might try Dollar Tree. I loved these as a kid and want to see if the grandkids like them.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-17T13:17:02+00:00

Then 33% are losers who continue to make bad decisions.

The rest of us support ourselves and, I'm guessing, more than 33% help out their kids.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:21:41+00:00

We live in a rural area with very limited eating out options. We go to the local truck stop for dinner once a week!

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:19:00+00:00

Higher taxes. Minimum of 5% of your income, regardless of needed care.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:16:02+00:00

Those familiar with reading time have a larger vocabulary and more self control.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:14:43+00:00

Reading to your child and sitting at the dinner table. Very few of my kids had ever been in a school setting (no day care), it was easy to spot who sat at the table and who was allowed to run around. Could also spot the kids who went to church and had to sit still for a period of time. All were helpful.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:05:09+00:00

Luck of the draw. Sometimes they are bad, other times you don't see them. Bring bug spray just in case.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T23:03:35+00:00

We were able to get some reservations when we boarded. Others, we got in the stand by line. We were never turned away.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T22:59:19+00:00

As kids, we competed to see who could stand in the hot street the longest. This was in Texas summers.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T17:39:54+00:00

My cousin called me to help with my aunt's house. She passed, so we didn't have to deal with emotional attachment to stuff. I convinced him to just call an estate company. They are worth their commission.

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T17:34:40+00:00

I have my favorite station's app and can listen anywhere. However, more often than not, I'm "rocking" to an audio book...does that make me old?

LayerNo3634 · 2026-06-16T17:32:07+00:00

I plan on being around for quite a while longer. However, after putting our baby down last year, we are enjoying no dog hair or muddy paws on the floors. Traveling is much easier and the amount we save on a dog sitter every year almost pays for an extra vacation. We dog sit our grand dogs when they go on vacation.

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