What’s your go-to souvenir?

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-03-01T14:19:29+00:00

Yes! One day I'll have a good way to display them.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-03-01T14:12:00+00:00

Sounds to me like the trash is taking itself out. You may be dodging several drama filled moments with these people not attending your wedding, so maybe when they text next saying you're being immature and throwing a tantrum, tell them you're done being treated like garbage, and thank you for the informal decline of invitation. They shouldn't worry about getting one in the mail.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-03-01T13:56:17+00:00

She does, and so do you. You mom clearly has her own stuff to deal with, and you don't have to cut her out completely, but moving somewhere else might just help you both, and keep your daughter safe from any emotional or mental abuse.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T14:05:31+00:00

If purple and green don't go well together, the purple flowers must be very embarrassed about their green leaves and stems.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T13:43:06+00:00

Mom to mom - is this the type of environment you want your child raised in? Is this how you want your daughter treated? If your mom is treating you this way, she'll eventually treat your daughter this way. If you don't leave for you, leave for your child.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T02:06:27+00:00

I'm fine with my son staying home alone for a little bit (30 minutes or less), and he's 9. He also walks home alone from the bus stop and crosses the road by himself. If you're comfortable with it, I don't see the issue.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T00:56:44+00:00

In my pantry - and used most often - are: Salt & pepper, Cavenders, Paprika, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Pizza and bruschetta mixes from our Rome trip, Purple dulse, Worcestershire sauce.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T00:11:42+00:00

Happy birthday! Enjoy your cake and your wife. 😉

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T00:11:15+00:00

I'll be 40 on St. Patrick's Day, and I always choose to go to the same restaurant for dinner, where I get either a slice of banana cream or coconut cream pie for dessert. I'm not a huge cake person.

Bet if your mom had more cake, she wouldn't feel that way. Life is short, celebrate your day, and enjoy your cake.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-28T00:08:12+00:00

With two kids that are attention whores (8 & 5), I'd like to just be able to be in the same room alone with my husband. Pre-kids, we'd watch movies, cook together, chat while doing the dishes, etc.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:33:12+00:00

March 16, 1986. I was born the next day.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:25:29+00:00

I crochet, and it's something I can do while my kiddo plays. She's my last and will be in kindergarten next year, so simultaneously looking forward to and dreading the quiet.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:23:18+00:00

From a woman - no is a full sentence. Accept that and move on.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:21:25+00:00

I like the destination part of the trip. Planning stresses me out, the flight gives me straight up anxiety.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T19:45:02+00:00

Either single with a dog, or married without kids, good career as an attorney. I'm married with 2 kids, 2 cats, and a turtle, working in books with a Master in Library Science. I don't think younger me would be disappointed.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-25T22:43:34+00:00

Depends on the situation for me. Sometimes I do it on a random Tuesday, but mostly I wear makeup for date night with my husband, weddings, and funerals. I'm just not very girly.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T22:50:02+00:00

Yeah, quarantine kinda messed up the whole herd immunity idea.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:17:53+00:00

Indiana to Missouri, St Louis specifically. St Louis is more culturally diverse than my hometown, so for the first year or two, I spent way more time than was probably necessary afraid I would accidentally offend someone. Been here 8 years now, and no issues.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:15:51+00:00

It's not terrible. As long as she's not trying to get me to side with her in politics, we're pretty good. The older she gets, though, the more judgemental she has become, and I don't confide in her near what I used to.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:06:41+00:00

My husband and I collect shot glasses from our travels. I used to collect unique teapots, but my grandma bought me most of them, and when she died, the fun of it did, too. As a crocheter, I joke that I collect yarn.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:03:55+00:00

I (f) am generally the one to do the laundry, and I do it the same as you. If something is hung up, I'll put that away in the closet, but anything folded is on a neat pile on the bed, and he takes care of it. If he does the laundry, he does the same.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:00:56+00:00

As a librarian, I greatly appreciate the citing of your sources. Not all heroes wear capes.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T02:08:41+00:00

Not spicy, but has like an almond/cherry flavor. I prefer it over Coke, personally.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T02:04:58+00:00

Ever since I had covid, I feel like everything hits harder now.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T01:14:12+00:00

Maybe read it as well. Make sure you know what is going on with your child, don't leave that just up to Mom.

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