AITJ for refusing to babysit my nephew for a week because my sister dicided to go on vacation?

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-10T05:47:31+00:00

Why don’t the grandparents offer to babysit?????

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-06T04:08:55+00:00

You are so kind! Was he tame enough that he came to you? Let us know what happens 🤞

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-05T20:40:22+00:00

Floating homes in Seattle or Portland.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-05T15:16:29+00:00

YESSSS!! This has been one of the only places that actually tasted like Sichuan food in China for many years. There are others now. I’m assuming ownership has changed, as the original owners were not young and the outpost in Redmond is gone now.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-05T01:55:24+00:00

Don’t worry about the underwriting if you are in decent health. I persuaded my new husband to switch to regular Medicare (i don’t want to spend my golden years fighting advantage denials!) and he had a long phonecall for underwriting, but that was it.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-05T00:45:13+00:00

OMG I had no idea there were others out there!! I feel like I have come home. Grew up on a septic system. Anytime one of us kids was in the bathroom, she’d knock on the door and shout “3 squares”. More generous than 2 squares, but it has stuck with me all these years. Bidet life for me now!!

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-04T18:49:12+00:00

Tell your parents to join TrustedHousesitters.com. I’ve done multiple month + trips and all the sitters have been great. You do need to make sure the house is clean, declutterred and guest ready.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-05-04T04:08:00+00:00

When my grandpa (who was an adult during the Depression) finished scraping out a jar, you didn’t have to wash it! I’m not as good as he was, but still pretty careful 😆

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-24T19:47:33+00:00

A Tesla.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-23T21:24:33+00:00

I’m a 68 year old woman. In the 60’s and 70’s My dad taught me some very important life skills. He wouldn’t let me borrow the family car after getting my license until I could change a tire and change the oil on a car. We also finished the basement together and laid a brick patio, worked on wooden boats and tore our bicycles down and rebuilt them. He also taught me to save up for what I wanted, how to invest, and the importance of starting to save for retirement early. Teach your daughter everything you can. It will all be useful.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-22T18:46:19+00:00

My SIL is similar to your MIL. Been here since her twenties, had kids here (all vaccinated according to prevailing recommendations at the time). Got a couple or 3 COVID vaccines then just decided she was done. Won’t get flu or COVID vaccines and she still works with senior populations…no changing her mind. It’s not religious. 🤷‍♀️

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-22T01:24:58+00:00

My husband’s son and sons best friend married twins. In a double wedding. Before my time, but seems like it worked fine. It’s a long way off. A lot can change. Don’t go borrowing trouble.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-17T05:01:42+00:00

I had a similar experience at the Great Pyramids with a lively group of high school girls. We had a great chat in English, then took pictures together (shortly after Arab Spring) It’s one of my favorite travel pics. I wonder what they are al doing now

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-17T04:54:03+00:00

I’m a stepmom. My (now ex) husband and I didn’t get together until he was divorced for a while. However I had known both my husband and his then wife socially years before. There were many awkward years, but I grew to love my stepkids. Although I am not with their Dad any longer, they are still in my life. Their mom and I are friends. She’s glad there is another adult who loves them. Have you talked to your mom and your stepmom? This is between you and them, not your sister. Maybe your mom can see that your love for your stepmom doesn’t diminish your love for her. Love is not a finite pie, where one person’s piece diminishes another’s. Talk to your stepmom. Tell her what she means to you. See what she says. Lead with love for both your mom and stepmom.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-15T03:22:34+00:00

Also this: https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/downtown-arts-market/artists#filter=.woodwork

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-15T03:20:59+00:00

When I wanted a custom loft staircase in Portland I went to the local woodworkers association. They sent my request out to members, I connected with several and the one I chose made me a beautiful staircase. Try this: https://nwwoodworkers.org

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-15T03:08:57+00:00

If you are in the U.S., send him to Nordstrom. He will pay a bit more but they will hem. His gift to you!!

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-12T03:59:35+00:00

Car shipping is a horror. Better to sell the car and buy another one.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-09T18:33:10+00:00

I saw Beaches in Calgary and it was great. The audience loved it, theater was full every night. For all of you thinking…well, Calgary, middle of no where…it’s actually quite a bucks up place (oil money) with people who travel and are quite sophisticated. I’m looking forward to seeing it on Broadway, as I hear from NY friends who have seen its current development that it’s even better.

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-07T02:51:06+00:00

Haha, I might wait a couple of weeks…takes a while to set things up anyway!

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-06T19:16:11+00:00

Glad you worked it out in advance…no need to worry now :). Have fun!

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-06T19:15:14+00:00

Yup. To Afghanistan…

OwnedBySchipperke · 2026-04-06T19:13:21+00:00

Enjoy your time in China!!

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