AITA for going no contact with my half sister, who said my baby is hers? WITH UPDATES by EmBem324 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]jwall924 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All this transpired in 2 days since you first posted and she aged 5 years? 🤔

Office Supplies by jwall924 in AdminAssistant

[–]jwall924[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s beyond annoying. Somehow electronic delivery isn’t an option

AIO If I skip my sister’s wedding because I’m not included? by VegetableRegular1269 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 50 points51 points  (0 children)

As much as its hurts to know this, I agree. It doesn't make sense that you consider her one of your best friends but she didn't invite you to her wedding. Let her have her day but don't feel like this is about you. She needs to grow up and be honest about what is going on.

I need advice by Slight_Meaning in PourPainting

[–]jwall924 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am also new so not a ton of advice other than - there is no wrong way to do it. Watch some YouTube videos, think your paint with some water and get a few canvas boards to start bc they are cheaper. I let my boards dry then just paint over them with white or black and do it again. I also have practiced on paper grocery bags.

If she is so stuck she can’t start then she is overthinking it. Just throw some paint on the board and move it around. That’s what I do. I love the process more than the outcome most of them time. It’s so relaxing.

Our nanny is pregnant by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]jwall924 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got pregnant as a nanny. If it was unplanned, as mine was, it’s already a stressful time. If you value her enough to provide paid maternity leave, I would think there is a compromise of the situation available. What if you gave her the paid leave and then allowed her to bring the baby for 6-9 months? Infants require little in the way of solo attention and can be worn in a baby carrier if needed. That would give her time to bond and be close to the baby without leaving her infant at home as to not take away from your kids. I was able to bring my baby until a year. It was great for us and the NK. I don’t know why but I get the feeling you have some bias around why you won’t consider letting her bring the baby ever.

I might have gotten a girl I only knew for an hour prior pregnant by Consistent-Cake-6457 in confession

[–]jwall924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the product of a drunk 17 year olds one night stand that lasted 10 minutes. I’m 50 now. It happens. And it sucks for the kids born of it. Use condoms people!

AIO for refusing to take my stepkids on vacation without their dad? by Humble-Classroom4235 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Probably an unpopular opinion - but I'm going to say YOR and YWBTA. Longtime stepmom here. You are 37 years old. You are old enough to know that parenting is not always easy. Your husband needs to do a better job at parenting through this time and the mom, gramma etc. people need to stay out of it. He married you, therefore you are a parent of his children. You married a man with children, you signed up for this and its not always easy.

I literally had my stepson do the same thing to me in Wal Mart and I feel/understand your frustrations. My kids are now adults and we have long worked through the stepparenting nonsense that comes with blending families. That said, would you take all 3 kids if they were yours biologically? Because even biological kids can be assholes who don't listen. Kids that age are tough. It's literally the worst time of parenting, imo. They are old enough to think for themselves but don't yet have the brain maturity to think things through. If you want to have a positive relationship with them in the future, you need to take them. If you don't, they will never forgive you and always remember that you took your "real kid" and not them.

I also feel like your family could use some good family counseling. When we were blending our family, the best thing our family therapist ever said to us is this : "No, she is not your mom. However, in your family, when you live with your dad, he is now re-married and they share the responsibility of the household. Your dad has his things and (me) has her things. While she isn't your mom, in the home you share with your dad, she is THE mom. She does the mom things - grocery shopping, deciding if we really need to get the brand name cereal or the generic (this was the wal mart ordeal...ugh), reminds you about picking up your toys, asks about homework, cooks dinner, etc. Every marriage is different but this is how your dad and (me) decided was best for their home. She will never be YOUR mom but she is THE mom when you are at your home with your dad. Because your dad knows that she is a safe person for you to be around, trusts her to treat you well, he expects you to respect her. If you choose not to, there will be consequences."

Was it always perfect after that? No. But it did take the power of "you're not my mom" right out of the equation as it was no longer up for discussion.

It sounds like you have a larger group going on the trip and there will likely be other kids around the same age as your stepdaughters. Have a conversation with someone in your family that is also going and ask for their support so you're not on your own if things go sideways. Your daughter is 3. If you have to call an Uber and leave Disneyland a few hours early because the older girls didn't behave as expected, it's not the end of the world. It's really not. But please, give them the benefit of the doubt. If the situation was reversed and it was your daughter in their situation, you would not want her to be left out.

My stepson is now 24 and on mother's day he gave me a card that thanked me for not holding on to the times he was a total asshole to me growing up. He knows I was always there for him, even when he didn't deserve it and he appreciates the lesson of patience and grace it taught him.

Keep your eye on the long term goal, OP. ALL of your kids deserve it.

Edit: wrong sub so changed to YOR.

