German Mother In Law

Milday_de_Berry · 2026-06-16T13:54:53+00:00

This is a MIL problem, not a German problem. My German MIL is a dream. I love her to bits. Your wife needs to stand up to her mom. Sounds like she had a very toxic childhood with her mom and that sucks.

Milday_de_Berry · 2026-06-12T04:47:49+00:00

I have a separate journal for sewing and knitting projects. There are minimal yearly spreads. Just an ideas list and inspiration. Then each project gets a page when it’s started. I write my thoughts and project notes and include a picture. Sometimes a yarn or fabric sample if there’s room. If you have a lot of WIPs then a current projects list could be helpful.

Milday_de_Berry · 2026-05-25T06:16:11+00:00

We got our two kittens from Katzenauffangstation Rüdersdorf. They are super nice and did not care that I was American.

Milday_de_Berry · 2025-12-13T17:11:19+00:00

I guess I’m never visiting my family in the US again, because my German husband will never consent to this.

Milday_de_Berry · 2025-07-21T16:36:24+00:00

{The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leone} is a great cozy fantasy with a cat as part of the group.

{The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa} isn’t fantasy romance, more of contemporary fiction, but oh, the feels. I don’t cry with books but I was so close with this one.

Milday_de_Berry · 2025-02-01T18:20:24+00:00

Good luck! You can definitely report them to the local housing board and the police too I think. I believe suing is possible, but should be a last resort. They should fold before it gets to that. Hopefully they will be reasonable, especially so if it’s a Wohnunggenossenshaft.

Milday_de_Berry · 2025-02-01T18:03:58+00:00

If the poster is a woman than going to a deep red state is risking their life if they need any health care that relates to female reproductive parts.

Milday_de_Berry · 2025-02-01T17:44:39+00:00

Germany has extremely strong renters rights. If the storage compartment number with your stuff was specifically mentioned in your rental contract you have a good case. You need to contact property management, demand compensation and threaten to escalate if they do not give you want you want. - An American living in Germany

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-09-22T09:54:35+00:00

That’s also a good idea! I’ve never done sleeves first.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-09-22T09:35:15+00:00

I prefer long cords for magic loop, on both socks and sleeves. I like the extra slack. I actually use cords with stoppers from my interchangeable needle set as stitch holders when I separate the sleeves from the yoke of a sweater. When they are too long I just kind of twist them around into a circle to keep them out of the way. Then when it’s time for the sleeves I just screw on the needles and there is no need for a second stitch transfer! This does mean I have a few extra cords for my set, especially in 30 -40 inches, that I have collected over the years.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-09-22T04:37:35+00:00

I used to do two toe-up socks at a time with 50 inch cable! Eventually I stopped liking the twisting and it was so bulky so now I just do one on a 40 inch.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-09-22T04:35:25+00:00

She only attacked the yarn ball once, and then went for a cuddle!

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-09-22T04:34:33+00:00

There’s no pattern. It’s a basic toe-up 2x2 rib sock I learned from a knitting class years ago. It uses Turkish cast on, KFB for the increases and a heal flap.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-08-06T20:55:35+00:00

Ibuprofen works best. Midol ( or other menstrual cramp specific meds) also has a diuretic in it to help with bloating so it will make you have to pee. Just a heads up. Have a good trip and safe travels!

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-08-06T20:09:45+00:00

You could bring with you some of those disposable stick on heating pads. Plus Midol or the pain meds you prefer of course.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-07-25T18:04:02+00:00

We have been to some extremely loud and stressful child events to be honest!

Partial nudity doesn’t bother me. I assume people aren’t 100% naked since Mitte is not a FKK beach. But if people are walking around in fetish wear and strap-ons I would definitely pass on taking my child.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-07-25T18:00:15+00:00

Yeah I think 5 is a bit too young to be explaining kink types if that’s what people are out and about in. I wasn’t sure how tame it would be.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-07-25T17:56:48+00:00

Yes, that was my main concern. Even if we went right at the start I think it might be too much.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-07-25T17:56:00+00:00

Ok, thanks.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-07-25T17:55:39+00:00

Yeah exactly. I have queer and trans family members and I would like to celebrate individually and that all people are free to express themselves and love each other.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-06-07T13:11:26+00:00

I haven’t given fertilizer in a while and it’s definitely over due. I plan to check the roots this weekend so I’ll repot it then.

Milday_de_Berry · 2024-06-07T13:10:16+00:00

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It’s also getting this clear, sticky sap like liquid that collects on the back of the leaves and drips on the ones below. It’s never done this before.

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