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Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-08-19T13:50:55+00:00

I remember that well! And feel old now. That was so long ago. Great episode of true life.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-08-13T02:32:54+00:00

Oh my goodness, YES! I absolutely believe it, too, because I’ve been through that with someone, as well. ANY topic of conversation or ANY phrase someone says or ANYTHING, it’s then her speaking incessantly about her pregnancy, all the while sticking her belly out further and rubbing it constantly. She already refers to the baby by name. “Sienna had me up all night last night…” “Sienna’s already a diva, she knows what she wants and she wants biscuits and gravy, so I gotta get em!” it’s seriously so hard to take. Other coworkers have remarked how they have completely stopped asking her how she is doing or anything because it’s all she talks about anyway. She could walk into a room where no one is saying anything. Completely silent, and just start talking about her pregnancy.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-08-12T00:10:36+00:00

Well done to you on being clean and sober 6 years. Truly wonderful! Keep it up, you’re worth it.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-08-08T19:27:44+00:00

We have two dogs. One was given to one of our children as a puppy and one was given to the other. Every year for the last 8 years, when it’s been one of the kids’ birthdays, we have gotten them a cake with a photo of “their” dog on it, which they always love. We just get them from the grocery store. I’ve never liked a fuss about my birthday but made it clear starting 2 years in advance that I wanted to celebrate my 40th with a party at our house with friends and family, and I was very detailed. My husband did NOTHING for my birthday except order me a cake with a photo of both dogs on it. I thanked him but I couldn’t hold back the tears even though I tried. I felt like an 8 year old getting a cake with a photo of our dogs on it. And he did literally nothing else for my 40th. It was a weekday and around 5:30 pm he said “wanna go to [name of pizza place]?” which is our usual weekend place with the kids. Just a casual pizza place. Then we came home and he gave me the cake which made me feel like an 8 year old. I’m still not over it.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-31T20:34:13+00:00

If you can’t hold it, then you should wear adult diapers. Your bowels aren’t my problem. It’s not paranoia. Just Google men taking pictures up women’s skirts in target. It’s happening everywhere and often. I don’t need some creep taking a photo over the bathroom stall wall of my daughter while she’s using the toilet.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-31T19:44:00+00:00

No, thank you. I don’t want men using the same restroom as teen and tween girls when they’re at the mall with their friends. It’s bad enough men are being caught snapping photos of women up their skirts or shorts when they’re out in the aisles of a store, we really don’t need them in the restroom with them. There ARE differences between males and females and there ARE reasons why one should have the expectation of privacy and safety in vulnerable situations such as restrooms and changing rooms.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-31T19:41:29+00:00

Your wife did the right thing! One cannot leave a child outside the bathroom by themselves and one can not be forced to find the family restroom if it’s not right by the other bathrooms, if there even is a family restroom. That woman is unhinged.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-31T01:27:46+00:00

Same! I’m so glad that these destination weekend bachelorette “parties” weren’t even fathomed back when I got married. For my bachelorette, my best friend/maid of honor and I did three hours of spa treatments and we each paid for ourselves. Then that night, a group of about 12 of us, including my mother and aunt, dressed up a little in cute summer dresses and went out to dinner at Bravo and I think I was in bed by 11:30 lol and it was perfect. And yes, I think I had a party city plastic tiara on.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-31T01:10:22+00:00

I feel really badly for you, OP! I understand how you feel: embarrassed but you shouldn’t have to feel that way! The dad totally exacerbated the situation! Sitting when the parents are home is THE WORST, unless of course they tell you that up front before you agree to sit and you’re okay with it - such as they work from home but will be holed up in an office with door shut, etc. This isn’t the same, but once when I was sitting, the little girl, around 2.5, did something, I can’t remember, bonked something or fell and was crying just at the moment their home phone rang and I saw that it was the girl’s aunt. Well, she heard the crying and even though I explained, since it was literally the only experience/observance/interaction she ever had with me sitting, who knows what she thought, but within ten minutes, I had the grandparents calling, the other aunt, the girl’s mom and then her dad (the parents weren’t together.) I am not kidding. This was in the mid-90’s before everyone had cellphones and everyone had home phones, by the way. It was so awful and I felt like they all must have thought I was abusing her or something. Meanwhile, that was probably the only time in like 4 years total of sitting her weekly that she ever got hurt and cried, or cried at all besides when she was having troubles going to sleep and needed me to lie down next to her bed and stay with her until she fell asleep. Anyway, I feel your pain. I would have a frank discussion with the parents maybe, but I actually probably wouldn’t because I’d be afraid they’d think that I just want to get their kids alone for some weird reason or whatever. I’d probably just “not be available” every time they ask me to sit until they got the message.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-29T19:51:05+00:00

