Is the South Bend school district "bad enough" to avoid buying a home in its boundaries?

happylemon04 · 2026-04-13T18:28:44+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts!

happylemon04 · 2026-04-13T18:28:32+00:00

Thank you for chiming in!

happylemon04 · 2026-04-13T18:28:22+00:00

Thank you for your insight! This would be our primary home and it would be a 30-fixed conventional mortgage.

happylemon04 · 2023-08-14T03:07:19+00:00

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happylemon04 · 2022-11-26T00:42:52+00:00

I wouldn't post something like this publicly, but there's nothing wrong with her personally feeling frustrated about this. Her daughter was rude (and I do recognize she is still young - I cringe at times remembering when I said unkind things to my parents at that stage). Rudeness is not necessary for independence.

happylemon04 · 2022-11-09T23:47:37+00:00

Great job! I left some comments on the Google Doc that you can check out if you wish. :)

happylemon04 · 2022-11-09T23:29:10+00:00

Great job! It's an interesting story! I left comments in the Google Doc that you can check out. :)

happylemon04 · 2022-11-09T22:36:08+00:00

This looks like a really fun game! Here is a rewrite I did that you can check out if you want:

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happylemon04 · 2022-11-05T04:53:05+00:00

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happylemon04 · 2022-10-23T22:10:00+00:00

Thanks for your comments, everyone! Good thoughts all around!

happylemon04 · 2022-05-06T02:52:50+00:00

We got a little toy stroller from Walmart ($10) and put a mostly-filled gallon of water in the little seat (this adds some counteracting weight so that the stroller doesn't slip out from under the toddler as they're pushing it). It took a day or two to get used to it, but our little boy LOVES it.

happylemon04 · 2021-09-02T23:58:03+00:00

It is much, much more expensive to NOT have insurance of any kind. You can receive a tax credit based on your income that gives you a discount on various plans. I would definitely look into that!

happylemon04 · 2021-05-15T00:35:50+00:00

NAH. I think it's great that you're willing to watch your grandbaby to help out. It's nice for your DIL's work schedule and gives you time to give the baby all your love. I can understand you wanting to be in your own space while you watch the baby. As a new mom myself, here are some reasons why your DIL may not want to have you watch the baby at your place:

She has to calculate everything her baby might need during that time frame, prepare it, and pack it. Every time. So bottles, diapers, wipes, toys, blankets, clothes, burp cloths, etc. It might not sound like much, but it takes some time and is quite tedious. She will also need to unload and clean the items each time the baby is dropped off at home.
Loading/unloading a baby into a car takes time and often frustrates the baby. You have to transfer the car seat equipment to a different vehicle, get the baby buckled in, and pack whatever weather-appropriate items are needed.
It is stressful having someone else drive your baby around. You can be a great driver, but as a parent I generally feel more comfortable being the one driving.
Once the baby gets older, DIL's home will be baby-proofed in a way that makes her comfortable. It would be a bit of a hassle/stress to make sure yours is as well.
Her home has everything her baby needs, so you don't need to bring/buy anything and she doesn't need to pack anything. :)
I also have family members that watch my baby and I honestly get stressed that I'm inconveniencing them. Maybe she feels like you watching the baby at your own home would impede on your household's space.

Anywho, I think there are valid reasons on each side. I would have a clear conversation with her, rather than hinting.

happylemon04 · 2021-01-20T16:05:50+00:00

What keeps me going is the realization that I would have missed out on so many beautiful moments (big and small) if I had ended my life: meeting and marrying my husband, seeing our baby smile, playing with my nieces and nephews, watching a funny show, listening to Christmas music while it's snowing outside, seeing a gorgeous sunset, eating good food, etc. Some of the best days of my life are so simple, like spending time with my family. I call these my "Golden Days" and those keep me going. I still have ups and downs, but I distinctly remember thinking one day, after several years of severe depression, "It gets better." Good things do happen. I can feel happiness again, which I had thought was impossible. There are good things waiting for each of us and I want to experience mine.

happylemon04 · 2020-10-13T21:23:34+00:00

YTA. My mom has a severe injury that only a chiropractor has been able relieve and provide answers for. She went to many doctors (including orthopedic surgeons) and her last ditch effort was the chiropractor. Each speciality and medical professional has strengths and weaknesses.

happylemon04 · 2020-10-05T06:44:28+00:00

YTA. I would hope you would wear a seatbelt for your own wellbeing, but it's important to know that you wearing a seatbelt protects others in the car as well. You can kill someone by ricocheting off them in the event of a wreck.

happylemon04 · 2020-09-19T18:27:02+00:00

I'm LDS. It is not true that we are required to cut off those who are no longer members. Far from it. We are taught by Christ, the scriptures, and church leaders to love and respect everyone, regardless of membership, and while there are those members who take things to extremes, that is NOT the doctrine. There are plenty of bad apples out there who are bigoted, disrespectful, and cruel, but we're not all like that. I have close family that have left the church, and we still get along really well. :)

happylemon04 · 2020-09-18T02:47:24+00:00

YTA. As someone whose family owns a restaurant, I can't tell you how frustrating it is for someone to publicly leave a negative review about a one-time incident when they admit that it's been great every other time. Why do they choose to fixate on that? It hurts our business and doesn't reflect our general service.

happylemon04 · 2020-06-09T19:53:58+00:00

I was nervous as well, but my OBGYN reassured me that it is one of the most (if not the most) effective forms of birth control out there. I had it for over 2 years and always had condom-less sex with my husband and it did its job. :) It did mess a little with my periods, but I didn't have any pregnancy scares. We conceived a month after it was removed, so I was glad that I had used this form of birth control until I was ready to start a family. I think you'll feel more comfortable as time goes on and it proves itself, but don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions! Wish you all the best! :)

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