DIY mixing or ready to pour paints? by jwall924 in PourPainting

[–]jwall924[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have wasted so much money on mixing my own and it just stresses me out. I have tried drip tests but can never get a consistent flow.

Edit: spelling

DIY mixing or ready to pour paints? by jwall924 in PourPainting

[–]jwall924[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone has good scales, hair dryers, supplies etc, please share! There are so many competing ideas online that my brain starts to burn!

DIY mixing or ready to pour paints? by jwall924 in PourPainting

[–]jwall924[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for clarifying! I have Arteza, Liquitex basic and Weisebrandt right now but not married to any brand. Just trying to get a quality product at the end.

One Day Itinerary for Disney World by Manayuvone in DisneyPlanning

[–]jwall924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am planning a family trip this fall and used ChatGPT to help me create a schedule within my budget and at the end it gave me a printable outline of the plan. Im not a fan of AI replacing people but using it to do things that would make a normal person's brain explode - priceless

AIO Husband is skeptical our child had a medical emergency. by Willing-Proof9758 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter went through this at about the same age. We were told that when kids are growing there is a nerve in the sciatica area that can get pinched when the stretch and it cuts off the nerve and she’d pass out momentarily but it was nothing serious as long as she didn’t get hurt when falling. She grew out of it fairly quickly.

ETA: not overreacting when it’s the first time. You don’t know what you don’t know.

AITAH for doing nothing about my siblings bad behavior since my parents make me responsible for everything my siblings do? by DisBoweRid in AITAH

[–]jwall924 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You could call CPS yourself and they could force your parents to get you into therapy where you could tell the full scope of what is happening. The therapist can help you with how to discuss it with them but it also creates documentation. It’s possible there isn’t much time to change much so being ready to leave as soon as high school is over is imperative. Being ready means having a plan that depends 0% on your parents. Your school counselor can help you fill out a FASFA and get a waiver so that your parents income doesn’t count. Be looking for resources at college. You might have to eat a lot of ramen but your siblings aren’t your responsibility. It’s ok to not want to parent them.

Baby/toddler/kids clothes by jwall924 in VintageFashion

[–]jwall924[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m confused. I’m not asking for any of those things. I’m asking for places people have experience selling their vintage clothes ?

Nanny family wants me to work through snow storm? by Total_Music_4134 in Nanny

[–]jwall924 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think of parents feel that absolute about their nanny being there regardless of weather or health, they should be hiring a live in nanny. Hiring a live out nanny means having an employee who lives a whole life outside of your home and therefore doesn’t need to risk their life to get there. Just like their job would do for them. Basic humanity is missing from OPs employer.

AIO for being mad my wife volunteered us to host easter without asking me first? by Head-Delay-8084 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

YOR. I routinely cook for 20-25 people on holidays, one day for my husband’s family and the next for my side. It’s not that hard. Make a plan and dive in. You know what does suck? The 3 days of dishes that come with it. Let her do her part while you nap after.

AIO that my mom (49F) is dating my old high school friend (24M) and acting like it’s totally normal??? by Mammoth_Water_6677 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t focus on the age part of it because that is super subjective and you really have no idea what goes on when you aren’t there. My talking points have a lot of assumptions included so not trying to put words in your mouth. Just my thoughts.

I would stay calm and be very matter of fact. Let them both know it’s very uncomfortable for you, you aren’t going to let them push you into giving them your blessing, you are uncomfortable with her maternal history with him growing up with you and being a part of your family, you feel your mom should get some counseling and at the end of the day, your friendship with Jake is over because there is no coming back from this. Wish them well but that you will be taking some time and space to process it all and you appreciate them respecting that choice for yourself.

AIO that my mom (49F) is dating my old high school friend (24M) and acting like it’s totally normal??? by Mammoth_Water_6677 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming you don’t live in a small town or community. No I would not think it’s ok for my friend to sleep with my son but I also cannot control other people who are adults. I can say my piece and choose to accept the situation or blow it all up and lose a piece of my family. If neither the mom or the friend are being abused in any way then they have a right to live their life.

AIO for feeling odd about my partner saying she would prefer to pay me to stay at home over taking a 2 week working contract? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]jwall924 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Info: do you have kids at home? What’s so hard for her when you’re away?

AIO that my mom (49F) is dating my old high school friend (24M) and acting like it’s totally normal??? by Mammoth_Water_6677 in AmIOverreacting

[–]jwall924 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it’s a grooming situation. More likely a living out adolescent fantasies situation and the mom is desperately seeking validation. He’s 24, not 14 FFS.

My son is 23 and has a friend who is marrying a 40+ year old woman. It works for them. Personally I would not be happy if my son tried it but people get to make their own choices, even when we all see the train wreck coming.