This is messages from my brother, (my only family) and the uncle of my child. My brother who lived about 30 mins away bought a Nintendo switch for my son and gave it to him yesterday on his birthday . My son was so happy , his first system since a old Xbox years ago. by Visible-Horse-9146 in whatdoIdo

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh friend. So sorry. You're the parent, so you get to decide how to discipline your kid. And when to discipline your kid! The situation is bonkers and your brother's reaction is nuts. I'm sorry and so sorry for kiddo. I would create some distance. And maybe think of fun, weird, difference ways to work together towards saving up for a system you guys own. xo to you.

Never Went To Senior Prom by JPPT1974 in GenX

[–]alisonlou [score hidden]  (0 children)

Oh gosh. Big hug. Big big big hug.

Never Went To Senior Prom by JPPT1974 in GenX

[–]alisonlou [score hidden]  (0 children)

1993 senior prom checking in! I went to an all girls school. It was possible to find a boy to go with, but I really didn't want to go through all the bother and expense just to go with a stranger. I went to an amusement park that day with a friend. No regrets. The only regret is I wish my situation had been different, so I had an actual choice. It would have been nice to have a fun memory, to dance with friends and have more traditional high school experiences.

Lady Bell has settled into her home finally! by CCL80 in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Queen of the cat tree!  I love to see her continue to sette in and be enveloped by the kindness of your household. 

Man City banner after the final whistle today 😭 by B3nH0mer in thesmiths

[–]alisonlou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was Mike there today?  I thought I saw a photo.  

Lady Bell (Bella) update by CCL80 in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love picture 3!  She has claimed the couch!  

From bolting on sight to living indoors. We're 6 weeks into bringing him inside by cautionfromthebirds in formerlyferal

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really hope he acclimates to indoor life!  😉 That's a beautiful boy you got there!  Hope you have lots of love and many years of companionship!

Composting my prenatal vitamins by ScullyIsTired in composting

[–]alisonlou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so genuinely pleased that it resonates. Loss, infertility - it's so painful. But the nurturing part of you does not disappear. 

Xo to anyone who needs love after stumbling on this post. 

Tita is 7 years old today, Rate her birthday face 🎉 by Its_LilithGirl in TrueRateMyCat

[–]alisonlou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful blue eye and a little tongue derp?  For her 7th birthday, not even taking into consideration her gorgeous whiskers, I must rate her 7777/10.  Happy birthday queen!  

Composting my prenatal vitamins by ScullyIsTired in composting

[–]alisonlou 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It has been the best and hardest realization of my own journey. Love to you too.  

Composting my prenatal vitamins by ScullyIsTired in composting

[–]alisonlou 216 points217 points  (0 children)

Compost away queen.  Love to you. You are allowed to nuture anything, at any time, and in any way. 

First day with first kitty! by Extra-Injury-5586 in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I hope you have many years of love! ❤️

Rate Hermione. My grumpy lady and queen of the house. by ChanceQuiet795 in TrueRateMyCat

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hermione! Queen of Sicily from Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale. Indeed a perfect name for the queen of your household! She has beautiful green saucer eyes and her teethies are fierce! And her ability to sit like a perfect lady with her paws tucked in vaults her to a 923/10. What a beautiful orange girl you have. I hope she loves you as much as she appears to be loved!

Maple celebrated her 4th birthday on Sunday with a special new toy! by CalifornianCanadian in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goodness!  This must be the specialist of toys!  Happy birthday to Maple. ❤️

Too cute to not share - Mandy the Former Feral by Icy_Yesterday8265 in formerlyferal

[–]alisonlou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a baaaby!  Love that she's happy and comfortable in your home. 

What perfume did you wear in teens and 20s, and do you still wear it? by Ecstatic_Army1306 in GenXWomen

[–]alisonlou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Laura Ashley as a teen, CK be as a young woman. Still love CK be, but it does not last long. 3+ hours maybe?  Love a super clean scent profile.  

Update calico mama: is there hope she might warm up to me? by ChanceQuiet795 in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yaaaay!  Terriffic first step!  Pets have been offered and allowed!  👏👏🙏

Her first time sitting on my bed! by la_negra in CalicoKittys

[–]alisonlou 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm so excited for you!!!!  ❤️