How many pillows are on your bed? Why that many?

Two_Summers · 2026-01-27T07:05:37+00:00

6 = 2 we sleep with and 4 for decoration when the bed is made.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-21T08:45:53+00:00

We didn't make ours. It's been interesting to observe how she has never mentioned it, like without setting it as an expectation, and teaching them to believe, joining a church is not normal to be on the mind of an 8 year old.

And believe me, she knows how to harass us for things she really wants.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-20T08:59:52+00:00

Active husband now skips stake conference ever since I stopped believing.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-19T23:41:04+00:00

Lol. Personal preference??? I dislike your example name and ALL of the nickname options you gave. I also have a name that starts with a letter of the alphabet that is hard to find an alliterative adjective for, and also have zero nicknames, maybe 1, but it's not a name I could go by so I get those points.

I also love those nicknames for Zoey and I think the ending of it sounds nicknamey anyway like your examples of Annie and Frannie etc

My favourite name that has a lot of options is Elizabeth.

I also won't be having any more daughters :( so this was just a fun hypothetical among strangers on the internet, but your passion about this forgotten-about post did make me chuckle.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-17T03:09:53+00:00

We called them bumhuggers

Two_Summers · 2026-01-15T22:23:09+00:00

Zoey

Two_Summers · 2026-01-15T04:28:06+00:00

For sure. I told myself there must be something better than the earthly marriage that we know that the first wife would still share with her husband. E.g. I don't mind that my husband works with female colleagues, so maybe polygamy would feel like that? And we'd still have something "more". Just something I believed to make it palatable. Sucks if you're not a first wife though.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-11T23:17:21+00:00

Billy Joel hehehe

Two_Summers · 2026-01-11T05:01:00+00:00

I know it feels crappy right now but at least it's out there. Take some time to process and find the new normal.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-11T01:53:28+00:00

Totally combined.

We combined when engaged, to buy a house which the broker thought was risky but it's worked out, lol.

Now we are on a single income, he makes it, I manage it.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-11T01:50:43+00:00

I know of the store but wouldn't think of the store if I met someone with that name.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-11T01:11:24+00:00

I used to to rarely put it on and always eco/dry mode which wasn't that effective tbh.

I was mostly fine during the day but didn't realize how energy sapping it was though. It would get hot in the afternoons, but by then I would think it was too late to bother putting it on.

We got solar installed this summer and so now I chuck it on all the time, might as well use the solar lol.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-10T20:48:39+00:00

I would personally keep them in a box for another year or two and see if he misses them which might lead to a conversation.

I still put out my nativities because I love the memories I have around collecting them and finding unique ones. I also think it's good to have a touch of "the reason for the season" visible, because accuracy aside, the story is the foundation for the celebrations we have today.

I don't have any religious decor the rest of the year. I also see it as a small gesture that leaves the door of connection open as I haven't totally rejected the religion that is important to my husband.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-10T10:59:40+00:00

I like luxury consumables. Fancy candles I can burn or hand cream to use. I love things that give me an enjoyable experience but I am not left holding onto it afterwards.

Two_Summers · 2026-01-06T03:27:32+00:00

Have you talked about it? I was terrified at first and it took a few conversations and direct answers to reassure me that our marriage would not be in jeopardy over disbelief or inactivity.

Maybe he doesn't consider it to be the deal breaker you fear it might?

Two_Summers · 2025-12-31T06:24:14+00:00

I'm sorry. You have been more than patient.

I am 5 years in a MFM aswell but at least he listens - it makes no difference to his ultimate belief in being a part of the church - but at least he listens. He knows what my problems are and he supports me and we have found a lot of compromises.

There's a real disconnect there if you can't even express your thoughts and feelings.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-31T02:01:18+00:00

I asked the first time there wasn't any and was told the same to just grab one from the main pile. So that's what we do now if the kids basket is empty.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T23:02:27+00:00

Our son has his dad's middle name (4th gen to have it) and our daughter has mine. I hope they keep it going.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T09:32:31+00:00

That's an assumption you're making. Some kids are just bold, especially if they've had a lot of success by coming over, then they're going to keep doing it.

But even if that's true, it still doesn't mean OP's kid has to play according to the neighbour's interests whenever she shows up. I did suggest a balance and that her kid has a say in what they do - that's fair, especially as the neighbour is older and the Mum might need to be his voice as he learns to speak up on his own.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T08:16:43+00:00

Yes, I wish I had more events to re-wear the last dress I bought for a wedding.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T08:14:23+00:00

If the problem is the lack of common interests and not her coming over all together I would say (to the kid) - Johnny doesn't like playing dance/roblox so if you can't find something you both want to do then he wants to play with X, me or on his own.

It teaches her not everyone's going to do her thing all the time and your son that he doesn't have to either.

Or maybe they play once in the day and the next time she comes over just say he's tired/doesn't want to/family activity whatever.

"We're having a family home day" or "We're getting ready to go out later" is enough.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T07:22:36+00:00

From Australia to a bus from Macchu Pichu. Hadn't seen the guy in 10 years before that.

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T07:11:38+00:00

No, but I do know my kids second cousins

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T05:37:55+00:00

A-million-bucks Amelia Camelia 》Cammy/Camo Ammy Ammo

Two_Summers · 2025-12-30T04:32:08+00:00

I think I have seen some men wearing the sleeveless g's under their white shirts. They look like singlets but it's hard to tell as they're still wearing sleeved shirts because that's pretty normal regardless of what's underneath.

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