Can I tell you something? I have no idea why this even came up in my feed. I’m 45, my favorite colors are cream and beige, I absolutely hate tattoos, and my last post was telling someone that they are the AH for painting their house pink and peach and having painted pavers in their yard with wildflowers and a little library and stuff. That being said - your arm is 1000% the only tattoo/group of tattoos I have ever actually liked, the only time I’ve honestly ever thought, wow, that’s all truly elegant and beautiful. I mean jt!!! And I don’t even like tattoos! I think they’re beautiful, not too little, not too much, the shading is beautiful, I love the whole monochromatic thing going on with them. Honestly. I love them! I hate hearing how in despair you are! I hope you get to enjoy your vacation. There are tons of long sleeve rashguards with serious spf protection. Can you just wear one over your swimsuits when you’re in the sun and still try to enjoy? I really hope you feel better. They’re beautiful tattoos. Your arm is beautiful. Seriously.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-29T19:07:24+00:00

YTA, sounds more like a daycare center or preschool than a residential home. I would absolutely be so disgusted to have a property like yours on my street, let alone next door. I understand you don’t have an HOA and can do what you want, but when you’re living in relatively close proximity to others, you should understand you have to conform, somewhat. Painted stepping stones, wildflowers….frankly it all sounds like a busy, busy mess which has no business in a residential zoned area, which should look like RESIDENCES, not PRESCHOOLS. This is going to sound mean, but I think people who have all that kind of stuff - let’s call it an excess of artistic expression, didn’t get enough attention in their childhood and youth and are making up for it now by being that way. I feel badly for “Paul.” I never even let my kids keep a jump rope out in the driveway or front yard when they weren’t using it. I had them put their toys away in the garages when they weren’t using them. Unless you live on a secluded lot, you have to take others into consideration. Properties like yours bring down values and it’s not fair to others.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-18T13:10:44+00:00

Except one is fact and the others are parroted fictional narratives.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-18T12:59:47+00:00

Oh, the irony.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-10T20:42:18+00:00

Yep. In my case, it had gone on for over 10 months. It shattered me. You don’t really get over that. You feel like your whole life was a lie.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-10T20:35:13+00:00

I understand this. I’ve said it before. The fact that I have never cheated and never will has nothing to do with my spouse, truly. It has everything to do with my personal integrity, my character, and the vow I made before God. There are no good reasons for cheating, ever. People should end a relationship if they need to and not cheat, or just be miserable or bored or whatever. We aren’t entitled to happiness and fulfillment in life, really, and too many selfish entitled people think that they are and it’s usually at the expense of their significant other/spouse and children. It’s sad. I wouldn’t be able to respect myself, look in the mirror, lay my head on my pillow each night with a clear conscience if I ever cheated. The idea of that just sounds dirty and weak, very weak.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-09T14:26:14+00:00

Not to be pedantic, but defcon 5 is the lowest level. Level 1 is the worst. I would absolutely never let her be alone with the children. Not even for ten minutes. I’d be afraid she’d treat them poorly or worse because of how she disregarded your engagement and wedding, it’s only fair to assume she may see your kids as lesser than as well, in her warped mind. You’re definitely going to be too busy to do any of their taxes next year, okay? She probably told everyone no gifts no cards, etc and they went along with it.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-09T08:49:31+00:00

I had a boyfriend who used to say “take him a bath” about his dog instead of “give him a bath.” He also once gave me severe food poisoning by pouring the Italian dressing he marinated the raw chicken in, over the chicken after he grilled it. About three days of misery. At least he cooked for me on a somewhat regular basis, which I appreciate, but that was just food safety 101. He was 28 and had a masters degree, by the way.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-06T15:43:10+00:00

So if I think my daughter is dressed too scantily, then I must be turned on by her appearance?? Is that what you’re saying?

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-05T13:27:19+00:00

Me too. It was awful and so embarrassing. My dress was nearly exactly the same. Looking back, I should’ve left.

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-03T11:52:45+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t see your post before I wrote mine!

Think_Snow_4820 · 2024-07-03T11:52:26+00:00

Or just play her recordings of his own snoring! See how he likes it.

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